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Latest SSC Job Notifications 2020
Here we are presenting the complete information about the Latest SSC Recruitment Notifications. Therefore, all those people, who are searching for the Staff Selection Commission Recruitment Notifications 2020 can find them here on this post. Check them all and apply, for the SSC Recruitment 2020, of which you are interested.
SSC Recruitment 2020
Staff Selection Commission is frequently called as SSC. Every year a huge number of job hunters are applying for the SSC Openings before the closing dates and all the applied aspirants are participating in the recruitment rounds that is officially conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. A large number of people are dreaming of SSC Jobs. Finally, your dream comes true. Yearly the Staff Selection Commission releases the various posts such as CHSL, CGL, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), MTS, Technical Assistant, Steno, Jr Translator, Account Officer (AO), DEO, Junior Geographical Asst, Quarantine Inspector and much more Vacancies. Those who are willing to apply for the SSC Recruitment 2020 can visit this page regularly.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is an organization comes under Government of India to select the suitable staff for different posts in the multiple Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and in Subordinate Offices. The formation of the organization is 4 November 1975 42 years ago. Its headquarters is located at the New Delhi, India. Ashim Khurana, I.A.S.(Former Secretary, UPSC) joined as Chairman, S.S.C. on 09 December 2015 are the chairman of Staff Selection Commission. The official website of SSC is www.ssc.nic.in. We are sure that SSC Jobs gives future for their employees.
Upcoming SSC Exams Notification 2020
Nowadays many of the candidate's are showing they're passionate about the Staff Selection Commission Jobs. Along with the SSC Recruitment 2020, we are also providing the Upcoming SSC Exams Notification 2020. AT present generation most of the aspirants are choosing SSC as a career option. Because the Central Government Sector provides the high salary package and job security. We all know that the Staff Selection Commission is one of the most popular reputed company. At present, it has seven Regional offices at Allahabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Bangalore. It also has two Sub- Regional offices at Raipur and Chandigarh.
Latest Staff Selection Commission Job Openings 2020
After announcement of SSC Recruitment 2020, all the candidates need to check the mandatory details like number of the Vacant Positions, availability of vacancies, starting date to apply for the Staff Selection Commission Recruitment Job Openings 2020 closing date to submit the filled application Form, educational qualification, Age Limit, Age Relaxation, Application Fee, Selection Process, Salary details along with the Grade Pay etc. You can find all the details in the official SSC recruitment 2020 Notification. Prepare according to the material otherwise no one cant perform well there is heavy competition for the SSC Jobs. To clear all the rounds you have to prepare well. For the sake of candidates, here in the current article we have created a table and sharing the latest SSC Openings 2020.
Our main suggestion to the candidates is please refer all the details. After confirming the information proceed to the next step. Because there is a right to reject the applications by the Staff Selection Commission. So keep in mind while applying for the SSC CGL, SSC Constable, SSC GD, SSC exam 2020 notification etc. Well, SSC Recruitment 2020 is very precise opportunity for all the candidates. Don't miss the chance this year the SSC provides many of the benefits to their employees. So bookmark this page and get the Upcoming SSC Exams Notification 2020.
Keep visiting our website Freshers Jobs and get the pretty news. Before starting your application process once visit the official website or visit our website after that check the eligibility criteria if you meet with the exact details then without late apply for the Openings. To avoid last minute rush it is better to visit our site to get the staring dates as well as closing dates.


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SINGAPORE - Only selected e-services are available on the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board website which is still down on Tuesday (Dec 15) morning.
The CPF Board is still working to restore the online services fully, and members may experience slower response time during this time, according to an update on the website.
The e-services currently available are the checking and printing of account balances, contribution history and transaction history.
Employers can also carry out CPF e-submissions through www2.cpf.gov.sg/ert.
The CPF Board said on Monday (Dec 14) night that, together with its vendor Microsoft, it had identified the cause to be an "integration component" used by the website which malfunctioned because of high traffic and caused the wrong information to be displayed.
Meanwhile, the CPF board has extended the queue ticket issuance timing from 5pm to 6pm on weekdays at its five service centres at Bishan, Jurong, Robinson Road, Tampines and Woodlands.
The CPF call centre's operating hours have also been extended from 6pm to 7pm on weekdays.
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The 'ancient alien' hypothesis was popularized by Erich von Daniken in his book Chariots of the Gods? It posits that abstract primitive art depicts (if you interpret it correctly) interactions between early humans and alien visitors. It goes on to suggest that these aliens influenced our development; anything from aiding in our great achievements (like the pyramids) to genetically engineering our species.
It isn't unscientific to ask questions or to look into seeming 'out there' theories; but is is unscientific to simply assert a truth without evidence.
When one says they 'choose to believe' something, what they're actually saying is that they don't really believe it. Because, of course, if you genuinely believe something, then then no 'choice' is involved. 'I choose to believe' is the mantra of doctor Elizabeth Shaw, one of the 'true believers' (as the film calls them) of the ancient alien hypothesis, who, along with the another, Weyland, assemble a crew to track down the visitors, whom Shaw has dubbed Engineers.
Why do she and Weyland choose to believe? For Weyland it's simple: he's about to die. When faced with imminent mortality, one often grasps at straws; religions, faith healing, alternative medicine, or in Weyland's case, alien intervention. For Shaw, it's misplaced emotion. She lost her father (her true 'creator') at an early age, and now she seeks to replace him.
There's a conversation in the film that doesn't involve Shaw, but cuts right to the root of her character. Shaw's partner, Charlie Holloway, tells the artificial human David, that he wants to ask the Engineers why they made humanity. The robot asks the same question of the human and is given the answer, 'because we could.' David then asks how disappointing it would be if the Engineers gave Charlie the same answer. True believers are not looking for truth; they're looking for confirmation of what they want to be true. Shaw doesn't want to find out why humans were created; she wants to be told that she is special and that she is loved and cared for.
After confirming that the Engineers are indeed our makers; Charlie tells Shaw that she can take off her crucifix; as that god clearly isn't real. She responds that even if the Engineers made humans, we don't know who made the Engineers (this, incidentally, is the big flaw with all creation theories. It's called the infinite regress; if you argue that something can only exist if it was created by something else; then you have to create an infinite number of creators to explain every one following it). It may be true that we don't know where the Engineers came from; but it clearly wasn't Jesus. But then, I think her attachment to the cross has more to do with its connection to her father (her true 'god') than to any other god it may represent.
When it was announced that the film would be co-written by Damon Lindelof of Lost, people immediately began to complain that it would be vague and leave questions unanswered. It's true that Shaw doesn't get all the answers she was looking for; but is that because the writers failed, or because her character was foolish to expect some profound answer? Just because the Engineers created life on Earth doesn't mean that had any grand design in doing so. Perhaps the fact that she didn't get the answer she wanted is the answer to the question. As one character said, as he slipped into death, 'there's nothing.'


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We long searched for a cost effective and quick resolve to the search for car parts. That's when The Parts Market was founded in 2016, in the view of revolutionising car parts search. We put you in direct contact with a direct breaker for your car part you found in your search! Its that easy.
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Few things are more frustrating than delegating work and watching it get done differently from how you'd asked.
In fact, it's not only frustrating for you — it can be frustrating (and defeating) for the person you've delegated to as well. No one likes missing the mark, or having their work fall short of the results that were hoped for.
But instead of reaching for the common phrase, "If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself," consider this:
Are you assuming things will get done the way you want? Or are you setting clear expectations to make sure they will?
Most people make assumptions that others know what to do. It's a common and easy mistake to make.
But without setting clear, detailed expectations, it's likely the results will fall short.
Here are two strategies to fix that:
The next time you're disappointed in the performance or behavior of a team member, analyze what it is they should or shouldn't be doing.
You may be thinking something like:
"They should be sending me their work with ample time to review it before the meeting."
"They shouldn't be prioritizing non-urgent tasks above this deadline-driven assignment."
"They should be speaking up in meetings."
All of your "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" are clues there is an unvoiced expectation that needs to be expressed to your team member.
Unless we've defined exactly what we need a team member to do, it's nearly impossible for them to execute in the way we'd like.
For example, you might be thinking, "They should be sending me their work with ample time to review it before the meeting," but you've never defined for your team member what "ample time" means.
The more specific and detailed the information is that you give, the more likely they'll be to hit the target.
Clearly defining your expectations might sound like this:
"When you send me your work, please give me at least 24 hours to review it before the meeting."
"The deadline-driven assignments need to be worked on before any additional assignments."
"You have really great ideas. My expectation is that you share your thoughts, ideas, and questions in every one of our meetings."
By employing these two simple strategies, the chances are great that you'll see the shift from assuming things will get done the way you want — to fully believing they will.
Beth Racine joined CRN in 2013. As an Instructional Designer, Product Developer, and Facilitator, she takes effective, proven strategies and turns them into practical application. She enjoys working with people who are committed to growth and self-awareness.


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It's wedding season, which means get ready to see some corny couple wedding hashtags along with videos and photos filling up your feed. While some people may feel some romantic envy seeing all of the love in the air – others are reveling in the inevitable embarrassing moments that can come from such large events.
When there are open bars, extended families, future-in-laws who don't get along or any other fantastic mix of variables there is sure to be some excitement. In honor of this season, Jimmy Fallon asked his followers to tweet out a funny or weird story from a wedding they attended with the hashtag #WeddingFail, for the chance it could be read on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon show – and boy did they deliver. Scroll down to check out the best ones and don't forget to upvote your favs!


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Welcome to what sold underwear in the 1950s.
Men wrestling?
Jack and Marty were sitting around the breakroom discussing the Barry Case when Jack casually said "don't get your panties all bunched, Marty."
Marty took immediate defense and said "Impossible!! I wear Munsingwear's Stretchy Seat underwear! They have a special horizontal panel that keeps my undies from riding up! I'll put my undies against your undies any time!!"
Well, not to walk away from a challenge, Jack immediately dropped trow and thus began the wrestling match. Marty won.
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Starting all over again
Starting again sucks but sometimes is necessary for you to develop, move on and grow. Doesn't get any easier the more you have to do it. But have faith and believe in your own strength to overcome whatever hurdles come your way. Here's a song I wrote that kind of describes this bittersweet moment of realisation and acceptance. Interpret it as you may, but I hope you enjoy it.
Click on either link above (one is a download link!) or search the sidebar music links for "Starting all over again"
Lisa x
Also I wrote some new music…
Check out new tracks in the sidebar under "Music":
Moving On
Wild Mountain Thyme
Moving Forwards…Backwards…
2012 has easily been the most eventful year of my life not only in personal achievements but in sporting achievements also. And when I say sporting achievements, I'm not talking about Olympic medals or world records, I'm talking about something MUCH more than that…personal goals. You see you can be first in a race and be disappointed because you didn't meet YOUR goal and similarly you can be 50th and be absolutely delighted because that personal goal, that milestone of achievement that you have worked so hard for has finally been met.
So 2012. I had been searching for that sub 40minute 10k for some time and who would believe I would achieve it on the first leg of a Duathlon: 39:45. A couple weeks later running a 10k alone back home, on a hilly course I achieved it again in 39:09. Absolutely delighted. Milestone reached. Now onto attaining that sub-38….
Completed my first half marathon in June in Ventura, CA. Aimed for 1:30 but hoping for sub 1:35….achieved 1:26:45. DELIGHTED. Now to get that 1:25:00.
Completed my first half Ironman Triathlon. Time goal was for between 4:45-5:15. Achieved in 5:01. AMAZED and so delighted with result despite also getting heat stroke during the race and spending a considerable amount of time in the medical tent…
So why, when I started the year so well and so positively, have I finished the year with less than impressive results.
9/9/12 70.3 Triathlon: 5:38
17/11/12 10k race: 41:10
2/12/12 Half marathon: 1:37:54
Now each of these last three events may have indeed have had their own individual difficulties (HEAT, long hill, 40mph winds respectively) but still, after starting the year so well, I only feel like I've gone backwards and let myself down.
I know there are potentially many reasons for this and I know there is a lot I can do myself to fix issues I have had….still disappointing nonetheless.
So where from here. Well, right now I am looking to put one of the LONGEST seasons behind me (first potential reason for shitty recent results), and look forward to base training and easing off from high intensity training (second reason). I look forward to sleeping more (third reason) and eating a healthier, more nutritious diet (fourth reason), having recently switched to a dairy free (choice) in addition to Gluten free (medical) diet.
To end 2012 with some words of wisdom…founded from stupidity and experience….
- Your racing season should not span the majority of the year. Your body needs to rest and recover PROPERLY…. Choose a handful (no more than 5) of races that you want to do well in and focus on these. Don't be afraid to turn down some events!
- LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. When you are stressed mentally you become stressed physically. If you miss one session its not the end of the world. Take the time to treat your body and mind with respect and it will reward you with better results come race day.
- Eat to Live don't live to eat. Think about why you are eating whichever food you're eating and what nutritious purpose it is serving you. Everything in moderation…
- SLEEP. Disruptive sleep patterns have a negative impact on your life. Don't burn the candle at both ends and try to relax a good hour before attempting to sleep. Late night gym sessions = not ideal.
- Believe in your own physical and mental strength. When you believe you can be the greatest, great things will happen. If you allow yourself to become absorbed in self doubt, you will slowly succumb to the negativity, and your goals and dreams will fade into the distance. Be strong.
So as I write these 'wise words' I realise how late it is at night and that I must sleep. I hope this finds each of you in a better place at the end of 2012, or are you, like me, looking forward to a fresh start in 2013?
Goodnight America and Good morning Scotland
Lisa x
Pro Triathlete in the making…someday…
July 5th – The Fat Triathlete
I know from the word go that this will be my most controversial blog, but nevertheless here I go.
As a triathlete and runner, I am constantly thinking about fuel…. energy…. recovery…. I train up to 13hours per week, mostly intense cardiovascular exercise, pushing myself to the limit time and time again. I make sure to take in protein post exercise to aid recovery. I know to take on board carbohydrates when I feel myself 'dipping' into the "empty" zone, and I know that a little bit of fat is good for you.
Then why is it, when I look in the mirror, all I can see is 'the fat triathlete'?
Last year, I lost a stone in weight. I felt faster, fitter, leaner, hotter….better than I've ever felt, but my word it was difficult. I ate a very bland diet, often skipping meals entirely, or having just some boiled broccoli for dinner. I somehow managed to fend off my cravings for chocolate, cakes and treats and resist late night snacks, all for the goal of achieving that lean athletic figure. I miss that Lisa. She had will power.
It's crazy, because I have so much mental focus in other aspects of my life. My training is 100% focussed. My career has never been more on focus. So why can't I keep this part together?
Since moving to the States, I know I've put back on that weight, hopefully not a stone, but not far off I don't think. A number of factors contributed to this: living in a hotel and eating out a lot, astronomical portion sizes, hidden calories (I now realise that 'healthy' in the US is maybe not the same 'healthy' Im used to in the UK), loneliness, stress, fatigue……comfort eating.
I don't want to hear the "but you're not fat" or the "it's just the transition" or "Lisa, you need the fuel and calories" because for anyone who's ever looked in the mirror and hated what they saw, the last thing they want is someones opinion. They want change, they want a difference, they want to look in the mirror and be happy with what they see. This is a subject I do not like to talk about… image. And the main reason I feel I can talk about it on here is that this is a faceless diary if you will. The other reason is that, if I, as a semi-pro athlete (I have won money in some races so can probably say semi-pro?), who exercises several hours per week, eats healthily, is not classed as 'overweight' according to BMI or body fat percentage figures, feel this way about weight, image and food, how many others do?
Just yesterday, I read an article about how Jessica Ennis was said to be carrying excess weight – I mean that's ridiculous – and Triathlete Hollie Avil, suffered an eating disorder after feeling pressure from coaches to lose excess weight. This doesn't make me feel any better about myself, my image or my weight, but at least I know I'm not alone. And as I said before, I DO NOT want to have any sympathy comments relating to this posts, or worried/concerned comments because I will not be satisfied or happy until I am returned to, or have achieved a leaner, athletic figure.
I am disappointed with myself, because I will now go into the 70.3 Ironman, my debut at this distance, as 'the fat triathlete' and have nobody to blame but myself. Who knows, this may work to my advantage as no-one ever expects the underdog, or underpig as I feel just now, to come out on top, so maybe I'll surprise them and myself.
I will however, be vigilant in my diet of lean meat, vegetables and WATER (and coffee), eating enough to fuel and no more.
I wish there were a magic wand, or a secret exercise plan to achieve my goal but the bottom line is that its simply hard work and WILL POWER. Careful diet AND exercise are what will achieve your ideal physique, not one without the other.
So, before you judge me or pity me or whatever your views on this post may be, please take a moment to respect that how you feel inside is (how I feel inside) cannot be changed by ANYONE BUT ME.
I will get there, it'll just take some more blood, sweat and tears.
Lisa x
Back to the Music
Well, I don't have a guitar or piano right now but have been playing around with garage band and also figuring out how to be all technical with the computer side of things and have managed to add a new track 🙂 please don't be offended as its not nearly as poetic as the original, but just wanted to share.
Lisa x
June 23rd – Re-assessing the situation…
Sometimes in your life, you have to take a BIG step back and re-assess the situation. Whether this be to re-jig your game plan at work or in training, re-evaluate your goals, or simply to breathe and take a big sigh……Aaaahhh.
I say this because last night and this morning, I have been hit with overwhelming fatigue. Last night I couldn't even stay awake to eat and had to sleep for a couple hours then get up again for dinner. This morning I naively got up at 5am thinking I'd be fine, but with swollen glands, blurry eyes and this overwhelming tiredness I stopped. I reassessed the situation as follows:
What I have to do: 3hours bike, 30mins run fast off bike
How do I feel: Exhausted, on the brink of illness,
How will I feel if I don't train: Terrible, guilty, but I might recover easier?
Compromise: 2 more hours in bed to sleep + actually eat breakfast and let it settle before heading out + be prepared to shorten bike if heat outside gets too much.
Result: Session achieved and compromised.
I think the main factor in all this is COMPROMISE. So Im sitting here now, letting breakfast settle and mentally preparing for the session. I know it'll be close to 100degrees fahrenheit by the time I get to the run but I just make sure I accommodate and prepare for that.
So aside from this mornings episode, this overwhelming fatigue has been building up for a couple weeks now, certainly a wake-up call… or go to sleep call I should really say! I hope other people find it difficult too though, juggling full-time career, 12hour of training, eating, sleeping, other monotonous errands that accompany moving half way across the world and into a completely new environment, and its not just me?!
This week i bought 'Racing Weight: How to get Lean for Peak Performance'…..probably too late for this race but will let you know if its worth a read. I have found it difficult to follow ordinary diet plans or fads due to the volume and intensity of my training but I think its going to really come down to how you actually manage your hunger.
Last weekend I travelled to Ventura, California for my first out of state event and first ever half marathon. Not to sound too much like an annoying triathlete off the youtube video "S*** Triathletes say" (if you haven't seen this and know a couple triathletes or cyclists, you should watch this, its pretty accurate), but I really was looking at this like a training run, in preparation for HIM (Half IronMan). Because there is a half marathon at the end AFTER the bike and swim, I wanted to make sure I knew what the distance felt like, that I knew I could hold a steady pace for and so I knew what to prepare for mentally. I wanted to aim for AROUND the 1:30:00 mark, but because it was a new experience I wasn't going to beat myself up if I didn't manage that. The race itself was great; the sea breeze and humidity was delicious and a welcome change from the dry desert heat. I followed my fellow Ninja's advice: keep it steady for miles 0-4, push on miles 7-10 and then I actually can't remember what the instruction was after that….maybe just finish?? Oh dear I must listen better and remember better next time… So anyway I did that, and then picked up the pace slightly with 1mile to go. My team-mate Priscilla who was running the 5k, joined me with around 800m to go, and helped coax me in through the final stretch to finish in a time of 1:27:45 and place 1st Female finisher overall! DELIGHTED!!!
After a huge bowl of GF pasta in Santa Barbara (which I must say is a beautiful town and will have to go back!!!) we drove back to Las Vegas, stopping only once for a milkshake and fries. On sunday, the effects of sitting in a car for a number of hours after running a half marathon were less than welcome, so a day chilling out by the pool was on the cards.
Another experience this week was swimming at Lake Mead. I met fellow ninja but no relation, Amy Leonard at the lake, and she had already swam so I started out putting on my wetsuit so I could also practice this for HIM. I had to cut our conversation short however and get into the water….imagine standing in a full sleeved and legged neoprene wetsuit, in direct sunlight in 100+degree heat…..I actually thought I was melting, like physically melting away! However swim was good apart from the gradually setting sun blinding me on each turn; no fish to be seen and no dead bodies as suggested by many folks probably trying to scare me but nonetheless achieving said scare mongering!
So after a hard working week and a hard training week, of which I still have 5hours of training left and I have to work tomorrow also 😦 I have re-assessed the situation and created new goals…bed by 9.30pm especially if I am up at 5am for training, and stay on top of timing for nutrition!!!
So for now, I am off to wash dishes, train, run some errands then head to the Ninja BBQ/gathering this afternoon to RELAX. Bed by 10pm maybe as I won't be up at 5am tomorrow 🙂
To all my Scottish friends and family, I mis you very much, special shout to Laura Sarkis who is nearly finished the Celtman!!! And to Rhea and Ryan who have their engagement party this weekend!
Love, Lisa x
June 3rd – Finding my feet…
I have been in Las Vegas for four weeks now, and so far, in no particular order, I have:
- Started working Full-time as Physical Therapist
- Opened a bank account (harder than it sounds!)
- Taken out a lease on an apartment, collected keys and begun to move in (begun/began??)
- Bought a car
- Bought a bed, sofa and mattress….the essentials
- Got a 'cell phone'
- Placed 2nd overall, 1st in age-group in local 5km running event
- Placed 1st overall in Amica Lake Las Vegas Sprint Triathlon
- Entered 70.3 Ironman Wisconsin, booked flights and hotel and started training plan
- Become a Ninja/joined a running race team (Ninja Endurance Racing)
- Met and just about have joined the Colavita Cycling team
- Been abseiling (repelling), hiking and zip lining in the Nevada desert
- Got heatstroke after said abseiling, hiking and zip lining
- Learned that you say 'sweater' not 'jumper', you don't 'nip to the loo' you 'go to the restroom' and 'garage' sounds more like 'gar-aah-je'
- Been mistaken for Irish, Australian, English, Swiss
- Been complimented on 'how good my english is'….awkward
All in all its been hectic but Im really starting to get used to my new life over here. I do miss my friends and family back home but I know they're proud of me and want me to be follow my dreams and ambition. I also feel that training here in Vegas, with the altitude, extreme heat, high winds, 0% humidity, mountainous surroundings and brilliant facilities (for example, I live next door to a 50m outdoor training pool) I am hopeful that I can improve my athletic potential or at least begin my journey towards developing as an athlete.
So what's next…..
After a successful Sprint Triathlon today at Lake Las Vegas, I can now focus 100% on the next BIG event:
Ironman 70.3 Racine, Wisconsin
1.2mile Swim/56mile Bike/13.1mile Run
The Goal: 1st in age category or achieve roll-down qualification for….
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The combination of 'The Goal' and the fact I have never competed at this distance before, coupled with unknown weather/water/air conditions in Racine, I know this challenge will be…. well…. challenging…
So here I am, psyched for the training and the challenge, scared of failure or the dreaded 'DNF' and filled with unknowns I need to try and turn into knowns in the next few weeks. Any tips on what to wear, what to eat, training tips, diet plans to lose those last few punds, what to aim for time wise, or words of wisdom from my athlete friends would be most appreciated (comments below please)
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Hello! We are headed to Chicago, and in the past have stayed at the Renaissance on the river, the JW, the Marriott Magnificent Mile, and a Fairfield Inn(across the street from a fire station...not the best for us ). I have the Renaissance on hold again, but I was wondering about the Starwood hotels...we haven't stayed at any yet, so I am open to suggestions. Right now I am able to get a good points plus cash deal on a suite at the Renaissance. We are traveling with the kids, so the new Autograph hotel with the great location but glass shower open to the room is not an option.
Does Starwood offer breakfast for Platinums? The Renaissance says on weekends for Gold and Platinum, they only offer 1000 Marriott points in lieu of the CL being closed. I thought we were supposed to have the option of breakfast in the restaurant or points. Any info on that?
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Would you prefer a robot operating on your head with steady movements or a doctor who could have some shaky hands? Our diamond offers the former rather than the latter. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is the diamond today up 4% to a new 52 week high following better than expected earnings. The company reported earnings of $4.42 compared to a year ago earnings of $3.57 a share. The revenue came in at $594.5 million ahead of forecasts of $586 million. For the fifth quarter in a row, the company exceeded these expectations and delivered a solid quarter that shows impressive trends for the medium-term future. The company also raised their full year outlook to a range of 12 to 14 percent growth.
Looks like the polar bear is selling more than a soda today. Coca-Cola (KO) is down 4%, the worst performing Dow component in another up day. The Atlanta based soda company reported 45 cents per share beating forecasts by a penny. Revenue came in at $10.3 billion down 4% year over year. The company reiterated their financial targets for the year, but that did little to please Wall Street. Ultimately, Coke is facing is a big challenge to the company's core soda business. In markets like the U.S., volume for the industry has slipped drastically as consumers move toward drinks they deem healthier than soda


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When most people hear summer pregnancy, they think of being hot and uncomfortable for a solid three months, but that doesn't have to be the case! With the days getting warmer and longer, we thought it would be a good idea to share some tips for staying cool and comfy all season long! First and foremost, it's important to protect yourself from the sun. Not only can sun exposure lead to uncomfortable burns, but elongated sun exposure can cause dehydration and overheating. Keep your cool by spending some extra time indoors or in the shade this summer, and Bring on...
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Interlogix TX-E221
Wireless Recessed Door/Window Sensor
The Interlogix TX-E221 is a recessed door and window sensor designed for use with Interlogix Alarm Systems like the Simon XT. The sensor and its accompanying magnet are inserted into holes that are drilled into the door or window and its frame. The magnet goes inside the door or window (moving part), and the sensor goes inside the frame (stationary part to avoid damage to the board). When the door or window is opened, the magnet will separate from the sensor, causing the reed switch to actuate and open the internal circuit. The sensor will then send a signal to the alarm system to perform a predetermined response based on how the zone is programmed during enrollment.
As a recessed sensor, the Interlogix TX-E221 is entirely invisible when the door or window is closed. This is pleasing to many users who want a discreet installation. However, the process of drilling holes in the door or window and its frame can be inconvenient or impossible for some users. Also some windows and doors will void the warranty if you drill into them. In those cases, it is better to use a surface-mount door and window contact. These devices operate in the same manner, but they go on the outside of the door or window. But for the most discreet installation possible, the TX-E221 is simply unmatched. For the best possible performance, the magnet should be within a half inch of the sensor whenever the door or window is closed. Make sure to align the holes for the sensor and the magnet properly when executing the installation.
Like most other wireless Interlogix Sensors, the TX-E221 communicates at a wireless frequency of 319.5 MHz. This makes it compatible with any Interlogix Simon Alarm System, as well as any Qolsys Alarm System equipped with a 319.5MHz daughtercard. The sensor can be learned-in automatically with any of these panels through system programming. The TX-E221 also comes included with its own CR2 lithium battery that will require replacement roughly every five years depending upon usage. Overall, the TX-E221 is a fantastic door and window contact for an invisible installation.
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Tucson has a reputation for being anti-business. We can't point to one or two statutes--it's more of a feeling or a "smell". Rhonda Bodfield's features article in the Daily Star, Tucson vs. Business, spells it out very clearly.
Those of you who live elsewhere in the state should worry if your city sounds like the one described in the article.
If I were one of the City Councilmen facing recall, I wouldn't just agree that something is wrong; I'd take a stand, publicly, against obstructionist, abusive bureaucracy and overly burdensome city codes.
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3 Small Ways I Give My Characters Big Personality — syndicated post from @JeanNicole19
For me, an important aspect of writing is being able to convey a huge message and story without a huge manuscript. Nothing aggravates me more than reading a 400 page book that was OK, but could have been written with half the words. In my writing, I try to make everything mean something and I try to show several things about my characters without just listing everything that I want my reader to know about them. Here are some of the small ways that I give my characters big personality.
1. The Way They Dress
The way a person dresses says much about who they are. Make sure that what your character is wearing immediately tells your reader something deeper about the character:
Let's say an attorney enters the room with an expensive pressed suite that is coordinated right down to his matching sock and hankie combo but on the other hand we have a lawyer that enters the room with a wrinkled suite that is slightly oversized and tie that is tied crookedly, either way my reader makes a judgment about him immediately and that is exactly what I want.
2. How They Speak
We make our initial judgments of a person immediately based on the way that they look, but the way that they speak is incredibly important because it has the power to enforce what we already assume based on our initial sight or change it. The way a person speaks tells us about who they are, it can tell us about their background, it can tell us about their education, and it can tell us about where they grew up.
Let's say my well dressed attorney walks into the room and says, "Good Afternoon, I am Winston Buchanan III and before you ask, yes that is Buchanan of Buchanan Shipping Industry." Hmm, he is very different from the same attorney who walks in and says with southern accent dripping thickly off of his tongue, "How ya'll doin today? I'm Sam Johnson. Lovely weather today, great for fishing, you fish much?"
3. Their idiosyncrasies.
Idiosyncrasies are a great way to tell your reader about your character because they are fun and funny and make your character more interesting. Your character may have to get out of the bathroom after flushing the toilet before the flush is completed as part of some childhood superstitious ghost repelling ritual or check inside of their nose every time they pass a mirror as a result of an overprotective mother who always made sure that they were as clean as a whistle. These things describe your character in a way that you cannot tell the reader and in a way that evens the character themselves may not be able to completely understand or articulate.
Good luck and happy writing!
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I was born in the tiny, but lovable town of Centralia, IL which has a two screen movie theatre, one high school and still celebrates May Fete, so I had no choice, but to develop a fantastic imagination. Since childhood I have been writing everything from short stories to songs, but I have always aspired to compose a novel. Black Water Tales: The Secret Keepers is my first novel and the first book in what will be a series of thriller novels.
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Machine was an American funk disco group, formed by August Darnell. The group is most remembered today for their disco hit, There But for the Grace of God Go I. The group disbanded in the early 1980s, and Darnell went on to form Kid Creole and the Coconuts. Get Down on It is a song by American band Kool & the Gang. It was originally released on their Something Special album. The song hit the top 10 of the Pop and R&B charts. It entered the UK charts and reached number three, their highest-charting hit in the UK at that time. US Massachusetts-based remix/compilation service founded by Neil Petricone, which had some overlap at the start with the AV8 label. X-Mix products are restricted to professional DJs only!
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I know a couple that lost their luggage recently. It started me wondering how I would feel if my luggage went missing. It is not the financial part of loosing my possessions, although that is bad enough, but more the loss of those shoes that took so long to break in.
They may be four years old now and not worth much money but they are so comfortable that I don't want to loose them. I used to have a favourite jumper a few years ago. When it had finally shrunk too much in the wash my daughter took charge of it. I had worn it so many times as we had chatted and held each other that it was "our cuddle jumper". It gave her a reminder of her family when she was away and comforting memories when she was lonely.
I know of a woman who had a good job, with enough authority to keep her interest. She had a house, a car and a pension scheme that would take care of her when she retired and after work activities that gave her standing in the community. This woman gave it all up to work with a group of people doing overseas ministry. This makes her a "Follower". I am still looking for my comfortable life, within Christian boundaries, and that is what makes me a "Seeker". A nun (definitely a "Follower") with whom I had several conversations about religion was definitely of the opinion that I could not call myself a Christian, as I did not go to church on a regular basis. I also needed to follow several other rules as laid down by the church authorities. Now it may be that I have a problem with authority etc. but it seems to me that some of the rules we follow in our daily lives are there to reinforce others authority over us rather than to help us live better. I was lectured by a policeman, for driving a few yards on a cycle lane. He was not interested that it was safer for me to drive onto the road forward rather than reverse into the oncoming traffic (rules are rules regardless?). As I read the bible, Jesus challenged the religious doctrines that were in force at that time. What would He say if He were to come back today?
May God be with you and in all you do.
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I cannot edit or add a path to a referece file. I have inherited a project at work. Whern I open the project and go to the references scetion in the Visual Studio 2012 IDE there are some little yellow warning signs showing that there is something amiss with the reference listed there.
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1781 Pouchot Map of New York and Canada: French and Indian WarFrenchIndianWar-pouchot-1781
1781 Pouchot Map of New York and Canada: French and Indian WarFrenchIndianWar-pouchot-1781
Important contemporary French mapping of the American theater of the French and Indian War.
1781 (undated) 13.5 x 18 in (34.29 x 45.72 cm) 1 : 2800000
Pouchot Describes the MapIn a letter to Marshal de Belle-Isle, dated Montreal, April 14, 1758, Pouchot describes this very map,
I have handed to the Marquis de Vaudreuil, a map and memoir, on the subject of the French and English frontiers which I have drawn up on the best informations I have been able to procure, during my sojourn at Niagara. I have laid down in my voyages, the course of the river from Montreal, Lake Ontario as far as Lake Eire; therefore it has an appearance of truth which correctly represents the country and is not contained in any other maps. As I have not been on the English frontier, I laid that down according to their best maps, which I again corrected on such reliable information as I have obtained. It is in sufficient detail however, to show the interest we ought to take to prevent the English interposing obstacles in the way of the Iroquois and Loups, who from a barrier. That country, my Lord, would be well worth being seen by experienced eyes, which has not yet been the case; the well known carrying place of Niagara is an evident proof. The most recent accounts thereof, describe it as the most rugged of Alps, whilst 'tis only a rise of ground, a little more elevated that that of Bellvue. Below and above are very fine plains, as can be seen on my map.Pouchot's letter defines the map as having been drawn in America prior to 1758, during the French and Indian War. It is unclear if it was engraved or printed in America, but the style overall is idiosyncratic, as will be discussed later.
The Theater of War through French EyesPouchot was a military engineer whose specialization in fortifications was critical to the French war effort. During the course of the French and Indian War, he was dispatched throughout the region to shore up defenses and manage siege works. Not only was he present during many of the war's most significant battles, but was also captured twice and sent to New York as prisoner of war – where he earned the respect of his British captors and was treated as a gentleman. As such this map offers a remarkable contemporaneous (1755-1759) overview of the theater of war as it was understood by the well-educated and well-traveled French engineer.
Emphasis throughout is given to inland transportation networks, including roads and navigable riverways, as well as to fortifications, all of which would have been essential to the French war effort. Among the forts noted are Fort Duquesne (Pittsburgh), near which the location where the French clashed with George Washington in 1754 is identified by crossed swords. Other forts identified include Fort Chougen (Oswego), Fort Niagara, Fort Presque Isle, Fort Cumberland, Ft. La Presentation, Ft. Levis, Fort Chambly, Ft. St. Jean, Fort Carillon, Fort St. Frederic, Ft. William Henry, Fort George, Ft. Hunter, and others.
Curious Manuscript AnnotationsSeveral finely executed red inked manuscript annotations are evident on all surviving examples of this admittedly rare map. These refer to Pouchot's travels along the Saint Lawrence River. Starting near Montreal, numbered indicators illustrate Pouchot's journey up the St. Lawrence. En route, he visits the Mississauga Indian island village of Toniata (Grenadier Island), as well as the small river islands identified here as I. au Citron and I. au Cochis. The voyage is recorded in Pouchot's narrative, where he writes of Toniata,
At five leagues from Point au Baril is the Island of Toniata. The main channel of the river is between this island and the south shore. The north part of the river is filled with rushes, and in summer, it is famous for a thriving eel fishery.The numbered manuscript references are as follows:
M. de Frontenac gave this island to an Iroquois, and the latter sold it for four pots of Brandy to a Canadian, who would have in turn sold it back for a beaver skin.
- Channel around waterfall.
- Unidentified.
- Point above Rapid Le Trou.
- Le Buisson.
- Coteau du Lac Portage.
- An island above Pointe du Diable.
- An Island.
- Pointe Mouilleé
- Pointe à la Morandiere.
- Pointe Maligne.
- Mille Roches.
- Le Moulinet.
- Pointe Ste. Marie.
- Isle au Chat.
- Pointe au Cardinal.
- Rapide Plat.
- Pointe aux Iroquois.
- Isle aus Galots.
- Isle Piquet.
- Isle à la Cuisse.
- Isle Magdelaine.
- Pointe a L'Ivrogne.
- Pointe à la Corne.
- L'ance à la Construction.
- An island above Pointe au Baril.
Pouchot's 3-volume history, Mémoires sur la dernière Guerre de l'Amérique Septentrionale entre la France et l'Angleterre, within which this map was contained, was written shortly after the events described therein, but was not published until 1781, well after his death. While his Mémoires were hastily composed with motives of self-vindication and doubtless exaggerate his own achievements, they are a valuable record of the war, particularly the sieges of Forts Niagara and Fort Lévis. Pouchot discusses low morale among the French troops, the corrupt French colonial administration, particularly the transgressions of Bigot, Cadet, Le Mercier, and Péan, and provides detailed accounts of the topography of Canada, and native warfare, mannerism, and customs. Streeter refers to it as a 'contemporary authority of the first importance from the French point of view.' The historian Justin Winsor praises it as 'foremost among the special histories of the war . . . ,' emphasizing its value to 'the study of topography, so far as it was known and of the geographical nomenclature of the frontier just previous to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War . . .'
Date of the Map, Known States, and MoreIn the aforementioned letter dated 'Montreal, April 14, 1758,' probably just before departing on the journey illustrated here in manuscript, Pouchot mentions this map and his memoire, suggesting that they must have been prepared in America around that time. This may explain both the red manuscript annotations postdating the creation of the map, and the unusual engraving style, betraying an unpracticed yet elegant hand, possibly Pouchot's own.
For political reasons, neither the narrative nor the map were published immediately following the war. Instead they languished for some 14 years after the author's death, before being published din Yverden, Switzerland in 1781. Franklin B. Hough, who translated the narrative into English in 1866, from the Harvard example, suggests this delay and the subsequent Swiss imprint may relate to censure by the French regime over Pouchot's harsh critique of the colonial administration. A lithograph variant of the map was also published in the Hough translation, but with various updates and revisions.
Pierre Pouchot de Maupas (April 8, 1712 – May 8, 1769) was a French historian, military engineer, and army officer in the French regular army active in Europe during the War of Austrian Succession and in America during French and Indian War. Pouchot was born in Grenoble, France, the son of a merchant. He joined the army at 21 as a volunteer engineer and was appointed second lieutenant in the Régiment de Béarn on May 1 of 1734. During the War of the Austrian Succession, his engineering service earned him a Cross of the Order of St. Louis and, in September 1748, a commission as Captain. Later, during the French and Indian War, he was assigned to the Canadian theater, serving at Fort Frontenac (Kingston, Ontario) and Fort Niagara (Youngstown, NY), where his engineering expertise helped to shore up the crumbling defenses. In July and August of 1756, his unit was assigned to lay out the siege works for the Battle of Fort Oswego (Chouaguen), in upstate New York. Afterwards, he moved between forts, including Frontenac, Ticonderoga, Montreal, Niagara, and Rouillé (Toronto), as needed. He developed strong relationships with France's American Indian allies especially the Cayuga, Onodaga, Delaware, Shawnee, Mississagua, and Seneca who called him Sategariouaen or Sategayogen, meaning 'the center of good transactions.' He was nonetheless captured by the British following Sir William Johnson's successful siege of Fort Niagara. Johnson treated him as a gentleman and, it is said, before Pouchot returned to Montreal from New York, he hosted a dinner party for the British officers. After the war he returned to France, where he compiled an important memoire of the French and Indian War, Mémoires sur la dernière guerre de l'Amérique septentrionale entre la France et l'Angleterre, considered the most accurate French perspective narrative of the war from an actual soldier. Later, he joined French forces occupying of Corsica. There, in 1769, while reconnoitering a post, he was killed. His memoire was published posthumously in 1781.


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Immunotherapy is showing progress in the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) – a setting that has not seen clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival in about two decades.
According to the American Cancer Society, extensive stage SCLC is a disease that has spread too far for surgery or radiation therapy to be useful for initial treatment, and therefore, chemotherapy has been the standard of care for these patients.
"SCLC is an area where we've seen very little progress in nearly 20 years. For patients with extensive-stage disease, platinum etoposide has continued to remain the standard of care, and improvements to that have not come, despite a number of efforts to add on to that backbone," said Suresh Ramalingam, M.D., deputy director of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
Immunotherapy has been much slower to move into the SCLC space compared with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), due, in part, to SCLC's typically low expression of PD-L1, the protein that checkpoint blockades block, in turn making these therapies less effective.
But now, results from the Impower133 trial, which was recently presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 19th World Conference on Lung Cancer – held in Toronto from Sept. 23 to 26 – are changing that.
The global, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of the immunotherapy agent Tecentriq plus carboplatin etoposide for patients with extensive-stage SCLC who have had no prior treatment.
All patients were treated with 21-day cycles of chemotherapy, and were also randomized 1:1 to receive either concurrent Tecentriq (atezolizumab; 201 patients) or placebo (202 patients) followed by maintenance therapy with tecentriq or placebo, according to the previous random assignment, every three weeks until progressive disease or loss of clinical benefit.
At a median follow-up of 13.9 months, the Tecentriq group experienced superior overall survival (12.3 months vs. 10.3 months, respectively) and progression-free survival (5.2 months vs. 4.3 months) compared to the placebo group.
"What we heard just about a month ago at the World Conference on Lung Cancer, and in our published paper in the
New England Journal of Medicine
, is that for the first time, we have an advance," Ramalingam said.
While the Impower133 results are setting the stage for landmark change in the frontline setting for SCLC, another immunotherapy agent –
Opdivo (nivolumab)
– was approved this summer for patients with small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed after two or more previous lines of therapy.
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Having arduous water can show troublesome when doing primary duties in your home. Onerous water has compounds that can be dangerous to your pores and skin, hair, and the appliances in your house.
Top-of-the-line ways to fight these water circumstances is to make use of a bathe filter that can take away most of the probably harmful compounds out of your water.
Showering in water that isn't pure can depart your pores and skin and hair feeling unclean. If you take a shower with exhausting water it will probably depart a residue and sometimes prevents the cleaning soap or shampoo from being utterly rinsed.
These water circumstances also can cause buildup in your tub and bathe in the event you don't use a filter. The following is an inventory of the 10 greatest bathe filters based mostly on critiques by shopper report.
- 1 10. Aqua Earth 15 Stage Shower Filter
- 2 9. 15 Stage Shower Filter
- 3 eight. Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System
- 4 7. Shower Filter Onerous Water Softener
- 5 6. Water Softener Shower Head
- 6 5. 15 Levels Shower Water Filter with Silver layer
- 7 four. AquaHomeGroup Luxury Filtered Shower Head Set
- 8 3. AquaHomeGroup 15 Stage Shower Filter
- 9 2. AquaBliss Excessive Output Universal Shower Filter
- 10 1. AquaBliss High Output 12-Stage Shower Filter
10. Aqua Earth 15 Stage Shower Filter
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The Aqua Earth 15 Stage Shower Filter features superior know-how that's designed to remove most of the commonest compounds from arduous water. This filter has 15 levels with numerous supplies to make your water healthier and better for laundry your hair and skin.
This water filter from Aqua Earth is designed to give you constant water strain so you never have to fret about missing strain whenever you're showering. It's straightforward to install and doesn't require any plumbing expertise.
Product Options
- removes heavy metals, fluoride, chlorine and other contaminants
- can scale back eczema, dry skin, and dandruff
- offers constant water strain for straightforward rinsing
- straightforward to install
- budget-friendly
- acts as a purifier and water softener
- filter must be modified every 4 to six months
- not ideally suited for water with numerous rust
This water softener and purifier consists of 2 filters which may last as long as one yr earlier than it is advisable to buy alternative filters. The unit is straightforward to install and helps make your water softer which is healthier in your pores and skin and hair.
9. 15 Stage Shower Filter
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This 15 stage bathe filter from WASSA is designed to remove many harmful contaminants from the water in your shower. It may give you higher quality water for washing your hair and physique, and in addition helps forestall buildup in your bathe.
The WASSA 15 stage filter has a glossy design that gained't be distracting in your toilet. It's designed to attach easily to any commonplace shower head and may be installed with no plumbing information.
Product Options
- eliminates chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, and sediment
- helps to inhibit the growth of scale
- features a lifetime guarantee
- straightforward to install with included Teflon tape
- 15 levels of filtration take away many various compounds
- may also help scale back dandruff and itchy skin
- filter cartridges solely final around 4 to 6 months
- it can be troublesome to get the shower head put in and not using a slight leak on the installation point
This bathe filter from WASSA has 15 layers of filtration inside to take away a lot of the commonest water contaminants. This unit is right for those with onerous water as it might assist scale back or utterly take away the issues associated to heavy metals and other water contaminants.
eight. Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System
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The Aquasana AQ-4100 Deluxe Shower Water Filter System consists of every little thing you need for a greater shower experienced, together with the bathe head. This technique removes contaminants from your water for more healthy water in your skin and hair.
This bathe filter from Aquasana uses a coconut shell carbon and copper zinc purifying system to remove chlorine, lead, mercury, iron, and lots of other water contaminants. It's mild on your skin and hair and may depart each feeling less dry after you shower.
Product Features
- removes chlorine and other breathable chemical compounds
- included bathe head is adjustable
- system installs shortly
- set up could be completed with no prior information of plumbing
- bathe head options therapeutic massage settings
- removes many various water contaminants
- pricier than another bathe filters
- not superb for many who choose a unique sort of shower head
This bathe filter system consists of the matching bathe head that has adjustable features like therapeutic massage. The system removes many contaminants that may trigger pores and skin and hair dryness and different points. It additionally helps forestall buildup on your tub and bathe walls.
7. Shower Filter Onerous Water Softener
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The Shower Filter Exhausting Water Softener from Freshflow Water includes a 15 stage filtration system that may remove most of the commonest water contaminants. This technique removes chlorine, fluoride, iron, and different compounds for softer water that's also better in your skin and hair.
This water filtration system on your shower has a common design so it could possibly simply fit onto almost any normal bathe head. It incorporates an additional advantage the place it places vitamin C into your water which is healthy on your skin and hair.
Product Features
- features a bonus alternative cartridge
- removes arduous water
- matches on all normal measurement showers
- unit is chrome plated
- removes harsh chemical compounds that can be damaging to skin and hair
- straightforward to install
- -,might negatively effect your water strain
- alternative filters aren't very value efficient
This bathe filter from Freshflow Water has 15 levels of filtration to take away many water contaminants whether you could have nicely water or municipal water. The unit is straightforward to put in and is designed to suit on any normal bathe head.
6. Water Softener Shower Head
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The Water Softener Shower Head from PureAction is designed to be used with low water strain. This unit gained't negatively effect the water strain in your bathe and may very well enhance the strain to make for easier rinsing of your hair and body throughout showering.
This shower filter is a bathe head and filter in one so you don't have to worry about fitting a separate filter to your bathe head. The unit has 3 totally different settings: rain, power rain, and massage, so you'll be able to have a customized shower experience.
Product Features
- easily connects to any wall-mounted bathe unit
- can scale back dry pores and skin, itchiness, dandruff, and eczema
- removes chlorine, fluoride, and chloramine
- ideally suited for use to soften properly water
- straightforward to install
- comes with a one yr producer's guarantee
- filters might have to be modified incessantly with certain forms of water
- some elements of made from plastic and may be very sturdy
This budget-friendly bathe head with filtering capabilities can be used in low water strain situations. The unit comes with 2 alternative cartridges and in addition consists of the tape needed for fast and straightforward installation.
5. 15 Levels Shower Water Filter with Silver layer
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The CraterAquaSystems shower water filter has 15 totally different layers to successfully take away many compounds from your water as your shower. This helps you higher rinse your skin and hair which may forestall flaky skin, itchiness, and dandruff.
This shower filter from CraterAquaSystems has the addition of silver ceramic balls to remove much more contaminants that different water filtration methods designed for showers. It also accommodates activated carbon to help purify your water supply in your bathe.
Product Features
- -can scale back as much as 97% of chlorine in your water
- comes with 2 filter cartridges
- designed to twist easily onto your shower with no leaks
- consists of all the things for fast set up
- totally different filtration layers remove numerous widespread water contaminants
- helps remove any unpleasant smells from your water
- filters might last as little as 3 months earlier than needing to be replaced
- not splendid for eradicating fluoride from water
This 15-layer shower filtration system is designed to install in minutes on commonplace showers. The unit can remove most of the widespread impurities present in nicely water or municipal water provides. It could possibly also take away micro organism and odors in your water.
four. AquaHomeGroup Luxury Filtered Shower Head Set
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The AquaHomeGroup Luxury Filtered Shower Head Set includes a powerful filter with 15 layers to remove many varieties of water contaminants. This set also includes a trendy shower head in a rain-style to offer with an expensive spa-like shower at house.
This bathe head and filter set comes with the Teflon tape wanted for fast set up with out leaks. The unit is straightforward to put in and could be fitted to any normal bathe. It reduces heavy metals, chlorine, rust, sand, and different sediments.
Product Features
- filter accommodates activated carbon to assist purify your water
- can set up in minutes with out using tools
- alternative cartridges add nutritional vitamins C & E to your water
- straightforward to install on normal showers
- can be utilized with the included shower head or with handheld models
- set is available in a trendy present field
- pricier than normal bathe filters
- some elements are made from plastic and is probably not as durable as anticipated
This bathe head and filter unit from AquaHomeGroup is available in a trendy box that may make a fantastic present for newlyweds or for those shifting into a new house. The unit filters out many contaminants and is right for use with nicely water that needs softening.
3. AquaHomeGroup 15 Stage Shower Filter
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The AquaHomeGroup 15 Stage Shower Filter is designed to give you constant water movement so you don't have to worry about decreased water strain. This unit consists of 2 filter cartridges with every one lasting up to 6 months.
This shower filter from AquaHomeGroup incorporates 15 layers of filtration which might be capable of remove many various compounds from your water. This filter leaves you with healthy water that's free of chemical compounds and odors to offer a extra pleasant bathe.
Product Features
- helps make your pores and skin softer and your nails stronger
- extremely effective mesh layers can take away most sediment
- works for properly water to remove minerals and scale
- set up is fast and straightforward
- numerous layers remove the most typical water contaminants
- reduces scale buildup in your tub, bathe walls, and fixtures
- filters won't last as lengthy in case you have extraordinarily contaminated water
- alternative filters might be exhausting to seek out
This shower filter from AquaHomeGroup can be used on any water source to take away minerals, sediment, odors, and other contaminants. The unit is straightforward to put in and comes with every thing that you must attach it to your normal shower.
2. AquaBliss Excessive Output Universal Shower Filter
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The AquaBliss Excessive Output Universal Shower Filter has a trendy chrome finish that may look great in your bathe. This unit works to purify your water which may promote more healthy hair, skin, and nails.
This shower filter unit from AquaBliss options multi-stage filtration that can remove giant sediment and smaller impurities. IT additionally incorporates a micro-porous cotton filter to stop any contaminants from shifting via the filter into the water you're showering with.
Product Options
- options excessive output
- common match can easily attach to any normal bathe
- uses activated carbon to scale back chlorine and other impurities
- multi-stage filtration removes contaminants of all sizes
- can enhance the condition of your pores and skin and hair in as little as one week of use
- controls the expansion of scale on your bathe walls and tub
- when using with properly water the interior filter cartridge must be turned every month
- solely consists of 1 alternative filter cartridge
This shower filter from AquaBliss is great to be used with nicely water or municipal water. This unit can remove most forms of contaminants from your water which helps enhance the condition of your pores and skin, hair, and nails.
1. AquaBliss High Output 12-Stage Shower Filter
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The AquaBliss Excessive Output 12-Stage Shower Filter options 12 totally different filtration layers to remove contaminants. These layers work to remove sediment and impurities and in addition assist revitalize minerals in your water provide.
This bathe filter from AquaBliss is designed to right away start rejuvenating pores and skin, hair, and nails after the first use. This filter reduces chlorine, pesticides, and odors in your water. It also helps forestall scale buildup.
Product Options
- helps stability pH levels in your water
- works with all shower varieties
- blocks all chlorine from each cold and hot water
- installs shortly with out tools
- removes giant sediments and small contaminants
- helps improve the feel and appear of your hair and skin
- doesn't embrace a alternative filter cartridge
- filter will have to be changed more typically than each 6 months for sure water circumstances
This shower filter can be used on any sort of shower and has a common match with straightforward installation. It has 12 levels of filtration that may remove giant and small sediments while additionally eliminating other varieties of water contaminants.
An excellent shower filter can take away impurities from your water to give you higher quality water that may also be healthier on your skin and hair. Plus, when your water is filled with compounds it could actually depart a residue in your bathe fixtures and your tub.
This implies more cleaning for you and also you typically want to make use of harsh chemical compounds to utterly remove this residue. Shower filters are designed to remove a lot of the widespread contaminants in water. They are straightforward to install and comparatively reasonably priced. When purchasing for one of the best bathe filter it's necessary to seek out one that's designed to last.
You also needs to concentrate on the fact that a bathe filter will must be replaced over time. It's useful to learn on-line shopper critiques earlier than buying a bathe filter. These evaluations can give you useful info so yow will discover the best choice for the money.


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It's time for the Government to roll up its sleeves and address the issues around social and affordable housing. And the Budget would be a great starting point.
Housing remains a critical issue, impacting the lives of New Zealand's most vulnerable, especially in Auckland. The Government made some good moves to address this crisis in its first term, such as speeding up the Resource Management Act (RMA) consent process for the development of brown field sites, but has much more to do.
So just how big is this problem? It is estimated that Auckland's population will grow to between 2.2 million and 2.5 million over the next 30 years, requiring around 400,000 additional dwellings by 2040. This is at least 10,000 additional dwellings that need to be built each year. The market currently delivers 4,000 new homes with a large number not meeting the demands of the market ie wrong type, size and location!
But that's only half the problem. When you compare the median Auckland household income of $72,000 against the median residential sale price of $535,000, the widening affordability gap is obvious. The household income to house price ratio is 7.4 times – a huge increase since the 1990's when this ratio was 3. Building houses is necessary but it needs to be done in a way that makes it possible for New Zealanders to own or rent.
Is the answer to look to the private sector for innovation and solutions or should we consider a combined public-private sector approach?
In the UK and Australia private housing associations have worked with the Government. Interestingly, the UK housing association sector has performed well. However, their model requires substantial financial commitment from Government to underwrite the goal of delivering housing product where the cost is capped relative to income levels. This level of commitment requires a long term view and the right political landscape. And while these models are interesting to learn from we need to find solutions that suit the fabric of our society.
There are tools available to address this issue and a range of initiatives that should be accelerated:
Land availability
There is Government owned land that could be freed up for development. There is the on-going debate between those that prefer higher density housing and those that want to extend urban boundaries. The reality is we probably need both. Affordable housing is only affordable if the location doesn't create other costs for infrastructure and transport.
The Auckland unitary plan
This needs to be fast tracked. Bureaucratic processes have delayed decisions which impact the demand and supply equation.
Local government efficiency
The local government reform process is a move in the right direction to improve efficiency however we should take a step further by streamlining systems and processes.
New Zealand's supply chain
There are barriers preventing building material suppliers from entering the New Zealand market. Overseas suppliers face tariffs on their products when they're imported to New Zealand. This prevents significant efficiencies entering the market and deters alternative suppliers. The Government has a key role to play here to develop this market.
Mixed community housing
If we move to more of a mixed community housing model, this would generate a range of social dividends. Mixed communities aim to provide a range of affordable housing options for rental and rent to own. Affordable houses can be bundled together through smart design with private owned residences.
The housing third sector
One of the fastest ways to achieve a step change is for the Government to support the development of the third sector, or non-government organisations. Third sector operators would be responsible for the development and management of social and affordable housing. Certainly setting the policy framework is a key role of the Government but the delivery should be undertaken by the third sector.
Building innovation
There are a number of system build innovations being deployed overseas. Let's see a taskforce do the same for New Zealand.
The Salvation Army's Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit has long held the opinion that one of the most effective ways of improving New Zealand's social welfare problems is to supply affordable housing for all New Zealanders. Any investment made in social housing, by the Government or other parties, is an investment in the social welfare policies of New Zealand.
The upcoming budget is a great opportunity for the Government to address this complex issue. Clear and decisive leadership is needed to drive the necessary transformative step changes to get the job done.
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Stretching for 8km (5 miles), as the crow flies, the Cliffs of Moher have long enjoyed the status of one of Ireland's most visited tourist attractions – and the visitor centre provides the pivotal point to direct lovers of nature, geology and simple beauty in the right direction. The cliffs also form part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. They are made up of various types of perpendicular or overhanging rocks including sandstone, siltstone and shale. These cliffs have been broken into the most fantastic forms, and eroded into hundreds of caves by the relentless pounding of the Atlantic waves. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, over to the Twelve Bens (aka The Twelve Pins) in Connemara and south to distant Loop Head and the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. Irish politician Cornelius O'Brien realized the outstanding vista to be had from the cliffs, and so built O'Brien's Tower near to the highest point back in 1835. Today, the viewing platform on the roof still offers one of the best coastal panoramas on the island.
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To the Editor:
I'm writing in response to Melanie Yingst's Oct. 16 story "Candidates, park levy focus at forum." I appreciate her coverage of the event.
Not covered in the story was a question that asked candidates for Troy City Council whether they would support a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that makes clear constitutional rights belong to human beings only and money spent on elections is not a form of protected speech and shall be regulated. Two of the candidates said they would support such an amendment. Two said they'd have to know more about it, and one of them said he wasn't sure the issue had much to do with the business of city council.
It may not seem like support for a constitutional amendment is relevant to local elected officials. However, it is very relevant. Decisions made in Columbus and Washington, D.C., are routinely influenced by large corporate entities that, over time, have been granted constitutional rights by the Supreme Court, and that influence drowns out the voices of the rest of us. The most obvious example today is the corporate money spent to promote House Bill 6 — which is expected to increase our electric bills to subsidize First Energy Solutions — and to block a citizen petition drive to overturn it.
I hope all Troy City Council members will learn about the move for a 28th Amendment and join the 24 other Ohio communities that have already shown support through council resolutions or ballot initiatives.
— Deb Hogshead