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One of the key ingredients in launching a new business is putting yourself in front of a many potential customers as possible. For most businesses this means having some kind of online presence and getting yourself listed on Google. There are lots of ways to get your business found on Google but here are 5 of the most important:
1) Website – You might think that having a website is pretty obvious but 36% of small business in the UK don't have one. Having your own website gives you the best chance of getting listed on Google but it does require some work to build up a decent ranking in Google and to get your website towards the top of the results. Google constantly change how they rank websites but some of the major factors which Google consider are:
- Keywords – The first thing Google looks at when indexing your website is how well the content on it matched what people are searching for. If you do not have the correct keywords for your products and services on your website then Google won't be able to accurately match your business to people searching for your products and services.
- On-Page SEO – Once Google have identified your site as matching keywords they will look at the quality of the content on your website, how well written it is and whether you have structured it in the way Google likes.
- Inbound Links – Google use the number and quality of links into your website to help determine how important it is and therefore where it ought to rank. Getting relevant quality links into your website is therefore very important.
- Brand Presence – As well as your inbound link profile Google will look at your overall brand presence online, whether people are discussing your website on other websites or on social media to help decide how important your website is.
- Quality indicators – Google will also look at technical factors such as site speed, use of SSLs, implementation of sitemaps etc to judge whether your site meets their 'quality' expectations and whether it is worth sending people to.
Getting your website to rank in Google will require some work on all of these areas but you can also give it an artificial boost using Google's Adwords advertising system.
2) Advertising – Google are one of the richest companies in the world and they make most of their money through people paying to use their advertising systems. You can't pay to get your website ranked on Google but you can pay to have your adverts appear around the edge of the Google search results (normally at the top and on the right hand side). You can also pay to use Google's display network which allows you to show adverts on thousands of different websites. Although this advertising network is normally used to promote a website you can also use it to promote your business more generally. So, instead of getting the advert to show the address of your website you can have it show your phone number to encourage people to call you. This can be particularly useful for businesses such as 24 hour locksmith's or emergency plumbers who can get Google to display their phone number whenever someone does a search for a plumber or locksmith in their area.
3) 'Google My Business' – If you do a search for plumbers or locksmiths in your local area you will normally be shown a map with business locations on it as part of the Google search results. This service used to be called Google Maps for Business, then it was known as Google Places for a while and now it is called 'Google My Business'. It is free to setup and along with the map listing you get a Google+ page which you can use to share photos and updates about your business and you customers will also be able to leave reviews. This page can also be linked through to your website so that people can find out more information about it.
4) Other people's websites –For some industries, such as hotels, people will use listings and review sites like Trip Advisor alongside a normal Google search. Getting yourself listed on these sites will help your business get found and, in most cases, the listing will also show up in the Google search results. Similarly getting your new business featured in your local paper, or on an industry website, will let the people who read those publications know you exists but these kind of stories and articles will also show up in Google search increasing the chances that your business will be found. A well written press release will often help with this, especially if you have an interesting story about why you started your business or an unusual business idea.
The same principle works with sites like Ebay and Amazon, listing products you want to sell on their websites will allow it to show up on their websites and in Google search. As we mentioned above Google look at your overall brand presence online and the number of inbound links you have when judging how important your website is. So getting mentioned on other people's websites is good for your website's Google rankings as well as being a good way to get found generally.
5) Social Media – Google cannot see inside Facebook (it is what is known as a walled garden) so they can't show your Facebook posts to people who might be interested in your business. This means that being on Facebook on it's own isn't enough to get you on Google. However other social networks are more open. Google owns and controls it's own network in Google+. They also have an agreement with Twitter which allows them to see and index Twitter posts and they can show them in search results. Google also has some access to Linkedin and to Pinterest and can show your business pages from them in the search results. Having an active profile on each of these networks will increase your chances of showing up in Google Search and Google will also use this as part of judging how important your website is generally.
Ideally your business will be using a mixture of all of these methods to get listed on Google. If your budget isn't going to stretch to a website straight away then you should still take some of the other approaches. Getting your social media accounts setup and building your presence there will mean you have a ready made audience ready to go when your website is ready to launch. Likewise you should get your Google My Business listing setup and get yourself on some industry listings sites as soon as possible. This will allow your business to start getting found and for people to start leaving you reviews and comments which will help you to get more traction when your website is ready to go live.
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Democratic Alliance (DA) head of governance James Selfe is headed to Tshwane to speak to the city's executive mayor Stevens Mokgalapa.
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So I have a pet guinea pig. And here she is. And one thing that guinea pigs love, like all pets do, is when they get a treat. Now, my guinea pig happens to love carrots. And whenever I give her a carrot, she acts very excited. It's actually really cute to see her so excited. And it makes me kind of jealous because I wish I could get so excited about a raw vegetable because imagine how much healthier I would be. But for her, that excitement comes naturally. I never had to train her to enjoy carrots. When she was first living in my apartment, I used to like to surprise her by getting a carrot out of the refrigerator and bringing it over to her cage. Now the thing you need to know about my refrigerator is that the door is always stuck. So I have to pull pretty hard to get it open. And when I do, that makes a loud popping sound. So after a few weeks of my guinea pig living in my apartment, I discovered that I couldn't surprise her any more with a carrot because as soon as she heard the sound of the refrigerator door being pried open, she was already acting excited, even before I gave her a carrot. I also noticed that when I would open the refrigerator to make a snack for myself, she'd respond to the sound of the door by acting excited, even if she wasn't going to get a carrot. This learned response that she developed to the sound of a refrigerator door is referred to in psychology as classical conditioning. Whether you realize it or not, classical conditioning is a topic that you're already very familiar with. The concept of classical conditioning is easy to understand. The challenge is understanding and applying the correct terminology. So let's talk about that terminology. So I'm going to write S for stimulus. And a stimulus is anything that stimulates your senses. It's anything you can hear, see, smell, taste, or touch. And stimuli can produce a response, which I'll write as an R. So a stimulus produces a response. So let's use this example to make the terms clear. No one had to teach my guinea pig to act excited about carrots. It's her normal, physiologic response. And since no one had to teach her that about carrots, we can refer to the carrot as an unconditioned stimulus, which I'll write as UCS. An unconditioned stimulus triggers some kind of physiologic response. So in our case, the carrot triggers excitement. The excitement is the response. And in fact, the more descriptive way to refer to this response is to call it an unconditioned response. So an unconditioned stimulus elicits an unconditioned response. So you might be asking yourself why complicate things by sticking the term unconditioned in front of it? Well, as we're about to see, there are different types of stimuli and responses. So for now, think of the word unconditioned as something you already do naturally. And if something happens naturally, then it really wasn't learned. It's an innate process. Conditioned, on the other hand, means something is learned. And remember, classical conditioning is a type of learning. So you can remember conditioning means to learn. If you've ever heard someone use the phrase, I'm conditioning myself to like it, said differently, I'm learning to like it. So unconditioned means it happens naturally. Conditioned means it was learned. Now, think of what was happening right before she got her carrot. My refrigerator door opened, which made a loud popping sound. So we can refer to the sound of the door as a neutral stimulus. A neutral stimulus is something that you can sense by either seeing it, tasting it, or in our case hearing it. But it doesn't produce the reflex being tested. So in our case, the refrigerator door can be heard. But the sound of the door doesn't naturally cause excitement. That's something that had to be learned, which is why she didn't respond the first few times she heard it. So since the refrigerator door doesn't cause excitement on its own, we say the refrigerator door is a neutral stimulus that is immediately followed by the unconditioned stimulus of the carrot, which causes the unconditioned response of excitement. Now, classical conditioning is established when the neutral stimulus is presented, followed a short time later by the unconditioned stimulus, and the presentation of both stimuli is called a trial. So pairing these two stimuli together is how you establish classical conditioning. But see, in my case I didn't know I was establishing classical conditioning. But I really was. I was pairing the sound of the refrigerator door being opened with the presentation of a carrot. And classical conditioning actually occurs when the neutral stimulus, in our case the sound of the refrigerator door, is able to elicit the same response as the unconditioned stimulus, the carrot. So in our example, we can say classical conditioning had taken place when the sound of the refrigerator door alone was enough to cause excitement, even if she didn't receive the carrot. And when this has happened, we say the neutral stimulus is no longer neutral. And now it's the conditioned stimulus, because its acquired the ability to elicit a response that was previously elicited by the unconditioned stimulus, the carrot. So there's that word again, conditioned and conditioned stimulus, which as I said earlier means learned. My guinea pig was conditioned to respond to the sound of the refrigerator by behaving excited. And the excited response that's now associated with the refrigerator door is no longer the unconditioned response because in this context she had to learn to respond with excitement to the sound of the door. So the proper term for this response is called a conditioned response because it is a learned response. So that's the idea behind classical conditioning. And because of it, I now feel obligated to have to give my guinea pig a carrot any time I open the refrigerator.


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Nirvana posted a topic in Build Logs for SHIP MODEL KITSJust recently I was fortunate of getting a free kit. This kit was already started with the framing and planking done. I am looking forward to continue this kit. The cannons and walkway are just dry-fitted so is the stem piece.
Okay, call me crazy if you like as this will be number three of models that I will be working on. But as I haven't encountered any problems with this one, I will proceed with the build of the famous Bluenose. This while I wait for parts for the Syren and Solo. I guess this kit doesn't need any introduction or picture of contents. So I will leave that out, however I do have extra material that I will be using later while building her. This extra comes from Syren Model Company, with other word our dear Chuck Passaro. This kit was bought many years ago and the keel and bulkhead plywood is still straight. When I was putting the false keel pieces together it turned out so straight I was amazed. The plywood is very nice and very little sanding is needed to get the bulkheads into each slot. Creating the rabbet was not as hard as I thought. Just being careful at the bow where the rabbet is extreme. I pre-beveled the bulkheads so there will be less sanding once they are glued in place.
US Brig Syren by Nirvana - Model Shipways
Nirvana posted a topic in Build Logs for SHIP MODEL KITSWell, I didn't expected I would come to this point. But here is my build log of the Syren. I feel a presentation of the kit is not necessary. Reklein and I are both members of PSSM, so this could be considered as a club build. Our President has already started the build but has had the bit at a stand still for a long time. I had started the kit, but the keel for BF was to warped and twisted to be used, even after two weeks of straightening. I even tried with the inserted bulkheads and filler blocks to get it straight"er" but to no avail. I contacted Mr. Mosko at ModelExpo via email and got a quick respons the following morning. I have shaped the bulkheads, put the templates together and will do other work while waiting for the new BF to arrive. The build jig is made and ready to go to. The current BF and bulkheads are just put together without glue and I am using them to bend the planking. Thought they could come to good use for that purpose. Lastly, I would like to extend a big thank you to all other members who has build Syren, as your logs will provide a lot of extra information needed for the build and how to avoid pit holes along the way. Now picture time
A long time of no posting and several requests has made me to start the next Harvey project build log. This build has been going on for some time. Many changes and alterations has been done to the original parts, this due to material not measuring to the material list dimensions. This picture is the latest one some ten minutes old, before uploading. From this point I will go back to the start and explain what I have done as there are several changes, this in my best way. Have patience with me, as this kit will be kit bashed. not knowing the final physical outcome. This picture also shows partial of the pre-bending of walnut strips. As I am intending a single layer planking.If I fail I can go to double layer. By putting the paper clips on each bulkhead I can there-after put soaked strips through the holes and get the right bending. Some of the pictures from this build has appeared in other topics.
18th Century Longboat by Nirvana - Finished
Nirvana posted a topic in Build Logs for SHIP MODEL KITSGroup, I have all the material for the build of the longboat, even the nice boxwood from Jeff Hayes and HobbyMill. However, I have a question with this before I get head into it. The sheet holding bulkhead and keel is very heavy chard from the laser cutting. In the attached picture I have gone over the sheets with a 400 grit paper, don't want to do to much. But the chard remains. Has anyone else experienced this and how was your approach to get a clean surface? Thank you


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(Agence-France-Presse) In a stunning coup de foudre, the vile Americans have announced their imperialist intention of ruling the Caribbean Ocean. The initial move was accomplished over a twenty-four hour 'action period' which occurred after forces mobilized from Haiti in a 'deployment staging subterfuge'.
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"He hits like a baby," the Venezuelan diplomat noted. "He whined about hurting his hand, too."
The Russian delegate to the Security Council was also carried to Bellevue, reportedly after choking on his own laughter.
"America is doing only what we are attempting with Japan,' he explained, once released from the hospital. When pressed, he did admit it had been a shock to the Russian government as well. "But opportunity knocks. We feel same way about Russo-Japanese War," he said. "Who knew American government had such long memory for insults?" He laughed again. "We know they are merely avenging the Cuban Missile Crisis."
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At the White House press conference, Obama looked grave and determined. "All the hardship of the American people in the fight against drugs will be halved after this operation is completed," he said, striking his fist on the podium. "We do not anticipate this operation to cost American taxpayers any additional funds, especially since we now have control of the Cayman Islands and the other financial paradises of the Caribbean. Already, American accountants have located lost funds and drug money that should pay for everything, including reconstruction. We may even pay off the deficit."
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The South Slope of Asheville North Carolina has become the official beer district, with lots of breweries all around. If you want to do a beer tour in Asheville, this is the place to be, especially if you do not want to drink beer and drive from brewery to brewery. The South Slope is …READ MORE
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There comes a time in many of our lives when marriage is on the horizon. You already hear wedding bells, you are thinking about the home you will be living in, and the excitement of starting a new family is a dream come true. But before we walk down that aisle, it is wise to …READ MORE
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The breweries keep on popping up all around Western North Carolina. Asheville took the lead, then both Waynesville and Hendersonville followed suit, and now Marshall NC is getting their first brewery thanks to Mad Co. Brewing! This coming Saturday is going to be the big day as they open at high noon and the party …READ MORE
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When you think about Asheville breweries, the first thing that comes to mind is craft beer of course. But after a short time, and a few brews, your stomach starts to kick in and put in a food request. You can always go to a restaurant that features plenty of local Asheville beer, as so …READ MORE
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So I was working today, and stuck doing so. That was until a tweet came across the screen from Sweeten Creek Brewing in South Asheville talking about their lunch specials. One was a ham with double Swiss cheese, and the other was hot shaved beef sub. So I abandoned ship and headed that way. I …READ MORE
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[mapsmarker layer="1″] There is a lot of craft beer all around Asheville and Western North Carolina, but if you cannot drink them all, here are 10 breweries that you should definitely pay a visit to: Highland Brewing Wedge Brewing Co. Green Man Brewery Asheville Brewing Hi-Wire Brewery Burial Beer Oyster House Brewing Bhramari Brewhouse Lexington …READ MORE


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A march-sized folio for band that includes six great Sousa favorites annotated by Frank Simon, cornetist with the original John Philip Sousa Band. Contents: Bombasto • El Capitan • Entry of the Gladiators • Gate City • The Gladiator • Hostrauser's March • Independentia • King Cotton • La Sorella • The Liberty Bell• Manhattan Beach • Marche Lorraine • Our Director &bull ; S.I.B.A. March • The Stars and Stripes Forever • Tenth Regiment
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Crystal Chandeliers
Crystal Chandeliers:
When it comes to luxury lighting there is nothing quite like a crystal chandelier. These beautifully crafted pieces simply ooze elegance. Their opulence and graceful features are able to dress up any room adding instant glamour. Versatile in their design the clear crystal finish means they can be positioned in just about any décor from modern glamour to French. Our exquisite range boasts lavish designs perfect for making a wonderful focal point; ideal for entrance hallways or living rooms. Helping to illuminate your room beautifully these stunning pieces are not only super stylish they also offer a practical lighting solution. Can't find the lighting you're looking for? Please contact one of our experienced customer service advisors on 01709 477707 who will be happy to assist in finding you the perfect item.
Luxury Crystal Chandeliers:
A chandelier can have an immediate impact on your room creating a stunning centre piece that complements all other furniture and accessories. Each item in our crystal chandelier range has been carefully selected due to its delicate design and luxurious finish. For customers after a more affordable lighting solution our medium and large sized waterfall chandeliers will bring an air of grandeur to your living space. These lavish pieces boast octagonal shaped crystals, each with 16 faces to maximise brilliance and shine. Waterfall designs are great for adding a touch of glamour to your bedroom or creating a wonderful feature in any dining room. For the ultimate wow factor piece our Monaco extra-large chandeliers take inspiration from Italian styling and boast affluence and style as you would expect from these spectacular pieces. The glass crystals shine and twinkle when hit by the light creating an impressive dazzling feel in your room. Ideal for any large entrance hallway or landing area these stylish chandeliers are the ultimate in luxury. Lovingly crafted every item in this range offers a high quality finish that will last for many years.
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At Exclusive Chandeliers all of our lighting is reasonably priced allowing you to shop in confidence. We offer a price promise meaning we will beat any genuine competitor quote. Free mainland UK delivery is available on all orders. We invite you to browse our full range of crystal chandeliers.
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Our day support services are designed to enhance clients' quality of life through regularly occurring recreation and volunteer activities.
Day supports also are a precursor for future vocational services, designed to prepare clients for employment. Community Inclusion introduces concepts such as regular attendance, task completion, problem-solving, safety and cooperation, all within each individual's support plan.
Types of Activities
- Enjoying recreational outings such as bowling, tangle boxing, farmers market or day trips to the Oregon Coast
- Volunteering at community events or on-going regularly scheduled volunteer opportunities
- Continuing education with a reading coach
- Gaining life skills such as personal safety, completion of tasks and cooperation
- Networking in a variety of community environments
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Activities can include socialization, recreation, volunteer projects, community outings and skill building opportunities. Staff members who supervise the activities are trained on each participant's medical needs and are prepared to administer medication, implement protocols and support plans, and observe individuals' overall health and well-being.
Our clients enjoy a sense of participation, accomplishment, personal reward and contribution to their communities thanks to these activities, from volunteering for Operation Backpack to weekly learning opportunities with a reading coach. Individuals maintain or expand their adaptive skills, independence, integration and participation in the community by being part of this program.
Community Inclusion Services (CIS) are active and engaging designed around each individual's needs, interests and abilities. Participation varies and may be once a week, several times a week or daily Monday through Friday. Services introduce concepts such as attendance, task completion, problem solving, safety and cooperation with respect to the individuals Person Centered Support Plan. Opportunities can include socialization, recreation, volunteer projects, community outings, and skill building.
The best part of working with our clients is the way you feel when you come to work. Seeing the clients light up when they see you and genuinely are so happy you are there. It makes you feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself, you're making someone's life better, making someone happy just being there that day and that makes this job like no other.


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"What a time to be Alive" – I love it because it's true. Your ideal client, your patients, your brand, your income, everything you want is at your fingertips. Nothing is impossible. The only thing stopping you from getting your desired outcome with todays devices and technology is YOU… what a time…!


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Why is Organic Traffic Important?
Most conversations I encounter, either scrolling through Facebook or Twitter, I try to stay clear of falling into an argument or a rabbit hole, but this was a conversation I thought was worth discussing. The tweet that started all of this was, "So let's kill this debate once and for all. Organic traffic beats paid traffic for every single metric". To some, this might not seem like a very bold claim, to others this is heresy. So, let's have a quick recap on the main differences between the two. Organic search results are those which come from the algorithm used by the search engine while paid results are links being generated by advertising dollars being spent to show us that link. Over the last couple of years Google has made updates as "ad above organic links on desktop", "addition of a third and fourth text ad above organic links on phones", "doubling the size of Product listing ads on phones", and more. Since these updates there has been an increase in 53 percent increase in paid clicks according to Google's Q1 2017 earnings report. As paid clicks have gone up in numbers, organic search results have dropped in several metrics which has made people believe organic search is dying. However, others as this tweet shows believe organic search is the only way.
Organic search results have taken a hit. And this makes sense, social media site like Facebook often get 40 percent to 60 percent of our overall traffic. Although, Facebook isn't your knight in shining armor as much as it like you to believe. Any social media site (as Facebook) is a closed system. Meaning, we have no control over how it's managed, similar to a garden that has a wall, we can't control how it gets fed or if it gets watered. All this to say, that relying on these platforms makes you at the mercy of these platforms. They can simply change an algorithm or charge you more money for the same service you have now. Organic search results are not on a closed system, so we can control how much sun or water our garden receives.
Another variable from paid search results is the quality of traffic you get from it. When you are paying for your traffic, it's like renting. It solves your immediate problems, but it can't provide you with any solutions for your long-term goals. SEO on the other hand that has been done strategically will maintain a consistent flow of organic search results. This is because organic is different. Google connects people with the most relevant information for their searches, bringing them to your website based on your keywords. The end result of this being users will be able to find you more consistently and they will stay on your site longer, and visit more often. Social networks are great for gaining awareness, but those users are browsing, and are not likely to view more than one page on your website. Even if 50 percent of your traffic comes from Facebook, it's not the same quality traffic that comes from organic searches.
So, when it comes down to it, I'm not so sure if it's a helpful debate to say whether or not organic traffic bets every metric compared to paid advertising. The short answer is diversification is good and many times we neglect organic traffic because SEO can be confusing and sometimes it's just easy to pay for an ad. There are two sides to every argument, but most would agree both are beneficial. So, word to the wise, don't put all your eggs in the same basket, spend some time and money on both organic and paid traffic.


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IT Services from a Managed Service Provider can be expensive. That is why we offer our services through help desk support and consultation. Having one of our experts to log in and check the problem out from a distance is much more time and cost efficient than calling in on-site help. Having a technician who knows about the problems that charters face...that is just icing on the cake.
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94% Polyester / 6% Spandex
Made in Canada
Machine wash cold, hang to dry
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Orders are placed at the time of payment. Please allow 2-3 weeks for Sympli to process and ship to us. We ship your order as soon as we receive it!
All Sympli items are made {with love} in Vancouver, British Columbia
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One to One Customised Bespoke Parcel (3 month option NOW AVAILABLE)
Bespoke = tailored to fit you.
This is a parcel consisting of beauty products from Korea based on a personal profile that you fill in (sometimes we tuck in other fun surprises like accessories, apparel, or snacks). It is like a beauty box so we ship it out ONCE a month, a MONTH AFTER you order it. Usually orders arrive mid to month end as we need time to make each custom parcel after monthly the ordering deadline which is the last day of each month KOREAN STANDARD TIME.
How does it work?
1. Add this product to cart, fill in your details and checkout.
2. Fill out your beauty profile here for us to best pick for your current needs. The more detailed your form is, the better we can customise your parcel.
3. Our parcels are FULLY customised to your profile.
4. We are non-subscription but like other beauty boxes we ship out once a month. Your parcel will take approximately 3-4 WEEKS to arrive**.
5. The contents of the parcel is NOT determined by quantity of items but TOTAL VALUE of the contents BASED ON YOUR PROFILE.
*to understand our bespoke concept better click here
*the image shown may not represent the appearance of your package. For further details refer to the FAQ page
Do you ship to my country?
We ship worldwide. So, yes :)
How much is shipping?
We are just starting out so we cannot afford to offer free shipping. Unfortunately shipping is always costly and we have tried our best to get you the most affordable, fast and reliable shipping option. All our parcels are tracked** and these are the these are the best flat shipping rates we can offer you for now.
** We only use tracked airmail that takes between 5 to 14 working days to arrive. You will have a tracking number as usual. However we CANNOT be held responsible for late arrivals due to your country customs or shipping issues or any other events outside our control. We can only promise to ship out by the promised date.
All parcels we send usually fly out of Korea within 1-3days. With the tracking number we send you upon fulfillment, you are even able to track the flight number of your parcel. From then on we have no control over the performance of your local post or customs control. We try to label the contents so that our customers have minimal issues with customs inspection for speedy processing and we have had no issues with extra customs charges from the countries we have sent to.


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Bi-Annual Flight Reviews
BFR for 'PPL(H)' and 'CPL(H)'
Bi-Annual Flight Reviews
Keeping current and up to date with the rules and regulations is all part of being a safe, professional pilot.
We offer BFR's to help you keep in the air.
If you are from overseas and wish to fly in New Zealand one of the requirements for license conversion is to perform a BFR.
We have accommodation available for overseas pilots so contact us today and discuss how we can help.


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Mar 17, 2019 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Bugorama in Phoenix is the Southwest's longest running VW event and the 1st stop on the Bugorama Racing Series race schedule. You will see some of the World's Fastest VW's on the west coast racing, looking to break records, a large VW only swap meet, a show & shine with Arizona's finest looking VWs and a new parts vendor row.
The Bugorama offers race classes for all type of cars and drivers from the novice to the pro. All cars must pass a NHRA safety inspection and or BRS tech inspection at the scales to qualify to race. Here is a list of our race classes that we offer or for more race class information log on to our website www.bugoramaracingseries.com.
Ladies Racing Series (a class for the ladies), Trophy Class (race your friends for fun, Sportsman Eliminator (13.00 seconds and slower), Pro Eliminator (12.99 seconds and quicker) BRS classes-Top Eliminator, Pro Mod, Super Street, Pro Gas, Super Combo, Pro Turbo.
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Super Combo
Pro Gas
Super Street
Pro Mod
Top Eliminator
Pro Eliminator
Sportsman Eliminator
Trophy Class (Aircooled or Watercooled)
Ladies Racing Series
Adult (walk-in) $15
Kids 13-17 $5
Car Show* $20
Swap Meet Space* (1-20'x20′) $40
Pit Parking $5
Spectator Parking $5
Ladies Racing Series* $50
Trophy Class* $50
Sportsman Eliminator* (13.00 and slower) $60
Pro Eliminator* (12.99 and quicker) $60
BRS Classes -Top Eliminator, Pro Mod,
Super Street, Pro Gas, Super Combo,
Pro Turbo* $100
(You must be a BRS member to race any BRS class listed above. $50 per year to join.)


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Spice Entertainment announce the Asian Business & Lifestyle Exhibition
A one day event showcasing the best in Business and Lifestyle, coming to Yorkshire.
Apr 06, 2013
The Asian Business & Lifestyle Exhibition (ABLE) reflects the success of the Asian community's integration within the lifestyle and economy of Britain.
The ultimate Asian Showcase of Business, Lifestyle, Culture, Fashion and Entertainment in Yorkshire.
Taking place at the Hilton Hotel Bradford on Saturday 12th October 2013
For sponsorship or for further information please call 01274 750405 (during office hours) or email .
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This infant set with a pure cotton romper and hat, has been designed to welcome the newest fans of the Maranello team.
A cheerful and energetic style sets this infant set apart, with a vest designed to look like a two-piece. The colour block design, dominated by Rosso Corsa red, the iconic colour of Ferrari cars, and the contrasting inserts create a dynamic look.
The hat is simply irresistible, with a fun print that resembles drivers' goggles, to give a racing edge to the early months of future fans. The Ferrari Shield stands out on the chest.
The practical details, such as the press stud fastenings on the back and crotch, are designed to make dressing your baby as easy as possible.
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14/20 Gold Filled 2.2x5.4mm Small Snap Bail, 2.1x4.6mm ID
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14/20 Gold Filled 2.2x5.4mm Small Snap Bail, 2.1x4.6mm ID
In A Snap! That's how fast you'll have your necklace piece finished – with our GF849 – 14/20 Yellow Gold-Filled Small Snap Bail! Just press the bail against the ring of your charm or pendant – and then slip your Gold-Filled Footage Chain creation through the Snap Bail Loop – and voila – you're done!
Material: Yellow Gold-Filled
Nation Of Origin: United States
Finish: Bright
Manufacturing Method: Stamped
Anti Tarnish: No
Flags: Web Only
Nation Of Origin: United States
Finish: Bright
Manufacturing Method: Stamped
Anti Tarnish: No
Flags: Web Only
Tariff Code: 7113.19.5085
Weight: 0.040 Grams per Piece
Weight: 0.040 Grams per Piece
from Stacey (one year ago)Very consistent components. Super tiny for delicate pieces. I give a gentle squeeze with pliers and they stay closed just fine. :)
from Tex (one year ago)I like to use these on fine little chains with small pendants. I have also used them with leather cord and soldered them closed. I like them.
from Ashley (one year ago)But had to solder shut to hold my pendant or it would have opened.
from Vicki Burns (one year ago)These snap bails do not stay on a fine chain well. It is difficult to get it to stay together unless you glue the bail shut. It is pretty and lightweight though.******************Halstead Customer Service response Hi Vicki. Thank you for your feedback. It is indeed very lightweight and best suited for dainty pieces. We appreciate your comments. You are welcome to return any items you do not find satisfactory within 30 days of purchase. Thanks for taking a moment to write a review!
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Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection is an affiliate of the Hillside Family of Agencies, hosting a range of programs and services that work both individually and together to put children, youth and families on a path to success and help break the damaging cycles of poverty, trauma, and neglect. In 2015, Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection of Prince George's County, MD became accredited under the Standards for Excellence program. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Executive Director Karene Brodie about the organization's history, programs and experience as a new Standards for Excellence seal holder.
What follows is a condensed transcript of that conversation.
Tell me a little about the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HW-SC) is a nationally recognized, evidence-informed initiative to promote education opportunities for young people in Prince George's County, Maryland. We aim to influence the learning processes through academic support, positive development and workforce readiness training. Our goal is to dramatically increase graduation rates, and to provide resources for college and career planning. The cornerstone of the HW-SC model is our Youth Advocacy program. Our Youth Advocates are full-time professionals who work to remove the barriers to a young person's success at school, at home, and places of employment.
Can you describe some of the services you provide to your community?
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection offers 360-degree support services year round for young people in middle and high school. Our services include youth advocate mentoring and case management, family engagement, afterschool enrichments and a robust summer academy. They also include core subject tutoring, standardized test preparation, post-secondary planning and support, life skills development and youth employment training. We are currently serving over 500 students in eight middle and high schools in the Prince George's County's Public School system (PGCPS).
How did you learn about the Standards for Excellence accreditation program, and why did you decide to participate?
We learned about the Standards for Excellence program by virtue of being in Prince George's County and through our membership with Maryland Nonprofits, sponsor of the Standards for Excellence Institute. We are also members of Human Services Coalition of Prince George's County, also a Standards for Excellence sealholder, where I presently serve on the board. We realized the value of accreditation as a marker of high quality and accountability distinction, and we were eager to pursue this opportunity.
Your organization became accredited in April of 2015, and you announced your accomplishment through your website, social media and on some of your publications. What has been the response from your community?
Very complimentary, favorable and inquisitive. Our partners have inquired about the process and have celebrated the accomplishment, and parents have inquired what the accreditation model represents. Our funders and stakeholders have also celebrated our accreditation status
While going through the application process, did you come across any situations where you were able to apply the Standards for Excellence to strengthen a component of your organization's structure?
Having recently been accredited, I'm certain we have yet to fully realize the accreditation'sdepth of benefit. However, going through process provided wonderful opportunity to look back on how we conduct business and examine ways to further improve upon our success. The application process provided the opportunity to examine various facets of our infrastructure, and to explore opportunities for further growth. It was quite affirming to see how many things we were already doing according to the standards which contributed to greater morale for the team and an eagerness to pursue a Tier III status for the organization.
How has your accreditation impacted your organization's governance and operations?
The application process involved members of our Governing and Advisory Boards, organizational leadership, and various levels of staff. The opportunity for our staff to come together to explore the benchmarks and reflect upon our practices was a huge value-add.
In addition to your recent accreditation, are there any other accomplishments you'd like to highlight?
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection was inducted into the Catalog for Philanthropy of Greater Washington, We've also been recognized by Social Impact 100, an organization that recognizes 100 nonprofits across the nation who are making a difference in the lives of young people. We've just launched a summer youth employment training academy to complement our traditional offerings that yielded high success in program innovation. At Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, we feel strongly that exposing young people to college and career opportunities further supports them in making wise decisions for academic [and life] pursuits.
The Hillside Family of Agencies is based in Rochester, NY, and operates Work-Scholarship Connection programs in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, as well as Prince George's County, MD. Their mission is to help students overcome the barriers of generational poverty by giving them necessary guidance and the tools to be successful in school – expanding their access to education and employment opportunities. For more information about the Prince George's County Work Scholarship Connection program, please call (301)446-3691 or visit their webpage at hillside.com.