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A best of both worlds mirror set (see: marble and leather accents), this set doubles as a modern art piece. Style as a duo for the perfect his-and-her bathroom set, or let it fly solo in an entryway.
This set is designed by Cristobal and Valentina, a husband-wife design duo in Santiago. Handcrafted by local workshops in the city, this piece brings together master artisans of all backgrounds – from glass and stone cutting to woodworking. From start-to-finish, it takes three days to complete, all made in fair trade environment.
**This mirror set comes ready to style. Set includes: Marble hook, leather strap (attached), mirror, and mounting hardware.**
- MEASUREMENTS: 24" W x 31" H (with strap)
- MATERIALS: Glass mirror with light wood veneer siding, leather strap, marble hook
- WEIGHT: 18 lbs.
- ORIGIN: Chile
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- Growth – A fantastic addition to the House Coach team is our Design and Colour expert, Amber. Her creative talent, dedication, and bubbly personality inspires us all.
- Valentine's Day Contest – A lovely couple had a date night on House Coach.
- Organization – Who does not like being organized? Our inventory is all in one location now which simply translates into HAPPINESS!
- Refreshed Inventory – We just keep getting bigger and better! What can we say, we LOVE shopping!
- Client Feedback – We have officially been given a new title, we are now known as the Chocolatiers of Home Staging, we set the standards and raise the bar every time!
- A New Partnership – We've partnered with a Builder/Development team. Amber and I were thrilled to acquire this account. It is a Stager's dream to design and create life from an empty house and make it a warm and inviting home.
- Networking – Our favorite was the Sherwin Williams Colour Forecast for 2019 event.
- Favourite Paint Colours – Our favourite neutral colour is, Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist OC27, and our new favorite staging colour is Sherwin Williams Modern Gray SW 7632.
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Next up is the former Angel, Ranger, Athletic, and Royal, Dave Chalk. I sent this card to Dave in November and I had it back about two weeks later.
Dave was a first round pick by the Angels in 1972 and he made his Major League debut the following season. In 1974 and '75, he was an All Star for the Angels despite hitting just .252 and .273, respectively. I know that those are season ending numbers and the game is played in July, but there isn't anything spectacular-looking about any of his numbers during those seasons (unless you count leading the league in errors). I thought that maybe he might have been the lone representative for the Halos since each team needs at least one, but Frank Robinson also made it in '74 and Nolan Ryan was selected in '75.
Dave finished his career with the Royals in 1981 as a back-up infielder. He has a .252 career average and he hit 15 home runs. And, he made two All Star teams.
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The Fisherman
Words by Eithne Ní Uallacháin
Music by Gilles Le Bigot
As he stares in the deep, the fisherman dreams,
As he stares in the deep blue-green water.
And he dreams of a time, the fisherman spins,
Of a time and a day in the future.
When a fine net is cast made of filigree seams
From the hands of his own creator,
'May You find me fit to keep',
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Work to demolish a block of garages in Felinfoel has been delayed due to the presence of bats.
Carmarthenshire County Council's housing and property services teams are working together to improve the appearance at the rear of the Maes Golau properties, and had planned to knock down several sub-standard garages that are no longer in use.
However, an ecological survey undertaken as part of the planning process has uncovered evidence of bats, a protected species by law, in at least two of the garages.
Llanelli Rural Council has reviewed the level of grant support to be allocated to sporting clubs from within its area that play on County Council facilities.
This follows months of speculation on the increased charges that would have to be paid by those clubs following the hike in pitch playing fees by the County Council.
The Leader of Llanelli Rural Council said, "We are delighted to be helping clubs at the grass roots. The Rural Council understands the financial difficulties that clubs will face in finding more money to off-set the increased cost. Football and cricket clubs have seen a massive increase in the level of grant – from £600 to £1,500. Bowls clubs even more so with their grants increased from £300 to £1,250."
Dafen Cricket Club is amongst those clubs that are grateful for the increased grant. Stuart Powell of Dafen Cricket Club said, "This will really make a difference to being able to afford quality maintenance of the cricket square."
Dafen Welfare Crusaders Bowls Club and Dafen Welfare Bowls Club have seen their clubs' grants soar to £1,250. Stuart Hopkins of Dafen Welfare Crusaders Bowls Club said, "even with members carrying out some of the maintenance work to the bowling green, they wouldn't have been able to afford the charges which have to be met without the grant from the Rural Council."
Cllr. Rees added, "the comments from representatives of the sporting clubs fully justify the Rural Council's decision in increasing the grants which will ensure that football, cricket and bowls continue to be played in the area".
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Remember folks, the recycling facilities at Dafen Pond car park and Dafen Park are for specific recyclables only. Fixed penalty notices for £75 are regularly issued by Environmental Enforcement Officers to people caught using the site to dump general waste.
Carmarthenshire County Council have today reported the most recent offences have resulted in two men being fined for dumping bags containing carpets and computer-related items at the Dafen pond site.
Officers will continue to carry out patrols and use CCTV cameras to monitor recycling sites.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: "These sites are important facilities for the local community but all kinds of rubbish are being left. This kind of behavior will not be tolerated and anyone caught will be fined."
For more information on what waste the recycling sites accept, and where to take general waste, visit Recycling & Bins on Dafen Website.
Switching on this years Christmas lights means that part of Bryngwyn Road and Maescanner Road in Dafen will be closed temporarily next month.
Part of Bryngwyn Road, from its junction with Havard Road for a total distance of 225 metres in an easterly direction through to the entrance to Dafen Park at Maescanner Road will be closed between 5.45pm and 6.15pm on Friday, November 27. This is to ensure public safety during the festive lights switch-on and a walking parade into Dafen Park.
Drivers are advised to use alternative routes during this brief period, and if possible to avoid travelling in this direction for up to 30 minutes before hand because of the high number of pedestrians expected to gather in the area outside the Church Hall.
Visitors to Dafen Park for the festive celebrations are advised wherever possible to approach on foot; there will be no parking facilities near the Park. Non-residential parking in nearby streets, especially on pavements, is also discouraged to avoid congestion and potential risks to pedestrians. The closest public car park, with limited spaces, is next to Dyfed Steels.
Residents in the Felinfoel area of Llanelli are being urged to have a clear out.
A waste and tyre amnesty is being held in Ysgol Y Felin on Tuesday, October 27 between 8am and 1pm.
Most household waste can be taken along including unwanted furniture, carpets and mattresses, electrical items such as fridge-freezers and televisions, as well as black and blue bags.
A maximum of four tyres can also be disposed of; however, tractor or lorry tyres will not be accepted.
Hazardous waste such as paint, fluorescent tubes, batteries, chemicals, gas bottles and asbestos will not be accepted along with glass, garden waste, trade waste, construction waste and agricultural waste.
Residents can pick up a free bag of Merlin's Magic Compost (while stocks last) courtesy of CWM Environmental Ltd. Half-price compost bins will also be on sale for just £6 instead of the usual £12.
Executive Board Member for the Environment Cllr Hazel Evans said: "I hope residents take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of any waste they may have lying around the home.
"We are holding 12 amnesties across the county and they always prove to be very popular. The aim is to reduce fly-tipping and encourage people to recycle as much as possible. They also contribute to the county's recycling rate and help to reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill."
Residents are advised to please bring proof of address.
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Last year we reported that 1.5 million of college graduates under 25 are jobless or under-employed. And while diving in to find out what these numbers imply, we found a couple of things– typically, Millennials feel a sense of entitlement and career centers are not being utilized to their fullest potential.
Now, fast-forward to today, and this situation is still affecting many of you. So while revisiting this topic, let's discuss the step prior to applying to your first job and even before your first internship– choosing the right education. (And, for those of you who've already graduated, take heed! You never know– the opportunity to go back to school may present itself one day in your future.)
This infographic produced by Northeastern University's online MBA program, states that 39% of employers around the world feel graduates lack the right skills needed for entry-level jobs. Furthermore, 25% of students claim their college focuses on hands-on approaches, while 72% of educational institutions believe they're adequately preparing students.
And since colleges can often be savvy with how they present their offerings, these tips might help break down the veil to reveal what you need to know before making the decision that can impact the rest of your life:
- Find schools that focus on experimental, multimedia, workplace-relevant teaching styles
- Look for colleges that partner with local employers– that's a good sign that your acquired skill set may directly apply to future careers
- Apply to schools with flexible options such as online classes, allow you to work while in school, applying your education directly to your current position
- Remember that you don't have to settle for the first college that accepts you into their program
So, check out the infographic below for more interesting stats and helpful tidbits! And if you have any questions or thoughts about your college and career search, make sure to leave a comment.
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|There are two kinds of passenger checkpoint screening lanes in a typical US airport: a Normal Lane and a Selectee Lane that has enhanced scrutiny. The Selectee Lane is not effectively utilized in some airports due to the small amount of passengers selected to go through it. In this paper, we propose a simulation-based Selectee Lane queueing design framework to study how to effectively utilize the Selectee Lane resource. We assume that passengers are classified into several risk classes via some passenger prescreening system. We consider how to assign passengers from different risk classes to the Selectee Lane based on how many passengers are already in the Selectee Lane. The main objective is to maximize the screening system's probability of true alarm. We first discuss a steady-state model, formulate it as a nonlinear binary integer program, and propose a rule-based heuristic. Then, a simulation framework is constructed and a neighborhood search procedure is proposed to generate possible solutions based on the heuristic solution of the steady-state model. Using the passenger arrival patterns from a medium-size airport, we conduct a detailed case study. We observe that the heuristic solution from the steady-state model results in more than 4% relative increase in probability of true alarm with respect to the current practice. Moreover, starting from the heuristic solution, we obtain even better solutions in terms of both probability of true alarm and expected time in system via a neighborhood search procedure.
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Jerusalem- 17/06/2015, Al-Maqdese held an honoring ceremony of the Anti-Drug Authority and Police, the General Investigation Unit and the Palestinian Security Forces on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in honor of their great efforts and accomplishments in fighting drug use, with the presence of the Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Eng. Adnan Husseini, the Director of the Anti-drugs unit in the West Bank, Mr. Ibrahim Abu Ein, Mr. Hussein Jaburi from the Military Intelligence Unit, Head of the Supreme National Committee on Drugs, Dr. As'ad Ramlawi, Bishop of Sebastia , Mr. Atallah Hana, Al-Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, Head of the Supervisory Committee of Al-Maqdese, Mr. Taher Al-Nammari, General Manager of Al-Maqdese, Mr. Moaz Za'tari, Director of Al-Maqdese Awareness Center Mr. Issam Jweihan and a number of members of the Palestinian Security Units and Forces and Palestinian civil society organizations.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Mr. Taher Al-Nammari welcomed the attendees and stressed on the value of the efforts made by all the Palestinian security units and the roles played by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health in fighting the drugs phenomenon in the Palestinian society.
In addition, Al-Husseini, Al-Sheikh Mohammad Hussein and Bishop Atallah Hana stressed on the importance of the role of the security units and the civil society organizations, where they thanked them for their efforts in combating the drugs phenomenon, they also thanked Al-Maqdese for its great effort in combating the drugs phenomenon and added that this ceremony is a great gesture to value the role of all the Palestinian Security Units.
Dr. Rimlawi, Mr. Ibrahim Abu Ein and Mr. Jaburi referred to the roles and efforts of the Security Units by reviewing statistics and numbers that show the depth and severity of the problem and the role played by the Security Units in combating this phenomenon and its promoters, they also praised the role and efforts of Al-Maqdese and this great gesture on their part.
The ceremony included theatrical performances presented by students of Husni Ashhab School and the director of dreams of youth and childhood Theatre, Mr. Abdul Mughni Al-Jabari, where these performances portrayed and highlighted the bitter reality experienced by addicts and their families.
At the end of the ceremony, Al-Maqdese honored more than 50 members of the Security Units working in this field, as they distributed certificates of appreciation to members of police forces and of anti-drug unit. In addition, the Supreme Committee on drugs, the Police of Jerusalem suburbs, the Military Intelligence and the Jerusalem Governorate gave Al-Maqdese Honorary Shields for their efforts in serving the Palestinian citizens in General and the Jerusalemites in Particular.


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St. Louis ordinance seeks to pre-empt Missouri abortion laws
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A new ordinance in St. Louis prohibits discrimination based on "reproductive health decisions." It's an effort by the heavily Democratic city to pre-empt a slew of anti-abortion measures advancing through Missouri Republican-controlled Legislature.
While largely symbolic, the ordinance that took effect last week bans employers from firing, refusing to hire or disciplining women because they have an abortion, take contraception, use artificial insemination or become pregnant out of wedlock.
Alderwoman Megan Ellyia Green said her ordinance wasn't sparked by any specific case or current law. Rather, she viewed it as a way for the city to stake out its opposition to future laws enacted in Missouri, where Republicans now control all corners of government.
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The project entitled "Improving Understanding and Prediction of High Impact Weather Associated with Low-Topped Severe Convection in the Southeastern U.S." will be a collaboration between principal investigators (PIs) and students at N.C. State University in collaboration with a dozen WFOs in the Southeast along with the Storm Prediction Center and the HMT group at the Earth System Research Lab. The three-year project is being funded as a part of the NOAA/NWS Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) Program. This project will build off of previous collaborative research between N.C. State and the NWS which has had very successful research to operation results along with the integration of students into NOAA and the NWS.
Severe convective storms in environments with large vertical wind shear and marginal instability (so-called "high-shear low-CAPE", or "HSLC" events) represent a significant short-term, high-impact forecasting and warning challenge, particularly in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states of the U.S. These environments account for a substantial fraction of severe wind and tornado reports in the region, and they are present for many hours each year. The long-range goal of the research is to improve predictions and warnings for hazardous weather in HSLC environments.
The research will be conducted through a set of collaborative research studies that are listed below:
- HSLC process study using idealized modeling and emulated radar sampling (PI Dr Parker along with students Keith Sherburn and Jessica King)
- Operational NWP Resolution and sensitivities study using HSLC event hindcasts (PI Dr Lackmann along with student Lindsay Blank)
- Predictability study using ensembles and dynamical-statistical downscaling (PI Dr Xie along with Dr. Bin Liu and student Dianna Francisco)
- Operational assessment of HSLC forecasting composite parameters (PI Dr Parker along with student Keith Sherburn)
Participants have been invited to a workshop this November in Raleigh to share results from the previous CSTAR research and to spin up the new collaboration with discussions on project execution. Prior to the workshop, Keith Sherburn will be leading a webinar providing a review of the previous HSLC research and an introduction to an operational assessment of HSLC forecast parameters that begins this fall in earnest.


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- Author: MediaPost.com by Erin Conrad, Columnist
You have likely read the numerous articles and studies that highlight Hispanic consumers in the United States. Particularly, analysts and media tout the incredible growth, young demographics, amplified spending power and hyperactive digital and mobile consumption of the Hispanic market – all of which make it one of the most attractive demographics for marketers. However, U.S. Hispanics are vastly underserved, and the opportunities to reach them through digital remain largely untapped.
According to a recent Google study that surveyed a select panel of senior-level marketers to see if the U.S. Hispanic audience was on their roadmap, most saw 11 to 25% of their company's growth coming from this demographic in the next three...
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Latino consumers have become the most important driver of growth in the United States, in several different aspects.
Recent studies prove that spending power by the Hispanic demographic is growing faster than that of non-Latino groups.
The number of Hispanic households is growing faster than ever, making a larger consumer group. This also means that there is a higher spending power among Latinos in America that businesses will model some of their strategies toward.
Between 2012 and 2015, Latino households represented about 40 percent of the growth in spending for household equipment. In the same time period, Hispanic households accounted for 25 percent of the growth in spending for new cars and...
- Author: Latimes.com by Melissa Healy
A new way to measure how humans age suggests that Latino Americans withstand life's wear and tear better than non-Latino whites — and that they may have their Native American ancestors to thank for their longer lives.
The findings offer some insight into a long-standing demographic mystery: Despite having higher rates of inflammation and such chronic diseases as obesity and diabetes, Latinos in the United States have a longer average lifespan than do non-Latino whites.
The research also helps answer questions about why some people die young while others live to old age, and what chronic diseases have to do with aging.
To get a handle on some of these thorny...
- Author: Fox News Latino by Rebekah Sager
When companies or politicians seek to speak to Latino audiences, they head to Spanish-language television networks, Spanish-language radio or Spanish-language newspapers.
The theory has always been that the best way to tap into the fast-growing segment of the population, with its $1.3 trillion spending power and increasing political influence, was to do so in its native language.
But a new poll by Fox News Latino turns that theory on its head.
When asked in what language they prefer to get their news, 79 percent of registered Latino voters said they preferred their news in English.
"I'm not incredibly surprised. It reflects a demographic shift as second-, third- and even fourth-generation Latinos,...
Vast segments of the United States increasingly are becoming ethnically diverse, creating what William Frey, author of "Diversity Explosion: How Racial Demographics are Remaking America" terms a "cultural generation gap." But, note researchers at the Brookings Institution, that diversity is concentrated in distinct American regions, largely in areas bordering the nation's three coasts.
To better document such trends, the Brookings Institution has created an interactive map charting demographic changes by age throughout the nation.
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Freshly painted outside and outside fireplace in May. Imagine relaxing in your spa while watching the sunset over the mountains that is your view from the oasis like backyard; featuring, heated pool/spa, covered dining patio with ceiling fans and enhanced by a gas/wood fireplace in a romantic setting for Arizona outdoor living at its very best. Stunning single level 3 bedroom plus den residence in north Scottsdale over 3200 square feet, 3 car garage, guard gated, spacious cul de sac lot surrounded by a HUGE natural wash abundant with wild life. Resurfaced pool and spa. Ample room in backyard for children to play. Jack and Jill set up. Very open and bright. Scottsdale mountain charm. Sits on a 14500 sq. ft.+ lot! Owner is a winter resident so property is lightly furnished and used.
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Draft plan of management for Massy Greene Holiday Park
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The period for submissions closed 11:59pm Thursday 17 January, 2019. This draft plan of management is now under consideration. Please note that the time frame for the final decision may be impacted by the NSW election.
- Location: Map of Massy Greene Holiday Park
- Situated in: Reserve no. 91536
- Closing date for submissions: 11:59pm, Thursday 17 January 2019 (closed)
- More information: visit the Reflections Holiday Parks website
The community engagement strategy (Strategy) requires that all draft plans of management are notified on the NSW Department of Industry website for 42 days and a public submissions process is held.
Community comments were invited for the period 19 November 2018 to Thursday 17 January 2019 on the draft plan of management for Massy Greene Holiday Park. The Massy Greene Holiday Park is located in the Brunswick area and is of key importance to the local and regional community.
The Massy Greene Holiday Park is situated within reserve number 91536 for the purpose of a Caravan and Camping Park and reserve number 1012196 for Access, Public Requirements, Rural Services, Tourism Purposes and Environmental Heritage Conservation (Byron Coast Regional Crown Reserve) – 7005 DP 1113421 and is managed by NSW Crown Holiday Parks Land Manager.
The draft plan of management provides a framework for the future use and management of the lands within the Massy Greene Holiday Park site.
The Massy Greene Holiday Park draft plan of management is now available online via the Reflections Holiday Parks website, where community feedback is now invited, and submissions can be made as follows:
- Online: visit www.reflectionsholidayparks.com.au/poms-on-exhibition
- In writing: Reflections Holiday Parks, PO Box 212, Carrington NSW 2294
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Have you ever scrolled through an influencers Instagram feed and noticed that all of the photos look somewhat the same in terms of colour scheme? Maybe the photos were all faded with a slight orange hue, extra bright with a shade of pink, or had a blue undertone to them. These aren't your run of the mill Instagram filters, they're most likely Adobe Lightroom presets.
Adobe Lightroom is a photo editing software that allows you to create custom filters, amongst other photo edits. These filters can be saved and then added to any photo in the future. These presets allow for an entire Instagram feed to have the same look and feel. Lightroom isn't a new software by any means but has recently been gaining in popularity, as influencers can now sell their custom presets to the public to be used on a mobile platform.
Once an Influencer creates a preset in Adobe Lightroom, they must sell it on an e-commerce site, as presets aren't sold directly through the Lightroom platform itself. Filter Grade is just one of the many third party websites where influencers can sell their Lightroom presets to the public (Filter Grade acts as a middle man for a cost). Presets can range anywhere from $25 to a whopping $200… #forthegram
We've counted down our Top 5 Favourite Influencer Presets:
#5. @AmySeder
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If you're traveling any time soon, check out Amy Seders Instagram feed for some inspiration. Her feed is a sea of blue water and warm sunset tones. She's created a whole pack of presets that are perfect for all of your travel shots, whether you're going to be laying on the beach or checking out a moody European city.
Her Essential Collection includes 10 presets made for shots like:
- Beach Drone: made for aerial shots
- Sunset Dream: created to enhance sunset views
- Tropical Water: accentuates water shots and helps the look of your tan
- Roman Holiday: warm greens with a strong contrast, made for a summer abroad
Her presets sell in a pack for $55 USD, which isn't bad considering you get 10 presets covering a wide range of photo moods.
#4. @Distorted.Lens
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Thirmizi is a Toronto based photographer and content creator. His feed consists of Toronto lifestyle shots along with moody travel photos. If you're looking to create crisper portraits with a pop, his presets are great. He's created a pack of 6 presets made for shooting portraits or lifestyle photos that enhance the clarity and detail in your photo as well as provide a nice colour boost.
His preset pack includes filters like:
- City Tones: Perfect for when you're exploring your favourite city
- Sunset: Ideal for when you're capturing a sunset photo
- Moody Days: Rainy days and overcasts have never looked better
- Cali: For your next adventure with sunshine, beaches, and palm trees
Thirmizi's preset pack of 6 sells for $25 USD, which includes enough filters for all of your portrait needs.
#3. @KjTilse
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Kurt is an Australian based content creator, director, photographer, and videographer. He also co-created @the.healthcode podcast with his soon to be baby mama, @Sarahs_Day. Kurt's Instagram feed consists of warm beachy shots (think surfing and paddleboarding), along with dark and moody lifestyle shots.
Kurt has created two packs of 11 and 15 presets that are available for purchase through his e-commerce store:
- His Wanderlust pack (11 presets) consists of warmer tones, perfect for those beachy shots
- The Original pack (15 presets) is great for water and lifestyle based shots
Each of the preset packs sell for $49.99 USD, which is a great price considering the large amount of presets that you get within both the Wanderlust and Original packs.
#2. @Lapetitenoob
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Joëlle is a Toronto based YouTuber and content creator. Her Instagram feed consists of lifestyle shots around the Toronto area, while her YouTube channel focuses on skincare, fashion and travel Vlogs. Joëlle has created a pack of 10 different presets that will help add a cohesive look to your feed. Her preset pack consists of a number of different filters, so there's one that will work for each photo that you take.
Her pack consists of filters like:
- Warm Pink: Brightens and warms any shot while adding a slight touch of pink
- Brightout: This filter is perfect if any of your shots come out dark, this brightens and cleans
- Quick Clean: This preset is great for dim lighted indoor shots that you want to make more crisp and bright
- Sunset: A great preset that warms any shot while giving it a slight vintage feel
Her pack of 10 presets sell for $49 USD, which is great for the number of presets that you get.
#1. @Jillian.Harris
Jillian is from HGTV's Love it or List it Vancouver, along with being a former ABC Bachelorette.
And yes, we know that her presets aren't available YET. But, just based on her feed we're going to say that they're already going to be one of our faves. Her presets were supposed to be released on January 30th, however she wanted to take a bit more time to perfect them. Who can blame her? She's been editing her feed with her own presets for quite some time, so we know it's going to be good. Based off her current Instagram feed, her presets will most likely include those of a warm pink overlay, and we can't imagine them not working in any sort of shot.
We'll update with more information and pricing once they've been released, so stay tuned!
Have you been using any Adobe Lightroom presets? If so, what are your favorite ones?


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Chance The Rapper has surprise-released two new tracks on his Soundcloud, the MC's first new material since July.
The first track, 'The Man Who Has Everything', finds Chance at his most reflective, while 'My Own Thing', which features fellow Chicago rapper Joey Purp, is contrastingly joyous.
Chance last released new material in the form of four new songs, 'Work Out', 'Wala Caa', 'I Might Need Security', and '65th and Ingleside', in July.
The artwork for the new tracks notably share the same style as those earlier releases.
The Chicago MC's last album was 2016's well-received 'Coloring Book'. He has yet to indicate whether his new material will form part of its follow up.
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— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 18, 2018
In the summer, he was spotted in the studio with Kanye West, with the two apparently working on a 'joint album'.
In September, Kanye and Chance spoke at a high school in Chicago, and revealed that the record is to be titled 'Good Ass Job', although a month later Chance admitted that work had actually yet to begin.
Meanwhile, Chance The Rapper was announced as one of the three judges for Netflix's new hip hop talent show 'Rhythm + Flow', alongside Cardi B and T.I..
He's also is teaming up with MGM on a new musical film inspired by his home city of Chicago.
The film is to be named 'Hope', and will feature music by Nico Segal. Chance and Segal have previously worked together on 2015 album 'Surf' by The Social Experiment.


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NCC activity is a second line of defence which lays special emphasis in grooming the youth- The Leaders of Tomorrow- into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
NCC training inculcates the spirit of Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership, Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure, and Ideals of Selfless Service amongst the cadets. They are given basic military training in small arms and parades, drill, handling weapons, GSK, fire fighting, civil defense, pilot aptitude and battery test. Apart from this, they are also provided with training for SSB interview.
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Peter Beinart is excited and overjoyed. That is because incoming Rep. Rashida Tlaib has vowed to lead pro-Jihad congressional trips to Israel as a way to counter AIPAC's congressional trips to Israel. Tlaib intends to falsely accuse Israel of apartheid and justify the racist BDS movement (which she supports) to other Democrats in Congress. Beinart believes that Tlaib (through these trips) may be able to garner enough support from her fellow Democrats to completely ostracize AIPAC and Israel from the Democrat Party.
Unfortunately, Beinart (who is a detestable and dangerous pro-Jihad propagandist) may be correct. That is because AIPAC refuses (at least thus far) to aggressively confront the Israel-hatred and anti-Semitism that is rampant in the Democrat Party, out of fear of offending the Democrat Party elites and their donors, who are, for the most part, Democrats. As a result, bigots such as Tlaib will be able to vilify Israel to other members of Congress with impunity.
AIPAC does not seem to understand that by not defending Israel against the likes of Tlaib, they are risking their credibility and relevance. Why would any pro-Israel Democrat in Congress (the few that remain) support AIPAC if bigots such as Tlaib continue to falsely vilify Israel unchallenged? Furthermore, why would people who care about Israel support AIPAC if they can't vigorously confront Israel-haters in both political parties?
AIPAC has foolishly chosen not to confront anti-Israel hate groups such as J-Street. However, if AIPAC chooses not to fight the new "Jihad Caucus" (Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, etc.) with everything that they have, then pro-Israel Jews will need to find a new home. A home with a backbone.
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SENR (Simple, Efficient Numerical Relativity) provides the algorithmic framework that combines the C codes generated by NRPy+ (ascl:1807.025) into a functioning numerical relativity code. It is part of the numerical relativity code package SENR/NRPy+. The package extends previous implementations of the BSSN reference-metric formulation to a much broader class of curvilinear coordinate systems, making it suitable for modeling physical configurations with approximate or exact symmetries, such as modeling black hole dynamics.
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The winter issue of Prairie Schooner contains poetry, stories, and reviews, sprinkled with the names of literary stars like R.T. Smith and Alice Ostriker and some new voices as well. Particularly charming were Alice Friman's imaginings on the biblical character Ruth in "Remembering in Lilac and Heart-Shaped Leaves," and Annette Sanford's story, "Spring '41," about a young girl whose beloved aunt comes to live with her in a conservative town – bringing an illegitimate baby with her. I also liked Steve Langan's poem, "Apricots," a sensual homage to William Carlos Williams' "This is Just to Say." Here are a few lines from Langan's poem:
"In your notes you asked for apricots / in the silver dish. I brought you apricots, / crushed, pureed, in the gold decanter. / You wrote they are delicious, // the chilled apricots, jellied, untamed…" [Prairie Schooner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 201 Andrews Hall, PO Box 880334, Lincoln, NE 68501-9988. E-mail: . Single issue $9. http://www.unl.edu/schooner/psmain.htm] - JHG


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Editor's Note: Dee Clark has graciously come to this blogger's rescue by penning a guest post on photographing puppies and young dogs. With integrating our new German Shepherd Dog, Brio (Baccardi Liquido) into our pack, a whole lot of travel in June, including a couple of unexpected trips, life has been a bit chaotic. Thank you, Dee, for sharing your experience on how to photograph puppies and young dogs!
Photographing puppies and young dogs is like trying to capture lightning in a bottle. They are very unpredictable and you never know when that great image opportunity may strike. To get great shots, you will need patience and be ready to click that shutter, as the moment can come and go as quick as lightning.
Other important tools, besides your camera and lens, are an assistant, treats and a repertoire of interesting noises to gain the attention of your subjects. Puppies and young dogs, although wonderfully fun to watch, have an amazing capacity for "attention deficit disorder (ADD)." They also may be so focused on you – the photographer – that they will not leave you alone or get far enough away from you to take pictures.
The following are some key points to remember when trying to capture lightning in a bottle:
- Have an assistant; kids are great for this!!
- Check the lighting and get your camera set for optimal exposure. Also, scope out the area for good backgrounds and optimal lighting conditions.
- A set environment helps; for example, obstacles for exploration, a kiddie pool, giant ball, wheelbarrow or large rocks. Again, be mindful of what is in the background and what items could be hazardous.
- Let the puppies get the "zoomies" out when you first take them outside, but have the camera at the ready. It also is good time to take some test shots and adjust your settings, if necessary. If your camera has a burst mode, use it.
- Have a basket or pile of toys in a central area for the pups to access. Puppies actively engaged in play inspire some wonderful facial expressions.
- If you have a trustworthy adult dog available, let h/she mingle with the puppies, as the dog will help keep them moving. It will also help the pups settle to capture close headshots.
- Hungry puppies will respond better to the pocketful of treats that you and your assistant will have on you.
- Keep squeaky toys on you, too, which you can use to grab a pup's attention quickly. These toys are particularly useful for getting photos where the puppy looks perplexed.
- Be mindful of where your feet are. When moving shuffle your feet, as your eye is trained through the lens, and you cannot usually keep track of where all the puppies are. Stepping on a puppy or being jumped on by a young dog is never good J
- Wrap that camera strap tightly around your wrist!! Puppies of all ages see the strap as a tug toy!
Use your assistant well! Stand or sit back, and let your assistant to entice and engage the puppies. This will allow you to become the observer. If you do not have an assistant, then you will need to find ways to keep the puppies attention on toys or other objects so that you can move out of the way to get the shots. Small smears of peanut butter on toys or objects will almost always get the puppies to ignore you and your movements. After awhile, you usually can see the pups settle into their litter games and you can shoot away. This is a lot easier when it is not your own litter that you are trying to shoot.
When photographing puppies and young dogs, ages four months and older, puppy ADD is even higher. They might know how to sit for a treat, but puppies and young dogs rarely know how to hold the sit so that you can get into position for the shot. Again, an assistant or an older well-trained dog is helpful. You will find most of your photos are action shots, unless the puppy(s) or young dog(s) you are photographing has some training. Having an array of vocalizations you can use to get a pup's attention really helps.
With respect to young dogs, action is the word! Having someone play ball or throw toys allows you to focus on the movement and your location in reference to the action to get the best shots. Side views and head on shots are great! These photos usually require that you be low to the ground. To add interest to your photos, have your assistant use objects with an array of sizes and colors to elicit movement.
Don't forget to take frequent breaks, which will help you regain patience and allow the pup(s) to focus back on natural play. Again, keep the camera handy as this is when you usually get those shots you were looking for, but did not think would ever happen.
Puppies and young dogs are unpredictable and lightning fast. Getting them to do what you want to get that perfect shot is very difficult for us and for them. You can spend hours with the camera at the ready, snap thousands of shots, and maybe only getting 10 shots you actually like. It all comes down to patience. I liken puppy and young dog photography to sitting on the Serengeti waiting for the lioness to appear to cut a gazelle out of the herd. Sometimes it just never happens, but when it does – be ready – a great photo is at hand!


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In the 1998 movie You've Got Mail, Starbucks provided the backdrop to an opening scene as a smartly-attired Meg Ryan purchases her morning "beverage" on the way to work. A background narration by co-star Tom Hanks puts the unfolding act in humorous perspective as he comments on the difficulty of choosing between Starbucks' numerous offerings so early in the morning, especially for people who have trouble making decisions of any kind at any time of the day. That opening scene provided one of those "comfortable" movie moments in the form of every-day incidents to which the entire audience can relate. Starbucks had certainly "arrived" by that time not only as a solid business venture, but as an iconic symbol as well.
Starbucks has been an amazing success story from its fledgling 1971 emergence as a small, single-store purveyor of coffee in Seattle. Many of us can remember what existed before the Starbucks tidal wave splashed over our neighborhoods and our consciousness; the early nineteen-seventies saw the emergence of small, independent neighborhood gourmet coffee roasters/suppliers which tapped into the morning appetites of local America. Starbucks turned that boutique trend into big-business, indeed. My wife and I are frequent customers, but we also patronize Peet's coffee houses and a favorite local downtown shop called The Bean Scene.
Coffee Shops Are Nothing New!
The "Refuge" Tradition Is Centuries-Old
In Europe and other parts of the world, the coffee shop has long been a place to relax, to converse, to work, and to see and be seen. America is a recent convert. In Scotland, an unknown and unnoticed J.K. Rowling reportedly spent many hours toiling on the first manuscript of Harry Potter in small cafes and coffee houses. As I understand it, she was close to being homeless in those days, so the cafes and coffee shops were literally a refuge for her and her young child. You occasionally see Starbucks patrons today who betray a similar plight enjoying a hot cup of coffee as they retreat for a while from the harsh reality of the world outside.
Great Things Emanate from Coffee Shops
Besides Caramel Macchiattos
The Harry Potter tidal wave, which gathered its considerable force over cafe food and cups of coffee/tea as Ms. Rowling toiled, must, despite its huge literary impact, play second fiddle to an even more compelling publishing event, one which saw its gestation in discussions over coffee in the establishments of late seventeenth-century London.
The "Conception" of the Greatest Scientific Book Ever
Written Occurred in London's Coffee Houses
The greatest and most influential scientific book ever written, authored by the greatest scientist in history, was born of coffee shop discussions in the year 1684. That book was Isaac Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which translates from Latin as Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy – also known simply as the Principia – published in 1687.
The author was not present at these discussions over coffee, being far too reclusive by nature to enjoy the camaraderie and atmosphere of such gathering places. The trio of scientific men instrumental in the birth of Newton's masterpiece included the famous English architect Sir Christopher Wren, the astronomer Edmond Halley (of comet fame!), and one Robert Hooke, a curious man with a curious mind – one of the leading luminaries in the Royal Society of London, the pre-eminent scientific society at that time.
These three frequented the numerous coffee shops of London to discuss exciting scientific questions of the day. One of these inquiries had to do with the shape of planetary orbits around the sun. Hooke claimed he had the answer, but he did not. Halley took the question to a very young, little-known mathematics professor at Cambridge University, one Isaac Newton. Newton furnished not only the correct answer, but the pertinent fundamental and revolutionary mathematical analysis as well. When Halley laid eyes on Newton's hand-written manuscript, he knew that the physics of motion, indeed all of science and mathematics, was at the threshold of a new era. The rest is history, and our world was never the same.
Albert Einstein spent countless hours in Swiss cafes and coffee houses discussing physics with his friends and fellow students, often at the expense of his classes in mathematics which were happening at the same time! He borrowed class notes from his friend and fellow student Marcel Grossman in order to keep up with the classes; several years later, poetic justice intervened, requiring Einstein to call upon Grossman for help with the complicated mathematics involved in formulating the general theory of relativity!
Ernest Hemmingway is a notable author who found inspiration in the cafes and coffee shops of Paris. Much of his work was done against the backgrounds of those places.
The Starbucks Philosophy per CEO Howard Schultz:
Echoes of the great Coffee House Tradition
I have heard Schultz explain his operating philosophy for Starbucks. Along with the obvious charter to be successful and profitable and an expanded offering of espresso beverages which are so popular in Europe, he visualized Starbucks as a refuge for the average person, a place to go to get away from the house and the ever-present problems of day-to-day living. Some customers bring books to read; some create new books on art, science, or literature in the congenial atmosphere. Of course, a Starbucks or any other good coffee purveyor provides a venue for socializing – for meeting old friends, and making new ones.
I would say that Schultz had a good concept in mind, given the company's huge success. Although Starbucks is often a stop-and-go take-out destination on the way to work, one sees many customers enjoying the morning paper or toiling away on their computers. Little has changed, and who knows what other great ideas and projects may be present in embryonic form on those computers and in those animated discussions over coffee!


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Damages repaired, systems adjusted
Those irritating busy signals and congested network messages on your
After more than two weeks of sporadic service because of Hurricane
Meanwhile, the Louisiana Public Service Commission on Wednesday asked
Despite the overall improvement in phone service, about 150,000
Outside of the hardest-hit area, most outgoing local and long distance
BellSouth workers have repaired more than 100 breaks in the company's
Wireless phone companies also have repaired antennas, also known as
Verizon Wireless has restored cell sites in Armstrong Park on the edge
"There has been a lot of progress in bringing back up cell sites," he
Cingular's wireless network in southeastern Louisiana was 85 percent
Even with the progress, dialing into the region from outside Louisiana
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text: John Wayne Gacy, original "Pogo In The Casket" Painting. A most unique Gacy painting and the last which I ever obtained directly from Gacy. This painting was finished and mailed with only a couple of weeks before Gacy's execution. This piece was commissioned by Gacy. It appears as though Gacy rushed to finish this one up, likely due to his pending execution. Painting is 16" x 20" and depicts Gacy as Pogo the clown in his casket surrounded by the Seven Dwarves. Signed on the front, J.W. Gacy. Gacy has titled and signed the back, Pogo in the Casket John Wayne Gacy oil and acrylic.


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Zildjian Dip Sticks are standard hickory sticks which have been dipped in a rubber solution at the holding end to increase the friction between fingers and stick. Many drummers comment on the comfort of these sticks even if they're not prone to sweaty hands.
CATEGORY: Dip Series
LENGTH: 394mm
DIAMETER: 14mm
WOOD TYPE: Hickory
TIP SHAPE: Round
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2018 Figure session times at Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink are as follows:
COIR 2018 Ice Time Schedule All Disciplines
COIR Rules for Figure Practice Sessions (July 2018)
More information can be found on the Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink web site
January 2019 – Changes to regular Figure Session Times
Please note there is a revised schedule for figure sessions from 7th Jan – 11th Jan with only the 5.30am-7.00am session each morning (M-F) and no 8.15-10.00am sessions. This is due to a hockey camp this week. School holiday lessons will run from 9.30-10.15am.
Session changes for 14th Jan – 18th Jan & 21st Jan – 25th Jan include regular morning sessions but with a 9.30am finish time to accommodate the 9.30-10.15 School Holiday lessons.
From Monday 28 January 2019, all sessions will resume normal hours unless otherwise specified. Skate School will recommence Saturday 2 February and Monday 4 February 2019.


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Itineraries of Art and History
The words with which Dante, in 1303, described the landslide he saw near Rovereto, while he was staying at Castelbarco's, are certainly the most well-known words of praise to the beauty of the town, but they are not the only ones.
Two centuries later, indeed, the French philosopher Michel de Montaigne dedicated to the town some pages of its "Journey to Italy", and in 1769 a young but already famous Mozart hold his first two Italian concerts at Baroni Todeschi palace, where he could also drink the marzemino, the wine he mentioned later in the "Dom Juan". And again, at the end of the XVIII century, Rovereto was crossed by the Pope Pius VI, Goethe and Napoleon, who quartered, with his General Staff, in Fedrigotti palace.


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Emanuele Tozzi Composer/Pianist/: Emanuele was born in Italy. He attended the School of Jazz in Milan with Maestro Marco Vaggi. He continued his Jazz and classical music studies with Maestro Mario Marincola; Composition with Maurizio Fabrizio; Composition for Soundtracks at the School Chigiana in Siena with Nicola Piovani (Best Score with Life's Beautiful). He continued his education at the Juilliard School attending the courses in Composition, Scoring to picture and Jazz piano.
He performed his original composition "Sarajevo" for Pope John Paul II. He played with the Orchestra Symphonic International Abruzzese , in the oratory "Ecce Homo". He also toured in the show "John Lennon-the musical" In addition, he composed the soundtracks and directed the short movie Se lo Sapesse Mio Nonno AWARD WINNING FILM as best movie at the Nickelodeon Spoleto-Italy 2004 and Directed Rent House in 2005 semifinalist at Nickelodeon.
He performed in Rome, Milan, Perugia, Lanciano, Trieste, Kiev, Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Aspen (Wheeler Opera House), Bangkok, Shanghai. Tozzi helped and assisted Maestro Maurizio Fabrizio for Italian and international artists. He released his debut album "The Road of Dreams" in 2009, presented at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen followed by the film, The Road Of Dreams (Wrote Directed and Music Scored by Emanuele Tozzi and Lorenzo Tozzi)
In 2012 he was semifinalist in the festival of Musicultura and performed in Macerata on national TV on live with his band. On 2012 he released his second album "Italian Souvenir". He toured with his band in USA and in Italy. He performed in New York at Le Poisson Rouge, Minton's Playhouse, Le Cirque, The Metropolitan Room, The Duplex, Vivaldi caffe, Pianos, The Bitter End, Silvana, Shrine, Dan's Poet Theater, Cleopatra's Needle Jazz Club, Somethin Jazz, Tomi Jazz, Union League Club, Rockwood Music Hall, Bar Felice, Casa Lever, Vivaldi Cafe, and other International venues and jazz club worldwide.
His third TRANSATLANTIC CD was released on January 30, 2016 at Le Poisson Rouge - New York. On May 2017 three of his songs have been selected by Putumayo World Music for two swing compilations: Vintage Italia and italian Playground (Buscaglione, Arigliano, Arbore, Carosone, Toquinho, Testa etc.).
He composes music for movies and documentaries and works with Maurizio Fabrizio and Lorenzo Tozzi. He is working on his 4th CD that will be released in 2020. He is currently arranging compositions for Lorenzo Tozzi published by Curci, Gallucci and Erickson Editore and performing in New York City and worldwide. Additional to his musical skills, Emanuele also posseses a Law Degree from the Univerisita' Statale di Milano-Bicocca, licensed attorney since 2007; He also has a Diploma of Sommelier.


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After a day of drama on Friday, Congress finally approved a stopgap bill to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains fully funded and avoids a partial shutdown; however, a long-term solution to the crisis has still to be found, as funding has only been extended for one week.
The legislation was signed into law by President Obama late on Friday night after a bill was finally approved by the House of Representatives. Efforts to pass a funding bill for a little longer – three weeks – collapsed on the House floor during the afternoon, resulting in bad blood within the Republican Party. Almost 200 Republicans supported the three-week bill and they are reportedly furious at those who opposed it.
"There are terrorist attacks all over the world and we're talking about closing down Homeland Security," fumed New York Representative Peter King, a former Homeland Security Committee chairman. "This is like living in a world of crazy people." The conflict has further highlighted the deep division in the debate around not only funding for the Department of Homeland Security but also the controversial executive action on immigration reform taken by President Obama.
Reversing deferred action via attachments to the DHS funding bill organized by Republicans has been the cause of the funding crisis and neither side seems willing to back down, placing House of Representatives speaker John Boehner in a seemingly impossible position.


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The coupon is a venerable form, dating back to the turn of the 20th century, and possibly because of that, there's something musty and even corny about it. Clipping little pieces of paper to save 50 cents here and a dollar there just seems out of step with the contemporary high-tech mechanics of consumption. And indeed, coupon redemption has been falling steadily for more than a decade until, it turns out, relatively recently. Of course, it's the sluggish economy that's inspiring this return to thriftiness along with a newer digital iteration of coupon culture.
One collector of coupon data is CMS Inc., a firm based in Winston-Salem, N.C., that tracks manufacturer coupons of the sort used by grocery shoppers (as opposed to, say, retailer-specific or fast-food coupons). Its figures show that in 1998 consumers redeemed about 4.7 billion coupons. The number of coupons that manufacturers issued has gone up and down since then, but the redemption number fell steadily every year until last year, when it leveled off at about 2.6 billion. According to the Promotion Marketing Association Coupon Council, less than 1 percent of coupons are distributed digitally which seems a little surprising given that coupons-on-the-Web companies have been around for years. Perhaps it was the positive economic mood that held them back, but that's changing: the online data tracker Hitwise says visits to a variety of thrift-focused sites are up by about a third over the past year, and the likes of Coupons.com and more recent entries like CouponWinner.com are lately reporting big spikes.
Coupons.com was founded in 1998. Visit the site, and you'll find dozens of offers much like those you would find in the Sunday paper $1 off Go-Gurt, 75 cents off a bottle of Wisk, $2 off a bag of Peet's Coffee except that you have to print them yourself. The company, Coupons Inc., also works with manufacturers as well as newspapers to make coupons available on their sites. According to the founder, Steven Boal, traffic has grown steadily in recent years, but user activity really started to climb last September as consumers got "more aggressive" in particular, the printing out and actual redemption of coupons for everyday products like milk or cereal has soared.
CouponWinner.com also picked up momentum around the same time. The site puts more emphasis on e-commerce discounts, for everything from contact lenses to office supplies to clothes. Further down toward the grass roots, a variety of coupon bloggers are also claiming bigger audiences, and some have been leveraging their online "frugalista" status by selling thrift-advice books or creating pay-to-join shopping-tip programs.
Peter Meyers, a vice president for marketing at the consumer-data firm Icom's Shopper's Voice, says companies issue more coupons during slow-economy periods, on the theory that shoppers become more susceptible to brand switching. For manufacturers, the goal is both to shore up the loyalty of current customers and to poach new ones. But now is the first time in years that shoppers are actually responding. This is partly because marketers have undermined coupon effectiveness by shortening expiration dates and other actions, Meyers argues, but it's also no doubt because the consumer outlook during the current slowdown is more dire.
That's happy news for Coupons.com if not for, you know, the rest of us because it happens to coincide with the company's latest tactic, which is a project called Brandcaster. This is intended to serve up coupon offers to Web surfers much the way Google serves up ads related to search terms. Meanwhile, manufacturers and retailers are testing coupon variations via mobile phones, Facebook and other tech-forward delivery and targeting methods. Boal, Coupon.com's founder, predicts that these digital clipping habits will persist even when the economy brightens again. "People will have learned a new behavior," he says.
And after all, even traditional clippers have always been motivated by something besides the money as anyone who listened to Mom announce her weekly coupon-savings totals knows quite well. "They see themselves as the head of the household, and they pride themselves" on skillful saving, Meyers points out. Maybe the modern, tech-enabled consumer remembers Mom's frugalista boasts as puzzling behavior in a less-sophisticated era. But with $4 gas and rising prices, it's something to think back on with fresh understanding as that Peet's coupon slides out of the printer.


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Meet StateScoop's inaugural record of the Top Women in Know-how for 2017 — an elite group of the women across the state and local government neighborhood who are sometimes acknowledged, but constantly working to enhance authorities and the lives of these governed. Goal: Spin the wheel and see which color jelly bean you get, however watch out as a result of considered one of them is good while the opposite is disgusting. Though we noticed extra of what dominated the tech scene last yr – smart dwelling merchandise, wearables and sufficient Amazon Echo partnerships to make your head spin – some new merchandise shined brightly above the remaining. This is my favorite time-saving kitchen gadget. Cutting boards with inbuilt scales are wonderful. As an alternative of having two separate items to scrub, you now have one. Not solely is there one less dish to wash, you save time during food prep.
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Everyone in this world dreams to have a house full of features and facilities that can offer topnotch entertainment. Therefore, it is not unusual to dream of owning something grand and great. One of the most popular and preferred sources of luxury is none other than inground pools.
Today, swimming pools are no longer merely restricted to resorts and hotels. In fact, you can materialize this dream of yours to have one right at your own home. This is the perfect way to enjoy your leisure time.
What are InGround Pools?
Inground pools are a very common feature in resorts, hotels and even residential homes. The most famous kinds of inground swimming pools are infinity, lap, diving and play pools.
There are a lot of benefits of building these pools, the most important of which is that they add a permanent accessory to your garden or home. Depending on your home's decor and style, you can go for any of the varieties of these pools.
Many people are afraid to get these pools, thinking that this is a tough job, thus, they choose not to give it a god. The expense and labor required for construction are huge.
Getting a pool is definitely no child play. This is the main reason why people are hesitant to own a luxurious pool at their own home. But, if this is what holds you back, you better think twice.
How Much Does InGround Pool Cost?
Among the most common questions associated with inground pools is concerned about the cost to build one. Basically, the answer to this can vary depending on the pool type, pool size, your location, added features and more. There is really no simple answer here.
But, the most accurate means to get this question answer is by getting a quote from a reliable pool professional. Before you get in touch with a pool expert, the first thing you have to do is conduct some research.
In general, you can expect to pay around $25,000 to as much as $50,000 for your inground pool prior to adding some extras and features. It is assuming that you will get a pool with an average size, in an average city with average costs of living, and average materials and extras.
Here are several things that can lower or raise your swimming pool's price.
Depth:- If the pool is deeper, more materials and more intensive labor is required.
Size:- The biggest factor to the determining the cost of your pool is its size. For each square foot, you can expect to pay about $50.
Location:- Your area's cost of living will determine how much you will pay for the pool materials. Also, you have to pay for permits that can differ from one location to another.
Materials:- Materials to be used will certainly affect the pool's price. When you go for a gunite swimming pool, take note that this material is considered premium and will cost much more compared to vinyl swimming pools. Fiberglass pools can range in the middle as far as the price between a gunite and vinyl pool is concerned.
Shape:- If you want your pool to have a custom shape, expect that you will be paying a higher price for your pool.
Extras:- The moment your pool is constructed, any extras you add to it will completely customize it. These are times, however, when such extras are more expensive than the pool itself. You might want to add some features like waterfalls, hot tub and other water features.
You can also incorporate recreational add-ons like diving boards or waterslide, accents like fire features, pool lighting, outdoor kitchens and so much more. You also wouldn't want to forget about the energy efficient options like energy efficient pumps, saltwater chlorinators and solar covers.
How to Maintain Inground Pools
Once added to any backyard, inground pools can offer leisure, entertainment and exercise opportunities, as well as an increased home value. There was a study which revealed that inground swimming pools can add around 8% to the overall value of your home.
The usual schedule for pool maintenance involves several monthly and weekly tasks, together with some daily tips to remember. In case there is no pool supply shop convenient and close to your house, majority of home improvement shops and super stores also offer some great pool care supplies and equipment.
In-Season Pool Care
- Check the chlorine and pH levels of your pool at least two times a week. Test the pool water levels at dusk around 4 hours after all swimmers left the water and about 8 hours after a wind storm or rain. Follow the directions of the manufacturer for your chosen testing strips. If needed, add products to rebalance the levels.
- Have your pool cleaned at least once on a weekly basis. For thorough cleaning, empty all skimmer baskets and skim the debris and leaves from the water. Should there be debris on the bottom part of the pool, use the vacuum cleaner meant for pool use. Use a cleaning net to skim the surface.
- Add pool surface cleaner to the pool walls' waterline. These help get rid of waterline stains to keep the pool looking clean and fresh.
- Shock the pool water once every week. Shocking will involve adding a big amount of chlorine to the pool to remove algae and other forms of contaminants.
- If you can afford it, run the filtration system as often as possible during summer months. When water moves continuously, there is lower chance for it to get tainted with dirt, dust, bacteria, body oils and environmental pollutants.
Off-Season Pool Care
- Test the chemical levels of the water and adjust accordingly. Use the same materials and procedures used during pool season.
- Inspect your pool prior to closing it for the season. Search for leaks, cracks or any kind of damage that have to be addressed. Harsh temperatures in winter can make damages worse.
- Remove every object from the pool like diving boards, ladders, pool toys and other accessories submerged in water.


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You can use a 480V/277V step down transformer in conjunction with the MP5 480. The 277V side will have a power and neutral wire which will hook up to the MP5 480.
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