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This page explains how to add multiple students to Sumdog. If you prefer, you can add just one or two students on the roster.
You can use a spreadsheet to create lots of student accounts at once.
If you are using a spreadsheet to upload multiple classes you will just need to include all the students on one sheet.
Step 1 - Create your spreadsheet
Create a spreadsheet with these columns:
- First name
- Last name
- Class
- Grade/Year (Grade/Year should correspond with the academic year)
If you want to use customized usernames and passwords for your students, add two more columns:
- Username
- Password
Note: No need to add a heading row - the first row should be the details of the first student
Step 2 - Import your students OR copy and paste
Now that your spreadsheet is ready, you can upload your students.
- Click Settings
- Click on MANAGE in the Manage students box
- Click on Upload on the bottom right of the page
On the bottom right of the page you can select the option to either Paste Students or Import Students.
Paste Students
- Copy the data on your spreadsheet
- Click Paste students (at the bottom of the upload page)
- Click the white box and paste your data
- Click Upload data
Import Students
- Save your spreadsheet.
- Click Import students (at the bottom of the upload page)
- Choose your file from your desktop and open
You will be prompted to choose what you would like your spreadsheet to do.
- Create new students: This will create a new account for all the students in the spreadsheet
- Rearranging classes and/or changing year groups: this will rearrange the students in the spreadsheet according to the classes you have listed. It will also create new accounts for students who do not have a matching Sumdog student account
- Changing login details: This will rearrange the students into the listed classes and also change their login details
We will then ask you to confirm each column so we know what each detail is (e.g. first name, last name...)
You will see a preview and can save your students.
Note: Classes can have up to 39 students in them. If you create a spreadsheet that will result in a class having more than 39 students, the spreadsheet will not upload.
Also if you are uploading existing students do make sure that their names in the system and spreadsheet match. The reason for this is that if the names are different Sumdog will take it that it is a new student and create a new account instead move the existing account to the new class.


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Kamor Logistics Delivering Tunnel Boring Machines to Tel Aviv
8th September 2017
Kamor Logistics in Israel is transporting OOG units of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) into the extremely congested suburban heart of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. They are serving both acting construction companies of the TLV Metropolitan Light-Rail Project and have now delivered 7 out of 8 TBM units (each totalling around 1,000ftns and together, building 120m long machines). 6 of the units were exported from China with 2 from Germany. See the gallery below for photos.
"Odd size equipment and machine modules needed to be delivered in a very meticulously coordinated sequence into the different sites taking into consideration the road-use limitations of central motorways during rush-hours and restricted working hours at sites in residential neighbourhoods."
Kamor Logistics' devotion and attention to the constraints imposed by regulating public authorities has awarded them the trust of several international clients operating in the country as contractors on national infrastructural projects which is one of Kamor's main areas of expertise. Companies such as Herrenknecht, Bauer, H+E, CRTG, CCECC, PMEC and others applaud Kamor Logistics for ensuring their client's safe passage through the country's roads and regulatory pathways.

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Mobile music slump holds back Warner Music Group's digital growth
Well what a surprise that record labels are feeling the pinch on ringtone sales…maybe they should consider the ringtone model a little more carefully, with fans creating ringtone content that is remixes of those fans favorite artists…oh I guess that's what my company does! Warner, EMI, Universal Music and Sony, feel free to get in touch!
Major label Warner Music Group's digital revenues grew by just 1.6% in Q4 last year, thanks to a slide in ringtone sales.
Warner Music Group reported its latest quarterly results yesterday, and they included yet more proof that the ringtones market has declined faster than expected.
WMG reported digital revenues of $187 million for the quarter, up just 1.6% year-on-year. "Our revenue growth in downloads and streaming services was more than offset by ongoing declines in ringtone revenue," said chairman and CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr.
However, he said WMG is looking forward to new devices and digital services spurring renewed growth in this aspect of its business going forward.
"Digital innovation will evolve rapidly on many levels, including cloud-based music services, tablet launches, bundles subscription distribution, and connected devices," said Bronfman.
"I think you're going to see, I hope, very significant expansion of streaming services in 2011, and the introduction, I hope, of some very significant cloud-based services also in 2011."
Bronfman was also asked directly about streaming music service Spotify, and while he batted back a question about whether WMG is any nearer to licensing the service in the US, he had warm words for its impact in Europe.
"We do see a very real growth from Spotify and we do see Spotify and services like Spotify as being ever more meaningful to our results, and I think you'll be able to see that in our fiscal year 2011 and as the calendar year proceeds beyond that," he said.
WMG's overall revenues fell 14% year-on-year to $789 million in Q4, so despite digital's sluggish growth, it now makes up 23.7% of the company's total sales.
#MIDEM Bruce Houghton: On the Road to MIDEM 2011: How Much Has Really Changed?
Hypebot's Bruce Houghton, a frequent contributor to MIDEMBlog, shares the prevailing pre-MIDEM mood: when will things take off at last…?!
As I pack my bags to attend MIDEM, I do so with a touch of apprehension because, while so much in the music industry has changed, so much remains the same:
- Overall music sales are a fraction of what they were, but strong new sources of income have yet to emerge.
- The same major labels still dominate most sales and airplay charts.
- While new faces fill the digital slots, the senior executive suites at those majors remain controlled by men who have a proven resistance to real change.
- Few strong new independent labels have emerged to challenge this old guard.
- Even if Spotify were to use MidemNet to announce a U.S. launch, rightsholders stalled for far too long. And too many other worthy music services remain in an ill-defined line waiting for licencing.
- In most countries, copyright laws are still unequipped to handle an age of digital music creation and consumption.


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How to wish your partner to have a good night
How is the best way to wish your loved one to have a good night? Is it sending love messages? Should you send them some raunchy message to get them all wild and thinking about the things he or she will do to you the next time you meet? Well, however you choose to do it, its the thought that counts. Every once in a while, all relationships need some spicing up. Whatever message you send, put some thought into it. Let your message be powerful enough to have them dreaming about you all night. You should be aiming for an unforgettable message. Let your message show how much you are thinking about them and that you are falling in love.
So how should you do it? Read on for some ideas we have for you...
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Good night quotes for your loved one...
Now, it might seem simple but something as small as goodnight love message could all the spice that your relationship needs to make it lively. Man or woman, everyone wants to know that the person they are in love with also cares and loves them back. Everyone deserves to be shown that you are constantly trying to win them over. And all it takes is some loving messages to show them how much you appreciate them. If you don't normally do it, try slipping your loved one a goodnight message every now and then and see how they will treat you the next time you meet. No matter how random, she or he will appreciate that pleasant surprise.
Normally, women are the more emotional beings. So they find it easier to send goodnight love messages. But when a man does it, it surely leaves a mark. It makes the relationship stronger and spicier. So try it once in awhile. Stop being that bland boyfriend. Showing a woman how much you love her doesn't make you weak. It means that you are man enough to show your emotions. Believe me, a simple goodnight my love message strengthens relationships. Well, here are some suggestions...
Good night messages for him
Now, we want your husband, boyfriend or the dude you are crushing over to know that you care about them. You want them to know that you are thinking about them and you can't wait to be with them again. Now, not everyone is born with the romantic gene. But this doesn't mean that you shouldn't try to show your dude how much he means to do. That is why we are bringing you some sweet good night quotes to get you started. Pick one and send the love of your life...
- Much as the stars might be shining bright, always know that you are my brightest one. Good night my love.
- My love, even if we are not together right now, you are in my thoughts and you will always be in my heart.
- Just knowing that I have you is all I need to have the best dreams ever.
- As I drift off to sleep, I am glad that you are the last thought in my mind. Can't wait to be with you again.
- I love you now, I will love you in my sleep, and I always will.
- You are the reason that I smile in my sleep.
- I am the luckiest woman in the world because I have you. I am sure all the other girls are jealous of me. Can't wait to show you just how lucky I am...
- I don't know how my life would be without you. I am so blessed. I love you, darling!
- I wish you were lying here by my side.
- My world is brighter because of the love you have for me. It will be brighter when I see you again...
The thing with telling someone you love to have a good night is that it doesn't really have to be poetic. What really matters is that you let your man know that you were the last thing on their mind as you were drifting away... Before you sleep always remember to send romantic good night messages.
Good night messages for girlfriend
A love message can be something as simple as telling your girl "I love you". You don't need to be like Shakespeare to make a girl feel loved. Well, if you are not the romantic kind, here are some ideas that will make your girl have a good night...
- Goodnight my love
- Goodnight to the queen of my heart
- We might be apart tonight, but always know that the love I have for you will always be with you.
- Every day I love you makes me sleep better
- I am jealous of the night because its always with you
See, a goodnight love message can be anything. Let's hope that the above good night SMS for lovers serve as a guide to sending the person you love good night quotes.
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Hamlin Smokes The Competition At Michigan
June 13, 2010 | Motorsports | No Comments|
BROOKLYN, Mich.—Denny Hamlin sucked the drama right out of Sunday's Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway—because his car was so vastly superior to the 42 others in the field.
"All we do is win, baby—two in a row," Hamlin radioed to his crew just before crossing the finish line 1.246 seconds ahead of Kasey Kahne, the only other driver who could stay in the same zip code with Hamlin. "I can't tell you how good this car is, man."
Hamlin was more than good enough to win for a career-best fifth time this season and for the 13th time in his career. He backed up last week's victory at Pocono with his fifth win in the past 10 races.
Polesitter Kurt Busch ran third, followed by Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. Jimmie Johnson finished sixth, with Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. behind him in seventh. Jeff Burton, Greg Biffle and Joey Logano completed the top 10.
Hamlin's victory tightened the Cup points race because of mediocre results from the top two drivers in the standings, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch. Harvick finished 19th, one spot ahead of Busch, and leads Busch by 22 points and third-place Hamlin by 47.
Stewart gained two positions to 11th in the standings.
If Hamlin stole the suspense from the race, a debris caution on Lap 182 of 200 threatened to restore it. At that point, Hamlin had a lead of more than nine seconds over Kahne.
"That's what a nine-second lead will get you," crew chief Mike Ford radioed laconically to Hamlin after the yellow flag flew.
The caution bunched the field for a restart on Lap 187, but after Kahne dogged Hamlin for the next five laps, Hamlin began to pull away by more than a tenth of a second per lap. All told, Hamlin led 123 laps. Kurt Busch led 60 laps but showed his strength early while Hamlin was moving forward from the seventh starting position.
"We had a strong car early on," Busch said. "It seems like we lost a little bit of speed as the race went on, lost a little grip when the track rubbered in. … Denny Hamlin, once halfway rolled around, his car had really good grip.
"The track got rubbered in, and his car just kept gaining speed, and ours lost a little bit of speed."
To Hamlin, the final caution was inevitable. Kahne said he saw a big piece of debris on the backstretch. Hamlin said he saw no debris.
"I knew a caution was coming, so I might as well back off and save my tires," Hamlin said. "I knew that debris caution was coming. We've got to do what's right for the fans, and they need to see a great race at the end. The best car won—and that's all you can ask for."
Nine Ford teams were running the new FR9 engine Sunday. Kahne said it made a difference.
"We had the new Ford engine, and it was night and day difference to what I had last week," he said. "I'm really happy with the FR9 engine. For our first time racing it, it was a nice improvement. I think that bodes well for all the Ford teams. I think we will all run better now."
Notes: Earnhardt's seventh-place finish was his best since late March at Bristol, where he also ran seventh. Earnhardt climbed two positions to 14th in the standings, 81 points behind 12th-place Mark Martin. … Clint Bowyer ran 22nd, the last car on the lead lap, and fell from 12th to 13th in the standings, 43 behind Martin.


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Yvonne and Hector welcome you to come out and enjoy yourself naked and free.
This beautiful 100 acre property outside of Tamworth, Ontario was established in 1872 and in March of 2011 FFNR was created. Our vision is to create a warm and welcoming location for our open minded community to enjoy.
Freedom Fields Naturist Ranch is a working hobby farm which currently stalls 6 beautiful quarter horse mares, two very excited and happy go lucky farm dogs Sas and Mr. Boot who love people and finally our beautiful pride of felines. Animals are a big part of the ranch and they all enjoy the company and companionship of others.
We look forward to your visiting us here at the ranch, reservations are required so please call and or email us to make reservations.
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We encourage the group concept within our community base and understand that many individuals are looking for various ways to enjoy themselves while clothing free. You will find open groups such as Nudes in Art where people post artistic expression through various mediums. You will also find some closed groups such as Lady's Only, the concept behind this group would be to allow ladies to join and feel a comfort level of experiencing a clothing free visit and possibly get in discussions surrounding women's issues and more. With this group concept it then gives each individual the opportuniy to join whichever groups they find of interest.
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Graduation is a momentous occasion for each student and can be made even more memorable with our range of graduation products. Arthur Reed Photos has a range of options available including customisation to suit your schools branding and being able to hire or buy products directly from us at wholesale pricing.
Our gowns are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and are of the highest quality and standards. We transport them to you in time for your event and will collect them upon completion.
Sashes are a great way to represent your school whilst students are in their graduation gowns. You can choose to have one in a standard colour and design or design your own for a truly unique piece.
Rings are available in a range of different styles and materials. The most popular style is the plain band (pictured), which is available in silver, frosted silver, 9, 10 and 14 karat gold. Engraving is available on both the inside and out of the band.
Certificate framing is available to all students at your school, these can be easily ordered online with students able to choose colours and frame styles to suit their tastes. Portraits and family photos can also be incorporated into each frame if desired.


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The Riviera Community Club has two beautiful lakeside parks, complete with new playground equipment and a zip-line at Interlachen Park. In addition, the Anderson Island park district offers another 18 beautifully maintained parks. Altogether, enjoy great natural and recreational opportunities to explore and better experience the Island.
The diverse parks include sandy lake beaches with clean water recreation, saltwater beaches, and tidal estuaries. Keep going to explore hiking and biking trails, wooded and wildlife trails, a salmon stream, high quality tennis, pickle ball, basketball and volleyball courts. Riviera Community Club Park hours are: 7am to 10pm.
Lakes at Riviera
Anderson Island is home to three fresh water lakes, Lake Florence, Lake Josephine and Pine Lake. Members and guests can enjoy trout and bass fishing in both Lake Josephine and Florence, while children ages 12 and under are welcome to fish in Pine Lake. Lake Josephine and Pine Lake are stocked yearly with Rainbow Trout to ensure good fishing for all members. Lake Josephine is a 'quiet' lake and only electric motors are permitted.
Jim Ray Park
Located on Lake Josephine, Ray Park provides members with lake access, perfect for picnicking, swimming, fishing and boating. Children will also enjoy a small playground that includes a swing set. Across the street members have access to a volley ball court, but must bring their own ball to play.
Interlachen Park
Interlachen Park is situated between the two lakes with access to both. On the Lake Florence side boaters are welcome to use gas powered boats and jet skis. Lake Florence is a public lake but the Riviera maintains a private boat launch for members. A well-equipped playground and a zip-line offers healthy entertainment for kids and kids at heart on the Lake Josephine side.
Pine Lake
Known as the Riviera's Kids Fishing lake, Pine Lake is the site of the Annual Kids Fishing Derby every August.


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If you enjoy an active lifestyle but like to be comfortable, Canterbury's Oversized AOP Tee is the perfect wardrobe addition. Made from a lightweight blend of fabrics, it's a breathable garment that ensures all day comfort. The drop shoulder provides a contemporary take on the classic tee design and the Canterbury gradient print on the front immediately identifies the wearer as one of Canterbury's committed players, fans and athletes. When you've got a busy day with errands to run, a gym class to attend or coffee scheduled with the girls, our Oversized AOP Tee paired with your favourite leggings, shorts or jeans is the ideal casual choice.
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Irrfan Khan is considered as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema by Film critics, contemporaries, and other experts for his versatile and natural acting. The actor will be soon sharing screen space with with veteran star Waheeda Rehman in his next project "The Song Of Scorpions".
Jazbaa actor is very glad about it and have said that working with cine icon is "like flash back merging into present." Piku's Rana Chaudhary is currently shooting for Geneva-based director Anup Singh's film in Jaisalmer, is looking forward to working with her.
Waheeda Rehman will be playing role of the mother-in-law of Irrfan's character in the film.
See Also : Konkona says Irrfan Khan is easily able to have good on screen chemistry with any actor
"It's like flash back merging into present. Waheeda ji was not a heroine but a symbol of a perfect woman for me. It's a privilege to work with the celluloid poetry. She is playing my mother-in-law in the film," Irrfan said in a statement.
Film also stars Iranian beauty Golshifteh Farahani and Tillotama Shome in important roles.
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- Zoom will auto adjust so all routes can initially be seen on the same screen.
- User will be able to adjust the zoom to focus on a portion of the map (and also pan)
- Color coding will be used to help distinguish the routes. Initially, there are two instances of color coding:
- Hill Categories above 7 will be red, or otherwise blue.
- FacilityType will be used to catalog bike facilities.
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Pick, Pack and Deliveries
Getting closer to your market
Here's a scenario that you might just find yourself in right now. You're an e-merchant sitting in the United Kingdom, for example. Your e-commerce customer is located either in Asia, Europe, or USA. In fact, you have just received many customer orders that are streaming in from these regions. What's your best alternative in getting your wares out quickly and cost-efficiently to these markets?
Why not outsource your warehousing and fulfillment services, picking, packaging and shipping to us at Direct Link? You will reach your consumers quicker and gain peace of mind as we have fulfillment centers in these three regions. Here are more reasons why this could be the best way for you to go:
- You gain greater customer satisfaction because you deliver faster to the local market
- Your customs duties and VAT will be pre-paid
- You can focus on selling because we take care of the physical handling & returns
- You don't need to hire staff or own equipment – this means fewer fixed costs
- You save money by having low start-up costs
Now you may be thinking, "These are great benefits, but how does it all work?" We make it simple for you. You send your products to us and we store most of your inventory. When your customers place an order, we pick it, pack it and deliver it directly to them. Our commitment to the whole process of package preparation and our attention to detail will turn your customers into the biggest fans of your brand!
Getting closer to your manufacturing source
Here's another scenario. Let's say that your products are being produced in China. We can work with you on that since we are able to store your products in Hong Kong for example – we can then pick, pack and deliver your goods efficiently worldwide. We can even arrange distribution directly from the source (factory or wholesaler) as well. Let's give you some reasons why this option might be the best one for you:
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2016 News Releases
Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic to host summer programs for children
The Texas Woman's University Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic will host several programs this summer with speech/language and hearing services for children.
All camps take place June 13 through July 21 (unless otherwise noted) in the clinic, located in room 601 of the Multipurpose Classroom and Laboratory (MCL) Building on the university's Denton campus. For more information on the camps, call (940) 898-2285 or email the TWU Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at email@example.com.
The Preschool Language Camp (PLC) is geared for children between ages 3 and 5. The camp emphasizes language and social skills, with a curriculum focusing on reinforcing and building upon basic speech and language skills. The camp is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and costs $250.
Language & Feeding with Friends (LAFF) is a group feeding program for toddlers with sensory or motor-based feeding disorders. Children play with a variety of foods of different textures, tastes and temperatures to increase sensory experiences and improve oral intake. The camp runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and costs $250.
Preschool Articulation & Language Services (PALS) is a literacy-based approach to instruction that allows remediation of speech errors in context. The speech instruction includes phonological methods, sequential targeting of sound patterns, phonological awareness activities and literacy-based curriculum. Sessions are offered from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $250.
The Listening & Oral Language (LOL) Play Group uses a developmental approach to target skills in listening and spoken language by engaging children in dramatic play, literacy-based experiences, music and movement, and hands-on science activities. Targeted skills areas include auditory skill development, phonological awareness, auditory memory, language comprehension and social interactions using spoken language. The camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon Mondays and Wednesdays and costs $250.
The Childhood Apraxia and Motor Planning (CHAMP) Camp is an intensive 10-day experience that offers pre- and post-comprehensive evaluations, extensive individual therapy, small group sessions and parent education sessions. The intensive therapy approach will incorporate the Principles of Motor Learning and will consider the learning style of each child to identify the appropriate cuing and support hierarch. It also will target functional communication in the context of play-based and real-world activities. This camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon July 25 through Aug. 5 (excluding Saturday and Sunday) and costs $250. This camp has a selection process. Call (940) 898-2285 for more information.
Slots for individual therapy for children and adults in the areas of speech disorders (including apraxia, articulation and phonological disorders), voice, fluency, language and literacy also are available. All individual sessions are 50 minutes long, with slots available from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $225.
Full assessments are available in all areas of hearing, speech and language including audiological, speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, auditory processing disorders, voice and fluency disorders. The cost varies based on the type of assessment requested.
The Literacy and Language Learning Clinic for Deaf/Hard of Hearing offers tutoring sessions in the areas of language and literacy learning for school-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Instructors are pre-service teachers of the deaf who are able to communicate using sign language. Individualized instruction will be provided based on the results of assessments including word identification skills, vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling and written languages. The cost of this program is $75 for the entire six weeks. Payment plans and a sliding scale fee schedule are available to those who qualify. Tutoring sessions are 50 minutes long and will be offered Monday through Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Tamby Allman, Ed.D., at (940) 898-2028 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in association with the Ministry of Human Resource Department, Government of India & Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India is organizing the 12th Higher Education Summit & Exhibition 2016, a three day Global Conference & Exhibition, on the Education Sector from 10th -12th November, 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India.
During these 3 days, there will be participation from International & National Speakers, Delegates, Exhibitors from about 100+ countries and since the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India has extended its support, FICCI will also be sponsoring delegates from about 75 countries for the summit.
Highlights of the Event:-
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The event will have participation from all major Indian Educational Institutions from all streams, Universities, NGOs & renowned Educationalists. The event will also witness the participation of International and National Conference Delegates, Business Visitors, Students from all streams, Government Officials and Diplomats from Foreign Missions. Over 3000 structured B2B meetings are expected to take place between Exhibitors and Foreign Delegates during the summit.
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I'm going to replace my single downpipe with a dual DP and manifold. I was wondering if I should use the copper nuts from GAP, or locate some stainless ones?
Any input is appreciated.
I'm going to replace my single downpipe with a dual DP and manifold. I was wondering if I should use the copper nuts from GAP, or locate some stainless ones?
Any input is appreciated.
I vote copper nuts on stainless steel studs. I think you might have problems with stainless nuts vibrating loose.
Last edited by ABA Scirocco; 02-05-2011 at 12:07 PM.
I prefer copper nuts and anti seize paste for the studs.
copper will turn green and stick and copper is really soft rusted threads on the studs will file away at the threads in the nuts and make the thread really loose
stainless will never stick and is much harder so u can reuse them many times and u can get them at home depot for under $5 for the whole set
as for vibrating loose u can use lock washers and all will be fine
Copper exhaust nuts are not copper through and through, they're steel nuts with a heavy copper plating and the last couple of threads are crimped slightly to grip the stud so they loosen off. I've had these nuts turn green in storage but never while on the car, I think the heat of engine prevents that.
BTW, these are the nuts and studs I used on my car along with a few other fasteners.
Last edited by ABA Scirocco; 02-06-2011 at 10:42 AM.
Thanks ABA for the info. I've looked on NGP, ECS, and GAP and didn't find any exhaust stud kits. I'm not aware of anyplace around here that offers studs like that either.
Hardware is M8x1.25, correct?
So it looks like M8x1.25 by 35mm long. Maybe I can find a hardware store nearby. Im thinking of trying the route using stainless nuts with lock washers, over stainless studs. I'd like to easily remove things if needed, in the future.
the studs are a standard Dorman item. Any NAPA or Carquest will have them. Stainless studs will actually be weaker than the stock stuff. Stainless also has a tendency to gall.
Yes, it's M8x1.25. I had to call around a fair bit to find stainless studs locally, a couple places could have ordered them for me if I'd buy a full box of 50, Fabory would let be buy as many or as few as I wanted, I didn't go in there looking for copper nuts, they actually had them in a display out front. Fabory was a great place to deal with, they have just about every fastener you could ever need for a VW with the exception of specialty stuff like head or rod bolts, I'm not sure but I think they do mail order too if you don't happen to be close to one of their locations.
BTW, Those studs are a little longer than they really need to be, if I were to buy another set, I'd get the 8x30mm studs instead.
I use BMW shouldered copper exhaust nuts on my 8v.
I got them from James at http://www.fourseasontuning.com/
The original Dub and Dubber.
Manche VWs sind einfach schneller als andere.
You're right Randall, I must have overlooked that. Thanks to all for the comments.
copper lock nuts and aluminum washers and as much "never seize" as you can squeeze in and run a die down the studs before hand if you are not replacing them.
Don't for get to order 16 of each (10 for the mani & 6 for the dual pown pipe).
Working on Shell #4 with 14 donor cars scavenged for parts.
IMO you're still better off going with a copper nut, if you want to get a shouldered nut, go to your local VW dealer and get part # N 90200201
So I ended up just getting OEM steel studs and copper nuts from GAP. Thanks for all of the input.
ARP sells metric stainless bolts that can be used for the exhaust.
You can get BRASS 8x1.25 exhaust nuts in 11mm OD, commonly used on acvws with large exhaust pipes for clearance, but they are solid brass hex stock and will not rust, bust or corrode.(OK, maybe lightly corrode, but they stay dry due to exhaust heat)
Jegs/CB performance and many others sell them, sometimes called header nuts
SS nuts on SS studs is likely to gall w/o antisneeze, but SS studs with ~anything else probably wont if anyone ever wanted to go that route.
stainless will be weaker. If you got a stuck stainless stud it will snap off easier than a good hardened steel one
stainless exhaust hardware just SCREAMS bad idea to me..
the only time you should use a stainless bolt over a rregular steel bolt, is when you need corrosion protection..
stainless at the exhaust manifold has got to be the worst idea ive ever heard..
stainless will gall to stainless, and steel..
copper nuts will not gall, and almost always come back off..
copper nuts, and regular steel studs (with copious amounts of high-temp anti-seize) is the way to go..
the copper plated nuts dont turn green unless you touch them, or leave them exposed to salt air for too long.. when they are on a car, i defy you to tell me that they turn green?
The studs that hold the down pipe to the exhaust manifold get a LOT more heat and vibration, I'm a little more circumspect about using stainless steel studs there.
I agree completely with the above. DO NOT USE STAINLESS NUTS! If it is a stud, go with the factory stud (for strength), and copper clad deformed thread nuts with lots of anti-seize compound and you will have no problems. Stainless due to its nature can seize. I had case once where I hand screwed a stainless nut on a stainless bolt, and it seized at room temperature in just a few minutes. It took a wrench to remove the nut, and the threads were ruined. VW knows what they are doing here. The whole exhaust system is stainless, so if stainless nuts were better, then VW would have used them.
An aside: I found one of the nuts on the flange between my Touareg's DPF and Cat not tightened all the way (1/4" gap) causing a slight exhaust leak. I tried to tighten it up but the stud broke off. I removed the DPF to replace the stud. What I found was that the dealer replaced the CAT at one time and used steel nuts instead of the copper clad nuts. These destroyed the studs. The copper clad nuts on the other end (which the dealer didn't touch) came off with no issues.
My experience is that about 40% of the time, the dealer will make an error. That is better than allot of other shops, and they have more accountability so I continue to go to the dealer but check their work.
Say what you want with stainless but not all grades are the same. If you used a stainless nut and stud and it seized hand tight, you did not use the right stainless. Probably more like Chinesium stainless.
I've twisted wrenches far longer than most here. The best hardware is not cheap. I know Mercedes used a stainless stud/nuts on their older 617 turbo diesel engines and they were seriously expensive. They rarely seized at all. I used to do a lot of trap replacements and I know. What really sucked about their hardware is if you dropped it, it was hell to get out out of a tight space. Magnets were not any help.
When it comes to antiseize, the nickle stuff is by far the best. Most people stick with the copper, that is a waste of money as far as I'm concerned.
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BC crushed by Canyons after winning bowl game
November 30, 2005
The Bakersfield College football team finished the regular season on a high note with an invitation to play in the 2005 Golden Empire Bowl against the Fullerton College Hornets, and after a victory in that game, a rematch in the state semifinals against College of the Canyons, the No. 1 team in the nation.
For the Renegades and their fans, the postseason presented some redemption as well as some heartbreak and finality.
"We were certainly an exciting team to watch," said BC Head Coach Jeff Chudy. "We worked extremely hard and we're disappointed that we're not still playing, but we are proud of our players both off and on the field. We had a great season."
Against Fullerton in the Golden Empire Bowl on Nov. 20, the 'Gades came out with a vengeance and hammered the Hornets 54-20.
"Our defense played hard," Chudy said. "We flew around and made the plays. We certainly had something to prove, and we wanted a taste of redemption."
The message of redemption was clear right from the start when BC defensive back Michael Stewart picked up a fumble by Fullerton's Joe Chatman on the first play of the game and returned it to the 6-yard line.
"Against Fullerton in the Golden Empire Bowl, we played hungry," BC linebacker Curtis Cornelson said. "We played up to our potential as a team. We were hungry, and we wanted a little redemption. Especially after the opening loss to Fullerton and the one-point loss to Canyons."
With only 13 seconds elapsed in the first quarter J.R. Rogers scored, giving the 'Gades a six-point lead. Kicker Jose Martinez missed the extra point but it didn't make much difference as BC dominated the rest of the way.
The 'Gades scored two more times in the first quarter. Running back Le 'Andre Matthews scored six on a 6-yard run and Most Valuable Player quarterback Thomas Peregrin tossed a 13-yard touchdown to wide receiver Jonathan Nunez. Both extra point attempts were good by Martinez, and the 'Gades led 20-0.
"This was a great win for us," Peregrin said. "We were thinking third time is a charm. The offensive line stepped up and played great. The first time Fullerton ran all over us. This time our defense stepped up and made the plays for us."
The Hornets could not stop the offensive momentum of BC. In the second quarter the 'Gades added 10 more points when Martinez kicked a 32-yard field goal and wide receiver Tajiddin Smith caught a 22-yard pass from Peregrin. Martinez booted two more extra points, and the score was 30-0.
Martinez was named Most Valuable Offensive Player of the game. Not only did he score six points on two 32-yard field goals, he made 6-of-7 extra points and forced the Fullerton offense to start from its own 20-yard line seven times, two times inside the 20 and only once past the 20 at the 27-yard line. Fullerton's lousy field position, due to Martinez kickoffs, gradually set up good field position for the BC offense.
The last score of the first half came with a great defensive effort by BC defensive back Brian Putman. Putman intercepted a Fullerton pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown. Martinez added the point, and the 'Gades led at the half 37-0.
While the BC offense was lighting up the board, the defense, led by Most Valuable Defensive Player Carl Singleton, stifled the Fullerton offense. The Hornets scored late in the third quarter when special teams player Nate Jackson picked up a blocked punt and ran it in from 9 yards out. Mauricio Garcia kicked the point, the 'Gades were still in command 40-7.
In the third quarter, Martinez kicked the second of two 32-yard field goals with 5:35 left and Peregrin showed another dimension of his game as he scored on a 32-yard run. Martinez added the 47th point to the scoreboard for the 'Gades.
Peregrin showed why he earned the MVP honors as he connected on 17-of-25 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.
Peregrin would connect on one final touchdown in the fourth as he found Nunez in the end zone for six more points. Martinez's kick made the score 54-13.
Even though the Fullerton passing game netted 74 passing yards, the Hornets managed a 21-yard TD pass from Armchir to wide receiver John Plummer to cap the scoring for the day making the final score 54-20. The Renegade defense held Chatman, the second leading rusher in the state, in check. He gained less than 100 yards for the day as he carried 21 times for 91 yards.
With the Golden Empire Bowl victory in the record books, the 'Gades had high hopes of going to College of the Canyons and knocking off the No. 1 ranked team in the state this time around. BC lost by only one point, 24-23 last time when the teams played at Memorial Stadium. But that would not happen as the Cougars (12-0) crunched the 'Gades 48-26 in the Southern California semifinals of the state playoffs, which ended the season for BC at 9-3.
Led by quarterback Marcel Marquez, one of the premier players in the state, Canyons methodically did what it has done the last 30 games on their home field – stomp the opponent with the feet and arm of Marquez and a tough defense.
Marquez got things rolling for the Cougars when he tossed a 39-yard touchdown pass to Steve Silva and Jonathan Johnson kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead. BC moved the ball well in the first quarter and looked as though it was going to score. But the No. 1-rated defense in the Western State Conference stiffened and held the 'Gades to a 47-yard field goal by Martinez.
The next score for BC was on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive back Keith Camp stepped in front of a Cougars receiver and picked off a Marquez pass and returned it for a touchdown. Martinez added the extra point, and the 'Gades were up on the Cougars 10-7.
"I've been wanting to get one of those (an interception for a touchdown)," Camp said. "I've been injured and haven't been able to make the plays like I've wanted to."
Even though the defense was playing hard, Marquez would not be denied as he added two more scores to Canyons' side of the board in the second quarter: a 29-yard strike to wide receiver Shane Morales and a 7-yard pass to backup quarterback Cary Dove.
"He (Marquez) is an amazing player," Chudy said. "Probably one of the marquee players in the state and they're a great team."
The beginning of the third quarter got a bit exciting for the 2,000 BC fans who traveled and sat in the cold wind at Canyons in Valencia.
The Cougars had first possession of the ball after halftime as they deferred the coin toss. But it didn't last long. The Cougars fumbled the ball on the first series and BC recovered. J.R. Rogers, who was basically shut down in the running game, scored from 3 yards out. Martinez kicked the extra point and the 'Gades were within striking distance 21-17.
The BC defense played well in the third quarter, not allowing the potent Canyons offense a point. The only other score came from the foot of Martinez as he nailed a 25-yard field goal to bring the 'Gades within one point of the Cougars, 21-20.
It looked as though BC might have a chance at victory when wide receiver Tyrece Lee Jr. caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Peregrin and the 'Gades merged ahead 26-21.
But it wasn't enough as the Cougars stepped up and made the defense stops when they had to and scored four times in the fourth quarter to come back and snag the victory.
"We had a great year," said BC Athletic Director Jan Steubbe. "We had one of the highest scoring offense in our history. Jeff Chudy has got our program going in the right direction."


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The 2013 Metfone C-League football season, which has so far run two weeks, takes a long breather until February 23 for two compelling reasons.
First and most poignant is the final week of mourning and funeral ceremony on February 4 for the country's beloved King Father Norodom Sihanouk, who passed away in October.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pour into Phnom Penh to show their respect and affection for the late King Father, who himself was a passionate sports lover and one of the biggest supporters of Cambodian sports.
Whatever the rationale behind the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC) advancing the league season from mid to late March to early January this year, there is this inevitable consequence of the country's premier open tournament the Hun Sen Cup overlapping with the league schedule.
With the Cup quarter-finals filled with league teams, the final phase of this coveted event takes precedence and occupies the second week of February during which the semi-finals and the final will be played. The league resumes a week after the Cup winds up.
The junior string of the top flight club Preah Khan Reach are set break new ground when the under-19s open their campaign in the Vietnam League for that age group today even as the Military Police-backed side takes a shot at the Malaysian FA Cup in the next couple of days before flying back for a Hun Sen Cup game against archrivals Phnom Penh Crown for a quarter-final place.
The Ministry of National Defence were relieved to know that the Disciplinary Committee singled out only two team officials, slapping them with two-match suspensions for the fracas over an off-side tainted goal in favour of National Police that eventually led to the MND players leaving the pitch.
As per the prevalent rules, MND were docked a three-goal penalty for defaulting the game, making it a 5-0 win for the Police, who led 2-0 at the time of the MND walkout, including that controversial goal.
A spokesman for the FFC said the committee, while acting on the referee's report, also considered all other aspects of the case with due dilligence before taking this punitive step.
"We have informed each and every club that protest walkouts will not be tolerated, and teams resorting to such extremes should bear the consequences of their action," FFC spokesman May Tola told the Post.
To contact the reporter on this story: H S Manjunath at [email protected]


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Gov. Chris Christie on Monday nominated Ocean County residents Russell Cherkos and Salvatore Martino as workers' compensation judges.
This is the third time Christie has recommended Cherkos for the post; nominations in December 2011 and January 2012 sputtered without action by the state Senate Judiciary Committee. Cherkos, 59, a registered Republican, is a resident of Waretown and a law partner of two state lawmakers — Sen. Christopher Connors and Assm. Gregory McGuckin.
Martino, 50, is a registered Democrat who lives in Point Pleasant; he lost runs for Borough Council last year and in 1995, and in 2007 he lost a campaign for state Assembly in the 10th District. He's a personal injury lawyer with an office in Lakewood since 2009 and a former president of the Ocean County Bar Association.


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Recently declassified Government documents dating back to 1983 has uncovered the details of the CIA's 'Gateway Process', a method used on subjects brainwaves using meditation to cure brain cancer.
The top-secret documents suggest that by controlling the brainwaves of a Cancer sufferer by practices like meditation in order to reach "high consciousness" thus dramatically reducing the growth of brain tumors.
The discovery, which produced outstanding results, was hoped to have been revealed to the public via Government and military personnel, but instead was covered up.
Read more at http://www.neonnettle.com/news/3248-cia-documents-reveal-cancer-cure-was-discovered-then-covered-up


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Last week noted Dallas native and wish-you-had-her-talent Erykah Badu felt like the world "needed to feel better" and made a mixtape for all of us. In her words, "THE WORLD IS IN NEED OF HEALING…. I CAREFULLY AND LOVINGLY SELECTED HIGH FREQUENCY TONES FOR THE SOUL…. PLEASE LISTEN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM."
So, I decided, with the weather here in Dallas absolutely wearing the locals out (highs between 103-107 all week and never getting lower than 80), that I'd make my own little mixtape that it is truly impossible to listen to and be in a bad mood.
Here it is…and feel free to make your own (remember how cool it was in college to make mixtapes for your friends?). The only caveat is that you get 12 songs and 12 songs only.
1) Love Shack, by the B-52's
2) Shiny Happy People, by R.E.M.
3) Pump It Up, by Elvis Costello and the Attractions
4) Shake It Up, by the Cars
5) Everybody Have Fun Tonight, by Wang Chung
6) Once In A Lifetime, by The Talking Heads
7) De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da, by The Police
8) Add It Up, by The Violent Femmes
9) Sufragette City, by David Bowie
10) Every Day Is A Winding Road, by Sheryl Crow
11) Mmm Bop, by Hansen
12) Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, by The Beatles
You're welcome, world. Please listen from top to bottom.


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Above mushroom (9) turned into powder after 10 days.
Thank you for watching....
So many good pictures :)))
just saw the evolution of mushroom
like the pics
A, Thanks..this year has been best for mushroom bloom in Cary..I got many more mushroom pictures, you will get to see them in another post.
sm, Thankyou, It was nice experience observing gradual development of various mushrooms.
Nice mushroom photos here! Most of my mushroom hunting is for photographs, not dinner, but we do find giant puffballs around here. After a September rain we search for what look like abandoned volleyballs in the woods. We fry them up with olive oil: pretty good taste, good texture!
Mix and match of three veggies with sprouted Masoor Dal created this wholesome sattvik vegetable and lentil stir fry. I seasoned it with...


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Rider Falls Off Jawa 350 Out Of Nowhere
Jawa 350 is a compact motorcycle whose production began in Czechoslovakia. Today, it is still being produced in the Czech Republic, yet the old models are still very popular in Slovakia as well. The motorcycle gained popularity during the '50s. It reached over 120 countries and dominated Europe. The Jawa 350 in this video is ridden at a maneuverability contest. The rider loses control when about to steer though and falls. The funny accident did not cause any victims. However, it is hard to understand how he lost control, since nothing seems to happen or affect the rider at that low speed.


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Treating Children
"As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." Early influences can have a long term effect on children.
Dr. Tilden loves treating children, and believes it is critical to help them have the best possible start in life.
Who needs to come in? See the possibilities that should make you consider it below.
If you had a difficult pregnancy or birth, your child may benefit from an evaluation and osteopathic treatment. The birth process is difficult for every child, and Dr. Tilden treats the children of her pregnant patients no matter how beautiful the birth.
The many falls and bumps and stressors of childhood can take their toll. It is better to be proactive and preventative with children. As osteopaths we take to heart the saying, "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." Early influences can have a long term effect on children.
Osteopathic treatment can be very helpful for such things as:
Difficulty nursing – sucking or latching on
Colic, spitting up or fussiness
Failure to thrive
Not sleeping well
Delayed milestones of growth and development
Recurrent ear infections or illnesses
Behavior or learning difficulties
ADD, ADHD, anxiety
Down syndrome, autism
Growing pains, injuries from falls
…and much more


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Slow Life: time-lapse video providing a glimpse into the life of corals (created by BioQuest Studios, on Vimeo).
The Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) are surrounded by exceptional coral reef ecosystems. However, there are many effects of natural and mostly man induced activities that have resulted in adverse impacts to the reefs, these include among others: sedimentation, eutrophication, and pollution.
The United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) was established in 1998 by Presidential Executive Order 13089 to lead U.S. efforts to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems. The USCRTF has been instrumental in building partnerships and strategies for on-the-ground action to conserve coral reefs. The USCRTF works in cooperation with State, territorial, commonwealth, and local government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the scientific community, and commercial interests to further the understanding and conservation of coral reef ecosystems.
In 2002, the USCRTF identified the need for action at the local level to reduce key threats to coral reefs in each of the seven states and territories which possess significant coral reef resources. NRCS Caribbean Area has been an active participant in the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force's Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Working Groups, assisting local and federal agency representatives in the development and implementation of local action strategies to address pollution from agricultural activities and land development.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the Caribbean Area has reaffirmed the national NRCS agreement to help lead efforts to address land-based pollution threats to coral reefs. Through the 2014 Farm Bill conservation programs, technical and financial assistance is provided to eligible agricultural producers and other non-federal land managers to address soil erosion and soil health, water quality and conservation, air quality, healthy plants, energy conservation, global warming issues, and upland and wetland wildlife habitat enhancement.
Farm Bill programs strive to assist agricultural producers to implement conservation measures that provide on-site and off-site benefits. The health of living coral reefs is dependent upon superior water quality and clarity allowing effective sunlight penetration. Introduction of nutrients and sediments have negative effects on the health and sustainability of living coral reef communities. Proper management of surface water along with other related natural resources from agricultural lands can assist in the protection of coral reefs in the Caribbean Area.
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Company Name: Combined Metal Industries
Description: Scrap Metal Wholesale/Recycling
Industry: Recycling and Distribution
Number of employees: 250
Website: www.combinedmetal.com
Phone: 416-743-7730
Courses taken with OSG:
- JHSC 1 Committee Certification
- JHSC 2 Committee Certification
- Safe Operation of an Overhead Crane
- Overhead Crane Train-the-Trainer
- Safe Operation of a Lift Truck
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Combined Metal Industries safety tip: Health and safety is about CULTURE + PEOPLE!
About Combined Metal Industries:
Combined Metal Industries (CMI) is a successful full-service metal distribution and recycling corporation. Since 1996 CMI has deal in both ferrous and non-ferrous markets across North America. CMI is proud member of both ISRI (Institute of Scrap Metal Recyclers) and its Canadian counterpart, CARI. Most recently CMI has been invited to be part of ISRI's Circle of Safety Excellence. Their Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Wendy Sanche, has described the biggest health and safety opportunity at CMI as keeping training up-to-date, relevant and interactive while the business experiences rapid growth and expansion. To address the opportunity, the EHS Department has implemented a software program that tracks training for all staff and proactively sends reminders before training is due. CMI invests in its workers and Supervisors by providing JHSC training and certification even if they are not members of the JHSC. CMI feels that this will help everyone develop an understanding of hazard recognition, assessment, and control, rights and responsibilities, how to interpret the legislation within the Act, and conducting efficient and effective job hazard analyses.
Combined Metal Industries is proud to be this month's health and safety champion because they are using the training they received in OSG's Train-the-Trainer programs to train smaller groups more frequently. This method of training allows for flexibility and greater frequency and higher engagement taking into consideration 24/6 production schedules. Training flexibility ensures that all workers receive proper training that does not just meet but exceeds current legislation. Wendy states that, "Our Leaders have a greater awareness of their roles and responsibilities, and they perform duties with more confidence. Developing in-house trainers raises the level of awareness, which decreases the likelihood of accidents." Since completing JHSC, Overhead Crane Train-the-Trainer, Lift Truck, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods training, CMI leaders have noticed an increase in the number of team members taking on the responsibility of conducting training. This investment is in line with the personal growth of the worker and the overall growth of CMI. In addition to coordinating health and safety training with OSG, the team at CMI remains committed to implementing IT solutions to ensure that no worker is left untrained as the company continues to grow and employ more talented people. By using OSG's Train-the-Trainer programs and implementing software solutions, CMI is able to maintain accurate training records and effectively manage CMI's health and safety program.
For more information on Combined Metal Industries, please visit them on the web at www.combinedmetal.com.
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In recent years, many of us on the craft beer hunt have come to realize that grocery stores can be our best friend. The prices are usually good and they can have a pretty good selection of bottles. So where does Standard Market fit into all of this? Not only are they a grocery store, but they are part of of the food movement. They make food interesting and tempt you at every turn. As you enter into the store, you know you are someplace special. The food is so special that if makes me forget the main reason I love this place…the beer. Once in the store, you head back to the liquor department and to your delight you see a large selection of craft beer and wine.
This alone is enough to satisfy the needs of most craft beer fans, but there is more. They actually have about a dozen beers on tap at any given time. There is a little bar area to sit at that is very popular. It is so popular that they are currently expanding the seating area. Eric Kobus, their beer manager, does a great job organizing events and educating his staff on the current craft beer market. I always like to test people when I go into a place by asking questions. You would be surprised how many top tier craft beer bars have servers that are not up to quality. However, on every occasion, the Standard Market staff passed the test. They also provide weekly events and classes to beer enthusiasts. Their "Beer 101" course is quite popular and really does a good job of examining different beer styles.
Recently, we had the release of our Nelson Smokes Ginger collaboration cask beer with Urban Legend Brewing at Standard Market. One of the best things about beer blogging is having the ability to work with the brewers close up. We have been brewing for many years and were excited to do our first collaboration. We thought long and hard about where to have this release and Standard Market was at the top of our list. They did a great job hosting the event and created a great atmosphere for our followers. The Standard Market employees really took an interest and wanted to learn about the collaboration.
The environment for tasting is really relaxed. It's much different than being at a bar. It is very social and also educational. Every time I sit down for a beer I meet someone new. Another perk is that you can select any bomber of beer in the store and have it opened for you right there to drink. Many of these beers would cost twice as much at a bar. It's a deal you just can't beat.
Yesterday we had our Suburban Brewing Trolley tour that started at Standard Market's Drink Local Chicago Event. The event featured beers from Pipeworks Brewing Company, 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, Flesk Brewing Company, Church Street Brewing Company, Lake Effect Brewing Company, One Trick Pony Brewery, Two Brothers Brewing, Urban Legend Brewing, and Spiteful Brewing.
The event was held outside in front and the weather was beautiful. You couldn't ask for a better day. The turn out was good and there were many great beers on hand. There was also quite a bit of teaching and discussions from the breweries that attended. I overheard discussions on lagering, secondary fermentation, and even bottle art. An amazing day in beer. Why would expect anything less when I go to Standard Market. We try to get there once a week so make sure to stop by and say hello.
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It's still in beta, but interactive music startup Tuntable.fm has just sealed deals with BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) and ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) to ensure they'll not just have an extensive catalog of music, but that performers and labels will receive their due from tracks played.
The BMI deal came this morning, hot on the heels of the service announcing an ASCAP agreement yesterday. Turntable.fm has been getting an absurd amount of buzz over the last couple months, amassing around 300,000 users in just two months.
Since its inception, the site's legality has been questioned, since users inside the "music chatrooms" can play tracks either from Medianet or by uploading their own music. It even lead to a shut down of international usage back in late June due to licensing constraints.
In a statement sent out from BMI, Richard Conlon, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Communications and New Media said: "We are pleased to have reached an agreement that guarantees the more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and copyright owners BMI represents receive fair compensation for their creative efforts." In turn, Jon Bahr, director of marketing for ASCAP had a similar statement, "It's great to see a tech start-up securing an ASCAP license from the outset, ensuring songwriters, composers and publishers will be paid fairly if the site succeeds."
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It seems in recent years we've seen more of these licensing deals met before a site launches or closely thereafter. The recently launched Spotify was on hold until it received the ASCAP license, and Apple's iCloud was dealing with similar proceedings. Perhaps if SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers) gets on board, we'll see Turntable.fm pulling out of the beta garage soon.


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More corporate travel managers should collect a wider range of data on their travelers and better negotiate contract add-ons like free Wi-Fi, according to a new report from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).
"The Valuable Vendor Contract Add-ons: Prioritizing + Communicating = Savings" report surveyed more than 100 travel buyers in North America, and found that business travelers are spending on the amenities they most want instead of having them included as part of their travel policy.
This represents an opportunity for travel buyers and managers to negotiate contracts that include these value-adds that are going to be purchased by the traveler anyway.
"Travel managers need to negotiate for things that are valuable to business travelers, not what is [easily] negotiable," said GBTA head of research Kate Vasiloff.
The most valuable airline add-ons for buyers were eliminated fees for itinerary changes, name change waivers, and the removal of checked bag fees for flyers. But the three were only always or often included in the final contract signed with a travel provider, respectively, 25 percent, 61 percent and 15 percent of the time.
Free Wi-Fi, last room availability and free breakfast were rated as most important on the hotel side. These were always or often included 80 percent, 70 percent and 69 percent of the time, respectively.
Free Wi-Fi, however, was rated as important by 99 percent of respondents.
So why aren't travel buyers inking contacts that provide these amenities?
According to Vasiloff, making better buying decisions based on the data collected from travelers could help bridge this gap. Only one in five travelers actually act with travel policy compliance.
"[Travel managers] aren't collecting data," said Vasiloff. "There is a savings opportunity there for buyers that could better go to their clients."
Finally, the research found that industry consolidation is seen as a good thing by travel buyers; 41 percent surveyed said consolidation has had a positive impact on their business, compared to 34 percent on the negative side.


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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine where we post upcoming releases we're highly anticipating. My pre-publication selection for this week's Waiting on Wednesday is Dance of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin.
Dance of the Red Death
Bethany Griffin
Series: Masque of the Red Death, #2
Release Date: April 23rd, 2013
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Number of Pages: 400
The sequel to Masque of the Red Death, which Melissa Marr called, "Haunting and beautiful." Araby Worth is poised either to save her city, or to abandon it. In a novel that embodies dark, sexy, tragic, and fearless, Bethany Griffin concludes her incredible, atmospheric reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story.Araby Worth's city is on fire. Her brother is dead. Her best friend could be soon. Her mother is a prisoner, her father is in hiding. And the two boys who stole her heart have both betrayed her. But Araby has found herself, and she is going to fight back. Inspired by one of Edgar Allan Poe's most compelling stories, "The Masque of the Red Death," Bethany Griffin has spun two sultry and intricate novels about a young woman who finds herself on the brink of despair but refuses to give in. Decadent masquerades, steamy stolen moments, and sweeping action are set in a city crumbling from neglect and tragedy. A city that seeps into your skin. Dance of the Red Death is the riveting conclusion to the dark and fascinating saga of an unforgettable heroine.
I'm dying to get my hands on a copy of Dance of the Red Death, and not just because of its gorgeous cover (purple! It has purple!). When I read Masque of the Red Death, I remember being thoroughly entranced by the gorgeously detailed and scarily realistic world, and the equally as gorgeous writing and plot. And the fact that Masque of the Red Death ends on a pretty sizable cliffhanger (at least for me), only adds to my immense anticipation for Dance of the Red Death. With an ending like Masque of the Red Death, which promises an amazing sequel (even more amazing than its predecessor), I am eager to see what Bethany Griffin has in store for us.


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People often ask me how to start a blog. I think back to what a complicated process it was and what an enormous number of mistakes I made along the way. So, here are 5 things I wish I'd known when I started blogging.
1. Know your topic
When I first decided to write a blog, it was tied into my work. I had no idea where to start – I didn't even know what to write about.
After several false starts, I fell into writing a very generic parenting blog. These days, I have a bit of a focus on travel, days out and ethical issues. This has even led me to starting up another website.
That said, my blogging area is still relatively wide. This works for me, but many people would advise you to have a more specific niche.
If you're thinking of starting a blog, take the time now to do your research. Think about what you want to write about, what makes you unique and who your audience will be. This may take a bit of work now, but it's worth it in the long run.
2. Decide on your platform
This is the technical bit – sorry. When I started to blog, I used the Blogger platform. This was free and easy to use. That said, as time went by I realised it was quite restrictive.
The other thing I began to realise was that brands and PR companies want to work with bloggers. They want to invite you to fabulous events and send you amazing products to review. Blogging can even become a way of earning a living.
When working with brands, the majority of them like you to be self-hosted. This means that the domain is your own rather than piggybacking on Blogger or WordPress.
To do this, you need to pay for hosting. I use TsoHost who only charge a few quid a month. I've only ever read good reviews about them. Whoever you decide to use, it is worth reading the reviews. After all, reviews are the one thing bloggers are great at.
Through TSO, I use a WordPress template. This is much more flexible than Blogger and I have much more freedom to choose the look and feel of my blog.
I wouldn't necessarily say that you need to go self-hosted. But if you do want to work with brands or monetise your blog in the long term, it's worth going self-hosted from the start.
3. Learn about social media
Another thing I was terrible at when I started blogging was social media. I was on Facebook, but I used it mostly as a people-watching tool. I rarely posted, but it was nice to see what people were up to. I had no idea about other platforms.
These days, I use social media properly. Twitter is great for promoting your blog and engaging with other bloggers.
Facebook is also useful as a promotion tool but it is a bit more hard work and more solitary. You have a standalone page and interact less with other bloggers and pages.
Google+ is a mystery to virtually everyone. But it's supposed to be helpful to increase your search engine ranking. So, I diligently share my content on there and cross my fingers.
Pinterest is very image focused and is also a search engine in its own right. Check out my blogging resource page for some brilliant links to teach you how to use Pinterest.
Stumble Upon and Reddit are also really useful for promoting blog posts but I only tend to bother with them if I've got something that's really worth reading (rarely then).
Instagram isn't the best for getting click-throughs to your blog. But it is nonetheless a lovely platform. I enjoy posting on there, looking at other people's beautiful images and promoting general awareness of my blog using Instagram. The key to building followers on Instagram is to really use it properly. If you love Instagram, it will love you!
If ever you want to monetise or work with brands, they like you to have a social media following. It's also nice to read the odd word of encouragement and know that someone's read what you've taken the time to write.
4. Get involved with the blogging community
Whatever your blogging niche and however specific it is, there will always be a community of bloggers that are already writing about that general area.
The community can be really supportive and helpful. You'll get tips about promoting your blog and working with brands. It's also a great place to get answers to any questions you have about blogging.
I'm not a sociable person in any way, shape or form. But I do find it really nice to interact with other bloggers. There are lots of groups on Facebook that are really friendly and they're a great way to interact with people and find your own little group that you keep in touch with regularly.
Twitter is also useful for getting to know other bloggers. Just remember that it's SOCIAL media – read and comment on other people's posts, retweet them and show some support and they'll do the same for you.
5. Know what you want from blogging and remember it
When I first started out, I wanted to use blogging to help promote a business. As it happened, the blog has outlived the business by a considerable distance.
But as I got into blogging, I realised that it was an amazing way to record our lives and keep a photographic record of the girls growing up.
As time has gone by, I have loved working with brands and attending fantastic events. The girls have had opportunities that they never would have had otherwise.
But sometimes, as with any hobby or profession, there are difficult times. Writer's block, critical comments, technical difficulties and times when the only things I could think of to write were quite negative.
That's when I stop and think back to what I want to get from blogging. Recording our lives and enjoying the amazing opportunities that go along with it.
Whatever happens, I'll always love blogging for those original reasons. Even if nobody else reads it.
For more blogging tips from some of the top bloggers in various niches, head to my blogging resource page.


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Story and Photos by Christian J. Stewart and Erich Eichhorn (ISN)
March 22, 2014, Victoria, BC (ISN) – Well there is no doubt the WHL playoffs have begun. In a highly intense and entertaining affair Saturday evening, the Victoria Royals emerged with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Spokane Chiefs in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series at Save-on-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria.
The playoff intensity was visible right from the start of this game, in fact even before that, as Royals' centre Logan Fisher and the Chief's Liam Stewart engaged in a brief shoving match at centre ice before the first puck had even dropped.
Spokane's Matt Sozanski moves the puck out of his zone in first period action Saturday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
From that point forward, the 6,615 in attendance were treated to an entertaining and evenly matched affair, full of hard checks, brilliant saves and a generous amount of (perceived) bad calls against the home team that had the fans booing the referees pretty much the entire second period. The wave even reared its ugly head at one point.
Victoria's Axel Blomqvist (left) and Spokane's Jeremy McIntosh are separated by linesman Justin Hull during a first period scrum Saturday(Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
The Royals took the play to the Chiefs for most of the first period, outshooting Spokane 14-8 and it was only due to some spectacular saves from the Chief's Eric Williams that the Royals emerged with only a 1-0 lead after the first was over.
The Royals Ben Walker would find a way to get this puck past the two Spokane defenders as well as goaltender Eric Williams to give the Royals a 1-0 lead (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
That goal came courtesy of Ben Walker, who picked up a loose puck at the right side of the net and managed to rifle his shot through a maze of sticks with 4:34 remaining. Axel Blomqvist and Brandon Magee were credited with the assists.
Ben Walker celebrates his first period goal with teammate Axel Blomqvist (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
In the second period, it was the Chiefs turn to dominate and thanks primarily to three straight penalties to the Royals that had the fans directing their ire at referee Adam Byblow, kept the puck in the Royals end for large periods of time, outshooting the Royals 11-7 on the period.
Victoria goaltender Patrik Polivka will be dreaming about Spokanes Mike Aviani as it seemed the Chiefs forward spent most of the second period in tight, screening Polivka on the Chief's power play attempts (Photos: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
However like Williams in the first, this time it was Royals goaltender Patrik Polivka who came up big on a number of occasions to keep the Chiefs off the board and preserve the 1-0 lead into the third.
Victoria defenceman Brett Cote eludes pressure from Spokane's Adam Helewka (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
Early in the third, the Chiefs would get the equalizer when the puck found its way to Riley Whittingham who was stationed just off the right corner of the crease. He was able to swat at the puck before Polivka could cover it, tapping it home between Polivka's legs just 2:22 into the frame.
Victoria's Tyler Soy is restrained by Spokane defenceman Matt Sozanski (21) as he tries to make his way toward the Chiefs net in third period action Friday (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
After that the checking became intense and both teams had limited chances – the Royals outshot the Chiefs 6-4 for the period – and neither could find the net and the game headed to a full 20-minute sudden death overtime period.
The Royals Brandon Magee earned assists on both Royals goals Saturday including the OT game winner (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
The overtime period was just as entertaining as previous three periods and both teams had early chances, especially the Chiefs who somehow failed to put the puck into what appeared to be an empty net during an early goalmouth scramble that saw Polivka flat on the ice and well out of position. Fortunately the Victoria defence was able to clear the puck from danger.
Victoria's Brandon Fushimi skates the puck into the Chief's end under the watch of Spokane's Jacob Cardiff (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
Eight minutes into the frame however, the Royals Brandon Magee would slickly advance the puck into the zone and make a nifty feed to Steven Hodges who would cary the puck into the corner and then make a great back door pass to defenceman Travis Brown who had snuck in from the point. Brown would whack at the puck and somehow squeeze it under the pads of Williams and over the goal line to give the Royals the win – their first over Spokane on home ice in seven games – and send both the crowd and the Royals bench into a frenzy.
Victoria's Steven Hodges and Spokane's Jeremy McIntosh battle for a loose puck as referee Brett Iverson looks on (Photo: Christian J. Stewart / Island Sports News)
With the game winning goal, Brown earned himself third star honours for the night, while Williams (31 saves on 33 shots) and Polivka (26 saves on 27 shots) were the second and first star respectively. Key to the Royals win was killing off five Spokane powerplays and keeping the WHL's leading scorer Mitch Holmberg (62G, 56A) off the scoresheet.
Victoria's Travis Brown watches from behind the net as his game winning goal at 8:10 of overtime trickles across the goal line behind Spokane netminder Eric Williams (Photo: Erich Eichhorn / Island Sports News)
The two teams go right back at it, as Game 2 in the series takes place Sunday afternoon with a 5:00 pm start.


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Deadline for Proposal Submission: May, 31th 2011
Notification: June, 10th 2011
ACM - TOMCCAP is one of the world's leading journals on multimedia. As in previous years we are planning to publish a special issue in 2012. Proposals are accepted until May, 31th 2011. Each special issue is the responsibility of guest editors. If you wish to guest edit a special issue you should prepare a proposal as outlined below, then send this via e-mail to EiC Ralf Steinmetz (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Proposals should:
- Cover a current or emerging topic in the area of multimedia computing, communications and applications;
- Set out the importance of the special issue's topic in that area;
- Give a strategy for the recruitment of high quality papers;
- Indicate a draft time-scale in which the special issue could be produced (paper writing, reviewing, and submission of final copies to TOMCCAP), assuming the proposal is accepted.
Unlike the years before, the special issue will be published as online-only issue in the ACM Digital Library. This gives the guest editors higher flexibility in the review process and the number of papers to be accepted, while yet ensuring a timely publication. A notification of acceptance for the proposals will be given until June, 10th 2011. Once a proposal is accepted we will contact you to discuss the further process.
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