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The following is a query critique. Comments, suggestions and discussion are welcome and we hope you join in. I can only offer one opinion. The author of the query and I would love to hear yours.
Dear Ms. Ruth,
As a result of your interest in women's fiction, I hope you will enjoy A Shift in the Wind, contemporary women's fiction with a speculative bent. Hmm. Speculative? I really like speculative fiction…I wonder how this turns out…
Augusta Collins was born in the wrong century. A lover of the elegance and slow pace of times gone by, she never liked the technology-crazed, faster-is-always-better life, so it's a strange, but exciting occurrence when a solar flare storm knocks out electricity and she finds herself experiencing first-hand what her life would've been like had she any say in the time frame of her birth. How long is the electricity out? Also, this is not striking me as a noteworthy story.
The resurgence of beauty in the form of elaborate balls, the popularity of performing arts, and leisurely strolls in the rose garden are perfection, but change has the ability to both heal and kill – and it does.
Hold the phone. Have elaborate balls, performing arts and leisurely strolls in the rose garden returned to everyday life, or that this would be very nice? What do you mean they are perfection? Do you mean they are Augusta's ideal, or do you mean they're pleasant, or do you mean everyone in the world agrees that these things are perfection? The last sentence, for some reason, doesn't sound wise to me. Its sounds like a reach, because you could swap any ol' noun for "change" here. Chairs (to pick a noun off the top of my head) also have the twin abilities to heal and kill because you could knock somebody over the head with one, but also use one to get a healing rest from a day's work. My point is, yes, change can kill and it can heal, but so can many other things, so what significance are you trying to highlight?
And what has changed so much that the world is significantly altered? Again, is the electricity out indefinitely, for months, forever? If it's an extended period of time, I wonder if it is believable that engineers would not correct it. What changes has this brought about? Better yet, what changes has this brought about that we weren't expecting?
It'd taken Augusta's father a year earlier, murdered in split-second madness by a stranger, but it'd given her family 28-year-old Griffin Alexander, a former capital investor who, conveniently, knows nothing about how to run the Collins' sheet metal manufacturing company and everything about money and combat.
This paragraph continues with that reach, which I think you've tried to use as a transition. Change did not take Augusta's father, Augusta's father's death was itself a change. Why is Griffin's age important, why is his former life important, why is it significant that he knows nothing about how to run the company, and why is this convenient? Why is it significant that he knows everything about money and combat? Is he an employee and if so, to whom does he answer?
This paragraph also signals the complete departure from the electricity outage and speculative world you were beginning to introduce, which makes for a very disjointed query.
If you hadn't told me, I would be wondering if this was romance or women's fiction, and that is a problem, because I worry that I'd read the manuscript and it would turn out to be some sort of hybrid. Hybrids are hard to sell–publishers are afraid of them–and many just won't sell. (As an aside, don't ever tell me your manuscript is "genre-bending" if you want me to read without suspicion.) I think this is probably women's fiction with a strong romantic element, but the problem is I'm not sure. It could very well be romantic suspense.
Since that day, (since what day? The day of Augusta's father's death? The day of Griffin's initial hire?) Griffin has protected and provided for the friends he considers family, but when Augusta discovers that Griffin may have risked their livelihood for the sake of his own, she makes a decision that may hurl her family into danger and swat down the affection growing between them – unacknowledged yet intricate and fragile as a spider's web.
This paragraph generates even more questions. We have heard nothing of Augusta's family, but now you've brought them into the query, so they're a distraction. You have a choice here: either include some exposition of Augusta's family, if you think they are major characters, or leave them out of the query entirely. Why does Augusta's family need Griffin's protection? The rest of this paragraph tells me you understand that writing a query is the art of leaving things out, but there is a fine line between successfully telling us only the need-to-know, and just confusing us.
Ask yourself what you really need in this paragraph for us to understand the main story, here. For example, do we need to know exactly what Griffin may have done wrong, or just simply that he may have done wrong?
Stuck in the narrow, unaccompanied middle between clutching governmental control and the radical members of an opposition group, the decision to stay neutral may be fatal – and ultimately impossible.
Whoa. Clutching governmental control? Radical opposition group? Is this is same query? Neutral would indicate there were opposing sides to some conflict–what conflict? Focusing on the threats (what threats?) around her, Augusta attempts to ignore the heightening conflict between her heart's urging to risk it all for the love of her soul (do you mean she loves her own soul, the love her soul expresses, or possibly Griffin?) and her mind's persistent encouragement to settle for another. Another what? Is there a character who should have been introduced?
As all of the elements come crashing together like the conflicting fronts of a tornado, Augusta finds that although turmoil and deception are plagues in any age, love always tends to find you right where you belong.
You know, for this sentence to have the punch that you want it to have, it needs to have a set of opposites on either side of the word "although." So, since plagues don't keep you from finding where you belong (maybe you belong there, plagued) this sentence didn't resonate with me. Since it is the closing of your synopsis-portion in this query, I would have liked to be left with something with a better kick. The language in this query–metaphors, etc.–hints that the you're leaning toward the literary side (women's fiction sort of straddles commercial fiction, genre fiction and sometimes literary fiction) so I'd like your last sentence to be just a tad more poetic or profound. Also, "always tends" contradicts itself. Always means it doesn't ever do something else, while tends means it regularly or frequently does something, but not always without deviation.
A Shift in the Wind is 115,000 words and fully complete. I would love to send the manuscript for your review. Thank you for taking the time to consider this project!
This query had no salutation, which won't earn anybody a rejection. It is a nice formality to say bye-bye, though.
I would reject this query not because I think there isn't a story here, but because I'm not entirely sure what it is.
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I liked the first part of it, but then I got confused for the same reasons Lauren pointed out. But I think I liked the first paragraph more than she did; although, it would help to give an explanation as to why something as simple as a power outage propelled the entire country (world?) into an earlier time. Was it a magic bolt of lightening?
Thanks to Lauren and those of you who gave constructive, positive comments! This was actually my first attempt at the query letter for this MS. I've revised it a little since submission, but am excited to implement your suggestions. Off to revise! Thanks again. 🙂
I think most of the comments here will have helped to identify what needs work, hopefully they will be of use to the author. I'd just like to add that when considering your pitch (and of course when writing your MS!), it really helps if you can decide what market you're targeting. On my reading, there was a romance novel struggling to get out, as the relationship between H&H was very much in evidence, along with a HEA ending. Perhaps not, but it is a decision every author has to make if they want to sell. As it currently reads, it's covering too many genres. Best of luck and thanks to the author for sharing.
This is what went through my mind as I read this query. Writer, bear in mind that most of this is because I have no idea what the story's about, other than what you've told me.
Paragraph 1: "As a result of" seems awkward.
Paragraph 2: The power goes out, so Augusta thinks about living in the past. The past? Plenty of people live without electricity today.
Paragraph 3: The electricity hasn't come back on, and society rapidly devolves into an archaic social system in which a few people enjoyed the luxuries provided by the cheap labor of a massive underclass.
Or, more simply: Huh?
Paragraph 4: Augusta's dad was murdered a year ago and a man has come along who can run the family sheet-metal business without electricity.
Paragraph 5: Anarchists and the government are fighting over something.
At this point I stopped reading.
I'm not trying to be cruel here, it's just that we have nothing at all except what you give us, and what you're giving us isn't enabling us to understand what the story's about. Be clear. Be crystal clear. Write in simple sentences and tell us exactly what's going on.
I like the story of the solar storm knocking off the electricity and changing Augusta's world. In the movie "What Women Want" (2000) an electric shock changes the world of Mel Gibson. But then you lost me with too many storylines that confuse the reader. My advice is to cut the number of words to about 85,000 and in the process cut some plots. You don't have to put everything in one book. Keep the rest to another book. Have a clear basic storyline and then add another two plots and make everything clear, logical, easy to follow and interesting. The good news that it's easy to cut 30,000 words and to eliminate some storylines. Best wishes.
I was lost after the the first section…I thought it was going to be about something else, and then it went to this battle…and the government…not sure I would read this one.
Thanks for your input. This helps me in writing my own!!
The best queries, IMO, are like walking along a clearly-defined, well-trodden path, with lots of sign-posts, in the brightness of a mid-summer's day. You know where you are, where you're going, and you have a good sense of what's ahead. This query to me felt like I was groping around a dense forest in a fog in the middle of the night.
I don't want to belabor the points Lauren made, so suffice to say I thought there might be a good story here, but the query is too disjointed and "fluffy" to determine whether it's a story I would want to read. I also wonder about the word count. 115,000 words seems a little long for a non-fantasy debut novel. The way the query is written suggests the novel could probably use another round of edits.
I suggest the author read the query aloud and ask if s/he honestly feels compelled from that to request pages. Strip away everything that's not absolutely essential to the plot, and start there.


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/ Monday, July 22, 2013 / 2 Comments / Chinese , Malaysian , Rice and Beans , Seafood
Fish Congee
Congee or rice porridge is a simple comfort as it best, and traditionally served as breakfast throughout Asia with some side dish. For this recipe, I have flavored the rice porridge with fresh red snapper fillet, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. To complete the congee, top it with some freshly chop scallions and coriander.
Fish Congee
½ Cup of Long-Grain or Jasmine Rice
6 to 7 Cups of Water or Chicken/Vegetable Broth
300 g Fish Fillet (I used Red Snapper), sliced
1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
2 tsp Chinese Rice Wine
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Finely Sliced Ginger
2 Stalk Scallions, chopped
3 Tbsp Chopped Coriander
Freshly Ground White Pepper
Sea salt to taste
Boil the rice with water in the rice cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
When the congee is cooked. Transfer it into a large pot. Bring it to a boil and mix in the ginger, fish slices, and season with light soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, pepper and sea salt. If the congee is too thick, adjust with additional water or chicken broth. Once the fish is cooked, switch off the heat, and serve the congee warm with scallions and coriander.
Labels: Chinese, Malaysian, Rice and Beans, Seafood
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- AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Congee is something that has never appealed to me. I say that never having had it. Have you converted me. I'm willing to give it a go.ReplyDelete
This will be a perfect supper food.ReplyDelete
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War came to Fort Drum on 10 December
when its decks were cleared
of peace time temporary barracks, thus permitting all around
fire for Battery Marshall (except for cage mast).
On 13 January a small Japanese vessel
approached Ternate on the Cavite shore but retreated promptly when
Fort Drum opened fire with a 3-in gun (Battery Hoyle. Ed.) installed
that morning on the stern of the ship. Between 31 January and
5 February some of the seacoast batteries which could fire on
the south mainland were in action almost daily, especially those at
Forts Frank, Drum and Hughes. Observation was very difficult from
the fortified islands but Captain Ivey, 60th CA (AA), with a small
party of enlisted men, using a walkie-talkie radio at an OP on the
mainland, gave spotting data until his detail was attacked and
driven out. At 0812 hours on 6 February 1942 the first enemy
artillery fire against the fortified islands fell on Forts Drum and
Hughes and Corregidor shortly after 0800. The bombardment came
from 105-mm batteries on the Cavite mainland and lasted until about
1100. The principal concentration was against Fort Drum which
received approximately 100 hits without, however, impairing its main
fighting strength. Observation to locate enemy batteries was
difficult as most observers were looking directly at the sun. Based
on the best information obtainable, the enemy fire was returned
during the day by Battery Roberts (6-in) at Fort Drum and Batteries
Koehler and Frank North at Fort Frank. Results were unknown.
Corregidor was the enemy objective of all attacks except that on 2
January, Fort Drum and on 5 January, Fort Frank were included
objectives, and on 2 March the latter was the sole objective
attacked. The Pico de Lora hills on the adjacent Cavite shore,
rising to a height of 2225 feet, completely dominated Fort Frank and
the surrounding terrain. Under current war plans this area was to
have been occupied by an infantry battalion and one battery of field
artillery when the main forces found it necessary to withdraw to
Bataan. However this plan was not followed and the Japanese were
able to occupy this important observation post early in January
1942, and from it to adjust heavy concentrations of artillery fire
on Forts Frank and Drum. On 16 February, all fortified islands were
shelled from Cavite Province beginning
with Fort Drum at 2403. Exeter was damaged. On 17 February was a
repetition of previous artillery action. The enemy opened fire on
Fort Drum at 0615, and again on Corregidor at 0854 switching to Fort
Hughes at noon. Although sporadic, this harassing fire was
nonetheless annoying. The
enemy opened fire promptly at 0730 on
15 March 1942 against
Corregidor and Fort Frank, shifting to Fort Hughes at 0800, and Fort
Drum at 0900. During the day Forts Frank and Drum received the brunt
of the bombardment, each being under a heavy concentration of 240-mm
howitzer fire for the first time. Shells falling on Corregidor
and Fort Hughes were still of 105-mm or 15cm caliber. About 5%
were duds. At Fort Drum one 240-mm shell penetrated the
casemate shield at Battery Roberts disabling one gun temporarily.
A fire was started but was extinguished before it reached the
powder. Several men were burned and gassed by the fumes in the
casemate. There were approximately 100 hits on Fort Drum.
In each instance, the damage was light or repaired
within a few hours. Almost every day thereafter various
seacoast batteries at Forts Hughes, Drum, and Frank engaged every
reasonable target on the Cavite mainland with artillery fire. Later
in March (or early in April) Exeter was put out of commission
permanently by enemy artillery fire from Cavite and Fort Drum's
available means of active anti-aircraft defense was reduced to a few
machine guns. However, the enemy had never succeeded in
bombing Fort Drum effectively from the air - in fact the Japanese
made very few attempts to bomb that fort either before or after
Exeter's destruction so the loss of the battery was not keenly felt
as it might otherwise have been. Exeter's M-1 height finder
and power plant were transferred to Idaho. Such other parts of
its equipment as might be of use in
toto or in repairing
damages sustained by other batteries, including its M-4 Director
were transferred to Corregidor. Enemy artillery fire from the Cavite
shore in mid-March resulted in serious damage to the electrical
control system of Albany's searchlight unit on Fort Drum. The light,
however, was continued in service by manual control. The
Searchlight Defense picked up and carried the enemy every time he
came within the range of the lights. Usually illumination by the
lights appeared to confuse the aviators. In numerous instances the
attackers would, when picked up and carried, turn away; sometimes to
renew their efforts from another direction, sometimes abandoning
their attempts altogether. Their bombing accuracy under illumination
was extremely poor as compared to daylight bombings. The use of
Bataan and Corregidor lights on some attacks and the Drum, Hughes,
and Corregidor lights on other attacks caused the enemy aviators
difficulty in keeping their bombing runs oriented and usually
resulted in their dropping their bombs in the water. Fort
Drum was an additional objective on 20, 23, 29 April when 4 aircraft
attacked it, without causing any damage. Every day various seacoast
batteries at Forts Hughes, Drum, and Frank engaged every reasonable
target on the Cavite mainland with artillery fire. On 7 May 1942 ,
when the Corregidor garrison surrendered, Drum was still in fighting
condition. The
captured Fort Hughes garrison was transferred to the 92d CA Garage
Concentration Camp on 8 May. Except for a small detachment,
the prisoners were detained without drinking water in the 92nd
Garage area until removed to Manila by Japanese authorities, the
majority being evacuated on 24 May. Troops at Fort
Drum and Fort Frank were consolidated at Wawa, Nasugbu, Batangas by
the Japanese and were also evacuated to Manila on 24 May.
Battery's E, F, &
2nd Battalion. C.O.: Lt
Col Lewis S. Kirkpatrick
H.Q. At Fort Drum
Comprised of Batteries: E, F and H
Battery E Comprised of
Batteries by Name:
Wilson (2-14" TM guns)
Marshall (2-14" TM
Roberts & McRae (2-6"
CM guns each),
Hoyle (1-3" RF gun)
Exeter (2-3" AA guns)
Commanding Officer H.Q.
Ft. Drum:
Anti-Aircraft S/L D
Fixed S/L Detachment and
beach defense machine guns from Company .M, 4th Marines: C.O.
DRUM, El Fraile Island
Commanding Officer
No. Guns
Vertical Range (Feet)
Exeter (AA)
27,000 Ft (Vert)
F or
Sperry 60-in
Det-60 CA
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Heber City Utah Waterborne radon occurs naturally and it's colorless, tasteless, odorless and radioactive. It also comes from the decay of uranium in soil and water and it is considered a health risk. It's found everywhere in the world in the air we breathe and usually comes in two ways: water and airborne. It is known as the silent killer and provides an open door for cancer. Radon gas and other various radon levels originate in water wells that are drilled into bedrock that contain uranium and radon gas. These wells can be private or wells that are used in a public systems in Heber City Utah. Ergo, if you have public water and have a concern about your water supplies, a radon test and future radon testing could insure the concentration in surface waters. A radon test is inexpensive, and knowing about radon levels in your area can ease your mind with a simple radon test in Heber City Utah.
One important factor about waterborne radon mitigation is that it works and can ensure that you keep yourself and your family safe from radon in water. The collection of radon in water keeps your homes or business buildings from having issues with your water supply, when radon mitigation is implemented. Radon mitigation is crucial since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer; second only to smoking. That said you can see how valuable radon reduction methods in Heber City Utah are of the utmost importance. So, now you know that radon mitigation can target not only air based but, also water based sources by filtering out the waterborne radon by using carbon granule filtration systems. The ionized radon bonds with carbon and quickly reduces the levels in the water. Note: It's EPA estimated that 1 in 15 homes in the United States have elevated radon levels and in Heber City Utah waterborne radon issues should be addressed as well.
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What is there to do in Heber City Utah? First off Heber City Utah is located just about 45 minutes to the South East of Salt Lake City, Utah near Wasatch Mountain State Park between the Deer Creek Reservoir and the Jordanelle Reservoir. Heber City Utah is home to the Heber Valley Historic Railroad which was known as the Heber Creeper before 1989. There is much to do for recreation around Heber City Utah. Snowmobiling, Skiing, snowboarding, golfing, fishing, and hunting. In Heber City Utah the summery are often hot and humid and the winters are cold and sometimes really cold. The Homestead Crater is located just a few miles to the West of Heber City Utah and is a must for cave and cavern lovers to see. Solder Hollow located near Heber City Utah was home to the 2002 Winter Olympics Cross County Ski competition.
The Commemorative Air Force Utah Wing Museum is also located in Heber City Utah at the CAF Hanger at Russ MacDonald Field and is a must see for all aviation enthusiasts from historic planes to World War II planes. The Museum is free and family friendly. The Heber Valley Creamery is great stop for the family to get some snacks and have some fine Artisan Cheese. In the winter months an Ice Castle is created in nearby Midway which consists of Lofty Ice towers, Shimmering archways, glowing tunnels, narrow slot canyons, glossy walls, and large roomy caverns with thrones all made completely of ice.
The Spa at Zermatt office a great place to unwind and indulge in a experience of a luxury spa. Inspired by a traditional European spa they offer an old world approach to promote soulful relaxation and well-being. Offering saunas, fitness center, steam grotto, pools, hot tubs with cascading waterfalls a great way to rejuvenate and recharge in Heber City Utah.


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At last I have finally got my website up-to-date. The backlog of articles, press releases and speeches dating back to the Assembly elections are now on. The site also has a new look with a revamped front page and home page, including a record of the last time the site was updated. The diary has gone due to the restrictions of format and the time required to write and post an entry each week. Instead, I have installed this weblog for a more informal and occasional record of my thoughts, the thoughts of others, occasional links and events. I have got rid of the "What's New" page on the grounds that it was cumbersome and that I can record any significant developments here. Finally, although the Press Releases are still recorded by subject so as to enable somebody to research issues they have a specific interest in, I have also added to the "News" page a current view offering chronological access to releases for the present calendar month.
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A United Airlines Boeing 757 headed towards Los Angeles lost one of its two engines shortly after taking off from Denver Sunday, but landed safely at the airport in Grand Junction, Colo.
FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said the plane touched down at 10:44 a.m. Pacific time at the airport in western Colorado.
A United spokesman told the Denver ABC TV station that there were 125 people aboard Flight 321, including six crew members. Passengers reportedly applauded the uneventful landing.
Another aircraft was dispatched from Denver to take the passengers on to LAX, and that plane was estimated to leave Grand Junction at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time. If that happens on time, the replacement plane was to arrive at LAX at 3:28 p.m., according to a United estimate.
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In March 2015, Indonesian president Joko Widodo paid a state visit to China and attended the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference, signing the Joint Statement on strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir said the two-nation communication "will highlight that Indonesia is an important partner for those countries and is ready to open its markets, and to cooperate economically".
Later in April 2015, Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) released that China had broken into the top ten list of Indonesia's biggest foreign investors during the first quarter for the first time. Followed by a recent interview at the very beginning this year, BKPM Director Azhar Lubis commented that China is likely to be biggest investor to Indonesia as Chinese investors often invest in other countries through proxy companies or subsidiaries that are based in other countries such as Singapore or Hong Kong which is unable to monitor investment.
According to Financial Times, Jakarta estimates $450bn of investment is required to fund its infrastructure plans for the five years to 2019, which includes six new refineries, 35,000 MW of electricity capacity, and 15 airports. While Indonesia continues to produce more demand and projects as part of their strategy for infrastructure improvement, this is an opportunity for Chinese companies to comprehensively test their technological and managerial capabilities in another market.
Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, an investment pioneer with years of financial experience in Asia, said "Despite its slow economic growth during past years, Indonesian still remains a promising investment destination for Chinese investors in Southeast Asia. I expect that Indonesia will attract more direct investment from China as the bilateral relations continue to strengthen in the future."
Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.
Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus' domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Clarcor Inc. (CLC) are up 6.62% to $62.69 after it reported second quarter adjusted earnings per share of 76 cents excluding items, 14 cents better than the Thompson Reuters consensus estimate of of 62 cents.
Revenue for the quarter was $386.6 million versus the consensus estimate of $364.3 million.
The maker of filtration products also projected 2014 EPS in the range of $2.85-$2.95 versus the average analyst estimate of $2.73.
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Separately, TheStreet Ratings team rates CLARCOR INC as a Buy with a ratings score of B+. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate CLARCOR INC (CLC) a BUY. This is driven by a number of strengths, which we believe should have a greater impact than any weaknesses, and should give investors a better performance opportunity than most stocks we cover. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins and increase in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 6.5%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 22.0%. This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share.
- CLC's debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.09 and is currently below that of the industry average, implying that there has been very successful management of debt levels. To add to this, CLC has a quick ratio of 1.65, which demonstrates the ability of the company to cover short-term liquidity needs.
- Net operating cash flow has significantly increased by 186.10% to $18.45 million when compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, CLARCOR INC has also vastly surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of -4.11%.
- 35.79% is the gross profit margin for CLARCOR INC which we consider to be strong. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Regardless of the strong results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 7.77% trails the industry average.
- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has exceeded that of the Machinery industry average, but is less than that of the S&P 500. The net income increased by 3.7% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, going from $23.46 million to $24.32 million.
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: CLC Ratings Report
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Can my child be seen right away for an illness?
Yes. UrgiKids is committed to high-quality, specialized pediatric care for families seeking an immediate or after-hours option when a child is sick or injured.
If you have a sick kid, our pediatric doctors and nurses can see them on the same day on a walk-in basis. We treat many common childhood illnesses including:
- Coughs and colds
- Throat infections
- Ear infections
- Fevers
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- Bug bites
- Allergic reactions
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Eye infections
- Flu
Because UrgiKids has an on-site lab and state-of-the-art X-ray equipment, diagnosis and treatment is fast and efficient.
From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted by a friendly professional staff in a clean, inviting setting meant to ease tension and anxiety. At UrgiKids, the goal is to ensure an experienced emergency room pediatrician or urgent care doctor examines your child quickly.
Is the care coordinated with my child's regular pediatrician?
At UrgiKids, we strongly believe that all children should have a medical home, meaning a strong relationship with their pediatrician or other primary care physician. UrgiKids is intended to serve you:
- as a convenient alternative to the Emergency Department
- as an after-hours option when pediatricians' offices are closed
- for services that are typically unavailable at the pediatrician's office, such as X-rays, labs, and procedures like laceration repair and splinting
We consider ourselves an extension of your pediatrician or other primary doctor, not a replacement.
We aim to work closely with your pediatrician. After you leave, your pediatrician can expect to receive a copy of your child's medical record, discharge instructions, and other results from tests or procedures performed during the visit.
UrgiKids does not provide preventive pediatric services such as physicals and routine immunizations, as we believe these services should only be performed by your pediatrician.
Is health insurance accepted for my child's urgent care visit?
Yes. The cost of urgent care is generally in line with most doctor visits, but much less than ER care. Similarly, the insurance co-pay is likely to be lower than the ER. UrgiKids accepts most insurance policies and offers assistance with filing claims. For out-of-network visits, you'll appreciate fixed and flexible pricing plans.


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Utilising Roland's advanced ACB technology, the System-8 is a revolutionary new hybrid synthesizer with a vast palette of sounds. Inspired by four decades of iconic Roland Synthesizers like the Jupiter, Juno, SH and V-Synth, combined with Roland's modern JD-Xi and System 500 technology, the System-8 is a powerful studio monster.
Versatile performance synthesizer with an analogue vibe
ACB Technology
Roland's proprietary Analog Circuit Behaviour engine is designed to accurately recreate classic analogue synth sounds via cutting-edge digital modelling techniques. Featuring 8 voices of polyphony, 3 oscillators including a Sub Osc, high-res filters and a stunning array of parameter controls, the System 8 is Roland's most comprehensive synth to date. Split and layer synths for unheard of sounds, and tap into the integrated vocoder, arpeggiator, CV/Gate outs, and advanced polyphonic step sequencer to fuel endless creative explorations.
Tons of top-notch effects are on hand for adding character and ambience, from overdrive, distortion, and fuzz to delay, chorus, reverb, and more. And just like the numerous synth parameters, the effects have grab-and-go controls that make it simple to enhance sounds as you play.
Creative Control
The Roland System-8 features a familiar TR-Rec style interface. It's possible to perform and trigger loop sequences in real time, with the functionality and creative control as featured on the acclaimed Aira TR-8. The Arpeggio function is equipped with quick-access knobs for switching patterns and styles as you play, while Chord Memory allows you to trigger polyphonic note stacks with a single key. The SYSTEM-8 even has an advanced vocoder built in, offering another expressive option for delivering unique and memorable synth performances.
USB and CV/Gate Connectivity
Integrating System 8 with your current studio or live set-up is easy. With a simple USB interface built-in, it's easy to connect to PC or Mac to use as a Plug-Out interface, MIDI controller or Audio Soundcard. With the built-in CV/Gate outputs, you can send note/pitch data from the synth engine and step sequencer to trigger your modular synths and retro gear.
What is Roland Plug-Out?
Roland's Plug-Out technology provides seamless workflow between software and hardware. As a collection of regular Virtual Instruments, they can be played and manipulated like regular VSTs and Plug-Ins. Simply connect a Roland System Plug-Out synthesizer via USB, click Plug-Out, and you've got all the parameters, sounds and characteristics of up to 3 synths loaded wherever you go.
In addition to its impressive internal sound engine, the SYSTEM-8 features three expansion slots for hosting and controlling Roland's PLUG-OUT software synths. JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106 PLUG-OUTs are included, giving you immediate access to authentic sonic reproductions of these Roland classics. Optional PLUG-OUTs such as the SH-2, SH-101, PROMARS, and others are supported as well. Using the SYSTEM-8's Performance mode, you're able to combine the internal synth engine and hosted PLUG-OUTs to create super-synth patches with layered voices, custom splits, and more.
Feature Summary
Tech Specs:
- 49 Keys with Velocity Sensitivity
- Sound Generator Models - System-8, Plug-Out1, Plug-Out2, Plug-Out3
- Maximum Polyphony - 8 Voices
- User Memory - Patch: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks, per one model)
- Performance: 64 (8 memories x 8 banks)
- LFO Section
- Oscillator 1 Section
- Oscillator 2 Section
- Oscillator 3/Sub Oscillator Section
- Mixer Section
- Pitch Section
- Filter Section
- Amplifier Section
- Effect Section
- Delay/Chorus Section
- Reverb Section
- Knobs: PORTAMENTO, TEMPO
- Controller: LEGATO, TEMPO SYNC
- Key Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY
- Step Sequencer - 64 steps with step recording & realtime recording
- Pitch bend and modulation lever, BEND SENS PITCH, BEND SENS FILTER, MOD SENS PITCH, MOD SENS FILTER
- 16 characters 2 line LCD
- SD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function
- PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- INPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- CV/GATE OUTPUT jacks: Miniature phone type
- TRIGGER IN jack: Miniature phone type
- PEDAL (HOLD, CONTROL) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
- USB port: USB type B (Audio/MIDI)
- DC IN jack
- Power Supply - AC Adaptor
- Dimensions - 881 (W) x 364 (D) x 109 (H) mm
- Weight - 5.9kg
- Included Accessories - Owner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord
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Marali from Peru: Everyday A Girl #EDAG
By Tania Ritko
This is the story of Marali Bances for #EverydayAGirl, as shared by Tania Ritko via UN Online Volunteers.
Marali lives in Arizona, and is originally from Peru. She is a Mathematician, Musician, Choreographer, Dancer, Student, and Mother of two kids.
Marali takes extra math classes at Mesa Community College to keep up her skills. She likes to finish her homework before going to class.
Every other day, Marali likes to teach her three-year-old son different educational activities with a focus on reading and writing.
In the afternoon, Marali takes her daughter to Physical therapy at the local hospital.
After school work is done, Marali teaches her daughter to play an instrument. Marali is a flutist and often practices playing different songs.
Marali is learning to make dance clothing for her dance group.
Every other night, Marali choreographs a Peruvian Folk group, teaching them Peruvian dance.
This is her, with the group that meets at the local church.
Before a show or presentation, she has a dance rehearsal at her in-home studio.
The story of Everyday a Girl, tagged #EDAG, is a glance into the lives of ordinary women through a series of poignant photo stories. These series of images will visually express the roles, challenges, activities and duties that females in diverse communities face in their daily lives.
SAFIGI Outreach Foundation Ltd, a volunteer-run NGO registered in Zambia, implemented EDAG in order to place a strong emphasis on positively redefining the role of females in our society. This campaign highlights that gender equality and equity, woman empowerment, and safety for the girls is key to the world's socio-economic development.


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The Benefits of Homeschooling a Child with Special NeedsLearn the Why & How Behind Home Education Reflect & Connect
It is during periods my son is very sick that I find myself incredibly grateful that we're homeschooling. I don't have to dash off to work–frazzled and fretting. I don't have to look for a replacement for the days where I absolutely can't go in. I'm not rushing my son out the door, unwell and pale to get onto a school bus or to a sitter.
In fact, I don't have to do anything but focus on helping him heal.
That got me thinking about the many benefits of homeschooling a child with special needs (in particular on the heels of writing this article about some of the challenges of homeschooling).
Here are my personal favorites when a child is unwell (or frequently sick):
- A parent can calmly and thoroughly look after a child's health issues.
- The homeschool pace can be whatever the child can handle on a specific day–all depending on how little or how much he can concentrate on (it might mean reading a book a day, or it could be more, or even less).
- A parent can prepare healthy, nourishing meals/snacks and make that the focus of learning.
- School days don't have to be Monday to Friday. If the child is better by the weekend, we can take on a few activities to make up for work not done during the week.
- A parent can get the rest he/she needs as the child recuperates (hopefully!)
Here are additional benefits of homeschooling a child with special needs:
- Parents have the freedom to take a child where they want for additional learning experiences.
- As his teacher(s), parents easily tap into his learning style.
- One-to-one, hands-on experiences (for a greater part of the day).
- Nobody knows the child better than parents do–there is no wasted time with paperwork and no need for meetings for outsiders to get to know him before "getting to work" each year.
- The parent-child bond is great. Since he trusts his parent(s), he can be pushed a little farther which will help him reach new goals in a loving environment.
- Life and personal skills are learned in the place where he will be using them.
- A calm parent makes for a more relaxed child, thereby reducing the frequency of meltdowns.
Here are what some homeschoolers had to say about the benefits in homeschooling their children:
"Flexibility: in curriculum choices, in scheduling choices; control: over what subjects we do when, and over how long our school day is."
– Linda W. Homeschooling mom, Web-Home-School.com
"I like the gift of time. We're not hurried or rushed and we get plenty of time together. This allows me to really observe my kids and reflect on how they learn best. And learning can unfold naturally without a timeline. We can stick with things that are interesting and see where they lead. Or drop things that are boring and return to them later when they may be more relevant. The gift of time allows us a lot of flexibility. When I taught for school districts, we were always pressed for time. Observation and reflection (the most important pieces in my mind!) were often the first things to go. Now I spend most of my time observing and reflecting while my kids spend most of their time taking the lead in what they want to learn. We all learn a lot this way!"
– Katy Barrett, Homeschooling mom of two, The Little Strathmore Schoolhouse
"The ability to customize the learning experience."
– Marya Mesa, Homeschooling mom of four, special needs faith blogger, Suncoast Mom
One parent who does not homeschool (but surely thinks like a homeschooler!) sees it this way:
"I don't homeschool, but sometimes children with special needs are in transit to and from school for hours a day. I really don't think having to wake up tremendously early for a long ride helps the children be available for learning once they finally get to school. Plus, if one of the objectives at this point in time is potty training, how do we expect them to "hold it in" for a ridiculous amount of time? Eliminating a long commute time would be one of the many benefits of homeschooling."
– Chantal, Mom of two, one of whom is on the autism spectrum
And, finally, some solid points made here:
"Being able to find what they are good at and develop it. My friend's daughter is now a genius at art and design already at 13 as a result, and could get a job or work for herself tomorrow – her designs are out of this world. Whereas where we live she would have barely seen a paintbrush till she entered senior school, as the junior schools are being forced to focus so hard on hitting literacy and maths targets that the kids don't get to be creative. It really benefits children with a creative streak or a special talent. And on the whole, if you have a kid with dyslexia, dyspraxia or who just struggles with the academic side, they are going to probably suffer in school. I am seriously thinking of home ed for my youngest now as he is being told off a lot for not keeping up; the pressure on the teachers gets handed down to the children."
– Lisa Williams, mom of two, Beautiful Days With Art
The Snap into Action eWorkshop: From Psychological Report to a Yearly Homeschool Plan can facilitate the planning of your homeschool year.


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Benefits Of Having the Best Professional Attorney
You need to learn why it is important to have a good professional attorney to help you with legal matters.
It is very essential that you have a professional attorney to help you because life can be very unpredictable. There are so many reasons to why you need a good professional attorney by your side; life can throw a lot of problems at you and it can be very hard to keep up especially without professional help.
One of the pressures in life is going to be legal cases. These cases can be sometimes simple while others can be a pain in the neck which means things can get really serious as well. Make sure you check this article out if you want to stay out of jail and life a normal and healthy life with your family without any pressures. Anyone who has gone through legal cases will know just how troubling it can be for one's life. Legal issues can really be a hand full especially for someone who has been living on the low and is not used to issues like these.
People are not perfect which means problems like these can really throw them out of their true course. If you were to choose you would definitely avoid legal problems but it is impossible but you can make it better on your side. Things can happen without your control but you can make the situation better with a professional attorney.
This is why you have to have a professional attorney guide you with this kind of problem. You need a lawyer who is willing to listen to your personal requests and understand the kind of situation you are currently in right now. True, you get support from friends and family members but they can't get you out of prison, right? Once you get in front of court, you need to understand that your family and friends will be on the sidelines; it is your professional attorney who is going to be defending you. it is important that you get a good professional attorney to aid you in your cases so that you can have a better chance of winning the case successfully.
You have to make sure that you get a good professional attorney.
You need nothing but a good professional attorney. You need to understand what the word 'good' means when looking for a professional attorney. Each professional attorney will have their own set of skills and have their own experience. You need a professional attorney who will provide you with the best results if you want to win the case successfully. Even with a good attorney, everything will be all for nothing if you don't build a strong relationship with the professional.
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Jamil El-Banna is a Jordanian citizen of Palestinian descent. He was born in 1962 in Jericho, Palestine. In February 1994, El-Banna obtained refugee status in the United Kingdom. In 2002, while on a business trip to Gambia, he and a friend, Bisher Al-Rawi, were arrested by the CIA and transferred to Bagram, Afghanistan. In March 2003, El-Banna was transported to Guantanamo, and held there until his transfer to the U.K. on December 19, 2007. He currently lives in London with his family.


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Airlie Beach is the jump off point for sailing trips to the Whitsundays and it was here we joined the sailing boat the Waltzing Matilda.
Our flexible itinerary to date had meant we turned up in Airlie Beach without a tour booked but this worked in our favour; October is (despite being perfect sailing weather) not peak tourist season. Most of the hostel list standby rates for boats leaving within the next 2-3 days, often at a discounted rate and, if you combine a check on the standby rates with a quick look on TripAdvisor or the web, there is no need to compromise on the kind of trip you want to do.
We chose the Waltzing Matilda because it had just 14 guests, and we wanted a more chilled out trip than some of the larger party boats offered.
We arrived at 8am with our minimal overnight bags to meet our fellow sailors – a mixed bag of solo travellers and couples (one of whom was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary!).
After sailing on the calm bay for about 4 hours, we arrived at Tongue Point – an unassuming shallow cove filled with coral. As we dropped anchor, turtle popped his head up to say hello!
Our hostess/chef/First Mate Cindy guided us over the headland until we saw a flash of white sand. We had arrived at Whitehaven beach – one of the top 10 best beaches in the world, and it was nearly deserted.
We spent a couple of hours paddling in the shallow turquoise waters and padding over the perfect white silica sand while keeping an eye out for baby stingrays (it's Australia – obviously there were stinging fish lurking).
Our time on the beach was over too soon (itineraries are dictated by the tides) and we were soon on our way to a sheltered bay that would be our home for the night. Once we'd anchored our Captain – Paul – bbq'd us fresh steaks on the deck and we ate these with a beer watching the sun set on the horizon, swapping travel stories with the rest of the group. Life really doesn't get any better.
The next morning I got a rather indelicate alarm call – Paul started the boat motor next to my head at 5:45am and was sailing across a choppy whirl of tidal waters. By the time we'd poked our heads above deck we'd pulled up in a rather "rolly" bay – meaning the boat was going from side to side and we were all trying very hard to keep our breakfast down.
Thankfully, we moved on to a slightly more hospitable bay for our first snorkel. The visibility wasn't as good as the water colour suggested, but we could still hear the distinctive clicking of parrotfish eating the coral, and saw them as we moved into clearer waters.
As we were putting our wetsuits on for our second snorkel (which for me involves flapping round like a demented penguin), our fourth turtle of the trip popped up to the surface to say hi! We jumped in but were too slow for him. The visibility again wasn't great, but we still got to meet a gang of huge batfish who were hanging out by the anchor line.
Snorkelling over, we sailed back across the bay for a few hours. The sea was back to being incredibly calm again, so we read, snoozed and just sat, marvelling at the beautiful scenery.
At 4pm we were back on the beach and heading back to our hire car. It was time to head south again.


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Hi guys,
A couple of things really;
The site has been running really slow as of late. Are you visiting and not posting? or just not visiting at all?
Due to work i´ve not been able to put much in to the forum as of late. I appologise for this and i try and sort this out.
i`m a tad slow with the bots atm as i`m the other side of the world, however i`ll be back on the 10th Oct and it`ll run as per norm.
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The Best Shirts to Wear on Casual Friday
Aren't Fridays the best day of the week? Fridays bring one last shift before the weekend, plus the chance to dress down if "casual Friday" is an institution at your office. While you may welcome the chance to ditch the full suit in anticipation of the weekend, it may not always be obvious what you should wear on casual Fridays, especially if you pride yourself on your sense of style throughout the rest of the week, or are worried about dressing down in case you need to take a surprise meeting or deal with an unexpected visit from your boss's boss.
But keeping things appropriate for a last-minute meeting doesn't rule out having a little bit of fun with your Friday ensembles. The best way to participate in casual Friday without throwing out your sartorial standards is actually pretty simple: just swap out your usual shirt for something a little bit more fun. It's a strategy that works whether you wear a full suit and tie, or a pair of chinos with a sweater. Here are some pointers that will help you find the best shirts for casual Friday, plus a little wisdom on how you can look sharp but still have a little fun.
Choose a new pattern or texture
The most important thing to keep in mind when standing in front of your closet on Friday morning is what your office's policy is. This varies a lot from workplace to workplace, and the standards will be very different at a casual office versus a formal one versus a creative one. (If you're in doubt about what you can get away with — in terms of color and pattern — just look at what your boss is wearing.) If he mostly sticks to solids and stripes, then you know those are safe choices. Are you regularly sighting gingham or other small patterns, or even multi-color patterns? Then you can have a little bit more fun.
You have lots of choices of patterned shirting, even if you need to stick strictly to dress shirts, rather than branching out to sport shirts and their more casual fabrics. Consider a mini gingham, such as the one featured by this slim-fit shirt by John Varvatos, or a larger check like the one seen on this shirt by Thomas Pink. Alternately, consider a dot print like the one on Burberry's slim-fit dress shirt, or a bolder plaid like the one chosen for this dress shirt by Todd Snyder. Or, especially in a creative workplace, consider going less traditional with a maple leaf print from Club Monaco or a burgundy floral from J. Crew. If none of those patterns are your style, opt for some extra texture instead of a geometric pattern by going with a shirt like W.R.K.'s nepped-yarn oxford shirt.
Experiment with a wider range of colors
Even if your boss is all about patterns on Fridays, you may not feel comfortable in them, and that's OK. Your casual Friday ensembles should be about having fun with color. Especially if you normally shy away from color during the first four days of the week, consider experimenting. Think of the colors you like to wear when you aren't held to the strict standards of your manager's dress code. Your casual Friday ensembles should still be appropriate for your office, but should display a little bit more of your personal style than you'd show on other days of the week.
If you default to a light blue shirt most of the week, consider a darker, classic navy for Fridays, like Ralph Lauren's slim cotton shirt. A light chambray, like this year-round classic from J. Crew, is a good way to branch out from your usual dress shirts, since it's so easy to pair with other office staples, from dark suits to tan chinos to classic sweaters. A dark green shirt from NN. 07 or a tan button-down from Gant Rugger are excellent choices for guys who want to try more unusual colors in familiar styles. Or, if you're really a minimalist when it comes to incorporating color into your wardrobe, opt for a subtle style like this unique grey shirt from Club Monaco.
Stick with neat, comfortable fabrics
Especially when you're dressed down more than you'd usually be, it's important to make sure that your clothes are high-quality, fit well, and are both clean and wrinkle-free. Keeping your shirt neat is as easy as paying attention to what fabric it's made of. It's always a good idea to choose one made of cotton for the easiest maintenance. You may be tempted to go with whatever says "wrinkle-free" or "non-iron," but those aren't always the most comfortable shirts. In fact, one of our favorites is plain oxford cloth, which is easy to keep looking smooth thanks to its thicker hand, tendency to come out of the dryer without major wrinkles, and the button-down collar often found on shirts made of the fabric.
The oxford shirt is, at least traditionally, a sport shirt and not a dress shirt, which makes it a great candidate for a casual Friday shirt, especially in more formal offices. An excellent place to start when shopping for an oxford shirt is none other than American classic Ralph Lauren, where you can find oxfords not only in light solid colors, but also in brighter solids, classic stripes, and darker solids that are perfect for fall and winter. Just bear in mind that even though an oxford shirt is less prone to wrinkles than other types, it's still a good idea to steam your shirts, iron at minimum the collar, placket, and cuffs, or at least remove them from the dryer promptly.
Find a shirt that offers the right fit
An important part of looking sharp while you're dressed down is making sure that your clothes, including your shirt, fit impeccably. And that's where it works to your advantage that many retailers offer the same clothes in a number of different cuts, which help guys of all shapes and sizes achieve a trim, tailored fit.
Consider, for instance, a basic oxford shirt from Brooks Brothers. The versatile cotton oxford is offered in three different fits: the extra-slim Milano, the slim Regent, and the classic Madison. Choosing the one you want is as simple as selecting a color when adding a shirt to your cart (though we'd recommend stopping by the store if you're unfamiliar with the cuts or need a refresher on which is the most flattering on you). Oxfords are good any day of the week, but if you're looking for something a little bolder for casual Friday, consider a tartan sport shirt to wear with a sweater or tweedy jacket, available in the same three fits.


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#WhereIsLavishReynolds Mother of #PhilandoCastile Speaks Out, Girlfriend Missing
It is a case that has shaken the nation. Now more details are surfacing about the behavior of the police officers after 32-year-old Philando Castile was slain in front of his girlfriend and small child.
Castile's mother was on CNN this morning. She when she arrived on the scene, she wasn't given any answers about her son.
She says police also prevented her from speaking to Lavish "Diamond" Reynolds, who was being detained in the back of a Falcon Heights squad car. She has not seen Reynolds since.
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Bringing Money Into Argentina
A reader recently left a comment on a discussion about bringing money into the country. There was some confusion over this, so I wanted to try and clear things up.
Reader's Comment
So, it seems no one has a solution [to the problem of bring money into Argentina] besides bringing in cash under $10,000 [when traveling]? I am involved in a business that requires money to be transferd to Argentina. Money that can not go down with a person. Any suggestions, comments, contacts would be greatly appreciated.
This is really sad for Argentina.
You Can Bring Money In
There is no problem bringing money into the country. If you're a legal resident you can transfer money to your bank account. The problem is that property here is priced in dollars and that's what people are usually bringing the money in for.
This presents a dilemma. The Argentina Central Bank converts all incoming wires into pesos. You can't wire-in dollars. That means when you convert the pesos back to dollars, you've lost 7-10% of your money, depending on what rates you get. That's a huge sum of money to lose on a wire transfer. To further complicate matters, the central bank sometimes withholds 30% of the amount of the transfer for a year, to make sure you are not a speculator.
There are various financial firms, private parties, money brokers, etc. out there that will let you do a wire transfer in dollars. They maintain a bank account in the U.S. and let you make a transfer into that account. After receiving the sum in the U.S., they give you cash in a bag here in Argentina.
Even though the financial firm you are dealing with may be a well respected legal entity here in Argentina, the operation they just carried out for you is extra-legal. The law of the land is that all transfers must go through the Central Bank. Someone told me the term for this is "blue money" -- not quite black money from drugs or something else illegal, but not exactly 100% legal either.
Despite this, virtually everyone transfers their money using one of these firms. But since this service is typically unadvertised, you'll need to have a contact or a referral. Usually this will come from your real estate agent or from your Argentine business parter (they all know someone), etc.
If you're operating a business, however, you should check with your accountant before using something like this. I've heard from people in the real estate industry here and they say that eventually the government may ask people to document the source of the income used to purchase the apartment. This would probably happen when you sold the apartment. They say there might be some hoops to jump through if you can't show that you transfered the money in a legal way, but no one really knows. Its all speculation at this point.
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Dungworth Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6HE
0114 2851338
0114 2851901
Small school, Big ambitions
Bradfield Dungworth Primary is a small rural school on the outskirts of Sheffield, 6 miles from the city centre; it enjoys the largest primary school catchment area in the city, most of which is within the Peak District National Park. It's 111 children are widespread, with many living several miles away and coming to school by one of two buses. Socially, the school is the focal point for many of the children.
We have a modern, purpose built hall of 200 square metres, with its own toilets and production kitchen which provides freshly cooked meals enjoyed by around 90% of the children. The hall is part of a partnership with the community and there is an agreement for shared use.
We also have a well equipped adventure play area to the side of the hall.
We have four classes:
We have an established staff who are all keen and innovative, ensuring that the children are very well taught and supported in a relaxed environment.
Bradfield Dungworth School has many strengths and these are highlighted in the school inspection report. Relationships with children, parents, staff and governors are perhaps its greatest strength, resulting in a happy school with high standards of achievement.
Before and After School Provision
Children are supervised in the playground from 8.35am each morning. A breakfast club is provided from 7.45 - please ask at the office.
We provide an After School Club that runs until 6.00pm every evening except Friday.
We also run a range of alternative after school clubs in school.
Two buses bring children to school and collect them at the end of the day. Information about bus routes can be found at the following links on the South Yorkshire Travel website


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Re-Greeting from Influential Materials Management
We feel obliged to introduce our ambitious venture "Influential Materials Management" (IMM) as an entity which takes care of service in the field of industrial & construction material supplies and all types of electromechanical products requirements of its' esteemed client's at global level. Since inception in 2010, IMM has been venturing in to new geographic arena and making utmost effort to make the best deal available to its clients.
IMM is an established and popular organization with outstanding track record for the best customer satisfaction. We believe in keeping the customers happy and providing them with excellent services. We have excellent staffs that can guide their clients with best ideas by keeping in constant touch and fulfill the requirements as and when needed.
Our Strengths lies in superior knowledge, efficient planning and the ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems.
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, we introduce world famous Birla product called "Birla Wall Care Putty". We are confident that, this unique product with a value added local supports will revolutionize the Saudi Arabian construction filed.
We assure you of our best services at all times and looking forward to a wonderful relationship & success for all concerned.


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Seattle Urban Academy is a positive, educational community where students at risk develop academic, social, and spiritual maturity to graduate from high school and transition to higher education and secure, meaningful employment.
Seattle Urban Academy is devoted to the education and transformation of high school youth, delivering academic intensive care, rigorous academic standards, and socio-emotional, spiritual, academic and career growth.
Graduates are completing higher education and are active contributors to the intellectual, social, spiritual and economic health of our community. They are living out the hope and love of transformed lives.


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Using Our Webstore
Entering The Webstore
You can browse and visit every part of our webstore, however, in order to access pricing, you will need to Create a FREE USER ACCOUNT which you can find here. We do this for a number of reasons. First, it cuts down on the amount of spam and trolling that hits us and more importantly, we serve both wholesale and retail clients and a log in is required to keep track of customer discounts.
Pricing & Discounts
If you are already a customer of lakesidefasteners.ca and have created an account or use the log in initially sent by email, then the pricing you see when you log in, will be the same great net pricing you've always enjoyed. Of course we're always happy to speak to you by phone as well.
If you are a new customer to lakesidefasteners.ca and are involved in construction, industrial, MRO, manufacturing or other commercial enterprise, we will assign you a permanent discount which will be applied to show Net Pricing the next time you log in.
If you are a new customer to lakesidefasteners.ca and are an individual or smaller users, please feel free to use Coupon Code "INTRO25″ and get a 25% discount from your first order.
Quantity Discount Products
In the case of those Products which display quantity discounts, especially in the fastener and hardware lines, the Net Price will be the lesser of the price for the quantity ordered, or your standard User Discount, for that item.
Enter Your Order
We've taken great pains to make ordering in as few keystrokes as possible. In most cases, all variations of a fastener or bit of hardware are shown on one page. Find the size(s) you need, enter quantities for each of the sizes you need then click add-to-cart. This is particularly useful when ordering several sizes of the same types of fasteners or hardware.
Checking Out
If you are a credit-approved, Open Account Customer of Lakeside Fasteners, Ltd. you will be able to use a Purchase Order when checking out. All other orders can be paid by PayPal or manually-processed Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Confirmations & Shipping
Once we have received and reviewed your order, checked stock and pricing, we will contact you with a Confirmation and advise shipping information. Regular orders are usually shipped/delivered in 1 – 3 days. Rush service is available.


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The Media is in full panic mode of the Zika Virus and the cases of microcephaly in South America. But is that really that really the cause?
We also discuss the mysterious Plum Island facility in Lound Island Sound and it's links to Lyme Disease, West Nile Virus, Nazi & Imperial Japanese research and bizzare creatures washing ashore in New York State.
Get it on iTunes
Sources for podcast:
US Gov "admits" lyme is a bio weapon – possible connections to evil Japanese Scientists from WWII
Plum island has been linked to outbreaks of West Nile, Lyme and Dutch duck plague. Anthrax research is also carried out there.
Rumors the lab has been relocated to Kansas – easier to infect the populace with?
With regards to Zika, there are many conflicting stories and theories going around. Some theorize that it is a bioweapon:
There is also the link between a British bio tech company Oxitec a british bio tech company and GM mosqutoes and spraying of larvacides in northern Brazil. This region of Brazil is also where the highest levels of microcephaly (tiny heads) are found.
The link has not been proved though. Is the Zika/microcephaly theory a different conspiracy all together? One designed to protect biotech companies rather than depopulate the region?
articles/133548/20160214/ monsanto-larvicide-not-zika- virus-true-cause-of-brazils- microcephaly-outbreak-doctors. htm
Then again, the Zika virus is availible for sale courtesy of the Rockefeller Foundation…
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!


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"I enjoy learning new concepts in my Algebra 2 class with my classmates, and learning how the concepts apply to the world around us, not just on paper." -Current MCHS student
About Us
The MCHS Math Department consists of ten members with an average of thirteen years of experience. We are committed to challenging and preparing all students for success during and after high school.
Department Highlights:
Based on 2012-2016 5-year average pass rate
AP Calculus MCHS 77% State: 59%
AP Statistics MCHS 72% State: 58%
Current transition to the new Common Core State Standards
Participation in both Math Council and the Math Steeplechase
Continued Participation and placement in the SRJC LeapFrog, AMC and Trig Star competitions
Active Math Club
Department Members
Geddes, Brittney
Holly, Diane
Hunter, Holly
Norris, Austin


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5 x Wooden Jars of Jam & Preserves
These great wooden jars of jam and preserves are great for little ones in their play kitchen or to sell in one of our play shops. This set of 5 wooden jars includes the following:
1 x Jar of honey
1 x Jar of Jam
1 x Jar of Chocolate Spread
1 x Jar of Marmalade
1 x jar of Peanut Butter
Size: W5.00cm x H6.50cm
Age: 3 Years +
Standard delivery (UK mainland)
Orders usually arrive within 72 hours but please allow up to 7 working days (Monday through Friday are delivery days) - £3.95
Express Delivery:
Express delivery to UK mainland addresses - £7.99
Orders must be placed before 1:00pm Monday-Thursday for 1 to 2 working days delivery (Monday through Friday delivery)..
Orders placed before 1pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday or Tuesday.
Please note that our Express service does not support Saturday delivery.
Click here for details of our no quibble returns policy.
We are more than happy for you to contact us with any queries or suggestions using any of the following methods: Contact Us with General Enquiries Telephone: 01626 221 380
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Melissa and Doug Food Groups
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FeeFo Reviews
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|Customer Comment
|Our Response
|Very sturdy so will take a good bashing in any child's play kitchen/shop. Paint work on jars looks good, a great addition to any wooden food collection.
|Excellent item for my daughters play shop, fantastic!
|The jars are smaller than i thought. But quality is great.
|Quick speedy deliver and so life like hours of playing fun to be had
|Brilliant! Grandaughter loves them and are a great addition to a play kitchen she has.
|Nice quality and good price
|Excellent much better than plastic in al ways
|Nice little chunky bright jars for my granddaughters toy shop
|good quality
|Badly painted. Few scratches.
|Good quality
|Nice items but on a small side. Twice as big would have been perfect.
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