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Our Top Picks
Best Pruners: Felco F-2 Classic Manual Hand Pruner at Amazon
"Slice through branches up to an inch thick without jamming or dulling the blade."
Best Garden Knife: Japanese Hori Hori Digging Tool at Amazon
"Durable, 6 1/2-inch stainless steel blade that slices through the soil with ease."
Best Trowel: Wilcox Stainless Steel Garden Trowel at Amazon
"Nearly indestructible, even after years of potting, planting, and light digging."
Best Shovel: Bully Tools 82515 14-Gauge Round Point Shovel at Amazon
"Stands up to even heavy-duty tasks like moving large boulders, removing stumps and digging deep trenches."
Best Spade: Fiskars D-Handle Square Garden Spade at Amazon
"The large handle and teardrop-shape shaft are both easy to grip."
Best Hand Rake: Black and Decker Steel Fan Rake BD1537 at Amazon
"Compact at just 5 inches wide and easily squeaks under bushes and through tight garden rows."
Best Rain Gauge: Stratus Rain and Snow Gauge at Amazon
"Guaranteed accurate to 1/100th of an inch."
Best Garden Rake: Razor-Back 24-Tine Steel Rake at Home Depot
"Flexible coil spring enables a smooth raking action, so you won't be struggling as you clean up your yard."
Best Gardening Gloves: Firm Pigskin Large Gloves at Home Depot
"Naturally durable and breathable, preventing your hands from getting sweaty as you work."
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Best Pruners: Felco F-2 Classic Manual Hand Pruner
Owners say it's worth it to spend a little extra on the Felco F-2 Classic Manual Hand Pruner, and many say they'll never buy another brand when it's time to tame small trees and shrubs. They sing the praises of this 8 1/2-inch pruner for its ability to slice through branches up to an inch thick without jamming or dulling the blade.
The Felco F-2 has hardened steel blades, a forged aluminum handle and an adjustable alignment. The rubberized handle has shock-absorbing pads to keep work comfortable, and reviewers say it does that effectively. Some recommend other Felco models for smaller hands—particularly the F-6—or those with joint problems, who will appreciate the rotating and ergonomic handles of the F-7 and F-8 pruners. Another favorite feature is a sap groove that helps prevent sticking. The pruner is backed by a lifetime warranty.
02 of 09
Best Garden Knife: Nisaku Japanese Hori Hori Digging Tool
Though there are cheaper garden knives on the market, reviewers say the Nisaku Japanese Hori Hori Digging Tool is worth the slight splurge because of a durable, 6 1/2-inch stainless steel blade that slices through the soil with ease. Experts with Garden Tool Review say it will stand up to any kind of abuse, even getting lost in inclement weather.
Users love the versatility of the Hori Hori, which they say is extraordinarily effective at uprooting even the toughest weeds. Its slightly concave shape also makes it useful for light planting, dividing flowers and transferring small plants, while others even use it as a hunting and fishing aid. Features include a vinyl plastic sheath with a belt loop, a sturdy wooden handle and measurements on the knife itself that help users track soil depth.
03 of 09
Best Trowel: Wilcox Stainless Steel Garden Trowel
The Wilcox Stainless Steel Garden Trowel earns raves from users for being nearly indestructible, even after years of potting, planting, and light digging. Though many gardeners love the versatility of the largest 14-inch trowel, it is also available in nine, 10, and 12 inches for more delicate tasks such as weeding near delicate plants. Each one is backed with a lifetime warranty.
Experts with The Sweethome attribute the Wilcox trowel's longevity to its single-piece steel construction, which leaves no joints to break or rust. But beyond being durable, it's also very effective and can even be used in place of a soil knife, while retaining its skill at more digging-intensive jobs. Users agree, saying it's sharp enough for effective digging. They also like the easy-to-grip handle and convenient leather wrist loop.
04 of 09
Best Shovel: Bully Tools 82515 14-Gauge Round Point Shovel
Buyers insist that the Bully Tools 82515 14-Gauge Round Point Shovel is the last shovel gardeners will ever have to purchase because it's durable, versatile, and effective enough for nearly all uses. It's also American-made and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Users say the Bully 82515 stands up to even heavy-duty tasks like moving large boulders, removing stumps and digging deep trenches. The I-beam construction makes it especially sturdy, allowing users to put more pressure on the blade without fear of breakage. The shovel is just over 59 inches long, with a 48 1/2-inch reinforced fiberglass handle.Continue to 5 of 9 below.
05 of 09
Best Spade: Fiskars 46-inch Steel D-Handle Square Garden Spade
A good spade can help gardeners slice through soil and roots better than a shovel because of the flat, straight, slightly sharpened blade, and users say the Fiskars 46-inch Steel D-Handle Square Garden Spade is no exception. Reviewers agree, saying it makes edging and other tasks a breeze.
The Fiskars D-Handle has a 14-gauge hardened steel blade and an 18-gauge steel shaft that users say help it stand up to tough duty, and a powder-coated finish keeps rust at bay. It's backed by a lifetime warranty. Reviewers say the large handle and teardrop-shape shaft are both easy to grip, but some warn that the handle can eventually come loose because it's attached with just a single screw.
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Best Hand Rake: Black and Decker Steel Fan Rake BD1537
Users say the Black and Decker Steel Fan Rake is a great size for cleaning up spaces like tight flower beds or under dense bushes where regular rakes are just too large and cumbersome. This rake is compact at just 5 inches wide and easily squeaks under bushes and through tight garden rows.
With its flexible fan-shaped tines, the rake grabs a lot of debris but won't damage vulnerable plants, reviewers say. They also love the molded comfort-grip handle, which they say lives up to its name and feels good in the hand. The powder-coat finish is rust-resistant, and Black and Decker backs the rake with a three-year warranty.
07 of 09
Best Rain Gauge: Stratus RG202 Long-Term Professional Rain and Snow Gauge
The Stratus RG202 Long-Term Professional Rain and Snow Gauge is made to standards specified by the National Weather Service, and owners say that makes for a reliable instrument for both home and professional use. In fact, the gauge is guaranteed accurate to 1/100th of an inch.
Users can measure both rain and snow with the Stratus RG202, which is made of a weather-resistant polycarbonate. Reviewers say it's easy to get an accurate number with this well-designed gauge, which consists of a 1-inch inner measuring tube and an overflow cylinder that allows collection of up to 11 inches of rain. The gauge is roughly 5 by 5 by 14 inches and comes with a bracket that allows easy attachment and removal for users who install it on a post.
08 of 09
Best Garden Rake: Razor-Back 24-Tine Steel Rake
If you live in a woodsy area, a high-quality garden rake is a must-have in your tool shed. The Razor-Back 24-Tine Steel Rake may not look all that special, but it's designed for comfort and performance, and reviewers can't say enough good things about it!
The Razor-Back Rake can be used to clean up leaves in the fall or to remove debris from your yard or garden. It boasts 24 steel tines connected to a special head that's designed to keep the tines from coming loose. The rake's flexible coil spring enables a smooth raking action, so you won't be struggling as you clean up your yard, and the 9" cushioned grip will ensure your hands don't cramp up. The Razor-Back Rake's handle is 51" long, and it's made of fiberglass, which is stronger than a standard wooden handle.
If the impressive specs and reasonable price don't convince you to buy this tool, just take a look at the rake's glowing reviews. Users say the Razor-Back 24-Tine Steel Rake is more efficient and easy to use than similar products, and more than 95% of users recommend the product.Continue to 9 of 9 below.
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Best Gardening Gloves: Firm Grip Grain Pigskin Large Gloves
If you want to get your hands dirty in the garden without actually getting your hands dirty, you need the Firm Grip Grain Pigskin Large Gloves, which are comfortable, durable and, best of all, affordable.
These leather gloves are designed to protect your hands while you work in the yard or garden. Because they're made from pigskin leather, the gloves are naturally durable and breathable, preventing your hands from getting sweaty as you work. Another huge perk is that the Firm Grip gloves will withstand moisture without stiffening, and they're even puncture-proof, helping protect your hands from scrapes and cuts.
The Firm Grip Grain Pigskin gloves feature a shirred elastic wrist that will keep them secure on your hands, and their keystone thumb design provides flexibility and a snug fit. Reviewers say the gloves work great for a variety of purposes, even pulling out thorny bushes! What more could you ask for from a reasonably priced pair of leather gardening gloves?
How We Tested
We bought three top-rated gardening tools that our reviewer tested for 25 hours. We asked our tester to consider the most important features when using these tools, from the quality of material to their effectiveness. We've outlined the key takeaways here so that you, too, know what to look for when shopping.
What to Look for in a Gardening Tool
Material Plastic is lightweight and easy to clean but can break under stress. Metal lasts a long time but can rust without proper care. Metal tools also often have wooden handles that are attractive but can dry out over time.
Grip Comfort If holding onto a tool isn't comfortable, then you won't be using it for long. Some handles are cushioned to provide more comfort and minimize blistering.
Effectiveness For shovels and trowels, look for a sharp edge and consider how the handle is attached to the head. If the shovel has a metal sleeve that wraps around the handle, make sure it's reinforced with a screw or rivet.


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Try (not) to Blend in
Last weekend, Gen Sir Peter Wall, the British Army's chief of general staff, said that the Army 'must consider' allowing women to serve in close combat roles.
According to a BBC report, the last review of MoD policy, in 2010, acknowledged that women "would be able to meet the physical and psychological demands of [such] roles", but "raised concerns that having men and women in small units for months at a time could undermine 'team cohesion'"(!).
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There has been debate within the armed forces about whether women should be allowed in close combat roles.
Brigadier Nicky Moffat - who became one of the most senior female army officers - said in January 2013 that it was wrong to dismiss people just on gender.
She said she was "deeply uncomfortable" with the idea of excluding a whole group of potentially capable soldiers, just because they were women.
But responding at the time Major Judith Webb, who became the first woman to command an all-male field squadron, said that women might not meet the standards required for combat duty.
She said that opening it up to women might be self-defeating because they were not going to meet those standards.
So was Gen Sir Peter Wall engaging with these arguments? Was he saying that women ought to be allowed to apply for all roles because there is no difference between women and men, and the current laws are arbitrary and thus discriminatory? Was he saying that allowing women to kill people in all the same ways men can is the right thing to do?
No, his argument, slightly bizarrely, is: "Allowing them to be combat troops would make us look more normal to society."
Since when was 'looking normal' the highest ideal for us and our institutions?
Well, since forever.
We don't like to be different. We don't like to stand out. Yet as believers that's exactly what we're supposed to do.
Israel caused itself big problems by asking for a king "such as all the other nations have" (1 Samuel 8:5), but we are told time and time again in the New Testament "Do not conform to the pattern of this world," and "you must no longer live as the Gentiles do".
As we seek to contextualise our message, and to ensure we are not interpreting the Scriptures through our 21st century Western blinders (as Matt warned us earlier this week), we must remain alert to the danger of trying to blend in. There's a fine line between making our systems and processes accessible to all and watering down our core beliefs in order to be more appealing. Changes in style are one thing, but if we're making a change to the substance of our teaching contrary to what we believe to be true and right, simply because it will make us look 'more normal', then I think we've got a problem – as does the British army.

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Barbary Coast appoints Taylor Ho Bynum as new director
After 40 years of leadership, Donald Glasgo announced his retirement as director of the Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble this spring. Musician, improviser and educator Taylor Ho Bynum will replace Glasgo this upcoming school year.
Bynum said he originally found the opening on an academic job listing site. In addition to the administrative process, Bynum had to audition with the students of the Barbary Coast.
Charles Johnson '19, a member of the ensemble, said that all of the director candidates did a mock rehearsal with the ensemble. It can be difficult to understand how applicants who seem suitable on paper feel in real life, and the rehearsal helped with finding the best fit.
"It was nice to have a little bit of influence over what the end result would be," Johnson said.
As he was applying for the position, Bynam said he discovered that Mary Lou Aleskie, whom he had known previously from an arts festival in New Haven, had just become the director of the Hopkins Center.
"I had no influence and complete joy over the selection, and I'm just thrilled that he's here," Aleskie said.
Bynum has an extensive and varied musical background. He has occupied various roles as a musician, including artist in residency programs and festivals. However, this will be his first real chance to be part of a long term community.
"There's something really magical that can happen with a long, engaged relationship," Bynum said. "I'm excited to try to develop something like that here."
Bynum said that he is impressed with the tradition of the Barbary Coast and wishes to continue many of them, such as exposing students to a variety of styles by bringing up guest artists every term.
"[Glasgo] always put in an exceptional amount of effort to get really amazing guest artists who we could play with and learn a lot from," Johnson said.
Bynum said he did not know much about Dartmouth's music program before applying to be the director of the Barbary Coast, but that he was pleased to learn more about its rich history. The program has previously hosted many incredible guest artists, such as famous American jazz trumpeters Don Cherry and Lester Bowie.
"I'm excited to try to have the Barbary Coast be more than just a big band [and] really be kind of a focal point or umbrella for a whole bunch of activity around creating music and improvisation on campus," Bynum said.
"We're bringing up artists to perform for students in a more intimate setting and really trying to connect the students here with the real vibrant activity going on in improvised music right now," he added.
In addition to continuing traditions and bringing artists to campus, Bynum said that others at the Hopkins Center have encouraged him to introduce his own style of music as a way of introducing himself to students.
Johnson said that many students are curious about the new direction of the ensemble because Bynum's style is more avant-garde. He added that while some students are hesitant about this new style, many are eager to learn more about it.
Bynum said that one of the things he likes most about the Barbary Coast is the group's sense of community, adding that many students stay in the group for all four years of their time at the College.
"I definitely don't want to sink that ship in any way," he said. "I want to keep [the community] going but also find ways [to] have deeper engagements and collaborations, with improvisations and creative music practice."
He added that he hopes that the history and legacy of the ensemble will continue to encourage new students to join.
"I'm brand new so I'm awash in ideas and perhaps the reality will set in when I figure out what I actually have to do," Bynum said.
In addition to regular auditions, Bynum said that he plans to have the current members of the Barbary Coast play individually for him so he can get to know them on a one-on-one basis, and learn about their interests. By getting to know the members of the ensemble, Bynum said he hopes to continue to foster the sense of community. Bynum has been looking through the generous selection of scores that Dartmouth has to offer and trying to put together a musical program. He is also eager to incorporate student input.
"I think that everybody is very excited for the upcoming season and to see how the Coast goes and where he takes it," Johnson said.


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The Concept Searching and PPC Webinar Series identifies best practices and has been designed to be both educational and practical, providing strategic as well as tactical guidelines and knowledge.
McLean, VA, US and Stevenage, UK (PRWEB) April 24, 2013
Concept Searching, a global leader in semantic metadata generation, auto-classification, and taxonomy management software and developers of the Smart Content Framework™, is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2013 Expert Webinar Series hosted jointly with PPC. In their third year, these webinars have proven to be highly-successful and informative for attendees. New topics this year include a focus on managing unstructured and semi-structured content, and tackling new challenges that are becoming priorities, regardless of industry.
Enterprises are attempting to proactively address the range of challenges due to the explosion of unstructured content. Not only is enterprise search resurging as a high-priority infrastructure component, but collaboration in the cloud, cyber security, simplifying records identification and document life cycle management, information governance, and evaluating open-source options are all coming to the forefront as ways to not only protect organizations but also improve business performance and productivity. The Concept Searching and PPC Webinar Series identifies best practices on these topics, and has been designed to be both educational and practical, providing strategic as well as tactical guidelines and knowledge.
To Register for the Webinars in the 2013 Expert Series, click here.
Maximizing Productivity and Innovation with Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Architecture
Date: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
In today's business world, employees can collaborate from anywhere, inside or outside the organization. While this new way of work can improve business performance, it can also lead to disruptions and distractions that kill worker productivity. Organizations struggle with how to implement and deploy a collaborative solution to gain the benefits. PPC and Concept Searching will discuss strategies for creating a virtual collaborative environment that improves productivity, engagement and encourages an innovative culture, while decreasing traditional costs of collaboration. This complimentary webinar explores how to design taxonomies around value information assets that demand cost-effective, innovative forms of information processing for enhanced insight and decision making. The session will discuss how this approach drives value and delivers a superior end user experience across multiple platforms, improving findability and therefore user engagement.
Speakers: Heather McAuliffe, Principal - Content Strategist at PPC, and Don Miller, Vice President of Sales at Concept Searching
Designing an Information Architecture to Support Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Date: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
In the ever-growing virtual environment known as cyberspace, cyber-attacks can result in great damage to individuals, companies, or governments. These attacks can include stealing an organization's intellectual property, confiscating online bank accounts, creating and distributing viruses on other computers, posting confidential business information on the Internet and disrupting a country's critical national infrastructure. In this webinar PPC and Concept Searching will discuss how Concept Searching's Smart Content Framework™ can be used to design a solid Information Architecture which supports cyber security and information assurance in your organization. The session will illustrate why this information architecture will help to secure the weakest links and to proactively identify data exposures before they happen.
Speakers: David Stepp, Senior Principal - Cyber Security at PPC, and Don Miller, Vice President of Sales at Concept Searching
Effective Information Governance Results in High Value to Your Organization
Date: Tuesday, September 17th, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Information governance is emerging as a critical discipline. The overarching enterprise information governance structure allows staff to work in the most efficient and effective way possible, by giving them access to information assets in a controlled and secure manner. A key component is ease of use and transparency. If governance or information management controls are too difficult, they will fail. If they are weak or non-existent, the organization faces high risk due to non-compliance, litigation, and poor decision making. PPC and Concept Searching will discuss how information governance can be deployed to create an accountability framework to achieve organizational objectives in the valuation, creation, storage, use, archiving and deletion of information, and how Concept Searching technologies can be used to compliment a highly-effective information governance strategy.
Speakers: Heather McAuliffe, Principal - Content Strategist at PPC, and Don Miller, Vice President of Sales at Concept Searching
Best Practices for Architecting Taxonomy and Metadata in an Open-Source Environment
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Open source solutions are now mainstream and being evaluated by organizations of all sizes and all industries. Some of the advantages include removing vendor lock-in, achieving lower total cost of ownership, and leveraging open-source's greater flexibility and commitment to interoperability. Regardless of environment, organizations need to evaluate the integration of open-source solutions and the ability to simultaneously develop taxonomies and an enterprise metadata environment that work seamlessly together. In this webinar PPC and Concept Searching will discuss factors and best practices for integrating third party solutions into Drupal and other open source environments.
Speakers: Sirish Ayyagari, Senior Drupal Architect at PPC, and Don Miller, Vice President of Sales at Concept Searching
Financial Regulation - Better Data for Better Decisions
Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2013
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
For financial regulation in agencies such as the SEC, FDIC, and CFPB, a key component is XBRL technologies. PPC and Concept Searching will discuss how the Concept Searching technologies integrate with XBRL and why this integrated solution reduces costs and improves compliance. PPC will provide their expertise and experience in the financial regulation industry and explore best practices and lessons learned. This includes financial reporting issues including IFRS, reporting for multiple agencies, repetitive and often identical reporting. Formats can differ between the agencies and reports, and Concept Searching and the US GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy, and 2013 Update to the XBRL US GAAP Taxonomy.
Speakers: Heather McAuliffe, Principal - Content Strategist at PPC, and Don Miller, Vice President of Sales at Concept Searching
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Founded in 2002, Concept Searching is now the industry leader specializing in conceptual metadata generation, auto-classification, and taxonomy management. Platform agnostic, Concept Searching is also a Microsoft managed partner with a Gold competency in Application Development, and offers a complete suite of SharePoint solutions. The award winning technologies integrated with Concept Searching's Smart Content Framework™ encompass the entire portfolio of unstructured information assets in on-premise, cloud, or hybrid environments. Clients have deployed the intelligent metadata enabled solutions to improve search, records management, protection of privacy data, migration, text analytics, eDiscovery, and Enterprise/Web 2.0.
Concept Searching is headquartered in the US with offices in the UK, Canada and South Africa. For more information about Concept Searching's solutions and technologies visit http://www.conceptsearching.com and our Blog, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Don't look now, but the Iranian regime is stealing lines from the democratic playbook…
Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar blamed US neocons for all of the problems in the world today. Najjar said that US neocons were the greatest threat to democracy and independence.
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Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar (pictured) said that neoconservatives of the US are the greatest enemy of democracy and independence movements of nations.
Speaking in a meeting with the families of his ministry's martyrs here in Tehran on Tuesday, the General stressed that such huge catastrophes as the terrorist attacks on the Islamic Republic's key figures early after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran have all resulted from the radical policies of a minority group who reign the US.
He further pointed to a number of terrorist attacks on the Islamic Republic officials and citizens, including the terrorist blast at the headquarters of the Islamic Republic party in which 73 statesmen and MPs were killed, the terrorist attack on the prime ministers' office in which the then president and prime minister of the Islamic Republic were martyred and the shooting down of Iran's passenger plane by the USS Vincennes battleship, and said, "All such attacks either carried out by the US or its mercenaries served only one goal which is destruction of the pillars of the Islamic Republic ruling system."
The minister said that continued terrorist measures designed and staged by a group of extremists in the US administration have discredited the US and damaged the peace-seeking reputation of the American people.
"Today the American people have become the victim of the belligerent and anti-human policies of this group and they are unwillingly paying the price of these policies by their lives and assets," he continued.
The official described intensification of pressures against Iran as a fruitless and inefficient policy, warning that such policies will backfire on the West and that the Iranian nation will never forget the anti-Iranian policies and measures of the West.
He reiterated that the US neoconservatives lie about their support for democracy and human rights, saying that they actually allow terrorists to operate in Iraq and Afghanistan and let Israel massacre the innocent people in Lebanon and Palestine.
Meanwhile… Ahmadinejad repeated his threats against Israel and "warned Arab States" in a speech today in Tehran:
Noting his recent remarks that the countdown for the demise of the Zionist regime has started, he said, "When I say these words, expansionist powers grow upset and hold sessions, but this is a reality that with every crime criminals commit, they come one step closer to demise and death."
The president warned certain regional countries about their approach towards Palestine, and recommended them to try to satisfy the oppressed nations instead of satisfying powerful countries.
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Also today… Iranian Republican Guard forces were spotted by British troops crossing into Iraq according to reports.
A crossing point between Iraq and Iran near the southern Iraqi city of Basra, February 2007. Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces have been spotted by British troops crossing the border into southern Iraq, The Sun tabloid reported on Tuesday.(AFP/Essam al-Sudani)


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On a Tight holiday deadline Try our General Cargo Express Service
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During the holidays, perhaps more than any other time of year, meeting deadlines is essential.
Holiday shipments are critical for yearly profits, and what businesses need now is a reliable transportation partner that not only understands your bottom line, but also offers solutions to any last-minute shipping needs you may have.
At Amerijet, we understand how valuable your time is. That's why businesses have come to rely on us if they need a fast solution for any last-minute shipments. Amerijet offers an effective, time-sensitive service called General Cargo Express (GCX).
For businesses fully aware that a rush of orders can come in at the last-minute, requiring fast shipments before the holidays are over, GCX is the perfect solution.
What is Amerijet's GCX service?
Amerijet's Air Freight Cargo shipping service connects 627 destinations airport-to-airport worldwide. Throughout the year, this is ideal for businesses that rely on international transportation solutions for general dry freight of any size, type or weight in single packages, on pallets or skids, in containers or crates, or for consolidated air cargo shipments.
Amerijet's General Cargo Express (GCX) shipping services is ideal for automotive manufacturers or original equipment manufacturers, since GCX can ensure your vehicle parts arrive at the assembly plant as quickly as possible.
A study by the site Inbound Logistics -- which provides the latest news about warehousing, logistics, supply chain management, transportation, cargo, freight and shipping – indicates that delayed shipments from suppliers can shut down a manufacturer's entire assembly line. That's why automotive manufacturers rely on an express shipping company they can trust to deliver supplies to their manufacturing plants on time, every time.
The solution for time critical shipments is to have reliable expedited service available, any time of year, with little to no advance notice. Amerijet's GCX service is the optimum express airfreight service for airport-to-airport shipments, because GCX accommodates packages of all sizes. Amerijet ships both domestically and internationally, and our online booking capabilities make it easy to electronically confirm your shipment reservations and expedite the process.
Amerijet's GCX service guarantees the transportation of automotive shipments on our next available flight, even in times of an emergency. Businesses have come to recognize that their shipments stay on schedule thanks to Amerijet's fast and efficient GCX service.
Who benefits from Amerijet's GCX service?
Around the holidays, there are more reasons than ever why companies come to rely on expedited air services. For one thing, as last-minute holiday orders come in, businesses find themselves facing a tight deadline. Likewise, manufacturers may be facing a critical deadline to replace one or more parts.
Retailers, medical equipment and service providers, production companies and manufacturers also rely on expedited services of all-cargo airlines.
Another reason you may need GCX is because you're shipping perishables. Shipments that are temperature-controlled—such as pharmaceutical products, fruits, meats and seafood -- should always be transported using refrigerated storage and expedited services.
A vaccine or other biologic may need to be shipped to meet an urgent health care need. What these companies want is a carrier providing cool chain practices to ensure safe handling.
Express air eliminates the risk of lost business opportunities or financial losses if your products don't make it on the shelves on time or if a possible delay stops your production line. Both situations can cost a business thousands, if not millions, of dollars.
Amerijet International is a Miami-based all-cargo carrier, and our GCX service is available for airport-to-airport expedited shipping in the U.S. and worldwide.
In addition, Amerijet has a super-premium service, Rush Expedited Service (RSX), which is available for international shipments that are delivered to its Miami International Airport hub at least 2 hours prior to flight departure. Your freight is guaranteed to move on the next available flight.
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What are some of the perks of using GCX?
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- To offer you peace of mind while your freight is being sent, GCX includes extra protection with Air Cargo Insurance, covering your shipment against any damage or physical loss;
- Because this is a time-sensitive service, your shipment will be given the highest boarding priority;
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- Human Remains/Organs/Tissue Samples
GCX Service provides:
- Highest Boarding Priority and Transfer Alerts
- Expedited Handling
- Global Coverage
- Palletized or Single Shipments
- Integrated Pickup and Delivery
- Customs Brokerage Services Upon Request
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- Automated POD Updates/Online Tracking
During the holiday rush, you're going to hear it a lot: Your customers needed it yesterday.
So who do you trust to handle your priority air shipments at this very busy time of year? It's important to form a partnership with a reliable, experienced, and dedicated cargo carrier.
Amerijet's GCX service is available to give your express shipments top priority, which you can't expect to get from a scheduled airline that puts their key business focus on moving people and their baggage.
When expedited shipments ride on a freighter (dedicated cargo) aircraft, these are the first shipments that are unloaded and transferred with close monitoring.
Contact Amerijet today to learn more about how we are fully ready and able to handle all of your express service needs.
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Times are tough – very tough – for millions of Americans... but you could never tell by watching the way Congress spends our tax dollars on themselves.
CBS News has a stunning report on the all-expense paid trip at least 20 members of Congress made to the Copenhagen climate summit last month.
The bipartisan delegation led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was so large – it needed three military jets – two 737s and a Gulfstream Five. Some members brought along their spouses, children... plus there were also senators and staff members who made the trip to Denmark – most of them flying commercial.
Pelosi wouldn't answer any questions about costs or where they all stayed – even though she was the one who decided who went. Her office says only that it will "comply with disclosure requirements."
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The American Resource Center has been awarding scholarships to Finnish university students since 2006. Originally created to celebrate the ARC's 60th anniversary, so far 15 students have received the ARC Grant.
On September 29th, the ARC Alumni was officially established when past grant winners and friends and partners of the ARC gathered to exchange views and ideas about future cooperation. "Together we all are stronger" was the main message of the breakfast meeting, and it will be amplified in the future when we'll be organizing more events with and for the ARC Alumni.
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North East Family enjoys outdoors, and I am very envious of their trip to the Chester Roman Fort Museum and a tearoom at the Hadrian's Wall. I always wanted to visit the Hadrian's Wall, and hoping one day I will take my guys up north to see this glorious landmark.
|North East Family: Hadrian's Wall Museum
Have you ever heard of SUP? No, me neither. Our adventurous Zoe from Splodz Blogz went on a standup paddleboarding trip (SUP). It has been on her bucket list for a while. She loves water sports, and booked a lesson on her recent break at Center Parcs in Elvden Forest. It looks great fun (though I'd rather look at the sportsmen from the shore, if you ask me).
|Splodz Blogz: Standup paddleboarding
|Splodz Blogz: Tips for your day hike pack
Erica from Nine to Three Thirty took her kids on a bear hunt, or a bear trail of 30 sculptures. They braved the rainy weather to find the colourful bears, each different and unique. The trail took them through the local woods and they ended up in the golf course pavilion.
|Nine to Three Thirty: a bear trail
Cheryl from Madhouse Family Reviews and her trio went on a different kind of hunt. They were fossil-hunting at Cap Blanc Nez. It was a perfect weather for a long walk, and they found plenty of sea treasures.
|Madhouse Family Reviews: fossil-hunting
|Madhouse Family Reviews: Operation Dynamo
|Madhouse Family Reviews: The Crooked House, Sopot
Alison from Dragons and Fairy Dust visited a Roman fort Segedunum. The fort is the most completely excavated fort in Britain and was a garrison for Roman soldiers for around 300 years. There's a museum and a reconstructed Roman bath house. Alison met not just one Gladiator, but quite a few of them, lucky girl indeed.
|Dragons and Fairy Dust: Segedunum
Yet Another Blogging Mummy paid a visit to Bekonscot Model village, which was opened in 1929. Even Her Majesty visited it as a child. Exhibits are still added to it and replaced as well. It was great fun, and her boys enjoyed the train travelling through the village the best. I bet my guys would love it too.
|Yet Another Blogging Mummy: Bekonscot Model Village
Eileen from ET Speaks from Home produced a video for Multi Faith school trip. during which children have learnt about Sikh and Hindu religions. It's a great way for school children to learn about different religions and cultures.
|ET Speaks from Home: Multi faith school trip
I haven't been anywhere grand in the last month, staying in Witney. I did manage to discover a new (for us) restaurant Meze Lounge which serves Greek and Turkish food.
|Chez Maximka: starter at Meze Lounge, Witney
It was a rainy day when Eileen from ET Speaks from Home took her family to Conkers. This is a great family-friendly centre in the National Forest with indoor and outdoor play areas, discovery zones and an amphitheatre. They had a great time, despite the rain. Lots of wonderfully cheerful photos that made me smile.
|ET Speaks from Home: Conkers
|Splodz Blogz: chapel along the Stephen Langton Trail
|Dragons and Fairy Dust: Jesmond food market
I have never heard of Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium before, but that is where Fiona aka North East Nerd spent a lovely afternoon. You can enjoy your cuppa in a company of cats. The cakes look good too. Admiring the cats doesn't come free, you'll have to pay £6 per person on top of the food bill, and the cats seemed to be rather indifferent to visitors.
|North East Nerd: Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium
And that's it folks. This month school holidays will start, and I expect our bloggers will be travelling even more.


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We tend to think that celebrities use all the most expensive products to get those superstar looks, but some of their beauty tips are super-frugal. Find out how they get to look fabulous without spending a fortune. Raid your kitchen for the beauty products that stars swear by!
Coconut Oil
Gorgeous Miranda Kerr swears by coconut oil. She uses it as hair conditioner, mixes it with a little sea salt to make a moisturizing body scrub and trusts it as an effective makeup remover. Amanda Seyfried agrees and says that coconut oil is great for keeping her legs looking smooth as silk. Mandy Moore is another celebrity who say coconut oil has it all – this time as a daily moisturizer.
Baking Soda
Emma Stone says she's allergic to most beauty products, so when the celebrity wants to exfoliate her skin, she digs into the baking soda. Judging from her glowing complexion, it works!
Cold Cream
Ever since Kylie Minogue admitted to using Ponds Cold Cream to keep her skin looking great, sales sky-rocketed. And why shouldn't they? The star is known for her luminous complexion.
Ice and Cucumber
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a puffy face? Kate Moss has!
She recommends a basin full of ice water with cucumber slices and says she literally 'submerges' her face in it. Gwyneth Paltrow is also a big fan of dunking her face in the ice-cold water to come out looking fabulous.
Lemon Juice and Water
Nobody can deny that Scarlett Johansson always looks superb. Her secret? The star uses lemon juice and water instead of expensive store-bought toner! How much do you pay for toner? How much does a lemon cost? Food for thought.
Almond Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar
For all over moisturizing, Emma Roberts swear by almond oil applied directly after showering when the pores are open. Happy to share her secrets, she says that Apple Cider Vinegar on a wad of cotton wool is fantastic for clearing away product buildup on the skin.
Oil of Olay
As beauty products go, this is among the most affordable international brands. Would you believe that Brittany Snow and Selena Gomez both say it's the ultimate moisturizer for them? Who needs Estee Lauder? Not these acclaimed beauties.
Blake Lively has noticed, as many of us do, that the ends of our hair are always drier than the roots. So before shampooing, she applies mayonnaise to the ends, helping to prevent over-dry tips after shampooing. Zoe Saldana goes the whole hog and uses it as a hair conditioner.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is known for her magnificent hair. Her low-cost answer for glossy locks? A beer rinse after shampooing.
Coffee Grounds
Cellulite creams cost an arm and a leg, and even though you'd never suspect it, Halle Berry also suffers from an orange-peel skin. By mixing coffee grounds with her regular scrub, she says she beats the bane of every woman's life with ease!
Are you surprised? It's one of Tyra Banks' recommended beauty products. She uses it on all her laugh lines, keeps her lips soft with Vaseline, and makes sure her knees and elbows don't get dry and flaky by giving them a liberal dressing with this super-cheap product. And where does she buy it? Target is one of her favorite outlets!
Marilyn Monroe was also a fan of Vaseline – she used it as a cleanser and Rachel Bilson follows suit. Jennifer Aniston seconds Tyra on the anti-aging effects of Vaseline and says it's better than any night cream.
Lauren Conrad has the answer to puffy eyes in the morning. She keeps a potato in the fridge and uses thin slices to soothe her eye area. 15 to 20 minutes is all it takes.
Sex and Drinking Water
Both don't cost you, and both are great for your looks according to Cameron Diaz. Who'd argue with Cameron? Certainly not us!
Yoga Anyone?
Join the ranks of celebrities that swear yoga is the secret to radiant good looks and a great figure. Sara Jessica Parker is just one of the big names that say it's the key to natural beauty.
It doesn't cost anything to put on your sports clothes and get some strenuous exercise. Both Halle Berry and Rihanna say that exercise is their number one beauty secret, and for Rihanna, it's swimming that does the trick.
Keep It Clean
A good face wash is what keeps Mary Jay Bilge looking fresh. She says you shouldn't let a full day pass without a couple of face washes.
Drink Water
America Ferrera says that her skin, hair, and nails became even more beautiful when she increased her water intake. So keep your water bottles handy, ladies!
Common Sense and the Things Your Granny Recommended
You don't need expensive beauty products to look your best. Take a few tips from the stars and from the many beautiful women who have preceded them throughout history.
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Monday, 17 September 2012
Lap of Luxury
The image and the papers are from the CD and the sentiment is from a Jayne Netley Mayhew stamp also from Joanna Sheen. I made the little knitting needles with some cocktail sticks and beads and the ribbon, raffia and buttons are all from my stash. The only tool that I used was a Woodware Craft Collection corner punch on the sentiment.
I have decorated the inside of my card with an insert reduced in size and layered onto some of the backing papers used on the front.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
The CD Sunday Challenge - Feline Friends
The Corrosive Challenge 158 - Animal Companions
Craft Punked Challenge Week 37 - Pets
ATC's + Cards with Attitude - Anything Goes/Buttons & Bows
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge 74 - Buttons
Forever Friends Fortnightly Challenge 45 - Colour Challenge
Thank you for joining me this afternoon, please call back tomorrow for my Bearly Mine Designs DT card.
25 comments:
- Doreen said...
This is beautiful Pauline...lovely image and details.xxx
- 17 September 2012 at 17:39
- Marina said...
I love this card - those little needles you've made are so clever.
- 17 September 2012 at 20:10
- Sue B said...
Aww this is so cute Pauline… I love the image… so adorable… and love the gorgeous papers and embellies… the little knitting needles are genius… fab idea! ;-)
Hope you have a good week
Big Hugs
Sue xx
- 17 September 2012 at 20:22
- Sue said...
Awww this is gorgeous Pauline. The image is adorable and I love the knitting needles and wonderful layout
- 17 September 2012 at 20:46
- Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...
What a cute cute image Pauline! And those knitting needles are just adorable xx
- 17 September 2012 at 22:02
- McCrafty's Cards said...
What a gorgeous card,I like the image and the needles, Thanks for joining in with us at CD Sunday this week,
Kevin xx CD Sunday GDT
- 17 September 2012 at 22:11
- Beryl said...
This is such a sweet image Pauline and clever card design. Love it.
Thank you for joining in the CD Sunday challenge this week.
Beryl xx
CD Sunday DT
- 17 September 2012 at 23:08
- debby4000 said...
Oh what a fabulous card, love it.
- 18 September 2012 at 07:32
- Jules said...
Hi Pauline
Your card made me smile. Love the image and your tiny little knitting needles are soooooooo cute!!
Hope you are having a good week.
Love Jules xx
- 18 September 2012 at 08:00
- Seafield Jo said...
This is lovely Pauline, a great image and your embellishments are fab.
Sorry I've not been visiting as often, Sarah has just gone off to Uni for the first time and my head is all over the place!
You must be shattered with all the extra running around you're having to do. I'm pleased you're still getting some time to craft, I think we need it to help keep us sane, and I love seeing your creations.
Jo x
- 18 September 2012 at 09:21
- Michelle J M said...
What a fun image Pauline, she looks so happy knitting away. Love your needle embellishment too. Beautiful card as always. Michelle x
- 18 September 2012 at 10:31
- Joanne said...
Well, if you see my blog at all you will know how much I love your card. I just want that kitty. Thanks for making my day and joining us at ATCs/Cards with Attitude.
- 18 September 2012 at 11:22
- Purple mad Alison said...
Beautiful card, such a sweet image and I love the wee knitting needles :)
Thanks for joining us over on ATCs With Attitude.
Hugs Alison x x
- 18 September 2012 at 13:03
- Paula said...
This is fabulous, i love how you've used your embellishments, and your image well, its super cute! Thanks for joining Craft Punked this week, Paula :))
- 18 September 2012 at 14:47
- Christine said...
A beautiful card Pauline, super images and I love the use of knitting needles in your design.
Thanks for joining us again at CD Sunday.
Christine x
CD Sunday DT
- 18 September 2012 at 16:26
- Andrea said...
what sweet card the embellishments a re fab isn't it so cute,,x
- 18 September 2012 at 18:51
- Gem said...
beautiful creation! Thanks for joining in with our buttons challenge this week at My Mums Craft shop this week! Gemma :)
- 18 September 2012 at 19:30
- sue-b said...
I've not seen this cd but if that image is anything to by it's lovely, again a perfect l/o and the paper and insert are great. Thank you Pauline for joining us at CD Sunday.
sue-b xx
CD Sunday DT
- 19 September 2012 at 00:16
- Cazro said...
A card that makes you smile adds even more interest. Love the laid back image. Thanks for sharing with us at CD Sunday Challenges. Caz
- 19 September 2012 at 01:40
- Jocelyn said...
This is really lovely Pauline and I love the mini knitting needles.
Jocelyn x
CD Sunday DT
- 19 September 2012 at 18:37
- Mistys Mum said...
What a great card & I too love the little knitting needles. x
- 19 September 2012 at 23:54
- Carol said...
A beautiful card Pauline with your very clever additions.
Thank you for joining in with us at CD Sunday.
Carol x
CD Sunday DT
- 20 September 2012 at 17:20
- starcyl said...
Such a little beauty Pauline and I do like the additions.
Thanks for joining us at CD Sunday this week.
Jenny x
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- 22 September 2012 at 13:41
- Tanya said...
This is gorgeous Pauline, I love your colour combo, that image is so sweet and your knitting needles are great!
Thanks for joining us at the Forever Friends Challenge Blog Fortnightly Challenge :)
Tanya xx
- 24 September 2012 at 13:05
- Julies Crafty Creations said...
Supercute, Thanks for joining in with our colour challenge over at Forever Friends and Good luck
Julie x
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Well, it's a kind of love. They want to have their cake and eat it too -- and in this their attempt is very like what they do with Trump as well: They say mildly bad things about her, but endorse her policies -- that is, endorse what they think her show's conclusion means in the purely political terms they think apply to every area of human life. Here's Erika Andersen at The Federalist:
Don't Tell Her, But Lena Dunham Just Made A Pro-Life Season Of 'Girls'See, Andersen says, in the real world Dunham's a baby-killer -- "I don't know for sure if she supports abortion up to 9 months of pregnancy," she says, "but let the record show, she probably does." (Despite the vinyl revival, Andersen doesn't seem to know what the word "record" means.) But the Invisible Hand of the Art-Marketplace forced Dunham to call for the repeal of Roe v. Wade, culture-war-wise, by having her character have a baby:
They could have thrown in a late-term abortion (and wouldn't the pro-choice media just love the "stigma-reducing" that would showcase?), but they wouldn't dare go there.
Why not? It's her body, right? Because it's not, and everyone — yes, EVERYONE — knows it.Every time a character on TV has a baby, it's a thumbs-up for the Republic of Gilead. (Except Murphy Brown -- she's still a whore.)
Meanwhile Kyle Smith -- National Review's new culture-scold hire, probably enlisted to appease the readers who are confused and angered by Armond White -- praises "Lena Dunham's Ultimately Conservative Message." Dunham, you see, is the bad Hannah -- "[she] says unconscionable things, just like her narcissistic screen alter ego" -- but "Dunham the writer," ah, she's almost as good as Jonah Goldberg, and "Hannah's reckless, destructive self-absorption" betrays Dunham the writer's awareness that Dunham the slut is a filthy slut and abortion is murder. Maybe in her next project, Dunham the writer will kill Dunham the slut, like Dr. Jekyll did Mr. Hyde! In the meantime, comrades, let's keep our wits sharp with our guiltily-retained Fappening files!
Of course, the show's not over till Chunky Reese Witherspoon sings, and one can only approach Ross Douthat's contribution with a certain Hell No. Take this:
Tony Soprano pining for the days of Gary Cooper set a tone for all these stories, which then echoed and re-echoed in the Louisiana swamps of "True Detective," the New Mexican borderlands of "Breaking Bad," the halls of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Again and again the viewer watched a male protagonist trying to be a breadwinner, paterfamilias, a protector and savior, a Leader of Men; again and again these attempts were presented as dangerously alluring, corrupting, untimely and foredoomed...You young people today -- Destroy! Destroy! When are you going to find time to build! By the time you get to Douthat's fuzzbeard Catholic version of Lena Dunham is Conservative ("True, this was motherhood solo, without a mate or male provider. But the male absence felt more like a signifier of masculine failure than feminine empowerment") you have...
On "Girls," though, something very different was going on. The fall of patriarchy had basically happened, the world had irrevocably changed … and nobody knew what to do next.
Who am I kidding -- I'm sure nobody ever actually gets to that part; why bother to read that far? (Certainly not for the pleasure of the prose!) In the end, these exegeses are unneeded: the people who liked the show will bid it adieu and go watch something else, and the culture warriors will just scan the headlines and quickly flip ahead to the Ann Coulter column, taking it on faith that their public scribes have properly informed History how everything they like -- TV shows, Clint Eastwood movies, choc-o-mut ice creams -- is further proof that tax breaks for the wealthy and persecution of minorities are God's holy will.
Anyway now they can move on to Emma Watson. She too is a libtard, and hot, and ripe for conversion fantasies. Which of them with be the first to write that Beauty and the Beast shows the good Emma's desire to be done with Pajama Boys and instead enjoy the violation of a true conservative mangoat? My money's on Rod Dreher!


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Anthony Gongora
Artist, Teacher, and Dancer in Washington, DC
Anthony Gongora - an interdisciplinary artist who is compelled by driving curiosity and imagination to create. His ongoing quest to fully explore and understand life has been expressed through his fingertips on computer keyboards, canvasses and clay, and also through the soles of his feet dancing on stages that traverse the globe. Gongora is an accomplished choreographer, performer, visual artist and educator, currently teaching at The University of the District of Columbia as an Associate Professor of Art and also at the George Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance. He has received several awards for his choreography, which has been performed in venues such as Joyce SoHo, NYC; Dance Center of Columbia College, Chicago; St. Mark's Church, DanspaceProject, NYC and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. Performance experience includes dancing with the companies of Troika Ranch (NYC), Mordine & Company Dance Theatre (Chicago), Maida Withers Dance Construction Company (DC), Jan Erkert & Dancers (Urbana) and Bob Eisen Dance (Chicago. ) You can see more of Anthony's creative work at his website anthonygongora.com, gongora.work and @gongorawork


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Overactive bladder
Botulinum toxin is also used to treat overactive bladder by patients who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate the side effects of other medications. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feeling of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Source: WebMD
Excessive sweating
You don't hear about it much, but for nearly seven years now, Botox has been approved for "severe underarm sweating." (The technical term is axillary hyperhidrosis.) It has, in fact, been proven to alleviate symptoms of all sorts of sweating, from underarms to hands and feet by blocking the release of the chemical responsible for stimulating the sweat glands.
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Jacobsen worked as both an architect and designer. Together with a partner he produced the Ant and Series 7 Chairs in 1952, propelling both his and Hansen's names into furniture history. In 1958, Arne Jacobsen introduced the Egg Chair, Swan Chair, and Swan Sofa to the world when he designed the lobby and reception areas of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The Jacobsen Egg Chair earned instant notoriety and remains extremely popular today thanks to its unique look and chamber like seating area that blocks exterior noise.
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History of the Egg Chair
Sound Isolation / Clear Accoustics & Audiophile Sound
The unconventional shape and construction of the Stereo Alpha Egg Chair make it perfect for both sound isolation and excellent accoustics. Its chamber-like shape and upholstered interior cancels out most outside noise, providing a unique environment for meditation, relaxation and just getting away from it all. Not only is it perfect for home use, but this dynamic has also made the Stereo Alpha Egg Chair a desirable tool in the field of psychology.
Listen to your favorite CD, watch a movie, or play video games in surround sound like never before. The Stereo Alpha Egg Chair comes standard with speakers, which can be connected via speaker wire to your receiver or home entertainment system. Add a tactile transducer and experience sound vibration and enhanced bass, virtually transforming your Egg Chair into a subwoofer. Or opt for the MP3 package instead, and transform your chair into a high-impact MP3 audio speaker. Simply plug in your portable device and listen to music the way it was intended to be heard. Its right and left speakers will create the ideal listening dynamic for any audiophile or music lover.
Home & Commercial Use
Inmod is the leading provider of custom egg chairs for commercial and personal use. Manufactured in the United states by skilled fiberglass molders & upholsterers, our eggl chairs have been featured in commercials, films, trade show displays, and furnished in thousands of homes all over the world.
The construction has been designed to withstand heavy use and is highly durable. All fabrics within our offerings have been rated for flame and stain resistance, and feature high rub counts, making them ideal for commercial or home use.
If our fabric selections aren't enough to satisfy your creative appetite, Inmod also accommodates C.O.M. (customer's own material). If you have your own fabric that you would like us to use, please call us at 1-877-22-INMOD. You will need six yards of fabric for the chair and two additional yards for the ottoman.
History of the Egg Chair
There is something special about the Egg Chair that reaches out and makes people smile as soon as they see the famous shape. Ever since the debut of the original at 1964 World's Fair in Flushing, NY this design has fascinated the public on many levels. The sleek design that was cutting edge in the 1960s is still modern but with retro appeal as well. The chair has devoted followers around the world not just because of its timeless design but thanks to the entertainment experience captured within. Whether with just the surround sound speakers or with the optional tactile transducer, the listening experience inside the Egg Chair is unlike any other...detailed, immersive, visceral and fun.
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Listen too many, speak to a few."
- William Shakespeare -
"The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection."
- George Orwell -
" At some point people confused being liked with being good. "It is important to be a good person; it is not important to be a well-liked person." North Dakota saying.
"Trends in Digital Learning: Empowering Innovative Classroom Models for Learning"
Trends in Digital Learning: Empowering Innovative Classroom Models for Learning focuses on how innovative classroom models empower more engaging and purposeful learning
environments for students and teachers. The report examines both the desired student achievements and the strategic use of digital tools, content and resources to understand, from the perspective
of the students, teachers and administrators on the front lines, the opportunities and challenges associated with empowering new innovative classroom models.
Since 2007, Project Tomorrow has collaborated with Blackboard Inc. to create a series of annual reports that focus on the year-to-year trends in the use of digital learning tools to change the classroom learning paradigm through an in-depth analysis of the latest Speak Up national findings. In this latest update report, we examine the trends from our analysis of the Speak Up data collected in fall 2014. More than 521,000 K-12 students, parents, educators, and community members participated in Speak Up 2014, and the findings of how teachers and administrators are empowering innovation with digital tools, content and resources is the focus for this year's trends report.
Key Findings from this year's report include:
- More than 9 out of 10 administrators say that the effective use of technology within instruction is important for achieving their school or district's core mission of education and preparation of students.
- Over three-quarters of parents (78%) say that the best way for their child to develop the college, career and citizen ready skills they will need for future success is to use technology on a regular basis within his or her daily classes at school.
- Two-thirds of middle school students (64%) agree that effective technology use increases their interest in what they are learning at school.
- Three-quarters of principals attribute increased student engagement in learning to the effective use of digital content in their blended learning classrooms
- 52% of teachers in blended classrooms say that their students are developing collaboration skills as a result of using technology within learning; 61% of their students agree!
- Almost three-quarters of technology leaders (73%) say that their school or district is now offering online courses for their students. Top subjects offered: Math, Social Studies/History, English Language Arts, Science and World Languages.


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What do you wear under your wetsuit/drysuit? 1 piece, 2 piece, nothing? Underwire? Are you more practical or are you more glamourous? Do you ever feel pressured to live up to Hollywood standards and slink out of your wetsuit in a gold sequined push-up bikini?
For guys, the ultimate Hollywood icon would be Sean Connery wearing his Tux under his drysuit, who do you think would embody that for ladies?


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Dallas car accident attorney Jeff Rasansky discusses auto insurance coverage.
Choosing a good auto insurance policy always comes down to balancing the price that you pay for that policy with the potential benefits of having it in a bad situation. One of the things that you'll have to pay particular attention to is the reputation of the company from whom you are purchasing the insurance. There are quite a few low-priced providers out there on the market. Unfortunately, these low-priced providers sometimes offer a product that does not live up to the quality that you get by spending just a bit more. Before you decide upon an insurance company, take the following things into consideration.
How much do I need?
Texas has a minimum level of liability coverage that you have to carry to legally be on the road. This provides you with a good guideline regarding how much insurance you need. If you live in an area where you see a lot of BMWs, Audis, Lexuses and other expensive vehicles driving around, you should seriously consider bringing up the level of liability coverage that you carry. It could be the difference between being able to cover the damage you do to somebody's car in an accident and having to pay out of pocket to cover that damage.
How much do I drive?
If you're one of the few people who are fortunate enough to work out of their homes and who only needs their vehicle for running errands, getting groceries and so forth, you may get a lower insurance rate simply because of not being on the road that often. One thing you never want to do, however, is tell the insurance company that you drive less than you do. Most of the time, if you rely upon your vehicle for commuting purposes, you'll want to make certain that you carry collision coverage and insurance companies will sometimes give you good deals on it, but they sometimes have to know that you drive a lot in order to offer you those deals.
What if I'm injured?
Remember that you may want to add extra medical coverage or other types of coverage to your insurance policy to ensure that you have enough money to cover the bills that might result from an accident. Take a look at the products available on the market but, remember that insurance companies with good reputations generally offer better products, as well.
Attorneys can help you if you've been in a wreck. Contact a Dallas auto wreck lawyer if a negligent driver has slammed into you.


text: Yemeni women have protested in the past against the practice of child marriage [File: AP]Yemen's human rights minister has said she will press for the minimum age of marriage to be set at 18, after the reported death of a young girl on the first night of her marriage. Eight-year-old Rawan was said to have died last week from internal bleeding after sexual intercourse, after having been married to a man in his 40s in the northeastern province of Hajja. The provincial governor, however, on Saturday denied the reports that Rawan had died. If the case was confirmed and covered up, then the crime would be more serious. Huriya Mashhoor, human rights minister Huriya Mashhoor told the AFP news agency she wanted to revive a bill that has lain dormant since 2009, which would have set the minimum age for marriage at 17, and amend it to raise the age to 18. "We are asking to fix the legal age for marriage at 18, as Yemen is a signatory to the international conventions on children's rights," she said. Mashhoor spoke a day after the government formed a committee to investigate the reports of the girl's death. The governor of Hajja province told official news agency SABA that Rawan was still alive. Ali al-Qaissi said "the young girl Rawan Abdo Hattan is still alive and normally lives with her family who, in turn, deny the whole thing". But he added that "the young girl is currently in a social protection centre after undergoing physical and psychological tests in a public hospital" in the area. 'Not enough evidence' Before the denial from the governor, Mashhoor had said: "We do not have enough evidence at the moment." "But I am worried that there could be an attempt to silence the matter, especially as it took place in an isolated rural area in Hajja province where there have been similar cases before. "If the case was confirmed and covered up, then the crime would be more serious," Mashhoor warned. Mashhoor has been involved in a campaign against the marriage of child brides in Yemen. There is no clear definition in the country of what constitutes a child, making it difficult to battle the practice. European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton urged the Sanaa authorities on Friday to investigate the case "without delay and to prosecute all those responsible for this crime". Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday that 14 percent of girls in Yemen are married before the age of 15, and 52 percent before 18, citing Yemeni and 2006 data from the United Nations. Marrying off young daughters is a way for poor Yemeni families to save on the costs of bringing up a child and earn extra money from the dowry given to a girl. According to the UN about half of Yemen's 24 million people lack sufficient food and access to safe water. SOURCE: Agencies Middle East Yemen


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The Fresh Light Blythe hair dye in Natural Black is one of my favorite colors (review here), a gorgeous ashy black but one that doesn´t look too goth on me.
Since my favorite ebay seller was (and still is) out of stock of the Natural Black dye I decided to pick up another ashy color (Sugar Ash)..albeit lighter in tone I thought it should be able to do the trick with my medium brown and slightly reddish hair (from previous dyes).
I actually didn´t read the auction description so I somehow missed that bubble part...man was I delighted when I got my package containing 2 packs (as I ordered 2 expecting to need them for 1 application) of the Sugar Ash hair dye and I noticed that these are in fact bubble dyes!
In fact this is the most convenient bubble hair dye I have come across so far. The pump dispenser is a high-quality product you might know from various face washes releasing super fine and dense bubbles that are a breeze to apply. After using the hair color I actually threw the bottle in the dishwasher to save for later, if I mix some body wash and water this can make a grand body washing foam (or face washing foam even). There are also good gloves included, not that flimsy thin plastic type the give us here!
Fresh Light suggest putting the pump bottle into the dye box (there is a round section of the box that can easily be removed) as it´s a stable stand for the bottle. This works really perfectly and pumping the foam out is very easy and not as exhausing as pushing that bottle from the Prettia hair dyes (I really get a cramp in my arm when using Prettia!)!
As I said above the foam is super dense and rich and one bottle can easily cover all my hair (about shoulder-blade length), the foam stays on my head without dripping around and the result came out really evenly.
This hair color has a quite pungent ammonia smell paired with a fruity scent but definitely the ammonia is a bit overwhelming.
After washing my hair it felt a little dry but a bit of the Essential Honey & Shea Butter Rich Premier Hair Mask took care of that immediately. That´s my go-to hair treatment after dying my hair, nothing works as well as this so I always skip the hair care pack included with the hair dyes.
The color I got is a really nice deep ash with more gray than brown tones so I really love this result and it is very flattering for my cool-toned skin-tone. There are no blue, red or orange tones to detect at all.
I was stupid and forgot to take a before pic, sorry! Here is the result I got:
Overall this is really an excellent hair dye and one of the best ones from Japan I tried so far.. and I am glad I have the 2nd box as a backup now!
Rating 5/5 but please keep in my mind I didn´t test this hair color for longer so I cannot comment on the staying power yet... though I expect it to be good as the Natural Black color really lasted extremely well!


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Gone wolf-crazy
This letter is in response to an online-only piece from our community blog, the Range, entitled: Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?
As an ecologist, it's frustrating to see so many folks so wolf-crazy. Don't get me wrong: I like wolves. I remember all the times I've seen wolves fondly. But, as Smith says, the wolf situation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a textbook recovery. Going from a few wolves in highly separated locations to many breeding pairs and packs spread across a relatively large and contiguous area is a successful reintroduction any way you slice it. The planned and clearly stated end point for a recovered species under the Endangered Species Act is removal from the list.
The fear that wolves will suddenly be wiped off the landscape is naive. Poison is not being used, nor are wolves being killed with reckless abandon. Instead, coordinated hunting seasons have been instituted in some states that allow a take far below a number that would eliminate wolves.
There are almost 2,000 other species on the endangered species list. Wolves are doing pretty darn well, but a ton of other species aren't. Those guys would probably be pretty happy if all the money wasted on wolf litigation was diverted to their needs.
There were also a few dubious facets of the livestock issues mentioned in the piece. Sure, only a handful of many cows on the landscape are predated by wolves. Unfortunately, wolves -- at least here in Alberta -- often kill in localized areas. So while in the grand scheme of things not too many cattle are lost, if you're a producer losing eight cows in a season, that is actually a lot of loss. As for the figure so glibly thrown out in the article with regard to compensation -- "roughly $142,000 for 369 losses to wolves" -- that's only $384.83 per lost animal! I know there was no mention of exactly what kinds of livestock were lost and compensated for, but the market value of a cow in Alberta is $1,500, give or take. $384.83 is a pretty insulting undervaluation for a cow, or a livelihood. People always forget that ranches and ranchers provide wolf habitat. There's a lot of private land that provides a lot of habitat for critters.
If science is to drive policy, as it absolutely should, dig into the science -- either social or ecological -- to back your opinions.
Jesse Tigner
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada


text: Beverly Hills Chihuahua is a 2008 American family comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the first in the Beverly Hills Chihuahua series. It is directed by Raja Gosnell and was released on October 3, 2008. The films stars Piper Perabo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Manolo Cardona as the human leads and Drew Barrymore, George Lopez and Andy Garcia in voice-over roles. The plot centers on a female Chihuahua named Chloe, who gets dognapped in Mexico and has to escape from an evil Doberman, El Diablo, with help from a lonely German Shepherd, Delgado and a hyperactive male Chihuahua, Papi, who has a desperate crush on her. A sequel, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, was released on direct-to-DVD on February 1, 2011, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! was released on September 18, 2012.


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Winter's coming, and you may already feel it in your joints. If you suffer from joint pain during cold weather, you don't have to any longer. Learn how you can keep winter joint pain at bay.
We all know we need to exercise regularly in order to look and feel our best. Regular exercise can improve flexibility, stabilize your core, help maintain balance, strengthen muscles, alleviate stress, and provide a whole slew of additional health benefits. And that rush of mood-boosting endorphins is amazing!
There are as many ways to exercise as there are reasons to exercise. Training for a 5K, weight-training, and circuit training to name a few. For those who enjoy the mind-body connection of yoga, there are several variations to choose from. But by far, the best option to incorporate mind, body, toning, and flexing is Pilates.
For the beginner, Pilates offers a way to ease into a phenomenal workout that's low impact, joint friendly, and offers proven results. As you progress, Pilates exercises can be adapted to increase the exertion and challenge your skill level, all the while posing a joint-friendly workout that even those who've never exercised can perform.
Here are 10 proven benefits of Pilates even for those just beginning their regular exercise routines.
With Pilates you never need to worry about over developing certain areas and neglecting others. The muscle development, strength, and increased range of motion you get from Pilates results from training the body as an integrated whole.
With a focus on full body fitness, Pilates also incorporates breathing and mindfulness into your workout. This healthy approach to fitness is popular with trained athletes who want to build a dynamic physical foundation, and physical therapists as a cornerstone of rehab.
A Pilates workout can be modified to suit anyone from seniors to professional athletes. Strengthening the core, promoting proper alignment, and fostering a mind-body connection benefit all fitness levels. As you become more proficient, you can challenge yourself by making modifications to increase exertion.
Toning and creating long, lean muscles without building bulk is the result of the whole body integrated fitness found in Pilates. Through isolated contractions of certain muscle groups, strengthening and flexibility is achieved without increased mass.
As you age your body becomes more rigid, which can lead to injury. By gently lengthening and strengthening your muscles you increase your flexibility and range of motion.
Better range of motion and flexibility go a long way in preventing the injuries most commonly associated with aging. It's never too soon to promote healthy aging.
Your core muscles—the back, abdomen, and pelvic floor—are the muscles we rely on the most. A strong core provides support for neck, shoulders, and other muscles, relieving the tension that causes neck, shoulder, and back pain. And your abs will look great, too!
A strong core provides proper alignment of your spine. Pilates results in that long, lean posture that looks so lovely. Excellent posture is also instrumental in preventing back pain.
By regulating your breathing through Pilates exercises you're improving blood flow. The workout you provide your muscles results in all those feel good endorphins, and the mind-body connection gives you a harmonious feeling. These are all good things to make you feel energetic and alive.
It is a physiological fact that muscle burns calories, which can result in weight loss. A healthy BMI is something for which we should all strive. Healthy weight goes a long way in preventing many of the chronic diseases that can interfere with your quality of life.
When Joseph Pilates developed this method of strengthening the body, he did so with a focus on coordinating and integrating the mind, body, and spirit. Each movement requires complete involvement of the mind in the centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow that make up the principles of Pilates.
No matter your fitness level, a regular practice of Pilates will result in a slimmer, sleeker body. Your muscle tone, beautiful alignment, and the way you begin to move with ease, fluidity, and grace only accentuate the physical benefits of Pilates.
Pilates must be taught by a specially trained, certified instructor. Though not a particularly difficult workout, the principles of Pilates must be followed appropriately to achieve your fitness goals.
The trained specialists and certified instructors at In Touch NYC are happy to instruct you in Pilates. We have two locations to serve you, one on Central Park South and the other on the Upper East Side.
If you're beginning a regular exercise regimen, Pilates delivers results. Contact In Touch NYC today and find out more about Pilates.
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Upper body injuries can have a severe impact on your life. Even small strains can make it harder to work, play with your kids, and live your life. When you're injured, our Physical Therapists can help get you back in shape with pilates.
Pilates exercises focus on strengthening your core and improving flexibility. Compared to conventional physical therapies, Pilates-based physical therapy produces amazing results.
Most people understand a weight loss plan includes diet and exercise in order to be successful. Find out how Pilates can improve your weight loss efforts by building and strengthening lean muscle, boosting metabolism, and reducing stress.
Pilates is more than a trendy exercise program offered at gyms. It has very real physical therapy applications. Read on to find out how a regular Pilates program can enhance your rehabilitation from injury.
Pilates-based physical therapy teaches you that movement doesn't have to involve pain. By learning better alignment and range of motion through movement, you heal specific injuries and improve your overall health for the long term.


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Vermicomposting (worm composting) is an environmentally-friendly way to turn your food waste into nutrient rich castings for your plants or garden beds. Learn all about how easy it is to compost your food waste with red wriggler worms at this interactive presentation.
Learn how to make your own worm bin or, purchase one of our pre-made mini bins or in-ground worm bins. We will also have red wriggler worms available for purchase so you can start right away sending less to the landfill and creating your own nutrient rich castings
Since there are a variety of ways to separate worms from their castings, discover which harvesting method works for you
In this workshop, we will cover the following topics:
- How to feed your worms and which foods are suitable for worms
- Learn about the biology of worms so you can keep them healthy and happy
- How to make your own worm bin
- What tools and materials you'll need
Carpooling to this event is required. We will meet at Solana Center.
This composting workshop is funded by:
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Note: Most of the code here is specific to my environment on Webfaction, github and for use with WordPress plugins. You can make it work for other setups (i.e. different hosts, local gits, or even SVN) but will involve some tweaking.
Scott recently had a great idea to run the bleeding edge release of Edit Flow on our official site. I usually do this for most of my plugins before releasing, though, it's a manual process: FTP up the latest code and give it a test run. That's not fun.
Here's a far better, automatized way to keep your repo up-to-date. You can either use cron or githooks. Pick your poison.


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Issue 20 came with a Cinderella's coach stencil.
How to use in lunch boxes / bento
This stencil may be a little too large to use for a bento but maybe little details could be used to decorate sliced cheese with sauces or rice with furikake or other sprinkles.
What recipes are included:
• Cinderella's ombré coach cake
• Cogsworth's custard cream pastries
• Rosetta's fruity chocolate slab
• Cheshire Cat's ginger cookies
• Pluto's pineapple upside-down cake
• Jessie's yoghurt-coated pretzels
• Aladdin's Genie cake part 2
• Making sugarpaste bows and ribbons
• Coconut bakes
I would be extremely cautious when it comes to ordering from the Eaglemoss website and where possible I would only buy these magazines in store (as I have been doing).
I ordered a large amount of back copies for some friends in America who cannot get them any other way. I ordered them on the 22/11/13 and paid for next day delivery.
I was told just over a week ago the magazines had been sent again… They still haven't turned up. Will the magazines ever arrive? That is the question!


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RENTON, Wash. -- Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson announced earlier this week that he is joining a group led by investor Chris Hansen that is working on building an NBA/NHL arena in Seattle's SODO neighborhood.
On Thursday, Wilson said he plans to have an ownership stake in the basketball team, should the NBA return to Seattle.
"Yeah, I will. Yes, for sure," Wilson said. "It's going to be an exciting thing.
"I met Chris a few years ago, and we were having a great conversation. ... I've told you guys I've been really authentic about wanting to own a team one day and being a part of something really special and doing that. And even though I'm young, I definitely have a business mindset. And I want to be able to help people and give back and help change this community, continue to change this community for the better."
Wilson was asked if he's willing to lobby city hall and Seattle's mayor on behalf of the ownership group.
"Of course," Wilson said. "I think it's just trying to encourage people and let them understand, you know, how important it is, and it will open up tons of jobs for people. ... It's going to be a state-of-the-art facility and give people opportunity."
The Seattle SuperSonics were an NBA team for 40 seasons, from 1967-68 through 2007-08, before the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City and became the Thunder. Hansen has been at the forefront of attempts to bring the NBA back to Seattle.
Hansen and his investment group announced last month that they would pay for the arena with private funds.
"For a long time, I have wanted to own a team and be part of that," Wilson said. "Really for the past year, I'd say, [I've] really kind of been really processing it and thinking about it and trying to understand, and trying to get information from the people of Seattle.
"It's such a great city. It's a financially prospering city, a place where we can change people's lives and give new jobs and help people around the city. It's a great area, the SODO area. It's really, really special. Obviously you have the football stadium, CenturyLink, right there. You have the Mariners in Safeco [Field] right there too.
"And we want to bring a state-of-the-art facility there, too, an arena. So it's exciting to me."


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The snmptrap.exe is a SNMP Trap Service. Sometimes it's called SNMP Trap Service.
This file is part of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Snmptrap.exe is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's a system and hidden file. Snmptrap.exe is usually located in the %SYSTEM% folder and its usual size is 8,704 bytes.
The snmptrap.exe process is safe and disabling it can be dangerous, because programs on your computer need it to work correctly.
Author: Microsoft CorporationProcess: SNMP Trap ServicePart Of: Microsoft® Windows® Operating SystemCommon path(s): %SYSTEM%
subfolder in %WINDOWS%
subfolder in %SYSTEM%Keywords(s): system, hiddenFilesize(s): 8,704 bytes, 12,800 bytes, 8,192 bytes, 13,312 bytes
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