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When you partner with Drop Locker, your business becomes powered by the most sophisticated software in the industry (that's because we invented the industry).
While our business model and software platform was built to make customer's lives easier, the Drop Locker platform has been designed ground up to manage an entire locker based delivery business. From the second a customer places an order, through order processing and delivery back to the locker, our software platform manages each area of your business.
|Customer Account
|As part of the Drop Locker solution, we will build a website custom designed with your business's design for your customers to manage their account. This is where customers can place orders, track orders, set their preferences, make payment, buy gift cards, view their Closet 2.0 and much, much more...all customized to look like your website.
|Route Management
|Sophisticated mapping software shows all your pickups and deliveries for the day. Making it easy for your drivers to plan their routes
|Payment Processing
|Drop Locker works with PayPal Payflow Pro and Authorize.Net for credit card processing. Payments are processed on your merchant account so we do not make any money on your transactions and transactions are directly posted to your account.
Drop Locker software also provided a sophisticated Invoicing engine for account that you want to receive invoices.
|Closet 2.0
|Closet 2.0 functionality allows customers and you to view pictures of every item that has been cleaned, providing a tool for customers to better communicate with you. Our patented (USPTO Patent Number 7,844,507) picture taking and annotation software is included as part of your software subscription.
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|All the tools to manage your customer interactions are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any web-enabled device. You can track orders, process payments, track your drivers, manage your lockers and do everything else you would need to do using our business portal.
|Knowledge Sharing
|All Drop Locker business owners have access to our expansive knowlege base and customer forums. Knowleged is shared among our members giving you an edge over your competition.
|Employee Management
|Manage your employees, even tracking production costs to actual hours worked, in real time. You can have employees track their timecards and manage employee schedules as well as control what aspects of the system they can view and which ones are restricted for them.
|Locker Management
|We provide all the tools to manage the lockers throughout your network. Whether you have one location or hundreds, you can easily track and report on every locker.
|Email and SMS Notifications
|Automatic email and SMS notifications can be sent to your customers as the order progresses through the process. All notifications are customizable by you and opt in/out by the customer.
|Extensive reporting capabilities throughout the system with the ability to schedule reports to be emailed to you on your schedule.
|eNewsletter Management
|Powerful tools for constructing and distributing electronic newsletters.
|Order Management
|Your support personnel can easily manage and track each orders with user friendly interfaces from the moment the order is placed until it is securely returned.
|Mobile Driver App
|An Android based driver application eliminates errors, provides real-time visibility into order status and let's you track you drivers. All for free and running on any Android device.
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|We have only listed a handful of features that our system includes. Many other features such as Discounts, Gift Cards, Targeted Email Marketing, Assisted or Automated Assmbly and more are all included with your license. Schedule a demo with our sales team for a full tour of the software.
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|Our production management module helps you track your productivity. In real-time you and your production crew can view productivity. Our software is much more feature rich than other piece counters since we track every piece at an item level, enabling you to see machine problems or rework issues.
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|Use our credit card based access control system to instantly give customers secure access to your location by swiping their credit card.
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Drop Locker's software runs on Amazon Web Services, the same infrastructure that runs Amazon.com. We have servers located around the world to ensure there is a server close to you and our systems have multiple failover protections to ensure 99% availability.Read more
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The only professional Ruby development tool for Visual Studio, Ruby In Steel Developer 2 has powerful analytical IntelliSense, the fast 'Cylon' debugger, syntax-sensitive editing and comprehensive development support for Ruby and Rails.
– Go to: Ruby In Steel Download Page
Here we provide a brief overview of just a few of the major features of Ruby In Steel…
Ruby In Steel's ultra-fast 'Cylon' debugger provides…
– Speed
The ultra-fast 'Cylon' debugger
Ruby and Rails debugging is notoriously slow. Not any longer. Ruby In Steel's Cylon debugger blazes through your code.
– Breakpoints and Tracing
Step through your code
Step into/step-out/step-over code in Ruby and Rails applications.
– Hover and Drill-down
Drill-down debugging
Drill-down debugging lets you look inside objects and expand arrays and hashes in the docked debugging windows, in the code editor or even right inside the interactive Ruby console!
Docked debug windows
– Conditional Breakpoints
Add conditions in Ruby code
Break when a condition (a test of one or more values) is met.
Other debugging features:
– Tracepoints
– JRuby Debugger
– Break on exception
– Break on hitcount
– Run macro on break
The debugger is supported by a range of tools and windows including:
– Watch
– Locals
– Autos
– Quick Watch
– Breakpoints
– Call Stack.
Ruby In Steel provides extensive syntax-aware editing for Ruby and Rails.
– Code Coloring and Code Folding
Code coloring and folding
The code editors provide customizable coloring – even for Ruby code embedded into Rails Erb templates. Code folding operates on classes, modules, methods, if blocks and many other constructs – including user-defined collapsible regions…
– Bracket and Keyword/end Matching
Keyword..end matching
Opening and closing brackets are highlighted. A keyboard shortcut lets you move you cursor between brackets or Ruby keyword/end pairs such as class…end and def..end.
Ruby In Steel also has…
Snippets with 'edit points'
– Snippets that auto-generate code blocks
Ruby and ERb Snippet editor
– A Snippet editor to let you create your own snippets without coding
– Smart or Block indenting to auto-align align your code
– Automatic code formatting (a selected block or an entire document)
Plus all the editing features you would expect such as multi-level undo/redo, bookmarks, split-window editing and user definable macros.
Ruby In Steel offers unparalleled analytical code completion and navigation tools for Ruby.
– Fast Code Completion Analyzes Code As It Is Written
Drop-down lists provide relevant and accurate information on the methods that are available to objects and classes (both those in the Ruby and Rails libraries and those that you write yourself).
'Local scope' (Common) code completion
Dual-page completion lists let you show class-specific detail, for clarity (see above) or the members of the class and all its ancestors, for completeness (see below).
Broader scope (All) code completion
Code completion is automatically triggered by a dot after an identifier and by the double-colon :: scope resolution operator. Completion lists may also be triggered by CTRL-Space. The IntelliSense engine analyzes code as it is written and updates completion lists as appropriate. You may optionally tailor completion lists by specifically omitting elements such as ancestor class methods, global variables and keywords. Notice that embedded (RDOC) documentation for members is shown in a tooltip. You can also hover over classes and methods in the editor to view RDOC.
– Tooltips and Parameter Completion
Parameter hints
Enter an opening bracket after a method name to see a highlighted hint showing parameters and their types.
Extra parameter information can be added via 'type assertions'
In cases where classes cannot be inferred, add 'type assertion' comments for extra IntelliSense.
Tooltip hint for a variable
Hover over any object to see its fully-qualified (including 'nested modules') class name.
– Speed Unlike some other Ruby editors, the Ruby In Steel code completion is fast!
Ruby On Rails Tools
In addition to the Visual Rails Workbench, Ruby In Steel has deep support for Ruby On Rails Development
The Rake and Generate tools
It has project start-up wizards and (optionally) docked, tabbed and floating tool windows and dialogs such as:
– Generators
– Rake Tasks
– Gem Run
Tools and Wizards
Docked or floating consoles
– Fully integrated Ruby, Rails, Script and IRB consoles
Context-sensitive online documentation
– RDOC window shows formatted documentation when you hover over an object identifier in the editor
The Ruby Explorer
– The Ruby Explorer lets you navigate the class library – even into documentation extracted from C-source files
Context-sensitive Navigation Bars
– Drop-down Navigation Bars over the editor for fast code navigation
Manage projects in the Solution Explorer
Ruby In Steel projects are managed from the Visual Studio Solution Explorer. You can simply create, import or convert Ruby and Rails projects as well as add, move and delete files and folders. Ruby In Steel is fully configurable (colors, tab and formatting options etc.).
For more details, refer to The Feature List.
Minimum Requirements: Visual Studio 2010 Standard Edition or above; alternatively, use the Ruby In Steel 'All-in-one installer' to install a free Ruby-language copy of Visual Studio 2010.
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Biggest drawback of online shopping is the time gap between purchasing and playing with goods.If you are an online shopper, you might be agree with me.Today I came with some of the tips that can enhance the user's Interaction.
The after-sales period is a crucial time for retailers to show customers they are going the extra mile and to ensure they come back to the site for future purchases. However, the average score in this area was only 65% (according to study), so where can retailers improve?
According to a survey in 2012 most of customer don't prefers to shop because of delay in shipments.
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Some of tips to improve the after-sales service:
- Send a confirmation email: Sending a confirmation mail is most crucial to the user's. When a user completed their order,they are expecting to get a confirmation mail,failing which leads to misinterpretation that order is not placed successfully. This is common step followed by most of the company.
- Delivery notifications: In an increasingly mobile world, it's a nice touch to give customers the option of receiving a text message to confirm their delivery time. Again, if you are sending e-mails, make sure that the communication is clear and simple. 85% of companies take care of this notification.
- Confirmation of dispatch: It is most important to let your customer's know them, you have dispatched their order. It is better to have dispatched notifiaction by text and if you are not able to fulfil the order, make sure that you are not just letting them to wait. Instead give them a clear picture.Provide tracking details in email or in SMS which enables them to track thier product easily.
- Loyalty counts: Make customers feels loyal by giving them loyalty points and all. Every e shoppers have a list of their favorite sites.Use your customer's profile to nurture them with personalized offer via email or sms. Make sure that you don't Spam their email. Sending 2-3 alerts in a week is enough.
- Make delivery easy: Important to make the delivery easy and let your shoppers to choose the product they want and offer then an option to return the product. Try n Buy will be a good option if you can afford.
- Feedbacks: Taking regular feedback from customers will make you enables you to identify what they want and where you are lacking. Good feedback on your site will boost the morals for new customers as well. Keep the survey going and offer them some kind of discount for attending the survey,so that most of them take part in your survey.


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I first realised this when I started reporting from Israel in the early 2000s. The Second Intifada was under way and Benjamin Netanyahu had returned to politics after a brief spell in the private sector. Although he was finance minister at the time, he was the rising Likud party star and Israelis and Palestinians alike told me that his "obsessive fearmongering" would result in peace between the sides being more remote than ever.
The irony is that it was Likud's founder and Israel's sixth prime minister, Menachem Begin, who signed the landmark Camp David Accords that called for the establishment of a Palestinian state. But for Netanyahu, whose political career has been built on portraying Palestinians, and later Iranians, as existential threats to the Jewish people, fear of "the other" has been an integral part of his leadership.
When Likud lost the 1992 elections, it was Netanyahu who insisted that existential threats overruled all domestic concerns. He was already warning back then that Iran was three to five years away from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
This past Monday, the world was treated to another of Netanyahu's political theatrics. To be fair, what the prime minister revealed was indeed an intelligence coup. Israeli operatives managed to penetrate a secret Iranian military facility in Tehran and steal tens of thousands of detailed files on the Iranian nuclear programme.
But the prime minister's almost child-like presentation, which included lots of visual aids, block letters and simplistic messages, dished up a message to an audience of one – US President Donald Trump.
Social media had a field day, poking fun at Netanyahu for acting like the host of a shopping channel and using outdated technology, but his presentation hit the mark. It spoke to Trump in a language he understood and with a clear point, which was: Iran has all along been actively pursuing a bomb and cannot be trusted.
That was Netanyahu's message and Trump heard it. The American president said the speech was "good" and showed he'd been "a hundred percent correct about Iran".
At the time of writing this, Trump hasn't said as much but he is widely expected to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that was brokered by seven parties and signed in 2015.
Netanyahu is well aware of the growing divide between Trump and his other co-signatories. Paris responded on Tuesday that some of the information revealed by Netanyahu had already been disclosed in 2002 and stressed the importance of continuing with the nuclear deal. And, together with France, Britain also said that Tehran had been abiding by the pact and it should be kept.
No doubt Netanyahu was also addressing the Iranians in his presentation. In an attempt to intimidate them, he made sure it was understood that Israeli intelligence can infiltrate even Iran's most sensitive facilities. Tehran has shot back, saying Netanyahu is "an infamous liar".
In all of this, it's important to remember that in 2002 Netanyahu proclaimed before the American Congress that "there is no question" that Iraq's then leader, Saddam Hussein, was building nuclear weapons. He went as far as to "guarantee" American lawmakers that Hussein's removal would have "positive reverberations" throughout the Middle East, a prediction that did not pan out quite as expected.
But the difference now is that, unlike when Netanyahu made the Iraqi assertions and was a private citizen, during Monday night's showmanship, he was the elected leader of Israel.
And for this reason, he was also talking to his electorate. Cold calculations of domestic politics were certainly at play. The prime minister was warning the police and those considering indicting him for criminal actions that they might be removing the one and only Israeli leader able to stave off Iran's intention to wipe Israel off the map. This is always Netanyahu's message. In times of crises and fear – a lot of which are of his making – Netanyahu is intent on reminding Israelis that he is the only politician strong enough to lead the country.
But should he be proven wrong, as he was with Iraq, it won't only be him paying the price, but Israel as a whole.
The problem is that while Netanyahu's speech might earn him brownie points among Israelis and many Americans, it also places Jerusalem in a very precarious position should the deal be cancelled and then things go bad. Netanyahu and Israel will become the international community's convenient scapegoat.
I'm not saying Netanyahu is wrong about Iran; I'm just wondering what it means if he could be. What if he turns out to have scuppered a chance at peace (or at least non-confrontation) between the sides and, instead, brings the region to the brink of war?
What's more, Netanyahu's presentation came a day after a presumed Israeli attack on Iranian missile sites in Syria. Such attacks are becoming more frequent and as tensions climb, so does the probability of an Iranian retaliation on Jerusalem. It is surprising to some that Iran hasn't already responded, but it seems Tehran is waiting and watching to see what Trump decides before mapping its next steps.
Iran wants to keep the deal as it brings significant sanctions relief, but should Trump decide to withdraw from it, an Iranian retaliatory response on Israel could be just around the corner. And, as much as Netanyahu talks fear and warns of an Iran building nuclear weapons under the cover of the deal, should that deal disappear and Tehran decide to take action against Israel, the scenario is just as fearful as the one Netanyahu purports to be fighting against.
· Paula Slier is the Middle East Bureau Chief of RT, the founder and CEO of Newshound Media and the inaugural winner of the Europcar Woman in Leadership Award of the South African Absa Jewish Achievers.
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Scenic World is proud to support local not-for-profit organisations by offering limited ticket donations for fundraising activities.
All donations are provided via Scenic World's philanthropic program, Scenic World Shared, which commits 3% of all profits to support the Blue Mountains community.
The following criteria apply for all Scenic World ticket donations:
- Organisation must be located in NSW, Australia.
- Requests for cash donations or sponsorships will not be considered.
- Requests must be used to assist in fundraising for education, environment or the local community.
- To accommodate the many requests we receive, we only make one donation to each organisation each financial year.
- Submitting a request does not guarantee your organisation will receive a donation.
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of prices, item numbers, availability, and dimensions; however, we cannot be responsible for typographical errors. Stal Timber reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions even after an order has been submitted or the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order is cancelled, Stal Timber will issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the charge.
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The Government is implementing measures to help the economy withstand and recover from the economic impact of coronavirus - they have begun with increasing the instant asset write-off (IAWO) threshold from 12 March 2020. Eligible businesses now include those with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million (up from $50 million). The IAWO has been increased from $30,000 to $150,000 (excluding GST) and can be applied towards new and used vehicles purchased and delivered by 30 June 2020, with an immediate tax deduction available for the cost of the vehicle on the date of acquisition. For new vehicles purchased and delivered by 30 June 2021, an immediate tax deduction is available for 50% of the cost of the vehicle on the date of acquisition, and no threshold applies to the cost of the vehicle (Australian Taxation Office, 12 March 2020).
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Flavorwire » Entire 'Community' Cast Officially Returning to TV.
This is news I love to read!!
Flavorwire » Entire 'Community' Cast Officially Returning to TV.
Filled with nerdy TV tropes and film references Community is a bit of a cult classic. And here are the reasons I love it!
1. Danny Pudi. Flawlessly playing the film student of a straight-laced Arabic father and absent Polish mother, Danny Pudi brings to life what has to be one of the most loveable characters on the show. Abed.
2. Troy and Abed. Reminiscent of some of my favourite TV friendships, JD and Turk (Scrubs), Tim and Mike (Spaced) and Leslie and Ann (Parks and Recreation), Troy and Abed are really close. And funny. The shenanigans these two get up to can't be described. Just watch:
Long video I know, you really only have to watch the first minute to understand what's with these two.
3. Alison Brie. Playing the jail-bait of the group, Annie, Alison Brie transitions perfectly from playing Trudie on Mad Men to playing youthful Annie Edison. She is a truly amazing actress. And so funny!
4. The writing. This show is really for film and TV nerds. But it definitely has wide spread appeal too. The jokes are hilarious, the progression of story lines are perfect and the narration style is so subtle you'd have to be a complete nerd to truly pick up on it.
5. The ensemble. I know I've highlighted Alison Brie and Danny Pudi because they are my favourites, but this show wouldn't work at all if the cast didn't click as well as they do. There is brilliant chemistry between this group of people which comes through in nearly every episode. (Pilot excluded, because, well, aren't they always?)
6. The B characters. This show is fleshed out with a great cast of B characters, those that aren't part of the main line-up. From Dr Rick and Starburns, to Leonard and Vicki. All of these characters are just like those that you see at real universities.


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If you've read my blog for a while. you'll know by now that Nice in the South of France is my favourite ever holiday destination, and somewhere my Mum and I go every year.
Now, for someone who gets bored quite easily I would never have imagined finding somewhere that I could keep returning to without getting fed up of it, but that's never happened (in nearly 10 years) and I can't imagine it ever being the case.
For one reason or another, we ended up having to go Monday-Friday and those 5 days just flew by. If I could have stayed
forever longer, I definitely would have. For me, Nice has almost everything you could want; a constant warm (mid-high 20s) temperature, an abundance of restaurants/bars, absolutely beautiful scenery and great shopping.
This time we stayed at the Hotel Ambassador and although it was basic, it was a really lovely, peaceful little hotel that had everything we needed for a short break.
We really wanted a relaxed, easy break with no set plans, and that's exactly what we had.
One of my favourite things to do is visit the flower market in the old town, which is filled with fresh fruit, fish, vegetables and other local produce, as well as crafts and as the name suggests, fresh flowers. It's really bustling and atmospheric, and you know you're in a French market.
The rest of our time was spent walking (my Fitbit was easily clocking up 10-12000 steps a day compared to my shameful 5-7000 steps at home) eating, drinking cocktails and relaxing in the sun. The evenings were slightly cool but other than that you can't complain.
Since our first trip I've wanted to visit the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, it's so visually stunning and I've always wanted to visit Russia and look at the incredible architecture. This time we managed to get there while it was open and have a proper look around, it's just breathtaking.
We also got the bus to the village of Eze which is my favourite place on earth, and wandered around the quaint cobbled streets as well as whiling away a few hours sitting in the lovely hilltop cafe bars.
We were lucky enough to get a free upgrade in the hotel to a superior room with a balcony overlooking the sea, we bought a bottle of wine at a local supermarket and sat out on the balcony each evening in the sun, I managed to get through 2 books on this holiday!
Finally, on our last night we treated ourselves to a cocktail at the Negresco, a 5* luxury hotel on the Promenade that I would LOVE to stay in one day and wandered along looking at the beautiful sunset.
No matter how many times I visit, I can safely say I'll never tire of Nice or the beautiful Cote D'azur, it feels like home, my spiritual home at least, and nowhere makes me feel happier or more content.


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Together with our Christmas Jumper Event, we also held a "Great Xmas Bake off" competition whereby members of the Stewarts Coaches team baked their socks off to offer their produce to sell on the 16th December to again raise money for Save The Children.
We had everything from sausage rolls, tiffin, cakes and sponges and was a great success. Raising a total of £74.41 for Save The Children.
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Title: Houseki no Kuni (TV)
English: Land of the Lustrous
Synonyms: Country of Jewels
Japanese: 宝石の国
Type: Tv
Total: 12
Status: Completed
Aired: Oct 7, 2017 to Dec 23, 2017
Premiered: Fall 2017
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Seinen
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Summary: In the distant future, a new immortal and genderless life form called Gems populate the Earth. The 28 Gems must fight against the Moon Dwellers, who attack them regularly to abduct them and to turn them into decorations. Each Gem is assigned a role, such as a fighter or a medic. Being only 300 years old, Phosphophyllite is the youngest of the Gems and has no assignment yet. He wants to help to fight the Moon Dwellers, but is too weak and brittle for battle. One day the master of Gems, Kongou (Adamantine), assigns him the task of creating a natural history encyclopedia. (Source: MAL News)


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Hitchens & Heredity
This sketch requires a little more back story to make sense. Christopher Hitchens is of course one of the more public leaders of the new atheism movement. His brother Peter is a Christian. You can read an article about the two of them here.
I wanted to illustrate a growing debate about genetics and belief in God. Because atheist believe that nature is all there is, they have to try to explain everything through biological or natural means. The book in front of Christopher Hitchens is The Selfish Gene written by Richard Dawkins. The book in front of Peter Hitchens is The God Gene.
Unlike some of my other sketches, the book in front of Peter doesn't represent what he believes. However, I did think the two books provided a funny contrast of the snarky atheist (Christopher) with The Selfish Gene and his much more cordial brother (Peter) with The God Gene. Both books are a part of a growing literature base seeking to explain actions and beliefs strictly from a genetic point of view.
One large obstacle to those seeking to use genetics to explain belief/faith is that the leading geneticist in the nation, and former head of the Human Genome Project, is an outspoken Christian. While Dawkins and Dennett seek to meddle outside their field into genetics, Collins' breakthrough research in DNA hasn't convinced him of a "natural explanation of religious phenomenon." So much for their interdisciplinary efforts.
The book The God Gene is written by a respected geneticist (Dean Hamer), however, he has received significant criticism from scientific colleagues for lacking the necessary support for his over-reaching claims. He is considered to have "rushed" his ideas into a book without allowing his theories to be cross reviewed by other scientists. So much for their "expert" panel.
The final element of this drawing that I wanted to communicate was to simply illustrate two brothers, from the same parents (gene pool), with very different beliefs. It seems that faith, or belief in God, seems to be something greater than mere heredity. Additionally, if evolution were true it would make sense that once a gene pool reached the apex of atheism that all future children would be equally evolved and therefore atheistic. However, there are numerous cases of believers whose parents were atheists.
Hitchens & Heredity: It seems that there is more to belief than genetics.


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Hazardous Waste Identification
Wastes are defined as materials that are no longer suitable for their intended purpose. This includes materials that are waste products of a procedure, old outdated products that have not been used or new products purchased in excess. Hazardous wastes are solid, liquid or gaseous wastes with one or more of the characteristics listed below. Unless otherwise noted, the waste should be containerized and shipped for disposal.
- Corrosive: Any substance with a pH less than 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5. A corrosive waste with no other waste characteristic may be neutralized to a pH between 6 and 9 and sewered (Log date and Volume). Examples would include 5% nitric acid or an alkali such as sodium hydroxide.
- Ignitable: Any substance having a flash point less than 140°F (60° C), or any ignitable gas, or an oxidizer. Aqueous wastes containing 24% or less of an alcohol are not considered to be hazardous wastes. See the precautions on treatment in the introduction. Examples would include paint thinner, acetone, and potassium or ammonium dichromate.
- Reactive: Any unstable substance that can undergo rapid violent change, reacts violently with water, or is a sulfide or cyanide bearing material. Examples would include sodium or potassium cyanide.
- TCLP listed waste. A liquid mixture containing any of listed substances at or above the TCLP concentrations. If a solution contains a TCLP substance that is less than the Hazardous Waste regulatory limits but higher than the limits of the Municipal Sewer Code, it must be disposed of as a hazardous waste. Examples of a TCLP substance are silver, chromium or lead.
- Acutely Hazardous: Any material that has been found to be fatal to humans in low doses, or has an oral LD50 (rat) of less than 50 mg/kg, an inhalation LD50 (rat) or less than 2 mg/l, or a dermal LD50 (rabbit) of less than 200 mg/kg. Acutely hazardous wastes are found in NR605 Table IV. Examples would include potassium cyanide.
- It is a toxic waste. Any material listed in NR605 Table V. Examples would include formaldehyde.
- It is a listed waste from non-specific sources. Any material listed in NR605 Table II.
In general, all of the following substances used in our laboratories or studios should be disposed of hazardous waste: (this list is not complete)
- Aqueous solutions, > 24% alcohol.
- Cyanide-bearing wastes
- Formaldehyde solutions, > 0.1%
- Heavy metal salts and solutions
- Oxidizing solutions
- Sulfide-bearing wastes
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Al Cutturini
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North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
662-234-2918 x 2119
Saving The Home: Preventing Foreclosure With The Make Home Affordable Program
Prerequisites to Foreclosure
Default: Failure to make current payments on the property or failure to pay current taxes. Lender must file to foreclose within three year SOL from default. Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-21 (2011) and there is a one year SOL for suits following a foreclosure Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-23 (2011).
Notice of Default: Borrower receives notice of default and can pay all amounts due in order to become current.
Acceleration letter: If default is not cured, lender can now demand the entire balance to be due and owing, not just the amount in arrears.
Foreclosure proceeding begins: This usually starts 60-90 days after default, though lender can begin foreclosure process immediately after borrower misses one payment. Borrower has until the sale date to redeem the property and reinstate the loan by paying all overdue amounts, including any accrued costs such as attorney fees and past due interest. Unless the fees or costs are expressed in the documents as a set amount or percentage, they must be reasonable and customary. The borrower does not have to pay the accelerated amount of the loan. Miss. Code Ann. § 89-1-59 (2011).
Types of Foreclosure
Judicial: In Mississippi, the lenders can file in court for a judicial foreclosure proceeding, where the court must issue a final judgment of foreclosure. The property is then sold as part of a publicly noticed sale by the sheriff. A complaint is filed in court along with what is known a lis pendens, which is a recorded document that provides public notice that the property is being foreclosed upon.
Judicial foreclosure usually follows these steps after the default occurs:
- A complaint is filed, lis pendens is filed
- The homeowner is served with notice of complaint
- A hearing may be held to determine the sufficiency of the complaint (would require borrower to file written answer)
- A date for redemption is set
- Sale date is set
- Foreclosure sale occurs
Non-Judicial: In Mississippi, the out-of-court foreclosure process is most common. A deed of trust usually includes contains a power of sale clause in which the borrower pre-authorizes the sale of property to pay off the balance on a loan in the event of default. Where a power of sale clause exists, the power given to the lender to sell the property may be executed by the lender or their representative, referred to as the trustee. Generally, a borrower will receive a default notice at least 30 days before the foreclosure sale, though notice also includes those which may be provided for contractually in the deed of trust or those which may be imposed by the insurer, or guarantor of the loan, or that which may be required to be given the beneficiaries of federal liens or may be required under the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). No personal service by constable or process server needed. After this, the trustee initiates the foreclosure sale process outlined in Miss. Code Ann. § 89-1-55 (2011).
Post Notice in court house and in newspaper
The trustee must record a notice of sale containing, at minimum, a description of the property, deed of trust information, the parties involved, and the time, place, and terms of the sale. This notice must also be posted at the courthouse door in the county where the property is located and published in a newspaper of general circulation in said county for a period of three (3) consecutive weeks before the schedule date of the sale. Miss. Code Ann. § 89-1-55 (2011). If three weeks, must be same day all three weeks, then sale on fourth week. If four consecutive weeks ads run, sale can be any of the seven days after last ad. If sale is more than one week after date of last publication, the foreclosure is void.
The sale must be made at public auction, usually between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., for cash to the highest bidder. The Trustee may not bid on the property; however the lender is permitted to bid. Miss. Code Ann. § 11-5-101 (2011). The sale may be held in the county where the property is located, or, if different, in the county where the borrower resides.
The trustee can postpone the sale to the next day by announcing the postponement at the originally scheduled sale. The winning bidder must supply the sale amount usually in the form of cash or certified funds at the sale; if not, the sale must be rescheduled and republished. After the sale, the trustee prepares a deed conveying ownership to the winning bidder. In the case of a surplus, the additional amount is dispersed to any other affected secondary lenders. If the home sells for less than the mortgage, the lender can sue the borrower for the amount of deficiency. Actions to recover a deficiency must be commenced within one year of the foreclosure sale date Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-23 (2011).
The foreclosure sale is final, and after the sale the borrower has no right to redeem the property.
Miss. Code Ann. § 89-1-55 (2011)
How lands sold under mortgages and deeds in trust
All lands comprising a single tract, and wholly described by the subdivisions of the governmental surveys, sold under mortgages and deeds of trust, shall be sold in the manner provided by Section 111 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 for the sale of lands in pursuance of a decree of court, or under execution. All lands sold at public outcry under deeds of trust or other contracts shall be sold in the county in which the land is located, or in the county of the residence of the grantor, or one of the grantors in the trust deed, provided that where the land is situated in two (2) or more counties, the parties may contract for a sale of the whole in any of the counties in which any part of the land lies. Sale of said lands shall be advertised for three (3) consecutive weeks preceding such sale, in a newspaper published in the county, or, if none is so published, in some paper having a general circulation therein, and by posting one notice at the courthouse of the county where the land is situated, for said time, and such notice and advertisement shall disclose the name of the original mortgagor or mortgagors in said deed of trust or other contract. No sale of lands under a deed of trust or mortgage shall be valid unless such sale shall have been advertised as herein provided for, regardless of any contract to the contrary. An error in the mode of sale such as makes the sale void will not be cured by any statute of limitations, except as to the ten-year statute of adverse possession.
Preventing Foreclosure
The Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) helps homeowners avoid foreclosure, stabilize the country's housing market, and improve the nation's economy.
If Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac owns your loan, you may be eligible for programs designed to make your mortgage more affordable – like the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) or the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).
Use this lookup tool: http://www.fanniemae.com/loanlookup/ and https://ww3.freddiemac.com/corporate/
Modify or Refinance Your Loan for Lower Payments
Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP): HAMP lowers your monthly mortgage payment to 31 percent of your verified monthly gross (pre-tax) income to make your payments more affordable. The typical HAMP modification results in a 40 percent drop in a monthly mortgage payment. Eighteen percent of HAMP homeowners reduce their payments by $1,000 or more.
You may be eligible for HAMP if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You obtained your mortgage on or before January 1, 2009.
- You owe up to $729,750 on your primary residence or single unit rental property
- You owe up to $934,200 on a 2-unit rental property; $1,129,250 on a 3-unit rental property; or $1,403,400 on a 4-unit rental property
- The property has not been condemned
- You have a financial hardship and are either delinquent or in danger of falling behind on your mortgage payments (non-owner occupants must be delinquent in order to qualify).
- You have sufficient, documented income to support a modified payment.
- You must not have been convicted within the last 10 years of felony larceny, theft, fraud or forgery, money laundering or tax evasion, in connection with a mortgage or real estate transaction.
Source: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/
Payment Reduction Estimator: https://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/get-answers/Pages/get-answers-tools-payment-reduction-estimator.aspx
Under the Home Affordable Modification Program, the target maximum amount for your mortgage payment (or mortgage debt-to-income) should be approximately 31% of your gross (pre-tax) monthly income. This Payment Reduction Estimator will help determine what your current mortgage debt-to-income is and how much your monthly payment could be reduced if you qualify for a modification. Based on your individual financial situation, under HAMP, your final modified payment may be above or below the 31% debt-to-income ratio.
Do not include any payments on your second mortgage. You may have taxes and interest in escrow added to your monthly payment already, so be careful to count taxes and escrow only once.
Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP): If you are current on your mortgage and have been unable to obtain a traditional refinance because the value of your home has declined, you may be eligible to refinance through HARP. HARP is designed to help you refinance into a new affordable, more stable mortgage.
You may be eligible for HARP if you meet all of the following criteria:
- The mortgage must be owned or guaranteed by Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae.
- The mortgage must have been sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or before May 31, 2009.
- The mortgage cannot have been refinanced under HARP previously unless it is a Fannie Mae loan that was refinanced under HARP from March-May, 2009.
- The current loan-to-value (LTV) ratio must be greater than 80%.
- The borrower must be current on the mortgage at the time of the refinance, with a good payment history in the past 12 months.
Source: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/lower-rates/Pages/harp
Principal Reduction Alternative (PRA): PRA was designed to help homeowners whose homes are worth significantly less than they owe by encouraging servicers and investors to reduce the amount you owe on your home.
You may be eligible for PRA if:
- Your mortgage is not owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
- You owe more than your home is worth.
- You occupy the house as your primary residence.
- You obtained your mortgage on or before January 1, 2009.
- Your mortgage payment is more than 31 percent of your gross (pre-tax) monthly income.
- You owe up to $729,750 on your 1st mortgage.
- You have a financial hardship and are either delinquent or in danger of falling behind.
- You have sufficient, documented income to support the modified payment.
- You must not have been convicted within the last 10 years of felony larceny, theft, fraud or forgery, money laundering or tax evasion, in connection with a mortgage or real estate transaction.
Source: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/lower-payments/
Second Lien Modification Program (2MP): If your first mortgage was permanently modified under HAMP and you have a second mortgage on the same property, you may be eligible for a modification or principal reduction on your second mortgage under 2MP. Likewise, if you have a home equity loan, HELOC, or some other second lien that is making it difficult for you to keep up with your mortgage payments you may qualify. Contact your mortgage servicer to see if you are eligible for 2MP.
You may be eligible for 2MP if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Your first mortgage was modified under HAMP.
- You must not have been convicted within the last 10 years of felony larceny, theft, fraud or forgery, money laundering or tax evasion, in connection with a mortgage or real estate transaction.
- You have not missed three consecutive monthly payments on your HAMP modification.
Source: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/lower-payments/Pages/lien_modification
"Underwater" Mortgages
Treasury/FHA Second Lien Program (FHA2LP): If you have a second mortgage and the mortgage servicer of your first mortgage agrees to participate in FHA Short Refinance, you may qualify to have your second mortgage on the same home reduced or eliminated through FHA2LP. If the servicer of your second mortgage agrees to participate, the total amount of your mortgage debt after the refinance cannot exceed 115% of your home's current value.
You may be eligible for FHA2LP if you meet the following criteria:
- You are eligible for FHA Short Refinance.
- You obtained your mortgage on or before January 1, 2009.
- You must not have been convicted within the last 10 years of felony larceny, theft, fraud, forgery, money laundering or tax evasion in connection with a mortgage or real estate transaction.
Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) previously mentioned
Principal Reduction Alternative (PRA) previously mentioned
Assistance for Unemployed Homeowners
Home Affordable Unemployment Program (UP): If you are having a tough time making your mortgage payments because you are unemployed, you may be eligible for UP. UP provides a temporary reduction or suspension of mortgage payments for at least twelve months while you seek re-employment.
You may be eligible for UP if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You are unemployed and eligible for unemployment benefits.
- You occupy the house as your primary residence.
- You have not previously received a HAMPSM modification.
- You obtained your mortgage on or before January 1, 2009.
- You owe up to $729,750 on your home.
Source: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/unemployed-help/Pages/up
FHA Forbearance for Unemployed Homeowners: Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements now require servicers to extend the forbearance period for unemployed homeowners to 12 months. The changes to FHA's Special Forbearance Program announced in July 2011 require servicers to extend the forbearance period for FHA borrowers who qualify for the program from four months to 12 months and remove upfront hurdles to make it easier for unemployed borrowers to qualify.
Managed Exit for Borrowers
Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA): If your mortgage payment is unaffordable and you are interested in transitioning to more affordable housing, you may be eligible for a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure through HAFA SM. Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program. HAFA provides two options for transitioning out of your mortgage: a short sale or a Deed-in-Lieu (DIL) of foreclosure. In a short sale, the mortgage company lets you sell your house for an amount that falls "short" of the amount you still owe. In a DIL, the mortgage company lets you give the title back, transferring ownership back to them.
In either case, HAFA offers benefits that make the transition as favorable as possible:
- You can get free advice from HUD-approved housing counselors and licensed real estate professionals.
- Unlike conventional short sales, a HAFA short sale completely releases you from your mortgage debt after selling the property. This means you will no longer be responsible for the amount that falls "short" of the amount you still owe. The deficiency is guaranteed to be waived by the servicer.
- In a HAFA short sale, your mortgage company works with you to determine an acceptable sale price.
- HAFA has a less negative effect on your credit score than foreclosure or conventional short sales.
- When you close, HAFA may provide $3,000 in relocation assistance.
Source: United States Dept. of Housing and Urban development website at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/avoiding_foreclosure
Military Modification: Under recently announced changes to HAMP, military homeowners and other families who are permanently displaced by a job-related move may still qualify as owner-occupants, which mean you may still be eligible for a mortgage modification.
If you're a service member struggling with your mortgage payment, you may be eligible for a HAMP modification if:
- You are displaced due to an out-of-area job transfer such as permanent change of station (PCS) orders and were occupying the home as a principal residence immediately prior to the displacement;
- You intend to return to the home at some point in the future; and
- You do not own any other single-family real estate.
- Military and other families who do own other residential properties may still qualify for a HAMP modification under expanded opportunities available for rental or may qualify for a short sale under Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA).
Source: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/programs/military-resources/Pages/default
For loan modifications and refinance options, borrowers may be contacted directly by one of the five participating mortgage servicers or you may contact the banks directly if you need additional information:
Ally/GMAC: 800-766-4622
Bank of America: 877-488-7814 (Available M-F 7am - 9pm CT and Saturdays 8am CT - 5pm CT
Citi: 866-272-4749
JPMorgan Chase: 866-372-6901
Wells Fargo: 800-288-3212 (Available M-F 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST)
MS Foreclosure Hotline: 1-866-530-9572 or HOPE Hotline 1-888-995-HOPE (4673)
Making Home Affordable: www.makinghomeaffordable.gov


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Poseidon Villa No14 Pissouri Bay
Beach villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private pool in Pissouri, Cyprus
From £732 per week
Villa to rent in Pissouri, Cyprus
Large villa with private pool and private garden 200m from Pissouri Bay
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May be the most luxurious 3 bedroom Villa in Pissouri Bay. Stunning newly built detached offering comfort and relaxation with Private Swimming Pool & landscaped gardens, ideally situated, just 200 metres from the beach of beautiful Pissouri Bay, shops, tavernas.
The villa is decorated to an extremely high standard throughout with modern furnishings the villa has been specifically designed to cater for luxury villa holidays. The spacious ground floor consist of an open plan dining and lounge area with dark brown leather suite (one 3 seater sette and two 2 seater settees) Dining/kitchen area a dinning table with seating for 6 persons, 32'' Widescreen LCD TV, with Sky Satellite Free to Air package, a home cinema ( DVD) and CD player. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, electric ceramic hob unit with canopy hood extractor fan above, electric oven/grill, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle,. To the rear of the kitchen there is a separate utility room which houses the washing machine, a filter coffee machine. There is also a downstairs cloakroom. Patio doors from both the lounge and dining area lead to terraces and the enclosed garden and pool area.
Veranda, Views, Pool and Gardens
The ground floor veranda is the place to spend a quiet evening with a drink whilst hearing the waves from Pissouri Bay. A large dining table and 6 chairs are provided to provide maximum comfort whilst participating in this relaxation. Outside there is a large private landscaped garden, with palm trees and grass, sun chairs and barbecue. The pool is 9m x 4m kidney shape, with a shallow end depth of 1m and the deep end of 1.20m (one level). The pool has its own sun beds, small tables and sun shades. There is also an outside shower.
The Master bedroom has a double bed, dressing table, two bedside cabinets, wardrobes. A double patio door leads to the first floor balcony overlooking the pool, garden and sea of Pissouri Bay. The en-suite shower room contains a luxury shower, wash hand basin and W.C.
The other first floor bedrooms ( with twin beds), both have substantial built in wardrobes, and bedside cabinets also enjoys a dressing table. Both have patio doors leading onto the balcony. The one balcony overlooking the pool, garden and sea of Pissouri Bay and the other balcony has a mountain view. All bedrooms lead on to the landing off which the main bathroom comprises a bath with shower over hand basin with mirror and W.C.
Details of the 3 Bathrooms: One ensuite shower room, One main bathroom , One guest W.C.
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Cyprus – Lemessos – Pissouri – Pissouri Bay
The island's second largest city, Lemesos (Limassol) spreads out between two ancient city-kingdoms, Amathous to the east and Kourion to the west, two of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Cyprus. It is the island's main port, the centre of the wine industry and a bustling holiday resort. A large number of hotels and hotel apartments line a 15 km coastline interspersed with eucalyptus groves and linked by a promenade popular with walkers or joggers.Wander round the narrow streets of the old town radiating out from the fishing harbour. The medieval castle was the site of the royal wedding in the Middle ages between Richard the Lionheart and Berengaria of Navarre, and now houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum, Browse through the array of goods and produce in the atmospheric Market.
Aphrodite's realm
In antiquity Pafos was the centre of the cult of Aphrodite.Swim in the sea by the rocks known as Petra tou Romiou where the goddess was believed to have risen from the waves, make a pilgrimage to her sanctuary at Kouklia, or visit the grotto near Polis where she was supposed to have bathed.Pafos, with its pleasant harbour and medieval fort, combines a cosmopolitan holiday resort, spectacular countryside and historical sites. It was the capital of Cyprus for 600 years in ancient times and its archaeological legacy is such that UNESCO put the whole town on its World Cultural Heritage List. The intricate floor mosaics in villas dating back to the Roman period depicting scenes from Greek mythology are considered among the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean. Equally impressive are the underground Tombs of the Kings carved out of solid rock and decorated with Doric pillars.
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Outside this villa in Pissouri, CyprusThis villa is in a quiet area near the beach. It has a pool, a balcony, a barbecue, a garage and outside lighting. Car hire is not necessary as the villa is less than a 15 minute walk to a large selection of shops, bars, restaurants; however parking is not available.
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- 4 August 2020 - 31 August 2023: the minimum stay is 7 nights.
3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6:
- 1 double bed and en suite
- 2 single beds
- 2 single beds
There is also 1 cot
2 bathrooms including 1 en suite, 1 Separate WC
Swimming pool
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CD player, DVD/Blu-ray player, Radio, TV Languages in Local, Satellite / cable
Living area seats 6, Dining area seats 6, Air conditioning, Clothes drier, Hair dryer, Iron / board, Towels / linen, Washing machine, Car hire optional
Cooker, Cutlery, Dishwasher, Fridge, Freezer, Glassware, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pots / pans, Toaster
Balcony or terrace, Barbecue, Garage, Outside lighting, Private garden, Sea view
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The villa is located 200m from Pissouri Bay, with sea view, private large pool and private landscaped garden.
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While bored the other day — this happens a lot, believe it or not — I was reading a Grantland article on my phone, previewing the NBA season and the teams considered to be contenders, pretenders, or something in the middle.
Do I care about the NBA? Not particularly. But with the Nuggets expected to be fairly decent this year, one Vincent Casablancas and I have bandied about the idea of getting some tickets to watch the boys play ball at the Pepsi Center.
ANYway, I don't usually read NBA news and predictions, but I did in this case (for the record, Grantland places Denver in the "Exciting Upside, Too Many Questions" category). One line in particular about the Oklahoma City Thunder stood out to me, relating to moves in free agency and how teams aspire to assemble their crew for each season. "The big steps are done," it read, "but sometimes the smaller steps are hardest."
Naturally, my thoughts immediately turned to football, and the Broncos. Because inevitably, that's where my thoughts end up.
Like the Thunder, the Broncos' big moves are done. Don't expect a signing as splashy as Peyton Manning in the '13 offseason; indeed, in the history of the league there's never been such a big signing for any team. Reggie White signing with the Packers in the early '90s is the closest thing we've ever seen to several teams pursuing one big name player, and thanks to the 24 hour news cycle now in existence, it was nowhere near the same scale of coverage.
Getting Manning was the coup of the off season. That was our "big move." It didn't signal an arrival, but signaled an intention: An intention to improve.
Now the tough part — making the little steps — begins.


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The Metis (part white and part native) were a group of people who started the first settlements in Western Canada. They combined both cultures very efficiently. They farmed and they hunted as well. Again, like most settlers in the west, history books don't often tell of their part in settling the west.
Their villages, like other settlements consisted of shops, homes and churches. Set along the picturesque slopes of the North Saskatchewan River, the village is set in the park-lands area of Saskatchewan, not the flat south most people are familiar with.
Batoche stands out as where The Riel Rebellion of 1885 took place. Batoche is the site Louis Riel chose to set up the 'Provisional Government of Saskatchewan'.
In 'Hawk's Gift' – a western romance, – I go into depth as to the causes that both the Metis and Natives felt as a need to separate from Canada. Even to this day Canada's west is often overpowered by rules and regulations made in the East. And by people who sometimes don't understand Canadian Western people.


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Where I live the gas prices hover over $4.50 a gallon; new residents are moving into our building from Japan; and I'm aware of how fast my days fly by. What's going on?
The gas prices are soaring with no end in sight. We need the gas to get around. Is the price higher on this island than on the mainland? Will the oil companies still ship it to us? What happens when people cannot afford the gas to get to work or school?
I'm aware that new people are moving here to escape the tragedy in Japan. I met a nice man this morning on the elevator who moved here two weeks ago. I hope his family is safe. I hope he likes his new island home. I welcomed him here and he smiled.
Why is life flashing by me? I cooked and cleaned and prepared for Passover for over a week and our Seder Monday night was lovely and fleeting. The week of Pesach is almost over! My kids are already talking about what summer activities will fill the days. To top it all off, my eldest daughter has a college fair next week to begin that journey!
Not only is every minute special and important and fleeting, but we must add up all the minutes and make every day count! We must outwardly appreciate our friends and families, learn as much as we can each day and enjoy the gifts from mother nature. We must enjoy our journey from point A to B.
What's going on for you?


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this is a favorite shirt for both Jenn and I, here, another version here, in fact, if I had my way of endless fashion budget, I would buy these plaid shirts for every day of the month. so comfortable and such a great fit. perfect for a casual dinner together, comfortable but pulled together.
here's our {sort of} impromptu photo shoot. if only I had permission to show the outtakes...
{its her dreamy purse and restoration.eat.your.heart.out patio}
{yep I parked myself next to the giant bowl of guacamole. tortilla soup, the canlis salad {can I just say mint and bacon - do it!}, brown butter chocolate chip cookies not pictured. all so good.}
{71% of the children, all the boys. do that math}
#1 - borrowed bag. my purses are never pictured because lets be honest, they are old and well-loved. I tend to destroy my purses. but I am really coveting this one and perhaps its splurge worthy? gray leather with gold zippers. love the size and shape. handle that can be worn over the shoulder or in your hand. uber chic but functional? I'm wishing...
shirt - Rails, Queen Anne Dispatch
tank - H&M. very old and loved.
jeans - 7fam, Hautelook
booties - DV for Dolce Vita, Nordstrom {now 50% off!}
bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nordstrom
earrings - Lucia K. Tag in Copper
lipstick - Nars {gift from Jenn, I know right.}
sweater - Shopbop {um 50% off!}
shirt - Rails, Queen Anne Dispatch
jeans - Citizens, Nordstom
boots - Paul Green, Nordstrom
earrings - Lucia K. Tag in Gold
Happy New Year, hope you all enjoyed good meals with those you love.
kirsty {and Jenn}


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LISTEN: Carla Bozulich - Lazy Crossbones
Laurie Tuffrey
, February 4th, 2014 12:26
First spin of track from forthcoming album Boy
While her most recent releases have been as Evangelista, hyper-prolific experimentalist Carla Bozulich has dropped the moniker for her new album, her self-described "pop record" Boy. Recorded with Jhno, aka musical polymath John Eichenseer, and drummer Andrea Belfi over the last two years, the end result is, says the press release, "a refreshing and much-needed reminder of what pop – as an oblique angle, influence, and intent – can do in the hands of a ferociously commanding singer/lyricist who has cut her teeth on genre-bending, genre–blending and DIY aesthetics". It's out on March 3 via Constellation, and ahead of that, we've got a first spin of album cut 'Lazy Crossbones' - listen above.
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You can choose between three majors:
The programme focuses on Research and Development. In contrast to the Dutch programme equivalent, there are no majors/minors such as Education or Management.
The two years are built out of 4 blocks:
Download the programme structure
After permission from the faculty
The programme is taught in English and an academic level of proficiency in this language is imperative.
Candidates with a bachelor degree from universities outside Flanders are required to demonstrate their English language skills in one of the following ways:
Candidates with a bachelor degree from a Flemish university are strongly advised to take a test to assure they possess the necessary language skills to successfully complete the programme.
The common theme of the master programme is modelling as applied in all the subdisciplines of computer science. This comprises:
As in all scientific disciplines such models allow us to understand and control our environment, as such allowing us to make predictions about what will happen in critical situations.
The master programme culminates in the master's thesis. The aim of this thesis is for you to show that you are able to (under supervision of a promoter) explore independently a complex subject in a scientific manner and write down the acquired insight into a coherent text.
A computer scientist with academic training should be capable of applying the knowledge and skills acquired through the programme in concrete day-to-day situations. Consequently there is ample room for practical work and - not surprisingly - group work. Former graduates informed us that independence and maturity are strengths of programme.
Besides project work, there is also time for experiments and exercises in the computer lab. We have the necessary technical infrastructure and ensure that it keeps pace with the natural evolution in the field.


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Welcome to Brewerytown!
Named for the numerous breweries that called this region home in the early 20th century, Brewerytown is an up-and-coming neighborhood that has seen a spike in growth and investment in the past few years.
Brewerytown Houses
Nestled between the Schuylkill River and 25th street, Brewerytown is home to a wide mix of architecture.
The area is primarily residential, but with an uptick in investments from businesses and architectural firms, the commercial sector has seen a significant amount of growth and improvement. As such, property values are steadily rising.
Brewerytown Neighbors
In close proximity to Center City District - but much more affordable - Brewerytown is attracting a lot of young families as newcomers. Journalist and Brewerytown resident Syretta Martin summed it up well in Philly Voice:
"We're far enough away from the colleges that we don't have to deal with the students' 'liveliness' or a lack of parking on a daily basis, nor do we have to fear for our safety, because our neighborhood is safe. We're close enough to have our own space, to have access to all of the city's perks and to enjoy some diversity in our neighborhood, too. Here, I've found a clean place with a fine balance of people from different walks of life who are passionate about the city and live by its motto: the city of brotherly love."
Brewerytown Transportation
In the northern part of Philadelphia, Brewerytown is the perfect location for those who want to be near the city without the crowd. Center City is less than 15 minutes away by cab or car, and 25 minutes walking briskly. SEPTA buses and regional rail lines run in all directions, and trolleys head east to west down Girard Avenue.
If you're staying local, you'll also find that the neighborhood is extremely walkable.
Things to Do in Brewerytown
From block parties to pop-up shops to museums, there's always something to do around town.
Crime and Punishment Brewing: Inspired by the famous novel of the same name, Crime and Punishment Brewing is a unique pub in the birthplace of Philadelphia's brewing scene. Look out for Russian appetizers and themed beer names like Indecent Exposure, The Guillotine, and House Arrest. Bonus: Sponsoring little league games and hosting regular art events, C&P strives to be a place where you can get to know your neighbors.
Le Cat Cafe: There aren't many places that you can get a latte and adopt a pet, but then again, Brewerytown isn't like many other places. At Le Cat Cafe, there is always a furry friend to sit on your book, newspaper, or keyboard, and they even host events like yoga, ceramics classes, and children's storytime. If you find yourself becoming a regular, consider taking one of the adoptable cats home.
Philadelphia Museum of Art: The appeal of the "Rocky Steps" may wear off quickly for locals, but the impressive collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art never does. Besides a plethora of fascinating art, the museum also hosts many events throughout the year like their popular "Art After 5" series.
Brewerytown Beats
No trendy neighborhood would be complete without a vintage record shop. Specializing in all things vinyl, Brewerytown Beats has a wide collection of everything from soul to funk.
Schools in Brewerytown
As a part of the Philadelphia School District, Brewerytown schools include Robert Morris School, grades K-8; Kelly William D, pre-K to 8; White Dove Performing Arts Academy, grades preK- 5; Celestial Christian Academy; and St. Joseph's Preparatory School, grades 9-12.
However, for families who are able, private and charter schools are a more popular option.
The Bottom Line
An uptick in commercial investment has Brewerytown property values on the rise. Whether you're a long-time renter or considering your first home there, don't wait too long to buy.


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Archive for February, 2016
Teamwork, Generosity, and Lots of Laughs! #BCAProud
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News on February 26, 2016
Thanks to all the BCA members who joined us for the 2016 Bootcamp. Everyone really embraced the Mini Golf Charity Classic challenge. All the courses were unique, creative, and fun to play. Thanks to you, we were able help donate food items back to the local community!
Thank you to Team Builders Plus for facilitating such a fun day and Congratulations to the challenge winners! We hope you enjoyed the time spent with your fellow BCA members.
Also, a big thanks to Larry Cohen and Cuba Libre for their hospitality and hosting us for a delicious dinner.
We want to wish Joleen Jaworski, President of BCA a Happy Birthday, and thank all of the members at dinner for being such great sports during her Roast! For those who were able to join us, it truly was a night to remember!
Don't forget Gibbons March Madness on March 17th is right around the corner. Reach out to the BCA Staff to help facilitate your Gibbons March Madness strategy, answer registration questions, or book a Breakout Room! Read the rest of this entry »
Happy Registration! Gibbons March Madness Event 2016
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News on February 24, 2016
Thanks for joining us on the call yesterday about Gibbons March Madness registration. We hope it was helpful in your registration process and moving forward as Gibbons March Madness Event day approaches. Please see below a link to the voice recording and a list of instructions as well as a couple QA's that were discussed during the call.
PLEASE CLICK BELOW to listen to the Conference Call recording with directions and Q&A about GMME 2016. Read the rest of this entry »
Allied Mortgage Roundtable; "How Would Your Friends Describe You?" #BCAProud
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News, Member News on February 17, 2016
A big thank you to Wendy and Allied Mortgage Group for their wonderful hospitality… and parking spots. The unique Roundtable topic, "How would your friends describe you?" was a huge hit. Many members did their home work and solicited their friends, co-workers and family regarding the question. Everyone let their guard down and shared the good, bad and the ugly about the way they are perceived. It was a true relationship bonding experience. Thank you to all the wonderful members for embracing the honest discussion.
Pictured left to right: Jack MacCord – HDI Associates, Lonnie Barish – NAP, Mark Lawson – Premier Pharmacy, Carl Fischer – CamaPlan, Paul Becker – DDP Roofing, Wendy Monaco – Allied Mortgage, Ed Terry – ETA, Ginny Heron-Doerr – Proshred Security, Mary Pat Kessler – BCA, Brent Franklin – Unlimited Technology
"The Big Deal"; New America Power Roundtable #BCAProud @NewAmericaPower
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News, Member News on February 10, 2016
A big thank you to Steve and Lonnie of New America Power for being such excellent Roundtable hosts. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated, as well as the interesting topic, "The Big Deal." Everyone shared great stories and suggestions for prospecting and "closing deals". The discussion certainly got everyone's juices flowing! Key take-aways were positioning your company to be the "expert" in your industry by speaking at industry seminars/functions and blogs. It was interesting to learn how important Dave Van Horn's blog is in generating revenue for PPR.
Pictured left to right: Ed Hutchinson – Hutchinson Mechanical, Nicole Marcum-Rife – Rife Real Estate, Shawn Orenstein – KTB, Craig Marowitz – ETA, Dave Van Horn – PPR, Clare Esposito – NAP, Lonnie Barish – NAP, PJ McMahon – McMahon Automotive, Matt Pincus – Pincus Elevator, Steve Esposito, Brent Franklin – Unlimited Technology.
Great Night at the BCA Black Label Dinner at The Capital Grille – KOP #BCAProud @CapitalGrilleKOP
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News on February 10, 2016
What a fantastic night at the BCA Black Label Event Dinner! Thanks to everyone for braving the weather and joining us. A big thanks to The Capital Grille, King of Prussia for having us. It was great to catch up with everyone, share stories and of course a lot of laughs. Also thanks to our Table Ambassadors for embracing their table and being such great BCA leaders.
Make sure to check out pictures from the event. If you are sharing any on social media, do not forget to hashtag #BCAProud!
BCA is Excited to Announce James Kane as April Special Guest Speaker #BCAProud
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News, Speaker on February 8, 2016
BCA is very excited to welcome James Kane as our Special Guest Speaker for the April Hospitality events. James is considered to be one of the leading Relationship Experts in the world. His focus on the science behind Loyalty will leave you inspired.
Kane is considered one of the world's foremost experts on what makes someone truly loyal—to another person, to an organization, or to a cause—behavioral scientist and consultant, James Kane has helped some of the largest and most well-known organizations in the world, including Apple, Marriott Hotels and Major League Baseball build unbreakable relationships with customers, members, fans, volunteers, vendors, sponsors and employees. Read the rest of this entry »
BCA Bootcamp 2016 with @TropicanaAC @CubaLibreAC @TeamBuildersPlus #BCAProud #Relationships
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News on February 5, 2016
We hope that all our BCA members and their Activation Teams are looking forward to another excellent year at the BCA Bootcamp. We're going to have another surprise charity activity with our favorite Team Building experts, Team Builders Plus.
Be sure to plan your 1:1 meetings and coffee breaks with some of your fellow BCA members. Don't forget to book your rooms at the Tropicana, available Wednesday night and Thursday night at a discounted rate. The BCA Team will be available as well from Wednesday Night through Friday Morning. Reach out to Casey with any questions email@example.com. Get ready to have fun in Atlantic City!
Precision Realty Group Joins CORFAC International #BCAProud @PrecisionRG
Posted by bcaphila-jj in Member News on February 5, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Precision Realty Group has joined CORFAC International as its newest domestic affiliate and will cover Philadelphia's urban and suburban submarkets and Southern New Jersey.
"We are pleased to welcome Precision Realty Group to CORFAC International, Precision Realty Group's extensive local knowledge and contacts in the Philadelphia area strengthens our global network and provides our members with best-in-class real estate services in an important US market." – Scott Savacool, CCIM, SIOR, 2015 President of CORFAC International.
Led by principals Shaun Lyons, Steve Jeffries and Britt Mazzagatti, PRG provides leasing and sales services to occupiers and property owners in retail, office, industrial, multifamily and land sectors. PRG has expertise in single and multiple-property acquisitions and dispositions with sale leasebacks, net-leased properties and in 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. In recent years PRG added tenant representation services in addition to property management. Shaun Lyons is president and CEO of the firm he co-founded in 2007 with Steve Jeffries. Read the rest of this entry »
Sabres Systems Launch Party #BCAProud @SabreSystemsInc @SoulFootball
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News, Member News on February 2, 2016
We were all thrilled to join Phil Jaurigue and the team from Sabre Systems Inc. for the Sabre Systems Launch Party last Thursday evening. A huge thanks goes to Phil and the Sabre Team, hosting a wonderful evening with the Philadelphia Soul players, cheerleaders and owners! The BCA Members and their special guests also spent time with former Coach and NFL Great, Herm Edwards. Congratulations again to Phil for joining the Philadelphia Soul ownership team, we can't wait for the 2016 season!
Please enjoy photos of the Sabre Systems Launch Party Below. Read the rest of this entry »
SoldierStrong Receives Standing Ovation at BCA Breakfast #BCAProud @SoldierStrong
Posted by bcaphila-jj in BCA News on February 1, 2016
We were honored to have Sergeant Dan Rose and the SoldierStrong team join us at the BCA Hospitality Breakfast last Friday. Sergeant Rose demonstrated to hundreds of guests the remarkable SoldierSuit, a bionic device that helps veterans to "Take Their Next Steps Forward". Philadelphia Inquirer staff joined us at Breakfast Friday and published in today's paper an article highlighting the amazing feat. Please CLICK HERE to read the full online version. We're #BCAProud to be able to give back to our communities and our U.S. Servicemen and Women. Thank you SoldierStrong!