text: "You're sure it must be a dream. After all, the last thing you remember was going to sleep... and then you found yourself here! While you're not entirely sure where here is - haunted mansions not being your strong point - you're nevertheless sure you are, indeed, dreaming. Of course, what you need to figure out now is what you're going to do about it. How you're going to wake up. And how you're going to try and prevent yourself from getting killed... (genre: comedy fantasy)"


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Audio-Technica Artist Elite® wired microphones, wireless microphone systems and wireless microphone system components purchased in the U.S.A. from an authorized Audio-Technica (A.T.U.S.) dealer on or after January 1, 2010 are warranted for five years from date of purchase by A.T.U.S. to be free of defects in materials and workmanship. In event of a defect, End-User’s exclusive remedy is at A.T.U.S.’ election, the cost of repair, refund of the purchase price in the form of credit or cash, or replacement of the product. The product must be delivered to A.T.U.S. or an Authorized Service Center, prepaid, together with the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification, or removal or defacing of the product labeling.
A.T.U.S.’ warranty is to the End User only. Except for A.T.U.S.’ said express warranty, A.T.U.S. MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS. A.T.U.S. SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, A.T.U.S. IS NOT LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN RESPECT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR USE OR FAILURE THEREOF, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT OR OTHERWISE.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer for warranty details.

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We take a uniquely progressive approach to wine cellaring. We are not just a state-of-the-art storage facility, but also a total service provider dedicated to helping you get the most out of your wine investment.
Open and fill out a form located below and a Wineshipping representative will promptly handle your request.

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text: India is one of the three countries with a complete horse cavalry regiment. The other two remaining cavalry units are the Russian 11th Cavalry Regiment and Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment of the British Army. India’s is also the largest mounted horse cavalry unit in the world. As the Army goes high-tech and digital in battlefield operations, these horses have no combat use. They are maintained mostly for ceremonial duties like parades.

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text: Olympic gold medalist Jacobus “Jim” Thorpe was born in Oklahoma Indian Territory. He is the only person ever to win both the Olympic Pentathlon and the Decathlon. He holds the as yet unbroken scoring record for a single intercollegiate football season (198 points) while making 25 touchdowns, another as yet unsurpassed total. He also played major league baseball and professional football, for which he was the first premier player. Mr. Thorpe served as Professional Football’s first President. Mr. Thorpe played baseball for a Rocky Mount minor league team before his appearance in the 1912 Olympics. He died in 1953.

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text: Fits SAAB 9-5 (1999-2009) . Center muffler assembly .Saab Replacement Style Middle Silencer (32019362) - 9-5. Old P/N 5322714.

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Legally, a real estate appraiser must be state certified to create legitimate appraisal reports for an Estate Appraisal in New Jersey and New York and for FHA-backed sales. Contact DAS Appraisals if you have any questions about the appraisal procedure.
Myth: The value that is assessed by the appraiser should be the same as the market value.
Fact: It’s been my experience that estate appraisals are commonly ordered between 1-6 months after the death of a loved one or inheritance of a property. Occasionally an appraisal is ordered almost immediately whereas other times the time period may be as long as a year or more depending on the circumstances at hand.
For the purpose of an Estate Appraisal in New Jersey and New York. Retrospective appraisals is the norm. A New Jersey Estate Appraisal involves appraising a home or real property based on a prior date which is typically the owners date of death. That's why Estate Appraisals are often called 'date of death' appraisals.
In addition to needing a retrospective appraisal during the settlement process, quite often, the ordering party will request a current 'Market Value" for purposes of a sale or settlement between the heirs.
Regardless of your needs or lapse of time, DAS Appraisals can assess the property value and provide a valuation report that can be used for tax purposes as well.
For the estates of resident decedents who die on or after January 1, 2018, the New Jersey Estate Tax will not be imposed.

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On arrival climbers must book in with Derek Schneider, Rocky Valley’s manager, Cell: 083 326 8618. You’ll have to sign an indemnity form and pay R30 per person for the day. The land is owned by religious organisations so please ensure that you abide by the rules specified in the route guide to ensure long-term access to this venue.
Parking is by the Achterbergh gate, on either side of the road just before the bridge or over the bridge once it is completed.
Climbing is within easy walking access from the parking area.
Accommodation is available, for bookings contact Derek Schneider at Rocky Valley, Cell: 083 326 8618, or Betsie Slippers at Achterbergh, Tel: 011 954 5533. No camping is allowed.
At present there are over 20 fully equipped sport routes ranging in length from 5 – 30 metres and in grade from 12 to the high 20s. Most routes are in the beginner/ intermediate range.
Some of the belay ground is very uneven so not suitable for toddlers.
There is a river, use your discretion.
Derek Schneider at Rocky Valley, Cell: 083 326 8618 or Betsie Slippers at Achterbergh, Tel: 011 954 5533.


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Another real pleasure about the holiday was to see my daughters and their boyfriends together.
just cuddling, enjoying each other physically and emotionally. Taking huge pleasure in each others' bodies and each others' company.
and knowing that in spite of all that's happened they haven't lost their faith in life or in love.
and thinking, in a proud parental way, 'we did a good job, me and Susie'.


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Since completing my recent whirl-wind conference schedule, I have been battling a severe throat infection that just won’t go away. I could count on one hand the number of times I’ve been actually SICK in the past ten years, but this has been one of them! Started today on a more potent antibiotic… so hopefully this will be short-lived now.
Wanted to (last week) send you this article… but just didn’t have the fortitude to type it all out… (still don’t to be perfectly honest)… but here goes anyway…. I will post a follow up to this article tomorrow… so please take the time to read both… as both go hand in hand for what I am recommending everyone take action on at this time.
You must have heard the story about the frog that sits in a pot of water that is gradually heated. The process is slow and the frog doesn’t notice as the temperature inches up, even when it gets quite hot. Finally, it is too late and the frog is boiled. Well, we are all frogs in the computer security pot and it is getting awfully hot.
The manufacture and application of malware is no longer the province of script kiddies, thrill-seeking hackers, and occasional malcontents. It has passed into the hands of professionals who are in it for the same reason as bank robbers- money. These people are in the full-time business of removing your wallet. They are located all over the world and are almost impossible to prosecute (if they are ever caught). Not only do they use sophisticated programming but like other types of con men they are masters of psychology and social engineering.
It isn’t just individuals who seem to be ignoring the rising heat. Institutions like banks have been shameful in their neglect of basic security practices. It’s the old story of human behavior when faced with an unpleasant prospect. They hope it’ll go away and they won’t have to actually confront the situation. Security is too much work. Security is inconvenient. Security is unpleasant. Security costs too much.
Well, the problem is not going away. It’s only going to get worse; there are too many easy pickings for the international gangs. The statistics that get reported are very discouraging. There’s no way of knowing the true numbers but various studies show that maybe 10 to 20 percent of PCs (or more) contain malware. Much of this is some form of Trojan horse that makes the unwitting owners of the infected zombie computer part of “botnet” rings. Even a small number of infected machines is a problem. The Internet is like a giant organism with low resistance and a few infected machines rapidly multiply their numbers.
In my opinion, this is a situation that is rapidly getting out-of-hand. It’s a mess that gets more complicated by the day. You are supposed to have a vast collection of software to guard you. You need a firewall. You need anti-virus, anti-Trojan, anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-spyware. And of course, all of these programs don’t always play well together. Yes, you can get suites but so far there is no suite without at least one or more inferior components. All these things running in the background result in a big hit to system performance. Next, you need constant security updates for all of this. And you also need security fixes for all kinds of other applications. You need to update Windows. You need to update your browser. You need to update Microsoft Office. You need to update Flash, You need to update Java. And so on. Then there is the problem that not everybody bothers to update. The software companies are trying to make the updating as automatic as they can but the statistics on the results are not good.
Also of Interest What Does It All Mean?
Everyone gets “patch fatigue”. We’re numbed by the constant drumbeat about new malware. Even businesses with full-time IT staff have a hard time keeping up. The fact is, even with constant updating, systems are still vulnerable to so-called “zero-day” and undocumented exploits.
Moreover, it’s not just the PC that is a problem. People are becoming more and more connected. Cell phones, iPods, Blackberrys, and other similar instruments are ubiquitous. The criminals are not neglecting these fresh pastures.
I could go on and on with the lamentations and hand-wringing but all that becomes a bit boring. Let’s look at possible answers. We have to begin with the sad fact that our fellow human beings are not to be trusted. Most of us are basically decent and responsible people who do not steal or enjoy vandalizing other people’s computers. We would prefer to be able to use the Internet in a spirit of community and trust. Unfortunately, there are always hoodlums, charlatans and sociopaths waiting to take advantage of our trust. So we have to stop believing everything we read on the Internet. We have to treat all emails as possibly suspicious and never click on any links they contain. We have to regard unfamiliar Websites as potentially dangerous. We must test anything we download before we install it to see if it is malware. We have to trust less and verify more!
Also, there is no getting around the fact we must give up a lot of convenience. There is a clear trade-off between ease-of-use and security. Locked doors are less convenient to use than open doors. For example, online operations like banking will have to involve longer procedures. Security can be tedious but we must learn to live with computers that are harder to use. Reports on the Web about the annoyances of the new security features in Windows upcoming release of Vista illustrate that point.
If your identity is stolen, the burden is on you, not the bank. Let the legislators pass laws making the banks, stock brokers, etc. responsible for losses due to identity theft. Make them responsible for safeguarding your personal information. Make the institutions liable and then you’ll see a lot more security. Of course, this will cost money and make things like online banking less convenient but it has to be done. As long as it is really easy to steal somebody’s account information, thieves will thrive. As of now, institutions haven’t the incentive to do much about it.
I also believe the current notion that the PC should be an all-purpose machine with the same basic type being used by everybody from grannies doing email to big businesses with large applications is fatally flawed. Microsoft, Intel and Dell have a big investment in this model so we are probably stuck with it for a while but it makes no sense. A whole lot of the people who use computers at home simply don’t need the power and flexibility of the current PC and they are completely unprepared to do many of the security measures that these systems require. I deal with a lot of ordinary people who have little understanding of Windows and no interest in learning details about how a PC operates. They want something that works like their other appliances. They want to turn the PC on, do some email, surf a little and that’s it. The needs of this large section of the PC users could easily be met with a machine that is a lot safer and easier to use than the present PC type. It would also be cheaper and that’s the rub; there’s no money in selling a box with limited functions. Unfortunately, these average users are the very people who are the biggest security problem.
What about the defenses right there on our own PC? Can we improve them? Previously, I’ve written about “Do We Need a Paradigm Shift in Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Protection?”, where I suggested that the reactive approach with anti-everything software was clearly not working. The solutions mentioned in the previous article included using virtual machines and I think that may be the best practical solution.
There are various ways to configure your Internet browser to make your computer safer but that’s a subject that involves technical details and will have to wait for another time. Meanwhile, don’t let the scalawags out there ruin your enjoyment of the wonderful world of the Internet.
Tomorrow… I will continue this thread with a suggestive measure you can take now to help with your spam dilemma, which in turn will solve many other dilemmas for you as well.
Care to comment on this article? Your comments are welcomed below….


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The Southern Resident Killer Whale is a Vancouver Island treasure, and today the federal government announced that it is taking further action to help protect this critically endangered animal.
According to Fisheries and Oceans, only about 74 killer whales remain and are considered critically endangered.
Threats to the orcas’ survival include acoustic noise and physical disturbances from vessels, pollution and contaminants in the water, and a shortage of prey (especially Chinook salmon).
“The survival and recovery of the Southern Resident Killer Whale is important to Canadians and we are taking action,” said Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport in a news release.
Identifying and protecting new habitat areas and continuing work on orca sanctuaries within critical whale habitats.
Enhancing regulatory control of five major organic pollutants to limit the contaminants impacting these whales.
Creating Noise Management Plans and formalizing voluntary measures with the marine industry and ferry operators.
Expanding current vessel monitoring systems, like the Ocean Wise “Whale Report Alert System” to create real-time ocean data and avoid whale encounters.
After today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will actively review the effectiveness of these new steps, and will watch for overall compliance.
“As we continue to understand how we can reduce the impacts of human-caused threats, we will continue to adapt our actions to respond to new information to ensure we are contributing to the successful recovery of all endangered whale populations,” said Garneau.
In total, the federal government has allocated $167 million of the country’s 2018 budget to protect whale populations.
In October, Victorians held a 17-day vigil for a grieving orca mother who carried her dead calf for 17 days across the Salish Sea. Many of the suggestions the activists made during the vigil are included in the government’s recently announced steps.


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The antenna terminal on a modern radio is coaxial (usually a PL259 connector) and therefore unbalanced. The radio chassis sits at zero potential (if all is well, that is) and the center pin of the coaxial connector carries the RF signal. A dipole antenna, on the other hand, which is often used for HF operation, is a balanced antenna. Simply connecting an unbalanced system to a balanced system is never a good idea! If coaxial cable is involved, its shield will carry strong RF currents which will be radiated where they will do the least good. This will cause RF in the shack, TVI, etc. The radio's chassis and everything connected to it will be "hot", resulting in blistered fingers due to RF burns.
Obviously some conversion from unbalanced to balanced is required in order to connect these two different systems. Enter the balun. As the name (bal-un) implies, a balun matches a balanced system to an unbalanced one. In addition to that, baluns can (but not necessarily do) perform impedance transformation as well. The 4:1 balun, which matches a 50 ohms unbalanced radio to a 200 ohms balanced dipole, is a popular example.
Baluns can employ either one of two principles. On the one hand there are voltage baluns, which are essentially auto-transformers. On the other hand there are current baluns which are based upon the principle of suppressing or neutralizing common-mode currents. And in-depth treatment of the theories behind the various balun systems and how they interact with feed lines is beyond the scope of this article. Instead, let's have a look at the four baluns that are most common in practice, and see how they compare.
The 4:1 voltage balun is the most commonly found balun. The voltage balun (also known as the "Ruthroff" balun) is actually a simple transformer. Current from the unbalanced terminal (the center pin of the coax) is fed directly to one of the balanced terminals, and runs through the top half of the transformer windings as well. This induces a similar current in the bottom half of the transformer windings, but because the top of the bottom transformer half is at zero potential, the lower balanced terminal develops a voltage equal but opposite to the upper one.
While this design is the most common one, it is by no means the best! The main problem is its flawed symmetry. The impedance of the top half of the transformer is switched in parallel with the (typically 50 ohms) impedance connected to the unbalanced terminal, while the lower half of the transformer is not. Especially at higher frequencies, where the inductance of the transformer windings increases, this means that the voltage developed across the upper transformer half is loaded by the unbalanced input impedance, and therefore drops. This is not true for the lower half of the transformer. As a result the signal across the balanced terminals is far less balanced for higher frequencies. This unbalance will cause a balanced feed line to radiate RF.
The 1:1 voltage balun is a variety on the previous one. Here the current drawn from the unbalanced terminal (the center pin of the coax) is fed not through one but through two transformer windings in series. The upper balanced terminal is connected to the connection point of the two windings. The third (bottom) transformer winding forms an arrangement similar to the one described above. In this configuration the amplitude of the unbalanced signal is equal to that of the balanced signal, since both of them are developed across the same number of transformer windings. In the 4:1 voltage balun the balanced signal was developed across twice the number of windings compared with the unbalanced signal, which means (this being a transformer) that the voltage is doubled while the current is halved, resulting in an impedance transformation factor of 4:1. The 1:1 balun performs neither voltage nor current transformation, hence the impedance transformation factor is 1:1. It does, however, experience the same problems with flawed symmetry and the resulting unbalance at higher frequencies!
The 1:1 current balun is also known as the Guanella balun or a choke. This is one of the simplest baluns. It is based on suppression of the common mode current in the feed line. The current through the upper winding induces an equal but opposite current in the bottom one, with a voltage developed across the bottom winding equal and opposite to the one across the top. This annulls the voltage on the bottom balanced terminal, thus keeping the chassis of the unbalanced side at zero potential. In practice this balun often takes the form of a coaxial cable wound into a coil. Its main disadvantage is that its efficiency depends entirely on the coil inductance, which should be infinite in order to achieve 100% suppression of feed line common mode currents. In the real world this inductance is finite and frequently low, which limits the efficacy of this balun.
The 4:1 current balun (Guanella balun) may look a bit confusing, but in fact isn't all that hard to understand. It consists essentially of two 1:1 Guanella (current) baluns, the unbalanced sides of which have been switched in parallel, while the balanced sides are in series. This means that both 1:1 baluns will each develop the same voltage on the right hand side as on the left hand side (they have a transformation factor of 1:1 after all) but because on the balanced side these two voltages are switched in series, the voltage on that side doubles. With twice the voltage (and therefore half the current) at the balanced side, the result is a 4:1 impedance transformation. Both 1:1 baluns which make up the 4:1 variety may be wound on different cores, or on the same core. The main disadvantage of this particular balun is that the characteristic impedance of the windings themselves should be twice that of the unbalanced impedance and half that of the balanced impedance. In other words, in order to get a 1:1 SWR at the 50 ohms side, the characteristic impedance of the windings ideally should be exactly 100 ohms, which is extremely hard to achieve in practice. On the other hand, while the SWR meter may not show a 1:1 match with a dummy load, the symmetry of the signals at the balanced end of this balun will always be 100%, which cannot be said for the other three balun designs shown above!
Balun cores: air, ferrite or powdered iron?
Many balun designs can be found on the Internet. A number of these are "air wound" baluns, consisting of wire or coax wound across a former (e.g. a plastic tube) filled with air. This makes sense in countries where four figure power levels are legal (or at least common) since an air core is, for all practical purposes, impossible to magnetically saturate. In other countries such as South Africa, however, where 100W is the most common maximum power level, and with a happy few owning a "foot warmer" that pumps out 200 or even 400W, it is very well possible to use properly selected powdered iron or ferrite cores without causing these cores to saturate. Since the proper functioning of all baluns discussed here depends on self-induction and magnetic coupling, the higher magnetic permeability of a core is preferable to the low permeability of air. Baluns based on air cores often leave a lot to be desired, with their efficacy being limited by the low induction and loose coupling of the windings, especially on lower frequencies.
Various options are available for balun cores. The top of the range (and of course the most expensive option) is the ferrite toroid core. These can be obtained in South Africa from suppliers such as Mantech or RS components. They can be hard to find and somewhat pricey, but they are available. Ordering ferrite cores in larger batches may be easier than obtaining single ones, so consider making it a club project! Various ferrite mixes are available. Without going into the details of ferrites (about which many volumes have been written), an excellent all-round ferrite mix for balun cores is 4C65. The amount of power the balun can handle is in no small measure determined by the size of the toroid - the bigger, the better. In practice a 36mm toroid is more than sufficient to handle 100W, provided that the impedance mismatch isn't too great.
As an alternative to ferrite, powdered iron cores are available. These tend to be a bit cheaper than ferrites. A well-known type is the T-200. These cores have a much lower permability than the 4C65 ferrite, which means that they won't saturate as easily at higher power levels. On the other hand, the price we pay for that lower permeability is a lower induction and less tightly coupled windings.
Fortunately there is a cheap alternative to toroid cores, which can be found in just about every radio ham's junk box. These are the ferrite rods salvaged from the old ferrite "loopstick" antenna's in AM radio's! While the ferrite mix of these rods is generally unknown, the fact that they have been designed for use as an antenna in the broadcast bands makes them generally well suited for use on the HF bands at moderate power levels, and their permeability can be expected to be more or less in the desired range as well. A ferrite rod with a length of 10 or 12 cm or so and a diameter of 10-15mm (not critical) will do very nicely for power levels up to 100W. Multiple ferrite rods can be taped together to get a chunkier core that will handle even higher power levels. If laquered copper wire is used for the windings, put some plastic tape or heat shrink tube over the ferrite for extra insulation.
Baluns can be wound on a ferrite core using insulated wire, which can be held in place with cable ties. Laquered copper wire can also be used, but this is more difficult to apply since it is less flexible. When winding laquered copper wire onto a ferrite rod, be careful not to apply too much force in shaping the wire, because ferrite rods are a brittle ceramic and break easily!
(Updated 1 Jan. 2011) The balun's properties at various frequencies (i.e. its useable bandwidth) are determined by two factors: the inductance of the windings, and the capacitance between the windings. The latter can be especially detrimental at the higher frequencies. The capacitance can be reduced by increasing the spacing between the windings. Some experimentation with varying numbers of windings at different spacings may be necessary to find the optimum configuration in a particular situation.
Often a "choke" to suppress coaxial shield currents (i.e. a 1:1 Guanella balun) is made by winding the coaxial cable into 10 or 12 loops, either at the antenna or at the foot of the tower. Generally this is not very effective. On low frequencies the impedance of the coil (which is essentially wound on an air core with very low permeability) is insufficient. On higher frequencies the capacitance between the windings (made worse by the fact that both ends of the coil are usually close together) becomes a problem.
Baluns are generally easy to build. If they are intended for outdoor use, they need to be weatherproofed. A good way to do this is to use plastic drain pipe, which can be cheaply obtained from a local plumber, along with matching end caps. Baluns wound on ferrite rods can be housed in pieces of pipe with a length of 10-20cm (depending on the size of the rod) while toroids may be housed in short sections of pipe which essentially only serve to hold two end caps tightly together. A small amount of silicone sealant can provide further waterproofing. Use as little sealant as possible, so that you can remove the end caps later if repairs or changes should be necessary.
Baluns for indoor use can be housed in just about any enclosure that is on hand. Plastic is preferable, though. If metal housings are used, ensure that all wires and cores are kept well clear of any metal parts.
Below are the generic winding diagrams for typical balun types. The number of windings is intended as a starting point only. The ideal number depends on the desired frequencies and bandwidth, as well as on the core material used, i.e. the ferrite or powdered iron mix. The bandwidth can be changed by varying the spacing between the windings. Some experimentation may be necessary.


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When exact dates for an event which took place during a year are unknown to me, I have placed them in [brackets]. If there is no information for a specific year, I have the space below intentionally empty.
January 13. Katharine Gibbs is born in Oklahoma City, OK.
November. Harsh weather in Oklahoma City causes the Gibbs family to relocate to Santa Barbara, California.
December. The Gibbs family moves from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles.
[The family next relocates to Salt Lake City, Utah sometime within the first half of the year.
Fall. Kay, at fourteen, begins receiving her first professional education at the Ossining School for Girls in Ossining, New York.
September 10. Kay goes to NY to attend a homecoming parade for General John J. Pershing returning home from the First World War. A policeman picks Kay up, placing her on his shoulders so she can catch a glimpse of Pershing.

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If your company is going global or localizing, chances are you’re using a translation service. Taking advantage of the local language can bring you closer to your target audience. This can lend to your local growth in the long run as well.
Penetrating an emerging market opens in a new window correctly is crucial to your success. Localization efforts should be five stars all the way unless you want a debacle.
If you’re unsure about who are the best translation firms out there, how do you choose? What should you look for in an ideal translation agency?
In this article, we’ll talk about what you need to consider in a translation company. Hiring a professional translator takes time, reputation and money. It can only be perfect from start to finish.
Are you ready to find the right translation company? Here’s what you need to know.
#1 Do They Use Human Professional Translators?
The first thing to look for in any translation agency is their use of human translators. Always ask if they rely on human in-country translators instead of automatic translator tools.
Human translators don’t simply convert words and phrases. They can understand the context of each sentence, ensuring the translated form doesn’t lose the original intended meaning. They’ll also take into consideration cultural differences and use different terms to replace words or phrases normally not accepted in the recipient’s culture.
#2 What Is Their Industry Expertise?
The next question you should ask from your translation agency is their industry expertise. While there are many generalist translation firms out there, here’s the thing. You want a team who has experience in your specific field.
Many industries have sector exclusive jargon that has its own local translations. This jargon is hard and can make the conversion to a new language sound artificial. Translations need to be smooth and sound like they’re authored by industry experts.
Businesses would want to project a firm grasp of the language. This is especially true in business level jargon. The results should flow with natural sounding words and professional content.
In this case, choose a translation company with a solid background in the field you need.
For example, if you deal with medical transcripts then you need to hire a translator who worked on medical transcripts before. This ensures they already know how to work around the medical jargon.
You can’t expect your professional translator to be perfect. However accuracy and experience are essential. So do find a subject matter excerpt!
#3 Do They Have Past Experience?
Experience in performing the same translation is a big plus. This is a good thing to see in your translation agency. What is important is that the translator that they will use has the experience you need.
The right professional translator can also have faster turnaround times with experience. This means they can meet expectations. They can provide high-value translations that can give your business an edge.
More experience also builds up the company’s credibility. There’s a lot of trust that goes into dealing with translators. But you should always consider having your in-country staff proof the translation. This should be done at least in the immediate aftermath of hiring new translation firms.
#4 How Fast and Accurate Are Their Turnaround Times?
When it comes to your business, we know that time is gold. If there’s translation work that you need in a jiffy, it needs to happen right on time or earlier. This means your translation agency needs to be able to meet deadlines in record time.
Turnaround times are crucial in any business venture. Even delays as short as a day or two is potentially money you lose from your bottom line. If your translation company is slow or can’t beat deadlines, you’re in trouble.
A translator who can’t do projects on time is a liability. One rule of thumb is that you should be able to see around 2000 to 2500 words of translation a day per translator. A translation firm can employ more than one translator at a time. This enables faster turnarounds.
In products like marketing materials or software user interfaces, you will need extra steps. Proofreading and improving copy would be useful.
If your professional translator can’t do the needed work on time, take your money and go elsewhere. If there is a delay, they should inform you beforehand. Where possible, a service level agreement (SLA) should protect you as well as your translation firm.
#5 Can They Perform Transcreation?
When you decide to do localization or globalization, you need to find ways to prevent yourself from falling in translation traps. Transcreation is key here. Transcreation refers to adapting a message from one marketing campaign in one language to another, all while keeping the original intent and tone.
These are the very reason you need a translation agency that knows what it’s doing. It needs to work through all types of communication with the target audience through transcreation. Transcreation will help keep the tone of your message without sacrificing cultural relevance and intent.
When you hire a translation company, you want to see them apply transcreation for your projects that need it. You’d want them to articulate your message with elegance and provide the perfect call to action.
When hiring a professional translator, you want him or her to have a robust understanding of what needs to happen for your success.
When looking for the best translation firms, you need to have some criteria. It’s not a simple job to change your material to another language. A translation agency should have the right mix of experience, expertise, and nuance to do the job.
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You can see for miles from the deck at "Kiss the Clouds"
Our staff at "Great Smoky Vacations" pride ourselves on the personal touch. Our Goal is to give each of our guests the best Smoky Mountain Getaway possible.
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Homepage News Happy Belated 4th of July!
It’s winter here in Tanzania and it can be a bit chilly! With so much building going on at the new school site, we here at the Tanzania School Foundation have been busy. Windows and doors are in place along with the much anticipated roof. We thank everyone for the generous donations over the past several months. With your help we have been able to build one additional classroom and office space for the school. Your support allows for the employment of four local teachers and a crew of construction workers. There is still much work to accomplish before opening in January. In order to complete our goal we will continue our fundraising efforts. Any donation will be greatly appreciated as we move closer to January.
SInce our last update we’ve had the pleasure of hosting six volunteers. Local teachers and students alike are eagerly learning English. The school has grown so much in the past several months that the kindergarten classroom has moved outside. We are increasingly optimistic that with your help we will continue to grow.


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SPARKLING SUCCESS is primed for his final Australian race before embarking on a globetrotting campaign.
Due to leave the southern hemisphere next week, Sparkling Success is engaged in the Maori’s Idol Free-For-All at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday.
The John Meade-trained gelding’s trip across the equator was made possible by receiving an invitation to contest the famed Yonkers International Trot.
Sparkling Success is poised to become the first ‘Down Under’ squaregaiter to contest the $US1million feature.
The International Trot is scheduled to be conducted on October 13, with a mouth watering $US500,000 to the winner.
“This is his last start before we go,” Meade’s wife and co-owner Mary said. “So it’s very exciting.
“He’s very good within himself and we are hoping he can leave on a high. It would be nice to head over on a winning note.
“There a lot of unknowns associated with this trip, but we will learn along the way.
To be driven by Chris Svanosio, who will also partner the seven-year-old in America, Sparkling Success has drawn barrier five over 1720 metres.
Winner of his last three starts, Kyvalley Blur shapes as the main danger from gate six according to Meade.
“He couldn’t be in better shape and will be very hard to beat,” Meade said. “This race will keep him nice and tight before we leave.
“By the time he gets to Sydney, then the long trip over and a stint in quarantine, he will lose about a week, so the fitter he is before he leaves the better.
“Kyvalley Blur is the biggest danger as he’s racing so well and is a solid old soldier.


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Do you know that many celebrities have been using the Lagree Method, such as Sophia Vergara, Michelle Obama, Zac Efron, Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle? Exerting on the Megaformer you are getting a full-body workout that increases flexibility, strengthens your muscles, and improves your endurance. However, the truth is the workout has only just begun once you start to feel your muscles begin to shake. Your legs, arms, and abs aren’t the only parts of your body getting stronger — so is your mind. The most important gains you receive from Lagree Fitness are mental.
Have you ever found your mind starts wandering during a fitness class? Your body may be going through the motions, but you’re thinking about what you’re going to eat for dinner or how annoying your coworker was today. You don’t have the luxury of a wandering mind during a Megaformer workout. You are forced to focus on the now because you have to listen to the instructor to understand how to do the moves correctly. Not only that, you are tuning into how your muscles are feeling and responding to those movements, so you have to concentrate. The amount of focus you use during your Lagree Fitness class translates into your daily life.
When you leave your Lagree Fitness class at Studio40, you may be surprised to find that there is a slight bounce in your step despite the gloomy weather. This is for several reasons. Of course, exercise, in general, is going to lift your mood, as your body produces endorphins. There’s also the fact that you are doing something positive for self-care, which is always a great way to make yourself feel better. Lagree Fitness simply makes you feel more confident. Your posture gets better, enabling you to stand tall. When you learn all the things your body can do, you can’t help but to feel better about who you are. This overall makes you a more positive person.
The ways your body becomes stronger are apparent to everyone else, but you might find yourself happiest with the ways your mind is becoming stronger. The Lagree Fitness workout is comparable to a combination of Pilates and weight training. When you come in for a Megaformer workout at Studio40, you know you are doing something that’s good for your body and mind.
Exercise, in general, is beneficial to helping you get sounder sleep, but this is especially true after a Lagree Fitness workout. This is because it requires so much physical AND mental energy to perform this 40-minute workout. Not only are your muscles exhausted, so is your brain.
You never want to stop learning, and the Lagree Fitness workout ensures that your brain is flexible and ready to take on new information. You don’t get bored on the Megaformer. Every class is different and requires you to challenge yourself mentally and physically. This translates to a brain that is hungry to learn more.
Regardless of whether your priority is in physical or mental gains, you can get them all here at Studio40 Fitness.
Are you chasing after the elusive six-pack? Doing all those sit-ups isn’t going to cut it. If you’re looking for enhance your core strength, it isn’t enough to simply do isometric exercises that target the abs. When you go to a Lagree Fitness class, you are using your core the entire time. Every move we do in class involves the core, which means if you’re trying to strengthen your core, there is no better option. This is why a Lagree fitness workout is not only great alone, but also as a cross-training plan with sports.
Though this is not always the case, in general, women are more flexible than men. This is an area that is worth to focus on, because when you are more flexible, you are able to take your athletic performance to the next level and move about your daily life more comfortably. In terms of improving your flexibility, there are few better fitness options than Lagree Fitness. It allows you to increase your range of motion, become more flexible, and helps prevent injuries through our workout program.
You know which muscles you want to work on, so you probably have a workout plan when you hit the gym targeting those specific muscle groups. In addition, as you go about your daily life, you tend to do the same movements again and again, building those specific muscles as well. During a Megaformer workout, you are working muscles you may never even realize you have. The first time you experience the shaking that occurs during a Lagree Fitness workout, you’ll be able to recognize it — you are getting stronger in places you didn’t even know had muscles!
You have to be entirely focused on the workout when you’re doing it. This is because you have to do every move precisely to maintain proper form and get the most out of your workout. It also centers a lot around breathing, so it promotes mindfulness is a similar way to yoga. This means that a Lagree Fitness workout is not only an incredible way to strengthen your physical body, it also has powerful effects on your mind. Taking a break from life's daily grind to focus in on a tough workout, is an incredible way to enhance your focus, which translates to other areas of your life.
Some men stay away from the Lagree method because the movements are slower than what they are used to at the weight rack. Trust us, just because it doesn’t look like your traditional workout, it doesn’t mean that it is easy. In fact, this workout is extremely challenging, and many people consider it the hardest they have ever done. Regardless of your preferred form of physical activity, adding Lagree Fitness into your routine is an incredible way to enhance your performance across the board.
Put aside any preconceptions about the Megaformer workout and come try it yourself! You!
Regardless of when you decide to jump on the Megaformer, to truly get the most out of your workout, it’s important to be thoughtful about how you’re fueling it. We need food for our bodies to function optimally, so more important than anything, make sure that you are eating at least a quick snack before you come into our studio. That being said, there are some food choices that will make your workout go smoother, and others that will leave you uncomfortable. In this post, we will go over some good options for fueling your Megaformer workout.
First off, if you will be eating a full meal before you come in for Studio40, it’s best to eat between an hour and two hours before class. This gives your body plenty of time to digest while still providing you plenty of energy for your workout. What you eat specifically can vary, but you want to make it a balanced meal with protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Protein and fat both burn slowly, providing much-needed energy to help you maintain stamina. They also require your body to work a little harder to digest, so don’t wolf them down 15 minutes before your class!
In addition, while carbohydrates provide great, quick-burning energy, most people find that eating too much before class isn’t necessary because you aren’t putting in as much aerobic work. You are the expert on your own body. Eat what you digest well and gives you the energy you need to power through an intense workout.
Salmon and broccoli with lemon-butter sauce.
Spinach salad with chicken, avocado, and your favorite veggies.
Lettuce-wrapped turkey burger with cheese.
Lentil soup with a roll and butter.
Tofu scramble with veggies and a side of peanut butter toast.
Alternatively, you might opt for a small snack 30 to 45 minutes before your class. This is a good idea if you are doing an early morning class and won’t have time to let a full meal digest, or you haven’t eaten in a few hours and you need a boost of energy. If this is the case, you will want to focus more on getting carbohydrates that you can quickly digest so you can put that fuel to good use immediately, as well as a small amount of protein to aid your muscles.
Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and sliced banana.
Your favorite fruit with a handful of nuts.
Oatmeal made with milk and fruit.
In addition to making sure you’re getting enough food, you want to make sure you are staying hydrated. Drink water before, during, and after your workout. If you struggle to drink just plain water, consider slicing up some fruit and putting it into your water bottle for a lightly flavored beverage.
We hope that these tips help you get the most out of your Megaformer workout. If you’re interested in trying the Lagree Method you can schedule your classes and also try other classes we offer like yoga, hip-hop and high interval intense training (HIIT).

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Spanish: The New Language of Safety?
From rigging and scaffolding to a wide variety of lethal chemicals, hazards are common on construction job sites. Are workers with limited English proficiency another danger on today’s multicultural construction projects? Possibly. Many safety experts believe that accidents resulting from language and cultural barriers will soon become among the most dangerous and costly in the industry.
Predictions are that Hispanics will comprise more than 50% of the construction workforce within the next five years. The accident and fatality rate for Hispanics in construction is already much higher than it is for either African-Americans or Caucasians.
What's the reason for this disparity?
The answers are both cultural and linguistic. Cultural attitudes play a very important role in workplace safety. The workplace in Latin America is a hierarchy with a well-defined chain of command. Workers go up the ladder with ideas or suggestions to their immediate supervisor. To many Latinos, a "good" employee trusts and respects his supervisor implicitly—without question. Asking questions can be seen as a threat to the supervisor's authority instead of a desire for clarification. This cultural barrier to communications is just as serious as a language barrier where safety practices are concerned. As for the language barrier itself, even though most Hispanic workers are learning English, for many it is a Herculean task. According to US census figures, almost two-thirds of Hispanics over the age of 27 are functionally illiterate. For average Hispanic adults, the learning curve to speaking English fluently can take up to seven years. Consequently, implementing training policies that are spoken and/or printed in English only will be ineffective and potentially dangerous.
There are many questions concerning how to deal with the potential dangers associated with non-English speaking workers in the construction industry. There's no doubt that job sites will always pose some risks; however, employers bear the ultimate responsibility for making the workplace as safe as possible.
Cultural diversity and Spanish language training for supervisory personnel will continue to provide some of the answers to this complex 21st-century construction issue. A change in awareness may provide others. Think about the ways you can create a new language of safety on your job site. When translators are not available, speak slowly, be direct using short simple sentences, and when possible use demonstrations—show specific safety techniques and have all employees practice them. This critical training and facilitated communication is an important aspect of the new language of safety that will reduce accidents and promote increased efficiency.
Speak slowly. Non-native English speakers need extra time to process what you are saying. Translating from one language into another isn't automatic.
Be direct. Use short, simple sentences, especially when giving instructions. People learning English get lost in long sentences with complicated grammar.
Use a normal speaking voice. Don't speak in a loud voice. Your employee doesn't have trouble hearing you. They have trouble understanding you.
Use bilingual employees wisely. They are one of your company's biggest assets. Group non-English speaking employees with bilingual ones. If possible, group people from the same countries together. Their language and accents will be the same.
Color. Identify bilingual employees with a brightly colored hard hat. When seconds count in an emergency they can be found quickly.
Myelita Melton, president of SpeakEasy Communications, is the author of the SpeakEasy Spanish™ series. Survival Spanish for Construction is one of the firm's most popular titles. Melton is a nationally recognized expert in language and cultural diversity. She delivers a variety of high-content programs to business and industry nationwide. Contact Myelita through the company's website at www.speakeasyspanish.com.
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7. Wasted is the life which has made no provision for the ultimate journey of the Akhira (next world).
8. How strange is the one who claims to know death's reality and yet can go on enjoying himself heedlessly.
9. How strange is the one who knows Reckoning to be true and yet goes on hoarding ceaselessly.

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Ever notice that sometimes folks act differently around wealthy people? I think it’s because (whether we admit it or not) most of us want rich people to like and accept us. After all, it’s not a bad thing when high net worth individuals want to do business with you. The problem I’ve noticed as a customer service strategist, is that sometimes when employees interact with customers who they perceive to be of higher status, they try too hard to impress. Or at the other extreme, some employees become too submissive ie. a doormat. Here are five strategies for building stronger relationships with high net worth customers. (Oh, and they happen to also work with the rest of your customers as well).
The question is, what’s the relationship that customers value most with service providers? I’ll tell you what it’s not. Your relationship goal is not to become your customer’s friend. Your customers already have their own friends – and they’re free. What customers value is a service provider who they regard as their Trusted Advisor. Customers will pay a premium (and show more respect) when dealing with a trusted advisor.
When I’m conducting seminars for organizations whose customers are sometimes demanding, rushed, or frustrated, we talk about the importance of earning early respect. That means if a customer is trying to talk with you while chatting on their cellphone, it’s best to smile and respond with, “I’ll take care of you as soon as you’re finished your call.” If a customer asks you a question while staring down at their paperwork, don’t answer their question. Instead, wait till they actually look you in the eye, then say “Hello. Yes, I can help you with that.” By waiting until you have the person’s undivided attention, you convey that you are a human – not a doormat – who is worthy of respect. Customers are happier dealing with employees who earn their respect. Everyone wins.
4. Listen more. Talk Less.
Perhaps the quickest way to turn-off customers is talking too much. Or talking when we should be listening. When listening, try to understand what lies beneath the customer’s surface request. The more you demonstrate that you understand your customer’s unexpressed and eventual needs, the more you’ll be seen as a trusted advisor.
Customers sometimes have requests that don’t fall neatly into your existing procedures. So, you may have to check with a senior manager. When you’re in that position, do not tell your customer, “I’ll have to go ask my manager.” That makes the customer feel like they’re wasting their time dealing with you. It makes you look like you haven’t been adequately trained or trusted. And it makes your manager look like a micro-manager. Instead, tell the customer, “Let me look into this and see what I can come up with for you.” That’s right, I’m encouraging you to take the credit for the decision. That reflects more positively on everyone, including your manager.
Interestingly, dealing with high net worth clients is the same as dealing with any other customer. Everyone – including you and your team members – deserves respect and attention. Beyond these tips, the most important way to earn your customers’ trust and loyalty is to keep your promises; no matter what it costs you. That’s of course why we call it becoming a trusted advisor.


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I want to say right here, that I think in this day a great many children of God are turning aside and committing a grievous sin. I dont know as they think it is a sin, but if we examine the Scriptures, I am sure we will find that it is a great sin. We are told that the Comforter is sent into the world to "guide us into all truth," and if He is sent for that purpose, do we need any other guide? Need we hide in the darkness, consulting with mediums, who profess to call up the spirits of the dead? Do you know what the Word of God pronounces against that fearful sin? I believe it is one of the greatest sins we have to contend with at the present day. It is dishonoring to the Holy Spirit for me to go and summon up the dead and confer with them, even if it were possible.
"So Saul died for his transgression which he had committed against the Lord, even against the Word of the Lord, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; and inquired not of the Lord: therefore He slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse."
God slew him for this very sin. Of the two sins that are brought against Saul here, one is that he would not listen to the Word of God, and the second is that he consulted a familiar spirit. He was snared by this great evil, and sinned against God.
Saul fell right here, and there are a great many of Gods professed children to-day who think there is no harm in consulting a medium who pretends to call up some of the departed to inquire of them.
But how dishonoring it is to God who has sent the Holy Spirit into this world to guide us "into all truth." There is not a thing that I need to know, there is not a thing that is important for me to know; there is not a thing that I ought to know but the Spirit of God will reveal it to me through the Word of God, and if I turn my back upon the Holy Spirit, I am dishonoring the Spirit of God, and I am committing a grievous sin. You know we read in Luke, where that rich man in the other world wanted to have someone sent to his fathers house to warn his five brothers, Christ said They have Moses and the prophets, and if they will not hear them, they will not hear one though he rose from the dead. Moses and the prophets, the part of the Bible then completed, that is enough. But a great many people now want something besides the Word of God, and are turning aside to these false lights.


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Listen or Speak? – When did you last feel fully alive?
Today Colin asked whether we want to be kind and generous in the way we think and speak about others whether they agree or disagree with us, or should we clearly communicate what we believe and why we believe it?


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Read this to find out what our mini scientists have been doing.
We asked them if they enjoyed it and they said, “We loved it”.They did 4 different activities: a tissue paper and water experiment, volcano experiment, coke and mentos and a gravity experiment.They said Mrs.Roberts challenged them too. With the coke and mentos they put the mints in then it exploded. On the volcano they made the volcano out of lego then got a tub and put vinegar and bicarbonate soda then it exploded. They would love to do Science Week again!


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If there’s one thing most people don’t like, it’s being told what to do. Texas resident Karen Fonseca is no exception.
Commenters were quick to criticize the law enforcement worker. Many people claimed his actions were a fascist infringement against the owner’s freedom of speech. After a while, the post was deleted.
However, Fonseca was still arrested and was charged with felony fraud charges related to the possession and use of a fake ID. Later that night, she was released on a $1,500 bond. After the press caught up with her, Fonseca and her husband reiterated that the real reason she was arrested at her home, in front of their six-year-old daughter, was because of the controversial decal on her back window.
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François-Jérôme Prioton, a winegrower at Auge-St-Médard (Charente), has been elected as the president of the winegrowers’ and distillers’ union (SVBC) to succeed Jean-Christophe Véral.
Christophe Forget succeeds Jean-Bernard de Larquier as president of the winegrowers’ union (SGV). He is a winegrower at Allas-Champagne (Charente-Maritime). His vice-presidents are : Patrick Brisset, Jean-Paul Barbut, Marie-Laure St-Martin, Eric Gauche and Jean-Christophe Baraud.
This year the association des bouilleurs de cru (distillers’s association) and the Etapes du cognac have joined forces to organize the “Bonnes Chauffes” which begins this weekend with numerous events in the cognac houses. Didler Lembert, the president of the distillers’ association, is organizing visits of his property at Montchaude (Charente).
The vineyard conservatory (or ampélopole) at Cherves-Richemont has just held a very special tasting as the white wines and pineau in question were obtained from chauché gris, a grape variety which proliferated in the Charente area in the 18th century. This grape variety, which is poorly suited to distilling and was a victim of the harsh winter of 1709, gradually fell into disuse until Michel Pelletier, a winegrower, found an ancient vine in 2003 at La Couarde-en-Ré.
The Saury cooperage (100 employees, turnover of 30 million euros, 50,000 barrels annually) which is based in Brive and present in Cognac (Leroi cooperage) and St-Ciers-Champagne (Erable cooperage), has bought a stave mill at Pérrou (Orne) with a capacity of 1,500m3.
Barrel-making is booming and competition is strong : at the Vinitech trade fair last week in Bordeaux, 38 cooperages were present with 10 from the Charente including Vicard (120 employees and annual production of 60,000 barrels in Cognac) and Doreau (gensac, 10,000 barrels annually). 50% of French barrels are produced in the Poitou-Charentes.
Two inspectors from the national customs investigation agency, sent from Paris, carried out an inspection on 8 December at A. de Fussigny in Cognac, in order to go through their administrative documents and check the quantities of spirits (90% of brandy, 10% of cognac) leaving and entering. Managers have denounced the relentless discrimination due to the presence of Russian capital.
With the crisis hitting hard, Martell is still banking on the top end of the market. With the launch of the prestigious “L’or de Jean Martell” at Versailles and 300 million in investments since 2006, it has reduced the proportion of standard products from 60% to 40% in favor of XO products.
Rémy Martin has launched “Coeur de cognac”, meant to be drunk on crushed ice as an aperitif, and which is aimed at young consumers at a price ranging from 40 to 100 euros.


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There was no jackpot winner in this week's Crumlin Park House & Resource Centre Sponsored lotto. Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 9, and 21. Pete Fanning and Margaret Fleming, Moylough matched 3. Next week's draw for €5,900 will take place at Kelly’s. Seller’s prize goes to Stephen Ruane.
Well done to the Intermediate team on their win over Craughwell in their third championship group game on a full time score line of 2-08 to 0-05. Played in very wet conditions, this was a hard fought win but crucial goals in either half helped kill off the opposition. We look forward to our next game against Clarinbridge in 3 weeks’ time. Team was: Declan Molloy, Tommy Farragher, John Culkin, David Carton, Stephen Ruane, Brian Flaherty, Ronan Cooley, Paul Cooley, Caelom Mulry, Paul Flaherty, Trevor Mullins, Damien Rooney, Shane King, Brian O'Donnell, Eoin Blade. Subs used: Padraig O'Donnell, Craig Kennedy, Coleman Maher & Colm Mannion (Blood Sub).
Underage hurling: The u-10 hurling team travelled to Ballinasloe last Wednesday and with some lovely hurling skills and great team work the panel secured a 6-4 to 2-2 win. Thank you to all parents who travelled and supported the team. Game v Sylane scheduled for this Monday 11th in Abbey.
No u-age hurling last Sun due to Blitz for U6,8 &10's in Abbey last Monday evening.
Congrats to all who participated and for parents who supported.
Abbey U12's had a great opener to the league with a win last Saturday evening against Rahoon/Newcastle in Tonabrocky on a wet miserable evening. The initial stages were tough & bruising but the tougher and harder it got our lads stepped up to it and dictated the game from there on. It was a super panel performance by all who made it for 6pm throw in on a Sat evening. Well done to all the lads and we wish all the lads the best in Football league.
U14's were in championship action last Mon v Clarinbridge in a crunch game to decide the cup and shield contenders.
We have managed to secure the services of the highly in demand Paudie Butler former Director of coaching with the GAA To host a hurling workshop in Abbey on Sat 16th. Paudie will work with kids from U8-10's yrs from 2-3pm then U12-14's from 3-4pm followed by a parents/coaches session from 4-4.30pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to get one of the most respected coaches of the game to Abbey so I encourage all coaches but especially aspiring parents to come along and learn from the master and avail of what is a truly fantastic opportunity of a few coaching sessions from one of the best in the business. Places are free but please book a place by contacting Declan on 086 8169309.
Camogie: Training this Wednesday will be from 6.30 to 7.30. Congrats to U10 and U12 teams on their respective wins. U12 North team take on Turloughmore on Wednesday in Coolarne pitch at 8.00pm. U12 West take on Skehana on Thursday in Abbey at 6.30. U10 fixtures TBC. Hard luck to our Junior C team who were beaten in league quarter final. It was a great start to the season and bodes well for the upcoming championship. Well done to Intermediate hurlers who won their latest round of the championship.
Sincere sympathy to Brendan Connolly and the Connolly family on the recent passing of his sister Breda Smith.


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Dr. Kristin grew up in Denver, CO.
Attending Life West Chiropractic in the Bay Area; graduating in Sept. 2017. Kristin is also currently working towards her chiropractic pediatric certification. She is also Webster certified; a specific technique to balance the pelvis in pregnant women.
Kristin has lived in Central Oregon a little over a year, where she is grown to love hiking, especially with her dog, Cooper.
We are excited to bring Kristin and her specialties to the team!
Natasha Ruegsegger is a Doctor of Chiropractic who serves Bend and the surrounding communities in Central Oregon. For the last three years, she has lived in beautiful Bend, Oregon with her husband and two sweet therapy certified dogs.
She enjoys a variety of outdoor sports like running, climbing, boating and being out in nature. She is a native Oregonian, having grown up in a small town called Monmouth.
During her schooling at University of Western States, she had pursued extensive postgraduate studies in Activator Methods and is certified as a Proficiency Rated Doctor.


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One of the social networks that gets on the increase ig followers and also a great deal of fans is Instagram. Surely you are no stranger to Instagram that has 800 million individuals on the planet. Indonesia itself is really energetic as users. There are about 45 million Instagram customers who are attentive posting images and videos or Instastory.
You as a user need to additionally often share your life via Instagram. Along with sharing images or video clips, you additionally want to get a lot of likes. The variety of these likes could have a great deal of meaning and also become an integral part of Instagram.
Going to could be a great idea, much more, when you want to get more and more like from those who utilize Instagram whether they follow you. Nonetheless, if you wish to obtain even more result but have the restricted budget making the purchase, then you could also try some tips so as to get like on your Instagram make up any kind of message. The complying with are points you could do whenever you want to have several sorts for every little thing you publish.
Everyone would certainly love to see things that are fun and also gorgeous. So yes it never injures to take notice of the quality of your photos ya. Prior to making a decision to publish it's good you take notice of detail of your picture. Nothing incorrect to modify images such as brighten up the color or establish the structure.
Because Instagram individuals swell so many terms connected to social media sites this. Among them is Instagenic. If you currently made use of to play Instagram would already recognize the very best photo that can draw in many individuals to offer you the like.
Starting from food till the roads can be your photo object to. How you can get like a whole lot in Instagram without hashtag could be done by taking photos in places Intergenic. Photos with this Instagenic area absolutely make your feed a whole lot even more like it.
Normally talking, if you discover currently among the fads on Instagram is a feed that has a style. Really, with this themed feed, your account sight will be much more neat and also nice sights. Therefore many accounts with cool and also themed feeds have several followers.
So aim to start organizing your Instagram. Try with 9 × 3 formats to earn your feed look far better and wonderful to see. If your Instagram is clean it should be automated many people that will adhere to and provide lots of sort.


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Instagram is a veritable treasure trove of potential customers, so it’s no wonder why retail brands are flocking to the picture sharing site to market their goods. With millions of users, young and old (but mostly young), and a billion photos “liked” every day, you’d be mad not to take advantage of Instagram’s marketing potential. Here’s how you can take advantage of Instagram to market your ecommerce store.
First of all, you need to set up an account. Use your business’s name if you can, but if that’s already taken, use something that is instantly recognisable as your brand.
Next, you’ll want to connect your new Instagram account with your Facebook as the two are owned by the same company, and you can use them together – make an instagram tab on your Facebook page so you can share your Instagram snaps with your Facebook followers.
This might seem obvious, but the main reason you’re using Instagram is to showcase your products, so of course you’ll want to feature them. But remember, you should try to be creative with this – this is a site full of hip, young people who want to see cool pictures.
Say you’re selling on eBay and have a standard picture of a dress you sell. Well, on Instagram, a standard snap of a dress isn’t going to cut it – use filters, text overlays, and try showing your products in use as well: this gives context to your products and shows authenticity.
Better yet, get your customers to take pictures of your products – you can’t get more authentic than that.
Depending on your webstore – eBay, Shopify, Amazon etc – you could have access to Instagram-centric add ons. People who use Shopify, for example, can use Instagration, which is a tool integrating Instagram with your store, and to use your customers Instagram images of your products to increase engagement (this could work for a Shopify Amazon integration too).
Show your customers how much you appreciate them by liking and sharing their pictures – we all love it when a big brand responds to us; it makes us feel important and acknowledged, so do the same for your customers. You should also take the time to respond to their comments – engagement is key to an active and popular social media account (the clue is in the name: you need to be social!).
These are a major aspect of Instagram and are used to categorize posts and help users can find you through their mobile Instagram searches. Unlike the hashtags you use on Twitter, you’re not limited by character count with hashtagging on Instagram.
You should include a few tags to make sure your posts are well connected, but don’t use too many (you will seem desperate!). For example, if you’re a fashion retailer showcasing some sunglasses you could use #fashion, #sunglasses, #summer #sun. If you’re an Amazon seller, you can add the hashtag #Amazon.
You should also check out trending hashtags and use them in your posts to maximize your audience. Another idea is to create an Instagram hashtag contest. If you get enough interest, you could even end up trending yourself.
Do your research. Find influential Instagram users, follow them and engage with them. Celebrities and big brands are the obvious choice, but a great idea is to identify influential bloggers. These are people who often have hundreds (thousands, and even millions) of followers who trust their opinions.
Get one of these guys to feature one of your products and you’re in luck – you could tap into a huge base of potential customers. You could send them products and hope that they like them enough to review them, in which case the will most likely share their pictures on Instagram.
Humanize your brand by posting snaps of your employees having fun around the office. This will make you look like a cool, fun company – something which will appeal to the young user base of Instagram – and also put a face to brand. It’s nice to see the people behind the products and also shows your customers that they’re not dealing with a bunch of robots.
Try making your Instagram a little more exclusive than your other social media sites. Make some images unavailable on Facebook and Twitter so your customer shave to go to Instagram if they want to see your cool new products.
Find similar brands and see if you can strike a partnership with them. No matter how big or small your business is, you can always benefit from building relationships with other brands.
Engage with your partners, get them to share your content (and vice versa) and you could open yourself up to even more potential customers, especially if you choose a brand in the same industry as yourself (ideally with lots of followers).
A picture paints a thousand words, so don’t waste your post caption describing exactly what the picture shows – you want to use it to complete the picture. You want to use this space to drive traffic to your site, so instead of saying “Brown boots on sale at our store” say “Brown boots, now 10% off, get ‘em while you still can – go to Mystore.com and enter #insta123 as your voucher code”. Remember, the whole point of this is to drive traffic.


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Our in-house organic guru Mike has some great picks from around the store that can help lead you down the right path.
Greek Yogurt: High in protein, Greek yogurt can have twice as much protein, less sodium, fewer carbs and less lactose than regular yogurt.
Due to its thick texture and rich taste, many people use Greek Yogurt as a recipe substitute for milk, sour cream and even use it for baking.
Almond Breeze Almond Milk: Smooth and great-tasting, a great milk substitute that contains as much calcium as milk and also contains high amounts of protein, fiber, monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, calcium and other important minerals.
Unsweetened vanilla flavor is the best on cereal. Or can be blended into a protein-packed smoothie.
Irish Oatmeal: Contains cancer-fighting fiber that attacks acids and reduces toxins. Contains vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron and magnesium. May reduce bad cholesterol.
Makes a great skin care item: mash oatmeal, papaya and honey for a moisturizing mask. Adding fruit gives it more vitamins.
Gluten-Free Pasta: 100% natural, gluten-free, low-fat, cholesterol-free, egg-free, soy-free, Kosher, dairy-free and sodium-free.
Use where wheat pasta may be used.
Cinnamon: Helps support normal glucose levels, reduces LDL cholesterol and reduces pain associated with arthritis.
Try Simply Organic Natural Ground Cinnamon.
Sencha Shot: An advanced, deeper brewing method yields both a high content of natural catechin tea antioxidants and vitamin C.
Pure Pineapple: Loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamins C and B6, as well as potassium and magnesium. Helps with digestive problems and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Stevia: an all-natural, calorie-free sweetener that offers an alternative to highly processed, artificial sweeteners. Calorie-free and low glycemic, gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO.
Use as a sugar substitute.
Falafel Chips: Non-GMO and high in fiber and protein.
Boost your protein by substituting these for tortilla chips.
Coconut Oil: Shown to fight certain types of bacteria and viruses in the body, helps control sugar levels and boosts thyroid function.
Try Artisanal Raw Organic Coconut Oil.
Oregano Oil: Alleviates respiratory tract disorders, menstrual cramps and urinary disorders.
Try Orchard Fresh Brand Oregano Oil.
Edamame Beans: Contain high amounts of plant-based proteins and antioxidants.
A convenient snack, side dish or atop a salad, or try them baked!
Barley: A great source of vitamins B and E and folic acid, and reduces the risk of heart disease and cholesterol problems.
Cover 1 cup of pearl barley with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth and simmer for 30-40 minutes before fluffing with a fork.


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Introducing, the brand new DVD Release of the The Billy Bagg Double Feature: The Adult Films of Bill Lustig, is now available for pre-order on many online sites, or directly for retail from Distribpix.com. The package contains both of Bill Lustig’s early X rated features, The Violation of Claudia and Hot Honey. Both films haven been restored in 2k from their original negatives. Color correction and digital scratch removal software was used to help restore the image and bring the films back to life. They now exits for the first time ever on home video in their original aspect ratios of 1.85:1. Besides both UNCUT features, original theatrical trailers, and an exclusive slide and ephemera gallery, there are 2 stellar audio commentaries with director Bill Lustig(Maniac Cop, Vigilante), one for each film. Each commentary is moderated by super famous, Danish Filmmaker, Nicolas Winding Refn(Drive, Bronson, Valhalla Rising).
I truly feel that these commentaries are very special. They were recorded while Nicolas was in Hollywood filming Drive, he was gracious enough to take 3 hours out of his day and meet with Bill, in a Burbank Sound studio. What came from that recording session was magical. The sessions were not only incredibly entertaining, but full of facts and tidbits about Bill Lustig’s early days of filmmaking. For any fan of Bill Lustig or Nicolas Winding Refn, this package is a must have.
PODCAST: The Films of Billy Bagg…. Why did they call him Billy Bagg? How did he even end up making these films? What kind of upbringing did he have? The answers to those question and many others are all contained within a concise podcast, between myself (Steven Morowitz) and Bill Lustig, it is very informative and descriptive. You can check it out, by clicking the link: BILL LUSTIG PODCAST.
Nice to see William Lustig’s two early porns Finally being available to the public,via this new double feature DVD release.
totally agree. I was thinking that the commentaries between Bill Lustig and Nicolas Winding Refn, perfectly illustrate how the bridge between between mainstream and alternative cinema has essentially been cemented. Many of these wonderful filmmakers are not afraid to talk about the other forms of cinema that they experimented with, no matter how controversial the subject matter may be. Not all of the great directors, but many see the value to this, as far as education, history and for all up and coming filmmakers.
Thanks Distribpix for the great work you are doing preserving these masterworks.


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Home > Orissa > Bhubaneswar > SEO Companies > Descom Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Descom Infotech is a leading web design company in bhubaneswar offering reliable digital marketing services including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), Social Media Optimization (SMO) around the world. We help small and large organizations to reach top results on search engine.
We are dedicated towards providing Web related services to customers across the globe.Our customer friendly and economical solutions based on detailed study and well-designed strategy is the way we lead to utmost contentment of our customers.


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We operate in limestone mining and processing since 1992.
We have combined the years-long experience of our employees in limestone processing and installation with the traditions and historical knowledge of Estonian stone processing.
We have revalued the historical experience of Estonian stone craftsmen in the purposeful use of various layers of limestone.
We break limestone in our own Pärtli Farm limestone quarry only by hand – thus we ensure the weather resistance of our products.
We offer service all the way, i.e., from advising to installation at the customer’s.
Our product range includes facades, stairs, floor and wall slabs, stone parts of fireplaces and windowsills.
We can offer various finishing options for stone surfaces: sawn, sanded, polished, planed, milled, hammered surfaces or ones treated with a sandblaster.
In our work we use limestone, dolomite, marble and granite.
We break limestone in the Pärtli limestone quarry in Jõelähtme vald in Harjumaa belonging to us.
We purchase granite and marble in China and Belgium.
We have a number of partners in Belgium, Italy, Germany and China, from whom we get professional assistance, as required.
We hope to be of assistance to you when looking for the best solution.
floors of the Church of the Holy Spirit and of the Ambla Chapel.

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The first photo above shows both the front and the back of this reversible malachite pendant.
This sterling silver pendant features a gorgeous freeform malachite cabochon, cut by local lapidary artist Ed Orekar. The stone is roughly a triangle shape, measuring approximately 39x18mm, and weighing about 6.5 grams. The malachite has a great banded pattern in different shades of green.
I choose to set this stone all in sterling silver, using a scalloped edge bezel. I decorated the front of the pendant with a leafy sterling silver motif. I saw-pierced a similar leafy pattern into the back of the pendant, making this pendant reversible. The pendant measures about 2-1/2 inches (6.5cm) in overall length.
This pendant comes with a 1.2mm sterling silver rolo chain with a spring-ring clasp. Please choose your chain length when you check out (16", 18", or 20").
Sterling silver is an alloy consisting of a minimum of 92.5% silver (the other 7.5% is typically copper). I choose to use solid sterling instead of plated metal in my work because it is my experience that plating wears off. Properly cared for sterling silver lasts a lifetime and even become heirloom jewelry.
This is beautiful and was so reasonably priced! My favorite recent jewelry purchase on Etsy. I bought a bracelet and earrings to match. Thank you for such a lovely piece!


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Updated /etc/init.d/hdparm to check if devfs is uddsed.
Added a localhost line to /etc/hosts after yet another post to gentoo-user.
Updated /etc/init.d/hdparm to display a [ok] for each drive it optimizes.
to /dev *before* /dev was mounted.
the needed fixes to the baselayout ebuild.
booting will still continue on failure.
say that the user should look in /etc/conf.d/* for stuff to configure.
file for setting generic optimizations for the disk drives.
/etc/conf.d/net.eth0. Also added a comment to this effect.
/etc/conf.d/net.eth0-dhcp. Also added a comment to this effect.
Added /etc/skel/.bash* to make things cleaner and set $INPUTRC.
Minor changes I forgot about.


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Interested in a Discount on Aciphex?
After medications are approved and are in use by the general public, healthcare providers may voluntarily report side effects. This information may point to possible side effects that were not seen in clinical trials. However, it is very difficult (or impossible) to tell how frequently such side effects occur or even if they are actual side effects, since they are reported voluntarily (and since the "side effects" could be coincidental). These reported side effects are known as "postmarketing experience."
It is possible that you may experience some or none of these Aciphex side effects. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be an Aciphex side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

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Originally blended by two of the best named London gents; Beaumont Hankey and Hugh Bannister, containing mainly Speyside and Highland Single malt Whiskies, and Grain Whisky. The Heritage is a recreation of a 1920's version of Hankey, which was sweeter, yet peatier than the current blend.
Nose: Sweet smoky notes, with burnt orange, green apple and a vanilla, caramel note.
Palate: Honey, butterscotch and a full bodied nature.


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Clint Smith is a writer and doctoral candidate at Harvard University and has received fellowships from Cave Canem, the Callaloo Creative Writing Workshop, and the National Science Foundation. He is a 2014 National Poetry Slam champion and his writing has been published in The New Yorker, The American Poetry Review, The Guardian, Boston Review, Harvard Educational Review and elsewhere. He is the author of Counting Descent, which won the 2017 Literary Award for Best Poetry Book from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. He was born and raised in New Orleans.
Here, he talks about breaking an Oreo habit, how is first words were French fry, and how quintessential New Orleans food helped him recover after Hurricane Katrina.
I was born and raised in New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina made landfall three days into my senior year of high school. Our home was subsumed beneath eight feet of water and I finished high school living with my aunt and uncle in Houston. That year of my life was marked by a sense of precariousness I hadn’t previously known, and one that for many years I didn’t know how to articulate. What I do know is that amid a prevailing sense of uncertainty, I gained a deeper appreciation for and was re-grounded in cultural markers that were quintessentially New Orleans, and at the top of that list is the food. In that sense, one of the most important meals I’ve ever had was Christmas day in 2005 at my grandparents’ house in New Orleans. They lived in a part of the city that hadn’t been flooded, and but for a quick trip back to recover some items in October, it was the first time I’d spent more than twenty-four hours back home since the storm. To be surrounded by those I love most, the table ornamented with gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya, stuffed bell peppers and a host of other dishes that are emblematic of the place and people who make me feel whole, was to be reminded of that things a flood can’t wash away.
Well my favorite meal of the day is dinner, and my favorite person to eat dinner with is my partner. She works until about eight so we typically eat dinner late in the evening. We’ve recently purchased a dining room table for our new apartment, though we’ve not gotten in the habit of sitting there because we previously lived in small studio where all we had was a couch and I think it’s been tough to break the habit. So typically we’ll be on the couch, and the overhead ceiling light is a bit unpleasant, so we have four lamps in the living room that illuminate the room so that it’s more than dim, though not overbearing. I also really enjoy the quotidian process of turning off each lamp one by one before heading to bed. It’s a small ritual of daily closure that I’ve come to finding meditative in a way.
Well, I’m in the process of getting over a pretty severe Double-Stuf Oreo habit. Those things really pull you in. First you eat two, then the whole bag is gone and you’ve only written two sentences. Alas. Generally, I don’t eat while I’m in the process of writing. I may sneak in some grapes or a clementine during a short break, but if I eat while writing I inevitably make a mess all over my laptop or notebook. Also writing, for me, is a singular experience and I’m the sort of person that likes to devote all of my attention to the task at hand.
I’m obsessed with kettle corn. I don’t know what it is but that amalgamation of sweet and salty is really delightful. Though, I will say, there’s nothing worse than burnt popcorn. So there’s really a ten second sweet spot in the microwave that makes the difference between the perfect snack and sending it straight to the garbage.
I don’t like chocolate, which is strange I realize considering that one of the first things I said was how much I love Oreos, but I feel like those don’t really count. But yeah, chocolate is terrible. So is coffee. I have weak spot for barbeque ribs. It’s pretty bad. If I go to a restaurant and they have baby back ribs there is a 97% chance that I’m going to order them. Also, my first word(s) was French fry. I thought my mom was making it up but she swears it’s the truth. I’m not surprised, a good French fry is a small piece of heaven.
Well, I would certainly want it to be with my partner, and we’ve got a little boy on the way in a few months so hopefully it would be with him as well. I think, ideally, I would want my last meal to be not so different than the majority of my other meals. I think there’s something comforting about routine, about consistency. I hope I’m sitting on the couch, laughing with the people I love, a bowl of gumbo or jambalaya on the table, and a few lamps on to illuminate the room.


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Just announced for this session: Roller One!
Gracing MPavilion for the first Bakehouse Sessions secret rehearsal of 2018 is Roller One.
Roller One is a collaboration between Fergus McAlpin on lead vocals and guitar, and Adam Afiff on double bass. With songs spanning astral folk and alt-country genres, the band—currently performing as a three-piece with drums—is influenced by Melbourne’s rich music scene and a desire to create work that’s as soaked with tradition as it is original and new.
After a stint drifting around the world recording and playing shows, Roller One have settled back in Melbourne to release their third album. Come and hear the story behind the songs this Sunday afternoon in the Queen Victoria Gardens.


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There are two notable differences when teaching a hearing-impaired child compared to the traditional way of teaching language. First the choice of vocabulary taught is different. Second, the correctness of word order is different too.
Crouzon Syndrome is a condition that would require speech therapy. This is mainly because of the major features of the syndrome, which affect main physical components used for speech production, such as articulators.
The field of speech and language therapy is somewhat a vague body of knowledge that only a few people understand. What most people don’t know is that there is a difference between speech therapy as a whole and language therapy. Although the term ‘speech and language’ therapy is widely used, since speech and language problems coexist most of the time.