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Now after the death of his wife, the merchant sorrowed for many days as was right, but at the end of that time he began to desire to marry again and to look about him for a suitable wife. This was not difficult to find, for he had a fine house, with a stable of swift horses, besides being a good man who gave much to the poor. Of all the women he saw, however, the one who, to his mind, suited him best of all, was a widow of about his own age with two daughters of her own, and she, he thought, besides being a good housekeeper, would be a kind foster mother to his little Vasilissa.
So the merchant married the widow and brought her home as his wife, but the little girl soon found that her foster mother was very far from being what her father had thought. She was a cold, cruel woman, who had desired the merchant for the sake of his wealth, and had no love for his daughter. Vasilissa was the greatest beauty in the whole village, while her own daughters were as spare and homely as two crows, and because of this all three envied and hated her. They gave her all sorts of errands to run and difficult tasks to perform, in order that the toil might make her thin and worn and that her face might grow brown from sun and wind, and they treated her so cruelly as to leave few joys in life for her. But all this the little Vasilissa endured without complaint, and while the stepmother's two daughters grew always thinner and uglier, in spite of the fact that they had no hard tasks to do, never went out in cold or rain, and sat always with their arms folded like ladies of a Court, she herself had cheeks like blood and milk and grew every day more and more beautiful.
Now the reason for this was the tiny doll, without whose help little Vasilissa could never have managed to do all the work that was laid upon her. Each night, when everyone else was sound asleep, she would get up from her bed, take the doll into a closet, and locking the door, give it something to eat and drink, and say: "There, my little doll, take it. Eat a little, drink a little, and listen to my grief. I live in my father's house, but my spiteful stepmother wishes to drive me out of the white world. Tell me! How shall I act, and what shall I do?"
Then the little doll's eyes would begin to shine like glow- worms, and it would become alive. It would eat a little food, and sip a little drink, and then it would comfort her and tell her how to act. While Vasilissa slept, it would get ready all her work for the next day, so that she had only to rest in the shade and gather flowers, for the doll would have the kitchen garden weeded, and the beds of cabbage watered, and plenty of fresh water brought from the well, and the stoves heated exactly right. And, besides this, the little doll told her how to make, from a certain herb, an ointment which prevented her from ever being sunburnt. So all the joy in life that came to Vasilissa came to her through the tiny doll that she always carried in her pocket.
Years passed, till Vasilissa grew up and became of an age when it is good to marry. All the young men in the village, high and low, rich and poor, asked for her hand, while not one of them stopped even to look at the stepmother's two daughters, so ill-favored were they. This angered their mother still more against Vasilissa; she answered every gallant who came with the same words: "Never shall the younger be wed before the older ones!" and each time, when she had let a suitor out of the door, she would soothe her anger and hatred by beating her stepdaughter. So while Vasilissa grew each day more lovely and graceful, she was often miserable, and but for the little doll in her pocket, would have longed to leave the white world.
Now there came a time when it became necessary for the merchant to leave his home and to travel to a distant Tsardom. He bade farewell to his wife and her two daughters, kissed Vasilissa and gave her his blessing and departed, bidding them say a prayer each day for his safe return. Scarce was he out of sight of the village, however, when his wife sold his house, packed all his goods and moved with them to another dwelling far from the town, in a gloomy neighborhood on the edge of a wild forest. Here every day, while her two daughters were working indoors, the merchant's wife would send Vasilissa on one errand or other into the forest, either to find a branch of a certain rare bush or to bring her flowers or berries.
Now deep in this forest, as the stepmother well knew, there was a green lawn and on the lawn stood a miserable little hut on hens' legs, where lived a certain Baba Yaga, an old witch grandmother. She lived alone and none dared go near the hut, for she ate people as one eats chickens. The merchant's wife sent Vasilissa into the forest each day, hoping she might meet the old witch and be devoured; but always the girl came home safe and sound, because the little doll showed her where the bush, the flowers and the berries grew, and did not let her go near the hut that stood on hens' legs. And each time the stepmother hated her more and more because she came to no harm.
One autumn evening the merchant's wife called the three girls to her and gave them each a task. One of her daughters she bade make a piece of lace, the other to knit a pair of hose, and to Vasilissa she gave a basket of flax to be spun. She bade each finish a certain amount. Then she put out all the fires in the house, leaving only a single candle lighted in the room where the three girls worked, and she herself went to sleep.
Vasilissa sat down on the doorstep, took the tiny doll from one pocket and from another the supper she had ready for it, put the food before it and said: "There, my little doll, take it. Eat a little and listen to my sorrow. I must go to the hut of the old Baba Yaga in the dark forest to borrow some fire and I fear she will eat me. Tell me! What shall I do?"
Then the doll's eyes began to shine like two stars and it became alive. It ate a little and said: "Do not fear, little Vasilissa. Go where thou hast been sent. While I am with thee no harm shall come to thee from the old witch." So Vasilissa put the doll back into her pocket, crossed herself and started out into the dark, wild forest.
That whole day Vasilissa walked, for she had lost her way. She could find no path at all in the dark wood and she had no food to set before the little doll to make it alive.
As she stood there a third man on horseback came galloping up. His face was black, he was dressed all in black, and the horse he rode was coal-black. He galloped up to the gate of the hut and disappeared there as if he had sunk through the ground and at that moment the night came and the forest grew dark.
But it was not dark on the green lawn, for instantly the eyes of all the skulls on the wall were lighted up and shone till the place was as bright as day. When she saw this Vasilissa trembled so with fear that she could not run away.
Vasilissa, in great fright, came nearer to the old woman and bowing very low, said: "It is only Vasilissa, grandmother. My stepmother's daughters sent me to thee to borrow some fire."
"Well," said the old witch, "I know them. But if I give thee the fire thou shalt stay with me some time and do some work to pay for it. If not, thou shalt be eaten for my supper." Then she turned to the gate and shouted: "Ho! Ye, my solid locks, unlock! Thou, my stout gate, open!" Instantly the locks unlocked, the gate opened of itself, and the Baba Yaga rode in whistling. Vasilissa entered behind her and immediately the gate shut again and the locks snapped tight.
"Come, fetch and put on the table at once everything that is in the oven. I am hungry." So Vasilissa ran and lighted a splinter of wood from one of the skulls on the wall and took the food from the oven and set it before her. There was enough cooked meat for three strong men. She brought also from the cellar kvass, honey, and red wine, and the Baba Yaga ate and drank the whole, leaving the girl only a little cabbage soup, a crust of bread and a morsel of suckling pig.
When her hunger was satisfied, the old witch, growing drowsy, lay down on the stove and said: "Listen to me well, and do what I bid thee. Tomorrow when I drive away, do thou clean the yard, sweep the floors and cook my supper. Then take a quarter of a measure of wheat from my store house and pick out of it all the black grains and the wild peas. Mind thou dost all that I have bade; if not, thou shalt be eaten for my supper."
Presently the Baba Yaga turned toward the wall and began to snore and Vasilissa knew that she was fast asleep. Then she went into the corner, took the tiny doll from her pocket, put before it a bit of bread and a little cabbage soup that she had saved, burst into tears and said: "There, my little doll, take it. Eat a little, drink a little, and listen to my grief. Here I am in the house of the old witch and the gate in the wall is locked and I am afraid. She has given me a difficult task and if I do not do all she has bade, she will eat me tomorrow. Tell me: What shall I do?"
Then the eyes of the little doll began to shine like two candles. It ate a little of the bread and drank a little of the soup and said: "Do not be afraid, Vasilissa the Beautiful. Be comforted. Say thy prayers, and go to sleep. The morning is wiser than the evening." So Vasilissa trusted the little doll and was comforted. She said her prayers, lay down on the floor and went fast asleep.
When Vasilissa found herself left alone, she examined the hut, wondering to find it filled with such an abundance of everything. Then she stood still, remembering all the work that she had been bidden to do and wondering what to begin first. But as she looked she rubbed her eyes, for the yard was already neatly cleaned and the floors were nicely swept, and the little doll was sitting in the storehouse picking the last black grains and wild peas out of the quarter- measure of wheat.
Vasilissa ran and took the little doll in her arms. "My dearest little doll!" she cried. "Thou hast saved me from my trouble! Now I have only to cook the Baba Yaga's supper, since all the rest of the tasks are done!"
So Vasilissa rested all day and was refreshed; and when it grew toward evening she laid the table for the old witch's supper, and sat looking out of the window, waiting for her coming. After awhile she heard the sound of a horse's hoofs and the man in black, on the coal-black horse, galloped up to the wall gate and disappeared like a great dark shadow, and instantly it became quite dark and the eyes of all the skulls began to glitter and shine.
"Be so good as to look for thyself, grandmother," answered Vasilissa.
The Baba Yaga went all about the place, tapping with her iron pestle, and carefully examining everything. But so well had the little doll done its work that, try as hard as she might, she could not find anything to complain of. There was not a weed left in the yard, nor a speck of dust on the floors, nor a single black grain or wild pea in the wheat.
The old witch was greatly angered, but was obliged to pretend to be pleased. "Well," she said, "thou hast done all well." Then, clapping her hands, she shouted: "Ho! my faithful servants! Friends of my heart! Haste and grind my wheat!" Immediately three pairs of hands appeared, seized the measure of wheat and carried it away.
The Baba Yaga sat down to supper, and Vasilissa put before her all the food from the oven, with kvass, honey, and red wine. The old witch ate it, bones and all, almost to the last morsel, enough for four strong men, and then, growing drowsy, stretched her bony legs on the stove and said: "Tomorrow do as thou hast done today, and besides these tasks take from my storehouse a half-measure of poppy seeds and clean them one by one. Someone has mixed earth with them to do me a mischief and to anger me, and I will have them made perfectly clean." So saying she turned to the wall and soon began to snore.
When she was fast asleep Vasilissa went into the corner, took the little doll from her pocket, set before it a part of the food that was left and asked its advice. And the doll, when it had become alive, and eaten a little food and sipped a little drink, said: "Don't worry, beautiful Vasilissa! Be comforted. Do as thou didst last night: say thy prayers and go to sleep." So Vasilissa was comforted. She said her prayers and went to sleep and did not wake till next morning when she heard the old witch in the yard whistling. She ran to the window just in time to see her take her place in the big iron mortar, and as she did so the man dressed all in red, riding on the blood red horse, leaped over the wall and was gone, just as the sun rose over the wild forest.
As it had happened on the first morning, so it happened now. When Vasilissa looked she found that the little doll had finished all the tasks excepting the cooking of the supper. The yard was swept and in order, the floors were as clean as new wood, and there was not a grain of earth left in the half-measure of poppy seeds. She rested and refreshed herself till the afternoon, when she cooked the supper, and when evening came she laid the table and sat down to wait for the old witch's coming.
Presently the old witch sat down to supper and Vasilissa brought all she had cooked, enough for five grown men, and set it before her, and brought beer and honey, and then she herself stood silently waiting. The Baba Yaga ate and drank it all, every morsel, leaving not so much as a crumb of bread; then she said snappishly: "Well, why dost thou say nothing, but stand there as if thou wast dumb?"
"I spoke not," Vasilissa answered, "because I dared not. But if thou wilt allow me, grandmother, I wish to ask thee some questions."
"I would ask thee," said Vasilissa, "of the men on horse back. When I came to thy hut, a rider passed me. He was dressed all in white and he rode a milk-white horse. Who was he?"
"Afterwards," said Vasilissa, "a second rider overtook me. He was dressed in red and the horse he rode was blood- red. Who was he?"
"A third rider," said Vasilissa, "came galloping up to the gate. He was black, his clothes were black and the horse was coal-black. Who was he?"
But Vasilissa, remembering what the Baba Yaga had said, that not every question led to good, was silent.
But Vasilissa saw how she snarled at her and she answered: "The three questions are enough for me. As thou hast said, grandmother, I would not, through knowing over much, become too soon old."
"It is well for thee," said the Baba Yaga, "that thou didst not ask of them, but only of what thou didst see outside of this hut. Hadst thou asked of them, my servants, the three pairs of hands would have seized thee also, as they did the wheat and poppy seeds, to be my food. Now I would ask a question in my turn: How is it that thou hast been able, in a little time, to do perfectly all the tasks I gave thee? Tell me!"
Vasilissa was so frightened to see how the old witch ground her teeth that she almost told her of the little doll; but she bethought herself just in time, and answered: "The blessing of my dead mother helps me."
Then the Baba Yaga sprang up in a fury. "Get thee out of my house this moment!" she shrieked. "I want no one who bears a blessing to cross my threshold! Get thee gone!" Vasilissa ran to the yard, and behind her she heard the old witch shouting to the locks and the gate. The locks opened, the gate swung wide, and she ran out on to the lawn. The Baba Yaga seized from the wall one of the skulls with burning eyes and flung it after her. "There," she howled, "is the fire for thy stepmother's daughters. Take it. That is what they sent thee here for, and may they have joy of it!"
When she came near to the gate, she thought, "Surely, by this time they will have found some fire," and threw the skull into the hedge; but it spoke to her, and said: "Do not throw me away, beautiful Vasilissa; bring me to thy stepmother." So, looking at the house and seeing no spark of light in any of the windows, she took up the skull again and carried it with her.
Now since Vasilissa had gone, the stepmother and her two daughters had had neither fire nor light in all the house. When they struck flint and steel the tinder would not catch and the fire they brought from the neighbors would go out immediately as soon as they carried it over the threshold, so that they had been unable to light or warm themselves or to cook food to eat. Therefore now, for the first time in her life, Vasilissa found herself welcomed. They opened the door to her and the merchant's wife was greatly rejoiced to find that the light in the skull did not go out as soon as it was brought in. "Maybe the witch's fire will stay," she said, and took the skull into the best room, set it on a candlestick and called her two daughters to admire it.
But the eyes of the skull suddenly began to glimmer and to glow like red coals, and wherever the three turned or ran the eyes followed them, growing larger and brighter till they flamed like two furnaces, and hotter and hotter till the merchant's wife and her two wicked daughters took fire and were burned to ashes. Only Vasilissa the Beautiful was not touched.
In the morning Vasilissa dug a deep hole in the ground and buried the skull. Then she locked the house and set out to the village, where she went to live with an old woman who was poor and childless, and so she remained for many days, waiting for her father's return from the far-distant Tsardom.
But, sitting lonely, time soon began to hang heavy on her hands. One day she said to the old woman: "It is dull for me, grandmother, to sit idly hour by hour. My hands want work to do. Go, therefore, and buy me some flax, the best and finest to be found anywhere, and at least I can spin."
The old woman hastened and bought some flax of the best sort and Vasilissa sat down to work. So well did she spin that the thread came out as even and fine as a hair, and presently there was enough to begin to weave. But so fine was the thread that no frame could be found to weave it upon, nor would any weaver undertake to make one.
Then Vasilissa went into her closet, took the little doll from her pocket, set food and drink before it and asked its help. And after it had eaten a little and drunk a little, the doll became alive and said: "Bring me an old frame and an old basket and some hairs from a horse's mane, and I will arrange everything for thee." Vasilissa hastened to fetch all the doll had asked for and when evening came, said her prayers, went to sleep, and in the morning she found ready a frame, perfectly made, to weave her fine thread upon.
Next day, accordingly, the old woman went to the Tsar's splendid Palace and fell to walking up and down before the windows. The servants came to ask her her errand but she answered them nothing, and kept walking up and down. At length the Tsar opened his window, and asked: "What dost thou want, old woman, that thou walkest here?"
"O Tsar's Majesty" the old woman answered, "I have with me a marvelous piece of linen stuff, so wondrously woven that I will show it to none but thee."
Compiled by Wheeler, Post in Russian Wonder Tales. New York: The Century Company, 1912.
Red leather, red moss, and balsam.

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Augustin Lazar has been nominated by the Minister of Justice for the position of General Prosecutor of Romania. The proposition, altogether with the positive notice from the Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM) after his successful interview, go directly to the President of Romania for final approval and appointment.
During his interview with CSM he presented a managerial project that aims to reset the Public Ministry in order to solve the large number of files: “The Managerial project proposes to reform the Public Ministry and enhance it to European standards when it comes to management, and mentality. The project is based on a profound knowledge of this Ministry, that comes not only from experience, but also from the researcher activity I have had as a professor”, he confessed.
He also revealed his intention of establishing a new integrity service that would play the role of verifying the integrity of magistrate prosecutors, and tackled the actual structure of the Prosecutor’s Office near the High Court of Cassation and Justice, stating that small prosecutors’ offices should be disbanded so they are not influenced anymore by powerful local people.
Nonetheless, he drew attention on the importance of respecting human rights in criminal investigations, in order for Romania to not be bias at CEDO.

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When crews arrived, they saw heavy fire on all floors all the way up, including in the garage, according to the Florence Fire Department.
A one-alarm garage fire spread to a Florence home overnight, forcing out four people and causing heavy damage, fire officials said.
No one was hurt when flames broke out in the 7300 block of Maybury Court just before 3 a.m. Friday, Boone County dispatchers said. Florence Fire and EMS said all residents escaped before crews arrived.
One resident was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, officials said. No firefighter injuries were reported.
The Union Fire Department also responded to the fire.
The cause remains under investigation. A damage estimate was not available.
Enquirer media partner Fox 19 contirbuted to this report.

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Excellent customer service! My review is a little different because I have not yet had the opportunity to have my home cleaned by Peter’s cleaning service. Then, by an act of God, my two daughters have stepped up to take on the job. When I called Peter back, the day before the cleaning was scheduled, I apologized for needing to cancel on short notice. Many people in his position might be noticeably irritated, but Peter was not only understanding, he commended me on my daughters’ helpfulness and said she hoped it would go well. What a nice man! If I need help in the future, I know right where to go!
after having surgery with a long recovery time I had fallen behind in keeping up my house, unable to clean my house and my fiance doing his best to keep up I decided to hire a cleaning service to help us both out.
Thanks for your hard work and helping me get my house back in order!!
I recently tried empire maids nyc after being disappointed with other cleaners. I found this company to be professional and easy to book with. The cleaner showed up on time and did everything I asked. The quote was also accurate. I like that they bring their own cleaning supplies including rags and mop (and even showed me they were clean before they used them). I did ask that they use some of my cleaning products and they were fine with it. I will definitely book their services again.
We used Empire Maids for the first time this weekend and I am impressed. I was worried that my expectations were too high, but was delighted upon our return home.
– Kitchen: hand washed and put away the few dishes we didn’t get to this morning instead of just placing in the empty dishwasher. Cleaned the counter tops, back splash and stove.
– Bathroom: cleaned the tub, the entire floor (corner to corner) and everything else.
He also respectfully rearranged some picture frames during the dusting process and I must admit that he may have an eye for interior design.
I am very pleased with my cleaning service from Empire Maids. The person who came over to clean, Nathalie, did a fantastic job. She cleaned every small detail that I had requested, the apartment as a whole was really clean, and she was very nice too. She also cleaned everything I had requested within the amount of time I had specified. I was so happy to come home to such a nicely cleaned apartment.
I looked at several cleaning service websites that I found on google.I chose this company for two major reasons: the transparency of their pricing system and the ease of booking the appointment online. Everything is priced right on their website (if you go through the booking process), and you don’t have to pick up the phone and call for a quote and verbally tell them every small detail you want cleaned (everything is spelled out for you on their online booking system, like what item you want cleaned). I tend to favor companies where everything can be booked and specified online without having to talk to a human being. Well, after I made my appointment online, I did get a call to confirm my appointment and my requests, but that was fairly quick and painless. They also send email reminders. Their prices are also very fair, which is important to me.
They have good flexibility with their time slots, too. If you don’t see an ideal time slot online, be sure to call them. They normally pick up the phone pretty fast (the two times I’ve had to call, or maybe it was only once). I like the weekend and early morning appointments (8-8:30AM arrival), so you can let them in on your way out to work.
I highly recommend this company and would choose them again.
Second time I have used empire maids! The house cleaner today did a wonderful job. I asked if she could pay extra attention to the bathroom and she did. The tiles have never looked so clean. I wish I knew her name so I could give her a shout out.
My only criticism is I wish I could fill out the form online each visit to mark specific directions and special instructions. It seems they only do this for the first visit? But, I guess it works as well to verbally explain everything before they start.
Otherwise the company and the cleaners are very kind and professional.
They did an amazing job cleaning my office for the corporate meeting. I’m very happy to have the professional guys. Thumbs up!
Called Elena for a weekend cleaning on a very short notice. She replied immediately and sent 2 cleaners. My house is now spotless. Highly recommend this cleaning service. The cleaning and organizing is great.
The “head” of this operation, Peter, is a complete LIAR. We had an initial move-in deep cleaning scheduled for this morning at 9am. I left a key in a hidden location per her instructions and awaited him call confirming their arrival. Having not received a call at 9, I texted him at the number we had previously communicated via text. NO RESPONSE. So, I call three hours later thinking they were perhaps “late.” This Peter answers and commences a series of mind games with me insisting our series of texts confirmed a Saturday appointment. No way lady. She tried to insist that her price quote after our confirmation of today indicated a weekend appointment. Unbelievably dishonest if not delusional. I could forgive if he was delusional, but he literally tried to twist his story around to the point where I told him I’d give him the benefit of the doubt while I reviewed our text exchanges again. NOPE. No doubt, she merely quoted her weekday vs. weekend rates, without alteration of today’s appointment.
Actually glad you didn’t step foot in my place.
Top-notch service! A two-person crew arrived right on time, with all the equipment they needed, and did a super professional job. Friendly, awesome people. Our house looks so great now, I couldn’t be happier.
Love Peter and his crew! My house is spotless including all my blinds! Love love love. They definitely went the extra miles with us, they even cleaned all my trash cans and returned my dustpan to it’s former glory. Additionally they were very prompt with responding to us (within the hour) especially being new clients. We managed to get next day service. They are however booked up through the week, so only weekend slots remain.
Absolutely outstanding! Our apartment was in desperate need of a good cleaning after we’d moved out–our security deposit hung in the balance!–and I am frankly ashamed of how filthy it was. We’re talking old-cat-puke-we-never-knew-about-sitting-under-the-bed-and-festering-for-three-years filthy. We needed a hero, and we got one in DeeDee and her crew.
Elena was prompt to reply to my request, able to schedule us quickly, and oh my GOD she and her crew made our apartment shine. When the landlord came by a few days later to do a walkthrough, he said (truthfully!) that it looked better than the day we’ve moved in.
We got our full security deposit back, entirely thanks to DeeDee’s magic. I can’t recommend Empire Maids highly enough! She and her crew truly went above and beyond, and I’m SO grateful.
These ladies do an excellent job cleaning my house every two weeks! They offer a “reminder” email the night before, which helps me remember to crate my dogs on the day they come. VERY handy!
They leave a personal note after each cleaning, and each time they have come they have done “extras” around my house. Such as taking out all my cardboard for recycling.
Very highly recommend these environmentally friendly ladies to all my friends!
DD and team are amazing. We moved to SF about six months ago, are not all all inclined to keeping a very tidy apt, and were in need of serious cleaning help – I can’t believe how much of an improvement happened with just a few hours of their attention. They are extremely professional and easy to work with, and importantly for us were kind and patient with our two (inquisitive/annoying) cats. Empire maids nyc isn’t cheap, but the level of service and quality of cleaning is really worth it. Totally recommend.
DeeDee and her crew were fantastic. I called with an unusual request to clean an RV – on Labor Day, no less – and DeeDee was incredibly gracious and accommodating. She was great about communicating as we coordinated the time and location, and she even arrived early.
As for the cleaning itself, Dee and her crew did a very thorough job, cleaned every nook and cranny, and were very friendly. They’re extremely hard working folks. I’d recommend them in a heartbeat!
Over the years, we have tried a number of cleaning services to periodically clean our drafty apartment full of dust and cat fur blowing across the wooden floor like tumbleweeds. The “general cleaning” provided by Green & Shine far surpassed the “deep cleaning” we have received from other vendors.
Not only do the staff take pride in their work, they are extremely kind, even to the pets. Ordinarily, when strangers come to disrupt our cat’s environment, he hides in the deepest recesses of the closet and stays there until several hours after the cleaners have left. This time, despite the loud vacuum cleaners, floor steamers, sponges and mops, our cat periodically emerged from the closet to observe the action.
The price, which already compares well to others, is a bargain when one considers the high level of service provided. We will definitely be calling Empire Maids NYC in the future.
Empire Maids NYC is far and away the BEST cleaning service I’ve ever experienced. Not only are they incredibly thorough, efficient, and skilled, but they are extremely professional, kind, and always on time. In addition, I love that they use all environmentally friendly products, and that their prices are super reasonable. DD runs the business and makes scheduling a breeze (and she is SO SWEET!). I can’t say enough about Empire Maids NYC…they are AMAZING!!
I am so happy with Empire Maids NYC and the duo who clean our home – Rose and Carlos. It is always a thorough job and I love that it is non-toxic products. They are great with my 2 dogs as well and always make sure their water bowl is full! I appreciate how I can communicate with Rose via text to let her know if I need a certain area cleaned first. Rose and Carlos clean our 5 bed, 5 bath home in 2.5-3 hours and I’m always impressed with their attention to detail. I highly recommend Rose and Carlos and the Empire Maids NYC.
Our schedule changed and we were so lucky to get Rita! She’s a charming and funny Brazilian woman who loves our cats and is always careful around them (they’re scared of the vacuum). She does an excellent job and texts when she’s done. Rita is the best!
Have been using the service for several months to clean our one-bedroom apartment on a regular basis, and Alessandra and Leandro have been excellent. They do a careful, efficient, and thorough job every time they come. We really appreciate how much care they put into their work. They are also really nice, so I feel very comfortable having them in my home. And the recurring schedule, reminders, and cancellation policy make it easy to keep on top of scheduling.
REALLY wish I had discovered Empire Maids Agency before the one and only time I hired them, for my move-out last month. 4 years living in Manhattan.
Booking is so easy online…almost too easy (plenty of time slots and staff options), as I called the next day just to re-confirm my appointment. The representative was SO nice over the phone, very pleasant, and made me feel confident that this was all going to run smoothly. And it sure did. Alessandra and Leandro showed up right on time, and Alessandra steered the communication. Even though she advised from the get-go that her English was not that good, communication was surprisingly easy.
The team took over 3 hours to clean the apartment and when I returned, I couldn’t believe what an amazing job they did. Every nook and cranny was covered, with the unit basically being as good as new. Everything they unearthed, i.e. random paint cans on top of my washer/dryer I had forgotten about, a water bottle in the now pristine fridge, was placed out for me to decide what to do with them. And for the areas that were maybe not as ‘clean,’ Alessandra made a point to show them to me immediately so I knew she really had tried, but I could clearly see this was based on natural wear and tear and was therefore impossible.
Gave a generous tip for each of them because I couldn’t believe how thorough this cleaning was given the absolutely reasonable rates. Sparkling Clean was referred to me by a friend and again I wish I had known about them sooner! Highly recommended.
Rosie did an amazing job. I don’t understand why it’s a problem that they can’t all speak English. With technology where it is now, they can use google translate, and we’re all good. She worked incredibly hard, and her attention to detail was unbelievable. I find a lot of the low ratings and reviews here quite offensive. This is hard work, that our privileged asses are too lazy or busy to do ourselves, but ohhh my god they don’t speak English!!! Spoiled people writing here. I would recommend this service a million times over. Amazing job. My only regret is that I don’t have before and after photos.
This is a really good company. I have booked them for our place near the city as well as for my mom in the suburbs. My mom is a tough cookie and she was really pleased with Carlos Blanco who did the first job but he left the company and she wasn’t happy with the folks after that.
I personally have been very happy with Rosa H. She has been amazing. She pays attention to detail as if it was her own home. It is really refreshing. She comes prepared with every possible supply just in case I don’t have it. She is always on time, professional, and just beyond great. I am so scared to lose her at this point!
The person of contact for the company is Dan. He is very responsive and helpful always. He is a big reason why I keep booking with them over King of Maids. I am very grateful for all his communication back and forth when dealing with booking etc.
The online booking system is great. I have yet to have a problem with it. You can’t make changes to your booking online within 48 hours of the cleaning but if you contact them by email or phone, they may be able to help.
I am very happy Empire Maids is available in so many locations in the NYC area. Some of the other companies limit themselves to downtown and very close surrounding neighborhoods.
I have had Arelys twice now and she is absolutely fantastic! I have used HandyBook a couple times and had bad luck with the cleaners they sent over, and have also used more expensive cleaning services and been underwhelmed. With Empire Maids, a $149 flat fee for my entire 1000sqft/2 bed/2 bath apartment is a great deal, and they aren’t restricted by time – they’ll clean til the job is done!
Just moved into my new condo in the NYC financial district last month. The previous renters left the place a complete mess with stains all over the place. I had previously never used a house cleaning or maid service beforehand and was a bit skeptical of it. I contacted Empire Maids through the recommendation of a friend and was extremely impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness.
The cleaning ladies show up on time and in very proper fashion. They are always quick to respond as well. The cleaning is done quickly and with no problems at all. After the first time, it was like staying in a completely new place. Definitely the best condo cleaning service in the area and would continue to use it in the future!
My family owns an apartment in NYC that we use to rent out to visitors travelling from different states and countries. Some visitors aren’t as clean as we’d like them to be, so my friend recommended Empire Maids to me for a cleaning service. I couldn’t be more pleased with them.
For our maid service, our technician did an outstanding job with the deep cleaning in my apartment – he was professional, respectful, and easy to deal with.
When I walked into the apartment I could not get over how amazing it looked. No stone was left unturned – he even cleaned the knobs on the stove! The bathroom and kitchen are now the cleanest they have ever been.
If you’re looking for a great cleaning service in NYC, look no further than Empire Maids. So glad I came across Empire Maids with the help of my friend. I will definitely be using them again!
Currently I live in midtown and have 2 roommates, who all go to college, therefore our place gets pretty messy. Typically I would have to clean it ourselves but it just got to a point where it became ridiculous I had to find some chicago cleaning service. And Empire Maids did a great job at such a low price, it was worth not doing all that work by myself.
NYC apartment cleaning doesn’t seem to be like a viable option for college students, but split up between our roommates and the amount of time it got done in was perfect. They do a thorough job and their customer service is even better. Out of all the NYC maid services I contacted, they were the quickest to respond, so that’s always a perk. All in all, will use their services agaon once my roommates decide they forget to work a vacuum!
What can I say – Empire Maids really, really impressed me. I consider myself a fairly good cleaner but I needed a deep clean of my hardwood floors and baseboards.
I came back into my condo and I swear I could breathe more easily – they cleaned dust and dirt that I didn’t even realize was there.
There were some other spots that needed perhaps a little more attention but I told the ladies to really focus on the floor and baseboards and they did that AMAZINGLY well.
I stay in NYC for the week, and had used Empire maids for cleaning. I had quoted different maid services in the area, I had found sparkly maid to be the best price available.
The house was a mess before they came in. They cleaning crew had arrived on time, and had bought along their own cleaning supplies. They had asked me what areas to pay special attention too. They were efficient with time, and had done a good job also. The floors were looking sparkling new after they were done had done a great job with deep cleaning. Nothing was missing (that’s always a plus). I will be using them again in the future.
We used Empire Maids to clean a vacation rental we had in NYC at the end of our stay.
We had a jolly good time and made quite a mess, and at the end of 7 straight days of tom foolery, cleaning our rental didn’t sound like a whole lot of fun.
Empire Maids came in while we went out to brunch and a movie, and when we came back it was like we were never there.
Got our deposit back in full from the rental company and we were happy campers. Empire Maids did a really good job. If I lived in NYC, I would use them again.

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Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is said to have asked manager Rafa Benitez why he is not a regular part of the starting lineup, amid rumours the Spaniard is keen to part ways with the former Swansea star this summer.
Shelvey's last league start for the club came back in November 2018, as the 27-year-old has struggled with injury. However, he is now available for selection, but has failed to force his way back into the lineup.
According to The Sun (via the Newcastle Chronicle), Shelvey went to Benitez's office recently to question why he is not starting games, but was told by the Spaniard that he is not fit enough to feature so heavily.
Shelvey is then said to have asked how Benitez can expect him to be match-fit if he refuses to play him, and the uncomfortable exchange saw Shelvey remain an unused substitute in Friday's 1-0 win over Leicester City.
Ki Sung-Yeung has established himself for Newcastle this season, whilst Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden have also impressed greatly when given a chance in the first team, prompting rumours that the Magpies could look to part ways with Shelvey.
He is under contract at St James' Park until the summer of 2021, but The Sun claim Benitez is eager to sell Shelvey at the end of the season, with West Ham thought to be preparing a bid of around £20m for the Englishman.
Benitez has previously spoken of his concerns over Shelvey's fitness, but did admit that the only way he will recover his fitness is by playing games. However, he was quick to point out that other players are playing too well to be dropped, challenging Shelvey to prove why he deserves a place in the team.
He has made 15 appearances this season and has just one assist to his name. However, those numbers have been bettered by both Hayden and Longstaff, and this latest exchange with Benitez could prove to be the final straw for Shelvey.

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The concerned board of state conducted the written exam successfully. A huge strength of applicants attended the written test. Now they want to check their score with the help of MP TET Answer Key. The recruiting department of Madhya Pradesh did not release any key of written exam. The written examination was held successfully. Now the board will provide the answer key to the candidates. They want to match their answers. Once asnwer key is released, we can estimate the cutoff marks.
When they publish MP TET Exam Answer Key on its official link, we shall instantly update it on this page. Candidates can check their exam key of all codes and all shifts from the below available link. Vyapam TET Answer Key will make you able to get an idea of your result.
The selection board of the state conducted the written exam in October month. All the applicants who attended the exam are now curiously waiting for MP TET Exam Answer Key. Officially the board has done all work for publishing it. You can get in upcoming one or two days. MP TET Written Answer Key will also provide the right answers of all questions to weak students. It will also provide the information of your score. MP TET Official Answer Key will be released soon after the exam. The official answer key will soon be provided to candidates. It will be released on the official website. So you have to pay a visit to the official website if you want to download it. You have to match your answers carefully. If you have doubts regarding any answers, report it to the officials. They will look after it.
The aspirants of the state who attended the exam and now want to get the status of their result can estimate about it with the help of MP TET Cutoff list. These marks are different for reserved and unreserved categories. The applicants who will obtain the minimum marks of MP TET Official Cutoff will be able to appear in the next level. The cutoff marks will soon be available to candidates. We will also share the expected cutoff list very soon. You will get an idea whether you will be able to clear this exam. So it is really important for all of you. The expected cutoff list will be updated category wise very soon.
Firstly visit the official link of vyapam board.
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For getting Madhya Pradesh TET Answer Key you have to wait some more days. The authority has not declared any date for releasing it. When they officially publish MP TET Answer Key PDF we shall instantly update it on this link. You can leave your opinion in the comment box. We shall publish your view or opinion on this page so that other applicants must get more information about it. Vyapam TET Official Answer Key will soon be available to candidates very soon. We will inform you about it here before everyone esle. If you still have any question regarding it, drop it in the comments section. We will reply you as soon as it will be possible.

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Middlesex will be taking on Kent in a T20 Vitality Blast game at Lord's.
Twenty20 (T20) cricket is the fast-paced version of cricket that you can watch in a single evening.
Each team only gets one innings, but it's only twenty overs long -- so the two teams just blast away and don't worry so much if everybody gets out. The idea is just to blast as many fours and sixes as possible, and rack up as many runs as you can.
So it's cricket without the boring bits!
There are loads more cricket games taking place in London this summer. Check out our fixture list of cricket games in London.
County cricket at Lord’s: Middlesex v Sussex – 2 to 5 Jun 2019 – Enjoy a few innings of cricket when Middlesex take on Sussex in a County Championship game at Lord's.
ICC Cricket World Cup — Pakistan v South Africa – 23 Jun 2019 – Pakistan will be taking on South Africa at Lord's in one of the round-robin games for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Cricket World Cup — England v Australia – 25 Jun 2019 – England will be taking on the mighty Australia at Lord's in one of the round-robin games for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
ICC Cricket World Cup — Australia v New Zealand – 29 Jun 2019 – Australia will be taking on New Zealand at Lord's in one of the round-robin games for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.


text: ENGAGING MEMBERS IN OUR CAUSE TOGETHERHOOD® is the Y’s member-led volunteer service program. It unites Y members and neighbors from diverse backgrounds to plan and lead service projects that strengthen their communities. Together, we’re building a better us!

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text: This is a study of the relationship between context, internal corporate governance and firm performance, looking at the case of Turkey, an exemplar of family capitalism. We found more concentrated ownership, often in the hands of families, led to firms performing better; concentrated ownership means that controlling families bear more of the risks of poor performance. Less predictably, given that the institutional environment is so well attuned to family ownership, we found that mechanisms that accord room for a greater range of voices and interests within and beyond families – larger boards and foreign ownership stakes – seem to also make for positive performance effects. We also noted that increases in cross ownership did not influence market performance, but was negatively associated with accounting performance. Conversely, we found that a higher proportion of family members on boards had no discernable effect on performance. Our findings provide further insights on the relationship between the type of institutions encountered in many emerging markets, internal corporate governance configurations and firm performance.

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Engine, Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI (352 hp [262.5 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque [517.1 N-m] @ 4300 rpm) (Requires 3/4 ton models.).
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (Requires 3/4 ton models.).
Alternator, 145 amps (Standard on 3/4 ton models. Not available on C*10906 models.).
Cooling, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil, integral to driver-side of radiator (3/4 ton models only.).
Cooling, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil (Included and only available with (GT5) 4.10 rear axle ratio on 1/2 ton models. Standard on 3/4 ton models.).
Tires, LT245/75R16E all-season, blackwall (Standard on 2WD 3/4 ton models. Available on 4x4 3/4 ton models.).
Tire, spare LT245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (3/4 ton models only. Upgradeable to (4GK) LT245/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall spare tire.).
Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) 8-lug polished forged aluminum, includes chrome center caps and steel spare (3/4 ton models only.).
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text: fixed. Hence electrophoretic mobility, the inherent attribute of an ion is directly reflected by its migration time. This provides the theoretical basis of using migration time as a means of identifying an ion in CE.

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We condemn the resolution adopted by the Iraqi Parliament on 4 October 2016. Most particularly, we fiercely protest the section of the said resolution that levels egregious claims against H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Turkey and we find it unacceptable.
In our opinion, this resolution does not reflect the views of the majority of the Iraqi people that Turkey has supported in every respect and tried to stand side by side for years using every means available.
Since the very beginning, Turkey has displayed a determined fight against DEASH which it considers a threat for its national security. Within this period, Turkey has strongly supported the efforts of the International Anti-DEASH Coalition as it has been a member of the Coalition since its foundation.
Although Turkey has lost thousands of its citizens for years by the reason of the terrorist threat emanating from Iraq, and has been directly affected by the turbulences experienced due to the sectarian attitudes in Iraq, it has most strongly supported the territorial integrity, sovereignty, stability and security of Iraq at the expense of heavy political and economic loss when necessary. Until this day, Iraq has never been subjected to any threats from Turkey.
The bill of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, which is mentioned in the said resolution of Iraqi Parliament, is not a new act. It was first accepted in 2007 against the terrorist organization PKK that came into being in the north of Iraq. With the emergence of DEASH, its scope was expanded to include this terrorist organization and Syria.
We consider it disingenuous that the Iraqi Parliament that has not objected to the accepted resolution for years proposes it an item for the agenda as if it was a new act in a period in which terrorism claims the lives of so many people in Iraq and Turkey.
Turkey, like its fight against the terrorist organizations threatening Turkey’s national security by exercising its right of self-defense, will maintain its determination in its principled attitude exhibited in respect of protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq with which Turkey shares a common future.
Our concerns regarding the said resolution of Iraqi Parliament and reaction to the statements of some Iraqi officials accusing Turkey in the recent period will be forwarded to the Ambassador of Iraq in Ankara who was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
We call on the Iraqi officials to set their interests aside in the post-DEASH period and embrace the friendship and helping hand extended by Turkey for the common good of Iraq and our region in such a critical juncture in the fight against DEASH.

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text: Watch Dil To Happy Hai Ji 28th March 2019 Video Episode 53 latest Video by Star Plus In HD. Indian Tv Serial Dil To Happy Hai Ji episode 53 by HotStar Complete Episode. Star Plus drama Dil To Happy Hai Ji 28th Mar 2019 Online Today New Episode.

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by Conan, P., Testor, P., Estournel, C., D'Ortenzio, F., Pujo-Pay, M. and Durrieu de Madron, X.
The northwestern Mediterranean Sea is one of the few sites of open-sea deep convection and dense water formation. The area is characterized by intense air-sea exchanges favored by the succession of strong northerly and northwesterly winds during autumn and winter that eventually induce deep convection episodes and the formation of the Western Mediterranean Deep Water. This region exhibits a significant spring phytoplankton bloom, which appears to be largely influenced in intensity and diversity by the winter mixing. To understand and resolve the interplay between the atmosphere and ocean, and the impact of ocean circulation and mixing on biogeochemistry, we carried out an unprecedented observational effort during a large experiment between July 2012 and July 2013. A multiplatform approach—combining aircraft, balloons, ships, moorings, floats, and gliders - aimed both at characterizing the dynamics of the atmosphere and at quantifying the physical, biogeochemical, and biological properties of the water masses. Beyond a better understanding of the wind dynamics, the interannual variability of the deep convection, and the seasonal variability of the nutrient distribution and plankton structure in the pelagic ecosystem, the experiment provided a reference data set that was used as a benchmark for advancing the modeling of the surface fluxes, convective processes, dense water formation rates, and physical-biogeochemical coupling processes. It also represented an opportunity for complementary investigations such as evaluating model parameterizations or studying the role of submesoscale eddies in dense water spreading and biogeochemistry.
Conan, P., Testor, P., Estournel, C., D'Ortenzio, F., Pujo-Pay, M. and Durrieu de Madron, X., 2018: Preface to the Special Section: Dense water formations in the northwestern Mediterranean: From the physical forcings to the biogeochemical consequencesJournal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 123, 6983-6995.

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This is the third in my series of holiday gift guides. The first guide was for infants and toddlers and the second for preschoolers. This guide is for everyone else – including grown-ups. The final list will be for books.
This is actually my favorite, albeit most difficult list to put together. Gifts for people in this category are heavily shifted to electronics and software for electronic products. This list includes only the “other stuff.” I also have included some wonderful products that you have never heard of but are sure to be winners. The bonus is that this list also features a super giveaway opportunity. Read to the end to see the simple entry details.
This unique guide is from a grandmother’s perspective. It is my HONEST opinion - no corporate PR.
I go to toy shows throughout the year and I see thousands of items. Usually I see them out of the box and I may see demonstrations of how they work. The items on this list are those that I think will be enjoyed and you may not hear about them elsewhere. And… many will have cross generational interests. This is how items make it on my lists.
The pictures were taken by me at shows - no stock photos. They may be less than perfect with other stuff in the background, but they show the real deal.
Women March 500 Piece Round Puzzle by eeboo – Our Giveaway!
I am so excited to be able to offer this very special item as a giveaway. And there will be two winners! This has definitely become the “Year of the Woman” and it began on a cold January Day with the Women’s March in Washington, DC and all over the country. To commemorate this event eeboo has produced this stunning 500 piece round puzzle. The quote that surrounds “We are linked, we are not ranked, and this is a day that will change us forever because we are together, each of us individually and collectively will never be the same again” was by Gloria Steinem at the March. This is a gift not only for puzzle lovers but for everyone who appreciates the seismic shift happening in women’s empowerment. It is that unexpected, thoughtful gift you wish you could think of but have no idea what to give. And it is budget friendly!
The Women’s March puzzle is a Oppenheim Platinum Toy Award winner that was recently featured on the Today Show.
Thames and Kosmos are well known for the science oriented kits. I’m including the best STEM item for girls that I saw this year – Pepper Mint in the Great Treehouse Engineering Adventure - a Toy of the Year finalist. I also recommend the Fantastic Underwater Science Voyage which should appeal to boys and girls. For older kids who are interested science and like to build things, these are both worth checking out.
This award winning LEGO set is also on many Holiday Toy lists. If you are interested in this item, buy it today, it easily will be a holiday sellout. Harry Potter continues to be popular with new readers and people of all ages. This 878 piece set is a gorgeous, detailed set – something LEGO knows how to do. It features the potions and treasures rooms and the tower has a moveable staircase. Plus a remarkale 10 minifigures – all your favorites! This item can also be a wonderful intergenerational project to put together. Although pricey, I put this in the good value category compared to many items offered in this price range. There is also a more elaborate (6000 pieces) set available for serious LEGO aficionados.
Peaceable Kingdom has cooperative games for children of all ages and this one is designed for older kids. The players must work as a team under time pressure to find the twelve treasures before morning that have been stolen from the Queen. Rather than play against each other, the players work together to find all of the treasures. This is another excellent intergenerational opportunity.
This 162 piece 3d Jigsaw puzzle is a great present for Grandpa or the kids. The grandparents vividly remember these and all of the Ravensburger 3D puzzles are fun to put together. I have my eye on this for a Pop and grandson project when my grandson is with us for a sleepover. I can picture some giggles and tales of long ago mixed up together. Can you?
There are six separate mermaid themed craft projects with everything needed included in the kit. This is another good item to have to take out over the winter holiday break or on a cold snowy day.
If you know any Jurassic Park super fans – and there are many – you can’t go wrong with this t-shirt. It may get worn immediately.
Two winners will receive a Woman's March puzzle by eeboo.
The hallmark of The Grandma Chronicles giveaways is that it is easy to enter and there are two ways. Both ways count as an entry so you get two entries if you do both. I need to be able to contact you if you win. If you enter - email your email address to marion@grandmachronicles.com. I will not use your email address for anything except to notify you if you win. Grandmother’s Honor.
You can have two entries by doing both. Deadline to enter: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at midnight. This item can be sent to US addresses only.
Full Disclosure: The reviews in this article are my own objective opinion. I did not get paid to write these reviews nor I do I have a sponsorship/ambassador relationship with any of these companies.
This is the second in my series of holiday gift guides and this one is specifically for preschoolers. Preschoolers have favorite characters and love to have things associated with them. My two year old granddaughter is not brand sensitive but my three year old grandson loves Lightning McQueen and Paw Patrol. This change happens when we aren’t looking and it definitely affects gift giving. My list for babies and toddlers did not include any character branded types of items but this one does. I also recommend some wonderful products that you have never heard of but are sure to be winners. This list doesn't have any break the bank items but there are a few pricey ones. Sometimes those wind up on the grandparents list. The bonus is that this list also features a giveaway opportunity. Read to the end to see the simple entry details.
I go to toys shows throughout the year and I see thousands of toys. Usually I see them out of the box and I may see demonstrations of how they work. The items on this list are the toys that I think the kids will enjoy. And… there are some that you will enjoy playing with the grandkids. This is how items make it on my lists.
Most of these pictures were taken by me at toy shows - not stock photos. They may be less than perfect with other stuff in the background, but they show the real deal.
Kids begin to play games once they are preschoolers. The Five Little Fish game is full of developmental activities as well as being fun. Check out this short video to see for yourself. There are many preschool games to choose from. I am delighted to be offering Five Little Fish as a giveaway with this guide. See the end of the article for entry details.
This game box opens up and sturdy magnetic cardboard pieces can be attached to the board to represent the various seasons. This is a great item for travel or bringing to the grandparent’s house. The box is also a sturdy carrying case.
This simple book and craft kit make an excellent grandparent and child activity to do together. Forget the picture – there is no cooking involved. The kit includes a 24 page book, foam gingerbread man and stickers, and finger puppets ready to color. Will you be spending time with young grandchildren over the holidays? This will be be a good item to have in your bag. If this activity is a hit, there are more kits in the series.
These toys were my special secret finds at Toy Fair. Preschoolers love to play with kitchen sets. However the big plastic and wood sets are costly and take up a lot of room. These cloth kitchen sets fit over an ordinary chair and transform into a kitchen stove and counter top. They are washable and easy to fold up and put away when you are not using them. If your preschooler is a frequent visitor to Grandma’s house or lives in an apartment, it is a reasonable investment to make at $39.95 each. Other accessories including pots and pans, food and a chef’s outfit and tools are also available from this creative small toy company - Pop-Oh-Ver.
For many pre-schoolers you can’t go wrong with anything Paw Patrol themed. There is lots to choose from. Here is an item that is a little different. It is a headband with headphones inside. It provides clear, volume controlled sound. The headband is washable.
This may be one of those special items on a preschooler’s holiday list that is referred to grandparents who want to buy “that special gift.” Spirit Riding Free is a very popular Netflix series and there are many toys based on this theme. This set includes a 14.5 inch walking Spirit and 11.5 inch Lucky doll. There is sound and movement. Yes, it costs $50. Yes, she will love it.
Calling all Jurassic World fans. This set includes a T.rex lookout tower, a car, Owen Grady figure, a T Rex and other accessory pieces. 22 pieces in total. This DUPLO set is great for all dinosaur lovers – not just the Jurassic fans.
The new holiday Grinch movie debuts on November 9th and will be heavily advertised. If the grandkids see and love the movie you may want to spring for this extra special Grinch plush. This super soft Grinch's heart lights up, he sways to the music and says phrases from the movie. Pricey but very cute for Grinch lovers. This could easily be one of those most wanted hard to get items by Thanksgiving.
One winner will receive a Ravensburger Five Little Fish game.
You can have two entries by doing both. Deadline to enter: Thursday, November 29, 2018 at midnight. This item can be sent to US addresses only.
All of the items in this holiday guide can conveniently be ordered from Amazon. Just click on the icon below to go to Amazon.
It is so simple to do and I personally have to thank Moose Toys for making trick or treating so special at my house. Our neighborhood has sidewalks and the houses are not set back very far. It is the perfect trick or treating neighborhood and people drive to come here on Halloween. So we are always prepared for a large crowd.
This year we were also treated to a mild weather, clear evening so our door was open and no one even had to ring a bell. Moose Toys made our place the “go to” house on the block. Moose supports the Teal Pumpkin Project and provided me with single pack samples of Happy Places, Doorables, Pikmi Pops and Grosser Gang. These were such a hit!
So here is how I was set up for kids of all ages. I had containers to offer depending on age.
For preschoolers – party size playdough or stickers. Parents LOVE this that you have something other than candy for their little one.
For the 4 to 8 year olds – All the Moose surprise packs are an amazing hit. They actually send their friends to make sure they come to our house.
For older kids, teens and the occasional dressed up adult - Halloween themed pencils, erasers, notepads and stickers. Yes the stickers are popular even with the teens. The little ones got the pumpkins and candy corn and the older ones got ghosts and bats.
Helping me with all this was my grandson after he completed his own trick or treating. He took off this great costume before he got to work welcoming kids of all ages for a perfect Halloween treat.
The Moose surprise packs also make great stocking stuffers and party bag gifts.


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I use Class Dojo in my music room. Instead of listing the students’ names individually, I just make 6 separate classes (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th). Within each class, I list the individual teachers names (In 1st grade,Smith’s Class, Thompson’s Class, and Jacoby’s Class). Then they earn or lose points collectively when they come to music. At the end of exact quarter, the class with the highest score wins a class trophy to display. It works week K-5 mainly because the Home room teachers all say that they want that trophy or that they know how Mr. Hall gets when he wins, so they definitely have to beat his class. A little friendly competition and the system works like a charm K-5. One Kindergarten teacher even tells her class that if they win, they get a pajama party. I love Class Dojo because it allows me to make sure I’m using more positive reinforcement than negative.
That is a great idea! I had not thought about doing it with classes. I do not use it, because I always thought of it as only for individual students. I do basically the same thing but with writing points on the board instead of the class dojo website. And I have the winning class have a music party, but the trophy thing is a really great idea! Thanks for sharing!
I love your ideas! I have tried systems similar to yours, but did quarterly rewards, and it was just too much. I’m going to try your idea of semester rewards next year! I’m curious if you do anything that takes in to consideration when classes miss music? Especially the classes that come on Mondays and Fridays….those are always the classes that miss for holidays or for assemblies/school parties. Those groups were always complaining that it wasn’t fair., and I just can’t figure out a way to make it fair and easy to keep up with.
This is what I have tried ….. since as you have mentioned, this is a reality in the music classroom room. For each grade level, figure out the number of classes that each class has attended. I also consider days that I have a sub, along with missed classes. After figuring out the lowest number of classes attended……. eliminate class points from the classes that have more days….. for example, dropping the lowest grade. This is still not quite the same as all the classes having the same number of music classes, but it seems to be a little more fair for everyone involved.
That is really clever! I usually give a free five points when I don’t see them…. I find that classes that don’t deserve to win still don’t but I don’t think it is the best option.


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Slingsby Place occupies a highly prominent location on the east side of Upper St Martins Lane in the heart of the West End.
Slingsby Place is a modern office building located in the St Martin'''s Courtyard, in the heart of the West End. The available floors are fitted to a high specification and are predominately open plan with some private offices/meeting rooms. The floors benefit from excellent natural light and the 3rd floor has a private terrace (looking out onto the courtyard).
Sub-lease or assignment until December 2022.

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text: The Pro-Cure Wizard Egg Cure is a totally unique curing formula. It is loaded with a complex blend of amino acids that get salmon, steelhead and trout to feed aggressively. Anglers consistently report outfishing all the other anglers around them using Wizard Egg Cure. It contains a hint of fluorescent pink and orange to give eggs a natural blush color. Eggs come out looking like fresh eggs. It is very popular in the mid west and east coast for low water winter steelhead, on single eggs and spawn sacks.

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Sinister Wisdom 104: Lesbianima Rising celebrates the arts and cultural contributions of lesbian-feminists. Arts played an important role in building lesbian community and providing venues for social activism given the political and social fervor of the times. In the way that the civil rights movement produced songs and cultural events that supported ending discrimination against African Americans, so did the feminist movement spark empowered lesbian artists to produce their own cultural events, recordings, and distribution outlets. A woman-idnetified consciousness supported this culture, both spiritually and financially. Art was involved by feminist ideals carried by the artists, poets, performers, playwrights, and interwoven into production companies, recording companies, arts organizations, and into the art itself. Sinister Wisdom 104: Lesbianima Rising explores Southern lesbian and women's artistic activities between 1974 and 1996. This issue is a rich tapestry of Southern stories and reflections on the creative arts.
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In multi-member districts, all candidates must listen to their voters.
Elected representatives should be accountable to voters. It is supposed to work like this: you, the voter, consider your options and choose a candidate who seems most likely to fight for policies you like. You vote for her and she gets elected. But if she doesn’t represent you well—say she votes against a health care bill that you favored—then the next time around, you don’t vote for her, and she may lose her seat. Representatives learn that they need to keep their constituents’ preferences in mind once they are in the capitol.
But if your vote doesn’t have the power to elect a representative (see Part 2 in this series) due to intentional or unintentional gerrymandering (see Part 3 in this series), then no elected official is dependent on your vote. No one is accountable to you.
Here’s how it works with gerrymandered single-member districts: you, the voter, consider your options and choose a candidate who seems most likely to pass legislation you like. Say you are a conservative living in an urban area and you vote for a conservative candidate. He doesn’t get elected. Instead, a left-leaning candidate goes to the capitol as “your” representative and she votes for a health care bill you hate. The next time around, you (again) don’t vote for her and she (again) gets elected anyway. Representatives learn that they can ignore half their constituents. Indeed, they may need to, in politically diverse districts. Elected officials aren’t bad people or even bad representatives. It’s just that their constituents have varied views, and they can’t represent them all simultaneously. They have to choose.
Alternatively, you are a Social Democrat or a Green Party enthusiast in an urban area. You consider your options and, seeing no viable Social Democrat or Green Party candidates on the ballot, you vote for the Democrat. You are incensed that he refuses to vote for universal healthcare and you vow not to vote for him again. But the next time around, you again have to choose between the Democrat and a Republican, and so, despite your vow, you vote for the Democrat again. Representatives learn they can safely ignore half their constituents.
The problems above can’t be solved by handing the district line-drawing pen to someone else. But they could be solved immediately if your district elected three representatives instead of just one. Imagine again you are a conservative in a left-leaning urban area, such as Portland, but this time your district gets to choose three representatives. Likely two will be left-leaning, but if even one fourth of your fellow Portlanders share your conservative views, you have the power to pick one conservative representative. He will go to the capitol as your representative, representing your geographical area and your views. And if he doesn’t vote for the health care bill you support, the next time around you can vote for a different conservative candidate who will represent you better. That candidate will know he needs to answer to you and other conservative voters in your district if he wants to keep his job.
In multi-member districts, more voters have the power to elect a local representative who represents their views, votes have equal power to elect, and all candidates and elected officials must pay attention to what their voters want.
Or imagine you are a Social Democrat or Green Party voter in a heavily left-leaning district electing three representatives. A Social Democrat candidate could snag one of the three seats in your district and vote for universal health care. If she doesn’t represent you well, the next time around a Green party candidate might vye for your vote, listening to your preferences and vowing to push for the solutions you want. Or one of the Democratic Party candidates might respond to voters and create a left flank within the major party. In any case, it will matter who you vote for. No seat will be safe simply because of how the district lines are drawn—every candidate will need to connect with voters when running and respond to them once in office.
Voting is the way that voters hold elected officials accountable. But only if candidates actually need your vote to get elected. Gerrymandering saps voters’ power by wasting half the votes and protecting politicians in safe districts. Multi-member districts with ranked choice voting give the power back to voters. A federal bill—the Fair Representation Act—would elect all congressional representatives from multi-member districts drawn by an independent commission. Oregon’s five districts would become one district electing five members, and Washington would elect five members from each of two districts. Within these districts, each candidate would have to reach out to like-minded voters and those voters could hold him accountable. In Oregon, representatives Earl Blumenauer and Greg Walden couldn’t depend on crushing the competition with 70 plus percent of the vote; each man would have to pay close attention to his voters to win re-election when competing against multiple candidates. An incumbent would not continue to enjoy a 90 percent chance of winning because he would be competing against other similar candidates (maybe even other incumbents) who could poach his voters if he doesn’t keep his finger on the pulse.
Voters are increasingly aware that the gerrymander saps their power (see Part 1). Single-member districts leave many voters powerless to make a difference in the election, and unrepresented once the election is over (see Part 2). Single-member districts deprive some voters—particularly those in dense urban areas—of equal voice in the legislature (see Part 3). And when voters don’t have the power to elect their representatives, they also don’t have the power to throw them out, meaning elected officials aren’t accountable to their constituents.
Unfortunately, no amount of prodding the gerrymander into a more pleasing shape can guarantee more power for voters. But multi-member districts with ranked-choice voting, like those proposed in the federal Fair Representation Act, or the possible ways of electing Oregon and Washington state legislatures outlined in this article, can slay the gerrymander for good. In multi-member districts, more voters have the power to elect a local representative who represents their views, votes have equal power to elect, and all candidates and elected officials must pay attention to what their voters want.
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People gerrymandered INTO or OUT of a district still have someone elected to represent them.
The real problem is that elecyed officials don’t ask us what our concerns are. Our votes three years later (to “throw the bums out”) DON’T get our concerns to our elected officials any better.
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I only recently discovered your institute and appreciate your insightful analysis. Multi-member representation is unquestionably a prerequisite and the building block for helping voters elect their preferred representative. I would like see more analysis of how best to accomplish that.
Ranked-choice voting has received a lot of promotion, primarily coming from FairVote where the “Fair Representation Act” originates. Rather than considering multi-member methods that may work best for states, the Fair Representation Act mandates that states adopt ranked-choice voting.
I was a founding member of FairVote, which two decades ago sponsored the “Voters’ Choice Act.” States could consider limited voting or cumulative voting, as well as ranked-choice voting. The proposal did not impose a particular voting method but offered states a choice. The current legislation forecloses any possibility for “open-list” (or “open-ticket”) voting as used in Finland, or a mixed-member proportional (MMP) system, from consideration in U.S. House elections.
Proponents seem not to want the technical complications, potentially expensive retrofits, and transparency concerns with RCV to receive scrutiny. Someone needs to do to a thorough comparison examination. The Sightline Institute seems well positioned and qualified to do that examination.
Thanks for your work on this topic, Lee. Just to be clear, when you say “expensive retrofits” do you mean upgrades to vote-counting equipment to make them able to count ranked choice ballots? And by “transparency concerns” do you mean the ability to audit a ranked choice election?
Good question and request Lee. I’d like to see more detailed comparison on this too. For me “technical complications” means STV’s bias to over-represent smaller minorities as I talk about above as well as questions on weather STV carries over the inaccuracy of single winner RCV or if that isn’t an issue.
Obviously if the voters were divided into 4 even groups but there were only 3 seats there is no way to perfectly fairly represent everyone. You either have to round up or down. I’d like to see more debate around this issue. It seems like many people are assuming that this bias would work in the favor of the progressive left like it did in Burlington but I think overall this would be more likely to favor right wing groups in our country.
Thanks for your detailed work on gerrymandering! I don’t think STV is the reform we want but I do think you’re on the right track with multi-member districts.
This sentence highlights the crux of the issue we face when comparing various proportional representation (PR) systems. What is a fair quota of support needed for a group to deserve a seat? Ideally I think that to win a 1/3 of the seats you should need support from a 1/3 of the voters. If STV will give conservatives a 1/3 of the vote with only 1/4 of the voters then that leaves the other 3/4 of the electorate underrepresented.
If STV was helping historically underrepresented PoC and women get more seats specifically I might be open to this kind of political affirmative action, but STV, as you say, can help any minor group get more representation than they have voters. With the growing concerns over the alt-right and white supremacy I am legitimately concerned that over-representing political minorities could have disastrous unintended consequences. Why can’t we have a PR system where it actually takes 1/3 of the votes to get 1/3 of the seats? Smaller minority groups would have to form alliances and coalitions in order to get elected which would by nature be easier to do for positive minority groups and harder for antagonistic hate groups.
Sara – a switch to PR would mean groups that are currently under-represented will gain a legislative seat, and those that are currently over-represented will lose them. Women and PoC are clearly under-represented in the US, and the evidence is crystal clear that they will gain representation with PR.
PR will only help White Supremacists gain power if you think they are currently under-represented, that is, that there are more White Supremacist voters than are reflected in our political leaders. Given the alt-right’s sway with one of two political parties, I would venture to say this is not the case. If there were an alt-right party, and, let’s just hypothetically say, 20% of voters voted for candidates in that party, they would win around 20% of seats, nowhere near enough to pass damaging laws. As it is, they can wield influence inside a party that can gain more than 50% of the seats with less than 50% of the votes, so even if they are only 20% of the voters they have a shot at passing laws. I would say that is a more dangerous situation.
Overlapping first-past-the-post (FPTP) single-member districts do a better job than single transferable vote (STV, also referred to as ranked choice voting) multiple-member districts at slaying the gerrymander.
1.	Each FPTP voter puts a mark beside just one candidate in three separate overlapping single-member districts on the ballot. This three overlapping single-member districts FPTP proportional representation (PR) electoral system gives about 88% or more of the voters the voting power to elect preferred candidates.
2.	Each FPTP voter puts a mark beside just one candidate in four separate overlapping single-member districts on the ballot. This four overlapping single-member districts FPTP PR electoral system ensures about 94% or more voters elect preferred candidates.
1.	Each STV voter ranks candidates on a three-member district ballot in order of preference. This three-member districts STV electoral system enables about 75% or more of the votes of voters to elect preferred candidates.
2.	Each STV voter ranks candidates on a five-member district ballot. This five-member districts electoral system ensures about 83% or more of the votes of voters elect preferred candidates.
Election result comparisons show overlapping single-member districts ensure larger proportions of voters elect preferred representatives and that fewer votes are wasted. This means overlapping single-member districts produce better PR and do a better job at slaying the gerrymander than multiple-member districts. Besides this, the FPTP election method is the simplest of all election methods on record and the STV election method is amongst the most complex.
Additional information on the FPTP PR electoral system is available at Election Districts Voting. The website covers new FPTP PR, alternative vote (also known as instant-runoff voting) PR and STV PR electoral systems. These systems strengthen voting power, create a strong connection between voters and representatives, provide more diverse representation and improve the quality of representative government.
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This MAb reacts with MUC1, a large transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on the ductal surface of normal glandular epithelia. The dominant epitope of this MAb involves both amino acids as well as sugar moieties. Neuraminidase treatment destroys the antigen. It is a very good tracer agent in CA15.3 assays. The extracellular domain of MUC1 largely consists of a highly conserved, O-glycosylated 20 amino acids tandem repeat which can occur 30-100 times per molecule depending on the length of the allele involved. In the vast majority of human carcinomas this protein is up-regulated and poorly glycosylated and appears on the cell surface in a non-polarized fashion.
enQuire Bio's MUC1 / EMA / CD227 Recombinant Monoclonal is available for Research Use Only. This antibody is guaranteed to work for a period of two years when properly stored.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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Wallace Cartwright & Co. Ltd.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Amalgamations. Wallace Cartwright & Co. Ltd., is involved in the liaison, buying and shipping business. Now, in an extended role, the Company has entered the business of exporting for the Amalgamations Group as well as other establishments, covering the UK and other West European countries.

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The Briefcase: Should I Be With Her?
On this episode of The Briefcase, we give a giant shout out and thank you to Jacquie, Caitlin, and Sharon for supporting Pantsuit Politics. We received a ton of great feedback this week and appreciate every email, tweet, and Facebook message. We briefly discuss Lou's feedback on asymmetric polarization and the Supreme Court. At Loree's request, we talk about Jeb's "America" photo. We lament Nikki Haley's endorsement of Marco Rubio and the state of the Republican horserace. Finally, thanks to listener Michael, we consider identity politics and how much it should matter, if at all, that Hillary Clinton would be the first woman to be president.
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Perhaps the most significant development in the intervening period since the initial 87/88 report, relates to the declaration of the Falkland Islands Outer Conservation Zone (FOCZ), and at the same time the setting up of the South Atlantic Fisheries Commission (SAFC) in 1991. The FOCZ was introduced on 26th December 1990, and extends beyond the FICZ to the north, east and south of the Falkland Islands to 200 miles, measured from coastal baselines.
The SAFC is composed of delegations from Britain and Argentina with participation of observers from the Falkland Islands as part of the British delegation. The SAFC provides a forum for exchanging information on marine living resources, and for the discussion and implementation of measures to improve the conservation of commercially significant stocks in the southwest Atlantic. The first and second meetings of the SAFC took place in May and December of 1991 in Buenos Aires and London respectively. Meetings have continued at regular intervals with the 12th meeting taking place in Buenos Aires in November 1996.
Another important feature of the intervening years since the 87/88 report, was the development of the Voluntary Restraint Policy through Voluntary Restraint Agreements (VRA). It increasingly became apparent that despite the introduction of the FICZ that the widely distributed and highly migratory Illex squid required further protection. The VRAs were conceived as a means of reducing fishing effort directed at Illex on the high seas and in the Southwest Atlantic generally. The VRAs have had moderate success in improving conservation of Illex by controlling the activities of a number of major fishing fleets on the high seas. Since 1993, when the Argentine zone opened to foreign fishing (see Argentine developments) it has proved too difficult to maintain the VRA policy. In order to be effective a similar policy would need to be adopted by Argentina.
A more gradual but nonetheless significant development in the operation and control of the fishery has been the general reduction in fishing effort, the introduction and refinement of licence types and constant review of licence conditions. The requirement for such changes has come about in the light of experience and through appropriate analysis of the comprehensive data collected since the introduction of the FICZ. In the early years of the fishery (87 - 89) reductions in licensees for the squid species Loligo gahi led to a large demand for licensees to catch hake for which there had previously been little demand. As data was acquired on the hake fishery, it became apparent that fishing effort needed to be reduced, which has been done. The general reduction in the number of licensees for Loligo gahi and hake has resulted in increased interest in some of the previously under-utilised species which is likely to continue. Despite the reduction in fishing effort there have been periods when major squid markets have been over supplied. This has reduced interest in licensees at times although demand for licensees has generally remained strong. New licence types have been introduced, specifically for skate (Rajidae) and Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides).
The style and extent of private sector commercial activity has also changed. The 87/88 report described the operation of Stanley Fisheries Limited, which as a subsidiary of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) was set up to enter into joint venture agreements to develop the commercial side of the fishing industry in the Falkland Islands, and to provide supporting services for that industry. Following the well publicised collapse of the Seamount Limited joint venture, it was decided to withdraw from the entire joint venture system. Since then, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has sought to develop and stimulate Falkland Islands involvement in the fishery through a series of policy statements. The policy has attempted to maintain a number of the partnerships formed during the time that the joint venture scheme was in place and encouraged the development of new partnerships with Falkland Islands' companies. The main purpose of the policy has been to promote and develop a commercial fisheries sector within the economy of the Falkland Islands. The policy has also sought to create opportunities for Falkland Island companies and residents. Whilst the policy has allowed a variety of commercial arrangements, joint ventures and vessel ownership have proved the most popular. There are currently 13 vessels on the Falkland Islands register and their number is slowly increasing.
The Argentine exclusive economic zone lies to the west of the Falkland Islands conservation zones. A number of important species have a transboundary distribution or migration and of these the most important are the squid Illex argentinus and the Southern blue whiting Micromesistius australis. Stocks of both species are shared between the Falkland Islands and Argentina, together with the high seas beyond 200 miles in the case of Illex. As a consequence developments in the Argentine fishery have some potential to impact on the Falkland Islands fishery. In this context the development of the Argentine Illex fishery in 1993 has had a significant impact. Prior to 1993 catches of Illex in the Argentine zone were relatively low ; 46,000 tonnes in 1991. In 1993 Argentina started allowing foreign flag vessels into her zone to catch Illex and also started building up her domestic fleet. As a result catches increased to a record 260,000 tonnes in the Argentine zone in 1996. The opening of the Argentine zone in 1993 gave boat owners more choice as to fishing grounds. Lower licence fees in Argentina together with generous export subsidies, and the absence of VRA made Argentine licensees appear more attractive. The main point of concern for the Falkland Islands is whether the increase in effort can be justified. From the Falkland Island's viewpoint the total level of effort directed at Illex including that on the high seas is too high. There needs to be a reduction. This assessment is borne out by the results of joint United Kingdom/Argentine research cruises. Additionally in recent years both Argentina and the Falkland Islands have closed their respective fisheries for Illex earlier than the scheduled end to the season, in order to conserve stocks.
The Falkland Island Government introduced a High seas fishing ordinance in 1995. This ordinance makes provision for the implementation of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) agreement to promote compliance with international conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on the high seas. It also makes provision for implementing the United Nations agreement relating to the conservation of straddling and highly migratory fish stocks. As a consequence all fishing vessels registered in the Falkland Islands require licensees to fish on the high seas. They are obliged to provide daily position reports together with details of their catches.


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Over 150 years ago, Corporal David Brainard Griffin left his family to join the Union army. Griffin’s great-great grandson, author and historian Nick K. Adams, will share lessons learned from 100 letters home at the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) on Monday, April 22, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Adams is a retired elementary school teacher, a multiple-award winning author, and an avid Civil War re-enactor and historical speaker who lives in Washington State. His book “Away at War: A Civil War Story of the Family Left Behind” earned a First Place Award at Chanticleer’s Reviews and Awards Conference in their “Westerns/Civil War Fiction” category. His previously published “My Dear Wife and Children: Civil War Letters From a 2nd Minnesota Volunteer” won the “Narrative Non-Fiction” award given by Chanticleer.
Take a virtual trip to Russia! Learn about the famous Fabergé eggs, and create one of your own to take home. For ages 6-11, registration required. This free event is funded by the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.

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Well, that changes as of this week, as the phone is currently available for $ 99.99 at Best Buy via prepaid carrier SIMPLE Mobile. Target and Walmart will also start selling the device starting on the 14 and 15 October respectively.
UMIDIGI’s new A1 Pro entry-level smartphone is now available for pre-order. Until April 15, interested parties can get it for an affordable $ 99.99.
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If you are looking for a cheap Android smartphone, you might want to consider the Moto X 2014 today. Best Buy is selling both the AT&T and Verizon versions of Motorola’s phone for just $ 99.99 without a contract.
T-Mobile is preparing to launch another affordable smartphone. The US carrier will add the ZTE Obsidian on August 13, but the best part is the price. You will be able to pick up the smartphone for just $ 99.99 without signing anything, or for just over $ 4 for 24 months.
Sprint’s no-contract subsidiary Boost Mobile has started selling the ZTE Speed online for the price of $ 99.99. The Android KitKat smartphone will go on sale at Boost Mobile’s retail stores in early January.
Razer is finally going to start selling its long awaited Razer Nabu smartband to the general public on Tuesday. December 2 for the price of $ 99.99 for North American residents, but you might have a shot at getting one for $ 79.99.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications