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Archives for October 2013 | Khelmart.org | It's all about Sports.
In Post , Muscle power 29 Lite badminton racket will be reviewed based on Badminton Central tread. YONEX MP 29 Lite belongs to YONEX Muscle power series which is basically built with isometric frame and round archway frame construction.
YONEX Muscle Power badminton rackets series is designed for advance badminton players. It consists of rounded string hold sets to minimize the stress level and provides smooth movement of string through grommets. With the help of rounded archways , player will get more power and tight construction of racket frame. MP series rackets are built on Isometric fame which is basically designed to provide larger sweet speed. Larger sweet spot helps in delivering powerful badminton smashes even if off center badminton shuttle contacts.
MP 29 Lt is a medium flex badminton racket. Frame of this racket is develop with graphite /Titanium mesh , which give a light weight badminton racket configuration. With graphite shaft , badminton player will get more racket swing and fast racket handling. With G4 grip size and 85 to 89.9 G racket weight , MP 29 lite will suit the aggressive playing style and deliver 3rd line badminton shots very effectively.
To review this badminton racket we have taken the reference of Badminton central thread. In this tread , 14 players are replied to review the racket.
All players mentioned that MP 29 Lite is fast , Light weigh and powerful racket. It give combination of offense & defense and adjust the playing style based on game need.
Few player are also recommend the Re string of Muscle power 26 Lt with BG 65 TI to generate more power in smashes but badminton strings are always subject matter depends on personal choice and playing style.
Based on review and our experience we can say that Mp 29 Lt is very good badminton racket specially for aggressive playing style. Player can re string it if they want more power and durability of string. BG 65 Ti will be suitable if you need power while other string recommendation is depends of playing style.
Player can checkout full range of YONEX muscle Power badminton racket at Khelmart.com.
We are continuously getting feedback’s from our blog followers to come up with comprehensive & detail analysis on Z Force and Z slash Yonex Rackets (YONEX Z Force Vs Z Slash). By identifying the need and requirements , Khelmart Racket Research team done a detail study on both the rackets to compare the features.
Khelmart racket testing team done the detail testing of both the rackets in order to evaluate them. Further we have taken the reference of Badminton Central Thread to see how other players are reacted on these rackets.
Z force is head heavy racket designed to give destructive power on smashes. Its extra stiffer frame give superb racket repulsion while with the help of TRI Voltric System , player will get aerodynamic shape. Aerodynamic shape will give good racket repulsion. Shaft of the racket is made of NANOPREME which gives additional stiffness , bending strength to racket. Its weight varies from 80 to 84.9 (Light Weight Rackets) with grip sizes of G4 & G5.
As a summary we can say that Z force is basally a powerful racket with average racket repulsion.
YONEX Z Slash is very slim racket which give exception racket swing to generate more power and speed in smashes. Z slash is developed with Arcsaber Technology which is designed to deliver the control flex by holding the shuttlecock longer on string bed.
With Reference of Badminton central tread , total replies to thread are 140.These replies are the view of different badminton players- worldwide.
The thread participants shared there experience on both the rackets.
Case study result shows the mix opinions . Based on the answers of different players , it is come up that Voltric Z force is first chose of those player who really want to generate more power on smashes. Voltric Z Force gives super power and most of the players are admitted this fact. There is voice of small numbers of people who says that Z force is little slower but that number is very less around 5-6 %.
Arcsaber Z slash is very speedy racket and also choice of many players. Its got smaller sweet spot as compare you z force so you need to very careful when play with it. There may be chances of miss hits.
A large number of players recommends to see individual playing style before concluding or finalize any racket. If you are aggressive player and want to generate more power on smashes then Z force will be perfect for you. While, if you need fast racket movement then go for Z slash.
Checkout latest collection of badminton rackets at khelmart.com.
Kookaburra Cricket bats Menace Series consists of unique bat shape (Power Bulge at the end of Bat) which gives extraordinary bat pickup and super power. In this post Kookaburra Menace cricket bats will be explained in detail. Menace Series is endorsed by Ian Bell. Player can check out the Kookaburra Cricket bats at Khelmart in order to select the perfect one.
Kookaburra Menace 900 is higher End cricket bat in Menace series. Menace 900 is known for its unique and focus bulge given at the end of the bat. Sharp shaped power bulges give exception bat pickup and destroying power. High positioned sweet spot (240 mm above from toe) gives flexibility in stroke delivery.
Menace 900 made of top quality unbleached English Willow which gives natural pickup. Its traditional bat shape and improved edge profiles suits aggressive playing style. With edge thickness of 38 mm and slightly convex edge profile Menace 900 gives extraordinary bat performance on ground.
Menace 900 is equipped with latest kookaburra cricket bat technologies like KPP, Max Grip, Air Dries, Power Bulge, Power drive, Dynamic Power. With State of the Arc Technologies and expertise of Bat Manufacturing, Kookaburra Menace 900 gives all-round cricketing experience.
Kookaburra Menace 450 is top line English willow bat from Menace series. With high positioned sweet spot which is located 240 mm above from toe, gives smooth and natural bat pickup. Menace 450 is having different bat profile with power bulge which ensures the powerful hits and stroke from bats. Bat profile and shape is designed to deliver the aggressive stroke making ability.
Menace 450 is built with professional quality unbleached English Willow. Bat weight varies from 2.8 to 2.12 lbs. Handle of bat is made of 12 piece export quality cane which gives shock and vibration free feeling. Naturally processes willow removes the moisture contents from bat in optimum way to ensure the durable bat performance. Menace 450 is developed with innovative Kookaburra Bat technologies like KPP, Air Dries, Power Bulge, Power drive, Dynamic Power.
Kookaburra Menace Players Cricket bat is top end bad in Menace series and choice of England Batman Ian Bell. Menace Players is a limited edition cricket bat designed for advance and professional players ,want to improve game like never before.
Built with top class grade 01 unbleached English Willow with natural dried process. In Natural dried process, willow is dried in natural way to remove the moisture slowly and steady which eventually gives superfine grain configuration for unmatched bat performance.
Menace Players bats is developed with unique bat profile which consists of power bulge at the end of bat (Near to toe). With unique power bulge, Menace Players gives exceptional bat pickup which suits the aggressive playing style. With 12 piece export quality cane handle, Menace Players give superb bat handling even if 150 km/hr speedy ball & bat contact.
Menace Players cricket bat is developed with latest Kookaburra Cricket bat technology like KPP, Power Drive, power Bulge, Max Grip, and Naturally Dried Processes.
Kookaburra Menace 300 is an intermediate cricket bat from Menace series. Developed with standard unbleached English Willow with naturally air dried process to deliver best bat performance. With high sweet spot position, Menace 300 is suitable for intermediate cricketers. Power bulge edge profile gives aggressive playing style and enhanced bat pickup.
Handle of Menace 300 made of 12 piece export quality cane to give super easy bat handling. With Kookaburra Pre Processes (KPP), Menace 300 is a ready to use bat with standard knocking procedure recommended by Kookaburra.
Menace 300 cricket bat is developed with latest Kookaburra Cricket bat technology like KPP, Power Drive, power Bulge, Max Grip, and Naturally Dried Processes.
Ready to explore the technology behind the Head Tennis Racquets? In this Post , technologies like Head Flexpoint and NANO Ti (NANO Titanium) will be explain with technical illustrations. These Technologies are designed to deliver best in class Tennis racquet performance.
Controlling Power and direction of shots in an important factor in Tennis game. In tradition racquets , due to normally or spontaneous bending action of racquet frame , it is difficult to control the power of shots. Due of tradition bending action , players observed power loss and less control on tennis shots.
To overcome this problem, head introduces new technology known as Flexpoint (Liquidmetal ). Flexpoint ensures the control bending of tennis racquet frame and give precise control over shots.
In Flexpoint Technology , Two scientifically designed holes are positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock on racquet frame. (HOLE + DIMPLE = FLEXPOINT TECHNOLOGY). These holes ensure proper stress concentration and give the concave bending to Tennis Racquets which eventually deliver powerful shots with super precise control. With Flexpoint , Racquet observed more flexibility while reduction in beam height can be achieved by 25%.Due to hole, section Flexibility is increased by 50 %.
In Head NANO TI , Racquet material structure at molecular level is integrated with NANO Material. NANO material integration With frame molecules gives stronger and stiffer racquet frame. With NANO material , racquet become stronger , Stable and generates more power.
In this technology , Head introduces the aerodynamic frame concept wherein cross section of frame is designed to generate minimum air resistance. As air resistance is minimum, thus player will get more racquet swing and eventually faster backhand and forehand shots.
Handling vibration is very critical during racquet design , When ball impacts on string bed then based on impact magnitude resultant vibration generates on frame. If generated vibration transfer to players hand then it can cause serious wrist and arm injuries. To overcome this problem, Head used IFD technique in NANO TI Racquets . IFD uses rubber layer between the bridge and frame to absorb the vibration cause by ball impact and thus Reduces / Eliminates the chances of arm injuries.
Tennis Players are always looking for best racquets which suits there style and improve the performance. HEAD tennis rackets at khelmart , gives different option of Flexpoint and NANO TI Racquets with competitive price. With Detail product information and properties , player will get clear idea of Tennis Racquets specification and its technology.


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Zambia’s only remaining envoys in CAF competitions Nkana Football Club has beaten Tunisian side CS Sfaxien 2-1 in the first leg of the quarterfinals played at Nkana Stadium.
A goal each for Kelvin Kampamba and Fred Tshimenga gave the host side victory over the North Africans who netted a vital away goal that could prove crucial in the second leg.
The victory means Nkana maintain their 36-year unbeaten run at home in CAF competitions but coach Beston Chambeshi will have a lot of work to mend his side’s poor away form.
The team teams will meet next Sunday in the final leg with the winner qualifying to the semi-finals.
It’s the usual 4-nil in reverse game in Tunisia. Aggregate 5-2. Sfaxien proceeds. Who is the opponent for sfaxien in the next round?
Congratulations my very own Team KALAMPA EYABAKO…. Please work hard in the second leg Guys… One supporter.
best in the return fixture.
That’s the end for Nkana. They are not good in away games. They lost all away games in group stage and Zesco helped them to qualify to the quater final stage. At this time no team will help them.
Really appreciated. This is the heart of being a partriotic and responsible Zambian citizen. Not some of Zescos’ supporters. Aba yellow but rally behind all zamZamb clubs in ccc and CAF league.
You are carrying and lifting our Zambian flag high may the lord continue blessing team.
BE LIKE WEST AFRICAN TEAMS,THEY DON’T COUNT ARABS. BE STRONG ON THE BALL. TODAY YOU PLAYED VERY WELL.I WAS HAPPY TO SEE BALLS COMING FROM THE WINGS. YOU ARE MY PEOPLE NKANA IS MY TEAM IN ZAMBIA AND IN ENGLAND IS LIVERPOOL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL THE TIME.GOOD NIGHT.
Nkana are going to the semi finals….
If wish were horses beggars would ride. Unfortunately, Nkana have in recent times been incapable of defending narrow margins. Wish them the best in the North African abbatior.
Congrats guy! Take a leaf to mamelody Sundowns.they don’t fear Arabic teams. I know u guys u,ll allow them to score 6-0 as if no defence. Reduce shivering wen facing foreign pitches.
No matter which team u support in Zambia, still ABA RED is representing you.lets Nkhana let’s go beat them in their own soil.
Zambian football has now finally matured,I watched nkana beat the Tunisian side wow what a performance, those days we used to fear Arab terms r now gone u gave them a good run for their money go guys thumbs up!!!
Aba red go nkana go we are behind you show them guys those who are doubting you I know you will carry the day their .big up!!!!!!!
When a team is loosing all away games it does not mean they will never win any away game. There is always a first time. And please Zesco did not make Nkana qualify. Zesco was also was competing. Its only that they failed to qualify. Each team had the same number of games to play.
nkana please die for future.if you won’t it I’ll be your end of the action.
please nkana die for the remaining⚽😍 please please.

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Visit Mykonos and wander the narrow white washed streets of the Chora or main town on the island. Walk along the Old Harbor and pass the Church of Our Lady. Have lunch on dinner at the quality restaurants around the waterfront. Check out the small shops. Search the streets for Petros the Pelican. Ever since 1954, the town has had a live pelican mascot. In fact, you may find more than one resting in the streets. Then visit Little Venice – a row of fishing houses hanging over the sea. Little Venice is great place to watch the sunset. A short walk up the hill from Little Venice brings you to the windmills. The windmills (Kato Mili) are reminders of bygone days when Venetians milled flour here.
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is located along the Old Harbor. The Aegean Maritime Museum is in the Chora main town too.
Elia Beach – rent an umbrella and lounge chair at this popular spot, which is 8 km from Mykonos by bus.
Mykonos weather makes it a summer tourist destination. Average temperatures from June through and August are 86 F (30 C), while lows are about 72 F (22 C). The popularity of Mykonos weather in summer is increased because you can expect no rainfall from June through August. Also, cool northerly summer winds keep the temperatures from getting too high. From December to February average highs are 55 F (13 C) and average lows are 48 F (9 C). Rainfall is highest in the month of December. May through September are all excellent months to visit Mykonos.
Mykonos Airport is located a few minutes east of town. In the summer, many international flight options make it easy to get to Mykonos. Most cruise ships dock a few miles outside the city at the new port in Tourlos. Then cruise ship passengers take a short bus ride to town.
You can get to Mykonos from Athens by high speed ferry service in about 3.5 hours. The high speed ferry to Rafina takes just over 2 hours. For information, check out Blue Star Ferries. Numerous ferries travel to surrounding islands, including Santorini and Crete. A regular tour boat excursion from the old port is available to the nearby ruins on the island of Delos.
Mykonos is a small island in the Cyclades group of the Aegean Sea. The permanent population is just over 10,000 but in summer the population swells with cruise ship visits and tourists who come for the night life. The town of Mykonos is referred to locally as Chora, to distinguish it from the island of Mykonos. Mykonos is a high end tourist destination. Shopping and restaurants are expensive, but tourists find both worthwhile.

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My office is located at 1133 Broadway, the St. James Building, designed by Bruce Price in 1896. The building has become an epicenter of design. There are currently 50 design firms in the building. I was recently interviewed for the Kew Management Company website.
From his 1133 Broadway office, four floors up from the sidewalks of NoMad, Barry Goralnick has a bird’s eye view of the city he says inspires him. “Have you ever looked at the façade of this this building, and the surrounding buildings?” Barry said on a recent visit to his office, “they are absolutely beautiful.” He finds inspiration everywhere, because he looks at it with a broad humanistic eye. This eye has helped in all aspects of his work – from light fixtures inspired by stairway railings to interior designs based off of vintage store finds. The city in which he resides and the places he travels are the muse for his career.
Goralnick is an architect, interior designer, product designer, and lecturer, and theater producer. His lengthy job description and unique ability to create timeless designs have brought him great success. He works alongside a small team to create beautiful interiors and homes, as well as products — ranging from lighting to furniture, carpet and fabrics (fabrics not official yet) — that are manufactured by some of the leading home furnishing companies in the country. For his product designs, he has won the “Best of Year Award” and has been nominated several years running for Innovation Awards. He also has a coveted spot in Rizzoli’s highly regarded Interior Design Master Class edited by Carl Dellatore. Perhaps most impressive beyond all this is Goralnick’s welcomed ability to describe complex design theories and numerous successes in a simple, humble way.
He cites the instructors he had along the way as some of his biggest influences. “I had amazing teachers,” Barry said. “When I was an undergraduate, I was the only one in my class who went to architecture school; we weren’t geared towards that. But I had an architecture history teacher; he was just wonderful,. and he inspired me to choose my path” At Harvard I was lucky to study with Frank Gehry, Neil McKinnell, Fred Koetter and be critiqued by Philip Johnson, Charles Gwathmey, and Harry Cobb of I. M. Pei and Partners.
Barry has not stopped learning. Today, he considers Jim Druckman, president and CEO of the New York Design Center at 200 Lexington Avenue, to be one of his greatest influences. “He has mentored many of New York’s top designers, Barry said. The two met when Druckman hosted a design competition requiring the creation of a new furniture or lighting piece. Barry entered a table and a light fixture and both were winning designs. He credits the beginning of his success in product design as a result of this competition twenty years ago.
For this reason, Barry has taken it upon himself to help aspiring designers. “I try to give back by lecturing to students,” he said. He has spoken at high profile design schools such as Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, the New School, and New York University, as well as at NEOCON in Chicago.
The Blended Modern concept becomes crystal clear to anyone stepping into Barry’s office. No clear theme can be assigned to the room, but it flows effortlessly. Vibrant colors pop throughout the room, from purple chairs sitting against dark wood floors to a bold orange lamp. Chandeliers from his own line hang from the ceiling, subtly drawing together the entire room. Past and future design projects are seen in sketches, mood boards and fabric swatches hanging from the walls. The beauty in the work is his ability to assemble these disparate pieces into a common theme, which might otherwise be invisible to others.
He takes great joy in seeing others use the products he has designed. “The most exciting thing about doing this for me is seeing the way others incorporate my pieces,” he said. “I recently met this woman at a design conference who said ‘I just used your sofa in a living room’ and she sent me a picture. It was gorgeous.
The importance Barry places on the relationship he shares with the companies that he designs for is similar to that of his own clients. As seen in his article in Rizzoli’s Interior Design Master Class, he believes the relationship he has with is clients his more similar to that of psychiatrist to patient. “When we meet clients, it is almost like a session,” Barry said. “You are going to be spending a year or two talking all of the time.. You are designing their bedrooms and spaces they work in. You get to know people and their families intimately.
Barry’s love for actors goes beyond his design business. He is an avid fan of the theatre and produces plays and musicals. He is capable of recommending and reciting a summary of virtually all past and present Broadway shows to date.
Another way he fills his time outside of work is with the blog he writes for his website “at home, from six to nine o’clock in the morning.” He chronicles everything from hidden gems in the city to revolutions within the interior design industry, and occasionally, he even writes about his own upcoming work or the use of his products in other design styles.
Between the “Blended Modern” style and his various product lines, Barry’s ideas are quickly spreading throughout the industry. His career is seemingly unstoppable and his work in molding the generations of designers to come is only furthering his influence. While the reach of his work has extended far beyond the island of Manhattan, luckily for us, the man himself can be found in his NoMad office – showing us the wonderful details of the city we might fail to see and be enriched by, through his window and his work.
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Dcdiag allows you to test your Domain Controllers state of functionality within your domain environment for troubleshooting and health check procedures. The Dcdiag tool is a command line tool that is run from the command line and outputs data from the Dcdiag tests to the command prompt. You can add parameters to the Dcdiag command line which allows you to add syntax to these parameters for deeper troubleshooting of domain functionality. Now Dcdiag is built-in the above versions unlike in prior versions you would have to install Dcdiag from the support tools.
When you run a dcdiag on Windows 2008 servers you might see the below error that seems like you have major problems with your Domain but actually this error doesn't impact you in any type of way unless you plan to use Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODC).
The error actual states you have failed a part of the dcdiag test but really the failed part of the test is only for Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODC) use. RODC is a new feature in Windows 2008 Server which requires Domain Schema prep by using the adprep or adprep32 with the switch /rodcprep.
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Map of Lugano (Top Center) and Riva San Vitale (Bottom Center).
Riding on the train at 7:45 AM this morning with the locals as they commuted to work in Lugano was very interesting. I quickly noticed the quietness of the train, with the exception of our group. The Swiss people on the train were almost without exception reading a newspaper or very quietly looking out the window. After a few minutes on the train (about a 15 minute ride), I noticed a few Swiss start to stare at our group and begin to look slightly annoyed, I assume this was because the volume of our conversations and casual laughter.
Stepping off the train into Lugano was refreshing. The bustle of people moving and the crisp morning air was a refreshing way to begin a new adventure. We all met at the Cathedral of Lugano(also known as St. Lawrence Cathedral) which is perched high on top of Lugano (near the train station). A church has been at this location since 818, but was not converted into a cathedral until 1888. After taking a group picture and setting a meeting time and location, I was off in the city on my own.
Lugano is a city, about the size and population of Roanoke, Virginia, that the Romans settled back in the first century B.C. Lugano and Lake Lugano have always been very important in the region because of the lake and the several crucial Alpine passes that are so near. With this extreme importance came conflict. Since, the foundation of Lugano was set over two thousand years ago, many battles have been fought on its soils including soldiers from several different armies. In current times, Lugano is the third largest banking capital of Switzerland, with over 100 banking institutions, and is, as stated above, known for its tourism.
One of the first things that became obvious was that Lugano is not a normal Swiss city. Being the 9th largest city it Switzerland, it is also one of the main vacation spots in the country leading to the development of a tourist culture as well. At some points in the city the local culture and the culture that had been established for tourist seemed to fuse together into an unidentifiable product of commercialism and authenticity. Walking down another street I began to notice the window advertisements, way beyond my price range, showing fancy name brand watches, designer tobacco pipes, and diamond encrusted clothing. It seemed as if the town was compiled of almost only retail stores catering to the rich and the exclusive retired businessmen whom happened to be vacationing in Lugano . These luxury goods were also owned by most of the residents and workers who call Lugano home.
As I continued my walk, I found a pedestrian area, near via Piazza Alighieri Dante, which had a great view of a modern shopping mall. Intermixed with this background was also S. Antonio’s church, which was built out of dark red brick in 1633. I found this mixture of extremely modern polished steel and 17th century brick architecture to be fascinating and even found a small café to grab a cappuccino at, almost for the sole reason of having an excuse to just sit down and observe the local atmosphere and its people as they traveled to work, school, and to go shopping.
Interesting enough, contrary to the average American, the Swiss seemed to look happy, content, and in deep thought early in the morning. However, as the day went on this happy mood changed at a staggering speed, because by mid-morning a large percentage of the population that walked by seemed slightly annoyed, tired, and frustrated. I am not sure why this was, but this did start to happen as the when younger people started showing up on the streets. Even with this minor look of discontent, if they heard “buongiorno” (good morning in Italian) they would give a slight smile and return the favor. One can only guess that the business class may have mixed feelings about the next generation of Swiss? Or that the new reports released this morning did not look very positive for the Eurozone’s economic crisis?
Some more of my observations found that there also was a large population of older women in Lugano. They almost unexceptionally were wearing expensive looking full-length brown fur jackets and two to three inch heels walking around on cobble stone in groups of two or three. On the other hand, almost everyone else who was out was quietly walking in conservative blues and blacks with the occasional red scarf or maroon hat. Everyone, including the older ladies, moved at a relaxed faster pace until lunch time where people casually strolled the many piazzas in conversation with each other just as it has been done for hundreds of years. Around lunch, the air began to fill with the smell of sweet tobacco from different sections of the world. With Europe’s persistent fascination with tobacco, and smoking in general, I could not help to think what might have been the scene in Lugano in the early 1800’s at Virginia tobacco first made its way into what we now call southern Switzerland.
Today has been a wonderful experience and a neat journey. Sitting at the café enjoying life and enjoying the clean crisp air and wonderful mountains made me miss home, although this experience thus far as been nothing short of incredible! Can’t wait for more!


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Investment properties are excellent investment vehicles as they produce powerful ROI in the long run. Are you too interested in investing in an investment property the coming year and looking for a decent commercial mortgage? Well, your mortgage terms depend on a number of factors. The bottom-line is you have to prove to your lender your potential as a reliable borrower with a high ROI-driven investment property.
The post below offers 4 expert tips for getting the best rates on commercial mortgages for investment properties.
If you are looking for favorable terms for your commercial mortgage, boost your credit score. Your lender will expect you to come up with a minimum score of 680 while discussing mortgage terms. If your credit rating is below 680, work towards improving it. You will immediately rake up your chances for great rates if you can show a solid 700 score and can also assure over 30 percent down payment.
This is another significant advice for getting a commercial mortgage loan with excellent rates.
Location of a property determines its appeal to tenants and simultaneously influences the overall worth of the building. A smart lender would anyday prefer to shell out money for a property that can guarantee high demand and safe returns. As per the experts, properties in populous and urban neighborhoods make powerful investment properties. if you are renting a place, you will certainly want it to be located in a convenient, well-connected place- flocked by different amenities. So, if you can invest in such a property, you can always be assured of high demand among tenants. Likewise, your lender too will be assured of the high worth of the property and reward you with favorable mortgage rates.
The return of your property is dependent on your rent roll. No wonder, your lender will be interested in the type of tenants you will be having in your property. Credit-worthy, responsible and matured tenants are always favored as they guarantee timely rent. So, focus on getting safe tenants who will be particular with rent which will assure timely payments from your side as well.
Commercial mortgage lenders prefer longer lease terms. Longer lease term guarantees easy cash flow over a lengthy period of time. This way, the borrower will have a steady supply of money to repay the mortgage over the years.


text: Made with exclusive wool, these blankets have a natural tendency to repel dust. The fluffy fibre trap the air, and make them one of our warmest blankets. These can be used as a throw for the living room, or can be used as an extra layer on the bed.


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Microsoft will end all support and updates for its popular Windows Server 2003 operating system on July 14, 2015. Organizations face significant challenges and expense in migrating systems forward in a short time frame, but they also have a unique opportunity. With the right planning, partners and execution, a migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2 or a Microsoft Azure–based cloud solution can yield a wholly transformed IT infrastructure.
Organizations that migrate forward not only gain access to the improved performance, scalability and robustness of new server platforms, but they also are poised to take full advantage of leading-edge trends in IT.


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The AD campaign is the process of branding the product on social media through Ads. Virtual platform and internet have become a mandatory part of our life. Majority people nowadays prefer to buy products on the internet. This is where AD Campaign development hits in. It is the process of popularising your products through social media. Informing people about your company or the specific product can be tedious if not done on the internet. Internet covers a wider domain of people as compared to any other medium. Ad campaign allows you to post ads on the internet related to your product and make it available to the customers.
Wismad Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is one of the best company in Lucknow which provides AD campaign development service. The professional and expert team of Wismad takes care of all of it. They make sure that the ads are posted on every possible platform and its ranking is improved drastically. We use terms such as Paid Search, SEM, and PPC, etc. for advertisement and branding of the product. We aim at including advanced optimization strategies that help to attain better sales ratio of the product. Wismad has delivered abundant results in this field. Our clients are spread across different sections of industries like education, e-commerce, medicine firms etc.
We are the only company in Lucknow that renders a constant service in this field without any backlogs or delay in delivering the service. We ensure constant manpower support to increase the ranking of your products. We act as your constant companion and helps you to achieve new heights in your business through this digital ad campaign technique. We provide the best mint of creativity clubbed with excellent ad campaign practices. We put our 100% efforts to help you achieve fame and increase your revenue.


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I can no longer accept a narrative of education, which teaches me that my village grandmother was illiterate, primitive, backward, stupid, uneducated, underdeveloped, uncivilized and not capable of managing their own affairs.
I can no longer accept a narrative of education which standardizes, sorts, brands, and condemns millions of beautiful brilliant talented children around the world as ‘failures’, ‘problems’ and ‘slow learners’ and uses certification as a tool for denying people access to future learning and working opportunities.
I can no longer accept a narrative of education that teaches us that the ‘head’ is more important than the heart, the hands and home.
I can no longer accept a narrative of education that sees my links to my land, to my local languages, to my seeds, to my rivers, to my trees, to my histories and herstories, to my body, to my inner voice, to the spirit world, to my community all as a barrier to modernization and development which must at best be destroyed if we are to progress, and at worst be condemned to a multicultural day festival in school.
I can no longer accept a narrative of education that teaches me that physical work in the fields, in my home and in my community is drudgery and my children’s definition of ‘happiness’ lies in drinking Coca Cola, eating at McDonalds, using Fair and Lovely face whitening creams and chatting on Facebook.
I can no longer accept a narrative of education that teaches me that I have to compete against others in my community and against peoples from other countries to survive.
I can no longer accept a narrative which teaches me that learning is a commodity (along with the air, water, land, food) and that knowledge is the property of individuals through copyrights and patents.
I can no longer accept a narrative of education that teaches me that we are poor in education because we don’t have schools, trained teachers or scientific knowledge. So we need more foreign direct investment, we need more foreign aid, we need more public-private partnerships, we need more free trade agreements, and we need to always trust the Experts over the wisdom of our communities.
I can no longer accept a narrative that gives power to the ‘Ministry of Human Resources’ to define what it means to be human.
So… I invite you to an ever-deepening conversation on reclaiming, celebrating, co-creating and re-animating our diverse learning cultures and eco-systems.

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text: If we look at today's makeup and cosmetics for Nighttime skincare routine korean, we will definitely see that the range of the products available increased dramatically even comparing to the last couple of decades. Why it happened, and why it is happening now, in front of our eyes? The answer is simple — changing social situation and needs along with the burst of the chemical industry, allowing to create new textures, new products, and concepts. However, the needs of people are the key, as far meeting the customers' expectation and fulfilling their requests, especially the ones, not being proclaimed, is the main task of all the fashion industry in general.

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Why should I upgrade to Flare 2? What's new in this version?
To start off with, Flare 2 was rebuilt from scratch to look and work great with Apple's newest version of OS X: Yosemite. From simple details like buttons to complex animations that guide you through the app, every element of the app has been carefully crafted to highlight your Mac's capabilities to process photos.
Another important aspect of this new version is the improved workflow. It's easier than ever to browse your effects or create a new one. A new "batch mode" also makes it a snap to apply an effect to a group of photos. An Export window also makes it possible to save all your images without interruption.
Many new filters were added, including the ever popular Tilt-Shift! You also have many more textures and borders to choose from when creating your own effects.
With the new iCloud support, Flare can seamlessly sync all your effects between devices. If you use Flare on more than one Mac, the effects will appear automatically as soon as you sign into iCloud.
These new syncing capabilities, along with support for iOS 8 Photos Extensions, gives Flare superpowers on the camera you carry every day. Just tap on Edit from your Photos or Camera app and let Flare work its magic while you're on-the-go. It's perfect for giving your snapshots some personality before being posted to your favorite social network!


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Head the Chair and also Caster Design. We know that it caster seat is much more of a workplace material. Therefore, if you would like to set it in the kitchen, you need to think about the plan. Choose curvy casters to eliminate the office air from the seat. Don’t neglect to select nice upholstery which work nicely with your kitchen design. Nice back rest shapes with a few curves on it will also be a great addition. It is also advisable to put this sort of chair in much more formal dining room.
Heavy duty kitchen chairs are available in many styles, shapes, colors, and dimensions. For sure, they’re fine to furnish our kitchen. This type of chairs is right for everyone with different weight. But for those that are too heavy or people who have relatives, friends, and relatives that are overweight, it’s advised to have the greatest heavy duty kitchen chairs. Keep in mind, we frequently have dinner celebrations not just with members of the loved ones, but also with our friends and relatives, right? Below are ideas of heavy duty kitchen chairs to heavier individuals.


text: Sargassum fluitans, a.k.a. “Gulfweed,” forms dense clumps up to the size of a beach ball that slowly rotate as they drift. The fronds are quite dense, but if you look carefully, sometimes you can see hints of the rich community that hides in the floating sargassum.

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We are proud to make Tolcap accessible to all.
Additionally, great care is taken when designing new pages to ensure that navigation is simple, links are accurate and images are clear. We try to ensure that articles on the site are written in plain English in order that people of all ages and abilities can engage in Tolcap' activities.


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Physicist and philosopher Tom Campbell began researching states of consciousness with Bob Monroe (Journeys Out Of The Body, Far Journeys, and The Ultimate Journey) at Monroe Laboratories in the early 1970s where he and a few others were instrumental in getting Monroe’s laboratory for the study of consciousness up and running. These early drug-free consciousness pioneers helped design experiments, developed the technology for creating specific altered states, and were the main subjects of study (guinea pigs) all at the same time. Campbell has been experimenting with, and exploring the subjective and objective mind ever since. For the past thirty years, Campbell has been focused on scientifically exploring the properties, boundaries, and abilities of consciousness.
During that same time period, he has excelled as a working scientist, a professional physicist dedicated to pushing back the frontiers of cutting edge technology, large-system simulation, technology development and integration, and complex system vulnerability and risk analysis. Presently, and for the past 20 years, he has been at the heart of developing US missile defense systems.

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So here are a few features you should expect in a new phone system for your enterprise in 2017. We will proceed from the necessities to some nice to haves. Internet Browser based administration. If your phone vendor indicates that your new phone system requires management software to be on a PC in order to maintain the system then it means you are looking at a digital phone system and not a modern day VoIP system and you may need to look a different system.
So here are a few features you should expect in a new phone system for your enterprise in 2016. I will proceed from the necessities to some nice to haves. Internet Browser based administration. If your phone vendor indicates that your new phone system requires management software to be on a PC in order to maintain the system then it means you are looking at a digital phone system and not a modern day VoIP system and you may need to look a different system.
For those seeking a hosted VoIP solution for their business enterprise NOT every hosted VoIP solution provider can guarantee call quality for your business. And certainly those hosted VoIP providers that do NOT guarantee call quality are definitely a cheaper option and they are most likely not forthcoming to inform you that not all hosted VoIP solution providers are the same.


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Doing my best to create a more open and positive community around the games I play.
IMPORTANT: I don't accept trade offers for Steam inventory items, don't ask me to trade with you.
I mostly play games from the following franchises: Don't Starve, Civilization, and Stronghold. I enjoy the survival and strategy genres most and I make videos about these games or stream them on YouTube and Twitch.
Interests I have outside of gaming include: videography, psychology, photography, systems administration, internet privacy, sociology, US politics, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.
OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my sponsors or employer(s). Views and opinions expressed by my audience or friends are not my own nor are they endorsed by me unless stated otherwise.
If you (as a user on my friends list) engage in any spamming, cheating, scamming, or other discrepancy considered illicit or unwelcome, I'll remove you from my friends list and report you to any relevant authorities. Be excellent to each other and rock on!
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industry_corpus2: Gaming


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Oh, how the mighty ’do has fallen!
Disgraced former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, reviled for his costy coifs on the campaign trail, now places his strands in the hands of the pros at Supercuts, The Post reports.
Edwards, who in his political heydey went to stylist Joseph Torrenueva, whose Beverly Hills salon charges $300 to $500 per cut, now goes to Supercuts in Raleigh, NC, for a $12.95 job, employees say.
“We just talked about his hair,” said a hairdresser named Leah, who recognized Edwards from a photo.
Haircuts are free in federal prison, where Edwards, 58, could spend up to the next 30 years if he is found guilty of violating campaign-finance laws.


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Mountpark lets first building at Southampton Phase Two to PFSweb.
Mountpark Logistics, a leading developer of industrial and logistics property, announced today that it has leased 107,392 sq ft at Mountpark Southampton to PFSweb for a new fulfilment distribution centre.
The logistics centre is one of four units, totalling 346,620 sq ft, which Mountpark is building speculatively as the second phase of its Southampton development. The letting to PFSweb is the first deal at phase two and the building is on schedule to complete later this month.
PFSweb provides ecommerce and multichannel outsourcing solutions for global consumer brands, online retailers and branded manufacturers. With its headquarters in the US, the company is expanding its European operations and the new Southampton facility will be its initial logistics centre in the UK.
Mountpark Southampton is within easy reach of Southampton Airport, Airport Parkway Station, Southampton Docks and the M27 Motorway. The park provides a total of 562,074 sq ft and the first phase is fully let.
DTRE and GVA acted for Mountpark and PFSweb was represented by JLL.


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Kirk Pedersen is a Los Angeles based multidisciplinary artist—painter, photographer, publisher and professor. Traveling to Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and many other cities in Asia to capture what he called Urban Asia, Pedersen examined the seemingly ordinary stuff of life.
Kirk Pedersen received his M.A. from San Francisco State University and his M.F.A. in painting from Claremont Graduate University. He has exhibited extensively at major galleries, art fairs and museums throughout the United States. Internationally, Pedersen’s works have been featured in Germany, Switzerland, and China, including solo exhibitions at the Today Art Museum (Beijing) and the Duolun Museum of Modern Art (Shanghai).
Pedersen launched ZERO+ Publishing in January 2009 and the imprint focuses on urban, graffiti and Pop Surrealist artists based in Los Angeles. At the beginning of 2018, 60 unique titles including trade, clamshell and deluxe artist editions have been published.


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Hey vocalist my name is Aundre but you can call me Dre. I'm 20 years old. I'm gonna get the program for Christmas. Im reading alot of good feedbacks about it. I been taking lessons with a instructor for a year but lessons are expensive. So I'm not seeing my instructor often. Which makes me less confident. I love the way KT sounds he has a incredible voice with power and his program seems legit and fun. I can't wait to start it.
You will make great strides vocally with KTVA.
We look forward to you coming onboard and growing your voice!
Christmas is just around the corner! It won't be long, now!


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but the feelings are within of we, and if not there are..
..you have wants to evoke!
truth....is a very wonderful power!!!
But I must myself nearly be always pleased to above all use those little that I have some in order to concur with my body, and to my mind, to survive in extreme situations, that they are one constant of my life from always.
What is of end extremely in my life?
2001: allestisce l'esposizione personale permanente di scultura "RecyclingArt"
... it fascinates to Me and it always is strange to see the matter, species that more BRUTE.. the "TRASH", than is transformed slowly...slowly becomes high from himself, other from me... until becoming OTHER also in the eyes of who watches the result.
...il luogo dove lavoro e creo le mie opere !
...the place where I job and create my works !
what it appeals to me more?
cosa mi piace di più?
... and it is involved to me to full time from always and it fascinates to me and do me horrfyed or it amuses to me so crazy..!


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When Justin Lin was circling Terminator 5 he spoke about some of the ideas he had for the film and this script was born. All told I spent the better part of year in research, writing and the polishing Rebirth into the script I am releasing today. Hopefully it’ll help tide fans over until the increasingly awesome sounding Terminator: Genesis hits next July!
I hope you enjoy reading this script as much as I did writing it!
After a short exchange with a good friend on facebook I wondered if I hadn’t quite gotten the point across. In order to try and figure that out I realized that I had to ask a couple of questions that will likely expand further but the questions are as follows.
Is there a significant difference between between the way Writers, Writer/Directors and Directors who write tackle the possibility of starting on a possible continuation of a project down the line? In other words if a passion project seems likely to continue moving forward, regardless of if it happens right now or long into the future, is there a difference between how these three groups of people would tackle said project?
And how could their faith impact their actions?
Terminator 5: Dawn of The New Screenwriters!
It’s with a somewhat heavy heart that I write this official Terminator 5 news update as it means that I’ll no longer have to defend Ferris and Brancato on another Terminator script. Seriously though this news both excites me and bums me out since I spent a good deal of last year working on securing this very project.
However I’m also happy since that means Laeta Kalogridis (Avatar/Shutter Island/Alexander) and Patrick Lussier (Wes Craven’s Dracula/My Bloody Valentine/Drive Angry (Writer and Director) are going to be the ones to receive any blow back from the fans if the film under performs.
It’s and interesting duo that’s for certain however I know that Terminator rights holder Megan Ellison isn’t into making stupid decisions. She is after all behind such awesome films as Zero Dark Thirty and The Master and is very serious about making great use of the Terminator name.
This is someone I fully trust to know what they’re doing.
Apparently the Laeta/Lussier was combo writing a SF original for David Ellisons’ Skydance Productions and was so impressed with it that he landed them the Terminator job.
There are a total of 7 people on the writing staff of Terminator: The Connor Chronicles (T:TCC) I think that’s a grand number, it’s also the number of perfection so I suggest we leave well enough alone on that point. However how does writing work with a seven person team, or to be more specific how does re-writing work?
Let me share with you a few things that I took into my first re-write so that you can understand how the process works.
First of all while the latest update at the main page Terminator: The Connor Chronicles says that I’m the 2nd writer on the series, (and I do truly feel humbled by that), I am in fact the most recent hire. I’m coming into a project where we have first drafts written for 90 percent of the episodes, in other words other writers have poured their time, energy, effort, and writing skills into these scripts. Which leads to my first rule of rewriting especially of other peoples work.
Treat the draft with respect.
I’m Now a Writer for Terminator: The Connor Chronicles!
find interesting or make myself. However one look at the title in the address bar reveals that the primary reason I made this blog was to talk and discuss Terminator related items and articles. I’m so very happy to be doing that again, as I’m pleased to announce that I was approached by a friend, and welcomed by a new friend to be part of Terminator: The Connor Chronicles (T:TCC)!
Some of you may be asking yourselves what is T:TCC. I will lightly touch upon a few things here but you can follow this link to find out much much more. Terminator: The Connor Chronicles!
It’s a unofficial, non profit, CGI continuation of Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Over 4o big time fans are hard at work to bring the universe back to life.
I am part of the writing team working hard to bring an excellent story line to tip top shape.
I’m currently hard at work writing a new draft of Episode 3 and it’s coming along very nicely indeed.
To say this was unexpected is an understatement, I knew very little about T:TCC through the first friend listed above before hand- as she mentioned in passing months ago that she was doing voice acting for a Terminator related project. I never once thought I would end up writing on said project, but I’ve very glad I am.
This year has been full of Terminator surprises and to be honest it’s a great way to cap off the year….though having a killer interview with Verizon this Thursday would make it even better.
So keep watching this space…within the next few days I’ll be writing a post about how I have approached re-writing on the project and there will be other articles in the future about Terminator: The Connor Chronicles.
Way back in 1999 I with the help of a good friend released my Terminator fan script Terminator 3: Final Retribution (T3:FR)onto the internet. The site went through a number it iterations including hosting through two different services, a liquid metal logo animation, message boards and even a Future War set written Terminator RPG.
You can still find on of the old sites on the internet to this day, it features artwork by another friend, Terminator short fiction and who knows you might even be able to still read the script online! If not you can download it from Terminator Files- They have absurdly detailed files! look under Scripts.
On top of that just like my inspiration in screenwriting Jim Cameron would draw artwork I also did some drawings as as part of the Digital Restoration Project I’m going to upload some artwork that I did around the time of the website release. So prepare to be Terminated by mediocre artwork as we travel back to 1999!
In T3:FR I wrote a direct follow up to Terminator 2: Judgment Day in which General Connor came back through time to protect himself and stop Skynet from two Automated Personell EXterminator Terminator units sent back through time by Skynet to kill off John Connor in the past. Here is a sketch of Apex One based on a certain actor.
After the break meet his female counterpart and find more art from 1999’s Terminator 3: Final Retribution!
Zack Stentz Writes NoFateCon into His Calendar!
My writers sense is tingling!
Man I am so damned excited now if all things work out I’ll finally get to meet ZACK STENTZ!
Heck maybe…nah…well maybe…there I go thinking out loud again.
Zack wrote imho some of the very best episodes of T:SCC and he’s still writing for television and movies with writing partner ASHLEY MILLER.
Perhaps you saw a tiny movie called THOR or another little flick called X-Men First Class?
Yeah…that’s my dudes right there.
Don’t forget to check out The NoFateCon Website where you can find out more about this excellent event!
New MEG Trailer for MEG ORIGINS!
This is breaking as i only got to my e-mail today and foun a new news update from the awesome Steve Alten author of many books in his case focusing on the MEG series.
It seems he’s released a new E-Book called MEG: ORIGINS.
Here’s the trailer for the book…I can’t wait for the MEG movie to emerge from the Abyssal Plain that is Hollywood!
Congrats Steve thanks for keeping us up to date!


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Better state of mind. Selena Gomez is doing well after completing a treatment program for mental health issues.
Gomez has been vocal about her health issues many times in the past. The former Disney star had a kidney transplant in the summer of 2017 due to complications with lupus, an autoimmune disease that she was diagnosed with in 2013. She previously checked herself into a Tennessee rehab facility in October 2016 to focus on her mental health after canceling the remaining 34 dates of her Revival tour.


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A love embedded deep within my heart and soul.
Love in abundance to give.
A beautiful love that is all mine.
A love that will remain throughout time.
Unconditional love that I’m elated to have.
To receive this special gift.
To give the gift of love.
All that you can offer.
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Compliance with national and international laws and regulations is a key principle of Hermes corporate policy. We consider the quality of our products, protection of the environment and energy efficiency in production and in the procurement of products and services to be core constituents of our corporate responsibility.
With this in mind, we have installed a management system to create a systematic framework for our objectives in all corporate areas in order to satisfy the requirements of international standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
Compliance with these requirements will be audited and certified regularly in internal and external audits conducted by neutral inspection bodies.
Hermes is the first European abrasives manufacturer to be awarded certification to DIN EN ISO 9001, including its research and development work, as long ago as 1993. A group certificate was added to this award in 1996.
In 2002, the quality management was expanded to include the environmental management (incorporating occupational health and safety) to form an integrated management system which is applicable all over the world.
Controlled quality has top priority in the company, meaning that Hermes can satisfy customer requirements in every respect..
Useful information on using abrasives safely can be found "Abrasives Safety".
It was set up by a group of experts from members of FEPA, the umbrella organization for European abrasives manufacturers.
Hermes is a founder member of the "Organisation für die Sicherheit von Schleifwerkzeugen e.V."
“oSa” is an association of leading abrasives manufacturers who have undertaken to produce and test abrasives in line with European safety standards, among others.
This protection of the environment is a cornerstone of Hermes' commercial policy and a key component of our corporate responsibility. As early as the 1990s, Hermes introduced uniform standards and processes across the whole of the group in order to assure the high standard of environmental protection.
The compliance with national and international laws and regulations is one of the most important principles of Hermes' environmental policy.
Hermes was consequently the first European abrasives factory to pass examination on the basis of voluntary certification, being certified as long ago as 1995. In 2002, the system was expanded to include occupational health and safety and Hermes quality management to form an integrated management system which is applicable all over the world..
The Hermes Energy Management System is a further important part of our corporate policy and meets all the requirements of international standard DIN EN ISO 50001. Following certification of all our German sites in 2014, now the Austrian plant in Bad St. Leonhard i. L. has been certified successfully.
Our aim is systematically to optimize the energy efficiency of our corporate processes and to reduce both energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The corresponding strategic and operational energy targets, together with the measures required, will be recorded, tracked and audited on a regular basis.
With the launch of its energy management system, Hermes is demonstrating to society, and to its customers, suppliers and employees, a clear commitment to its responsibility to protect both the environment and the climate.


text: There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth. Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam fillings, are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth. They are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.

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Homes that were built in the early 1900s may have lead pipes that need to be replaced immediately to address the possibility of lead poisoning. Homes built between 1970 and 1990 could have Polybutylene pipes that have been proven unreliable and prone to breakage. Both of these pipe materials should be completely removed and replaced with new, approved, and safe piping.
While a total repiping of your system may seem overwhelming, it is by far the most cost effective solution to your pipe problems. Having a plumber repair the same types of pipe problems over and over again quickly becomes expensive and may make selling your home difficult. Don’t suffer through continuous pipe problems. Boyd Plumbing and Drain is here to help – call us at (916) 710-8070 today!
Total Replacement: This is a good choice to pick during a remodel or if your pipes are especially deteriorated. Even though a complete repiping project involves breaking through walls and floors, the end result is worth it. You will have a peace of mind and increased home value, which is especially good if you have older home you want to make more attractive.
Exposed Replacement: You may not be in a position where you can afford to replace all the pipes in your home, whether they need it or not. And that’s okay because we do have a cost-saving option for you. You can replace just the exposed pipes in basements and other areas. As long as the pipes that are not exposed are in good enough condition to last a while, you can choose to do this.


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Use chocolate or cacao protein powder for a mocha flavour, or even chai for a dirty chai if that’s your thing!
We made these refined sugar, dairy and gluten free, but it will depend on the protein powder you choose.
Set aside 60ml (2 shots) of espresso and add the chia seeds to soak. Retain the extra 15ml (1/2 shot) for the coconut.
Blend almonds in food processor until they are a rough meal and set aside.
Blend dates, espresso with chia seeds and protein powder until they make a thick paste.
Mix together with almond meal until all ingredients are combined.
Add remaining 15ml of espresso and shredded coconut to a non-stick frying pan on medium heat and stir until toasted.
Roll the almond, espresso and date protein mixture into balls and coat with the espresso toasted coconut.
This recipe makes 15 bite size treats but can easily be doubled to make more.
These will keep in an airtight container in the freezer or fridge for up to 4 weeks if you can manage not to eat them all!

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Question of the Day: Do You Correct Other Shooter’s Mistakes?
4. The 16 hour training is in 2 phases – the first 8 hours can be satisfied in a number of ways by prior military experience (just present your DD-214) or previous courses such as NRA Basic pistol and a number of other classes that many applicants will have taken already. See http://www.isp.state.il.us/firearms/ccw/CCWPriorTrainingCredit.pdf (e.g. I have already taken NRA Basic Pistol and the Utah & Florida Concealed Carry, and will take the other 8 hours ( Phase 2) the day after tomorrow – four hours of law and 4 hours of range training (dry fire and live fire).

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We were in the ‘Great room’ and it was a great room; an impressive room able to seat several hundred people with large screens covering the sides of one wall so that everybody had a clear view of what was going on. With the FDA often following FDA Advisory Committee recommendations this was where many drugs got approved or not and it felt like it.
The meeting starting out with the FDA rep emphasizing that they ‘got it’; that they understood chronic fatigue syndrome is a serious and sometimes devastating disorder that vitally needs treatment options. Announcing that they were both ‘delighted’ and ‘overwhelmed’ by the 750 testimonials from ME/CFS patients, their servers promptly crashed under the weight of the large online crowd watching the proceedings.
One had the feeling they weren’t used to this level of patient participation.
Just two days prior to the hearing, the FDA made public a highly critical 220 page document outlining the FDA’s concerns on the safety and efficacy data. Hemispherx employees, however, appeared confident they could answer the FDA’s queries.
Hemispherx presented first with its President Dr. Carter flashing Dr. Klimas’ famous quote that she’d rather have HIV than chronic fatigue syndrome and emphasizing that ME/CFS can be life-threatening and is as debilitating as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
A good part of Dr. Carter’s presentation was focused on safety. The FDA’s background information and questions posted just two days earlier had made it clear safety was going to be a major issue; something that clearly flabbergasted Dr. Carter, who noted at one point, that it was not until this year that substantial safety issues had been raised.
One problem Hemispherx faced was that Ampligen is not just a new drug; it’s (a) a drug that affects the complex and powerful immune system, (b) it’s the first of a new class of immune drugs to get this far at the FDA, and (c)some other drugs in this class have had substantial safety issues. The FDA noted that autopsied rodents given Ampligen possibly indicated signs an overheated inflammatory response and they posed questions about the reliability of the safety data.
Stating that Hemispherx had ‘irrefutable evidence’ the drug was not sparking a strong inflammatory response , Carter laid out why. The chemical structure of the drug was distinctly different from the other drugs in its class that had safety concerns. In contrast to those drugs Ampligen quickly metabolized into natural molecules indicating it was giving the immune system powerful but transient nudges – hardly the type of activity that would promote a sustained inflammatory response.
Hemispherx argued that Ampligen’s chemical makeup, it’s quick metabolism in the body and years of clinical data indicated that Ampligen was safe.
The rodent data was simply irrelevant ; unlike humans rodents were slow metabolizers of the drug – which meant the drug sat around in their systems for long periods of time – a danger not faced by humans. Only primates, Dr. Carter asserted, were acceptable test animals for this drug.
Plus 95,000 doses of the drug had been given safely since 1997. Whatever issues FDA had with the original study data, dating back 20 years in one case, subsequent use had shown the drug to be safe. Hemispherx’s 174 safety reports indicated the drug was safe, the drug was being safely used outside the country, no evidence of autoimmune illnesses had ever been reported and with some irritation Carter stated the drug’s safety concerns had been dealt with 18 years ago. Carter also tried to allay cancer concerns by noting Ampligen’s anti-cancer effects were currently being studied at academic centers.
Hemispherx’s chief researcher, Dr. Strayer reported that the no evidence of the FDA’s chief concern, an autoimmune response, had ever been reported and then examined the case of one participant with transient liver problems (another FDA concern) who’s health ended up improving greatly on the drug.
Indeed, the study data indicated the drug appeared to be safe with only minor symptoms (eg flu-like issues, nauseas, abdominal issues)appearing significantly more commonly in Ampligen treated compared to placebo treated patients. The FDA, though, was most interested in the outliers; the few patients who reported severe illnesses while on Ampligen even if they couldn’t be statistically traced to Ampligen.
Lecturing a bit, Carter moved on to assert the FDA had not done the proper type of analyses in their background review. He noted that the drug’s five moves from division to division in the FDA, the company been given different instructions from each. Hemispherx would also refute the FDA’s assertion they had not prepared a statistical plan until after a study was done.
Ampligen’s ability to raise endurance levels, one of the other most difficult things to achieve in this disorder, suggested the drug was hitting core features of the disease.
Following close on Dr. Carter’s heels Dr. Lucinda Bateman told the panel her clinic had been involved in some 30 drug trials for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Emphasizing the community’s needs for good treatment options, she reported that available treatments tended to be poorly tolerated and generally had modest or no benefits. She posted a report from Dr. Lapp, a long time Ampligen provider, that he’d seen from modest to remarkable results in his patients on Ampligen and had seen no serious side effects .
In response to a question,Dr. Batemen noted that the chief endpoint in the trial, increasing endurance, was a particularly difficult thing to achieve in chronic fatigue syndrome as endurance was one of the last things to improve as patients got better.
Dr. Strayer showed that Ampligen increases endurance much more than the five other drugs approved to do that in other diseases had done, that it significantly increases functionality (average Karnofsky score increases from 50-60) and it allows patients to reduce the use of potentially damaging drugs.
Declaring that I am not a statistic, Bob Miller ended Hemispherx’s presentation with a powerful, personal review of the drug’s promise.
Hemispherx felt the treadmill endurance test results would be both pivotal to their case and difficult for the panel to understand and brought along an expert, Dr. Chris Snell of the Pacific Fatigue Lab, to answer questions. The panel, however, got swept up in other issues.
The FDA presentation was unremittingly critical. Using chart after chart, they pointed out irregularities in the data and noted that several times the company changed course in midstream. At one point, for instance, Hemispherx stopped its 1991 trial at 24 weeks instead of continuing it for a year as they’d promised. Another time the company started a trial, recognized that the exercise protocols were too harsh and wiping out the patients, then revised it and eliminated the first 7 patients from the final data set. That seemed to make sense, but every change bothered the FDA and considerable discussion ensued about the significance of those 7 patients.
Hemispherx evoked surprise at the FDA’s recent emphasis on safety data. The Agency was highly critical of what they felt were lapses in the data.
The FDA said that 41% of the people listed as responders no longer could be categorized as such as they continued on the drug in the post-trial cost-recovery period. (Most of the original participants in the trial continued on with the drug after the trial was over – itself a strong commendation for the drug. ). They stated that most of the statistical significance came from just a few patients who improved remarkably on the drug and from patients on placebo who fell apart.
The FDA clearly took great affront at these irregularities; it wasn’t necessarily that they altered the results…it was that they were there in the first place. There was no doubt that this was a data set with problems and if you were watching Hemispherx’s stock you would have seen it rise after Hemispherx’s presentation and then plummet after the FDA’s. Hemispherx would have to answer for them in the discussion period to follow. After lunch they appeared ready to do so.
In the end few disagreed that the data indicated that Ampligen was effective at least a subset of patients. The disagreement was whether Hemispherx should be allowed to move forward at that point or whether new studies should be done to target that subset.
To “log transform” or not to was one of the major issues the FDA raised in their background report; the fact that log untransformed data had shown that Ampligen had a significantly positive benefit while log transformed data indicated the drug (almost did but) didn’t have that effect.
Never mind that Hemispherx had demonstrated that the log transformation data was not warranted or that non transformed data was appropriate …the FDA was mostly interested in whether the biostatistician had ‘followed the rules’. It was a bizarre thing as a patient to watch a drug that could help ill people be held up on procedural issues but there it was.
This is how the FDA approves drugs? More impromptu debate than rigorous analysis the discussion session kind of flowed along from topic to topic with a pro-FDA moderator calling the shots. In fact, an actual debate, with each side arguing pro’s and con’s of each issue would have been much better.
Instead of issues being drawn up, presented on the screens and then discussed in an organized manner with each side given equal time, the conversation lurched from topic to topic with the Hemispherx reps being frustrated spectators too many times.
After lunch, Hemispherx had appeared confident even after the morning pummeling they’d taken from the FDA team. They felt they had answers to the FDA’s concerns but after the meeting, several members of the team felt they simply were not provided the opportunity to produce them. The moderator did call on Hemispherx several times but, for the most part, the FDA personnel to held the floor.
The short early discussion period clearly left many questions hanging at a time when the issues were fresh in the reviewers minds but the later discussion period felt hurried as well.
Given the ad hoc nature of the discussion period drugs companies must shake in their boots and investors must tremble when they approach these meetings. Then again, this is an FDA that gives companies 220 pages of background materials and a list of questions to be answered two days before the meeting. The FDA team clearly has the upper hand in these hearings and that’s apparently how they want it.
The hearing was largely a contest between those focused on process and those focused on the results. The FDA stated months ago that changes in protocols as studies were underway meant the study was now a hypothesis gathering expedition not a validation study. If Hemispherx found out their exercise protocols were too harsh they should have stopped the study , redo their protocols, cleared them with the FDA, enrolled another group of patients and then redo the study. That’s not a process a small drug company will find easy to accomplish.
Hemispherx acknowledged that yes, at times, we had to change things – but when we did, that data showed this drug helps ME/CFS patients. Given the needs of this community we think that should be enough.
Indeed, the needs of the community loomed large in the minds of several panel members who stated that, however irregular the study follow through, they felt Hemispherx showed that the drug helps patients and that was the paramount issue for them.
Several of those who voted against the drug also agreed that Hemispherx did show efficacy at least for a subset of patients but they wanted standard protocols followed and felt there were too many irregularities with the data. They encouraged Hemispherx to do another study.


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Great opportunity for PCU Cardiac Telemetry unit at a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work. Texas Health Dallas, a MAGNET status facility, is in search of a Registered Nurse II to work full time nights for the PCU Heart, Vascular Intervention Unit/Cardiac Telemetry.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is excellent at communicating with peers, physicians, patients and who cares about customer service.
* Graduate of a NLN (National League of Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited nursing programs.
*Associates Degree Required. BSN preferred. RNs hired within THR after December, 2016, require completion of BSN within 2 years of start date.
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Sold him a pump gun. He was a pleasure to deal with due to his quick, straight forward negotiating and equally quick payment once the deal was made. Highly recommend doing business with this man!
Very good communication and quick payment. Enjoy the SB!
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Japanese lawmakers on Friday approved a bill that will lead to that nation’s first integrated resorts, facilities first developed in Las Vegas that blend hotel and conference facilities with entertainment, dining, shopping and gaming.
The move, years in the making, is expected to boost Japan’s tourism economy when the first three resorts are introduced in the coming years.
Since 2012, researchers at UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) have been a resource for Japanese government officials and business leaders, offering customized research and educational programs on integrated resort implementation.
In 2017, IGI researchers Bo Bernhard, Brett Abarbanel, and Jennifer Roberts, as well as Kahlil Philander of Washington State University, prepared two extensive reports that offered some of the most comprehensive information that any jurisdiction was able to utilize prior to integrated resort implementation.
“Japanese officials have taken a thoughtful and thorough approach that considers gambling’s socioeconomic impacts and appropriate regulation as well as gambling addiction education, prevention, and treatment measures,” said Bo Bernhard, IGI’s executive director.
IGI’s 2017 reports offered a socioeconomic analysis of the impacts of an integrated resort casino, including the need to strike a balance between growing the Japanese tourism market while minimizing social costs such as addiction and crime. Researchers also addressed how gaming regulation can help Japan eliminate organized crime in casino management, suggesting rigorous pre and post-licensing standards and enforcement structures, internal controls, and compliance practices.
Prior to passing the integrated resorts legislation, Japanese officials introduced and approved the “Gambling Addiction Countermeasures Bill,” which IGI researchers laud as a precedent-setting step to address problem gambling and secure a responsible future for integrated resorts in Japan.
“This landmark decision not only attests to Japan’s concern for the well-being of citizens and visitors but also illustrates the country’s commitment to academic research and education,” said Bernhard.
Offering research-based solutions and executive education programs to more than 50 jurisdictions across the globe, the UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) provides cutting-edge research, knowledge, and innovation to leaders in the global gaming industry. To help maintain its status as the “global intellectual capital” of gaming, IGI houses centers of excellence and labs. The Center for Gaming Innovation, the International Center for Gaming Regulation, the Hospitality Lab, and the Esports Lab were each developed to address a strategic issue that only an academic institution’s unique spaces and structures can solve.


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For the twelfth straight year, independent wrestling promotion United Wrestling Coalition will hold its annual Toys For Tots show at Burlington County College in Pemberton, NJ. All UWC wrestlers donate their time for the evening as well, with this year's main event a match between UWC Champion Reckless Youth vs. Steve Corino vs. Raven.
What I'd like to see happen is for wrestling promotions and individuals with items that can be donated toward UWC's work. If there are any wrestling promotions or interested others on the East Coast who'd like to help UWC put together their items for raffle; please e-mail me at the e-mail address, or e-mail Jeff Bradley at njjeff73@cox.net;.
I couldn't let this column get away without saying something about this weekend's debacle of a convention in San Francisco, CA. The details of the incompetence exhibited by the event's promoters this weekend was so bad, it was described by SLAMwrestling.com as "In terms of man-made disasters, [it] can be compared to the Hindenberg crash-landing onto the Titanic."
2) If you're a fan, no matter how tempting, don't buy one of the all-encompassing passes that cost a lot of money in one shot. For that matter, don't buy ANYTHING until you actually get there and/or can verify that the people promised are actually there.
If you have comments or questions, or if you'd like to add the AS I SEE IT column to your website, I can be reached by e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com;.
For advertising requests, I can also be reached by e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com;.


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Every office has them. Whether it's the short fuse, chronic procrastinator or rebel without a cause, all employers will eventually find themselves up against a difficult employee at one time or another.
Despite recruitment agencies limiting the cost of a bad hire, the law of the vital few suggests that 80% of a manager's staff problems are most likely caused by 20% of the workforce. Now while this is a somewhat generalised and debatable theory, there's no questioning the valuable time and resources frequently being wasted in trying to deal with a troublesome worker. Although the financial implications can't be ignored, it's often the effect that these employees have on those around them that proves to be the most problematic.
While many bosses will flip a coin into a wishing well and hope for the best, employers should be encouraged to remove that personnel photo from the dartboard and be proactive in dealing with a difficult employee.
Though you may think your nuisance employee is better suited to a cannon than a one-to-one meeting, you might be surprised by what progress can be made by just talking to them. There can be many reasons why a member of staff is proving difficult and sometimes we struggle so much to see past the problems, that we fail to acknowledge that there could be other underlying issues. Taking time to converse with staff could change your perspective on a problem and even reduce it in size. Likewise, an employee may not realise the negative effect they're having on their colleagues, so highlighting this in a calm and professional manner could see a change in their attitude at work. An annual or regular staff appraisal may be a good opportunity to bring up difficult subjects.
Sometimes an incompetent employee just needs a bit of handholding to become an effective member of the team. If you're intent on sweeping their flaws under the carpet, then how do you ever expect them to change? Telling someone that their attitude isn't up to scratch or that they're not pulling their weight will cause them to get defensive and probably increase your problems. Alternatively, the tactful imparting of constructive feedback will make staff aware of their faults while giving them the information to better themselves for the future.
Staff that feel undervalued can quickly turn into disruptive school children, so it's important to instil them with a sense of purpose and direction. Setting short, mid and long term targets for employees will make them feel an integral cog in the organisation and give them something to focus their attentions on. Of course, it's important to outline clear lines and boundaries in relation to these targets, making them aware that there are definite consequences if they fail to reach them. Without any pressure or incentive to remain productive, difficult employees may slip back into old habits.
While the idyllic boss might be as much a friend as they are a leader, it's important to remain professional when dealing with a difficult employee. Unfortunately, there's little room for sentiment in the business world and staff who aren't performing effectively need to be addressed. If you've found that putting an arm around their shoulder is getting you nowhere, it's time to take a more objective approach and remember that the company remains the priority over the individual.
Occasionally we all have to accept defeat and despite the legal process involved, sometimes it's better to let an employee go then to continue banging your head against a brick wall. Not every case will be receptive to your efforts and realising that your time and energy could be better spent elsewhere might be best for both parties. While re-entering the recruitment process and training a replacement can be costly in the short-term, a content and productive workforce should ultimately be your overall ambition.
Dealing with a difficult employee is just part and parcel of running a business and learning to address the situation effectively will limit the amount of disruption to your operations. While some staff might need little intervention beyond light man-management, others may just be a lost cause and appreciating that each case is different will give you the best chance of employing the right personnel tactics for your organisation.


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- Fall back to autohinting if a TTF/OTF doesn't contain any bytecode.
- Enable patented bytecode interpretter now that the patents are expired.
- Disable subpixel hinting by default.  Was turned on unintentionally.
- Preserve timestamp of FTL.TXT when converting to UTF-8.
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- Add docs to main and devel package.
- rpmlint is happy now.
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