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With September just around the corner, kids across the world will be returning to school and packing lunches once again. But how can you ensure that your food choices are healthy for both you and the planet? A great place to start is by looking at SeaChoice, a project that invites people to be more cautious of the seafood we consume. Just by being a little more aware, we are supporting solutions for healthier oceans which will directly impact future generations. SeaChoice’s science-based ranking list shows which species are best choices (green), which have some concerns (yellow), and which should be avoided (red). This is an excellent resource to help us eat more nutritiously and sustainably.
Try your best to purchase items with this label on it to do your part for healthier oceans!
This school year, try an albacore tuna fish sandwich or a wild salmon salad for an ocean-friendly choice and a healthier lifestyle. For more ideas, check out the Ocean Wise cookbook available in the Cannery Store. Lastly, be sure to attend the Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival at the Cannery on September 14 to learn more about sustainable oceans. Our resources on this planet are finite so take initiative and make it your goal to eat for healthy oceans!

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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Use the app Epicenter to explore the latest 30 days of worldwide earthquake data plotted on a beautifully responsive, rotatable and zoomable globe!
Epicenter: The location on the surface of the earth directly above the origin (hypocenter) of an earthquake.
On your iPhone or iPad, use the Today Widget to view earthquake data from the past 24 hours.
Use the Apple Watch app to view earthquake data from the past 24 hours.
Data includes magnitude, distance, time, place name and a map!
Find Epicenter on the Apple App Store here!

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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A fashion warrior like you will love the fierce style of the Joanie Gladiator by SOREL®!
Full grain leather and mesh upper.
Pigskin lining offers excellent next-to-skin comfort.
Cushioned pigskin leather footbed offers comfortable underfoot support.
Molded BPU-PU midsole and wedge provides added shock absorption.
Molded rubber outsole with pronounced lugs for added comfort.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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*Needlepoint background and shape (majority are round) may be different than the needlepoint pictured.
Naughty Needlepoints can also be custom. Just let us know what you come up with.

industry_corpus2: Others


text: Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, is a common condition that affects millions of Americans each year. While many people have some understanding of what causes a sinus infection, a sizable portion of those who suffer from chronic sinusitis also have nasal polyps – a condition that far fewer know about or understand. In this blog, the ENT physicians at DFW Sinus Select will explain what nasal polyps are and how they are connected to sinus infections.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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The 'Global and Chinese Amylase Industry, 2010-2020 Market Research Report' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global Amylase industry with a focus on the Chinese market. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the Amylase manufacturers and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the industry.
The 'Global and Chinese Glucose Industry, 2010-2020 Market Research Report' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global Glucose industry with a focus on the Chinese market. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the Glucose manufacturers and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the industry.
The 'Global and Chinese Industry, 2010-2020 Market Research Report' is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the global industry with a focus on the Chinese market. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the manufacturers and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and individuals interested in the industry.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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A student works with Pullman materials while on a class visit. September, 2011.
The Newberry has an active instruction and outreach program for high school teachers, undergraduates, and graduate students. These visits may include a Newberry orientation and tour, a presentation and hands-on session with items from the Newberry collections, or independent research in the reading rooms.
Since 2008, the Newberry has welcomed thousands of groups for such visits, but unfortunately we cannot accommodate all group visit requests. Newberry-based programs get first priority, and these programs are especially active in January, February, June, July, September, and October. As a result, there are fewer outside group visits available during these months. Staff limitations and space constraints are other factors that might not permit the Newberry to accommodate a particular group visit.
To schedule a visit, fill out the Group Visit Request Form. Please submit this form as soon as you begin to plan for a group visit. A minimum of a two-week notice is required, and not all groups can be accommodated.
Group visits can be scheduled for a fee of $100. Checks should be made payable to the Newberry Library.
Group visits last about an hour and may include an orientation and tour, a collection show-and-tell, or independent research in the reading rooms.
The maximum size for group visits for an orientation and tour is 25. If your group is larger, please ask about the possibilities for accommodating your group in the “Additional information or requests” box on the Group Visit Request Form.
The maximum size for group visits for a collection presentation is 15. If your group is larger, please ask about the possibilities for accommodating your group in the “Additional information or requests” box on the Group Visit Request Form.
Six to ten Newberry items may be requested for a collection presentation. A Newberry staff member will be on hand to supervise a collection presentation. Instructors may select the books, manuscripts, or maps to be used, and present the materials to their students, or request assistance from Newberry staff in selecting and presenting the items.
Instructors who have not used the Newberry are strongly encouraged to make a trip to best prepare for the class visit, especially if they intend to bring their group for a collection presentation.
Group visits are only available during regular Newberry reading room hours.
All group members must be at least 14 years old or in the ninth grade.
The Center for Renaissance Studies serves a consortium of dozens of member universities. Faculty at those universities who would like to bring classes to the Newberry should visit the Renaissance Center Consortium page to find out whom to contact to arrange a visit. The center covers the fee charged by Reader Services for visits on medieval, Renaissance, and early modern topics by classes from consortium institutions.
As part of the group visit, those who do not already have a valid Newberry reader’s card may have the opportunity to Obtain a Reader’s Card for future research at the Newberry. A valid photo ID is required. Research assistance is available in the General Reading Room (second floor) at the Reference Desk for those who want to engage in research after the group visit. Visitors are required to leave coats, large bags, and any food or drink in lockers in the lobby. See Accommodations and Dining for a list of local restaurants.
Further questions? Please call Will Hansen at (312) 255-3527.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: Come dear kids and check out this super cute game right here on our site in which, as you can see you get to play with Elsa who is always super cute and ready to play with you, but we can say that in this game she really needs your help and she is sure you are going to help her out , afterall, thanks to our site, we are all friends here and you get to be best friends with all the amazing Disney characters you could dream about. Well Elsa is one of these Disney princesses and she needs your help because she wants you to take care of her hair which is in a very bad shape, you have to use your hairstyle skills and of course all the instructions you will get from the game and you can make Elsa's hair look wonderful again. Good luck!

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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Urbanization is the next shift in the history of human civilization.
If experts are to be believed more than 60 % of the human population would be living in mega cities by 2050. This would call for massive investments in process, technology, infrastructure and people. It would also call for a re-look at how healthcare is being delivered today.
One of the key factors that has changed due to urbanization in India is the disease pattern.
For a country that for long relying on Agriculture, the disease pattern was mostly consisted of acute communicable diseases. Malaria, Cholera and Typhoid for long haunted India. The tropical climate, the heat waves, the lack of proper sanitation in the hinterland was the main elements contributing to this situation.
India today is plagued by typical urban diseases like TB, Hypertension and Diabetes. These are a direct result in the change in our life style without a change in the diet.
Let me give you an example. A good friend of mine is very fond of ghee. He used to tell me how his grandfather used to consume a few kilos of ghee every month, in the form of ladoos, on Rotis and sometimes even raw. He lived to the ripe old age of 94. So genetically there was nothing wrong with the diet. But what he neglected was the fact that his grandfather was a farmer and he used to walk 10 kilometers daily. That was the distance between his field and home. His grandfather did not even posses a cycle leave alone a car and worked daily from 5 in the morning till 5 in the evening in the fields. His work also involved crouching for hours, lifting hay sacks, plugging fields and manually harvesting the crops.
My friend has a different life. Wakes up at 8 in the morning and hits the gym for 30 minutes. He then gets into his car and drives to work. At work his only exercise is hitting the key board a few million times in the day.
Needless to say my friend in diabetic and has been recently told to stay off ghee for his own well being.
Technology and urbanization are good, but also require a change in diet. We need to change the diet in order to counter the changes due to urbanization. The lack of this awareness is causing a change in the disease pattern.


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Regular aircraft fuel cell inspection and maintenance is critical to the efficient operation of your aircraft. Routine inspections will detect any problems associated with the fuel tank structure and can potentially minimize the downtime of your operations.
At Global Aircraft Service our expert staff is committed to providing quality aircraft fuel cell inspection and we report any potential problems and recommendations for repairs as needed. Our highly-trained mechanics can supply you with flat rates or cost per hour to perform certain tasks.
Our goal is to keep your fuel systems in prime condition and repair any problems as soon as possible. Scheduling regular aircraft fuel cell inspections with our team is an excellent way to minimize damage, ensure your fuel tanks are in proper working order and detect any small problems before they turn into large, costly problems. With many years of experience working on a variety of aircraft fuel tank systems and top-of-the-line equipment, we have everything necessary to perform inspections, maintenance and repairs.
Discover why Global Aircraft Service is the go-to company for aircraft fuel cell inspection. Check our Capabilities List and Contact us today!

industry_corpus2: Aerospace


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Truth to be said I don’t have much time for knitting these days. Or sewing. Or much else aside from reading and keeping up with ‘life stuff’… you know, the washing and ironing… the cooking (and teenagers never stop eating!)… the hockey… BUT in a couple of months College will be over for this year and I can get back to my old life. I have plans to re-paint my studio and a couple of sewing patterns are calling my name too. Patience. I need to be patience.
In the meantime, a stitch here and a stitch there I managed to finish a pair of scrappy socks for the husband.
Nothing new, same old pattern. Cuff down. 2.5mm needs and a lot of change of colours, although probably less than it seems because those self changing yarns are nothing short of miracolous. I just love how the same leftover balls combined in a different order give you such a different result every time.
I must go back knitting the sweater I was knitting earlier, before I totally forget where I was when I stopped and have to start again. Which would be very annoying.
Today I’m having my first MRI scan… I’m a bit nervous… I’m not claustrophobic but the thought of being stuck in a noisy metal tube for one an hour doesn’t exactly fill me with joy and anticipation. Any tips?
Just keep your eyes shut the whole time! Then you can imagine that the space is huge as you don’t know any different! It’s what I did both times. I’m not a fan of enclosed spaces which I’m not at liberty to leave. Also as they were scanning for an optic nerve problem there were points where I had to keep my eyes still which is easier if they are shut!
Do your breathing Monica and before I had my first MRI I thankfully was listening to a broadcast on our CBC radio show and a guest was talking about their experience with the procedures. He was a musician and thought of it as part of a experimental orchestra. All the clanging and banging and bonging. Think of it as music in a very unusual way. There is a pattern if you listen. It worked for me and I don’t like small spaces. Think positive and the outcome is what you are there for. (-: It is one of the easiest medical procedures there is. You just lie there!
good idea! These look like good hubby socks….Maybe I’ll work on knitting some for mine….when IDK…..before he asks me or after he asks me to marry him?
Good idea for hubby socks. I think I’ll knit some for mine too.
I hear it’s better to knit them socks than a scarf….but they’ll love either.


text: From initial inception in 2002, it was established in 2005 and its delightful whisky dropped from its first spout at 15:30pm on 11th March 2006 exactly. Kavlan is led by Mr.TienTsai Lee, founder of the esteemed King Car Root Beer company. With this experience, Kavalan is the product of a small but hugely skilled team of researchers, developers and award winning master blenders, with extensive knowledge in the world of beverages. Together, this expertise is used to create a unique, exotic and flavoursome whisky.


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Rachel Mackey pitched all 6 innings(time) giving up 3 hits, striking out 17 picking up the win.
1st baseman Natalie Oldrham went 2-3, scoring 1 run.
Left fielder Madison Majestic went 1-2, scoring 1 run, with 1 RBI.
Center field Lily Majestic went 2-4, with 1 RBI.
Pitcher Rachel Mackey pitched 4.2 innings, giving up 7 hits, striking out 7, taking the loss.
2nd baseman Taylor Bencheck went 2-3, scoring 1 run, with 2 RBI’s.
Olivia Hughes went 1-1, scoring 1 run.
Pitcher Rachel Mackey pitched all 7 innings giving up 2 hits, striking out 9, picking up the win.
Pitcher Rachel Mackey had 33 strikeouts on the day.
Swartz Creek overall record 15-3.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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100% wool mittens convert to fingerless glove. Slits in thumb for thumb access. Fleece lined. Handmade with love in Nepal.
French Knot's Nepal Artisan Collection is made by talented women artisans in Nepal through sustainable practices. These artisans spin, dye, knit and felt accessories and ornate gift items by hand with skills that have been passed down through many generations. French Knot takes pride in offering beautiful pieces that are quality and made to last.
ACCESSORIES > Warm & Cozy Sale!


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Have you discovered how hard it is when testing Magento email? Have you ever tried getting Magento to use a separate SMTP server to send emails? I have, and got very frustrated with it. My solution to testing Magento email is to use Mailtrap.io.
Out of the box Magento doesn’t provide any settings for using a different SMTP service other than the one your server is set up to use. (Well, it DOES, but only for Windows users). It can become time consuming If all you want to do is check the content of an email.
They provide a free service and it is very easy to get started. Simply sign up and you are given an inbox and SMTP settings straight away.
As mentioned previously, Magento doesn’t provide the option to use a different SMTP server by default. However, Ashley Schroder has created free Magento Extension called SMTP Pro Email that you can use to set up your SMTP service.
Here’s how I set it up with Mailtrap.io.
Once that is installed, log into the admin area and browse to System > Configuration. On the left there should be a new menu section, ‘ASchroder Extensions’, with a link to the ‘SMTP Pro’ configuration.
And thats it. All other emails sent from your Magento store will appear in your Mailtrap.io inbox.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Below is the detailed biography of Christina Rossetti, an English poet in the Victorian era. Her type of writing was devotional, for children and also romantic poems. Many of her poems have been turned into musicals by Harold Darke, an English music composer.
Christina Rossetti was the last of the talented children of the Rossetti family. She was born on the 5th of December 1830 in London to Gabriele and Frances Polidori Rossetti. Her father Gabriele was a celebrated poet and political writer.
She had two brothers, one of whom was the great artist and poet Dante Gabriele Rossetti and William Rossetti. She also had a sister called Maria Rossetti who also became a writer.
She was educated at home by her parents and had access to the extensive library in her house. She grew up reading religious, poetic books and novels which enhanced her imaginative power and led her to be a storyteller herself.
She lived in a house full of artists that were frequently visited by influential Italian people such as artists, revolutionaries, writers, and scholars. She often read works of Dante Alighieri and Petrarch and other people of her Italian origin. This study has influenced her style of writing in a major standard.
While Christina was growing up, her father’s health was deteriorating in a severe manner. The man suffered from acute physical and mental illnesses which were later diagnosed to be tuberculosis. This led to him slowly losing his eyesight. He gave up his prestigious job at the King’s College where he was a professor. He lived in this distress for nearly 11 years.
To support the family, Vasto Rossetti, the mother of Christina went to work along with her elder sister Maria who worked as a governess in a household. William was also working for Excise Office and Dante was studying art at the school. This led to her isolation and led to her depression.
She would suffer a high amount of anxiety and mental breakdowns from time to time. All this at the tender age of 14.
During this time, she sought comfort in the Bible and was also deeply involved in the Anglo-Catholic movement in the Church of England.
Christina wrote down her poems while she was 12 years old. She developed her writing skills and experimented with her styles for a period of 6 years. She then published her first work – “Death’s Chill Between” and “Heart’s Chill Between” at the Athenaeum when she was only 18 years old. They were published under the pen name Ellen Alleyne.
She also started writing for the magazine ‘The Germ’ which was a preraphaelite magazine, owned and published by them. She published her ‘Goblin Markets’ in 1862 which brought her a huge amount of fame and success. She was then known to be the first female poet whose work was as influential as it was.
‘The Prince’s Progress and Other Poems’ was another famous work of Rossetti in London, in the year 1866. She also wrote children’s books, one of which was ‘Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book’ which was published in 1872. She also wrote ‘A Pageant and Other Poems’ which was published by Alexander Macmillan in 1881.
Her non-fiction, religious collections included ‘The Face of the Deep’, a book of devotional prose comprising of prayers which appeared in 1893. ‘Seek and Find’ by Christian Rossetti came in 1879 and was based on short stories of the bible.
Christina has been painted on quite many occasions by her brother Dante Rossetti. She also modelled as Virgin Mary in his painting of the Holy family. Below are some of her portraits.
A portrait of Christina Rossetti by Dante Rossetti in watercolour.
Christina Rossetti remained a Catholic spinster of the Victorian Era all her life. However, she was involved with some of her friends such as the painter James Collinson who was also a member of the PRB. They were even engaged but the engagement broke off because of religious reasons where Collinson had opposite views towards Catholicism.
She is also known to be seeing Charles Cayley but due to same religious reasons, they did not work out either. Charles was an English linguist. She was a stay at home girl and had her own circle of friends. Christina was introverted in nature.
For quite a while she suffered acute depression which is why it is believed that she chose to live alone. Her life also consists of social work. She has volunteered at the St Mary Magdalene Charity house where she served former prostitutes. She was very much against women suffrage and therefore, her poems express a tinge of feminist factor. She was against underage prostitution, exploitation of women and animal cruelty.
In her early 60’s, Christina suffered from an enlarged thyroid which is commonly known as Graves disease. Later, she developed breast cancer and even though the tumour was removed, it re attacked in the next year 1894. She died on the 29th of December 1894 in Bloomsbury in the West end of London. She was buried at the Highgate Cemetery in North of London.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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$50.00 for a single question….are you kidding me?
However, when their concept denigrates an entire profession the entire profession should be offended. Unfortunately there (currently) is not a damn thing we can do about it.
HEAVE HO WITH THE STATUS QUO!
Well, I have to admit, it does bring design to public in a way that most people can relate to nowadays. And why not? What a great idea, wish I had thought of it. BUT, just another reason to recognize residential design is not the same as commercial, even though they share basic principles. They do not express on the site their credentials, nor does the public really care/need to know; as they are just decorating peoples homes, not designing office buildings or hospitals.
I don’t think it is another nail- it is just another building block to recognize that there are many parts to the profession and perhaps there needs to be some new words to describe what a commercial designers does for the public versus what a residential interior designer does for a private client.
Funny you should ask CB see my latest post…..

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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Is your website data-driven or data-informed? If “data-less” is a more accurate description, let’s take a step back and look at what it takes for sites to adopt a data-driven mindset and strategy. Quay Quinn-Settel, director of marketing at CollegeHumor.com, believes that when an organization struggles to find value in data or fails to use it, it’s either because it hasn’t established clear goals and KPIs or its KPIs are disconnected from its business objectives.
Publishers need to think about developing a business intelligence team that can help editors and journalists interpret the data and continually test hypotheses.


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Starts downloading the update. The progress can be obtained b y calling gms_update_progress, and when the download is finished gms_update_isfinished will return 1.
"gms_update_start is not supported in the Networking API version of GameMaker Server".
Updating is not supported in the All version. You'll either need to switch to the Windows version (which will only work on Windows), or not use the auto-updater.


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Estate planning and the irrevocable trust | Peppler Law P.A.
On behalf of Peppler Law P.A. posted in wills and trusts on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
The great thing about executing an estate plan in Florida is that it can be custom-tailored to fit your needs. If you want to evenly distribute your estate amongst your loved ones, then you can utilize a will to do so. You can also use this document if you want to disinherit someone. If you want to place conditions on the distribution of your estate, then you can utilize a number of trusts to meet your needs. To create a successful estate plan, though, you need to make sure that you fully understand your options and how each one may be beneficial to you.
One trust option is the irrevocable trust. As its name implies, this trust cannot be reneged once created. All assets placed in the trust remain in the trust for the benefit of a named beneficiary until such time as the property is released from the trust to the beneficiary. Once property is placed in the trust it cannot be removed, which may give some individuals pause. However, there are significant advantages to utilizing this trust type.
To start, an irrevocable trust has tax advantages. Assets that are placed into the trust are removed from the taxable estate. This can save money in the long run, thereby ensuring that loved ones can enjoy more of the estate. Also, an individual can place restrictions on an irrevocable trust. This means that he or she can minimize or eliminate the chances that a named beneficiary will misuse the trust's assets. This can ensure estate longevity and financial viability. An irrevocable trust can also reduce a living individual's income that counts for government program qualification purposes. Therefore, some people will utilize an irrevocable trust to ensure they still qualify for Medicaid.
There are many estate planning options, including a wide variety of trust types. Those who want to learn more about how they can bring their estate planning vision into reality can discuss the matter with an attorney.
Related Posts: Florida's requirements for a legally valid will, Estate planning: how to handle hard assets, The disappearing inheritance, What happens when someone dies without a will?

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


text: The Villa Azures in Cape Town, South Africa is offering a free night for guests who book two nights at the resort in Camps Bay. The resort has views of the Atlantic ocean, and guests are welcomed to take in view from the verandah. Suite amenities include heated towel rails in the bathroom and heated floors. You might want to bring your binoculars, because dolphins are sometimes viewed playing in the ocean near the resort. Of course, the beach offers the perfect place to walk and hear the crashing waves. Single villas are available to rent for ultimate privacy.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Why is competitive insulation important?
Most products and services compete on a parity landscape. To be successful requires more than the sliver of difference that exists between you and your competition. You need something extra. You need an effective website.
“Making loyalists out of 5% of customers would lead, on average, to an increased profit per customer of between 25% and 100%.
Your best customers are likely driving most of your sales. And they are responsible for 80% or more of your profits. I’ve seen analysis that showed that best customers drove over 100% of profit. The business was losing money on the rest.
Keeping this small subset of your customer base coming back is vital. Increasing their numbers is huge.
If customers have a relationship with a brand, they are less likely to jump to the competition. The relationship your company has with its customers can be effective competitive insulation. There’s more on the nature of brand relationships below.
Your website is an ideal place to create a relationship and thus competitive insulation. In the digital age, it’s the place where customers go to learn more about you and your products. If they are considering your product or service, they will use your website for confirmation. They use it to find the information they need.
You can use this natural tendency to your advantage. It’s a mutual advantage. Your customers gain value beyond the functional benefits of your product or service. You earn competitive insulation.
Your website is an excellent place to use Customer Relationship Marketing to insulate your best customers from competitive pressure. But first, let’s consider what Customer Relationship Marketing is, and what it is not.
The goal isn’t to become friends with your customers. That’s not realistic. You want your customers to feel a degree of affinity toward your brand. When this exists, all things being equal, they are more likely to choose you over the competition. They do this because, over time, you have delivered more value.
“Value” in this sense is not the transactional value delivered by your product or service. Your product or service needs to be competitive. This is table stakes. It’s what you have to have to be in the market. The value we’re talking about is the value that comes from the intangibles. It can be practical, it can be emotional, and it can be both. It’s the value that lifts you above the competition. It’s the value that creates relationship equity. And relationship equity is competitive insulation. It makes the difference between a company that performs with the market, and one that outperforms the market.
How can relationship equity help my business outperform the market?
You invest in marketing and gain five new customers. Meanwhile, three customers have not come back to you. You are at net two.
You invest in marketing plus current customers and gain six new customers. Four came from the marketing and two came from customer referrals. Only two customers don’t return. You are at net four.
You create relationship equity with an effective website; it’s an excellent place to deliver extra value, which is what creates relationship equity. They use your product or service; they experience your site. Use it to add value that goes beyond the functional benefits. This adds up over time. An effective website is at the center of your marketing activity. We discuss this in Hub and Spoke Marketing. Now, take it the next step, use it to create the value that builds relationship equity and competitive insulation.
But what is this value? How do I create it?
Use the Relationship Marketing Principles to guide you, as the foundation for how you create added value.
You can trace ninety percent of loyalty problems to the sales process.
Dr. Stephen Epley, the founder of Epley Market Research and Consulting.
Design your strategy and tactics to attract the best customers for the right reasons. Sell your value. Don’t coerce with a bribe.
Buying your product or service does not mean they have a relationship with you. Are they open to it? Perhaps. But you have to earn it. Their interest in your product is high. They are willing to listen. But don’t deceive yourself, their interest in the category is high. They are also looking at the competition. Their interest in you, at this point, is a by-product of their recent purchase.
Acknowledge them. Set yourself apart. Let them know, through words and deeds, that you value their business. They are listening. Now is the time to surprise them with value beyond your product’s functional benefits.
Once you have created a connection, don’t abandon your efforts. The most important sale isn’t the first one, it’s the second. Reinforce how smart they are for buying your product. Give them every reason to buy from you again.
Keep the plaid jacket at home. Talk to them like you have a relationship, not like some sales guy trying to make his numbers.
We’re not suggesting that every customer gets a prize. Your customers know their worth to you. This is especially true of your best customers. Treat them like you know it too.
Understand who your best customers are. They are the 20% of your customers who generate 80% of your revenue. Reward them. Surprise them. Delight them. Make them customers for life. Make them so happy they tell friends and associates what a pleasure it is to do business with you.
The ROI for this small investment is huge. Especially when compared to the cost of acquiring new customers.
Again, this isn’t for every customer. It’s for your best customers. Take the time to understand what went wrong. Then do something tangible to address their concern. Don’t take the relationship for granted, and they won’t either. They will give you a chance to make it right. They will because of relationship equity. But recognize that whatever went wrong used up some relationship equity. You need to earn it back.
Each business is different. Your best customers are not everyone’s. How you use the Relationship Marketing Principles and your website to create competitive insulation depends on your needs and what your customers value. The following are some things we’ve seen that work.
Identify your best customers and look at how they are using your product or service. This won’t be the same as the majority of your customers. Heavy users, generally, have distinct needs. Use your understanding of their needs in your marketing to entice heavy category users, your future best customers.
Don’t coerce with a bribe. Said another way, don’t offer the incentive early, sell your value. This pulls in the right kind of customer. Your numbers will be lower but the value will be much higher. The time to offer an incentive is when they are deep into the sales funnel. At this point, they’ve given some sign of their worth. Now is the time to use an incentive to push them over the edge.
As simple as this is, say thank you. Acknowledge them. Show them that you appreciate what they’ve done. Tell them that you understand that they have made a commitment to you.
Use email marketing to check in with them sooner rather than later. Draw them back to the website. You want your customers to get used to the site being their source for more information. If you get to them early, they will come back. Their interest in your product and the category remain high after the sale. It’s a bell curve. The transaction is in the middle, not the end. But this doesn’t happen automagically. Invite them. Use your understanding of their unique interests to craft your messages and offers.
What you say on your website is important. How you say it, is more important. Don’t be a shill. Leave the plaid jacket in the closet. Would you talk to your relationship now the way you did when you first met? It’s a commercial relationship. They expect you to sell them stuff. They want you to. Just don’t speak to them like you’ve never done business with them before.
It’s not all about the warm and fuzzy. This is an excellent time for a cross-sell or upsell offer.
Your emphasis once some time has past should be on value creation, not sales. If you do this well, the sales will come. Use email marketing to invite them back to your website. Use your blog to provide information and insights into their needs. But it’s about them not you. Your site should be a destination where they can learn the latest and greatest, where they can learn how to use your product in new ways, learn about what’s coming soon, etc..
Occasional sales-oriented messages are fine, just don’t drown them in onsite ads or bulk email. Make it easy to buy on the website. The website’s primary emphasis should be creating value and competitive insulation.
Target your customers with sales messages that are relevant to their needs. If the targeting is tight, it blurs the line between what’s information and what’s sales, which also creates value.
Good customers expect to be rewarded. But bribery is usually not the best approach. Of course, a monetary reward is appreciated. But it’s not the only way to reward.
Provide your best customers with exclusive access. Give them early access to information. Give them their own contact/customer service channel. It tells them that they are special.
A request for their opinion also sends a positive message.
Make your website their special place. It’s the little things that matter here.
When something goes wrong, and something will go wrong, take care of it. Don’t make best customers wait in a queue. They know they are good customers. Show them that you know it too. When you resolve the issue, kick your relationship marketing up a notch. Bring them back to the website. You used up some relationship equity. An effective website helps you earn it back.
To be effective, websites need to be much more than a brochure. An effective website is a fulcrum that you use to build relationship equity among your best customers. This is your only true protection in any competitive marketplace. And it’s worth the effort. Loyal customers and especially your best customers are vital to your profitability. Use the five relationship marketing principles to guide your content strategy.
Tells us in the comments about how you create competitive insulation.


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An elegant 6 floor building with 22 beautiful apartments and 19 indoor parking places.
The Palazzo Altavista is close the motorway intersection Lugano Sud, the train station, the city centre and a short walk from the beautiful Florida Park.
The apartments are very sunny, in a quiet area and with an incredible panoramic view of the bay of Lake Lugano.


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This page will help you getting started as a member of the XWiki Community and start contributing to the project.
It's organized in the form of Tasks that you should perform to get familiar with the various tools and practices.
Since there are various domains where you could contribute, we've organized them in Tracks.
First things first, let's actually join the community communication channels.
Create an account on our issue tracker, in order to report and fix issues.
Have a GitHub account, if you want to make a pull request to our source repositories.
Subscribe to our development mailinglists.
Getting started with XWiki for extension developers. Note: We need to merge this document into those onboarding pages.


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Who Had The Best Basketball Wives Reunion Look This Season?
So many looks to choose from!
Basketball Wives reunions have always been just as much about the fashion as they are about the drama. This season was all about sparkle and shine, and each of the ladies chose a look that suited their personalities. From Evelyn Lozada’s pants and blazer-cape to Tami Roman’s gorgeously demure navy blue number, to Jackie Christie’s Back to Black look, they all brought something totally different to the stage. Who had your favorite look? Time to vote!


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Please Note: La Looma reserves the right to change or modify these Terms of Service at any time.
Orders can be placed by Internet, but they can also be made by phone, if you prefer. And of course you can come and visit us at our BM Store at St Bruno de Montarville on the south shore of Montreal.
Because our top priorities are your security and your comfort, La Looma offers two secure forms of payment. For internet orders, we have chosen the most universally recognized partners, both for its security and its reliability.
Certified cheque or money order: Your order is held for (a maximum of) 7 days and will be processed on reception of your cheque or money order.
Paypal: simply enter your credit card number; it is not necessary to sign up for Paypal.
Your order will be processed and dispatched to you between 24 and 48 hours after your payment is processed. Depending on the availability of some goods, we will notify you immediately in the case of any additional delays.
Delivery times will vary depending on the destination. Postal delivery normally takes 2 to 5 working days in Canada and the United States, and 4 to 8 working days for Europe if you choose Air option. If requested, we can forward you the postal tracking number so that you can track your order. La Looma is not responsible for any delays in delivery.
You can also opt for express delivery. The price for this option is available on request.
All taxes and fuel charges are included.
For Europe, United States and the rest of the world: please contact us directly.
For these areas, a transportation fee can be added to your bill in addition to our usual transport costs.
For all destinations a supplement can be added to the transport costs for goods with weight and/or higher dimensions. Of course, you will be informed at the time of shipping.
The Honest company diapers are excluded from any special or promotion, and an extra shipping fees will be added to your shopping cart (3$ per small box or 5$ per large box).
Although the promotional code for free shipping is only valid for regular prices items, you can for sure add some discounted items to your order, once the minimum of CAD 75 is reached.
If, at the time of delivery, the packaging is damaged, torn, or opened, you must verify the state of the contents. If your order is damaged, you must refuse the parcel and make a note on the delivery form. If no note or complaint is made when the parcel is received, we will unfortunately not be able to provide any refund.
You have 7 days, afters reception of your order, to return any product that does not fit, is not appropriate for you (excluding books), or does not conform to your order. The product must be returned in its original packaging, without having been used nor washed, and in perfect condition. All shipping costs are your responsibility. There are no refunds; a store credit valid for 2 months will be given to you.
La Looma does all it can to protect your privacy. We do not share, exchange, or sell any customer information at any time.
We add all new customers to our monthly newsletter because we like to remain in contact with you and to keep you informed of our latest news. However, if you do not want to be added to the mailing list, or wish to be removed, contact us by email and we will immediately make the necessary changes.
La Looma reserves the right to modify its prices at any time, but we will attempt to respect the price listed at the time of your order.
If you would like to send a gift, we can mail the order directly to this special person. If that is the case, specify that this is a gift when placing your order, specify the complete mailing address of the recipient, and add any personal message you would like added to the gift. The gift will be sent without price or tags.
For an additional $2.50 cost, we can wrap the gift in a beautiful gift bag with tissue paper.
Gift certificates are available. You can choose any amount, in multiples of $5 CAD. As soon as your order has been sent, you will receive automatically a code to use for the gift certificate.


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Deferred adjudication is a type of community supervision (probation) where, if granted, the judge defers entering a finding of guilty. If the defendant satisfactorily complies with the terms of the deferred and completes everything that is required of him or her, then the case will be dismissed and there will never be a finding of guilt. The downside to deferred adjudication is if the defendant does not comply with the terms of probation, he or she could be revoked and will face the entire range of punishment once again.
If you or someone you loved is being investigated for the death or injury to a child, you need to obtain a lawyer immediately. You have the constitutional right to remain silent and you do not want to speak with law enforcement without first obtaining counsel. Contact the Law Office of Dayna L. Jones at 210-255-8525 to consult with a criminal defense attorney today. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day and 7 days per week.


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Not long ago I taught in one of my entries what will be the collector’s edition of Sonic Generations. In this issue we found things very curious collector as a numbered ring, a figure of both Sonics (the past and present) and a full report of Sonic to all these years.
If that surprised you collector’s edition, like me, you also surprised by the news that Sega will also release a version of this release of Sonic for PC. All PC users can also enjoy the adventures of two blue hedgehog and its friends.
The specifications are not yet known, but I am more than confident that they will be more affordable for today’s computers. In addition to the physical version, Sega will make available all the Steam version, so you can download this wonderful game without moving from home almost, very interesting thing for busy people who do not have time to go to a store, for example.
Sonic Generations is set to become one of the most interesting games of the new fiscal year in video games, making sure to surprise both themselves as outsiders. I’m already looking to see to when I can buy my collector’s edition. Surely this game down, because I’ve always been a big fan of the fastest blue hedgehog in the world.


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Findings from published scientific literature indicates that resveratrol may be the most effective plant extract for maintaining optimal health.
Red wine contains resveratrol, but the quantity varies depending on where the grapes are grown, the time of harvest, and other factors. After years of relentless research, a standardized resveratrol extract is now available as a dietary supplement. This whole grape extract contains a spectrum of polyphenols that are naturally contained in red wine such as proanthocyandins, anthocyanins, flavonoids, etc.
The resveratrol used in these products is extracted from organic grapes and is in a natural matrix that includes many other polyphenols.
Contains soybeans. Contains rice. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or corn. Contains NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.


text: Magic Wish is exceptionally chopped-and-screwed classic-style vaporwave from Face Dancer 顔ダンサー, fresh on the Elemental 95 label. This fourteen track album also includes elements of vaporhop and signalwave, especially in the latter subgenre’s utilization of extremely short tracks that barely keep the same idea, as if the TV channel keeps changing. Magic Wish is available as a pay-what-you-want digital download.

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This item is currently on backorder. We expect availability on 05/26/2019.
A rose by any other name will still look as sweet, right? OK, that might not be exactly what Juliet said, but our Courtly Check® Red Rose offers a playful take on the romantic blossom by mixing in petals in our signature pattern with the natural-looking ones for added fun.
30% fabric, 20% glue, 10% wire, and 40% foam. Pieces may vary due to the handmade nature of each product. Imported.
Dust lightly with a dry cloth.


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This Database Administrator is responsible for administration of production, test and development databases.
•Business systems analysis and design experience.
•Knowledgeable in data analysis and database management techniques.
• May need to travel within the State of Delaware at their own expense.
This is an ongoing position that will run at least until the end of the fiscal year.
Is the candidate able to attend a round one, in-person interview?
If applicable, where has the candidate functioned as a DBA during a migration from DB2 to SQL Server?
Where has the candidate worked with Data Compare tools? Which products were used?
Over the last 5 years, what is the percentage breakdown of the candidate's work as a Production/Test/Development DBA?


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ARA Pet Product Wholesaler has been dealing with the distribution of top quality zoological products for over 20 years. Thanks to many years of experience we can offer high standards of service. We cooperate with different types of zoological companies: online and physical which deal with retail, wholesale and services. We care about mutual relations and always try to meet the expectations of our contractors.
We value mutual communication and individual approach in contact with our clients. Numerous conversations and experiences taught us how to exactly determine mutual expectations and develop lasting relationships, based on mutual trust and professional approach.
We always try to listen to the suggestions and proposals concerning the service – we are constantly looking for opportunities to improve our communication with clients.
We care for the quality of products we offer, that is why we only cooperate with trusted suppliers. This is why we always provide you with tried and tested products. The important fact is that we are constantly trying to expand the range of products we offer and include new items according to new trends on the market. We won’t miss any newcomers!
We provide professional advice and we are happy to answer any of your questions and we will advise you which product to choose and help in any case concerning the order.


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This Low-Carb Zucchini Pizza Casserole is the ultimate keto dinner recipe! This pizza casserole is low-carb, keto, nut-free, coconut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and contains only 5.9 grams of net carbs per serving!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and coat 9 x 13 casserole pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Pulse zucchini in food processor until finely shredded. Transfer zucchini to a nut milk bag or cheesecloth and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Set aside.
To a large mixing bowl, add shredded zucchini, 1 cup mozzarella, and 3/4 cup cheddar, parmesan, and eggs and mix with spoon or electric mixer. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole pan and press into even layer. Bake 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown ground beef in pan over medium heat. Drain excess grease, pour in tomato sauce, add spices, and stir until all ingredients are well-incorporated. After base layer is finished baking, pour beef and tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar on top and then add pepperonis. Return casserole pan to oven and bake for 23-25 minutes.
Allow to cool fully before cutting and serving.
To store, cut casserole into pieces and transfer to airtight container and refrigerate. Casserole should be consumed within 3 days of baking.


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I decided to go to Cartagena on vacation, as it was closer and cheaper. And I spent several weeks in Cartagena as a break from a cold winter in the U.S.
I thoroughly enjoyed Cartagena, which I described to my friends in the U.S. as kind of a mix of a Caribbean beach location with the vibrant history, restaurants and nightlife of a place like New Orleans. I returned to Cartagena several more times on vacation. In addition, I brought a good friend along on one of the trips and he also really enjoyed Cartagena.
It was during one of these trips that I met some expats in Cartagena who told me I had to go to Medellín. I had the typical American reaction thinking of the history of Pablo Escobar and drugs and violence. But these expats assured me that Medellín had changed completely.
To make a long story short, I went to Medellín. I planned a trip and decided to go to Medellín to see the Christmas lights. I had an amazing time and was completely enchanted by the city. I wanted to spend more and more time in Medellín. I started spending all my vacation time in Medellín. Normally I spent a week to 10 days.
I even worked remotely from Medellín during some of these trips for a few days and started to think about moving to Medellín, as I had a job in the U.S. with location flexibility.
By 2009, I made the decision for a trial of living in Medellín. I was working from home in the U.S. and just needed Internet and a phone to do my job. So, I had location flexibility and really could work from anywhere.
For anyone considering moving to Medellín or other city overseas, I highly recommend doing a trial like this. My trial of living in the city went well. And the more I learned about Medellín, the more I wanted to stay.
By June 2011, I decided it was time to rent an unfurnished apartment, as continuing to rent furnished apartments in Medellín would be expensive. After moving to Medellín and now living in Medellín for over seven years, I can still definitely say this was the right decision and I have no regrets.
I happen to have location flexible work that enables me to live anywhere in the world with high-speed Internet. Also, I use a VOIP phone so my phone number in Medellín is the same U.S. phone number as I had when I lived in the U.S.
I worked out of my home in the U.S. and work out of my home in Medellín – no real difference except for the location. Colombia has the same time zone as the U.S. (either Central or Eastern as they don’t do daylight savings). So, no time zone challenges to deal with.
Home for me is now Medellín in Colombia, where I have lived for over seven years. I communicate with my family in the U.S. monthly via phone and email. And it is easy for them to call me, as I still have a U.S. phone number in my home office in Medellín that was the same as it was in the U.S.
4. What's your favorite thing about being an expat in Medellín, Colombia?
• Low cost of living – as a couple our cost of living has averaged less than $2,100 per month and we live in a nice apartment with three bedrooms and two balconies.
• Good metro and inexpensive public transportation – Medellín has a modern metro system, which is the only rail-based metro system in Colombia. The metro, buses and taxis are all reliable and cheap that makes it easy to live in the city without a car.
• Diversity of Colombia – Colombia is the second most bio-diverse country in the world. I have traveled throughout Colombia over the past 10+ years and many of the landscapes in Colombia are breathtaking. It’s also easy and cheap to travel anywhere in Colombia.
• Friendly and welcoming people – if you make the effort, and take the time and learn some Spanish, Colombians are generally friendly and welcoming and very kind.
I even wrote an article for the Medellin Guru blog, with a total of 27 reasons I chose to live in Medellín: https://medellinguru.com/why-medellin/.
5. What’s the worst thing about being an expat in Medellín, Colombia?
The standard of living is quite low in the poor neighborhoods of Medellín. So, crime is more common than is found in the U.S. So, you need to take precautions.
This biggest concern of expats planning to move to Medellín is security. But once they start living in the city, security becomes less of a concern once they realize that the reality doesn’t match the perception many foreigners have.
In over seven years living here, I have only encountered a handful of expats that have experienced crimes. Most of these were robberies on the street. And the most commonly stolen item was a cellphone.
I only experienced one problem in seven years. I was traveling on the metro during rush hour when people were packed in. I had backpack with a small camera in the small pocket. And when I arrived at my destination, the camera was gone.
I miss my family and friends in the U.S. But it’s easy to pick of the phone and talk to them.
I learned Spanish. I took Spanish classes at Universidad EAFIT in Medellín to get to an intermediate level of Spanish. If you want to meet people in Medellín and integrate, Spanish is required as few speak English.
I have met some foreigners that have been living in Medellín for several years that don’t speak much Spanish. So, they have to depend on others. I would say this isn’t really integrating.
I socialize with a number of Colombians who I have found are open an friendly. Also, life in Colombia generally revolves around family, friends and enjoying life. In Colombia people generally work to live and some in the U.S. in my experience seem to live to work.
If someone says they will be there in 30 minutes it may be in two hours, tomorrow may mean sometime later in the week and so on. I definitely wasn’t used to this when I moved from the U.S. You will need patience and tolerance living in Medellín or other cities in Colombia.
But I understand this something that is not unique to Colombia and is common in other countries in Latin America.
When the average American hears “Medellín” or “Colombia” thoughts tend to turn towards the scenes in the popular Narcos series – drugs and widespread violence and Pablo Escobar. Medellín and Colombia still has a bad reputation to overcome from the days of Pablo Escobar, but Pablo is long gone.
Once you start living in Medellín and Colombia, you come to realize that the current reality in the city and country is very far removed from the time of Escobar and the violence depicted in the Narcos series. Medellín and Colombia have achieved a remarkable turnaround since the time of Escobar – which was over two decades ago.
The cost of living in Medellín is much cheaper than in the U.S. For example, I don’t know anywhere in the U.S. where you could rent a modern 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with 2 balconies in a high-rise with a pool and gym in the building for about $420 per month. And a taxi ride here for me averages just $3.
So, I am able live a similar standard of life as I was living in the U.S. for much less in Medellín.
Plan and research well. You can never know too much about a foreign country you are planning to move to. But be very careful about out-of-date information. One of my pet peeves as a research analyst is that there is so much inaccurate and/or out-of-date information in English about Medellín and Colombia. This was one of my primary reasons for launching Medellin Guru.
Trial living in the new country before committing. No matter how much research you do it doesn’t compare to actually experiencing living there to make sure it’s right for you.
Learn some Spanish. Few speak English in Colombia and if you want to be independent Spanish is required.
Research the tax implications for your situation with a tax expert. Colombia taxes worldwide income of tax residents, which is the same as the U.S. Also, Colombia has many tax deductions and you can subtract some income taxes paid in the U.S. from income taxes due in Colombia. For me, the move to Colombia has been nearly tax neutral – but it depends on your individual situation.
For three years, I was the main writer for another Colombia blog writing about my experiences living in Medellín. And I was also editor for that site for six months. During this period of three years, I helped countless expats by writing over 100 popular articles, answering thousands of questions and meeting 100s of expats. So, thousands of people over the past few years have used my advice about Medellín.
But I felt that blog had too much out-of-date content and decided it was time to start my own blog, where I can control everything and offer much more to readers with up-to-date content and a plan to keep all the content up-to-date.
I launched the Medellin Guru site in July 2017. But I spent over a month before that creating a detailed plan for the site and designing the site. I also wrote many articles for the site so it had content covering several topics on the first day the blog was launched. And the blog now has over 175 articles covering a wide range of topics.
The Medellin Guru site in less than 10 months has become the most popular English-language blog about Colombia in terms of Facebook likes and followers. I wrote a recent article about all the top Colombia blogs.

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I'm a newcomer in this forum.
I love drums and drumming, own some - but not as much as many of you - and I'll post some pictures and questions about some of my instruments.
All of us who submit to the percussive addiction and have been for years are "veteran beginners". I look forward to hearing from you.


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Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals, profit sharing plans, corporations and charitable organizations with at least $250,000 in investable assets. With 25 years of investment advisory experience JGI offers a full array of portfolio options to serve the specific needs of each individual client. Jarvis Global Investments has embraced our fiduciary duty to always place our clients’ interests first.
JGI works closely with our clients to understand their unique needs, knowing that each situation is different. We then develop and implement strategies to achieve our clients goals. Whether navigating their retirement, or padding a nest egg for the future, we have the experience and expertise to help. And the relationships we build are personal — you can see this in our strong client loyalty.
Our simple fee-only compensation model is an asset-based fee that is lower than most alternatives within our industry. Our fees are tiered, and fee rates decline as your assets grow.

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text: Father Paul of Moll was a Benedictine monk in Flanders, where he developed a wide reputation for sanctity. Not only did he work miracles, but his prayers for friends and petitioners were remarkable effective, and he made numerous predictions which came true. His knowledge of heavenly topics seems almost angelic, and for this reason his friends recorded many of his sayings. This book contains a brief sketch of his life, a large number of his wonders, some of his letters, and a long list of his holy sayings, which alone are worth the price of the book. Further, it contains Pope St. Gregory the Great's short biography of St. Benedict, to whom Fr. Paul of Moll was especially devoted and whom he fostered as a most powerful saint. Also included is an explanation of the St. Benedict medal, the most indulgenced medal in the Church, and one whose use Fr. Paul especially advocated. Fr. Paul of Moll is undoubtedly an extraordinary saint. He was often beset by the devils, and had numerous apparitions of Our Lord, Our Lady, the Saints and the Poor Souls in Purgatory. The faithful flocked to him for prayers and advice. And three years after his death, his body was found in a state of incorruption.


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To stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and news at DeKALB, follow us on social media and check back frequently for new blogs.
You guys watch Nocturne and are always prepared and keep us covered for our shipment needs.
DeKALB is a tremendous company. I have great respect for their management and the utmost respect for Rick Walters, who’s always accessible. Their team is extremely easy to work.
We are very complimentary of DeKALB on communication and bringing part over to plant for review as soon as discovered. Our customer is very pleased with our performance ever since the decision was made to bring tools to DeKALB and appreciate everything we do for them.
Follett’s and DeKALB Molded Plastics have been working together since the spring of 2002 (13 years). Since that time, DeKALB has supplied Follett with high quality cost effective molded components with a high level of service and quality.
Gary Blackford, Program Manager, stated his appreciation for DeKALB regarding the new project launch and also the efforts made to ensure a short-notice meeting requested by the toolshop was organized.
I would like to say a big “Thank You” for all the cooperation, assistance and hospitality extended during Mr. Takeda’s and my visit to your facilities….We look forward to a close and fruitful business relationship in the not distant future.
We understand how hard you work for us and all of your customers. Our relationship with the people at DeKALB has been a consistently positive experience.
DeKALB is a professional company with excellent customer service. Whenever we need parts expedited, they do everything they can to accommodate our request.
DeKALB is top notch. They’re a well-run, customer service driven organization with a hard working group of people who respond well to pressure. DeKALB sets the bar for everyone else.


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Both as a first-year living in historic Harvard Yard and as an upperclassman living in one of Harvard’s iconic residential Houses (the first of their kind in America), you and your fellow classmates will share an infinite range of experiences and aspirations. You will live in a diverse community of students hailing from all 50 states and more than 80 countries who bring different backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to campus.
You will spend your initial year in Harvard Yard, where the University first originated. Through social and other activities specially designed for first-year students (First-Year Arts Program, First-Year Outdoor Program, and Yard intramurals), you quickly get to know your classmates and the College.
All first-year dormitories are located in or adjacent to the Yard. The Dean of Students Office is responsible for roommate selection and for many years has earned wide acclaim for creating successful matches—and lifelong friendships—among first-year students. Typically, students live in suites, which include a common room and two to four bedrooms. First-year meals are taken in Annenberg Hall, one of Harvard’s most beautiful interior spaces and dedicated exclusively to first-year students.
After your first year, you will enter one of 12 residences, called Houses. Built in the early 20th century, they represent the first American creation of smaller communities within an existing college. Houses foster informal interactions between undergraduates and faculty, and provide a residential experience rich in cultural, intellectual, and social character. Each House, led by a Faculty Dean (a faculty member who lives in the House) and his or her family, consists of 350 to 500 students.
One of the most exciting moments of your first year is Housing Day, when students learn to which House they have been assigned for the next three years. By sharing in House meals, extracurriculars, intramural sports, and other activities, House life becomes one of the most important and rewarding aspects of attending Harvard.
A 10-minute subway ride takes you from Harvard to downtown Boston, the quintessential “college town” with 200,000 students at 50 institutions. Cambridge and Boston combine New England charm and modern infrastructure, with a convenient transportation system that will take you from the heart of Harvard Square to many destinations throughout Boston.
Visit world-class museums such as the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of Science. Enjoy parks and wildlife at the Boston Common, the New England Aquarium, and the Franklin Park Zoo. Explore famous neighborhoods such as Beacon Hill or the North End, where you’ll find historic architecture and delicious food. And watch great performances ranging from the Boston Symphony to the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, and the Revolution.
Other nearby destinations for day or weekend trips include Walden Pond, Cape Cod beaches, and New England mountains.


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Break lettuce into large pieces; layer half on 1 slice of bread.
Top with turkey, cheese, mango, raspberries and cranberry sauce remaining lettuce, and bread.

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Could you look at the Bloody Roar 2 slowdown bug? Its one of my favourite games and i want to play it at fullspeed. Maybe i could help you at debugging.
Schtruck, i love you!!!!! (in a heterosexual way ) With the new option "Fast drawing" Tekken 3 runs on stable 60 FPS with "Screen Filtering" on and "enhanced 3D rendering" on (on my Samsung Galaxy S I9000 oc to 1.4 Ghz).
I doesnt find the new 0.10.58 version on the store, just the 0.10.57 version.
Another question from my friend: He doesnt have any credit card. Can you upload you emulator on the Slideme store too?
Now 48 hours are over.
Yeah. Finally a Atari St emulator. Thanks Schtruck.
Btw what are the new Features of the next Fpse update?


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Here's a list of my top 5 favorite bands! 1 being best and 2-5 being in no order.
I have them all on my iPod Nano! Post your top 5 bands here!
» Airbrushing bands on a spinner.

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December 6th 1918 I was born as the 7th child in a tailor’s family. My father was a self-employed master in ladies and gentlemen tailoring. Times weren’t rosy those days, and there was not much money. Sometimes you were happy just to have enough to live (for life). Being 8 or 9 years old, we children raised the budget of our mother by earning some pennies doing little jobs like tending cattle or taking care of children.
All together we were a merry family. Some of my fife brothers had musical talents, and they played different instruments. They taught us girls how to dance, and our father liked to sing with us. Especially dancing was my great passion and festivities my gladness (delight, joy). There was much singing and laughing. But also quarrels occurred when we had different opinions. But a strong word of my father soon restored peace again.
A sister of my mother was a religious and a nurse of St. Francis. Once a year she came to the motherhouse in Münster, and we could visit her there; that was something quite special for us. Once, all of us 5 girls visited her. She invited us to go with her to the Sister’s graveyard. Opening the gate she sternly looked at us saying: “I am quite disappointed about you. Can none of you image to become a religious sister?” My spontaneous answer: “Wait and see” (spoken in a local dialect). But I was far away to think that I could be one to go this way. Later my aunt told me that she was sure I would follow her.
May 1st 1939 I started a job as housemaid. But already at the end of the month I got a message from my mother to come home because of my father seriously sick. I got 3 days off, and after 1 hour cycle drive I was at my father’s bedside. I could see that he wasn’t good at all. Because of a severe pneumonia and a stroke he had difficulties to breathe. He couldn’t speak. Again and again he lifted his coverlet as if it was too heavy for him. An idea flashed through my mind. I went up to the attic, took my new coverlet, thought for my trousseau, warmed it and exchanged it with my father’s. His grateful look and his effort to smile have accompanied me for a long time. From this time I was sure: nursing is my vocation as a religious woman.
My heart had realized it and said yes. By head didn’t want to admit it. Questions over questions – who will answer them?
After having worked in a hospital with sisters for one year I knew this could be the right way for me. So, in 1942, I asked for being admitted, and studied nursing and religious life.
Now, I already reached the 90th year of my life, and I wouldn’t like to miss one day. Still every day is a new gift for me.

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At last Theresa May appears to be showing a bit of courage in standing up to the self serving elites who have been running the United Kingdom into the Ground. Downing street has confirmed that the protocol for giving former ministers a peerage in the House of Lords has sensationally been Scrapped!
This is an attempt to bring down the bloated number of Lords from 792 to 600. The House of Lords is considered an absolute joke to modern democracy with many using it to cream ridiculously bloated expenses. Perhaps the biggest change from this is that former Chancellor Osborne will not get a peerage which according to reports has seen him meltdown in fury.
The tradition is that former chancellors have been granted a Lordship after stepping down from the commons. However Osborne has been a vocal critic of Theresa May, the Government and the British People's democratic decision to exit the EU and has burned many bridges. The Establishment is not happy with this rule change and a push back is expected.
Do you agree we need to SCRAP the House of Lords?

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Milla Club in Munich is the home of SAME OLD SONG, because that’s where it all started. But very early on the people of Augsburg discovered the beauty of WIEDERHOLUNG and began to host SOS at Beim Weissen Lamm and Soho Stage. We also enjoyed shows at Lustspielhaus and Nachtkantine, both venues in Munich. Other venues include Brecht Festival (also at Soho Stage) and Die Erste Vertikale, a vertical film festival in Bad Gastein, Austria. The United States premiere of Same Old Song was held at the glorious venue The Basement (where Led Zeppelin played a secret show in 2006).
EPISODE 15.1 2015 December 23-24 Stille Nacht (Silent Night) 24 hours!! Milla Club mit Dim Sclichter.
EPISODE 15.2 2016 December 24 Stille Nacht (Silent Night) 24 hours!! Radio München / Artist Studio mit Dim Sclichter.
EPISODE 15.3 2017 December 24 Stille Nacht / Silent Night 24 hours! Radio München / Ruffinihaus mit Dim Sclichter.


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What an amazing transformation~Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Great job! Great story! That's the kind of provenance and story every collector wants behind their watch.
outstanding - what a credit to your skill and dedication - that is a very special watch, thanks to your contribution - you have put something of yourself into it.
"The Devil's in the details", impressed with Zenith.
+1. Excellent post and a fantastic job.
Unreal. One of the best stories I've read on WUS! Your passions and enthusiasm (not to mention your considerable watchmaking skill), and the generosity of Zenith....well it is truly awe-inspiring. What a joy it was to read your adventure. Congratulations on such a beautiful restoration!
The watch is very impressive, but the story behind it is just awesome.
Zenith must be proud to stand behind likes of yourself!
That is one more reason to get a Zenith.
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I saw your recent post on the dutch forum. terrific story. Glad M. Dufour took the opportunity to do the generous thing...he will find it reflects very well on Zenith.
You do very good work and you can tell a story very well, also.
And I can only imagine the feeling you got when your father handed you that package.
Once again, very well done: the watch and the post.


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Land south of South Parks at Peebles being eyed up by Persimmon to host a 71-home housing development.
A controversial housing development in Peebles has been given the go-ahead despite vociferous opposition from neighbours of the site.
West Lothian-based Persimmon Homes East Scotland is set to build a 71-home housing development next to the South Parks industrial estate after being given the thumbs-up by Scottish Borders Council’s planning and building standards committee today, March 4.
The estate will be made up of a mixture of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses offering two to five bedrooms, including 18 affordable homes.
Those plans came in for criticism from residents, triggering objections from 112 different households and the town’s community council.
Concerns were voiced about the capacity of the site, increased pressure on local amenities and congestion in nearby Caledonian Road.
Appearing before the committee on behalf of local objectors and fellow Tweeddale East councillors Shona Haslam and Stuart Bell, Robin Tatler said: “While the local development plan sets out that the site’s indicative capacity should be for 50 houses, this application drives a coach and horses through that by proposing 71 houses.
“Town and country planning laws require an applicant to justify why they wish to exceed the indicative capacity. This application has not done so, and to grant such an application would create a precedent that would be difficult to challenge in the future.
“At best, the design and layout of the development could be said to be compact. At worst, it is crowded and soulless and certainly not matching the scenic nature of the site.
“Then there is the objection on the grounds of the effect that these 71 houses will have on the single vehicular access route, Caledonian Road.
“This road has a number of features which could cause any increase in traffic on it to potentially increase the danger of accidents for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Persimmon’s head of land, Gordon Johnson, told councillors: “It is, of course, an argument that if we had submitted an application for a development of 50 houses, then we could have avoided many of the objections.
“However, for commercial reasons, this would have meant the development would be based solely on larger, four and five-bed homes, which would be more expensive and thus more exclusive.
“Eighteen of the houses will be built in partnership with Eildon Housing Association and will be social rent.
“By approving 71 units, an extra five affordable homes will be secured than if it was restricted to the initial capacity of 50.
“Affordable housing is a priority for Scottish Borders Council, with over 1,000 affordable houses required over the next five years in the region.
“There is capacity for the local road network to safely accommodate traffic associated with this development.
Derek Inglis, the authority’s roads planning officer, accepted that most of the objections stemmed from concerns over Caledonian Road but said they could be mitigated by imposing conditions on the developer.
Those conditions includes increasing the existing pavement width by 20cm in certain places; creating two pedestrian crossings, one in Caledonian Road and one in South Parks; providing extra parking spaces on a current bit of green space alongside the road; and reintroducing vehicular access for one of the property with a drive currently blocked by a lamppost.
Galashiels councillor Sandy Aitchison said he was sympathetic towards the objectors, explaining: “I just wonder, when the developers sat down and looked at this, how often they said the word ‘squeezed’, as in how much more can we squeeze into there?
East Berwickshire councillor Jim Fullarton said: “As a farmer who has used that road, it is a wide road, and I think officers have done a great job of mitigating some of the concerns. For example, I think widening the pavement is great idea.
“I think Caledonian Road can handle it. It’s a wide road and virtually straight.
“I think it’s a bit harsh to say that the affordable housing is crammed in at one end. When you look at affordable housing, you have to look at terraced housing.
“We all want affordable housing, and the developers have worked hard to make sure this is attractive.
“The development itself is going to have a bit of a feature. It will be somewhere people want to live.
Councillors voted to accept the recommendations of their officers and gave the development the go-ahead.


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Title: Studying for Your Future Employability: A Business Students Guide Author: Tyler, Sheila. 6.75 (W) x 9.75 (H) x 1.00 (D). Business & Economics / Skills.
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Are you struggling with that woodwind arrangement?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s the most flexible section in the orchestra because each instrument has its own sound. But the trouble is… Well, each instrument has its own sound.
How do you blend those different tone colours together, and also make the most each instrument? This blog will give you a few ideas on how to write woodwind arrangements with ease.
1. MIDI is notoriously terrible at woodwind sounds, so think twice before using it.
2. Don’t think of the instruments in terms of a hierarchy. Mix your palette and be imaginative with the colours.
3. Steer clear of dull chordal blocks and doubling.
4. Don’t forget about texture and mix things up a bit.
5. Don’t forget about dynamics either – woodwinds are flexible in terms of volume.
6. Keep your players happy and provide them with enough rest during the song (they aren’t string players).
7. Don’t be afraid to ask your players for guidance, they won’t mind.
Flute – Cold in quality. Especially suitable, in the major key, to melodies of light and graceful character. In the minor key to slight touches of transient sorrow.
Oboe – Artless and gay in the major, pathetic and sad in the minor.
Clarinet – Pliable and expressive. Suitable, in the major, to melodies of a joyful or contemplative character or to outbursts of mirth. In the minor, to sad and reflective melodies or impassioned and dramatic passages.
Bassoon – In the major, an atmosphere of senile mockery. A sad, ailing quality in the minor.
Are you looking for info about saxophones? Check out our blog `How to write horn arrangements’.
If you’re using a MIDI, be aware that they’re notoriously terrible at woodwind sounds, especially in the low and high registers. Please don’t rely on yours for an accurate soundscape. If you’re new to woodwind arranging, there’s only one way to get to know each instrument. Listen to the real thing.
Try not to think of the instruments in terms of a hierarchy. It makes things boring. The flute is the highest instrument, but it doesn’t always need the melody. Mix your palette. Be imaginative with the colours.
Try an oboe tune above a low register flute. The clarinet is capable of more extreme crescendi or diminuendi than any other wind instrument. It can purr like a cat or blast everything else out of the water. Bassoon and oboe, an octave apart, are a match made in heaven. Make the most of the bassoon’s tenor register. You can break hearts with it.
The woodwind section as a whole is rich in overtones. If you’re clever with wide open chords, the harmonic gaps get filled in. However, steer clear of dull chordal blocks and doubling. Why waste resources? Endlessly held notes will bore your players and worse, waste an opportunity.
These instruments like to move, even when the music is slow. When things speed up, they’ll perform impressive musical gymnastics – especially when it comes to fast runs and attention-grabbing flourishes.
Woodwind players can switch instantly from smooth legato to percussive staccato, from gentle harmonic pulsing to soaring melody.
Again, mix things up a bit. Go for an energetic zippy high flute against a lazy mid-register oboe, Move the clarinet about within the gorgeous depths of its chalumeau register below a plaintive high legato bassoon. If you’re after rhythmic punch, ask for fortissimo staccato attacks. They’ll rival the brass section for power.
If you’re composing all day on a keyboard, it’s easy to stick to mezzo-everything. We’ve already mentioned the dynamic capabilities of the clarinet, but all these instruments are flexible in terms of volume. Use that to your advantage.
Bear in mind that the flute and clarinet get louder as they go higher, the oboe does the reverse. Expecting an unobtrusive entry in its low register won’t go down well.
The bassoon is, surprisingly, the quietest instrument in the entire orchestra. Its low register buzzes and reverberates, but isn’t as loud as you’d think. If you want a melody to cut through, write above middle C.
These guys aren’t string players. They need to breathe. Additionally, the muscular effort involved in maintaining an embouchure means that you’ll need to be considerate. The best woodwind musicians in the world won’t be capable of endlessly sustained notes without a couple of beats rest.
Short bursts of fast repeated notes are fine, but it’s best to check with your players. Flautists find it easy to double or even triple-tongue so it shouldn’t be a problem – and most pro clarinet players can manage fast staccato. However, oboes and bassoons have to negotiate a double reed. Some can double tongue, others can’t. If in doubt, it’s best to ask. They really won’t mind giving you guidance.
As we mentioned at the beginning, writing woodwind arrangements isn’t easy. Handing the job over to the professional may sound like an expensive option, but it doesn’t have to be.
At a fraction of the normal cost, Supreme Tracks provides superb woodwind arrangers who’ll save you time and hassle without spending more than you can afford. And once you’re happy with the arrangement, we can also provide you with world-class woodwind section recording services.


text: I’ve been using the Swift Programming Language a lot lately, specifically for an app I’m working on. Apple’s released the source code for the components that make the language work. This opens some fantastic doors to using the language for things such as server apps, porting it to new platforms, and making it more widely available. Swift is one of my favorite programming languages I’ve used to date, and I’m sure it’s only going to get cooler with time. I’ve enjoyed writing server apps running in node.js, but just imagine how much more efficient a server app written in swift could be.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 – Penelope (Penny) Maza, Ph.D., a highly respected and accomplished researcher in and out of government for over three decades, is joining the Donaldson Adoption Institute as a Senior Research Fellow, the Institute announced today.
Dr. Maza’s previous positions include Senior Policy Research Analyst and Assistance Branch Chief for the Children’s Bureau of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Research Director of the Child Welfare League of America. She currently works as a consultant to a wide range of adoption, foster care and child welfare organizations.
The other Senior Fellows – all among the most prominent and highly regarded researchers, lecturers, trainers and writers in the field today – are: Dr. Amanda Baden of Montclair University; Richard Barth of the University of Maryland; Dr. Devon Brooks of the University of Southern California; Professor Naomi Cahn of George Washington University Law School; Dr. Abbie Goldberg of Clark University, Dr. Harold Grotevant of the University of Massachusetts; Dr. Victor Groza of Case Western Reserve University; Dr. Dana Johnson of the International Adoption Clinic at the University of Minnesota; Dr. Ruth McRoy of Boston College; Dr. Laurie Miller of Tufts University; Dr. Ellen Pinderhughes of Tufts University; and Dr. Scott Ryan of The University of Texas at Arlington. For more complete information on all our Senior Fellows – current and new – go to: https://www.adoptioninstitute.org/about/our-people/senior-research-fellows/.
To learn more about the Adoption Institute, please go to www.adoptioninstitute.org or contact April Dinwodie at 212-925-4089 or adinwoodie@adoptioninstitute.org. For more information about the Senior Fellows program and to read their bios, go to: https://www.adoptioninstitute.org/about/our-people/senior-research-fellows/.