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If you’re looking for a modern-day interpretation of Newport Beach club life, it doesn’t get any better than Newport Beach Country Club. This celebrated social haven captures the spirit of Southern California through exceptional golf, warm atmosphere and panoramic views of emerald fairways and sapphire seas.
Stellar golf in your own backyard. A spectacular new Craftsman Clubhouse filled with resort-style amenities, attentive services and modern beach flair.
Please follow the customs and traditions of NBCC to enhance your experience here at the club.
Our classic golf course makes for memorable experiences as you take in mesmerizing views of the sparkling blue Pacific and Newport Bay.
Each Year The Hoag Classic raises money for local charities as NBCC welcomes 80,000 spectators to the PGA Champions Tour event.
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The Pro First Cash Box size 4 Silver Cash Box is designed for looking after petty cash by keeping it safe from theft, its secured by a cylinder key lock supplied with two keys. The PRO FIIRST cash box SIZE 4 has a notes tray inside allowing coins to be dropped below. Available in 4 different colours.
Pro First Size 4 Silver Metal Cash Box.

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Sometimes we do not get enough of the sweet surprises in life. We may get surprises, but we may not want to claim them. I have found when I am helping others and doing volunteer work, the sweet surprises are abundant.
As I prepared for my weekly read to a Pre-K and Kindergarten class this morning, I was unaware of the surprise I would receive. A few months ago I wrote a blog about the importance of reading to kids and how other voice artists had shared their experiences with me. For the past six months I have been reading to kids once a week and it has been an amazing experience. It is a delight to be welcomed by kids that are so eager to learn and listen. Being Valentine's Day, the kids were bubbling with energy and excitement. When I completed reading the two books I brought for our visit, the kids told me they had a surprise for me. The kids had made Valentines for me and gave me a plethora of treats. I was overjoyed with their sweetness!
When we give our time and help others, we are likely to have unlimited sweet surprises. If you are a voice over talent I would highly recommend connecting with a local organization to read to kids. Whatever your interests and talents, finding ways to give back to others will enhance your own learning and growth. Be ready to be surprised!

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WHEN the former Irish international football star and now Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn first met his beautiful wife Gillian in 1990, he wasn't deterred by the fact that there was a five-year age gap between them.
"Gillian was far more mature than I was," he says. "I was just a kid really. She was 18 going on 30, and I was 23, still waiting for my 18th."
When they met, Gillian was working as a model, taking part in a photocall for Ballygowan at Dalymount Park. The Irish team were training there for Italia '90, and she noticed that Niall kept kicking the ball over in her direction. She ignored him, which resulted in a bit of teasing from his teammates and made him even more determined to get her attention.
After the World Cup, Niall and David O'Leary were dispatched to the RDS for the Motor Show, as Opel was sponsoring the Irish team. Gillian and another model were also working on the stand that day, and the four of them had great fun.
"I thought Gillian was strikingly beautiful, but I liked the fact that she didn't really give a sh**e what I did," says Niall. "Any attempt I made to boast or push what I did was met with 'whatever'."
Niall invited Gillian to a match the following week, but she refused, telling him that she'd already been asked out for dinner that night. While she wasn't giving in too easily, she did like the tall, genial footballer. "Having worked in bars and nightclubs, I was sick of men who were full of crap," she says. "When I met Niall, I thought that he was someone who did have something to brag about, but he didn't show off. He was very humble and shy and friendly and affable."
Niall was living in England, as he had signed a professional contract with Arsenal on his 17th birthday. Originally from Perrystown in Dublin, he has three older sisters and was mad about sports from an early age.
Gillian Roe, as she was called before she got married, has three well-known older sisters, Valerie, Patricia and Bernie, and a younger brother Philip. She left school at 15, because she says she was "crap at it", did an acting course and started modelling.
At first, she combined her modelling career with working in coffee shops and nightclubs, and then, just as she started becoming in high demand for TV ads, she moved to England to be with Niall.
"He snatched me just when I had potential," she laughs. "We lived in sin, but luckily for our souls and our mothers, Niall proposed two weeks after I arrived, so that made it all legit. Niall has a very positive energy and he's optimistic, generous, kind and good company. The worst thing about him is his untidiness, because the house is pristine while he's away, and as soon as he comes home, it's a bomb site."
They were married in 1992, when Gillian was 20. She pretty much stopped modelling then, as Niall was away so much and they would never have seen one another. They have a daughter, Aisling, 16, who is also a model, and a son Michael, 13.
The family came back to live in Ireland in 2003, although Niall has returned to work in England now as chairman of Sunderland AFC. It means that he's away a lot, but at least Gillian has a support system around her.
When Niall turned 40, four years ago, he had various health niggles, and Gillian arranged for him to have a full health MOT with the Mater Private Hospital. While there were one or two little things that he could adjust and keep an eye on, he didn't have a prostate problem.
However, Gillian and Niall became involved in the hospital's campaign for prostate-cancer awareness on learning that one-in-12 males will contract the disease and one-in-34 will die from it.
They strongly feel that men older than 40 should get themselves checked out, as often the condition shows no symptoms in its earliest stages. The other good thing, the affable Niall points out, is that the Mater Private has pioneered a very successful treatment option of implanting little, radioactive seeds in various points in the prostate.
"When I realised that the deaths are mostly down to embarrassment and ignorance about the disease and its treatment, I felt I had to come out and support the campaign," he says. "Early detection and treatment makes a huge difference, and it just involves a simple blood test at your doctor's. I was the typical male who wouldn't have got myself checked out, and I'm not too proud of this, but I know that if Gillian hadn't arranged the MOT, I wouldn't have done it."
Gillian has now developed a new career of her own, presenting a weekly show on the internet-based Kildare TV (www.kildare.tv) and teaching Pilates. She and Aisling are also both modelling with the 1st Option agency.
Niall says that she is a better judge of character than he is, and will see through somebody at a first meeting, even if he doesn't. "Like that Michael Lynn guy," he says. "He wanted me to invest in his properties, but Gillian just said no straight away. And six months later, he was a fugitive.
"Gillian tries to be fierce at times, but there's a real softness behind it. I love going to Cheltenham and on golf trips with my mates when I have time off, which can cause a bit of a problem for her as she is left doing things on her own. But when I get home, there's a big cuddle and everything's fine, and I think she puts up with a lot, because she understands that's what I am."
And for Gillian's worst point, Niall has no hesitation in pointing out that his lovely wife is not a morning person. "She's a disaster in the mornings, and I mean there's flames coming out," he laughs.
"The kids know not to even go there with her until at least 11 o'clock, and then preferably when she has had a few cups of coffee in her."
Jonathan Pearlman Sydney A new flag has been proposed in Australia, incorporating the Union and Aboriginal flags, in a push to "move on" from the country's British heritage.
Kathy Marks Sydney His story raises more questions than it answers, but one thing seems certain: the man who sailed from Papua New Guinea to northern Australia on a raft of twigs and sticks – braving a cyclone and water infested with sharks – is lucky to be alive.

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Laurelton Community Library Manager Dave Wang (in his yellow Everyone shirt) enjoys a program with his customers.
We’ve reached the three-month mark of the Queens Library is for Everyone campaign, and our librarians and employees continue to visit neighborhood businesses and schools, demonstrate the inclusive nature of our libraries, and take extra steps to provide a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our visitors.
At Laurelton Community Library, manager Dave Wang and his staff take every opportunity to promote the Everyone campaign, such as before popular programs. “All staff members work as a team to make the message clear for our customers that Queens Library welcomes everyone,” says Dave.
This includes programs like the recent celebration of Native American jazz artists Russell "Big Chief" Moore and Jim Pepper on June 10, which introduced the music of these two legends to visitors who may have never heard of them.
“Laurelton Library has worked hard to create many educational, cultural, and informational programs that engage our library with our community,” Dave observed. "Our customers have constantly told us that they can tell that our library serves everyone from the various programs we offer."
Woodhaven librarian Linda Czerwinski with members of their gardening club.
At Woodhaven Community Library, staff members Manjula Budhraja, Linda Czerwinski, and Kendra Kuszai work together to involve our customers in caring for the library’s garden. Every other Wednesday, Woodhaven holds a gardening club where they welcome children and adults in the community to plant and help maintain tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach, kale, peppers, eggplants, herbs, and flowers in the garden. In recent weeks, children have been able to harvest from the garden, make salads, and even take some vegetables home with them. The NYC Compost Project also visits the garden at Woodhaven to teach customers about keeping soil healthy and composting.
Stay tuned for future stories from our library staff, and sign up for email updates on the Everyone campaign.


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Not everyone “wants” to be a leader, but most all of us are to some extent in life whether we want to be or not. There are two basic types of business leaders and determining which one you are, makes a “BIG” difference! Determining if you even “want” to be a leader, makes a “HUGE” difference in your success or not. If the business demands only one of the two types and you are not that type, success will be limited because you are not the “right fit” for their business type. Employers need to determine which of the two types is the “best fit” for each of their position environments so they can place the right people in each position.
Employers who want to define who the most effective leader would be that will excel in each leadership position.
People who are considering if they want to be in leadership, and if yes, which type of leadership they would thrive in.
Current Supervisors, Managers and Executives who want to know what improvements could be made in their development so they can be effective in their role.
Helps determine what is the “best fit” type of leader for each of the positions in your organization.
We reveal which of the two basic types of leader you are and what are the strengths and limitations of each type.
Using our assessments, we will determine areas that would benefit you in your specific needs for development.
This program provides development in three areas: Recognizing how to adapt to the “Buyers Communication Style”, what “Drives” the Salesperson to succeed and what “Sales Skills” they need to develop to sell effectively. This is not another motivation program that lasts for a day, but a program tailored to the needs of each participant. By using assessments prior to the training, practical advice is given to each participant with goals for their improvement.
Employers who want to provide a tailored development plan for each of their sales personnel and knowledge of what motivates Top Sales People to go beyond what is expected.
Employers wanting to provide effective sales skills training common to a team of sales personnel.
Individuals who want direction for their own personal development and renewal of their sales passion.
Individual participants will learn what attracts them to buy and why it can be a hindrance when selling to others.
How to recognize your communication style and adapt your style to others.
By using our assessments, we will determine areas that would benefit you in your specific needs for sales skill development.
We have all had to deal with them in life whether we want to or not, those people we have judged to be impossible to get along with. Some of us work with them, some of us work for them, some of us have them working for us, and some of us even live with them! What do you do when avoiding them is not an option?
This is our most popular and “fun” program. Learning to communicate with each other and how to value those people who are “different from me” can be the key to improved relationships, increased production and job satisfaction. By learning a few simple communication techniques, the door can be opened to effective relationships with those people in our lives who are important to us.
A complete assessment report of their own personal communication traits with a summary of how to effectively communicate with them. Tips will be provided on how they can adapt to others, even if they don’t know them.


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Coming fresh on the heels of the news that scientists are successfully 3D printing live, working, mini human kidneys, a new report in Nature is giving another burst of hope to the future of organ transplants. For the very first time, a research team has been able to grow human heart tissue that beats totally autonomously in its petri dish home.
The tissue itself came from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which started as mature human skin cells and effectively "reprogrammed" back to an embryonic state and then coaxed into becoming the desired cell, in this case those with the potential to become heart tissue or multipotential cardiovascular progenitor (MCP) cells. This is the same method that scientists recently used for the far less practical, far more nausea-inducing feat of growing human teeth from urine.
This process makes MCPs, which are precursor cells that can further differentiate into three kinds of cells the heart uses, including cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. Nobody has tried using these MCPs for heart regeneration before. It turns out that the heart's extracellular matrix – the material that is the substrate of heart scaffold – can send signals to guide the MCPs into becoming the specialized cells that are needed for proper heart function.
After several weeks, not only had the mouse's heart been fully rebuilt with the human cells, it was also beating again entirely on its own at a rate of 40 to 50 beats per minute. While this is certainly an incredible achievement the heart still isn't quite at the level of effectively being able to pump blood throughout a human body—the average resting human heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute.

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The party is journeying through the wilderness on their way to a destination. The weather is a bit cold, a light snow has fallen but it is still early winter. In the distance they notice smoke, and hear cries for help that carry over the wind.
The party comes across the tail end of a successful caravan raid. 2 wagons are burning, and a 3rd is overturned. An older man is trying to fend off 3 orcs next to the overturned wagon, while behind him cowers his wife and youngest daughter.
Nearby 5 more orcs are dumping out bags of goods, to see what the wagons were carrying. To the side of the devastation a group of 12 more orcs have formed a wide circle and are placing bets on a wrestling match between an ogre, their leader, and a large human female warrior, this is Keetha.
If they watch and do nothing the homesteaders are eventually killed and the warrior is overpowered and enslaved. If they intervene, all the orcs are currently involved and will not notice the party till they get close or make a lot of noise.
The orcs are armed as follows.
20 0rcs: All wearing studded leather and have shields as appropriate.
3 at wagon: 1 with battle axe, other two have short swords.
5 looters: 1 has a short bow and short sword, 2 others just short sword, 1 has a glaive, and last is armed with a morning star.
12 orcs in circle: 2 have light crossbows and daggers, 1 has short bow and dagger, 5 with long swords, 2 with battle axes, 1 with glaive, and one who fights with 2 short swords, leader type with maximum hps. The ogre is armed with a large club, he is natural ac of 5, and 25 hps.
The warrior Keetha is unarmed and un-armored at the moment but will grab for a weapon if the party distracts the orcs at all.
Afterwards the survivors thank the party profusely, the older man asks if they would guard them to their homestead, not far out of the way 2 days tops. Keetha, if the GM desires will join the party, otherwise she claims her belongings and helps guard the homesteaders to their destination before moving on.
Loot: Each orc has 2d4 silver pieces, and 3d6 copper pieces. The leader with 2 swords also has a crude bracelet made of pounded gold (value 25 g.p.). The ogre carries 48 gold pieces, and a large rock, weighs 40 lbs., with a design of a flightless bird of some sort on it. This might fetch 10 gold to a wealthy eccentric but its here mainly to weigh down the party and allow the GM to feel good about suckering them.
The dead homesteaders have a few bolts of cloth that the players might take and sell for up to 50 g.p if they think to loot the burning wagons, also any non magical common item might conceivably be in the pile the orcs created.

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You have just found the perfect outfit. It looks good on you, it feels great on you, and it fits right within your budget like a missing puzzle piece. The only problem is that you have no idea what accessories you want to wear with this dream outfit. Fortunately, there are four key rules that you can follow to solve this mystery.
When you are shopping with Charlotte Russe coupons for any type of accessories, you need to pay close attention to the colors to make sure that they will coordinate well with your outfit. The very last thing that you would want is to buy a great outfit that is absolutely perfect just to end up wearing it with a set of accessories that clearly do not match. Even when it comes to color blocking, keep in mind there are strict lines that should not be crossed. Studies have proven that the best course of action is to simply go by the basic colors on the color wheel, according to SheKnows.com. Keep in mind that primary colors are red, yellow and blue while secondary colors are basically mixtures of those primary colors. Therefore, when you are matching your colors together make sure that they blend well and do not clash.
Do not forget about the need to be as simple as possible. Always remember that, when it comes to fashion, less is always more. You can find a beautiful set of heels or pumps that flow well with your maxi dress, for example. But do not decide to go overboard with an overabundance of additional accessories that truly are not necessary. Based on the way that the maxi dress is designed, a beautiful set of heels or pumps with a nice handbag to go right along with it is truly all you need. Mastering the art of simplicity will take some time, but it will allow you to become a better dresser and a more efficient shopper.
Even on those days when you really do not feel like taking the time to think about what you will wear, it is essential for you to make sure that you wear at least one key accessory to accentuate your outfit. For example, say that you decide to wear a simple black skirt and white blouse or shirt. There are an abundance of necklaces, bracelets, watches, handbags and purses as well as rings that you can use to properly accessorize this basic outfit. Trusting in a high-end, high-quality brand such as Charlotte Russe will allow you to find great deals on even better clothing. In order to save even more money on their clothing and accessories items, you can use Charlotte Russe coupons and promotional codes for both online and in-store shopping.
The most important part of this entire process is to make sure that you stay true to yourself, your taste and your personality. Do not try to emulate anyone else when it comes to coordinating your specific style and fashionable flavor, because that almost always ends horribly wrong. Shop competitively for great deals, keep your eyes and your options open, and continue to search for high-quality accessories that can enhance the quality of your existing wardrobe even further in the future.

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text: Whether you are looking for Lancome hydra zen eye cream or a new lipstick or want to know more about the latest trends of perfumery, on our website you will find helpful beauty advice, beauty blogs, catchy photos and different points of view. Most women constantly look for new hairstyles, fragrances and cosmetics to find a perfect image. Each woman is different, so choosing the right style and product will depend on many things. Mastering the art of professional makeup or knowing more about skincare and its ingredients is a serious business, so you can get confused over the options available.


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About five years ago at East Hampton’s East End Community Organic Farm, chef and then EECO Farm intern Patty Gentry opened her first box of onion planters.
The intense smell filled her senses. But what was more, this box officially marked the starting point of her new adventure into a different profession: farming. The moment, not the pungent contents, moved her to tears.
“I thought, ‘This is something that I really want to do,’ and the potential in a box of seeds...” Ms. Gentry said last week, trailing off and looking out to the rows upon rows of vegetables at her organically-run Early Girl Farm in East Moriches, where she is spending her second season in the nearly 3-acre fields.
explained. Previously, she had been living in Brooklyn and was partner in an Indian restaurant—Hampton Chutney Company—in Manhattan. The catalyst for her was joining the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, which carries organic, locally-grown vegetables that are affordable and available to the masses, she said, adding that the experience turned her 20 years of cooking on its head.
So she sold back her shares to her Hampton Chutney Company partners and headed off to EECO Farm for an internship.
After her internship, and a devastating breakup upon returning to Brooklyn, Ms. Gentry soon found herself back on the East End to take a job as a chef at the Ross School, she reported.
Conveniently located near EECO Farm, the Ross School allowed Ms. Gentry to split her time between cooking and planting. The school continues to support Ms. Gentry, she said, and supplies 25 percent of her sales alone.
Ms. Gentry, who lives in Eastport, also distributes her organic vegetables to Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue, The Riverhead Project, Pizzetteria Brunetti in Westhampton Beach and some Manhattan restaurants. The farm’s vegetable stand is currently open on Saturdays, through Thanksgiving.
With winter coming on, Ms. Gentry’s fields are planted with radishes, carrots and fennel, as well as cold-hardy greens that can handle frost, including spinach, kale, Swiss chard, lettuce and white radicchio. This season, the farmer lost her tomato crop to late blight, a plant disease marked by black fungus, she said.
“Tomatoes are so much work,” Ms. Gentry said. “I feel like someone should write an opera about growing tomatoes. It’s like, they start to blossom, but then the crows eat them and they get blight and it’s like, ‘Ahhh!’” she yelled, throwing up her callused hands. “If you were in an opera, you’d be on your knees, under the spotlight at the end, just, ‘Ahhh!’” she said, hitting her palms on the picnic table.
Conventional farmers can use a blight-preventative spray, a fungicide, that helps the fruit from the inside out, Ms. Gentry explained. Organic farmers are not allowed to use harsh chemicals. Copper sulfate—a liquid copper spray—is utilized as a fungicide, she said, but it’s not as powerful as commercial products.
Ms. Gentry grows some of the yummiest veggies over at Early Girl farm. And where did she get that great head-scarf?? Keep up the great work!!

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text: Order online for delivery and takeout: T 2. Red Curry Chicken from Good Fortune - Hampton. Serving the best Chinese in Hampton, VA.

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Great basic spur straps perform as well as they look. Constructed from refined black bridle leather, these spur straps feature durable nickel plated buckles.
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Constructed from single-ply burgundy latigo leather, these spur straps are a very economical choice. Durable nickel plated buckles. Ladies' size. Fits youth sizes too!
The ProTack® Collection is the ideal choice for serious horse people and professionals who demand maximum performance. Constructed from durable, weather resistant Hermann Oak harness leather, these spur straps offer rugged dependability. The harness leather is stuffed with extra tallows for a great feel. Non-rust stainless steel hardware.
This is a must-have training item! This martingale is constructed from soft, pliable burgundy latigo leather with variable positioning dees on the roper reins. The design helps to teach correct head position and promote flexion at the poll. Durable nickel plated hardware.
Special reinforced rawhide ends add extra stability to these Hermann Oak russet harness leather or burgundy latigo leather spur straps. Durable nickel plated hardware.
This stainless steel draft bit has a 6" snaffle mouth and 2-1/2" rings.
This stainless steel draft bit features a 6" mule mouth.
These stainless steel spurs have a 2-1/4" shank, a 1-1/4" band and a 12 point rowel. Engraved German silver trim offers understated style. Men's size.
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These nickel plated spurs features a 3/4" band. Ladies' size. These spurs will fit children's sizes too!
These stainless steel spurs are wire formed. Ladies' size.
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These chrome plated quick-on spurs feature a 1-1/2" shank and a 10 point rowel. Men's size.
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We perform background checks on all persons considered for hire. I authorize Dogs By Donner, LLC Tosa and/ or its selected agents to complete a thorough background check on me.


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Shirokane Tower(Access: Shirokane-takanawa Stn. 1min. walk) This page is property detail information.
Located in the center of Shirokane AER City Project in Shirokane Takanawa station, Shirokane Tower is a 42-storey upscale high-rise tower that houses a total of 581 units. The apartments range from 23 to 101 sq. meters in size, from studio flats to three bedroom units. The residence is directly connected to the train station via a roofed walkway.
The entrance and lobby are grand and prestigious looking, offering residents a five-star hotel like atmosphere. There is also a charming garden space with well-maintained landscaping surrounding the tower. The facilities in the residence include a relaxation zone on the 2nd floor equipped with a fitness gym, a Sky lounge with kitchen facilities on the 25th floor, guest rooms, and a tatami social room. The lounge space boasts good night views.
The building has auto-lock entry, video intercom, security camera, day-shift custodian, 24-hour management, concierge and front desk services and storage locakers for deliveries. The units come with floor heating in the living room, air conditioning, system kitchen with dishwasher, and automated bath system with bathroom dryer. The upper floors have spectacular views of the cityscape.
There are a variety of restuarants around the neighborhood, and within the AER City complex there are medical and dental clinics, Queen’s Isetan supermarket, Tomod’s drugstore, and Starbucks, as well as a variety of eateries.
Shirokane Takanawa station serves both the Namboku and Mita train lines. The surrounding area is relatively residential with a smattering of office buildings around, and the area is both tranquil and quaint. More restaurants and cake shops can be spotted in Kitasato Street in the vicinity.

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Not scary, but some talk of murder and death.
I teach horror films for a living, and I thought this would be a good starter film for my almost six-year old son. He gets scared very easily, but he was not scared of this film. It provides a good opportunity to talk about the importance of kindness and how "you shouldn't treat people like they treat Frankenstein's creature, even if they have a body that looks different than yours", according to my son. There is some discussion of murder and corpses, of course, and a little bit of violence.

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What’s the caption? Send us your ideas by midnight Tuesday. The winner gets the original artwork and free stuff!
*Gulp* Do I get a lollipop at least?
Well XO…let’s talk about that leave request you denied.
anesthesia by hammer? you must have been a gunners mate in a prior life.
Well SUPPO, what is the status on the req for my new XL2000 Dental System? HMMMM?
So. Chief. Do you remember back when you were a BM2 and I was an E1 striker. . .
Don’t worry Captain. There’s no hard feelings about my Mast yesterday.
So do you like the title of my new book, “Silence of the Canines”?
The dentist called in sick today. I’m usually just the janitor but they promoted me today.
They say your tricare Prime ran out. So do you want to do this the cheap way instead?
Since they made one of Saddam’s torture chambers into the new dentist shop, Captain Kilroy decided to not remodel the office.
Relax, you will feel a slight pinch. Once the numbness takes effect we’ll get started.
going medievil on me huh, you’ll need a bigger hammer for a black shoe LDO.
You know SMO… professional courtesies aside, you were a bit rough during my last colonoscopy.
If the Navy wanted you to have WISDOM they would’ve issued it to you!
Chief, I asked to to go for your annual Exam BEFORE deployment. As a Destroyer IDC, they don’t give me all those fancy powertools.
So, XO, let’s hear that joke again…the one about “the only difference between a dentist and a carpenter is that the carpenter’s tools are cleaner”.
Shortly after he flunked the Dental Department on a zone inspection, the XO began having this dream……..
Rank doesn’t always have its privileges …who has the hammer now!
â€œSince we ran out of novacaine this hammer is going to be your anesthesia todayâ€.
While waiting for his BUDs class to start, BM1 Smith decided to volunteer for an Individual Augmentee assignment. Little did he know he was going to be a dental hygenist in theater.
Would TRICARE cover a second opinion?
UMMMMM….. Let me just go sign that requisition for you.
How am I doing? HOW AM I DOING??? Well Sir, my dog Skippy died, my 16 year old just got a girl pregnant, and my wife is cheating on me…….but don’t worry Sir, I never take my problems to work. Here, I’m allllll professionalism!


text: Michael "Mike" Hernandez lived in northwest Denver. He worked for Barnett Lumber as a welder. On the night of April 18, 1971, Mr. Hernandez was in an altercation outside the Jolly Roger Bar located near the intersection of West 17th Avenue and Federal Boulevard. He was found unconscious with severe injuries to his head. Mr. Hernandez survived for nearly 7 months, but remained in a vegetative state. On November 7, 1971 Mr. Hernandez succumbed to his significant injuries. He was the father or four children. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Denver Police Department.


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Obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD, is an anxiety disorder that traps children in cycles of repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).
These obsessions are not your ordinary worries. They consume your child’s daily schedule and can cause distress.
Compulsions are rituals children do to get rid of the obsessions. For example, a young child may have thoughts that someone will break into his house and be consumed with rituals of checking the doors, whereas an older child may fear that he will be contaminated with germs and constantly wash his hands.
OCD may vary with age and usually has a genetic component to it. If parents have OCD, they are more likely to pass it on to their child. Also, stress can worsen the symptoms of OCD. The more stressed children are with school or if a traumatic event happened, the more likely their obsessions will increase.
I once had a child (age 10) who had the obsessive thought that something bad would happen to himself and his family. He feared and kept obsessing that someone would break into his house and kidnap him and kill his family while they were sleeping.
The child lived on the second floor and his parents had a home security system in place. The child would have the compulsion to constantly check the door and windows to make sure they were locked and lost many hours of sleep obsessing that someone would find a way to break into his house.
1. Explain what OCD is: It is important to explain to the child what OCD is and how it grows. You can tell the child that OCD is anxiety or worry that grows just like any fruit or vegetable. They grow because you pay attention to the fruit or vegetable. You plant a seed, you water it and a green shoot appears. If you keep watering it the shoot will turn into a stalk and many fruits or vegetables will appear. Many children pay attention to their obsessions and eventually their obsessions and compulsions will grow just like the small seed.
2. Tell the child to put their worries into words: Tell the child to think about what is really true as opposed to what they are afraid might happen. Reminding the child that if a bad thing happens they can get through it or they can make a plan to help them feel calmer and less worried. For example, the child may be afraid of someone breaking into his house. You can help by asking the child to challenge his thoughts. For example, you can ask the child: “What makes you think that someone will break into the house?” Did someone break into the house last night or the night before? they think that the alarm will not go off? You can also have him test the alarm so he can see and hear that it works and that if someone breaks into the house, the alarm will go off.
3. Create a Worry Time: It is a good idea to spend less time on obsessions. If you do not spend time on them, they will eventually go away. Create a Worry Time with the child. During this time, you will sit with the child for about 15-20 minutes talking about whatever he or she is worried or obsessing about. This time should not be interrupted; instead it is a time where you will offer help and just listen. You can tell the child that if he has a worry to lock it up in their imaginary worry box, walk away and get distracted with something else. The worry that he’s locked up will only be opened during worry time. If he distracts himself, the worry will lessen. The point for a worry box is to help children learn not to pay attention to their worries all the time because the worries will grow. By the time they reach “Worry Time,” their worries won’t be big problems anymore.
4. Talk Back (to obsessions) and expose (the compulsions): Teach the child to talk back to their obsessions and then to distract themselves by playing. Tell the child that if the obsession continues to talk to him, to do something else and not pay attention to the obsession. Expose the child to some relaxation techniques (listed below) so they can have a toolbox of skills ready. If the child is obsessing over germs and constantly cleans his hands, gradually expose the child to situations without having him wash his hands. For example, have the child touch a doorknob without cleaning his hands. The more times he does this act, the less compelled he will feel to wash his hands and the obsessions will also subside. Continue to gradually expose him to situations that he obsesses over. Cognitive behavior therapy is usually the best form of treatment, however some severe cases of OCD may also require medication.
6. Relaxation: Teach the child relaxation techniques. Have the child get involved with an activity that is fun, teach him to breathe slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth and try some progressive relaxation techniques. Of course, you need to make the techniques child appropriate. Also, you can him them to use visualization or to think of a memory that he likes and that makes him feel good. I like using this visualization: Imagine that you are a baseball player and every ball that is thrown represents a worry. Each worry that is pitched to you, you hit the ball out of the ballpark.
These are some of the techniques I used with this particular client, however all children and situations are different. It is important for parents to also seek help from a professional who will implement the best form of treatment to a child with OCD.


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Skylight are known to brighten up dark rooms, even if it is a small unit it can make a great difference in the way that room looks and feels. There are many styles and brands to choose from. It is advised to try avoid the inexpensive units that have plastic glazing. Although these units cost less initially, they usually don’t last very long and many of them tend to leak. It is better to have a look at the higher quality curbed skylights that are energy efficient glazing and have a factory flashing kit made for them. The kit is not going to add a lot to the cost of the skylight but it will mean having a leak-free installation.
Many skylights can come as venting units, which are able to open or as fixed units that cannot be opened. A venting unit is great to have but it might be inconvenient to open and close if it is out of your reach. So unless you are installing the skylight in a place where it will be easily accessible, you should probably rather go for a fixed unit and save some money. This also applied to installing a skylight in a bathroom, where you will also have to ensure that there is enough ventilation in order to avoid condensation problems. A vent fan for a smaller sized bathroom should provide 1 cubic foot per minute of air circulation per square foot of floor area, or more or less eight air changes per hour.
Generally, skylights are available in sizes that will fit the standard 16 or 24-inch frame. Installing a large skylight will mean that the installer will need to cut one or more of your rafters in order to fit the unit. This installation process is pretty simple when the roof is conventionally framed, which means the rafters on the sides of the rough opening are doubled up and the headers are added at the top and the bottom of the opening. However, it is different when working with a truss roof. The trusses are carefully engineered to carry roof loads, and modifying them in the field is not always a good idea. If your home is built with trusses, you should ensure that the installer sticks with units that are made to fit in between roof members, or gangs many smaller skylights together in order to create a larger window.


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I just placed my order. When will my package ship?
Orders placed before 1pm, will most likely ship the same day. Handling times varies, especially if ordered on days in which we are closed such as Sundays and Mondays, however, handling will never take more than 2-3 days. If an item is out of stock, we will inform you asap, and you will not be charged for that item.
I received my items, and they don't fit correctly. Can I receive my money back?
We are very sorry they did not work out, however, as stated in our return policy we only issue store credit. Return shipping is also at the expense of the buyer, even if free shipping is offered. You are free to use your choice of shipping once your return request has been approved, and we will issue your online store credit as soon as we receive your returned item.


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Unlike other designers in Cairo, Deana Shaaban has avoided handing designs over to her atelier team and decided to sew the garments herself.
The elegance of Egyptian women in the 1930s and 40s of the past century was noted throughout the world. The latest designs would be out in Egypt before they were out in parts of Europe. However, Egyptian women's interest in fashion declined, and some say that it got lost in a muddle of depending on Western designs without a real sense of the richness of traditional Egyptian culture.
Today, Allaga is a fashion brand that aims to revive Egyptian women's lost fashion heritage and offer them a collection of comfortable, practical and at the same time heritage-inspired designs with a twist of the old magic and using the charm of local fabrics. It is a brand made specifically for those who want to feel and look Egyptian and enjoy a stylish and trendy look.
Launched by the German Global Project Partners (GPP) in Egypt, Allaga encourages and supports Egyptian designers, most of them Fine Arts graduates, under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry and the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce. “The idea of the initiative was originally to teach designers and help them establish their own brands, but it then started developing and we switched to team work, making the outcome much more productive,” says Asmaa Fatouh, assistant chief designer and one of the project's founders.
Presenting the work of more than 20 young Egyptian designers this season, Allaga aims to bring Egyptian heritage back into fashion, allowing modern designers to focus on creating a blend of today's look with a style that stands out as Egyptian in materials and look. “We want women of all ages to feel Egyptian and dress in a manner that brings out their origins and character. If a woman is wearing an Allaga outfit and walking in a foreign country, people will instantly know she is Egyptian,” Fatouh explains.
Allaga produces a collection of outfits that are handwoven by Siwan women. “Siwan men often work in tourism, which is not booming nowadays, and the women are usually left jobless,” Fatouh says. A group of Siwan women are Allaga's behind-the-scenes team, making the designs come true. The latter are mostly made of hand-made and hand-woven fabrics and include Siwan embroidery, crocheting, heavy cotton and tassels. Eighty per cent of the fabrics are natural linen and cotton, and 100 per cent of them are made in Egypt. This is in line with one of Allaga's most important goals, which is to give back to the community by helping craftsmen and women in places such as Siwa, Nubia and Upper Egypt enjoy sustainable livelihoods.
Having launched their 2015 winter collection in December at the Shakti School of Arts in Maadi, the team is currently getting ready for their mini spring-summer collection which will be out by the end of March. “We will have a mini collection this year because we worked really hard to bring out our winter collection and we're looking forward to producing a bigger one next season,” Fatouh says. Following the brand's trademark of simple, plain colours and embroidery, and unlike its 2015 winter collection which was mostly in dark colours, Allaga's spring-summer collection will offer a variety of bright colours such as orange, red and shades of blue and use materials like Siwan linen, organic Egyptian cotton, hand-made Siwan embroidery and Nubian, and Bedouin-inspired designs.
It includes blouses embroidered with semi-precious stones and sequins and other pieces crafted with chiffon, as well as A-line skirts, button-through linen dresses and baggy shorts. There are also Nubian kaftans, spring waistcoats and local hand-woven bags. Allaga's sizes range from 40 to 44 and include one-size items.
The 2015 winter collection included winter colours like dark purple, black and grey, and used materials like heavy Egyptian cotton and hand-woven wool. Natural leather was used with designs inspired by Pharaonic and Bedouin heritage. Ingi Al-Kembeshawy, one of Allaga's team members, got her inspiration for this year's collection from film director Shadi Abdel-Salam. “I have always been influenced by him and his movies, as well as by traditional Egyptian galabiyyas and abayas which are fashionable this season,” Al-Kembeshawy says.
The brand is growing in the Egyptian market. “We are working on expanding in Egypt,” says Fatouh, who adds that the brand is amazingly popular in Germany. “This is our target market this year. Our products are very popular in Germany, and Germans love the styles, the handwoven fabrics and the textures of the clothes,” she says. Allaga will be launching many upcoming events in 2015 to increase exposure in Egypt, hoping to develop greater awareness of traditionally inspired fashions. “We're hoping to move forward in the Egyptian market and make people more aware of us,” Fatouh says.
The team will continue to have GPP's support until 2016, when a winning team will be chosen to establish their own collective brand name. Meanwhile, Allaga's focus on teamwork is the key to its success, as Fatouh explains. “Teamwork helps us learn from each other and develops our skills,” she stresses. Allaga also welcomes guest designers to join in events “usually for free or at very little cost,” and Fatouh explains that the Allaga team believes the contribution of other designers is very important for the Egyptian market as a whole.
“We're hoping to move forward more into the Egyptian market and to help develop the fashion movement in Egypt. What better way to do this than to team up with other designers,” she says.
Allaga's latest collection can be found at Kaf Fatma in Degla Maadi or the Zafir showroom in Zamalek. The team is also having a sale of its 2015 winter collection before launching the new one in March.


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COMMENTS: I was not impress with the chamomile flowers. I mainly got them to put them on top of my soaps but they don't look fresh or even pretty for me to be able to do that.
COMMENTS: I used them to decorate top of soap and am also using them in an oil infusion.
COMMENTS: I love to use them in bath bombs, scrubs and melt and pour soap.
COMMENTS: This is exactly what I was looking for and very reasonably priced.
COMMENTS: Smells sweet and good addition to my bath salts!!
COMMENTS: Good quality. Will purchase again.
COMMENTS: Love the scent. I infuse my olive oil with the chamomile. Great aid for the skin and wonderful scent.
COMMENTS: Absolutely love these! I was surprised at how much actually is in a 2oz bag! I cannot wait to get these incorporated into my products ASAP!
COMMENTS: These looked beautiful in my soap. All of the flowers looked perfect.
COMMENTS: Oil smells great after infusion with these flower.
COMMENTS: These dried chamomile flowers are excellent! I infuse my oils with them and leave them in the bottle for sale.
COMMENTS: This is an amazing herb for people with skin problems. I infuse oils with it to use in soap recipes and herbal salves. I love the way it smells after the infusion!!
COMMENTS: Will be mixing with lavender buds to make a dog bed filler-great product!
COMMENTS: Lovely, perfect dried chamomile. Gorgeous in soaps, bath salts, and fizzies.
COMMENTS: Great quality, very nice. Using for oil/water infusions for soap. Smells wonderful.
"My go to botanical additive"
COMMENTS: I like the way this product is minimal in processing. The petals are mostly whole and look fantastic atop bars of soap. I sometimes ground the petals further and mix into my CP soap for a light creamy yellow color. If you use this product, you may want to remove the large dark parts of the flower base that will stand out in the finished soap.
COMMENTS: I used this in my bath salts and it changed the way the salts smelled in a good way. I love these, I crushed them a little in and my whole room smelled like chamomile. Can't express how much I love these flowers.
"Great deal! Love for infusing oils!"
COMMENTS: I infuse my oils with this Chamomile! Love it!
COMMENTS: I order the Chamomile botanical to put in bath teas alone and mixed with others. This product has a gorgeous and strong scent - not overpowering - just very solid. It is great mixed with Lavender. I"m also trying a mixture with some of the Sage botanicals I purchased recently from WSP as well. I know I'll be able to find a multitude of uses for this product and am so glad I found it here.
COMMENTS: I love the way these smell and they provide such a wonderful color to bath teas and salts!
COMMENTS: I use this to infuse my olive oil with chamomile. Works great.
"Great Decorations for Chamomile Soap"
COMMENTS: I use this as decoration on top of my chamomile soap. Chamomile FO for fragrance, Chamomile powder for color, and these Chamomile Flowers sprinkled on top really makes the soap stand out.
COMMENTS: Loved this chamomile, it was bright, beautiful and fragrant. Currently infusing in coconut oil to use in body butters!!!
COMMENTS: Wonderful price. Once infused it adds a lovely color to your soap and looks great on the top as well. Thanks WSP.
COMMENTS: These are great to infuse in water or oil then add to recipe. Wonderful aroma. Also nice to place on the top of a loaf of CP or HP soap for interest.
COMMENTS: High quality product. This has a great smell.
COMMENTS: Great value for the money! I used this to infuse oils for lip balm and soap. Worked great. I have also added to my hot process soap. So pleased with the quality as well as the volume for the money. I will definately puchase this again and again!
COMMENTS: They have a lovely light scent, and I love adding these to my bath melts! Great price, and I wouldn't buy from anywhere else!
COMMENTS: Chamomile is a base ingrediant in a lot of things for me. I use it in my bath teas, soap, lotions, massage oils, & linen sprays. I do not have to pick through the bag to remove large portions of stems, leaves and roots. The price is about average from other distributors. I do like the large, heavy, resealable bag that it comes in. All in all i've been extremy happy with chamomile flower purchase. Well worth the money!
COMMENTS: I love adding these to my soaps to give it a little bit of a special, added touch!
COMMENTS: Added to my chamomile bars. They compliment the style perfectly.
COMMENTS: Very aromatic. Nice soft aroma for sachets and bath soaks or tea bags. Looking forward to using for more things like oils and soap.
COMMENTS: Used in bath teas and ground up in bath bombs. Scent is mild and pleasant.
"adds dimension to my massage oils! "
COMMENTS: I add these to the oil and let them soak. I keep them in the bottles for sale because they look so pretty!
COMMENTS: Very wonderful in Bath Teas!!
COMMENTS: I love to add these to my soaps! They come in great condition, not crushed up and dusty like from some other vendors. Will definitely be ordering again!
COMMENTS: Really nice dried flowers - I infused in some olive oil for my CP soaps. Works great! Easy to work with and strain out.
COMMENTS: I had purchased these flowers to infuse in the olive oil to make a shampoo bar. I love a soft scent and botanical qualities. It made great shampoo bars.
COMMENTS: We use this infused in our Castille Baby Soap and love it! Great Product and Price. Looking forward to adding it to other recipes.
COMMENTS: Mostly nice full dried flowers. Look great in products and smells fresh.
"Which of the botanicals have the least amount of smell. I am adding them to a bath tea primarily for decorative purposes and would like to use a fragrance that doesn’t clash with the botanicals. Jjcabates@msn.com"
Staff Answer Calendula and arnica flowers seem to have the least amount of fragrance.
"I have a recipe calling for 1 cup (volume, not weight) of dried chamomile flowers. Can you please tell me how much I would need to purchase to satisfy this recipe?"
Staff Answer A 2 oz. bag would yield 1 cup of flowers.
"Can you tell me what is in this to make it external use only? Thank you"
Staff Answer This product is not packaged in a food-grade facility, which is why it is for external use only.
"Just wondering... Are WSP's Chamomile Flowers processed at a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat soy or dairy?"
Staff Answer Many facilities process different types of products and we are not able to verify this for you.
"Is this 1lb by weight or volume?"
Staff Answer Our botanicals are measured by weight so that would be 1lb by weight.
Pounds are measured by weight, not volume.
1 pound is always and only a weight measurement .
2 lbs Net weight. 908 grams.
"About how many cups are in a pound?"
"I noticed that Crafters Choice™ Chamomile Flowers - Botanical says Phthalate Free: False, does this indicate that the dried flowers contain phthalates? If so, how do dried flowers contain phthalates? Thank you."
Staff Answer No, these dried flowers do not contain phthalates. The "False" just means there is no documentation regarding this. Dried flowers/leaves would not contain phthalates.
"If added to a water based product, like MP, would there need to be additional preservative to prevent mold?"
They should not mold because they are dried not fresh flowers. This inhibits the mold growth. Most people tend to sprinkle these atop their soaps for looks and use a chamomile EO or FO.
"would these discolor if used in CP soap?"
I mixed them in my CP soap and they didn't discolor, but they did bleed a little, so I ended up with yellow rings around the flowers themselves. I should have seeped them before used them I think.
They can brown if mixed into soap batter. If you wait for poured soap to set up a little and put the flowers on top, the discolor less.
"If a tea of Chamomile flowers was used instead of water in lotion would mold be more of a problem, even if preservative was used? "
You can replace the plain water for that infused with chamomile. The preservative percentages wouldn't change.
If you use a preservative then there shouldn't be any more of a risk of mold with a chamomile infusion versus regular water.


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The Mughals are often credited with bringing the biryani to India. Naturally then, their preparation of this delicacy is often considered the most authentic by many biryani lovers. This innovative preparation straight from the royal kitchens of the Mughal empire is typically made with mutton chunks marinated in yoghurt infused with spices. The cooked meat is then incorporated into rice with rich spices. Some of the best Mughlai Biryani preparations today can be found in and around Delhi, once a power seat of the Mughals.
Be it the richness of culture or food, Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, is always on point. One such treasure hidden in its folds is the Awadhi Biryani, which is undoubtedly one of the richest types of biryani in India that stands out for its dum pukht style of cooking. The meat is infused with spices and cooked partially before being combined with rice flavoured with intensely aromatic spices like saffron, cinnamon and star anise. The rice and meat are assorted in layers in a handi and cooked in dum style for several hours to allow a deep penetrate of flavours through every morsel. The Awadhi Biryani is an intricate preparation characterised by mild but rich flavours.
Even though its place of origin has since been renamed Kolkata, the biryani retains its original name, and in effect, its original flavour that is the trademark of the contagious Calcutta vibe. The Calcutta Biryani traces its roots to the classic Awadhi Biryani but also carries the typical Bengali flavours. This type of biryani is characterised by understated flavours, with a slightly sparing use of spices and a tinge of sweetness. One clear distinction that sets this biryani apart from its ilk is the use of yellow rice that is layered with cooked chunks of yoghurt-based meat, potatoes and soft boiled eggs. The unique flavours of the Calcutta Biryani come from the use of spices like kewra and nutmeg, in addition to saffron.
The cuisine of the Malabar region, especially Kerala, is a riot of flavour with many surprisingly rich delicacies hidden in its kitchens. The Thalassery Biryani is one such regional preparation that will really knock you off your feet. It is a type of biryani that perfectly sums up the adaption of a classic preparation as per regional cultural and ethnic influences. One of the most significant departures from the classic biryani preparations is the use of the indigenous variety of Jeerakasala or Khyma rice instead of long-grain, aromatic basmati. It also relies heavily on the use of locally sourced Malabar spices. The flavours of the dish are enhanced several notches with the used of fried onions, raisin, sautéed cashew nuts and fennel seeds. Also, the rice and meat are cooked separately and mixed just before serving.
As the name suggests, the Sindhi Biryani traces its origin to the Sindh region that now forms part of Pakistan. It is a type of biryani that stands out for its diversity of ingredients, each of which adds a unique note of flavour to the dish. The Sindhi biryani makes a generous use of chopped green chillies, mint and coriander leaves, roasted spices, fried onions, sour yoghurt, dried fruit, nuts, potatoes and even plums. The combination of ingredients may sound a bit peculiar but it is fascinating how the flavours work well together to deliver a rich, succulent type of biryani that you just cannot have enough of.
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Windsor of Miramar offers a large selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom spacious floor plans for you to choose from. Indulge in elegant features, like granite and quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large soaking tub in the master bathroom. Find your perfect apartment home at Windsor at Miramar.


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Does anyone really have a USP these days?
Some of our clients do indeed have innovative products and services. These include Nano technology for improved packaging strength at lower cost, large touch screen monitors for schools and scenario planning solutions for the emergency services when it comes to anti-terrorism planning. Some have a combination of a really strong solution at the right time e.g. one of our clients provided excellent training software / solutions for financial services companies at the time when new regulations came into place.
However, very few businesses are fortunate to be in the position where they genuinely have something that stands out amongst the sea of competition.
So, how does your business raise its profile and differentiate itself? It isn’t easy and there isn’t a simple solution. One hopes that you are good at what you do. If not, it’s pretty hard to win and retain business and to gain repeat and referral business. So, let’s assume you are pretty good. But how can you mark your business out and become the vendor that rises to the top of supplier shortlists? Below are a few suggestions.
Most purchases are to mitigate risk, reduce cost, improve productivity, gain competitive advantage or for some other similar requirement. If you want to trade with a given sector or with a particular buyer job role, you need to demonstrate a deep understanding of that market and their buying motivations. How much do you really know about your buyers and the sectors within which they operate? Have you done research (either market or customer satisfaction) or perhaps bought industry insight or even researched online through sector associations to see what’s a hot topic? What exhibitions or events have you attended where you can up-weight your sector specific knowledge?
It’s all well and good being informed but if no-one knows that you know, that value is diluted. To ensure that potential buyers are exposed to that expertise, consider how this can be represented on your website (do you have a section designed specifically for your target market or for your particular buyers?), in PDFs, with case studies and testimonials, in blog posts and articles you write and so on. The more you show yourself and your business to be credible and experts, the more likely you are to rise to the top.
I liken this to where you have the most wonderful jewellery shop on London’s Bond Street. The merchandise is stunning. Unfortunately, you keep the door locked and the shutters down. If you don’t communicate your expertise to potential customers, how will they find out. That means rethinking the structure of your website, writing articles / blog posts that reflect that skill or expertise and then make sure that you distribute and showcase that knowledge across all of the potential customer touch points. That’s most definitely on your website but particularly in your blog and then across social media such as LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook, YouTube and Vimeo (if you have videos), Pinterest and Instagram (if your business is visual) and so on. If you have time, participate in and start LinkedIn discussions and post your articles around. Key subjects on your LinkedIn profile. Make sure you tweet with links back to your website and blog.
If you understand why customers buy, you’re in a much better position to differentiate. There are tons of suppliers for every service or product. There is a much used analogy of whether someone buys a hammer or buys the ability to make a hole. Understanding what drives customers to purchase will support your ability to stand out. For example, why does a CFO look around for a broker to purchase foreign currency? They could just go to the bank? But they may be unhappy with the rates or their current FX partner. They may not want all of their eggs in one basket and want to spread the risk. Their currency needs may be complex based on the market they operate within.
Why does a customer by a new 4×4 car? Is it the end of their 3 year lease? Have they just had kids and need more space? Do they genuinely live in the countryside? The more you understand context, the more you can tap into the psyche of your buyers. The more you can outwardly demonstrate your understanding, the more you set your business apart from those that pitch on a product or service basis alone.

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This Royal Sunbeam Light Roadster was made during Sunbeam’s changeover from John Marston Ltd to AMC, who had purchased the company. Although they continued with Sunbeam’s range of bicycles, updating model names accordingly, for several years the company’s frame numbering system did not follow the rigid system previously used. I was able to tie this example down to the specific year of 1937 because it has a ‘Model AW’ Sturmey-Archer hub, introduced in that year, and the bicycle’s model name – ‘The Royal Sunbeam’ – can just about be discerned on the seat tube (photo above). The equipment also tallies with the year of production: as you can see in the catalogue extract, roller lever brakes and Westwood rims were available for an extra 5/-.
Nevertheless, a 21″ size frame was not mentioned in the 1937 catalogue, although it was made in 1936 and 1939. In the book ‘Sunbeam Cycles’ the ‘OE’ frame series is mentioned as being from 1939, but it also says that the ‘Royal Sunbeam’ name was dropped in 1938 and changed to ‘Sunbeam Royal’ in 1939. So 1937 is my best estimate. Perhaps it’s a 1936 frame, sold the following year with 1937 equipment? As I mentioned, the changeover years are confusing.
The machine itself is in excellent order, with original unrestored paintwork. The original transfers (decals) on the headstock and chaincase are in very good condition.
I had it serviced and new tyres and tubes fitted, in 2012. One handlebar grip is damaged, but usable. The tyres need pumping up and then it’s ready to ride.

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LFA Interim Flyweight Champion Casey Kenney can make history at LFA 62 by becoming the promotion’s first multiple-division champion when he faces Vincent Cachero.
I heard that when this fight was announced, you threw it out there if anyone gets injured, call me up?
How does it feel to have the shoe on the other foot? In your last fight, Maikel Perez dropped out. You took on Brandon Royval, he was the short notice replacement, this time it’s you taking on the short notice replacement role?
“Honestly I’d rather be in this spot than the other way around. The other way around it’s like ‘whatever I’m ready to fight.’ But, for instance, I just did an eight-week camp to prepare for an Olympic wrestler and then I fought a long, lengthy striker, jiu jitsu guy, opposite stance. Not that any of my training was lost, but any kind of preparation, as far as game planning for a wrestler that went out the window. It not really lost but I did a lot of stuff that was pretty much pointless.
Did you have any intentions of attempting to become a two-division champion prior to being given this opportunity?
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Southport CC are staging this prestige event on Saturday 25th April on the circuit in Victoria Park..
We have a field of 160 riders in age groups U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16 travelling from all over the North West. The winners of the events are eligible for the National Championships.
The races are scheduled to start at 11.30.am with the U8 Boys and Girls and the last race of the day will be at 1.45.pm. – the U16 Boys racing over 45 laps of the circuit.
We need helpers and Marshalls from 10.00.am. for setting out the course until the completion of the programme. If you can help from 10.00 or arrive at mid-day to let some of the early helpers leave your assistance will be appreciated.


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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s decision to take a u-turn on the personal income tax has rather earned him the fury of some Minority members in parliament.
Mr. Ofori-Atta announced during the reading of the 2018 Mid-year Budget review, the introduction of an additional personal income tax where persons who earn GHC 10,000 and above will have to pay taxes of 35% as part of measures to raise more revenue to meet its revenue target for the 2018 fiscal year.
After much protests for a revision of the decision, government, in its 2019 budget decided that persons who earn income above GH¢20,000 will now be subject to a tax rate of 30 per cent.
“We have listened to the feedback from the public and come to the conclusion that some relief from this tax measure is justified”, Mr. Ofori-Atta said in Parliament.
Speaking to Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Fifi Kwetey after the Budget presentation Thursday, he described the situation as tragic. He saw nothing laudable about the new move, rather, it was completely ‘stupid’ that the Finance Minister refused caution initially and still went ahead to implement the policy.
“It’s a tragedy for this country that you have a Finance Minister who actually has been warned by people in government and therefore knows better and refused to listen, stubbornly refused to listen, it’s like you are going the wrong direction and we tell you where you are going is wrong, until you go and your car crashes then you come and turn around and you want us to applaud you? Applaud you for that stupidity and stubbornness, no, that’s nothing to be applauded for”, he said.
He believes a ‘listening’ government should not wait to change decisions only after enough harm has been done.
“If you are a listening government, listen well and listen fast, don’t wait till your car crashes before you listen, that’s not listening, that’s wrong listening”, he continued.
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, Thursday November 15 read the 2019 Budget statement on the floor of parliament.
He among other things touched on the total revenue and grants expected for the 2019 fiscal year. Agriculture; Industry; Infrastructure; Entrepreneurial Support; Revenue Mobilisation protection of the Public Purse and Social Partnership all featured in the 2019 Budget.


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This page contains the detailed reference documentation for each of the Apiture APIs: the API resources, operations, parameters, and data schemas for each API. Use the OpenAPI links to download the OpenAPI 2.0 document for the APIs in YAML or JSON format.
In case you missed it, please see our Get Started guide and Concepts.

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The complete colour palette for DuPont™ Corian®. This includes the non solid colours, solid colours as well as the illumination series. Timeless sophistication for surface design beauty, strength and versatility come naturally to Corian.
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Trek into the evergreen forests or rest by the river at your Waterfront Verandah for a moment of respite. Walk alongside nature and enjoy every chance you get to be enchanted. With leaping leopards and tigers on the prowl, Kabini opens its doors to anyone with a keen eye for adventure.
Rest by the river as the waters calm your senses. Each cottage at The Serai Kabini is designed to give you a unique view of the waterfront with nothing but birds coming in the way.
Twin cottages, each with cozy warm wood interiors, spotless white linens and a pretty little sit-out. The designer bathroom inside is fitted with a fibre-glass top for an open sky shower.
Stone walls, wooden floors, tiled roofs and a lovely patch of green to call your own. The exquisitely decorated interiors will leave you enchanted.
Enjoy a spacious bedroom, living room, two private verandahs and a private Jacuzzi. Wake up to the sounds of the mighty river on one side and a truant little creek flowing by on the other.
Feast between the hills and misty forests. Enjoy scrumptious spreads and fine wine at a secluded spot, reserved just for you.
Living close to nature is a luxury only a few can afford. For those who can, our restaurant, Wildgrass, puts out a wide range of multi cuisine delicacies and food favourites that delight you.
Call it old fashioned but the wooden beams and tables really bring out the charm of this watering hole. Sip your drink and savour each moment under the starlight at our open-air bar, The Outpost.
In Sanskrit Oma means 'life giver'. The Spa is based on holistic and natural, back to the earth wellness and beautification.
Step into a world of pure bliss and energy with the unique spa therapies specialized by the western and eastern holistic techniques. Here you can relax on an altogether deeper dimension, as the therapists' dextrous fingers massage away the tension, cleanse the body and rejuvenate the spirit.
The resort is very attractive, the accommodation is comfortable and well appointed.
Staff are always pleasant and helpful, and the food is good.
If you wish to take a game safari into the National Park from this lodge, be sure to enquire that you can be transported in suitable vehicle e.g. a small jeep accomodating no more than 6 - 8 people.
"Serai is an amazing experience"
Serai is a great place to spend ur quality time. The food ambience and rooms of the resort is amazing. The staffs are courteous and friendly and leave no stone unturned to serve you best. Serai in kabini is a must place to stay if u r looking for luxury and nature as per my opinion.

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For three long years, the United States, Britain, and France kept the secret while their intelligence services shared information they had been gathering on what appeared to be a top secret underground nuclear weapons plant near Qom.
At the very last minute, just four days before the allies planned to shock the world by revealing detailed information on the secret nuclear plant, the Iranian government sent a tersely worded letter acknowledging the existence of the site to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and pledged to open it for future inspections.
The consequences of that leak may prove fatal to the effort by Western powers to curb Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions short of war. The leak allowed the Iranians to defuse a tense standoff with a Western alliance united as never before.
French President Sarkozy was visibly fuming when he stood next to President Obama in Pittsburgh on Sept. 25 to talk about the new nuclear plant whose existence the Iranians had just revealed. Sarkozy had been planning to drop that bombshell the day before, during a speech at the United Nations. But Obama personally asked him to hold back.
Pletka believes the leak occurred at the political level. “Everyone thinks it came from the Germans,” she told Newsmax, adding the U.S. could have been the culprit.
A French diplomat, who accompanied Sarkozy to the United Nations and to the G-20 summit the following day in Pittsburgh, discounted the notion of a German leak.
The White House has been telling reporters that the U.S. intelligence community first detected unusual activity at the site dug into a mountain to the northwest of Qom in 2006. But it appears that the French may have been the first to identify it as a nuclear-weapons facility.
CIA spokesman Paul Gimigliano called the joint investigation into the Qom facility “a rigorous, painstaking process that drew on information from multiple sources, all of which had to be assessed and tested. This was a classic intelligence success, one that gave our government a clear window into a major, concealed facility,” he told Newsmax.
The intelligence included human sources, believed to have come through the French, and was buttressed by signals intelligence, satellite imagery, and internal documents from the Iranian nuclear and missile research programs.
The flow and quality of the intelligence accelerated early this year as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) intensified work on the site.
The United States was able to monitor the excavation activity of the underground enrichment facility using surveillance satellites. By measuring the “spoils” brought up out of the earth by dozens of trucks and spread out at the foot of the nearby mountains, U.S. analysts were able to get an idea of the size of the underground facility.
CIA Director Leon Panetta says he was first told about the Qom facility during the White House transition in January. “This was presented at that time as something nobody knew about, a secret facility,” he told Time magazine.
But Newsmax has learned that President George W. Bush personally briefed select members of Congress who were closely tracking Iran’s nuclear weapons activities many months earlier.
Despite those briefings, not a word of the secret project leaked out, even as top Republicans in Congress blasted the CIA for what they considered to be a politically-skewed National Intellience Estimate on Iran issued in December 2007 that concluded that Iran had shut down its nuclear weapons programs in 2003.
“Public disclosure of this site is actually an important component of testing if Iran is prepared to take the concrete, tangible steps needed to create confidence and transparency and demonstrate that Iran is committed to establishing its peaceful intentions,” the White House said in a question-and-answer “fact sheet” on the facility.
Several Iranian sources with close ties to Western intelligence agencies believe that a defector from the IRGC named Brig. Gen. Ali Reza Asghari provided key information on the Qom facility. Asghari was debriefed by U.S. intelligence in the spring of 2007, and by French intelligence in late summer.
The French intelligence officials who interviewed Asghari found his information so credible and alarming that they took it to president Nicolas Sarkozy in September 2007.
Sarkozy was stunned by Asghari’s revelations, which totally contradicted everything France and its allies had been hearing from the International Atomic Energy Agency and from the CIA about Iran’s nuclear programs.
“Gen. Asghari’s information caused Sarkozy suddenly to change his tune in September 2007 and take a hard line on Iran,” one of these Iranian sources told Newsmax.
But Sarkozy’s stance on Iran, and his effort to generate international focus on Iran’s nuclear weapons programs, was undercut by a politically-charged National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran released by the National Intelligence Council in December 2007.
That much-disputed NIE seemed to run counter to everything that Sarkozy and French intelligence had learned from General Asghari. It also challenged earlier CIA conclusions about the Iranian nuclear weapons program.
Shortly after the NIE was released, Sarkozy dismissed it in an interview with the French newsweekly, Le Nouvel Observateur.
“Everyone agrees that what the Iranians are doing has no civilian explanation,” he said. “The only debate is whether they will have military capability in one year or in five years."
Read: "Skepticism Mounts Over NIE Findings."
Some of the analysts who worked on the December 2007 NIE have told reporters that they felt an overwhelming sense of political responsibility in drafting their report: to make sure they didn’t give President George W. Bush an excuse for launching military strikes on Iran.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger publicly chided the analysts who wrote the NIE for politicizing intelligence. They saw themselves as “a kind of check on, instead of a part of, the executive branch,” Kissinger said. He excoriated them for seeking to become “surrogate policy-makers and advocates,” instead of analysts.
The goal of the analysts writing the NIE was widely seen as tying the hands of President George W. Bush on Iran and specifically taking a military option off the table.
Former State Department intelligence analyst Tom Fingar, who coordinated the NIE, told an audience at the New Americas Foundation that the Iran NIE had been written and rewritten by June 2007, but that he and other analysts weren’t pleased with it because it repeated earlier estimates that Iran was continuing to pursue nuclear weapons.
Fingar intimated that he was afraid this conclusion would give the Bush administration an excuse to launch military strikes on Iran, so he said he held the report, hoping something would come up.
The dramatically rewritten estimate now concluded that Iran had shut down its nuclear weapons program, and appeared to have been based on information that Asghari provided to the CIA during debriefings.
Sources who read the 1,500 source notes to the 140-page report said that its most dramatic assertion was based on “a single, unvetted source,” most likely Asghari.
But when Newsmax asked Asghari personally through a trusted intermediary how he felt about the way the information he had provided the CIA had been used in the NIE, his response was startling.
Congressional Republicans are now calling on the intelligence community to review the December 2007 NIE using a “red team” of outside analysts.

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Refer to MLC-6a for the procedures relating to the entity's overall tax, excise and BAS return preparation process. Refer to MLC-6a for the list of systems and application where data is sourced and processed. MLC-4 specifically addresses system and application controls.
MLC4a: Effective IT system and application controls that maintain the integrity and security of data.
The focus of this procedure should be on systems or sub-systems that are used in the tax, excise and BAS return preparation process with their related IT controls.
We note that application controls relating to tax might be covered by enterprise wide controls and suggest these are leveraged for this procedure provided tax systems are included in their scope.
List the IT system and application controls that relate to the tax function or preparation of the tax, excise return and BAS preparation process (including data extracts or feeds from sub-systems). Where tax-related IT controls are documented, obtain a copy and attach to the report.
List the maintenance of IT system and application controls that ensure adequate tax data integrity and security. For example, data integrity is the accuracy and consistency of data stored in a database. Data security is protecting data from unauthorised access and other destructive forces. Note that application controls relating to tax can also be maintained or tested as part of a wider IT General control environment.
Is the review undertaken in-house or outsourced?
When was the last review performed?
When is the next scheduled review?
A review of system and application controls relating to tax might also be performed as part of a wider IT General control review.
Obtain the report for the most recent review/audit and enquire of the entity which part of the review scope relates to tax applications or data. Report their response and page reference the report.
Inspect the review/audit report and note any findings raised and remediation plans that are related to systems and data used by the tax function.
If the entity has identified tax-related systems and application controls but has no mechanisms in place to maintain the control design and operating effectiveness of those systems and applications, enquire of the entity’s reasons, report their response and raise an observation.
MLC4b: For entities with organisational-level IT General Controls (ITGCs), a tax function should identify the relevant IT controls that are key to the tax function in their tax internal control framework. These relevant IT controls should be designed and operating effectively and instances of IT control breakdowns should be remedied. Breakdown instances should be communicated to the tax function to assess and remediate any impact on the tax, excise and BAS return.
Enquire if they have organisational-level (or enterprise wide) ITGCs in place where the tax function can be identified and is documented. Document their response. If so obtain the document and highlight tax key controls, noting how often these controls are tested.
In the most recent ITGC review, enquire if any IT control breakdowns were noted that related to the tax function. If so, obtain a copy of the ITGC report and note the remedial plans, due dates and action owners.
Enquire if the breakdown of tax-related controls was communicated to the tax function? If so, how was it communicated? Obtain copies of any written evidence (for example, emails). Report their response.
If the tax function is informed of IT control breakdowns that are associated with the tax function, enquire of the entity how does the tax function assess and remediate any impact on the tax, excise or BAS return? Report their response.
Note that IT general controls relating to tax might be reviewed as part of wider IT general control review for all systems.
MLC4c: An effective process that allows the tax function to provide input on IT controls/functions, where the preparation of the tax, excise and BAS return is dependent on IT (For example, extracts of data from sub-ledgers, interfaces between systems, set-up/maintenance of master files for customers, vendors, products, tax codes/rates, plants, permissions and similar).
when these controls were last tested for design and operating effectiveness and what results have been included in MLC-4a (if not, repeat MLC-4a).
What controls are in place to ensure that formulas are correct?
What controls are in place to ensure that the spreadsheets are only accessed and used by authorised personnel?
When were spreadsheet controls last tested for design and operating effectiveness and have the results been included in MLC-4a (if not, repeat MLC-4a)?
What datasets (for example, general ledger, and tax asset register) are required to perform the tax calculation?
Which systems are data extracted from?
How does data from sub-systems integrate with the software used to perform the tax calculation?
How does the tax team ensure that the required data extracted from sub-systems is accurate and complete?
If issues are documented, obtain the document and page reference. Report their response.
as to when were these controls last tested for design and operating effectiveness and if the results were included in MLC-4a. (if not, repeat MLC-4a).
the controls in place to ensure the manual/automated journals are reviewed and validated for accuracy.
the controls in place to ensure spreadsheets are only accessed and used by authorised personnel?
when the spreadsheet controls were last tested for design and operating effectiveness and results included in MLC-4a (if not, repeat MLC-4a).
If issues are documented, obtain the document and page reference, reporting their response.
whether reporting mechanisms exist between the tax unit and owners of ITGCs (and the rest of the organisation) regarding IT and system-related control weaknesses.
MLC-4d-1. Refer to MLC-4c for details of software applications used to automate tax return calculations/BAS/excise return preparation or data-processing.
MLC-4d-2. Refer to MLC-3b for details on the consideration of automating manual controls used for large volume transaction processes.
MLC-4d-3. Refer to MLC-4c relating to spreadsheets used to automate tax return calculations/BAS/excise return preparation or data-processing.
What risks were identified and which IT systems are the risks related to? List risk and IT systems.
Has internal/external audit identified these risks? If so, obtain documented risks by internal/external audit? Ensure these risks are related to the tax function and information systems.
MLC-4d-5: Refer to MLC-4c for details of reporting mechanisms from the tax team to the IT function.
Enquire of the entity if there is a reporting mechanism in place from other areas of the business to the tax team regarding IT and system-related control weaknesses? Report their response.
MLC5a: A formally documented record-keeping policy for tax, including appropriate timeframes for the retention of records.
Identify if this policy is specific to tax and covering all tax types (if not, page reference the sections of the policy pertaining to tax).
Identify if the document specifies appropriate timeframes for the retention of records and requirements for retaining work papers that details tax calculations, including where work paper should be stored ( password protected share drive).
If a tax specific record-keeping policy does not exist or is not formalised, enquire of the entity's reasons, report their response and raise an observation.
MLC5b: Staff access to guidance notes via an intranet, or a set of procedures that are readily accessible explaining record-keeping requirements.
Enquire of the entity how staff get access to policies and procedures regarding record-keeping requirements for tax. Report their response.
If access is provided via intranet, obtain a screen print and check that intranet link’s accessibility that it leads to the correct policy document.
MLC5c: Internal or external audits that verify compliance.
Enquire of the entity if record-keeping policy compliance reviews have been undertaken as part of its internal or external audit program. Report their response.
the findings related to tax (if so, page reference and list findings raised and remediation plans).
MLC5d: Evidence of staff training on record-keeping requirements for tax purposes.
If no training materials or attendance registers on record keeping for tax does not exist, enquire of the entity's reason and report their response.


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Miguel Castilla, Marc de Smet; The effect of posterior vitreous detachment or vitreous opacities (floaters) on straylight measurements. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2013;54(15):568.
To evaluate if straylight measures taken in patients with complaints of floaters (and no posterior vitreous detachment [PVD]) are different from patients presenting with a PVD.
A retrospective review of patients having undergone a straylight measurement with a C-Quant (Oculus, Germany) who presented with a complaint of floaters or observed to have a PVD when examined but who did not complain of floaters. Data was collected on age, status of the lens, and only the initial C-Quant measurement was analyzed if several were taken. Only patients with intact vitreous were considered in the study. Straylight measurements were considered significant if they were above 2 standard deviations [SD] from a normative database, controlled for age.
The mean age for both groups was 58.58 years with an SD of 12.75 years. Thrity one eyes from 29 patients were included, 11 eyes with a diagnosis of PVD, and 20 eyes with floaters. In the PVD group, only 5 eyes had measures above the 2 SD cutoff, while 14 of 20 eyes in the floaters group met this criterion. The mean straylight value for the floaters group was 1.88 with an SD of 1.42 and for the PVD group of 1.24 with an SD of 0.25. The differences between both groups did not reach statistical significance (p=0.087).
A significant difference in the number of patients with high scattered light measurements were observed in the patients with floaters and no PVD. The exact nature of this difference needs to be further evaluated. It is possible that only floaters close to the retinal surface are able to induce a measureable light scattering and be responsible for the clinical manifestations.


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Description: New 3 prong high quality aftermarket laptop ac adapter charger & power cord. 19V, 2.1A, 40W.
Compatible Part #'s: PA-1400-24, AD-4019SL, BA44-00272A, AD-4019P, PA-1400-14, AA-PA2N40S, AD-4019W, AA-PA2N40L, BA44-00278A, AA-PA3NS40/US, BA44-00279A, PA-1400-14.
The title of this item is misleading: "Samsung PA-1400-24 Ac Adapter Charger & Power Cord 40W 19V 2.1A". It is not the original Samsung model, it is an aftermarket replacement. The specs match the original, but the connector does not snap into the charging connector, it just slides in and can easily slide back out. I thought I was purchasing the branded original, could have bought this one cheaper from Amazon. But it works, and delivery (expedited) was good. Update: the electrical specs match the original Samsung unit, but the connector is not correct: the center hole is too big so it does not grip the center pin of the computer's power port. Only way to make it work is to apply side pressure to the connector so it maintains contact.


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We believe that everyone can move better, look better and feel better.
Let us show you how. Pilates is a powerful, versatile training system. With regular practice and expert instruction you can change your body.
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I’m an American who embarked on a new ex-pat life and left my lawyer self behind. My husband, Matt, and I are born and raised Wisconsinites who in 2013 decided to incorporate our love of travel and experiencing new cultures into our daily lives by chucking our jobs, home and delightful lives in the States in exchange for a mid-life adventure. Matt’s status as an educator provides international employment opportunities for him, and I am along for the ride as a “trailing spouse.” First stop – Cajamarca, Peru!
We spent 20 great months in Peru and made the most of our time in the Andes.
Next stop was 2 years in Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador. The adventure continued, but it wasn’t easy.
After a 4-month vacation split between South America and the US, we moved to Mexico City in August, 2017. Settling into a metropolis has been so easy compared to our other moves and we are enjoying life back in civilization! Stay tuned for future adventures!
Congrats Matt and Kerry. This is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time!! I’m in awe, so keep everyone posted.
Kerry! So excited for you guys and your new adventure! Looking forward to reading all about it.
Likewise! Matt and I enjoyed your and Annie’s company and will look for the details of the rest of your Peruvian vacation (to get ideas for ours!) and other adventures on peterspenguinpost.blogspot.com. Safe travels!
Hi Kerry. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures. I’m a friend of Mick & LFOA.
Hi Kerry, remember me from St. Henry’s? Just discovered Julie Peirick (Wood) works here at Northwestern Mutual for the last 14 years and I’ve been here 10 years, but our paths never crossed until someone mentioned she was from Watertown, and I messaged to find out who she was. So we’ve been messaging this afternoon and she said to check out your blog. Email me.


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When it comes to our preservation work I strive to remember that we are merely caretakers for future generations, therefore I strive to follow Didron’s maxim.
I believe in the value of the traditional trades and craft. Through contact and study of historical buildings and objects we are connecting with centuries of tradition. Traditional trades work may not be as fast as modern production trades, but the difference in end results is very apparent.
As a worker, I believe in honest work for honest pay and as an employer, I believe in taking care of my employees.
Many have concerns that the trades have been devalued in this country; our team at New Netherland Timber Framing is dedicated to reversing that trend.
New Netherland Timber Framing and Preservation strives to continue the traditions of craft and skill which have been handed down through generations. Whether the work is preservation of an existing structure or the creation of something new, we are dedicated to both the overall aesthetics of any structure, as well as the details which make it so special. It is our passion to support and improve the legacy of this world’s built heritage.
Our vision was crafted after years of work in restoration – from Historic Hudson Valley, Historic Huguenot Street, Rondout Woodworking, and numerous individual projects.
Our affiliation with the Preservation Trades Network allows us access to unparalleled knowledge from academics, researchers, traditional crafts and trades-folk and gives us an amazing network of professionals upon whom to call for specialty work on any job site.