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EDITOR'S NOTE: In KC's last column, he said several things that did not go over well in the zombie community. Since we here at Westfield have the greatest respect for our zombie brothers and sisters, we have been taking steps to listen to their concerns, and there have been great strides in new understanding between us (including discovering that we aren't all that different after all). Unfortunately, a renegade sect of zombies decided to take matters into their own hands (or at least what was left of them). They brutally attacked KC while he was gardening, and well…
While we're still sorting things out, Westfield's own Roger Ash had a few questions for Zombie KC.
RA: So, how are you feeling?
ZKC: Uhh… with fingers!?
RA: No, I meant how are you emotionally?
ZKC: Umm… hungry…
RA: For brains?
ZKC: Brains good… But really want a census taker with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. Yum.
RA: Can't say I've ever had that…
ZKC: It good with lemon… and brains. To die for.
RA: Ah ha… So, why are zombies so obsessed with brains?
ZKC: Ha! That a falic… um, falla… uhh. That not right! Zombies not obsessed with brains… We also like brains. Ahh, and brains. Brains good too. We like lots of things besides brains. Like… uhh, brains!
RA: Do you eat brains?
ZKC: Only when on diet. When I try to lose weight, I eat my own brain. Then…
Umm… what we talking about? Brains?… Brains good! Can we talk about brains?
RA: Let's talk about something else. What do zombies do for fun?
ZKC: That easy!… Umm…. Ahhh… Eat brains!
RA: Okay, then. Do you like the band the Zombies?
ZKC: Oh yes. Favorite band! Shake my groove thang!
RA: Well, that's a disturbing image… What's your favorite Zombies song?
ZKC: That easy. She's Not There.
RA: That is a good one.
ZKC: You know why she not there? We eat her!!! Ha ha!
RA: O…kay.
ZKC: Zombies enjoy good joke.
RA: Are there going to be any soon?
ZKC: What you mean?
RA: Never mind. Any other favorite songs?
ZKC: I dig oldies, so Zombie Jamboree is a big fave. And Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party sets my toes a tappin'. But not too hard — I lose lot of toes that way.
RA: What do you think of all these zombie comics?
ZKC: Yummy. But staples bad. Ptooie.
RA: No, I mean do you read them?
ZKC: No. Marvel Zombies is kind of tangy and tastes really funny. The Black Lanterns are kind of stringy and taste a lot like other zombie books. Kinda boring tasting, really. The Walking Dead tastes the best, really sweet and scary. Like very fine aged brains. It's really the book for zombie connoisseurs. And now there's a TV dinner version.
RA: You mean the show on AMC?
ZKC: That it. Tastes better in Hi-Def! And the apple cobbler am wonderful.
RA: What other comics do you like?
ZKC: You know, that funny. I used to be really picky about comics I liked. I thought had to taste really good or special, you know? But now I like all the comics that all other zombies like, no matter if they taste bad or not. I mean, other zombies can't be wrong, right? Comics taste really good when all other zombies like them too! And not bland or boring at all.
RA: So you now like the comics that all the other zombies like?
ZKC: Yeah. Being a zombie very liberat… very exhilar… Uhh… Am good. It fun not having to think any more. Let other zombies think for me. More time for eating my own brains. Then…
What we talking about?… Butterfly brains?… Tasty! Not filling.
RA: Last question: Zombies do a lot of shambling. Have you ever considered upgrading to moseying?
ZKC: Nah… Um… Moseying too fast. Might miss brains if go too fast. That bad. Miss doing the hokey-pokey though. Had to sign waiver to be zombie. Zombies no hokey-pokey. Sometimes zombies dumb. Do stupid Michael Jackson dance. Not thrilling. Hokey-pokey rules!
RA: Yes, it does. Anything else?
ZKC: That it. Unless you have yummy brains.
RA: After this interview, I'm not so sure!
ROGER ASH SAYS: Shortly after this interview was conducted, Zombie KC was whisked off to Switzerland for a radical de-zomibiefying procedure. Westfield Subscriber K. Richard suggested this unique blood-replacement regime. It's only rock 'n roll, but we like it. Hopefully, regular KC will back in a couple of weeks.


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Bushcraft UK Expeditions and Courses Terms and Conditions
1. Agreement
Agreement, based on the outlined terms and conditions, arises upon fulfilment of all of the following:
a) Receipt and clearance of payment in Bushcraft UK bank account of full payment or deposit as detailed in section 2 below, and a fully completed booking form (To be sent in post).
b) The signature on the booking form is that of the client attending the course/expedition or of a legally recognised agent of the client for and on their behalf.
c) Acceptance of that booking by Bushcraft UK.
The Agreement is between Bushcraft UK and the client(s) on the booking form and is the sole agreement between those parties.
Bushcraft UK reserves the right, without need to give reason and at its discretion, to refuse a booking to any party or individual. Under such circumstances any payment made will be returned.
The agreement is governed by English law.
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a) Deposits currently constitute 40% of the overall cost.
b) The balance of the fees as specified on the booking form (or Bushcraft UK web site) must be paid in full by the date specified on the booking form (or Bushcraft UK web site), or if no date is specified no later than 10 weeks prior to the expedition/course start date. If not so paid, Bushcraft UK reserves the right to treat the agreement as cancelled by the client(s). In relation to clause 3 below, bookings made within 10 weeks of expedition/course commencement must be accompanied by payment in full.
3. Cancellations
Given the preparation and pre paid expenditure by Bushcraft UK prior to any expedition/course the client must be aware of the following conditions and therefore agrees to such.
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a) Cancellation more than 10 weeks before the course/expedition starts all funds re-reimbursed with the exception of 50% of the deposit.
b) Cancellation less than 10 weeks before course commencement will lead to forfeit of all the monies.
c) Failing to attend on an expedition/course will be deemed as a cancellation, all funds therefore will be forfeited.
d) Bushcraft UK (or the course provider) reserves the right to cancel all and any bookings without reason or notice. In this unlikely event Bushcraft UK (or the course provider) will refund all monies in full.
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5. Client conduct
Bushcraft UK clients are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times and to comply with the reasonable instructions and leadership of the appointed expedition/course staff. Bushcraft UK (or the hosting staff) reserves the right to remove any client(s) from the course at the instructor/Leaders absolute discretion without recourse to repayment for that course and against the client(s) will if necessary. Circumstances that may warrant exclusion from a course includes (without limitation),:intoxication, use of non-prescription drugs, abusive behaviour, inability to meet the rigours of the course from physical or mental reasons, or through lack of appropriate equipment. If you are in any doubt about your ability to meet the rigours of the expedition/course you are advised to contact your GP before booking. For removal of any party under such conditions, Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company) will not be liable to any losses as a result and Bushcraft UK (and the hosting company) is also entitled to any reasonable costs arising from removal of said clients' payable upon demand.
In addition, parents, guardians or those in a position of similar responsibility are to ensure the behaviour and safe control of any children to the satisfaction of Bushcraft UK (or the hosting staff)
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a) Bushcraft UK will ensure that any hosting company or service provider is covered to a minimum level of £5,000,000 for Public Liability appropriate to their service being provided.
b) Individual expedition/course members who have agreed to the conditions above and partake on a Bushcraft UK expedition/course are advised to take out the appropriate holiday or travel insurance to cover themselves should they have to cancel their participation on an expedition/course due to compassionate, employment or other (without limitation) reason that is not a direct responsibility and is out of the direct control of Bushcraft UK/the service provider or hosting company.
c) No discussions will be entered into for reimbursement of any funds from Bushcraft UK (or a service providing/host company) if a client fails to take these appropriate measures.
7. Liability
Bushcraft UK expeditions/courses take place in the outdoors, which by its nature is never completely free from hazard. While all reasonable precautions are taken to minimise the risks all clients accept that accidents, including serious injury and death, can occur without Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) being at fault. The client also recognises that Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) is not responsible for any loss or damage to the personal property of the client including vehicles, money, clothing or equipment. Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) will only accept liability for physical injury to a client that is shown to result from negligence on the part of Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider). Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) takes no responsibility for any loss or injury occurring as a result of the client's failure to follow instruction. Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) also takes no responsibility for any mishap during a course from any instruction or information not given by Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) appointed instructors or assistants.
The client also recognises that attendance at a Bushcraft UK (or hosting company/service provider) expedition/course in no way qualifies him / her to teach the course content. Bushcraft UK (the hosting company/service provider) therefore accepts no responsibility for any mishap occurring to third parties taught by attendees of any Bushcraft UK (or hosting company/service provider) expedition/course.
8. Travel Documents
The client is solely responsible, where necessary, for ensuring that he/she has all the necessary travel documents/visa's appropriate to their expedition/course.
9. Medical conditions and fitness
The client must complete and sign a consent form prior to course commencement. Medical information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence. Fitness requirements for Bushcraft UK (hosting company/service provider) expeditions/courses are outlined in the course descriptions. Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) cannot be held responsible for illness occurring as a result of an ongoing medical condition or poor fitness level. If you have a medical condition, Bushcraft UK advises you to seek your own doctor's advice.
10. Complaints
In the unlikely event that a client has cause for complaint about a Bushcraft UK expedition/course, the complaint should be made to a representative of Bushcraft UK (or hosting company/service provider) during the course in order that corrective action can be taken if necessary. If the complaint is about a member of staff then please contact the Bushcraft UK and we shall inform you of the complaints procedures so that we can take the necessary action. The client acknowledges that it is unreasonable to take no action during the course and then to complain at a later date. Should a problem not be resolved, a complaint should be made in writing within 28 days or it will not be upheld.
11. Damages and Loss of equipment
Bushcraft UK (or the hosting company/service provider) reserve the right to charge for the cost of replacement or repair of items of equipment lost or damaged during a course or expedition.
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Safe rule: Never judge a museum on the quality of its food service. Museum cafes often have the drab aesthetics of a hospital cafeteria, the muffin-and-salad menus of a lunchtime grab-and-go, and the inflated prices of an airport. When there's nowhere else to eat, there's little incentive to improve. Which is why it's so refreshing to unearth Babette, a tasteful oasis inside the Berkeley Art Museum.
Babette, which took over after Remedy Coffee's short-lived tenancy (Cafe Muse before that), is the first retail project of local chefs Joan Ellis and Patrick Hooker. If their names sound unfamiliar, it's because they've spent the last decade off the mainstream grid, catering and being private chefs for moneyed clients — Google execs, etc. — here and in Silicon Valley. Ellis and Hooker had planned to open a high-concept restaurant/organic grocery/housewares shop in Temescal called Babette's Table, but the BAM space proved irresistible.
The museum cafe received a modish revamp during the prior occupancy; Ellis and Hooker then softened Remedy's sleek, über-modern design with touches of home. Large concentric light fixtures, resembling German art or set pieces from the movie 2001, now beam down on scattered flowers and succulents. A new set of cushioned lounge furniture complements a grid of angular tables and chairs. A stark cement wall is brightened with dozens of air plants. Even the Babette logo, a snappy mid-century throwback with Futura font and table-and-chair silhouettes, occupies that middle ground between minimalism and warmth. Perfect for a museum, no?
To gain insider perspective, I invited Alexis Coe, a museum acquisitions writer and former curator in New York, to lunch at Babette. Having spent more time in museums than anyone I know, Coe has ceased to expect anything besides base-level sustenance; even museums with world-class collections will often skimp on the food. She's seen more than her share of shrink-wrapped sandwiches, unripe bananas, and crumbly muffins, plunked onto cafeteria trays from behind a sneeze-guard.
Coe came up with five basic requirements for a successful museum cafe. Here's how Babette fared:
1) Stays on theme. Museums typically have a common aesthetic, or at least a theme (e.g., Jewish, contemporary, natural history, etc.). Every now and again, Coe finds a thoughtful institution that weaves this motif into its cafe. The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, for instance, offers pan-Asian fare like kelp salad, Burmese noodles, and kimchi. Similarly, Babette's rustic, seasonal, locally sourced menu is perfectly suited for a major Berkeley institution — the same museum that hosted Chez Panisse's fortieth anniversary last summer.
2) Doesn't weigh you down. If mealtime lands midway through your museum visit, a heavy, carb-loaded meal is like strapping on a pair of lead boots. Coe suggests protein-packed sustenance that won't make you logy or slow your roll. At Babette, a Becker Lane bacon sandwich, served with roasted red peppers, arugula, and aioli on a toasted Acme torpedo roll, was served with a small hillock of delicious slaw. Or you could get a generous bowl of mixed greens, pear slices, walnuts, and Point Reyes blue cheese, served under a house-made shallot/red wine vinaigrette. Babette's rotating menu features items like these, well-suited to jettison you back into the galleries.
3) Power sweets. Sometimes, in lieu of real food, Coe craves a quick, sugary jolt to jack up her energy — a cupcake or cheese Danish will do the trick. Babette's baked goods selection was a little frou-frou to fit the bill; items included a rosemary fig puff pastry with a sprinkling of sugar crystals, or a buttery apricot scone infused with masala spices. These items established Babette's baking chops — Ellis ran a San Francisco artisan bakery in the Nineties — but they were subtle and rarefied, barely registering as sweets. Although I enjoyed them, a cinnamon bun might have been in order.
4) The perfect tart. Through hundreds of museum visits, Coe says tarts seem to be the universal thread at every cafe. This unassuming baked good now serves as her unofficial benchmark for comparison. We tried a savory tart, made from golden beets, olives, pine nuts, feta, and ricotta, an adept layering of ingredients on a flaky, butter-rich crust. Though it could have used an oven warming, it was otherwise flawless.
5) Soothing. After a few hours wandering through low-lit, near-silent galleries, Coe often wanders out in a trance. She needs a mellow reentry to the outside world, without loud noises or erratic motion. Babette is the perfect transitional space: As diffuse, tree-filtered sun peeks through the long front windows, Elvis Costello and Tom Waits play on the turntable (real records!). Tranquility pervades the space; it's easy to find excuses to linger.
Babette clearly nails most of these criteria for a successful museum cafe. But here's the kicker: Thus far, most of Babette's patrons have not come from the museum. With its own entrance facing Durant Street, you don't have to walk through the BAM lobby to enter the restaurant; many customers wander in from elsewhere.
Babette opens at 8 on weekdays, and UC Berkeley students have been filling its seats for well-prepared, down-home breakfasts — bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches; steel-cut oatmeal with maple syrup, apricots, cranberries, and toasted pistachios; baked goods; and pour-over Ritual coffee. Weekday lunches have also been busy. But on the weekends, when art lovers pull on their sensible shoes for a jaunt through the galleries, Ellis said business is lousy. A theory: Is Babette so successful at bucking the conventions of its genre that people don't know it's part of the museum? There's more than a little irony at play here.


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HMHS Britannic. The third and largest Olympic-class ocean liner of the White Star Line still puzzles the explorers and lures for underwater visit. She is one of three sister ships (together with RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic), built as the transatlantic passenger liner. But the First World War broke out, changing her destiny. In 1915 Britannic was transferred into a hospital ship…
Unfortunately, Britannic"s lifespan happened to be way too short. In just about a year after a launch (on 21 November, 1916) she was lost by an underwater mine, failing the attempt to pass the Kea Channel. The ship sank in just 55 minutes, leaving one of the biggest mysteries in maritime history. How could such a giant, additionally reinforced after the loss of the Titanic, go down in less than an hour?.. Britannic was the biggest ship lost in the First World War. Fortunately, out of 1,066 people on board, 1,036 survived the shipwreck.
She was found almost 70 years later. Jacques Cousteau team stumble upon the wreck in casino online 1975. A year later famous explorer mouthed his ideas on the ship"s uneasy story. According to the damage discoverers saw under the waves, the Britannic had been sunk by a torpedo.
The consequences of the explosion, partially destroying the keel, can be easily pointed out. Today the huge liner lies on the starboard side, and it"s not hard to notice a huge hole beneath the forward well deck. The bow is still connected to the hull just by a couple of pieces of the B-deck, but is seriously damaged. At the same time, the crew"s quarters in the forecastle seem to remain in a pretty good condition.
After the Britannic had sunk, time treated the ship decently, and a lot of her parts are still well preserved. In general, the wreck is in outstanding condition. She lies in shallow enough waters for professional divers to pay a visit. What"s important, is that the wreck is listed as a British war grave. This fact makes it necessary for every expedition to seek the approval of both the British and Greek governments.
In 1995, Dr. Robert Ballard, who is famous for discovering the wrecks of RMS Titanic and the German battleship Bismarck, immersed to see the wreck, bringing hi-tech side-scan sonar. He also managed to find all the ship"s funnels, broken off during the catastrophe. They were in a good condition as well, and a lot of divers mention the excitement they experienced while approaching those colossuses.
A year later the wreck of HMHS Britannic became available for sale. The ship was bought by maritime historian Simon Mills (we had a great pleasure to talk to him about this purchase). He marks, that Britannic now gets more interest than it used to be two decades ago. And it is definitely not the end of Britannic"s story. U-Boat Navigator team is going to get back to the wreck as well, bringing angles for the viewers, and contributing to the horizons for the underwater research.


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There are number of girls who really love the hairstyles of various celebrities. In order to adopt such styles, several ladies and young girls approach good quality cordless curling irons. Cordless heating tools are mush more convenient than standard curling tongs. They are easy to carry and are compact in size. One can easily style up in different ways, anytime and anywhere. No fussing with plugs, electrical outlets and cords. The cordless irons utilize energy cells instead of batteries and adapters. Let's have a look to some of the Cordless Curling Iron Customer Reviews. This will help you to know some good and bad experiences of customers regarding different brands. Read this article carefully, in order to purchase best cordless curling tool.
Conair Cordless Curling Iron
Many customers have consumed Conair curling iron and they are pleased with the results. The product is manufactured in Thailand. Many consumers have bought this tool on a whim. The heating time is very fast, about 60 seconds. It is very affordable and is far better than any other product, available in the same range. The design utilizes butane cartridge which works very well. It comes along with a heat proof and stylish casing. The cover measures about 2 inches up to 7 inches so that you can easily fit it anywhere.
Many customers were looking for compact and efficient hair curling tool, to carry this tool on short trips and camping. They found this product superb. It is light weight, small and delivers effective and enduring results. Few customers are using this device for several years. It easily fits on their bathroom slabs. It heats up quickly and cartridges last for months.
On the other hand, few customers are not satisfied with its performance. They believe that the product does not produce enough heat to curl hair.
Braun Cordless Curling Iron
Customers believe that Braun is a great and well known brand. They produce top quality curling irons. The product eliminates the need of obstructive cords and adapters. It operates with the help of butane energy cells. Braun products are readily available in beauty stores, at reasonable costs. The product features a styling brush. It includes a plastic cover that turn off the device automatically, if you mistakenly left it on. The heating time is faster than other products in the market. It hardly takes 15 to 20 seconds to heat up. Customers think that this device is a lifesaver. This compact iron allows the consumers to curl, straighten or soften hair quickly and enjoyably.
ThermaCell Curling Iron
A customer shared her review regarding this product. She bought ThermaCell cordless curling iron for a trip to Paris. She is amazed to see the performance. The compact size and lightweight iron works extremely well. She loves the cordless feature. It supplies maximum heat and deliver amazing curls that last for long time. It provides decent waves to her very straight and silky hair. She can feel remarkable shine and volume.
Hopefully, Cordless Curling Iron Customer Reviews will help you to purchase the best quality hair curler. So, look stunning and confident every day.


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How to: Use Your Table Saw as a Planer
Thickness planers are awesome. But I don't have one.
They're an expensive and specialized piece of equipment. A new one starts around $300, and the price just goes up from there. I'd like one, sure, but most of my woodworking projects don't require it, so I haven't made the investment yet. There are a few other tools I'm more interested in before I make the leap to a planer.
But there are times when I have a rough piece of wood that needs to be trimmed down to a consistent thikness or large course areas need to be smoothed out. Instead of picking up my orbital sander and going to town for 45 minutes to thickness the piece of wood, I turned to my table saw. While this trick is limited to wood with a width of approximately 6 inches, it can save you a ton of time for small projects. It's a really simple process.
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5 Table Saw Jigs Every Woodworker Should Have
I spend quite a bit of time setting up for projects on the tools. It's amazing how much time it takes to make a few simple yet complex cuts. For the type of cuts that happen often, it makes sense to make a few go-to jigs to help with those annoying set-ups.
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Shop Skills: How to Clean Your Saw Blades
Maintaining your shop tools starts with keeping those blades sharp and well lubricated. Here's a quick overview on how to tune up your cutting edges.
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The 16 Tools I Use Most Often in My Workshop
Does the tool make the man, or does the man make the tool? Like most things in life, the answer is somewhere in the middle. You need to know how to properly operate and care for your tools, but the right tool/jig can make or break your project.
Of course, I'm just an active hobbyist, and my tools reflect that, BUT every single one has a time and place to be used, and we've formed a deep bond over the years. Some are used a lot more frequently than others, and so here is a list of most used tools that I have in my shop...which my wife lovingly refers to as "just the garage."
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Make This: DIY Saw Blade Storage Box
Here's a quick shop project that will give you a simple and dedicated way to protect your blades in the workshop. So keep them close but out of the way for a cleaner, more organized place to work with this multi-use storage box.
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That One Time When I Injured Myself with the Table Saw...
So...if I had my preference, I would never admit this to anyone that hadn't seen me in bandages. I'd keep it as my own little secret, and try to come off as a professional, and never have to be vulnerable online. Cause that's what you do with embarrassing information, right? Curate it out of your internet identity, and only take photos of your house when its clean and full of interesting items and cups of tea?
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When a player hits a golf ball into a sand trap, there are two important aspects he must consider -- aside from playing the next shot -- that relate to the sand. First, there's the standard rule of golf etiquette that requires players to rake the sand they disturb after they hit the shot, so the next poor soul who lands in the bunker at least can play from a smooth surface. Additionally, there's the rule that forbids players from touching the sand with a club -- commonly known as "grounding" the club -- prior to hitting from a bunker. Whether you may ground your club after playing a sand shot depends on where the ball lands.
Sand Traps
Sand traps, also known as bunkers, are placed strategically around the course, but generally near greens. Golfers typically use sand wedges to hit from traps. These clubs feature a large bounce plate on the sole. Standard bunker play calls for the golfer to strike the sand with the bounce plate, an inch or two behind the ball. Rather than digging into the sand, the bounce plate literally bounces off the surface, helping the golfer propel the ball out of the trap.
Playing from a Sand Trap
Under Rule 13-4 of the standard Rules of Golf published by the United States Golf Association, a player may not ground a club in any hazard -- including a bunker -- before striking the ball, although there are a few exceptions. The main reason for this rule, as it applies to bunkers, is that grounding the club can affect the ball's lie, particularly since the golfer will likely strike the sand at or near the spot she grounds her club when she plays her shot. Unlike other golf course surfaces, sand will move easily. Therefore, as Leaderboard.com explains, "It is impossible to allow the club to touch the sand without depressing the sand, no matter how slightly." The penalty for violating Rule 13-4 is two strokes in stroke play, or the loss of the hole in match play.
After Playing the Shot
Rule 13-4 prohibits a player from grounding a club only "before making a stroke at a ball that is in a hazard." Once a golfer hits the ball out of the bunker, there is no penalty for touching the sand with his club -- although etiquette dictates that he should then smooth out any marks he made in the trap, including those made when grounding the club after the shot.
A Second Bunker Shot
Hitting from a bunker isn't easy, particularly for casual golfers. It's far from unheard-of for a mishit bunker shot to land in the same bunker. In this case, Rule 13-4 remains in play, since the ball remains in the bunker; the player can't ground her club. For example, according to USGA Decision 13-4/35, if a player hits a bunker shot and the ball remains in the sand, and the golfer then swings her club into the sand, she's charged with a penalty, even if her actions don't affect the ball's lie.


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Episode 42 · November 16th, 2013 · 2 hrs 19 mins
About this Episode
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about this disappointing new next gen era, the Dark Souls II beta, and ask you about Easter Eggs.
The Brief
- PSN and Amazon.
- Knack panned.
- CoD gets dedicated servers again.
- GTA V Beach Bum Expansion.
The Grind:
- Ben: Batman: Arkham Origins.
- David: Batman: Arkham City. Dragon's Dogma.
- Dennis: Dokuro. Star Wars Pinball. Dark Souls II Beta.
- Kole: Dark Souls II Beta. Paint It, Back.
- What are your favorite codes/easter eggs?


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What's MSSNG in #Autism? – By John Elder Robison
Yesterday a new hashtag campaign appeared in my Twitter feed – #MSSNG. It seemed to refer to autism, and a new research project. I had an immediate reaction, based on my interpretation of the letters in the context of the autism discussion – I thought, Missing? Certainly not. We may be gifted or we may be disabled but we are certainly here. And we are complete humans. I posted that right away, and it launched a flurry of discussion.
I wondered what the campaign was about, so I went looking. It's an initiative by Autism Speaks to sequence the genomes of 10,000 individuals touched by autism. In my opinion, that is a worthwhile thing to do. I've written before about the value of genetic research. But it is far from my #1 priority for the autism community. More on the why of that later.
Their choice of a name turned mssng from an announcement of a science initiative to a public relations debacle. I think it's seriously misguided on several fronts.
First – the community side
Autistic people are not missing. We have always been here, and we always will. Yet I and many other autistics live with the knowledge that we occupy a world where autism is widely perceived as a disease or defect. I can't speak for other autistics, but I don't much care to be seen as diseased or defective. Nor do I like being seen as "missing pieces," which the name mssng implied.
To say that is not to deny the very real ways autism disables us. Rather, it's a simple statement of fact. Autism is a neurological difference, not a sickness. As such, it's here for a reason. Who are we, to second-guess that? Remediate its disability – sure! Wipe it from the world – that's crazy talk, and societal suicide!
I'll bet every autistic kid in America knows how it feels to be told we were missing some of our marbles growing up, and reminding us of that in the context of a research initiative is at best insensitive and at worst seriously offensive.
It's not a name I'd have chosen. I don't know who did choose it but I'd bet they were not autistic.
An organization run by autistic people would not have made this mistake. An organization run by non-autistics, autism parents, and autism grandparents DID make this mistake. Or perhaps to them, it's not a mistake. It's just "Some autism parents speaking." But that is not what their organization's name implies.
If "Autism truly Speaks" it by definition does so through autistics. That's the only way it could speak.
"Autism Observed" is what parents and non-autistics do, and the observers get it wrong a troubling percentage of the time, in the opinion of many who live autism in the first person.
Those are very different things, and we should get our terminology right.
Second – the science side.
The idea of researching autism at its most basic makes sense. But genetic research is fraught with ethical challenges. However, that is not its biggest problem here and now
The biggest problem here and now is very simple: Genetic research is an extremely long-term game. The timeline to start a study like this, make a discovery, translate that to a possible treatment, and then get that treatment tested and FDA approved is 10 years at a minimum, and more likely 20 years.
So this effort won't help any of the autistic children today. Benefits may flow from the research one day, but the beneficiaries will be tomorrow's children. Today's children will be long grown up, for better of for worse.
What we need right now are therapies to help us be the best we can be, as we actually are. We need tools to help us overcome physical limitations. We need solutions for the medical problems that plague many people on the autism spectrum. Those are things autistic people – child and adult alike – want and need right now. The range of therapies, tools, treatments, and services needed is long and varied – and largely attainable, given the budget and the focus.
We also want societal change and acceptance. We want sensory friendly workplaces. We want jobs shaped to our different abilities. We want help navigating the education and employment mazes. We want to be productive members of society. Those too are things we want and need right now. They too are attainable given the resolve, budget, and legislation to back it up.
If I were running an autistic-centered autism advocacy organization, I'd be making those things my #1 and #2 priorities. I wouldn't be talking genetics until I'd made some really solid progress on my main objectives. Once I showed the community what I was doing for them today, I'd talk a little about the long term game.
And most of all, I'd be looking around me, at autistic people leading the organization.
I'm a big believer in science, and I absolutely understand that genetics may one day solve the riddle of why some people have spontaneous genetic mutations that lead to severe intellectual disability. It's led to some important discoveries and it will surely be key to more. But how many individuals who live with intellectual disability today will be helped by that? How many autistic job seekers will get a job, thanks to that work? How many autistic kids who wander dangerously will suddenly become safe? How many autistics that suffer from anxiety or gastric distress will suddenly relax in comfort? Those are a few of the very real issues autistic people are actually thinking about now, and genetics isn't one of the answers on tomorrow's table.
Genetics is important. But it is not job #1 for this community. Once again, with this effort, we are spending money in the wrong places. We should not be trying to "solve the autism riddle." We should not be "looking for missing pieces of the autism puzzle." We should be Helping Autistic People – Right Now.
That is my opinion, and my hope and wish for this holiday season.
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John Elder Robison is an autistic adult and advocate for people with neurological differences. He's the author of Look Me in the Eye, Be Different, Raising Cubby, and the forthcoming Switched On. He serves on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee of the US Dept of Health and Human Services and many other autism-related boards. He's co-founder of the TCS Auto Program (A school for teens with developmental challenges) and he's the Neurodiversity Scholar in Residence at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The opinions expressed here are his own. There is no warranty expressed or implied. While reading this essay may give you food for thought, actually printing and eating it may make you sick.
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Dollface Design is a vintage and retro-inspired clothing line. Since the store opening in 2008, every item made is unique and completely handmade. The two owners, Christina Mendez and Carmela Melecio create each item themselves, continually working together to come up with new ideas to expand the line.
The women's section of the store is divided into three sections: Retro Doll, Classy Doll, and Naughty Doll. The retro doll section consists primarily of retro-style dresses, ranging from jumper skirts to pencil skirts in a variety of colors and prints including leopard print, cherry spots, zebra stripes and colorful florals.
For the "classy" doll, there are more conservative, work-appropriate styles with longer skirt length, higher-cut tops and more neutral colors. However, if you're looking for one of these classy styles with a fun print, they are also available in bright colors and colorful prints, too.
Lastly, the "naughty doll" section consists of more fetish-inspired styles with plunging necklines, fitted vinyl skirts and tops and tiny skirts for a sexy look. Retro costumes and evening looks can be inspired by the styles in the "naughty" section.
To finish off the perfect retro dress or pin up outfit, check out the accessories section. Hair bows and flowers can pin back classic curls, while the dainty necklaces can complement a sexy, plunging v-necked top. For information on the hair services provided by the two owners, there is a contact form on the site. They specialize in pin up and retro hair styles, so it's the place to go if you're looking for a sexy curled up 'do.
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Reolink cameras, opinions?
October 2017
Hey everyone,
I've always had Foscam cameras, but I'm looking to upgrade my outdoor camera from 720p to something higher,
Looking at the list of compatible cameras, the Reolink caught my eye, as it has high resolution and a big sensor. Specifically the RLC-411ws.
After having the Foscams for years, I think it's time to try something new as Foscams picture quality isn't that great.
Anyone have Reolink cameras and want to offer their unbiased opinion on quality of video? I've read they're hard to seti
Up, but so are the Foscams. I generally just connect to my router, sniff out the right IP address and configure via my browser, since Foscsn's iOS app isn't very good,
Any insight would be great. Thanks in advance!
October 2017
I have just added Reolink RLC 410 to my list of recommended cameras that I install through my security business.
The picture quality is very good for the money, and they are very easy to setup both through the reolink software and obviously through security spy.
I will be testing some more reolink cameras to expand my listings as the 410 proved to be very good.
I also recommend Wansview, extremely good value for money and have used them for past 3 years. Probably installed over 100 cameras in that time, and yet to be called back to replace any, only to add more.
October 2017
I'm not too familiar with Reolink cameras, though I have heard from many customers who are using them successfully.
If you are looking for a low-cost camera, have a look at Dahua, Hikvision or Amcrest, these are good value, reliable and work well with SecuritySpy.
October 2017
I'm less concerned with cost than quality. The Foscam just aren't cutting it anymore for outdoor cameras. Even at 50' I cant read a license plate.
I'll check out the reviews of those other cameras you mentioned.
November 2017
For a quality outdoor camera, the best options are as follows:
- Sunba: very nice quality and good value; outstanding PTZ features.
- Vivotek dome: plenty of options and various lens configurations.
- Hikvision / Dahua / Zavio bullet/dome cameras (though note that Hikvision and Dahua have such big ranges and the quality does vary - make sure to get one with good specifications, specifically auto-iris lens and good low-light sensitivity).
- Axis (all their cameras are good quality, though most are indoor).
I would avoid Foscam (just my opinion). Amcrest are good value (because they are very cheap) but not as good quality than the models mentioned above.
January 2018
I wanted to replace two old outdoor cameras with wide-angle units and chose the Reolink RLC-411 (I was also converting to POE). The camera has optical zoom capability but I'm using them as wide-angle only. They've been good performers and I'll probably add at least one more.
January 2018
I have the Reolink RLC-410 and the picture quality is great, far better than my other cameras. It set up very easily with SS.
February 2018
After a couple of months running Reolink 410 cameras I cannot recommend them highly enough - picture quality is great, I am running 2304x1296 but they go as high as 2560x1440
, and seem to be 100% compatible with SS. They are also low on resources and I am seeing 10.6% processor usage on my Late 2013 iMac (I also have another 1080p camera running).
A quick tip - when I first used the cameras I was disappointed to see the fps drop to 12fps at night, I contacted their Customer services and got a very quick and detailed reply (anyone who has ever bought a Chinese product will know how unexpected that was!) as follows:
'The Reolink cameras will automatically drop the FPS to 12 during the night time to ensure enough exposure time so that you will have a bright image, to increase FPS during the night time, please change the advance settings using the Reolink client software:
Please go to Advanced Settings, change the Exposure to Anti-smearing, lower the shutter value to 0~32ms. To get a full 30fps, please also disable 3D-NR.'
And it worked, so if anyone else is having the fps issue I would try that first.
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by Dustin Pellegrini
The visitors came dressed for darkness.
Alfred watched from his bedroom window as they shuffled up the drive. If the moon hadn't been so clouded over, he'd have sworn they were shadows.
Alfred and his mother lived alone out in the country, their nearest neighbors only swamps and trees. Their last visitor, the Dr., left only a few days before and they weren't expecting anyone else. Yet here they came all the same.
They were getting closer.
Alfred saw now that each of them carried something, swung it as they walked. He picked out the head of a hammer, bigger than his own. The point of a pick, ragged from dirt and rocks. And there, in the faintest shard of moonlight, the glint of a shovel's face.
He got up onto his step stool to follow them through the window. They were only a few steps from the front door now, he had to warn his mother.
Alfred pictured the shovel banging against the door. Could they pry it open?
He ran to his bedroom door, ready to shout for his mother, don't let them in.
Too late.
His mother let out a cry, wailing like he had never heard. He braced himself against his door, slowed his breath.
What could he do? There was no one to help, no one to call. Alfred slipped to the floor, tried to come up with a plan.
With his ear to the wood, he heard the tools crash downstairs. He heard the hammer drive nails that must have been longer than his fingers. Outside, he heard the pick and the shovel bite into fresh earth. And between every swing, his mother cried out with fresh howls of pain.
Alfred chewed through his lip and tried to shut out the sounds as his mother's sobs grew weak.
When he could take no more, he ripped the door open and flung himself down the stairs, his eyes shut at the terror of finding his mother in pain.
The house was empty, but the front door stood open.
Alfred hurried outside and there his mother stood. There they all stood, forming a circle in the yard. The tools lay quiet on the grass and his mother shook as one of the visitors spoke under his breath.
Alfred approached, took his place next to his mother, and saw her pain.
There, in the fresh wooden box, in a freshly dug hole, he saw himself. His arms crossed, his eyes closed. Alfred watched his mother pass one last kiss from her lips to his, then took her hand as the men shut up the box and reached for their tools.


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Let's face it 24 square metres is really not much space to work with, but with help from interior designers and simple decor tricks, this independent young woman made the most of your tiny apartment. It's cosy, creative and comfortable and we cannot wait to explore the space and gain some inspirational tips and tricks at the same time. Let's take a look!
This kitchen was an untidy, cluttered and disaster zone. There was no order for storage and appliances, which just creates disorder from all perspectives.
Now, this is a real kitchen! It's pretty, elegant and comfortable, with a minimalist style that include essential storage and space for appliances. The lighting beneath the cabinets enhances working space too.
The dining room was chaotic and unpleasant with no decorative features.
Since the upgrade, the dining room is now a pleasurable space to enjoy a meal. The table is small and simple, taking up minimal space in the open plan area, while still maintaining a welcoming charming into the tiny apartment. The white chairs and wooden table add a modern detail.
The living room is bare an unimaginative.
The renovation has created a cosy and lovely living room that is filled with energy, elegance and charming furnishing. With views of the street and plenty of natural light, who wouldn't want to relax and recline just here?
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There are some Oster bread making machines available in the market with their own advantages and disadvantages. There is a variety of these machines in the market today and depends on what kind of machine you would like. In other words, there is a bread maker for everyone. Your choice will most likely depend on your style and feature preference.
One of the popular bread making machines available for the consumer is the Oster bread machine. It has grown in popularity because of its ability to make gluten-free bread and is affordable to the average buyer. There are features that make it unique and hence preferred by some consumers making it one of the most sought-after bread making machine in the market today.
A good view
This machine enables the baker to follow on the process of making bread. This is made possible through a viewing window put in place in its design where one can check on the progress. This, of course, comes in handy when you want to make last-minute changes to the process or when you want to halt it altogether if it is not going as planned.
Delay Timer
This comes in handy if you want to come home to freshly baked bread after long and hard day's work or want to wake up and the smell of fresh bread is what welcomes you to a new day. Having a delay timer means you can set the time at which you want the bread making to start. All you do is load up the ingredients set the timer, and it is ready to go at that particular time. It has a delay duration of 13 hours which is quite impressive.
Express Bake Mode
It is one of the many features of this machine that makes it easier for the consumer. To answer the question on how the Express Bake mode operates, I will use an example. Say you are in a hurry and you would like freshly baked bread as part of your breakfast, probably forgot to set the timer the previous day, and all you have is an hour or so. No need to worry, just load the ingredients, press the button and you will have bread in an hour, and it will not be half-baked.
Good quality bread
The Oster is known for its high-quality bread. It prevents the baked bread from getting soggy. Bread is considered soggy if it is wet or lacks the recommended texture. It can sometimes be flavourless or tasteless and ruin your day. The good news is, this bread machine is capable of preventing the soggy bread from happening. For up to 60 minutes, the machine circulates hot air through the baking chamber at the end of the baking cycle.
100% whole wheat flour
There are not many Oster bread makers available that can handle dough that exclusively use whole wheat flour. Whole wheat, as the name suggests is not a mixture of wheat and other white flours, it is indeed 100% whole wheat. It offers a fresh new approach to baking, and you will love its distinct taste and unique color.


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Tyrannosaurus Will Fly Home to Mongolia
MANHATTAN (CN) – A Tyrannosaurus Bataar looted from the Gobi Desert will be returned to Mongolia after President Tsakhia Elbegdorj sued to stop it from being sold at auction, and the United States stepped in on Mongolia's side.
The Tyrannosaurus Bataar, also known as a Tarbosaurus, lived around 70 million years ago, in the Cretaceous period. The species was discovered in 1946 by a joint Soviet-Mongolian mission in the Gobi Desert. In 2010 a nearly complete skeleton made its way into the United States by way of Great Britain, the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Importation documents falsely stated that the skeleton was found in Great Britain, though the species has been found only in Mongolia.
The Customs documents also lied about the value of the skeleton, prosecutors said: "The Customs importation forms listed its value as $15,000, in contrast to the $950,000 – $1,500,000 price listed in a 2012 auction catalog, and the actual auction sale price of $1,052,500."
President Elbegdorj sued Heritage Auctions, of Texas, in May, which had listed the skeleton for sale. Elbegdorj said the bones were property of Mongolia, under its 1942 antiquities law.
A Texas state judge granted a restraining order, Heritage auctioned off the bones anyway, for $1.1 million, but did not transfer the skeleton, pending resolution of Elbegdorj's lawsuit.
The Justice Department on Monday filed a forfeiture complaint against the auction house so the fossils could be returned to Mongolia.
Paleontologists examined the skeleton this month and determined that it was dug up in Mongolia some time between 1995 and 2005, the Justice Department said in its complaint.
President Elbegdorj said in a statement Monday: "I thank and applaud the United
States Attorney's Office in this action to recover the Tyrannosaurus Bataar, an important piece of the cultural heritage of the Mongolian people. Cultural looting and profiteering cannot be tolerated anywhere and this cooperation between our governments is a large step forward to stopping it."
The Gobi Desert is one of the richest troves of dinosaur fossils on earth. Now an arid plateau 3,000 to 5,000 feet high, a cold desert, it continues to be pushed up by the Indian subcontinent, which is creeping northward about 1 inch per year. The continental movement formed the Himalayas, which separate India from Mongolia, which was a lowland, wetter area when the dinosaurs lived there.


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talkSPORT turns our transfer spotlight on Chelsea's latest target, a creative, attacking midfielder who is one of the most highly rated young talents in European football.
Name: Christian Eriksen
Date of birth: 14 February 1992
Birthplace: Middelfart (no joke), Denmark
Position: Midfielder
Club: Ajax
International Appearances: Five full caps, one goal
Honours: Eredivisie winner with Ajax 2010/2011, Dutch Football Talent of the Year 2011, Danish U17 Player of the Year 2008
What's the latest news?: Chelsea are said to be considering a 'mega money' offer for Eriksen and will be sending a scout to follow the 19-year-old's progress at the European Under 21 Championships. Liverpool, Arsenal and AC Milan have previously been linked with the talented midfielder.
1) The young Dane signed for Ajax at the age of 16 after playing at youth level with Odense in Denmark.
2) Eriksen has a contract with Ajax until 2014, which means only a big money offer would tempt the club to sell him.
3) He was the youngest player at last year's World Cup, playing two matches for Denmark against Holland and Japan.
4) Eriksen could have already been wearing Chelsea blue, he had two trials at Stamford Bridge in 2008 before deciding to join Ajax. Eriksen's father Thomas said: "Chelsea thought he was too weak and not that great."
5) He won the 2011 Dutch Young Player of the Year award for his performances with Ajax in 2010/11. The prize was decided by a jury including Johan Cruyff.
HE SAYS: "The English style of play is very demanding physically. You don't get the chance to run with the ball in the Premier League. They will get you if you do that and that is not something everybody can cope with. I am still working on improving my physical strength. I also have to become a bit smarter. That is very important and training is the perfect way to improve. The coach gives me a lot of advice about how to use my body in the best way. The Spanish league is all about football, football and football. I really like that. That is why Spain suits me better than England at the moment. I will not think about a transfer until the moment is there though. I am happy at Ajax for now." May 2011
THEY SAY: "He is a talented young player," said Denmark manager Morten Olsen in February 2011. "He is technically good with a good touch on the ball. For the moment he is in the right place at Ajax to develop into a top player. It is too early for him to move to the Premier League and play so many games at that level. Not everybody can play so many games with the strength the Premier League demands. Maybe in five years you will see him in the Premier League."
Chelsea fans: what do you think of the Blues' interest in Eriksen? Let us know your thoughts by commenting below…


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102.1-FM The Edge Pulls Its Long-Running All-Local Sunday Night Block From The Schedule.
After almost five years of "The Local Edge" being a fixture on the Sunday night radio dial, 102.1-FM The Edge has pulled its local music-exclusive show from the schedule with no plans of bringing it back.
Notable for being arguably the only place where certain upstart area bands were ever likely to hear their songs being played on the air for the first time, "The Local Edge" took over the reigns in 2009 from a similarly formatted program that had aired in the same block and was called, simply, "The Local Show." That show, hosted by Alan Ayo, had aired on the station since at least the early '00s.
Mark Schectman, who hosted "The Local Edge" throughout the entirety of its run, remains with the station and will continue to host "The Adventure Club," which had previously led into "The Local Edge" and which Schectman took over from previous host Josh Venable in late 2012.
That show, however, will be pushed back from its 9 p.m. start and moved to the 11 p.m. slot, where it will now exist in a one-hour block, rather than in the two-hour format within which it had previously existed. Schectman will no longer program that show on his own as he had previously, though. He will, however, continue in his daytime hosting role at the station, where he hosts the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. block on weekdays.
"I'm hoping to now have more influence on what gets played during the day," Schectman tells Central Track. "Honestly, I have been influencing that a lot already. I'm still the local guy and the new music guy. Now I can spread the good word during the daytime hours.
"It sucks because I loved those shows so much," he continues, while also noting that dwindling ratings were indeed a factor of the Sunday night programming changes. "Without them, I wouldn't have a day part right now. So I have to remain positive. I can still make a change up there [at the station]. And not just on Sunday night."
Still, these programming moves certainly mark an end to an era — even as Schectman puts a good face on and tries his best to explain that radio just works this way, as he does in a recent post to his Tumblr page.
"Please understand that these things happen," he writes in that post. "It's a business. And I'm so lucky to still be a part of it.
"There's still plenty of fun to be had."


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Martin loaned $30,000 to his campaign
STAMFORD -- Democratic mayoral candidate David Martin loaned his campaign $30,000 in the final weeks before the election, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday.
The reports showed Republican candidate Michael Pavia continued to lead his opponent in fundraising. Last month Pavia broke a record for money raised in a Stamford mayoral race.
Martin reported receiving $31,715 in donations from the first of the month through Oct. 20, while Pavia raised $37,789 during the same period.
The Martin campaign reported raising $196,104 in individual and committee donations since the candidate launched his campaign in February.
The Pavia campaign reported raising $391,062, including $76,542 the candidate gathered under an exploratory committee prior to formally joining the race in April. A treasurer for the Pavia campaign said it has raised $422,000 since December, when Pavia formed his exploratory committee. The Pavia campaign spent about $32,000 before forming a candidate committee in April.
Martin's total receipts for the period included $2,750 in donations from political action committees. Pavia did not report receiving funds from committees.
Pavia reported having $55,246 on hand as of Oct. 20. Martin had $43,297 remaining.
Prior to this year, the city's most expensive mayoral contest was 1995, when Malloy defeated Republican incumbent Stanley Esposito, with both men spending about $250,000 each.
Green Party candidate Rolf Maurer filed for an exemption from filing campaign finance records under a state law which allows candidates who raise and spend less than $1,000 to abstain from reporting, Town Clerk Donna Loglisci said.


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This integral partnership with our clients is possible through ID Analytics' ID Network®, one of the nation's largest networks of cross-industry consumer behavioral data. By combining account opening data and performance results from our client-base, we are creating an ever-growing ecosystem of knowledge that makes subsequent consumer risk and identity evaluations even stronger.
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Sales-force automation (SFA), a term and a process that began to creep into businesses in the late 1980s, still means many different things to different people. "Too many things," says Mark Cofano, an SFA consultant at Intersect Solutions, in Bellevue, Wash. He estimates that 90% of all initial attempts at SFA fail to achieve one or more of their goals. Many small companies are getting better results by taking things one step at a time instead of trying to tackle the entire beast at once. Some examples:
Reminding customers you exist. "Our sales cycle involves drip marketing," says Jeff Martine, president of Telepress, a $3-million printing company in Issaquah, Wash. For Telepress, wooing customers can take years, as most are bound to two- or three-year contracts with other vendors. Until recently, one employee kept track of all correspondence with prospects, using a manila-folder filing system and a calendar crammed with penciled-in reminders for appointments. When the company decided to expand its market beyond Washington, it realized the antiquated system could never work. Now Telepress keeps tabs on more than 300 prospects, using a $1,500 software package designed to track correspondence and "remind" the user when to take certain actions. A scheduling function automatically sets dates for follow-up letters and phone calls. (The product used: WinSales, from WinSales Inc., in Bellevue, Wash.)
Accommodating customers. As more of its clients opted for using electronic mail rather than the phone, talent agency Wolgemuth & Hyatt realized it needed to accommodate them and find a way to track the correspondence automatically. Two years ago the $1-million agency in Brentwood, Tenn., traded in its old contact-management system for a system that came Internet ready. The new system's E-mail feature and its ability to automate functions like contract writing resulted in the company's revenues doubling within a year. "With all the details taken care of, we were able to handle twice as many customers," notes cofounder Mike Hyatt. The system automatically logs E-mail messages into a database under the appropriate customer file . Wolgemuth & Hyatt will use it to update data over the Internet; the company will save money by having sales reps log on for information rather than phone in. (The product used: GoldMine, from GoldMine Software, in Pacific Palisades, Calif.)
Tapping in remote reps. Qiagen, a Chatsworth, Calif., biotech company, has a 40-person sales force spread over the United States and Canada. Headquarters used to share information with sales reps via phone and overnight delivery. With no formal structure in place, reps were often in the dark on new sales leads in their areas. To rectify the problem, Qiagen invested $1,500 per user in an SFA program and gave each of its reps laptops. Now reps dial in via modem to the company for weekly updates. Hot leads no longer fall through the cracks, and Qiagen no longer pays a fortune to Federal Express. (The product used: Marketrieve Plus, from Marketrieve, in Londonderry, N.H.) -- Sarah Schafer