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Sometimes I hear a name and wonder how or why a parent would do that to a child. Â But when the problem is the last name, what can you do. Â Take this name as an example.
I went to college with someone that had the last name Stitt. Â That's even worse. Â There's no good first name to go with Stitt.
What's the funniest/weirdest/most obscure last name that you've ever heard?
I once worked with a guy whose last name was Boob. He legally changed it to Boone. Wise choice!
I have come across some, and wish sometimes I didn't …
A pastor in Indiana: Harry Pitts …
Also an elder who I had on my resume (should of just listed him as Harold): Harry Butts.
(I was wondering why a was getting so many rejections for that youth ministry position …LOL)
There are two doctor's in my area – Richard Chopp and Lester Wang. You can figure out what their specialty is!
I promise you I am not making this up. I had a principal in high school whose last name was Penix. Again, this is not made up…he and his wife named their son Richard. He lasted one year as the principal of our school.
I think the feud over in Fort Wayne, Indiana, over the new government centers name is worth a mention.
The Harry Baals Government Center…
I had a wonderful friend from elementary through high school. Never really thought about his last name until long after high school. It was – Butz.
I went to Winston Churchill High School in Eugene, Oregon (1976) with a girl named Gay Barr.
I went to George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon (1980) with a girl named Fawn Buck.
My sons went to Newberg High School in Newberg, Oregon with a girl from South Korea named Ester Gin and with a boy named Daniel Spaniel.
What are parent's thinking?
And then there's the parents who just make up a name. A few I've known like this include: Ladonda, Espen, Paycen, and Malinqua. I know you know some more in this category. Seriously?
Some of the strangest names come when parents try and combine their two names into a new one. Like John and Janelle who name their daughter Jonelle. Or Dave and Linda who name their daughter Davinda. Most of the folks I've known in this category are women, not men. Creepy.
And then there's the parents who do the weird spelling of a common name, just to be different — without any apparent thought to the fact that their child will be spelling their name out for people for the rest of their lives. Siouxi, Krystall, and Delissa. Thanks a lot dad and mom. And the beat goes on. Godspeed.
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My principal in High School (Loudonville, Ohio) last name was Blubaugh (Blue Ball).
This one's from my brother in law: Robert Beebe married Cindy Bobo and they amalgamated their names to the Beebe-Bobos. They had a baby: baby Beebe-Bobo. They named him Robert, which they shortened to Bobby. So they introduced him as baby Bobby Beebe-Bobo.
I knew a Tina Fish, my friend in high school Mike Runnebohm (pronounced "runny bum".
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Video SEO: How to Get Your Videos Seen
When it comes to selling products online, videos carry a lot of weight, but they require the right SEO application to get noticed. For the most part videos use the same SEO processes as any other content geared for search engines and, in addition, when embedded on your site, video content is rewarded with a search engine results page (SERP´s) lising. There is however a few SEO rules you should follow to ensure your videos are watched.
The first thing to consider is whether you should host your own video content or post them to YouTube. Of course there is nothing wrong with doing both providing the correct steps are taken when setting up your videos – otherwise your domain will miss out on web ranking.
Open a YouTube account
You may have noticed that YouTube ranks highly in just about all category of searches and although it is possible for you to embed YouTube videos on to your own domain having your own YouTube account will get you more links, views and shares from YouTube users. Ultimately you will also get more sales.
It is also worth hosting videos on your own website as it will be rewarded with SERPS for rich media content, but it will only be seen by visitors to your site and, unless you are already ranking well, viewers will be limited. However, there is a catch. If you embed a YouTube video on your domain, YouTube will be awarded your SERP´s and will rank better your domain.
Unique video content
To avoid missing out on SERP´s keep the video content on your webpage unique and disable the embed function in your videos. This way search engines only have the option to index your domain videos to your domain location and all links will lead back to you.
Hosting videos on your own website also gives you a better opportunity of turning the leads into a conversion. Although videos are an effective selling tool they are more effective when supported with product copy and a slick, professional website. Your URL should therefore be included on the videos you post on 3rd party sites.
Video sitemaps and keywords
In order to get your video indexed with search engines it requires a sitemap – an XML file with relevant metadata that flags up the type of content on your website through the use of keywords. The keywords are then identified in searches just as with any other SEO content.
If you don´t already know what your top keywords are you can find the most used search words for your type of business and product on Google´s Keyword Tool. This will give you a list of the best keywords to include in your metadata for your video. Your videos will then be matched with relevant keywords typed into search engines and in YouTube´s search facility.
Video SEO is essential for your motion picture marketing to be seen therefore whenever you add video content to your domain or third party site don´t forget to update the metatags with keywords and tick the right boxes.
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USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Sign-Up Deadline for 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson today reminded producers that enrollment for the 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) ends on June 1, 2012.
"We want producers to know that DCP and ACRE are still available for enrollment," said Nelson. "Producers who want to participate in DCP or ACRE must enroll their eligible farms. We encourage them to take the time to sign up before the deadline. Electronic DCP (eDCP) is a great option for enrolling during this busy planting season."
Producers who choose to participate in either the revenue-based ACRE safety net or the price-based DCP safety net must enroll their farms each year. All owners and operators who will share in the DCP or ACRE payments on the farm must sign up by June 1. Since 2009, producers have had the option to participate in DCP or ACRE. A producer who initially chose to remain in DCP has an option to switch to ACRE during the current enrollment period; however, producers who chose to enroll in ACRE cannot switch back to DCP.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Chapter 9, how does Bryon feel the day after he gets beaten up?
(a) He is ashamed of himself.
(b) He is angry at Mark.
(c) He wants revenge.
(d) He misses Angela.
2. Why is Cathy worried about M&M in Chapter 6?
(a) She thinks he is smoking marijuana.
(b) Her father yells at him all the time.
(c) She doesn't like his new girlfriend.
(d) Because he is flunking gym.
3. Which fast food place do Bryon and his friends go to in Chapter 6?
(a) Big Boy.
(b) A&W.
(c) McDonalds.
(d) Jay's.
4. What does Bryon realize about Mark in Chapter 10?
(a) That he's a drug user.
(b) That Mark is responsible for M&M's problems.
(c) That he's selling drugs.
(d) That he hates him.
5. What does Mark do in Chapter 8 that puzzles Bryon?
(a) He tells Bryon he loves him.
(b) He decides to get a job at the supermarket.
(c) He asks Bryon about a book he was reading.
(d) He defends marijuana.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do Bryon and Cathy do when they can't find M&M?
2. Why did Angela get married?
3. What does Mark do when Bryon tells him he called the cops in Chapter 10?
4. What does the doctor say will happen to M&M?
5. What alcohol does Mark get in Chapter 7?
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Bad night
Well, started out that way anyway.
I went swimming and found that by working on form rather than speed I was more productive. Getting a little more coordinated though not much. Not dreading open water yet since I am trying to keep it off my mind.
My coworkers have all had the flu or some sort of cold for the past couple of months and I haven't. My eyes were watery and I started sniffling, not to mention I had a general sense of malaise. I HATE getting sick, I started getting annoyed. I took some Emergen-c.
I remember I consumed a dessert my coworker made as a gift and noticed I felt sick. I'm not sure how much nutrition plays a role into mood but it contained processed carbs and processed sugar, things I usually avoid or consume sparingly.
It's a bit interesting that my coworkers criticise my eating and exercising habits yet now they bring celery/peanut butter to work, carrots and ranch, and eat more fruits. They've also been asking me about my gym membership. Some asked why I eat so much protein and if I'm scared I'm going to "get a lot of muscle". "My brother does Ironman triathlons, it makes me sick."
Tbh, I usually have a thick skin and I've deduced that it all involves balance...taking criticism with a grain of salt, not taking things personally, responding to failure and success, finding ways around or through things, learning to be humble yet appreciating how far you've come, knowing when to slow down
I've noticed my pants are loose...which is a good and bad thing (bad=I am losing my butt) (good = trying to get more hamstring definition)
Anyway, I don't know why I was being so touchy. One of my pt's mentation improved and that made me happy.
I'm sleepy. But...
Entertaining stuff...
Schizophrenic pt asked me to look at a boil she popped on her vagina...
Pt w chest pain, sob, and htn was more concerned with her eye cream...oh brother...
Pt refused Ambien "I'm already goofy anyway"
Dont worry about those critics..u have friends here who will back you. Ive learned the medical field is a big soap opera. Going on 11 years in it...u look amazing girl...and I promise u water isnt that scary...
I had a pt this morning...I picked my belly button and now bleeding will I die smh laughing.
I always have to laugh when people tell me they are afraid of gaining too much muscle, like its just going to happen when they are sleeping some night after doing arms... It sounds like your coworkers are interested in your visible progress and may be afraid or too proud to ask for your advice. You may have a potential workout partner right there in the office waiting for your encouragement. Just a thought..
Ive never had people at work consistatly having a go at me about little **** like that *oh wait i did once* I told them be exact " omg shut the **** up about that already i dont care anymore" hahaha so that probably why i dont have much trouble. But we no doubt have very different work places coz ive also told the dude working on opposite shift that he was a sterioded up little C*** that shud be kicked off site among many other things lol. But other than that who cares your as hot as chips =)


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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Navaratna and a Global Fortune 500 company, ranked at 260 with an annual gross sales of Rs. 2,32,188 crore and profit after tax of Rs. 1,734 crore during FY 2013-14 and having a strong presence in Refining & Marketing in India with about 21% marketing share and 18% refining capacity in the PSU category in the country. The 2012-13 performance of the Corporation has qualified for 'Excellent' rating in terms of the MOU signed with the Government of India with an MOU score of 1.034, which is the best score amongst all the PSUs under MOP & NG for the second successive year.
The total sale of products during 2013-14 was 31.1 MMT, achieving a growth of 4.1% over historical. Domestic sales were 30.3 MMT, Pipeline throughput was 15.7 MMT and the refineries processed 15.51 MMT of crude. During 2013-14, HPCL has become India's largest lube marketer with lubricant sales of 484 TMT during the year.
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 24,900-50,500. The Corporation offers a very attractive pay package which is one of the best in the Industry.
|During Training
|Rs. 33,000 per Month
|After Training
|24,900-50,500 per Month
Candidates should have passed qualifying degree examinations and awarded bachelor's degree in engineering/technology in the above mentioned disciplines. All the qualifications should be 4 years full time regular course/s from AICTE approved / UGC recognized University/Deemed University. The courses offered by Autonomous Institutions should be equivalent to the relevant courses approved / recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/UGC/AICTE.
Candidates (belonging to General and OBC-NC category) should have secured minimum 60% marks (aggregate marks of all semesters) in qualifying degree examinations, relaxed to 50% (aggregate marks of all semesters) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Candidates (belonging to General and OBC-NC category) should have secured minimum 60% marks (aggregate marks of all semesters) in qualifying degree examinations, relaxed to 50% (aggregate marks of all semesters) for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Maximum 25 years as on 30th June 2015 for the general category candidates i.e. candidates born on or after 30.06.1990. Age relaxation for OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates will be applicable as per the Presidential Directives.
Engineering discipline advertised by Hindustan Petroleum
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|Electrical Engineering
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GATE-2015 Online Examination is scheduled in the month of Feb 2015. For detailed information of GATE-2015, interested candidates may log on to IIT Kanpur or websites of other IITs and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
Candidates need to purchase the GATE application form as per the information provided in GATE-2015 websites. They should fill-in and submit the GATE application form as instructed by the GATE authorities and wait for the admit card to get the GATE registration number.
The candidates will receive their GATE-2015 Registration number printed on their admit card. On receipt of GATE registration number, the candidates need to apply to Hindustan Petroleum online. The relevant link will be made available from 18th December 2014 under 'Careers Opportunities' section on Hindustan Petroleum Website Online submission of the application will be allowed on the website up to 02.02.2015. No other mean / mode of the application shall be accepted. Online Application System will be open from 1200 hrs. on 17.12.2014 to 2359 hrs. on 02.02.2015
Candidate should keep scanned copy of same passport size photo affixed in GATE application (in jpg / gif format less than 50 kb) and resume (in doc/docx format maximum file size 200kb) ready before filling online application form.
Fill in the online form with all the relevant details. Upload scanned copy of your latest passport size photograph and resume along with the online application form. Candidates should ensure that the relevant details viz- Name, Date of Birth, Address, GATE 2015 Registration No etc. entered in HPCL Online application should be same as entered in the GATE 2015 application.
Click Submit. You will get a system generated 12 Digit Application No. Please note that this Application No. is important and will be required for all future references throughout the selection process. Take printout of the Online Application Form, affix his/her recent passport size photograph, put his/her signature at the space provided and keep with him/her safely for future reference.
In case the candidate called for GD/GT and or interview, he/she should come with this printed application form, along with GATE 2015 admit card and GATE 2015 original official score card.
Choose the option for Payment of Application & Processing Fee. For payment through challan at SBI and through Debit/ Credit card please refer the detailed procedure explained under 'PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE'
Candidates are "NOT" required to submit hard copy of application forms to HPCL. The details filled in the online application form will be considered final and no changes will be entertained w.r.t. personal/ any other details, later on.
|Commencement of Online submission of GATE Application
|1st Sept 2014
|Last date for Online submission of GATE Application
|14th Oct 2014
|Last date for receipt of hard copy of Online GATE Application at respective GATE Offices
|21st Nov 2014
|GATE Examination
|31st January, 1st, 7th, 8th and 14th February, 2015
|Announcement of GATE Results
|12th March 2015(10:00 Hrs)
HPCL Application
|Commencement of online Registration of application by candidates for HPCL.
|18th December 2014
|Last date for online registration of application by candidates for HPCL.
|2nd February 2015
HPCL recruitment through 2015. For more detail Kindly CLICK HERE
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A new advertising campaign to promote the MuchMusic show Gossip Girl is targeting college and university students through smartphones and other mobile devices.
Advil, MuchMusic and MEC are partners on the eight-week campaign, deployed in colleges and universities that are served by digital agency Newad, and its digital signage Campus Network.
Students at participating educational institutions in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Regina, Charlottetown and Halifax can use a 'Near Field Communication' (NFC) equipped smartphone to interact with campaign installs to win show related prizes, receive discount purchase coupons and connect with live chat and Q and A sessions, campaign managers described.
"This is a national campaign enabled over Classic boards and Big Backlits," added David Vance, Director, Sales, Indoor Advertising – Central Canada for Newad.
The NFC wireless communication system allows users to make mobile payments or transactions by simply bringing their mobile phone close to the transmitter, in this case indoor advertising, which interacts directly with the device. A QR Code will also be enabled for users of this technology.
"For more than two years, Newad has consolidated its expertise to provide optimal solutions to advertisers using NFC technology. Thanks to the contribution and creativity of our digital development team, we continue to be among the leaders in this field. Our objective remains to bring our campaigns in line with the lifestyle of our consumers, the Young & Affluent, who are more enthusiast users of smart technologies and devices than the average Canadian," said Newad's expert in NFC technology, Jerrid Grimm, Vice President, Client Service, and Regional Manager – Western Canada.
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For the past couple years the U.S. Travel Association (a non-profit trade association with the sole mission to increase travel to and within the US) and American Express have teamed up with travel providers and loyalty programs to offer some unbeatable deals on travel packages and miles/points. It usually runs in May, but I just got the following email announcing the return of the program, but a little bit later this year:
"Save the date for Daily Getaways this summer! Every weekday from June 10 to July 12, 2013, amazing travel offers from America's top travel brands will go on sale at discounts up to 60% off. Save big on your next vacation through the purchase of travel points, hotel packages, theme park tickets and more at DailyGetaways.com."
Each year these deals get more popular, so I hope this year they increase quantities. Last year it was a bit of a lottery and I suspect this year it will be the same, but more like Powerball. Some highlights of past deals:
Hyatt points for under a cent a piece
Choice Points at 4/10th of a cent each
100,000 Club Carlson points for $385
You usually get 10% off by paying with an American Express card and even though the packages are marketed as "Two nights in XYZ hotel", you are really just purchasing points.
Stay tuned for more details, but mark your calendars!
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Sasha Regan founded the Union Theatre in 1998, converting a derelict paper warehouse into a studio theatre with bar and café. Most recently the Union was nominated for The Peter Brook, Empty Space Awards – Best Studio Space 2010. The Union did win the Best Up-and-coming Studio at the same Awards in 2008. Sasha Regan, starting directing at University, where she gained a 2:1 in Drama. Her first play out of college was Can't Stand Up for Falling Down at the Birds Nest in Deptford. Theatre directing credits include; We're all doing Time (Critics Choice), Chelinot (Sunday Times Critics Choice), Kander & Ebb's Cabaret, Sweeney Todd (Critics Choice) and The Pirates of Penzance (Winner of the Whatsonstage Award, Best Off-West End Production, 2010). After performing at The Prince of Wales Theatre for the WhatsonStage.com Awards, the Pirates then transferred to the beautiful Wilton's Music Hall in the spring of 2010 and then moved to The Rose Theatre in Kingston. Pirates will be touring Australia this year, including a month's run at The Sydney Theatre. Sasha also worked with Chris O'Dowd at The British Independent Film Awards in the staging of the awards this year. Other directing credits include Iolanthe (Critics Choice & Time Out's top 10 musicals of 2010). Iolanthe transferred to Wilton's Music Hall where the cast enjoyed a sold-out run and broke all Wilton's box office records from the previous 12 years. Patience (Critics Choice). In 2010 Sasha was nominated as Best Director in the BroadwayWorld.com Awards, alongside directors of such notable shows such as, Legally Blonde, Priscilla, Love Never Dies, Sweet Charity and Hair. When Sasha isn't directing she produces as one half of Regan De Wynter Productions. Their most recent successes have been The Baker's Wife with Michael Matus, Dames at Sea with Rosemary Ashe, Assassins which won Best Production at The Offies in 2011, Company, Absent Friends and A Man of No Importance, which transferred to The Arts Theatre in London's West End in February 2010. Sasha won the Stage One Bursary for New Producers in 2010 and has been nominated for Best Artistic Director for two years running in the Off West End Awards. Sasha won Best Venue Programmer at The Fringe Report Awards 2012. Sasha is a married working mum, with two daughters, Bea and Nellie Regan and is represented by Belfield and Ward.
Lizzi Gee is one of the West End's Leading choreographers. Her choreography credits include: Rocket to the Moon - National Theatre , Love Story - Duchess Theatre, Onassis (starring Robert Lindsay) –Novello Theatre, Goodnight Mr Tom- Chichester/UK Tour, Buddy 2011 UK Tour, Vernon God Little - Young Vic, All Male Pirates of Penzance – Union Theatre/Wilton's Music Hall, and Kingston Rose, Australia 2012, (Winner of Best off West End Production Whatsonstage awards), Babes In Arms – Union Theatre (nomination for Best 'Off West End' Choreographer 2012) Daddy Cool- Shaftsbury Theatre, Sunshine On Leith - Dundee Rep/UK tour, (TMA Award for Best Musical), Billy Elliot (Tap coach and resident choreographer), Snoopy the Musical- New Players, Oliver, The Sound of Music &Wizard of Oz (all in Cyprus), Hair (Frankfurt), Movement for Elvis on 'Million Dollar Quartet' – Noel Coward Theatre, Dick Whittington (Northampton), Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, (Wolverhampton) Whatsonstage Awards Ceremony 2011/2012 -Prince of Wales , Children of Eden Concert –Prince Of Wales, 42nd Street (Mountview) , Grease (Arts Educational) Tap Choreographer for London Studio Centre's Jazz Company – 2006-2010, and Millennium Performing Arts. Guest workshops in Musical theatre and Dance- Cyprus and Malta TV credits include: Children's Baftas, Channel 4's Fit Farm, ITV's Feelgood Factor, The Legend of Dick and Dom, Diddy Movies and BBC's 'The Big Performance' with Gareth Malone.
Michael England recently completed work as Musical Supervisor for Patience (Union). Prior to this he was Musical Director for the national tour of The Sound Of Music. In the West End, Michael has been Musical Director for Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Spamalot, The Producers, Jerry Springer – The Opera (also BBC TV), and Doctor Dolittle. In 2010 Michael was invited to conduct the opening weeks of Cameron Mackintosh's 25th anniversary production of Les Misérables, and subsequently conducted the new cast album. He has also toured as Musical Director for Les Misérables, Evita, Aspects of Love and Grease. In addition to this he has also been Musical Supervisor for Iolanthe (The Union at Wilton's), The Drowsy Chaperone (Upstairs at the Gatehouse) and Company (Union Theatre). In February 2011 Michael made his debut with The Philharmonia Orchestra, in a concert at Buckingham Palace, in the presence of HRH, The Prince of Wales, conducting Alfie Boe. He has worked as Cover Conductor at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on the Royal Ballet productions of Concerto, The Judas Tree, Giselle, and most recently Carbon Life. His various orchestral credits include conducting The Philharmonia, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, Stockholm Sinfonietta, the Slovenia Radio Symphony Orchestra, (televised) and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra. As an accompanist he has performed in London, Paris and New York and has been Musical Director for John Barrowman (John Barrowman In Concert, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall), Tony Award winner Liliane Montevecchi, (Pizza on the Park) and Olivier Award winner Ruthie Henshall (Althrop House). Recordings include Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Cast Album, Pilgrim (Ruthie Henshall), Where Do you Start (Emma Dears), Doctor Dolittle, and Jerry Springer – The Opera (DVD). He has composed music for film, TV, theatre, and the concert platform, as well as writing arrangements performed at both the London Palladium and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He provided orchestrations for Ruthie Henshall's album, Pilgrim as well as orchestrating The Ballad of Little Jo, Company and Judy & Liza. He scored the film Night Junkies which was released in the USA in 2007, and has attended the Film Music Institute Orchestration course in Los Angeles. Michael has twice composed music for the Royal Ballet, Draft Works (Clore Studio) and New Works (Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House). Recent commissions include, Jazz Suite No 1, (Syred Sinfonia). He is currently working on a 35 minute ballet commissioned by the Royal Ballet School to premiere at the Opera House in July 2013.
Robyn graduated in 2004 with a masters degree in design from Wimbledon School of Art. > She has since worked as a set and costume designer, puppet maker and artist. Set and Costume design credits include - Muswell Hill (Dir Sam Walters at Orange Tree Theatre) The Conspirators (Dir Sam Walters at Orange Tree Theatre) Thunderbolt (Dir Sam Walters at Orange Tree Theatre) Alison's House (Dir Jo Coombes at Orange Tree Theatre) Confusions (ReganDeWynter at Union Theatre), The Pirates of Penzance (ReganDeWynter at Union Theatre - Critics Choice), It's Behind You (Antenna Productions at Union Theatre), There's Something in my Fridge (Gregson Productions at Theatre 52 and The Underbelly), Treasure Island (Brent Council in Dollis Hill Park), Annie Get Your Gun (Sasha Regan at Union Theatre), HMS Pinafore (Sasha Regan at Union Theatre), The Tinkers Wedding/The Shadow of the Glen (Sasha Regan at Union Theatre), Barnstorm (Sasha Regan at Union Theatre), The Importance of Being Earnest (Antic Disposition at Jermyn Street), Stars in the Morning Sky (Sasha Regan at Union Theatre), The Terror Season (The Sticking Place at Union Theatre), King Lear Schools Tour (Orange Tree Theatre). Assistant design credits include - The Conquering Hero (Dir Auriol Smith at Orange Tree Theatre) The Making of Moo (Dir Sam Walters at Orange Tree Theatre) The Taming of the Shrew, (Creation at Oxford Castle) The Pirates of Penzance, (Orange Tree) Major Barbara (Orange Tree), The Madras House (Orange Tree), Kick for Touch and Clara (Orange Tree), Shaw Triple Bills (Orange Tree), Tosca's Kiss (Orange Tree). Puppet design credits include - Kiss Me Quick (A short film by Darren Smith) The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Antic Disposition), Us (Hampstead Theatre), Annie Get Your Gun (Sasha Regan at Hampstead Theatre). Wardrobe and Costume Supervisor credits include - Monkey - Journey to the West (AEG at the O2), Shout and The Wedding Singer posters (Mark Goucher Ltd) 'Three Bags Full' (Owen Black - short film), Spring Awakening (Sasha Regan at Union Theatre), Richard III (Antic Disposition at St Stephen's Church), London New Writing Season (R.S.C. at Soho Theatre), London Comedies Season (R.S.C. at Novello Theatre).
Steve has been the resident lighting designer at The Union Theatre for over 11 years. Recent productions include: Babes In Arms, Patience, Godspell, Assassins (Winner Best production and best sound, The Offies 2010), Dames At Sea, The Bakers Wife, Cloud Nine, Iolanthe (Union Theatre and Wilton's Music Hall, Nominated for three Offies 2011), Company, A Man Of No Importance (Union theatre and The Arts Theatre, West End), Madonna And Me (Union Theatre, Jermyn Street Theatre and The Actors Studio Liverpool), The Pirates Of Penzance (Union Theatre, Wilton's Music Hall and The Rose Theatre. Winner best production, Off West End Awards). Other productions include: Once Upon A time At The Adelphi, Pippin, Curse Of The Werewolf, Sweeney Todd, The Mikado, Tick Tick Boom, H.M.S. Pinafore, Macbeth, Pyjama Game, The Devils, Irish Blood English Heart, Confusions, Be My Baby (also directed), Green Grass, Rocket Man, Annie Get Your Gun, The Wild Party, Little Boy (Union Theatre and Novas Liverpool, Also directed), Prose and Cons, Absent Friends, The Romans In Britain (MITM theatre), Ivan: A Miscarriage of Justice (Riverside Studios), A Midsummer's Night Dream (MITM), Little Black Book (Riverside Studios), La Traviata (Watford Arts), Jesus Christ Superstar (Bushey), Love For Love (New End), Dreams Of Anne Frank (Camden Arches and The Warehouse, Croydon). Film & TV: Sunstroke (Feature), Dark Side Of The Street (Short), The Gibson Diaries (Pilot, Channel 5), Looking For Eddie (Short), The Echo (Short). Steve was the original Designer For the Award winning music venue The 12 bar Club. Currently Steve is Associate Director with Smallworld Theatre Company, and will be directing the forthcoming season's productions.
Regan De Wynter is a new producing company established in 2008. Ben De Wynter and Sasha Regan are both director/ producers who have worked together and independently for over twelve years. Most recently Regan De Wynter produced the all-male Pirates of Penzance which won Best Off-West End Production at The Whatsonstage Theatergoers' Choice Awards, 2010. It transferred to Wilton's Music Hall and, after selling out, transferred to The Rose Theatre, Kingston. They are looking forward to taking the production over to Australia in October 2012. Other credits include: Annie get Your Gun (Critics Choice), The Pajama Game (Critics Choice), the all-male Mikado (Critics Choice) and H.M.S Pinafore, Sweeney Todd (Evening Standard and Time Out Critics Choice & Sunday Express Top 5), Company and Assassins (Critics Choice). Their critically acclaimed A Man of No Importance transferred to The Arts Theatre having been listed in the top five musicals in 2009, The Stage. Both Regan De Wynter and The Union Theatre have been nominated for numerous Awards this year, The Peter Brook Empty Space Award for Best Studio, Best Venue, Director and Choreographer on Broadwayworld.com and Best Director, Best Production and Best Male Performance on offwestend.com
Adam has been working as a freelance Casting Director since 2009. During this time he has worked on numerous tv commercials, tv programmes and Hollywood films including; 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides', 'W.E.' directed by Madonna and the recent Tim Burton film 'Dark Shadows'. In 2011, he decided to set up Adam Braham Casting, specialising in Musical Theatre and Plays. Most recently he cast the all-male production of 'Patience' at the Union Theatre, as well as casting and associate producer for 'Babes in Arms'. He has recently received rave reviews for the casting of 'Jekyll and Hyde the Musical' which marks Morphic Graffiti's debut production.
For more information visit www.adambrahamcasting.co.uk.
The Union Theatre, London has been Lizzie's home for the 10 years, after doing her school work experience in the venue aged fifteen.
Mansfield is a Resident Stage Manager at The Union and her work there includes : 'Sweeney Todd'. 'The Mikado', 'The Pyjama Game', Alan Ayckbourn's 'Confusions' and the all- male production of 'Iolanthe'. Lizzie worked on Sasha Regan's all-male 'Pirates of Penzance' at Wilton's Music Hall, London. Lizzie is thrilled to be a stage manager on 'Pirates' at Hackney Empire and then on the Australian tour.
Katherine is originally from Sydney, Australia and has worked with the Union Theatre for the past 4 years. Credits include: Hidden Talents of the Ticket Tearers (The Old Vic), The Fix (Union Theatre), Jekyll & Hyde (Union Theatre), all-male Patience (Union Theatre), Lullabies of Broadmoor (Finborough Theatre), all-male Iolanthe (Wilton's Music Hall), all-male Pirates of Penzance (Wilton's Music Hall and The Rose Theatre Kingston), A Christmas Carol (King's Head Theatre), A Man of No Importance (Union Theatre & transfer to Arts Theatre West End), Assassins and Company (both Union Theatre) and Saturday Night (Arts Theatre West End). Katherine is thrilled to be a part of this fantastic production once again.


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Posted: April 6, 2012
(Juneau) - Rep. Wes Keller, R-Wasilla, commented today regarding the brouhaha over asking a simple question in the House State Affairs Committee on Thursday, April 5.
The girl scouts are wonderful and I love their cookies ... I did not establish a link; I simply asked the question, nothing more.
"There is a lot of ink and comments about my responsibility as a legislator to ask a question. Unlike Congress we tend to try to know as much as possible about every bill we are going to vote for or against before it passes. The young lady testifying before the committee did an excellent job. The question I posed was based on a rumor I had heard about regarding a connection that presumably should be aired.
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New plaster and tile on an old pool can do wonders!
First step is to drain the pool & spa. We don't recommend doing this through the backwash as it could back up into the house. Proper way is to use a sump pump. This one has a float that shuts off the pump when the water is gone.
Here are some signs of "copper plate" on the plaster. This is caused metals in the water generally from using a copper or silver algaecide (not recommended for in ground gunite pools with plaster) or from low ph over a long period of time breaking down the copper heat exchanger in the heater.
In this pool, the plaster was so old that it had bare spots exposing the concrete underneath. It wasn't losing water but was an "eye sore" and extremely rough.
Next step is to remove the old tile. We cut under the old tile with a 4″ grinder and a diamond blade, then we used a chipping hammer with a wide chisel bit to remove the tile.
Then we add a bed of mortar to provide a smooth surface for the new tile. This will also raise the new tile enough to give room for the new plaster to come up flush to it.
After mortar dries, we use thin set mixed with acrylic mortar admix to set the tile and gout it with "snow white" grout. The next step is to prep the pool for the new plaster.
We completely remove out all the "bubbles" in the old plaster, all loose concrete, any "spotter" tiles on the floor & steps, and chip around all fixtures in the pool and spa so the new plaster can come up flush and still be thick.
Then we apply a "bond coat" for the new plaster to grab onto.
Next step is to re-plaster. There's many things to consider and watch for, but we will wait for another time to cover.
Immediately fill the spa first making sure it doesn't spill over into the pool or there will be streaks. Usually takes from 30 to 45 minutes for the spa to fill. Then we fill the pool using empty water bottles to keep the hose from sitting in one spot on the floor. We run two hoses to fill the pool faster. It still takes about anywhere from 12 to 40 hours depending on the water pressure and the size of the pool.
Once the pool and spa are full, we start up the equipment and balance the chemicals in the pool water. It's important to run the pump and filter for 24 hours. Then we brush the plaster down daily for 10-14 days.
Posted in Remodels, Swimming Pools Tagged draining pool, face lift, new tile, old pool, plaster prep, procedure, process, re-plaster, re-tile, replaster, steps 5 Comments
Algae keeps coming back & you don't know why? Things to consider…
If your water chemicals are balanced but you're having trouble keeping the "free chlorine" levels up, here's some things to consider:
1.)Are you running your pump long enough to run all the gallons of your pool water 2x per day?
2.)Has your filter been cleaned or backwashed lately? *Don't always rely on the pressure gauge to determine when to clean your filter or backwash it.
3.)Is the pump basket clean of debris? Is the pump impeller free of debris? *Some pumps are designed where you can remove the basket and stick your finger in the hole (while pump is off), and feel for debris clogging the filter.
If you've answered yes to all these questions, then consider that your water has high nitrate and/or phosphate levels.
Phosphate became a household word in the 1970's. This is when people started to use low-phosphate and phosphate-free laundry detergents. This was to protect lakes, streams, wetlands and other runoff areas from the detrimental effects of excess phosphate. One of these effects is unwanted algae blooms.
What's true for lakes is also true for swimming pools. Phosphate is a natural component of most swimmer wastes. It is also present in rain water. Phosphate is persistent and does not break down naturally. Fertilizers, which may blow into the pool, have high phosphate content. For all of these reasons, pools can quickly build up high phosphate levels.
When Phosphates are Present, Algae Grows…..
Phosphate is the main ingredient in fertilizer. Phosphate is plant food, and algae are plants. If you have had persistent trouble with algae, every year – and it always seems to come back, you may have a phosphate problem in your pool. When excess phosphate is present in a swimming pool, the symptoms often include the following: cloudy, green water, slippery and slimy surfaces, mustard and green colored debris, excessive chemical consumption, poor water quality.
Remove the Phosphates and Solve the Problem……
The maximum level of phosphate in pool water should be 0.1 ppm. Once the phosphate climbs above this level, the water quality begins to decrease and slime deposits can begin. Fortunately, draining to eliminate the accumulated phosphate is no longer necessary.
Natural Chemistry's Phos-Free is a natural mineral compound which effectively and rapidly reduces the level of phosphate in the water. Phos-Free is a natural mineral product which is non-toxic. It is safe to store and use around children.
Nitrates are a matter similar to Phosphates, but of different origin…
Their big similarity is that they are both a food source for algae. Nitrate is a plant nutrient and is present in all green plants and fertilizers. It is natural occurring and is found everywhere something is growing.
Nitrites (NO2) are a close cousin to Nitrates (NO3) and are just as much of a problem for pools, because when a Nitrite comes in contact with water, it easily gains another Oxygen atom to become a Nitrate. This additional atom gives Nitrates real stability, and makes eradication difficult. In fact, the only known way of Nitrate removal in pools practiced today is to drain a portion of the pool, and refill with water that is Nitrate free, if possible.
Where do Nitrates come from?
Rural areas – those with water wells and septic tanks are particularly prone to Nitrate contamination in pools. Fertilizer is the most common source of Nitrates in pools. Do birds and ducks make regular passes over your pool? Do they land in the pool to bathe? Birds and especially Ducks can do a real number on a pool. Rain spilling off of overhanging trees can add Nitrates to a pool, and even the acid rain itself can increase Nitrate levels. Finally, human waste, sweat, cosmetics can all bring trace Nitrates into the pool.
According to John Girvan, one of the few people to study Nitrates extensively, has said that "With nitrate in the pool," he says, "you will get algae and other contaminants that won't respond to normal treatment." Some pool techs have been known to say that Nitrates "lock up chlorine". The opposite is in fact true, the presence of Nitrate in pool water will drastically increase the sanitizer consumption. At levels as low as 10ppm of Nitrate, algae will grow even though you have used algaecide and are keeping a proper chlorine residual.
The only way to remove Nitrates from your pool water is to drain at least partially and refill with fresh water.
10 steps towards perfect pool water
1.Keep correct water level in pool:
Generally, the correct water level for a pool level is the middle of the tile. Insufficient water level will cause the pump to suck air impeding the circulation and possibly lose prime thus shortening the life span of the motor and totally shut down the circulation/filtration of water in the pool.
2. Sufficient levels of chlorine & properly balance chemicals:
It's extremely important (in my opinion) to keep it simple. I don't recommend adding any extra additives to your water other than clarifiers, sodium bromide, phosphate remover, or "Pool Perfect" (if you have a dog that gets in the pool or use sun tan oils). The main levels to check regularly are free chlorine and PH. Total alkalinity, calcium, & stabilizer levels should not fluctuate other than build up over time. It is not necessary to check these levels weekly if they are set at proper levels and you are not losing water due to a leak in the pool or equipment. Generally, the proper levels are as follows: Free Chlorine 1.5 – 3ppm, total alkalinity 120ppm, PH 7.4 – 7.6, stabilizer 40ppm, calcium 175 – 225ppm
*these levels are recommended for gunite pools with regular plaster. Refer to your builder, tech for recommended levels with other surfaces.
3.Skimmer basket , pump basket, & pump impeller clean and free of debris:
Any one of these can impede the flow of water into the pump causing the pump to cavitate or lose prime thus interrupting the normal circulation of water throughout the pool.
4.Backwash D.E. filter once a month:
A filter full of debris can also impede the circulation of water flow throughout the pool and also contain particles of algae or bacteria that algae can feed on.
5.Run pump and filter 2 cycles per day in the summer and 1 cycle per day in the winter:
It is recommended that all the water in the pool and spa pass through the filter at least 2x a day in the hot months of the summer. For example: if your pool has 20,000 gallons and your pump is a 2 h.p. Pentair challenger, this particular pump pushes 100 gallons per minute through the filter. Here is what's called the "turnover rate" (time it takes all the gallons of the pool/spa to pass 1x through the filter: 20,000 gallons/60 minutes = 333.333; 333.333/100 = 3.33 hours (turnover rate). It would be recommended to run your pump 6.66 hours a day during the summer months and 3.33 hours in the winter. The recommended time for the pump to run in the spring & fall varies depending on the amount of foliage that falls in the pool.
6.Point directional eyeballs of pool returns down towards pool floor:
If you use a floater to put the chlorine tabs in, the water towards the surface has higher levels of chlorine and needs to be circulated in areas below the surface in order to distribute evenly. If you have an automatic chlorine feeder, this will also ensure that the chlorine is distributed evenly throughout the pool. Remember, sunlight dissipates chlorine … the further away from the surface, the more refracted the sunlight minimizing loss of chlorine. If you do not have an automatic cleaner in the pool this will also minimize "dead spots" ( areas of the pool that do not get circulation.
7.Drain entire pool and spa every 5 – 10 years & refill with fresh water:
After a period of time, undissolved solids begin to accumulate in the water. Chlorine tablets contain stabilizer (cyanuric acid) which does not dissolve and will build up over time. Shock (calcium hypochlorite) contains calcium which also does not dissolve and will build up over time. Either one of these two can reach levels that will impede the killing power of the chlorine thus forcing you to keep high chlorine levels to keep algae from growing. In addition, either one of these two solids at high levels will cause your eyes to burn.
8.Add 1lb. fast dissolving shock and a couple squirts of sodium bromide weekly during warm temperatures:
This will essentially re-ignite the stabilized chlorine that's already in the water. The shock (calcium hypochlorite) turns "used up" chlorine into active, bacteria killing chlorine. It is not stabilized and will dissipate rather rapidly. The sodium bromide is a chlorine booster (makes it more effective) without raising the chlorine levels. "Free chlorine" is what you want and this step will turn your ineffective chlorine into effective chlorine.
9.Pool equipment system free of air leaks:
An air leak in the suction side of the system will impede the circulation of water in the pool. It can also cause the pump to run hot or lose prime thus interrupting circulation and shorten the pump motor's life span.
The booster pump pushes water through this particular cleaner which moves along a random pattern throughout the pool. Manufacturers such as Polaris recommend 2 – 3 hours (depending on pool size) for the cleaner to cover entire pool surface area. As the water is pumped to the cleaner, it is distributing filtered, chlorinated (if using and automatic chlorinator) water into all areas of the pool. The result is no "dead spots" which are areas of the pool due to design or insufficient amount of wall returns.
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How to get rid of black algae in your swimming pool without using algaecides
Black algae is the most stubborn algae to get rid of in swimming pools. Using algaecides sounds good, but in my experience they don't work that well and add metals to the pool water creating the possibility of staining plaster. The effective ingredient is usually copper which used over a prolonged period of time will "copper plate" the plaster on a gunite pool.
The most effective method to get rid of black algae is to take a 3″ chlorine tab, get in the pool and using a mask or goggles and something to hold you down (ex:20 lb. rubber coated dumbbell), rub the chlorine tab directly over the spot. This will lift the black algae off and leave a little chlorine in the pores of the plaster. Wait a day, then using a metal brush (preferably a 6″ brush as it's easier to apply more pressure), brush over the spots that have been removed. Vacuum all algae out of the pool and backwash the filter. Get it out of the the system!
It's important to start early on before it takes over the entire pool. If the black algae has already taken over the pool, the most effective way is to drain the pool and spray bleach directly on top, let it soak for a day, then use a pressure washer to remove it. Remove all traces of algae & bleach and refill the pool.
Posted in Maintenance, Swimming Pools Tagged balck algae, black algae removal 1 Comment
5 simple steps to keep your pool in perfect condition
If you follow these basic weekly steps, your pool water will be sparkling and look great throughout the summer swim season (provided that the equipment is working properly & the filter is running the proper length of time per day):
- Check the water level (proper level is the middle of the tile). This is probably the most important step of all because if the level gets lower than the skimmer throat, the pump will lose prime and not operate, resulting in the water not circulating and shorten the life span of the pump due to overheating.
- Brush the steps, benches, walls, & shallow end floor to the break. This will eliminate any trace elements of algae from forming as well as keep dirt from staining the plaster.
- Clean out skimmer baskets, pump basket, and automatic cleaner bag.
- Check the chemicals. PH is very crucial and should be kept at 7.6 (in Dallas water, we add 1 lb of soda ash per week to our pools) this keeps the ph at 7.6 providing that the total alkalinity is at 120ppm. Always keep chlorine tabs in the floater/auto chlorinator. Entire pool should be drained and refilled approx. every 5 years to eliminate buildup of solids that effect the killing power of the chlorine. Most importantly concerning chemicals in your pool water is KEEP IT SIMPLE! Stay away from adding all sorts of extra things to your water. Stay away from algaecides on pools with plaster, use fast dissolving calcium hypochlorite and sodium bromide (most algaecides use silver or copper, and metal will stain the plaster). More on this subject in future blogs.
- Once a month backwash the filter. Don't forget to add new DE if a DE filter and water to the pool!
That's pretty much it in a nutshell. We understand there's many variables, but these are the main weekly duties.
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Best Swimming Pool Brush on the Market
Several times a year I purchase new brushes for cleaning pools. For many years I've used an 18″ curved wall brush w/ nylon & stainless steel bristles. Recently, I purchased a brush for cleaning pools called "The Wall Whale". In my opinion it's by far the best brush for swimming pools on the market. It has an attachment that uses the resistance from the water to press it against the surface on the downward brush stroke. The extra large bristle get down inside the pores of the plaster cleaning like no other brush I've used before. If you have a little bit of algae on the walls, it is very important to get as much off as you can to prevent it from coming back. This brush along with the proper amount of quick dissolving shock helps tremendously!
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replacing redwood deck expansions
Redwood expansions in the driveway and pool deck can look some what unsightly as they get old and start deteriorating. I was asked by a friend to replace his. This is what it looked like before and after as well as how I went about this task.
Understanding what's under the concrete can make a world of difference. First of all, about every 2′ a piece of 3/8″ steel rebar should be going through the redwood. This rebar is tied into the concrete before they pour the concrete and runs through the redwood. They use "chairs" under the steel, but the redwood expansions also hold up the steel before they pour it.
In this case, I had 2″x4″ expansions already in the driveway. I lifted the wood expansion I wanted to remove using the claws on a framing hammer. Lifting it just enough to see where the rebar was (has no play), I marked the part to chisel through. Using a 1″ wood chisel and small sledge hammer, I split the redwood vertically just before the rebar. I then chiseled out around the rebar so as the move on to the next piece of that same 2″x4″ I was pulling out. Almost exactly 2′ away would be the next piece of rebar and I would chisel through there. That's pretty much it, I made sure I cleaned out the slot really good. I highly recommend pulling the entire old expansion out.
The preparation for new redwood 2″x4″ was as follows. I first cut the length I wanted then stripped the piece lengthwise to the depth of the notch in the concrete (in order to have the finished piece flush with the concrete) using a table saw. Next step was to sand the sides down so it would fit down in the notch and be easy to pull out. I then sanded the top and took a piece of finer sand paper on a wood block to smooth out the only part that would be showing.
Final step was to apply a caulk like adhesive with a caulking gun on the sides of the notch in the concrete. I then fit the wood into the slot and the adhesive held it it. Don't forget to spray a little weed killer or even lay plastic before installing the new piece.
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2 ways to save your swimming pool coping before it's too late!
2 ways to save your swimming pool coping before it's too late.
Generally, it's important to seal all cracks:
- between the coping (rock, brick, coping stone) and the tile. *note picture above labeled "mortar joint".
- between the coping and the deck. *note picture above labeled "deck-o-seal".
The "deck-o-seal" is actually a water barrier. "Deck-o-seal" is a brand name for a two part mix which is poured into the space between the coping and the deck. A sand base is used to fill up most of the space and the deck-o-seal is pored on top of the sand (rules are no deeper than the width of the joint). If applied correctly and if the deck does not move too much, this should last approximately 5 years before needing to be replaced.
If you see visible cracks in the caulking-like substance, depending on the size of the crack and length, a small amount of clear 100% silicone can be used to seal the crack as a temporary fix. Otherwise, it is recommended to remove the old deck-o-seal and replace with new.
A crack in the mortar between the coping and the tile usually starts around the skimmers and generally happens more rapidly on geometric shaped pools (45 degree angles). The crack can be cut with a 4″ – 4 1/2″ grinder and a diamond blade. This gives about a 1/8″ wide gap to reapply new mortar. If the crack is wider and the mortar starts falling out when cutting, it's best to chip out all loose mortar and fill with new. Doing this will prevent the crack from going around the entire pool if caught early. If caught in later stages and done properly, it will gain you another 5 years before replacing the coping and tile.
**when water gets into cracks and goes below the surface, it doesn't evaporate and will actually break down the properties of the mortar!
Check for future blogs about how to properly mix mortar that will last far longer than what you can buy premixed.
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Best automatic pool cleaner on the market!
…for swimming pools with a large amount of debris and/or leaves … called the Polaris 3900 sport. In my opinion, this cleaner is not only much more efficient but will also last far longer than any other cleaner on the market. This cleaner operates with a booster pump and if your pool currently operates with a suction cleaner, then I would not recommend switching mainly from a cost effectiveness standpoint. With over 25 years experience in the swimming pool industry as a builder & service tech and experiential knowledge of just about every cleaner available, here are some main reasons why:
- all wheel drive system w/ 50% more torque than other polaris models. This gives it more ability to get around areas of the pool that otherwise would cause the cleaner to become stuck.
- wider wheels – same benefit as above because of better traction.
- 4 vacuum jets (as opposed to 3), giving the cleaner better suction allowing it to pick up debris more efficiently.
- stainless steel belt drive (as opposed to rubber) … runs better and doesn't wear out!
- larger throat and debris bag than other units allowing it to pick up more, larger debris and reducing the amount of times between cleaning out the bag.
***This is under the assumption that I believe the polaris to be the best manufacturer of cleaners that run the return side of the system.
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- Once Customer Service has approved your request to return Stones Pillows, please send the item and the completed Product Return Form back to us as soon as possible.
- Once received at our facility of Stone Pillow, your return will be processed within 3 to 5 business days. Once your return is confirmed and inspected, please allow up to 30 days for it to be credited to your account. Stones Pillow returned in unacceptable condition will not be processed as refunds and cannot be shipped back to you.
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If your ordered Stone Pillows cannot be shipped by the time originally stated more than 10 days, Customer Service will offer you the option of keeping or canceling your order about Stones Pillows. Customers can choose to cancel the order and get a full refund.
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You are eligible for a refund of the full purchase price plus shipping costs for damaged or mis-shipped Stone Pillows. If you believe your Stones Pillows were damaged during delivery, you must first obtain "Proof of Damage" documentation from your delivery carrier.
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- Orders of Stone Pillows canceled before processing will be eligible for a full refund.
– Orders of Stone Pillows canceled within 1-3 days after processing will be eligible for a partial refund of 50% product purchase price and full shipping cost.
– Orders of Stones Pillows canceled after 3 days of processing and before delivery will be eligible for a full shipping cost refund. Product purchase price will not be eligible for refund.
– Once your order of Stone Pillow has been shipped, it can no longer be cancelled.
If you would like to cancel your order of Stones Pillow, pls send e-mail to email@example.com to proceed
*When you receive an email from us titled "Order Processing Notification, your payment for the Stone Pillows has been confirmed and your order is processing.
If I Want To Order A Lot More? Can You Give Me A Good Quotation?
Of course, we can get you better prices for large volume orders of Stone Pillows.
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– The exact desired order quantity of the Stone Pillow
– Your desired time frame
– Any special requirements of the Stone Pillows or the shipping or others
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We will not be responsible for any extra charges incurred by the courier company or the local custom, to get your Stone Pillows delivered to you. Customers responsible for all custom charges before the release of parcels from the local custom office.
If your package of Stone Pillows is stuck at the custom, please contact your local custom or the local courier in your area and quote them your tracking number. Do inquire them on what is necessary to provide for your package of Stones Pillows to be release. If you require any documents such as invoice, please do inform us and we will provide it to you.
It is always advisable that you check with your local custom on the regulations and policy applied as it may varies from country to country. They are able to provide an updated regulations and we will not be responsible for losses or damages if the package of Stones Pillow being confiscated as purchases will be done at customer's own risk & responsibility. It is the responsibility of customer to make sure that your order contains acceptable and approved items for import into the country of destination/delivery. Of course, Stone Pillow are acceptable and approved items.
Who Will Pay For The Custom Taxes & Other Fees?
The customer who purchases the Stone Pillows is responsible for paying these customs rights, and of the possible paperwork involved.
The price of the Stone Pillow sold is in USD and it doesn't include taxes (VAT).
Customers are required to keep close track on their packages. If there is any delay in receiving a package, you will need to contact the designated courier services agency or immediately inform us in order to ascertain the reason for the delay.
We will not be responsible or liable if the package of Stone Pillows is shipped back to us, damaged or confiscated due to problems with custom clearance. Therefore, please check with your country's custom for their specific custom laws.
We will not be responsible or liable for damaged packages or those shipped back to us in the event that the designated courier service fail after several attempts to deliver your package(s) of Stone Pillows due to your absence to collect the package(s) from the given destination address.
About the import fees, like the clearance fee, maybe charged by your local customs. The regulations are different according to different countries. Specific provisions please check with your country's custom for their specific custom laws. If you informed to pay the clearance fee for the Stones Pillows (charged by Customs) hope you can cooperate to pay for it, so that the customs can release your parcel earlier. All your positive behavior will be appreciated.
If you don't pay the clearance fee, the customs will give up processing your order, just let you know, hope you can understand.
The responsibility of the seller stops when the Stones Pillows have been shipped off to the address specified by the customer.
It is clear however, that we will do our best to help you in getting your Stones Pillow out of customs if additional proof of sale or of value is needed.
What Will Happen If The Order not Signed by the Customer?
We will track all the orders online, and we hope our customers can track their Stone Pillows online by themselves to ensure the order can be signed by the customers timely. If we found the Stone Pillows not signed by the customers, we will email or call our customers. If they don't reply the email or answer the call, and the order of Stones Pillows not signed more than five times, lead to the parcel return, the customers will pay the shipping fee again for the second delivery.
How to Track My Order?
Buyer will get shipping notification as soon as Stone Pillows send out. Tracking number and tracking method will be notified. Just follow our instruction to trace your order.
When you received the Stones Pillows, please check carefully before you sign your name on the delivery notice, you can refuse to accept it if you think it was damaged or missed something during the delivery, and you must email the details to us, so that we can ask compensate from our courier, and we can consider to ship new Stone Pillow or the missed parts to you.
Is shipping included in the prices?
The name of Stone Pillows include 'free shipping', so you will not need to pay for shipping cost. Free available for every country.
What to Do If Delivery Service Delays?
If you live in an area experiencing an unexpected service delay (severe weather, natural disasters, unscheduled events, etc.) please add at least 2 to 3 business days to the estimated delivery date of your order of Stone Pillows.
How To Do About The Undelivered Items?
We aim to deliver all of our orders of Stone Pillows and keep failed deliveries to a minimum. If we do fail to deliver any order to you, please report this to us no later than 30 days from the date on which the order was taken by us. We will not accept responsibility for any undelivered Stones Pillows which are reported to us later than 30 days after the date on which the order was taken by us.
Pls note: If you select the Register Airmail delivery method for the Stone Pillows and the physical address is in backvelder or some remote places, it often needs 30 working days, so you can contact our customer service to help you with the delivery method.
What should I do if my order doesn't arrive?
Should your order of Stone Pillows be marked as available for immediate despatch and it fails to reach you within the Stones Pillows quoted above, and then please contact our Customer Services team who will be happy to assist.
Can You Ship To "My Country"?
Yeah, no problem, we can ship the Stone Pillows to your country.
We can ship single Stone Pillow samples or large orders to *WORLDWIDE*.
Please note, it's your own responsibility to find out about the import tax situation in your own country.
What will happen if no one is in when my parcel is delivered?
This will depend on which carrier is selected to deliver your Stone Pillows.
Any express will leave your Stones Pillows in a Leave Safe location and will call you when they arrive at your physical address, Then you need to contact the express courier to confirm the second dispatch time for your Stone Pillow. It is quicker for you to do this, also our customer service will help you to contact China express courier.
Why can't I choose my desired courier?
Due to difference circumstances in different countries at different time, we have to use our discretion in choosing our courier. All we need from our customers is the length of time in which they desire to receive their Stone Pillows, and we will choose the courier according to that requirement.
Do I Have To Pay VAT / Sales Tax?
Do I Have To Pay VAT / Sales Tax for Stone Pillows?
Do I have to pay VAT or any other form of sales tax on Stones Pillows bought through your company?
We do not add any additional charges or taxes in China.
What you see on the invoice summary on the final checkout screen is what you have to pay to us
Possible additional costs to you may include:
– Bank transfer charges,
– Paypal money 'upload' (i.e. deposit) charges,
– And any import duties that are levied at customs.
Please note that if you are re-selling (or drop-shipping) Stone Pillows from us it is your responsibility to ensure you are abiding by the tax (and other) regulations for selling Stone Pillow in your home country and the destination country.
Please note that if you are drop-shipping to end customers it is your responsibility to let them know about any taxes they may have to pay when receiving Stones Pillows from the courier.
Can I Select "Bank Transfer" for Payment Method
Select "Bank Transfer" for payment method
If you select "Bank Transfer" for payment method for Stone Pillows, I would like to give you the detailed instruction to help you complete the payment.
If your country support the International transfer online, you can complete your payment for Stones Pillows online, otherwise, you should go to your bank to complete it.
The bank transfer details is as below:
Intermediary Bank(Optional): China Merchants Bank,New York(CHIPS ABA: 1455 or SWIFT CODE: CMBCUS33)
Beneficiary's Bank: China Merchants Bank(SWIFT CODE: CMBCCNBS)
Beneficiary's a/c no.: 6225 8801 2797 2975
Beneficiary's name: ZHANG XIAO LING
Is paying by bank transfer/western union free?
No, they are not free.
You may have to pay a fee for Stone Pillows when the money is sent to us by Western Union/Bank Transfer.
If you pay by bank transfer, please ask your bank to provide you with clear details so you can account for this fee when you pay for the Stone Pillows. For example, if you are paying for a order of $500, and the bank will charge $50 to transfer, please submit for the transfer $550. If you only submit $500 then the payment that arrives with us (in this example) will only be $450 and we won't be able to send your full order.
We pay for any bank currency conversion fees within China Merchants Bank. You can submit bank transfer payments in any currency.
If you pay by western union for Stones Pillows, you need to go to a western union branch. Please also ask them to provide you clear details so you can account for the fee. Please submit the amount including transfer fee.
What Should I Do If My Country Isn't Available In Paypal?
Which countries can use Paypal to pay for the Stone Pillows?
Normally you can up free for an account at www.paypal.com – but please note paying by Paypal is only possible in the countries listed on the following web page:
If you have a Paypal account, but you are having problems with sending money or logging into Paypal, you need to speak to Paypal customer service and not us.


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Acting NEC Chair Cllr. Elizabeth J. Nelson said following a review of the Notice of Exception filed by its legal counsel to the ruling of the NEC Hearing Officer in the case "Nomination Complaint" filed by the CDC aspirant Jerror Emmanuel Tarwo and independent aspirant Edwin Zodua, the Board of Commissioners did not obtain a quorum on the matter hence, the earlier ruling remains in full force and effect, meaning the both parties are qualified to participate in the pending by-election.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the inclusion of the CDC and Independent Candidate Edwin Zodua on the list of qualified candidates brings to 11 the number of persons qualified to contest the by-election. There are now four political parties and seven independent candidates that have qualified to contest the by-election", Cllr. Nelson told press conference Wednesday.
However, campaign for the by-election begun since June 6 and will end on July 1, 2012. "I again want to take this time to caution the candidate and their supporters to proceed with the conduct of their campaign activities in a peaceful manner with mutual respect for each other", the acting NEC boss added.
Both the CDC and the NEC had engaged in words of war about the former's alleged failure to meet the deadline for Candidate Nomination, but the main opposition party threatened to protest and disrupt the polls if it were disallowed from the process.
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BRATISLAVA, December 15, 2011—Strengthened monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for Roma inclusion policies and a better measurement of the progress of the national strategy activities are the focus of discussions this week at the "Monitoring and Evaluation for Results on Inclusion Policies" conference in Bratislava, December 15-16.
In her opening address to the participants, State Secretary Lucia Nicholsonova highlighted the importance of developing a targeted approach for Roma inclusion in the Slovak Republic, and the need for the national strategy to focus on results. "Several monitoring and evaluation instruments - poverty map, Atlas of Roma Communities, results map - are being developed so as to impact future Roma inclusion policies: it is only up to us to make effective use of them," said Nicholsonova.
The conference, organized by the Slovak Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Family, and in collaboration with the World Bank, the Open Society Foundation (OSF), and the UNDP, comes at a critical time, just ahead of the December 31, 2011 deadline for submission by EU Member States (MS) their national strategies for Roma integration, mandated by the European Commission under the EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies. The Framework aims to help guide national Roma policies and mobilize funds available at EU level to support the Member States' inclusion efforts.
For her part, World Bank Senior Adviser on Roma Inclusion Katarina Mathernova, emphasized the need for moving forward on the Roma inclusion agenda by producing actionable steps and concrete goals which will help determine the effectiveness of the new strategy. "For too long, the debate on inclusive policies for Roma in Europe has been driven by myth-based arguments. With more and more systematic survey data becoming available, the time has come for evidence based policy making," said Mathernova.
"In the last two decades, Slovakia has gone through an enormous successful economic transition and democratization. A significantly richer society now has to address the poverty of those who have not been able to benefit from this process, among whose the Roma occupy a prominent place. The draft Roma strategy of the Slovak Republic is promising, but experience shows that implementing such a strategy requires continuous political commitment, leadership, as well as good governmental organization and serious financial resources. There is no reason why Slovakia in the next Decade could not add to its economic and social successes good results in social inclusion—to the benefit of the whole society," said Kalman Mizsei, Chair, Making the Most of EU Funds for the Roma, Open Society Institute. "The Open Society Institute is ready to share its vast experiences in the areas of inclusive housing, education, and employment, as well as decentralized, municipality-level action in general."
World Bank Human Development Senior Economist Joost de Laat shared with the participants the international best practices on poverty targeting and the use of rigorous counterfactual impact evaluations for inclusion. "Basic monitoring and evaluation tools help identify whom to target, what areas of intervention to target, and what specific interventions work best to improve outcomes. Without these, it is hard to imagine designing effective Roma inclusion policies," said de Laat.
Addressing the issue of targeting the poor and most vulnerable communities, Balazs Horvath, Poverty Reduction Practice Leader of the UNDP Bratislava Regional Center, said: "If the governments of Central and Eastern Europe want to make a progress vis-à-vis Millennium Development Goals, they must deal with the issue of Roma exclusion. This issue, however, should be addressed through targeting the entire localities populated by vulnerable groups—both Roma and non-Roma. Statistical surveys among vulnerable groups and Atlas of Roma communities in Slovakia present the best source of information for evaluating public policies targeting Roma. They also provide a critical input to poverty maps to better target social inclusion policies."
The conference also included presentations from the National Statistics Office, the Slovak Governance Institute, the European Commission DG Employment, and the Poverty Action Lab Europe. The discussion with government officials and civil society representatives focused on four key areas, considered to be essential components of the M&E framework of the strategy:
· Targeting the poorest and most vulnerable Roma communities through the development of sub-national, small area poverty maps to identify the poorest and most vulnerable communities which can be targeted by inclusion programs funded by the national management authorities.
· Monitoring poverty and human development outcomes through expanding the national level household surveys, such as the annual EU Survey on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC), and systematically monitoring the poorest communities for progress in reducing poverty and improving human development outcomes.
· Implementing results-based project monitoring tools through putting in place simple project monitoring tools that provide timely and consistent information on the inputs, activities, outputs, as well as intended impacts of inclusion programs and making this information publically available on an online (poverty) mapping platform, such as the World Bank Mapping for Results program.
· Carrying out impact evaluations to learn what works best through the implementation of pilot projects of innovative ideas, carrying out the rigorous counterfactual impact evaluations of these pilots, and scaling up those that work.
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Product Summary
Wine of France.Red French Wine This classic French red from the sunny vineyards of the South of France is wonderfully juicy with subtle spicy notes and luscious fruit flavours. The combination of the softness and fruitiness of the Grenache compliments the weight and structure of the Syrah to produce a smooth and rich wine. Would match well with bistro food such as grilled meats and casseroles. Grape varieties: Grenache / Syrah Region: France - South Style: Medium Bodied The Licensing Act 2003: It is an offence to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18 Wine colour: Red
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