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Women's Speaker on Success with Work / Life Balance
If you want to inspire women to integrate success into their work and life you need motivational speaker Lori Hanson! She adds flavors that spice up your event. Make a lasting impression that your attendees will take action on and remember.
Lori teaches women techniques to boost confidence, breakthrough barriers, reduce stress, lead their "pack" confidently, get the results they really want and live in "flow." She integrates holistic nutrition with a twist to build a solid foundation for success.
She is candid, shares her unfiltered views on life and delivers through an open and honest heart. Her love for animals is part of what makes her unique, she is the "Pack Leader for Empowerment."
Hire a dynamic, high energy motivational speaker and performer that will light up your audience. Her entertaining, thought provoking programs are perfect for conference keynotes, women's conferences, health care professionals, annual sales and management meetings.
"Give me 60 to 90 minutes and I'll inspire your audience to break the barriers, lead confidently and pursue all their dreams." - Lori Hanson Download Speaker Brochure
Being the Alpha Female with Care, Compassion and Respect (Signature Program) Just because you're dominant, controlling and bitchy doesn't make you an alpha female! Most strong women lead multiple packs; work, home and community. But success doesn't always come from barking out orders and standing your ground. In this fun and lively program Lori sheds light on true alpha behavior and what it takes to lead your pack with care, compassion and respect for you and your pack members. 45-90 minutes
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This keynote is a wonderful way tto add humor, entertainment and straight talk to your event. Your audience will leave empowred, fired up and ready to take action.
ANYTHING is Possible: Once you upgrade your operating system Are you living by the same principles and beliefs you were taught as a child? Early programming can weight you down and make it feel impossible to reach your dreams. Get the inspiration and tools needed to shift your life and mindset to achieve anything you want to. When you believe—anything is possible. 45-90 minutes
A highly inspirational keynote program for leadership events, corporate programs, sales meetings and women's conferences.
B. A. L. A. N. C. E. — Find out Where it is for ME Aretha was great at asking for r.e.s.p.e.c.t. But women may find themselves asking for balance–just a little, which can be the difference in leading a healthy, content life. Women often excel at nurturing everyone else, but are not so good at finding, or maintaining any sort of balance in life. One of the biggest issues is managing priorities. Is it work, family, soccer practice, or caring for troubled teens and aging parents? Lori gets you laughing, and shows you how to get more satisfaction from your life. 45-90 minutes
This keynote is a best served for events where balance, laughter and inspiration are required. Perfect for conferences and meetings for women, health professionals and corporate audiences.
Three Keys to Lighten up, Laugh More and Enjoy the Ride Are you drowning under the load and pressure of everyday life, work, relationships and family responsibilities? How do you get it all done and stay sane? Do you really want to continue to live under the constant pressure to be perfect or would you like to add sanity to your daily life? In this program Lori shows you fun and easy ways to reduce stress, lighten up, sleep better, laugh more and enjoy the ride. 45-90 minutes
This keynote is a best added to the menu for wellness events and other programs where you need a new ingredient to inspire your audience.
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"We invited Lori to speak for our Women of Key Event and it was so empowering. She left the women empowered and grateful and they felt they could achieve almost anything.
The tips she gives will definitely help the women or young people in your organization. I had people come up to me and tell me at the end that they were going to buy Lori's books to share with their family. If you are looking for someone to jump start and empower your team to get them going towards their goal then I highly recommend that you hire Lori Hanson. She is amazing!" Debbie Trujillo VP, Community Relations Director KeyBank
"The feedback has been incredibly positive. Thank you for reminding us to "balance. It was one of our best events!"
Buffy Ransom, VP, Oracle Software Support Oracle Women's Leadership
Kathleen Haile, National President CenturyLink Women
"Lori told stories that the women in the audience could absolutely relate to. They were many AHA moments that allowed the women to take ownership of their next steps. I highly recommend Lori to speak to your group to get them thinking about "ANYTHING is possible."
Christine Daspro Vice President, Membership and Programs Women's Vision Foundation
"Lori's approach to finding "Balance" was different. Her focus was to start from the inside out. Taking care of your personal well being so that you have all cylinders firing when you try to manage the multitude of demands on your time. What she said made perfect sense, starting with what you put into your body for fuel. It is something we have all heard, but Lori clearly illustrated how that is what connects the dots in finding Balance. Her enthusiasm and real life testimonial inspired the audience to take action in their own lives."
Alison A. Medbery Director of Business Management Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
"Lori was a very engaging speaker and our women gained a lot from her stories and philosophies. Lori's stories were both interesting and inspiring. As the coordinator of the event, I particularly appreciated Lori's professionalism and attention to detail. She spent extra time tailoring the presentation to our audience and working with me in advance on logistics to ensure a seamless delivery."
Leslie D. Pham, Manager, eLearning Accenture
"If you can book Lori for your women's or community event it will be the BEST decision you make."
Dawn Cooper, RN, BSN, Director Program Dev., Citrus Valley Health Partners
"Thank you so much for coming to CH2M HILL to present a seminar on stress and life balance. Many folks commented that they were able to apply your tips immediately to help manage stress in their lives! We look forward to having you back for presentations in the future."
Shayla Glendenning Injury Prevention Specialist CH2M HILL, Englewood, CO
"Lori Hanson is a dynamic speaker who shares her humor and compassion with her audiences. Her personal experiences and authentic approach quickly engage and captivate those she meets." Suzanne Broski SVP Human Resources CSG Systems
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I bought a Hitachi shave over 15 yrs ago in Japan. It's still running but I'm starting to have to recharge more often and I'm starting to look for a replacement. The problem is, I can't find anything like it. Here's what it looks like The features I'm looking for: 1. I want it to stand on its own. Pretty much all shavers I see these days come with a stand. I don't want the bulk. 2. Built-in plug. My hitachi has a retractable plug. It makes it really compact. Does anyone know of any electric shavers that're similar? asked Mar 15 '13 at 10:24 edjusted |
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Professor Peter Gunning is the Head of the Oncology Research Unit in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of New South Wales. His research is focussed on diseases of childhood, primarily cancer and muscle damage. Peter is best known for his discovery of one of the key principles underlying the architecture of all cells and its application to childhood cancer. He is also engaged in adult stem cell research to both limit the impact of chemotherapy on children with brain tumours and to enhance the rebuilding of diseased muscles using muscle stem cells.
Professor Gunning was the inaugural Chair of the Division of Research at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, and the Founding Chair of Bio-Link Pty Ltd and currently is the Chair of the NSW Cancer Institute Research Advisory Committee and is a member of the Board of the NSW Cancer Institute. He is a Principal Research Fellow of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.


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On the surface, Channel 7's insistence upon appealing seems like a one-way ticket to more bad press, which the station received plenty of during the trial. Both the News and the Denver Post covered the proceedings on practically a daily basis, and gave big play to the verdict, as did rival TV stations and both KOA and KHOW, each of which presented live interviews with Minshall. Indeed, pretty much the only major Denver news outlet that didn't offer coverage was Channel 7. Velasquez grants that this choice "has raised some questions" among viewers and Minshall supporters, but says there was nothing nefarious about it. She insists that neither she nor representatives of McGraw-Hill, Channel 7's owner, applied pressure on the news department to impose a Minshall blackout, adding, "There was a lot of discussion prior to the start of the trial among the news managers as to how they should handle this, a lot of back and forth. And as I understand it, they decided that this was a civil matter, not criminal, and involved personnel issues. So they decided not to cover any part of the trial, and after the verdict came out, they felt that because they hadn't covered the trial, they should stick with their original decision and not cover the verdict."
Since other media outlets will have more to cover if the case is appealed, Channel 7 would seem to have an incentive to settle the dispute prior to another trial -- a possibility Minshall says the station's attorneys floated to his lawyer, David Lane, just before the scheduled court date. "They told David, 'Name a number that would make you happy,' and he did -- and we never heard back from them," Minshall says. But Velasquez won't discuss the possibility of a settlement, perhaps because of Channel 7's experiences with a different age-discrimination lawsuit, involving Art Manning, a former account executive. In May 1997, four years after Manning's firing, and less than two months after Minshall's, a federal jury said Manning, who was also represented by Lane, deserved approximately $689,000 in back pay and damages. However, Channel 7 won on appeal, and did so again in U.S. Circuit Court.
The Manning results shouldn't be interpreted to imply that Minshall is doomed; not only are the circumstances of the two cases different, but Manning's case got very little press attention because he wasn't well known, whereas the local celebrity status of Minshall and witnesses such as Clarke, Lynn and Ernie Bjorkman, now an anchor with Channel 2, guarantees ink and airtime down the line.
That line probably won't be a short one. Minshall suspects that the appeals process could take another year or two at minimum, contributing to the financial strain under which he's struggling at present. (He's doing public-relations work these days, and isn't getting rich from it.) But Minshall has more than enough pent-up resentment to keep him going for the long haul. "Here's what Channel 7 faces," he says. "If they settle with me, I'll shut up. And if they don't settle with me, I'm going to spend the rest of my life badmouthing Channel 7. I'll do everything I can to remind people that Channel 7 fired me because of my age, and a jury found they broke the law."


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Another great video for revision - exchange rates
The BBC have produced another great short video that could be used for revision. Here they look at the effects of a strong pound.
Don't forget the great mnemonic for remember the effects of a strong pound:
read more...»World Trade Organisation
After a 7 year battle the WTO has now ruled that Boeing received illegal subsidies from the US Government
read more...»Great video - Widening gap between cities
This is a great short video on the widening gap between UK cities. Lots of key terms for your budding economists to listen to.
Introduction to globalisation via the UK car market
For those of us eagerly awaiting the release of the Case Study for OCR GCSE Economics Unit 593, the topic of globalisation provides a nice stepping stone to the more challenging material. Data out this week from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders gives an insight into the motor industry and shows an increase of 5.8% in production by Britain's car assembly plants.
read more...»House prices fall
According to official figures, house prices declined in all areas of Britain except London, East Midlands and the North East over the last year.
House prices in Britain fell by 0.3 per cent on average in the year to November 2011.
Global house prices
Some really interesting data here on global house prices.
It shows that the UK is ranked 30th in terms of how house prices have changed in quarter 3 of 2011.
Eurozone in charts
Another great set of interactive graphs here. This set allows you to compare all EU countries deficits, GDP, debt and unemployment. Not only is this great for starting up some discussion but also could be used for some delicious data questions.
Best and worst case scenarios for the EU
Here is a great interactive graphic from the BBC to show the best and worst case scenarios for the EU. A good resource to be using at the end of term!
Great graphic - European debt
It can be quite hard for students to understand the European debt crisis. This interactive graphic from the Telegraph is great for showing students.
How happy are you?
British people rate their life satisfaction as 7.4 out 10 in the new flagship happiness survey. The poll of 4,200 adults was carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
read more...»Web of debt - interactive data
Some great interactive data from the BBC on who owes who and how much. A great way to show GCSE (and A Level) students.
Going on holiday this summer?
So you have booked your holiday, excited about going, you have your spending money all sorted but there is a problem….... how far will it go?
Exchange rates have had a huge impact on peoples spending power when they go abroad on holiday. The weak pound has been welcomed by exporters but holiday makers do not like it. To explain this I am going to use one of my favourite and longest serving mnemonics - WIDEC.
Fantastic graphics on Asia
For all students studying international Economics this interactive data from the BBC is fantastic. You can compare GDP and income statistics with life expectancy, education, energy and health for a number of Asian countries.
This is a must for all GCSE students and even students studying standard of living at A Level.
EU says yes to Croatia!
Croatia is going to be the 28th country to enter the European Union. This likely to happen in 2013.
Click here to see a profile of Croatia.
This is particularly useful for those students taking the global ad international paper for GCSE.
Blackpool's bank holiday bonanza
Having worked in Blackpool for 4 years this news story made me cheer. Blackpool, having recently invested £350 million into regeneration projects, is set to benefit greatly from the double header of long bank holiday weekends.
Blackpool used to be the place to holiday but unfortunately more recently its popularity has waned with the emergence of cheap holidays abroad.
Great short video on Eurozone interest rates and much more
I have just seen this on the news at 10. It is a fantastic video looking at the change in interest rates in the Eurozone.
It is packed full with some great figures, really useful for the OCR GCSE Economics Global Economy paper and also for those study OCR A Level Economics and doing the pre-released case study.
Standard of living - most liveable city
An annual survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit has put Vancouver as the most liveable city in the world. The survey ranks cities in five areas – stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Each city receives a rating out of 100, with 100 per cent considered to be ideal and 0 per cent intolerable. In second place came Melbourne, Austrialia followed by Vienna, Austria in third place.
read more...»China overtakes Japan to go 2nd
A watershed moment for the world economy?
If you are studying the global economy at the moment the latest information on economy sizes will be both interesting and useful to you. Japan's economy was worth $5.474 trillion (£3.414 trillion) at the end of 2010, whereas China's economy was closer to $5.8 trillion in the same period.
Here is a great article with some great data for students to use.
read more...»The World on Wednesday
As part of the GCSE course students look at international economics and globalisation. Here is a great link to up to date information on the Turkish economy.
End of term quiz!
With just a few days left of term for some, you may be looking for something to keep your students entertained which is to do with Economics. Well the Guardian have been come to the rescue today with the fourth part of their Business Quiz 2010, this part is about all things economics that have happened this year.
Economic growth in the Eurozone - activity
The BBC have a great short clip on economic growth in the eurozone. This would make a great lesson looking at the Eurozone, the countries in it and finding data on their main macroeconomic indicators.
Global economics - the unsung heroes
If your year 11 students are doing the OCR specification they will be preparing for their paper on international economics. This article is really interesting as it looks at the smaller nations across the world which contribute vital materials and therefore play an important part in the global economy. The article looks at Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia, Peru and the Ivory Coast.
Great video - Why bail out Ireland
The BBC have produced a great short video which will help answer the question why should the UK bail out Ireland.
Great exchange rates video
The BBC have done a great job here and produced a great short video on exchange rates and how they work. There are also short videos on the US and China and their currencies.
Great video - Why the UK imports apples
This video is a great starter for international trade topics for year 11 students.
China leaps ahead of Japan
There are some great news stories out today for the OCR A593 international paper as we see China leap frog Japan to become the number 2 economy in the world. How long will it take China to get ahead of the USA who occupy the top spot? China is already the biggest exporter, auto buyer and steel producer. China's GDP for the second quarter of 2010 stood at $1.337 trillion, more than Japan's $1.288 trillion.
Japan has held the second spot in the world standings since 1968.
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Global recession timeline
This a great teaching resource from the BBC, a global recession timeline. it contains some short video clips and data. A great start to a lesson next term.
Indian interest rates rise
This is a great little video on Indian inflation causing interest rates to rise. A great end of term starter which can get pupils starting to think about Economics in the international context.
Good news if you are going on holiday to Europe
The pound against the euro has strengthen in recent months meaning must needed relief for British holidaymakers going to Europe.
As you can see from the graph the value of the pound has risen from £1=1.125 Euros at the beginning of April 2010 to £1=1.24 Euros at the end of July 2010.
Boost to Blackpool following promotion
As a Nottingham Forest supporter it pains me to write this, however I am not one to miss out on a good blog item. Having worked in Blackpool for 4 years I know how much it has been hampered by its image. However could the play off final have put Blackpool back on the map and brought in much needed revenue for the football club and the town.
UK trade deficit widens - video
This is a great video from the BBC which discusses the UK trade deficit widening. Great revision or starter for balance of payments and exchange rates.
The pound weakens - video
This is a great video from the BBC explaining why the value of the pound has weakened further this week. It is full of economic concepts making it an excellent revision tool too.
International Economics in videos
Two great videos to keep you up to date over half term.
Will Chinese New Year hail growth and Euro slump
The World on Wednesday - China and US chicken dispute
The latest in a series of trade disputes between China and the US is over the sale of chickens by the US to China at what the Chinese say is unfairly low prices. The tariffs (a tax on imports) will commence on 13th February. This will make the price of US chicken more expensive in China and therefore less competitive.
read more...»The World on Wednesday - Greece
This BBC video is a greater starter. Greece face a massive budget deficit and are now looking to the EU for help with how they deal with it. One of the major issues is that Greece's problems could spill over and have damaging consequences to other EU countries.
Britain falls to 25th best place to live in the world
This could start a really good discussion on living standards. The 2009 Quality of Life Index published by International Living Magazine reveals that Britain have fallen to 25th place in the table. France top the table for the fifth year running.
read more...»Great video on how to use the OECD website
The BBC have created a great short video showing how to use the OECD website. This will be particularly good for the OCR module on global issues.
UK trade deficit worsens - Q&A
This is often a topic that GCSE Economists struggle with. An interesting article on the BBC explains how the UK trade deficit has worsened due to the car scrappage scheme.
Is a weak pound good?
As some of you may be discovering it isn't a great time for UK holiday makers to go on holiday in the USA or Europe. As the value of the pound against both the dollar and the euro has weakened it has meant that it is more expensive to buy goods abroad (remember as a tourist going abroad we are an import because the money goes out of the UK and into the foreign country). Could this weak pound be good for the UK economy as a whole?
read more...»New GCSEs - G20 Economies
A big element of the new OCR specification is the international economics area. This BBC article looks at each of the G20 countries and discusses what they have been doing to deal with the economics crisis and prevent it happening in the future.
BBC interactive recession map
Here is a great interactive world map by the BBC which aims to investigate the impact of the global recession. Being the BBC, it has load of videos and looks like it will continue to be added to over the next few weeks.
New GCSEs - WTO
An exciting new part of the OCR specification is the introduction of the international area of economics. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) appears in the specification for the first time. Originally formed in 1995 the WTO was designed to liberalise world trade. The World Trade Organisation deals with regulation of trade between participating countries; it provides a framework for negotiating and formalising trade agreements, and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants' adherence to WTO agreements.
The Mamma Mia effect
Our summer holidays are probably starting to feel like a distant memory now. Many Brits opted to stay in the UK this year due to the recession. This has affected many holiday destinations abroad, such as Greece.
read more...»New GCSEs - globalisation
As most of us are now enjoying the summer break and therefore not in front of a class, I thought I would turn the attention to preparing for the new GCSE's which start in September. Over the holidays we will look at some of the new topics and also some of the old ones.
Today is the turn of the OCR GCSE in Economics.
25 per cent unemployment in the Canary Islands
Spain is an interesting economy for GCSE students to look at. In Spain tourism accounts for 10% of gross national product and one in eight jobs. Construction is also a very important industry. And both sectors are now struggling with the pain of recession.
Many hotels have temporarily closed even during the summer season and the bars, restaurants, hire cars and airports are being affected by the downturn in demand. Economists have a term for this - a negative multiplier effect.
This BBC news video looks at the Canary Islands where one person in four is unemployed (an unemployment rate of 25% is nearly four times the jobless rate we have here in the UK).
Great new resource from the OECD
Trawling through the BBC website on Thursday evening I came across an absolute gem. How often do we want interesting data to use with our classes? Well I think I have found an answer! The new online tool OECD Factbook eXplorer.
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We don't buy "big" things very often - but when we do - we're always asked to purchase Extended warranties. I hate spending the extra money.
So far I Haven't purchased any & knock on wood - we never had a problem with the things we bought. I know that the sales people get commissions on each one they sell so they really push it. WHat do you think of these warranties ? Have you bought any ? |
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The only one I ever bought was for my computer, and I am so glad I did. The tech support has saved me numerous times from having to 'pay' to get it fixed. I'd hate to think what I would have had to pay out otherwise if I'd had to take it to a shop all those times. I've had numerous friends say they took theirs in to get repaired and it cost $200-$250 to get it fixed and they claimed things still weren't 'right'. They did not take it back though...fearing another $200 charge to get it totally back to the way it once was. Sue ...who is computer challenged |
In the past, I never did. I did purchase Extended Warranties when I bought both my car and vacuum cleaner last year. They don't make things the way they used to, and repair costs are expensive! |
I always buy one when we purchase a new to me(used) car. We only buy used cars. I also use to purchase the extra warranty for my vacuum. However i found a store that sells and fixes vacuums. He told me what a ripe off they were. My vacuum broke down right after the warranty expired. Sears wanted to charge me $100 to fix it. This other store fixed it for $15. Dont be afraid to look around for other options. Other then that i dont buy extra warranties. |
- Posted by arizonarose (My Page) on Fri, Sep 28, 07 at 13:46
I bought one for this computer, but the tec support was just awful. Now I don't waste my $ on them. I heard that most things have a one yr warranty anyway and the extended is a waste . |
- Posted by celticmoon (My Page) on Fri, Sep 28, 07 at 23:31
Absolutely not. Put those dollars into a 'repair fund' and you will likely come out ahead. If you have a lemon it will be apparent under the existing warranty or return time frame. I might feel differently if getting things done under the extented warranty was a reasonable process. But yikes: the loopholes and the hoops. Forget it! |
I don't buy extended warranties. There are things about them which concern me, and recently a newspaper wrote an article which confirmed many of my concerns. They are heavily encouraged and pushed by salespeople, and they make companies a lot of money. Much more than they save customers. It turns out that over their time period, the total payments can easily cost 2-3 times as much as the original appliance. How can it be good value for customers to pay three times for one appliance? You also have to use them for all repairs, and may find that the customer service and repairs are not very good either. This was apparently a common problem. Even if you are convinced you want a long warranty, the extended ones may not offer the best value. Many of the more expensive higher end appliances come with 3 or 5 years warranty included in their initial cost, and because of this work out cheaper for a similar item with the same warranty period. The advantage of paying a higher price up front is that you can often get a better quality appliance which should last longer. I was unimpressed to find that a low quality Ł199 washing machine with 5 years extended warranty could cost over Ł700 in total. Provided you can part with the money all at once, you can buy a top of the range machine for just Ł500, one that comes with 5 years warranty included and is designed to last at least 25 years. |
I don't buy extended warrantees. Some things are durable and last more than the expected one to three years. I'd rather take my chances and pay to fix things as they break. I've had TVs that lasted 15 years and never needed a service call. And I've had a dishwasher I bought in 2001 that I've had serviced at least six times. |
Funny post. I just came back from Best Buy where I purchased a $20 clock radio and they wanted me to buy an extended warranty for $10 ! |
I hope you didn't get the clock I got, it lasted all of 6 months. I laughed when they offered the warranty. I'm looking for the paperwork now to see if it's too late to return it. But no, even to go back to that place in time I still would not have bought the warranty. Large items get the warranty now. I didn't at one time, but things are not made like they used to be, things that can be fixed, the parts and labor are expensive. recently had a clothes washer break down, $40 for the service call and $250 plus to repair, so we bought a new one instead and got the 3 year additional service agreement for $99. If I were buying something under $200 I wouldn't bother. Stores like Best Buy that offer those warranties like the radio for $10, are making big dollars on selling warranties on like items. Remember when Blockbuster was making money renting movies?....they quickly learned their major income was going to come from late fees and non returned movies...my son had to pay $69 for one back then that got lost....I think warranties are Best Buys (and stores like them) "late fees"...up front, ha. |
I recently bought 3 major appliances at a dent and scratch sale at a local store with an excellent reputation for service after the sale. They offered me a 5 year warranty on all 3 for $150. Ten bucks a year on each? Did I take them up on it? You betcha! |
I bought a car earlier this year. Two potentials problems with regard to getting an extended warranty: 1. Who'd consider offering an extended warranty on a 19-year-old car? 2. I bought it privately, and I doubt that it would be possible to find an extended warranty offered in such a situation. ole joyful |
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Let me tell ya'll about purchasing extended warranties. I bought a vaccum cleaner at one of the big box stores with an extended warranty. I had the vaccum maybe a month and it broke down. I took it back and they let me take another one same brand, no questions asked. Ironically, that one broke down within 6 months. I took it back and they advised me I could get a different brand in exchange for the second one that broke down. They hardly blinked an eye because I had the extended warranty. I am a frim believer in extended warranties. We had a situtation with our new refridgerator in our home where they replaced it due to a dent that went unnoticed when they delivered it. |
We had a situtation with our new refridgerator in our home where they replaced it due to a dent that went unnoticed when they delivered it. Surely your refrigerator would have been replaced WITHOUT the extended warranty because of a dent. I don't know of a reputable business that wouldn't replace it. If you purchased it new, you are entitled to a refrigerator that looks new when delivered. We never buy extended warranties. It is a much better option for us to put the money into a repair fund. My husband is very handy when it comes to repairing appliances and small engines and I work on computers. Our son in law is a mechanic. We spend very little on repairs for anything. I once read that you have to be very careful with extended warranties as most of the time they don't save you any money on repairs. Sometimes they only cover parts, not labor-- may not cover service trips or mileage, etc. |
We had a situtation with our new refridgerator in our home where they replaced it due to a dent that went unnoticed when they delivered it. Surely your refrigerator would have been replaced WITHOUT the extended warranty because of a dent. I don't know of a reputable business that wouldn't replace it. If you purchased it new, you are entitled to a refrigerator that looks new when delivered. We never buy extended warranties. It is a much better option for us to put the money into a repair fund. My husband is very handy when it comes to repairing appliances and small engines and I work on computers. Our son in law is a mechanic. We spend very little on repairs for anything. I once read that you have to be very careful with extended warranties as most of the time they don't save you any money on repairs. Sometimes they only cover parts, not labor-- may not cover service trips or mileage, etc. |
I bought a radio boom box from a JCPenney catalog. the radio was $50 and the warranty was $25. No thanks. Oh, the radio lasted about three or four years. |
All you have to do is read the "warranty" and you'll see that extended warranties, aka "service contracts" are simply very high priced insurance policies and seldom pay off, not unlike the snake oil salesmen of years past. The ironic thing is that there's a number of people who want them so badly thinking they are something they simply are not. When I had the store people kept asking for an extended warranty and I got to the point of almost giving in and give them a 2 year extended warranty for 50%-75% of the retail cost just to pacify them. But in good conscience I couldn't do that. I wasn't going to lower our standards like that. Course we gave 3 year warranties that we backed when the junk box makers gave a 1 year warranty and sold an extended warranty that they did not back. You'd have to ship your system in, they sat on it for 6-9 months and then sometimes something was fixed but by then the "warranty" was expired. There has been so few times, if any, where I had something that would have been covered by the EW/SC that there's no way I would ever buy one. Especially looking at the limitations of them. Possibly if I bought a $3000-$4000 plasma TV, I might consider it, yeah, like I'd buy one of those anyway, LOL, but that MIGHT be a possibility IF the coverage was good, AND on-site AND had a response guarantee. But I don't have to worry about that anyway! :) To me, you're far better off buying something cheap and disposeable and replace it, or just buy a better unit from the start. Either way, you'll pay less. But if it makes people feel more secure, who am I to judge? They're certainly free to waste their money however they like. |
I bought a Magnavox TV with built in DVD player for my daughter for her birthday. She told me less than a month later that it had failed. The picture was all blurry and thev colors were wrong. Since it was nearly new, Magnavox (parent company Philips) told me to send it to them with the receipt. It cost me about $100 to mail it to them but within 2 weeks there was a big box on my doorstep with a brand-new TV. And I hadn't signed up for any extended warantee. They just gave me a new set because it was such a recent purchase. In the fine print of many appliance purchases there's a 90 day or 6 month or one-year guarantee. So my advice stands-don't pay money for extended warrantees. Put the money toward a repair or new purchase. You'll come out ahead. |
The only time we did is when we bought a used Ford Windstar. The transmission broke down while we were visiting family in San Diego (drove from Colorado). It was lucky that we did. |
I hate them BUT the few I have bought and have been thankful (i) my computer and laptop - tech support is invaluable. Also, many laptops no winclude accidental spillage (think early morning coffee), (ii) my vacume and (iii) Bob Discount Furniture's goof proof. Roughly $200 for 5 years and they will clean or replace. I know a number of poeple that have taken advantage - think kids vomit, puncture holes etc.. |
I don't buy extended warranties. If a salesperson starts to pressure me into buying an extended warranty, I simply state "if you feel that XXX product is so crappy that I'll need a warranty, perhaps I'll just not buy it." I have actually not purchased a couple of items because the salesperson has said that I'd probably regret not having a warranty. They probably meant to coerce me into buying the warranty, not causing me to put the item back or in one case, not buying a car. THAT caused some type of shock, losing the car deal! Anyway, if a product needs an extended warranty, it's not worth buying the product in the first place IMHO (like any Ford product). Luckily, I don't have vomiting/puncturing kids to worry about... |
I'd be skeptical about a company keeping a 5 year vomit & coffee warranty going intact. But maybe they will. You still include the cost of shipping the unit and like my example the $200 is 50% of a new unit anyway. I have some cookware with a "lifetime" warranty and the non-stick is peeling. Doubt I'll bother taking them up on the warranty since the cost of shipping it in probably isn't far from the cost of a whole new set! And I've been wanting a couple different pans anyway so I have to think about that one a bit. This is another topic like gas vs electric, propane vs. charcoal, briquets vs. "real" charcoal, front-load vs top-load, "who has better powers: Samantha or Jeannie?" and several others. Few if any will change their mind but it makes for interesting conversation! |
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The city needed Rural Development's assistance because its existing plant is aging, much of the equipment is outdated and the demand for potable water from the treatment plant has been increasing for years. The existing water treatment plant needs to expand and improve its process due to the increased demand for water, as well as EPA regulations pertaining to disinfection byproducts. The city meets the regulations that are currently in place, but it may not be able to meet future, more stringent regulations without improvements to the treatment process.
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In calendar year 2010, the Harrodsburg treatment facility operated at 70 percent of its rated capacity on an average day. On hot and dry days, the water plant was operating 23 hours per day or more. Of course, no treatment plant can withstand continuous operation for long because it does not allow for normal maintenance activities – some of which cannot take place while the plant is treating water.
During the city's application process with Rural Development, Harrodsburg was quietly involved in a competition to expand an existing local industry – Wausau Paper. Wausau was planning to add production capacity somewhere in America, and Harrodsburg officials wanted that expansion to occur at its existing plant. However, the company had very specific demands for water and wastewater service, and Wausau was looking for an expansion site that could provide both its need for additional potable water and additional wastewater treatment capacity.
When Wausau's expansion is complete and new production begins, the company estimates its additional water needs to be about 628,000 gallons per day (19 million gallons per month). Further, Wausau's expansion would create an additional 375,000 gallons of wastewater daily (11.4 million gallons per month). The wastewater would have an organic strength of only about one-third to one-half that of normal domestic wastewater.
Harrodsburg currently has a 2.68 MGD wastewater treatment plant with a calendar year 2010 average metered flow of only 1.163 MGD. On the potable water side of the equation, Harrodsburg could meet Wausau's projected need only if the water treatment plant upgrade and expansion was in place. When the perspective timetables were compared, the Harrodsburg water treatment plant project was expected to be finished two months before Wausau would need to initiate its purchase of additional water.


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Back to Work: After having her first child, Jennifer Canty's plan was to return to her old consulting job. But when it didn't work out, she began looking for a new opportunity. Her husband and now business partner, Bill Frischling, 35, an avid buyer on eBay, suggested she take a look at selling on the site.
Using her analytical consulting skills and MBA training, Canty researched the market, developed a business plan, established performance metrics and focused on achieving profitability. Because she already knew something about consumer electronics, she opted for them as her niche. Their modest size meant shipping wouldn't exceed each product's value and they would be easy to store.
Since Canty started the company in 2003 from her basement, selling salvaged, end-of-life and customer-returned consumer electronics, her sales have at least doubled each year. Canty has moved the business into warehouse facilities and started selling new consumer electronics in addition to refurbished items. She lists approximately 1,000 units a week.
Canty believes Dyscern's success came from her decision at the very beginning to run an eBay business, as opposed to a part-time resale shop. "eBay makes it easy to start up," she says, "but there is so much more to it if you want to start a full-time business."
Cost Cop: One area Canty pays very close attention to is cost control. She knows exactly what her costs are, outsources when it's cost-effective and is vigilant about staying on the right side of eBay's regulations. But Canty also knows that it often makes sense to let go and bring in outside help. Within six months of starting the business on eBay, for example, she brought in a partner, John Angerer, 35, to help manage the business, which now has 14 employees.
Smart Tip: Make sure you know your cost structure--how much each piece of the process is costing you, from product acquisition to eBay fees to salaries, shipping and overhead. Remember: To grow, you need to have positive cash flow.
Lanny Morton, 38, and Deena Morton, 39
Glendale, Arizona
eBay User ID: sportscloseouts
2006 Sales: $3.3 million
Projected 2007 Sales: $4 million
eBay Business: General sporting goods
A New Playing Field: "Four and a half years ago, I was broke" and needed to make some money, says Lanny Morton, owner of Sportscloseouts.com. When his then-girlfriend, now wife, Deena, spotted some baseball bats on sale for $40 each, she encouraged Lanny to buy them to resell on eBay. Despite the fact that he had next to no experience with eBay, he knew the bats were worth more than $40. So he borrowed $800, bought 20 bats and listed them for sale on eBay. They quickly sold for a total of $1,300.
Recognizing the business's potential, Deena wanted in, so she invested $1,300 and they bought more sporting equipment. It sold for $2,600. Reinvesting that money, they earned $4,000, then $6,000 and up. "We put every penny back into the business for the first year and a half" and ran the operation out of Deena's house, Lanny says.
Today, the company typically runs 1,000 auctions a week, though during busy seasons, it increases to as many as 2,000 to 3,000. Everything from bats to water sports equipment to snowboards is available through Sportscloseouts.com, and items have an average selling price of $70.
Basic Training: What is currently a multimillion-dollar business started out small--very small. "We started with basic tools," Lanny says. "We wrote shipping labels [from] the floor of the living room with a pen," rather than printing them or using shipping software. Although the process was time-consuming, it was also low-cost, which was a priority in those days.
But eventually, the number of auctions exceeded the couple's capabilities, and they began investing in people and resources to help them manage the business more efficiently. They call one such resource, ChannelAdvisor, a lifesaver. "We had a day right before Christmas when we had to ship 800 packages," a number much higher than the typical 150 to 200 packages a day, says Lanny. "In the old days, that would have taken us a week." But with 10 employees and their automation tools in place, getting the packages shipped was a breeze.
The couple attributes much of their success to taking care of their customers. "We do whatever it takes to make it right," says Lanny. In return, they earn loyalty from their customers--20 percent of whom are repeat buyers.
Smart Tip: Negotiate attractive shipping rates with major carriers to make it affordable for people overseas to buy from you. Approximately 20 percent of Sportscloseouts.com's shipments head overseas, and the percentage is growing.
Ted Corriher, 43
Corriher Implement Co.
Newton, North Carolina
eBay User ID: tractor123
2006 Sales: $3.2 million on eBay
Projected 2007 Sales: $4.5 million on eBay
eBay Business: Farm equipment and accessories
Planting Seeds of Growth: "Once you list on eBay, your business is going to increase," says Ted Corriher, owner of Corriher Implement Co. It's a foregone conclusion. And he should know--Corriher's sales increased by a whopping 400 percent in three years through eBay.
Corriher Implement Co. was founded more than 60 years ago by Ted Corriher's father, Charles, as a mule-trading business turned-farm equipment supplier. But it was Ted who took the business online in 1999.
Corriher first experienced eBay as a buyer, and he constantly marveled at the savings he found there: "I haven't found anything that I couldn't buy on eBay for less," he says. Impressed by the volume of buyers on eBay, he decided to give selling a try, putting New Holland agricultural and industrial equipment up for auction. The products were a hit. Within two years, eBay generated $1.2 million in sales for the company, and Corriher knew he was onto something.
The company currently lists about $200,000 worth of inventory at a time--everything from New Holland T-shirts to $50,000 new tractors.
Ready for the Harvest: Such growth does come with some challenges. "Be prepared for the increase," says Corriher. As sales rise, so will the number of e-mails and inquiries. Corriher's e-mail volume has quadrupled in the past few years, and the company has had to add staff to be able to respond to customers in a timely manner.
Smart Tip: Representing your products accurately and completely will eliminate most potential problems. That means showing imperfections clearly in photos, mentioning any flaws and addressing customer questions before they come up.
You could be the next eBay millionaire. To learn how, see Entrepreneur magazine's Startup Guide #1824, eBay Business, available at www.smallbizbooks.com; and visit our eBay Center online at www.entrepreneur.com/ebay.
Marcia Layton Turner writes regularly about small-business issues and is author of the award-winning book The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Small Business.Marcia Layton Turner's work has appeared in Woman's day, Health and Black Enterprise. She is based in Pittsford, N.Y.
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Bin Laden relative seeks interview for NY trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Osama bin Laden's son-in-law and former spokesman say they want to interview accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed before a New York terrorism trial.
The lawyers for Sulaiman Abu Ghaith (SOO'-lay-mahn AH'-boo GAYTH) filed papers Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. The lawyers said Mohammed was "the most qualified person alive" with information about whether Abu Ghaith knew of any al Qaeda terrorist operations or was part of any conspiracy to kill Americans.
Abu Ghaith is scheduled to go on trial this month on charges that he conspired to kill Americans in his role as al-Qaida's spokesman after the Sept. 11 attacks. He has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
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Virginia 'Ginny' (Ford) Spokes, a beloved wife and mother of four, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at her home in Hartwell, Ga. She was 96.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Spokes. After Albert passed in 2006, Virginia moved to Georgia to live with her son, John.
Born July 11, 1917 outside Philadelphia, she grew up in a large family with eight siblings. She met and married Albert in 1938. Virginia and Albert made a home in Warrington until around 1960, when they moved to Doylestown Township. Virginia created a beautiful home raising four children in the Doylestown area.
After their children were grown, she and Albert moved to the eastern shore of Virginia, where she enjoyed playing golf and entertaining friends. In the early 1980's, they moved to Clarksville, Md. and built Garnet Hill Farms centered around Albert's raising and racing of Standardbred horses.
Virginia loved her family and upon moving to Georgia found time to enjoy new activities. She loved music, old movies, reading and spending time with family.
She is survived by a brother, Jack Ford (Jeri); a sister, Dorothy Ausprung (Bill); and a sister-in-law, Mary Permar. Her children are Albert Spokes of Rockwall, Texas, Lynn Garwood (Dave) of Dunwoody, Ga., John Spokes (Shari) of Hartwell, Ga., Rick Spokes (Donna) of Woodstock, Ga. 'Nan' passes on her legacy to not only her children, but her grandchildren, Lori Stuart, Brenda Tilt, Douglas Spokes, Deanna Spokes, Brandon Spokes, Susannah Spokes, and to four great grandchildren, Ashley Stuart, Morgan Stuart, Ava Tilt and Ivy Spokes.


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Suddenly, he heard a voice speak and say, "George, this is Jesus. Tomorrow I am coming to pay you a visit and dine with you."
How excited this made George, to think that Jesus Christ was coming to pay him a visit, eat and be his special guest, especially on Christmas Day! Since he did not know the hour Jesus would arrive, he began to make enough for all three meals. While the meals were cooking, he began to clean his house from top to bottom.
At long last, the meals were cooked to perfection. Also, his house was spotless. Daylight now was approaching. George had not slept a wink, but he felt well rested, now waiting on the arrival of Jesus.
George was resting in his favorite chair, reading the "Christmas Story." How sad, George thought, as he read the words from Luke 2:7, "There was no room for them at the inn."
Weeping, he thought the world crowded Jesus out when he was born and still does today.
He began to smile though to himself, "I am so thankful that over 50 years ago, I made room for Jesus by inviting Him into my life."
Suddenly a knock on his door. As he walked quickly to the door, he thought, "Could this be Jesus so early?"
He opened the door, and there stood a man asking, "Sir, pardon me for disturbing you, but I am so hungry. Do you happen to have something I can eat?"
"Sure, come on in and I will fix you a big plate of food," George offered.
As the man was eating, George couldn't help but notice the shoes on his feet were practically worn out. George thought to himself, "He wears the same size of shoes I do. I will give him the shoes I just made."
As the man saw the shoes given to him he said, "Sir I hate to take this new pair of shoes. Don't you have an older pair of shoes you can give me?"
"I want you to have them," George said.
The man tried to thank him, but George said, "God gave me His best. I am giving you my best."
They each proclaimed "Merry Christmas," and the man left.
The day was swiftly passing by as George was reading Matthew 2:11, "They presented unto Him Gifts."
George thought, "I am so thankful that I have given the greatest gifts, of my life and of helping others."
Another knock came upon his door. He opened the door and there stood a lady with no coat on in the freezing cold.
She said, "I am so sorry to bother you, but I am so hungry. Do you have some leftovers you can give me to eat?"
"Sure, come on in," George replied.
He fixed her a big plate of food. As she was eating, he was looking though his late wife's clothes, and he saw a new, expensive, heavy coat he had purchased to give her for a Christmas present. The price tag was still on it. He removed the tag and gave it to her.
"I appreciate this, but this is so new," the woman said. "Can't you give me an older coat?"
"I could, but I am sure my late wife and I would like you to have it," George stressed.
She also tried to thank him, but George offered, "No thanks is necessary. God gave His best. I give you the best."
They exchanged "Merry Christmas," and the lady left.
George was now reading Luke 19:10, "To seek and save that which was lost."
Another knock came upon his door.
He opened the door and there stood a lad crying and saying, "Mister, I am lost and hungry. Can you help me?"
"Sure, come on in," George responded. "I will give you some food and help you find your way home."
As the lad was eating, George said to him, "Son, can you think of anything that is near your home to help me to help you find your house?"
"Yes, I remember this big cross on a hill and my house is just down that hill from it," the boy answered.
"I know where that is," George said. "You have finished eating. Come, let us hurry because I am expecting a special guest this Christmas and it is almost over."
They arrived at the cross and the lad said, "Look mister, there is my house."
They arrived at his house. His parents were weeping and rejoicing, as their lost son had been found and arrived safely home.
"How can we thank you?" the grateful parents asked.
"No thanks is necessary," George answered. "I was lost once, and I allowed Jesus to find me."
They exchanged "Merry Christmas," as George was making his way back home as quickly as he could.
As George was arriving at the doorsteps of his home, the clock struck midnight. Christmas Day had come and gone. Exhausted, he made his way to his bed.
George prayed, "Lord, I don't understand. You said you were coming to visit me this Christmas Day."
Then the room lit up as bright as the noonday sun.
"George, this is Jesus," a voice answered. "I kept my promise to visit and dine with you three times. I was the man who was hungry and needed shoes. You provided both. I was the lady who was hungry and needed a coat. You provided both. I was the lad who was hungry and lost. You fed me and showed me the way home. It was my pleasure to visit you three times, and you made me your honored guest."
Jesus added, "George, you have clearly demonstrated by your unselfish Christian deeds what Christmas is all about."
(Editor's Note: This copyrighted contribution by Cleveland resident Reuben Hiatt has been submitted to the Cleveland Daily Banner to be used as either a "Letter to the Editor" or a guest column.)


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Follow The Strokes
An Observation...
I got my bootlegs out a few days ago and was reliving early Strokes tours and this came to mind...
Remember when The Strokes were playing new songs throughout 2002? Remember the excitement and all the incorrect lyrics being posted for all of the songs? There were even tabs for most of them and Room On Fire wouldn't be officially released for another 12+ months.
Out of the fives songs they debuted to their audience throughout 2002 -- "Between Love and Hate", "Meet Me In the Bathroom", "You Talk Way Too Much", "The Way It Is", "I Can't Win" -- the only ones that sound similar to the way they did live are "You Talk Way Too Much", "I Can't Win" and "The Way It Is". Granted, it shouldn't matter if they sound like they do live (especially since we don't constantly get to hear them live), however, the quality of the versions that made the album speaks volumes. Even now, you can tell that some of them were written long before the rest of the album because they stand out. The only exception would really be "Between Love and Hate" (which was known as "Ze Newie" back then). It had an intro (before the beginning of the album version), a faster tempo and the song benefited from it. It was raw. Somehow, they got carried away with it and cut the intro, slowed the tempo down and added percussion too high into the mix. "Meet Me In the Bathroom" was a lot faster than it is on the album, but the rest of it sounds just as raw as it did. The other three I mentioned sound the same. If you listen to "You Talk...", "The Way..." and "I Can't Win" try to hear the difference when compared to the thicker songs ("What Ever Happened"/"Reptilia"/"Under Control"/"TEHNE"). I wouldn't be surprised if at least 1 or 2 of the 5 were written during the Is This It sessions.
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I don't know anything about all those percentages and all, and I guess I'm still lost over that thread a few months ago concerning the dental damn... lol
I want to ask a question in all seriousness here. It's not meant to rile anyone up or degenerate into a name-calling post. Since I don't have any idea about the answer, here goes:
How long does a woman stay Bi-Curious??
I ask because we personally know women who have been swinging for many years and are still saying they are Bi-Curious! In my opinion, either you are straight or bisexual.
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EPA released an update on Friday, April 15 to the AERMOD dispersion model. The new version corrects an error that caused the model to return short-term concentrations of zero when only the 1st high output value was selected. The new model, as well as a full description of the model changes, are available on EPA's SCRAM website: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/scram/.
As of April 15, 2011, regulatory air dispersion modeling analyses submitted by industries and their consultants should be conducted using the new version of AERMOD (11103). An older version of AERMOD or a different dispersion model may be used with prior approval from the Department. Contact a member of the Dispersion Modeling Unit at 515-242-5100 if you have questions or need additional information.


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Jewellery Courses
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Class Description
This class runs for two consecutive days.
PLEASE NOTE: We advise taking our SOLDERING MASTERCLASS before this class, as it requires that you are competent in soldering to achieve the best results.
This is an intensive two day class where you will learn a range of stone settings which will really take your work in silver jewellery to the next level.
The main stone settings covered in this class include:
- A simple rub over setting, which involves creating a bezel and encasing a cabochon-shaped stone. This is a key technique for setting stones and is very useful to add to your repertoire of skills as it allows you to set a range of natural stones in a range of sizes.
- A tube setting, a simple yet effective technique for neatly setting usually small stones into silver tube. A great contrast to the rub over setting and adds a new dimension to your jewellery.
- Flush setting or gypsy setting, a neat way of setting your stones into the metal, which still allows a flat finish to the piece so that your stone is well protected and again this adds a new design element to your pieces.
During the course, the tutor will also be taking about the qualities of different popular stones and considerations when setting them.
This class is very intensive so come prepared but it will really move your work on leaps and bounds and promises not to disappoint. All the materials including stones and silver will be provided.
This is an intermediate level course and students are expected to be confident at basic silversmithing skills, especially soldering.
What you need to bring to this class:
For this class you don't need to bring anything but yourself as everything is provided. However, if you want to bring some of your own stones you can and the tutor will advise as to whether these are suitable for use in this class. If not, then we can always give advise on how they can be used in future.
General Info:
As with all of our classes, all materials are included in the cost of the class as well as plenty of tea, coffee and luxury biscuits! The classes are all run by expert tutors with years of professional experience who are friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. The size of the classes is kept small to allow plenty of one-on-one attention and the maximum number of students for this class is 7.
We take an hour break for lunch and there are plenty of local shops to get food from, or you can always bring a packed lunch to eat in the studio. If you have any questions regarding this, or other courses please don't hesitate to get in touch.
What some of our students have said about this class
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'Excellent class for developing your silver work skills and learning the basics of stone setting' -Amanda Donstanly
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'I loved it and will be back for the advanced stone setting after a little practice - excellent class with real results' -Caroline Jones
'This course is about perfecting your skills to produce a quality item. Excellent tuition and facilities and yourself combine to make this happen- Clifford Vollans
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Resorts Casino and Hotel Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Venue Details
Expand - Will Call, Parking, Directions, and moreWill Call Info
Tickets can be picked up at the Guest Services Desk on the date of the performance. Present purchasing credit card, picture identification, and confirmation number.
Parking Info
Self Parking and Valet, ranging from $ 5 - $ 20.00.
Phone Info
609.340-6311 Guest Services 609.340.6000 Hotel Main For more information: www.resortsac.com
Misc. Info
Self service bar before and during the show. Several Restaurants are available in the hotel casual; Breadsticks Cafe and gourmet; Capriccio Italian Restaurant & Gallagher's Steakhouse.
From Philadelphia: Take the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge to I-676 south. This connects with the Atlantic City Expressway. Expressway ends at Arkansas Ave. Take Arkansas to Pacific Ave. Turn left at Pacific Avenue. Go 8 blocks to North Carolina Ave., turn right and go to end of street. Resorts Hotel is at the Boardwalk. Please use "Directions to Venue" icon above to link to online map of venue location.
General Info
Sunday-Thursday 2 hours prior to show time Friday and Saturday 2pm until show time Doors open one hour prior to show. Location of Guest Services Desk: Hotel Grand Lobby.
Payment Options
CASH, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Travelers Checks.
General Rules
Proper dress required, Casual but neat (no beachwear or tank tops). Venue is non smoking. NO video or audio recording devices allowed.
Child Rules
All ages must have a ticket. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no child discounts.


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Oct 31, 2013 5:08 PM by KSBY News
The San Luis Obispo County Bomb Task Force determined that a suspicious item found at the Cayucos Pier was not explosive.
A citizen discovered the item around 11:30 am on Thursday and flagged down a Sheriff's deputy.
Officials said, while it did not turn out to be an explosive, it was made to look like a bomb. The device consisted of three metal tubes with an electronic timer taped to the top connected by several wires.
Some businesses in the area were shut down during the investigation, but they reopned around 2:30 p.m.
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