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Montreal travel is ideal in early spring before humidity surges and between the months of September and November. For visitors who don't mind fluctuating weather, however, the summertime provides some of the area's most exciting festivals, including the jazz festival, to go along with those dynamic temperatures. Other travelers prefer visiting Montréal during fall months for one-of-a-kind glimpses at the foliage's quickly changing colors. Old Montreal vacations are particularly charming in December, when the Christmas Markets at the International Traditional Christmas Village are erected. The Underground City protects visitors from cold and snow while they browse the mall's many stores and diners with family or friends.
Insider tips for Montreal travel
Saint-Catherine Street
Visit Saint-Catherine Street during the Jazz Festival for soul, jazz, African rhythms, blues, and world music.
Jacques Cartier Bridge
Enjoy the International Fireworks Festival at the Jacques Cartier Bridge on Wednesdays and Sundays, with prizes for the top competitors.
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Sample the keystone food of any Montreal vacation, Poutine, a combination of French fries, cheese curd, and gravy.
Montreal Museum Pass
Take advantage of the Montreal Museum Pass providing visitors access to 32 of the city's museums along with access to public transit.
Montreal Supermarkets
Shop for food at outdoor stalls and Chinese supermarkets, much more affordable than chain supermarkets in Montreal.
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Historic property in downtown Montreal with green certificationLocated in downtown Montreal in walking distance to festivals and many sites, Le Square Phillips Hotel and Suites is situated in a historic building designed by architect Ernest Cormier. The eco-conscious... More
Renovated, stylish 23-story hotel presiding over President KennedyCentral in location, the gracious Delta Montreal is near the galleries and shopping scene of rue Sainte-Catherine. An indoor pool and whirlpool, activity center for children and spa meet amenities such as... More
Sleek Montreal property with verdant, romantic terrace restaurantLocated in Old Montreal, the pet-friendly Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal is a luxury hotel with spacious guest suites, two with private terraces overlooking the historic neighborhood where it resides.... More
4 Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West Map
Save 20% on your stay
Centrally located, renovated Montreal hotel with lap pool and spaNestled in to the heart of downtown Montreal, the recently renovated Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel is the recipient of a 4 Green Keys award for its environmental program. Located one block from... More
5 Hyatt Regency Montreal
1255, Jeanne-Mance Map
Continental buffet breakfast & Late Check-out
Central Montreal hotel near entertainment with pool and spaThe luxurious Hyatt Regency Montreal is perfectly poised for a getaway, given its resort-like vibe and close proximity to shopping, nightlife, entertainment and Montreal attractions. Yet, from its spa to its... More
6 Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
1050 Sherbrooke Street West Map
Rate includes 50% off Every 3rd Night
Luxury and comfort on the historic Sherbrooke StreetThe newly renovated 31-story Hotel Omni Mont-Royal offers a timeless emblem of the Montreal tourist landscape infused with an authentic flair, a modern ethos, and a blend of warmth, comfort and elegance. The 299... More
Luxury downtown hotel with glass-bottom pool above entrywayHip, modern Le Westin Montreal is situated in the Old Montreal neighborhood and has an entry poised beneath a distinctive, glass-bottom pool. Two bustling restaurants -- one with a large, exposed wine cellar --... More
8 Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal
208 Saint Antoine Ouest Map
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, Evening Reception
Centrally situated suite hotel in Montreal by top sitesThe Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal is in Old Montreal, moments from the financial district, shopping, dining and the Port of Montreal. Highlights include a bar, fitness and business centers, a restaurant, and... More
9 Fairmont - The Queen Elizabeth
900 Rene Levesque Boulevard West Map
Includes Continental Breakfast
Posh Montreal hotel above the train station, near major attractionsSituated above the train station near the Place des Arts, Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure and Bell Centre, the luxurious Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is connected to the Underground City with 982... More
Luxury Montreal hotel with on-site restaurant, spa and business centerThe elegant Le Nouvel Hotel and Spa is perched between the Old City of Montreal and Mount-Royal Park. The property features a salon, day spa, business and fitness centers, and an on-site Italian... More
Montreal highlights
Montreal is one of Canada's primary vacation spots, drawing the interest of visitors the world over because of its diverse culture, historical sites, traditional cuisine, and exiting nightlife. Montreal vacations are perfect for trips to Canada as this city is one of the country's largest, boasting a cultural balance of nearby timeless landscapes and vibrant contemporary fare. Guided sightseeing tours are available throughout the city, along with Hop-on Hop-off Tours for travelers looking to write their own itinerary. Must-see destinations within the city include Little Italy's bevy of restaurants and the Montreal Botanical Gardens.
Old Montreal
Old Montreal is the city's oldest neighborhood, boasting hundreds of restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and the Museum of Archaeology.
Underground City
The Underground City is especially popular during cold months when visitors can explore this underground labyrinth of hotels, shopping malls, and restaurants in warmth.
Biodome de Montreal
The Biodome de Montreal displays four distinct ecosystems including the wilderness, tropical forests, as well as the St. Lawrence and polar ecosystems.
Festival International de Jazz
Montreal travel attractions include over 100 exciting festivals annually, the Festival International de Jazz in particular featuring over 350 musical performers.
Mount Royal
Visitors on a Montréal vacation can climb Mount Royal to enjoy unbeatable views of the sprawling cityscape.
Notre-Dame de Montreal Basilica
The Notre-Dame de Montreal Basilica features one-of-a-kind carvings and stained glass windows.
St. Lawrence River
Montreal travel plans should always include an exploratory cruise of the St. Lawrence River aboard the one-and-only Bateau-Moouche.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts features archaeological collections as well as permanent exhibits of Canadian artifacts.
Bonsecours Market
Bonsecours Market, located in Vieux Montreal, features a bevy of shops selling inimitable local crafts.
Montmorency Falls
Montmorency Falls, illuminated at night and dropping into the St. Lawrence River, is even steeper than Niagara Falls.
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It's winner take all
Briere's overtime goal gives Sabres a Game 7
BUFFALO -- One more flight. One more trip into hostile territory. One more chance to prove they can beat the Carolina Hurricanes on their home ice.
The Buffalo Sabres wanted that challenge. That meant overcoming another one -potential elimination.
One shot could have ended the Sabres' season Tuesday night at HSBC Arena. Instead, Daniel Briere, who first spoke Monday of wanting one chance to reach Game 7, fired the shot that made that possible.
He scored 4 minutes, 22 seconds into overtime to secure a 2-1 win in Game 6 and set up a one-game playoff for the Eastern Conference title and a spot in the Stanley Cup finals.
"That's all we were looking for," Briere said of Game 7, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. "We have won over there. Now we know we can win in Carolina. ... We're excited about going back for Game 7."
From the outset, the Sabres believed Game 7 was imminent. They were excited, not nervous, about playing in a tightly contested game that could end their season. Even when Carolina tied the score on Bret Hedican's goal with 3:53 left in regulation, "it wasn't a big deal," Briere said.
The Sabres responded to the deafening ovation from the sellout crowd of 18,690, which began moments after Hedican's goal. "The crowd got us into it when they stood up and chanted," rookie winger Jason Pominville said.
The mood was calm before overtime, not surprising for a team that has dealt with adversity all season. The Sabres also had won four of five previous overtime games this postseason.
"We had played so well that I knew we were going to get a bounce," Briere said. "I knew we would find a way to get it done." In this case, it was on the power play, which had been throughout the series. Buffalo entered the game eighth in the playoffs at 16.7 percent.
Pominville drew a boarding penalty against Carolina's Doug Weight, the fourth penalty Pominville forced in the game. Briere scored with assists from Rory Fitzpatrick and Derek Roy, as the power play was about to expire, sparking the Sabres' wild celebration and angering Hurricanes coach Peter Laviolette.
"I wholeheartedly disagree with the original call," Laviolette said of Weight's penalty. He also pointed to what he believed were missed calls against the Sabres in the overtime, a hook against Hedican and a trip against Justin Williams. The Sabres scored the winning goal shortly after the Williams' non-call, he said.
Pominville said his back was turned to Weight, since he did not see him approach to make the check. "To get that power-play goal was huge," said Pominville, whose club lost Game 5 on a power-play goal in overtime after a hooking penalty against Sabres forward J.P. Dumont.
"Somebody said there's probably going to be two power plays in overtime," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said of the team's meeting before overtime. "I said, 'Well, let us get the first one, and that's what happened."
The Sabres believed they were the better team in the opening 60 minutes, Ruff said. If not for Cam Ward, Carolina's rookie goaltender, overtime might not have been necessary.
He stopped 29-of-30 shots in regulation, allowing only Dumont's rebound goal 4:56 into the game. He made several sparkling saves to keep the Hurricanes in contention. Meanwhile, Buffalo's injury-depleted defense silenced the Hurricanes' normally opportunistic offense.
The return of veteran defenseman Teppo Numminen, albeit a short one, inspired the Sabres, Dumont said. Numminen, out with a groin injury since Game 1 of the series, had seven shifts in the opening period. But he went to the bench late in the period after feeling the muscle pull, Ruff said, and did not return.
"They have just been so solid all season, all playoffs," goaltender Ryan Miller said. "I don't expect them to do anything else." None of the Sabres expected anything but a win.
"We always seem to find a way," center Chris Drury said. "Certainly no different tonight."
VICTOR FERNANDES can be reached at 870-1716 or by e-mail.


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Finzi - James Gilchrist - Northumberland Journal
01 August 2005
Northumberland Journal
Gerald Finzi's habit of filing songs in a drawer left some two dozen unpublished at his death in 1956. Oh Fair to See (poems by Hardy, Rossetti, Shanks, Gurney, Blunden and Bridges) and Till Earth Outwears were posthumously gathered into sets, A Young Man's Exhortation was his first published Thomas Hardy set, with piano. Tenor James Gilchrist keeps faith with Finzi's belief that the music should serve the poetry. Pianist Anna Tilbrook contours each phrase exactly.
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Three Shell Oil Company Affiliates Settle with EPA Over Violations of Vehicle Fuel Standards
Posted: January 20, 2015
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with three companies affiliated with Shell Oil Company to resolve Clean Air Act violations, including selling gasoline and diesel fuel that did not conform to federal standards. These violations resulted in excess emissions of harmful air pollutants from motor vehicles, which pose public health threats and environmental impacts. The companies will pay a $900,000 penalty to resolve these violations.
"Fuel standards established under the Clean Air Act play a major role in controlling harmful air pollution from vehicles and engines," said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. "If unchecked, these pollutants can seriously impair the air we breathe, especially during summer months when they can reach higher levels. This settlement makes clear that if companies fail to produce fuels that comply with federal standards, they will be held accountable."
Actions by three companies affiliated with Shell Oil Company—Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership, Motiva Enterprises LLC, and Equilon Enterprises LLC, which does business as Shell Oil Products US—are alleged to have resulted in violations of the provisions of the Clean Air Act that ensure the production, testing and sale of high-quality vehicle and engine fuels in the United States. Specifically, EPA alleged that:
- Shell sold mislabeled diesel fuel—fuel labeled ultra-low sulfur diesel that was actually low sulfur fuel—at two gas stations in Northern Virginia. EPA inspectors discovered the violations at the stations, one of which came after receiving a complaint from a consumer. Low sulfur diesel fuel contains up to 500 parts per million of sulfur; ultra-low sulfur diesel may not exceed 15 parts per million of sulfur.
- Shell sold over 4.2 million gallons of gasoline that exceeded a fuel standard for volatility, known as the Reid Vapor Pressure level, that helps control ground level ozone during summer months. Gasoline with higher volatility results in increased emissions of volatile organic compounds, which contribute to the formation of ground level ozone. Breathing ozone can trigger a variety of health problems, particularly for children, the elderly and people who have lung diseases such as asthma.
- Shell distributed about 700,000 gallons of gasoline from its Sewaren, New Jersey terminal that contained elevated levels of ethanol. Excess ethanol in gasoline can harm emission control components on some vehicles and engines. The Reformulated Gasoline Survey Association, an organization that works to improve industry compliance with Clean Air Act fuel standards, identified the fuel with excess ethanol after surveying Shell retail stations in Irvington, N.J. and Staten Island, N.Y., and notified EPA.
- Shell failed to follow various protocols for sampling, testing, reporting and recordkeeping requirements that help ensure compliance of its fuel with federal standards. Shell proactively reported some of these violations to EPA. Recordkeeping, reporting, sampling and testing violations reduce EPA's ability to know whether fuels meet certain standards and can lead to increased vehicle emissions.
Read more about the settlement at >http://www2.epa.gov/enforcement/equilon-enterprises-llc-doing-business-shell-oil-products-us-motiva-enterprises-llc-and.
EPA, DOE Release 2015 Fuel Economy Guide for Car Buyers
Posted: November 6, 2014
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 2015 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a valuable resource to help them choose the most fuel-efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs.
In comparison to previous years, the 2015 models include a greater number of fuel efficient and low-emission vehicles in a broader variety of classes and sizes.
"Automakers' innovation is thriving, and Americans are benefiting from new consumer choices that limit carbon emissions and slow the effects of climate change," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. "This year's guide is not just about how the latest models compare with one another; it's about providing people with an excellent tool so that they can make informed decisions affecting their pocketbooks and the planet."
"Today's announcement builds on the Administration's commitment to developing a transportation sector that minimizes harmful emissions and saves consumers' money at the pump," said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. "This year's guide provides the American people with user-friendly information for making the best decisions for their pocketbooks, while also helping create a more sustainable energy future."
The guide provides "best-in-class" lists to help consumers find the most fuel-efficient advanced-technology vehicles as well as the most efficient gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. The best-in-class lists include multiple market segments, from two-seaters to large pickup trucks.
Consumers will find a broad range of information that can be helpful while shopping for a new vehicle — including an estimated annual fuel cost for each vehicle. The estimate is based on the vehicle's miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for fuel prices. The online version of the guide, available through www.fueleconomy.gov, gives consumers a personalized fuel cost estimate based on local gasoline prices and their personal driving habits. The guide includes a greenhouse gas rating (from one to 10) for each model, giving consumers a quick way to identify vehicles with low greenhouse gas emissions.
EPA fuel economy estimates are the best way to compare fuel economy among vehicles. Official fuel economy testing is controlled, repeatable, and accounts for a variety of real-world conditions, like air-conditioning use and a variety of speed and temperature conditions. Individual mileage will vary depending on factors such as driving style, weather, air-conditioning use, and extra weight being carried or towed.http://www.fueleconomy.gov
Under President Obama's Climate Action Plan, EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration established national car program standards for model years 2012-2025. These standards are projected to cut 6 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas over the lifetimes of the vehicles sold, save families more than $1.7 trillion in fuel costs, and reduce America's dependence on oil by more than 2 million barrels per day. So far, automakers' overall greenhouse gas and fuel economy performance was, on average, ahead of what the standards require.
For tips on more fuel efficient driving, check out the gas mileage tips at http://fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml.
More information, including a complete version of the guide and details on fuel economy labels, are available at http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ and at http://fueleconomy.gov/m/ for mobile devices. EPA and DOE will update the guide online as more 2015 vehicles become available.
PPG Reaches New Milestone in Converting Shops to Waterborne
Posted: October 3, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
PPG has now converted more than 10,000 collision centers in the U.S. and Canada to its waterborne systems, with the majority of these conversions taking place in National Rule areas rather than in low-VOC compliant regions. The announcement was made by PPG waterborne segment manager Tim Jones.
According to Jones, more than 10,000 collision centers in North America are now using PPG waterborne products, with more than 50 percent of these shops in National Rule markets. This means most PPG customers choose to use waterborne products and systems even though they are not required to do so to meet low-VOC regulations.
"Waterborne is not just a compliance solution anymore," said Jones. "More than 10,000 PPG customers in the U.S. and Canada see the value in superior color matching, excellent throughput and performance, consistent color mixes and other key qualities that our waterborne products provide. PPG has a longstanding commitment to the collision repair industry to deliver high-quality and time-saving products. Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus products are easier to blend and apply. Our customers appreciate this and see a real difference in their shops' productivity.
"Collision centers are converting to PPG's waterborne with great results," he continued. "Shops are finding the actual conversion to waterborne is simple. They're also finding that we support them and view their productivity as a measure of our mutual success."
Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus products are now in their third generation. PPG introduced its waterborne technology to the international OEM market in 1986 and brought the world's first commercialized refinish waterborne basecoat to market in 1992. Since then PPG has added new primers and clearcoats to the two brands and will, according to Jones, continue to expand the product lines' offerings.
More information:PPG Automotive Refinish
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Announces 2014 Fourth Quarter Training Schedule
Posted: August 22, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced its latest courses and training sites for the fourth quarter 2014, with the suite of courses available from Oct. 6 through Dec. 15.
Participants will learn through a combination of classroom, digital and hands-on settings at the various metropolitan Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes training centers. Training is designed for and available to shop owners, managers, painters and technicians, all of whom can also choose to advance their business-building, production excellence and/or paint application techniques as needed.
The following hands-on, paint and processes application-based courses will be offered during the fourth quarter:
• AWX Performance Plus Waterborne Refinish System
• Color Adjustment and Blending
• Painter Certification
Additional shop management and business-building courses will also be offered:
• Improving Performance with KPIs
• Achieving Service Excellence
• Estimating Solutions for Profit
"All of our courses this year reflect the Sherwin-Williams philosophy of lean operations," says Rod Habel, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes director of training operations. "We're always seeking to introduce concepts that support sustainable practices, increase productivity and minimize or even eliminate waste – all factors that are necessary to the success of a collision center."
The upcoming curriculum has a strong emphasis on the company's AWX Performance Plus waterborne coatings technology. According to Sherwin-Williams, the system provides excellent color match, quick flash times between coats and requires minimal time in, or even eliminates, the baking cycle. Other classes focusing on painting excellence, including hands-on application techniques, include its ULTRA 7000, Dimensions and ATX refinish systems, as well as its Genesis fleet refinishing systems.
More information:View training schedule
I-CAR Releases NACE Training Schedule
Posted: June 27, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
I-CAR will offer multiple Professional Development Program (PDP) training courses during Industry Week in Detroit July 31 through Aug. 2. The program will feature some of I-CAR's newest courses, including the 2015 Ford F-150 Structural Repair Training Course (FOR06).
I-CAR collision repair training experts worked alongside Ford Motor Company engineers during the 2015 Ford F-150 design and development process to create FOR06. In conjunction with I-CAR's Welding Training & Certification: Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding course, FOR06 also meets the 2015 F-150 training requirements for the Ford National Body Shop Program.
"I-CAR is thrilled to bring this lineup of training to NACE during Industry Week," said Josh McFarlin, I-CAR director of curriculum and product development. "This is an excellent opportunity for I-CAR to reach industry professionals with some of I-CAR's newest and most exciting courses available."
The training schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 31
8 a.m.-noon – Full-Frame Partial Replacement (FFR01) – recently launched
8 a.m.-noon – Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis (DAM06) – recently updated
1-5 p.m. – Advanced Steering and Suspension Systems Damage Analysis (DAM15) – new course
1-5 p.m. – Sectioning of Steel Unitized Structures (SPS11)
Friday, Aug. 1
8 a.m.-noon – New Vehicle Technology and Trends 2014 (NEW14)
8 a.m.-noon – Aluminum Exterior Panel Repair and Replacement (APR01) – debuting at NACE
1-5 p.m. – Hazardous Materials, Personal Safety, and Refinish Safety (WKR01)
Saturday, Aug. 2
8 a.m.-5 p.m. – 2015 Ford F-150 Structural Repair Training Course (FOR06)
"Collision repair technicians and insurance professionals will benefit from the course materials being presented at NACE," said McFarlin. "This year's lineup of training includes information on some of the latest repair information and advancements that our industry needs to prepare for as the 'technical tsunami' approaches."
Registration details can be found on the NACE website.
OEMs to Offer Educational Sessions and Training at NACE/CARS 2014
Posted: June 18, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
Auto manufacturers are showing their support of the collision repair and mechanical service industries by promising a larger presence at NACE/CARS 2014.
Companies who have pledged their support include Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Chrysler and Audi, who will appear alongside other large-scale companies such as Alcoa and 3M. The manufacturers' presence includes conducting several classes at NACE, all of which will take place at the COBO Center in Detroit.
"For example, Ford's recent announcement of its using military-grade aluminum alloy in the construction of the 2015 F-150 is causing the entire industry to take notice and seek information and training," said Dan Risley, president and executive director of the Automotive Service Association, which sponsors NACE and CARS. "This year's event is focused on ensuring that repairers have access to the information, tooling, training and equipment they need to repair today's vehicle as well as those in the future. Repairers need to know the differences between repairing aluminum and steel."
Collision repair classes by OEM representatives include:
- A class conducted by Ford titled "2015 F-150 Aluminum Repair Information and Ford's National Body Shop Program." The class will be held Wednesday, July 30 from 3:30-5 p.m.; Thursday, July 31 from 3:30-5 p.m.; and Friday, Aug. 1 from 8:30-10 a.m. The speakers, all from Ford Motor Co., will be Gerry Bonanni, senior engineer for paint and body repair; Larry Coan, damageability product concern engineer; and Melissa Lester, marketing manager, collision.
- Two classes presented by ACDelco's Western Region supervisor, Rick Burgard: "2014 New Vehicle Technology, Part 1," which will be held Wednesday, July 30 from 8:30-10 a.m.; and "2014 New Vehicle Technology, Part 2," the same day from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
- "Audi-Authorized Aluminum Program," presented by Mark Allen, Audi's collision programs and workshop equipment specialist, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 1.
Other companies who will address aluminum repair include:
- ProSpot International Inc., which will have three classes: "Plastic Welding & Bumper Repair by ProSpot," presented by Steve Clark, applications engineer, will be held Wednesday, July 30, from 1:30-3 p.m. Also, "Aluminum Welding & Repair" by Bob Pluth, product support manager, will be presented Thursday, July 31, from 3:30-5 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 1, from 1:30-3 p.m.
- Car-O-Liner, which will have a class presented by Oliver Woelfel called "Car-O-Liner Structural Repair – Differences Between Aluminum and Steel." The class is Wednesday, July 30, from 3:30-5 p.m. Car-O-Liner also sponsors the Collision Repair Executive Symposium (CRES), formerly the MSO Symposium, Friday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The 3M Company, which will present "3M Rivet Bonding and Weld Bonding Becoming Mainstream – Are You Ready?" The class is scheduled for Thursday, July 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Speakers will be Jason J. Scharton, 3M's business development manager, OEM/collision repair; and Caroline E. Morel, technical service engineer. 3M will also offer "3M Aluminum Repair: Separating the Facts from the Myths" Friday, Aug. 1 from 1:30-3 p.m. Speakers for that class will be Shawn Collins and Branden Loesch, both 3M senior technical service engineers.
NACE and CARS will offer special recognition to attendees who have a proven commitment to collision repair training demonstrated through achievement of I-CAR Gold Class recognition or ASE Blue Seal certification. Personnel who belong to an I-CAR Gold Class business or hold the ASE Blue Seal certification will receive a 50 percent discount on training and conference sessions. In addition, any individual who is currently I-CAR Platinum or an ASE Master Technician will be entitled to the same 50 percent discount. This discount includes individual sessions through the Super Pass that covers sessions during the entire conference.
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Posted: June 12, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
Kaeser Compressors Inc. has published a new blog entry to company blog Kaeser Talks Shop: www.kaesertalksshop.com.
Authored by System Design and Engineering Manager Neil Mehltretter, the blog entry explains what artificial demand in compressed air systems is and gives a quick, easy and free way to help reduce it.
"While plants may take a look at the leaks in their compressed air system, they usually ignore artificial demand," says Mehltretter. "Since artificial demand can account for 10 to 15 percent of the air in your system, this is an overlooked area of savings potential."
For more technical resources for the compressed air industry, Kaeser's blog features articles such as:
- Consider All the Costs of Compressed Air
- Receiver Tanks for Small Compressed Air Systems
- Piston Versus Rotary Screw Compressors
- CAGI Data Sheets: An Apples to Apples Comparison
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Sherwin-Williams Announces Third Quarter Training Schedule
Posted: May 14, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has announced its third quarter 2014 collision repair courses and training sites, available from July 1 through Sept. 30, 2014.
Participants will learn through a combination of classroom, digital and hands-on settings at various metropolitan Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes training centers, according to Rod Habel, director of training operations for Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes.
"Our hands-on and digital classroom training is available to all shop owners, managers, painters and technicians who can choose to advance their business-building, production-excellence and/or paint application techniques, as needed," he said
The following hands-on, paint and processes application-based courses will be offered during the third quarter: AWX Performance Plus Waterborne Refinish System; Color Adjustment and Blending; and Painter Certification.
Additional shop management and business-building courses will also be offered: Key Process indicators (KPIs); Achieving Service Excellence; Improving Workshop Efficiency; and Estimating Solutions for Profit.
"We're always seeking to introduce concepts that support sustainable practices, increase productivity and minimize or even eliminate waste –all factors that are necessary to the success of a collision center," said Habel.
More information:View the course schedule
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OSHA Cracking Down on Body Shops Over Isocyanate Exposure
Posted: April 23, 2013
Source: Body Shop Business.com by By Jason Stahl
A representative of GMG Envirosafe warned attendees of the Collision Industry Conference held April 9-10 that OSHA is cracking down on body shops to ensure workers are protected from isocyanate exposure.Brandon Thomas, chief operations officer of GMG, a company that offers OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance solutions, said a study done by OSHA's counterpart in Britain found that painters in a body shop environment have 80 times the risk of occupational asthma from isocyanates than industrial workers. It's precisely for that reason, Thomas said, that OSHA is targeting the collision industry more aggressively than others.
According to Thomas, OSHA has fined body shops $1.6 million over the last three years. OSHA's enforcement division has increased inspections 25 percent over the last four years because they have a bigger budget, and there is an average of 4.33 citations per inspection.
OSHA's goal, Thomas said, is to eliminate isocyanate exposure altogether in two ways: engineering controls (spraybooth, mixing rooms, ventilation, gun washers, etc.) and administrative controls (PPE training and processes).
What Are Isocyanates?
According to Thomas, isocyanates are highly reactive chemicals found mostly in clearcoats but also in some primers, sealers and basecoats that have been tied to respiratory disease in workers for the last 60 years. They are not currently known to cause cancer in humans, but Thomas said there are "potential links" and are known to cause cancer in animals.
"Isocyanates are powerful irritants to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes and can lead to long-term respiratory disease and chronic bronchitis," said Thomas. "You will see symptoms such as allergies, rashes, itching, hives, convulsions and shortness of breath – and that's known as isocyanate sensitization."
Thomas said anyone who has fixed a car or painted a car previously or been around these chemicals for a long time may have isocyanate sensitization.
"Initially, the body develops an allergic reaction to these chemicals, but with repeated exposure, the threshold gets lower and lower," he explained. "So before it might have taken a significant amount of exposure for a person to have a physical reaction, but 10 years later that person may not be able to walk into a shop anymore without having a severe bodily reaction."
Isocyanate exposure can occur in two ways: a large dose hitting a person in a short amount of time via spills, spraying continuously without any respirator protection or – most common – low levels of exposure over a period of time. An example of this is a painter not changing out their respirator cartridges frequently enough and therefore breathing in a little dose of isocyanates every day until they change the cartridge.
Gun cleaning also subjects painters to high levels of exposure, too.
"Imagine a painter who has been spraying all day who goes to lunch, takes off his personal protection equipment (PPE), hangs his respirator in the mixing room or puts it in a bag, and goes to wash his gun with no PPE on," Thomas said. "He is now handling that liquid paint that has uncured isocyanates. Second, if he's using some type of spray or nozzle, it could be atomized and breathed in."
One thing that concerns OSHA, Thomas said, is that these chemicals cannot be washed off your skin or clothing.
"If you get something in your eye, you can go to the eye wash station," said Thomas. "If you get isocyanates on your person, there is no good solution to eliminate this health hazard."
One misconception Thomas hears about often from collision personnel is that having a downdraft booth eliminates their exposure to isocyanates.
"When the painter is spraying, they're looking at the color coming out of the gun and onto the panel in front of them and thinking, 'OK, the chemicals are mixed in with that paint, so as long as I don't come out of the booth with paint all over me, the chemicals never actually enter my person,'" said Thomas.
But smoke tests his company conducted revealed that isocyanates do not get sucked up the booth exhaust immediately but actually linger and do not get cleared instantaneously.
Misconception No. 2, said Thomas, is that a half-faced respirator and supplied air and the booth all combine to protect painters from isocyanates because, with that protection, they can't smell or taste anything. There are two problems with that logic, however, he said.
"If there was any issue, they're likely not going to smell or taste anything (because isocyanates are odorless and tasteless). Second, those isocyanates circulating in that vortex can be absorbed through the bloodstream, so if it's a hot day in Texas and you're wearing jean shorts and a t-shirt and no protection on the top of your head or back of your neck, isocyanates can be absorbed at those points as well."
Thomas explained how the OSHA inspections work. Each area office will pull any business that has an SIC code tied to collision repair that has one or more employee, put them in a spreadsheet, pull them at random and go knock on doors.
There will be an opening conference with the owner where they'll want to see their chemical inventory. After that, they'll want to look at the hazard assessment that the business owner has conducted and what PPE, processes, training and documentation go along with that assessment.
Thomas said shops should be documenting injuries and occupational illnesses that have occurred over the last 12 months via OSHA 300 logs, keeping it on file for five years and posting it from Feb. 1 to April 30 in a common workplace area so employees can see it.
"If you don't have one of these, that's a serious citation," Thomas said. "If you do have one and they think there are unreported illnesses, they make look at employee medical records and interview employees themselves."
Sample questions they might ask include:
• What PPE do you use when working? (Respirators, suits, gloves, eye protection, etc.) Not just when you're in the booth but when you're masking, buffing, mixing, cleaning guns, sanding primer, etc.?
• Do any of these symptoms (shown on a grid) occur when you're working? "A person may say yes, I cough because I smoke, but they will ask, 'Do these ever get better when you're on vacation or at home?'" Thomas says.
After the interview and review of paperwork, they will look at the engineering and administrative controls of the shop – booth, mixing room, ventilation, equipment, air movement, PPE, processes, work operations, layout, etc. They'll take a sample of the air to determine the isocyanate exposure level and how it compares to the threshold. They'll also do wipe sampling on toolboxes, gloves and even forearms and hands. They will check out lockers, break rooms, bathrooms, offices, etc., because of the fact that isocyanates can't be washed from clothing.
"An example is a painter who has sprayed all day who leaves the paint department, goes to the break room, opens the fridge, gets his lunch out, grabs the remote, puts on his favorite soap opera and puts his feet up on the table," said Thomas. "Now we have other employees from other departments exposed."
According to Thomas, if a shop is inspected, it's subject to up to two years of follow-up inspections depending on how it performed.
"If the shop performs well, they might just get a hazard alert letter. The scrutiny will stop once the documentation of whatever corrective action has occurred verifies that workers are no longer exposed to isocyanates in the workplace."
"Serious" citations include if the exposure is higher than the limit, if you don't have engineering controls in place, improper personal hygiene and not using or misusing PPE.
The average cost of a serious citation is $5,000, Thomas said. And it's not per event or per facility but per occurrence. For example, if you're a large shop with four painters and OSHA sees them all spraying without protection, it's a fine for each that is cumulative.
"Once they assess the fine, it's a negotiation, and you may or may not pay that amount, but it's not, 'Oh, this one thing happened, here's your penalty.' It's how many times did I see it, and how serious is it? And how many people aren't following it?"
Some states have programs where shops with a certain number of employees can ask OSHA to come in and do a free audit and consultation. But even this, Thomas says, may not guarantee shops won't run into trouble.
"There was a shop that participated in this program for 15 years, and every three years, the inspector would do a free audit and consultation and the shop never had any issues, But then that inspector retired and a new one came in and gave the shop a 30-day cease-and-desist order because they didn't have sprinklers in their mixing room booths. They had to spend $40,000 to correct it so they wouldn't be shut down. So every shop has to decide whether they want to invite that kind of scrutiny."
More information:GMG Envirosafe
American Honda Releases Two New Body Repair News Bulletins
Posted: April 7, 2014
Source: Body Shop Business.com
Body Repair News summarizes new body and vehicle technology that may affect collision and other body repairs. It is not intended to replace the detailed information contained in the body repair and service manuals. Rather, it aims to help collision repair industry personnel understand why using the factory service information is so important to making safe and complete repairs.
More information:Visit techinfo.honda.com and techinfo.acura.com, then click the "Collision Repair Information and Industry Position Statements" link.


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Pleasantly surprised with the quality of this table. Sturdy base with small suction cups to secure the hammered top. Great in front of our love seat.
We purchased this for our daughter's apartment. It is beautiful, easy to clean and a wonderful conversation piece. Sturdy and lightweight.
Did not know what a hooka table was until my son visited after I put this up in the living room. We had a few laughs! Beautiful and different, just what I wanted for my living room.
I love the antique finish on this table. I purchased it for my family room. It is light weight and easy to move. You don't have to worry about stains or breakage so it's perfect for football snacks and/or children's art projects. Since it is antique nickle it blends well with many other furniture finishes and colors. Another plus..the price. A well-known****** store has a very similiar table for $75.00 more than that the Overstock price!!!
I had visited many sites looking for a table similar to this one, I just could not pay the prices they were asking not even figuring in shipping. The hammered top is beautiful done, only had short while but everyone who sees table comments on it.I live in a mobile home and do not have a large living room.So I decorate w/ loveseats and smaller occasional tables so the room wont look crowded.This table is perfect.My decor is based on an India, Morrocco style, table works perfectly. Love the fact that all I had to do was set top on the suction cups on legs and table was ready.Great buy.
I ordered this table for serving when needed in front of an L shaped sectional. It adds sparkle and convenience when needed and folds away in a closet when not needed. It's a little shorter than I expected but very good piece for purpose. An interesting conversation piece. A little pricey but nice quality and wipes clean easily.
Love this table! Adds just the perfect hint of exotica. It had a slight dent on the side when it arrived but I think it adds to the rustic charm. Especially like the accompanying card explaining how and who made it and how it helps the people in India who make these.
Beautiful Coffee table for the price! It's definitely a unique piece. It's not to sturdy because the top is just laid on with suction cups but has the look that i wanted. Love this piece.
This table is exactly as described. It is great looking and perfect for a small space.
The one I received had a small visibile dent on the top (clearly not part of the design) it is being returned. However, even if there was not the dent - it would be sent back anyway. I am extremely disappointed in the quality of this product especially since the price was $*! The top doesn't even attach to the base - it sits on top of the base and is suposed to attach via tiny suction cups - which doesn't even hold it in place. One small bump to the table and the top will fly off. I expected something much hardier/better quality for the price. It's cute but it isn't worth more than $75 (on the high side). Don't waste your money on this one.
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Don't forget to stop by the bookstore and get a souvenir.
Like all college bookstores, NTNU carries school-related paraphernalia and souvenir.
Unfortunately, like other college bookstores, its price ain't cheap.
However, some are good for their price. While visiting NTNU, I bought a keychain that looks like the school logo (a square-shaped pewter with rounded edges and a spinning circle).
The National Museum of history and archeologist is own by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Inside the museum you can see many objects about the natural and human history in the Trondheim area. Very interesting.
NTNU is techinician university, very popular and well organized.there's not much to see concerning architecture.but i found it interesting to see how norwegian students spend their time,and where they spend it.it's good if you know someone so you can take a walk through the buildings of NTNU.It was an experience for me,because universities here look much worse and don't have so good equipment.
and the next photo is just a statue of a naked women at NTNU area.wow :-) . i expected a statue of some scientists or something like that.
Actually NTNU isn't much to see. The old main building is pretty fine, but the rest of the campus is just a funny mix of old and new architecture. The campus is big, but compact. The green area around the university is good for a rest or enjoying a icecream in great weather. So if you want to see NTNU, I suggest you take the tour to the top of the hill as a nice walk. Take a rest on the lawn in front of the main building and head on to the next event.
The university of Trondheim was established in 1968 after merging different schools and colleges. In 1996 NTNU was established as a continuation of this university.
There are about 20.000 students attending this university, and approxiametly 700 of these comes from other countries.
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November 26, 2014
NEW DELHI: Drug firm Ranbaxy Laboratories today said the DC Federal Court in the US has not granted the company temporary restraining order to block the US health regulator from approving other ANDAs for generic versions of digestive disorder medicine Nexium and anti-viral Valcyte. "The Court has not granted temporary restraining order to block FDA approval for other Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) for generic version of Nexium and Valganciclovir," Ranbaxy Laboratories said in a filing to the BSE . However, the court ordered the parties to the suit to agree upon a schedule for filing additional legal briefs, addressing Ranbaxy's request for a preliminary injunction by November 21, 2014, it added.
US court overturns Ranbaxy bid to block launch of rival generic drugs
November 21, 2014
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NEW DELHI: A US court has turned down Indian drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories' request to block competitors from launching copies of Roche's antiviral Valcyte. In a petition filed at the District Court of Columbia last week, Ranbaxy had contended that the US Food and Drug Administration had overstepped its jurisdiction by revoking approvals it granted to the company six years back. The original approvals had given the Indian company the right to exclusively sell the generic version in the US for the first six months of its launch - US law gives that right to the first successful generic challenger of a patented drug.
Ranbaxy shares slump 5%; m-cap down Rs 1,072 crore
November 19, 2014
MUMBAI: Shares of Ranbaxy Laboratories slumped nearly 5 per cent today as the company sued USFDA over revoking an approval to sell generic versions of two drugs -- digestive disorder medicine Nexium and anti-viral Valcyte-- in the US market. Also, the drug maker is being moved out of the National Stock Exchange's CNX Nifty Junior index, which stoked selling pressure, brokers said. Shares of Ranbaxy tanked 4.15 per cent to settle at Rs 602.65 on the BSE. In intra-day, it tumbled 5.11 per cent to Rs 596.60.
Ranbaxy sues USFDA for revoking approvals for 2 drugs; stock down by over 4%
November 19, 2014
MUMBAI: In an unprecedented move, Ranbaxy Laboratories has dragged the USFDA to court for revoking approvals for two of its key drugs. The drugmaker sued the USFDA for revoking approval to market generic versions of patented drugs Nexium and Valcyte exclusively in the US market for six months. The shares of Ranbaxy touched an intraday low of Rs 602.10, down by over 4 per cent in trade today. Earlier during the month, the USFDA conveyed to Ranbaxy its decisions to grant the company tentative approvals for copies of Nexium and Roche AG's antiviral Valcyte were "in error", after it found that Ranbaxy's plants at the time were not compliant with the FDA's manufacturing quality standards.
Ranbaxy sues FDA over revoking approvals for Nexium, Valcyte copies
November 19, 2014
ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: Ranbaxy Laboratories has sued the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in an American court for revoking approvals the company had to market generic versions of patented drugs exclusively for six months in the US market— Astra Zeneca's anti-ulcer pill Nexium and Roche's anti-viral Valcyte. Ranbaxy's marketing opportunity from this has been estimated by analysts at upwards of $200 million. Of this, they felt revenue from generic Nexium would top $160 million. In a petition filed at the District Court of Columbia last week that was reviewed by ET, Ranbaxy contended that the FDA had overstepped its jurisdiction by revoking approvals granted to the company years back.
Ranbaxy Laboratories to exit Nifty Junior index from November 28
November 18, 2014
MUMBAI: Drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories is being moved out of the National Stock Exchange's CNX Nifty Junior index and would be replaced by Reliance Infrastructure . The changes have been made on "account of proposed scheme of amalgamation with Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, " as per the changes announced today by India Index Services & Products Ltd (IISL), a subsidiary of NSE Strategic Investment Corporation Ltd. These changes would be effective from November 28, 2014.
Former Ranbaxy executives set up their own venture Bion Pharma in US
November 12, 2014
Soma Das , ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: Five senior executives of Ranbaxy Laboratories' US arm, who quit last month, have set up their own venture to act as a one-stop shop and offer a comprehensive array of services ranging from securing regulatory permissions to distribution tie-ups for Indian and European drug makers seeking to enter the world's largest drug market. The top team of Bion Pharma , the new venture, includes former Ranbaxy US unit CEO Venkat Krishnan , its ex-CFO Gaurav Mehrotra , sales head Bill Winter , legal head Lavesh Samtani and supply chain head Phanindranath Punji.
Ranbaxy Laboratories loses six months exclusivity on Roche's antiviral drug Valcyte
November 7, 2014
ET Bureau
NEW DELHI: The US drug regulator has revoked its decision to grant tentative approval to Ranbaxy Laboratories for exclusive marketing of its generic versions of Roche's antiviral drug Valcyte and AstraZeneca's heartburn pill Nexium, saying it was erroneous. The FDA had earlier banned Ranbaxy's Indian plants over product quality issues. "In FDA's view, Ranbaxy has forfeited its eligibility for 180-day exclusivity for its ANDA for valganciclovir hydrochloride tablets (Valcyte)," Ranbaxy said in a communication to the stock exchange after market hours on Thursday . It, however, was silent on whether it has also surrendered its exclusivity rights for generic Nexium.
Ranbaxy Laboratories gets USFDA nod to sell cholesterol medicine
November 5, 2014
NEW DELHI: Drug firm Ranbaxy Laboratories has received approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market Fenofibrate capsules used for lowering high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. "Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd...has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Fenofibrate capsules USP, 43 mg and 130 mg," the company said in a statement. Commenting on the development, Ranbaxy Inc Trade Sales Vice President Dan Schober said: "The product will be manufactured at Ohm Laboratories , in our US facility located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and launched immediately thereafter.
Ranbaxy Laboratories rallies over 7% in trade as net profit beat Street estimates
October 28, 2014
NEW DELHI: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd rose as much as 7.5 per cent in trade on Tuesday, after the pharma major reported a net profit of Rs 478 crore for the quarter ended September 30, which was higher than Street estimates. Analysts polled by ET Now had estimates a net profit of Rs 230 crore and net sales of Rs 2950 crore for the second quarter of the current financial year. The pharma major reported a net loss of Rs 454 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal. Ranbaxy Laboratories finally closed 6.1 per cent higher at Rs 634.10.
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Despite what you may have heard, there is no single "diabetes diet." The same healthy foods that are good for you are good for everyone else.
With diabetes, though, you have to carefully track how many carbohydrates you get each day. Carbs have more impact on blood sugar than fats or protein. (Still, most people with diabetes also have to watch how much fat and protein they get, too.)
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Foods that are low on the glycemic index have less impact on blood sugar after meals than foods that are high on the index.
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This chapter of the law that establishes the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency outlines the minimum water quality requirements for all surface waters of the state.
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Each water body in the state is assigned one or more aquatic life habitat use designations. Each water body may be assigned one or more water supply use designations and/or one recreational use designation.
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The purpose of these regulations is to establish water quality standards for the state's surface waters. These standards are intended to restore, preserve and enhance the physical, chemical and biological integrity of the waters of the state, to maintain existing water uses, and to protect waters from pollutants. The regulations provide criteria for freshwater and saltwater, as well as standards for oxygen dissolved in saltwater, and describe ambient water quality classifications and special resource protection waters.
This volume of the water quality program mainly deals with Technical Standards, Corrective Action Requirements and Financial Responsibility for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks. This chapter is promulgated to establish construction, installation, performance, and operating standards for underground storage tanks.
This volume of the water quality program mainly deals with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" or "(NPDES)" means the national program for issuing, modifying, revoking and reissuing, terminating, monitoring and enforcing permits for the discharge of pollutants into waters of the state.
The Water Quality Criteria for Intrastate, Interstate, and Coastal Water were created to embody both state and federal law. State law mandates the protection of public health and welfare and the present use of waters for public water supplies, propagation of fish and aquatic life and wildlife, recreational purposes, and agricultural, industrial, and other legitimate uses. The Federal Clean Water Act requires states to adopt water quality standards.
The Water Quality Control Act (WQCA) establishes the water pollution control program. The WQCA identifies the responsibilities and extent of authority for the Commissioner of the Water Quality Control Board. The WQCA establishes the concept of clean water goals and water quality planning and assessment. The WQCA provides for a permitting program for discharges to, or alterations of, water of the state. The Act also has an antidegredation statement protecting high quality surface waters.
The policy of the state of Texas is to promote the quality of the state's water by regulating existing industries, taking into consideration the economic development of the state, and by encouraging and promoting the development and use of regional and areawide waste collection, treatment, and disposal systems.
This act establishes the Water Quality Control Commission and states the powers and duties of the commission. Rules are stated for adoption of regulations and standards and information is provided about permits, construction limitations and penalties.
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For a while now it's been my view that pretty much every person on the face of the earth is some degree of stupendous idiot and flaming asshole, including myself. I see this as completely self-evident, only requiring a look outside your own front window. But now, as a part of an ego-driven crusade to "prove" my own unverifiable hypotheses, I'd like to gather some real evidence.
So, I encourage you all to post your greatest moments of stupidity, douchebaggery, and overall horribleness. Nothing's off limits. And don't worry, we won't hate you for it, only shun you away from our civilized society.
Just kidding.
Anyway, on to my first (of many, I'm sure) examples. I once mocked the photo of a kid's dead grandparents in front of a whole room full of people. Said it looked like one of those "scary changing portraits" people put in front of their houses on Halloween. Yeah.
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I once waved $20 in front of a homeless man's face.
I wonder if it's shameful or just spiteful fun.
I took the cookies from the cookie jar.
I steal a credit card… from my dad.
When I had sex with one of The Master's wives
In 8th grade, in the hallway, I stepped on the back of a girl's flip flop when she was walking and it broke and she fell down. She had to walk through school for the rest of the day with one bare foot.
I let the dogs out.
I got my Youtube account terminated for arguing with an egocentric Christian.
My most shameful moment so far, is going all the way to Los Angeles…twice in succession…and I did not go to ComicCon
Gawd I'm so disorganised.
I lie a lot, but is what I said a lie, or truth?
Dock of Shame awaits…
A couple of weeks ago, I was at one of my friend's parties, and we were eating outside, and I pull out a chair to sit down with my plate, and when I sat down, I pulled the chair forward and accidently landed one of the chair legs on the foot of the girl next to me. (She was barefoot, and her toe started bleeding.
There was a food party going on for the foreign language classes at school. It was taking place outside. One of my friends got up to get a drink, and I gave my other friend an evil look. He knew what was going on.
I planned to pull out the chair from under my friend when he sat back down from getting a drink. However, when I did pull out the chair, he fell on his ass and his head snapped back, hitting the wall of the building and putting a dent in a gutter pipe.
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Mesa Verde National Park is located in the state of Colorado in the United States. The park contains 52,485 acres of land that was once inhabited by Native American tribes including the basket maker and pueblo peoples, also known as the Anasazi tribe. In 1868, the American government made a treaty with the Ute tribe that established the area west of the Continental Divide as belonging to the...
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Marketing with the internet
Orangeville, ON (James Doan) Are you fully leveraging the power of the Internet with your marketing efforts?
It's kind of amazing, but I still meet lots of small business owners who don't think the Internet is crucial for their success. "I'm just a small local business. I don't think the Internet is necessarily the right place for me to focus my marketing efforts." I'm still hearing this sentiment from many a small business owner.
Establishing a preventive maintenance program
Orangeville, ON (Harold Doan and Sons Ltd.) Establishing and implementing a preventive maintenance program for your door hardware can be a great asset for both businesses and residences. The benefits may include reduced emergency service calls, increased safety and security, and, of course, money saved.
Guidelines for your first model railroad layout
Orangeville, ON (James Doan) When you start to plan your first model railroad layout, it is a good idea to work with a proven plan from a book or magazine. If you can initially focus on keeping your layout to a basic loop of track, which will allow you to set the train for continuous running, and then plan to add some sidings and spurs which will permit you to have your train 'serve' your model community.
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Might it be time to fall in love with your business again?
Hamilton,ON (PRLog) Being in business can be a lot like dating and marriage. When you are first considering going into business for yourself you ask yourself ,'Will people ask me if I am sure it is right for me or think I am insane, crazy or just blinded by the excitement of it all?'. When you decide to take that leap of faith, and decide it is right for you to open your business, the passion and excitement is akin to dating – you only see the good and put everything you have into it. Over time that fire can begin to fade.


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XOJET has become the nation's third largest private aviation company, serving more than 5,000 clients. Our unique business model combines on-demand private jet charter and flight programs with the highest levels of service at every point of our customers' experience.
One key to our success is our backing by TPG, a leading global private investment firm with over $45 billion of capital under management. TPG has established itself as one of the most experienced and successful backers of both aviation and luxury goods companies worldwide.
Another driver of our success is our history of customer-driven innovation. For example, in response to customer requests, in July 2010 we became the first private aviation operator to enable its entire private jet aircraft fleet with free in-flight Wi-Fi Internetconnectivity by equipping all of its Citation X and Challenger 300 private jets with Aircell GoGo BizAv technology.
Our commitment to safety leadership has earned us the highest safety ratings in the private aviation industry. Our Company is the only business aviation provider to rank either first or second in all 12 ARG/US Platinum safety rating categories.
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Do you thrive on rising above the status quo? Does the thought of making a little private aviation history sound appealing? We're looking for aviation, technology, finance, marketing, and customer service professionals who want to be a part of something big; the creation of a revolutionary new way to fly private.
We invest heavily to bring on proven talent from diverse backgrounds and equip our employees with the training and motivation they need to provide breakthrough levels of private jet charter service, safety, and value to our customers. If you have a passion for private aviation and achieving excellence, we want to hear from you.
Every employee, from pilots to maintenance crews and administration, is an owner through XOJET's equity incentive plan. Our benefits program leads the private aviation industry by offering the following:
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I have been working at XOJET full-time (more than an year)
ProsThe People. A diverse set of minds have come from various backgrounds, both inside and out of the aviation industry, and have been transforming the company for the better over the last 12-18 months.
Executive Leadership Team. Everyone, regardless of department, makes themselves available to employees of all levels. All of them have the highly distinguishable trait of being strong managers, constantly shifting between mico and macro management to achieve optimal results.
Growth Opportunites. Since I've started there have been too many promotions to keep track of, and some people have been promoted a couple of times within a 12 month period. If you are a strong performer you will be promoted in due time.ConsLocation. Company HQ in Brisbane is less than exciting location, very few lunch options are available.
Compensation. Although base salaries are fair, overall benefit package mix could use some tweaking. Wellness benefits are a total waste, not just here but at all companies. A larger 401k match, performance bonus incentives or better health care coverage would be ideal.Advice to ManagementAdviceThere have been a few internally training courses on select topics. If we could make this a regular monthly/quarterly thing I feel many employees would benefit from the (sometimes siloed) information.
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IT IS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TFF 2006 Narrative Feature Release Year: 2003 Runtime: 110 minutes Country: France French star Bruni-Tedeschi wowed the jury with her directorial debut in 2003. The story of a rich girl whose money has imprisoned her in a cell of expectations-from her family, from her fiancé, and from the unexpected return of an old lover. Also starring Chiara Mastroianni, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Emmanuelle Devos, and Lambert Wilson. A New Yorker Films release. | Read More
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JUST A SIGH TFF 2013 Narrative Feature Release Year: 2013 Runtime: 104 minutes Directed By: Jérôme Bonnell Country: France In the short break between performances in Calais, stage actress Alix (the stunning Emmanuelle Devos) makes a quick escape to Paris. On the train she meets a mysterious English stranger (Gabriel Byrne) and, for the most fleeting of afternoons, imagines what the future could hold down a different road. With masterful performances by its two acclaimed stars, Just a Sigh is an imaginative, lushly filmed Parisian romance from young and versatile director Jérôme Bonnell. | Read More Drama
KAENA: THE PROPHECY TFF 2004 Narrative Feature Release Year: 2003 Runtime: 91 minutes Country: France A mesmerizing fantasy adventure set on a planet whose life force, a gigantic coiling tree called Axis, is mysteriously drying up. Kaena (Kirsten Dunst), a spirited young woman, defies her tribe's superstitions, leaving home to discover what is threatening her people's way of life. France's first 3D CGI feature is visually stunning and also features the vocal talents of Richard Harris, Angelica Huston and Keith David. | Read More
KIDNAPPING OF MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ TFF 2014 Narrative Feature Release Year: 2014 Runtime: 97 minutes Directed By: Guillaume Nicloux Country: France If novelist Michel Houellebecq had indeed been kidnapped during his 2011 promotional book tour, this may have been the definitive documentary on the case. As a wild alternative, Guillaume Nicloux's work of complete fiction starring Houellebecq himself playfully speculates on the reason for the mysterious disappearance. This highly entertaining, farcical piece of cinema parallels the wry characteristics of its unique and ever-unconventional subject. | Read More Drama
L'AMOUR FOU TFF 2011 Documentary Feature Release Year: 2010 Runtime: 100 minutes Directed By: Pierre Thoretton Country: France It was called the "auction of the century." Following the death of fashion luminary Yves Saint Laurent, his partner in business and life Pierre Bergé makes the difficult decision to sell off their immense collection of precious art. This luxuriant documentary uses their beautiful possessions as the puzzle pieces to form an equally beautiful portrait of the private world of an icon and the man who loved him. | Read More Documentary
LADY CHATTERLEY TFF 2007 Narrative Feature Release Year: 2006 Runtime: 168 minutes Country: France and Belgium Winner of five major prizes, including Best Film and Best Actress at the 2007 César Awards, France's equivalent of the Oscars®, this frankly sensual yet never vulgar film is based on the second of three versions of D.H. Lawrence's tale about an earthy passion that is both innocent and subversive. A Kino International Release. | Read More Drama and Female Director(s)
LAST MAN TFF 2007 Narrative Feature Release Year: 2006 Runtime: 101 minutes Country: France and Lebanon In Beirut, a city where so much blood has been spilled in seemingly interminable political conflicts, the sudden appearance of what appear to be victims of a serial killer isn't especially alarming. A 40-year-old doctor (Carlos Chahine, in an astonishing performance) develops links to the victims, and begins to exhibit strange and disturbing symptoms of his own. | Read More Drama