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Kenmore 24" Built-In Dishwasher - Clean Better at Sears
This Kenmore 24" built-In dishwasher 1277 is equipped with a pressurized spray nozzle that aggressively yet gently tackles grease and stains. The energy-efficient UltraWash HE Wash System uses water effectively, and the SmartWash HE cycle gives you more control without wasting a drop. During the wash cycle, the UltraWash HE Filter traps food particles to guarantee optimal performance. The rinse aid dispenser ensures reduced streaks and spots. This Kenmore dishwasher features an attractive stainless steel tub for improved drying that makes your glasses and dishes sparkling clean.
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North American Juniors Game Night: 10-9-11Submitted by chad on October 9, 2011 - 19:27
Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 2 @ Gatineau Olympiques 5
D Adam Janosik, GAT: 0-1-1, E, 0 PIM, 0 SOG, 0 Hit
Season Totals: 6 GP, 0-5-5, -2, 7 PIM
Gatineau spotted the Huskies with a 2-0 lead before scoring five unanswered goals. Assistant captain Adam Janosik has at least an assist in all but two games this year.
Rimouski Oceanic 3 @ Moncton Wildcats 6
D Daniel Milan, MON: 0-0-0, +1, 7 PIM (hooking, checking to the head), 0 SOG, 0 Hit
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C Vladislav Namestnikov, LDN: 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM
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North American Juniors Game Night: 10-8-11Submitted by chad on October 8, 2011 - 23:53
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North American Juniors Game Night: 10-7-11Submitted by chad on October 7, 2011 - 22:20
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North American Juniors Game Night: 10-6-11Submitted by chad on October 7, 2011 - 08:20
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North American Juniors Game Night: 10-5-11Submitted by chad on October 6, 2011 - 08:56
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GC lied to me about the vanity price!
After interviewed 5 Gc, we finally picked one to remodel my master bathroom(based on the recommend of a neighbor and his past experience).
In his price estimate, he list the profit that he is going make(about 23% for the whole price estimate) and estimates for individual material(faucet, vanity, granite, glass....etc) and the labor cost.
So we thought that for the material we going to get "what we paid".
Last week, he gave me a story about the how the vanity is $2200(cherry wood, for two sinks and the originally budget is $1600)and he asked the manufacture to lower the
price to $2000.
When I told to the lady from the vanity company about some detail, I accidently found out that the real price is $1600.
That is almost 20% makeup!
This unhappy experience let me start to wonder what he want us to order the faucets, tub and toilet from Fugerson.
And when I asked the price for the granite, his answer is ��the estimate price on the list��.
We signed the contract and paid some deposit already, there is no way that we can get out of this deal.
For the past 12 years that we lived in this house, we had hired many contractors to fixed here or there.
And I am sorry to said that none of them that I will feel good enough to recommend to my friend.
And I live in Tampa, Florida!
Thanks for reading!
Your GC isn't fibbing to you, he's charging industry standard product markup that any contractor would charge. Product markup covers the time it takes him to select and transport the product and is totally separate from any labor charged on the job.
Two of the GC that I interviewed only provided the labor and material cost, so I assumed their ��profit�� must be distributed to each of item.
But the GC I picked, his list has a ��Builder margin and supervision�� and that is about 23% for the total project price that he estimated.
Besides, he brought us to the manufacture��s office, then we pick the wood, color, door style and some details.
The lady from manufacture said their guy will deliver and install the vanity and that is all included in the $1600.
Unless, I have to paid GC ��where to shop��!!!
But thanks for response
There's nothing unusual about what he did. It sounds like the manufacturer was willing to pass on the contractor discount to you is all..some vendors will do that. You might ask the manufacturer what 'retail price' actually is, or perhaps look for it online and see what the price is.
Really sneaky, isn't it? I know I could use an extra $400+ today even though I'm already making a tidy profit as outlined in my contract--let me think how I can get it? Ooooh, I know! I'll dupe my customer by telling them I am paying a higher price than I actually am and bill them for it! Around 20% ought to do--that's about the same as the discounts I get from my suppliers, so my customer will never know the difference. Brilliant!!! Let's see, that's an easy $400 on the vanity, $120 on the faucet/shower fixtures, $50 on the toilet, $60 on the tile, $60 on the light fixtures/exhaust fan, & $10 on the towel bars--that's an extra $700 payday. Brilliant!!
I don't agree with the way many contractors do business in that sense. The cost of the item is the cost the person who actually forked out the money to the actual supplier paid, not the retail cost they got a discount on IMO. The part about this difference covering the cost of the GC picking out the item and transporting-- BS-- you picked out the item and the supplier is going to deliver it to him most likely and as you found those fees are already built into the discounted price given. What you often hear is that the difference covers the cost of his warranty of the product for a year--so if your drain leaks & that new vanity is ruined that extra money will cover the cost of replacing the vanity, repairing any floor damage and fixing the leak.
I would go back to the GC and ask why the difference. It does sound like this is a variation of a cost-plus situation to some extent since he did outline the costs with his cut separate. (He will likely be seriously PO'd about the supplier telling you the actual price.)
If that meeting doesn't go the way you want, you can try these 2 things:
1) Get the discount price on whatever you're there to pick out from the supplier that you have been steered toward by the GC and insist on paying for it yourself right then and there from your pocket to knock the GC out of the loop. That ought to also get your point across.
2) Buy online or at other suppliers and supply the GC with the item.
In either scenario, you will need to make sure he credits you the allowance on your final bill. Do watch for him to mark up other areas to try and make that money back, though. Asking for a copy of all his invoices to verify the price he actually paid will not help--it's common practice for the supplier to make up 2 invoices--the end customer one & the actual one that reflects what the GC is paying. Also be aware that his warranty will likely not cover anything other than what actually fails.
Good luck!
Oops! Forgot the granite in the extra profit pricing--add another $100. You know, I think I'm in the wrong business!
I'd also let him think that you're willing to walk away from this deal and hire someone else to replace him (even if you're not). If he knows he's got you, then he has no reason to negotiate. I'd also double check any prices you are given online before placing a final order just to make sure you are not being snowed again. BTW--Ferguson tends to be on the high side.
I really, really want to like and trust my GC, because there are some other projects that needed to be done in my house.
Howere, the lady from the manufacture told me that the GC told them about the budget and asked them to work based on the budget.
So there is no retail price or discount.
When I mentioned this to the GC, he just said that he is sorry and the price should be $1600 not $2000,
then he changed the subject like this never happened.
Maybe I am too naive for this business, but I feel that I am dealing with a black hole.
And I do not know what I will get at the end.
As a consumer, this is kind of frustrating and tired.
Thanks for your suggestions Mydreamhome.
I am going to order the faucets, sink, tub....online, even I have to figure out what to order piece by piece.
The otherthing needed to be worry is the Flameless Glass, he keep telling me how expensive it is and it sure will over my budget.
I was surprised by the way contractors make profit on everything involved in a project too. Fortunately our GC is our friend and not charging us anything and passing all discounts to us, an example: when we picked out our tile, I asked the tile store what the contractor price would be and they told me, I told our GC and he said that's about right and you can go ahead and buy it at that price but the tile contractor will expect a 10% markup on the tile on top of his bid for doing the work, that sounded crazy to me since the tile guy was definitely not doing the job on the cheap, but I guess it's the way business is done.
I think that's what you mean. Yes, it's more expensive, but worth EVERY penny! Price around and there are two different widths. The thinner is fine if it's a normal shower door. Don't forget like I did-- Make sure to get a towel bar handle on the door! LOL
You have an original quote. He does not have the advantage if you have that document. That's what you pay for the things on the quote, and that's all. If you do not get what you ordered for the price, you don't pay for it. Don't give him all the money up front, and don't give him the final payment until he releases the mechanic's lien and everything is just as you agreed.
I am sorry it should be "frameless glass".
We are thinking about a "walk-in shower"(no door) with frameless glass.
Arcy, hosenemesis,
The original quote is based on the estimate(allowance).
So if we pick something that is more expensive than the quote then we have to pay the difference.
On the other hand, if we pick something that is cheaper then we should be able to save some money.
And one stupid thing is that we believed since he "honestly" pointed out how much he is going to make((Builder margin and supervision!!)so he is not going to make money on the materials and we agree at the beginning that we will paid GC then he will paid the vendors.
Two years ago, one of my neighbor hired a GC to replace a expensive soft water machine.
At the end she found out that GC charged her almost double than the market price. When she questioned her(a female GC), the answer is "you have the money!".
Thanks for everyone's response.
I'm not "contractor", but, In my line of work, I sometimes find myself in much the same situation.
However, WHY LIE? WHY BS?
When I write an estimate, or a customer asks how much is "this"?
I give them MY price. (not my cost, not my markup, not the shipping, not the day of the week). Simply..MY price.
THIS is how much it is if you buy it from me.
If you don't like that price, but it somewhere else. I'll still install it for the labor quoted.
NOW, if you buy it from me, and there is a problem? You call me and I'll take care of it. You don't need to call the people that made it, That's my problem.
Even if it's not "my" fault. It IS my responsibility.
IF, you buy it somewhere else, and simply have me intall it? I'll only warranty the initial labor to be done correctly.
BASICALLY: I'm going to price you that vanity at $2k. If you say okay? I'm going to do my best to find one for $100 dollars. IF I can't do that, and wind up having to pay $3k for one? So be it. (either way, your cost remains $2k).
Dando is spot on.
I don't care if you find the same item for a cheaper price somewhere else. If you buy it and bring it to me, I'll install it for labor charge; but I won't warranty the item.
It's like any DIY job. You can always find the items & parts cheaper than if you paid a contractor to do the entire thing.
"I don't care if you find the same item for a cheaper price somewhere else. If you buy it and bring it to me, I'll install it for labor charge; but I won't warranty the item. "
And do not expect me to pick it up.
Every minute spent going to a store or warehouse is work time.
Or having someone wait around for a delivery, or searching for a vendor.
And if the product is late, you get to pay for another trip to the job site for installation.
I have a few vendors i prefer, since they have consistently had items in stock every time.
they are NOT the lowest price place many times, but making ONE trip to pick up everything is worth it for both you and the tradesman.
Remember all the jokes about
"How many trips to HD are needed to finish a job?"
"One more."
Having everything on hand and available the first time is part of the cost of hiring the work out.
--- i agree with dando above....
in this instant informational age... people will/may pay for something - then get home and look in up on the net and be like, durn could've/would've bought it elsewhere for cheaper.....
the issue i see here is the way the GC approached the pricing of the item --- giving the homeowner the idea that they were getting a "deal"--- when in reality they were probably just paying retail for the vanity -- just not from a retail store - retail from the GC.
just read brickeyee's post and agree with your initial statement....yet you would be surprised at how many people will not even contemplate using different suppliers even though considerable savings are to be had -- just b/c the other store is convenient. had one GC tell me they had built a house and the homeowner had bought the supplies elsewhere --- and then he kinda grimaced and said -- he may have saved some but, but , but.. the materials werent as good quality as what we usually get.
i understand there is a difference in quality of materials - but sometimes people can just be hard headed - and they have the right to be.
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If the customer purchases from the GC he or she IS paying retail. Plain and simple. Thinking otherwise is foolish and setting one's self up for disappointment.
Now, there are as many levels of retail pricing as there are contractors. Some are low, some high and most are average. Ditto with quality and service.
This is simply not a transaction that can be spread sheeted, decision treed, best practiced to a favorable outcome with the lowest price anymore than a heart transplant or transmission exchange.
There will always be an amount of risk and uncertainty as well as the potential for finding a lower cost during or after the experience.
Brickeye - you are missing a nice payday and a vehicle to promote goodwill by not picking up customer's purchases. "Every minute spent going to a store or warehouse is work time. " Correct - and if you are working for wages and not a contract price - you INVOICE for every minute or fraction of an hour spent working on the project, no matter how trivial or mundane.
If my attorney picks me up from the airport he is billing for that time in addition to the mileage and any tolls and fees. Bills if he talks to me on the phone for 5 minutes too.
Slowdown- that is sometimes true (hard headed customers). In my experience it's about as often as times a contractor has no real clue about product's quality, value or if there even is an alternative. He'll simply use it because it's convenient, or he's dealt with Bobby down at Snorts for decades, or he likes the fishing trip Yellawood takes him on every year, or
Well, isnt the GC getting a contractor fee? If I am paying him 10% on everything, then I'm not expecting an additional mark-up. If there is a mark up then be honest with me up front. Then I will decide if it's worth the hassle for me to buy it myself. I think the customer gets upset not so much when they have to pay more but when they feel deceived.
"Brickeye - you are missing a nice payday and a vehicle to promote goodwill by not picking up customer's purchases. "
My clients would have a fit if I billed them that time.
I might send a worker out to pick something up, but he in on the clock and miles driven.
I renovate old houses mostly, but have a customer base that keeps things rolling along.
Strictly word of mouth high quality work.
New customers interview me, and I am interviewing them.
We do not 'mesh' all the time.
I probably turn down about as many as turn me down.
It's showing the mark-up (10%, 20%, etc) that I want no part of.
I know it does to many folks, but, it SHOULDN'T! matter how much I pay for something. All that SHOULD matter is how much it is, "to you".
"$$ is what I want for the "item" itself. Take it or leave it." (yes, that is harsh, and I wouldn't say exactly that, but, that's how it really is).
My philosophy has always been to price the part, then go find it after given the "okay". (how much I make, depends on how well I did my homework). And, This philosophy does backfire on me every now and then.
BUT, the price I quoted, remains the same for the client.
Not really related, but, I'd make sure you, as the final user, is fully aware of who to call when something isn't right. Tomorrow, next week, five years from now. You need to know WHO is going to take care of problems that arise down the road. AND, you need to know before you pay a dime to anybody.
the last statement above about who to call made me post this quick opinion/story...
we have interviewed several GC (whole house turn key) over the past year and one in particular was selling us on the fact that in a couple of years - if something goes wrong, all we have to do is pick up the phone and call them. I wasnt being rude, but i said, if i have a plumbing issue, I will call a plumber, and if I have a HVAC issue I will call the heating and air company...(pretty much the subs that worked on the house)... after the first year the GC in my opinion is out of the picture.
that may be pretty crude - but unless the problem is structural related, that is the way i feel.
Down the road, yes...plumbing problem, call a plumber. Fridge dies, call the manufacturer, etc.
I mean within 90 days, 6months, 1 year...or whatever time period you feel is fair, or that your GC feels is fair.
Example: You buy a fridge and a kitchen faucet at your local Appliance Store. They come install the stuff.
30 days later, faucet starts leaking. You call them, and they say call the manufacturer.
That's not right.
For a certain time period, (I like 1 yr). You call the people you paid, they come fix it, and they can deal with the manufacturer of the products they carry...if they want to.
Just too many places are pushing the premise of "we are just the middleman, we didn't make the faucet, not our problem".
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Jennifer Fopma
Hometown: Costa Mesa, Calif.
Birth Year: 1981
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Resides: Costa Mesa, Calif.
Birth Place: Leiden, Holland (NED)
College: Pepperdine and Cal State Northridge
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- Fopma and then-partner Brooke Sweat had their best FIVB finish ever when they placed third at the 2013 Berlin Grand Slam. They also finished fifth at the 2013 Gstaad Grand Slam
- Fopma and Sweat won the 2013 NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Dominican Republic
- Fopma and Sweat won the 2013 AVP event in Huntington Beach, Calif., and finished second in Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Santa Barbara
- After two seasons playing with Brooke Sweat (2012-13), Fopma will play the 2014 season with Whitney Pavlik. Pavlik and Fopma previously played together briefly in 2009 and 2010
- Named AVP Best Blocker for 2013
- Fopma began her college career at Pepperdine (1999-2000) before transferring to Cal State Northridge in 2001
- Was a first-team all-Big West selection and a third-team All-American, becoming the first Division I All-American in CSUN's history. Helped both Pepperdine and CSUN to the NCAA Tournament and was named All-Region with both teams
- Graduated from CSUN in 2005 with a degree in sociology
- Began her pro beach career in 2005
- Played high school volleyball for Valley Christian in Cerritos, Calif. (1995-99)
- Started playing indoor volleyball in 1995 with Ichiban Long Beach
- Married to Jeff Conover, who coached Jennifer Kessy and April Ross to a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games
- Father Everett Fopma played pro basketball in Europe. Mother is Anita Fopma. Jennifer has two brothers, Brandon and Garret and a sister, Katy
"Perseverance and confidence are important in sports and in life. You need to have the desire to achieve and believe in yourself to be successful." – Jennifer Fopma on volleyball.com
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|Healthy sweet potato recipes for Thanksgiving! Just say NO to brown sugar and mini-marshmallows.
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Feta and Sumac for Thanksgiving!
|Healthy sweet potato recipes for Thanksgiving! Just say NO to brown sugar and mini-marshmallows.
I wouldn't know where to start. They all look so delicious. If I had to pick one, it would be the one with the red onions!ReplyDelete
Comment disappeared..... Who ever came up with the bright idea of marshmallows on sweet potatoes should be banished from the table.... These look delicious!ReplyDelete
Kalyn, I enjoy visiting your blog! I love your recipes. I have tried so many of them and they are always delicious. The breakfast casseroles are a staple at my house. Thank you!ReplyDelete
I definitely prefer the savory sweet potatoes to the sweet. And since I'm the cook in the family, everyone else is learning to love savory, too!ReplyDelete
I am in the same camp with you on the sickly sweet sweet potato recipes. I can handle them diced and then cooked in a covered dish in the oven with butter, salt and cinnamon but NO SUGAR PLEASE! My absolute favorite savory sweet potato recipe is a gratin with winter greens on top of the sweet potatoes. Its my new favorite Thanksgiving dish. And then I always love sweet potato black bean burritos made with the leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat too.ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone for the nice thoughts about my sweet potato ideas. And I love the idea of sweet potato gratin with winter greens from Elizabeth. I'm gone away for the weekend visiting my sister's family but just thought I'd check in.ReplyDelete
I did not appreciate sweet potatoes until a few years ago, probably because the ones I remember from growing up were the syrupy ones that came in a can, but now I do love them simply baked as well as baked sweet potato fries. Your soy glazed sweet potatoes with sesame seeds look especially good.ReplyDelete
You always have a way to make me NOT miss the sugar! One question: I have never cooked with sumac. Where do I find it?
Donna, I buy Sumac online from the Spice house. Love it.ReplyDelete
Wonderful list!I love sweet potatoes and all your recipes look delicious.ReplyDelete
Thanks Erica! Glad you like the recipes.ReplyDelete
My love for sweet potatoes knows no bounds and I can't wait to try out some of these for the big day!ReplyDelete
Yum I love sweet potato and we eat it a lot. ALWAYS savoury! I just don't understand why so many people add sugar! ICK!
I often roast cubes of sweet potato and keep them in the fridge to add to salads - a favourite is with rocket/arugula, steamed green beans, a few pine nuts and some blue cheese. And maybe a bit of grilled proscuitto. Or even just a basic salad with green leaves, tomato, avocado, red onion and maybe a bit of fetta.
Joanne, I am not surprised to hear that you're a sweet potato lover! Hope you have fun trying one or two of these.
Mel, your salad ideas are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Kalyn, what a yummy collection of good-for-you sweet potato recipes. They all look delicious!ReplyDelete
So glad you like them!ReplyDelete
mmmmmmm love this!!! Need to try it soon.ReplyDelete
I've got a few roasted sweet potatoes sitting in my fridge so I'll be trying one of these recipes tomorrow - my parents love eating sweet potatoes so I'll share this with them as well. Thanks Kalyn!ReplyDelete
Thanks Jeanette; hope you and your parents enjoy!ReplyDelete
Sweet potatoes are my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal! But minus the marshmallows. :PReplyDelete
Joanne, we are in complete agreement about the marshmallows!ReplyDelete
Those double baked sweet potatoes look incredible! I'm making those asap.ReplyDelete
Sweet potatoes + Feta; how can you go wrong!ReplyDelete
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Top 20 Athlete SNL Performances of All Time
Top 20 Athlete Performances of All Time on Saturday Night Live
One of the greatest parts about the sketch comedy television show Saturday Night Live is that it gives athletes an opportunity to show off other talents away from the field or court. I understand that most fans of the show moan and groan when they find out an athlete will be hosting SNL that week, but the reality is some of them have given hilarious performances.
The first athlete to ever make an appearance on SNL was basketball legend Bill Russell in 1976. Unfortunately, Russell's performance showed exactly why there were second thoughts in regards to an athlete on air in the first place. He was stiff and certainly didn't bring his comedic chops in his performance. The following year, quarterback Fran Tarkenton became the first ever athlete host of SNL, which was a monumental event. Tarkenton wasn't the funniest athlete to ever appear on the show but he certainly had his moments.
Over the years, there have been approximately 35 athletes to either make an appearance or host an episode of SNL. Most of these athletes were football stars. However, there also have been baseball and tennis players, Olympians, boxers, a cyclist, a racecar driver and a hockey player.
Just because an athlete is on the ensuing slideshow doesn't mean that person was incredibly funny throughout their performance. With that being said, each sports star did have at least one memorable sketch, which is why they have made the cut for the top 20 athlete Saturday Night Live performances of all time.
20. Kerri Strug
Olympian Kerri Strug looked a bit out of her element when she appeared on Weekend Update in 1996. Thankfully, she had her brother, Kippy Strug (played by Chris Kattan), by her side to make sure the laughs would continue to flow.
19. O.J. Simpson
Everyone knows O.J. Simpson as someone who simply can't stay out of trouble, but there actually was a time when he was somewhat normal. The former Heisman Trophy Award winner appeared on SNL in 1978. For the most part, Simpson skated by during the episode. However, there was a sketch entitled "Football Voodoo" that was a hit with the audience. Simpson watches Walter Payton attempt to break his rushing record, but thankfully, an act of voodoo stopped it from happening.
18. Wayne Gretzky
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky appeared on the show in the 1980s thanks to his wife. Gretzky was offered the role of host but originally turned it down. He didn't believe he had the necessary comedic tone to pull it off. He later found out from a newspaper that he would be the host after his wife told the network he would do it. For the most part, his performance was a dud. With that being said, fans did get to see the "Great One" sing.
17. Jeff Gordon
Jeff Gordon is the only racecar driver to ever appear on the show. After his uninspiring performance, he will probably be the last. Probably the best part of the episode was when he was in the Brian Fellow's Safari Planet. Of course, Tracy Morgan did most of the comedic work, which he typically achieved in that sketch from the early 2000s.
16. Nancy Kerrigan
Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan appeared on SNL just two months after Tonya Harding's craziness led to an attack, which was attempted to derail Kerrigan's Olympic chances. Like Gordon, Kerrigan should have stuck with her day job. Her best sketch, and that's stretching it, was the "St. Patrick's Day Parade."
15. Fran Tarkenton
As I already mentioned, Tarkenton is the first athlete to ever host SNL. The cold opening was funny, while there were several sketches that were on point, especially with the help of legends John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
14. Bob Uecker
Bob Uecker just might the funniest person alive who is associated with sports. Mr. Baseball has been around for decades doing various jobs on different television networks. Along with that, he has been the radio voice for the Milwaukee Brewers since 1971. In 1984, he gave a shot as the host of SNL, which wasn't half-bad. There's no question Uecker has been funnier in other formats, which is probably why fans like to forget he even accepted the gig.
13. George Foreman
George Foreman's performance on SNL was nothing to write home about but it definitely had its moments. The main reason for that was because of the supporting cast. One of the better sketches involved Chris Farley's motivational speaker, who gave Foreman the will to hit people. There also was a skit in which Tim Meadows turned into The Incredible Hulk, who was played by Foreman. The boxer's best sketch had to be "Uncle Joe" in which he played an uncle who didn't want to sing at a wedding reception.
12. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan hosted the show in 1991, which came after the Chicago Bulls won their first title with His Airness leading the charge. The "Superfans" sketch was great, as they typically were. However, it was "Daily Affirmation with Stuart Smalley" that was the shining moment.
11. Walter Payton
Running back Payton co-hosted with quarterback Joe Montana in 1987. One of the funnier sketches involved Dana Carvey's "Church Lady." However, it was "The Michael Jackson Workout Tape" that was the best effort Payton during the program.
10. Joe Montana
Montana and Payton were about equal as far as their performances, but it was Montana's "Sincere Guy Stu" that stole the show. Dan (played by Phil Hartman) and Leslie (played by Jan Hooks) have a conversation. After every statement the two make, we hear their inner thoughts, which is basically a reference to them wanting to have sex. In the middle of the date, Stu (Montana) comes along and everything he says is repeated exactly the same way in the inner monologue.
9. Andy Roddick
Tennis star Andy Roddick was on top of the world when he hosted SNL in 2003. By far, the best sketch of the episode was titled "Morning Crew" in which Roddick is constantly berated by a DJ (played by Jimmy Fallon). Another funny sketch was when he took on Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes II. Roddick's performance was not the best ever by an athlete but he definitely gave a decent effort.
8. Eli Manning
Eli Manning probably wouldn't have gotten as many laughs if he didn't just win the Super Bowl for the hometown fans. However, he still managed to put forth a genuine effort that provided some quality laughs. The "Motion Capture Suit" sketch was pretty funny because it showed a goofy side of Manning. Personally, I believe the "Little Brothers" was the best. In fact, I think it's one of the better digital shorts on SNL. Manning torments older brothers who pick on their younger brothers, which clearly hit home for the youngest Manning.
7. Lance Armstrong
Cyclist Lance Armstrong may not be as well liked now as he was when he hosted in 2005. With that being said, it doesn't take away the fact that Armstrong had the SNL live audience in stitches throughout the episode. His two best sketches was "Celebrity Ironman" and a sketch in which he sings a horrendous song for Sheryl Crow, who he dated at the time. The "Celebrity Ironman" was hilarious because Armstrong played a version of himself who didn't know how to run or swim.
6. LeBron James
It was a big deal when LeBron James hosted in 2007. Even though many had their doubts if he could pull it off, James proved the doubters wrong with a solid performance. One of the more enjoyable moments came during the "LeBronologue" in which James parodied his own Nike commercial that featured The LeBrons.
5. Tom Brady
Quarterback Tom Brady's stellar career on the gridiron will land him in Canton the second he's eligible. Even though he has done some work as a model, no one knew he could act. That all changed in 2005 when he hosted SNL. Brady knocked it out of the park with several memorable performances. My personal favorite has to be "Sexual Harassment and You" in which Brady appears in a sexual harassment PSA. Fred Armisen constantly gets called out for harassment even though he's not doing anything to warrant it. Meanwhile, Brady gets fresh with the women in the office, which is just fine by them.
4. Derek Jeter
Yankee wives, enough said. Derek Jeter showed off his comedic side when he hosted SNL in 2001. It was a smash hit as he constantly came up with laughs. My favorite sketch was when Jeter played the wife of Alfonso Soriano and sat in the stands with the other Yankee wives. The best part was when David Wells and David Cone showed up in drag at the end. Another memorable sketch was "Derek Jeter's Taco Hole."
3. Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has proven to be quite the actor. He has personally resurrected several film franchises and is a bona fide action star. For anyone who has ever watched him wrestle, they also know that he definitely has a comedic side to him. Sketches such as "The Rock Obama," "Nicotrel" and "Game Time with Dave and Greg" were instant classics.
2. Charles Barkley
The best part about Charles Barkley as a host on SNL is the fact that he's a wild card. He isn't afraid to do anything on air, which has led to some very funny moments. He has no problem making fun of his friends or himself while wearing ridiculous getups. He also doesn't seem to mind if the sketches are a little more bizarre than usual.
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The iconic Coca‑Cola Christmas truck is back on the road!
Christmas will soon be here, and to celebrate the start of the festive season we're sending our iconic Christmas truck on tour, bringing Coca‑Cola magic to people up and down the country.
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Ex-NH Diocese official Arsenault moved from prison to county jail
Lyons said the reason for an individual's transfer to another facility is treated as confidential by the Corrections Department.
In April, Arsenault pleaded guilty to stealing more than $185,000 from the Diocese of Manchester, Catholic Medical Center and the estate of a monsignor. He was sentenced to 4 to 20 years in state prison.
"Each case is different, but generally speaking inmates get classified at minimum security about 18 months prior to their minimum parole date and they get work release about 6 months prior to their minimum," Lyons wrote in an email.


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08 Nov 2012 11:00 GMT | Arts & Culture
Mark Basseley Youssef, the conman behind an anti-Muslim film that led to violence in many parts of the Middle East, has been given a one-year prison sentence for probation violations unrelated to the film.
The sentence was handed down on Wednesday after a plea bargain was reached between solicitors for Youssef and federal prosecutors.
Youssef admitted to using several false names and violating his probation order by obtaining a fraudulent California driver's license under a false name to commit bank fraud.
US District Court Judge Christina Snyder accepted the plea agreement and immediately sentenced Youssef after he admitted to four of the eight alleged violations.
Shortly after Youssef left the courtroom, he issued a provocative statement through his solicitor, Steven Seiden.
"The one thing he wanted me to tell all of you is President Obama may have gotten Osama bin Laden, but he didn't kill the ideology," Seiden said.
Asked what that meant, Seiden said, "I didn't ask him, and I don't know."
Prosecutors agreed to drop the other four allegations under the plea deal, which also included more probation time.
Both sides agreed that none of the violations were a consequence of the content of "Innocence of Muslims," a film seen as offensive by Muslims.
Deadly violence related to the film broke out on September 11 and spread to many parts of the Middle East.
But Assistant US Attorney Robert Dugdale argued Youssef's lies about his identity had caused harm to others, including the film's cast and crew.
"They had no idea he was a recently released felon," Dugdale said on Wednesday. "Had they known that, they might have had second thoughts" about partaking in the film.
He said they had received death threats and felt that their careers had been ruined.
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Spacious, close to city center and at the airport
but out of the chaos, with private parking inclusive,
wi-fi, shower, bath, large comfortable beds and a fully-equipped kitchen
large terrace and garden for relaxing or sunbathing -
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
We offer you a whole apartment at price of only one bedroom .Will not have to share it, with anyone else. You will have your privacy and everything you need.
A room with a double bed, a second bedroom with twin beds (or double bed on request). In a third room a sofa double bed that can be opened, for a total of 6 beds + a kitchen with accessories + a bathroom with bath and shower + large terrace.
Privacy compete and independence.
We recommend this accommodation to those who, with a modest charge, does not want to give up privacy, space, relaxation and comfort: here you will feel really at home and we will provide all the support to make your stay the most pleasant as possible.
We also recommend it to those who are traveling by car and visiting Florence and Tuscany without having to deal with city traffic and parking problems.
Guest Access
It is located near the A11 MOTORWAY exit of Sesto Fiorentino, and less than 10 minutes from Florence Vespucci AIRPORT. The car park is private and included in the price.
In just 20-25 minutes by bus (no. 35), we arrive in the city center. The bus stop is a 3 minute walk (about 100 meters). The bus runs very frequently.
The price includes towels, sheets and tablecloths. We also provide a laundry service: you can give us your laundry to be washed at a cost of 5 € (max 3kg).
In the area there are grocery stores, laundromats, breakfast bar and purchase of bus tickets, supermarkets and shopping centers.
Interaction with Guests
Welcome upon your arrival, delivery of the house's keys and with explanations on housing and and info about how to reach the city center of Florence.
We live in an apartment beneath it and when we are not at work, we are always at your disposal for any requests or information.
The Neighborhood
Despite being a little more than 10 minutes by taxi or 20/25 minutes by bus from the center of Florence, you are in a very quiet and peaceful, great to relax and unwind after a visit to the city .. Great base for excursions in the surrounding area . Do not go into the city traffic, to move to nearby towns: you are just steps from the motorway and the airport. Pisa, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano are within 1 hour drive.
Getting around
A two minute walk to the bus stop of the car that connects directly to the center. In your neighborhood, there are also supermarkets, shops, restaurants, banks and any service you may need.
Other Things to Note
The private fenced parking available for one car, under the house, only if booked before payment is included in the price.
Possibility to rent 2 or 3 bicycles to ride in the surrounding area, where there are several natural parks and a small village with historical importance, called SIGNA (6/7Km).
By bike you can reach the center of Florence (8/9 Km) through a cycle path along the River Arno, crossing the Cascine Park).
The check- in time is after 2:00 PM but the precise time of arrival must always be agreed in advance . (we are not always at home)
The check-out is before 10.00 AM . Please communicate with at least one day in advance of the time of your departure for the return of the keys .
Upon arrival, you will fill with the data of every single guest a lease tourist short and deliver your identity documents for the registration.
The keys that will deliver on arrival must be returned in person at the start. If not returned the keys to the house , you will have to pay compensation for damages amounting to € 500.00
Inside the apartment is FORBIDDEN to smoke , to bring animals or extra people.
Moderate noise during the day and especially at night ( avoid walking in heels , drag chairs, slamming doors, loud music , etc. )
The kitchen with all the equipment is at your disposal , but the cleanliness of this department is not included in the cost . Please leave clean, exactly as you found it.
Generally, guests are careful not to waste water , gas and electricity , fall in consumption standard specified on the contract. However, if these values are exceeded , you must pay an additional fee before departure, according to the amounts reported on the contract.
Change of linen and towels is provided every 7 nights, but only if your booking requires at least 4 more consecutive nights
The supplies ( soaps in general, rolls of toilet paper , paper towels , salt, sugar, oil, coffee, milk , etc ...) are not included in the price paid. You will have to buy out what you need . You'll only small quantities for immediate needs , from integrate .
You will have at your disposal only the rooms and the beds needed . For example, the guest , sleeping in a single bed and will not have access to the master bedroom . If you want to sleep in the double bed will pay a fee of € 15 in total and will not have access to the single room . The host couple of defolt , sleep in the master bedroom and will not have access to the single room . Or upon request, will be placed in a single room and will not have access to the master bedroom . If the couple wants to sleep in twin beds in two separate rooms, will have to pay a supplement of 15 Euros total .
Every window and door is equipped with a mosquito net. During the summer (June- September) you will have some free fans. During the winter (November-March ) will have included in the price Heating : 6 hours of the day at 20 ° C. and the remaining 18 hours at 17 ° C. ( for greater needs is an extra charge )
The Appartment was all fine and Riccardo and Simona are very friendly and flexible.
It was a very nice stay. it's a little outside of lovely florenz but very recommendable !
The apartment was same as in the pictures. Ricardo and Simona were very cooperative in letting us check in at 10:30 pm. The facilities in the apartment were good, with a detailed file having maps and bus timings etc. But somehow the heating went off during the night and the apartment was quite cold for my kids. Overall it was a relaxing experience for my family. Highly recommended.
This is a wonderful flat: spacious, clean, comfortable! Simona is a really nice person and she made us feel welcome from the very start. She took the time to explain and show us everything which was great. Honestly, after booking we were a bit afraid about the long list of rules... but Simona didn't even mention them and all is acutally just common sense. Thanks for the wonderful time in your flat!
Simona and her family were great hosts. Overall my family enjoyed a lot staying at her place. It was very spacious, close to a bus station (25-30 minute ride to Florence center) and it displayed a great traditional Italian decoration. We really liked that our car could be put inside the premises and that parking was included in the overall fee. The apartment is exactly as described in Airbnb.
The only bad thing was the internet connection, as it was slow and did not work in some areas of the house. But besides from that it was a great experience staying at Simona's place. We won't hesitate to come back next time were are in Firenze!
Riccardo y Simona han sido unos anfitriones muy buenos, son muy organizados a la hora de brindar información y ayuda para conocer Florencia, ya que cuentan con una agenda llena de toda la información de cómo moverse por la ciudad, y de qué lugares hay que visitar.
El apartamento estuvo más que bien, bastante grande y confortable, muy bonito y es un lugar óptimo para el descanso, es silencioso y agradable, además estaba muy limpio todo.
El espacio para el carro nos ha sido de mucha utilidad, ya que llegamos en un carro rentado, y siempre es bueno contar con la cercanía y facilidad de poder dejar el carro cerca. De todas formas, hay una ruta de bus bastante cercana que te puede llevar directamente hasta el centro histórico de la ciudad, lo cual nos permitió dejar el carro en la seguridad de la casa y transportarnos más fácilmente a la ciudad en bus.
Recomiendo completamente este lugar, ya que los anfitriones han sido en extremo amables y atentos, además que cumple con creces lo ofrecido en las fotos y en la descripción.
Nous ne sommes restés que deux nuits à Florence, mais nous avons apprécié la location de ce logement. Le quartier est tranquille et propre, pas trop loin du centre de Florence. Riccardo et Simona ont été très accueillants avec nous à notre arrivée. L'appartement est tel que décrit, très propre et spacieux. Un espace de stationnement est disponible, ce qui nous a été très utile.
We stayed at this wonderful apartment for two nights. The apartment is very spacious, clean and well kept in a quiet neighbourhood. It is near the airport, however we were not disturbed by any noise at night time. Riccardo and Simona were very welcoming and were there if we needed anything, but the apartment had everything we needed! One of the best airbnb apartments we've stayed in! We would highly recommend staying here!
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Simona and I, we are borns and lived in Florence, we got married twenty-two years ago, we have 3 children studying and our spirit is fairly young. We are simple people and friendly. We like to travel a lot . In family we are all football fans and We follow with interest the team of Fiorentina. We love the cinema and movies. The evening we like to stay front the TV to watch movies.
I work in my newsagent- stationery, where I spend most of my life. My hobby is the photography. Simona working as a clerk, also dedicated to the children, the housework and is also an excellent cook.
In our travels we like to know new places and people, other cultures and when you can make new friends through which you can learn more about other ways of life. We like to discover the differences and the different food habits of daily life in different countries.
Hence was born the 'idea of hosting: a different way to get to know people, even when we are not traveling.
Our commitment is to be able to "give" to our guests the warmth and support we have received almost always, during our travels ..
Unfortunately my English and French are bad but I'm trying to improve. Simona instead is doing very well. Even our children know a little English: the female in particular, studied languages at university (English, French, Spanish)


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Well, Janina Dallas and the Augusta Georgia police just violated Tanya Mount's 1st, 2nd, possibly 5th and 6th Amendment rights, not to mention Article IV, Section 2.1. I hope they all lose their jobs and she sues them into penury.
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I wholeheartedly agree. Had forgotten the work penury and what it means. Thanks for the reminder.


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Honda has outlined its next-generation technology for automobiles at the Tokyo Motor Show. "Earth Dreams Technology" is a broad revamp of engine and transmission technologies with which the company aims to achieve ambitious, industry-leading fuel efficiencies for every category within three years, while simultaneously setting a timeline of 2020 to reduce by 30% CO2 emissions for all products sold worldwide, relative to emission figures for 2000. Read More
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This work was supported by a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Part of this study was presented at the meeting of Japanese College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/Japanese Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology in February 2010.
Original Investigation
Article first published online: 23 OCT 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01868.x
© 2011 Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound
Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound
Volume 53, Issue 1, pages 84–91, January / February 2012
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How to Cite
Tsukagoshi, T., Ohno, K., Tsukamoto, A., Fukushima, K., Takahashi, M., Nakashima, K., Fujino, Y. and Tsujimoto, H. (2012), DECREASED GALLBLADDER EMPTYING IN DOGS WITH BILIARY SLUDGE OR GALLBLADDER MUCOCELE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, 53: 84–91. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01868.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 25 JAN 2012
- Article first published online: 23 OCT 2011
- Manuscript Accepted: 18 JUL 2011
- Manuscript Received: 8 DEC 2010
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- ejection fraction;
- gallbladder motility;
- ultrasonography;
- bile;
- cholestasis;
- microlithiasis
Biliary sludge in dogs is dismissed commonly as an incidental finding. On the other hand, gallbladder mucocele is reported increasingly in dogs and can lead to biliary obstruction or gallbladder rupture. Cholestasis is suspected to play a role in development of sludge and mucoceles, though there are no data in dogs to support this. We investigated gallbladder emptying, a key factor in biliary flow, in dogs with mobile sludge, immobile sludge, or gallbladder mucocele and in healthy controls. Gallbladder ejection fraction estimated by ultrasonography was used as the index of gallbladder emptying. The ejection fraction at 60 min after eating was significantly decreased in all three abnormal groups. Moreover, all dogs with sludge or a mucocele had gallbladder distension. These changes were the greatest in the mucocele group. Thus, biliary stasis occurs not only in dogs with gallbladder mucocele but also in dogs with biliary sludge. Cholestasis may play a role in the pathogenesis or progression of these diseases in dogs.


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Easter blessings from UCAN
Dear Reader,
There is no more important week in the year for Christians than this Holy Week. We call it Holy because of the mystery we celebrate - God's gift of His son who loves us to his death on Calvary and beyond.
Because of that love, we wish each other Happy Easter even when we know there is a lot of tragedy about it - Good Friday. As Christians, we know that what we see happening with and in Jesus goes to the heart of what we know from our own experience of life.
At the Second Vatican Council, the Christian lives we all lead were described as being shares in the Paschal Mystery. We have our share in the death and resurrection of Jesus every day. Our lives are part of the Paschal Mystery.
At UCAN, we work to describe that mystery in the unfolding tragedies and astonishing blessings of the people we seek out and report, feature and comment on.
While at times deeply distressing work, this effort of ours gets its coherence in the same way the death of Jesus did - because of the astonishing grace of a God who never gives up on life and love.
Because of that, we can wish you Happy Easter.
Best Wishes,
Fr. Michael Kelly SJ
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Taiwan joins global food bank
Network aims to balance oversupply against underfeedingJeffrey Klein, Global FoodBanking Network president, at the launch
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Speaking at a launch event earlier this week, David Liu, chairman of the Taiwan People's Food Bank Association, said it "will work with government, enterprises and NGOs to integrate food supplies from around the world to help the poor, so as to achieve the aim of no wasting of resources and no hunger in Taiwan."
Philip Chen, secretary-general of the association, said, "We are connecting the Catholic Church and other religions to act together so that they can be more effective in providing food to the needy, especially poor children and elderly living alone."
Chen also pointed out some of the advantages of joining the global network, which include the ability to make use of existing infrastructures. "A multinational corporation like Carrefour can make donations from its French headquarters and distribute them through its Taiwan branches easily," he said.
He also called on food makers and retailers to donate food that has lost its commercial value but is still safe to consume.
The association established a food bank in Taichung in partnership with the Red Cross and city government in August. It is now setting up warehouses across Taiwan.
Jeffrey Klein, president of the US-based Global FoodBanking Network, was also at the event.
"Each year, the death toll from hunger and related diseases exceeds that of AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined," he said.
"There is enough food to feed every person but a great deal of farm produce and processed food is not consumed. Oversupply leads to unnecessary waste while undersupply lead to hunger that should not happen. Balancing these two extreme social problems is our aim."
The first Food Bank was set up in Arizona, USA, in 1967. It began to expand worldwide in the 1980s and its global network was formed in 2006.
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Posted on November 23, 2014
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SooLocal (3506 Nicollet Ave): A Division of Soo Visual Arts Center Presents, The Black Moon: New Works by Kate Iverson opening Friday October 3, 2014, 6-9PM and runs October 3 – November 8, 2014. In The Black Moon, Kate Iverson combines modern design sensibilities with natural elements in a blend of photography, collage and painting. Soo Local is open Saturdays Noon-4pm.


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This article is juvenile. Re: Evil, Mr. Erickson says we need to "make eye contact with it." Reminds me of the keyboard commandos who sounded so macho leading up to Iraq 2. Loafer wearing guys like Jonah Goldberg.
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If Jeb Bush gets the nomination, base conservatives who tout Ted Cruz and the like will hold their nose and vote for him, thinking him the lesser of two evils. On one hand, you could say Bush would lose some votes from the Repub base. But he'd also pick up votes from Dems who see him as reasonable, especially if Sec Clnton makes for an unappealing candidate. I've never voted for a Republican candidate for President but I wouldn't jump out of a building if Jeb Bush won. It's not an inspiring scnario by any means, just realistic. None of the other Republican candidates to date have any chance of winning a national election.
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The title of this article is completely juvenile as is the content. The author wrote of Scott Walker - "He won a senate position his freshman year and worked frenetically to combat wasteful spending." Wow. Move over Winston Churchill. That's presidential timber. The author does know he's talking about a freaking office he held in college, a college he never even finished. This article is laughable and Scott Walker is an off-putting stiff who has no chance of being president.
But Slow Joe won and Caribou Barbie got her tail kicked. And what a great family she has!
Where did Nugent serve his country? He's the epitome of a draft dodger.
Ted Nugent is a draft dodging, pedophile p.o.s.
You are completely off your rocker. Could you link me to the quote where the President called Sarah Palin a "pig wearing lipstick?" Yeah, didn't think you could. You are either certifiable or you live in a basement.
It's one thing to want a blithering idiot like Sarah Palin to be in office but Ted Nugent? Wow.


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Compact and convenient, the Natico Originals Alarm Clock fits in your bag and is a useful travel accessory. This clock features a metal case with a rich silver finish that lends it an attractive look. Neat and efficient, this contemporary folding alarm clock is a smart solution to tardiness.
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