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Children learn by touching, feeling, and experiencing things with their hands. The more chances you give them to get their hands dirty the more they will learn. Here are some fun ideas to help bring different sensory experiences to your child.
Sensory bottles- Take an empty clean plastic bottle. Add water, food coloring, and a little bit of cooking oil. You can also add beads, sequins, or other shiny things. Glue the lid on and allow children to roll and shake the bottle to see what happens.
Sand- You can do so much with sand. Let your children play with traditional sand toys is an easy start. You can add any and all kinds of toys to enhance your child's exploration; things from toy shovels, to toy cars, to shells etc. You can theme your sand play; beach play, construction, or digging for treasure. Each time you get out sand change the toys to encourage different kinds of play. Add water to some of the sand and talk about how it changes how the sand acts. Ask your child what else they think they can do with sand.
Water- You can do a lot of different activities using water as well. You can do sinking and floating experiments. You can have your child wash baby dolls with a small wash cloth and water. Scoops, eyedroppers, buckets, and sponges are also fun for children to play with in water.
These are just a few ideas of sensory activities you can try with your children. Talk to your child and ask what kinds of things they want to try. You might just be amazed at the things they come up with. Keep in mind when you encourage children to get involved in sensory activities they are hands on learning and often times very messy. Set the activity up somewhere that it's okay to be messy and explore without fear of messing up the floor. There are so many different ways to bring sensory to children for other ideas check out Small Potatoes "30 Sensory Bin Activities for Kids…A Small Potatoes Sensory Round-Up!" The most important part of any activity is to engage your child in a fun learning experience.

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When you buy the Starter Package you receive the Activity Monitor. To use the Activity Monitor you first need to activate it on the DirectLife website. Connect your Activity Monitor to your computer and login with your e-mail address and the password you created during your registration. You will be asked to provide some personal details such as your height and weight which are required to accurately calculate your calorie burn. After this, the assessment starts.
The assessment period
To accurately evaluate your activity level, DirectLife starts with a one week assessment period. This assessment period is meant to give you and your coach a good idea of your current activity and to provide a good basis for creating your personal activity plan. During the assessment period it is important that you follow your regular routines. Make sure to wear the Activity Monitor all day, everyday during the assessment period.
After the assessment
After the assessment has finished, simply connect your Activity Monitor to your computer to see your assessment report. This report shows how your activity level compares to the activity level recommended by organizations such as the World Health Organization. The DirectLife program will then suggest a personalized 12 week activity plan for you. This plan has daily calorie goals that increase slowly week by week.
Check your progress on the go
Place the Activity Monitor on a horizontal surface. A green light will start flashing. The next green lights will indicate your score so far. The indicator lights start each day showing zero activity, indicated by zero green lights. Each additional green light brings you closer to your target.
Personalized website
Your own personalized website that shows how you're progressing. View your activity and weight statistics by timescale and effectiveness to identify your strongest points and areas for improvement. Use 'Activity naming' to name what you were doing during a certain interval and your score for that timeslot will be adjusted. Compare results with other DirectLife users to get a peer group impression of your achievements. Connect with other DirectLife users in My community. And access handy hints and tips to get the most out of your DirectLife program.
Your DirectLife coach
Every DirectLife member gets his or her own online personal coach. Your coach can answer your questions, help you tailor your plan, set your goals and give you activity ideas that fit your lifestyle and situation. Just contact your coach and see what he or she can do for you.
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FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D. will be spending a little more than a week visiting the Indian cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Cochin where she will attend the World Spice Congress which runs from February 16-19. She will also visit a seafood processing facility and a spices facility.in an effort to strengthen efforts between our two countries in regulating food and drug production and exports.
A former commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during the 1990's,. Hamburg is the 21st commissioner of food and drugs, and only the second woman to be nominated for this position, she is an experienced medical doctor, scientist, and public health executive. She is deeply devoted to empowering policies and programs that enable the agency to carry out its mission to protect and promote the public health.
"A strong FDA is an agency that the American public can count on," she stated.
During her trip Commissioner Hamburg will engage in meetings with Indian industry leaders to discuss the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in producing goods to ensure consumers have access to safe products.
"The cooperation of United States and Indian food and drug officials is wide ranging, from sharing information on the conduct of clinical trials to jointly addressing product safety issues that may have an impact on both American and Indian consumers," she stated. India is presently the 2nd largest exporter of "finished" drug products and 8th biggest largest exporter of food products to the United States.
"The FDA's ongoing engagement with our regulatory counterparts in India is critical to our ability to effectively promote the health and safety of American and Indian consumers," said Commissioner Hamburg. "I look forward to enhancing our existing relationship and identifying additional opportunities for collaboration."


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Tape-delay shouldn't be the biggest criticism of NBC's Olympics coverage
Like an innocent bystander at a Kardashian wedding, I've been watching the ire and bombast unfold over NBC's coverage of the London Olympics with a bewildered, yet-familiar feeling horror – seeing a tidal wave of derision wash over the proceedings in a predictable exercise.
To be sure, there are some gaffes for which there is no forgiveness – from inflicting extended interviews with Ryan Seacrest on the world's most accomplished athletes to blowing the results of U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin's gold medal-winning performance in a "Today" show ad before the race aired on NBC.
And the less said about the network airing an advertisement featuring a monkey working gymnast rings just after a historic win by African American gymnast Gabby Douglas – the bit was an unfortunate promo for an unfortunate sitcom called "Animal Practice" – the better.
Still, it seems to me that much of the complaining about NBC's massive Olympics effort – using online video, station broadcasts and cable channels to display most every single moment of competition at the Summer Games – is about a historic misunderstanding.
I think, in this era of ever-shifting, on-demand media, people are asking certain outlets to do what they are not designed to do. Especially when it comes to TV broadcasts in prime time.
The big complaint, is that major events such as the Olympics opening ceremonies, Franklin's win and sprinter Usain Bolt's amazing victory Sunday in the 100-meter race are not shown live on NBC's air, held back instead for broadcast in prime time.
That means fans of some sports are "spoiled" by hearing of race results before they are aired on television. It also means enduring odd gymnastics by news reporters on other platforms, trying to report results from a country already six hours ahead of the US East Coast, time zone-wise.
(I'm with the "The Daily Show," which gave major props to NBC anchor Brian Williams, who cautioned viewers to look away from the TV screen while it broadcast a graphic of results not yet revealed on television; of course, blind Olympics fans were left out by this solution, too.)
But here's the reality: Broadcast TV is the big stage of media; the place where we all gather at the end of hectic workdays to watch the best contests the Olympics can offer.
That's where huge numbers of casual fans will gather to see the results in sports they never knew existed, along with performances of athletes who have been seemingly ubiquitous on NBC's air (please, NBC, no more Michael Phelps interviews unless he stops a burglary with one of his medals, or something).
In other words, it is both showcase and digest – the easiest platform for the biggest crowd. It's also the way NBC hopes to break even after paying more than $1.2 billion for broadcast rights to this year's games.
Expecting NBC to broadcast the most popular Olympic events when they happen instead of when they might be viewed most, is like expecting a book to shift its table of contents to last page or a blog to feature the depth of a 700-page novel.
If you want to see those events when they happen, you have to go to the media platform where that is possible: online. Despite some streaming problems – especially during Bolt's super-popular performance – I've found NBC's smartphone apps and websites to be an effective alternative for checking out sports I absolutely have to see live. Which, to be honest, aren't many.
Yes, you also have to have cable or satellite TV service to use these features, but that encompasses about 90 percent of those who watch television. Thanks to the way TV works these days, you have to ante up to take advantage of all the streaming and smartphone options available – even if that means hooking up cable for a few weeks just to catch the Olympics.
Still, those who live by cyberspace can die by the same weapon. And fans' increasing use of online platforms also means they have access to an instant forum for all their complaints the second a web feed goes bad or a questionable call is made on what gets stuck on tape delay.
Today's social media-enhanced media culture has put every NBC's every Olympics mistake on a billboard stretching across the globe. Whether its eliminating a tribute to London terrorism victims from the opening ceremonies, knocking critic Guy Adams briefly off Twitter, or offering commentary so tepid movie star Sam Jackson's Twitter feed was more entertaining, the network's every stumble has become new fodder for legions who love to loathe NBC.
Small wonder a web producer for NBC's Spokane, Wash. affiliate KHQ called out the "whiners" complaining about spoilers in a blog post. In a super-connected world, the only way you're not going to be spoiled by the result of an Olympic contest is to disconnect. And who has time for that?
But because our media world is in transition, some folks haven't yet grown used to the idea that TV is no longer the place to see instant results to a sprawling, high-cost sporting event. Economics and the logistics of time delay have shifted that function online.
Given that we now live in a river of information, even grousing about spoilers seems overly precious.
Does hearing that Bolt won the 100-meter race really diminish the thrill of seeing him pull it off, even hours later? Is it really a calamity to learn about Phelps' historic medal win when it happens, and savor the images later during a well-produced prime time broadcast?
Especially when you can watch it happen live online if you choose?
I say Olympics critics should focus their ire on subjects that deserve it – with Seacrest, NBC's fall TV series advertisements and people complaining about Douglas' hair at the top of my list.
Because once you accept how each media outlet works and turns a profit, deciding how you want to consume the Olympics is easy as choosing between your laptop and your living room couch – assuming you're not jacked into both of them continuously, already.
Eric Deggans is TV and Media Critic for the Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times and a 1990 graduate of the Indiana University School of Journalism. He also provides regular commentary for National Public Radio and has been published by the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Chicago Sun-Times and many other publications. He also writes a blog on media, The Feed.


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The flirtation considers. When, if ever, the act will be consummated, we don't know.
Manny Pacquiao's advisor Michael Koncz told me that promoter Bob Arum left the Philippines on Saturday, after a final meeting. Koncz said he and Manny will chat about the foes Arum laid out before them for a late May-June Pacquiao bout, and that the Congressman will announce his next ring opponent perhaps by the end of next week.
And, I asked Koncz, is Floyd Mayweather still in the mix? Or is Manny choosing from a list of Lamont Peterson, Tim Bradley and Miguel Cotto, with Juan Manuel Marquez seemingly out of contention for now?
"No comment," Koncz said.
So...the flirtation continues.
By the way, I chatted with Freddie Roach Wednesday. Pacquiao's trainer said that in his view that troublesome on Manny's right eye which occurred in the November Marquez fight has healed well enough for him to fight the end of May or June. Arum had said a doctor indicated that it would be wise to let the cut heal for more time.
I'm guessing that Pacman-Mayweather for end of May is not in the mix; as Roach pointed out to me, a longer time to promote the event would be optimal. We're halfway through January, leaving February, March and April for tubthumping. To me, that's enough time, since this thing promoters itself, and Floyd on Twitter is marketing gold, but these guys will want to maximize the promotional efforts to maximize revenue, because the fighters will want maximum revenue.
I'm a positive fella, or try to be, so I'm thinking we'll see Mayweather-Pacquiao in November. Here's hoping we get that event to give thanks for then, at least...I still worry that as long as the Pacquiao defamation suit is alive, against Floyd, that these two will not sign on to meet each other. Both men need to offer some concessions, show some willingness to bend, to compromise, if this thing is to get done. So far, we have not seen any hint of that, really. But I will keep hope alive.
if it isnt floyd then
This is getting soooooo boring. It makes me want to tell them all to go to hell.
Neither Pacman or Money will get a penny from me for PPV until they fight each other. We're the fans... our money talks and we must get our point across. WE DON'T CARE ANYMORE UNLESS YOU FIGHT EACH OTHER!!!
I am with the above three posts. Superfight or nothing.
This reminds me of the boy who cried wolf....this is really getting old. We need to boycott paying for their fights, until they fight each other....
Yeah, that's all good, and I too agree.
But who amongst us will not conveniently find ourself in front of a TV set when Pac or Money May fights again?
Face it, we're fight fans.
Ali v Norton I, Tyson v Douglas, Danny Romero v Willy Salazar (career never really recovered), "Sugar" Ray Robinson v Basilio. Upsets happen. And normally when they do, you experience the "uh-ohh" moment. That's the moment when the light goes on that the fan favorite might have a war on his hands at best, or be in for, unfortunately, a very short evening.
We shouldn't pay for another one of there fights if its not against each other...but if they face another great opponent then im pretty sure most of us will end up paying for the fight anyway.
im not paying to see them
if they arent fighting eachother then i can promise they arent getting my money...
i dont work my *** off to give them 60 bucks for 4 rounds and a sucker punch to end the
fight of 60 bucks to watch pac fight joshua the human punching bag clottey...
that money can go to better things
I don't believe any of dat tore-up bulljive about not paying a penny to see Money May and Da Manny fighting against different opponents. You suckas ain't a bit different from any other addicts and dey mommas who gotta have dat druggy, food-good fix.
When Money May step down against the red-headed hype, you cats will be meowing like bytches in heat. And will pay to see da play. When Da Manny decides to whup da Ghost's arse or anybody elses, including crybaby-arse Marquez, you guys, your cousins, the mailman and handyman will be all buck-eyed, cross-eyed and every other type of fudged-up eyed in front of that PPV screen gettin' on yo' smack-talk spit and slappin' high five.
Yall crack me UP! WTF! I'm reminded of ___ _____ _____ and ____! Holla!
@Radam the question is should we continue to pay our money to see them fight other guys...if pac was to fight Peterson next would u pay 60$ for it?
Da Manny is going to probably whup da hinny of Miguel Cotto next. Money May will likely tangle with Lucy -- I mean Canelo -- the redheaded hype. And all you suckas will be tunning in. I don't buy your b*tching. Your brains are stuck on da hurt bitnezz like a crackhead is stuck on dat pipe. Fess UP! Hehehehehe! Holla!
@Ali, I don't pay for syet. I got a life-time boksing-time hook up. I'll be sitting in a ringside seat for Da Manny's bouts 100 percent of the time. Money May's 80 percent of the time. And when I'm viewing on PPV, its free either at the casino, where I'm gettin' my gamble on, or at a training camp for amateur boxers, where I'm gettin' my support on, or at some big-arse place, where my rich-arse Pinoy and Yankie cohorts are letting the money-broke public view for free. Holla!
Hey Radam, forget the PPV, save your $$ for some hooked-on-phonics.
Hey!!!........check out this video,..don't know who made it (looks like it was made in Manilla) but who ever made it certainly has a healthy sense of humor...enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRE4QvgxBbo&feature=player_embedded
B44, use at least 100 of the 100bil neurons up in yo' wobbly noggin. This is a boxing site, so naturally I write in boxing language and slanguage. Apparently you are the typical monolingual ___ ____ ____! Whatever! Holla!
Yea fellas, it sounds good, but the truth of the matter is...they got us by the balls. Bcuz, whenever, whoever Floyd fights, more than likely I'm going to buy it, and throw a fight party at my house....lol! But I won't pay for another Pac v Cotto fight. The 1st fight didn't justify having another fight...
Who will win the Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward fight?


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The Kane County Cougars came out swinging on Wednesday and winning by an impressive 10-7 margin, the Cougars were still charging when the game started on Thursday. The Cougars came out of the gate and scored four runs to start the game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. However, they were not able to shut down the Rattlers and they managed to claw back and take the game from the Cougars with a score of 11-5.
The Cougars started out strong and loaded up the bases in the very first inning. By the time the first inning was over, the Cougars were up 4-0 and it looked like they were on their way to another win. The Cougars are trying to keep their first-place lead for the second half of the season, but it was not to be.
With the loss the Cougars' lead in the Midwest League is one game. They are only one game ahead of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The two teams are in the midst of a three-game series for first place and are now tied at a game a piece.
Leondy Perez was on the mound as the starter for the Cougars. He ended up giving up seven runs while pitching 4 ⅔ innings. He also earned the loss. He also allowed a season-high nine runs on 13 hits.
The two teams face off again on Friday night. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Greg Billo is set to start on the mound for the Cougars.
The Kane County Cougars are a professional minor league baseball team. They are a single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.


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It is a town not unlike other towns. Simple, stirring, and poignant, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Thornton Wilder, 'Our Town' is universally appealing for its familiar characters and powerful message. A true New England tale, 'Our Town' is loosely patterned after a secluded, country town in New Hampshire.
The Academy of the Company Theatre celebrates the 75th anniversary of 'Our Town' by bringing the play back to the stage on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m. There will also be a school group performance open to the public on Monday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.companytheatre.com for more information on the Company Theatre's 35th anniversary season.
Directed by Peter Carey, 'Our Town' tells the story of two families whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. With romance, humor, and drama, 'Our Town' most importantly, explores unnoticed beauty in the simplicities of everyday life.
Since 1987, the Academy of the Company Theatre is proud to nurture children and teens through exciting acting opportunities and hands on theatrical experiences. It is also a chance to learn about theater in a challenging and enjoyable environment. Click here to learn more.
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Matt Vautour has this nice feature on the Tatham sisters in today's Daily Hampshire Gazette:
As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Ankara, Turkey, the magnitude of what was happening started to hit the Canadian women's national basketball team. Japan's 14-2 run in the fourth quarter had fallen short and for the first time since Sydney in 2000, Canada was going to the Olympics.
When the final buzzer sounded of the 71-63 win, the women converged on each other. Some shouted, some cried happy tears and included in the pile were University of Massachusetts alumni Tamara and Alisha Tatham.
"I was almost speechless. It was like 'Oh my god, we're going to the Olympics.' We were all jumping around. People were crying," Tamara said. "It really didn't sink in until a couple hours later. It's a great feeling."
Her younger sister agreed.
"The last minute was pretty emotional for me and the other girls. The time was ticking away and we knew we had it in the bag," Alisha said. "I shed a few tears and was pretty emotional. A dream of mine had finally come true. I was excited about that."
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Bride dress: Nicole Miller
Bride shoes: Corso Como
Groom suit & shoes : John Varvatos
Venue: Bride's parents backyard in South Laguna Beach, CA
Photographer: Joielala Photographie & Scott Lawrence
Wedding Coordinator: Jen Peterson Events
Florist: Bliss Floral Designs
Invitations & guest book cards: Dear Clementine
Just Married sign: Earmark Invitations
Tissue poms: Prost to the Host
Succulent pots & vases – Ikea
DIY by bride – canvas art (billy balls), M&K cake topper, guest book card holder (decorative paper & labels from Paper Source)
From the bride:
It was early October and had been pouring rain all week; not typical of this time of year in Southern California. As our big day approached and the rain continued, even though our ceremony was going to be outside, I still didn't feel nervous. Perhaps it was because I was finally marrying the man of my dreams, my best friend and the love of my life, and I knew that our day would be magical and just as it should been even if we were surrounded by rain clouds and had to make adjustments to the year of planning.
But the wedding Gods had another plan, and the morning of our big day was incredible. The clouds had parted, revealing rays of warm sunshine and fresh, breezy Fall weather; one of the most beautiful days of the year.
By the time our day arrived, Matt and I had been together for nine years and I hadn't actually ever pictured us having a traditional wedding. When Matt proposed, I figured we would run off to Bali or Costa Rica and get married, barefoot on a beach, just the two of us…but, much to my surprise, my hubby had a different idea! He wanted to celebrate with our closest friends and family, and it didn't take much convincing for me to agree…especially when I started visualizing our intimate, casual celebration set at my parent's Laguna Beach home.
We wanted our wedding to be very natural, unique and comfortable, along with being a true reflection of who we are as a couple, a bit untraditional. My parents' house is surrounded by nature, succulent filled hills on one side, the Pacific Ocean on the other, with views that take your breath away, so we really didn't need to do much when it came to decorating, other than accentuate what was already there. It was important to us that our guests had a special experience, so we paid attention to detail while still keeping it all very simple, relaxed and intimate. From our ceremony being conducted by Matt's best friend, to the flip flop favors, little succulent pots, billy balls, soft white flowers and tissue-paper poms to the canvases that I painted to go along with our invitations & guest book cards, we wanted to create feeling of comfort and warmth with a touch of our personal style. We were very fortunate to work with vendors (most of who are friends of ours) who really understood our "vision" and were able to take our ideas and help create the wedding of our dreams. It was truly a perfect day.
In an effort to keep things flowing and in a more relaxed atmosphere, we chose to have our fabulous caterer make a bunch of mixed hors d'ouvres full of our favorite comfort foods (Kobe beef sliders, mini mac & cheese, panko-crusted veggies, chicken skewers, etc.) rather than doing a sit-down dinner. Along with servers passing drinks & hors d'ouvres, we had self-serve homemade sangria, tubs full of our favorite beers and stationed food throughout the evening.
Because our event was small and intimate (60 guests) it was important that we work with people with whom we felt very comfortable – our close friends (photographers, invitation designer) and referrals of friends whose weddings we had attended (florist, wedding coordinator and caterer). They were all ahhhhhmazing and I would recommend to anyone having a So-Cal wedding!! If I have one piece of advice for any bride it would be, no matter how big or small the event, splurge and hire a wedding coordinator for at least the day-of (try to get a referral! ). Because I worked with vendors who I trusted, when our day actually arrived, I felt completely calm and was able to just focus on my beautiful husband and enjoying with our close family and friends.
If I have one piece of advice for any couple it would be to do whatever makes you happy. Do not feel confined to tradition. The day is about the two of you, and couples should feel comfortable creating the day of their dreams, any way they'd like. From the ceremony to the decor, do what feels right to you and it will no doubt be a perfect day!


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Transactional Support vs. Assisted Services
By Cwarticki-Oracle on Oct 02, 2007
My objective is to uncover the differences between the two
topics. During my travels
speaking at conferences, marketing events, user groups and 1-on-1 with
companies, the subject of support will arise. Most often, expectations surrounding Support haven't been
understood, set, nor communicated. A
lot of perceptions exist. A lot of assumptions are made. We know what happens
Historically, support entities and helpdesk businesses were
created as error-correction support.
Loosely translated, Here's my error.
What does it mean and how do I fix it? Technical support has morphed itself into mini-consulting,
mini-implementors, and mini-advisors.
Does Support implement, integrate, install, migrate, and upgrade
software for a living? Answer: No, we
don't. Then, what does support do? Answer: Support TROUBLESHOOTS each of
those activities, and in doing so troubleshoots them transactionally. That
means, one technical issue per Service Request. Each of those transactions presents itself to Support differently
for each and every customer. Thousands of integration points separate customer
A from customer B. Support engineers
work on teams that are specialized, skilled and broken down by products,
functions and features.
The statement I often make is, Support is not an
implementor and integrator. That is
best left to professionals who perform those activities mentioned, for a
living. Do we have content solutions in
each of those areas? Yes, Support does. Our Support portals have hundreds of thousands of solution documents that were created as a result of data-mining those transactions. Find it once. Fix it for many. That's one of Support's philosophies.
Are you aware that Oracle Support has a professional services offering? It is called Advanced Customer
Services. This successful line of
business is part of the Support Portfolio.
It has many benefits and customers that leverage it, like it, and use it
is called Assisted Services.
Contracting with ACS allows our customers to augment their staff with
knowledgeable, talented and experienced staff who have performed those
functions mentioned for a living.
Onsite. Side-by-side. Hand-in-hand.
Need help upgrading dozens of instances? Get ACS involved. Need a
Performance Assessment on your environments? How about a
Disaster Recovery Assessment? Upgrades?
Migrations? Security CPU's? Knowledge
transfer on technology topics? Contact ACS.
Advanced Customer Services are the professionals from Oracle
Support that put their collective experience to work in the field. They are
incredible! Bring them in according to
your business needs and pay as you go.
In comparision, if you wanted to perform those types of
activities you can decide not to use ACS.
You can rely on Premier Support and Support is there to help you. Reminder, this assistance occurs transactionally. Performing those types of activities can
result in many Service Requests being opened.
The best support is no Service Request.
Sure, Support has an extensive knowledge base and wealth of similar
experiences, but that connection ends once that particular transaction is
Ask yourself, How often am I including my account team and
other services from Oracle to the planning table? What options exist? How
can Oracle help you? Bring the
Advanced Customer Services team to that table and proactively prevent Service
Requests from being logged. Plan for success, not for escalation.
Oracle Support is an awesome maintenance organization. Once your environments have been setup,
configured and tuned properly, Oracle Support is there to assist.Oracle Support is always available to assist.
For now, know what options exist. Next time, remember Advanced Customer Services (ACS). Invite
Oracle to your planning table. Plan for success, not for escalation.
customer support and superior support experiences.


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Pres. Obama has ordered new EPA Administrator McCarthy to move forward with long-awaited greenhouse gas air pollution emission controls on American coal-fired power plants. The draft rules require that all new coal plants built in the U.S. limit their emissions to less than 1,100 pounds of carbon pollution per megawatt-hour -- half the carbon pollution now produced by a typical coal-powered plant. These rules are an update of EPA drafts of 2012. That rule required new coal and gas plants to maintain emissions levels of 1,000 pounds of carbon pollution per megawatt-hour.
Following massive lobbying from electric power companies and coal producers, and considering 2.5 million public comments, Obama EPA's new draft rules would allow coal plants to emit 10 percent more carbon emissions. Despite these looser carbon limits, coal-fired power plants will still have to reduce emissions with expensive "carbon capture and sequestration" technology.
Eventually, electric power companies will be forced to less-polluting forms of electricity such as natural gas, which emits about half the carbon pollution of coal. The new climate-carbon rules coincide with a market shift from coal to natural gas. Thanks to the recent boom from the "fracked" production of cheap natural gas, electric utilities have stopped investing in new coal plants, and are already investing in building new natural-gas plants. (National Review, Sept. 20, 2013)
Ironically, "The EPA does not anticipate that this proposed rule will result in notable CO2 emission change," the agency writes in its proposed cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. (Daily Caller, Sept. 25, 2013)
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/09/25/epa-admits-banning-coal-plants-wont-im...
The economic impacts of these new EPA regulations are: 1) all existing coal-fired power plants would be phased out through the year 2020, risking national power shortages; 2) no single, or combination of, so-called green renewable energy alternatives can replace the loss of coal-fired plant electric power; 3) under the new EPA regs no conventional coal-fired power plant would be feasible to operate after 2012; and 4) as many as 887,000 coal-related jobs would be lost each year in the U.S. according to a National Economic Research Associates report of Oct. 26, 2012.
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The September/October issue of Tea Time Magazine highlights Michigan's tea rooms, over half of which we have visited and written about in The Examiner. As part of this Michigan focus, The Detroit Tea Examiner, was excited to be included in this issue which features some of my favorite tea rooms of my home state.
Eight tea venues make up a the magazine's "Leaf Peeping and Steeping in the Great Lakes State" article including TeaHaus, Royal Park Hotel, Tranquilitea and The Townsend Hotel, the latter of which I recently presented a tea etiquette program. I feel honored to be included in this edition of Tea Time with my fellow Michiganders in one of the magazine's regular features, 'The Tea Diaries', where tea enthusiasts share personal tea stories.
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Saboodana is sago pearls and it is a popular fasting food during navaratri. Saboodana khichdi and saboodana kheer are as popular as saboodana papad, this saboodana vada is another way to feast during the fasting season. This time I made this saboodana vada with chopped onions as it was for a tea time snack on a weekend a couple of months ago when the heat was not this deadly. Now a days it is mango shake or aam malai or lassi everyday for evening snacking (it might be dinner for you but here we are used to heavy snacking in the evenings) Dinner can be skipped at my place if we had a heavy evening snack, but not the evening snacking ever. Well, mostly it is like this.
Saboodana vada is a high carb dish and you have to be conscious of the fact that you are having a carb- fat combination so it is advisable to have a green chutney with it. he he...
Jokes apart, DO NOT binge on it..
Once in a while it can be enjoyed with self control. Yes you need that in enormous amounts as this vada is very very addictive. Control your portion size or walk some more, do whatever it takes but never miss the opportunity to enjoy good food. Just do not binge on it.
I have added sesame seeds this time for added crunch and a nutty flavor but adding crushed peanuts works well too, both of then can be added if you want it to be very nutty.........
sago pearls soaked overnight * 1 cup
boiled potato mashed 1/2 - 3/4 cup as required
chopped onions 3/4 cup
finely chopped green chillies 1 tbsp or to taste
black pepper powder 1 tsp
sesame seeds 1 tbsp
salt to taste
coriander greens chopped finely 2 tbsp
oil or ghee to shallow fry
*sago has to be soaked in enough water to just cover the surface in a wide bowl, 3-4 hours is enough normally but it should be tested by pressing one sago pearl between your finger tips and it should feel cushiony and should get mashed when applied pressure. I keep the soaked sago in the fridge and it works very well for the vada as well as saboodana khichri, that is the pearls remain intact and cooks well to become translucent. In these vadas the sago on the surface becomes crisp by frying and those in the middle are soft and translucent.
It's yummy and try it yourself if you want more details of how the texture is and how it tastes :)
Mix everything in a mixing bowl and mash to make a binding dough like mixture........
Make balls with the mixture and flatten the balls to make patties .....shallow fry on both side till golden brown in color.......
Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen tissue ....serve with green chutney of mint-coriander leaves and ginger-garlic .........chai is a must .......
For me it is the best vada with my chai. I need just one with my chai as I am finicky that the chai should not be 'disturbed' with too much snacking (still I manage to binge on this vada and that is why I warned you).
I want to enjoy my chai sitting comfortably, that is one big luxury for me sometimes I must add....
It is essentially a vrat ka khana as sago is not a cereal n during fasting it is made without onions and with sendha namak (rock salt), so during fasting it is enjoyed with a meal but otherwise it should be an occasional snack......
Onions provide a different dimension to the vada n sesame makes it even more crunchy on the outside. I am not going to give you any more details as I am already feeling like making it again........:)


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Lord I ask you to lead comfort to your child,give her peace and frienship during her storm.Lord I ask you to open her heart to your wisdom and understanding so one day she can be a servant to you and through her journey lead others your way.Lord I ask that you lay your blessings upon her as she lays her burdens at you feet.To your glory I pray
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In September, Fleiss was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell after police officers found nearly 400 plants in her home on August 7. She told the officers she planned to sell the pot to a Las Vegas medical marijuana dispensary, but admitted she didn't have the paperwork to be a caregiver. Officials opted not to arrest her at the time because she was fully cooperative with the search, and the county was not prepared to care for the $200,000 worth of exotic birds she owns.
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Vassar student Cara Bennet brings a love of running to her study away in Hawai'i.
Home School: Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY
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Major: History, with a minor in Native American Studies
Favorite UHM Class: Hawaiian Studies. I'm learning new things in this class, things I've haven't heard before, and yet there are also similarities to my Native American studies.
Favorite Form of Social Media: Probably the phone. I've had one since 4th grade. My parents are telecommunications lawyers, so it's in our blood! After 9-11, my mom wanted me to have a phone at school to stay in communication in case something happened.
What's on your iPod? Mostly Jack Johnson. I've always been a fan since high school. My family has a connection to Hawai'i since my mom travels here a lot on business, and Jack Johnson's music also keeps me connected. I'm going to one of his concerts in Columbia, MD in June. This past fall as I was warming up for a cross country race in Saratoga Springs, he was doing a sound check for a concert later that day. I had one of the best races of the year after that!
What one word would you use to describe yourself? Tenacious.
What one word would your friends use to describe you? Responsible. My nickname as captain of my cross country team was "Responsible Cara".
Describe one of your top accomplishments: My senior year in high school I was voted captain of the cross country team, and even though it was predicted throughout the year that another team would come out on top, we won the county, regional, and state championships.
Fun Fact: Hmmm… well… I ran my first half marathon by accident. My parents were running a half marathon in Virginia Beach, and I needed to do a 7-mile long run for training, so I was just going to run along with my dad for ½ of the race. But we got to the 7-mile mark, and I just kept going! It felt great! Another fun fact is that I eat A LOT of peanut butter. My roommate has to limit me. Peanut butter at only one meal!
Craziest Ambition: To run an ultra marathon one day.
Greatest Vice: (1 minute later) I'm pretty indecisive. I guess that's why I'm having a hard time answering this question. Here's one example: on our cross country team runs it takes about 20 minutes to decide on a route. We have a place called the "Corner of Indecision" at the beginning of our runs.
Dream Job: Possibly working with Disney. My friends and I are a huge Disney fans. Instead of going to beach weekend after senior year, like the rest of the class, we went to Disney World. It was loads of fun!
What's next? I'll finish up senior year and my last season on the cross country team. I'll also figure out my senior thesis for history, which will possibly involve Native American or Hawaiian studies.
Favorite Book: The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Favorite Movie: The Lion King. I've seen the Broadway show in NYC and London.
Favorite TV Show: Veronica Mars. Even though the show is no longer airing, a movie is coming out, funded by Kickstarter, which was instigated by the fans of the show.
The Reality Show I'd Go On: Maybe The Amazing Race
Person I'd most like to meet: Jack Johnson or Apollo Ohno.
Favorite athlete: Marathoners Kara Goucher or Joan Benoit Samuelson
If I'm cooking we're having: Lots of vegetables. I can't imagine a meal without them.
Favorite Thing to Do in Hawai'i: Running and hiking. Incidentally I'm running the Hapalua Half Marathon in Waikiki this April.
Favorite Local Food: Fresh fruit. And poke — I love seafood.
Favorite Hawai'i Tradition: The general friendliness of people. Here in Hawai'i people strike up conversations so easily, unlike in the DC area.
Favorite Hawai'i Place: The North Shore or Waimea Canyon on Kauai.


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Overall thoughts on the meet
"I thought we swam alright today. There were some standouts in my mind and then there were a few setbacks as well. I was telling the team that we can learn a lot from failures. We're going to take some time to look back and see what we can do better so that we continue to move forward as a program."
On who stood out in the meet
"Amy Needham was very, very fast in her 200 fly and her 100 fly was very good as well. Joy had two life-time best times in the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke. She was outstanding, especially for a freshman. Jonna stepped up and finally touched first in that 50 free. That was great to see. Mia is always a strong competitor and Caitlin [Corcoran], one of our seniors, had a good 200 breaststroke - her best of the season so far. Cari [Caprio] continues to fight strong. She's a tough kid so we're really happy with our seniors.
On what she takes from this meet
"There were some people that were a little slower than we expected but that's okay. We'll move forward and take a look at what we can do to do prepare better for the meets that we have left this season."


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Hyundai i30 Wagon will be replacing the current i30 CW and its wheelbase measures 4,480 mm, 185mm more than its predecessor. The trunk space expands from 528 l (150 l more than the five-door hatchback) to 1,672 l, which brings the new i30 at the top of its class.
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She always worked for someone else until a little over a year ago. A friend saw a "For Sale" sign on the counter of the Wild Birds Unlimited Store in Clinton, and when told about this opportunity, Shirley thought, "If I was ever going to buy a store, this was the kind of business I'd really enjoy."
Shirley told herself, "I can do this," and she decided to take this next step down the road of her life and purchased the franchise in July 2013. She was surprised by all she had to learn to be part of this business. She was thoroughly vetted before the sale was allowed to go through, and she was required to visit the Indiana Headquarters of Wild Birds Unlimited to complete her interview process.
She decided to move the business to Freeland because of its growing retail community. The store opened in August 2013 at 5565 Van Barr Place. She found two sales associates who share her enthusiasm for wild birds and helping customers: Barbara Gohlke and Michael Yost.
Shirley really believes in the quality of the merchandise and the ethics provided by Wild Birds Unlimited. The franchise, which now includes over 275 stores in the United States and Canada, has high quality fresh birdseed, delivered fresh every week, and a range of interesting products to attract feathered visitors. She says, "I feel good about selling these products."
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For simplicity, we can refer to lenses with short focal lengths (less than 50mm) as wide-angle lenses. Lenses with longer focal lengths (more than 50mm) are called telephoto lenses. Zoom lenses offer a range of focal lengths in a single lens for convenience.
Lenses of different focal lengths can be used to create different perspectives. For example, you might want to use a wide angle lens to exaggerate several bouquets of flowers in front of a florist standing behind them. The florist would appear to be smaller than the bouquets, because objects closer to a wide angle lens appear larger than objects behind them.
Consequently, a telephoto lens can be used to make a small backdrop appear larger than the model in posing in front of it. This is because telephoto lens compresses the perspective and makes distant objects appear larger.
Wide-angle lens.
Typical Focal length: 28mm
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Will U.S. soccer win over Brazil be forgotten? (Three Things)
Three things to ponder on this sports Monday:
Thing One: Great showing by Japan to win the Women's World Cup for a disaster-ravaged nation, but those late breakdowns in the back will be hard for the U.S. team to forget.
And I know I'm not alone in wondering why U.S. coach Pia Sundhage sent out reserve Tobin Heath to take the third penalty kick while Alex Morgan sat and waited.
The win over Brazil one week ago should never be forgotten. Unfortunately, thanks a Japanese team that matched the Americans' grit and resolve, that breakthrough victory slides down to semi-footnote status.
Fair? Probably not. But that's just the way it is in the Land of the Bottom Line.
Thing Two: Magic Jack (McKeon) is at it again.
Winning eight of nine on either side of the All-Star break has the Marlins steaming back toward .500. They're almost out of last place as they prepare for a six-game homestand this week against the Padres and Mets. Unfortunately, the Marlins aren't getting much closer to the Braves' wildcard pace. The difference is still at 10 games as Fredi Gonzalez's club just keeps rolling.
How close do the Marlins need to be at the July 31 trade deadline to keep this streaky group intact?
Thing Three: Caught up with former St. Thomas star Major Wright, now a Chicago Bears safety, this weekend at the Bess Route Foundation event at the Seminole Hard Rock. Major is in good spirits and eyeing a community outreach of his own, as he mentions in the attached video.


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Glover extends Zurich lead to 2 shotsApril 28,2013
AVONDALE, La. Lucas Glover increased his lead to two strokes in the Zurich Classic to remain in position for his first victory in two years.
The 2009 U.S. Open winner shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday to reach 14 under at TPC Louisiana.
Kyle Stanley, Jimmy Walker, Billy Horschel and D.A. Points were tied for second. Stanley had a 65, Walker and Horschel shot 66, and Points had a 70.
Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur, shot a 77 to drop to 2 over last among the 71 players who made the cut. He tied for 58th two weeks ago in the Masters after becoming the youngest player to make the cut at Augusta National, and will play in a U.S. Open qualifier in two weeks in Dallas.
Kevin Stadler was 11 under after a 65 matching Stanley for the best round of the day.
Boo Weekley, a stroke behind Glover entering the round, salvaged a 73 with a two-putt birdie on the 18th to finish at 10 under.
Ernie Els, who entered the day in a tie for fifth, also shot 72 to drop to a tie for 17th at 8 under.
Bubba Watson, the 201 winner, was 6 under after a 72.
Glover birdied the eighth and ninth holes to get to 14 under, and opened a three-stroke lead at 15 under with a short birdie putt on the par-5 11th. But he failed to make par from the fringe on the par-3 14th to drop back to 14 under. He missed a 10-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole and tapped in for birdie.
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The warming summer sun, coupled with a light breeze flowing across Twilight Town created a sense of peace throughout. The blonde walked with no purpose but to enjoy the nice weather. The occurrences around town had disturbed him...Only a moment of silence could calm him now. Walking steadily out of the trees, he saw the large mansion looming ahead.
Something about that abandoned place gave him an uneasy feeling...like if he went inside, he could never escape. He reached the middle of the clearing, just outside the grand gates, and stared up into the windows. A movement caught his eyes, and they locked onto the right window of the house.
In front of two white curtains sat a figure. She leaned on the windowsill, legs stretched up to fit inside. The boy's large blue eyes widened and he stared with a look of shock on his face. Wasn't this place supposed to be abandoned?!
The girl looked through a few strands of black hair out of the corner of her eye. A defeated smile appeared on her face. "I've delayed as much as I can...looks like it's almost time."
"W-..." He couldn't speak, he was so in shock from his random person. Who was she? What was she talking about?!
"Anyways," She continued with a sigh, "There's not much more I can do now.. Roxas, tell me. You really don't remember anything at all?"
Anger welled up inside his heart. Everyone was asking him things, telling him what to do, where to go, who he was, who he wasn't, what he could and couldn't do. It was...not right. "Why does everyone keep asking me that?! Just like that Axel guy! Who are you?! How do you know me?!" He yelled up at the blue eyed girl.
She turned, her profile facing him. "Nothing...After all those times together..."
His eyes widened at the sudden flash of light in his eyes.
"Who am I?"
"Come back with us!"
"I...I can't..."
"I'll protect you, no matter what."
"Roxas...I'm out of time..."
Holding his head in pain, Roxas staggered back and looked up at the window through his hand. "I...I know who I am! I don't know what you're trying to do, but it's not working! Leave me alone!"
Slowly she hugged her black clad knees and blinked. "It's okay. We'll be together soon anyways...." She murmured to herself more than to him. "Roxas!" She suddenly called, putting her hands to the window. "Don't give up on yourself, and don't let anyone tell you who you are." She slowly put her hands to her chest. "You're just....Roxas. You will remember us again, soon."
Roxas couldn't understand what the girl was trying to say to him, and like that...She began to fade from view.
"Hey! Wait a second-!"
With shine of a million crystals, she went away.
The pieces fell to the ground.
And landed with a tink.
Meeting at the Mansion by eoteflickrWatch
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that is super awesome!!!
I LOVE THIS!!! It's not cheesy, it's their story! Although I'm a little confused. Was Roxas reading her lips or something? How did he know what she was saying?
Thank ya! And oh, maybe I didn't explain well enough? She was sitting in on the windowsill, but the window itself was open and it was only the screen. Sorry if that was confusing to you.
so sad TT ^ TT
will this fan fic continue ?
will this fan fic continue ?
this particular story you mean? Or do you mean my other one I'm writing right now?
and thanks, btw!
and thanks, btw!
T.T ...no words....to describe...such sadness...and hope for Roxas and Xion! Very nice! X)
It's so cute but so sad!


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Frida Bistro splits for the border with plantains and tequila.
You don't need an excuse to crave ice cream, but July is National Ice Cream Month. National Ice Cream Day is July 21. Utah has a great reputation for ice cream consumption-eighth in the nation-but also, unfortunately, a statistically apparent preference for cheap ice cream. We're going to ignore that in these pages and go straight to the most extravagant ice cream consumption possible: the banana split.
There are countless variations on the ice cream sundae, but few except the deepest chocoholic would argue that the banana split is the crown of sundae creations. In 1904, when the first split was served by David Evans Strickler in a Latrobe, Penn., pharmacy soda fountain, it cost 10 cents-twice the price of a regular sundae. The concoction was quickly copied and hugely popularized by Walgreen's. Now it's been adopted by high-end chefs and global kitchens. In D.C.'s Central restaurant, chef Michael Richard's deconstructed banana split has become famous. In Utah, we have our own contenders.
Chef Ryan Lowder knows no bounds: He stuffs Chinese dumplings with duck confit and makes his poutine with oxtail stew. So of course his banana split is over the top. Housemade vanilla and chocolate ice creams topped with caramel, chocolate sauce made from Valrhona chocolate, sprinkled with marcona almonds and crushed Valrhona chocolate, make the Copper Split an epicurean delight worthy to follow a supper of bone marrow or mussels. Plus, it comes with a blanket of whipped cream and the necessary cherry on top. 111 E. Broadway~ SLC~ 801-355-3282
In keeping with the exotic flavors of South India, Saffron Valley East India Cafe's Saffron Split is topped with pistachios and saffron threads. 26 E. St.~ SLC~ 801-203-3325
Frida Bistro pastry chef Peter Korth sautes baby plantains in butter and brown sugar, Bananas Foster-style, substituting anejo tequila for the rum. On top: homemade ice creams tres leches (made with sweetened condensed milk, like the famous cake), chocolate (made from Mexican chocolate pasteles) and strawberry. Diners add their own toppings: toasted coconut, pepita brittle, Mexican chocolate and cajeta, the divine Mexican goats' milk caramel. The Platano Macho costs $12 and serves four people. At least. Frida Bistro 545 W. 700 South SLC 801-983-6692
Saffron Valley goes with pistachios and saffron threads.
The All-Utah Spilt
Ice cream is the Utahn cocktail, so serve your split in a margarita glass.
Start with three scoops of Aggieice cream. Utah is one of the only states with a major university in the ice cream biz. 750 N. 1200 East, Logan, 435-797-2109.
Top with chocolate sauce made with Utah chocolate according to this recipe from Ruth Kendrick, owner of Chocolot, chocolot.com.
And caramel sauce-Hatch Family Chocolates will sell you a pint to go. 376 8th Ave., SLC, 801-532-4912
And Chad's Raspberry Sauce, available at Smith's or order it at chadsraspberrykitchen.com
Sprinkle with chopped almonds from Utah's Nutty Guys.
Surround the ice cream with a split banana. There are no Utah bananas. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Top with whipped cream and a cherry.
What's the diff?
ICE CREAM is based on custard-milk, cream, sugar and (typically) eggyolks. Churning this base as it cools gives it a smooth texture and incorporates air into the ice cream. The finished product is smooth, light-textured and creamy. BEST IN UTAH: Hatch Family Chocolates, 376 8th Ave., SLC, 801-532-4912
GELATO is made with milk, not cream and contains less air because it's churned slower and frozen at a slightly warmer temperature. Less air means the gelato is more dense. The higher freezing temperature means that gelato is silkier. BEST IN UTAH: Vinto, 418 E. 200 South, SLC, 801-539-9999
SORBETS are dairy and egg-free and made with fruit juice and simple syrup and churned like ice cream. BEST IN UTAH: Sorbetto at Dolcetti Gelato, 900 S. 900 East, SLC, 801-485-3254
FROZEN YOGURT is ice cream with a yogurt base; the yogurt may be live culture or not. BEST IN UTAH: Golden Spoon, 1224 Draper Parkway, Draper, 801-542-0136
NITRO ICE CREAM is the best invention to come out of the mostly wacky molecular gastronomy. It's simply cream, sweetener and whatever flavoring you want, flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen. Do not try this at home. BEST IN UTAH: Sub-Zero, 5612 S. 900, East, Murray, 801-263-0406
SHAVED ICE, the Hawaiian treat, has become an integral part of Utah summers. Strictly seasonal. BEST IN UTAH: Wasatch Pops & Snow Shack, 3981 S. Wasatch Blvd., SLC, 801-842-9167
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