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Review: The Couple Next Door
When Anne and Marco leave their baby at home alone to attend a dinner party next door, they figure everything will be fine. The two houses are attached so they're not that far away plus they've brought the baby monitor with them. The couple take turns running home to check on the baby and when they return home together at the end of the evening, they encounter a parent's worst nightmare – the front door is ajar and their baby is missing.
No one is totally innocent so everyone's a suspect in The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. The book started out with a bang for me. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and just had to know what was going on. It seemed everyone had some dirty secret they didn't want revealed. There was plenty of tension and twists to keep me invested in the story the whole time but the ending felt a little complicated and rushed to me. The book was a quick read and, overall, it was satisfying for me. I liked it a lot but wouldn't say I loved it. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more from this author.
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Mailbox Monday
Welcome to Mailbox Monday, a meme started by Marcia and now hosted on its own blog. I'm back from my mom's and still playing catch-up. This will be a busy week because I'll be filling in for Vance all week. I found these goodies in my mailbox last week:
- Roberts B. Parker's Debt to Pay by Reed Farrel Coleman came from Penguin Random House
- Peter Powers and His Not-So-Super Powers by Kent Clark and Brandon T. Snider came from LB Kids
- Razor Girl by Carl Hiaasen was a win from Alfred A Knopf
- Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen was a win from Alfred A Knopf
- The American Girl by Kate Horsley came from Harper Collins
What did you find in your mailbox last week?
Review: 101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking a Bath
When a young boy is told it's time to take a bath, he balks and comes up with lots of reasons to stay out of the tub. Of course, once the little guy gets in the tub and starts having fun, he doesn't want to get out and suggests he can give you 102 reasons why he should stay in the bath.
101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking a Bath by Stacy McAnulty is just what it sounds like – a list of reasons to stay out of the bathtub. Some of the reasons are just what you'd expect – "I'm not dirty" – and others are clever, funny, and sure to produce giggles from little ones. I think both parents and kids will be able to relate to this cute book. Joy Ang's colorful illustrations add to this story about a typical kid. Pick this book up to share a laugh with your little one.
I will link this up to Booking Mama's Saturday feature, Kid Konnection. If you'd like to participate in Kid Konnection and share a post about anything related to children's books (picture, middle grade, or young adult) from the past week, leave a comment as well as a link on her site.
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Review: Jonathan Unleashed
Jonathan is living what he thought was the dream – he's landed a job in advertising in New York City. There are a couple catches, though – he hates his job, his apartment is questionable, and his relationship with his girlfriend is strained. Jonathan's brother asks him to take care of his two dogs while he's out of the country and, with the help of the two dogs, Jonathan discovers what he truly wants in life.
Jonathan Unleashed by Meg Rosoff is a cute, chick lit book about growing up and moving on. Jonathan is an amiable young man – riding the wave of life and pretty much going along with what everyone else wants. A friend gets him his job, his brother dumps his dogs on him, and his girlfriends presses him to get married when her magazine offers to foot the bill.
Jonathan's not particularly happy but figures that's the way life's supposed to be. He projects his unhappiness upon the dogs and becomes a regular at the local vet's office. It's a good thing the dog's are around because they sense what's going on and lead Jonathan in the right direction.
I picked up Jonathan Unleashed after Jill said she and her husband enjoyed it and laughed out loud as they read it. I enjoyed the book too – it's smart, clever, and fun, even when it's somewhat predictable. It's not necessary to love dogs to enjoy this book but I think animal lovers will like it more. Qwerty Films has bought the movie options for Jonathan Unleashed and I think it will make a cute movie. Pick this book up when you're in the mood for something light and fun!
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Wondrous Words Wednesday
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I found one word in 9 ½ Narrow by Patricia Morrisroe.
1. mohel – "A nearsighted mohel?"
A mohel is a person who performs the Jewish rite of circumcision.
This word came from Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon.
2. thurible – "Somewhere in there, he had conducted a house blessing and a clinic blessing, replete with thurible."
A thurible is a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services.
What words do you want to celebrate today?
Review: The One That Got Away
Married mother of two, Abbey Lahey feels overwhelmed more often than not. She and her husband work hard but he's struggling in his landscaping business. They're so busy, they never seem to have time to talk and connect anymore. Abbey dreams about what her life would be like if she'd gone out with the handsome man who worked in the same building she did.
Abbey buys a purse that's much too expensive and falls on an escalator, hitting her head, when she goes to return it. She wakes up in an alternate life, married to that handsome man, who just happens to be running for Congress, and finds the life with him isn't as wonderful as she thought it would be.
The One That Got Away by Leigh Himes is a new twist on an old story – experiencing a different life in order to appreciate the one you're living. As you'd expect, it was pretty predictable. I enjoyed it and thought it was cute but also thought it was just a tad too long. For me it was light, fluffy, and thought provoking, just as it was meant to be.
The audio version of The One That Got Away is narrated by Kristin Kalbli and I thought she did a terrific job. She kept me invested in the story even when it grew repetitious.
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Mailbox Monday
Welcome to Mailbox Monday, a meme started by Marcia and now hosted on its own blog. I'm visiting my mom this week so won't be around much. I found these goodies in my mailbox last week:
- A Life Everlasting by Sarah Gray came from Harper Collins
- When in French by Lauren Collins came from Penguin Random House
- Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow came from Penguin Random House
What did you find in your mailbox last week?


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CIA Wins 2006 "Rosemary Award" for Worst Freedom of Information Performance by a Federal AgencyBreaking News
National Security Archive director Thomas Blanton announced today that this year's Rosemary goes to the Central Intelligence Agency, for what he called "the most dramatic one-year drop-off in professionalism and responsiveness to the public we have seen in 20 years of monitoring federal government compliance with the freedom of information law."
President Bush ordered agencies in his December 14, 2005 Executive Order to take a "citizen-centered and results-oriented approach" that "will improve service and performance, thereby strengthening compliance with the FOIA, and will help avoid disputes and related litigation." The CIA, under the direction of chief FOIA coordinator Scott Koch, has taken the opposite tack and has escalated its disputes and related litigation over the past year. Here are the CIA's performance markers that clinched the 2006 Rosemary:
1) CIA handles only 0.08% of the total number of FOIA requests received by the government, but has achieved 40% of the ten oldest still unanswered requests government-wide. CIA's oldest requests are so old they are eligible for drivers' licenses in most states.
2) After stalling for 15 years a request from a Lancaster, Pennsylvania newspaper for records on a convicted arms dealer with ties to the intelligence community (a former director of the National Security Agency had served on the dealer's board), CIA finally answered the request in 2005 with a "no records" response.
3) More creatively, CIA responded to a 2005 request for records on the relationship between Taliban leader Mullah Omar and Osama bin Ladin by claiming the Agency could "neither confirm or deny" the existence of any such documents. Hundreds of such documents have been released by other agencies, including transcripts of official conversations with Omar, and the 9/11 Commission report provides extensive detail on the relationship.
4) At the same time that CIA's chief information reviewer, Terry Buroker, was swearing under penalty of perjury in federal court that not a word of a 40-year-old President's Daily Brief given by the CIA to President Johnson could be released without serious damage to current U.S. national security, Mr. Buroker cleared for release two such LBJ-era Briefs because they were in cable format instead of PDB letterhead (he didn't recognize them as PDBs). When Mr. Buroker actually reviewed their contents (which were innocuous), he released the documents, but when he saw letterhead, he claimed damage.
5) Beginning in August 2005, Mr. Koch reversed 15 years of CIA compliance with the FOI statute and began telling graduate students that they would have to pay search and review fees for any FOIA request they undertook for thesis or dissertation research, despite the law's clear provision that the "educational" category of requester would pay only photocopying fees. No doubt this will reduce Mr. Koch's workload by intimidating young scholars from filing requests in the first place, although some may well litigate the matter.
6) Also in August 2005, Mr. Koch reversed 15 years of CIA compliance with the unanimous 1989 D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion that settled the search and review fee question for journalists, and began telling representatives of the news media that it was up to CIA to decide whether the subject of their requests was newsworthy; otherwise, they would pay too. CIA judged newsworthy only one out of 40 recent requests from the National Security Archive (which has won the Emmy and the George Polk Awards for its news judgment). No doubt this will lead to wasteful re-litigation of a settled issue.
Archive director Blanton commented, "Of course, such an extraordinarily dismal record of customer contempt can hardly be achieved by a single bureaucrat working alone." Mr. Koch will have to share the credit for this year's Rosemary for Worst Freedom of Information Performance by a Federal Agency with his boss, Edward Cohen, his legal counsel, Bruce Burke, and with information reviewer Terry Buroker. Each will receive a framed photograph of Rosemary Woods in the Stretch. The new CIA Chief FOIA Officer, Adolfo Tarasiuk, Jr., who was named in February 2006 as mandated by President Bush's Executive Order 13,392, is too new on the job to be able to claim any credit for CIA's bottom-dwelling performance, but he remains eligible to have his name added to next year's Rosemary assuming CIA's current trends continue.
The U.S. Air Force was the previous winner of the Rosemary in 2005 for outstandingly bad FOIA performance, after it apparently lost (or threw away) dozens of FOIA requests dating back 18 years. But a lawsuit by the National Security Archive with pro bono representation by the law firm of James & Hoffman prompted the Air Force to launch a major "FOIA Get Well" program, hire new senior staff, reach out to requesters and to other agencies for best practices, and begin to clean up its backlog. On the way up, the Air Force passed the CIA on the way down.
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Ordered ring size 10. Received ring size 10.75. Incorrectly represented size & color. Gemstone is so light in color & transparent (see through) that the hairs on my finger & skin tone are easily seen through the stone. Looked like cheap costume jewelry. Stone was also slighty scratched & poor quality. The Amethyst stone is not anything like the quality or color that is represented in the pictures. Do yourself a favor and do not believe the other reviewers. Maybe I just received a poor quality stone. However, I knew for the price it was probably "too good to be true". An Amethyst of the quality represented in the pictures would be $300-400 itself. Use common sense here. I did not. On a positive note, the craftmanship on the silver setting was excellent (except for the incorrect sizing of course). But the incredibly poor quality of the Amethyst neutralized this entirely.
Like the previous review dated 12/26 I purchased this ring expecting to be as pictured with a dark grapejuice colored Amethyst. Instead I received a lighter version with pink flashes. I re-order the item which overstock was very nice about setting it up immediately even making a note about a dark stone please. I wanted to wait and see the new one which I just received today and it was even worse almost looked like a cheap Kunzite orange-ish purple with pink flashes and even more transparent. It makes my first one look better so I am returning the 2nd one. The detail work on the ring is beautiful and I did get a great deal on mine...
Nice design and fits nicely. It is a true statement piece. The amethyst is very pale in color and does not look like the ring that is represented. It would have been much better if the stone was a darker color.
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I gave this ring to my son and he loves it. It is a very handsome ring!!!
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This ring is very valuable for me. I was searching for months on the internet to find a nice Barong ring. Every time that I was searching I saw this beautiful ring but I had the idea that the price was too high for me. But as always in life, quality has his price. After month of daily searching the internet I got the feeling that I had found my beloved ring but it took some more time to realize it. On the day I fully realized that this was my ring I bought this ring and I was feeling very happy. I also felt relieved of a burden; searching the internet every day for hours. I have some knowledge about silver jewelry because I possess a lot and almost every body part of mine carries a silver jewel. Sometimes more, sometimes less, just how I am feeling that day. By purchasing silver jewelry quality and beauty is the most important for me. Some items I designed by myself. I have jewelry that nobody else has. I know that this Beloved Barong Ring is made and sold in some quantities but that makes it for my not less beautiful. The artisan who finished this ring was working with great expertise and joy and created for me a masterpiece. The ring is beautiful finished and all fits beautiful together. He fits me as if I am wearing the ring already my whole life. I am very happy with this ring and congratulate Overstock.com with this Masterpiece, the Men's Sterling Silver 'Beloved Barong' Amethyst Ring. Harekrishnakabita
Great ring! Received the ring as displayed. Color matched the picture of the Amethyst. Definitely a unique piece to add onto your collection. Matches perfectly with my silver bracelet .
My husband wanted this ring because it's my birthstone. He is very happy with it. I like it too. It is very attractive and looks good on his hand.
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My son wanted a birthstone ring for his 25th birthday but it is not easy finding a man's amethyst ring that was not girlie looking. My son is 6'4" and needed a substancial sized ring. This ring fit the bill perfectly. It is a large, deep colored stone and the setting is heavy silver. The ring is rich looking without being over the top and is very unique. He loves it and has gotten compliments whenever he wears it. Good purchase, thanks Overstock!
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The London venue's license review hearing happens on September 6th.
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The iconic dance music brand will also host parties and a photography exhibition to mark its two-decade milestone.
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The artist has updated his website and social media channels, hinting that a new record is on the way.
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Whoever gets the job will be required to champion the UK capital's night time culture and economy.
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Trench Warfareby Stephen Bull
Trench Warfare looks at that most static form of war, the trenches of World War I. The Introduction examines the precedents and precursors to the European charnel house that saw nearly eight million dead on both sides, and the technology of mass slaughter -the machine guns and artillery pieces that would cause such casualties. The first chapter looks carefully at the trench itself - how they were built and the way this changed over four years of warfare. It looks at the siting of weapons, at mining and counter-mining, concealment and deception, so necessary after the advent of airborne reconnaissance. There is detailed coverage of wire and defensive emplacements such as bunkers and pillboxes, and a discussion on patrolling, raiding, and observation missions into No Man's Land. Next the key specialists of trench warfare are examined - the snipers, bombers, machine gunners, and the stormtroopers who actually did the fighting: how their missions changed over the years of war and what they felt about their job.
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Our next public program will be
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"Heirloom Apples"
with John Bunker of Fedco Seeds
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
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25 Foreside Road, Topsham
12:00 - Bring-your-own lunch with coffee & dessert provided by the club
12:30 - Business meeting
1:30 - Speaker
The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Membership, is open to any person interested in the objectives of the Club. We currently have 42 members who hail from throughout the region: Topsham, Brunswick, Bowdoin, Durham, Lisbon Falls, Litchfield and Richmond. Please click here for membership information.
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We've seen Snow White don armor and sword fight in Mirror Mirror and Snow White and The Huntsman as well as in the Disney-produced TV series Once Upon a Time. Now the House of Mouse is looking to give a modern makeover to another of their beloved princesses with Mark Romanek's live-action Cinderella. After a couple years in development, this fairy tale feature finally came out of the shadows last week with word that Cate Blanchett is in talks to play the infamous evil stepmother. While she's still in negotiations, Variety has discovered three contenders for the title role. Saoirse Ronan, who scored an Oscar nod in 2008 for Atonement, will soon be auditioning for Romanek, as will rising Swedish ingénue Alicia Vikander, who recently awed critics as Princess Kitty in Joe Wright's awe-inspiring Anna Karenina. Finally there's Gabriella Wilde, who played D'Artagnan's love-interest in Paul W.S. Anderson's »
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Michael Tilson Thomas and Jeremy Denk: Beethoven, Mozart, Copland
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Jeremy Denk, piano
San Francisco Symphony
Beethoven:_ Leonore _Overture No. 3
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Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25
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Manufacturing jobs, which often pay more than service-sector jobs, are a cornerstone of middle-class prosperity. So, it's discomforting to notice that a couple of indicators show trouble for California's manufacturing sector.
Chapman University's Composite Index of California manufacturing predicted a drop to 57.8 in the fourth quarter of this year, from 64.4 in the third quarter. The index is based on a survey of purchasing managers. Anything above 50 indicates expansion, so 57.8 is still positive – which is not the case with the index's downward trajectory.
"Production and new orders are all expected to grow, albeit at a lower rate," the index concluded. "The purchasing managers also reported that employment will continue to grow at a slower pace in the fourth quarter."
For the major industry groups during the quarter, high tech rates 54.5, down from 65.2 in the third quarter. Durable goods (nonhigh-tech) measured 54.5, down from 62.6; and nondurable goods 63.3, down from 65.9.
Orange County did somewhat better than the state as a whole. The composite index for the county stands at 59.1, down from 61.8 in the third quarter. Manufacturing in Orange County has expanded for 18 straight quarters – 4 1/2 years.
However, high-tech manufacturing growth in O.C. is scant, with the index measuring 50.4, barely in positive territory. Orange County's manufacturing was lifted by a 69.2 score for nondurable goods, up from 68.6 in the third quarter.
The Chapman index concurs with other sources about California's generally softening manufacturing sector. "In 2012, California received just 1 percent of the investment in new or expanded manufacturing facilities," Gino DiCaro told us; he's vice president of communications at the California Manufacturers & Technology Association. "We were dead last."
He said that problem will be felt heavily "in four or five years. It will be a problem in the future." Building manufacturing facilities and training workers takes time. Slack investment now will mean less future production.
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3 Urchin Manor, Burkes Beach. When you arrive at Urchin Manor, you know you're in for a wonderful time. Enter the 6 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom home awash with sunlight and a private pool, spa and elevator. The kitchen, dining, and main living room are located towards the front of the home and offer a spacious great-room for everyone to gather.
There is seating for 10 to 12 at the table and 5 more can be seated at the kitchen bar. This room has a wall of windows that will let the sun flood in with views of the pool, spa and deck area, just steps away. A gas grill is also located on the deck, just outside the dining area for those grilled delicacies.
The large custom kitchen has granite counter tops, and all stainless steel appliances. In the living area, there is a large flat-screen plasma TV, DVD, VHS, and stereo system. All of the bedrooms have TV's with built-in DVD and VHS players (no VHS player in the children's room). There's also a decorative fireplace. Further down the hall you'll find a half bath, laundry room with full capacity washer and dryer and the first of 6 bedrooms. This bedroom has a king size 4-poster bed and private bath with his and her sinks, whirlpool tub and separate shower.
On the second floor, accessible by the wide stairway, you'll find three more spacious bedrooms, each having their own private baths. The first bedroom has another king size bed, lovely sitting area with small couch, views of the ocean from the covered balcony and space to relax, breathe the salt-air and read a good book. The private bath in this room has his and her sinks, a whirlpool tub and separate shower. Another bedroom on this floor has a queen size bed and another has 2 double beds. There are balconies on the sides of the house for privacy or to enjoy the fresh air.
The third floor has a wonderful bonus room with hardwood floors, a large bar area, dishwasher and microwave. The sitting area has a queen size sleep sofa and a large 42"" plasma TV. There is a desk with wireless connection, so bring your computer and stay in touch with work and friends. There is also a half bath in this room. From the balcony off this room, you have views of the ocean and pool deck below. Further down the hall is a fabulous children's room with three twin beds and one trundle. This room has it's own bathroom with a tub/shower combination. At the end of the hall is another master with king size bed and private bath. This room has access to a balcony as well. Spend a week at this home and your family will want to return year after year.
When you arrive at Urchin Manor, you immediately know you're in for a wonderful experience. The three magnificent homes that make up the "Urchin Manor" complex are nestled together; yet the size and scope of each home lends itself to privacy and a true "estate" feel. Simply perfect for a family reunion or special gathering where you want to be close, but not tripping over each other. These three homes can comfortably accommodate large parties (see each individual listing), and also have areas to relax and be alone. Conveniently located in Burke's Beach in the middle of Hilton Head Island, these homes are less than one tenth of a mile to the sandy beaches and blue waters of the Atlantic.
* Pool and Spa may be heated upon request at an additional charge with two week notice.
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- Ocean View
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- Elevator
- Multiple TV's, DVD's plus VHS Players
- Wireless Internet
- 3 Minute Walk to Beach
- Sleeps 18
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I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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If you want to relax with the family on HHI on the beach, Urchin manor is the perfect house to rent. Plenty of room, great weather, walk to the beach. Cool off in the pool and then go dining at one of the local restaurants. Great location and vacation. We will be back next year!
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Our family enjoyed our time there immensely! The kitchen is well-stocked and the bathrooms were very nice and clean. overall it was a very nice place and I would consider this vacation spot again at some point.
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I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
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Lovely house in a great location. It would have been wonderful if our refrigerator had not gone completely out on Monday!!! We had 19 family members with us including a baby. We reported our refrigerator out on Monday morning and it was not replaced unltil Wed. afternoon and we were told to not use it intil Thurs!!! Rental company dropped off 2 Ice Chests on Tues afternoon. 19 people living out of 2 ice chests!!! We lost 500 dollars worth of food and coultless hrs going to get ice, and the grocery store and calling the rental company and pleading with them to get us a refrigerator. The management company was very nice in the beginning and everyday said we would have a refrig by that night. In the end we were reimbursed 900 dollars total for food and inconvience. I ask for 1500 dollars as this experience caused us lots of stress and frustration. We felt like we should have had a replacement by Monday night or have gotten 1500 back on a 8,0000 dollar house rental. Very disappointing!
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I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
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If you want to relax with the family on HHI on the beach, Urchin manor is the perfect house to rent. Plenty of room, great weather, walk to the beach. Cool off in the pool and then go dining at one of the local restaurants. Great location and vacation. We will be back next year!
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It's quite handy, lightweight, easy to move around, consumes less electricity, very easy to use, it's a must to fulfil our sewing needs. The price see read more
it is not good . it is not the original and it is not giving the accessories with it so please dont purchase it
it is not good . it is not the original and it is not giving the accessories with it so please dont purchase it
It's quite handy, lightweight, easy to move around, consumes less electricity, very easy to use, it's a must to fulfil our sewing needs. The price seems well worth it and has a good number of stitching patterns. Only cons that I can list out as of now are, the build quality seems to be very flimsy which includes both the main unit and foot pedal, it would easily break on impact, should have been more sturdy. The threading gets jammed quite often. Inbuilt light bulb carries a ratting of 10watts which seems rather high for a sweing machine, led light would have been great.
sir i was happy with the delivery of snapdeal but the machine stopped running within 20 days and since i bought it online there is no proper response from singer and their toll free number is not responding and so i request the seller and snapdeal to help me out thank you
As of now this is good...
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I purchased two sewing machines of this model.after using it for 3 years I gifted to someone same model .No complaints yet.singer service is also very good.Once i had a minor issue of thread .but it was my fault and singer service person cleared all my doubts and gave me some tricks and tips for future problems. Only problem i face is altering jeans may be it is because of i wouldn't be using right needle ..
Good one for a starter. Easy to use . My first purchase in snapdeal.Good delivery on time. It would be better if is double packed.
Not worth for the cost. the thread is cutting most often. bulb is generating more heat and CDs are waste. Some features they show in CD videos are not available in the real product like thread turn around nut etc. and it could have more rugged for this cost.
Product is as expected. No problem with product, everything works fine. packaging was good.
I'm happy with d delivery time.its too good item.anybody can handle it.CD really helps me alot
Delivery in time. Product is very good and you can have 1 hour free demo from company. Warranty also. You can safely purchase from snap deal.
verygood product with numrous features
It seems good. I have started working on it for the past three days.
good product and recommended product
Yes the seller should give you the demo
For requesting demo, kindly call the brand at 1-800-474-6437.
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Thanks for that Cheddar. It makes sense now. But I guess we'll wait and see if there any changes to what you mentioned.
This is getting released on R1 also in November. And to be honest, I give up. I'm buying them, I am waiting no longer for the fabled 6 movie set....man i hate lucus!
Disc 1: 2004 release.
Disc 2: Non-anamorphic 1977/1980/1983 release.
Disc 1: 2004 release.
Disc 2: Non-anamorphic 1977/1980/1983 release.
But this is a six disc boxed set (each movie DVD has two discs) The old set is 4 disc?
Yup, no uber set. I would bet there won't be one for years.
Old news. Nothing new except the box they come in.
New Star Wars Trilogy DVD's 2 Disc sets for all I thought this is interesting. Australia R4 is releasing a Prequel Trilogy Eps 1-3 and Star Wars Trilogy Eps 4-6, and all films come in 2 Disc sets. I wonder what the extras are? and if they are new. Both due for release 29th October.
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Speak to your friends and family about vets who've treated their pets. You can even talk to your groomer or an animal shelter worker for referrals. When you visit the clinics you've been referred to, check that the facility is clean, animals are separated and the staff is calm and courteous. Not all clinics are American Animal Hospital Association accredited. This accreditation isn't a legal necessity, though a clinic that's AAHA-accredited is guaranteed to offer high-quality medical care. To receive accreditation, the clinic has to meet the AAHA's standards in the areas of facility, equipment and quality care.
If you're looking for a specialist, you want to make sure he or she is board-certified to practice in that specific area of animal medicine. You'll want to make sure your vet is also convenient to visit, so there are factors to take into account.
The type of animal you own should play a part in which vet you choose as well. While your options are vast if you have a dog or cat, you may have to visit an avian clinic for your bird or an exotics clinic for your snake.
Just as there are many types of doctors, there are many types of vets. Some focus on livestock or house pets, while others may specialize in dentistry or surgery. They may work in a veterinary clinic or zoo, working specifically with the animals housed there, or travel to farms to work with livestock. Since horse racing and other equestrian activities are so popular, some vets are trained to work just with horses.
Diseases, like malaria and yellow fever are also transmitted through animals. Some vets have insight to diseases that affect both humans and animals. Vets have contributed to the treatment and cure of many diseases that plagued both humans and their furry friends.
Government agencies employ veterinarians as well. When an animal comes from a foreign land, these vets quarantine them and check for any diseases that may be present in an effort to control new diseases that can be brought into the country. Other Specific types of vets include:
A vet assistant works alongside the veterinarian and helps out around the clinic. In some cases, they may assist vets in surgery or restrain struggling animals during tests or lab work. The everyday duties of a veterinary assistant include; monitoring and caring for animals after surgery, keeping medical records, cleaning animals' teeth, feeding and bathing them, cleaning cages, sterilizing surgical equipment, giving animals medication, collecting samples for testing and performing laboratory tests, and offering grief counseling to pet owners.
It's a good idea to bring your pet to the vet regularly. This way, he or she becomes familiar and comfortable with the care providers, and you can stay on top of your pet's preventative care. If the animal is small enough, bring it to the office in a carrier. Just as you visit the doctor for a yearly check up, you should bring in your pet for regular check ups as well. During a routine veterinary visit, the vet will probably begin by asking you if there have been any changes in your pet's behavior or habits.
The vet will then take your pet's vitals, like weight, temperature, pulse and respiration rate, and perform a physical examination of the pet. During a physical exam, the vet checks the abdomen for swollen organs, and the legs, feet and joints for any potential problems. Depending on the age, breed or condition of your pet, your veterinarian may also check the eyes, ears and mouth.
When your vet conducts a full body examination, he or she will check out your pet's coat and skin, noting any hair loss, itchy spots or lumps. Keep note of your animal's shedding habits so you can let the vet know if anything seems abnormal. The vet will check for parasites, fleas, ticks, mites and heartworms as well.
Vaccinations are also important to your pet, especially if you have a cat or a dog, and your vet will suggest that you make sure they're current. Keeping up to date with vaccinations can prevent your furry friend from getting distemper, rabies, hepatitis and lyme disease. Some vaccinations last longer than others, so speak to your doctor about staying caught up with your animal's shots.
Just like your own health insurance, you want to make sure your animal is covered before he or she needs veterinary services. Some common animal surgeries can cost thousands of dollars, and you don't want to end up having to foot a surprise bill that costs more than your paycheck.
There's no set price for pet health insurance. Costs can depend on factors such as where you live, the age and breed of your pet, and how much coverage you want. Before you take out a pet insurance policy, you'll want to meet with your vet to go over what he or she thinks your animal should be covered for. Many vets believe that you should make sure cancer, chronic disease, hereditary and congenital disease, and common breed-related medical conditions are all addressed in your policy.
Some pet owners can't afford insurance for their pet, so there are other options to make paying for surprise pet visits as easy as possible. Some pet stores have wellness plans - which tend to be much cheaper than an insurance policy - that offer shots, check ups, screenings and discounts on various procedures your pet may need. A lot of veterinary offices offer payment plans for pricey procedures as well, as long as you have decent credit history. For a last-ditch option, there are even privately funded organizations that offer pet owners financial aid for their pet's treatments.


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The Intercontinental Adelaide hotel in Australia has achieved zero-waste-to-landfill status a year ahead of schedule.
The hotel (pictured) has targeted sending no waste to landfills by the end of 2012, but figures reveal that over the last three months it recycled 100 percent of its waste. Waste management company SITA supplied the hotel with system that that enables the hotel to separate its organic waste and recyclable materials from the general waste stream.
The announcement means that the Intercontinental Adelaide has surpassed all goals set by Intercontinental Hotels Group as part of its corporate responsibility program.
In 2006 IHG calculated that the carbon footprint of a single guest room was the equivalent of an average sized home, prompting the creation of the group's "Green Engage" program. IHG instructed all of its 4,400 hotels worldwide to re-examine their green strategies and respective carbon footprints.
According to a 2009 survey by the Two Tomorrows sustainability agency, IHG is one of only three hotel chains – along with Accor and Marriott – that see sustainability management as "important for protecting and creating commercial value," Matthew Cortland, senior consultant at The Natural Strategy, wrote in a recent column for Environmental Leader.
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The US envoy made his comment at the recently concluded Nigeria Maritime Expo (NIMAREX 2013) in Lagos. Acknowledging that Nigeria has enormous maritime potentials, the US envoy commented that realising those potentials would be a mirage if the security challenges are not tackled, reports the Nigerian Tribune.
Hawkins posited further that there are many accusations that entities involved in providing maritime security collude in some of the illegal activities.
According to the US envoy, both the available data and the anecdotal evidence suggest that the situation is only worsening, and may not get better in the near-term without major improvements in institutional collaboration and a marked increase in political will.
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