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Today, every sales force team has to face new challenges including increasingly bigger and better competition and more dynamic deals. Customers are also more worldly wise and have a numerous demands. Sales force automation plays a pivotal role in achieving success and the right CRM solution will:
- Streamline sales cycles.
- Drive much higher close/ won rates.
- Improve customer service.
- Ensure larger volumes of warm leads.
- Automation of lead processing and better management of sales territory eliminates drilling for individual records and helps to save time and money as well as energy.
- Leads can be assigned on the basis of proper business rules which you have already set. This will eliminate conflict over ownership of sales territory and leads.
- Instantaneous email notifications can help the sales rep to follow up with their customers quickly and in doing so will improve service quality and ensure higher number of closed deals.
- Taking advantage of greater number of sales opportunities and maximizing Return on Investment by showing your company every opportunity and not having to rely solely on aggregate lists.
- Tracking competitors helps you learn which deals have been lost and which were won. This kind of intelligence will help in educating the sales force.
- Sales reps can find out about discounts and pricing rules that are specific to customers.
- Better response to a sales enquiry and better chance of driving return sales and making customers stay loyal to you.
- Keep track of progress of each customer transaction from time of first contact to the time the sales is closed.
A good CRM solution can also give your sales team more teeth by providing them with tools to help make more accurate forecasts. This allows the sales force to make:
- Calculation based forecasts using opportunities/ quotes/ orders.
- Override forecasting is possible where the sales force can make their own predictions.
- Booking as well as recurring revenue forecasting.
Managing orders with the help of a CRM solution can help in streamlining the entire fulfillment procedure and it will also cut down on paperwork which in turn will give the sales force more time in which to concentrate on selling. At the same time, it also helps the customer receive their order in a timely manner which then boosts customer satisfaction and makes them more loyal to you over the long term.
A good CRM solution must be built around customers and their orders taking into account:
- Reports
- Dashboards
- Customer intelligence
Good order management systems will give your organization a means to access similar and latest order information. A representative from the support department will get to see the status of an order and the sales reps will know when it is time to give a follow-up call. Customers on the other hand will get to check the status of their order in a real time environment via your website or through your Customer Centre.
The tougher the competition, the more likely it is that they can erode your customer's loyalty and company's bottom line. This is why you need to choose a CRM solution that can show you the history of your past customer orders which can then be mined to help you improve your prospects.
Sales force automation helps managers to analyse past sales information to understand the customers' demographics and order history as well as other major metrics. This can help in creating campaigns that are customer segment specific to improve revenue.

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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has been very critical of the GOP in recent years and last night appeared on Bill O'Reilly's show to defend his views. O'Reilly grilled Powell on why he continues to support Obama even though Powell's a Republican, and why he thinks the GOP has a problem with minority voters. O'Reilly also confronted Powell over the accusation that he is just bitter because he feels betrayed for having been made to take the fall over the weapons of mass destruction fiasco.
Powell struck back at the initial charge that he was bitter at Republicans, telling O'Reilly that he was just going along with the intelligence that the administration was given during his presentation to the United Nations.
Regarding the economy, Powell said that although the economy is not perfect, it is better than it was, and Republicans haven't offered economic plans which are any better than Obama's. He also criticized the Republican party for not recognizing "fundamental demographic changes" happening in the country, suggesting that if they want to ever have any hope of winning over minorities, they cannot keep pushing for immigration and voter ID laws that adversely affect minority groups.
O'Reilly also took issue with Powell's criticisms of Romney surrogate John Sununu for calling Obama 'lazy' and Sarah Palin for her 'shuck and jive comments'. Powell said he did not believe Sununu and Palin were racist, but that they did use racially charged language.


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Current happy owner of a 2011 911 Turbo S coupe with the recurrence of the dreaded disease: car ADD.
Really looking at getting the 2014 R8 V10 Spyder vs new 911 Turbo cab vs. AM Vantage Roadster.
Tell me why I should get the V10 Spyder!
Current happy owner of a 2011 911 Turbo S coupe with the recurrence of the dreaded disease: car ADD.
Really looking at getting the 2014 R8 V10 Spyder vs new 911 Turbo cab vs. AM Vantage Roadster.
Tell me why I should get the V10 Spyder!
All three are great cars! I always tell people to buy the car that they like.
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With that list, can't really go very wrong it seems.
All I know is that after 3 years with the flawless and impressive dual clutch Porsche PDK, I am definitely ditching it and going back to 3 pedals...
I am NOT a roadster guy, but I do own an R8 V10 6 sp and an Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6 spd. I have also owned a V8 Vantage Coupe.
Two very different cars. It really depends on what you are looking for in a car.
The R8 is a mid-rear engined. You get everything that comes with that. It feels very modern. You sit closer to the front wheels. You have a fantastic view of the road. The steering is direct.
It is quiet in the cabin. The engine note is more mechanical, higher pitched. You don't hear any deep exhaust. This is an engine you want to rev. Keep it above 4000rpms, that's the joy. Run it out to 8500, feel the surge. Amazing thing that motor. At lower revs its very docile, this is not a torque monster, but it has surge.
It has a version of "quatro", but this car is basically RWD. Very benign on the track. It lets you know where the edge is. The R8 wants to make you a hero.
I LOVE the gated manual. It is a joy to shift. The clutch is light enough for traffic. A real treat.
The fit and finish is both great and not so great. Everything works amazing, gauges etc are where they should be. The seats and the leather are so so. The plastic inside the car is not good, it feels cheap at this price. Tap it, tap the knobs etc. and you will feel a hollow feel. For me it was a huge let down and an oddity considering Audi has a history of awesome interiors. This all disappears once you start to drive.
The grilles at the front and side look cheap, more Mazda 3 than Exotic.
As a daily driver/real world car, the R8 is a curious mix. It is incredibly civil. It's never really feels too low (for an exotic). It is great in traffic. Never bothersome, never heavy to use, you have great vision etc. I have even driven it in 8" of snow, without any issue. By every measure it succeeds as a DD.
But... There is no real storage. The doors are sooo big, so heavy. Not great for tight parking. The storage at the front gets VERY hot have recorded 132F after a drive to work.
Overall the R8 is an amazing car. It feels exotic, but a little mass produced at the same time. The car has an exotic shell, but it is very comfortable. If you want your car to scare you, this is not the car for you. The R8 has incredible power, but it has been designed to keep it in check. On the track, this was comforting. It meant I could concentrate.
I am glad I own this car. I do want it to be a little more visceral though. Perhaps a GT is more for me.
Aston is a very different brand to Audi. It's more tactile, more about materials and experiences.
The cars are more traditional in layout, though they really aren't old fashioned front engine cars, more front mid-engined. They have a rear transaxle to move the weight back. As a result the packaging and dynamics are different to the R8.
The Aston has cartoon windows. The proportions are of a larger car that has been shrunk in size. Its actually much smaller than you think.
You sit very low. You peer out over a long hood that ends "somewhere". It's all very dramatic. Vision is good, though not like the R8. You need to be aware of the cars size and edges.
The V8 is. Great motor, but not on par with the R8's V10. They both lack immediate torque though. The V12 is closer to the R8, so I will use it as the base.
The V12 loves to spool up. You get to the 6500 rpm limit quicker than you think. It has more immediate punch than the R8. Not better, but different. It is also a ferocious engine. Loud and deep. It feels like mayhem, more vocal, more visceral.
The V12 Vantage has the better steering (though the R8 is impeccable). Just awesome and far better than a 991 Porsche. In fact all the controls are top rate. The ceramic brakes are fantastic. Never grabby, i find my R8 a little grabby, I am going to change pads and see what that does (steel rotors). Even when they are not hot, they work fine.
The V12 lacks the magnetic ride in the R8 so it never feels as supple. This does not bother me at all, as a result everything is just hungry. This is less true of the V8 Vantage. I do love how the V12 feels on the road. It is raw, it looks like a GT, but it drives like it is looking to release mayhem.
When you put your foot into the V12 it is ALIVE. The rear end will step out, it makes getting milk exciting. The Aston wants to make you Epic. It will let you make glorious mistakes. The magic of the V12 is how very choice adds up to a magical whole, it is an experience. The R8 is a more effective tool. It is an instrument, but he V12 Vantage is a symphony. It is equally about experience as it is effeciveness.
On the tack the V12 rewards an experienced driver. The V8 was less intimidating and more akin to the R8. It was exciting and rewarding. Surprising too.
The interior feels more bespoke. Only Bentley does a job that is on par or better. The materials are better, the seats are better, but the ergonomics are not as good. I do love the sense of occasion.
The sound of the car is EPIC!!!!!! I wish Audi would learn more about exhaust tuning.
The V12 Vantage is also a curious mix as a Daily Driver. It has a more classic layout, so it works well day to day. You have storage, you have space. But the front spoiler is very low. You must be careful. The paint is soft. The car is more difficult to drive day to day. It's not a car you feel comfortable leaving in places you would not think twice about leaving an R8.
People seem to love both cars with equal passion. They go one way or the other. I love them both.
Both cars get better as you drive them. You fall in love with them.
Think about what you want out of your car. Drive them. Do a task in them you would normally do, parking, traffic etc.
Nice problem to have.
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WOW. BlackPenguin that is a very insightful bit of writing. Thank you for sharing with us!
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Have owned an R8 5.2 and currently own a V12V. Soooo.........yeah, what BP said!
Nice reviews, Barry. Thanks for sharing.
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2. Re: Sales Reporting UpdateJimLow Dec 13, 2011 4:11 PM (in response to NOOKPress_Admin)
Pubit! Aministration,
Certainly your posts are appreciated and I thank you on my behalf as well, although in my account, nothing changed. I received a reply to an email I sent to Pubit Business, over the weekend, with their saying they would check my account -- not just for weekend sales reporting probems but as far back as is possible for them to do a recheck of my sales.
My concern is that they will consider the general fix for the weekend, as being an across-the-board correction and that I may not receive the reply I was told would come to me. I made sure to state in the email that I was needing a recheck of "my account specifically" for this very reason.
If I may mention, without seeming to pick the forum update apart, the post states that the correction came as a result of publishers bringing the issue to your attention, which means that sales reporting can have problems within it and the accounting department will sometimes not be aware of it. I feel with absolute certainty that there have been sales reporting problems intermittently for many months and I feel the one in December involved more than just the past two weekends in which you made corrections.
I'm afraid this will come across as my trying to tell you how to conduct your business (not intended) but I'm not sure if there is an alternative in expressing my concern. I would appeal to Pubit! Administration to please watch for these type problems more closely because as a publisher, I have to admit that the need for having to point it out to you frequently, is very stress-inducing. I have in-fact as a result, decided to watch the rest of December and the month of January, to see if we have relatively glitch-free periods, so that I can continue to keep my titles with Pubit!.
Thanks for considering my input and I sincerely hope that the impressive increase in sales reported by Barnes & Noble, fueled largely by digital products, will soon reflect in our final sales reports.


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So I bring it up to my SA pretty emphatically as this is not the first, second or tenth time. Once I dialed in hotel address and ended up in rural gravel pits. Call the hotel and the desk clerk says "oh, you must have a BMW"! Of course there is nothing SA can do to fix but then she says the process is for me to make a detailed report of each incident and send it to the map software company! Like they are going to fix all the issues by a suggestion box approach. End of rant.
Like some of you mentioned on prior threads I now use a cheap, old Garmin when going into uncharted territory. It works almost flawlessly.
As a road warrior a good nav is important enough to me that I will pay closer attention to the underlying software next time I go car shopping. This setup of an old garmin on the dash is a joke. BMW ought to do a goodwill software upgrade.
Okay, this is really the end of the rant.
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In our opinion this is a highly desirable and beautifully presented three double bedroom, three bathroom older style character residence situated in a semi rural location yet a few minutes from the village enjoying good sized landscaped gardens, an 18 ft double garage and stunning elevated views over the surrounding countryside as far as the South Downs. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and is considered to be in excellent decorative order throughout. Of particular note internally is the 22 ft orangery which provides, in our opinion, a superb entertaining/family space with a feature double glazed vaulted skylight; the luxury bespoke hand-crafted Mark Wilkinson kitchen and a decked balcony to the second bedroom (with sitting/study area) offering elevated views. Agent's note: we understand that planning permission has been granted to convert the garage into a two storey, one-bedroomed annexe. The historical county town of Lewes is situated approximately 2 miles away with its mainline railway station (London Victoria approx. 1hr) and High Street shopping facilities. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate this delightful country home.
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10 Gemstones That Help You Heal
Gemstones are precious and semi-precious stones that are made up of minerals. When polished and cut, they can be used in making jewelries and accessories. The value of the gemstone depends on its rarity, cut, size and sometimes its physical appearance.
In the world of astrology and gemology, gemstones are not just used for adornments and beautification. Some of them are used for healing and enhancing the well-being of the wearer. Listed below are some of the most common gemstones used for healing:
1.Lapiz Lazuli
This deep blue gemstone is considered as a mind-opener gemstone. It helps a person who is undergoing some confusion and emotional blockage clear his mind and emotions enough to sort through whatever it is that is troubling him. This gem can help you dig through any confused feelings or thoughts that you might have and can help you find the root of the problem or the answer to your questions. People in highly challenging professions like those working at IT based companies like google.com, forbes.com, seoexplode.com etc can benefit from wearing some lapis lazuli every so often.
To the Chinese, jade stands for purity, beauty, and grace. At one point in time, they revered jade much more than any other gems. They loved jade so much that some of the rich and the nobility were buried in suits made of jade. The healing powers of a jade come in a form of a relaxing and calming energy. They help a person become less critical both of themselves and others. This paves the way to learning about forgiving one's self and others as well. This brings about emotional healing. It is also considered as a lucky charm by many.
3.Rose Quartz
When asked what rose quartz does, most people would say it helps attract love for single people and makes love stronger for couples. Both are true attributes of the rose quartz but did you know that it helps in healing physical heart ailments and emotional heartbreaks as well? If you know anyone suffering from a broken heart or has a heart problem, a rose quartz gift is highly appreciated.
The beautiful stone in the color of the sea is considered as a master healer stone. It opens up lines of communication to help in emotional healing. It also has protective powers and can bring you good luck in all your endeavors. When given as a gift, its healing powers are said to be a hundred times more powerful and more effective.
If you have always wanted to get rid of a bad habit but are having a hard time sticking to it, then why not give obsidian a try. Obsidians are considered as a gem that helps you let go of negative habits that do are not good for you.
This yellow colored stone is an energizing stone that helps you empowered, driven and goal oriented. It helps you open up your personal power in order to help you achieve your goals. Its cheerful color can also help brighten up your outfit and your day.
Since the ancient times, bloodstone has been considered as a healing stone that helps purify the blood. It also helps cleanse your energy and detoxifies the body as well. It gives you strength and energy that you might need in a challenging day at work. People who work nonstop just to make sure their clients are satisfied need to wear some bloodstone to keep their energy up.
Amethysts are natural stress relievers and are believed to be the gemstones that help increase your spiritual growth. It helps clear your mind and can repel negative energy.
are stones that helps calm you down if you ever find yourself in a stressful situation. It also helps you stay grounded and absorbs negative energy. Hematite makes you feel more balanced and centered.
this gemstone is a source of positive energy and can help people going through traumatic emotional situations. It is believed to bring out unconditional love and happiness to the wearer.
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Are you a big fan of astrology?
Have you ever wondered why gemstones are reminiscent of the spasm of stars in the galaxy? Do you have that sense of wonder of knowing about these wonderful creations of nature? Are you a big fan of astrology and would like to venture into another aspect of the universe? Are you curious about the impact and meaning of these gemstones in regards to your destiny? Or do you just simply want to know more about these gemstones for knowledge sake? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this is a blog for you.
Step into a world where astrology meets the beauty and dynamic of gemstones. Not only are these sparkly, colourful, beautiful and enticing objects a big parts of human history, they carry with them a sense of inspiration that would ignite your imaginative view of the world and far beyond. Their essence and most especially, their aesthetic appeal are a big part of different cultures, thus they are an important aspect of human existence.
From comets to planets, to supernovas and to the formation of stars, the relationship of gemstones to astrology is nonetheless a key aspect of understanding their formation and influence to the lives of many.
The different factors that shaped the universe such as temperature, time and pressure are also the reasons behind why there are so many varieties of gemstones formed. It reflects the lives of people because of how rare these precious stones are, and a part of the reasons why they are deemed precious is because they are formed in extreme circumstances which add to their aesthetic appeal. Since the time of the ancient Greeks, a moment of history where science is a cornerstone of human civilization and knowledge, astrology is a big part of discovery and along with it came the belief that gemstones are linked to different aspects of the universe such as the stars and their patterns.
Just as how people were fascinated by the nature of the stars, their fascination transcended towards the gemstones because these objects depicted the same magic, intrigue and awesomeness that stars in the night sky offered. That fascination led to their extensive use in fashion, arts, fortune telling, monarchy and lifestyle. Their value nowadays is an undeniable factor and it goes beyond the value of money for these precious stones carry with them knowledge of history, culture and most especially, sentimental value because their use in jewellery is a big part of human connection especially as family heirlooms and emblems.
Their use as part of jewellery making reflects the understanding of humanity that they are valuable and that value comes into play in events such as weddings because the gemstones used in wedding rings carry with them the desires and persona of a couple. Thus, these objects are not merely attractive facets for the eyes of many; they also carry with them the wealth of the universe. Their connection to the months and the alignment of planets is also a big part of fortune telling and thus, their significance to the horoscope and destiny of people in connection to astrology is a practice that is observed until today.
So now that you have a brief background about these gemstones it is now time to explore this blog and enrich your knowledge, understanding and appreciation towards these objects. You will soon see yourself awestruck by the variety and appearance of this stones and their connection with the different aspects of the universe. From diamonds, to sapphires, to emeralds, there is a long list of gemstones for you to discover for yourself or to share to your friends. You'll never know their impact to your life unless you embrace their influence and worth in society and to your own lifestyle; you'll never know unless you try to familiarize with these gemstones better, and what better way to do so than through this blog.
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NEW YORK, NY, July 6, 2016 – Alleghany Capital Corporation ("Alleghany Capital"), a subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation, today announced that its subsidiary, Jazwares, LLC ("Jazwares"), a leading toy and consumer electronics company, through an affiliate, has acquired the musical products business of First Act Inc. ("First Act"). Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, First Act designs, markets, and supplies musical products, instruments, and accessories for children and young adults under the First Act™ and First Act Discovery™ brands, as well as a broad array of licensed properties. Judd Zebersky, Chief Executive Officer and President of Jazwares, commented, "First Act has a leading...
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Was Samson Black: The Bible Series Episode 2
Was Samson black? In The Bible series episode 2 on Sunday, Samson was represented by a black guy for the "Samson and Delilah" story.
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Another video: An interview with actor Nonso Anozie who stars as Samson in The Bible Series.
Samson and Delilah – Story Summary:
When Samson fell for Delilah, a woman from the Valley of Sorek, it marked the beginning of his downfall and eventual demise. It didn't take long for the rich and powerful Philistine rulers to learn of the affair and immediately pay a visit to Delilah. You see, Samson was judge over Israel at the time and had been taking out great vengeance on the Philistines—but that's another story. Hoping to capture him, the Philistine leaders each offered Delilah a sum of money to collaborate with them in a scheme to uncover the secret of Samson's great strength.
Using her powers of seduction and deception, Delilah persistently wore down Samson with her repeated requests, until he finally divulged the crucial information. Having taken the Nazirite vow at birth, Samson had been set apart to God. As part of that vow, his hair was never to be cut. When Samson told Delilah that his strength would leave him if a razor were to be used on his head, she cunningly crafted her plan with the Philistine rulers.
While Samson slept on her lap, Delilah called in a co-conspirator to shave off the seven braids of his hair. Subdued and weak, Samson was captured.
Rather than killing him, the Philistines preferred to humiliated him by gouging out his eyes and subjecting him to hard labor in a Gaza prison. As he slaved at grinding grain, his hair began to grow, but the careless Philistines paid no attention. And in spite of his horrible failures and sins of great consequence, Samson's heart now turned to the Lord. He was humbled. He prayed to God—a first—and God answered.
During a pagan sacrificial ritual, the Philistines had gathered in Gaza to celebrate. As was their custom, they paraded their prized enemy prisoner into the temple to entertain the jeering crowds. Samson braced himself between the two central support pillars of the temple and pushed with all his might. Down came the temple, killing Samson and all of the people in it. Through his death, Samson destroyed more of his enemies in this one sacrificial act, than he had previously killed in all the battles of his life.


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Nitrogen Fertilisers - Improving Efficiency and Saving Money
Becoming more efficient in the application of nitrogen fertilisers on farms and avoiding nitrogen losses has direct financial benefits for farmers, and reduces nitrous oxide emissions and nitrate runoff into waterways. Nitrous oxide is emitted from soils, nitrogen rich fertilisers as well as from stock effluent.
Nitrogen is critical to plant growth and reproduction. The demands of production agriculture require higher levels of nitrogen than are normally found in native soils. This situation is often managed through the addition of nitrogen fertilisers.
Farmers can save money, boost production and reduce nitrous oxide losses by carefully planning and implementing best management practices with regard to the rate, source, timing and placement of fertilisers.
What is Nitrous oxide
Nitrogen-based fertilisers and livestock waste (urine and dung) are the key sources of nitrous oxide emissions on farms. Nitrous oxide is an extremely potent greenhouse gas (about 310 times that of carbon dioxide) that remains in the atmosphere for over 100 years. Nitrous oxide is most likely released in warm, waterlogged soils where there is excess nitrogen present
Options of managing nitrogen fertilisers and emissions
Research has estimated that between 40%1 and 60%2 of nitrogen inputs into cropping and grazing systems, respectively, is lost to the environment and never completes the cycle into agricultural product. The percentage of nitrogen inputs lost is fairly consistent across different rainfall zones, but the process and quantity of what is lost differs.
The following points are examples of actions that farm businesses can take to improve their emissions performance on-farm with respect to nitrogen fertilisers.
- Determine and improve plant access to nitrogen by improving soil health and nutrient status – see previous section on 'Soils'. Pouring additional nitrogen inputs onto soils that have inherent limitations to crop growth is unlikely to result in financial gain.
- Avoid application of nitrogen fertilisers (especially nitrate) to waterlogged soils.
- Place fertiliser below the soil surface where possible to limit ammonia volatilisation (especially on alkaline soils).
- Match nitrogen supply to crop or pasture demand by:
- using soil or plant testing to assess plant available nitrogen supply and decide on the quantity of fertiliser to apply based on a calculation of target yield and crop nitrogen requirement over the growing season.
- if available, using appropriate, industry-relevant decision support tools (e.g. Yield Prophet in Grains) and seasonal forecasts for more timely and calibrated fertiliser decision support – knowledge of moisture status and soil nitrogen reserve and supply need to be taken into account.
- avoiding high application rates of nitrogen in any single application (i.e. never exceed recommended rates, split applications are more effective and adjust rates according to rainfall).
- Time fertiliser application to minimise nitrogen loss via denitrification or volatilisation
- apply nitrogen fertiliser when the crop needs it rather than earlier in the season (when there is a greater probability of losses), as crop/pasture demand for nitrogen is usually greatest during early spring.
- avoid tillage under wet conditions. Large amounts of nitrogen can build up in the soil (via mineralisation) following a pasture legume (or pulse crop) phase and this nitrogen is especially susceptible to losses following tillage under wet conditions.
- Choose the best source of nitrogen:
- in the wet season urea and DAP will lose less nitrate and nitrous oxide than nitrate based fertilisers.
- where possible use an inhibitor coated fertiliser; in summer to reduce ammonia loss and in winter to reduce nitrous oxide and nitrate leaching losses.
- Consider how you might incorporate fertiliser at the top of raised beds or ridges to avoid wet areas.
- Estimate the methane and nitrous oxide emissions on your farm using a greenhouse gas accounting tool appropriate for your type of enterprise.
1Stevenson, Frank J. 1982, Nitrogen in agricultural soils / Frank J. Stevenson, editor American Society of Agronomy, Madison, Wis.
2Whitehead, David Charles. 1970, The role of nitrogen in grassland productivity : a review of information from temperate regions / by D.C. Whitehead Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux, Farnham Royal, Bucks.
Other useful links
- Best management practices for nitrogen on pastures
- Nitrous Oxide Research Program
- Greenhouse in Agriculture – research and best management practices
- Video presentation by PICCC Director Richard Eckard on nitrous oxide in crops and pastures.
- Fertilising dairy pastures: nitrogenous fertilisers
- Dairy Australia Reducing Nitrous Oxide


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Chillicothe Almost Ready for $37M Budget
Auditor Luke Feeney dominated the short session with his additional comments on an almost-finished budget that will be a little smaller than 2013's - only $37 million.
Finalizing police and fire capital budgets, and possibly a debt payment, are what remains before council will pass the budget next week.
Since this is a new term of council, the budget must be passed after member are sworn in for 2014. That swearing-in will happen noon December 31st in the Ross County courthouse, so council will meet noon January 1st for their first session of the year.
The only council member not returning is Jeremy Siberell, who was elected city treasurer. He is replaced by William Showman for the Fifth Ward.
Mayor Everson also announced that trash pickup will continue on-schedule Christmas day, but leaf pickup will pause for the holiday. Live Christmas tree pickup will begin January 6th.
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Installing coilovers this weekend. couple quick questions.
whats going on guys? So I picked up a set of coilovers last weekend from a ff member, and plan on installing them on my 05 st this weekend. But Ive just got a couple questions.
1) what month did the 05 knuckle diameter change? Im trying to figure out if Ill need the shim kit or not?
2) how should I go about adjusting my setup? I/E set to highest and adjust down/ lowest and adjust up/ or start from a middle ground ?
3) does anyone have any tips/tricks to throw in from their own experience to speed up the process or make the job any easier?
Thanks guys I cant wait to get this thing down some I feel akward driving a car that sits considerably higher than my truck[thumbd]
Hi guy, 2005.5 is when it switched, check what month the car was manufactured, if you do this is the kit you'll need http://massivespeedsystem.com/_massi.../i-252473.aspx
#2 what size tire do you have? Because the factory size tire I had didn't rub but was low with out rubbing everything in the world
#3 and like I told you when we traded put some oil or antiseze on the part that you put into the front knuckle, the rear is going to be a b##ch unless you want to replace the lower control arms because the bushing get seized take the sway bar links off and out of the way I would probably replace the links unless you have before then take the the two bolts off that are on the part of the main control blade for the suspension
Thanks for the help Im pretty sure the tires are still factory size or close(not positive without running out and checking) as for the rear I was thinking about renting a spring compressor to help it go a little smoother. Ive tore the suspension apart on my truck more times then id like to mention so Ive got a little experience(not sure what all will transfer over to the car?) Ive just got no experience with adjusting coilovers whatsoever.
But Ill definately get some pics your way when I get it done.
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be prepared to have to fight the rear lower control arm bolts. they tend to seize in the bushings.
The way I had it setup when you picked it up I had a finger width gap between the tire and the fender liner on the front with a factory size tire, the rear I would probably go lower
ok Ive messed with the rear alittle just messing around but havent touched the fronts yet, so ill put them in how they are and adjust from there if I need too. On the rear I planned to remove the shocks and compress the springs as much as possible and hopefully avoid messing with the controll arm bolt. Seems like ive seen It done that way in a thread somewhere? Works in my head?
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be careful that way is asking for a spring to the chest. i think I got lucky when I did mine last time and was able to droop the arm enough to get the spring out but that was when I had intrax 2in drop springs. I was able to put my adjusters just right to get the new coil-over springs in without undoing the bolt.
Yeah. I'd use spring compressors as long as I could fit them in there if not I guess I'll have to bust out the torch and get to work on the control arm bolt
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Can you get that bolt out at all? If so you can coax it with an impact and using a pry bar or something to put an outward force on the bolt. That is what i had to do one time to remove the bolts.( I have had 4 different setups in 4 years)
I haven't attempted it yet probably gonna get to it Saturday
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Caffeinated colas — long forbidden for sale at LDS Church-owned Brigham Young University — popped up Tuesday in a vending machine on the Provo campus.
They were sighted in the Brimhall Building and immediately caused a run on the machine there, tweeted Provoan Sarah Kathryn Smith.
Alas, it was all an accident, said BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins.
"Coke mistakenly included a limited number of caffeinated Coke Zeros in our order," Jenkins wrote in an email, "which no one caught while the vending machines were being stocked."
The caffeine question for Mormons stems from the Utah-based faith's health code, known as the Word of Wisdom, which bars coffee and tea. For years, some have suggested that the ban included caffeinated colas, and the church's flagship school, BYU, traditionally has neither sold nor served such drinks.


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- Patient Comments: Fragile X Syndrome - Experience
- Patient Comments: Fragile X Syndrome - Carrier
- Patient Comments: Fragile X Syndrome - Educational Options
- Fragile X syndrome facts*
- What is Fragile X syndrome?
- What causes Fragile X syndrome?
- What keeps the FMR1 gene from producing FMRP in Fragile X syndrome?
- Human cells 101
- How many people are affected by Fragile X syndrome?
- How is Fragile X syndrome inherited?
- What are the signs and symptoms of Fragile X syndrome?
- Intelligence and learning
- Physical
- Social and emotional
- Speech and language
- Sensory
- Is there a cure for Fragile X syndrome?
- Are there treatments for Fragile X syndrome?
- Educational options
- Therapeutic options
- Medication options
- What are the options for adults who have Fragile X syndrome?
- What should I do if I find out someone in my family has Fragile X syndrome?
- What is being done to develop treatments or a cure for Fragile X syndrome?
- Where can I go for more information about Fragile X syndrome?
Where can I go for more information about Fragile X syndrome?
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
The mission of the NICHD is to ensure that every person is born healthy and wanted, that women suffer no harmful effects from reproductive processes, and that all children have the chance to achieve their full potential for healthy and productive lives, free from disease or disability, and to ensure the health, productivity, independence, and well-being of all people through optimal rehabilitation. The NICHD Information Resource Center is your one-stop source for NICHD brochures, booklets, and other materials related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
You can contact the NICHD Information Resource Center at
Mail: P.O. Box 3006, Rockville, MD 20847
Phone: 1-800-370-2943
Fax: 301-984-1473
E-mail: NICHDInformationResourceCenter
Internet: www.nichd.nih.gov
National organizations
The following organizations of families affected by Fragile X are excellent sources of practical information and support. Each of these organizations publishes a newsletter with up-to-date information about current research, conferences, and legislation.
Additional Resources
- The ARC of the United States-1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 301-565-3842; fax 301-565-3843; www.thearc.org.
- American Association on Mental Retardation-444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 846, Washington, DC 20001-1512; 202-387-1968 or 800-424-3688; fax 202-387-2193; www.aamr.org.
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities-8630 Fenton Street, Suite 410, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 301-588-8252; fax 301-588-2842; www.aucd.org.
- The Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides clear explanations of the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of Fragile X; www.dnalc.org.
- GeneTests Web site. Funded in part by the National Library of Medicine at the NIH, the Web site provides information on genetic disorders, testing, and contact information for clinical laboratories that do genetic tests; www.genetests.org.
- American Academy of Pediatrics. (1996). Policy Statement: Health Supervision for Children with Fragile X Syndrome. Pediatrics 98(2):297-300. Available online at www.aap.org/policy/01493.html.
Medically reviewed by Edward Spence, MD; American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Medical Genetics with subspecialties in Clinical Genetics, Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Molecular Genetics
Last update: 3/27/2008
SOURCE: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(NICHD)
1 Harris-Schmidt, G. Characteristics of Cognitive Development. National Fragile X Foundation. Available at www.fragilex.org/html/cognitive.htm. Web site last modified April 1, 2003.
2 Finucane, B.; McConkie-Rosell, A.; and Cronister, A. (2002). Fragile X Syndrome: A Handbook for Families and Professionals (Newburyport, MA: The National Fragile X Foundation).
3 Crawford, D.C.; Acuña, J.M.; and Sherman, S.L. (2001). FMR1 and the Fragile X Syndrome: Human Genome Epidemiology Review. Genetics in Medicine 3(5):359-371.
4 From the Your Genes, Your Health Web site, Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/ygyh/
mason/ygyh.html? syndrome=fragx.
5 Crawford, D.C.; Acuña, J.M.; and Sherman, S.L. (2001). FMR1 and the Fragile X Syndrome: Human Genome Epidemiology Review. Genetics in Medicine 3(5):359-371.
6 From the FRAXA Web site (www.FRAXA.org): Bailey, D.B., and Nelson, D. (1995). The Nature and Consequences of Fragile X Syndrome. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews 1:238-244.
7 American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association).
8 Hagerman, R. (2001). Meeting the Challenge of Fragile X Syndrome. Patient Care 31(14).
9 Harris-Schmidt, G. What Are Some Important Teaching Strategies? National Fragile X Foundation. Available at www.fragilex.org/html/teaching.htm. Web site last modified April 1, 2003.
10 Hagerman, R.J.; Leehy, M.; Heinrichs, W.; et al. (2001). Intention Tremor, Parkinsonism, and Generalized Brain Atrophy in Male Carriers of Fragile X. Neurology 57(1):127-130.
11 Allingham-Hawkins, D.J.; Babul-Hirji, R.; Chitayat, D.; et al. (1999). Fragile X Premutation is a Significant Risk Factor for Premature Ovarian Failure: The International Collaborative POF in Fragile X Study-Preliminary Data. American Journal of Medical Genetics 83(4):322-325.
12 Uzielli, M.L.; Guarducci, S.; Lapi, E.; et al. (1999). Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) and Fragile X Premutation Females: From POF to Fragile X Carrier Identification, from Fragile X Carrier Diagnosis to POF Association Data. American Journal of Medical Genetics 84(3):300-303.
13 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2000). The Menopause Years (Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists).
14 Bailey, D.B., Jr.; Hatton, D.D.; Mesibov, G.; Ament, N.; and Skinner, M. (2000). Early Development, Temperament, and Functional Impairment in Autism and Fragile X Syndrome. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 30(1):49-59.
15 Rogers, S.J.; Wehner, D.E.; and Hagerman, R. (2001). The Behavioral Phenotype in Fragile X: Symptoms of Autism in Very Young Children With Fragile X Syndrome, Idiopathic Autism, and Other Developmental Disorders. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 22(6):409-417.
16 Bauchwitz, R.P. (2000). Biomolecular Approaches to Fragile X Syndrome Therapy. Available at http://www.fragilex.org/BIOMOLECULAR_APPROACHES_TO_
17 Hagerman, R.J.; and Hagerman, P.J. (eds.) (2002). Fragile X Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research, Third Edition (Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press).
18 Adapted from http://www.fragilex.org/html/pharmacotherapy.htm Web site last updated May 2002.
19 Prows, C.A., and Lovell, A.M. (1998). Ask the Expert. Genetic Testing for Fragile X. Journal of the Society for Pediatric Nurses 3(14):161-166.< br /> 20 American College of Medical Genetics (1994). Fragile X Syndrome: Diagnosis and Carrier Testing. Working Group of the Genetic Screening Subcommittee of the Clinical Practice Committee. American College of Medical Genetics. Ameican Journal of Medical Genetics 53(4):380-381.


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|The Fundamentals
|The Fundamentals
Each fundamental course is based on industrial and couture
sewing methods.
All fundamental courses are notebook classes with
curriculum. Practicals are given to advance your sewing
|The Institute of Sewing Arts is a complete sewing school. All classes have consistent,
fundamental methods of sewing based on factory methods. While project sewing is fun,
sometimes correct techniques are abandoned, and you don't always achieve the desired results.
Each of the fundamental techniques are designed to work with the sewing machine making it an
extension of your hands. These methods, with practice, will give your projects a professional
touch. Each class is in notebook form giving you the opportunity to construct your samples
according to your own machine. Along with the specified curriculum, your notebook with samples
becomes your own sewing reference manual.
|Know Your Machine*
Learn all facets of your sewing
machine including tension and stitch
adjustments. The second half is
devoted operating your machine for
optimal results using proven factory
methods. The results will amaze you!
3 hours
$60.00 includes 3-ring binder,
curriculum, and fabric.
|Sleeves With Ease *
Learn to set a sleeve without
annoying pins or gathers. This
proven factory method will give your
garments the professional touch.
2 hours
$40.00 includes curriculum, and
|Zippers, Facings & Linings OH MY! *
Learn to set a zipper into a bodice
with a facing and also with a lining.
You will be using a regular zipper.
3 hours
$60.00 includes curriculum, zipper
and fabric.
|Zippers *
Learn to set lapped zippers and
concealed zippers. Must have a
concealed zipper foot.
3 hours
$60.00 includes curriculum, zippers
and fabric.
|Beginning Sewing - The Skirt *
The Fabric Corner's Institute of Sewing Arts is offering for the first time, a 6 week
course on basic sewing skills. During this course you will construct a skirt (but not just
any old skirt, a "funkified skirt").
All skills are referenced to factory methods of sewing. Here is an overview of some of
the skills that are covered in this first course:
Learn to read and fit a pattern properly
Learn the basics of fabrics, textiles, needles and thread
How to pin and cut out a pattern (so you think it's easy?)
How to construct basic darts and seams
The dreaded zipper (you will be surprised at how easy it really is!)
Finish with the hem and embellishments
If you have never sewn before or are coming back to this wonderful skill, this course is
definitely for you. Included in the tuition of $90 is 12 hours of complete instruction with a
set of course materials and a 3-ring binder to start you on your sewing journey.
Dates: Choice of 2 sessions
Tuesday Evenings: March 6-April 10 th 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Thursday Mornings: April 18 - May 23 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Tuition: $90.00 at time of sign up
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|Basic Sewing Machine Usage
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lesson is 2hours @$40.00.
Call to schedule time.
The Institute of Sewing Arts features demonstrations
every two months in addition to our regular classes. In
March & April we will be offering 5 Skills for $10.00
demonstrations. These demos are based on the idea that once you
see how easy it is to do, you can just go home and do it. The
following are the skills for March & April:
1. Lap Zipper Insertion: Give your pillow covers and more a
professional finish with this technique.
2. Pintuck Diversity: They are easy, fun and not just for heirloom
3. Sewing on a button with your sewing machine: Did you know that
even most older models can do this?
4. Using a gathering foot: With just a couple of adjustments, this
foot works like a charm.
5. Programming your alphabet font: Not all of you have this feature,
but if you do, why not use it. We will show you how with a few tips
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Scott Stratten Releases 'QR Codes Kill Kittens'
Experts are constantly telling people what they need to be doing in order to improve their businesses. Hundreds of books in the market are filled with advice from these experts. But how can fed-up business professionals filter out all of the bad advice, misinformation, and misuse of business tools out there?
Nobody needs another list of what they should be doing. Therefore, Scott Stratten, author of the bestselling book "UnMarketing," has written "QR Codes Kill Kittens: How to Alienate Customers, Dishearten Employees, and Drive Your Business into the Ground" (ISBN: 978-1-118-73275-5; WILEY; Hardcover & E-Book; $18) in order to share what not to do in business.
Stratten explains, "If you knew that your terrible business decisions could cost a kitten its life, would you still do it? Of course not. No one wants to hurt a kitten, and no one wants to damage their own business through easily avoidable mistakes. The trick is, knowing which things are the wrong things to do."
Easy to digest, "QR Codes Kill Kittens" is divided into four sections illustrating why QR codes represent what's wrong with business today including; They Don't Work, Nobody Likes Them, They are Selfish and They Take Up Valuable Time Better Spent Elsewhere. Stratten includes photo evidence of real-life QR code mishaps, along with tips and guidance on human resources, marketing/branding, networking (in person and online), public relations, and customer service and how to prevent slip-ups such as:
- Using QR codes, and other bright and shiny technologies, because a business can, and not because it should
- Insulting, ignoring, and generally avoiding those "pesky" customers
- Trying to profit from world events, disasters, and other self-interested social media practices
- Thinking authenticity can be automated
- Focusing on what's next, instead of working on fixing what you're doing now
- And so many more cringe-worthy errors in judgment
"QR Codes are full of potential. The thing is, we're breaking them - before we even get a chance to figure out just how awesome they can be," adds Stratten. "It doesn't do you any good to do a few things right and a lot of things wrong. Find out what not to do. If reading this book saves just one kitten's life, it's worth it."


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Live in Old World Charm at this Celebrity Pick in Palm Springs
An official Palm Springs Historic Landmark, the Ingleside Inn and Melvyn's Resort, built in 1925 when Palm Springs was little more than a sleepy desert village, it has retained its old-world charm. Serving patrons from presidents to movie stars, the inn has undergone major restoration but remains a celebrity favorite and desert gem.
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size 30 units
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City Palm Springs
- Nearby Water Pacific Ocean
- Open Dates All Year
The Humphrey Birge family built the Spanish-style estate in the calm beauty of the scenery at the foot of the magnificent San Jacinto Mountains in 1925. When sold to Ruth Hardy, she changed the estate into an exclusive and private hotel, changing its fate forever.
From the moment you enter the lovely, wrought-iron gates on your wedding day, you are spellbound; the Spanish adobe walls that enclose the property and maintain its privacy are lighted with multicolored bougainvillea.
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- Swimming Pool
- Bird Watching
- Hiking
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Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Gambling
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Theme Parks
- Wineries
- Fitness Programs
Languages Spoken
- English
Nearest Airports
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) / 2.2 miles
- Banning Municipal Airport (BNG) / 18.7 miles
- Apple Valley Airport (APV) / 63.2 miles
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Target to open nine Canadian stores this year
Publish Date: January 29, 2014
SCT Newswire Articles
Topics: canada, retailer, target
Target announced today that it will continue its Canadian expansion in 2014 by adding another nine store locations to the 124 Target stores now open in all 10 provinces. The majority of the new stores will open in Ontario, with single store additions planned for Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta and B.C. "The past year marked a major milestone for Target as we delivered on the unprecedented goal of opening 124 Target stores across ten provinces in 2013," said Tony Fisher, president, Target Canada, in a press release. "As we head into 2014, we will continue to enhance the guest experience at all stores, while continuing to expand our presence in new Canadian neighbourhoods."
New Target stores will open in spring 2014 at The Stockyards, in Toronto, Ontario; Kingsway Mall, in Edmonton, Alberta; and at Hillside Centre, in Victoria, British Columbia. Three more will open in the summer of 2014 at Erin Mills Town Centre, in Mississauga, Ontario; Park Place, in Barrie, Ontario; and Carrefour Candiac, in Candiac, Quebec. Another three stores will open in the fall of 2014 at St. Laurent, in Ottawa, Ontario; Sheridan Centre, in Mississauga, Ontario; and Polo Park, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


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Monday July 23rd, 2012 4:08pm
STORRS, Conn. - A 10-0 run by the University of Connecticut lacrosse team led the Huskies past Canisius on Saturday with a 13-5 victory. Senior Jenna Moulton (Rochester, N.Y.) made 10 saves and eight different UConn players scored to give the team its second-straight win at the George J. Sherman-Family Sports Complex this season.
Both redshirt senior Ashley Mitchelides (Hudson, Ohio) and Kiersten Tupper (Camillus, N.Y.) led all with four points. Each scored twice and aided two others in the Huskies' second-consecutive game against a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opponent. Mitchelides and Tupper each scored both of their goals in the opening 10-0 run by Connecticut.
A decidedly Husky first half of action saw Tupper score less than three minutes into the contest followed Mitchelides at 21:05. Junior Jillian Cerar (Massapequa Park, N.Y.) contributed to the scoring spree twice with her sixth and seventh tallies of the year. Cerar scored her second on a free-position shot to make it a 5-0 game.
Senior Katie Devaney (Fayetteville, N.Y.) with an assist from Mitchelides made it a 6-0 UConn lead when freshman Morgan O'Reilly (West Sayville, N.Y.) scored the first of her collegiate career less than a minute later (7-0).
UConn capped off the run with a pair of goals by sophomore M.E. Lapham (Cazenovia, N.Y.) before the streak was snapped by the Griffs first goal of the game by Rachel Brand. At the end of the first half, the Huskies owned a commanding 10-1 lead.
Rookie Catherine Gross (Andover, Mass.) added to the Husky scoring total with an assist from Tupper to open the second half. Two goals from Canisius made it 11-3 in a slower paced game following halftime.
Gross scored her second of the game before the Griffs (1-2) were able to tack on two more, outscoring the Huskies in the second half (4-3) despite fellow freshman Mackenzie Rainone (Syracuse, N.Y.) adding to the rookie movement with her first at 7:11.
Connecticut outshot Canisius 36-19, including a 19-9 margin in the second half. The Huskies were held to just three goals in the final 30 minutes thanks to nice saves by the Griff's Allison Daley.
Moulton made two saves in the later have before freshman Brittany Testa (Bridgewater, Vt.) stepped in to see her first action of the year. Hayes played the final 5:46 minutes of the 13-5 UConn win while Moulton saw time in the midfield.
The Huskies (2-1) return to Sherman on Wednesday for a 3 p.m. game against Quinnipiac.


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YOUTH ACADEMY PROGRAM (U9 - U12 Boys and Girls)
YAP (Youth Academy Program), formerly known as TDA, is an excellent way to prepare players for the classic programs at U11 and above. Focused completely on skill development and small group tactics this program allows players to become more familiar with the skills necessary to compete at a higher level of classic soccer without the pressure of competitive league play and standings.
Evaluations are conducted in May / June and teams are formed on a Regional Basis in Durham, Orange and Wake Counties. Training is held twice per week in your Regional Area. Games are typically Sunday afternoons and TFCA Teams compete in the TADL (Triangle Area Development League) so all games are within the Triangle Area and will participate in selected NCYSA Academy Festivals. In addition, each team will compete in 1 to 2 local tournaments per year.
The academy season is typically broken into two parts: August to November and February to May with teams taking a break from all events during December and January.
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Another life update
So things are slowly coming together. We've secured 2 nannies to split up the weeks taking the kids to their things. That will last through December. One nanny is a close friend and the other is another unschooling mom. I'd like to keep it going through next "semester" to, but just in case, I've been touring schools/day cares.
Because of having no car, we are limited to schools that are either 1)close to our house, or 2) close to McKay's work. There is one school near us and I toured it this week. It's the school I see all the neighborhood kids walking to. Well, it's the school I see all the brown kids walking to. I don't know where the white kids go. I mentioned to my friend who works there, "So Margaret would be the only white kid?" And she said that there's another white kid in the school. This boggles my mind because we definitely have more white kids in our neighborhood than just 1. Well, of our neighbors that are Margaret's age, one goes to a private school and the other goes to a charter school across town, so I guess that's where the white kids go. This school I toured was a charter school (public school is too far away) and so there's a wait list I put Margaret on it.
I still have to tour the two schools near McKay's work. One is a public school, but it's not an Oakland public school. The other is a charter.
Yesterday I toured a daycare for Isaac and Linda. It's nice and play-based. They warned me it's not heavy in academics and I guess some people prefer academics? I'm ok with not pushing academics on my 1 year old and 4 year old! I like it, but again it has a wait list and I don't know how long it'll be until there's a space.
So at least we are covered until January. We'll be still homeschooling and our nannies/babysitters will be taking Margaret to Spanish class and Lego class and such.
Isaac is now 4 so he got to start Hacker Sparks with Margaret, and the Waldorf class we had Margaret in last year is allowing both Isaac and Margaret to go even though neither are kindergarten-aged. They'll love it. That starts next week.
Oh, and I did a triathlon last Sunday. I never got to the "I can't do this anymore" point, but I was being really lazy in the swimming and running sections. I did the bike as hard as I could, but I just didn't care about the others.


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Wild Select Forward Alex Tuch With 18th Pick
BREAKDOWN: A massive forward with a terrific shot, he is versatile and can play any role on a line: playmaker, finisher, worker, etc. Owns pretty good hockey sense and makes his linemates better ... Still needs to develop a level of consistency in order to blossom at the highest level. Also, he may need to find his big-league niche. Skates well for his size, but is not the fastest player ... Big, talented and versatile forward with huge upside. (via TheSportsNetwork.com)


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Clearance: Dumping Out Our Summer Crap
Only a few things are known for sure: Death, Taxes, Ben Affleck as Batman, and cheap homeware is always welcomed. We can do the last one right now! The others, hopefully, are off in the future somewhere.
Ends on August 30 at 9AM CT