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Supermarket GROCERY Business: Uncorking profit potential
Alcoholic beverages can be a supermarket cash cow -- if they are merchandised correctly.By Richard Turcsik
Raise your glasses, make a toast, and say "Cheers!" to the beer, wine, and liquor department, for it possesses a unique power to raise the spirits of the entire store by attracting new customers. Not just any shoppers, but the affluent, college-educated, most-sought-after customers retailers crave. According to ACNielsen Homescan data, households with an annual income of $70,000 are twice as likely to buy wine as the general populace. The people in those households are more likely to hold professional and managerial positions, live without children, and reside on the West Coast.
Increasingly, retailers are teaming with brewers, vintners, and distillers to develop programs that target prime households, spur impulse purchases, and build sales by cross-merchandising with other departments in the store, especially those in the profitable perimeter perishables areas.
"One of the great advantages of selling wine in supermarkets is that it is being sold in a food environment where people are making meal decisions," says Dan Hansen, v.p., chains, at Beringer Blass Wine Estates, the Napa, Calif. producer of Beringer Vineyards, Chateau Souverain, Chateau St. Jean, St. Clement, and several other domestic and imported labels. "Wine is a natural part of the meal 'solution' that people are looking for when they go to a grocery store," he says. "Additionally, selling wine in supermarkets exposes thousands of people to your products in a friendly, non-intimidating environment."
"The wine shopper is a very valuable consumer, not only because they buy lots of wine, which drives the profitability of the category, but because in almost every occasion they are a shopper who buys other profitable categories," says Steve Sprinkle, v.p., global chain accounts, at E.&J. Gallo Winery in Hayward, Calif. "This is a consumer that trades up very easily and buys complementary items, almost all from the perimeter of the store. They are very occasion-based shoppers."
According to Gallo and ACNielsen Household Panel research, consumers spend 79 percent more—$58.49 versus $32.63—when wine is in their basket. "That $25.86 difference is not only the price of the wine," says Sprinkle. "Almost $15 of that is complementary items—bread, cheese, and meat."
"An issue we have is that a lot of retailers are stuck in their silos within their departments," says Bob Krall, v.p., director of trade marketing, for Brown-Forman Spirits Americas in Louisville, Ky. "Every department manager has their own little piece of space, and often they are not willing to take, say, a spirits display, and move it to some other part of the store where it may be compatible with another product, like cheese."
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But it has been proven that retailers can increase their sales of wine by pairing it with food items, helping to drive the occasion-based selling concept.
"We've had the most success when we've sat down with a retailer and collaboratively put together a comprehensive calendar of food and wine promotions throughout the year," Sprinkle says, adding that Gallo has teamed with such CPG giants as Unilever, Kraft, and Nestle, and gets creative when developing racks and other in-store merchandising vehicles. As a result, a Bella Sera wine rack placed across from the French bread in the bakery will look very different from the Turning Leaf display across from the turkeys at Thanksgiving.
"The chains getting behind this are supporting it not just by putting up some displays in the perimeter of the store, but by developing a comprehensive, specific, month-by-month plan and doing it on a consistent basis," he says.
Other wineries are also teaming up with CPG manufacturers. Columbia Crest Winery has joined with Procter & Gamble's Millstone coffee and noted chef Tom Douglas to develop a spring merchandising program that offers recipes, instantly redeemable coupons for coffee, spring entertaining tips, and links to Douglas' Web site to look for additional recipes or to order one of his cookbooks. "We found working with Procter & Gamble that the consumer base for premium coffee and Columbia Crest wine overlaps substantially," says Brett Scallan, marketing director for parent company Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates in Woodinville, Wash.
"These added-value in-store campaigns result in a win-win-win situation for the consumer, the supermarket, and the suppliers," says Hansen of Beringer Blass.
Canandaigua Wine Co. also has been stepping up its cross-merchandising efforts. This spring its Talus Chardonnay has teamed up with Act II popcorn and the Netflix online DVD rental service. "On our bottles we will be promoting that you can get a free trial membership to Netflix and save money on Act II popcorn," says Jeff Muller, national promotions manager in the Concord, Calif. office of the Canandaigua, N.Y.-based company. He concedes that at first there was some concern that the Netflix component would hit a sore note in the supermarket video rental department. "Most of the major chains aren't in that business anymore, so that hasn't been a problem," he says.
Chardonnay and croquet
For Vendange, the No. 1 selling Chardonnay in the U.S., Canandaigua has a spring promotion centering on croquet and offering a 60-cent coupon on Blue Diamond almonds. Its Covey Run brand has tied in with Goldy's cream cheese dips as its spring partner. "Where Goldy's is not distributed we have the option for a $2 mail-in rebate for a deli platter purchase," says Muller. "We're trying to stimulate sales in another part of the store that may be overlooked by people when they are promoting wine. With all three of our promotions we're trying to get the grocer at least a dual ring with our wine and a related product," he says.
With Alice White, its Australian import brand, Canandaigua has developed a novel "Outback Pack," a neck-hanger that allows a 187 ml bottle of Alice White Shiraz to be attached to a 1.5 liter bottle of Alice White Chardonnay. "The idea is that Chardonnay is a very big seller for us, and a lot of people who drink white wine may have not tried some of our red wines," says Muller. "This way we basically get a free sample into their hands where legal."
Australian wines are among the hottest things out there right now, and the hottest is the Yellow Tail brand that is imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd. of White Plains, N.Y. Introduced in June 2001, and retailing for only $6.99 a bottle, $5.99 on deal, Yellow Tail has taken the country by storm, moving some 1.5 million cases in 2002. "Our chain business is growing dramatically," says Roy Danis, s.v.p. at W.J. Deutsch. "Our ACV distribution is literally growing daily. As chains learn more about this brand, and see and read the ACNielsen numbers, more and more of them are getting excited about the velocity of this brand."
Wines from the Pacific Northwest are also gaining in popularity, but they are more likely to be found in wine shops, liquor stores, and restaurants than the local supermarket. "In most markets, except for Oregon, we try to steer away from supermarkets," says Alex Sokol Blosser, v.p. of Sokol Blosser Winery in Dundee, Ore. "Supermarket wines tend to be more mass market, and supermarkets like to deal with category management, where they have a Gallo or Constellation help them drive the category."
Varietal sets
Sokol Blosser's key product is Evolution No. 9, a blend of Muller-Thurgau and eight other wines that goes perfect with the new Asian fusion cuisine craze. Its current edition is 18,000 cases, while Sokol Blosser's total production is 30,000 cases. "Gallo spills more wine than we make," says Sokol Blosser. "We don't have the power to go into a supermarket and say, 'Let us manage your category for you.'"
Sokol Blosser notices that at least in Oregon more supermarkets are switching from brand to varietal sets, which he says helps smaller wineries. "One of the tricks of the trade is that you always want to be to the right of the biggest-selling wine in the category, because most people are right-handed and that's where your eye goes. That is good for competition," he says.
When it comes to competition, one of the most important areas of the store is the beer aisle, because if customers can't find a six-pack or a case of their favorite brew, they may go across the street to the competition and never come back. The leading brewers are working hard to make sure that day never comes. "Communication between retailers and manufacturers, especially during promotions, is paramount to garnering positive retailer productivity," says George Fuchs, v.p., supermarket & drug store, at St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "This helps lead to better accuracy in product forecasting and ordering. Also, retailers can help their sales by properly allocating shelf space to better control out-of-stocks and stock surpluses.
"At the same time, Anheuser-Busch can help increase retailer productivity by ensuring that the beer aisle is properly merchandised, specifically at the cooler and at displays," he says.
Like its counterparts in the wine business, A-B finds cross-merchandising to be key in building sales. For January's Bud Bowl 2003 it teamed with a variety of center store brands including Red Baron pizza, Zatarain's New Orleans Style Rice Mixes, Hidden Valley Ranch dip mixes, Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, and Solo Cup.
Retailers should entice consumers with point-of-sale displays and features. "Miller offers seasonal point-of-sale materials that are designed to complement our larger promotions, such as our sports and seasonal promotions," says Eileen Wright, a spokeswoman for Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Co. "Currently, we are offering special point-of-sale displays to promote our basketball and St. Patrick's Day programs, and we will shortly be offering materials to showcase our spring/summer program."
Rising imports
Retailers may be concerned that offering a case at a special price will cause six-pack sales to go flat down the road, but Wright says that isn't really an issue. "Generally, a person purchasing a larger package is doing so for a specific reason, such as a summer cookout, a holiday party, or a televised sports event, for example," she says. "So we don't see that interfering with the sale of a six-pack, which is more routinely purchased."
Imports are the fastest-growing segment of the beer market, posting sales gains of 8.4 percent in 2002, according to ACNielsen. Canadian imports were up 8.4 percent, European brands 11.8 percent, and Mexican imports 8.5 percent. One of the biggest promotions for Mexican beer is Cinco de Mayo, the commemoration of the Mexican victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. "When it comes to merchandising for Cinco de Mayo, the retailers should start merchandising it two weeks prior," says Chris Williams, v.p., national accounts, at Labatt USA in Norwalk, Conn., which imports the Tecate and Dos Equis Mexican brands. "We will have a big off-premise display program for both Tecate and Dos Equis, and lots of cross-merchandising opportunities with salsa, chips, etc."
Halloween promotions
Williams says the two-week-window rule also applies to the Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day holidays, but Christmas displays can go up right after Halloween. "You can realistically say the holiday thought process begins Nov. 1, and the holiday thought goes all the way through New Year's, so it is a 60-day window to have holiday point-of-sale up," he says.
Halloween is a big holiday for merchandising Irish beer. The holiday traces its roots back to the Celtic feast of Samhaim, or All Hallows Eve, which was New Year's Eve on the Celtic calendar. According to legend, a blacksmith sold his soul to the Devil in return for money. When the Devil collected, the blacksmith journeyed down to Hell carrying a hollowed out turnip (pumpkins don't grow in Ireland) with a candle in it to light his way.
"That's where the tradition of carving the pumpkin comes from," says Donal O'Sullivan, marketing manager for Murphy's & Moretti brands at Fischer Beverages International in White Plains, N.Y. "Of course, we're going to encourage people to celebrate Celtic New Year's Eve with our Murphy's Stout and Murphy's Red brands. We're not going to get too caught up in the idea of trying to educate people about the history. It is really that there is a good reason to celebrate and party, and let's do that with Murphy's."
Of course they'll also be partying this month with Murphy's for St. Patrick's Day. "On-premise, St. Patrick's Day is a long weekend, but off-premise it is Feb. 1 to March 17," Sullivan says. "We've developed tailored case-stackers, header boards, price cards, and base wrap which allow Murphy's Stout and Murphy's Red to be merchandised side-by-side, with a seasonal banner encouraging people to get their Irish up for St. Patrick's Day."
Moretti Italian beer was cross-promoted in floral departments for Valentine's Day, and a big cross-promotion is on tap for May. "We're looking to team up with some Italian food partners," O'Sullivan says, adding that Moretti is playing off the romantic appeal of Italian wine.
Women who don't like beer might find a flavored malt beverage a little more romantic. "The consumer for coolers is very distinct," says Fred Gambke, v.p., national accounts/product development, at United States Beverage, the Norwalk, Conn.-based firm that markets the Seagram's line of wine coolers. "They are very loyal, and when it comes to alcoholic beverages they have an appeal for coolers and coolers only. They are primarily 25- to 45-year-old females. When you look at the supermarket industry and who is shopping in the stores, this is the same person."
These consumers don't care for a strong alcohol taste, preferring coolers with mixed cocktail tastes like Margaritas and Fuzzy Navel. "Cooler consumers like things that are new and different, and so every year we bring out two new flavors. This year it is Bahama Mama and Raspberry Daiquiri," Gambke says. "While it is important to bring in new flavors, retailers need to take a look at their mix and stock the top six to eight flavors for that particular year."
It's also important to get the flavored malt beverages in front of consumers in May and June. "That is really the two-month period when you are going to reap your reward on the cooler category for the year," says Gambke. And since cooler consumers aren't big alcohol drinkers in general, it would be smart to merchandise them on the perimeter of the department.
Sexier spirits
But to entice shoppers down the spirits aisle, retailers might want to make it look a little sexier, suggests Krall of Brown-Forman. "In those areas where you can't display, there is still a tendency to have everything look homogenous," he says. "When you go down any other aisle there tends to be a lot more excitement or offers. The spirits section often lacks that."
He suggests stores be a little more creative, possibly by making a cocktail section, where olives, toothpicks, napkins, and jars of pearl onions can be merchandised next to the vodka and vermouth. "This is an area where they are getting multiple purchases out of the same section, and you're also giving them ideas on ways to consume these brands," Krall says.
That vodka section might want to include Teton Glacier Hand Crafted American Potato Vodka, manufactured by Silver Creek Distillers in Rigby, Idaho and distributed by Niche Import Co. of Cedar Knolls, N.J. Niche imports high-end specialty products, including Asbach Uralt brandy, illy Espresso Liqueur, and Underberg bitters, which is merchandised in specialty food aisles as a digestion aid. "We're looking for supermarket operators who want a little more variety in their stores," says Peter Nelson, president. Niche has a strong presence in upscale chains, including the A.J.'s Market division of Bashas' in Arizona and Bristol Farm in California.
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Following the game the Raptors birthday boy told reporters that, "I haven't won on my birthday since college. It was good to play hard and get a win by double figures."
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Following the game a grumpy Ricky Davis addresses this when he told reporters, "it is almost impossible to go down 20 points in the first half and try and make a comeback. It is kind of like running uphill."
Besides Bosh, another player that stepped up for the Raptors tonight was Pape Sow. Despite finding himself in foul trouble Sow was able to play tough defense on Kevin Garnett while contributing 8 points and 6 boards.
Following the game Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell was signing the praises of Sow and told reporters that, "I thought Pape (Sow) and Chris (Bosh) did an excellent job competing against Kevin, playing defense on him. Kevin's a warrior, he plays like that every night. I thought Chris and Pape, the two guys who guarded Kevin most of the night brought unbelievable energy. Defensively, they really made an effort to stop him and when you do that, you might not shoot the ball well, but Chris had 15 rebounds and 17 points against, arguably, got to be one of the greatest players to ever play at that position."
At the end of the game the Air Canada Centre was begging Matt "Lakeport" Bonner to shoot a three but he held onto the ball until time expired. With Toronto stuck at 97 points and three points away from free pizza the Toronto fans booed the Raptors as they left the floor. The look on Bonner's face was priceless as clearly he had no idea about the promotion that Pizza Pizza runs and was shocked that the fans would boo him after he snagged a career high 12 boards.
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Gold price fixing manipulation goes mainstream on public TV channel 3sat, a cooperation between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This documentary exposes "an examination of gold prices reveals machinations fit for a financial thriller."
Eva Schmidt: Good evening and welcome to Makro, your business magazine. Many people purchase gold as a safe haven, or as insurance against bad times. That is why people were lining up at gold dealers at the height of the 2008 crisis. Gold, throughout history, has always represented reliability and stability. But today many people doubt that it is still so, especially when what one can find out by examining the gold prices sheds some light on some shenanigans you'd expect to read in a financial thriller.
Narrator: London, the most important gold market in the world. Here is where the price of gold is determined. Twice a day, through a conference call, a few bankers get together to fix the daily price of gold. This constitutes the most important benchmark for the value of physical gold, and it is used by all sorts of businesses, from jewellers to gold mines. And this « fixing » is not subjected to any public oversight. And it would seem that this lack of restraint paved the way to some very serious manipulations of the price of gold, as demonstrated by a current investigation. They have detected many strange price movements that have been going on for many years.
Rosa Abrantes-Metz: The setting of the gold fixing is, in my view, problematic. It opens the door for abuse and manipulation. There is absolutely no transparency in the arrangements made during the private phone conversations of this small group of participants as they decide what the price of gold should be.
Narrator: For a long time, experts have complained that this process is flagrantly open to manipulation. There are only five banks participating in the London gold fix, including (as of yet) the Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) (ETR:DBK). In the futures markets, more extreme and volatile, where people bet on the price of gold in the coming months, the amounts traded are much more significant.
Folker Hellmeyer: The situation we have here is that this market is essentially dominated by only three american banks. These three banks have a market share close to 80%. In other words, this is almost a straight monopoly and, of course, it gives them the power to « play » with the market.
Narrator: This power seems to be used abundantly, as a matter of fact. The futures market, intended to bring stability and some predictability to future prices, is all but controlled by these three banks : JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), HSBC Holdings plc (ADR) (NYSE:HSBC) and Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C). And this is all about paper gold securities.
Thorsten Schulte: These banks can simply engage in selling scraps of paper, thus creating fear, especially for those owning physical gold who could perhaps sell it and eventually create a wave of panic…
Narrator: The gold price has been attacked this same way many times, often with tremendous declines in just a few minutes. But there is much more to this story.
Dimitri Speck: Gold is like the opponent of the currencies, based on debt, and especially the US dollar. Therefore, the Federal Reserve has an interest in keeping the gold price down, and the american government closes its eyes on the private banks' manipulations of the gold price.
Narrator: For many years, the Fed has served as the « lender of last resort ». In order to maintain confidence in the US dollar, a weak gold price is necessary. Even though it is hard to prove that the game is rigged, the fact that the manipulations are not only condoned but encouraged could explain why the regulators haven't yet « discovered » anything after all those years of conspicuous criminal-like activities in the gold futures markets and in the London « fix ».
Eva Schmidt: Incidentally, the Deutsche Bank no longer wishes to be part of the London gold fix and, as of now, no other bank has expressed an interest in filling the soon-to-be empty seat. Could be that the banks are worried about damaging their reputation in London. Gold is not only a commodity on which to speculate ; it carries a high symbolic power. Therefore, the price of gold is very much influenced by all sorts of hopes and fears. Here are a few facts on this matter from Makroskop.
Narrator: 31.1 grams is the weight of one ounce of pure gold. The yellow metal is, above all, sought for protection in times of crisis. During the 2008 financial crisis, the price of gold rose quickly, and it now trades for around $1,300 an ounce. But what's intriguing is that the more there is hope for an end to the global economic slowdown, the more the price of gold declines. The United States government is the largest sovereign gold holder with 261.6 million ounces, or 8,100 metric tonnes, followed by Germany, Italy, France and China. But the largest demand arises from China. The Chinese are accumulating enormous quantities, from gold coins to gold bars. In 2013 they acquired over 1,065.8 tonnes, for the first time surpassing the Indians who bought 974.8 tonnes last year. The largest portion of that demand comes from jewellery. Jewellery sales have tripled in China since 2004, accounting for close to 30% of global demand. Businesses purchased around 400 tonnes, the bulk of it going to the electronic manufacturers for their production. At the same time, China has risen from being a small player in the mining industry to becoming the number one gold producer. Only in the last decade, gold production in China has gone from 217 to 437 tonnes, more than doubling.
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Good evening to you, Mr. Klinzing. It seems that the flow of gold, these days, is from the West to the East, as we've just talked about. There are many, many more buyers in Asia than in the West… why is that, do you think ?
Klinzing: One reason would be that China and India, together accounting for at least half of the global gold market, do not provide care for the elderly, which has a different value there. Another factor would be the fear of inflation. It is said that 'the Chinese are the Germans of Asia', and so they have a tendency to hoard gold.
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OKAY GUYS. This is my last weekend before the start of the next semester and I managed to pass all of my classes so far, so it's chill time for the last few hours. I actually have a few things to say and since no one made the blog yet, I figured I could do one more time. Really though, making it regularly is a drag.
There is one thing I must say. This episode was absolutely beautiful as far as the art department goes. You could tell that they put a lot of effort into drawing the characters this week. All the Zeref shots. All the Mavis shots. And the animation was so pretty too. Zeref destroying the forest looked so good. Overall, the interaction between the two so done really nicely, so yay.
Then we get a filler of Zeref teaching group Magic, as Mavis requests. This was a nice addition, something that the manga version even lacked, something that Fairy Tail usually lacks to begin with, a training session. So it's not really like Zeref comes there and oh, we suddenly can use Magic that beats an entire gu-. O wait. Lol. That final scene. Warrod pls. I really liked the way they made Warrod discover his non-offensive nature, but please, "Hey, teach me magic" - "Sure" - *summons huge ass tree*. Genius teacher? However, other than that, the training was nice, especially the waterfall nod. It's not a training without one, huh?
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"So you lost the money," Sam said to Carly on the phone.
"Yeah," she responded.
"Well, how in the name of chiz am I going to get out of this dump?"
"Good behavior?"
"Never gonna happen."
A curly haird guy walks up to Carly. "Visiting hours are over!" he yelled.
"Okay, bye," Carly said to Sam hanging up the phone.
A few days later Carly woke up with an idea. "I'll go follow that bird and find that money." Carly put on her clothes and headed out to the park. She sat on a bench waiting for the bird she saw take the envelope.
Freddie saw Carly sitting on the bench looking at the birds. He walked up to her and asked why she was doing so.
"A bird stole my money, and I'm looking for that bird, adn I'm going to follow it to it's nest."
"What if the brid dropped the envel-"
"That's the bird!" Carly cheered pointing at the bird.
"How do you know that's the bird?" Freddie asked.
"It has that birth mark on his wing. Now I'm gonna stalk it." Carly got up and creeped behind the bird.
The bird turned its neck and saw Carly stalking him, so it flew away, and Carly chased after it.
The bird tried out flying Carly, but she was determined to follow it. The bird flew on the top of the Space Needle. Carly went on the elevator to the top flool and went to the roof. The bird wasn't there but the nest with three eggs in it had the envelope. Carly went to take it, but the brid came and started attacking her. Carly tried slapping it away, but the bird kept biting her. A loud thunder was heard and the brid flew away. Carly reached under the eggs and pulled out the envelope.
"Take that you stupid bird!" Carly yelled flashing the envelope in the air. The bird pooped on Carly. "Well it can't get any worse."
The sky percipitated, and Carly was wet.
"Aww man."
"247, 248, 249, 250, okay Ms. Puckett your free to go," announced the chief.
"Thanks Carls," Sam said as she was hugging Carly. "Why do you smell like bird poop?"
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Excessive Force dlc skins help?
I haven't bought this game yet but I have seen all the Excessive Force skins and I was wondering if I could use them in the main game because I prefer Alex Mercer better than James Heller. So do these skins work outside of the Excessive Force dlc?
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I said the wrong skin sorry I meant Zombie Mercer, I'll be able to use him in the free roam and missions? I don't mind about the cutscenes and voices. Thank you
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Yea all the skins work in the same way as far as i know.
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Alex mercer is not an Excessive Force dlc skin. You get him from completing all the Radnet challenges and events. To access the radnet stuff you need to enter the code on the back of the manual when you get the game.
As for playing as him once you've unlocked him you can select him from the rewards part of the radnet menu and you will run around as him during missions and free roam.
Just one thing to bear in mind is that the Mercer skin is purely cosmetic. It's still Hellers voice, Hellers grunts and Heller in the cutscenes.
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The Eye-to-Stars was a large structure that was created by the Vulcan civilization.
It was located in the Black Box Nebula where it was controlled at Station One by the scientist T'Prylla along with her family. The Eye-to-Stars was considered more than a simple telescope as it instead searched across probable universes as well as across distances of space and time. The only probable universe it could not scan was the line of the present reality.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Can global governance solve most of our economic problems? Or does it too often promise more than it can deliver, and divert attention from more practical reforms that national governments should implement? In a recent commentary, Harvard University economist Dani Rodrik thoughtfully argues the latter. Is he right?
To be sure, national policy has a more direct effect – good or bad – on a country's citizens. But we cannot ignore the global effects of bad national policies, the most obvious examples noted by Rodrik being greenhouse-gas emissions and infectious diseases. People in the "country of origin" may pay a price, but so will the rest of us.
"Globalization" has been a catchword for decades, and the need for global governance has admittedly been exaggerated in recent years, especially by those on the center left. This has led to calls for new alternatives, such as "responsible nationalism" or "inter-governmental" – as opposed to supranational – decision-making in the European Union.
Such proposals make for a healthy debate. For example, we should reevaluate the current system for deciding trade agreements, which have become more about regulatory and investment issues than about eliminating import tariffs or other import barriers. It is no surprise that even some free-trade supporters object to agreements that allow trade groups to insert language granting multinational corporations undue market power at the expense of consumer protection.


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October 20, 1953 – January 5, 2013
Richard McWilliam was the chairman and co-founder of Upper Deck Company, a successful and award-winning Carlsbad-based collectibles business that specializes in trading cards for MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL & MLS.
McWilliam founded Upper Deck in 1989 and served as its chief executive officer until his death. The company is best known for its creativity with baseball cards, including those that had pieces of game-worn jerseys, bats swung during games, holographs and other features.
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Many fans, while excited by the return of sexy vampires Eric and Bill, were disappointed by the lack of Alcide in the premiere of Season 4. Not to worry Truebies, Alcide will be back in our hearts (and eyes) soon enough in Episode 3!
We've been buzzing about Sookie/Alcide/Eric for long enough, but here's a new tidbit from TV Guide that might surprise you. Apparently, Alcide will be "spoken" for when Sookie sees him for the first time in over a year. That's actually not very surprising considering it's been a long time since he's even heard from Sookie and he doesn't have the vamp spidey-senses to assure him that she wasn't dead. Could he have moved on for good? As long as it's not with Debbie Pelt!
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Is the new Ruger SR1911 worth buying? The 800 dollar price tag is very attractive but is there something better in the same ballpark? Any info would be helpful.
List is 800, you can likely find it for mid-600. I consider it very tempting.
colt's 1911s. colt slides and frame are milled from billets. 500-600 tops is a fair price for what ruger is offering i would not pay over 600 for one considering its mainly investmemt cast.
just my opinion.
one good thing with rugers is if your pinned down and bored you can always read the warnings. take a few hours. i think there is more printing on a ruger than the library of congress...
I'm not crazy about their current style, but rumor has it that they will be adding other models and that might perk my interest a little more then. Right now I'm passing.
I haven't seen one, but I would guess they are about equal quality as the Springfields, as they are in the same price range and I've never seen Ruger put out anything of poor quality.
But that's just my uninformed opinion. :D
Thanks for everything! Haven't even found one to handle... let alone shoot or buy. We'll see once i can actually find one.
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No matter the fact that 30 Rock's corpse is still warm and snarky at the moment, Tina Fey is wasting little (if any) time filling her schedule with features. We'll see her make a coming out of sorts, next month, with Paul Weitz's Admission, on its own not a bad way to pull that off — the movie's got Paul Rudd, after all — and an even bigger opportunity comes from The Muppets… Again!, which speaks for itself. Even then? You're sure to have Ricky Gervais and Kermit hogging most of the screentime.
So, finally, she has a strict leading role coming up. According to Deadline, Fey has been making a deal to headline Universal's The Nest, a comedy also circled by Pitch Perfect helmer Jason Moore; the actress will also be producing via her company, Little Stranger Inc. As written by Paula Pell, the movie is a comedy of sibling love and rivalry centered on two sisters (placed somewhere in their '30s) who arrive at their parents' home together, only to find that its been sold off. Presented with no other real option, the pair of women "spend a last wild weekend together, bonding and feuding and finally growing up."
As a premise — something which is often hard to judge a comedy by, anyway — I'm fairly content with the sound of The Nest. Like most others who read about this project, though, it's Fey's presence — as an actor and, furthermore, someone who clearly sees it as good enough to produce — that makes any sort of difference. I don't know if it's really big enough, to be honest, unless they just get on with it and sign Amy Poehler as the second sister. Then we'll be put in place.
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in terms of dating and stuff, i mean would a 28 or a 25 yr old or even a 22 yr old be more attractive than a 30+ yr old?,
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To be honest it really depends on the person. Some people look better as they age and other people look worse.
But I don't value people for their looks alone. There are plenty of people of all ages which are attractive for different reasons.
Some guys have better bodies at 30 or older than they did when they were younger.
Same thing happens with women, sometimes it just takes a while for a body to mature. Other people age gracefully.
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I always wondered.
Where did that whole "30 years old" magical number come up in regards to women? I keep hearing shit about "biological clock" and "attractiveness waning" but from what I can tell (at least from what I see around me), that number has never held true whatsoever.
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"Heine? Den Juden liest man nicht mehr." appears in Chapter 8 of We Are Prisoners
It's bad enough how Graf wrote it. He's recounting the experience of having all his favorite authors tossed aside by his new acquaintance Schorsch. He takes aim at Schiller, Lessing, any number of other classic German authors. But in this case, Graf attributes the comment to Schorsch: "Heine? Nobody reads the Jew nowadays." As if the fact that he is Jewish is another reason not to read him. It does imply a certain amount of bigotry. However, the original translation - "Heine? Nobody reads the Jews nowadays." - is certainly not an accurate one, and in its mistake goes one step further toward attributing a blanket condemnation to Schorsch when there is none.


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The purpose of the Transportation Plan is to develop a 10-year blueprint for improving the city's transportation system and the performance of each modal element (vehicular, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and freight).
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Our City will be soon implementing the Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan with the designs of new bike lanes, boulevards, and other bike facilities on our streets. A demonstration of future bikeways will be installed mid-August 2017 and open houses to learn about proposed designs will be in September and October 2017. Check back for updates on the progress.
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Home Service Club Home Warranty Review
ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 9.1 / 10 (Excellent)
The Home Service Club Review
Based in New York City, The Home Service Club is one of the leading home warranty providers in the country today. Operating in 49 states the company maintains a vast network of trusted and vetted contractors. The Home Service Club has a great reputation for customer service in an industry that often comes under fire for bad customer service. Although no home warranty company is free of bad reviews, the Home Service Club generally has the fewest. The company puts an emphasis on customer service and follows up with clients to make sure they are satisfied with their experience. The Home Service Club also holds their customer service team to very high standards, addressing and attending to negative reviews wherever possible, making sure whatever happened to upset the customer is ultimately resolved.
The Home Service Club has the largest list of appliances and systems covered out of all the home warranty providers we've reviewed. In fact, the company's standard plans cover many items that would be additional items in another home warranty company's plan. For this, the Home Service Club ranks highly in the categories of Plan Value and Customer Experience.
Unique to the Home Service Club is their double guarantee promise of satisfaction. This means that if their "service contractor" is unable to complete the repair, the company will take charge of completing it.
Plan Value
Premium and Deductible
The Home Service Club offers two levels of coverage, Standard and Comprehensive. The company does not feature appliance or systems only plans. The Standard plan covers an extensive list of systems and appliances. The Comprehensive plan adds 14 more items to the list. One of which is pest control which is a coverage unique to the company. We found the average annual premium for the Home Service Club to be around $400, but you will have to get an accurate quote for one of the plans directly from the company.
The trade service fee (what you pay the technician who comes to fix whatever is broken at your house) is flexible. The Home Service Club allows you to choose between $65, $95 and $125. The call fee price you choose will influence your yearly premium.
Items Covered
The Home Service Club offers the most extensive list of covered items in the home warranty industry.
Standard Coverage
Air conditioning
Clothes Dryers
Ceiling fans
Clothes Washers
Central vacuums
Electrical systems
Food Centers Built-in
Garage door opener
Freestanding Ice Makers
Garbage disposals
Microwave Oven (Built-In)
Heating systems
Ovens Ranges Cooktops
Plumbing systems (faucets)
Plumbing systems (toilets)
Trash Compactors
Water heater
Comprehensive Coverage
Includes all Standard coverage plus:
|Alarm Wiring
|Gas Leaks
|Instant Hot and Cold Water Dispenser
|Pest Control
|Plumbing Stoppage Coverage
|Recirculating Hot Water Pump
|Smoke Detectors
|Sump Pump
|Telephone Wiring
|Water Leaks
|Whirlpool Motor & Pump Assemblies
|Whole House Exhaust & Attic Fans
Optional Coverage Add-Ons
(Additional cost per item)
Additional Clothes Dryers
Additional Clothes Washers
Additional Dishwashers
Additional Water Heater
Freestanding Additional Refrigerator
Freestanding Freezers
Freestanding Ice Makers
Jetted Bathtubs
Pool and/or Spa Equipment
Refrigerators Built-In Units With Dual Compressors
Roof Coverage
Sewage Ejector Pump
Spa and Spa Heater
Water Softener
Well Pump
All items in the Home Service Club contract are subject to individual caps. They are all spelled out and clear item by item in the contract. The company also has an annual aggregate cap depending on the plan. For the Standard plan the annual max is $6,000. For the Comprehensive plan it is $9,000.
Customer Experience
The Home Service Club ranks highest among the home warranty providers we've reviewed for customer experience. They have the highest percentage of positive reviews across the largest customer review websites. Also, they are consistently ranked in the top three home warranty companies and cited for their excellent customer service by independent 3rd party entities. The Home Service Club was graded B+ by the Better Business Bureau.
*Universal Home Warranty Caveat- The entire home warranty industry has a disproportional amount of negative reviews. No company we've looked at escapes this. In terms of customer reviews we are grading home warranty companies on a curve in relation to each other. For a more detailed look into the public perception of the home warranty industry click here.
You can read or download the Home Service Club's sample contract here.
The Home Service Club contract is clear and easy to understand. Each item covered has the specific caps spelled out in black and white. However you must read to the end to see that the company sets a limit of $2,500 per claim and yearly aggregate maximums depending on the plan. Your coverage kicks in as soon as you purchase the plan, there is no 30 day waiting period as there is with most other home warranty providers. Also, there is no initial period where the coverage is less.
The Home Service Club's cancellation policy is straightforward and free of ambiguity. If you cancel within the first 30 days you will receive a full refund less any claims they paid out and a $45 processing fee. After 30 days you'll get a pro rata refund for remaining term less anything they had to pay and the $45 processing fee.
All home warranty contracts have restrictions, i.e. reasons and stipulations why the company will not cover a specific system or appliance. We're looking at how easy-to-understand and reasonable these restrictions are.
The Home Service Club restrictions are detailed and clear, but excessive compared to a lot of the other companies we rank, particularly when it comes to AC/Heating/plumbing. For any given item there are multiple reasons why that item shall not be covered. However, there is no mention in the company's contract of requiring customers to furnish maintenance records upon request.
Contractor Network
The Home Service Club maintains a large base of qualified independent contractors across the country. The company employs a careful screening process for vetting contractors making sure they meet their requirements for customer service. The Home Service Club monitors and grades their contractors through a Customer Satisfaction Survey Program.
The Home Service Club – Final Thoughts
The Home Service Club gets high points in the diversity of items they cover and their excellent customer service. Homeowners searching for coverage for highly specialized home items could find this in the company's Comprehensive plan or optional items. Its double guarantee is also a plus ensuring that all your home appliance and system concerns are addressed correctly.


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I'm so tired of being an ugly duckling, what can I do to become a swan? On a scale from 1-10 I'm like a 4. Is there anyway I can go from 4 to an 8?
I would post my picture but it's too embarrassing, so I'll try to describe to the best of my ability.
Style: Very plain and conservative, half of my clothes are 3-5 years old (some are even older). I do own some more fashion forward clothes that I rarely wear but I don't think I look good or comfortable in them. The vast majority of my clothes are t-shirts and jeans and my two favorite shirts have Hello Kitty on them but I'm too old for Hello Kitty and I should be wearing more sophisticated clothing
The shoes I have are adidas and they're pretty new (less than a year old) so I guess those are more fashion forward. I don't wear any accessories (my ears aren't even pierced).
Makeup: I actually just started wearing powder foundation but I don't really like it. It comes off on everything and it makes me sneeze. I have a weird skin color and I've bought three powder foundations and none of them match. Maybe I'm not applying it correctly? Occasionally I'll wear lip gloss but most of the time it's chapstick.
Hygiene: Hygiene is pretty good, but I don't wash my hair everyday because I know if I washed it everyday it would dry up and disappear, but I hear that guys are grossed out if a girl doesn't wash her hair everyday. I try to take really good care of my skin but it seems so ugly! I have large pores, splotchy areas, dark circles around my eyes, and there's always 5-10 pimples on my face at any given time.
Hair: I'm very lazy when it comes to my hair because it takes 2 hours to straighten. It's has quite a bit of damage on the ends from having to straighten it so I just put my hair into a ponytail everyday because there's nothing else that can be done to it.
I'm get zero attention from guys, and I know it's 100% because of my looks because I'm the nicest person ever.
I do try to get advice from my friends but they just tell me to wear bright colors and tell me that I shouldn't worry so much about what guys think about my appearance and that it's what's on the inside that counts, but that really doesn't help me.
Will someone take me under their wing and tell me everything that I should do? I don't expect to be one of those girls that get approached by guys everyday but if I could attract just one guy I would feel a lot better.
Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Most Helpful Guy
No bullsh*t what so ever, I glanced over the whole thread to see how big it was and literally spotted this sentence: "I'm get zero attention from guys, and I know it's 100% becuase of my looks because I'm the nicest person ever. "
I'm the NICEST person ever -- have you ever heard the expression the nice one finishes last?
It may be true, but sometimes women have it easier - so lets get to work!
Clothes 3-5 years old - That's great that they still fit, but those clothes are OLD ;; they may be color faded / out of fashion etc... Take them to your local second hand store and donate them - be sure to get a receipt for what they would have been worth, this is a tax write-off for you or your parents ^_^ ;; After you have most the clothes gone, take your paycheck or some allowance from friends or family and go shopping - brings some friends with you or ask the associate to assist you (Its hard not to be shy, but they ARE there to help ^_^) Let it clearly be known you will go out of your comfort zone if you are doing it right... You could stay in your comfort zone, but were making a change remember?
Hygene - Chica (girl) chica, chica... Wash that hair EVERY day, conditioner is a must ^_^ healthy hair isn't just for looks, it helps you from not losing your hair when your older! - As for the splotchy areas / pores / pimples - invest in Pro-Active, I used to be a model and it helped ALOTTTTTT... Be sure to stick to a schedule to force yourself to use the product, otherwise - it doesn't work (It will get worse before it gets better) -- As far as the dark circles - Get more rest, don't rub your eyes when you cry, and also use your ring finger to apply makeup -- any other finger will cause too much pressure and end up bruising the veins in your eye lids.
Also, a side note on the clothing - and I'm not trying to be rude -- sometimes these "hello kitty" shirts work out great, most times.. not so much... I would strongly recommend you try changing to shirts that have a design with a small logo or maybe some well known companies larger logos such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, American Eagle... etc
You can find some clothes that resemble the same style for cheaper at a local Ross or "wholesale" market
Good luck and I hope that helped, if I can provide more assistance let me know~
P.s. I'm giving you advice that I learned from trained professionals at IMD (Image Modeling Development) which is internationally known for their Models.33|00|0
Yeah, I have heard the expression "the nice person finishes last", but I can't help it. Sometimes I try to be more mean...well not mean but less polite and compassionate but I can't bring myself to be that way. I like being nice and doing nice things for people and I think that I would probably get even less attention if I wasn't that way.
Omg, I had no idea that rubbing your eyes creates dark circles.
Thanks for all of the advice. I'll definitely try everything you suggested.
Your very welcome - additionally... You don't have to be "Mean" you just have to be not be so "into-the-relationship"... I would post what that meant, but there are 1,000,000,000,000 different meanings for that =)... Is there anything else that I may be able to help with? If not, add me as a friend and I'll try to keep you as up to date as possible, any and all questions ill try to help with
^_^ If this helped you post it as "best answer" that way others can see it right below your question - future generations may be able to benefit from this also. Thanks for your time~


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WASHINGTON (FNS) -- U.S., Canadian and Mexican grocery interests have allied in an effort to end trade barriers between the three North American Free Trade Agreement countries.
The alliance, dubbed the North American Alliance, includes the Grocery Manufacturers of America, the Food and Consumer Products Manufacturers of Canada and ConMex of Mexico. Issues to be addressed include environmental protection, labeling, tax and investment barriers, and food-safety standards and tariff polic


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About Us
About Maxbox VR
Our efforts go beyond just VR cardboard, we pride ourselves in handling our process with efficiency and providing service with value. That is why we make sure your orders are handled as fast as possible.
Our three beliefs are in:
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How It Started
A passion for new ideas and a lot of impatience.
When we tried VR Cardboard we couldn't put it down, the results were a domino effect of people wanting to buy and this made us want to improve on what was there.
We love new technology, ideas and gadgets - it's our job to keep our fingers on the pulse of what's new, fun and trending and most of all what you want next.


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Banks are generally open weekdays 8:30-4:30, though some close for lunch (noon-2). In Luxembourg City, an automatic exchange machine in the Rue de la Reine accepts banknotes of most foreign currencies. Museum opening hours vary, so check individual listings. Most are closed Monday, and in the countryside some also close for lunch (noon-2). Shops and department stores are generally open Monday 2-6 and Tuesday-Saturday 9-6. Some close for lunch (noon-2). A few small family businesses are open Sunday 8-noon.


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HELP: The worst part is I can't really talk to any of my friends about this because the tinder app is invoved, which I wouldn't like to admit and I'm slightly embarrassed about. I'm afraid they would judge me.
I was crushing on one of my gym's receptionists and finally got to go out on a date with him. We never got on another one because we're both so busy (which I'm kind of relieved about because I like him, but I think he likes me more and it wouldn't feel honest to keep going out with him), but we always flirt, he compliments me a lot and he's a really good and sweet guy.
The other day I went out spontaneously on a tinder date with a guy I'd never met before. He turned out to be a bit weird and I didn't feel like we were connecting or anything. EPIC FAIL: We walked into a restaurant where the gym receptionist was sitting with a male friend. I felt so ashamed and guilty, and the next day at the gym I felt like I had to justify myself to him and so I did (only I lied and told him he was an old friend). He'd indeed thought he was my boyfriend...
Then this week a really good male friend of mine from far away (whom I had dated before) turned out to be in town. I was really busy so I had to reeschedule several times and, finally, on the day we were supposed to meet, something happened to me and I ended up in emergencies at the hospital, so I told him and cancelled my appointment with him. That night I was going on a second date with another guy from tinder (also really sweet and nice), and since I was feeling well enough after the hospital, I did. EPIC FAIL: My visiting friend saw us. And today, when I finally met him, he told me and acted all hurt awkard about it.
Now: I've never even kissed any of these guys, I've just been on dates with them. (I'm even still a virgin!) Why do I feel so guily and dirty? Should I even feel guily? I just want to meet people, have a good conversation and see if something ever flourishes... What do y
Most Helpful Girl
I think that you probably feel guilty because you did lie about it. There's nothing wrong with dating more than one guy, there's not really monogamy when it comes to casual dating, but you should always be honest. You should always make it clear that you're not just dating that one guy and you should draw boundaries to show that you're not yet boyfriend and girlfriend. It's when the people involved aren't aware of what you're doing that they get hurt.31|20|0
Thank you, this is really helpful. You're so right.
I guess it's just hard to be honest like that because there's always the fear of hurting people. And on the other hand, I kind of seems arrogant to explain myself like that on a first date like "hey, I's so sure you're gonna end up liking me so I better tell you right away I'm seeing other people"?
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Yeah, I understand what you're saying :) I know that it sucks to have to turn round and do that, because they can either then decide they want nothing to do with you or they think you're arrogant. It's definitely not nice to do. I just think that it's a lot nicer to be open about it and give someone all of the information so they can decide whether they're comfortable with it, rather than to keep it to yourself and possibly hurt them. I don't think what you did was wrong, I just think there were ways your guilt could have been prevented if that makes sense! :)
Thank you guys, that's actually REALLY helpful


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Metal cookware can leach while you cook, giving your food a metallic flavor. Stainless steel pans are regarded as the safest because they are the least reactive. But stainless steel quality varies greatly -- as does the cost -- and low-end pans, particularly, can still present a problem, especially with acidic foods.
Best Stainless Steel Cookware
Stainless steel cookware contains chromium and nickel, with a designated number that reveals the percentage of each metal: The first number indicates chromium content, and the second number indicates nickel content. Most stainless steel pans are rated 18/10 -- 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel -- or 18/8 with only 8 percent nickel. Pans with high nickel content ratings are relatively non-reactive, while pans with nickel content below 8 percent are more likely to react with foods during the cooking process. Without proper care, however, even stainless steel pans with high nickel content can leach metals into food, particularly if the surface is damaged.
New Stainless Steel Pots
Regardless of the quality of stainless steel cookware, a metallic taste is likely to occur with new pots and pans. The manufacturer typically cleans and polishes them before packing and shipping them for retail sales, but a metallic taste can linger after the manufacturing process. For best results, wash and dry the cookware immediately after you remove it from the packaging. Wash stainless steel with mild dish detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges or detergents that can scratch the surface of the pan and increase the metallic taste. Mineral deposits from water can also alter the taste of food, so you might wish to go so far as to use distilled water to wash the pans and avoid mineral buildup.
Acidic Foods and Stainless Steel
Stainless steel cookware is widely considered the best material for cooking because it is generally non-reactive, meaning it won't react with acidic foods, a common problem with aluminum cookware. If the stainless steel cookware has a low percentage of nickel, it can react with acid ingredients, including lemon juice, vinegar and tomatoes, which results in pitting or corrosion on the cooking surface. This pitting opens up the pans to leaching metal into the food. Always use cooking oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil that fills in the microscopic pits in the pan, creating a barrier between the stainless steel and food. Remove the food from the pan immediately after cooking to limit the time the pan has to react with the metal. Wash the pan immediately to remove any leftover acidic residue.
Stainless Steel Care
Stainless steel may be resistant to staining, but it is not scratch resistant. Even the faintest scratch on the cooking surface exposes bare metal that can affect food flavor. Additionally, scratching removes fine bits of metal particles much the same as sharpening a stainless steel knife removes small metal filings to make the edge sharp. Metal spatulas and spoons can be used with stainless steel, but use caution to avoid scratching the cookware. Never use harsh abrasive sponges or steel wool soap pads to clean stainless steel pans. The best course of action for stuck-on foods is to soak the pan in hot, soapy water to soften and dislodge the food. As a last resort, cover the stuck food with baking soda and make a paste with water. Baking soda, a mild abrasive, scrubs the food, but concentrate on scrubbing just the food to avoid scratching the metal.
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The Ujoy is a personal massager that massages two parts of a certain area of your body. The bullet shaped pods and vibration will take care of tension, pain, and anxiety in all parts of your body, including ankles, knees, feet, and more. Its lightweight and comes with a carrying case that you can use for extra convenience. Not only that, but the bullets can pop off, meaning you can massage two places at once for easy and simultaneous relief. The Ujoy targets tension spots so you can get on with your life and not have to suffer from pain or tension.
The Claim
The infomercial shows women at a table, and one woman demonstrates how it works. She presses it against the area that needs massaging and it takes care of that area. She also shows how the bullets can be removed for targeting different areas. The bullet shaped pods and vibration helps to relieve anxiety and tension in your hands, knees, ankles, and any other part of your body that needs it. The women at the restaurant are seen enjoying it, and even the waitress wants one. The Ujoy also pops on or off, allowing it to target certain areas without a handle or anything else.
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What Is Ujoy?
Ujoy is a personal massager that allows you to get a good massage wherever you go. Its design gives you the ability to firmly press certain areas of your body and give it the deep, penetrating massage that will soothe sore muscles and knots that are present in your body. It's great for ankles, neck, legs, back, and any other sore part of the body that you can reach. It's in a U-shape, so it can take care of the area and its surroundings. The two bullets are also removable, which means that you can apply it to multiple body parts.
How It Works
The vibrating pods give off gentle vibrations to stimulate your muscles and release tension. The pods do it quietly, so you can use it virtually anywhere, but also gives your skin a deep massage. All you have to do it point it at the target area and press down, and Ujoy does the work for you. The pods are also removable and act on their own. This means that you can take care of different parts of your body. Massage your neck and your ankles, or take care of your back and your forehead. The possibilities are endless.
Why You Need It
The Ujoy is a very useful product to have for people who are on the go. Sore muscles that are tense can occur anywhere, and with its tiny design and quiet motor, you can bring it with you anywhere. It has its own carrying case, even. Other massagers are bulky and make a lot of noise, but this one is completely the opposite. It's small, but for the average user it packs a large punch to it. Not only that, but the Ujoy can also take care of multiple areas, something that other massagers can only dream of doing.
- It's a massager that you can carry around with you anywhere you go.
- Unique U-shape with two bullet shaped pods allows you to take care of the toughest spots.
- Applying it is easy. Just point it towards you skin and press it down, and it will massage your body.
- Vibrations are gentle and are quiet, yet strong enough to loosen even the tensest of muscles.
- Pods are detachable so you can deal with multiple spots at once. Good if you whole body is aching.
- Unique carrying case allows you to bring it wherever you go. Good for the busy person who is prone to aches.
The Ujoy is something that will bring joy to anyone who has achy muscles, or just for the person who likes the occasional massage while they're on the go. Its unique design takes care of the sorest spots, it can be used for multiple places, and it's small and quiet, so you can bring it with you anywhere. Whether you need a quick touch-up or just a deep massage, the Ujoy is the product for you, as it takes care of the easy and tough jobs.
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- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
Wise AdviceDo not buy Ujoy online before searching Amazon.
- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
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