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Title: Glimmer
Author: Niamh St. George
Spoilers: Anything up to and including "You're Welcome" is fair game.
Rating: PG 13 for language
Disclaimer: These characters are the property of Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy (Grr! Arrgh!), and Twentieth Century Fox. They are being used without permission; no profit will come from this infringement.
Author's notes: Great thanks to Calendar for searching through "You're
Welcome" for my mystery Cordy quote. I've been out of the fandom for awhile,
but, really, after an ep like "You're Welcome," the angst muse reared
her head once again.
By Niamh
The words had hit him like a physical blow. Later, much later, after he'd had time to process the events, he would not remember much about the generically sympathetic voice other than the fact that said voice had delivered to him news both impossible and devastating.
But mostly impossible.
And with those words, Angel felt the entire world fall away. Dead. Cordy -- his Cordy -- his voice of reason, his conscience, his friend, his confidante, and though she'd never been his lover, he had loved her. And, he believed now, she him.
And she was dead.
Logic, of course, dictated otherwise. He knew what he'd seen -- and the others had seen her too. She'd been there -- warm, vibrant, alive. He'd felt her living body against him, arms flung around his neck, her mouth against his. Angel had been all-too aware of her scent, her heartbeat, her breath hot against his face as she exhaled into the kiss. He'd cataloged every nuance, every moment, because part of him simply couldn't believe that she was alive, that she was all right, and that she was there with him.
But then, she wasn't any of those things, was she? Cordelia wasn't alive. She wasn't all right. And, god damn it, she wasn't there with him.
Shaking his head slowly, Angel ran a hand over his face, still trying to absorb the enormity of the situation. On a very primal level, he refused to believe it -- it simply wasn't possible. Either it was a very bad joke played in extremely poor taste, or he was going crazy. He was even willing to accept the possibility that the parasite was still inside of him, taunting him with what he most wanted while at the same time tormenting him with his deepest fears.
Cordelia. The blinding, brilliant, convincing smile -- the face behind the desk, the face of Angel Investigations. She was... light. Illumination made manifest, sunlight incarnate -- and he had basked without fear of immolation.
And now, contrary to what he'd always believed, he felt as if he would die without that light.
Not only had she brought sunshine to shadow -- she had been and would always be his heart. Her trademark honesty had succeeded more times than not, because Cordelia had a gift for making him see, making him understand when the others didn't. For whatever reason, he could more easily ignore Wesley, Fred, Gunn, and Lorne (and had on more than one occasion and, yes, sometimes with disastrous results), but whether it was something in him or something in her, Angel had always found it more difficult to ignore her. Or, at least, if he'd managed to ignore her advice, he always felt the worse for it.
'I naturally assumed you'd be lost without me, but this?'
'I am lost without you.'
'You just forgot who you are...'
And now she was gone. Gone. He could not visit her; he'd never again hold her warm, slack hand in his cool, firm one, spending hours in silence, an endless mantra rolling through his head, begging her to wake, pleading with her to use the strength he knew she had -- the strength she'd transferred to him on more than one instance and simply wake up.
But she never had; not really.
And she never would.
A harsh, hoarse sob wrenched through his throat. He'd never needed air, but now he felt the need to draw a breath -- and found that he couldn't.
Had she been there? Had it all been a hallucination? A dream? A very convincing fantasy?
No. No, her scent still lingered in the room, her taste still clung to his lips. Angel could still feel her warmth in his arms. She'd been there. And, more to the point, she'd been real. And she'd saved him.
She'd saved his life, certainly. She had come through. Crisis averted -- the Champion would rise to fight another day (or night). She had been there for him to depend on. It had all felt so natural, he'd almost forgotten that she'd ever been anything but always there. They'd fought side by side, and it had felt... natural. Normal.
But, more than that, she'd saved his soul. This time it hadn't been happiness that posed the insidious threat. This time it had been apathy, disgust, frustration -- the things that kill the spirit in most everyone else. The dissatisfaction that had been growing in his gut over the past several months was becoming unbearable, and Angel had long felt that he'd begun to wander from his path. He felt further and further away from his meaning -- his calling. In fact, he'd never felt less like a Champion than he did lately.
And wasn't it fitting that Cordelia's final act was to set him back on his path?
Her final act. Or perhaps it was more accurate to call it her curtain call.
Tears he hadn't felt form were already making slow tracks down either side of his face. The ache inside throbbed like a sore tooth as the truth, the reality of the situation settled over him like a heavy, oppressive blanket -- wet wool that he could not fling free. She was dead. He could not change it, he could not fix it. And while she had saved him, he hadn't been able to save her.
A fine tremor invaded his limbs, rendering them nearly useless, and Angel slowly lowered himself to the floor, leaning his back against his desk. He was cold -- far colder than normal -- and he wrapped his arms around himself to protect himself against the chill while at the same time trying to preserve the fading traces of Cordelia's touch. Once that was gone, it was gone forever.
He would not forget how she felt in his arms, against his mouth. He wouldn't let himself forget.
And with that promise to himself, a single terrifying thought ricocheted through his mind -- would the others remember? If it had all truly happened, and Angel was convinced it had, would they be left with knowledge of it?
Or would the Powers let him shoulder this burden alone? Was he doomed to remember? Was that his fate -- to remember that which others forgot? It had already happened more than once -- Connor, the son known only to him; Buffy, a few scant hours (indeed, it felt like little more than minutes) of humanity. These were his memories, and his alone. Would he be the only one to remember her final moments?
Regardless, he promised himself that he would not let her down.
'Remind me.'
'Oooh, no. That's for you to figure out, bubba. I can tell you who you were. A guy who always fought his hardest for what was right, even when he couldn't remember why. Even when he was miserable, which was, let's face it, a not-small portion of the time. He did right. And that gave him something... a light... A glimmer. And that's the guy I fell in-- The, um... The guy I knew. I see him around here, and maybe I'll start believing.'
'Lemme know if you do.'
From the far reaches of his consciousness, Angel heard a muted trilling. At first he pushed himself to his knees -- the movement took more effort than he would have believed possible, and he suddenly felt every one of this two-hundred some-odd years. His hand closed over the cold receiver and he brought it to his ear. He was momentarily confused by the dial tone buzzing and when the trilling continued, he reached inside his jacket and withdrew his cell phone, answering it.
It was Lorne.
"Angel Dream!" the demon's voice crackled over the cellular phone. "What's taking you two so long?"
'You can explain things to the gang... once you understand.'
Angel's mouth felt dry suddenly; they did remember.
And now he was starting to wish they didn't; for once, Angel wanted to be spared the pain that came with responsibility.


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Oh, how I could talk for days on the finer points of mascaras. It's one of my take-to-a-desert-island products, so I am always trying new ones and judging, judging, judging. Obviously I have my favorites, and coming up with this list certainly wasn't hard, but I've found that everyone likes their mascara to do different things.
Some people just want their mascara to compliment their lashes as they are, more of a natural look. Some folks are all about length, some only care about thickness. Some people must have waterproof, others wouldn't dream of a waterproof formula. And then there is me: I want my mascara to look like false lashes. I want length, thickness, drama, and sweet, sweet blackness. I want big and noticeable, not toned-down and natural. So unless you are into big drama lashes, my list may not make too much sense to you.
Regardless, here you go – my top 10 favorite mascaras ever. Do you use any of them? Do you have any suggestions for me to try?
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Open End V
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- Perfect answer for applications where endless V-belts are difficult or impossible to install.
- Ideal for emergency when endless belts are not readily available.
- For use in standard RMA sheaves.
- Not to exceed 3500 FPM.
- Should not be permanent replacement if standard belts can be installed.
- Horsepower ratings are approximately 30% of standard belts.
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There's a small place, tucked and hidden away but just a stone's throw from the hussle and bussle of the mega camps of Mt. Hood. This place is Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camps, a sick park run by Rick Millett and Thomas Graham. Jack Reid, MHSSC Digger, aka Lord Farquaad on Vimeo, has been coming to this place since he was just a little guy. With a short stint at High Cascade back in the day, he chose to make MHSSC his summer time home and blessed us with this video of all the diggers and friends. There's something heartwarming about this video.
P.S. Jack, the Fat Albert pants are fire, and Pete, keep biking.
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You`re a landlord with a mortgage payment due, and you have a deadbeat tenant who hasn`t paid rent in three months. Who are you going to call?
The Evictors, Quick Evictions, Affordable Eviction Service?
These are among the handful of firms that specialize in evictions. They began popping up in the mid-1970s after the courts and legislation began to define tenant rights more strongly.


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Travel document interview process and prosecution under section 35
- From:
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Part of:
- Enforcement and criminal investigations (modernised guidance) and Immigration and borders
- Published:
- 12 September 2013
- Last updated:
- 26 October 2015, see all updates
Modernised guidance for how UK Visas and Immigration refers cases for prosecution under the Asylum and Immigration Act 2004.
Travel document interview process and prosecution under section 35
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UK Visas and Immigration modernised guidance for how it refers case for prosecution under section 35 of the Asylum and Immigration (treatment of claimants, etc) Act, 2004.
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Alberto Gonzales and Paul Wolfowitz could be poster boys for what's wrong with politics today cronyism, incompetence and a brazen lack of accountability that has voters craving change.
Gonzales is the Texas pal of President Bush who led the Justice Department into political and legal trouble, then blamed subordinates and a bad memory. Wolfowitz is the unyielding conservative who underestimated the difficulty of bringing Iraq to heel, and was rewarded with a job at the World Bank that he quickly jeopardized with an ethical lapse.
Their heads may finally roll, but the public wants more than the dismissal of two failed leaders. People want an entirely new brand of leadership in Washington -- and they currently don't see it in either major party.
"Does anybody run anything any more? Does anybody hold anybody accountable for anything?" asked Republican consultant Joe Gaylord. He is one of a growing number of Democratic and Republican officials in Washington worried about the health of their parties because of a bipartisan failure of leadership. "It's a mystery to me as to why someone hasn't come down with a two-by-four and said,
'Get this crap fixed.'"


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I wanted to put together some of my favorite cakes from last year. Let me know which cakes are your favorites!! Click on the link to go to that cake's post and "How to"
Swimming Pool Cake Post
Soccer Ball and Player Cake Post
Minnie and Mickey Mouse Cake Post
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Nov 16 2008
Punch Pals class
Punch up your gift giving this holiday season with this adorable little house and six coordinating cards with envelopes created using the Frosty Day DP and Punch Pals stamp set! Include one of these 4" x 4" gift cards with each of the presents you give out this year and then package up some treats in a cello bag, put them in the box, and give the box itself as a gift! You could also gift that hard-to-shop for person with the whole set!
Date: Wednesday Dec. 3rd (RSVP by Nov. 26th)
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $25; includes $5 shopping coupon to be used the night of class!
Location: Kim's Studio
I can't wait to see you at this class. This could make an amazing gift for teachers!
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To make a telephone call to Burundi from United Arab Emirates, a person will have to dial the following format:
Whenever calling to Burundi, you are required to drop the very first digit of the phone number. This is because, phone numbering plans in Burundi implement a so called Telephone Trunk Code (Trung Prefix). This is typically the digit '0' (zero) that is positioned in front of telephone numbers for telephone calls originating inside the country. Nonetheless, this particular digit have to be dropped each time you are phoning an international destination.
Certainly, there are situations when an overseas phone call may not go through. Some of the factors are explained beneath:
Telephone area codes in Burundi are commonly known as Numbering Plan Areas (NPAs). It was previously identified as STD codes in Burundi.
Most of these telephone area codes are essential only when phoning from outside the phone code area. However it is very important when making a telephone calls from the cell phones.
Phone area codes or city codes in Burundi generally show regional areas inside Burundi which are covered by 100s of phone exchanges.
The phone area code number in Burundi is generally preceded in the dial string by the Burundi country code or the international access code for Burundi.
Phone Area codes in Burundi in many cases are quoted with the country access code for Burundi.
To make an overseas telephone call from Burundi, first dial the IDD code which is "00″, then the country code.
If you desire to find addiitional information about going to Burundi from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, please make sure to choose the appropriate web links below:
Don't hesitate to talk about your own opinions with the Burundian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Whether you're applying for a visa for visiting Burundi or notarizing paperwork or merely just looking to talk to someone at the Burundian visa office in Abu Dhabi. Contact us simply by submitting it on this page.
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Sony has unveiled its latest portable DVD player which it says boasts super-long battery life to keep you watching your favourite films for up to six hours at a time.
The DVP-FX850 comes in a clamshell case and has a 8in widescreen display that can swivel around 180 degrees.
Sony says the player is both portable and robust and that its high-resolution screen 'brings every detail to life.'
Hiro Shinohara, Director of Sony Home Video said: 'Essentially what the DVP-FX850 gives you is freedom.
'It can go anywhere, you can set it up in seconds, and it has great battery life, so it just keeps on going.
'It's perfect for anyone with a footloose lifestyle who loves movies and wants to be able to enjoy them wherever and whenever they choose.'
Twin headphones
The DVP-FX850 has twin headphone outputs to allow two people to listen in comfort as well as digital optical outputs for hi-fi connections and an A/V jack for plugging it into a TV.
A USB port will also allow you to plug in a camera or a music player to look at your digital photos or listen to MP3s.


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27 Sept 2016
A Progressive Riding Test course, including assessment will run for 10 weeks from 27 September. The course will run from Tuesday evenings, and is the equivalent to the BHS stage 1. It is the first step on the professional ladder and shows that you have the competencies to apply the basic principles of equine care.
The course is suitable for anyone aged 14 and older, who cares for, or rides horses regularly. It is designed to give a good foundation of equine knowledge and is a solid base on which to build riding skills.
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: £250
Tel: Hatti Troake on 01278 455464


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I also had several quilts hanging at QuiltCon. It's always so fun to see them in a show setting!
I accosted some passers-by to take my picture.
One of the highlights was the mini quilt swap that the MQG organized. The partner I made for unfortunately decided not to come to QuiltCon after all, so I had to mail mine ahead of time. My partner, though, turned out to be my super-talented roommate Cassandra Beaver, and she made this stunning mini for me:
I also took several classes. Hands down my favorite was screen printing with Karen Lewis. We hand cut stencils out of newspaper in this class—I was shocked that this worked, as I thought the paint would soak right through, but it worked beautifully.
My first attempt at a stencil was too detailed, and my microscopic sea creatures didn't print terribly well (they kept losing antennae), but my feather stencil worked out really well and I printed up as much fabric as I could in the remainder of class.
True story: I was feeling really uninspired after the sea creatures, and was just sitting there trying to think of something to make, feeling like class time was a-wasting. Fortunately, Karen brought chocolates, and when I remembered that, I went for a walk to the bag of chocolates. As soon as I grabbed one, inspiration struck! So, in this class I also learned that when in doubt, eat chocolate.
I've loved Karen's fabrics for quite a while now, and this was probably my biggest fangirl moment. She was kind enough to take pictures with us!
Another class was Natalia Bonner's Straight Line quilting class. Not too bad for my first time trying rulers on a longarm (I only just got a ruler foot for my domestic)!
I also took a handwork class from Heidi Parkes. We tried several different techniques that allow your hand stitches to show, including a shadowing technique where you put dark fabrics or thread underneath thin white muslin. I think these will be fun to play with in small quilts, and I was therefore inspired to stock up on perle cotton at the show.
QuiltCon is particularly generous in all the swag the vendors offer up…
And of course I couldn't resist all the lovely modern fabrics in the vendor booths.
There's one more purchase I made that isn't in the picture because it hasn't arrived yet, but I can't wait to show you. Exciting changes are coming!


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I had heard of it many times, but I just couldn't see myself taking the time to do something like that every day. It wasn't until my husband gave me a gift certificate for a massage on my birthday that I finally decided to go for it and buy a dry brush while I was there. The lady who sold it to me said it would take care of everything from exfoliation to cellulite reduction. Sounded a little too great to be true, so I went home and did some research and as it turns out, dry brushing is really, really great for many things. Our skin, the largest organ, is responsible for 10-15% of body elimination, so dry brushing gives your kidneys and liver a break by helping the skin regenerate more efficiently. It helps to smooth and tone your skin, rid your body of dead skin cells and boost circulation. In addition, it has a cleansing effect on the lymphatic system, which is an important filtration system that helps eliminate toxins from your body. And, finally, it truly does help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. I know...pretty impressive.
Suddenly, finding 3 minutes a day doesn't seem like too much to ask. Using long, upward strokes (always use motions toward the heart,) start brushing your skin at your feet and work up your legs one at a time. On your stomach, direct the brush counterclockwise. Finish by brushing up your arms toward your armpits. And, don't brush too hard: skin should be stimulated and invigorated, but not irritated or red. Apply warm almond or coconut oil all over and hop in the shower. You won't need moisturizer once you get out. So simple.
I have to say I love that something so inexpensive and easy is one of the most effective things we can do to promote healthy skin. You're going to wonder why you weren't doing this all along. It's never too late though and it's addictive...just in time for bathing suit season. Happy brushing!


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We are just coming to the end of a great weekend stay here. Our en suite room was spacious with 2 chairs from which we could just see the sea. The bed was very comfortable, we didn't want to get up. Very glad we did...More
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"Room 10 is on the ground floor and very spacious and comfortable."
"Not able to comment about other rooms but I am sure they are to a very good standard."


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1. Re: Update and MVT will not completeSeeSee Jan 22, 2013 4:59 PM (in response to billybarue)
Hello. I don't claim to be an expert on your problem but try this and see what happens. It's possible that something on your computer may be blocking the installation of Updates so begin by restarting your computer and logging on with a user account with Administrative privileges. (NOTE: If you're unfamiliar with any of the following procedures, research them BEFORE attempting them and BEFORE logging onto an Administrative Account). 1) Run a FULL Virus and Spyware scan on your computer. 2) Clean out your "Temp" folder: Run>>Open:>>%temp%. 3) Find and run "Disk Cleanup" in your computer's Systems Tools folder and delete all entries there. 4) Delete your "Browsing History:" Control Panel>>Network and Internet Connections>>Internet Options>>Browsing History. Make sure everything is checked and delete everything. 5) Configure and Run McAfee's "QuickClean" in McAfee's PC and Home Network Tools. After this, go directly to McAfee's Support website and see if you can re-run or re-download MVT again. Please note that none of the steps outlined above will harm your computer. These are a simple fix which I've used in the past with quite some success but if they don't work, check back here and someone else may offer other advice. Good luck.


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Dear Writing from Within Participants:
Shannon and I are excited you are coming to our first writing retreat and would like to follow up on a few questions and reminders.
Most of you are either driving or flying. If you need help with car rentals, rides or directions, please contact Cheryl at firstname.lastname@example.com at your earliest convenience. Hanson House address is:
435 Elm Street
Barton, Vermont 05822
Cheryl and Tim will not be able to pick up anyone from the airport Thursday afternoon as they will be greeting guests prepping Hanson House for opening night dinner. You may check in at Hanson House any time after 4 pm. Please let Tim know what time you plan to arrive so that he can show you to your room. His email is email@example.com
There are 5 rooms at Hanson House, one of which is a small two bedroom suite. If you have any special rooming needs, please let Cheryl know. Otherwise rooms are on a first come first served basis.
We are finalizing the menu Friday. If you have any special needs, please contact the caterer, Martha Willey at email@example.com.
Final payments for the class are due April 1st.
Please contact Dave email@example.com to make your final payment for the retreat.
Opening dinner is Thursday, April 10th at Hanson House at 6:30 pm. If you cannot make opening night dinner, please let us know so that Martha can adjust how many guests she will be serving and if she should leave food in the guest kitchen for you.
This weekend, Shannon and Cheryl would like some information via email:
Please send us a sample of your writing, or provide us with an idea of what you would like to work on during the retreat.
Please list your top five goals that you would like to explore in this workshop. Shannon's email is email@example.com and Cheryl's is above.
Here is our flexible itinerary:
April 10th Thursday Night
Opening Dinner 6:30 pm
Meet and greet with Shannon and Cheryl, settle into your room and have dinner with your fellow participants and instructors.
Friday Morning Session
Shannon and Cheryl introduce themselves and discuss their writing/publishing experiences.
Students introduce themselves and discuss their writing/ publishing goals
Student sign ups: One on one with Cheryl or Shannon (3 participants for each writer)
Catered Lunch
Sample Writing Discussion
Sample Writing Free Style
Catered Dinner
Shannon's Presentation
Free Style Writing Presentations and Group Critiques
Catered Lunch
Free Style Writing Focus and Goal Review
Catered Dinner
Cheryl's Presentation
One on One Meetings one hour each
Catered Lunch
Free Writing Time / Optional Guided Field Trips:
Cherry Tree Hill Studio Tour
Log Cabin Alpaca Farm Tour
Catered Dinner
Sunday night Student Presentations
Hosted by Sharon Mooney, Hands on Knitting Center Redlands, California
Monday Morning
No scheduled meals, leave at your leisure taking your newly inspired creative muse with you!


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Karma Build Guide by QEvaviHIVpos
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Karma Build
Starting Items
First Back (and maybe second too)
Essential Items
Time For Boots!
First Items (choose)
Choose Some
Never underestimate VISION
Full Build AP
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Threats to Karma with this build
|Karma counters Yasuo like he's a puddle of mud.
|No problem
|Leona has pretty much no ranged attacks. You're good to go!
The Best Karma Skins
I personally own 3 Karma skins: Order of the Lotus Karma, Warden Karma, and Sakura Karma. Order of the Lotus is truly the most beautiful skin in the game. Not only because of the pastel coloured splash art, but because it's also gorgeous in game. If you want to look like a fairy when you play, this is the true skin.
However, Warden Karma and Sakura Karma are nice as well, just, there's no new particles and the shield is quite boring compared to the Order of the Lotus. If you don't have much money, I'd advice you to only buy Order of the Lotus: it's not very expensive and it's gorgeous.
Combos and Ganks
The truth here is, Karma's W isn't used up to its potential. Champions can run away from it easily, but it's a good tool for a chase... Though... Supports rarely chase. The best way to use your W bind, is to gank an unexpecting overextended enemy in his minion wave, W bind him, making him freak out and run into the jungle as fast as he can, then Mantra-Q him once he's not with his minions anymore, it slows him down... and then he's binded: Q him again. If you're lucky, he'll die, if you aren't, he'll at least run away and stop pushing the lane. And yes, if you have enough mana, you should always shield yourself just in case. And you should only ever do this kind of gank if you have vision all over behind you and you have good map awareness.


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With The Name of God, The Most Merciful. The Most Beneficent,
And The Excellent Helper, And The Excellent Protector
- The Bias is neutral to negative;
- Support zone is 8262 - 8237. A breach of 8237, would make Nifty test 8144 - 8000;
- As long as 8237 is protected, a bounce is likely to take Nifty towards 8407 - 8445;
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By Paul Sawyers
Table of Contents
Preface - Why Container Buildings?
Part 1 - About Containers - pages 5 - 16
Chapter One - Introduction to ISO Container Buildings
(a) high cost of lumber discussion
(b) how big are IC units?
(c) dry cargo IC construction specs
Chapter Two - Purchase and Delivery of IC's
(a) north american ports
(b) international ports
(c) print ad's for IC shoppers
(d) how to find IC's for sale on the internet
(e) moving IC's short distances in no-truck-access areas
Part 2 - Building with Containers - pages 17 - 20
Chapter Three - Footings and Foundations
(a) wood, concrete, pre-fabricated
Chapter Four - Cutting Steel and Basic Framing
(a) framing interior
(b) exterior decks, supports, and roof framing
Part 3 - IC Designs and Building Projects - pages 21 - 33 Chapter Five - One Dozen IC Designs and Building Projects
(a) ---Standard 20 ft "bread & butter" design
(b) -------------Dual 20 ft units side-by-side
(c) ----------------------Flood-proof design
(d) --------40 ft high-cube IC for auto repair
(e) -----------------20 ft "desert rat" design
(f) -------------------------------Split level
(g) ----------------------The "super carport"
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United States
|Areas of Practice
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|Brown University (A.B., 1971)
|Most recent firm
|Moriarty & Jaros, P.L.L.
A. Harrison Barnes is a well-known attorney throughout the United States. As a member of the Malibu community, Harrison is committed to serving the needs of Malibu residents and businesses in legal matters.
Alan Singer is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Securities Practice. Mr. Singer advises companies with regard to a diverse range of corporate and securities matters.


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The Power of Fragrance and Design
Early on, Pacific Trade International found its niche in the marketplace as a consumer-inspired company focused on fragrance and driven by design. The ability to provide fully integrated services in consumer research, comparative market research, and product design and development has played a critical role in our success.
Known as a design and fragrance leader within the industry, today we are trusted for our expertise in consumer trends, identified through a unique global research process. Anchoring each of our collections is a macro trend, which responds to consumer attitudes and reflects trends in fragrance, color, design, and texture relevant to our industry.
Fragrance First
Our product design and development method focuses foremost on a deep understanding of the magnificent power of scent; a strategic process we call our Fragrance First philosophy.
Our portfolio of fragrances includes a wide variety of scents to satisfy every taste, moment and personality. Chesapeake Bay Candle collections offer a well-balanced fragrance assortment with everyday classics, season's favorites as well as innovative creations and experiential fragrances inspired by the latest trends in fine fragrance.
Unique alliances with some of the best fragrance vendors in the U.S. and Europe allow us to bring sophisticated, innovative and multi-layered scents to the market.
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With a keen understanding that design has the power to turn products into objects of desire, our packaging is fresh and natural in look and feel, reflecting our brand heritage. Global trend research including domestic and international trade show and store visits, as well as analyzing the latest trends in fashion, the arts, and pop culture add a modern twist. Our combined efforts in consumer and market research and trend forecasting result in a consumer-inspired, trend-forward, highly saleable product portfolio designed to capture the hearts and minds of today's savvy consumer.


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Dune Buggy Automatic Transmission Outdoor Go Kart (KD 150GKA-2)
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|12-35 36+
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|Production Capacity:
|1200 Units/Month
|Transport Package:
|Metal Frame with Carton Box
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|L/C, T/T, Paypal, Money Gram, Western Union
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- Model NO.: KD 150GKA-2
- Displacement: 150CC
- Transmission: Chain
- Usage: Toy
- Certification: CE, EPA, DOT, Coc
- Condition: New
- Wheeler: Four Wheel
- Seats: Two
- Specification: EEC/CE/EPA/DOT
- HS Code: 87301011
- Age: Adults
- Maximum Speed: 60-90 km/h
- Start-up: Electric
- Kind: Gear
- Color: Black
- Type: Automatic with Reverse
- Applications: Adult
- Trademark: LT Moto
- Origin: Zhejiang
For adult use only, Forest road, Riverbed, Stream,
Mountain Road, On the Beach, Farm and Pleasure Ground
1) Engine type:150cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooling, automatic
with reverse
2) Transmission mode:chain drive
3) Gas tank capacity / fuel: 6L / unleaded gasoline above no. 90
4) Start way: electric start
5) Battery: 12V 9Ah
6) Max. speed: 65km/h
7) Wheel bases: 1,885mm
8) Distance between wheel:
a) Front: 1,310mm
b) Rear: 960mm
9) Tires:
a) Front tire: 21 x 7-10 15PSI
b) Rear tire: 22 x 11-10 15PSI
10) Brake (front / rear): hydraulic brake
11) Max. load capacity: 160kg
12) Overall dimensions: 2450 x 1510 x 1580mm
Carton dimensions: 2320 x 1320 x 640mm
N.W.: 260kg
G.W.: 310kg
Qty/20' FCL: 12pcs
Qty/40' HQ: 36pcs
Competitive Advantage:
Our product strategy: Based on technology development center in Taiwan, with Taiwan's engineering design and machining technology, positioning a high standard of quality, and integration of resources, large-scale production in the mainland by Taiwan standards, we provide customers with cost-effective products. Strengthen customer relationship management, to promote the standardization of products, increase investment in technical resources, strengthen the control of the key parts and meanwhile extend to the core components of the industrial chain.
Our marketing strategy: Expand domestic and foreign markets at the same time. Develop dealers who focus on quality and who are service-oriented to consumers. We maintain the rights and interests of our dealers by providing high standard quality, professional service system and the increasingly powerful brand strength. We grow together and we will both win the market.
Our after-sales service strategy: Win the trust of consumers with active, professional and efficient service!


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By Kristi Alexandra
If the thought of walking out of a mirror-less changing room only to be met with the stares of other shoppers sounds like the stuff of a Friday the 13th film to you, you're not alone.
That's why Gastown's dutil. Denim has launched the 25th Hour campaign – one that allows busy women and their bests to schedule in a private fitting, complete with beverages, treats and, most of all privacy, in an after-shop-hours session.
"It's a safe space where you can find the denim that you want without the external pressures of body image, of having a chaotic retail environment. It's just an enjoyable experience for you," says Ria Nevada, dutil.'s communications consultant.
The one-hour private fitting takes place from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesdays, after the shop officially closes to the public. The 25th Hour spoils female shoppers in groups of up to five with champagne and personalised consultations.
"We've been here for 10 years, and 75 percent of our clientele is men, and that seems crazy considering how much amazing denim there is out there for women," Nevada reveals.
"Our bodies come in varied shapes and sizes; our bodies change over time. I don't think many companies are in touch with what feels good and looks great for us [women]," she says.
To book a private session with your gals as a Galentine's treat, visit the 25th Hour campaign here.
Kristi Alexandra is an unabashed wino and wannabe musician. Her talents include drinking an entire bottle of cabernet sauvignon, singing in the bathtub, and falling asleep.


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Rooms, services Hotel Europa Rosate is welcoming all guests in Rosate with 48 comfortable rooms to stay in. Since the hotel has an own restaurant, you may also try fine local meals on the spot. Car parking possibility is available nearby. Airport transfer is provided upon preliminary request. The bar is an ideal location for a personal meeting and a relaxing evening talk. Your valuables may be the safely secured in the safe. You can also bring your laptop for the holiday, for there is wireless Internet connection (WiFi) available at the hotel. The exact list of services available at Hotel Europa Rosate (including those for an extra fee) and the exact list of equipment in a room can be found on the information sheet below.
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Arrival, opening hours The earliest check-in time to your room is 14:00, the latest check-out time from your room is 11:00. The personnel of the hotel can speak with you in Italian and English languages.
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Default services: Pet friendly, Garden, Bar, Elevator, Safe deposit box
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Vice Presidents
- Orlando Barreiro
- Nicholas R. Pirrotta
- Gerald Stern
Nora Liss Contract
Ann Mandel Laitman, M.D.
Board of Directors
- Brendan S. Arniel
- Hon. Mary F. Foster
- Greg Frisoli
- Patrice Ingrassia
- Jennifer L. Kasoff
- John S. Kaufman
- Michael Lombardi
- Sean A. Mayer
- Bobbi Rebisz
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Charlotte Ostman, LCSW-R
Charlotte Ostman, LCSW-R
As Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Ostman is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organization, corporate development, business operations and strategy. She earned her BS from Cornell University and an MSW from New York University. She has extensive administrative and clinical experience developing and delivering Behavioral Healthcare in various community based medical settings. Special areas of interest include crisis intervention, integration of medical and behavioral health, value based reimbursement and telehealth.
Stacey Roberts, LCSW
As the Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Roberts will join the CEO in overseeing the welfare and health of the organization. Ms. Roberts communicates, executes and implements strategic initiatives to ensure ongoing corporate stability and growth in response to the dynamic healthcare environment. She has a MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work and she completed a post graduate certificate program in the treatment of interpersonal trauma at Fordham University. Since joining MHA 18 years ago, Ms. Roberts has been instrumental in developing, operationalizing, sustaining and expanding new services and programs at MHA.
Abbie Relkin, MA, MBA
Ms. Relkin is responsible for the overall financial management of MHA. She is committed to ensuring that programs remain fiscally sound while providing quality service to the community. She received her BA from SUNY Purchase, an MA from the University of Chicago and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the City University of New York.
Doris Schwartz, LCSW
As Chief Experience Officer, Ms. Schwartz is responsible for developing a culture of clinical excellence, person centered and trauma informed care into all services provided by MHA staff.
The CXO supports recovery by ensuring the provision of services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making and collaboration through use of evidence-based practices. She has an MSW and an MA in Early Childhood Education from New York University, and has over 20 years of experience working with non-profit organizations and in the behavioral health field. Ms. Schwartz's notable honors include the 2004 New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Lifetime Achievement Award and the 1993 New York State Office of Mental Health Individual of the Year Award.
Jim Adasek
With over 22 years of Information Systems experience, Mr. Adasek and staff have the following qualifications and certifications: Remote access with CITRIX, Certified Novell Administrator and Engineer, Cisco Network Administrator, A+ Desktop Technician, Telecommunications and Microsoft Certified IT Professional.
Constance Moustakas, MBA
Ms. Moustakas is responsible for the development department's vision and goals of fostering relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations to fund the important work of MHA. She is committed to creating a sustainable future furthering MHA's mission in the community. She received her BS from Fordham University and her MBA from Pace University.
Ruthanne Becker, MA
Ms. Becker, a rehabilitation counselor, oversees Employment Services, Supported and Apartment Treatment Housing. Ms. Becker received her BA from Drew University and an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from New York University. Her 20-year career has focused on assisting persons with disabilities achieve full community participation and maximum social, vocational and economic independence. She is committed to insuring that services are delivered with a person-centered services philosophy in order to help people reach their goals.
Cindy Peterson-Dana, LMHC
Ms. Cindy Peterson-Dana, LMHC is responsible for Peer and Recovery Support Services including the Westchester Recovery Network and the Sterling Community Center. Ms. Peterson-Dana's involvement in the mental health field includes both personal and professional experiences of recovery. A lifelong advocate for the transformation of the mental health system, she has served as a consultant for OnTrack New York, worked in state hospitals, community clinics, on an ACT team, in residential services and in her own private psychotherapy practice in Nyack, NY. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri.
Echo Shumaker-Pruitt, MSW
Ms. Shumaker-Pruitt is responsible for the design and administration of MHA's comprehensive quality improvement system that continually documents, monitors and evaluates organizational service delivery processes that are either directly or indirectly related to delivery of care and services. She is committed to utilizing data, research and best practices to ensure services are provided effectively, with recipient satisfaction, person centerrd, trauma informed, reduce disparities and promote social justice. She also serves as MHA Westchester's Compliance Officer and the Privacy Officer. Ms. Shumaker-Pruitt has been at MHA Westchester since 2016, previously she spent 10 years working at non-profits in the Bronx in a variety of direct service and administrative roles. She received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Oregon. She also holds master degrees from the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) in Cultural Anthropology and European Studies and a Master of Social Work from Lehman College (CUNY).
Jenna Velez, LCSW
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Walmart Onyx 29" - Looks interesting
I saw this thing at my local wally world it just looks like a bad ass bike for whatever reason. Its $150 and I am tempted on getting it, even though I'm aware of what type of problems big box bikes may come with but look at it, it looks like it would be fun to ride it! What is more amazing is, reading the reviews on this thing, a lot of people reviewing it are clydesdales/athenas, anyway I would like your opinions on it.
"a lot of people reviewing it are clydesdales/athenas,"
Wal Mart Clydes or Bike Forum Clydes?
Unlike a lot of people here, I don't look down on Walmart, Walmart bikes, or the people who ride them. However, the negative reviews on the website concern me. If you are mechanically inclined, and don't mind fixing things and making replacements after purchase, it might be a fun ride.
Also, keep in mind that the people praising the bike on the Walmart website probably don't put as many miles on their ride as most people here do.
I bought a walmart bike last summer just to see if I could ride after my knee surgeries and within a month: the crankarm was stripped, the shifters broke, both wheels were bald and split one across the sidewall, tacoed both wheels and stripped the seat clamps. All this during commuting, no off road at all. I wouldnt even buy a walmart bike for my kids after that POS. By the way, this was one of their "top end" mongoose bikes
The problem with them is not so much the overall quality, but the quality of assembly and adjustment. The guy who puts bags of cat litter on the shelves, cleans the bathrooms, and greeting customers does bike assemblies when the regular guy is too tweaked out on crank to come in.
I really didn't want it to become about walmart quality vs bike shop quality, I don't loathe or love walmart bikes, and if I remember correctly I did see on a post that the bikes that arrive in walmart come in the same type packaging and assembly state as the ones that arrive in a LBS, the difference is if it is poorly assembled they can re assemble it in a lbs.
My point is, tell me you wouldn't want to just jump on this thing (assuming it would NOT fall apart as many fear) and ride it.
That bike is the subject of a lot of gas motorized bicycle conversions for knowledgeable larger people in a different forum I frequent.. the title sucked me in being as I was considering buying this bike at one point myself. If you can, order it unassembled and do it yourself, otherwise it's gonna be the usual walmart crap shoot, otherwise it's a solid low cost cruiser.
Doesn't look like a 29er cruiser.. wheel probably a 26"
Do bear in mind every part of the bike was chosen factory cajoled to making
at the lowest cost..
you can always go back and buy another one if it fails.
To all those who say they the assembly is the biggest difference: You are terrible wrong. Walmart bikes are cheap. They are cheap because they suck. They will break, be heavy, slow, dangerous, AND terribly assembled. They are made from inferior materials/manufacturing techniques.
But, if you have $150 bucks burning a hole in your wallet...
Think how much energy you waste just trying to get those heavy tires rolling every time you accelerate.
Even when you slow down for an intersection etc., you have to accelerate again.
That would get old fast.
I just went on a 5 mile ride with a lady that has one of those.
The handlebar position felt very unnatural to me. The bike is good for exercising at slow speeds, since it is a single speed and is heavy. Still, I could not ride it for more than 50 feet.
My daughter has a Schwinn Sidewinder mountain bike from Wally World, and I have been impressed with it so far. Other friends of mine have not had good luck with Wally bikes. It is a crapshoot....you either get a good one or a bad one.
If you are not mechanically inclined, I suggest you get a better quality similar bike at a local bike shop for a little bit more.
Even the cheapest bikes deserve to be properly assembled, though.
Sorta reminds me of that other brand...Worksman, Workmans, Workman???
hehe - candyman, candyman, cand
Just took one on a cruise around the inside of walmart.. heavy but solid as I thought.. I like it, although it stretches me a bit (I think it's meant for people 6'+)
The bike that got me back into riding was a mongoose on sale at walmart for $90. I rode it for 4 years without any major issues. I gave it to my nephew 3 years ago and he still rides it. I kinda wish I still had it because I do not have a mt bike now. I have a Specialized Sirrus and Roubaix. I have over 10K miles on the sirrus and it is just now needing some attention. It is lighter and overall more enjoyable than the mongoose but it should be. If you get the bike and ride it, it will be worth it. But, as said, you may get it and have all kinds of trouble. If you do, take it to LBS and get it adjusted right for around $30.
My first bike I bought when I began seriously riding around six years ago was a Wal-Mart schwinn sidewinder. It served me well for probably 2000 miles before I upgraded to a used hybrid. Nothing wrong with the bike, I just outgrew it. I now ride a Motobecane Le Champ TI. I did maintain it reasonably. If you know what your'e looking for it could be worthwhile. The guys who stock cat litter don't assemble bikes. They contract out to companies who send someone in to assemble bikes. That being said they are paid piecework and it is true that the bikes may not be adjusted properly. If you can do your own work, they can be OK. The bikes are heavy and only one size. If your'e taller than 5'8" the bike will probably be too small.
I bought a "Triumph" mountain bike for $98 CDN in Squamish, B.C. this winter while up in Vancouver. I was amazed by the assembly. All cable housing trimmed to the exact length, lined with teflon liner, and bearings adjusted perfectly. I needed to upgrade the set of bikes we have in our vacation home because the kids keep growing. But for a sub-$100 bike, I was impressed. And it's a STEEL frame/fork MADE IN CANADA. Alloy rims too. Sure, the derailleurs were cheap, and the bike was fairly heavy. But it was pretty sturdy, shifted flawlessly and the brakes worked well, stayed centered and the wheels were true. And my son thought it rode just fine under the rain started coming down every day before the New Year.
Yeah, you get what you pay for, up to a certain point. But assembly and maintenance can be huge factors impacting the performance and longevity of a department store bike.
That aside, I would not want to jump on it. I have ridden bikes of that configuration (basically a cruiser) and don't find them pleasant to ride. The apparent lack of gears is a turn off, too. If I really wanted (or needed) something with fat tires I would opt for one of these:
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Lincolnshire Lakes is an exciting development that will see a series of village settlements created, which is one of the largest business and development investment opportunities in the UK.
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Question: What are the qualities that make for a good accountant?
Answer: Accountancy is quite a critical and complicated profession. Along with the basic necessities of being good at calculation and figures, one should know to keep their patience and their cool while handling the critical figures and accounts of a company. Therefore, having patience and being calm are one of the most integral qualities of being a good accountant.
Strong analytical skills, self disciple and good interpersonal skills are just some of the skills that make a good accountant. Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: What is the use of Delivery Note?
Answer: Delivery note is a document sending goods from supplier to a buyer. Its contains only the buyer's name address VAT/CST No. Description of the goods being sent Goods quantity and method of packing/packing quantity. The Delivery Note may be raised without Invoice but against buyer's Purchase Order. Invoice may be raised against the buyer on later date against the acknowledged receipt of the Delivery Note Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: Explain sequence generator in oracle ?
Answer: The sequence generator gives a sequential series of numbers.The sequence generator is especially useful for generating unique sequential numbers. Sequence numbers are Oracle integers of up to 38 digits defined in the database. A sequence definition provides information, such as:
The sequence name
ascending or descending sequence
The interval between numbers
Whether Oracle should cache sequence numbers in memory
Sequence numbers are generated independent of any tables. The same seq Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: What is the A Levels
Answer: Why you chose your A Levels and what you thought while doing so are other important aspects of the accounting world, therefore, there will be questions regarding the A Levels. If you have not completed the A levels and have gone through by other means, you should be sincere enough to inform the interviewer about the same during the initial interview. You will find the A Levels to be quite important when it comes to Chartered Accountancy firms. Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: An offer allowed to remain open for acceptance over a period of time is known as:
(a) Standing Offer
(b) Continuing Offer
(c) Open Offer
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Description:An offer that is allowed to remain open for acceptance over a period of time is known as standing, open or continuing offer. Tender for supply of goods is a kind of standing offer. Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: Differentiate Public and Private Accounting ?
Answer: Public accounting is a type of accounting that is done by one company for another company. Private accounting is done for your own company. Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: What is project implementation?
Answer: Project implementation involves six steps in total such as:
Identify Need
Generate and Screen Ideas
Conduct Feasible Study
Develop the Project
Implement the Project
Control the Project Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: What accounts payable applications are your familiar with?
Answer: With accounting job interview questions like this first list the applications you have used and then expand on the value of the solutions they offered to your particular business. Look at aspects such as managing vendor information, approval controls and providing payables reports. Source: CoolInterview.com
Question: What is Other Questions Related to Accounting
Answer: The interviewer may also ask any and every question related to the actual profession ? i. e. accounting. These questions are by far the most important questions that are asked during the interview, simply because these are the questions are the ones that will make or break your chances to work with the company.
These questions can be basic, complicated or very difficult too.
Some of the questions can be:
? When does our credit becomes our debitor, or vice versa.
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Question: What is Meant by Liabilities ?
Answer: Liabilities are what all u owe from the bank on notes payable or in other words it is
Liability=Asset-Owners equity.
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Question: You need to install the necessary components prior to installing Exchange Server 2007 on a new
server. Which three components should you install? (Each correct answer presents part of the
solution. Choose three.)
A. Windows PowerShell 1.0
B. Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP)
C. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
D. Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0
E. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
F. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Answer: A. Windows PowerShell 1.0
D. Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0
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Question: How is a PO (Purchase order created)?
Answer: A document or form used by a customer to issue an order for goods or services.
I want notes on
1.Procure to pay cycle with accounting entries
2.order to cash
3.record to report
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Question: What is a node class?
Answer: A node class is a class that,
* relies on the base class for services and implementation,
* provides a wider interface to the users than its base class,
* relies primarily on virtual functions in its public interface
* depends on all its direct and indirect base class
* can be understood only in the context of the base class
* can be used as base for further derivation
* can be used to create objects.
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Question: Define namespace.
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Question: Other accounting interview questions to expect when you interview for an accountancy job include:
Answer: What cost-cutting measures have you been responsible for implementing?
How much money have you saved the company and how did you do this?
What aspects of hands-on accounting did you participate in?
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Discuss your experience in financial analysis of company/ad hoc projects.
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Question: A strong name consists of the assembly's identity its simple text name, version number, and culture information (if provided) plus a public key and a digital signature. It is generated from an assembly file (the file that contains the assembly manifest, which in turn contains the names and hashes of all the files that make up the assembly), using the corresponding private key. Assemblies with the same strong name are expected to be identical.
Strong names guarantee name uniqueness by relying on unique key pairs. No one can generate the same assembly name that you can, because an assembly generated with one private key has a different name than an assembly generated with another private key.
When you reference a strong-named assembly, you expect to get certain benefits, such as versioning and naming protection. If the strong-named assembly then references an assembly with a simple name, which does not have these benefits, you lose the benefits you would derive from using a strong-named assembly and revert to DLL conflicts. Therefore, strong-named assemblies can only reference other strong-named assemblies.
There are two ways to sign an assembly with a strong name:
1. Using the Assembly Linker (Al.exe) provided by the .NET Framework SDK.
2. Using assembly attributes to insert the strong name information in your code. You can use either the AssemblyKeyFileAttribute or the AssemblyKeyNameAttribute, depending
Question: What is 3 Way Matching?
Answer: Three way matching is to compare three documents i.e.,
1. Purchase order
2. Receipt of Items/Packing slip
3. Invoice.
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Chin on hand, Romana watched with amusement as the Doctor peered at the console, the TARDIS's control manual opened up beside him.
"No, no this can't be right," he muttered, scowling at the console before calling over his shoulder. "K-9, have you been recalibrating the randomiser again?"
"Negative, Master," K-9 said, his motor purring softly as he powered his way into his room.
"Are you sure?"
"Positive, Master," K-9 said, and Romana's lips twitched. Technically, K-9 didn't have the circuitry to support an emotive response matrix, but he managed to sound affronted nonetheless.
"Face it, Doctor," she drawled. "You've obviously read the manual incorrectly."
"What? Oh, don't be silly," the Doctor said, frowning distractedly. "No, it must be the…oh, that doesn't look good."
Sighing, Romana got to her feet and joined him at the console. "What is it now?" she asked, exasperated. "Surely it can't be…oh, that isn't good."
"I've just said that, didn't I?"
"Well," Romana sniffed, "That doesn't really count, does it?"
He gave her the Look, the one he used when he couldn't think of something suitably quelling to say. She ignored it, like she usually did, and watched over his shoulder as he brought up the data on the anomaly. "It's an inter-dimensional rift hub," she concluded.
"That's not all it is," he said grimly. "We have to get out of here."
"Doctor, don't be ridiculous, we can't just leave a wild rift hub wander willy-nilly around the universe, it needs to be contained!"
"Romana, look at it! See the spikes in the gamma spectrum? The quantum fluctuations in its radiation field?"
"Let me see," Romana said, as she leaned in to have a closer look. "But that's not right. That would mean there are multiple timelines snarled in its matrix."
"Exactly!" the Doctor declared.
"But Doctor, don't you see? This means that we can't leave. Gallifrey needs to be informed, they'll need data, we need to find a way to dissipate the quantum fluctuations – if we don't, there'll be multiple timeline incursions. We could have stone aged civilisations being bombarded with new technologies, Daleks storming through the millennia, the consequences could be disastrous!"
The Doctor stared at the monitor, curiously silent.
"Doctor?" Romana ventured, after a few moments.
"You're right, of course," he said quietly. "But I can't help but feel we should leave now. I've got this feeling…"
Romana's hand tightened on the console. She had known the Doctor long enough to realise that the Doctor's 'feelings' usually had some basis in fact. He was a strange old coot, quite unlike any other Gallifreyan she'd met, but he did seem to have an instinct for danger.
But the Doctor never ran from danger. He fled from many things, rules and responsibilities, Gallifrey and commonsense, but never danger. A cold shiver ran up her back.
"We'll leave," she said, as she reached for the co-ordinate controls. "Right now."
"No!" the Doctor barked, snatching at her hand. "No," he repeated, in a gentler voice. "You're right, we can't leave."
"No, Romana, we need to follow this through," the Doctor said, as he crouched down beside K-9 and rested his hand upon its head. "K-9? I need you to do something for me."
"Yes, Master?"
"I need you to fix the current timeline co-ordinates in your databank, lock it into your core memory and feed it into the TARDIS's unreroutable library banks. Can you do that for me?"
"Confirmed, Master."
"Doctor, that's against regulations," Romana said slowly. "Only the High Council is supposed to add data to a TARDIS's library mainframe. It's to stop information from conflicting timelines crossing over and…oh."
"Exactly," the Doctor said. "We're going in, and I think it's best if we leave a trail of breadcrumbs, don't you?"
Romana sighed; he had a point. "There'll be repercussions."
"Yes, well, there are always repercussions," he said. "Hold on, this might get a little bit bumpy – K-9, has the information transfer been actualised?"
"Affirmative, Master, all relevant data has been written into the library mainframe."
"Right, then," Romana said, taking a deep breath as she took her place beside him at the controls.
"Right," he said, his face suddenly lighting up with a wide, open grin. "Let's see what we'll find, eh?"
The Doctor took the randomiser offline – a reasonable precaution considering the circumstances – and took control of the TARDIS's co-ordinate panel. Romana watched the data stream down the console and, on impulse, raised the shield on the TARDIS's view screen. "Oh my," she breathed, as she caught her first glimpse of the rift, threading its way through the vacuum of space.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" the Doctor observed. "But then, so many deadly things are."
"Do you think the TARDIS's shielding is up to this?" Romana asked.
"Should be," the Doctor said. "Although, who knows what could happen if we get caught in the wrong dimensional shift…"
"You're not inspiring confidence, Doctor," Romana said dryly.
"My apologies," the Doctor said, his tone equally dry, as the rift grew larger on the screen. "It's as if…oh dear."
"Doctor?" Romana asked, as the Doctor suddenly clutched at his chest.
"It's nothing," the Doctor said, waving her away. "Just a little…indigestion?"
"Timelords don't get indigestion," Romana pointed out worriedly.
"Oh, really?" the Doctor said, his feet suddenly giving away. "Fancy that."
The TARDIS lurched, and Romana stumbled on her feet as she reached for the Doctor. They both fell, the Doctor cushioning their fall.
"Romana," the Doctor said, his voice shallow, as if he was breathless. "I don't feel so well."
Romana stared at the sudden pallor of his face and reached for his wrist. His pulses were dull and thready, not a good sign. "Doctor, I think you may be dying," she said.
"No," he said. "Not dying….just not feeling myself….it's as if…" he shuddered, and Romana pulled his head onto her lap, gingerly patting it as the shivers subsided.
"There, there," she said.
"There, where?" he mumbled.
Romana smiled. "It's an Earth phrase, remember?" she said. "You told me I should make an effort to pick up the lingo…so I did."
"How nice," he said. "But that's not what I meant. Where are—" He shuddered again, this time more violently, and Romana grabbed his shoulders, trying to anchor him as the TARDIS abruptly reeled around them.
"That can't be good," she said, under her breath.
"No, not good at all," the Doctor agreed weakly. "Romana, I fear I may have made a slight miscalculation…"
"Don't talk, Doctor," Romana said. "Save your strength. We need to get you to the infirmary, do a full body scan. Just give me a moment to pull the TARDIS away from its course."
"Too late," the Doctor said. "It's already begun, we've no option but to ride it out."
"Ride what out?" Romana asked, exasperated. "Listen, you're obviously in no condition to—"
"No, Romana, you must listen to me," the Doctor said, clutching at her hand. "It's the timeline, you see, I've crossed my own path. It's the only explanation for what's…oh, damn!"
Romana held on as the Doctor rode out another seizure, and bit her lip worriedly. "Doctor" she said, as it subsided. "I don't understand. A Timelord crossing his own timeline is inadvisable, but hardly this disruptive – not unless something has gone seriously wrong with the timeline continuum and the High Council wouldn't allow that. There are safeguards put in place, guidelines to observe, it can't happen."
"Not now, maybe," he gasped. "But in the future? We've crossed the rift horizon, who knows what will happen."
"Don't be silly, Doctor," Romana said sternly. "The future, the past, it makes no difference. Gallifrey is always. "
"Then explain this! "
Romana watched in amazement as his face suddenly blurred, and then became strangely angular. His hair, under her hand, suddenly felt less coarse, and curiously straighter – although still rather unruly, a wry voice in the back of her mind noted.
"Not much…time," the Doctor groaned. "My personality is being subsumed by the dominant Doctor in this timeline. Not…permanent, I think. But best not to linger too long."
The light in the TARDIS dimmed to an amber glow, and Romana frowned as the ceiling suddenly began to warp and rise, curving like a cathedral dome. The Doctor's body arched, as if in pain, and she held on as he transformed in front of her eyes, his frame becoming narrower, the bones underneath shifting, becoming sharper. If it weren't for the fact that his clothes also seemed to be going through the same process, she'd have sworn it was some sort of esoteric regeneration.
Of course, this was the Doctor, so she still couldn't quite rule that out yet.
"Doctor…Doctor?" she said.
"Ho…hmmm," the Doctor muttered under his breath, his eyes still closed.
"Who…what!" The Doctor sat bolt upright, hair all askew. Some things didn't change.
"Actually, I think the correct question is 'when'," Romana said mildly.
"Romana? What are you doing here?"
"I sometimes ask myself the same question," Romana sighed. "What is the last thing you remember?"
"Um, mushrooms?" Doctor said,
"Care to elaborate?"
"Not really, no," he said, as he rolled to his feet. "Where's Donna?"
"My companion – red head, Londoner, kind of abrasive…"
"Sorry, doesn't ring a bell."
"That's… not good," the Doctor said quietly. "Romana?"
"It's really you, isn't it?"
Romana raised an eyebrow. "You were expecting me to be someone else?" she asked coolly.
"Yes, no, I don't know," His expression looked lost as he held out a tentative hand. Romana took it, and let him pull her up.
"You look like you've just seen a ghost," she said. "Are you all right?"
"Am I…" He laughed abruptly. "Yes, fine, brilliant, fantastic, even." But his voice sounded curiously dull.
Romana tried to pull her hand away, but he held onto it firmly, his thumb brushing against her wrist. "Doctor, I know this can be a bit disorientating, but you're acting a bit strange…."
"Oh, sorry!" he dropped her hand, as if it had suddenly become poisonous. "Two hearts," he mumbled.
Romana grinned. "One for casual, one for best," she quipped. It was an old Gallifreyan expression, taken from a children's nursery rhyme.
"Yes, you were always the best," he said, his eyes darting away guiltily.
Romana felt a brief spurt of irritation. She had known that this Doctor would not be her Doctor, but there was such a thing as good manners. "So," she said flatly. "Are you going to help me fix this, or are you just going to keep acting like a…a… primate!"
"Fix this?" he asked, puzzled.
"Well, I can hardly stay here, can I?" she said, exasperated. "We need to get back to our old timeline."
"You mean you're not…you're from the past?"
"But of course I am," Romana said impatiently. "It's obvious! Well, maybe not, but that's beside the point… listen, the Doctor – my Doctor – said that it had something to do with crossing your own timeline. Foolish, I know, because the factors involved for such a possibility to be realised are so incredibly unlikely. One would have to wipe out every High Council safeguard; every measure Gallifrey has taken, over the millennia, to prevent this sort of instability –why, you'd practically have to wipe out Gallifre—"
The Doctor took a sharp, indrawn breath, and Romana stilled. "That's it, isn't it?" she said, as the silence drew on. "Something has happened to Gallifrey."
"I can't talk about it," he said automatically.
Romana raised an eyebrow. "It's never stopped you before," she reminded him.
"That was different. I was different," he said, his eyes becoming cold. "Things are not what they were."
"Yes, I think I'm beginning to realise that," Romana said stiffly. She was really, really beginning to dislike this Doctor; he was so rude. Not that her Doctor couldn't be rude on occasion but he, at least, was a little more genial about it. "Perhaps we should concentrate our efforts on the problem at hand. Namely, my presence here."
Guilt flashed across his face once more, but he nodded. "Yes, I think that's best," he said briskly. "You said that we crossed… wait a minute, we?"
Romana sighed. "You were subsumed," she explained. "By, well, you. One minute you were all scarves and teeth; and the next, you were… well, you're still all teeth, but at least your dress sense has improved."
The Doctor preened. "You like?" he asked, as he did a little half turn to show off his new body. "Quite svelte, don't you think? I'm not so sure about the hair, but the bone structure—" He slapped his cheeks. "Is quite good – and look, I've got freckles!"
"Very fetching, I'm sure," Romana said dryly. Rassilon help her, the Doctor had added narcissism to his long list of personality traits.
His expression drooped. "You don't like it."
"Oh, for goodness sake," she said, with an impatient flick of her hair. "Yes, it's very nice, positively chic, nice freckles, good cheekbones—"
"You don't think I'm a bit on the skinny side?"
Romana bit back the retort on the tip of her tongue, and looked at him. Really looked at him. The hair, the suit, the dark, sad look in his eyes… What had happened to him? "You're beautiful, doctor," she said eventually. "Positively wonderful."
"Ah, well, I wouldn't say that," he said, but he grinned cheekily, giving her a good look at his bright, big teeth. The more things change, the more they stayed the same. Romana grinned back, despite herself. Perhaps he wasn't so bad, after all.
"I've missed that," he said, his grin faltering.
"Missed what?"
"You," he muttered. "Your smile."
"Really?" Romana asked, feeling strangely flattered.
"Your room is gone," he said, abruptly changing the subject. "I had to eject it a few centuries back."
"Centuries," Romana echoed. "If I may ask, which regeneration…?"
"My tenth," he said.
"It's been a while, then."
"Yes, been a while," he said, sticking his hands into pockets, as if he wasn't sure what he would do with them if he didn't.
"Well," she said.
"Well, " he said.
"The rift?"
"What? Oh, yes, the rift!" he declared, as he bounded around the console. "Let me see…oh, that's not good!"
"You've already said that."
"I have?"
"Yes, you have… and you really can't remember any of this occurring, can you?"
The Doctor shrugged. "Well, it's been a while, and there was always something happening back then, wasn't there? Guardians, Daleks, E-Space…"
"Oh, that hasn't happened yet? Ah well, never mind, it all works out well in the end – when were you, exactly, in your timeline?"
"We'd just left Paris," Romana said, joining him at the console.
"Ah, yes, good times," the Doctor said, with a nostalgic sigh. "Remember Duggan? With his gun, and his coat, that rather fortuitous tendency of his to punch anything that got in his way…"
"Seeing as it has been only hours since I've been there, I think I may be able to summon up the memories," Romana teased. The Doctor pouted, actually pouted. This new regeneration was really quite strange.
"The rift!" he exclaimed. "I remember! Well, at least I remember that I don't remember. I didn't retain my memories when I changed back, and you wouldn't tell me what happened. "
"Probably because I couldn't talk about it," she said ironically.
"Ah yes, rules," he murmured. "Although, I seem to remember…the library!"
"The information should still be in the mainframe," Romana agreed. "But maybe we should hold off accessing it until we've ascertained what's causing the temporal instability in the rift."
"Oh, I already know that," he said dismissively.
"You do?" Romana said, surprised. Temporal mechanics had never been the Doctor's strong suit. "Very well, amaze me with your theory."
"Not so much a theory as a fact, actually, " he said, a tad smugly.
Romana sighed. "Oh, go on, then, tell me what's causing the rift."
"Why, me, of course; who else?"
"Of course," Romana said flatly. "How silly of me, I should have realised."


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You seem quite interested in this post. You have posted a large number of the replies on the thread. Yet you complain that I posted it. Why does this article bother you so much? But we know why, don't we, dual citizen?
Did you ask your question as a ploy to have me continue?


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And it's the latter interest that brings me to regularly scan the SelfGrowth.com site -- for a lot of reasons. (Ya, they cover numerous topics, so it's likely they have something each of my faithful readers would find interesting.)
Now, readers might recall from some of my past posts that I'm not enthralled with those who try to tear down North American youth sports. Yes, I said "North American", because they're often knocking my favorite sport, hockey, which is popular in both the US and Canada.
As for the current topic, "17 Ways To Help Your Child Succeed At Sports", it's written by Dr Jay Granat. And, in that article, Dr Granat describes some simple strategies aimed at helping parents, coaches and kids better enjoy their sports. It's even suggested that youngsters can perform better using the following advice. Oh, and he also provides some sensible answers to offset what the naysayers might grump about when it comes to youth sports...
"According to Jay P Granat, Ph.D., Psychotherapist, author of many books and programs on sports psychology and founder of Stay In The Zone, there are a number of simple steps parents can take to help their kids enjoy sports and do well at sports."
I've provided links here, in the event readers wish to read Dr Granat's entire article. However, let me recap his suggestions as best I can...
- Parents should do what you can to make sure that your child is having a positive experience with his or her coaches and teammates. (He says parents need to help their children resolve interpersonal issues with coaches and teammates, and in some instances, he'll intercede on their child's behalf.)
- Parents should determine if your child seems better suited for team sports or for individual sports. (While the doctor gave his own example of a former team sport athlete doing better once a switch was made to an individual sport, I have my own story... It involves a former long time hockey student of mine who had fairly good success chasing a puck, but then bettered that by winning an Olympic Silver Medal once he switched to speed skating.)
- Be aware of burn out. (Yup, if your youngster seems to be losing enthusiasm, it's possible a little break might be in order.)
- Help your child (and your family) find a balance in sports participation, and make sure that no one has too much on his or her plate.
- Consider whether your child is an elite athlete or not. (I'll agree with the doctor, in that even young athletes who appear to be elite also tend to show other characteristics beyond most other kids. They just might love their game -- a lot, and they may be capable of taking on a little more than others.)
- If your child is an elite athlete, you might discover that the age of specialization has now crept into youth sports. (Dr Granat doesn't get into this much more, while I'll suggest that some care has to be taken when it comes to rather young kids and specialization. For my money, I'd go along with plenty of work for the elite athlete, but that would include more done towards developing a total athlete, rather than sticking strictly with his or her sport.)
- If your child wants to achieve a high level of success at sports, it is essential that the coach, the youngster and parents have a good working relationship. (Dr Granat says that he's often called upon to intervene in some circumstances, attempting to get everyone working as a team.)
- He says that many young and talented athletes are clueless about the mental aspects of their sport. (About two decades ago I labeled the mental side as "the last frontier in sport". Since then, I've been on a mission to help my followers become more complete athletes, as evidenced in these "NewEdge Mental Training" podcasts.)
- Expect to have different coaches and trainers during the course of a kid's athletic career. (This can come about for good and not-so-good reasons.)
- The doctor goes on to mention working with very talented young golfers who fell apart on the course, and as many baseball players with great swings who couldn't hit in game conditions. (So again, the mental side of a sport becomes at least as important as the physical, once players move up the competition ladder.)
- In order to excel at sports, youngsters also need to learn to understand the strategies, as well as the internal mental aspects of their sport. ( I tend to agree with Dr Granat when he says, "It is wise to expose your child to mental toughness training early in their sporting careers." Huh, to my way of looking at things, this is more than just a sport challenge, and as much to do with schooling and everyday life. In fact, the above noted podcasts point to numerous qualities that will help youngsters in all three areas of their lives. That's also why I've devoted a pretty large area of my CoachChic.com site to "Thinking the Game".)
- Parents are urged to do whatever they can to teach their child to be relaxed, confident, focused and optimistic, on and off the court. Show them how to manage the successes and the setbacks. (I might add here that, readers who are coaches might also appreciate their role in accomplishing these things.)
- He goes on to suggest that parents introduce their child to mental toughness training, visualization and self-hypnosis at an early age. (Would you believe my dad taught me the latter two techniques back when I was young teen? And, I excelled in most sports I played. Moreover, while the average parent and youth coach isn't aware of what the pros and National Team players are doing, I can assure readers that every top athlete uses these techniques.)
- If your child is under age 12, have him or her listen to Bed Time Stories For Young Athletes. (The author suggests that this program is designed to help young athletes perform to their fullest potential.)
In closing, though... While I know that Jay Granat is a psychotherapist, and rightfully so approaches athletic challenges from that perspective, I want to use these last few lines to emphasize the importance of the mental side of sport. The examples he used -- about golfers and baseball hitters -- are real; trust me on that. In fact, it's been my observation that most athletes spend tons of time on getting faster, stronger, more agile and better conditioned, while at the same time usually ignoring a major factor in achieving a higher level of play.