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Vacuum Belt Filter
The vacuum belt filter (VBF) is used for the filtration of liquids by means of filter cloth (geotextiles). In comparison to hydrostatic filters, the VBF has the advantage of a vacuum assisted filtration. Therefore a higher throughput and a better drainage of the filter cake can be achieved.
The filtration is done with a self-sealing filter fleece, chosen for the individual application. The filter fleece is transported and coiled by a gear motor. A float switch controls the fleece transport and the filter cake is stripped off into a dirt tank.
The wastewater is fed into the filter from above, and gets evenly distributed over the entire fleece width through a cascade box. The filter fleece is fed into the water chamber from the bottom. The filtration is performed on an inclined plane, whereas the actual filtration happens in the lower part of the fleece, and a post-dewatering of the filter cake takes place in the upper part.
The gear motor is switched on once a certain water level is exceeded. The filter fleece together with the filter cake is then pulled upward, the cake is stripped off and the fleece is taken up by a take up spool. At the same time, new fleece is drawn into the chamber at the bottom end of the fleece. Due to the now lower flow resistance, the water level decreases and the motor stops.
A lateral channel compressor constantly sucks air out of the filter chamber, thus creating a slight vacuum at the filtrate side.
Fields of Application
Vacuum belt filters can be used, for example, for continuous treatment of cooling lubricants or for degreasing baths. Further fields of application are the filtration of wash waters, fish ponds, wastewater (e.g. after precipitation/flocculation) as well as other process waters.
Other applications are wastewaters which are difficult to treat, as they tend to cake or clog the fleece, as for example wastewater with paint residues or landfill leachates.
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Advantages of the vacuum belt filter:
- Filter fleece supply from bottom -> the fleece is loaded with sediment first
- Flotation tailing is extracted together with the sediment at the discharge side -> optimal use of fleece
- Filter cake is removed from the fleece -> requirements of the cycle economy-law are fulfilled by the separate disposal of fleece and mud.
- The filter fleece lies flat on the inclined filter ->optimal use of the entire filter width
- Lateral sealing of fleece -> no leakage of unfiltered medium into the clean water tank
- Reusability of the filter fleece when used in grinding processes -> low operating costs
- Filter made of stainless steel -> long life
- Vacuum support -> higher throughput and a better drainage of the filter cake in comparison to hydrostatic filters

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Feb 4 - Mar 2 , 2014 · BOOTH PLAYHOUSE at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
The play that took Broadway by storm last year is coming to Charlotte next season! Taking place on April 3, 1968, THE MOUNTAINTOP is a gripping re-imagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious young woman named Camae delivers room service, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
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Lawyers begin hunger strike Fifteen lawyers who have been prevented from seeing their clients – a group of 24 Chinese Christians arrested in Henan Province earlier this month – have started a hunger strike outside the Nanle County Public Security Bureau. China Aid reports that of the 24 Christians detained, seven have been released, but 17 remain in custody and have been denied permission to see their lawyers. It is still unclear on what charges they are being detained.
Retired Iranian pastor jailed A retired Iranian pastor has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison. Rev. Vruir Avanessian, 61, who is of Armenian descent, was found guilty on Dec. 5 of anti-government activities and promotion of ideas contrary to the sanctity of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The pastor, who is reported to be unwell, has 20 days to appeal. Source: Mohabat News
Bishops arrested at Dalit protest Bishops were arrested by police in India during a protest against the discrimination of the Christian Dalit minority. Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi was among those arrested during the protest on Dec. 11. He and several other bishops were taken to a local police station and later released, reports UCA. Protestors were demanding a revamp of India's constitution, which guarantees a reservation of government jobs and places in educational institutions for underprivileged classes, but Christians and Muslims among these classes are denied such benefits on the grounds that their religions do not recognise the caste system.


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Have you seen this? According to a media commentator, Applebee's has a new campaign in which they are urging hipsters to dine at their restaurants "ironically" which makes sense since they are never going to get them there through conventional advertising. Take a look:
Funny thing is, Applebee's actually is running a social media campaign that is far more bizarre as this, called "Girls' Night Out. Life is better shared." A Betty White character harangues ladies for spending too much time online, then tells them the solution is to get down to Applebee's for some facetime. Take a look:
There's also a tumblr page that anchors the campaign and has links to Pinterest and Twitter pages (no Facebook, maybe because it's a regional campaign). All the elements of a well thought out and expensive social media campaign.
Speaking of social media, Applebee's is also marketing this thing: which is a life size inflatable dummy you can leave at your desk while you sneak out for lunch. This one is on Facebook, where you can take the Desk Lunch Diagnosis Quiz (I am the "Break Room Hero… people are tired of cleaning up the microwave after you").
Does this stuff work? The "goddess" video above has over 50,000 hits but how many of those are potential customers? There are only 400 plus followers on the Twitter page and the selection of inflatable dolls on Amazon was originally 7 but is now down to just 2. The bottom line is that Applebee's is still Applebee's (check the hashtag #applebee and you'll get a far more realistic snapshot of Middle America's view of the chain) and there's only so much you can do to get hipsters to change their behavior… unless they do it ironically, perhaps.


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Game 1: Climax-Scotts 6, Colon 4; Game 2; Colon 8, Climax Scotts 6
On the strength of a five-run fifth inning, Climax-Scotts was able to withstand a late-inning comeback by Colon in Game 1.
Climax-Scotts' Tiffanie Richardson earned the win in Game 1, allowing four runs, three earned, and six hits in seven innings. Richardson struck out one and walked one.
Taylor Haynes led Climax-Scotts offensively with three RBIs on two hits, including a double. Teammates Ashley Pyle and Chloe Preston each had a double and one RBI.
Chelsea Kubasiak led Colon with two doubles and one RBI. Teammates Makayla Craun and Kaitlyn Denney each had one RBI.
In a game riddled by 10 errors, five by each team, Colon was able to earn a victory in Game 2.
"In the second game both teams booted the ball around a little bit," Climax-Scotts coach Jeff Taylor said.
Four of Climax-Scotts' five errors occurred in the third and sixth innings, resulting in Colon scoring six runs.
"We put the ball in play really well today," Taylor said. "We just couldn't pick up the ball and throw people out.
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Colon's Makayla Craun earned the win in Game 2, allowing six runs, two earned, and eight hits in seven innings. Craun struck out four and walked two.
Becca Keely led Colon's offense with two hits, one double, and two RBIs. Teammates Morgan Yoder and Kaitlyn Denney each had one RBI.
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WASHINGTON (November 5, 2000) -- The Department for Communications of the United States Catholic Conference issued the following statement about the Kansas City Star series on priests and HIV/AIDS which ran today:
The Kansas City Star, in an attempt to prove itself "right" on the issue of HIV/AIDS and the priesthood, has systematically violated the privacy of deceased priests in 14 states. If any organization other than a journalistic one tried to do something like this, it would quickly hear from an outraged public.
The Catholic Church has always considered it a responsibility of the utmost seriousness to respect the privacy of the individual. In confiding to the Church some of the most intimate information about themselves, people trust that the Church honors their right to keep these matters between themselves, God and their spiritual adviser. For reporters to search out information about the dead which they may never have wanted revealed is to violate the boundaries of common decency in a way that has become all too usual with the media.
At least one previously published story in a national news magazine, based in part on research by the Center for Disease Control, noted that the research found that clergy overall face about twice the risk of dying of AIDS as white males in all occupational groups combined. Yet the Star seems to use statistics only with regard to the Catholic priesthood. Not only can one question the significance of these findings in dealing with such small absolute numbers, but one also must question why the Star seems determined to create the image of a crisis, using its own criteria for what constitutes a crisis.
The reality is far more complex, and to appreciate it the following points need to be understood:
Every death from HIV/AIDS related illness is a tragedy. The Church has been active in service to those suffering from HIV/AIDS from the beginning of the epidemic. In major statements in 1987 and 1989, the U.S. Bishops Conference expressed its concern for those living with HIV/AIDS and for their loved ones and also society's responsibility to care for them. Similarly Pope John Paul II and bishops throughout the world have been among the most vigorous advocates for a compassionate, non-judgmental response to those affected by the pandemic.
The bishops' conference has never denied that priests have died of HIV/AIDS related illnesses. For over a decade and a half, the Church has been living with this fact and dealing with it, sometimes openly, where the privacy rights of individuals permitted it. In 1989, at the priest's request, HIV/AIDS related illness was revealed as the cause of death of a prominent priest psychiatrist. In 1987, the Catholic News Service, the news agency of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, did a series on priests dying of HIV/AIDS related illness. Whatever else the Kansas City Star is doing, it is not breaking this story.
As traumatic as the death of priests from HIV/AIDS related illness is, the Star's own invasive research demonstrates that less than half of one percent of the approximately 75,000 men who served as priests since the HIV/AIDS infection was identified have died of an AIDS-related illnesses.
The ways in which these priests -- and indeed any persons infected with HIV -- actually contracted the virus is often the subject of much speculation: in particular, was it through sexual means? If so, was it through heterosexual or homosexual contact? Did it occur before or after ordination? Did it involve a single lapse from the commitment to celibacy or more frequent ones? Without knowing the specific circumstances of each case, it is impossible to say. Such speculation may engage the curiosity of the media, but it does little to acknowledge the care and concern which
the Church has shown and continues to show toward priests and all others affected by HIV/AIDS. It is particularly unfair when it is based on a census of the dead who can no longer address their own situation.
In other words, statistics tell only a tiny part of the story which often remains untold out of respect for the individual dignity of those directly involved.
Attempts to stir up the appearance of a crisis surrounding the instances of priests with HIV/AIDS are extremely deceptive. These deaths are certainly tragedies for the priests involved and
for their families, friends, and those they served. But there is no indication that they have, in the nation's nearly 200 individual dioceses, been so numerous as to constitute a crisis situation.
Nor have these priests been neglected. The vast majority of them have been treated with respect and sensitivity, receiving spiritual and medical care.
In dealing with this and many other matters, most media seem unable to grasp the fact that the Catholic Church is not administered on the national level. Except for a very few instances, determined by Church law, Bishops' conferences do not set policy. Church governance worldwide is the responsibility of the Pope and locally of the diocesan Bishop. In addition, religious orders determine their own personnel policies. Except when it comes to core beliefs, the Church has always been one of the most de-centralized of large organizations.
The Star mentions several Catholic organizations which deal with HIV/AIDS, including such issues as those of priests who have the infection. For some reason, the Star fails to understand that they are considered part of the Church's overall response.
The justification for these stories given by the Star in the past -- that through them, it is trying to help the Church -- is patronizing, condescending and offensive to Bishops who have tended caringly for priests and others with the HIV infection, in some cases with their own hands. It is unlikely to be an explanation that most of the families, friends, and fellow priests of the men whose death certificates were the subject of this intrusion would readily accept.


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The Food and Drug Administration's proposal would require most medical devices to carry a unique code to identify the product's make, manufacturer and lot number. The codes would be stored in a publicly accessible database to help regulators, doctors and companies could monitor safety issues with devices.
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There are quite a few tools available to perform XML to JSON conversion online. Recently one more appeared :) I would not reinvent a wheel without a reason. Actually I started looking at EmberJS, and since making an application (no matter what) is the best way of learning things, here we are.
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Posted by Mike Snyder on May 17, 2011 in | Franchise CRM | Comments (1)When we were at the IFA Annual Convention recently, we heard lots of talk and emphasis around franchisee profitability. It's pretty simple really, everyone knows that successful and profitable franchisees leads to successful franchisors.
We've been helping franchise organizations deploy CRM systems for years, and I would describe most of these deployments as franchise management systems. That is, the franchisors use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to help them manage and keep track of their franchisees. Typical franchise management systems include features/modules such as:
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Almost all of these CRM features are focused on helping the franchisor serve the franchisee, but the CRM system stops with the franchisee. However, we're seeing a trend lately where more and more franchisors are asking about how they can provide their franchisees with a tool like Microsoft Dynamics CRM so that their franchisees can manage their customers. Some CRM systems, like Microsoft Dynamics CRM, can handle the needs of both franchisors and franchisees on one platform. By leveraging one CRM platform from start to finish, franchisors can really get the complete and integrated picture of how their franchise system is performing.
We recently spoke with PostNet's President and COO Brian Spindel about how CRM systems can help drive your franchisee's profitability, and we wanted to share the article with you. You can read the article online here.
With Microsoft's very aggressive pricing of just $34/per user per month* for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, there's really no excuse for franchisors to not arm ALL of their franchisees with the latest and greatest CRM capabilities. By doing so, you'll be putting your franchisees in the best possible position to achieve their profitability goals.
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Within walking distance of cruise terminal, shopping in Old San Juan and restaurants
Big room, comfy bed, lots of pillows, value for money (approx $100 per night), excellent location close to everything but back off main road so it was quiet, friendly staff, good shower & water pressure. Would definitely stay here again.
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i liked the rooms,brfast was gd.the staff was very friendly n helpful especially nora.but my week vacation was well spent.see u guys soon
Nice location, clean room, good breakfast, nice front desk personal.
While I had to cancel due to lost flight, cancelling was easy and effortless. The staff magnificent.
You had the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in at a hotel
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In the stylish Condado district of San Juan, Comfort Inn San Juan features an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a free buffet breakfast. The nearest beach is just a 5 minute drive away. San Juan Comfort Inn's elegant, air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a sitting area and a suit press. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries. The Comfort Inn is 2.5 miles from San Juan historic quarter and Plaza Las Americas Shopping Mall. The city's main harbor and the airport are both a 5 minute drive away. Hotel Rooms: 54, Hotel Chain: Comfort Inn. The most recent booking for this hotel was made on Dec 8 at 5:40 PM from Germany.
OutdoorsOutdoor Pool (All Year) ActivitiesNewspapers InternetWi-Fi is available in public areas and charges apply. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms and charges apply. ParkingPublic parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day. Services24-Hour Front Desk, Baggage Storage, Dry Cleaning, Honeymoon Suite, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Vending Machine (Drinks), Daily maid service GeneralNon-smoking Rooms, Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safe, Air Conditioning Check-inFrom 3:00 PM Check-outUntil 12:00 PM Cancellation/
Total Hotel Score:7.9
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Within walking distance of cruise terminal, shopping in Old San Juan and restaurants
Steak in the steakhouse on premises was not good, although service was excellent.
Big room, comfy bed, lots of pillows, value for money (approx $100 per night), excellent location close to everything but back off main road so it was quiet, friendly staff, good shower & water pressure. Would definitely stay here again.
Room had a dampness near the window presumably from the window seals, breakfast lacked variety and healthy options
The matresss bed is comfort
I got what I paid for. Would not have paid more.
Had a problem with the door lock that took a long time to fix. The pool was not very clean. The facilities needed a lot of work.
Hotel is at 1 block distance to the beach. I'ts an excellent budget-firendly choice, perfect location at condado next to up-scale hotels without paying the high price. It's an old construction but room had private bath, flat screen TV with cable and was very clean. Price included hot breakfast, which you rarely find in other high priced hotels in the area. Would definitely stay again.
Pool was to deep for kids if they don't swim; it started at 5 feet and just at 2 feet distance it went to 6 feet.
i liked the rooms,brfast was gd.the staff was very friendly n helpful especially nora.but my week vacation was well spent.see u guys soon
my only problem was the elevators took long to open.
Nice location, clean room, good breakfast, nice front desk personal.
Parking price, wasnt a lot.
The rooms! They smelled musty!
While I had to cancel due to lost flight, cancelling was easy and effortless. The staff magnificent.
A/C not functioning correctly
You had the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in at a hotel
location to beach and cruise port
old hotel and a little noisy at times
The helpfulness of the reception staff
Almost everything else. Our room #102 was very dark and did not have an outside window. The breakfast facility was not very good. Overall very expensive for what was supplied.
good breakfast bar great location public transport close
tv didn't work property rather old
Situation in the area of Condado closed to Restaurants and shops ,but in a quiet street is very convinient.Breakfast for American ( poor ) Standards acceptable.Good Matresses and good pillows .Nice staff.Good Japanese Restaurants in the area ( Ashford road ) like Cherry Blossom.
Old run down Hotel in bad shape.Worse than a Confort Inn on the usa main land.Very bad relation Quality/Price.We paid $ 130.-/night incl. Tax and should cost not more than $ 65.- Looks like owners does not invest anymore in maintanence.
Good value. Close to Condado beach.Staff nice and helpful.
Could not control A/C, sometimes too cold, sometimes too warm. No frills room, no refrigerator, coffe machine disgusting. Vending machine in hotel not operational, cant even get water.
Clean, good location.
Really loud AC. Thin walls. Bottom sheet was not fitted and was MUCH too small for the bed. Wouldn't tuck in at all. POOL WAS DISGUSTING, and COMPLETELY IN SHADE. REALLY?????
the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful to us .
the floor in the were to cold u had to wear shoes in the room all the time,wold of preferred carpet. breakfast was not to out expectations and could have been a way lot better. .
The price was excellent, also the location of the hotel. Staff was friendly.
The facility need more TLC. A little paint here or there. Also your cleaning staff need to do a better job. The first room that we stay in smell like cigaret I now that the person that clean the room had to notice that, we have to ask to change our room. The bathroom had mildew and this happen in both room that we stay in. The hotel is a good hotel, this is the third time that we stay in your hotel the location could not be better. but it is sad that little things like these affect the opinion that your guests have of your hotel.
We reserved a king size bedroom and got two double beds. I stayed at the one bedroom suite which was nice and had a nice view of the Condado Lagoon.
On the suite I payed twice of what would be a normal king size room rate because the room description on the internet states it had a microwave and a fridge. When we got there the terrace was dirty and there was no fridge nor microwave in the suite. The TV in the bedroom was not working. The bathroom is small and unfinished. They renovated the room furniture but not the bathroom.
Out of date rooms
Comfort Inn is strategically located and provides a great get-a-way location for the business and leisure traveller.
Not enough parking area for the hotel guest who have a car.
The bed wa comfy, the bathroom was clean and the breakfast was well stocked. I didn't expect eggs and sausage, but it was a nice treat.
The hotels starting to show it's age. We stayed in room 504 and it was obvious that the ceiling was touched up with mismatched paint. It looked a little ghetto. """
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The Condado Plaza HiltonOverlooking the Condado Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, this Puerto Rico hotel is close to area attractions and beautiful beaches, and provides exceptional amenities, including several on-site dining...Most recent booking for this hotel was yesterday at 22:46 from $149 |
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Suffolk Housing launches new App
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Suffolk Housing App
Suffolk Housing have launched a new mobile App. The App, built on HabitappCP features a range of modules including the Bedroom Occupancy calculator, allowing tenants to calculate the impact of housing benefit changes. Affected tenants are able to view a range of options that can help them deal with the changes to the legislation.
The App also features an editable 'Getting Involved' module, allowing Suffolk Housing's team to publish events and opportunities through the App.
The App is supported by a Content Management System and a reporting suite that lists all registered users of the App, all reports and forms submitted, and the results of the Bedroom Occupancy calculator.
The team at Suffolk Housing can identify registered users by area and age and when linked to future enhancements this will provide the ability to push messages to individuals or groups of people based on their profile details – allowing relevant and targeted contacts.
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Coach has an excellent craftsmanship and no one can beat them in terms of quality but still people are getting replica instead of real ones and get cheated. Here are few points on how to spot a fake Coach bag. If we keep an eye on handbag detail and match it up with the details of real Coach handbags, we can definitely spot the difference. Coach uses the best leather and best hardware but still people get confused. Fake Coach can look similar to the real thing but they definitely have differences.
Best Coach Diaper Bags for Modern Moms
Modern moms need modern bag with all the practicality and beauty of course. Earlier diaper bags were only to carry things but now it has become a style statement for moms. Many brands are making these modern and better diaper bags but coach is master in making of these bags I guess, they are providing each and everything what you need as an baby bag. Multi functional pockets, proper divisions for proper keeping if small things, non stain fabrics, changing pads, outer pocket for mothers stuff and what not.
These diaper bags come in various designs and style like Coach has many prints and style in these section which will attract you. These Diaper Bag Grow with the size of the child and can be used as an normal bag later. These bags are durable, easy to carry and very beautiful.
Coach Men's Fall Collection 2011
Coach has come up with a new, better and modern collection for men through Coach fall men's collection 2011. They have designed almost everything men wants as an accessory from sharp briefcases to modern bags, handsome wallets, footwear, travel accessories, outer wear and what not. Men will now follow Coach as women do after watching these practical and smart pieces for them.
Latest Summer Handbag From Coach
Summers ahead and Coach has started styling according to the weather. Summer bags always have lots of colour and comfortable material to hold on.The classic straw bags are always hot cake for the summers but what if this classic style meets with the modern glamour, definitely it creates a masterpiece. The casual bags are always required in our wardrobes and this collection from Coach fulfill that need with the luxurious touch by adding glitz to the casual concept. Coach bags are always pretty but summer collection by them have uniqueness in it which makes you look very different.
The basic material for summers is straw and jute, many more brands also launch their summer collection and they looks cool too. When the summers arrive market is full of jute and straw bags but we will help you out to select the best from Coach. The latest collection from Coach name Natalie, which is truly awesome for summer season.
Exotic Limited Edition From Coach
Limited edition always have something extra to offer you and same is with Coach limited editions. Carrying a coach is itself a luxury and if handbag collection from limited edition has been added to your wardrobe its like extra cheese on your pizza. Limited editions are generally very costly and found with the celebrities. Special pieces for special ones.
These limited edition handbags are crafted in very collectible quantity and hence, has to be purchased early if its in your wish list. Now if one ask what's so special about these limited editions, answer is its a collection of some rare styles crafted beautifully. These bags have been given extra attention while finishing and detailing them, no chances of any mistake makes them the perfect bag.
The price range of these exclusive handbags starts from $270 to $700. All the bags from this collection is special, though its not necessary you like all the styles but definitely most of them.These bags have little variation in there designs from usual Coach pattern and look awesome with the different feel. We will be discussing here few of Coach limited edition and find out what's the difference.
Top 10 Coach Shoes I like Most
What to say about the brand Coach, its simply the best when it comes to the name of handbags but coach shoes are also preferred worldwide and people love to wear them. Coach started in 1941 as a family run workshop, their craftsmanship and quality has made them what they are today.
Coach products have that unique touch and the quality is being maintained since it has started. The fine beautiful leather they select to make their products goes through strict quality check before using it as an raw material. Coach has emerged as America's preeminent designer, producer, and marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men including handbags, business cases, luggage and travel accessories, wallets, outerwear, eyewear, gloves, scarves, fragrance and fine jewelry.
Mother's Day Gifts Under $100 From Coach
If you want to avail luxury at nominal prices and want to make this mothers day very special for your mom but in limited budget, its tough sometimes but not with Coach, they have whole lot of choices for you at very less price and that's below $ 100, sounds unbelievable right but its true. There are many options like scarf, jewellery, wristlet, cosmetic pouches, wallets and many more in your budget.
Top 5 Latest Coach Black Handbag
Black is one of favourite colour of many and if used beautifully creates magic. We are all fond of handbags and love to change it often. Though all the colours and style are important but black colour has its own importance in anyone's wardrobe. Black dresses, black shoes and yes, black handbags. Black handbags gives a classy look if designed beautifully but at the other hand looks a fashion disaster if not crafted properly. Coach is master of all brands in terms of handbags, let's explore some of its masterpieces in black.


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After a lengthy struggle to conceive, Giuliana and Bill Rancic are finally expecting.
The E! News host and her husband announced Monday on the "Today" show that they're going to become parents via a gestational surrogate.
The pair, who star on the Style network reality show "Giuliana & Bill," have been open about their journey to parenthood, which has included a miscarriage and ineffective IVF treatments.
Now the couple say they're expecting their bundle of joy with the help of a gestational surrogate, which means the child is biologically theirs and is being carried in another womb.
"It was pretty much one of the best moments of my life, if not the best moment of my life," Giuliana said on the morning show, explaining that they'd discovered one of the embryos she'd banked prior to learning she had breast cancer had proven successful.
"It was just another world, on another level," she said, adding that she and Bill know the sex of the child but are saving it as a surprise.
"This was our last stop," Bill added. "This was it. We had those two embryos that we had banked prior to learning about the breast cancer, and with the medicine she was on, this was our last effort. The prayers were answered."
The woman carrying the baby, whom Giuliana joked is her "baby mama," lives "out of state" and is married with two kids of her own. She's due in late summer.


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CD ripping service comes to Los Angeles and Chicago
By Dennis Lloyd
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Published: Monday, June 14, 2004
News Categories: Digital Media
LoadPod, the service that rips your CD collection into your iPod so that you don't have to, has added local service in several new areas, including: Los Angeles-Pasadena, California, Atlanta-Marietta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Pensacola-Panama City, Florida and Northern Virginia. The LoadPod network now includes twenty-five States, including major metropolitan areas such as New York City, San Francisco, Boston, Miami, Phoenix, Nashville, St. Louis, Baltimore, Orlando, Salt Lake City, and San Diego, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC.
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How do they organize your music? I would hate to have some company organizing my playlists and genres for me!
Posted by Stylescraper on June 14, 2004 at 6:02 AM (PST)
Unless they've changed their policy, you get no CD/DVD backup of your ripped music either. So if your iPod goes, so does your music. Plus you can't sync it with your home Mac/PC either or else you lose all of the music on your iPod too. Therefore you couldn't ever add anything new.
Posted by The Rest Of The Story on June 14, 2004 at 6:07 AM (PST)
comming soon to a local flea market in your city - - "5 gig-o-music for only $50" (all on one dvd disc) of other peoples backed up music rips, of course. courtesy of you know who.
sorry just had to say it. rip your own music you will have more appreciation for your hard earned music and technology !
Posted by myRips on June 14, 2004 at 6:56 AM (PST)
Wouldn't it be easier, faster, and cheaper to just rip all your CDs into iTunes on a lazy Sunday?
I intend to do this, going to get me a 200GB hard drive and put everything on it. Waiting for another good sale on them to come up on Dealmein.net.
Posted by iDevin in Los Angeles, CA on June 14, 2004 at 7:05 AM (PST)
"Plus you can't sync it with your home Mac/PC either or else you lose all of the music on your iPod too. Therefore you couldn't ever add anything new."
You've never used an iPod before have you?
Posted by Proto on June 14, 2004 at 8:35 AM (PST)
Proto, I'm pretty sure that what The Rest Of The Story said was true unless you use a third party app like iPodRip.
Posted by powermac99 on June 14, 2004 at 8:39 AM (PST)
"the rest of the story"—if you had actually read their site, you'd see that they accomplish their task by simply turning off auto-sync, which every iPod user should have done by now anyway. Why be a slave to the whims of the record companies?
"iDevin"—buying a THIRD hard drive to go along with your computer's hard drive and your iPod's hard drive? Nice way to massively overcomplicate the iPod experience!
"myrips"—the fact that YOU'RE so sure that these guys have gone into business just to amass a personal music collection, says a whole lot more about YOU than it does about THEM.
Posted by Buzzkill on June 14, 2004 at 8:55 AM (PST)
My CD collection currently totals a hefty 427 albums. Needless to say manually ripping each disc myself (372 down, 55 to go!) is one hell of a drag, and the thought of a service that won't just do all the work for me but also pick up & deliver (400 CDs weigh a lot) holds massive appeal.
Okay, maybe more so back when I still had the bulk of my CDs to chew through, but you get the idea.
However, for a music geek with a CD collection my size a buck fifty per disc just ain't economical. (For those who aren't so good at math, that's 600 bucks.)
In fact an more wallet friendly alternative would be to to buy a new 3G 40Gb for a friend, set them loose on all of your CDs, and then wait for them to get done with all the dirty work.
Okay, so you're the sort to have a few issues with buying a gift that costs much more than a shot & a lap dance.
Plan B: Hire a student, the kid next door, or that homeless guy who lives outside your building & smells of cheese, to sit in front of your computer and rip all your discs just the way you like 'em. Say each CD takes about five minutes to convert, a collection of 400 albums would take around 33 hours. Times that by, say, seven fifty an hour and you're out 245 clams.
Buy that friend an iPod of their own, and you may be taking a $500 hit but you also get to bask in their eternal gratitude for making them so much gosh-darned cooler.
Use the service, and you get stung for 600 bucks.
Just a thought, but for those of us out there who have fairly sizeable record collections (and who presumably are the ones for whom this service is targeted), if may not quite be what we want. I'm sure the iPod owners with Steve Jobs-sized incomes won't have any problems with the service, but I'm afraid for most of us the cost of an iPod was a pretty big deal in the first place
Posted by Titusgoldfish in Wellington, New Zealand on June 14, 2004 at 2:40 PM (PST)
This could quite possibly be the stupidest idea ever. Has anyone ever used this service?
Posted by Ort on June 15, 2004 at 2:22 PM (PST)
I want to clarify saying that the service provider is stupid, just that anyone thinking it's worth paying for is stupid.
Hell, if anyone actually signs up for it, then the provider is a freaking genious.
Posted by Ort on June 15, 2004 at 2:24 PM (PST)
The service provider is NOT stupid…
3 freaking posts in a row. OK, I'm the one who's stupid.
Posted by ort on June 15, 2004 at 2:25 PM (PST)
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Our Surf Hostel and the appartments are located in Corralejo on the north shore of the island. It used to be a small fishing village but today is a buzzing holiday resort with international visitors.
From there we start daily to the many beaches & reef breaks, depending on your surf level and the current sea & weather situation.
Surfers Roots Hostel
At our Surf Hostel you are accommodated in different share rooms. Common rooms like kitchen, bath rooms (3) as well as a chill lounge are to be shared. The house offers a modern interior, small pool and is in 5 minute walking distance to the town centre. Shopping facilities are within 50 meters of the house, 3 minutes walking to the closest surf spots (Rocky Point / Punta Alena).
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Boasting a peaceful setting overlooking Corralejo Beach, these apartments provide the perfect place for a relaxing break in the year-round sunshine of Fuerteventura. Use an apartment at Las Gaviotas as a base to enjoy the fine white sands of one of the island's most famous beaches. You can even enjoy the tranquil seaside atmosphere from the property's beachfront swimming pools – one for adults and one for children. The property also provides sun loungers on the beach, allowing you to lay back in the sun in comfort. The apartments come surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. Each one is equipped with a kitchen, lounge, full bathroom and separate bedroom. Those on the ground floor have their own private terrace, whilst those on the first floor enjoy balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean and neighbouring Canary Islands.New & modern apartments with 1 to 3 bed rooms
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Jorge Ordonez & Co. Malaga
I opened both the Seleccion Especial and Victoria 2005 before the GF and I went out for Valentines dinner. Just had a little of each and though the Victoria is notably better it is not THAT much better. There is a slightly bitter finish in the Seleccion Especial that was not lurking around the Victoria but the difference was not large enough to justify the price difference. Here in Baton Rouge I got the Seleccion Especial for 16.99 and the Victoria for 36.99 (or maybe 32.99). The Victoria is a nice treat but if i was serving it after dinner with friends i think I would spend the money on a nice wine to drink with the courses.
I saw the page you were getting the info from. It looks like Semillon is known as the Malaga grape somewhere, but Jancis Robinson's Oxford Companion says most Malaga is made form Moscatel. Seems like the Wine Monger needs to pick up a copy and crack it open.
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I don't think there's any botrytizing going on with these or any Malaga (sorry if you weren't implying there was), but I served the Seleccion Especial 2004 a month or so ago. It was a big hit and a great deal. Lovely burnt caramel/orange marmalade flavor--perfect with the accompanying orange tart.


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You've heard of blog crushes, right? Well Studio DIY just might be our blog soul mate. Whether you're planning a party or just the day-to-day celebration of life, you'll want to check out the great tutorials and inspiration for party costumes, decorations, food, and more by blogger Kelly Lanza. She manages to infuse a little of her Los Angeles sunshine in each and every project she shares.
You can't help but smile from all the bright, colorful stylish wackiness. Her obsessions—donuts, balloons, pineapples, and glitter—just might become yours. Oh, and of course there's plenty of DIY action for Halloween and free downloadable printables too.
Keeping with the fun theme, all the projects are easy-to-make and require only a few supplies. To give you a taste, here are 10 of my favorite projects that I can't wait to make!
Why carve pumpkins when you can have so much fun painting them? And moreover, why do spooky, when you can do fun! Pineapple pumpkins would make a welcome, unexpected splash of color on anyone's doorstep.
Make the Cake and be the hit of every Halloween party this season.
Who would have thought that balloons can be even more magical? Well they can now. Just dip them in glitter!
Sure garland makes for great party decor, but why not have it around everyday. Any kid's room would benefit from this colorful, warm-hearted love garland. From tassels to beach balls toHalloween bunting, there's no shortage of great garland on Studio DIY.
DIY Color Blocked Wooden Cutlery
We told you Studio DIY was about style didn't we? Well, it doesn't get trendier than color blocked. So why not make up some color blocked cutlery in colors that match the theme of your next party? People will love it, and kids will love helping to make them too!
Lemonade stands step aside; there's a new franchise in town. You could easily interpret this a kitchen/café set for indoor play.
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We're pretty sure kids and grown ups alike would have a blast dipping just about anything into glitter. Turn any basic or tired accessory into festive fun with this super easy tutorial.
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Guests won't be able to resist raising a toast in true mid-century style. Make a set of these for yourself or as a gift. And try out other shapes to make multiple sets of DIY glasses.
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Americans not sure about Ryan
Americans are split, 39% vs. 42%, over whether Paul Ryan is a good or not-so-good choice as Mitt Romney's running mate – one of the least positive recent reactions to a vice presidential choice. But Republicans are relatively pleased, a new Gallup poll finds.
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With two separate buildings, Holland's National Heritage Museum bears witness to the singular talent of Mecanoo Architecten
Cindy Coleman -- Interior Design, 5/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
In the middle of the Arnhem forest, some 60 miles southeast of Amsterdam, stand two radically different buildings. One is long, rectangular, and faced in brick. The second takes the form of an oblate spheroid, clad in copper panels and partially sunken in the ground. Both, however, represent the vision of a single firm, Mecanoo Architecten, for a single cultural institution, the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum or National Heritage Museum.
Mecanoo's concept for the dual design is nevertheless more of-a-piece than it might first appear. Taken together, the buildings unite nature and architecture to tell the story of a national culture. Natural wood, clay, and copper mingle with man-made brick, glass, steel, and concrete. "We used materials to represent the landscape and history of Holland as well as the craftsmanship unique to this region," says Mecanoo cofounder Francine Houben, the project's lead architect.
The rectangular building, the museum's main pavilion, features a 470-foot-long front facade that pays homage to local bricklaying traditions. "The wall is composed of 40 different styles of Dutch brick, varying in color, size, and structure. It's a retrospective of the innovative joint techniques and patterning done by famous Dutch architects," explains Houben. These include Hendrik Petrus Berlage and Willem Marinus Dudok, known respectively for the DeBeurs stock exchange in Amsterdam and the Utrecht Municipal Theater.
In contrast to the brick, the entire rear elevation of the main pavilion is glazed, offering views of the surrounding meadow and the museum's 18th-century windmill and farm buildings. To minimize glare inside the glazed wall, Houben built an awninglike structure of Douglas-fir beams that extend outward 5 feet. "It's like holding your hand above your eyes when looking toward the sun," she says. The interior portion of those same beams forms the semi-open ceiling for the multifunctional ground floor.
This 8,700-square-foot double-height space comprises a lecture hall, areas for individual research, a café, and a gift shop. Addressing flooring for this vast expanse, Mecanoo embedded found objects, including Dutch coins and beads, into poured concrete—a process similar to the terrazzo technique. "The randomly placed curiosities function as reminders of the past," says Houben. Adjacent to the gift shop and café, cobblestones are sunken in the concrete, like a fossilized carpet.
Above the gift shop hovers one of the interior's most striking elements. It's the varnished oak-veneered plywood "box" that holds the museum's 540-square-foot administrative offices, reached by painted-steel stairs. The gift shop and adjoining café are enclosed in another "box," this one composed of red-lacquered MDF mobile partitions. Set on wheels that glide over recessed tracks in the floor, the partitions allow the box to open during peak visiting hours and close at less busy times.
The ground floor also serves as a visitor center and an open-plan lecture hall for large tour groups. For students and others investigating the museum collection in more depth, Houben placed a custom reading table in the center. Most visitors, however, proceed directly down to the museum's 8,900-square-foot lower level, where textiles and jewelry are displayed.
Devoid of natural light—a boon to textile preservation—this level is divided into two rooms. Both have 13-foot ceilings, adjustable lighting, and flexible freestanding display fixtures. The smaller houses the permanent collection's traditional Dutch clothing and jewelry, which once belonged to Queen Wilhelmina. The larger is for temporary exhibits on current social issues.
From this lower level, an underground passage leads to the museum's second structure, the copper-encased multimedia theater kitschily named HollandRama. Black fireproof polyester drapes the interior walls and ceilings of the 6,900-square-foot space. Custom plywood benches stand on a platform that rises, shifts, and rotates during the 20-minute presentation.
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I think we all agree that Edward would never come right out and tell Lucy that he was more interested in spending the rest of his life with Elinor Dashwood rather than with her. :-) Elinor and Edward wouldn't be writing to one another, so there couldn't have been any letters for Lucy to "accidentally" find, during Edward's visit to Longstaple. ;o) So as for "concrete" evidence, I doubt there was any of that sort. However, I believe that the incidents I've outlined in my previous posts are Lucy's concrete evidence. Yes, they're mostly suspicions, but as stated previously, they are enough for an intelligent girl such as Lucy. Her radar picked up on some concerns: Edward's changed demeanor toward her, the mention of Elinor Dashwood. With so much at stake, this would be enough to make her believe that Edward had feelings for Elinor. My point is, that to Lucy, her suspicions are concrete evidence. She has a lot at stake. Edward, even with only two thousand pounds, is perhaps more than she'd ever thought she could get. As far as Lucy is concerned, Edward's changed demeanor toward her, and his speaking fondly of Elinor Dashwood, is enough to make her believe that her engagement is in jeopardy. So Lucy takes action as though she does have concrete evidence. If she'd merely been fishing, I think she'd have left Barton once she'd gotten some proof. Even though Elinor was not about to confirm Lucy's suspicions, Sir John and Mrs. Jennings' teasing about Edward was all the confirmation Lucy would have needed, imo. Lucy remained at Barton because she was certain that Edward had feelings for Elinor. She stuck around to shore up her defences: to stand her ground by maintaining pressure on Elinor (all those digs), to do some reconnaissance by asking if Elinor would be in London during the winter. |
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I looked at the BBC and NY Times' websites.
Both websites have print stories and a picture that goes with the story, but they also have videos.
One thing the Times does different is their pictures change on their own, like a slideshow. The BBC has something similar, but the picture changes when the viewer's cursor moves across the different stories.
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Avid Cellphone Use by College Kids Tied to Anxiety, Lower Grades
Coverage of Boston Bombings Unnerved Many: Study
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Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And "More information" links may no longer work. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional. FRIDAY, Dec. 12, 2008 (HealthDay News) -- Adults who have panic disorder or panic attacks have an increased risk of heart attacks and heart disease, but not heart-related deaths, a new study shows. British researchers analyzed the medical records of almost 58,000 adults diagnosed with panic disorder/attacks and more than 347,000 adults without the condition. People who were younger than 50 when first diagnosed with panic disorder/attacks were 38 percent more likely to have a heart attack and 44 percent more likely to develop heart disease than those in the general population. People who were over age 50 when diagnosed with panic disorder/attacks had an 11 percent increased risk of heart disease. The study appears in the Dec. 11 issue of the European Heart Journal. "Not much is known about the relationship between panic disorder and cardiac disease. The symptoms of panic attacks can closely mimic those of a heart attack or acute cardiac disease, and it seems there may be a complex relationship between them," lead researcher Dr. Kate Walters, a senior lecturer in primary care at University College London, said in a European Society of Cardiology news release. "Our findings have significant implications for clinicians. Panic attacks were associated with a significant increased risk of a subsequent diagnosis of CHD [coronary heart disease] and acute MI [myocardial infarction, or heart attack] in those aged younger than 50. This may be due to initial misdiagnosis of CHD as panic attacks, or a true underlying increased risk of CHD with panic attacks. Clinicians should be vigilant for this possibility when diagnosing and treating people presenting with symptoms of panic." The study also found that adults of all ages diagnosed with panic disorder/attacks had a 24 percent lower risk of death from heart disease than those in the general population. "This might be because the higher risk of coronary heart disease and heart attacks occurred amongst younger people who have fewer heart-related deaths generally, or it might be because people with panic disorders go to their doctors earlier and more frequently, and, therefore, are more likely to have their heart disease identified and treated early, thus reducing the likelihood of dying from it," Walters said. She and her colleagues also found that women younger than 40 with panic disorder/attacks had higher increases in incidence of CHD and heart attack than men. But this finding needs to be viewed with caution because the actual number of events was low and could be due to chance, Walters said. More information The Anxiety Disorders Association of America has more about panic disorder.
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West Chester, Pa., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- QVC, one of the world's leading multimedia retailers, today announced that it is expanding its mobile presence with the launch of an application for iPhone( )and iPod touch on the App Store. The app enables the more than 50 million users of these devices to shop QVC anywhere.
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Register Today!- Feb 5 by zdtgalI hate to say I am "glad" everyone else got the same nasty letter but is do feel better, LOL. I was wondering how my grades were so good yet she was sending ME these nasty emails.
Anyhow, I keep getting docked .25pts because I do not have a hanging indent with my references. Problem is; when I type in my references for my discussion posts they always show as a single line....does anyone else have this problem?Overthis likes this. - Feb 5 by mblouAssignment 4: My TA posted more info about this assignment. What is the Reminiscing Assessment Tools?
- Feb 5 by OverthisSo everyone got the nasty annonuncements about how the professor is so disappointed with our assignments??!! She said that obviously we arent reading the announcements when completing our discussion boards or assignments! Any ideas on what brought this on??!! I have a perfect grade in this class so far and have not received any negative feedback! I do feel frustrated with the lack of direction though. I have never been required an intro paragraph or closing paragraph for a DB!
- Feb 5 by OverthisQuote from mblouI think she is talking about the things listed in the assignment directionsAssignment 4: My TA posted more info about this assignment. What is the Reminiscing Assessment Tools?
- a) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (Chapter 13; box 13-1, page 211)
- b) Brief Pain Inventory (Chapter 16, figure 16-1, page 264)
At least thats what I got out of it!!
mblou likes this. - a) Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (Chapter 13; box 13-1, page 211)
- Feb 5 by mblouThanks I guess that is what she means. Seems like a lot of work this week for 20 points we need three credible references adn refereed sources other than are book!
- Feb 5 by jodloveHas anyone started the week 4 paper, I feel completely lost. I discussed the results of all those assessment tools on the last paper. Do they want the actual too, scanned and included? Other than the poem I have no new information to write 500+ words about-help!!
- Feb 8 by TaraBRNYeah, I thought the email/announcement was very unprofessional, I think she should have addressed the subject a little more gingerly and contacted the persons she was talking about directly. I think the TA and Professor in this class are generally non-supportive. But whatever, we are almost finished now!
- Feb 8 by TaraBRNI have started it, and no they do not want the tool scanned, just cited and referenced, don't forget too that they want our client to be cited (APA personal communication). My question is, what about this poem? are we supposed to read it to our client and then discuss it in our papers?
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Master Choi carves his soul into seals
By Yun Suh-young The act of leaving your trace, a personal mark, requires prudence. Not only because that mark will last forever, but because the mark seals a legal promise. A seal is more than just a stamp. Out of the many ways of leaving your trace, this one's special, especially when a master craftsman made you the one and only mark in the universe. There's one who did just that for the past 36 years ― one who carves unique customized seals for each of his clients. Choi Byung-hun, 62, has been carving seals since 1976 and he is the only craftsman in Korea bestowed with the "master craftsman" status. He was chosen as the "new intellectual" on seal carving in 1999 and was dubbed the first "master craftsman" in 2001. It took him decades to earn the status and it wasn't easy. He began as a scribe. "I used to hand-write parliamentary records. Then as typewriters came in, we were out. So I started carving stamps. Thirty years ago, people looked down on craftsmen like me who carved ordinary stamps. When we said we carved doorplates or plates used on buildings, they would treat us well," said Choi. "But I realized those plates only had one fifth of the functions that stamps had. Now that I'm dubbed the number one master craftsman, the situation is different, but it's that much hard to live as a seal craftsman. The world of stamps is infinite though." For Choi, carving seals is not simply "work," it's "art." "From the beginning of my career, I thought this was art and it became certain after a while. Making a stamp requires the process of transferring letters into a single picture. The seals are a picture which is why we cannot say which font is used. There are no 'fonts.' The 'font' used on every seal differs by craftsman and different every time we carve." Not for everyone Choi doesn't carve for anyone. Choi only carves seals based on individual face-to-face request. He doesn't take orders by phone so anyone who wants a very personal stamp better visit him in person. "It's because I want to make a stamp that best matches the person who requested it. If I don't see or meet that person, how can I know how he or she is like? Their character is engraved into the small object. When they choose the material of the stamp, I then suggest a writing style that would best suit that material," said Choi. Carving a seal isn't a one-way process. It requires interaction. "The client and I tune the designs through communication. I don't want to make something arbitrarily and have the client dislike it. Then it's meaningless. That's why I take orders from only those who really crave for their own unique seals. I want to bring out the best of them in that little tiny space." Choi says "the heart" is what matters most to become a master craftsman. "If heart and soul aren't poured into the work, it can't be called a master craftsman's piece. I must pour in all that I can to compensate for the payment I receive," said Choi. Because of this artisan spirit and excellent craftsmanship, Choi is famous among peers and among customers who look for unique stamps. Chairman Lee Kun-hee of Samsung Electronics and his wife Hong Ra-hee, director of the Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, both had their stamps made by Choi. Numerous lawmakers including Hong Joon-pyo of the ruling Saenuri Party also had Choi craft their stamps. But the master isn't much fond of the stamps of lawmakers as not many came to him in person to request it. "The stamps I did for lawmakers were mostly requested by a third person as a gift. So I couldn't make a unique one for each unless they came to me in person. There are some who did, but many more didn't," said Choi. Unique culture Choi thinks seals are much like an identity card. Therefore, the new electronic personal identification system the government plans to adopt starting from this December is an unwelcome guest. "Officials say they're changing the current stamp-based personal identification system to an electronic one because it's more convenient. But stamps are just like credit cards. If you lose it, you just need to report it and register a new one," Choi said. "It's not that cumbersome. But using fingerprints, that's a violation of human rights. It's not different from treating us like criminals." He said he couldn't understand why we would voluntarily kill our own culture when others try to promote it. "We started using seals drawn like pictures from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392). Japan had the seals adopted later than we did and China didn't use stamps until recently because they didn't have privately-owned property. But I was surprised when China made the logo for Beijing Olympics with a red stamp," Choi said. "If we continue to use the seal system as our unique culture, we could gain competitiveness but I don't see why we try to drop it to follow the global trend." Choi seemed frustrated at the decision. But after a shrug, he began pouring his heart and soul into another set of masterpiece. Regardless of the worldly trend, Choi's work continues at his other-worldly workshop located in Insu-dong, northern Seoul. |


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Been coming here for 15 years. The food is not as good as it was , just average now but they've raised the prices and they are way out of line. Too bad, it use to be one of our favorites.
Been coming here for 15 years. The food is not as good as it was , just average now but they've raised the prices and they are way out of line. Too bad, it use to be one of our favorites.
We had dinner there after dark, so, the view of the high-end marina was limited. But, it was still beautiful. Service was outstanding and the food was excellent. Top notch place and I would go back.
I was nicely surprised for its great food quality. Had a bad impression from previous visits but I was pleasantly surprised at the high quality of the food. The ambiance is also very nice. Service is not great but bearable the only downside for me would be their dessert selection is very average and not at all up to the... More
Knowing the restaurant for many years, not surprised for the mixed reviews is getting. Visited the place for lunch recently and found the restaurant empty due to the early lunch hour on a Tuesday (my american friends will be surprised) as it was 2pm. Most wonderful sea bass we had. Unfortunate we had to catch a plane but it could... More
My wife and I had dinner March 28th, the worst meal we had in Ixtapa, the place has gone down hill, I assume new owners.
Stood waiting at the entrance, and were ignored. what was really upsetting was while we were waiting at the entrance the maitre d was iching at his privates right in front of u. He sat us in a terrible table although they were empty. Then doted on 2 men in suits....hmmmm... We left....too much for this family. Too many other... More
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Domenicali: Massa needs strong results for rest of season
6 September, 2012
Sep.6 (GMM) Felipe Massa must continue his race-by-race quest for a new Ferrari contract, boss Stefano Domenicali has suggested, after the Brazilian's fifth place finish in the incident packed Belgian GP.
After F1′s five-week summer break, he went into the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend acknowledging that the remaining races of 2012 are crucial "regarding [his] future".
At Spa, the Brazilian then qualified a poor 14th compared to his teammate Fernando Alonso's sixth, but in the race charged solidly to fifth – his second-best result of the entire season.
"I don't know if this race changes anything regarding my future, but I am very satisfied," said the 31-year-old last Sunday.
Team boss Stefano Domenicali said the result was "just what was required" from the struggling Brazilian.
"We needed that sort of race from him as a team and he himself needed it as a driver," said the Italian.
But Domenicali added that Massa needs to keep impressing.
"We need to see that again, not only in Monza this weekend, but also for the rest of the season," he said.
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Alonso out, Hamilton out, Grosjean Out, Perez out, Kobayashi out. Thanks to Grosjean, Massa finished 5th. Without the first corner accident that would have been a solid 10th. place for the Brazilian.


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