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What is the Suspension Air Bag all about?
Suspension air bags are designed to keep your vehicle from swaying, sagging or otherwise delivering a rough ride when you have it loaded. By adding extra support to your current suspension, your truck or SUV should give you a much smoother ride, even with additional weight. Some upscale SUV's have factory-installed suspension air bags that automatically level the load and ride height. They are controlled by suspension height sensors that provide information to the body control module, which directs the proper air pressure from a compressor to the air bag. If there is a leak in an air bag, or if your air bag pressure will not adjust, it may need to be replaced.
Keep in mind:
- Except for some upscale vehicles, most trucks and SUVs don't come with suspension air bags as factory components. If you didn't add them on yourself, you probably don't have them.
- Incorrect tire pressure can mimic the symptoms of a weak suspension air bag.
How it's done:
- The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands and the rear wheels are removed
- The defective suspension air bag is removed
- The new suspension air bag is installed
- The tires are reinstalled and the vehicle is taken off the jack stands
- The air suspension is activated and tested for proper operation
Our recommendation:
If your suspension is riding rough, it's a good idea to have your suspension and suspension air bags looked at. Air bags are typically made of rubber and can be subject to environmental weathering. If you suspect your suspension air bag is leaking, have one of our expert mechanics diagnose them.
What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Suspension Air Bag?
- Vehicle rides rough or is bouncy
- When carrying a load, the suspension feels loose or wanders
How important is this service?
The suspension air bags in your vehicle aid in proper control and a comfortable ride. If your air bags are not working as designed, you may experience control problems when driving on the highway. Have the suspension air bags repaired as soon as you are able.


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Ireland is currently the European headquarters for Twitter, Facebook and Google, making Ireland a social media hub of the world!
With social media fast becoming a primary marketing function for Irish businesses, it is astonishing that 20% of Irish companies have said that they are still uncomfortable with using the social media platform in their business.
It is essential for the success of any business or product today to tap into the social media market. As of last year it has been estimated that 94% of Irish people have at least one form of a social media profile, with Facebook having over 900 million members using their mobile application every month, 57% being over the age of 15.
Baring these facts in mind it shows the huge online market out there for any company. However the main problems faced by businesses, especially those being small and start up enterprises is how to best choose the social media platform to suit their needs, and thus how best to engage their audience.
38% of small businesses using social media platforms for their enterprise or product have said that they feel they are using the wrong social media type, or using their current social media in the wrong way.
Deirdre O'Reilly (M.B.A) has recently launched the first live online further education system in Ireland, 31st August 2015.
With a masters and thirty years of business under her belt Deirdre feels Ireland is ready for the new innovation in technology to help all business's and people with further education in a new and exciting way, thus opening Athena College of Ireland.
Athena College set out to give aspiring students and business owners the tools to invest in both themselves and their staff, for a better future and enterprise. One of the specialised courses Athena College delivers is the Social Media for Business and Digital Marketing Course.
Paving the way to successful live online learning programs in such areas, there is no better person to give Irish businesses some tips on how to maximise their social media attention, attraction and retention.
Deirdre is here to demonstrate to small businesses where to focus their attentions in terms of a successful social media and marketing plan.
– Choosing the right social media platform: Using the right social media rather than every social media is key to a successful cyber footprint.
If your product is visual, for example bakeries, hairdressers, and clothing stores the best form of social media usage is using pictures and videos of the products This really will give your customers food for thought! Companies that fall into this category should use sites such as; Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. Infographics, pictures and video content will pack the biggest punch.
Where as companies like selling services, like myself, can best use social media sites such as; Twitter, Facebook and Linked In to share success stories, blogs and service promotions. With social media platforms like these it has been proven that users respond to real life stories, these can be previous customer success stories.
– Stand out from the crowd: Being unique can be what makes your post or tweet stand out from the other thousands on your customers newsfeed! Having a face to your product and having your staff interactive on the page will get the crowds attention and engaging with your posts, tweets, pictures and videos.
– Brighten up somebody's day: "Humour is by far the most significant activity of the human brain" (Edward De Bono). Having the ability to make someone laugh will create a positive association of your product in their mind, and make them come back to share and interact with the post.
– At least 20 minutes of activity a day: We hear everyday that we as humans need at least 20 minutes exercise a day to stay at our best… Well it's the same when it comes to the success of your product or enterprise on social media.
You have grabbed the attention of your customers, now you need to keep them. Creating fun ways to keep them going back to your page or profile will keep a constant stream of traffic viewing your products and trialing your business. It is suggested that you should spend at least 20 minutes a day posting interesting and relating pictures or posts, and interacting with your followers.
– Learn from the experts, how to make the most of what you've got: Taking small, inexpensive courses, and investing in your team will boost your staff and colleagues skills. With your staff knowing how to fully make the most of social media will stand to your business through the test of time. Here at Athena College we host an internationally recognised course in these areas, one being; Social Media for Business and Digital Marketing that can give your business the tools it needs to create a winning all round marketing campaign.
Courses such as the one provided by Athena College are the perfect option for a small and starts up companies as it cuts down loss of workdays, with courses being delivered during evening hours, keeping the same quality and interaction levels through its unique live system.
Athena College courses are cost saving to students and organisations alike with courses priced at a fraction of the normal further education costs.
For more information on course options at Athena College of Ireland please contact (+353) 1 6911358, or visit www.AthenaCollege.ie.

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If you haven't figured out by now that I have a serious chocolate addiction, I don't know what to tell you. I should be more varied in my selections when I decide to make a dessert, but when that time comes I always have a one-track mind, and that track is chocolate. Which is why, for month four of the Kitchen Belleicious Recipe Challenge, I decided to make a flourless chocolate cake.
To me, a flourless chocolate cake is like a beautifully written book; meaningless fluff is left out and you can go straight to the good stuff. It's rich, dense, and deeply chocolaty: heaven on a fork.
However, my less-than-angelic side came out when making this cake. I added cayenne pepper to make it a little bit on the naughty side. (As if a chocolate cake isn't naughty enough, right?) The result is a cake with rich chocolate flavor, texture that manages to be light and dense at the same time, and a tiny kick of heat. (For a bigger kick, add more cayenne of course.)
Flourless Chocolate Cake (with a kick)
Adapted from Delicious Shots
8oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 stick of butter, cut in small pieces (plus more for the pan)
5 large eggs, separated
1/2 cups of sugar
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder (for the pan)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter an 8-inch springform pan and dust with cocoa powder; set aside. Melt butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, (make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water) stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let the chocolate cool for a couple of minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and cayenne pepper. Gradually add the egg mixture into the chocolate, and whisk until well blended. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Whisk 1/4 of the whites into chocolate mixture, and gently fold the remaining whites into the chocolate with a spatula. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let it cool and serve dusted with confectioners' sugar and vanilla whipped cream.
Vanilla Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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"Voice over casting website The Voice Realm launches new service to help localization professionals find and hire voice actors that specialize in e-learning modules"
E-learning is one of the fastest growing sectors of the voice over industry, with the market valued at approximately $100 billion. Individual companies can spend tens of thousands of dollars in recording services for training, induction and onboarding videos. These costs are reportedly being cut by up to 70% with the advent of online recording services such as the newly launched E-learning Voice Talent Website.
The Voice Realm - Easy Online Voice Casting
The site lists a roster of over 3,000 professionals with their own studios and editing services, which streamlines the process when compared to hiring a studio, engineer and going through an agent to book the voice actor.
Another use of bilingual voice talent is through audio localization, which is when a company has their audio recordings translated and recorded into multiple languages in an effort to expand into new regions and markets. The website features native-speakers, female and male voice over talent who have the expertise in recording long form recordings.
E-learning Voice Talent is powered by the extensive resources of the voice casting website, The Voice Realm, meaning they can deliver high-volume projects within tight deadlines and with uniform standards of quality.
The site also allows anyone to audition voice over talent for free to ensure they are the perfect fit and sound for the project before any commitments are made. Previously this process would require the services of a casting director and could take weeks to complete. Now an e-learning course of 10 hours can be recorded and delivered within a few days and bring costs down to 30% off traditional pricing.
The new website also offers 24/7 customer support via a live agent chat, and personal project managers.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.e-learningvoicetalent.com
About E-LearningVoiceTalent.com:
E-LearningVoiceTalent.com is a portal of The Voice Realm casting company that lists more than 3,000 voice professionals that allows anyone to audition and hire voice talent for a large range of applications. The company was launched in 2012 and is now one of the biggest voice over websites in the world.


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Disk Experts lets you collect files into special list to further managing them.
To add files to the collection you can use Collection menu or press Cmd+D. You can Drag&Drop files directly from the Diagram or from the list of Biggest Files as well.
You can analyze and manage the colled items using the ability to transfer the collected items to other drives or even remove them to Trash.
When dragging away from the collection, the item will be removed just from the collection list. If You Drag&Drop files from Collection to Trash, the file will be physically moved to Trash.
You can copy the items, listed in the collection to any desired folder.
The command Move to Folder allows you to move the selected files to desired folder physically.


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found the new company car…
Must. Have. This.
earthroamer.com #earthroamer
Must. Have. This.
earthroamer.com #earthroamer
We covet: All those trips to space are finally paying off! We'd love a big, fancy, 'spensive knife that never needs to be sharpened. vmatter.com
We covet: Ok, as excited as we got about the airdog drone (below), we're even more excited about the Lily drone. It just seems more refined (and waterproof!), but maybe not as flexible of a tool. Who knows? But we still really want one!
www.lily.camera #lily #drone
We covet: A drone that just follows you around? Especially sweet if you could hook up a stereo to it. Then you can be followed around by your own personal soundtrack.
airdog.com #airdog #drone
We covet: If this works like it does on the video, we gotta have it! The 360fly camera. www.360fly.com #camera
We covet: Make all your gadgets do your bidding in a way that you want them to. Even the things that weren't considered gadgets. Oh, I want to play with this stuff so badly.
We covet: Yeah, we don't think that skateboarding is just for kids.


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If you would rather view all of our churches on a Google Map, then you can click here.
Please note, many of our churches hire out their halls for groups and hirers, if you wish to hire a church hall then contact a church directly rather than our central office team.
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Sani-Service: Restroom Hygiene Service
Enviro-Master's commercial restroom hygiene service ensure that restrooms are protected against common diseases and viruses. During our weekly Sani-Service, a certified technician will come to your facility sanitize and coat your restroom with Sani-Shield.
Sani-Shield protects glass, porcelain, ceramics, laminates, plastics, marble, granite, and other surfaces, against the adhesion & buildup of soap scum, stains, rust, lime scale and hard water minerals. This makes cleaning easier every time.
Our Sani-Service includes Electro-Static Spraying, FREE urinal screens, soap, and air freshener scent.
Even if your fixtures appear clean, they are still harboring harmful bacteria and germs. Every time a toilet is flushed it ejects millions of water particles containing bacteria and viruses into the atmosphere. These particles spread up to 20 FEET.
At any given time, BILLIONS of pathogens are living on top and inside of your restroom fixtures. Porcelain surfaces found in restrooms act like sponges; they contain microscopic pores which trap the dangerous pathogens.


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Get Stuffed Off Our Buffalo Bell Peppers
While plain rotisserie chicken is good enough on its own, we have a recipe to make it taste exponentially better. Behold, Buffalo chicken stuffed bell peppers! Perfect for dinner-in with the family or for bringing to your neighborhood game-day party, these peppers will surely be poppin'!
- 4 bell peppers, sliced lengthwise and deseeded
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- Cooking spray
- Salt & pepper
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Coat the baking sheet with cooking spray and place the bell pepper halves, cut-side up, on the baking sheet. Spray the bell peppers with cooking spray and sprinkle them with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked onion and garlic. Then add the shredded rotisserie chicken and pour hot sauce over the top. Mix well.
- Divide chicken mixture between the bell pepper halves. Top with Colby-Jack cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
- Set the broiler to high and leave the peppers in 1 minute longer to achieve the perfect cheesy crust. Enjoy!
Optional (but delicious): Top your stuffed peppers with ranch or blue cheese dressing for the perfect, classic finishing touch!
Get the perfect, golden crust on these buffalo chicken stuffed bell peppers, turkeys or casseroles with our Gas Range featuring the EasyAccess™ Broiler Door!
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9 Most Dangerous Mountains In The World For Climbing
Still, there are certain mountains that command respect from even the most experienced climbers, mountains that continue to inspire awe and anxiety decades after their first ascents.This article on the climbing world's most dangerous mountains has a few interesting nuggets. Read a list of the world's 9 most dangerous mountains for climbing.
#1. Everest, border between Nepal and China 8,848 metres (29,029 ft.)
More that 1,500 people have climbed the highest mountain in the world, with as many as 50 people or more reaching the summit on a single day. This congestion, when combined with Everest's extreme altitude, makes it an undeniably dangerous objective. With its marquee status, it would be easy to assume that this is the deadliest mountain of them all. But pound for pound, Everest claims a fairly small percentage of climbers (9%), considering the number that attempt it every year.


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Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders Combine Two Taste Favorites into One Amazing Menu Offering
Fans of crisp, hand-battered, juicy fried chicken and flaky, buttery, scratch-made biscuits can now have the best of both delicious worlds. Beginning Monday, March 28, Church's Chicken will introduce new Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders – an inventive combination of two of the brand's most popular menu items. For a limited time only at participating locations, guests will be able to delight in all-white-meat Tender Strips that have been dipped in Church's famous Honey-Butter Biscuit batter then fried to a delicious golden brown and paired with sweet Honey-Butter dipping sauce. It's yet another way the brand is continuing to deliver the quality and flavor that keep people coming back to Church's time and time again.
"We love it when we can indulge our fans by giving them new ways to enjoy their favorite tastes," said Jennifer Chasteen, Senior Director of Brand & Product Strategy for Church's. "Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders truly are our best thing, wrapped in our other best thing – our legendary chicken and biscuits together in one tasty, dippable, portable creation."
Available through May 22, An order of 3 Honey Butter Biscuit Tenders, served with Honey-Butter dipping sauce and a biscuit starts at just $2.99.
"Honey-Butter Biscuit Tenders are simply our way of letting our on-the-go guests know they really can have it all – savory, sweet, and at a smart value that starts at just $2.99," continued Chasteen. "It's the tastes people crave at the quality and price they expect from Church's."
Church's Chicken welcomed Tender Strips to its menus in 1992 and just a few years later, the brand introduced their famous Honey-Butter biscuits to Church's menu. For a limited time only, guests can indulge in two of their favorites with this unique flavor mashup.


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You'd think only watertiger would be sadistic enough to more widely inflict this image on hapless, unprepared eyes :
You'd be wrong.
Posted in dumber than bush, fundie assholes on December 10, 2008|
You'd think only watertiger would be sadistic enough to more widely inflict this image on hapless, unprepared eyes :
You'd be wrong.
Posted in dumber than bush, legal thievery on September 25, 2008|
I steal this jaw-dropper from SusanG in its entirety:
Remember when kos asked:
I want to know why $700 billion. Why not $100 billion, with Treasury going back to Congress when/if it needs more? Why $700 billion?
Well, now we know:
"It's not based on any particular data point," a Treasury spokeswoman told Forbes.com Tuesday. "We just wanted to choose a really large number."
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I didn't watch Sarah Palin being interviewed tonight, opting instead for that self-administered root canal I've been putting off forever.
Scarecrow over at Firedoglake is one of the people I trust to be an astute pair of eyes and ears. His observations on tonight's Palin performance are here, and I must quote his conclusion in full:
All of this should be enough for the nation to say, en masse, "enough of this charade." But the McCain campaign is not done insulting the nation's voters. All this week they've been selling the implicit argument that if Sarah Palin can answer questions from Charles Gibson in complete sentences and without sounding like a complete moron, then (1) she must be qualified to become President of the United States and (2) her selection reflects well on John McCain's ability to make sound decisions. What are these people talking about?
Sarah Palin's most revealing response to Charles Gibson was her unqualified statement that she never had the slightest doubt about her readiness to be President. The woman doesn't even know enough to know she doesn't know enough.
That astonishing declaration of ignorance, hubris and conceit ought to leave every American demanding that John McCain explain what on earth he was thinking in exposing the nation to someone who needs a week of intense briefings just to answer predictable questions from Charles Gibson and who seems to think being President is little more than memorizing right wing talking points and no more challenging than being President of the local PTA.
The fact that the media has to perform this vetting process is both insulting to voters and absurd; it is making us an international laughing stock. It's time for the media to say that being qualified to be President is not the same as being able to pass a quiz at the end of remedial course in foreign events. It's time to demand that John McCain answer for his utter lack of judgment.
Then again, all Bush ever did was recite right-wing talking points (abysmally, even sober), and his bizarre, sham presidency was challenged by very little indeed. Heck, why wouldn't supermom Sarah think she could fit it in between Bristol's wedding and the next baby?


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When it comes to prehistoric mammals, there are two that spring immediately to mind: the mammoth or mastodon (we're not going to split that wooly hair quite yet), and the saber-toothed cat (often wrongly called a "saber-tooth tiger"). There's just something really surreal and terrifying about an animal that's bigger than any living cat, with 11-inch incisors jutting out of its mouth. But as it turns out, the fact that we're living in an age without saber-toothed animals is the anomaly. Saber-toothed meat-eaters have evolved no less than seven separate times in the history of the planet — so why aren't there any left? We talked to Bill Simpson, the Head of Geological Collections at The Field Museum in Chicago, to find out.
Nasty, Big, Pointy Teeth
Saber Teeth Across The Ages
How Saber-Toothed Cats Grew Their Mouth Swords
Written by Reuben Westmaas September 7, 2017
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Cloud Applications for Transportation: Revolution or Just a Fad
19 Aug. 2013 Cloud Development
Cloud computing in logistics and transportation has changed the way supply chains are managed and streamlined.
Logistics and Transport companies have to bear fewer damages, lost shipments can be replaced quickly and easy tracking of shipments helps in resolving emergencies & contingencies in an efficient manner.
The cloud revolution
Cloud applications allow supply chain partners including the consumers, suppliers, and logistics operators to collaborate on various events and communicate seamlessly without heavy up-front capital expenditure. Cloud applications have also improved global shipping and tracking methods allowing companies to expand to uncharted territories.
A Gartner report showed that after the advent of cloud, there has been a significant decline in risk management, so companies will be able to save costs in hiring expensive risk management personnel or consultants. All this is made possible with the help of cloud technology. This way we can safely say cloud applications have fairly revolutionized the transportation industry.
Cloud computing in logistics: Not just a fad
According to the studies conducted, over a quarter of supply chain operators have made plans to shift themselves from their current infrastructure to SaaS. Their reasoning included the
- Low costs involved in cloud integration
- Expectations that were unmet with regards to the performance of current infrastructure
- Changing sourcing strategy
- Advances witnessed in technology
- Low to no capital expenditure
- Minimal consulting and integration fees in the cloud
These results clearly show that cloud applications are here to stay and not just a fad.
Cloud benefits
Until now we discussed only the benefits pertaining to the transportation and logistics industry.
Now let us explore some general benefits of cloud:
- You don't need to invest time or energy as all hardware and software is readily available
- You can use as much or as less as you want thus giving you the much needed scalability and flexibility
- You don't need to worry about technology, hardware or software becoming obsolete
- You can start a new venture with minimum investment in technology
- You don't need IT technicians as it is very simple to use cloud applications
- You have room for trial and error
Cloud applications are very important for supply chain management in today's time when customers demand 0% error and regulations have become stricter than ever. More and more companies are deploying cloud applications mainly because they are cost-effective and highly user-friendly.
Cloud applications, especially the SaaS have proved to be a sustainable technology for the logistics and transportation industry today. Some companies even opt for cloud integration with their existing software and applications to make the best of both worlds.
At Rishabh Software, we can help develop a cloud application for the logistics and transportation industry to improve your companies efficiency. Get in touch with us to get more information on our cloud application services.


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These are my daily thoughts on some practices that can be helpful to the house rehabber.
- wall texture: keep it as smooth as possible and uniform. Spray texture is not that expensive, but make sure its done by someone who knows what they are doing. It can go a long way in making a good first impression on buyers.
- Keep it fresh: Buyers are looking for new or remodeled , avoid reusing "2nd hand" items unless you refinish or make look "fresh"
I asked one of clients, "if the old counters were not good enough for the homeowners that threw them out, why are good enough for your 300k (proposed sales price) home?
3. Spend extra on Kitchen – Lighting, hardware, outlets, storage.
4. Hire a designer : Especially for homes over 300k , for 500.00 or so you would be surprised how a professional can help choose colors, cabinets, lighting and more.


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Fixed Rate Loan
Fix your finance to suit your budget.
A fixed rate loan enables you to plan your finances better, as you'll know exactly what your repayments will be each month. And with a fixed interest rate for the whole term you're less dependent on market conditions, giving you confidence that you'll be able to meet your financial obligations.
Key Features
- Get a quote online in minutes (your credit rating will not be affected).
- 9.3% APR1 representative*
- No arrangement fees for loans up to £25,000
- Borrow between £1000 and £50,000
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years
- Fixed monthly repayments
- No early repayment costs
- Loans available on a secured or unsecured basis
Representative example: 9.3% APR based on an assumed unsecured loan amount of £8,000 with 60 monthly repayments of £165.68 at an annual interest rate of 8.90% (fixed). Total amount payable £9,940.80
*The representative APR is an illustration of the rate that the majority of customers will receive. If a loan is described as having a particular representative APR, then we expect to offer that rate or better to at least 51% of the applicants we accept. Other customers may get a different rate based on their individual circumstances.
Our representative APR applies to all unsecured loans with a borrowing amount of up to £25,000 for businesses with a turnover of up to £25 million. This figure is not necessarily the rate you will be receiving and is for illustrative purposes only.
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Please view our finance application checklist before you apply.
For loans above £25,000 an arrangement fee will apply and is related to the amount you choose to borrow. These terms will be discussed with you before you take out the loan.
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Talk to us about your plans and we'll let you know how much we maybe able to lend you. We'll agree interest rates with you and let you know if we need security on your borrowing. We'll also discuss all terms and conditions with you before you take out your loan.
If your financing needs are more complex, we may have an alternative product that may suit your needs better.
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- You are over the age of 18
- The finance you wish to secure is for business use only.
You'll also need to have the following information to hand:
- The amount of money you would like to borrow
- The reason you want to borrow the money
- How long you wish to take to repay the money.
Please view our finance application checklist before you apply.
All lending is subject to a satisfactory credit assessment and we will need your permission to carry out a credit check on you and your business. You should not apply for an amount that you cannot comfortably afford to repay now and in the future to avoid the possibility of legal action.
There is always a possibility that interest rates may go down leaving a fixed rate loan at a higher level compared to a variable rate loan. However, if interest rates rise, a fixed rate loan will remain at the same rate.
1Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the total cost of the credit expressed as an annual percentage of the total amount of credit. It represents the actual yearly cost of credit over the loan term and includes not only the interest but also any other charges you have to pay, for example, an arrangement fee. The APR will vary depending on the loan amount and term.


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Pollinator Plant Kit
$45.00 – $60.00
Start a new native plant garden, or enhance an existing garden space with MNL's plant kits. These kits each contain 36 plants and consist of 6 species of our famous plant plugs.
Add a pollinator seed packet for $15 to create a new 100 square foot garden space!
Each kit will contain 1 grass and 5 flower species from the following list, based on availability:
Anise Hyssop
Butterfly Milkweed
Prairie Coreopsis
Showy Goldenrod
Purple Prairie Clover
Smooth Blue Aster
Culver's Root
Narrow Leaved Coneflower
Meadow Blazing Star
Little Bluestem
Prairie Dropseed
Orders will ship within 10 days of being placed. Shipping will take approximately 1-3 days depending on location.


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How To Suffer Less During Your Next Winter Hike
When the temperature starts to drop and the ground begins to get covered in snow, many trails suddenly find themselves mostly empty until spring decides to visit again. While I definitely find myself enjoying less people on the trail, I often wonder why so many people who love to be outside find themselves choosing to stay inside during one of the most beautiful times of the year.
There are plenty of benefits to hiking in the winter, and there is no point in wasting 3-4 months of the year simply because it is cold outside. So, next time you find yourself itching to get outside in the dead of winter, try these tips to help those bitter cold days become a little more bearable and full of adventure!
It's All About The Layers
A proper laying system makes all the difference when it comes to cold temperatures. Cotton is known to "kill" in the winter, so opt for wool, fleece, or synthetic fabrics whenever possible. In reality, you will be moving throughout the day, so you may not need as many layers as you may think. Start with a wicking base layer on your top and bottom (Ice Breaker makes some really nice cold-weather merino base layers), layer under some light weight insulation such as fleece or a lighter jacket on both your top and bottom, and then finish off with a heavier insulating layer on top (such as down – just be sure to keep it dry!) Hats, gloves, and really warm wool socks will help keep everything else warm!
Stabilization and Traction
In places where there may only be a few inches of snow and some ice, your trekking poles will save you from falling on your face every five minutes. If conditions are really icy, try a pair of micro spikes to help give you some traction. If you get serious snow where you live then snow shoes will make your life a thousand times easier.
Less Daylight = Shorter Hikes
You may be able to fit in a 20-mile day during the summer months, but it's much harder to pull off big-mile days in the winter. Even if you're okay with the possibility of night hiking, it gets much colder and icier at night which can make things tricky. Check when sunset is before you go out and plan your hike accordingly!
Hot Lunches Are Your Friend
If it's really cold out, I sometimes bring a thermos with a hot drink or hot food. Bringing along your backpacking stove can also help give you a needed boost of warmth in the middle of the day! Be sure to bring an extra layer to throw on when you stop to take a break – you will get cold really quickly when you stop moving!
Unhappy Feet = Unhappy Hiker
Trail runners are great in the summer, but in the winter they can lead to cold and wet feet. Try getting a slightly more durable and waterproof pair of boots to keep your feet warm and dry. Also consider a pair of high gaiters to keep snow and ice from getting in your boots and on your legs.
Don't Forget The Water
Your body will still need plenty of water to keep you strong and full of energy while on the trail. Although it's easy to forget to drink water when you're not sweating from the heat, it's really important to stay hydrated throughout the day. Depending on the temps, you may have to just suck it up and carry a little extra water as opposed to filling up along the way. The main issue is that many water sources may be frozen over, but even just using your water filter in chilly temperatures can lead to trouble. If your water filter freezes then the inside can crack and effectively break. This would mean that your water isn't be properly filtered and there is a good chance that you won't be able to tell. Play it safe and just carry an extra liter or two!
The Drier The Better
In winter, staying dry is crucial when it comes to staying warm. This includes not letting yourself sweat too much (take off a layer if you start to over heat), not getting your feet wet while crossing streams, and making sure you stay dry from precipitation. If you are wet, you will get a lot colder really quickly. More often than not it's also going to be extremely hard to get dry and warm again. Be prepared for the elements, and especially never let your down jacket get wet while out on the trail!
Decided winter hiking isn't your thing? There are tons of activities to keep you active this winter – skiing, snowboarding, and ice climbing are just a few! Depending on where you live, there are countless winter activities to keep you outside all winter long!
Happy (and warm) hiking!
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"Addicting," "intoxicating," and "exciting" are just some of the words knitters use to describe swing knitting. It seems that no other method of traditional knitting techniques allows you to be as creative as this short row method. And once you know how to do this – and believe me, any hand knitter can do this – you can make fabrics "come alive" to create colorful, artistic yarn in motion.
The originator of this technique, Gabriele Kluge, encourages her students to create works of art that are original and unique both as gallery art and in the form of clothing. Since I learned how to do this, I've been amazed by how every yarn skein morphs into new organic forms as they are unraveled into unique patterns. So whether you are stopping by just to check out some of my work, or are ready to try your first pattern, or are looking to sign up for one of my classes, welcome! I hope your visit is extraordinary.
"There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age." - Sophia Loren
One "look" was all it took to hook Brigitte. "Oh my gosh! I've got to know how to do this!" was her knee-jerk reaction when she first saw an example of Strickrausch, a German short row technique. Curious and inspired, in 2010 she took an eight-week online course, and soon after, traveled to Germany to meet and learn from Gabriele Kluge, the creator of this technique, in-person.
After coming back to the States and putting several kilometers of yarn on the needles, Karin Skacel of Skacel Collection, Inc. asked Brigitte to introduce the German short row technique at the National NeedleArts Association's event in 2012. Since then, Brigitte has been designing and teaching Swing-Knitting™, the name given by Heidrun Liegman from coast-to-coast at national events and yarn shops. She has created patterns for Knitters Magazine, Skacel, and others while being invited to design for Lion Brand, Crystal Palace, Jul, and others.


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The Business of Consumer Lending: Moving from Business Innovation to Technology Innovation
Against a backdrop of struggling "first generation" online lending platforms such as Lending Club and Square, the emerging consensus amongst fintech commentators and players at RISE in Hong Kong last week, was that the "second generation" of fintech growth will come from the "tech" part rather than the "fin".
Summarised by WeLab Founder, Simon Loong: we are seeing the end of what was effectively a phase of business innovation in lending, and are now moving into the next phase where innovative technology will come to the fore.
In the lending space especially, financial technology players recognize that the era of kill-the-banks-type disruption is over and that it is being replaced (whether by desire or simple economics) by greater collaboration between technology companies and established financial institutions. Banks are no longer seen as competitors, but instead, as partners or clients.
Fintech companies have begun to see that they simply cannot afford to compete with larger institutions on cost of capital and regulatory infrastructure, and that there are advantages to working with them.
Barry Freeman, Co-Founder of Jimubox, the Chinese fintech marketplace sees fintech as additive, as a catalyst for the financial industry to adapt to better technology. Whilst fintechs will have some short-term arbitrage opportunities particularly with regard to the regulatory environment, e.g. in China, this window is closing.
The message from Kevin Phillips, Head of Corporate Development at Kabbage, was very similar: that Kabbage's goal was always to be a tech company, but one that would partner with banks to improve the experience a bank customer goes through. Fintech companies are nimbler and are founded to bring better products to market faster than traditional institutions can. Their technology processes data better and enables them to tailor products very specifically for retail and business consumers. It also provides the distinct advantage of being scalable, being able to reach a large target audience very quickly.
Rohit Agarwal, Global Head of Digital Product Management at HSBC, believes fintech companies have served to push or challenge larger institutions to think about problems in different ways, and importantly to put the consumer first, to improve the customer's user experience. This is why banks like HSBC are looking to hire people to help them think more like startups.
Whether financial innovation is driven by startups or by traditional institutions who are seeing the light, the economic opportunity and imperative is bright as day. 3.5 million new users per month are coming online in South East Asia alone. Tapping into a new generation of internet users, and specifically mobile internet users, is a significant opportunity – especially when that population of users is also, for the most part, unbanked.
This is the market segment increasingly targeted by Chinese companies Creditease and PPDai, who are moving into microfinance or inclusive finance. Market penetration in China is still very low says Ning Tang, Founder of Creditease, and there is abundant opportunity at this end of the spectrum. Risks are high though and the evolving regulatory framework in China will play a key role in building a sustainable environment for lenders – and borrowers – in future.
The other challenge for fintechs when growing in new markets, is how to build confidence in new technology. Transparency and trust are key to building brand recognition and opening the door to broader adoption. This is one reason why the large online marketplace providers and ecommerce giants such as Amazon or Alibaba have been so successful at capturing a growing portion of the payments and short-term lending market.
Neal Cross, Chief Innovation Officer at DBS, believes it is these companies that will be the true disruptors to the financial establishment – and that fintech as we know it will disappear.
In the end, as he put it, banking is still about banking. But finance is a part of a consumer's life, it needs to become something that happens in the background, to be frictionless.
So who will win the race and who has the stamina to stay the distance?
Venture Capitalists say they still have plenty of cash for investment and appetite for the right opportunities, but there is no question that investors have become more discriminating when investing in startup companies. Frothy global capital markets and big P2P failures in the USA have dented general confidence, with VCs anticipating flat and even down rounds for startups in the next year.
For entrepreneurs, perhaps the best advice came from Nix Nolledo, Chairman and CEO of Xurpas inc, who emphasized the importance of ensuring your business model is sustainable, of focusing on the unit economics and keeping costs to a minimum until you start getting traction.


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This past June, months before the start of the 2016 NFL regular season, the Carolina Panthers had a winning day when they celebrated owner Jerry Richardson's 80th birthday by unveiling a new sculpture dedicated to him. Bringing the sculpture to the Panther's home stadium was a complex process that involved intensive logistics solutions, which were provided by Aeronet Worldwide.
The statue was designed and created by artist Todd Andrews, who was connected to Aeronet Sales Manager Mary Ellen Gursoy. Logistics operations had to be tightly coordinated every step of the way, because of the tight deadline in place and the secrecy involved.
Thanks to the attention to detail shown by all involved, the truck arrived on time and the installation process got underway as scheduled. To read more about the process, and see pictures of the awe-inspiring sculpture, click on the link below.SPEAKING LOGISTICS: AERONET DELIVERS 'THE TRIBUTE' TO THE CAROLINA PANTHERS


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"Only he that has journeyed the road knows where the holes are deep."– Chinese proverb
"Dont worry about the potholes, enjoy the journey" Babs Hoffmann
After days of winter weather, rain, snow, sleet and frost I awoke to a stunning morning and new it was the perfect time to continue my travels on South Bruny island. The Moon, who was completing her stunning full phase, started to descend as the fuzzy pink fog of dawn spread (ok I'm practicing my descriptive writing skills here!). On my last visit to the large island named after one of the French explorers, Bruni D'Entrecasteaux, I made it half way along the large island which has three discreet climates and rainfall patterns. This time, taking advantage of fair weather I was aiming for the lighthouse at Cape Bruny, hoping to see the famous white wallabies of the island. Well, one goal achieved out of two is reasonable. And my quest for the wallaby led me on an unexpected adventure across the forest trail of Mount Mangana.
Some travels are solitary, while being open to the possibilities of new connections but for whatever reason, you just don't meet others. I'm fine with the solitary, it is an wonderful opportunity to create a meaningful journey on my own terms. Besides, when you are the driver, you get to choose the soundtrack for the journey. Then there are times when fellow travelers want to share common experiences and this visit to Bruny was one of those times. When I asked a fellow traveler like Noelene from New Zealand, to take a photo of me she interpreted that as wanting a photo with he r after she had shared her life story! Bless her little (not cotton) merino wool socks!
Then there was Josie and Tony, a couple from my old stamping grounds, The Blue Mountains , west of Sydney, who filled me in on developments with some of the "characters" from the area as well as a description of a large extended family. Tony pointed me in the direction of the white wallabies gathering place. Easy! Just take the first turn to adventure bay. The turn led to an untarred road through Bruny forests. Had a thought about it in with more clarity I.e. consulted the map, I would have realised that I would be entering a semi wilderness area, however believing that (surely?) The road would level out and asphalt reappear,I pressed on.
As I ascended the road became a charming mudslide and collection of deep potholes to be entered ever so gently as you could not swerve to avoid them. I had to keep going because I didn't want to become bogged and I had faith that if I was patient I would eventually travel the ten kilometres to Adventure bay. I also appreciate the distraction of the dulcet tones of Tony Bennett singing "I left my heart in San Francisco" on a library borrowed CD. I suddenly remembered while wading through the mountain creek which had been called a road, that the original title of the classic song was written by an Australian and called"I lost my heart on Hayman Island" . Funny how your mind retrieves the trivial when you are concentrating on more profound matters. Yes, some words were changed by the melody and intent was the same. So naturally I acted on creative licence to change the words yet again. I made it down the mountain, both car and driver unscathed and called in a lovely cafe for lunch where the local proprietor gave me exact directions to the gathering place of the white wallabies but as the sun was declining I decided to leave that pleasure till another day. My heart had been stopped enough by the amazing beauty of the island-and an unexpected detour.


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Hi, we heard from another customer that this happened when using the lightning to usb adaptor we sell, after the latest iOS update.
Do you have access to an original Apple lightning adaptor to try?
No, I don't have an original apple lightning adaptor to try.
A customer confirmed that the DAC works with the original Apple lightning adaptor with 10.3.1 (and not with the one we sell). We will add a warning about this on the lightning adaptor page.
You can return it for a refund.
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Lennart, thanks for checking and confirming this with your iPhone. Seems like apple don't want third party adaptors, they prefer to sell the expensive one themselves.
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Retargeting and Remarketing are two buzzwords that marketers often hear and use interchangeably. While they may have some similarities, they are different concepts and are applied in a variety of ways, too.
To find out whether you need to do Retargeting or Remarketing, here's an infographic you can use as a reference on the differences and similarities of the two marketing strategies.
What is Retargeting?
Retargeting is used to describe online ad placements, in text and image format, often based on a user's activity on your website. Once a user visits your site, a cookie is set on his internet browser, and this cookie lets you serve him ads on other websites they visit.
Part of the appeal of retargeting is that it can be done through large third-party networks like the Google Display Network and AdRoll—allowing advertisers to reach users on millions of websites online.
A good example of a retargeting ad is this Facebook placement from HubSpot.
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Because the customer already knows who HubSpot is, the company didn't bother using branded copy and visuals. Instead, they focused on addressing a possible reason the website visitor didn't purchase their CRM, that is the time it will take to set up. They also used a timer as the picture to emphasize this and went further by saying how much time the tool can save its user.
According to the Search Engine Journal (SEJ), retargeting can be placed into two categories: "on-site" and "off-site" events. On-site interactions are the more popular category of retargeting because it involves serving ads to individuals who have already visited and interacted with your website (meaning, they've already expressed interest) but have yet to make a purchase. This is often done by retailers by displaying the ad on a product page the visitor has taken a look that.
On the other hand, off-site interactions happen with customers who have not yet interacted with your website but are similar to previous customers. This can be done by targeting their web searches or interactions they've made on content with distributed content such as your Facebook page or mobile app.
What is Remarketing?
Remarketing is specifically the process of re-engaging customers using email campaigns. It's probably Google that caused much of the confusion between the terminologies, as they called their retargeting tools "Remarketing Tools." However, in a sense, remarketing still is a form of retargeting, as its primary goal is to bring back traffic to your website.
According to a study by AgilOne, the most effective marketing emails are a result of remarketing tactics. Some of these include personalized emails on discounts to check out an abandoned cart (54%) and new customer welcome offers (61%).
The takeaway here is that remarketing email campaigns must be focused on increasing conversions for those who have already made meaningful interactions with your website such as adding items to their cart or signing up as a user.
While remarketing email campaigns are effective in retail, there are some creative ways to use the technique. For example, Dropbox sends the following email a few days after a new customer signs up for their service but does not install the app on their computer.
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For Dropbox, no install means no business, so it is critical for them to encourage customers to install the app. The brand used a straightforward remarketing email campaign to do just that.
As Mike Arsenault of Rejoiner said, "there's really no reason to choose" between retargeting and remarketing. It is clear that both tactics can work well together—with display retargeting nurturing potential customer's interest and email remarketing converting customers who are already in the later stages of your sales funnel.
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Port Elizabeth - The Sharks opened their 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign on a winning note, dispatching the Southern Kings in emphatic fashion with a 43-8 victory on Saturday afternoon.
As it happened: Kings 8-43 Sharks
The match, played in glorious sunshine that bathed the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, was an opportunity to lay a marker about how the Cell C Sharks want to play and what they want to achieve.The score line will suggest one way traffic in the visitors' favour, but they had to contend with a concerted first half effort from the home team before they cut loose in the second half when they scored five unanswered tries.The Kings drew first blood, Chris Cloete being driven over from close quarters off an attacking lineout, but it wasn't long after the Cell C Sharks' attack, having shown some enterprising work earlier, finished off a lovely move, Odwa Ndungane cantering over for the equaliser.The match was evenly poised, reflected in the score-line by the half hour mark – eight points apiece – with neither side really able to steal the advantage. While the Kings kept the ball amongst their forwards and mauled with a measure of success, the Cell C Sharks looked to inject pace into their attack.They were rewarded with a second try, on debut for Jean-Luc du Preez who showed great strength to power through the defence. The successful conversion pushed them seven points clear. The Kings might have felt they still had a sniff of remaining in the game, but it was never on the cards from then on.Elgar Watts had an opportunity on the stroke of half-time to narrow the gap, but his penalty shot went wide with the Cell C Sharks leading 15-8 at the break. It had been a half of uncompromising rugby, both teams laying into each other at the physical exchanges, with the visitors perhaps shading the home team as far as attacking rugby goes.Their attacking intent was rewarded a minute into the second half, Willie le Roux's prowess evident as he scythed through the defence and raced his way to the tryline, thanks to turnover ball and some strong carrying by the forwards.It was the perfect start and at 22-8 up, the Cell C Sharks had taken control of the game. Importantly, the bonus point was beckoning, especially with the new ruling that a team must score three tries more than the opposition to qualify.The bonus point was theirs not five minutes later when Paul Jordaan ran the ideal line and received the perfect pass from his flyhalf that put him into the space necessary for the fourth try.A fifth try, this time to Lwazi Mvovo, and coming off some slick passing and interplay between backs and forwards, showed how much the Cell C Sharks were growing in confidence as the game progressed.A second try to Odwa Ndungane in the closing minutes of the match edge his team towards the 50 point mark. There was to be no half century of points, but that's purely academic. Ultimately a win first match up, a bonus point secured, and away from home, will put plenty of smiles on the team and management's faces at a job not just completed, but well done.The Cell C Sharks feature at Growthpoint KIMGS PARK next Saturday when they host the Argentinian side, the Jaguares.
Kings - Try: Chris Cloete. Penalty: Elgar Watts
Sharks - Tries: Odwa Ndungane (2), Jean-Luc du Preez, Willie le Roux, Paul Jordaan, Lwazi Mvovo. Conversions: Joe Pietersen (5). Penalty: Pietersen
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Substitutes: 16 Edgar Marutlulle, 17 Sti Sithole, 18 Louis Albertse, 19 Schalk Oelofse, 20 Cyril-John Velleman, 21 Leighton Eksteen, 22 Louis Fouche, 23 Charles Radebe
Substitutes: 16. Kyle Cooper, 17. Juan Schoeman, 18. Lourens Adriaanse, 19. Dave McDuling, 20. Philip van der Walt, 21. Michael Claassens, 22. Garth April, 23. S'bura Sithole
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At the end of 2015, the Federal Reserve finally moved to increase interest rates for the first time in seven years. The hike in rates came after three rounds of quantitative easing (QE) which some financial experts say did little to fix the problem. For now, the QE has stopped and they are instead looking to start raising rates from zero. The move to increase rates came as a surprise to those who say that the economy is not strong enough to handle the hike.
"The problem is the Fed's policy didn't solve any of the underlying problems that the economy had. It simply prevented those problems from being solved, and we kicked the can down the road, and now we're catching up to the can. And now we're going to find out that the problems that led to the 2008 economic crisis, are now bigger than they were prior to that crisis. So now we've got a larger crisis that is about to unfold as a direct consequence of what the Fed did in delaying the pain," said Peter Schiff.
The Fed has been trying to perpetuate the idea that everything is fine, but there are many who would claim that it's anything but. According to financial experts like Mike Maloney, there are multiple bubbles within the market and we could possibly see a major financial crisis before the end of this decade. Along with the first recent interest rate increase, it is expected that the Fed could raise rates again several more times throughout 2016. However, for those who don't believe that the market is inherently sound enough to weather the change of pace, some have predicted that the Fed could launch QE4. Trends forecaster Gerald Celente, precious metals expert and financial analyst Peter Schiff, and others, have predicted that the Fed will start QE4 as soon as the market begins to see trouble.
In the first week of 2016, the markets have already begun to prompt worry. Global shares have rapidly decreased and the market had to be closed in China early in order to prevent further decline. The IMF has also recently warned that the world could be facing global slowdown and more economic troubles this year.
As central banks around the world have empowered many governments to drive themselves into debt, we see that the U.S. isn't the only one facing economic woes. From Puerto Rico and Japan, to Greece and Venezuela, there are a myriad of nations around the world that are facing tremendous economic stress. Recently, citizens in Switzerland called for an end to their own fractional reserve system. As more people continue to wake to the realities and the dangers posed by the corrupt fiat fractional reserve banking system, the more people will be looking toward possible alternatives and solutions. One can hope that the trend will be to turn away from centralization and instead to opt for sound monetary policy and the promotion of currency competition.
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(Washington, DC) — During the District's third Financial Literacy Month, the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) will host a 30-minute workshop on COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) at the DCSaves Financial Fair, sponsored by the Capital Area Asset Builders. COBRA provides workers who have recently lost their jobs with an opportunity to maintain the health benefits package provided by their former employer for an additional six months. The recently enacted federal stimulus law, which amended COBRA, has a provision that reduces the cost of this health coverage to the displaced worker by 65 percent. Individuals who recently lost their jobs should attend and bring others.
There are 10,000 more unemployed District residents currently looking for work compared to a year ago, according to Councilmember David Catania, who recently authored the "Continuation of Health Coverage Act Emergency Amendment Act of 2009," which was approved by the Council of the District of Columbia. The legislation amends District law to make sure all displaced employees in the District of Columbia continue with their employer's health benefits plan for a period of nine months.
"Losing the health benefits due to unemployment can be devastating," said DISB Commissioner Thomas. E. Hampton. "It is our hope that during this workshop, DISB will be able to walk you through the appropriate steps you need to take in order for you to continue your health coverage."
Since President Barack Obama signed the new law, there have been many modifications to COBRA. Attend the seminar to find out if you're eligible for the 65 percent federal subsidy or the District's continuation coverage premiums for up to nine months.
WHAT: Learn about the new COBRA requirements in the law, and how it impacts you as a displaced worker.
WHERE: Boys and Girls Club at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 12 pm – 12:30 pm
WHO: Commissioner Thomas E. Hampton, Senior Insurance Operations Specialist Carolyn King and others.


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IAG's Stage 5 Cylinder Head Package utilizes a CNC porting program for the V25 heads that was developed over the past five years and tested on the most successful high-horsepower Subaru's. The ported head package starts with brand new D25 2006-14 WRX 2006-10 Forester XT and 2007-09 Legacy GT OEM head castings directly from Subaru of America. The bare castings are visually inspected then fixtured into our in-house Centroid 5-axis CNC Machine one of the most advanced precision engine machining equipment in the world. The Centroid CNC ports the intake and hard to reach exhaust "dog-leg" port runner. The benefit of CNC porting is not only an efficient way of machining the heads it also offers consistent repeatable port results that are hard to achieve by hand. Once the Centroid completes the port process the heads undergo a cam clearance machining process that removes material from the lifter area where large duration cam profiles are known to contact the castings. Short after the heads are drilled to fit larger 1/2″ or 14mm head studs which are commonly used in high horsepower builds. Next the OEM guides are pressed out and replaced in favor of Ferrea Copper / Bronze valve guides that offer greater heat dissipation lubricity properties and are shaped to improve airflow. Once all the new intake and exhaust guides are in place they are diamond honed in our honing station. The heads are then fixtured in our Serdi 3.0 Valve Guide and Seat Machine to cut all intake and exhaust seat with multi-angle valve job that suits the flow characteristics of Ferrea Comp Plus 1mm valves. At this point the heads decks are resurfaced using our TS-3000 BlockMate that cuts the aluminum to a smooth even finish. Next the heads are ultrasonically cleaned to remove debris and oils from the machining process. Finally the heads are reassembled using Ferrea Dual Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers along with Ferrea intake and exhaust valve stem seals. Stage 5 Ported Head Package Includes: (x2) Brand New Subaru OEM D25 Cylinder Head Castings (x8) Ferrea 37mm ( 1mm) Comp Plus Intake Valves (x8) Ferrea 33mm ( 1mm) Comp Plus Exhaust Valves (x16) Ferrea Dual Valve Springs & Titanium Retainers (x16) Ferrea Copper / Bronze Valve Guides (x32) Ferrea Valve Keepers (x8) Ferrea 6mm Intake Valve Stem Seals (x8) Ferrea 6mm Exhaust Valve Stem Seals IAG Performance CNC Porting Multi-Angle Valve Job Drilling for compatibility with ? or 14mm Head Studs Cam Clearancing Resurface Ultrasonic Cleaning Recommendations / Warranty: Assembly and professional installation recommended. Workmanship/parts warranty will only be available for professionally installed cylinder heads.
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Welcome to our restaurant!
Casey Jones Grill had been Serving up Great Food & Fun!
Open Mon-Friday 11AM-2AM
Sat & Sunday 1000/1100AM-2AM
*Hours Vary During Football Season-Please check with us for opening times on Saturdays & Sundays! Thank You.
Casey Jones Grill opened in 1993 with one thing in mind. To provide the neighborhood with a great gathering place, homemade food, and most importantly family fun. Over the past 25 years we have continued to add great Chef inspired dishes, more TV's for awesome Sports Viewing, numerous Craft Beers on tap, and amazing service in the neighborhood. Hope we can continue to do it for many years to come!


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Former minister of justice and law Yusril Ihza Mahendra says the proposal to grant remissions to drug convict Schapelle Leigh Corby is outrageous because the Australian citizen received clemency from the president on May 15 this year.
"It ridiculous to grant clemency and remissions," said Yusril.
Convicted Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby appears to have been passed over for a remission this Christmas despite being nominated for a two-month sentence cut, but prison officials are optimistic she will be approved.
Gusti Ngurah Wiratna, the chief warden of Bali's Kerobokan Penitentiary, said that his office had received no response from the Justice and Human Rights Ministry's Directorate General of Corrections about Corby's case.
"We filed our request a long time ago, but there's been no response," he said.
The official announcement of prisoners who were granted a remission this Christmas.
Wiratna said he hoped an approval of the request would come soon, adding that a similar request for Corby filed ahead of Independence Day this year was also late.
"That was for Indepen-dence Day in August, but we only got confirmation of the approval in early December," he said.
"So we're certain that in the next few days we'll get confirmation that she's been approved for the Christmas remission."
Corby, who was sentenced in 2005 to 20 years in prison for attempting to smuggle 4.2 kilograms of marijuana into Bali, has already received a combined 31 months' worth of sentence cuts. Earlier this year, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono granted her another five-year reduction in response to her bid for clemency.
Another Australian drug smuggler, Renae Lawrence, is also expected to be granted a two-month remission. She was also sentenced to 20 years in prison, in her case for her role as part of the "Bali Nine" gang that attempted to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin into Bali.
Thankfully the Indonesian system has in place a remission system. Many Australians detained overseas do not receive this type of consideration. For many, getting any form of pardon or remission is akin to winning the lottery.
Racism is ugly where ever it raises its head. When it comes through a racist sentence, and then demands for more racism, in the form demands for more suffering of the victim, it is obscene.
What Indonesian racism has done to this woman is disgusting.
Why are you not reporting the table of sentences relating to marijuana Bali Times, which demonstrates this racism, via Supreme Court records?
Why are you not exposing extremists like Yusril Ihza Mahendra for what they are, instead of glorifying their foul words?


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– Harold, your supper is cold!
– Donna still reading the blog Mom!
I am glad she is still reading the blog.
I am also glad she sent me this message with a picture to go along.
Antoinette, Odna, Bertha, Ida and Alice
I'm still reading your blogs when I can. Wish I had more time to devote to all the ancestry things, it does fascinate me. I was going through some files this morning and came across an interesting picture of my grandmother (Odna) and her surviving siblings. There's no date on the picture but it appears to have been taken in the late 50s early 60s. The individuals I can identify are in the front, left to right (Antoinette, Odna, Bertha, Ida and Alice). Not sure of the men in the back. I know they're brothers, but not sure who is who.
Most beautiful picture of eight of the eleven children of Dennis Lagasse III and Amanda Ménard: Antoinette, Odna, Bertha, Ida and Alice… and Levi Napoleon, Victor Philippe and Harvey.
You remember Harvey don't you?
The little boy on that picture with his grandfather and his big sister Marie Rose Elmira taken around 1895.
Here he is again on the right on a picture sent my Marianne…
I know Marianne will be glad to see this new picture of her great-grandfather!
I wonder if Marianne still reads this blog. I know Dennis IV does.


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06 October 2016
Recognising Sepsis and Toxic Shock Syndrome
It was with great sadness that I read the tragic news of Lucinda Smith, 43, the mother of two and solicitor from Essex who died from sepsis after scratching the back of her hand while gardening.
Doctors diagnosed a trapped nerve, prescribing anti-depressants and an appointment with a physiotherapist. Three days later she was vomiting and her arm became red and swollen and another GP made the diagnosis of a potential blood clot, referring her to A&E. There a simple blood test gave the diagnosis of sepsis. Tragically, when Ms Smith was moved to a critical care ward, she died of organ failure, caused by the sepsis.
Early diagnoses of sepsis and also toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can make a life-changing difference so it is imperative that everyone is aware of the signs.
Toxic shock syndrome occurs when certain bacteria release toxins into the body. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, which can lead to sepsis and septic shock.
One example of where it would have made a difference is Reuben Harvey-Smith, the three-year-old boy who had both his legs amputated, below the knee, and most of his fingers removed after doctors failed to spot the signs of toxic shock syndrome. As a result of this Reuben, his mother and I have been raising awareness of toxic shock syndrome and its effects.
Myths surrounding toxic shock syndrome may potentially delay urgent medical attention that is needed. This is explained further in my previous blog Dispelling the Myths of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Acting quickly and receiving an early diagnosis is essential in effectively treating TSS. To do so, it is important to keep in mind the guidance of the 'Reuben Bear' campaign – especially if you have experienced recent cuts or burns or any of the aforementioned causes of TSS.
The Reuben Bear campaign advises people to remember and recognise the signs of TSS with four simple steps:
B for burn – Has the patient suffered recent burns or other injury?
E for Examine – Are there any signs of infection such as a fever, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, aching muscles, dizziness or feeling faint?
A for Advice – Toxic shock syndrome and sepsis can be life-threatening so if you suspect someone is suffering from either seek medical advice immediately.
R for Referral – Ask for a referral to a specialist burns unit if you are concerned about TSS.
For further information on toxic shock syndrome, see our free, printable advice guide here.
Tim Deeming is a senior clinical and medical negligence solicitor at Slater and Gordon Lawyers in Cambridge.
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Acknowledging the benefits of Fair Trade labelling schemes, Moctar Fall of Interface Trading pointed out some of the limits and difficulties experienced by small and most disadvantaged producers. He reminded participants in the Brussels Briefing that Fair Trade should remain a partnership approach that integrates the interests of all stakeholders.
(video in French)
Due to the recent proliferation of Fair Trade trademarks in the North, Fair Trade organizations have reacted by systematizing quality initiatives via self-regulation procedures. Since many private enterprise brands were not transparent, a more systematic approach was needed.
Although certification and labelling processes meet this need, they have several inherent limits and difficulties. As Ms. Buitrago already mentioned, certification also increases the costs to producers. Mr. Fall added that this leads to price increases which makes market access even more difficult. Another problem for Southern producers is their understanding and acceptance of such Fair Trade labelling schemes. Often it seems that Northern organisations fix the guidelines and ACP producers are left to apply them blindly.
Producers that are excluded from Fair Trade schemes cannot understand why others may benefit from it.
The inherent problems of Fair Trade certification schemes can only be addressed within a framework of "wide-ranging, inclusive consultations which involve all stakeholders, in particular producers, in establishing standards, implementation strategies and support measures", Mr. Fall said. "Fair Trade is a partnership approach", and it "must remain so."
Links: executive summary, video interview
See more on the 16 April Briefing


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Kasthuri Raja, film maker and father of Dhanush and Selvaraghavan is proud that his sons have done so well for themselves in Tamil cinema. Recently he was asked if he will make another film with Dhanush in the lead.
To that, Kasthuri Raja laughed and said that since Dhanush has become such a huge star at the national level he is far too busy these days. He said that he does have some ideas for a film project but would prefer to work with new faces and not established stars as he would love to introduce fresh talent to Tamil cinema.


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Civic Associations
Voluntary associations that develop core virtues and values that enable individuals to contribute to public life and maintain the political institutions of a free society.
(de Tocqueville 2000)
Civic associations can serve as a kind of buffer or intermediary between individuals and public institutions. They provide citizens with an opportunity to give freely and generously, beyond both the obligations of law and the market's narrower interest in profit. Some examples of civic associations are: clubs, churches, nonprofits, and community groups of all types.
Putnam, Robert. "Bowling Alone: American's Declining Social Capital." Journal of Democracy 6(1): 65-78.
de Tocqueville, Alexis. 2000. Democracy in America. Translated and edited by Harvey C. Mansfield and Delba Winthrop. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.


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Ramagiri Ashram will house an Old Age Home (Vriddhashram) for retired folks who wish to spend their days in a life of peace, prayer and fruitful solitude. There will be companionship, spiritual environment, medical facilities and library available.
Bhoomipoojan has been conducted by Swami Krishnananda Saraswati on 17/05/2013. Construction is almost complete.
Please contribute whole-heartedly for this noble cause. CLICK HERE
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
I am deeply loved!
After 3 years of hating EFM (education for ministry http://www.efmcanada.ca/ check it out) I have come to like it and dare I say enjoy it. I am in my last year and so I am excited about finishing but the 4Th year material is actually interesting. It is about the 18Th century and on so I guess you can call it current events. I am finding myself going deeper in to the material and also going deeper in my reflections. I guess the walls that I was running up against the last 3 years have been broken down. I can feel that I have a deep centre of God within me. A for sure wow moment for me. I find it funny that this feeling would come at this point in my life when I am feeling alone, tired and sad. But somewhere inside me I feel that it will be okay and I know that I am loved! Thank you God.
Posted by nunknits at Thursday, October 11, 2007
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I have been the most aware of God's presence in difficult times, rather than in good ones - perhaps because that is when I most need to be held in love. Perhaps that is true for you, too.
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About the Galway Hospice
Galway Hospice Foundation is a voluntary organisation i.e. it was established through local voluntary effort, and continues to be managed by a Board of Directors who give their services free-of-charge (i.e. voluntary). It was established following a meeting held on 3rd November 1986 when a group of local doctors and nurses came together with a view to developing hospice services for the people of Galway city and county, as no such services existed there at the time.
From that initial meeting, there was a groundswell of support for the development of hospice services, and a voluntary committee set about raising funds to bring hospice services into existence. The first step was to set up the legal entity of Galway Hospice Foundation, and to have it registered as a charity. Then, as soon as adequate operating funds had been raised, rooms were rented in Prospect Hill, staff were hired, and the Galway Hospice Community Palliative Care team commenced providing services on 1st January 1990. From humble beginnings, the service has grown into the extensive consultant-led multi-disciplinary service that currently looks after 600 patients per year in their own homes and in other non-acute community settings.
Having established the Community Palliative Care service, the voluntary fundraisers set about raising funds to build a specialist Hospice Inpatient Unit and Day Care Centre, with accommodation for the Community Palliative Care team, and administrative offices. With no State funding whatsoever, the building of the Galway Hospice facility at its current location in Renmore was completed in 1995. However, it was not until late 1997 that the then Western Health Board (now HSE) agreed to fund the specialist Inpatient Unit, which opened on 8th December 1997. The Day Care Centre opened in 1998, with patients coming from home to meet one another in a social rather than clinical environment, and to be clinically reviewed by the multidisciplinary team. Many also enjoy availing of the services of hairdresser, chiropodist, aromatherapist, physiotherapist and other therapists available within the Day Care Unit.
The years since 1998 have seen many challenges to the continuing services of Galway Hospice, challenges that have all been overcome. In 2008, Galway Hospice set about becoming the first hospice in Ireland to achieve dual accreditation - CHKS accreditation and ISO 9001:2008 quality certification, which were approved in March 2010, and have been maintained since then. It is also the only hospice in Europe to have achieved the CHKS International Quality Award, not just once (in 2011) but again in 2014. In recent years, Galway Hospice has been planning to expand its inpatient services. In late 2015, the Hospice completed the addition of 6 inpatient beds in single rooms, in association with the construction of a new entrance from the Dublin Road. Longer term, Galway Hospice is planning to relocate all its services to a site which it has acquired on the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital, adjacent to the main road. This 14-acre site will enable Galway Hospice to build a future-proofed facility, which cannot be achieved on the existing 2-acre site in Renmore. This is a long-term project, with a minimum 5-year timeframe.
At the Hospice, the multidisciplinary team now includes Consultants in Palliative Medicine (one of whom is Medical Director), Medical Registrars, Medical Officers, Clinical Nurse Managers, Staff Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Auxiliary Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Complementary Therapists and Pastoral Care. It is a consultant-led, patient-focused, staff-supported service that provides quality care to patients, and supports for the patient's family or carer.


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PDP condemns Amosun's alleged confessions on Ondo Election
• Says Abuja sponsored Vote-Buying has rubbished Buhari's Integrity
• Asks EFCC, Media, CSOs To Probe, Expose Abuse Of State Funds
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately begin a comprehensive investigation into allegations of abuse of state funds and the deployment of same for votes buying during the November 2016 governorship election in Ondo State.
It described as absurd, criminal and unacceptable a situation where the future of Nigerians were mortgaged because of the desperation of politicians to grab and hold onto political power.
The PDP in a statement by the spokesman of its National Caretaker Committee, Dayo Adeyeye, lamented that the alleged release of funds by the Presidency to Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State to buy votes in Ondo had rubbished the image and integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari.
It further urged the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the media to brace up to the challenge of investigating and exposing such crimes and misdeeds that threaten the future of Nigeria's democracy.
It lamented that "a situation where democratic tenets on unhindered citizen participation, the rule of law, majority rule and performance of candidate and party will no longer determine electoral successes but by survival of the fittest through cruel, careless and brazen votes buying, intimidation and other kinds of manipulation at the polling units was very sad."
The statement, which was titled "On Ondo 2016 Guber: Governor Amosun Reveals How Votes Were Bought In Ondo State by The APC And His Plans To Become Nigeria's Next Senate President" reads: "We have been reliably informed of the arrogance and latitude displayed by the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun in which he revealed how his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) manipulated votes in the November 26, 2016 Ondo State Gubernatorial Election.
"Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle was caught on tape during a meeting with the Ogun State House of Assembly and National Assembly members from the state about two weeks ago making shocking revelations of how the APC spent N1,000,000 (One million naira only) in each polling unit during the just concluded gubernatorial election in Ondo State.''
The statement noted that "this revelation has once again vindicated the PDP by indicting the trio of security agencies who keep failing in their mandates under this present government to maintain law and order during elections in Nigeria; the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who abandons its responsibility by law to conduct free, fair, unbiased and credible electoral processes in the country; and the Ruling APC Government that should ensure constitutional compliance towards the conduct of credible elections especially, as a government that is constantly whining on issue of 'corruption' as if it cares."


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I think the third time's a charm. This is my third edit, and I finally got somewhat decent footage with my new GoPro Hero Session 5 (1080p at 60fps with Superview). This is one of my favorite trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and today was a gorgeous day to enjoy it. With rain (finally!) in the forecast for next week, I'm getting all I can of this trail before it puddles up. As for those gap jumps I'm riding past? I'm working my way up to those, doing smaller jumps in the meantime. You can get as rad as you want (or not) on this trail.
Happy (almost) New Year to all! Here's to one last ride of 2017 tomorrow.