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This is the 2nd Guest Post by the one and only @Side3Media, or Christopher Doherty. It's been a personal pleasure of getting to know him better, especially since it appears he's a "little" smarter than me in a number (a lot) of areas.
He also gets points for the wickedly good photoshop skills… If you want to read his other post, go here.
So you have made the jump to self-hosted WordPress.
Let's get you ready for Top-Gun School.
Moving to a self-hosted WordPress install can be both rewarding and stressful. Now that you are on your own, you can add those features to your blog, change up your theme in dramatic ways and enjoy the added flexibility of your own space on the internet. Unfortunately, you also lose out the deal because you no longer have the full arsenal of servers of WordPress.com keeping your site running smoothly.
Not a problem….
Once you have selected your hosting provider (preferably one that has the flexibility to grow with you) you need to tweak your install for Top-Gun performance. You see you never know when a blog post is going to be popular, very quickly. So you need to be ready for that digg, that twitter, that word of mouth to check it out that could bring your site to a screeching halt.
Some of the blogs that I read have had these problems recently, so I decided to follow up with a post started on Human3rror (ChurchCrunch founder John's superhero alter-ego), John gives us some quick tips on how to improve self-hosted WordPress performance with some quick database tweaks.
You can find the post here at Epic WordPress Speed Hacks .
Okay….now the engine that runs the behind the scenes of your site has a some ninja like Top-Gun skills to battle the traffic, we can take a look at the front end.
I did want to give a quick warning, these tips range from the beginner to a little more advanced level. Some of these involve editing your wordpress theme files manually.
1. If you are not comfortable making these changes, you probably want to have someone help.
2. If you are doing this on your live server, first make sure you have copies of your theme pages in case you miss something.
3. If you change your theme often you will have to make these changes each time you switch.
4. I added this line because I felt it looked more important if I had 4 points in my list instead of 3. Thanks.
Now that that's out of the way we can begin…
Images are some of the biggest thieves of your page load times. As internet readers have short attention spans, you have the potential of losing your audience with slow load times. There are a number of tools out there to help so it will be a personal preference on what you use. If you don't already have a program, I found this really slick app called Shrink-O-Matic that could be just what you are looking for. Shrink-O-Matic is a drag and drop image editor built on Adobe Air. It's a lightweight application that won't impact your desktop performance and Shrink-O-Matic is a niche application, it does one job and does it well.
Screencaps from Christopher at Lightvox on Vimeo.
Editing image sizes will have a huge impact in your page performance. If you want to use Hi-Res photos, you can always put a link to a photo stored on Flickr or Photobucket and save yourself some bandwidth.
The next section gets into a bit more advanced editing. If you are familiar with editing HTML you will do just fine. Again, make a backup and you can always overwrite your changes if you make a mistake.
WordPress Queries:
WordPress stores your information in a database and recalls the information it needs to present it in a web browser. You don't create a new page for each post, just an entry in the database and WordPress pulls it together through templates and queries. In this section we talk about data that pretty much stays the same throughout the life of your blog. So, why does WordPress need to check a database to know where to find files it has to load every time you load a page?
1. Header.php
Your blog is your blog and unless you decide to change the url for some reason it's pretty much going to stay that way.
In looking at the header we find:
<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" <?php language_attributes(); ?>>

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="
<?php bloginfo('html_type'); ?>;
charset=<?php bloginfo('charset'); ?>" />
This is the standard HTML for a webpage so it can be replaced with:

<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
If you are settled on a theme and your blog feed things like:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="<?php bloginfo('stylesheet_url'); ?>" type="text/css" media="screen" />
<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="<?php bloginfo('name'); ?> RSS Feed" href="<?php bloginfo('rss2_url'); ?>" />
<link rel="pingback" href="<?php bloginfo('pingback_url'); ?>" />
<meta name="generator" content="WordPress <?php bloginfo('version'); ?>" />
can be changed to static links like:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="http://PATH TO YOUR STYLE SHEET/style.css" type="text/css" media="screen" />
<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="YOUR BLOG NAME" href="http://YOUR BLOG URL/feed" />
<link rel="pingback" href="http://YOUR BLOG URL/xmlrpc.php" />
<meta name="generator" content="WHATEVER VERSION OF WP YOU ARE USING" />
Take a look at your Header.php in the WordPress Dashboard and open your blog in a web browser if you are not sure about the absolute paths. If you view the source all the paths will be viewable there.
Just these quick changes took 8 queries out of your page.
2. Navigation
The majority of bloggers have tons of posts and only a few pages. You have your standard pages like; about me, archives, contact, categories, etc. and chances are you are not adding new pages every day, so why bother having wordpress check to see your pages and load them from a database. Change the dynamic links to static ones.
Take a look at this nav section

<?php wp_list_pages('title_li=&sort_column=menu_order&depth=1'); ?>
This code tells WP to get the page names from the database and present them as a "li" but if you look at the source code for your page in a browser you can get the HTML code for the pages and just copy and paste that into the section of your theme files that load the navigation. Like this:

Home

About

Advertise

Contact Us

Privacy Policy

9 queries down let's see what else we can do.
3. Categories.
Check your categories. Come up with a few categories that all of your posts can fit into and change the query to load your category list to static HTML. If you have to add categories later you can drop it in manually.
4. Includes
Some WordPress themes use includes. This tells the page to load other pages and add them as part of the current page. Check the pages of your templates for includes they look like this:
<?php include (TEMPLATEPATH . "/searchform.php"); ?>
Changing the TEMPLATEPATH to static HTML (view your source code in a browser for the path) since it is unlikely that your pages are going to move around without you knowing.
This could remove 1 or 2 more queries depending on your theme.
5. Footer.php
A lot of themes have tons of queries in the footer.php. Check the footer for items as well that you can replace or remove.
As an example:

Content © <?php bloginfo('name'); ?>
Proudly powered by WordPress

<a class="rss-entries" href="<?php bloginfo('rss2_url'); ?>">Entries (RSS)

<a class="rss-comments" href="<?php bloginfo('comments_rss2_url'); ?>">Comments (RSS)

<?php echo get_num_queries(); ?> queries.

<?php timer_stop(1); ?> seconds.

All these queries can be removed or replaced with static info. If your theme footer contains a timer as shown in the above example, you can remove that section completely.
By fixing just those pieces, we have removed about 18 queries from your pages. If 100 people visit one page on your site that's 1800 queries removed, 1000 people hit your site thats 18,000. If they look at two pages 36,000, and so on. I think you get my thought process here.
Extraneous Content :
This section is more from a personal observation of web surfer behavior and areas where you can optimize your page. In other words my personal ranting section.
1. Archives
If you have been blogging since Jan 1903 congratulations, but honestly I don't think anyone going to your site says "Oh I wonder what he/she wrote about in Sep. 1927". If you are going to have a listed archive on your page you really should limit it. Have 6-12 months listed and have your full archive on a separate page.
2. Tag clouds
Check your stats. Is anyone really clicking on them? I am sure that you will find if you have concise navigation and well thought out categories there is no need for a tag cloud. At this point it's gimmicky and overdone. That widget you are using to load the cloud is wasting server resources. Not to mention diverting search engine bots down never ending loops of posts and tags. With that said, make sure you put tags on your full posts. If people want to click they will and it does enhance the relevance of your page.
3. Repeated info.
Got, top comments by, most recent comments and most commented posts, most popular posts, etc. widgets? Are they all on the same page? It fills that space quite nicely but does it really have value, think about how much of that information is the same or close to the others. Pick one or two and drop the other widgets, valuable page weight and database resources are being used.
4. Plugins
Before you install another plugin. Ask yourself if the ones you have now are really necessary. Try to limit the number of plugins to those you really need. Things like twitter status can be displayed on your blog with a few lines of code instead of a full plugin and widget.
Like this:

With a good hosting provider, the database tips from Human3rror and these tips here you are well on your way to Top-Gun blog status.
If you have any other great tips, or questions leave a comment below.


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22 Jan 2014
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Minister Lisée presents the Transportation Electrification Strategy to Japanese decision-makers
Minister Jean-François Lisée discussed the benefits of transportation electrification yesterday in Tokyo with Japan's Corporate Vice President, External and Government Affairs, Toshifumi Hirai, and the General Director of Technical Solutions, Makoto Yoshida.
22 Jan 2014
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Spanish company to build silicon metal plant in Québec: 300 new jobs
At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Premier Pauline Marois announced that the world's number-one producer of silicon metal, Spanish company Grupo FerroAtlántica, plans to build a new plant in Québec. The $375 million project will create over 300 jobs.
21 Jan 2014
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Québec announces gradual resumption of adoptions in Haiti
Véronique Hivon, Minister for Social Services and Youth Protection, announced that Quebecers who want to adopt Haitian children will again be allowed to send their applications to the two agencies authorized by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, which are Corporation accueillons un enfant and Soleil des nations.
20 Jan 2014
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White Star Capital to set up operations in Montréal
While on mission in London, Premier Pauline Marois announced the opening of an office by White Star Capital in Montréal and the Québec government's intention to invest $10 million U.S. in the fund.
20 Jan 2014
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Three agreements signed in Japan
On the first day of a mission in Japan, Minister Jean-François Lisée announced that three partnership agreements will be signed between Québec and Japanese businesses.
20 Jan 2014
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Marois annonces Cinesite Inc. to open operations in Montréal, creating 200 jobs
Premier Pauline Marois is continuing her economic mission to London and has announced that Cinesite Inc. will set up operations in Montréal. The company will be in charge of the North American activities for the London-based company Cinesite VFX, which specializes in visual and animation effects for film and television.
17 Jan 2014
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Minister Jean-François Lisée to head a mission to Japan
Minister Jean-François Lisée will be heading a multisectoral mission to Japan from January 19 to 24.
17 Jan 2014
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Premier on mission to London and Davos
Premier Pauline Marois will carry out an economic mission to the United Kingdom and Switzerland from January 20 to 24.
16 Jan 2014
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Paid internship at the national headquarters of the France-Québec Association in Paris
The France-Québec Association, a partner of the Ministère des Relations internationales, de la Francophonie et du Commerce extérieur, would like to fill a coordinator position at its national headquarters in Paris. The coordinator will be primarily assigned to culture and the Intermunicipalities program for a period of two years.
15 Jan 2014
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Minister Lisée meets New York State Lieutenant Governor
The Minister of International Relations, La Francophonie and External Trade, Jean-François Lisée, met with the Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York, Robert Duffy, who was on mission to Montréal in December.
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After his team's fourth loss in five games, this time to No. 16 Iowa, Michigan coach John Beilein understands that his team still has work to do in the Big Ten Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament.
With the regular season now in the books, Beilein discusses the Wolverines' latest loss, life on the tournament bubble, senior day and more.
Opening statement
"I think we all saw the Iowa team that beat Purdue twice and beat Michigan State twice, they really have a good team. Jarrod Uthoff was really not shooting the ball in the basket at all for the last five games and I think he was 21% from 3 but somehow found a way to get healthy against us. He was a big difference in the game, we couldn't stop him enough of course.
"I think we got some open looks, but not enough obviously, but we did have some open looks and we just couldn't hit anything from a couple of our guys today. So it's disappointing for all of us going into the tournament now and we just have to go in there and making a run in this tournament is the answer to ending our season with success. Any postseason we can get, we're going to embrace, and we'll play from there. The best shot at the postseason is right now … We're proud of the 10 (conference) wins, but we're not proud of the three home losses here in the league. That hasn't happened often, it shouldn't happen, but it's happened."
On failing to capitalize on comeback chances
"Yeah, we have to be able to control that, and we did not. We took some bad shots, and just had a couple times where we needed to be more poised in that run. And I get it, everyone was all jacked up and ready to go, but that's not the way we need to respond."
On early struggles
"I saw Jarrod Uthoff early. I mean there are some things at his length and his size that — he did the sleeper 3, he had another one he had the pull-up jumper — they're just really good at running it. You saw guys that were playing for a league championship a few games ago and it didn't really work out, so now they're coming out and playing just to win, and he played really loose."
On LeVert and Albrecht
"It's been a great four years with them and to say that they were under the radar as recruits would be true. Both of them, we just had a great feel that they would be really good players here, and they certainly would. It's disappointing that they wouldn't be able to have their senior year and that they wouldn't be able to have the success they had in their first two years in the next two years.
"We missed them in every moment. We missed them in the beginning of games, the end of games, in the locker rooms, in practice, we missed a lot of it. But we had to get over that, and we're just trying to be true to these young men and do whatever we can for them. But those two were really good at making plays when things broke down, and that's been an issue for us."
On his team's case for the tournament
"It has a lot to do with what the other teams are doing; who is the competition? We do have 10 wins in a very good league, we do have some wins over top-25 teams and we have played a lot of top-25 teams. And I'm sure other people have similar arguments. But I don't know enough about the other teams, and I really trust the people in that room. They're really talented, and they don't get too many of these things wrong. So if we're in, we're in. But whatever work we've got to do to get in. If we're not, we've just got to say 'Hey, these guys spent weeks of their own time getting this done.
"We'd have to play really well in this tournament right now, I don't think there's any question about that — we've got to play well in this tournament. You can see there's spots, the teams that are like no-brainers, the Wisconsins, the Marylands, this team, Purdue … we're right in those games, we're in that mix, but I think it depends on who else is in that mix to see where we really are, because I really don't know. … We've got to make repairs and we've got to play better to prove that we belong in the NCAA Tournament."
On team's inexperience
"(Iowa) was doing the same things and making the same mistakes we were doing when they were all sophomores and juniors. The exact same stuff. (This year) is the winningest team they've had, but when they were freshmen and sophomores, they were doing the same things we are. SO yeah, we have experience, but we don't have that type of experience. Experience comes when we have big junior and senior classes, that's experience. Two does not mean big in junior and senior classes.
On being positive during recent skid
"This is not a life and death situation. This is something that you're talking to them about and you're saying 'You know what? This is part of the process. We're going to be good, whether it's this year or next year of the year after. It's just part of the process of getting better."


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While I was still working in PJ, Raju's at Jalan Gasing had always been the top choice for Banana Leaf among my colleagues. There are a couple of reasons they like this place but the main ones are: fried chicken and a large outdoor seating that could accomodate big groups.
Strategically located near the green lung of PJ – Raju's is quite cooling even in a hot afternoon much thanks to the many big trees around that act as nature's umbrellas. So, when compared to the other Banana Leaf restaurants that are usually cramped, Raju's dining environment is more open and inviting.
Raju's mascot would be the first thing to greet you upon reaching the restaurant. I am still struggling to decide whether it is a smiling tosai or cigarette.
I am aware there are many complaints about Raju's service. But I had been here quite a number of times and we never had problems with the service. You see, friendly service with a smile! That, or because of my camera.
Although they are also famous for their roti canai (how good I don't know since I never tried), Banana Leaf with fried fish are what I always order here. Yeah, I am not exactly a big fan of their fried chicken – a bit too tough for my liking. If you are wondering, that vague looking piece of dark thing is actually a fish roll, ok?
Anyway, the truth is that eating at Raju's is not going to cheap. You would probably have to spend around RM10-20 for a meal (drink included, say teh tarik) if you took any meat. Among the many Banana Leaf restaurants that I have been to, I would consider Raju's one of the most expensive. The fact that they have a sign like this says it all.
Various curries being peddled – prawn, chicken and lamb. Again, service with a smile.
Fried squids are another highly popular dish here, which I find nothing worth shouting about except the fact that it always taste fresh and hot since they are prepared only upon order.
Well you can't go wrong with the fried fish that's for sure. Very crispy and you could even eat the head if you wanted to.
Pre-marinated seafood waiting to go into the deep frying pot.
Traditional Indian cakes sold in front of the shop, popular especially among the ladies.
And finally, some house rules to observe here. Do pay attention and sit at your own risk.
Jalan Chantek, Off Jalan Gasing
Petaling Jaya
GPS Coordinates: N3 06.099 E101 39.226
Business hours: Mon-Sun (6.30am to 10pm)
Tel: 03-7956 1361


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The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Marketing is to provide students who already have a degree, or extensive applicable experience, with theoretical and applied knowledge in Applied Marketing, which can be used in professional practice or further advanced study in this area.
The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skill. High importance is placed on the development of soft skills for management (such as communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem solving skills), in addition to the development of specific business knowledge.
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MGT201 Marketing Operations (Level 6) 15 Credits
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MGT204 Sales and Promotion (Level 6) 15 Credits
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MGT208 Digital Marketing (Level 6) 15 Credits
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Level 7 papers (elective) – complete one of the following:
MGT311 Marketing Dissertation (Level 7) 30 Credits
This paper provides students with an opportunity to conduct advanced research into an aspect of marketing theory or practice by integrating the body of knowledge learnt in marketing papers.
You will need to select a current marketing issue or applied marketing problem and plan, organise and implement a research project based on your personal interest, benefit to an organisation, popular topic or a gap in research you have identified.
Please submit the following at the time of applying for your paper:
Describe the marketing issue which you are planning to research – in the "letter of intent" section of the application form
MGT320 Internship (30 credits)
This paper provides students with an opportunity to become familiar with the micro and macro operating environments of an organization and to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course of their degree study. Using knowledge and skills gained in the first two years of the degree, students will be enabled to present a development/problem-solving proposal in an area relevant to the internship organization. Students will also gain reflective skills through the reflection on the internship and how their personal and professional managerial skills have developed and broadened.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to, critically evaluate an organisation's corporate direction, main activities, and identify and evaluate the internal environment of the internship organisation, evaluate the organisation's operating environment and the role of the internship organisation within the industry, assess and rationalise to all stakeholders significant issues confronting the internship organisation, specifically an aspect of concern or interest to the organisation's operation or management, conduct and critically evaluate primary research regarding the specific aspect to be stated, distinguish between critical and non-critical factors impacting on the problem/development, evaluate information and make recommendations for specific development/problem, consider and assess issues for implementing recommendations, critically assess the dilemmas, challenges and problems faced, and how these issues were resolved during the internship, critically evaluate how the knowledge and skills acquired during the degree programme were adapted into practical situations.
You are expected to:Identify and Investigate a current management issue within your internship organisation
Total Word CountApproximately 12,000 words
Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Applied Marketing will strategically analyse market information in order to apply and develop market research, marketing plans, promotional campaigns and cost effective budgets. They will solve problems, both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must have obtained at least an undergraduate degree in any discipline. or be a mature student aged at least 20 years and supply evidence of at least three years relevant work experience. Each mature applicant must provide their curriculum vitae detailing any relevant work experience and academic achievements. The Programme Manager will use this information to assess whether the applicant is likely to successfully complete the Graduate Certificate.
Meeting the application criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the programme.
English Language Requirements
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand,,Australia,Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 Language Cert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band
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I get why Lucky is the one who always uses the Saikyo Kyutama. They already have two Reds and since Tsurugi has a unique transformation device and therefore is incompatible with the Saikyo Kyutama, he is out. Thus making Lucky take the only other ranger color that had not been covered until the release of that form; White. However, it was already stated that the Saikyo Kyutama can be used by every other ranger, not just Lucky. I understand why both Tsurugi and Shou Ronbou can't use the Saikyo Kyutama due to a reason I stated previously, but couldn't we get every one else to use it at least once? Also what happened to Koguma Skyblue transforming to Ooguma Skyblue?
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Another episode of "Lucky is Good at Everything and is Always Right", proceeds to give Lucky more shit to further bury his teammates in the dust. On top of having bullshit luck powers he's also a prince, which makes him more unnecessarily special than he already is. I wouldn't be surprised if magazine scans showcased Lucky getting even more stuff such as a motorcycle (not counting the one from the movie), another stupid form, or a weapon that he only use and electrocutes anyone who isn't Lucky. The episode will probably consist the same old routine of Lucky being the coolest thing on screen while, the rest of his team are reduced to fucking cheerleaders.


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Some call Pullman Chicago's Rust Belt. Sitting just 15 miles south of Chicago's Loop, it was once a hub of manufacturing. Yet the neighborhood of Pullman, like many manufacturing towns, fell on hard times. But now, with a shift to a service-centered economy, Pullman may be getting a new lease on life.
Pullman was America's first company town, where in the 1880s the workers at the Pullman rail car factory and their families lived, worked and played. At its height, the company employed 6,300 workers, including Michelle Obama's great-grandfather. Later, the predominantly African American neighborhood was home to Ryerson Steel, one of several steel plants on the city's south side.
But by the 1980s, Pullman's fortunes were following the downward spiral of manufacturing in America. By the 2008 recession, its fortunes would hit bottom, with rising foreclosures, unemployment and poverty. Home prices in Pullman recorded some of the largest drops in the city, leaving many families underwater on their mortgages.
But today, it might just be beginning to turn around. Since the early 2000s, the neighborhood has seen $250 million in economic development, according to the Jennifer Bransfield, vice president operations at Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, which is responsible for spearheading much of the development in the neighborhood, helped along by city-issued Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentives. That development includes various new retail stores, a Whole Foods distribution warehouse and a $30 million Method soap factory that employs many locals, among other new businesses.
As the story below shows, Pullman retail and consumer spending are also on the rebound.
People are shopping and spending more
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth has been analyzing the effects of economic development in neighborhoods – in part by leveraging insights based on Mastercard's anonymized and aggregated transaction data. One example of this insight-mining is an initiative that examined the economic growth potential of merchants as a result of increased traffic from bike-sharing programs and free Wi-Fi in New York City neighborhoods, another is how local crime may affect retail. The Center most recently turned its attention to Pullman.
To better understand the unique impact of the investments on Pullman, Mastercard analysts compared spending and retail trends in Pullman to those citywide. This comparison demonstrates that the effects were not just a result of an improving citywide economy.
The first notable finding is that cardholders in Pullman have more than doubled since the development began, in contrast, the growth for Chicago was 14 percent. Cardholders are a proxy for the number of shoppers.
This rise is in part the result of all the new retail going into Pullman, Bransfield thinks. Prior to 2012, Pullman was a retail desert. "For a long time, people had to buy their milk at the Citgo gas station. There were two gas stations and a McDonald's," she said. "That's about it."
Furthermore, digital payments grew by 86 percent between 2012 and 2016. In contrast, Chicago as a whole saw only 17 percent growth.
People rely heavily on cash
Pullman residents are much more likely than Chicagoans as a whole to use cash. In Pullman, ATM withdrawals for cash or cash-back transactions at stores make up nearly 40 percent of the spending totals. The Chicago-wide average is only 7 percent.
In part, this pattern is a legacy of the financial hardship that many Pullman residents have experienced. Cash is still king when you live from paycheck to paycheck, said Karen Biddle of the Center for Financial Services Innovation, whose US Financial Diaries are one of the most comprehensive insights into how low-income families budget and spend. Cash has an immediacy that banks do not, she says.
"Cash can also lend itself to budgeting in a way that digital doesn't yet. We call it envelope budgeting," she says. Families put their cash for groceries in one envelope, daycare money in another. "It's tactile and real. When the money's gone, you're out," Biddle said. The high reliance on cash could also be a case of fewer ATMs and banks in the area, she notes. Currently, there is only one bank branch in the neighborhood.
Research backs up these patterns. A Pew Research survey finds that 38 percent of lower-income Americans make nearly all of their purchases in cash. In contrast, only 10 percent of those making more than $75,000 a year rely on cash. Seniors are also more likely to use cash, which fits the demographics in Pullman as well.
Spending peaks at the end of the month
Another pattern related to low-income families is the end-of-the-month spikes in spending that the data reveal. These spikes are driven largely by government remittances for social benefits.
Interestingly, the data also reflect a spending plummet in mid-June 2017 that appears to coincide with a three-day stretch of gun violence on the south and west sides, with dozens wounded and two killed.
Bridging data gaps to understand community wealth
We are only beginning to explore this rich set of data, but for urban planners, community organizations and business, it can be an invaluable resource for its timely and highly responsive insights.
In a recent blog post, Michelle Thompson, a researcher and the Mastercard Center Public Interest Technology Fellow at New America, underscores the significance of how Mastercard's data-driven insights—coupled with citizen scientists' rich neighborhood knowledge—can give "businesses a more accurate idea of community wealth, encouraging them to expand their services into previously untouched neighborhoods and give residents more choice and new opportunities."
Bransfield and her team at CNI agree. It's not been easy, she says, to entice retailers to locate in Pullman. But with insights like this, "it will get easier. We can help them to see that there is a market here. It may not be the most affluent, but there is spending power here."
The Center's data and analytics team, Melinda Rolfs and Ed Lee, and Mastercard data scientists Evelyn Zhang and Jessica Farrell contributed to this report.


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The highly-anticipated BMW Vision Next 100 concept, built to celebrate the brand's 100th birthday, has finally been unveiled and it's better than we could have ever imagined.
It's hard to believe that BMW has been around for 100 years. We are so familiar with the brand that we simply don't give it much thought, but it's fascinating to see that BMW is still going strong and is more popular than ever before.
A highly unique and fascinating new concept has been built to commemorate the occasion. BMW went all out, experimenting with new ideas and technologies of the future.
The Vision Next 100 is unlike anything you've ever seen before. It sports completely unique styling that's both futuristic and bold. Instead of using a standard steel body, BMW decided to experiment with carbonfibre and plastic to create something it hasn't attempted before.
On top of that, the new concept experiments with autonomous technology. In theory the car would give the driver an option to switch between modes, allowing them to take control of the car should they desire to do so.
To enter the Vision Next 100 all you need is the key, which has a built in sensor that opens the doors as you approach the vehicle. The wing-style doors look fantastic and match the car's aesthetic perfectly.
The great thing about the new concept is that it works as a whole. Many different elements and technologies were included so it's fantastic to see that the brand managed to pull it off. Everything goes together and nothing feels out of place.
Inside, the vehicle is spacious and just as unique. The dashboard is simple yet futuristic-looking, which gives the interior an interesting finish.
Unfortunately, the Vision Next 100 isn't going to enter production as it was merely a concept designed to showcase the brand's ideas of what's to come in the future.
As the name suggests, the Next 100 was simply the brand's way of experimenting with intriguing ideas that will potentially appear on its future models.
What do you think of the concept? If it entered production would you purchase it considering it would likely come with a steep price tag? Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to check out the rest of our blog for more interesting articles about supercar news. Also, come back soon for even more fun articles as our blog is updated regularly.


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Join us to explore the vital role water plays in our daily lives during National Drinking Water Week , May 7-13
In celebration of National Drinking Water Week, the Portland Water District is hosting FREE events and activities for consumers to learn about and understand water and its vast importance to our daily lives.
Last Call at the Oasis: A documentary film about the global water crisis
Thursday, May 11
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Talbot Auditorium, Luther Bonney Hall (USM), 85 Bedford Street, Portland
Join us for a showing of the documentary Last Call at the Oasis. This compelling film by acclaimed filmmaker Jessica Yu examines the current and future global water situation. Last Call at the Oasis also examines what can be done to help save our freshwater supplies before it's too late. The film will be followed by an opportunity to discuss the issues raised with experts from the drinking water community. This film is rated PG-13; the event is geared toward an adult audience.
Register online by 5/8 at pwd.org or 207-774-5961 x 3324
Tour of the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility
Monday, May 8
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility, 2 White Rock Road, Standish
Did you know that PWD disinfects an average of 21 million gallons of drinking water per day in three different ways? The tour includes a visit to the laboratory, where scientists will discuss how the quality and safety of your drinking water is tested. This event is geared toward an adult audience.
Register online by 5/4 at pwd.org or 207-774-5961 x 3324
Water Footprint Challenge
We use water in just about everything we do in our daily lives – from the showers we take to the clothes we buy! Your Water Footprint amounts to all of your direct and indirect water usage. Enter your water usage information into an online Water Footprint Calculator http://www.watercalculator.org/ and share your results with us on Facebook @MyPortlandWater for a chance to win cool items like a rain barrel, a gift card for native plants, and more!
Challenge must be completed by 5/5; details available at pwd.org


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Agreement means the cover page, these terms and conditions and the credit application (where applicable).
Seller means Eden Roc Garage Doors.
Buyer means the purchaser of the product manufactured or services rendered by Eden Roc Garage Doors.
Payment Schedule means the amounts agreed to on the cover page or otherwise agreed to in writing.
Product means the products and/or services to be supplied by Eden Roc Garage Doors.
Eden Roc Garage Doors agrees to provide the product and the buyer must pay the total contract price for the product.
This agreement constitutes the whole agreement between the parties. No other terms and conditions in any other document or any other written or oral representations bind the parties.
The buyer must pay the total contract price plus the GST in the manner set out in the payment schedule. Eden Roc Garage Doors must send the buyer an invoice for the balance of the total contract price on delivery of the product and the buyer must pay the amount in accordance.
Any dates given by Eden Roc Garage Doors for delivery or installation are estimates only. If Eden Roc Garage Doors is unable to deliver or install by the given date, Eden Roc Garage Doors is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of the delay.
This clause operates with prejudice to any other clause in this agreement, and in addition to any warranties provided in Clause 10.
The buyer must ensure that the area required by Eden Roc Garage Doors for installation work is clear of obstructions and is in a safe and secure condition for the performance of the work.
If the buyer provides Eden Roc Garage Doors with details and measurements of floor levels, heights and openings and does not require Eden Roc Garage Doors to inspect the site and verify the measurements, then any error does not entitle the buyer to reject the product.
If the product includes installation, Eden Roc Garage Door must remove from the site all plant and equipment and all rubbish and surplus material relating to the installation. All demolished and surplus material is the property of Eden Roc Garage Doors unless otherwise specified on the cover page.
Title in the product shall pass to the buyer upon payment for the product in full.
Subject to the statutory warranties Eden Roc Garage Doors warrants that new product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, from the date of purchase, for periods as specified.
Roller Door: Domestic use – – 7/1 years (1 year on surface coating and locking mechanism) Industrial/Commercial use – 1 year
Sectional/Tilt Door: Domestic or Industrial/Commercial – 1 year
Motor: Depends on brand – see manufacturer's warranty
Roller Door Motor: Depends on brand – see manufacturer's warranty
Installation: (refer clause 14.c) below
Eden Roc Garage Doors obligations under these warranties are limited to those contained in this Clause 16.
The warranties above or any terms and conditions of this agreement shall only be applied to the extent permitted by the provisions of the Trade Practices Act 1974, or any terms and conditions or warranties expressed or implied by any relevant state act or territorial ordinance or by the general law.
The agreement for the supply of the product by Eden Roc Garage Doors to the buyer shall be governed by the law of the state or territory in which Eden Roc Garage Doors accepts the buyers order and Eden Roc Garage Doors and the buyer submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of that state or territory.


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It's Mermay! So I'm doing as many mermaid inspired illustrations as I can! This one is inspired by Clown Fish
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Adidas most talked about brand during 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM
Today sees two Adidas teams reach the FIFA World Cup Final for the first time since 1990. With adidas-sponsored sides Argentina and Germany making the final once again, the world's leading football brand has cemented its success story at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
As well as domination on the pitch, Adidas is the most talked about brand at the World Cup 2014 across all major social media channels. The adidas campaign, #allin or nothing, is represented strongly across Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr; posting a combination of planned, anticipated and reactive content for the duration of the five week event. One result is an increase of 4,865,502 followers across all platforms, more than any other sports brand. Adidas also brought the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Official Match Ball, Brazuca, to life with the @Brazuca handle, acquiring over 2.751 million followers during the tournament (currently over 3.25 million followers), and becoming the fastest growing profile of the FIFA World Cup. It has also shown strong results across the "Team Messi" platforms – focused on their hero asset, Leo Messi, who makes the final for the first time.
Throughout the FIFA World Cup, Adidas has created a real time tactical campaign focusing on share of voice and reactive moments and the results show that it has the fastest growing community (across sports brands) throughout the tournament, showing a 54.7 percent (1,962,206 mentions) share of voice across all key platforms in the tournament, 20 percent higher than the nearest sports brand competitor. This includes 651.720 mentions (33,160 on 09.07.2014) of #allin or nothing on Twitter, more than twice as much than any other brand during the tournament.
Above and beyond the social focus of the campaign, Adidas also boasts the highest scoring boot of the tournament (the Adidas Adizero f50) with 46 goals to date. It also has three of the top scorers in the tournament wearing the Adidas Adizero f50 boot (Rodriguez 6, Müller 5 and Messi 4), and sponsorship of both teams in the Final.
Tom Ramsden, global brand marketing director at Adidas Football says: "it is fantastic to have two teams in the World Cup Final. Throughout the tournament, our goal has been to be the most talked about brand of the World Cup, and to engage with people all over the world. Having two teams in the Final and, of course, Leo Messi, we are in a great position to tell our '#allin or nothing' story."
Further reactive and proactive, content is planned by Adidas around the World Cup Final which will see the brand further extend its dominance.
Join the adidas football conversation at www.facebook.com/adidasfootball or on Twitter: @adidasfootball #allin or nothing or @brazuca.


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Durham: Off
Montgomery 5, Birmingham 4. Jake McGee improved to 2-1 after holding Birmingham to 3 runs in 6 innings. He struck out 5 and walked 2. He did give up a solo home run in the 3rd…Erold Andrus and Sergio Pedroza had 2 hits apiece. Andrus added his 8th double and Pedroza drove in 2.
Palm Beach 3, Vero Beach 0. Matt Walker dropped to 0-3 after allowing 3 runs in 4.1 innings…The offense didn't help matters, as the D-Rays managed only 2 hits, a Garret Groce single in the 4th and a Chase Fontaine triple in the 9th.
Charleston 5, Columbus 3. Brian Flores got his first start in place of Jeremy Hall. He worked 3 innings and gave up 1 run on 4 hits…Henry Wrigley hit his second home run of the season a solo shot…The Catfish managed only 3 other hits, all singles.
- Scott Kazmir's next rehab start will come on Monday for the Durham Bulls. [Our Sports Central]
- Rays of Light takes a look at Desmond Jennings. [Rays of Light]
- Calvin Medlock and Mike DiFelice both cleared waivers and will be assigned to Durham. [Rays Report]
- Justin Ruggiano will be joining them, as he was demoted to make room for Matt Garza at the major league level. [MLB]
- Rhyne Hughes will have a CAT scan today after missing his 10th straight game after receiving a concussion as a result of a collision with Matt Spring. [Montgomery Advertiser]


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Are you HR professional? Do you have HR expertise in your domain?
Now a day, no one going to ask these questions from you except yourself. If you want to grow in your domain, you need to update yourself time to time. You know, a remarkable leader can give the remarkable result with in time frame. You can stay in any organization if you have jobs skills, personality, team bounding, punctuality, zeal for achieving the targets. I do agree if any HR has these skills, can be the asset of the company and simultaneously can grow personally and professionally.
A good HR can always manage the things easily, because they know the time management, strategic planning and executions. Great HR Professional is passionate about their jobs/ task. They have zeal to finish their job within time and in limited source, "they know they can do and yes the need to do" A passionate HR professionals design creative approaches to attracting, managing, and developing talent with the understanding that to be competitive, they have to stand out from other employers and use different approaches. Yes they are supporters, promoters, and designers of unique world-class talent initiatives.


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Von Smith Biography
Von Lee Smith earned a great deal of attention for his video performance of the Jennifer Hudson/Dreamgirls song "And I Am Telling You." It became a major YouTube hit.
As a resulf of the viral performance, Smith was invited to perform on The View and BET's 106 and Park. He's a contestant on season eight of American Idol.


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I can't remember what life was like without a smartphone. I use it for business and my personal life – but now, more than ever, I'm using it to pay for goods and services.
The world of payments is becoming increasingly noisy – and I believe that we really don't need to keep reinventing how we make purchases.
The ease of making a payment with a tap of my mobile is great – and I like it.
However, we're beginning to see more and more businesses take that extra step to give us another way to pay. I'm wondering whether consumers actually want this?
For example, a supermarket in the UK has recently become the first in the world to let shoppers pay for groceries using just the veins in their fingertips. Yes, that's right.
And at one London university, customers now have the option to pay using their unique vein pattern to identify themselves!
Apparently this new way of paying has already been adopted in Japan, Poland and Turkey.
According to the firm behind the innovation, it's all about giving customers a "frictionless" experience at the checkout point.
But don't we already have that with our mobile phones? Nothing is wrong with how we pay for things now. We have so many options.
For me, there are two things that seals the deal when it comes to a successful retail experience: how I'm treated when shopping; and being rewarded for my loyal custom.
So, if you can incorporate something which acknowledges this at the sales point – and you throw in a loyalty scheme that doesn't feel like work – then it's fun for the consumer, and it builds trust and love for a brand or retailer.
Also, if you tie a great loyalty programme with rewards that your customer actually wants – a reward tailored just for them – well then that's the icing on the cake.
Treating your customers with a special offer, just for being loyal, isn't a new concept.
One of the first 'gift givers' was Elizabeth Arden – a Canadian pioneer who transformed the way the beauty industry treated women in the early and mid-20th century.
Not content with making it big in New York by creating gorgeous creams and cosmetics, she also introduced eye shadows and "makeovers" at her Red Door Salons that made women feel beautiful – a perk that came with showing an interest in the products she was selling.
Not only did she offer this novel service, she was the first to give women a 'gift with purchase' to incentivise and thank customers for spending money with her.
Nowadays, it seems like gifts with purchase can be found at most beauty counters, but it was novel back then because Elizabeth Arden was adamant about putting the customer at the very heart of her business model. And that meant not only giving customers what they wanted, but also rewarding them for being loyal.
Mobile apps smooth the delivery of the loyalty model and I believe that this is what customers really want – rather than just another way to pay for goods. Less noise and more value add, thank you very much.
As a part of this, ensuring a seamless and easy user experience on the app is crucial. According to a recent survey by Apica, 60% of respondents admit their loyalty for a brand declines if they don't have a good digital experience with its app or website.
Customers also tend to leave a site after five seconds if it doesn't respond – so getting that user experience for your website or app is vital to your success as a business.
In my view, there needs to be a focus on combining mobile payment methods with a seamless loyalty experience, rather than just producing another new way to pay for goods. This alone would enhance my retail experience and would encourage me to adopt the retailer-specific app.
You only have to look at the Starbucks app to see how it can work successfully. No more dog-eared paper loyalty cards taking up unnecessary room in my wallet.
All we want is a simple way to pay, we want to be rewarded for our custom and we want the whole experience to be efficient – all in a single moment.
Now *that* is the real game changer for me.
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Music from Episode 5.9: "Fairytale in the Supermarket"
1. Composed by Brent Katz; lyrics by Ellen Winter; performed by Mis-spent Youth (Ellen Winter, Albert Tholen, DeAndre Baker, George Ross, Rachel Peterson, & Sarah Hirsh) - "OJBG Season 5 Theme Song"
Ellen Winters' (Sarah) lovely lyrics sung by the newly formed OJBG band Mis-spent Youth to the tune of Brent Katz's Season 2 theme song! Check Ellen out here: FACEBOOK.COM/ELLENWINTERMUSIC!
Brent Katz was the drummer of NYC band "The Harlem Shakes" (WWW.HARLEMSHAKES.COM) and afterwards formed "Thunder And Lightning". Check them out here: THUNDERANDLIGHTNING.BANDCAMP.COM!
2. Kevin MacLeod – "Long Stroll"
"Reminds me of a 1940's film… maybe a musical?" For more on Kevin MacLeod visit INCOMPETECH.COM.
3. Arms - "Whirring"
Brent Katz (an OJBG fav artist) and Todd Goldstein, a.k.a. Arms, are both from "The Harlem Shakes"(WWW.HARLEMSHAKES.COM). Check out Arms' music here: MYSPACE.COM/ARMSONGS!
4. Sara Curtin - "Song for Joey"
Sara is a member of the band The Sweater Set. Their album "Surprise Visit" is on sale now, for more information go to WWW.THESWEATERSET.COM.


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Hartley Glass is a family run business established in 1957 by Thomas H. Hartley. Initially based in Croydon, Hartley Glass relocated to larger premises at Wingfield in 1992 and established Port Adelaide Glass later the same year.
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Improving staging through machine learning based on multiparametric imaging: a collaborative platform
HOST INSTITUTION: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Siemens Healthcare GmbH develops innovations that support better patient outcomes with greater efficiencies, giving providers the confidence they need to meet the clinical, operational and financial challenges of a changing healthcare landscape. As a global leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and healthcare information technology, we have a keen understanding of the entire patient care continuum—from prevention and early detection to diagnosis and treatment. The company is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Siemens Healthcare GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Siemens AG.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT (ESR12 - Nicolò Capobianco)
The ESR will develop a set of machine learning tools for collaboration across institutions that allow (1) systematic annotation of multimodality data (CT, MR, PET, SPECT); (2) integration of non-imaging data; (3) methods of standardizing data across patient datasets; and (4) sharing the pool of annotated data among research groups. In this phase the research goals will be focused on the methods of standardization, artefact identification and consistency checking between datasets and between sites, in order to enable broader and more reliable use. The second goal of the project is application of the framework to prostate cancer, as an illustration of the power of the platform.


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Cap Sizes & Styles
Types of Crimpers
Spray Pump Crimpers
These crimpers are specifically for capping perfume bottles and other bottles using crimp type spray pumps or atomizer pumps. Commonly used for cosmetic packaging. Available for spray pumps in sizes 13mm, 15mm, 18mm, and 20mm. We recommend sending samples for testing prior to purchasing your crimper. Most reputable component companies will provide samples of the bottles and pumps you are considering, prior to purchasing them.
Vial Cap Crimpers
These vial cap crimpers are designed for use with lined, and unlined; one piece aluminum, steel, and bi-metal crimp seals. These crimp caps and seals are commonly used for gas, liquid, and high-performance liquid chromatography (gc, lc, hplc) applications. Other areas of use include, small and large volume parenterals. Vial cap crimpers are available in sizes ranging from 7.3mm to 32mm.
Flip-Off Cap Crimpers
Flip off vial crimpers are designed specifically for crimping flip off seals which consist of an aluminum shell and a plastic round button on the top of the aluminum crimp seal which covers the injection site of the vial. The plastic button has a larger diameter than the aluminum seal it is connected to. Flip off cap crimpers are available in sizes ranging from 13mm to 30mm. (32mm - 43mm size also available, upon request)
Flip Tear Off Cap Crimpers
This group of crimpers are designed specifically for crimping flip tear off type crimp seals, which consist of an aluminum shell and a plastic round button similar to the standard flip off type seals, but with a thumb tab protruding from the side of the button. The plastic button, with side tab has a larger diameter than the aluminum seal it is connected to. These cap crimpers are available for sizes ranging from 13mm to 32mm.
The following Kebby products can be used with Flip Tear Off Caps:
Cap Cross Reference
Use this guide to help you determine what type of cap you're using.
Aluminum Crimp Seals
Flip-Off Seals
Finding the Correct Crimper/Decapper Size for Your Cap
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For more than 100 years, PSEG has played an essential role in providing the energy to fuel New Jersey's economy and enhance the quality of life for the state's residents.The building of the electricity grid has been called one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century. This book tells the history of how a modern electric system took shape and how it has continued to evolve through one improvement after another, from decade to decade up to the present.
Individual chapters:
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- List of Figures
- Chapter 1: Development of Electricity in America
- Chapter 2: Public Service Corporation: 1903–1927
- Chapter 3: Pooling Power – New Jersey and Beyond
- Chapter 4: Construction & Innovation
- Chapter 5: The Modern Age of Electricity
- Chapter 6: Meeting New Challenges
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There is nothing quite as classic and elegant as pearls. From the jewellery box fail-safe pearl necklace to timeless pearl earrings, pearls will add feminine style to any jewellery collection. Here at Benna we have a fantastic selection of pearl jewellery from all of your favourite high fashion jewellery brands. Whether you want an understated yet elegant pearl pendant necklace or want to up the glamour with the sparkling combination of pearls and diamonds, here at Benna we offer a beautiful selection of pearl jewellery to cater to all style tastes and occasions. Choose from a stunning array of vintage inspired jewellery to the latest pieces from new season collections. Specially selected by our jewellery designer founder, Benna Harry, here at Benna we handpick all of the brands that we sell, so that quality and timeless style is always guaranteed. Brands available to buy on our easy to use online store include Mawi, Laura lee, Otazu, Erickson Beamon and Lara Bohinc – to name just a few. Browse attractive combinations of pearl against gold to intricately detailed pearl, diamond and floral pieces. With everything from earrings to necklaces, we also offer a number of shimmering pearl bracelets and pearl cocktail rings which will add the wow factor to any look. For elegance and style, look no further than the stunning selection of pearl jewellery available to buy online at Benna. Instantly add glamour to your jewellery collection by choosing from the gorgeous range of vintage inspired pearl jewellery as well as the latest new season pieces.
Estella Bartlett Delphine Bangle With Pearls£24.00
Benna Pearl Crystal Drop Earring£89.00
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Alex Monroe Gold Little Flower Stud Earrings With Pearl£120.00
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All Suburbs is Adelaide's definite running choice for Birthday Parties, Engagement Parties, Weddings and all other events. We cater to simple gatherings with as little 20 guests to a fabulous function with over 2000 guests. So choose wisely. Choose All Suburbs Catering Company for great catering service anywhere in Adelaide!
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An awarded Chef of the Year is part of our champion catering team. Jim Zantirios is one of the finest chefs in Sydney, and being part of our group complements our already professional catering team. His appointment has a significant impact on the way our meals are prepared. Be it a wedding or any other special event, we can provide a wide variety of menus. Our reputation depends on our simple philosophy – to consistently create superb dishes using the very best of fresh local produce. Enjoy a worry free function while Jim and the All Suburbs Catering team take care of your event from start to finish. Catering for 20 to 2,000 guests.


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I was infected with the travel bug at birth, and have been blessed enough to treat my symptoms with some wonderful trips.
I just wanted to take a moment to say that all of the photos that you see on this blog were taken by myself, Gabriela Milian, or the lovely friends that I met on the way.
Also, whether you have already sought out on some traveling adventures, or are planning something for the future, I highly advise everyone to keep a travel journal. A great friend of mine gave me this as a high school graduation present before I traveled for the first time by myself, and to this day I thank him all the time for it.
It is a great way to reflect on the experience of traveling at the present time, but it is also a great way to capsule your adventures to look back on in the future. Every time I go back and read my journal it always makes me laugh and smile.
That being said, all of my travel posts were first recorded in my journal. So you can consider this blog as a little peak into my personal thoughts, minus a few secrets 😉


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Quality System
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Quality Department of Foremount is independent from production. Our objective is to create and maintain the highest quality with fairer and professional quality control.
With strict QC system, every detail from raw material, semi-finished to finished products is carefully checked according to MIL-STD 105E and ISO standards in order to achieve customer's satisfaction. The following information show our quality system & manufacturing briefing for your reference.
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Complete education training.
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Owners of Google Chromebooks that would like to be able to natively connect their home printer to their Chrome OS system, can now create a Google Cloud Print server using the low cost Raspberry Pi mini PC.
If your printer does't support Google Cloud Print this awesome Raspberry Pi Google Cloud Print Server will save you the cost of buying a new printer and provide local printing functionality for a fraction of the cost.
As well as a Raspberry Pi you will also need NOOBS installed on a SD card that can be bought for around $8, for easily Rasbian OS installation on the Pi computer.
"Unlike a typical Windows machine, the little Raspberry Pi running Rasbian doesn't exactly come with plug-'n-play printer support. We show you how to add full-fledged print capabilities to your Pi unit."
For full instruction on how to create your very own Google Cloud Print server jump over to the How To Geek website for comprehensive instructions and all the commands you will need to input into your Raspberry Pi.
Once you have setup your Raspberry Pi mini PC you will then need to run a Python script the Google has created on your Pi and run it to enable the Google Print Server on the Linux operating system. More details can be found over on the Google website.
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With the growth of local pride and demand for "homegrown" products, there are many opportunities to experience true Hoosier culture. Whether it's restaurants, attractions, shops or anything in between, we'll showcase some of our favorite gems that make Indiana a great place to live and work.
Pumpkin spice lattes, campfires and a crisp coolness in the air. Tis' the season of autumn. The unusually warm weather we've been having can't spoil that wonderful fall feeling. I will eat pumpkin cookies and don cozy sweaters while it's 80 degrees outside (no shame in my autumn game). However, I feel the cold wind blowing this way next week with temperatures in the 60-70 range. Grab your boots and fleece jackets, folks, we're going to some of Indiana's best fall festivities!
Pumpkin patches and apple orchards
Let's start with the obvious fall activity: picking pumpkins and apples from local farms. While it may be easier to visit the nearest grocery store, nothing compares to the authentic experience of getting it right from the grower. Lucky for us, Indiana has plenty of farms to choose from.
- Beasley's Orchard– pumpkin patch, apples orchard, corn maze, hayrides, barnyard bonanza and apple cannons. Each year, the farm hosts the Heartland Apple Festival packed with fun activities, live music, wine tastings from Indiana wineries, delicious food, and arts and crafts vendors. This year's festival will be held on October 7-8 and 14-15.
- Hogan Farms– pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides and petting zoo. The farm also has a haunted corn maze (dates will be determined soon).
- Waterman's Family Farm– pumpkin patch, hayride, corn maze, straw "mountain", exotic animal interactive experience, bounce houses, live music and more.
There's more fall fun to be had outside the agricultural world. Indiana has so many fall festivals throughout the state, it is difficult to choose which to visit! My mom and I have a yearly tradition of visiting our favorites near my hometown of Spencer. However, I have been wanting to branch out to other festivals.
- Parke County Covered Bridge Festival-if you love crafts, gift items, yard sales and delicious food, you will love this festival! Be sure to bring a cart/stroller and comfortable shoes, you will need it. Also, a visit to the Bridgeton Mill is a must! It is one of the oldest operating mills in the country.
- Indianapolis ZooBoo– exotic animals, fun activities, music and delicious treats. Need I say more? This event runs Thursday-Sundays throughout October.
- Germanfest at the Athenaeum– celebrate this cultural tradition on October 14th. This event is for family-friendly with plenty of activities for the kids.
- For more festivals, check out the Indiana Festivals Guide to search in by county, city and region.
Haunted Houses
To be honest, I'm a scaredy cat and do not enjoy going to haunted houses. I have been to Indy Scream Park and would recommend it to those seeking shrills and thrills. Indiana Haunted Houses is a fantastic resource for haunted houses, hayrides, mazes, etc. Check out a few attractions listed on their website.
There are many more festivities throughout our state I did not mention. A simple online search with reveal all the possibilities.
Happy fall!


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