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So you want to be an Internet superstar, work from home and earn six figures cool we are working on doing just that.
In previous articles we have discussed figuring out what you want to do for your home business another term for this is finding your niche.
We then discussed a few different programs available to help you if you are a Veteran, or Single mother. (There is a lot more of this to come)
We will now discuss step three in designing your income producing website.
Proper domain name selection.
When selecting a domain name there are a couple of key questions you should ask.
Is my domain name easy to remember?
When purchasing a domain you want to keep it as short as possible and avoid hyphens whenever possible. For example H-B-S.biz is much easier to remember then Home-Business-Success.biz. In this case we bought both names. We use the shorter domain to put on business cards, flyers, and brochures. When a person types in H-B-S.biz they are automatically forwarded to our long domain website. The long domain URL has two of our keywords in it, which should help with the search engines. The bottom line is the shorter and more memorable the domain the better. It is suggested to put keywords into your domain name wherever logically possible. Try to keep the domain short and use a maximum of three words. If you want to brand your company you can insert your company name in the domain. Be as specific as possible, for example if my company was called: XYZ marketing and one of my websites was about Home business I could purchase the domain XYZHomebusiness.com. In, this example we have both our company name and keywords, so this would be a good domain name to choose. With some niches such as Home business the competition is tough so as in our case you might have to settle for a domain name with hyphens in it. Try to avoid it but it is not the end of the world.
Has anyone owned the domain prior to me?
When I was first looking for a domain name for H-B-S, I was happy to discover that Home-business-xxxxx.com was available so I bought it. Big mistake. We proceeded to build the page and gather incoming links as well as doing some manual submissions to directories. After a few weeks we noticed that our site was not getting crawled by the search engines. We also noticed that any emails I sent to Jeff using the new domain got blocked by his email spam program "Spam Cop". We both wondered what the heck was going on. It was then I started to do some investigation to find out if someone else had owned the domain name prior. There are a number of ways you can check this. The first way is to go to Alexa.com and use the Wayback machine. Check to see if the site has ever been published on the net before. If the site is about Gambling, or a Pill store I suggest you look for another name.
Should I only buy a .com URL? Two years ago I would have said yes, however, today a .biz URL is fine. A majority of people who surf the net are aware of the .biz extension and your customers should also be able to remember it easily. As with the hyphen example above if you can get the .com and a spammer has not used it in the past go ahead and get both the .biz and .com versions.
Should I buy all the extensions available? In a nut shell yes! With the cost of a domain name starting at around $7.00 each I suggest for peace of mind and future growth you buy the .com, .biz and .org variations of your domain name. I know of a case where a person put up their site and built it for six months very successfully. Well about three months later the person discovered someone had bought the .biz version of their URL and was trying to steal traffic. Listen you are investing in your future success, spend a few extra dollars now to avoid a potentially major headache in the future.
Should I buy a domain name from a Domain auction? You should save your money. There are thousands of combinations of domain names that will fit your business. Take that money and invest it into your website promotion perhaps through Pay per click or pay for submission to a few of the upper level directories.
I hope this article has helped you and will make your domain name selection easier and more profitable.
Stephen Mistretta is a Freelance Writer and a Partner in the Work At Home Website
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The Keen family is dealing with the recent tragedy concerning their daughter, Dana, a navy corpsman in the Iraq War. Larry copes with a tumbler of scotch, or five, Barbara sets an extra plate setting and Samantha, their teenage daughter, secretly uses Twitter to create a protest. Then Nasser, an Iraqi refugee, arrives at their door unannounced on Christmas Eve. As the family fights over whether or not to keep Nasser's "gift", tempers fly and secrets are revealed. Will the Keens be pulled further apart or will they find grace and redemption in this intriguing family dramedy?
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Secret Recipe
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well i'm going to share wif u guys on how to make ur own ice cream =)
all u nid is :
1 tablespoon of sugar
1/2 cup of milk
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt (or regular salt if u can't find rock salt)
1 gallon size Ziploc bag (kinda sandwish bag i guess)
1 pin size Ziploc bag
- Fill the gallon size bag (the larger bag) with ice about half way and add the salt and seal it.
- Mix the sugar, milk and vanilla in the small pint sized bag and seal it.
- Open up the large bag and put the small bag inside and seal the large bag again.
- Shake the bag and you'll see your mixture in the small bag turn into ice cream! (It will take about 5 minutes of shaking)
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Right, some bad news. It seems like some fanboys of (insert group here) on the AVS forums, gone one up on one another. Instead of the usual flaming and insults, the fanboys from both camps have been hauling physical threats at each other.
Where did this all come from? Well it seems like it was the price drop that Toshiba did over the weekend, let the HD community have tons more to talk about. Then things got ugly.
Not a good light to paint this war in.
Source here.
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Last weekend it was champions Leicester who failed to live with a rejuvenated Leeds Tykes - yesterday Powergen Cup holders London Irish perished as Braam Van Straaten turned in a faultless kicking performance.
The South African's metronomic boot yielded a 31-point return at Headingley, a new club record which included a monstrous effort from 55 metres.
But for Madejski Stadium based Irish it was their second successive defeat and they were criticised for their lack of discipline by director of rugby Conor O'Shea.
O'Shea blasted his side for conceding a string of penalties and allowing Van Straaten the opportunity for such an immaculate display.
He said: "We knew from the Wasps-Newcastle game last week where Robin Goodliffe was referee that it was on the ground where he would be at his strictest. Our discipline was very poor.
"I'm sure a few of the decisions were 50-50, but the majority of them were correct and we are going to have to work on that.
"At 19-16, 10 minutes into the second half with a breeze behind us it was an even game and to be honest we came apart at the seams.
"We gave away penalties, they kicked the goals and 19-16 became 22, 25, 28 and then a try.
"Fair play to Leeds, they are very very good side. Their pack is very physical and well drilled."
Leeds saw off a dogged first-half display from Irish, before dominating as van Straaten landed nine penalties to equal the Premiership record.
The former Springbok also converted tries from Dan Hyde and Gordon Ross to set a new club record for points scored.
The result, and performance, marked another stage in the development of Leeds as a Premiership force after last week's 26-13 triumph over the Tigers.
Indeed, their opening try of the game was testament to the 'new Leeds' that director of rugby Phil Davies and head coach Jon Callard are working towards.
After 15 minutes of dogged, error-strewn forward play, Diego Albanese, bright on the left wing throughout, took a steepling ball 10 metres inside his own half and ploughed through into Irish territory.
The Argentine, a summer recruit from Gloucester, scrambled extra yards on the deck even after he had been brought down and from the ensuing ruck, Ross took the ball on the outside.
And Leeds made full use of the overlap and magnificent support play as the Scottish fly-half fed Dan Scarbrough who, when stopped just yards from the line, offloaded for Hyde to crash over.
It was a scintillating break and one which belied much of the opening half's exchanges, which were dominated by the concession of needless penalties.
Irish were the more guilty and when Hyde touched down for Leeds, the home side already held a 6-3 lead, with Van Straaten's conversion opening up a 10-point advantage.
Leeds were given little time to settle as Michael Horak jinked his way through to score under the posts and reduce the deficit, but Van Straaten punished every Irish mistake as the Tykes went into the interval 19-13 ahead.
Barry Everitt did land a penalty either side of the interval, but Leeds began to find the composure that had deserted them in the opening half.
The hosts were in the ascendancy from the moment Irish wing Paul Sackey spurned the opportunity of a clear overlap and certain try to cut back in search of glory.
All he found was a heavy throng of Leeds defenders and the threat was snuffed out.
From there, the Exiles offered little as Leeds strode away to victory with Van Straaten slotting over five second-half penalties to etch his name alongside the likes of Wendell Sailor in the club's record books.
The lead could have been greater had Ross not misjudged a cross-field chip to George Harder on the wing.
But there was still time for Ross to make amends and with a clever jink inside leaving Horak leaden-footed the Scot had a clear run under the posts to hand Van Straaten the opportunity to round off the scoring with his boot. He duly obliged.


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Photo Reference Question
I was hoping to put up drawings I've done of famous actors on a future website. But I wasn't sure if that would be okay, because the photos of the celebrities that I used for reference weren't taken by me and, I've heard that you have to be careful about the rights and legal aspects of the photos you use.
However, the drawings I made wouldn't be sold, and the website wouldn't be commercial in any way. Since I wouldn't be making any profit off of them (and also I've seen many websites link to photos that they probably got off of Google Images or some other site), and tracking down the photographers behind the photos would be very difficult (some of the images are from movies, or were most likely linked to by another site), would I get into any trouble if I just showed the drawings but didn't sell them or claim that I took the photo reference?
Naturally I want be very careful about making sure I won't get sued or in legal trouble.
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Aarogya Sakhis: How rural women are helping provide medical aid to 15,000 villagers!
What do you do when you need health checkup done for your little ones or ailing parents but the only doctor in the vicinity is nearly 100 km far from you! This is still fine, but not in a case of emergency. What if you lack the required mode of transport as well as road access to reach the clinic in time?
This is precisely the problem that rural India today is facing. Basic access to healthcare provided by the government isn't sufficient & there is little to none medical help & facilities available to villagers in case of emergencies.
To add to this, health care awareness of people in rural India is poor due to low literacy rates. So many times preventive measures to avoid medical emergencies are not taken by the rural India. Specifically, rural women do not want to get health checkups done because of the lack of female doctors available.
It is thus a boon when organizations like the Swayam Shiksha Prayog (SSP) try to fill in these essential gaps which our government cannot fully cater to.
SSP is an NGO which works extensively with rural women in Maharashtra & Bihar for their social upliftment as well as to aid in rural entrepreneurial initiatives.
Founded almost 21 years ago by social activist Prema Gopalan, SSP aimed towards women empowerment at the grassroots level, by inculcating leadership & entrepreneurial skills in these women. One of its remarkable programs "Aarogya Sakhi" empowers rural women to become health care workers for villages in their vicinity. These Sakhis are trained to provide basic medical tests to the village women.
With a team of about 20 Sakhis, SSP is now providing basic medical facilities like blood pressure testing, glucose testing to over 1500 rural women. The test results are shared over a tablet with urban doctors over cloud; these doctors then diagnose & share the results with the Sakhis. The Sakhis then share the prescribed diagnosis & treatment with their rural beneficiaries.
On an average, an Aarogya Sakhi earns Rs 50-70 per beneficiary, thus becoming self-sufficient & helping provide better medical facilities to the nearby villages. So far Aarogya Sakhis are helping 53 villages in Maharashtra to provide basic healthcare services at affordable prices.
With better technology intervention, these medical workers would also be able to provide more impactful services like ECG or Hb testing etc to the village folk. What we can do is volunteer to 'Shramadaan' or donate your sweat without leaving the comforts of your offices.
Doctors, medical social workers, & other qualified urban people can donate their sweat to provide medical diagnosis & treatment service to these rural patients via cloud technology. More & more people can thus benefit from the expert opinions of the city dwelling medical fraternity.
Other professionals can also volunteer to provide primary medical aid to nearby villages by assisting these Sakhis once a week or on weekdays. Qualified people & students can also hold counselling sessions for rural India to assist them to become strong not just physically but also mentally & to face the challenges they face in their day to day lives with much more confidence & rigor.
What SSP does is one model of helping the rural India but there are many more such NGOs which are also working at the grass-root & are in dire need of not the money but a voluntary contribution of our skillsets.
If all of us decide to lend a helping hand to the rural population, there would be much more socio-economic equality between the cities & villages. There is no better gift than the gift of health, education, nutrition or proper living conditions for the poor. If we contribute our time, energy & sweat to any of these burning needs, the future generation of the country will see a much healthier & wealthier India!
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The logo of Barclays is seen on the top of one of its branch in Madrid, Spain, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Sergio Perez/File Photo
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's Barclays said customers were experiencing problems logging into mobile, telephone and digital banking on Thursday, the latest in a string of such outages as banks upgrade their systems and push more customers online.
"We are having a few issues but the team is on the job to get this fixed," the bank told customers who were complaining on social media platform Twitter. The bank said the problems were affecting "a number of customers" without giving details.
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In the mid '70s, I worked as assistant manager for a swimming pool where the boss would lend me his Dodge Superbee. The groundskeeper and I would take it on morning runs to the supply warehouse for cardboard barrels of chlorinating compound that we'd stow in the back. The return trip was always a toxic ride, as halogen-scented powder blew through the driving compartment. Eyes watering, we'd roll down the windows and stomp on it, hoping the high velocity of the Superbee would clear the cockpit.
It's an extended (or tortured) metaphor for L.A.'s Superbees: rock band as poorly used muscle car, deserving better than drudgery as transport for the chemically baked—in their case, Saturday night rock for the penniless of publand in Silver Lake. Stoically, the Superbees endure it and deliver High Volume, hoping to wax any name-brand heavy if someone would just stick them in an arena with a back line of amplification taller than they are.
The effort electrifies, but ultimately comes up a few volts short of the Superbees' intimidating stage presence. (Hardly hard-rock atypical—Foghat, for example, didn't commit the juice they delivered in person to vinyl until five albums in, on Fool for the City.) Still, asphalt-smashing guitar verities are all in place—the squealing double-stops, bluesy power bends and hammer-ons—so that when the Superbees get beyond the cant of Detroit veneration, the big joy of crunching rock and roll emerges, head held high. Two songs on HV are righteously stiff-necked in this manner: "Move Me" 's rebel yell, and the coarse tale of the "Glue Sniffer," a worthless bum who beats a dog with a stick whilst listening to Blue Öyster Cult on a cassette deck.
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In Jessica Strawser's new novel, FORGET YOU KNOW ME (StMartinsPress), a video call between friends captures a shocking incident no one was supposed to see. The secrets exposed threaten to change their lives forever.
Molly and Liza have always been enviably close. Even after Molly married Daniel, the couple considered Liza an honorary family member. But after Liza moved away, things grew more strained than anyone wanted to admit―in the friendship and the marriage.
When Daniel goes away on business, Molly and Liza plan to reconnect with a nice long video chat after the kids are in bed. But then Molly leaves the room to check on a crying child.
What Liza sees next will change everything.
FORGET YOU KNOW ME is about love and how we go about receiving it, as well as protecting it. Strawser's novel explores how we deal with the distances between one another, how time affects our recollection and other obstacles. It's a suspenseful mystery that will have you thinking long and hard after you've finished it.
Jessica Strawser is the editor-at-large at Writer's Digest, where she served as editorial director for nearly a decade and became known for her in-depth cover interviews with such luminaries as David Sedaris and Alice Walker. She's the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You, a Barnes & Noble Best New Fictionpick, and Not That I Could Tell, a Book of the Month selection now new in paperback. Her third novel, Forget You Know Me, is forthcoming in February 2019 (all from St. Martin's Press).
Currently serving as the 2019 Writer-in-Residence at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Strawser has written for The New York Times Modern Love, Publishers Weekly and other fine venues, and lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two children. She tweets @jessicastrawser, enjoys connecting on Facebook, and speaks frequently at book clubs, libraries, writing conferences and events that are kind enough to invite her.
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What is Aggregate Planning?
Aggregate planning is an approach to business planning where a long term perspective is taken and a company is viewed as a whole, rather than a selection of discrete parts. In a simple example, an auto manufacturer performing aggregate planning would think 12 to 18 months into the future and would consider all departments in the company, rather than focusing on specific models or divisions. This approach can cut costs and make a company operate more efficiently.
People developing an aggregate planning strategy start by developing forecasts for future supply and demand. These are coordinated to manage company output. The company can control demand by changing prices, using rain checks, and engaging in other tactics to increase or decrease demand in given period. To make sure supply will meet demand needs, supplies are ordered in a timely fashion and the company tasks ordering personnel with getting the best prices by shopping around for supplies. Negotiating well in advance can provide opportunities like access to discounts and other special benefits.
Operations costs are another factor people will weigh in an aggregate planning strategy. These include paying employees, handling overhead, and other costs associated with keeping a facility running. Keeping these costs low with strategic planning can generate more profits. Simple activities like shifting work shifts, for instance, may reduce energy demands during peak hours, allowing a factory to operate at lower cost.
Aggregate planning is not just about manufacturing operations. People developing a plan consider all levels and departments of a company, from executives to the accounting department, with the goal of streamlining business activities. The same planning principles people apply to controlling supply and demand for a company's products can also apply within a company; forecasting demands for office supply and equipment, for example, allows people to plan ahead for ordering and replacing everything from copier toner to office chairs.
People can take an active or passive aggregate planning approach. In an active approach, people engage more directly with controlling supply and demand to suit the needs of the company. Passive approaches involve predicting and preparing for demand and keeping the company's output stable. A passive plan tends to be more reactive, with companies doing things like laying off employees and temporarily halting production to address falling demand, while active plans are proactive and may include shifting orders to different periods and using aggressive marketing campaigns to pick up interest during periods of normally slow demand.
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@allenJo - We just had a company review meeting today. Unfortunately, we are facing a slump, based on current trends.
We kicked around some ideas on how to address this problem, and the most important suggestion was to actively upsell to existing customers. So for the beginning of next year we are developing an aggressive marketing campaign to do just that.
Rather than wait for the market to pick up, we are going to maximize our current position. I think that's the smart thing to do, at least for now. Like you, I think layoffs should be the last thing on the table.
@miriam98 - Perhaps it's easier to reduce head count than anything else. I don't see how layoffs constitute a real plan, in any sense of the term.
Real aggregate production planning should focus on anticipated demand, and anticipated number of widgets, not people, to meet the demand. I think that's the better approach.
The key, from what I can tell, would be the accuracy of your projections. I don't think ballpark estimates would be adequate. You should have an advanced reporting system or some supply chain management software that ties into your current system, which will help you make accurate projections based on past production.
Unfortunately, passive aggregate management planning tends to be more common, at least from my experience. Companies find it so much easier to lay off employees, which are fixed costs, rather than to try to make their existing operations more efficient on all departmental levels and save money that way.
I don't think layoffs are always a good idea, however. Every business goes through a crunch period. If you go through layoffs, then when you're out of the crunch, you have to hire new people again – people that you will have to train to replace the employees that you've let go.
I would recommend that companies think long and hard about layoffs. These should be the measures of last resort, in my opinion.


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EDM (Electronic Document Management or Electronic Content Management, ECM) covers the use of computerized means for the entire management of an electronic document (text file, spreadsheet, image, video, audio file, etc.).
The goal of EDM is to suceed in creating a repository for all documents of the company, whether structured (database, XML, etc.) or not (HTML, etc.) to be able to manage their life cycle, from the moment they are created to when they are destroyed.


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Adding additional surfboard racks is made easy by simply linking additional wall mounts to the already installed system, leaving the number of surf racks that can be installed limited only by the height of the wall. Top and bottom wall mount end caps complete the installation and give the Nice Rack a finished look. Nice Rack can be used as a snowboard, wakeboard, or kite board storage rack too.
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Sound doctrine has always been vital to the life of the Christian church. Ultimately however, each individual is reconciled to God by grace through faith in the work of Jesus Christ, and not by the accuracy of his or her doctrine.
How can we understand the global church in light of our doctrinal differences? Click on this link for one approach.
Additionally, the universal church is invisible and consists of all the elect who have been, are, or ever will be gathered into one under Christ, the head. The church is his body and spouse, the fullness of God, who fills all in all.1
1. Ephesians 1:10, 22-23, 5:23-32, Colossians 1:18.
The visible church is also catholic (or universal) under the gospel, i.e., it is not confined to one nation as previously under the Mosaic Law. It consists of everyone in the world who professes the true religion2 together with their children.3 The visible church is the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ4 and the house and family of God5,outside of which people cannot ordinarily be saved.6
2. Psalm 2:8, Romans 15:9-12, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 12:12-13, Revelation 7:9. 3. Genesis 3:15, 17:7, Ezekiel 16:20-21, Mark 10:13-16, Acts 2:39, Romans 4, 11:16, 1 Corinthians 7:14, Galatians 3:7,9,14. 4. Isaiah 9:7, Psalm 72, Matthew 13:31, 13:47, Colossians 1:13. 5. Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 2:19, 3:15. 6. Matthew 10:32-33, 26:26-28, 28:19, Acts 2:47, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 12:13.
In order to gather and perfect the saints in this life until the end of the world Christ has given the ministry, Scriptures, and ordinances of God to this universal visible church, and by his own presence and Spirit he enables the church to function in this way according to his promise.7
7. Isaiah 59.21, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:23, Ephesians 4:11-13.
This universal church has been sometimes more and sometimes less visible.8 Particular churches, which are members of it, are also more or less pure, depending on how the gospel is accepted and taught, how the ordinances of God are administered, and how public worship is performed.9
8. Acts 9:31, Romans 11:3-4, Revelation 12:6,14. 9. Acts 2:41-42, 1 Corinthians 5:6-7, Revelation 2 and 3.
The purest churches under heaven are subject both to impurity and error.10 Some churches have so degenerated that they are not churches of Christ, but synagogues of Satan.11 Nevertheless, there will always be a church on earth to worship God according to his will.12
10. Matthew 13:24-30, 47-48, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 5:13.12, Revelation 2 and 3. 11. Romans 11:18-22, Revelation 2:9, 18:2. 12. Psalm 72, 17, 102:28, Matthew 16:18, 28:19-20.
There is no other head of the church than the Lord Jesus Christ.13
13. Ephesians 1:22, Colossians 1:18.


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Last Updated on August 16, 2017 by Jason A. Churchill
Each month at Prospect Insider we recognize a pair of Seattle Mariners — one pitcher and one batter — who have put up outstanding performances in the previous month. In May, Felix Hernandez and Robinson Cano took home the honors for Mariners of the month. Let's take a look at if either were able to defend their title in June.
Felix Hernandez, SP — 6 GS, 4-1, 44 1/3 IP, 1.22 ERA, 1.36 FIP, 1.67 xFIP, 54 K, 6 BB
After a dominating month of May, King Felix followed it up with an even better month of June. To say he has been dominant over that stretch would be a tremendous understatement. The 28-year old went at least seven innings in each of his six starts this past month and on two occasions pitched eight or more. Two of those outings he allowed no earned runs, two he allowed a single earned run, and the other two he allowed just two earned runs. In his June 29th start against the Cleveland Indians he allowed just one fifth-inning hit in his eight shutout innings of work. He now carries a streak of nine consecutive starts in which he's pitched seven or more innings and given up two or fewer earned runs. You'd have to go back to May 12th to find a start that Felix allowed more than a pair of runs in.
Felix's 54 strikeouts compared to just six walks in June is on the verge of insanity. One particular outing in June against the Tampa Bay Rays he struck out 15 batters in only seven innings. His FIP for that game was -0.76. Yes, you read that correctly. The King allowed a single home run in June and his FIP now sits at a 1.95 mark on the year and he's brought his fWAR up to an outstanding 4.8 with half a season still to be played.
I was fortunate enough to attend two of Felix's starts in June — against the Indians on Sunday and against the Texas Rangers on June 13th — and I have to agree with what many have said about Hernandez: he's simply on another level in 2014. If you have the chance, make sure you see the King in person this year; there's something even more special than usual about it.
Fernando Rodney, RP — 12 G, 9 SV, 11 2/3 IP, 1.54 ERA, 1.30 FIP, 1.84 xFIP, 12 K, 1 BB
Kyle Seager, 3B — 118 PA, .309/.350/.536, 147 wRC+, .227 ISO, 9 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 2 SB
Seager, simply Seager. The Mariners' third baseman has been on an absolute tear since the end of April and had a six-game hit streak snapped on the last day of June. His .536 slugging percentage in June places him 24th in the majors among qualified hitters and his 22 runs batted in has him tied with Adrian Beltre for the most of any third baseman for the month. Seager also had 10 multi-hit games and a pair of contests in which he recorded four hits, all while playing above average defence at the third corner.
What's possibly even more outstanding is the fact Seager has been doing most of his work in the not so hitter friendly confines of Safeco Field. The 26-year old now owns a .357 batting average, 202 wRC+, and .301 ISO at home on the season, all of which are outstanding numbers. Seager's cemented himself as a key part in the middle of the M's batting order behind Cano and Prospect Insider's Jason A. Churchill outlined why Seattle needs to lock-up their star infielder now.
Robinson Cano, 2B — 115 PA, .307/.391/.485, 147 wRC+, .178 ISO, 6 2B, 4 HR, 17 RBI
Brad Miller*, SS — 94 PA, .298/.355/.512, 139 wRC+, .214 ISO, 1 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 12 RBI
*While Cano was my choice for runner-up this month, I couldn't help but make note of Miller's resurgence at the plate of late and how his contributions to the lineup have been a big part of the Mariners' recent success. Now if only Dustin Ackley could occupy that spot a month from now.
- Happy Felix Day - June 23, 2017
- Let's Talk About James Paxton - April 18, 2017
- Mariners Add To Bullpen Depth With Marshall - April 4, 2017


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Political System In The UK
Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy with an unwritten constitution consisting of historic documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the Bill of Rights (1689); statutes; judicial precedents (common law); and custom. The constitution is flexible and may be changed by an act of Parliament.
The British monarch is head of state. Executive power, however, is wielded by a Prime Minister, who is head of government, and a committee of ministers called the cabinet. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons. By custom, cabinet ministers are selected from among members of the two houses of Parliament. Cabinet ministers are also among the members of the Privy Council, the traditional, but now largely ceremonial, advisory body to the Crown.
In principle, the "Crown in Parliament" is supreme (legislation passed by Parliament, which consists of the House of Commons (elected directly by the people) and the House of Lords (made up of hereditary peers and appointive members-archbishops, senior bishops, law lords, and life peers) becomes law upon royal assent. In practice, the Prime Minister and the cabinet, who initiates virtually all proposed bills and who are politically responsible for the administration of the law and the affairs of the nation, dominate legislation). Fiscal legislation is always initiated in the House of Commons and other legislation almost always. Since the Parliament Act of 1911, the House of Lords have been unable to block fiscal legislation. By the terms of the Parliament Act of 1949, the Lords may not disapprove other bills if they have been passed by two successive annual sessions of the Commons. The power of the Crown to veto legislation has not been exercised in over 280 years.
The House of Lords
1. Composed hereditary peers and peeresses (but it'll be changed), 2 Anglican archbishops, and 24 bishops (to the end of authority), and life peers whose titles are not hereditary. Life peers include lords of appeal and an increasing number of lords created in recognition of distinguished service (often in politics).
2. The Peerage Act of 1963 enables a lord to relinquish his title for life and thus to become eligible for election to the House of Commons and for selection as Prime Minister.
3. The full House of Lords numbers more than 1200, but average daily attendance is less than 400. Only three members are required for a quorum.
4. Bills from the House of Commons are passed to the House of Lords for discussion. Although no vote from the House of Lords is necessary to pass legislation, the body often suggests revisions and provides a forum for debate free from party politics.
The House of Commons
1. Members of the House of Commons are elected from geographical constituencies. The voting age for British subjects was lowered to 18 in 1969. In Great Britain, each constituency approximates a population of 60,000. In Northern Ireland, with 17 representatives, the population base is somewhat larger.2
2. Total membership of the Commons now numbers 651. 40 required for a quorum. Life of a Parliament is 5 years (unless dissolved earlier or extended by special statute in times of war or national emergency. Parliament is dissolved by the sovereign at the end of its five-year term or on advice of the Prime Minister). All members of the House of Commons are then subject to the general election.
3. Acts passed by Parliament are implemented by Orders in Council, prepared by the minister responsible and promulgated by proclamation of the Crown.
4. The Prime Minister may drop individual cabinet members entirely or reassign them as preferred. This power helps to maintain the Prime Minister's leadership and is exercised in most governments periodically. Ministers may resign their posts without leaving the Parliament.
Political Parties
Dating from the 17th century, is an essential element in the working constitution. Since the end of World War I (1914-1918), the Conservative Party and the Labour Party have been dominant. The Labour Party is generally socialist. The Conservative Party has favoured private enterprise with minimal state regulation.
Minor parties in the early 1990s included the Scottish Nationalist, Plaid Cymru (Welsh Nationalist), Ulster Unionist, Social Democratic, Communist, and Green parties. The Liberal Party, which provided governments periodically for decades, lost electoral support and merged with dissidents from Labour and the Conservatives to form the Liberal Democrat Party. In the general election of 1992, minor parties won 44 seats from the total of 651 in the House of Commons.
Local Government
The government of Great Britain is unitary in structure. Thus, the powers of local government derive from parliamentary acts, and responsibility for the overall administration of the country rests with specified cabinet ministries. Local authorities, however, are essentially independent. The present structure was established by a Local Government Act in 1972. Shire counties have county, district, and parish councils. Metropolitan areas have joint authorities, district councils, and parish councils. District council members are elected for staggered four-year terms; most other councillors are elected for three-year terms. England has 39 counties and 7 metropolitan areas, including Greater London, which has a special government structure. Wales has 8 counties, and Scotland has 9 counties, which are called regions. Northern Ireland has only district-level government, with 26 districts.


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A tropical cyclone drenches the country with torrential rains
|Over a hundred people are believed to have died after Tropical Cyclone 02B hit the Myanmar-Bangladesh border [AFP]
Myanmar is a very insular country and it often takes a while for news to filter out to the rest of the world.
This is the case again; reports of damage are only just reaching us, four days after Tropical Cyclone 2B made landfall on the border of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
The system churned in the Bay of Bengal for a good few days, before developing into a tropical system. Throughout that time, it poured torrential rains on the coast. Only after this did the storm hit, drenching the already-saturated region with yet more rain.
Flooding struck both Bangladesh and Myanmar, and in Myanmar the river levels surged up to three metres higher than normal. Flash flooding and landslides swamped many northern and central parts of the country, sweeping away 2,000 houses and 6,000 more are still flooded. Government officials are now reporting that 106 people are missing, presumed dead. Aid is being distributed in an attempt to avoid outbreaks of waterborne diseases, such as cholera.
Myanmar sees one tropical storm almost every year and they are often deadly. The strongest storm ever to hit the country was Tropical Cyclone Giri, which struck in 2010. Giri developed from a small clump of thunderstorms into the equivalent of a powerful category four hurricane in just 48 hours. Fortunately it struck a part of the coastline which was sparsely populated, so a major disaster was avoided.
However, just two years earlier, in 2008, the country was devastated by Tropical Cyclone Nargis. This was the worst natural disaster on record and led to the loss of 138,000 lives.
The current outlook is far brighter. The monsoon rains have now eased and between November and April the northeast monsoon will affect the region. This means the next few months should bring far calmer weather to the region.


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It's been a tough season for the Alcovy varsity basketball team, but in their final home game of 2014, the Tigers proved one thing true – they're not quitters.
The Tigers dropped a 72-60 decision to region-leading Luella on Senior Night, coming back from a 32-point fourth-quarter deficit to trim the lead to a dozen in the final six minutes of play.
Cameron Banks led the Tigers with 20 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, but Luella's length caused problems for much of the night, limiting the Tigers to just 10 points in the third quarter.
The Lions turned the ball over 22 times in the win, including 13 times in the first half. But, for all of its miscues in the first half, Luella played an almost flawless third quarter, turning a 10-point lead into a 65-35 advantage.
Luella outscored the Tigers 30-10 during the third quarter, including 15 points from TeMarcus Balton, who scored a game-high 25 points, before the Tigers roared back in the fourth quarter.
The loss drops Alcovy to 2-10 overall in Region 2-AAAAAA heading into next week's region tournament, while the Lions locked up the region's No. 1 seed with a 10-1 record.
"In the second half, we lost the battle by two points, even with their big third quarter," Alcovy coach Eric Hollier said. "I don't know what it is about the third quarter, but we've seemed to struggle there. Despite that, we showed that we could play with this team. They're the No. 1 team in the region and we showed that we can play right along with them."
With just a 35-25 lead at halftime, Luella poured on the points in the third quarter, starting the period on a 22-2 run. Seven-foot junior Doral Moore hit the Lions' first two bucks of the quarter, and an Andre Blanton 3-pointer from the right wing pushed Luella's lead to 44-25. A Glendell Hodge jumper broke the Lions' streak, but Luella rolled off 13 consecutive points to take a 57-27 advantage.
Alcovy scored on a layup inside to quell the run, but TeMarcus Blanton hit back-to-back 3-pointers, extending Luella's lead to 63-29.
LaReco Herring scored twice to close the quarter with a pair of free throws and a spin-around jumper in the lane, but Luella's early damage was done. The Lions held a commanding 65-35 lead after three quarters, but the Tigers weren't ready give in just yet.
In a shortened fourth quarter, the Tigers' offense finally found its spark, outscoring the Lions 25-7. Banks had eight points during the period, including consecutive layups that trimmed Luella's lead to 64-39.
Banks hit a 3-pointer and Greg Perry scored twice inside and hit a jumper on the baseline, cutting the Lions' once mighty lead to 21.
Banks ended his scoring night with a pair of layups in the closing minute and Jalen Johnson connected with a 3-pointer, part of Alcovy's eight-point run during the final 75 seconds, but the Tigers' comeback bid fell short, as Luella held on for the 12-point victory.
"I wish we had those extra two minutes," Hollier said. "Their play in the fourth quarter says a lot about their heart. They went out like champions. They would not surrender. I'm extremely proud of them. It was a great effort."
Alcovy trailed the Lions 17-11 after the first quarter, as Luella got off to an 11-4 start behind a pair of layups from Nathan Harvey and a 3-pointer from Brendan McNeal. Alcovy matched the Lions point for point after Luella gained its seven-point lead, with Herring scoring six points in the quarter.
Luella added four to its lead in the second quarter, outscoring the Tigers 18-14. The Lions used a 10-2 spurt to take a 31-18 advantage, but the Tigers cut the lead to 10 at halftime with back-to-back baskets in the half 's final 1:36.
Perry and Herring also finished in double figures with 17 and 14 points, respectively.
Before the game, Alcovy honored seniors Devonte Long, Greg Giles Jr., Perry, Herring and Johnson
on Senior Night.
Alcovy returns to action next week for the start of the Region 2-AAAAAA Tournament hosted at Newton High School.


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There are harsh penalties for the crime of arson in Michigan, even when the property destroyed belongs to the accused. If a Fire Marshall or arson investigator begins investigating a client's case, we can be of assistance even before criminal charges have been filed. Suspects should avoid being questioned by police without having legal representation present. It is very important to protect an accused's rights.
The Role of an Insurance Company Arson Investigator
Today, most insurance companies have provisions which require the insured to fully cooperate with their investigation. This can mean giving recorded and even sworn statements (interviews conducted under oath.) Failure to cooperate may mean that your insurance claim will not get paid. If you are being asked to cooperate with an insurance company arson investigation, you should have an attorney assist you.
In almost all instances, an insurance company investigator will share their information with the police or fire marshall. In many instances, the insurance company will actually work alongside the police. In those instances, talking to the insurance investigator is no different than talking to police, except that your Miranda rights don't apply.
What is Arson?
Generally, arson is a willful or malicious burning of property. There are three types of arson: Arson involving houses; arson involving other buildings or real property; and arson involving personal property. These are specific categories of property crimes that have serious consequences if convicted,regardless of whether the individual owns the property or not. This offense is also further distinguished between maliciously burning property just to cause damage or destroying property for financial gain.
What is First-Degree Arson?
First Degree Arson includes willfully or maliciously burning or exploding a multiunit building where at least one unit is a dwelling, regardless of whether, occupied, unoccupied, or vacant.
Furthermore, the burning of any structure is first-degree arson if it results in physical injury to another person. Also, although more uncommon, the burning of a mine falls under this category as well.
Penalty for First Degree Arson in Michigan
This felony carries a maximum penalty of life, or any term of years, in prison; a fine up to $20,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
Felony Murder and Arson
It is also very important to note that any murder that is committed during an attempt or successful completion of arson will result in life in prison. This is also known as felony murder.
What is Second Degree Arson?
A person who willfully or maliciously burns, damages, or destroys a dwelling (house or other home adapted for human living), regardless of whether it is occupied or otherwise, including its contents, may be charged with second-degree arson.
Penalty for Third Degree Arson
The maximum penalty for this felony is 20 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
What is Third-Degree Arson?
Regarding the burning of any other real property—other than a house, any person who maliciously or willfully burns any other real property or building, or its contents, may be charged with the felony of Third Degree Arson. This is for any personal property having a value of $20,000.00 or more or valuing $1,000.00 or more if the individual has 1 or more prior convictions.
Penalty for Third Degree Arson
The maximum penalty is 10 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
What is Fourth-Degree Arson?
Fourth Degree Arson involves willfully and maliciously burning, damaging, or destroying personal property valued at $1,000.00 up to $20,000.00. This also includes personal property valued at $200.00 or more if the defendant has 1 or more previous convictions.
In addition, this includes willfully or negligently setting fire to prairies, woods, or grounds or allowing it to spread to another individual's property causing any damage.
Penalty for Fourth Degree Arson
The maximum penalty for this felony is 5 years in prison, a fine up to $10,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
Arson of Insured Property
The crime of Arson of Insured Property occurs when a person willfully or maliciously burns or explodes a dwelling, structure, or personal property with intent to defraud the insurer. This applies regardless of who owns the property in question.
Penalty for Arson of an Insured Dwelling
For burning a dwelling or residence, a violator may be charged with a felony with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, or any term of years, a fine up to $20,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both. The most common scenario for this crime is a person burning their own home in order to collect insurance proceeds.
Penalty for Arson of an insured Building
For any other building, the maximum penalty is 20 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
Penalty for Arson of Insured Personal Property
For personal property, the maximum punishment is up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
Insurance fraud is a very serious crime. If you believe you are under investigation for this offense, contact us today.
What is Fifth Degree Arson?
An individual who intentionally damages or destroys personal property valued at $1,000.00 or less, using fire or explosives, and has 1 or more prior convictions may be charged with a misdemeanor.
Penalty for Fifth Degree Arson
A person found guilty of Fifth Degree Arson in Michigan can be sentenced to 1 year in the county jail, a fine up to $2,000.00, or 3 times the value of the property, whichever is greater, or both.
We Have Decades of Experience in Arson Defense
Hiring experienced and aggressive legal advocates is vital in arson cases. Arson is notoriously difficult to prove. Rarely is there direct evidence of the lighting of a fire by an accused. The evidence of arson is typically circumstantial. Proof is shown by the absence of certain conditions and circumstances indicating that the fire was accidental. We fight overcharging by prosecutors, analyze criminal evidence, and craft strong legal strategies. Call The Kronzek Firm for a free consultation at (866) 7-NoJail!. Our attorneys are available to provide assistance and available around the clock for emergency situations as well.


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No Mass Storage devices recognized by laptop.
Additionally "your computers startup program cannot gain access to the disk containing the partition or free space you chose." "This message may indicate a problem with the CMOS drive-type settings."
Drive has been tested in another laptop and works. XP runs on another laptop.
When attemtpting to boot on this unit there is a brief flash of xp screen and then reboots contstantly.
pressing F6 during XP install is to enable you to install SATA drivers for the SATA controller to which the hard drive is connected. XP setup expects to find the drivers on a floppy disk when you press F6.
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It's National Allotments Week on 12-18 August - but you don't need an allotment to grow your own food.
In fact, more and more of us are setting aside a part of our gardens to grow fruit, veg and herbs. According to Garden Design Magazine, it's one of the top garden trends - and it's a trend that just keeps on growing.
If you do have an allotment, then lucky you. If not, there are plenty of things you can grow at home - even if you have only a small space. Here are a few easy-to-grow foods for you to try.
Containers and pots:
Microgreens are dead easy - all you need are seedlings and a pot - even an old yoghurt pot or takeaway container with holes in the bottom for drainage will do the trick. Pea shoots, cress, and mustards are good to start off with - a tasty and colourful addition to a meal.
Pots are also great for herbs. The list is endless, but easy ones include parsley, sage, oregano, mint and rosemary.
There are so many varieties of tomato, that it seems a shame that so few choices are on offer in the supermarkets. Growing your own means that you can pick your own toms, literally. If you enjoy a bit of spice, get yourself a chilli pepper plant and a biggish pot.
Citrus fruits, especially lemons, are also increasingly grown in pots in the UK - but you'll need to bring them indoors during cold winter spells.
So much veg to choose from, where on earth do you start? For beginners, beetroot, courgettes, French beans and radishes are among the easiest to grow. Globe artichokes are another one to try.
For those with a bit more space, there's nothing better than home-grown fruit. Apple trees are probably the easiest to grow but should be bought from a specialist nursery. And what goes well with apples? Blackberries! Cultivated blackberries are more productive than wild blackberries and thornless varieties will even grow in pots.
Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are also very easy to grow. Yum!
Of course, it also makes sense to grow the things you enjoy the most, ensuring you have a fresh supply of your favourite fruit and veg. The RHS website has an A-Z of grow your own produce, with all the advice you need for success - www.rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own. For more on National Allotments Week, visit the National Allotment Society website at www.nsalg.org.uk/news-events-campaigns/national-allotments-week/


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by: Aubrey R., 10th Grade, Northport High School - North Port, Florida
teacher: Marilyn Caruso
I felt sorry for myself because I didn't have all I wanted. Then I REALIZED some people have nothing.
quote by: Gabrielle S.P., 8th Grade, Sarasota Middle School - Sarasota, Florida
teacher: Daphne Bazenas
I believe embracing our differences is powerful, with a far more in-depth meaning than simply accepting the way other people are. To me, it means suppressing judgments and acknowledging and accepting the many differences in our world.


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Margot Adler, 1946-2014
The world received very sad news this morning about the death of Margot Adler today, July 28, 2014. We are all in shock and mourning to hear of her passing.
Her seminal book, "Drawing Down the Moon," arrived on the pagan scene back in the 1970's, with updates made to it over the following decades. Her documentation of the early pagan scene is still a fascinating and amazingly useful book for anyone who wants to understand where we came from and how we got to be where we are today. It is still a primary resource for members of ADF who are pursuing the ADF Dedicant Path.
I only had the privilege of meeting Ms. Adler once, when we served together on a panel at the Sirius Rising Festival at Brushwood Folklore Center in New York State a couple of years ago. Her energy was enormous, as was her presence. She had the ability to see right to the core of an issue, and was obviously a prodigious intellect.
With her death, modern paganism has lost a strong, passionate, and intelligent advocate and chronicler. She will be greatly missed.
Rev. Kirk Thomas
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Lee Murphy of Beauregard is our Marriott Spa Day Giveaway winner from Wings 94.3!
Lee's going to have a relaxing "staycation" at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National including a massage for two at the new, luxurious Spa at Grand National.
Thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned for more great prizes coming soon!


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Upon embarking on the finalist year, I have now been set free from the weekly grind of training. No more drama and brain-ache that comes from the weekly theory and experiential groups. No more gossiping over the brilliance or shortfalls of tutors; no more emotional wrangling with fellow trainees. This Finalist year, then, is an easy one. Or so I thought.
One of the biggest surprises about this year is how hard it is. With the dissertation and coursework still to be completed, I was not exactly expecting it to be a doddle, but yet, if they put 'existential crisis' as a module to be completed in the Aids to Study, they wouldn't be far wrong.
Many of my peers have commented on the limbo this year presents. With the intensity of the Third Year behind us we now stand astride the training; one foot in (with weekly supervision and the occasional weekend) and one foot out; Counselling Diploma under our belts and ready to go out into the world to practice as Real Therapists.
I attended a peer support group the other week and uttered some previously unthinkable words: 'I miss the experiential group'. Who would have thought such a ghastly thing could be missed? But missed it is; a bit like an uncomfortable sofa I've gotten used to sitting on and complaining about for 4 years suddenly being impounded to the removals van. In the Finalist year, it seems, we have to go out into the world and find our own metaphorical sofa. And sit on it.
Joan Bloggs is not the author's real name. We hope she will keep us posted on further musings.
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Students at Murrietta Valley High School get on the "Road to Change"
I would like to say a special thanks to Mrs. Saylor and her senior class at Murrieta Valley High School for a very generous donation to the Road to Change project. This is a great group of young people who are making a very positive difference in the lives of those who are not be able to help themselves. Below is an e-mail I had received from Peter Chasse with The Water Project, who had received it directly from one of their students
http://roadtochange.thewaterproject.org/2009/06/super-seniors-of-murietta-valley-high.htmlHome More Like This


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Every time you walk down the steps into your unfinished basement, does it weigh on you that you still haven't got around to it? Did you recently suffer from a flooded basement? Has the man in your life wanted to convert your basement into his "man cave"? Perhaps the woman in your life has argued back for a much-needed "woman cave"? Is it time for a well-deserved basement update, such as getting a custom-made basement bar, kitchen, bathroom or an entertainment system built into your wall? Are you unhappy with the work basement contractors have done in the past? …then it sounds like it's time for basement renovations!The Reality of Basement Renovations
When you think of basement renovations, what comes to mind? Some of the most common considerations to be aware of are:
- Hiring a basement contractor.
Although small jobs that need to be done in the basement can usually be done by you, it is recommended that you leave the large-scale jobs to a licensed contractor. Contractors ensure construction, plumbing and electrical work are done vigilantly. In addition, contractors are aware of the codes and regulations that homes need to meet.
- Cost.
It is critical that you are adamant about setting a budget when you hire basement finishing contractors. Take your time considering an appropriate budget and discuss it with your contractor.
- Timing.
The time it will take to complete your basement renovations can range from hours to years. Your basement renovators should be honest when setting an appropriate timeframe that your basement renos should be completed within.
- The outcome.
You have a vision in your mind as to what the end result of your basement renovations will be. Be sure to instil this image into the minds of your contractor to ensure you are satisfied with the work that has been done.
The thought of basement renovations can be bittersweet: it's exciting when you think about the end result, but it's stressful to wonder if your basement renovations will go according to plan in terms of appearance, cost and timing. In addition, finding reliable contractors that execute basement renovations in Burlington is difficult. The solution to your worry is summarized in two simple words: Northgate Construction.The Reality of Northgate Construction (Burlington) Basement Renovations
Northgate Construction is recognized for being a highly professional company of basement contractors. Here are some of the reasons why Northgate is a superior Burlington basement renovation company:
Our team of reliable basement contractors and renovators will work closely with you throughout the duration of your basement renovations to keep your mind, watch and wallet at ease.
If you are wondering how to begin the process of a much deserved basement update, let's consider the common things that come to mind when the thought of "basement renovations" comes to mind, again...
- Hire Northgate basement contractors.
We are recognized as being a dynamic and highly compatible team of courteous, passionate contractors. Not only is the company fully insured, it is also licensed with the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA); in other words, we value and promote safety at all costs. Northgate owners and head contractors – Mike and Tellen – have a highly skilled and experienced team of engineers, designers, custom builders and contractors. Our basement finishing contractors take pride in their perfectionist style of work and guarantee that the construction, electrical and plumbing work that is required to be done during your basement renos will exceed your expectations. Located in Burlington, basement renovations are just around the corner!
- Agree on a budget with your Northgate basement finishing contractors.
One of the most stressful aspects of undergoing basement renovations is the worry that your contractor will exceed your budget. Northgate respects your hard-earned money and guarantees we will do the work that you require within your budget without surpassing it. However, it is important to communicate with your contractor what your vision is for your basement renos so they can suggest an appropriate budget based on your expectations. Once you have decided what your budget will be, your basement renovators will agree to respect it.
- Discuss timing with your Northgate basement renovators.
You have probably heard horror stories about renovations being done days, months or even years after the initial deadline that was given. Clients that have had basement renovations in Burlington can testify that Northgate completed the work on time. It does not matter if you need your basement renovations completed in time for the Super Bowl, the season finale of The Bachelor, or for your two-year-old's birthday party; Northgate respects your time and our basement renovators will be honest about an appropriate deadline to complete our work. We will not give you false hope and turn what should be an exciting basement update into a stressful experience.
- The end result will surpass your initial expectations.
With years of experience completing basement renovations in Burlington, Northgate's reputation for its customer service is truly unmatched. It is a priority for your basement finishing contractors to include you in your basement renovations every step of the way. From creating a budget, to designing a custom man cave bar or well-lit area for high heels, to having you come to the store to help pick the tiles that will go in your new basement bathroom – your basement finishing contractors will be included in as much or as little as you would like. Furthermore, if the work is not done properly, it does not become your responsibility to resolve it. We will not leave you high and dry; we will resolve the issue to ensure you are completely satisfied with your basement update.Northgate's Guarantee to You
For years, our clients have used our services to do their basement renovations in Burlington. We take pride in our reputation not only in the work we do during basement renovations, but our customer service. We not only guarantee that we will complete your basement renovations on time, within our budget and to meet your expectations, but we will do our absolute best to complete our work before the deadline, lower than your budget and to exceed your expectations.
Look no further for a company that does basement renovations in Burlington – Northgate Construction is the answer.
For a no cost, no obligation quote for your basement renovations, please contact us.


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Three months have passed since the last #my101in1001 link-up and I am back to share the progress I have made on this list since then…even though it is somewhat minimal. Life has been busy lately and I haven't had the chance to go over everything on my list to develop a plan of attack, but I plan on doing that before the next one!
If this is your first time stopping by to read or share your own 101 in 1001 list, check out my previous posts and the original list:
#My101in1001 original list | first check-in, February 2016 | second check-in, May 2016
third check-in, August 2016 | forth check-in, November 2016
What I have done since the last check-in:
- One Second Everyday. Possibly my favorite thing to check off so far. I still watch this video every now and then because I love looking back on our 2016 via second long clips. We had a great year and I'm thankful to have documented that. Check out my full post on One Second Everyday.
- Take another cruise. Our somewhat last minute decision (last minute for me is clearly 3-4 months in advance) to spend NYE cruising to the Bahamas was awesome. We enjoyed this trip with some of our friends and are already hoping to get on another cruise soon.
- Visit 2 New Countries. Checking this off with the Bahamas as well!
- Plan 6 styled shoots. I am checking this one off! The last shoot we planned actually turned into a real wedding, but it ran the same as a shoot, so I think it counts!
- Go to Disney World! We checked this one off in November. Read a bit about our trip here.
What I am working on:
- Read 3 business based and encouraging books- I am almost there on this one with 2/3. I have read The Best Yes & Grace Not Perfection and LOVED both of them. I am reading The Magnolia Story now which I have heard is really inspiring.
- Create and stick to a budget. We somewhat did this but we are now officially on our way because we started Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey. I'm really excited to transform how we look at and use money in order to prepare us for our future.
- I could totally say I went vegan for a day while I was on the smoothie cleanse, but I am going to only half check this one off. I would love to have actual vegan meals soon to really check this off.
- Coordinate 15 weddings. We ended the year we 7 official weddings in 2016 and 2017 is shaping up to check this off the list!
- Attend a creative industry conference. I signed up for a creative retreat that will take place this August and I am SO excited!
What have you accomplished on your list so far? I can't wait to hear about it!


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Henry Kissinger once famously remarked, "There cannot be a crisis today, my schedule is already full." Things might have been different, however, if he'd had access to scheduling software.
Organizations have traditionally used paper or spreadsheets to manage their schedules. But as companies grow, it becomes essential for them to use more effective means to manage and utilize time and resources.
That's where scheduling software can help: Scheduling tools enable business owners to automate the process of scheduling in compliance with the company's rules and standards.
This guide can help potential buyers find the best solution for their needs. Here's what we'll cover:
What Is Scheduling Software?
Common Functionality of Scheduling Software
Benefits of Scheduling Software
What Type of Buyer Are You?
Market Trends to Understand
What Is Scheduling Software?
Scheduling software helps individuals and businesses across all industries operate more efficiently by enabling them to manage and track their own and employees' time create and maintain employee schedules, assign workers to shifts or jobs and track everything in real time.
These applications also help with:
- Customer service delivery
- Managing appointments
- Scheduling resources or inventory
- Tracking employee attendance
- Managing dispatch schedules for field service workers
Common Functionality of Scheduling Software
Most scheduling software solutions come with some or all of the following capabilities or applications:
|Workforce/shift scheduling
|Allows business owners to manage employee work hours by tracking their calendars in real time. It allows managers to perform skills-based job allocation for employees across multiple locations and enables employees to volunteer for open shifts or swap their shifts with coworkers.
|Real-time automated scheduling
|The software can instantly confirm or deny an allocation when a new booking request is made, based on availability. It can also manage a waiting list of allocations that can be substituted if an existing booking is cancelled or rescheduled.
|Calendar management
|Users can create appointments or meetings on their calendars and share them with participants at multiple locations. This feature may also include synchronization with third-party calendar management applications used by the participants (e.g., iCal or Google Calendar).
|Automatic reminders
|Allows users to send reminders to employees or customers about upcoming appointments via email notifications or SMS text messaging.
|Resource scheduling
|Apart from scheduling the right person to the right job, the software enables customers to schedule meeting rooms. It also enables equipment scheduling.
|Time-clock management
|Allows business owners to effectively manage employee work hours by tracking their check-ins or check-outs. The software helps to manage employee attendance and keep track of their paid time off (PTO) days. Some solutions also allow integration with third-party payroll processing or HR software.
|Field service management
|Enables managers to track and manage the activities of their field service employees and resources, such as managing dispatch schedules, optimizing vehicle routes, initiating service orders and mapping service orders to the nearest available worker.
Benefits of Scheduling Software
Businesses can realize multiple benefits as a result of adopting scheduling software, including:
Improved staff efficiency. Service professionals often find it challenging to manage customer work orders during peak hours. Without the right software in place, they can risk double-booking service orders. Scheduling software enables easy scheduling, single-touch rescheduling and the ability to confirm service orders with customers.
Centralized information. Organizations where the workforce is spread across multiple locations often have problems with communicating job schedules to employees. Scheduling software centralizes data at a single location and updates it in real-time so everyone can view accurate information, and can send automated alerts in case of schedule overlap.
Increased accountability and visibility. Scheduling software helps promote transparency by automatically generating optimized schedules. The software also promotes accountability by letting employees select their own shifts, when possible.
What Type of Buyer Are You?
Choosing the right appointment scheduling software depends on the size of the business. Consider the following buyer types:
Small and midsize businesses. These businesses typically operate as establishments with up to 70-80 employees and focus on specific operational areas. Such companies might consider a "best-of-breed" system that specializes in a particular area as per their business need.
For example, a small salon or a dental clinic that primarily manages appointments should look for a solution that offers online booking, automated scheduling and calendar management. Similarly, a midsize organization that engages in manufacturing should buy a solution that offers shift management, resource scheduling and time-clock management.
Large enterprises. Big companies typically operate in multiple operational areas with employees based at different locations. For such businesses, schedule automation is key. These businesses may want to consider a solution that is a modular suite, allowing them to pick and choose modules according to business requirements.
For example, a cash management firm would require fleet management or field service management to track and optimize vehicle routing. They would also require a shift management module to automate the process of assigning the right person to the right service schedule, a time-clock module to track staff attendance or location and automatic reminders so employees don't miss their shifts.
Market Trends to Understand
Customer service automation. Companies today strive to retain customers to maintain their cash flow, making customer service effectiveness a key metric. Integrated customer service management becomes even more difficult for organizations that have a sizable field service workforce. Scheduling software can help by providing alerts to customers about when their service is scheduled and providing them with details about the service professional visiting their home to enhance the customer experience.
Web-based solutions. More and more companies are adopting software that is hosted online (as opposed to on the company's own local servers), and is accessed via web browser. Such solutions are referred to as web-based, cloud-based, online or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Online scheduling software is especially popular among businesses whose employees are in disparate locations; online scheduling affords easy access to remote users, since all that's required for access is an internet connection.
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New Approach To Slowing Rot Doubles Berry Shelf Life
Strawberry lovers rejoice: the days of unpacking your luscious berries from the refrigerator only to find them sprouting wispy goatees of mould may be numbered. A research team from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Components and Health Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., and Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) in Columbia, S.C., has demonstrated that low irradiance ultra-violet (UV) light directed at strawberries over long exposure periods at low temperature and very high humiditytypical home refrigerator conditionsdelays spoilage. The team used a novel device incorporating light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit UV at wavelengths found in sunlight transmitted through Earth's atmosphere. The results, which were presented at the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO: 2013), are significant because previous attempts using traditional UV light sources for storage of produce resulted in severe drying, and it was unknown if the advantages of long exposure to low-level UV light would be effective against rot.
LEDs are now commonplace thanks to their long life and energy efficiency, as well as their ability to span the wavelength range from near UV to infrared. The full UV spectrum, however, had presented challenges for LED manufacturers until recently. SETi developed a special technology to fabricate UV LEDs across the entire UV spectrum from UVA to UVC. This flexibility allowed them to tune the emitted light to the wavelengths most effective for this application.
"UV-LEDs presented the opportunity to try low power devices that work well in the cold and can be engineered to work in small spaces such as refrigerator compartments," says lead USDA researcher Steven Britz, who presented the work at CLEO: 2013.
Using strawberries purchased from a local supermarket, Britz's team placed one batch in a dark refrigerator and one batch in a refrigerator exposed to UV-LEDs. Results showed the UV-treated berries had their shelf life extended twofoldnine days mold-freeover darkened berries, as judged by weight, moisture content, concentration of select phytochemicals, visible damage, and mold growth.
Based on these encouraging results, the team is working to commercialize the technology for home refrigerator
"These findings are expected to have a major impact on the appliance business to extend the shelf life and preserve nutritional value of fresh produce while reducing waste and saving money for every household," states Remis Gaska, president and CEO of SETi.
CLEO: 2013 presentation ATh3N.3. "Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to Maintain Freshness and Phytochemical Composition During Postharvest Storage" by Stephen Britz took place Thursday, June 13.
SOurce: USDA June 4, 2013