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How to Create an Eye-Catching Media Kit
- by Alyson Shane
One of the easiest ways to set yourself apart from your competition and impress prospective clients and customers is by having a strong media kit.
A media kit is essentially a tszujed-up version of a traditional resume, except without all the boring stuff. Instead of a lame-looking page listing some roles you had at old jobs, a media kit is a way for you to present what your brand is all about. It's designed to share your story, your services, how you help your customers and clients, samples of your work, testimonials, and businesses you've helped succeed or collaborated with.
In this post, I'll walk you through an in-depth explanation of what a media kit is, why you should use one, and how you can create one that helps your brand stand out from the rest.
What is a Media Kit?
A media kit is a collection of information about your brand which helps potential customers and clients understand who your brand is, what you do, and what makes you different than your competitors. A media kit can come in variety of flavours, but since I use (and have experience creating) print PDF media kits, this style is the one that I'll focus on in this post.
Basically a PDF media kit looks little a booklet, with a cover page, index (if necessary), and sections breaking dedicated to different topics. The core of your PDF media kit should be a description of your brand and your values, bios of you and your team (if you have a team), your services, and some supporting stuff (testimonials, case studies, etc) that backs up how awesome the rest of your media kit says you are.
Why Do You Need a Media Kit?
A media kit makes you seem more professional. The fact that you've clearly put the time and effort into producing something which effectively conveys your brand, your values, and what you do shows that you've actually thought this shit out.
The idea of a good media kit is that it introduces your brand better than you can. Unless you're a master speaker who carries a Keynote presentation around in your pocket, a PDF with choice words and eye-catching visuals can easily summarize what you do and give potential clients an overview of your company much easier than you can.
Creating an Eye-Catching Media Kit
How your media kit looks is just as important as what's inside. If your media kit looks like you printed it out at a Staples using the black and white printer on the way to the meeting, nobody's going to take you seriously.
Here are some things to keep in mind to create a concise, clever, and cute (okay, maybe not cute but I like alliterations) media kit which will blow your competition out of the water:
- Avoid blocks of text whenever possible - bullet points are your friend!
- Keep it short. 3-10 pages is ideal for keeping someone's attention.
- Be consistent. Use the same colours, font and branding that's on your website and business cards.
- Don't use more than two fonts. If you can match them to the ones on your website/cards, even better.
- Use images whenever possible; people's eyes start to glaze over and this helps break things up.
- Never misrepresent information or work you've done.
- Update it as necessary. Taking the time to keep it updated shows you're serious about acquiring new business.
What to Include in Your Media Kit
Basically you want to start with the most basic information as possible, and build on it from there to things which get more specific and particular to your industry. Below is a rough outline of the things that you should include, or should consider including, in your media kit.
Remember, these are unique packages which should convey who you are. If any of these things below seem weird, or not like a fit with your business or how you want to present yourself, then feel free to nix them as needed.
1. Who You Are
This section is designed to, obviously, introduce you, your brand, and your team. It should include:
- Your logo and branding.
- An About section. Introduce your brand, how it got started, your primary market, and what motivates you to do the work that you do.
- 'Who I Am' or 'Meet the Team' section with head shots and short bios. Bios can include experience, skills, knowledge, and what each team member contributes, if needed.
- Your target market. Take a moment to describe the kinds of businesses and brands you work with, and in which fields.
2. Your Services
This section is pretty straightforward. List the kinds of services you offer, and provide examples if possible. What's great about this section is that it allows you to define what you want to do, not the other way around. This is how a media kit is different on a resume: on a resume you're basically trying to state a variety of stuff you think people will want to hire you for, whereas a media kit, though intended for the same purpose, doesn't require you to offer up a service you don't want to do, or aren't skilled at doing.
Below is a copy/paste from the Work With Me section on my website. Basically my media kit has a similar iteration to this:
Some Ways That I Can Help You
I'll start by asking questions and help you figure out:
- Who and where are your audience?
- What are their needs and how can you help fulfill them?
- What is your brand message?
- How can we convey this clearly and simply across multiple online platforms?
- Which platforms will help you create a community around your brand?
3. Pricing
This is totally optional.
If your pricing varies from project to project (as mine does) then it may not be advantageous to include a pricing sheet. Personally, because of the amount of setup and customization involved with managing a content strategy across a variety of platforms, I prefer to quote projects on an individual basis.
However, if you're comfortable with sharing your rates from the get-go, or do work which can be easily billed hourly (like graphic design, for example), feel free to include this section in your media kit.
4. Portfolio
If you've been in business for a while, it's often helpful to include other examples of work you've done for past or current clients. This can include case studies, examples of work you've done, or even a list of logos from brands and businesses who have worked with you in the past.
Photographs work wonders in this section, so if you're able to show examples of what you do in screenshots, beautiful images, or in infographs, this is the place to showcase it.
5. Accomplishments
This is also the area where you can share other successes and accomplishments which give your brand more credibility. Some good examples of accomplishments to include are:
- Conferences who have invited you to speak
- Interviews you've done
- Articles published about you
- Websites or sources who have republished, re-shared, or references your work
- Awards you may have received
- etc
6. Testimonials
This goes without saying, but having a strong testimonial's page can go a long way to adding to your credibility. A testimonial from a customer is basically them saying: this person/brand did a good enough job on the work they did you us that I'll put my name behind supporting them in their future endeavours.
7. Policies
This is another area which you can either include, or not. Conventional wisdom (aka a lot of sites I looked at back when I was building my media kit) suggest it, but to be honest I don't prefer to get into stuff like specific policies until a prospective client and I are ready to sign a contract.
This is just personal preference, but bringing legalese and policies in at a very early stage doesn't give me the warm fuzzies about working with someone. I prefer to discuss things first, and then finalize them in the contract before we begin working. Again, this is just personal preference!
Make it Personal
The most important thing about your media kit is you. The whole purpose of this lovely, slightly stress-inducing to create little package is to convey you and your brand in all you glory, so make sure to include a little bit of sass or personality in there somewhere. People want to feel like they're putting their faith (and funds!) in real, down-to-earth professional people, not weird robots who take themselves too seriously.
Media Kit Template Resources
I created a custom media kit for myself using Pages, but if you're not a super-creative type, or the idea of dragging boxes around and aligning text sounds dreadful, check out a few websites offering inexpensive (or free!), trendy AF media kit templates:
- Turner Media Kit Template via HipMediaKits
- Media Kit Template via FoodBloggersCentral
- Media Kit Template via LifeYourWay
- The Minimalist Media Kit via ZaniFest
- The Brand Magnet Media Kit Template
Was this instructional helpful? Let me know me in the comments!
5 Things to Let Go of in 2016
- by Alyson Shane
Okay, I know how cheesy these posts are, but bear with me!
I've had a transformational 2015: I started running my business full-time; I started a second business (more on that soon!); I was awarded a TechFutures Grant; I met so many amazing people and had experiences that the Alyson of 2014 wouldn't have had the guts or ambition to go after.
I also know that there will be tough years ahead, sometime in the nebulous, unknown future, which is why it's important to reflect and consider the things to improve on, and the things to let go of.
With that in mind, I'd like to share my reflections some of this stuff with you guys:
1. Let go of everyone's opinions of your life
There are always going to be people who are going to give you their opinion of how you should be living your life, and that's okay. However, you need to keep in mind that there's no one "right" way to live, and that happiness can mean a variety of things for a variety of people.
Unfortunately this means that you can't please everyone. Your definition of a successful and happy life may be drastically different than someone else's, and they may not be afraid to loudly tell you so. This can get discouraging, and in my experience often leads to self-doubt, and in extreme cases to indecision and stagnation instead of progress. This is because when you spend all your time defending your decisions to other people, you stop focusing on making the best choices.
Ask yourself: what kind of life do you want to have? Do you want a traditional 9-5 with a cute house and a lovely spouse? Do you want to jet set across the globe, live in hostels and take a series of lovers? Maybe you want to do something else - that's okay! What matters is defining what your ideal lifestyle looks like, and then taking steps to achieve it, no matter what anyone else thinks.
2. Let go of your comfort zone
A few weeks ago I spent the day at InnovateMB's Pitch'Day workshop and - full disclosure - initially I did not want to go. Not because I didn't think the workshop wouldn't be super-helpful (and it was!) it's because the idea of having to sit by myself in a room full of my peers and present, discuss, and analyze my business idea scared the living daylights out of me.
However, after a cup of coffee I pretty quickly found a better attitude and wound up learning a ton - way more than if I had held on to my discomfort. Instead, I made a point to actively participate, ask questions from the presenter and engage as much as possible, and I wound up having an excellent time!
Not just that, but pushing myself that way felt good. Even when I got something wrong, or made a mistake, I could let myself off the hook because at least I got over myself (and my fear of being wrong) and made an effort.
This is of course easier than done in a lot of cases, but taking baby steps like asking a question, going out to a meetup where you don't know anyone, or even taking yourself out for lunch can make a huge difference in how you feel about yourself!
3. Let go of 'Zero Days'
I read a great post on Reddit yesterday which discussed being motivated and staying positive, and one of the things they mentioned was not allowing yourself to have 'Zero Days'. A Zero Day, according to /u/ryans01, is "[a] day is when you don't do a single fucking thing towards whatever dream or goal or want or whatever that you got going on."
Look, I hear you: "Alyson, asking me to never take a day off is ridiculous!" Which is true. Good on you for recognizing that over-working yourself is counter-productive!
However, taking baby steps each day towards your goals is a totally within reach! Here are a few examples of things I do so that I don't have Zero Days:
- Write blog posts/sketch out content ideas
- Work on the Crowdfunding Crash Course eBook, Puffin Chat, and other side projects
- Read articles about my industry and the tech sector
- Queue up content for my/client's social feeds
- Go to the gym and work out
- Clean and listen to podcasts (I find a clean house helps me think & focus)
- Draw or doodle in my sketchbook
Notice that all of these things are pretty low-key and don't really seem that taxing, which is the beauty of it. All of these things, if done consistently over time, will help me work towards my goals (being creative, moving my business forward, staying in shape, working on my art, etc) and if I look at them as small things to do each day they feel a lot more manageable.
Full disclosure: I still have zero days. Usually they look like days where we lie around on the couch, order some SkiptheDishes (I'm hooked) and binge-watch a TV show (we just finished Jessica Jones - so good!) but they are few and far between, and are getting further and further apart.
4. Let go of the people who don't add value
This is the one of hardest things.
It's so easy to let people over-stay their welcomes in our lives. Whether it's an old lover who doesn't ignite your heart like they used to, or an old friend who doesn't zhuj up up your days, sometimes we let people who should have parted ways with us stay around too long. Sometimes (too often) we even fight to keep them in our lives because they've become familiar and comfortable.
But it's important to do our best to consistently re-evaluate the people we devote our time and energy to. Like the old adage goes, we are the sum-total the the five people we spend the most time with.
Ask yourself: how do I feel around these people? What do we talk about - are they generally negative, or positive topics? Do these people make me feel small and insecure, or unafraid and bold? These are important questions to ask on a regular basis, and if someone starts to fall into the negative category for too long, it's time to have a chat about it, and potentially move on.
5. Let go of the idea that you can't change things
You can always change. If there's anything that the past few years have taught me, it's that a few small changes, or a little bit of belief in yourself can make a world of difference.
The problem with looking towards the future is that the future feels overwhelming. So instead, try to take baby steps (see Zero Days above) which help you work towards your goals at a pace that feels comfortable. Here's a personal example:
When I was 21 worked a safe government accounting job, but I was unhappy and wanted to go to university. However, quitting my job was scary and I didn't know if it was the right choice. I hummed and hawed for weeks about what my next steps should be. I felt overwhelmed at the transition from full-time employee to full-time student, and how to get started. However, I knew how, deep down: I needed to call Student Central at the university and book an appointment to speak to someone about pursuing the degree I wanted.
It was so easy to find reasons not to call and speak to someone about applying: I went out on my lunch break and there was no time; I felt too busy and overwhelmed from my workday to deal with it; and, most commonly "I just don't feel like it today." One day, though, I picked up the phone and did it. I spoke to someone, got the information that I needed, and after I hung up the phone I distinctly remember saying to myself "wow, that was so much easier than I'd made it out to be."
Spoiler alert: most things are easier than we thought they'd be. It's just a matter of looking at things as small steps towards a larger goal, instead of huge, overwhelming obstacles. Chip away at it slowly and you can move a whole mountain, if you try!
What are you letting go of in 2016? Tell me in the comments!
How to Work From Home & Not Go Crazy
- by Alyson Shane
Last week, after nearly 6 months of working from home, it finally happened: I got lonely. Not just any kind of lonely, though, this was "it's Tuesday and I haven't left the house or talked to the outside world since Sunday" kind of lonely. I started to feel anxious, crazy, and totally disconnected from the outside world.
As someone who has worked in an office for the majority of their adult life, working from home has taken some getting used to. Don't get me wrong, the perks are endless: I can wake up when I want, I can go for lunch or coffee with a colleague and not worry about being back "in time", and I can plan my workdays around when I'm my most productive and not when a boss expects me to be.
However, it does get super lonely. Hanging around the house all day with these two weirdos is awesome, but it's weird how much you begin to miss that water cooler chit-chat, and how much effort actually has to go into making sure you don't drive yourself stir-crazy.
Get Dressed
Getting dressed is the difference between a "lazy Saturday in front of my laptop" and "I'm getting actual work done" mode. it might sound crazy, but stick with me here, there's some important reasons why this is actually a helpful and totally legitimate practice:
Clothes are symbolic, and affect how we feel about ourselves. When you put in the time to make yourself look nice you're more motivated to "get out there" and hustle, whether that means meeting a client, going somewhere, or even talking on the phone. In addition to that, getting dressed helps subconsciously compartmentalize areas of your life that can begin to blend together when you work from home.
Besides the mental difference between hanging out in your PJs and getting dressed, being fully dressed and ready to head out the door means that you can do exactly that - I can pop out to the store, to grab a coffee, or to go sit somewhere and work if I feel like it.
Personal aside: I have "power lipstick" that I put on before an important client call. I know it's silly, but wearing it makes me feel like a bombshell badass à la Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and definitely makes me feel more powerful and assertive.
Keep Your Work Area Separate
Disengaging from work mode into relaxing mode is way harder when you do both in the same space.
Currently I do all of my "office" work at my iMac, at a desk, in a computer chair, and try to relegate "downtime" (aka hanging out on social networks, reading for leisure, and writing) to sitting on the couch with my Macbook. Sometimes these lines blur - I'll work on my eBook from the couch, or write a blog post at my desk (like I'm doing now) by and large my 9-5 type work takes place at a separate area than my leisure time.
My guess is that it's a mental thing, but sitting on my super-comfortable couch with my feet up makes me feel less like I'm working... so I work less. I spend way more time slacking off if I try to work from the couch than if I'm art my desk. Additionally, I can "leave work" for the day by putting my iMac to sleep and shutting off my desk lamp - those are symbolic gestures that, for me, signal the end of my workday and a transition to hanging out and relaxing.
Figure Out When You're Most Productive
One of the biggest changes from going to working in an office to working at home is that you don't have to worry about being "on" all the time. What I mean by that is, you don't have to worry about looking busy 24/7 just in case your boss happens to walk by and see your screen. According to a salary.com article from 2014, 89% of employees say they "waste time" at work - whether that's checking their email, hanging out on Facebook, or loitering around the coffee machine; they're not sitting at their desks and being productive.
But what does "productivity" mean? For most employers, it means that you're plugging away at a task and that you're operating at the highest efficiency levels from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave the office. Realtalk: this just isn't the reality, and sitting at your desk and forcing yourself to try and operate at maximum efficiency all day is a surefire way to get next to nothing done.
One of the great things about working from home is that you can set your own schedule according to when you're most productive, rather than trying to be productive all day (which rarely happens with any real level of consistency - we all need breaks, after all).
I know that I'm most productive early in the morning (8-11ish) and late in the afternoon (3-6ish), with a lull in-between most days, so I tackle my most pressing and important tasks during those two times - usually I try to handle client stuff in the AM, and do business development stuff (blogging, writing my ebook, etc) in the afternoon. That way I know I can get the most out of my day, and by having a little downtime I can make sure when I'm productive I'm as focused as possible.
Declutter Your Desk
Clutter is the enemy of productivity, and if you have to spend a ton of time searching through papers, looking for a pen that works, or rooting through old notes and files you're distracting yourself from what you should actually be focusing on: being productive.
I'm a bit of a cleanliness nut, so here's how I keep my desk organized and in a state of zen during the week:
- I only use one pen at a time. Actually, I rely pretty heavily on mechanical pencils, but I have a little box that I got from Magic Pony several years ago where all my pens and pencils live.
- Do a paper purge. I try to keep my desk as paper-free as possible, which means rounding up notes, papers, and receipts and putting them away. Additionally, if you want to claim something on a receipt as a business expense take a photo before you put it away. I do this weekly and it saves me so much hassle.
- Purge your desktop. Put unused files or photos in the trash bin and try to keep your computer desktop as clutter-free as possible. I generally only have my notebook, a pencil, and my phone on my desk when I'm working.
Find Reasons to Leave the House
This is a huge one, kids. It's way too easy to wake up, work, hang out, go to sleep, wake up, work, hang out, go to sleep, wake up... you get my drift. Especially during the winter months when sitting outside on the deck isn't an option it can be all too easy to wind up staying inside for days at a time, ordering all your meals in from SkiptheDishes and being glued to the computer screen.
Personally, I combat this by hitting the gym on a regular basis, which gets me out of the house, on the bus, and interacting with other human beings 3-4 times a week. Usually I'll stop by the grocery store on the way home for a little more face time with people aren't my boyfriend or my roommate or his girlfriend.
Don't Work in Bed
This should be self-explanatory, but just in case: don't bring your work into the same place where you sleep and snuggle up with your lover.
Do you have any tips for staying sane while working from home? I'd love to hear them!


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Who wants to be poor, patronised Mrs M&S?
For the great part of my adult life I have been two women. The first is a carefree, journo-about-town, known by the byline Rowan Pelling, who's often found in Soho and is sometimes Googled for her thoughts on stockings. The second is the infinitely more stolid and sensible Mrs MacKinnon, who lives in Cambridge and sorts out play dates, root canal work, tax returns and school trips.
If I'm on a train from King's Cross Station, Rowan Pelling morphs into Mrs MacKinnon somewhere around Hitchin. I can practically feel an extra decade, plus a sensible cardigan, settling on my shoulders.
I loved being Mrs MacKinnon for the first few years of my marriage, but once the novelty wore off it made me feel slightly matronly. As one of my good female friends recently said, "The first time your 18-year-old son's charming friend calls you 'Mrs' a small part of you dies." She and I both prefer to tick the Ms box on forms; not because we're militant feminists who resent being defined as our husbands' chattels, but because choosing Mrs makes us feel staid. We love being married, but our wedding rings don't dictate our entire personalities.
The fault partly lies with the hit TV series from our Seventies childhood, Mr and Mrs, where one spouse was quizzed about the other's toothbrush or caravanning preferences and which made being "the missus" look as appealing as a nasty yeast infection.
So, I'm amazed Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe would even begin to think that it's a smart move to get back in touch with the store's core customers – fiftysomething women – by describing them collectively as "Mrs M&S". Which is what he did last week when discussing his new sales strategy, adding: "We need to cherish and celebrate her and make sure we're giving her exactly what she needs at the right time." If that doesn't sound like someone talking about a beloved matriarch being bulldozed into a care home, I don't know what does.
I'm all for being cherished and celebrated, but the best way to perform that service for a middle-aged woman is to make her feel youthful, stylish and independent – not like someone no amount of HRT can resuscitate. Nor like the person in the household most likely to trudge around M&S's food hall, because her husband and kids can't be bothered.
The chairman of Debenhams, Sir Ian Cheshire, made gleeful capital of his rival's error by conjuring up his own dream shopper: 41-year-old Claire, who likes to break her weekly shop with a coffee, or a glass of "fizz" and "uses the internet to get ideas". I can't think of any woman I know who wouldn't rather be perky Claire – even if she does sound a bit Abigail's Party – than poor, put-upon Mrs M&S. At least Claire knows how to whoop it up on her own, rather than waiting in a queue for Steve Rowe to cherish her.
A long and fiery Mumsnet thread I found proved that it's not just me who feels like this. "Stomach churning" and "unbelievably patronising" were among the kinder comments.
Yet the ferocity of women's feelings on the matter is also proof of our passionate interest. We care deeply about M&S in a way we don't about other brands. There's what amounts to an umbilical cord between shoppers and the store, because we grew up with the brand and our mums bought half their wardrobe there. Meanwhile, the innovative food halls transformed British attitudes to supermarket shopping – consumers discarded their hair shirts, along with over-boiled cabbage, and learned to love ready-made treats. So when we feel condescended to by the shop's bigwigs, it's like having a row with your parents. You sulk in your bedroom, buy your bras from Debenhams and wait for an olive branch.
Reaching a truce would not be difficult. First, accept the fact that middle-aged women shoppers might have a variety of identities: Doctor, Professor, Dame, Judge, Lady or even a wilfully jejune Miss M&S. Also bear in mind that 42 per cent of British marriages now end in divorce and no woman wants to have her nose rubbed in her decree nisi.
Then sort out the dire layout of the clothing departments, which seem fossilised in Mrs Slocombe's era. Return to providing women with quality basics, but remember those staple items have changed radically over three decades. Whereas my mother wanted a camel coat, lambs-wool jumpers and a kilt, my generation likes value cashmere, well-cut jeans and classic white shirts. If Uniqlo can do it, why can't M&S?
Finally, ditch the actresses and models and concentrate on the product. The most celebrated Marks & Sparks ads were the "not just any food" films, where the camera lingered brazenly on an oozing chocolate sponge. No one needed Twiggy or Myleene Klass to lick the spoon, because the execs were certain of their pudding's seductiveness.
When the store can point a lens at a coat or frock with equal confidence, the queen bee shoppers (whatever their marital status) might return.


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Baby is the size of a prune!
Still incredibly exhausted! I told my boss, the rest of my co-workers, and the in-laws about the baby today. Everyone is super excited!
I went ahead and scheduled the first trimester prenatal screening (Nuchal translucency screening) that I talked about in my last post, for Feburary 17th. My doctor called in a referral to the place that does this testing, so I think my insurance will cover part (if not all) of it because of that. DH is not concerned about the cost, though. We decided that we would like to be aware of any potential problems that can be detected, and this is the most non-invasive way to do that. (Plus I get another ultrasound…woo!) After that ultrasound, I will finally "tell the world" (aka: Facebook) about the baby. 🙂
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West Coast Bulk and Breakbulk Ports
October 1, 2017
Although the East and Gulf coasts take on the lion's share of bulk and breakbulk cargo in the US, ports on the west coast are busy too, thriving in diverse, niche markets.
Many of them move the bread and butter of construction materials, such as timber and steel, while others handle many types of specialized cargo, from generators and wind turbines to parts for military vehicles.
"On the west coast ports, the dominant things are containers, but there is still quite a bit of breakbulk cargo moved there," said Dr. Rex Sherman, Director of Research and Information Services for the American Association of Port Authorities, which represents more than 140 public port authorities in the US, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
One commodity, steel, is seeing a resurgence after being down last year.
"It has come back pretty strongly in the last few months, and that's good news for the ports because most imported steel comes through ports," Sherman said. "The US economy is pretty strong. There's a lot of construction going on and that's a big consumer of steel."
Autos are also a major commodity for ports such as Vancouver USA, Portland and San Diego, Long Beach and Los Angeles and Hueneme.
And although the demand for auto has cooled, companies continue to expand that business. Last year, auto processing firm Pasha Group inked a 15-year lease with the Port of San Francisco to operate a new facility on Pier 80 to handle cars heading to and from Europe, Mexico and Asia, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The company expects to invest $5 million to $10 million in facility upgrades in the coming years.
Grain is another major commodity for west coast ports such as Grays Harbor and Longview, which a few years ago opened a grain export terminal, the first to open in the U.S. in a quarter century.
"Investors look at the long term and that (grain export terminal) tells me they're pretty confident that the market is there and it's strong and they're optimistic about it," Sherman said.
Here's a sampling of what west coast ports are moving in the realm of bulk and breakbulk cargo.
Port of Longview
This Southwest Washington port, which has eight marine terminals and industrial property on 835 acres on the Columbia River, moves a large variety of bulk commodities regularly.
That includes calcined coke, fertilizer, potash, soda ash and grains. The port also receives the occasional spot cargo, which can be anything from barley, oats and salt to scrap steel and hay cubes.
The port specializes in heavy lift and oversized breakbulk cargo, such as transformers, brew tanks, wind energy parts and even poles used for power lines in Ireland.
The port has facilities equipped to handle bulk and breakbulk goods.
Located on Berth 9 at River Mile 66, the Export Grain Terminal was built in 2011, making it the first grain terminal to come online in the US in 25 years.
The terminal handles corn, soybeans and wheat and is capable of storing 130,000 metric tons of cargo in silos at the facility. With four complete loop tracks designed to accommodate four 110-car unit trains and served by both BNSF and Union Pacific lines, the terminal is capable of moving 2,000 metric tons an hour, according to the port.
Last year, the terminal set a new tonnage record when it moved 6.8 million metric tons of grains across its docks.
The port's Berths 6, 7 and 8 – which are all located near the port's 70-acre laydown yard – also handle breakbulk products.
When moving oversized cargo, the port uses two Liebherr Mobile Harbor cranes – typically together – along with its on-dock rail system that runs along the bull rail, for safe and efficient cargo transport.
"For instance, when moving 54 metric ton wind blades, we were able to use the tandem-pick method to offload the blades, and place them directly onto our on-dock rail system to limit handling of such a delicate cargo," according to the port.
Longview is currently working on plans to expand its existing Industrial Rail Corridor, which would allow for uninterrupted rail access to and from the port and the main line. Plans include adding additional through track and multiple sidings to increase storage and accommodate growing unit train lengths.
The port is also in the process of revitalizing its Berth 4 facility, the former Continental Grain Terminal. So far, the former dolphin dock has been removed and replaced with an eco-friendly lay berth that curbs overwater shading and the dock's footprint in the river. This alone removed more than 1,000 creosote pilings from the river, according to the port.
The port is now in the process of evaluating what demolition plans may look like when the silos are taken down.
Port of Vancouver USA
About 84 percent of Port of Vancouver's commodities consisted of bulk products, while the other 16 percent were breakbulk products last year.
This major Washington port has a diversity of goods, from liquid bulks such as jet fuel, caustic soda and biodiesel to dry bulks such as wheat, corn, soybeans, scrap steel, copper concentrate, bentonite clay, fertilizer and tire chips.
In breakbulk items, the port handles pulp, steel, autos and project cargo.
The port's two Liebherr mobile Harbor cranes, each of which has a lifting capacity of 140 metric tons and 210 metric tons together, can operate at any port breakbulk berth.
Facilities include Terminal 2, which has a dock that is 1,750 feet long, 30 feet tall and 40 to 43 feet deep at Berths 1,3 and 4; a grain elevator, capacity at Berths 1-4 for general cargo, breakbulk, roll-on/roll-off, heavy lift/project cargo; a liquid bulk dock at Berth 5 and a dry bulk dock at Berth 7.
Terminal 2's Berth 3 has a Paceco multi-purpose crane with a 51-metric-ton capacity and a 115-foot outreach, according to the port.
Terminal 3's Berths 8-9 has a dock that is 1,250 lineal feet long, 30 feet tall with a 40-foot deep berth that can accommodate breakbulk products. It also has 65 acres of open storage and 360,000 square feet of covered storage area.
Terminal 4 handles autos, roll-on/roll-off and high and heavy items, while Terminal 5, which features cargo storage and rail loading, has space to expand on the south part of the terminal for an interested dry/liquid bulk or auto customer.
The 40-acre site gives a potential customer access to the 43-foot deep Columbia River navigation channel and a loop track for trains to move within the port's internal rail facility.
Two additional arrival/departure tracks in the corridor can be added with easy access to ground transportation, including a grade-separated roadway above tracks for trucks to move to and from the port. The site is also close to interstate highways and the Portland International Airport
"We are working with several customers on various import/export project cargo opportunities for 2018," port officials said.
Other projects are on the horizon, including the near completion of the $250 million West Vancouver Freight Access project, which will boost the port's capacity from 55,000 to 400,000 railcars per year and lowers regional rail congestion by as much as 40 percent on the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad mainlines. Two final pieces remain on the project.
When completed by 2018, the project, which has been under construction for more than a decade, will help US manufacturers and farmers lower costs and make them more competitive in global markets, according to the port.
The port is also finishing the construction of Centennial Industrial Building, a 125,000-square-foot, light-industrial warehouse at Centennial Industrial Park.
The building, when completed in October, will be able to house up to five tenants for advanced manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. It will feature dock and grade doors, on-site office space, easy access for tractor-trailer turn around, and ample electrical supply.
It will also be a green facility, with a solar-ready roof, LED lighting, native landscaping, utility infrastructure for future vehicle charging stations, bird-safe windows and lighting; trapped catch basins; and oil-water separators in the truck bays.
Port of Grays Harbor
The Washington port has a long history of moving bulk and breakbulk products, first as a leading exporter of US timber and now as a leading exporter of American-grown soybean meal.
The port also ships automobiles, biodiesel and other liquid and dry bulk products through the Pacific Northwest gateway, operating four terminals with five berths, three of which move bulk and breakbulk products. Bulk and breakbulk represents close to 65 percent of the port's business.
"It's a huge percentage of what is happening at our terminals and I think it is definitely growing," said Kayla Dunlap, public affairs manager and public records officer for Port of Grays Harbor in Washington.
The terminals that handle bulk and breakbulk are Terminals 1, 2 and 4.
A former chip barge facility, Terminal 1 is a dedicated state-of-the-art liquid bulk terminal, which saw upgrades in 2010. It is 480 feet long and has an on-site rail loop, a berth depth of 41 feet and an apron width of 50 feet.
Contanda, formerly Westway Terminals, has been operating a liquid bulk storage and transport facility since 2009, while Renewable Energy Group has been operating at Terminal 1 since 2015.
Terminal 2 is a state-of-the-art bulk loading facility where Omaha-based, grower-owned cooperative Ag Processing Inc. prepares soybean meal and other agricultural products processed from the Midwest for ocean transport.
The terminal has direct railcar for shiploading and dockside storage for 64,000 metric tons of product. It is 600 feet long and has an apron width of 100 feet and 75 acres of paved, secured cargo yard and near dock warehousing, according to the port.
The largest of the port's four terminals, Terminal 4 has more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse space; a rail loop with on-dock rail access and 120 acres of paved cargo yard. It is 1,400 feet long and has twin deepwater berths that are
41 feet deep with an apron width of 100 feet.
Pasha, which began at Grays Harbor in 2010, operates from Terminal 4.
The port has been successful in diversifying its cargo over the years, though crude-by-rail is not likely to be one of them.
Two crude-by-rail projects that were set to start in 2013 where tied up in bureaucracy and eventually nixed as companies shifted business focus.
Before Ames, Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group (REG Grays Harbor, LLC) purchased its assets in August 2015, Imperium Renewables had been looking to grow its operations with a project to build nine 80,000-barrel storage tanks and expand its rail capacity to handle crude.
But REG Grays Harbor has taken crude oil off the list of commodities they would be pursuing permits for, not a surprise considering REG is in the business of renewable fuels, Dunlap said.
But they are still looking at the possibility of expansion, she said.
"We'll hopefully know more what it's going to look like in the next few months," Dunlap said.
Meanwhile, Contanda flirted with the idea of building five 200K-barrel capacity storage tanks to augment crude capabilities to its methanol distribution terminal at the port and lay more rail line to support the transport of oil between rail cars and ships.
Contanda is instead considering other liquid bulks in smaller quantities and fewer vessel calls and rail cars, Dunlap said.
Still, the port is excited at the potential for growth within its existing customers.
Ag Processing Inc., which reported record breaking growth last year, broke ground in May on a second processing facility in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
"That product will likely be coming to the Port of Grays Harbor when it comes online, which is estimated for Fall 2019," Dunlap said. "We're excited about our existing tenants' future here and we're going to do whatever we can to support them."
Port of San Diego
Of the nearly 2.9 million metric tons moved through this Southern California port in fiscal year 2016, about 23 percent of that was auto cargo (670,847 metric tons), 42.6 percent was dry bulk (about 1,2 million metric tons), 2.9 percent in liquid bulk (84,044 metric tons) and 2.5 percent in breakbulk cargo (71,386 metric tons).
San Diego moves dry bulk such as soda ash, bauxite, cement, fertilizer and sand.
breakbulk cargo includes engines, steel beams and bars for shipbuilders; turbines; propellers; windmill components – towers, blades, hubs and nacelles; yachts; roll-on/roll-off cargo like automobiles and military support equipment like tanks; lumber, brewery equipment and tanks.
The port also handles refrigerated cargo like fruit and other produce, with Dole being its main customer.
Cargo received at the port's two cargo terminals originates from 20 countries including Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, South Korea and Japan, among others. Export business includes soda ash and mining-related materials from Trona, California, that are shipped to South America.
Other exports include beer, refrigerated perishables and other materials to South America and American-made automobiles and turbines to Asia.
To handle all this cargo, San Diego has two terminals.
The National City Marine Terminal, a 135-acre complex in National City 10 miles from U.S.-Mexico border, is the port's roll-on/roll-off cargo terminal. Pasha is a tenant.
The Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, a 96-acre facility in San Diego, is the port's omni-terminal where refrigerated containers, bulk and breakbulk cargo are handled. The terminal also has an on-dock cold storage facility, providing approximately 300,000-square feet of temperature-controlled storage and cargo handling, and ample open space, covered space and flexibility to efficiently handle and store non-containerized cargo.
The terminal is also the site of one of the port's exciting projects beginning in the fall.
The $24 million modernization project will allow the port to boost its cargo potential with more laydown space and flexibility for each cargo type.
San Diego was given a $10 million TIGER grant from the Federal Department of Transportation to help fund the project. The first phase is the demolition of two transit sheds.
Other projects on the horizon include Mitsubishi Cement Corp.'s interest in expanding import operations to San Diego and inked a conditional agreement for a new facility on Tenth. The project is undergoing environmental review.
Pasha is also interested in more land and possibly reconfiguring rail tracks to accommodate more auto business. The port, in response, has developed a National City Balanced Land Use Plan, which includes rail reconfiguration for Pasha. The plan is currently undergoing environmental review.
Port of Hueneme
As the only US west coast commercial deepwater seaport between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this port on the Central California coast has thrived on a niche market.
About 20 percent of the port's total tonnage is breakbulk, a number that includes Yara, which moves liquid bulk fertilizer product through the port via tanker ships and operates on approximately three acres on the South Terminal, and Del Monte Fresh Fruit, which uses specialized reefer fleet ships to move bananas in pallets from Central and South America.
Some of Del Monte's ships are also equipped with ramps and are able to carry other breakbulk cargo, such as self-propelled large trucks to and from Central/South America destinations, according to the port.
breakbulk products are also being carried by ro/ro vessels and other project cargo ships by WWL, EUKOR, GLOVIS, NYK, K-Line, Siem Car Shipping and others who carry most of the general cargo, military equipment, metals, steel coils, machinery, boats and other items.
About 10 percent of the port's total tonnage is bulk and breakbulk if the Del Monte fresh fruit in pallets is excluded.
All of the port's facilities and terminals can move bulk and breakbulk products and are able to handle high and heavy-lift lo/lo and other cargo. The port has two Liebherr LHM 320 mobile Harbor cranes owned by Ports America to help move cargo quickly.
Hueneme has a dedicated ro-ro terminal, six deepwater berths, and 8,000 parking bays close to three auto processors (Pacific Vehicle Processors, Global Auto Processing Services Inc, and BMW) who have moved upwards of 300,000 vehicles.


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Welcome to The Grid, R&T's quick roundup of the auto industry and motorsports news you should know this morning.
Leveling The F1 Field
As expected, the debut of the proposed 2021 F1 engine regulations was met with mixed reactions. Some teams embraced them while others–cough ahem Ferrari cough–threatened to leave the sport. The problem? The possible NASCAR-ification of Formula One.
Liberty Media, the company that owns F1, doesn't see it that way. Liberty's Sean Bratches has now said that the company doesn't want to standardize F1, but it does want there to be a more opportunity for smaller teams to fight the bigger teams. That means changing revenue distribution to the teams, and it means that Liberty is interested in enacting a budget cap. Teams are expected to see the proposal this year. Expect some teams to like it, others to hate it, and Ferrari to threaten to leave the sport.
Tesla's Battery Man Is Gone
While Tesla is working to ramp up production of the Model 3 and is set to introduce its electric semi truck in the coming weeks, the company has reportedly lost a key man behind the scenes. Jalopnik reports that Jon Wagner, the company's director of battery manufacturing, has left the company.
It's unknown when exactly he left the company.
A New McLaren Man
The only non-Calrissian named Lando that I've ever heard of is McLaren's new reserve driver. Lando Norris will replace Jenson Button as the team's reserve driver. Norris, who impressed the team during an in-season test at the Hungaroring, is 17-years old. It's expected that he'll race in F2 or Super Formula in addition to his official duties with McLaren.
Nissan Will Build Cars Again
Nissan is set to resume building cars at its factories in Japan this week. What, you didn't know the company stopped? Oh. Sorry.
The company suspended Japan production in mid-October when it was discovered that it had uncertified techs performing final inspections on cars. And it wasn't just for a month or two that this happened, but over the course of decades. The unlicensed inspections caused a recall of 1.2 million cars to be reinspected. The plants will be up and running by the end of the week.


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Raw. Vegan. Not Gross. is the debut cookbook from YouTube's Tastemade star Laura Miller. A soon to be modern classic, Raw. Vegan. Not Gross. will engage your taste buds with strengthening breakfasts (avocado grapefruit bowls; ginger maple granola), easy weeknight dinners (golden gazpacho; sweet potato curry), crowd-pleasing party food (mango and coconut jicama tacos; spicy mango chile wraps), irresistible drinks & desserts (lavender cheesecake; chile truffles), and many more nutritious, satisfying dishes that are as beautiful and fun to make as they are healthful. Eschewing a strict or dogmatic approach to raw veganism, Laura's self-deprecating humor, candor about issues of food and body-image, and infectious enthusiasm make her the ideal guide and travel companion for people who want to fall back in love with produce or simply celebrate the joy of real, good food.
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When the price of Bitcoin started going up fast last year, Litecoin, just like almost all other cryptocurrencies has followed this trend. Obviously, the owners of Litecoin were excited to hear that Litecoin price is increasing. At one point (December 2017) Litecoin was worth over $350.
But, the price started going down after that. At this moment, the Litecoin price is around $120. In the recent period, the price is going between $110 and $140. According to the latest statistics and comments provided by experienced traders, it is possible that the price of Litecoin will reach $100.
It looks like sellers have the complete control over the situation because Litecoin price didn't manage to break the $140 barrier. Some people may think that this is bad news, but it actually isn't. Just take a look at the price of US dollar. This currency has reached record high levels last year and it has around 20% lower value today. However, this doesn't stop many investors from buying the US dollar because they know that this currency will eventually go up again. Investing in any type of currency including cryptocurrencies like Litecoin is not a smooth sail. There are no guarantees that you will end this venture as a successful investor. However, there are many indicators that can confirm that cryptocurrencies are here to say. Some people even say that they are the future of currencies. Obviously, Litecoin will be part of this future because it has a unique concept that promotes self-sustainability.
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EGSA and Modern Power Systems are proud to announce that Dave Yuro has been named the 2016 Technician of the Year Award (TOYA) winner. Dave, his wife and VP/GM of Modern Power Systems, John McClure, were in attendance at the EGSA Fall Conference in Sacramento, CA to celebrate this industry accolade in its third year of being awarded.
Recognizing that generator technicians had no formal achievement recognition program until 2014, the EGSA Technician of the Year Award is our association's way of honoring and showcasing the on-site power industry's first responders and unsung heroes, who determinedly give their time and attention to the power generation systems and packaged engineered solutions around the globe.
Generator technicians are responsible for servicing, maintaining, selling parts and providing customer assurance. In our industry, technical knowledge is respected and expected, but the ability to think and act under pressure is what separates elite technicians from the shade tree mechanic. These pieces of equipment are sensitive and complex systems that require expertise to keep the power on! The systems a technician works on can sometimes be the difference between a life or death situation.
EGSA is a trade organization for the on-site power industry whose membership encompasses generator manufacturers, distributors and EGSA Certified technicians from coast to coast. To be nominated for the industry TOYA is a great honor, and to win it represents one of the highest achievements in the industry. Dave's dedication to his career, customers, and his fellow employee-owners was expounded upon by John McClure for all EGSA members at the fall conference. Generac Industrial Power joined in the recognition and presented Dave with a gift of a portable generator.
"This is a proud day not just for Dave, or the Power Systems Service Team but all of us at Modern Group," reported John McClure, on hand for the presentation made by 2016 EGSA President Bob Hafich (Emergency Systems Service Company).
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Need to Lose Holiday Weight? Get Laid!
Alright, so I may have over-indulged over the holidays by a cookie or so. Maybe by a few packages of cookies. Or a few cakes. One or a dozen mince pies. But with the parties and the jolly Christmas markets, what else could I do? And now comes the inevitable - the New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight For Serious, This Time.
So as I was drearily plodding my way through various diet plans and exercise tapes (are they serious by putting out a WAGs tape, do you think? Because that seems like insanity to me), I found the best thing ever.
Sex. As. Exercise.
Yes, I said it. And so did a fitness magazine. According to them:
You can't exactly substitute a romp in bed for a three-mile run, but sex does offer some fitness benefits, says Laura Berman, PhD, author of The Passion Prescription: Ten Weeks to Your Best Sex - Ever! (Hyperion, 2006). "You'll strengthen your quads, hamstrings, and abs and burn calories," she says.
Of course, how many calories you burn depends on the duration and, ahem, vigour of the activity. A moderate 20 minutes will burn only about 28 calories, 32 at a more energetic rate - but you can burn close to 100 calories if the fun lasts for an hour.
I know that I've thrown out my post-holiday diet plans. I just need to find a willing workout partner…


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THURSDAY ACTIVITY – Murder Mystery Hunt (by Charles – EC Cambridge Intern 2009)
It was a midsomer's day in Parkside School when the EC social leader, Chris, was found dead with a terrible wound to his forehead. The police were called and they said it was very likely that Chris had been murdered.
EC Young Learners had to find out who, where and how Chris was actually killed by scouring the streets of Cambridge for clues.
It turned out that the social leader, Sarah, had committed the crime. She had reportedly killed Chris with a baseball bat at St Catherine's college.
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Thanks Wendy, what is going on in US now is very bad and Obama taking away all what was left of freedom. Personally I do believe, that he was put over there as president by some group with concrete goal to destroy US from within, when it was clear to anybody, that US could not be destroyed from outside. Who new him before the first election? Who's money for campaign? How much fraud during first and much more the second election? For many of those questions are the answers. What is disturbing, that nobody, even military does nothing.


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A am not big on politics, but when I heard the professor telling that the poster could be political I didn't hesitate. I coined this oxymoron on the way home from school. It's a poster for the liberal-conservative party and the slogan is "We will do nothing, but we will do it well".


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Blue And Yellow Striped Bubbler By Blake Whitey
In a stoner confession earlier today, I admitted that I was supposed to actually do this article yesterday. Well, all I can say for myself is maybe I had too many bubbler rips (cough, cough). I only get my glass from one place; Smokey's in Salem, Oregon. Some loyal readers might remember Smokey's from previous articles, including the recent one where he was raided by police. I'm happy to report that Smokey is out of jail at the moment, and his crew is knocking out some of the best glass I have ever seen.
The bubbler below was blown by one of Smokey's crew – an artist named Blake Whitey. When I was at their glass blowing studio, I got to hangout with with Smokey, Blake Whitey, and Magic Mike. I had seen Blake and Mike's work before, but this was the first time that I actually got to see the process in person. For anyone out there that likes glass, and hasn't seen it made in person, you really need to find a studio. I swear blowers could charge admission just to watch them work. It's like watching the 420 version of Bob Ross' 'Joy of Painting.' At Smokey's studio, I was even allowed to bring my own 'little happy trees' in memory of the late great Bob Ross.
Below are pictures of my new bubbler. There's also a pic of Blake Whitey and Magic Mike doing some work on the torches. Expect more to come. I promise to not let the 'Chem Dog' get in the way this time!
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Broadway vet Lea Michele's Rachel Berry is seen covering Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" with Mark Salling's Puck, and Jane Lynch's Sye Sylvester appears to be up to even less good than usual, being unimpressed with her Cheerios' firecracker routine set to Katy Perry's "California Gurls" and setting up a stunt that involves Heather Morris' Brittany, a cannon, and an unfortunately fated blowup doll.
The episode airs Feb. 6 at approximately 10:30 PM ET on Fox. To watch the clips of "Need You Now" and the cannon stunt, look below. To watch "California Gurls," which is available exclusively on ew.com, click here.


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Information Notice No. 81-13: Jammed Source Rack in a Gamma Irradiator
SSINS: 6870 Accession No: 8103300371 IN 81-13 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 April 14, 1981 INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 81 13: JAMMED SOURCE RACK IN A GAMMA IRRADIATOR Purpose: This information notice provides information about a general potential problem area involving product pass systems and the source rack in certain types of gamma irradiators used for research and product sterilization. This information should be brought to the attention of all persons involved in the administration and operational aspects of your irradiator facility. Description of Event: During manual shutdown of a gamma sterilizing irradiator, the source rack failed to return to the shielded position in the storage pool. Subsequent review of the event determined that the source rack was prevented from returning to the shielded position by product carrier boxes that were damaged and in disrepair. The product boxes had bent out corner edges and flaps that extended into the travel path of the source rack. The source remained in the unshielded position for approximately 24 hours. Beginning about 10 hours after the jamming of the source rack and continuing until it was returned to the shielded position, several fires occurred in the product and product boxes. The fires were extinguished by the sprinkler system. After approximately 24 hours, the source rack was successfully lowered to the shielded position by a service crew from the manufacturer of the irradiator. The jammed source rack defeated emergency shutdown systems. Even though there was no damage to the source pencils, there was some damage to the source pass conveyor that caused several days of down time. This incident is significant relative to irradiator safety in that the damaged product boxes prevented shutdown of the irradiator. Subsequent fires also occurred in the combustible product and product boxes as a result of prolonged gamma irradiation. If your irradiator system uses a product pass system and/or product carrier boxes, you should have procedures for inspection and removal of product boxes that are damaged or in any other way could interfere with the source rack travel. No written response to this information notice is required. If you need additional information regarding this subject, you should contact the Director of the appropriate Regional Office. Attachment: Recently issued IE Information Notices
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Mohammed Usman is happy to be a part of the PFL, and glad the promotion let him fight while it's on hiatus.
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Max Griffin says he's had an epiphany, and now heads into the next stage of his career with renewed optimism after a tough run of results.
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Rivalry removed: Khabib Nuramomedov, Justin Gaethje let UFC 254 matchup speak for itself
Talk is cheap – and for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje, it's not needed to sell their UFC 254 headliner.
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Alex Perez predicts five-round war with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255: 'We both come forward'
Alex Perez says he expects a "Fight of the Night" matchup when he takes on Deiveson Figueiredo for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 255.
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Al Iaquinta blasts Dustin Poirier for cordial Conor McGregor negotiations: 'It's so cringey'
Al Iaquinta see Dustin Poirier's interactions with Conor McGregor as a sign of weakness and has no doubt about how their rematch would end.
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Defence: Baobab TeaLeave a review
Aduna Baobab Tea. In the heart of the African savannah, the majestic baobab tree rises tall. Known as the Tree of Life, its jewel is an exceptional fruit bursting with natural vibrancy. This fortifying fusion of citrussy baobab, fiery ginger and zesty lemon is packed with feel good vibes.
Ingredients: Lemongrass (42%), ginger (35%), white hibiscus, baobab fruit (5%), natural lemon flavour* (4%), lemon myrtle, lemon peel (2%) *Non-organic ingredient
Taste: Aduna's Baobab Tea is light and refreshing: bright, zesty lemons powered by an invigorating kick of ginger.
Refreshing & Revitalising - a great cup of tea in the morning to wake you up and it tastes great cold over ice!Amy
I was so pleased to receive a box as a birthday gift. This tea really stands out due to the high quality ingredients, which make it a delicious drink, hot or cold. Quite addictive in fact!Joanna
The citrus scent is very soothing and is the first thing you will notice before taking the first sip. You can taste the beautiful citrussy baobab, followed by the freshness of the lemon, then the subtle taste of the ginger followed up by some zingy almost spicy tones - it's one of the best teas I have ever had!Minifoxychicky
Very delicious and palatable. Provided me with an immediate noticeable energy boost I drank it twice as fast as any other herbal tea I take.Shams Drury
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Our Defence tea blends whole pieces of dried baobab fruit with lemongrass, ginger and white hibiscus, all of which are known to enhance energy, vitality and general wellbeing in the body! Here are the top ten benefits of our Defence tea:
1. Enhances vitality and energy in the body
2. Helps fight tiredness and fatigue
3. Supports a strong immune system
4. Rich in antioxidants supporting healthy, younger-looking skin
5. Supports blood glucose metabolism
6. Anti-inflammatory properties
7. Digestive health
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10. Purification – supports excretion of toxins from the body
Sip it hot: The ideal brewing temperature is 100 degrees C. Pour 250ml water into your favourite cup, brew for at least 5-7 minutes and enjoy.
Try it iced: Pour 75ml boiling water (enough to generously cover your teabag in your glass). Brew for at least 5-7 minutes and top with iced water.
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Fiskars 6201 18-Inch Staysharp Max Push Reel Lawn Mower Reviews
Fiskars 6201 18-Inch Staysharp Max Push Reel Lawn Mower
- 60% easier to push than other reel mowers, patent-pending InertiaDrive
- Reel delivers twice as much cutting power to blast through tough spots that would jam other reel mowers
- Exclusive StaySharp Cutting System cuts grass without blades touching for long-lasting performance without costly annual blade sharpening
- Inset wheel design offers closer side edging, and a unique grass discharge chute throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet
- Cuts all grass types, even tough southern varieties like St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bahia and Bermuda
The StaySharp Max Reel Mower (formerly Momentum) combines patent-pending technology with superior ergonomics to deliver best-in-class cutting performance without gasoline, oil, charging, the hassle of cords or the noise created by other mowers. It features an InertiaDrive Reel for twice the cutting power of standard reel mowers; StaySharp Cutting System to eliminate the cost and inconvenience of annual blade sharpening; VersaCut Technology for easy cut height adjustment to provide a clean cut on any type of grass, even tough southern varieties, plus one-touch height adjustment for comfort and control; inset wheel design for ultra-close side edging without uncut strips under the wheels; and a unique grass discharge chute that throws clippings forward cleanly, away from your feet. The combination of these technologies makes the StaySharp Max Reel Mower 60% easier to push than other reel mowers, helping you get more done with less effort. Includes a best-in-class 1"–4″ cut height range, an 18″ cut width and a limited three-year warranty.


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News in brief round-up
A round-up of this week's news in brief.
Aesop has created the identity for tennis player Andy Murray's new management company 77, which was formed following his Wimbledon win last year. The identity uses seven 7s 'to create a circular star-like constellation', says Aesop, aiming to reference 'the agency's commitment to managing "star" talent'.
Sennep has designed a new website for architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. The site's new design aims to be easier to search and navigate, and is built around a gird system to give a 'sharp, architectural feel', according to Sennep.
Bristol-based consultancy Fiasco Design has created a new website for Penguin Books' The Snowman & The Snowdog. The site uses a combination of animation, large illustrations and 3D layering effects, and is optimised for use across all devices.
Dragon Rouge has designed the branding and packaging for new Nairns Muesli Breaks. The designs uses bold typography and a berry-based colour palette, aiming to reference the products' berry ingredients.
DesignStudio has directed the video for new Simian Mobile Disco and Roman Flügel single Hachinoko. You can watch it here.
Family & Friends has created the branding and packaging for new cafetiere cover brand Couva Coffee Couture. The covers use a range of different fabrics, button and closure combinations, and Family & Friends' designs aim to reference the brand idea 'stylish ware for your cafetiere'.
Designer Joseph Marshall and design writer Sarah Snaith have been working with Ken Garland to redesign and launch his new website. The site now includes Pudkin Books, Ken and Wanda Garland's publishing venture.
Dutch consultancy Cartils has designed the packaging for Grolsch's new Radler beer, which is based on a 1922 recipe that combines beer with fruit juice. The designs use a white, yellow, silver and gold colour palette.
Rufus Leonard has designed a new website for TIAA Henderson Real Estate (TH Real Estate), the company created in the joint venture of TIAA-CREF and Henderson Global Investors. 'By extending the angles and lines inherent in the new corporate logo and the architecture of the HQ office, Rufus was able to create a dynamic positioning for TH Real Estate that translates as well online as it does offline', says the consultancy.
Consultancy R Design has created new packaging for Knorr Flavour Pots, with a look that aims to reference the products' 'natural taste of fresh herbs and spices', according to the consultancy. A graphic of a spoon containing the pots' ingredients is used on each pack in the range.
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Awww. Whoever thought Simon Cowell would ever love anyone more than himself?
Even he feared it wasn't possible, but now we have the proof that holding your own newborn baby is a feeling so utterly magical it can even soften the heart of showbiz's most cool and calculating player.
For a man with a career built on gut instinct there can surely never have been an easier call than seeing this 6lb 7oz guy for the first time and knowing he's his winner.
When the pregnancy was announced it appeared to be a PR and personal disaster for Cowell.
Getting your mate's wife pregnant doesn't look good – and it really isn't good.
But what a difference nine months makes.
How wonderful he has chosen the name of his late father.
He has frequently spoken of the impression his dad made on his life and now he seems determined to do the same for his son.
Cowell has lived his life on a crazed quest to achieve and succeed.
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Gina McWilliam
Gina McWilliam's gift was prompted by her father Ian's 80th birthday, which the McWilliam family celebrated recently with Ian's long-time friends and associates from Swinburne's Chemistry Department.
Forty years ago, Ian McWilliam collapsed with a cerebral aneurysm while working at Swinburne. By chance, it was the first day that a medical doctor, Jean Dunn (later McLeod, and after whom the campus lane between John and William streets is named), was stationed on campus and able to provide an appropriate emergency response. Ian was rushed to hospital and subsequently made a full recovery.
"Because of the quick and intelligent actions of his colleagues that day, my father has had another 40 years of productive life," Gina says, "and he's still in very good health."
Dr McWilliam became a Churchill Fellow in 1972 and was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) by Monash University in 1974. In 1984 he became an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his services to science and technology. Ian retired as an Associate Professor at the end of 1994, but continued to teach part-time at Swinburne for the next two years.
Gina's donation will be used by the Swinburne Medical Centre to purchase a multi-parameter patient monitor that includes an electrocardiogram, along with a vaccine fridge and a bariatric wheelchair.
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Because of the quick and intelligent actions of his colleagues that day, my father has had another 40 years of productive life.
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iPods stolen at last year's Electric Picnic
iPods stolen at last year's Electric Picnic were forfeited to the State at last week's sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
The judgement was made by Judge Catherine Staines during an application made by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) against Ms Emma McCarthy.
Inspector Aidan Farrelly gave evidence that three iPods, stolen at last week's music festival, had been recovered. The inspector asked that the items be forfeited to the State.
Judge Staines suggested that perhaps they could be given to the Block Project.
Insp Farrelly replied that the items could be password-locked, and they were instead forfeited to the State.


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203 2225 Acadia Road, Vancouver Listing #: R2454003
The Marq by Westland – an exclusive collection of 22 CONCRETE FREEHOLD homes located on the University Endowment Lands, adjacent to UBC campus. First time in over a decade that such an offering is available! Designed by award-winning architects, this smartly planned corner 3 BR boasts 9' ceilings & wraparound balcony. Interiors: wide-plank oak floors, zoned A/C & B/I closet organizers. Kitchens: luxury Gaggenau appliances, imported Italian cabinets from Inform Projects, Kohler undermount multi-functioning sink, quartz counters & backsplash. Ensuite: large format porcelain slab walls & floors, custom halo lit mirrored medicine cabinets, double vanity, frameless glass shower, & B/I display ledge. Top recreational facilities, dining, shopping, parks, beaches & vast outdoor trails steps away!
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