text: First off: I'm sorry if 'Pro' Mac users sounds condescending. I only mean it to mean those who use a Mac day in, day out to earn a living, that's all. We're in the process of finding a new London-based firm that will do hardware & software support on a 2-4 hour call-out. Our current lot are a bit clueless when it comes to OS X and furthermore, have us tied into a yearly contract which was negotiated before my time and is a huge waste of money as we rarely need their services since moving to OS X and new hardware. What kind of software/hardware are you running and what kind of support do you have when something goes wrong? Any recommendations as what to look for when looking for a new support deal? Are hourly deals better than a fixed-term contract? Does your support extend to peripherals or just the Apple stuff? In short, please share anything that might be useful, interesting or even entertaining to read about your Mac support experiences. Thanks in advance. BV


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Here's more of your "Unseen" films:
"Heres some i need:
1. Alex Cox's The Higway Patrolman & Walker
2. ReIssue of RE-ANIMATOR
3. SE of THE GAME
4. 3 O'Clock High
5. The Indian Runner
6. Barton Fink & Miller's Crossing
7. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
9. Tetsuo: IRON MAN
10. Lars Von Trier's Kingdom and Kingdom2"
I agree on a few of those, fella. Good thing is none of them are out of the realm of possibility.
Here are 10 suggestions for The Unseen that I feel deserve, nay, need to be available on DVD. Here they are (in no particular order):
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Howling
The Blob (1988)
The Changeling
Better off Dead (Cusack)
Urban Cowboy
Saturday Night Fever
After Hours (great Scorsese comedy)
Well, that's my two cents. Hope you agree with me."
You'll be pleased to know that The Changeling's available now. I know because I own it! I want the Blob remake too (written by Frank Darabont!)
"Seseme Street Presents: Follow that Bird (Laugh at me all you want. But the
movie is awesome and would be great on DVD)"
"Ed Wood, Ed Wood, Ed Wood. I'm one of the very few people I know who've
seen this, and I keep wanting to show it to my friends (who don't quite
understand why I love Tim Burton so much) but alas, no DVD.
I would also like to see Truffaut's "Day For Night" ("La Nuit
am¿ricaine")... I saw this in a cinema class, and was surprised at how
damned enjoyable it was. Worst part was it was a lame VHS that was taped
off of Bravo... it was the only subbed copy my professor could find! The
French New Wave tends to bring to mind "boring pretentious stuff" but this
movie is very entertaining while also being a great piece of cinema.
Barton Fink - I know you don't like it, and while I'm still undecided on a
lot of it, I'd like to see it again. And this is one of those movies that
would be great to have to lend to people.
Finally, let me come off of my Critic's Chair and give a shout out for the
two Bill & Ted movies. Not exactly in the same level of my other two
picks, but these are FUN movies that I have very fond memories of. Sadly,
they're not exactly mega-blockbusters, and even the VHS is out of print. I
dream of an ultra cool boxed set nightly (especially after getting my hands
on the new Die Hard set)..."
The mix is good here. Could have been pretentious or cheesy. The mix makes it a solid group. Expect Bill and Ted sooner than the others.
I hope it's not too late to send my list!
I've divided my top ten in two halves: one about features, one about TV shows:
1 - Top Secret!
2 - Buckaroo Banzai (was this announced, or was it a dream?)
3 - Red Rock West
4 - Jackie Chan's Police Force
5 - Iron Monkey
6 - Xena
7 - Twin Peaks
8 - Seinfeld
9 - The Larry Sanders Show
10 - The old Batman show
Buckaroo's on the way, and the old Batman movie's coming so the show may be right behind it.
"Hey Nick,
I just wanted to say i think the new layout is great and that you run a
great site here
P.S. chud.com is the best
My vote for the unseen is a film called SuBurbia(1996) by Richard Linklater"
I LOVED SuBurbia! It's where I discovered the acting excellence of Nicky Katt among others good stuff. Also, thanks about the sites. I like the new layout too and I KNOW Chud's the best, of course I'm biased. Check out our new comic book site if you can (www.lastcomics.com).
"Sadly I can only think of one, but I would LOVE to see Kids In The Hall:
Brain Candy on DVD, especially if it came with cast commentary!"
I get a lot of mail on that one. I hope it comes out for your sake. Me? Not my bag.
"Sirs, I only have only one movie for my unseen list, but its a real lost gem.
Point Blank(1967)
Arguably John Boorman's and Lee Marvin's best work, Point Blank is a psychadelic, neo-noir, revenge film that deserves to be seen on DVD. Marvin plays the coldest man alive, yet oozes charisma, dominating the other characters without barely saying anything but "where's my money?". Boorman's pacing and use of color were revolutionary. I heard about a LD years ago, but have never seen it. If Zardoz can get released, (with commentary), than I can only guess what legal and contracual problems have delayed the release of this DVD.
Seeing Mel Gibson's much lighter remake and some awful looking Mickey Rourke movie going by the same name taking up shelf space at stores only makes me long to see this original even more. I hope you guys can give me some good news."
Nope, but Lee's a real toughie in that one.
"Two maovies that absolutely NEED to be released on DVD are:
The Lover-unrated version (grab yourself a girl and watch this together. you won't be disappointed and the classis "what happened to the sequel" Ford Fairlane. Don't pre-judge it just because the Diceman is in it is funny as hell. >>>>>>>"
I don't like The Lover, but want Dice to come out.
"I noticed a screen capture from "Down By Law" was on the front page, but not
listed in your article. A favorite of the graphics designer, maybe?
Coincidentally, that's my first pick. Here goes:
Down By Law
Human Highway
Johnny Stecchino
200 Motels
Fletch Lives
Pirates of Penzance (1983 version with Rex Smith and Kevin Kline)
Same Time, Next Year
The Name of the Rose
Cold Feet (1989)
Also, I wouldn't mind seeing episodes of The State, Parker Lewis Can't Lose,
and The Young Ones (to name a few) on DVD, not because they demand the
enhanced picture and sound quality, but because my VCR's busted and I can't
justify buying a new one while so immersed in the superior medium. Also,
let's see some more MST3k episodes on DVD; if they make 'em, I'll buy 'em."
Will you settle for a nice DVD for 'Children of the Corn IV'?.

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Winners all around in East-West Shrine Game
While the Robertson Stadium scoreboard displayed the West's 31-13 victory in the annual East-West Shrine Football Game, the real winners were the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The game is one of the oldest annual post-season contests featuring college all stars. This was the 83rd version and was played out before a crowd of 15,328 who braved the very chilly weather for a worthy cause.
The heat is not on
The crowd, the 100+ players on both sides and the coaches along with the photographers on the field weren't the only ones braving the temperatures in the 40s. Everyone in the Robertson Stadium press box kept their coats on. The rooms on both sides of the pressbox, including the VIP lounge, were nice and warm but no heat was coming in to our little corner of the world.
I didn't particularly want to set the world on fire, but a little heat in the pressbox would have helped. It got so cold up there at one point that I nearly tripped over my own breath.
Fortunately Skeeters Restaurant kept everyone warm with their chicken and beef fajitas.
Overall it was a very worthwhile experience all around. Everyone from the UH staff to the Shriners organization should be commended.
Very worthy game
This Shrine Game actually deserves better attention from the media and full backing of the NCAA. These days it's all about money and the Shrine Game persists in doing foolish things like putting the money into its hospitals.
The entire purpose of this game, as Executive Director Jack Hart put it, is "Strong legs run so that weak legs may walk."
I know you don't like to read statistics - sports are full of them - but these are important and real short.
Shriners Hospitals spend an estimated $2.2 million each day in patient care for children. They don't ask for nor do they accept money from insurance companies or from the government. It all comes from donations and proceeds from the annual game.
Flips for the cause
Some of those "strong" legs on the West side of the John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium belonged to Kevin Robinson of Utah State, who had probably the most exciting play of the game when he returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown. To punctuate it, once he crossed into the end zone he flipped to the delight of the few fans in the end zone seats. Robinson would later score again, this time on a pass reception in the fourth quarter.
Former Clear Creek High standout Chase Ortiz of Texas Christian University, whom we last saw in the Texas Bowl a few weeks ago, did his part in stopping East ball carriers. Ortiz played the defensive line. Another former local player, UT's Scott Derry did well in the linebacker position. Derry played his high school ball at Pearland High.
Of course, we mustn't forget University of Houston's Anthony Alridge, who felt at ease and had a good time playing on his home turf. He scored one touchdown, from four yards out, and gained a total of 87 yards on the night.
Other West players were from Texas A&M, Arizona State, Air Force, Arizona, Oregon State, UCLA, Idaho, Colorado State, BYU and several others including Saskatchewan. Yes, Saskatchewan.
The East had its share of top players from schools such as Virginia Tech, Kansas State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Michigan State, Navy, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Purdue and other top schools in the east.
Veteran coaching staff
The coaching staff was top-notch on both sides.
Dick Vermeil coached the East. A veteran NFL coach, Vermeil coached the St. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl XXXIV win over the Tennessee Titans in 1999. He also went to the Super Bowl when he was head coach at Philadelphia, but lost to the Oakland Raiders in 1980. He is the only coach to win both the Super Bowl and the Rose Bowl, when he coached at UCLA.
Coaching the West was Mike White, former head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Prior to that he was head coach at California and Illinois and appearances in the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl.
Before the contest started 15-year-old Mariah Moreno, a former patient at the Shriners Hospital in Houston, sang the National Anthem.
The NFL scouts were in full force at the game and for good reason. Every NFL team has a Shrine Game alum on its 2007 roster. That includes New England's Tom Brady and Bret Favre of Green Bay.
The University of Houston and the Houston Texans provided facilities, with the Texans allowing the East and West players and coaches access to their practice facility.
To recap the game, the East struck first with a 42-yard field goal by Wisconsin's Taylor Mehihaff to take a 3-0 lead with four minutes remaining in the first quarter.
The East stopped West's next drive but then the West returned the favor. That's where Robinson comes in.
The West wide receiver took the ball at his 28 and weaved and danced near the East sideline for 72 yards and the touchdown. With 49 seconds remaining in the first period the West took the lead for good, 7-3.
After Garrett Hartley of Oklahoma was successful on a 23-yard field goal as time ran out, the West went into the warm locker rooms with a 10-3 lead.
After the break Alridge got his 4-yard TD run with five minutes left in the third quarter for a 17-3 margin.
Mehihaff's 28-yarder for the East made it 17-6 at the start of the fourth period, but Robinson then got his second score when he caught a 5-yard pass from West quarterback Josh Johnson of San Diego State with 11 minutes left. That made it 24-6.
The East drew a little closer with four minutes remaining when running back Cory Boyd of South Carolina went in from the five to make it 24-13.
After a West punt, the East wanted to make the score more respectable but West linebacker Alvin Bowen of Iowa State intercepted a pass and ran it 20 yards into the end zone for the final 31-13 with 30 seconds left in the game.
The East had three quarterbacks who passed for 184 yards, but were also picked off four times. The West also used three signal callers who threw for 186, but suffered no interceptions. The West rushed for 176 yards to the East's 126.
Post-game honors went to West quarterback Johnson, who was named offensive player of the game. Arizona linebacker Spencer Larson, also from the West, got defensive player of the game honors.


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Invest with your stomach.
That's the best advice for anyone considering purchase of stock in a restaurant company.
Well-managed, innovative chains featuring good-tasting food and enjoyable atmosphere are often likely to do well in their bottom line as well. Your family can do research by dining out.
The industry got off to a bad start in 1994 with harsh weather in many parts of the country keeping customers away. While that didn't affect stock of some of the larger firms, such as McDonald's Corp. and Wendy's International, it did take its toll on smaller chains.


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Walk in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator is the perfect stuff that you need to purchase especially for certain places like your restaurants, convenient stores, hospitals, fast food outlets and school. This is different from the normal fridge that we used to use at home. Nowadays, you can purchase this item easily from many stores, online or not. In order to know more about this tool, you can read the information below.
The Components of Walk in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator
This walk-in refrigeration unit consists of some important components that support its functions. The main components are maybe two; the evaporator and also the condenser. What are those components? What are the functions? Find out the answers on the description below:
- Evaporator. This is a part that is always equipped in all Walk in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator. This part will freeze the moistures in the air. In addition, evaporator will build the protective barrier to against the transfer of heat. The simple system is that this evaporator will melt the ice that is built up on the coils of the evaporator. That defrost cycle runs will drain the ice from the system by using the drain line.
- Condenser. This part works by removing the heat from the unit. That is why; it will allow us for maintaining the cold temperatures that are needed for the food storage. The heat from this part will be vented outside and the fans will help to move the hot air through the vents.
Those are not the only components that we can find on the Walk in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator. It is because there are still some other important components that we can find such as the control panel to set the temperature, the insulated door that will keep the cold and hot air out and also be wiring for the electricity function. There is also the thermometer tool that is installed to give the constant measure of the temperature.
Usually, all the components and the detail information had been written in the guidebooks to make sure you know all the information and be able to install this tool properly.
How the Walk in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator works?
All of those components will work together in order to keep the hot air out of the refrigerator and for keeping the cool air. It is important to make your food is stay refrigerated and not spoil as well. Besides knowing all the components and the functions, it is also important to make sure that all the components are working well.
You can do a simple inspection on this Walk-in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator tool by looking the fan whether it is still running or not, whether it is dirty or not and many more. You can do all the inspections that you can do by yourself. However, if you though that your Walk in Cooler Condensing Unit and Evaporator is having the serious problem, contacting the professionals or experts is the great idea to do.


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UPDATE: This no longer works in Snow Leopard. Even moving from 'hdid' to 'hdiutil' doesn't help. While it technically works it results in all other mounted volumes (disks, DMGs) to appear twice on the desktop and not work or be easily ejectable. Disk Utility can eject them followed by a relaunch of the Finder to clear them off for good.
I recently setup litespeed on my OSX machine
for development. Everything works great except that it writes to the hard
drive every second. Turns out litespeed writes out it's status once a second
/tmp/lshttpd/status and that for some reason OSX doesn't cache that in
memory. This can be fixed by mounting a RAM disk at
To get this to work, apply the following patch to
*** lswsctrl.orig Wed Mar 21 08:34:26 2007 --- lswsctrl Mon Mar 26 14:20:48 2007 *************** *** 40,45 **** --- 40,53 ---- else PID="" fi + + ram_disk=`/usr/bin/hdid -nomount ram://2048` + /sbin/newfs_hfs $ram_disk + /bin/rm -rf /tmp/lshttpd + /bin/mkdir /tmp/lshttpd + /sbin/mount -t hfs $ram_disk /tmp/lshttpd + /Developer/Tools/SetFile -a V /tmp/lshttpd + ./$EXECUTABLE ret=$? if [ $ret -eq 0 ]; then *************** *** 51,56 **** --- 59,66 ---- echo "[OK] $DESC: pid=$NEW_PID." else echo "[ERROR] Failed to start $DESC!" + /sbin/umount /tmp/lshttpd + /usr/bin/hdiutil detach $ram_disk fi } *************** *** 61,66 **** --- 71,80 ---- ret=$? if [ $ret -eq 0 ]; then echo "[OK] $DESC: stopped." + sleep 1 + ram_disk=`/bin/df | /usr/bin/grep /tmp/lshttpd | /usr/bin/cut -f1 -d" "` + /sbin/umount /tmp/lshttpd + /usr/bin/hdiutil detach $ram_disk else echo "[ERROR] can not kill $DESC" fi
SetFile line above simply hides the volume from appearing on your desktop.
Now you can run litespeed all the time without having to listen to it touch the hard drive.


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Super Maisy/
I went out to run an errand while Todd was at home and Maisy was taking a nap. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to cross some tasks off my list and usually I come home to a still sleeping Maisy. Today, Maisy must have not been all that tired, because I walk in the door and find- SUPERMAISY!
Todd had tucked Maisy's purple blankie in the back of her pajamas and was flying her around. I was greeted at the door with giggles from Todd and big smiles from Maisy. It was too cute and I had to grab the camera.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super Maisy!!
On another note, Maisy has broadened her horizons in the food department. She has now had butternut squash, pear, sweet potato and apple. So far I've been making all of her food and freezing the food in cubes to be defrosted before meal time. Just today we started her on three meals a day. She's getting the hang of eating, but still seems as if she could take it or leave it. She's definitely not one of those kids that screams for more and more, faster and faster.
While Maisy was taking her next "nap" (I use the term nap loosely because she actually did not sleep at all, but ended up playing with daddy), I was lucky enough to get to visit Alison, Maynard and new beautiful baby Mila in the hospital. Alison is doing amazingly well and Mila is a precious adorable little girl!
Sleeping baby Mila
Maisy is so excited to meet baby Mila. It's so amazing to think that Maisy was this small just 6 months ago!!
She's so tiny and sweet
It's so fun to see all of our friends get married, have children and watch all the kids grow up together. It's great to get to share the experience of parenthood with so many wonderful people.
Much love to all- Todd, Becky and Maisy


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GREEN-FINGERED children made the first step in £500,000 improvements to a Birkdale park previously known for its anti-social behaviour.
They were joined by members of community group Friends of Bedford Park, with the aim of giving the facility an expensive makeover including football pitches, cricket fields and art work.
The group, led by Portland Hotel proprietor Steve Kirkbride, hope to introduce a new playground, a multi-use games area, a bowling green, changing rooms and cycle parking, in an area that has previously been blighted by vandalism and other anti-social behaviour.
Our Lady of Lourdes reception pupils planted the first seed of improvement on Wednesday.
Along with the Mayor of Sefton and Friends of Bedford Park, they planted 3,000 crocus and daffodil bulbs around the park.
Teaching assistant Kathryn Oldham said: "Not only did the school get involved because the park is part of the community but helping out also complements the children's learning.
"They are studying growth, planting and about the environment at the moment so doing this helps them understand what we do in class."
Although £90,000 is available for the renovation at the moment, total estimated costs are about half a million pounds.
Plans for the revamp were revealed to councillors at Wednesday night's Southport Area Committee meeting.
Mayor of Sefton and Birkdale Ward councillor Richard Hands, who also got his hands dirty at the bulb-planting session, said: "It has taken me seven years to get to this point. It is fantastic and the first step will be to build a new playground."
Merseyside Police blitzed the park last summer in an attempt to stamp out anti-social behaviour.
Mr Kirkbride said: "The police have been brilliant. They came down on quad bikes and patrolled to bring some order.
"There had been so many complaints about youths' behaviour on the park that residents had had enough.
"We hope to make it safer and more family friendly. It belongs to all the community so everyone should help out."
Sefton Council senior parks officer Catherine Creeton said: "The Friends of Bedford Park is working with Sefton's landscape development & management to develop a master plan for improvements to the park.
"They have plenty of ideas on how to improve the park and would welcome anyone who is interested in joining the group."
l The Friends meet on the first Wednesday of every month – except January – at the Portland Hotel from 7pm. For more information call 0151-934 2497 or 01704-569926.


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Hailing from Manchester, UK, Casual Violence is an electronic music composer, live artist, and DJ, operating on the dark, liminal fringes of Northern UK Techno. His work has seen him release on some of the underground scene's well-respected labels such as: Rodz Konez, Subsist, Sect, and Unknown Precept.
Most recently, Casual Violence found a new home on Kareem's highly influential Berlin based imprint, Zhark Recordings with the Anabiosis EP (2015), which includes two tracks taken directly from his live set performance at Institut fuer Zukunft in Leipzig.
With a formidable reputation for his own deep, dark, and visceral strain of techno & rhythmic industrial, the Casual Violence live set is perhaps the closest representation of his sound so far. Characterised by its slow, pulsing, hypnotic builds, walls of texture, deep atmospheric drones, and an ever present suggestion that something a little more graceful in nature may be hidden beneath the surface.
full artist profile: here


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Hi everyone!
I'm still in New York at BEA, and enjoying a non-stop, absolutely incredible week. Recap to come!
I could go on and on about how much I've loved reading your travel and music comments on the new www.timebetweenus.com site, but I'll leave it short and just say that I've been smiling ear-to-ear. Thank you for making these pages come to life!
I've been capturing all of your comments, tweets and RTs over the last week, and I have to say, my process worked so well! *pats self on back*. Over a delicious lunch, my lovely and brilliant editor, Lisa Yoskowitz, was kind enough to pick TWO contest winners, and we were thrilled to discover that we had an Anna music fan AND a Bennett music fan! How perfect!
And the winners are:
Anna's Music + Travel Prize Pack: Ashelynn Hetland of Gypsy Book Reviews — A fellow fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony… great call!) and the Goo Goo Dolls, France, and Anna's playlist!
Bennett's Music + Travel Prize Pack: Cassie of Citrus Reads — A fellow fan of Adele (ahhh… Adele), England (I love accents too, Cassie), and Bennett's playlist!
Congratulations, Ashelynn and Cassie! I'll get your prize packs off soon, but here's a photo of your playlist CDs in the interim. The watercolor cases have special meaning, but you'll have to read the book to understand the significance!
Thanks again to everyone who entered! There will be more chances to win books, music and travel goodies soon.


text: John Walter Say, 69, of Inwood, W.Va., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. The family will receive friends today from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at South Berkeley Chapel, Inwood. The service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert E. Cook will officiate and James DeCicco will offer remembrances and prayers. Military graveside honors will be in Gerrardstown (W.Va.) Presbyterian Cemetery.


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IRS explains power of attorney requirements for corporate taxpayers
On Tuesday, the IRS's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) issued a bulletin clarifying when corporate officers or employees must have a valid power of attorney in order to represent the company before the IRS (OPR Bulletin 2014-12). The bulletin also discusses how the existence of a power of attorney may be evidence that the officer or employee is subject to the rules of Circular 230, Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service (31 C.F.R. Part 10).
The bulletin notes that the corporate officers or employees identified in a corporation's Form 4764, Communications Agreement, LB&I Examination Plan, are only authorized to take certain actions. Specifically, these individuals are permitted to (1) discuss tax matters; (2) provide and receive information; or (3) receive and discuss adjustments. (This is similar to the authorization provided under Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization.) Read more on the Journal of Accountancy.


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Sunday, March 18, 2012
Stampin Sisters in Christ challenge . . . change of season
Happy Sunday stampers! It is time for another challenge from Stampin' Sisters in Christ. Our hostess this week is MariLynn who has selected this verse from Psalm 104:19 "He made the moon to mark the seasons." With the change of seasons this week, make a card/project showing something related to the new season.
Our sponsor is Taylored Expressions and one lucky winner will receive a beautiful new set introduced recently, Faith in Bloom.
This has been the strangest seasonal change I think we've experienced yet. Almost a week ago it was 77 degrees . . . in northern Michigan. We don't even see it that warm in May usually, or even early June. Yet here it was mid-March and warm enough to walk barefoot on the beach. I have to admit, I am enjoying the sunshine and the budding trees more than I would the usual blowing snow and freezing temperatures we would normally still be experiencing.
I think part of the reason is that Spring is a time when everything seems to come alive. The crocuses are blooming, daffodils are pushing their way up through the ground and the trees all have that fine green misty look that is the precursor of budding leaves. I see God's handiwork everywhere I look and it is amazing to me to watch those tiny leaves unfurl. Nothing I could do could ever make that happen. God controls the seasons, the springtime and the winter that precedes it that helps us appreciate the green colors and warmer temperatures so much more. Thanks for looking and we hope to see your creations in the gallery.
7 comments:
- Lee Ann said...
This is an absolutely adorable image, PeggySue- love it!
- March 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM
- Traci M said...
I remember this stamp you've used before, I have always loved that sweet bunny in the cabbge patch!! Enjoy your early spring, and hope it lasts!! :) This card is soo sweet, love the gingham!
- March 18, 2012 at 4:46 PM
- Joanne (jojot) said...
such a sweet spring card.....love the layout....has a quilt like quality
- March 18, 2012 at 5:34 PM
- Miesje said...
Oh so cute! Love that image. Your layout is wonderful - so eye catching! I hope you have a great week and that your Spring lasts!
- March 18, 2012 at 7:48 PM
- Lovely Linda said...
Awww Peggysue - this is the cutest thing ever - I love this image and you have coloured it so beautifully! Gingham is perfect - I am loving this!! Thank you for inspiring me in maany ways my friend! {{{hugs}}}
- March 20, 2012 at 5:20 AM
- Lynn Mercurio said...
This card is adorable, and I love the verse too. Spring is my favorite season - so full of color and anticipation just waiting to come into full bloom.
Your card is so nicely designed and you did a great job of highlighting all of your spring images...especially love the gingham!
- March 20, 2012 at 11:01 PM
- Carol's Ink Spot said...
Cute card! Love the image and the gingham on this.
- March 21, 2012 at 9:21 PM


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Croft Garden Cottage
Western Isles
Spend your days beach combing and dolphin spotting then enjoy veg from the garden for supper and settle into the beautiful rooms
£111 p/n
How to book
If you have any questions or want to enquire about dates, use our form to contact Chris & Christine Johnson or see their website for more information.
From £111 per night
From £775 to £940 per week
There's nowhere like the Outer Hebrides, far-flung islands of sublime beauty, with skies that start at your feet and light that changes by the minute. This blissful bolthole sits on the northwest tip of South Uist in 24 acres of seclusion: just sea and sky; wild flowers in the machair; sea otters and wild swans; beaches to comb. If the exterior is a touch dull, then its interior is the polar opposite – stylish, uncluttered and full of beautiful things; a little like having a suite in a London hotel for a fraction of the price. You get a kitchen/sitting room with a big window to frame the view, a lovely bedroom with rugs on floors, then a chic walk-in shower with robes to pad about in. Back in the main room there's a wood-burner by the telly, books and maps scattered about, then fridge, dishwasher, hob and oven. Outside, the garden's at the front with Christine's remarkable vegetable patch behind. Endless white sands, passing dolphins, the occasional corncrake, that fabulous light… A heavenly escape.
- Hot tub
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Mobile reception
- Oven
- Breakfast included
- Open fire / woodburner
- Hob
- Parking on premises
- Barbecue
- Free parking nearby
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Paid parking nearby
- Breakfast available
- Accessible by public transport
- Central heating
- Wheelchair access
- Limited mobility
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Garden
- Television
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Children welcome
- Books and toys
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Booking restrictions
- Minimum stay: 7 nights starting on a Saturday.
- Closed
- 1 October - 1 April.
- Nightly price
- from £111
- Weekly price
- from £775
- 1 Cottage for 2
- From £1111 bed1 bedroom
This was such a special place to stay. We love the Outer Hebrides and to be on the cliff edge, so close to the sea, with sun streaming in the wonderful bay window was bliss! We left rested and refreshed.
Perfection: the cottage/amenities, the coastal location, the islands, the RSPB guided walks + sun and blue skies nearly all week. The cottage is warm, spotless, fully equipped and very comfortable, Surrounded by other crofts including our hosts' own with its fruit and veg production, we think Christine/Chris have created something very special here. The Outer Hebrides-specific landscape, flora and fauna, locally sourced food, museums and other cultural and historical reference points enrich the stay. Much to see and do on foot, by bike or car. One of the very best 'Sawday' recommendations.
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Chris & Christine Johnson
- The flowering of the Hebridean machair from May to August is one of the most stunning wildlife events in the British Isles
- Wilderness walking in the hills of South Uist with spectacular sea views
- The Old Tom Morris golf course, one of the most natural links course in the world, offers a stimulating challenge to any player
- The beautiful lochs of South Uist are renowned for game trout and salmon fishing
- Fabulous birdwatching, migrating wild geese and swans, majestic birds of prey, diving gannets, serenading skylarks, sky dancing lapwings, piping plovers and enigmatic corncrakes.
- Explore the outer islands by boat, visit romantic Mingulay, the Monachs or even St Kilda.


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Eamonn McCann is almost my ideological opposite.
The People Before Profit politician is a determined and consistent socialist.
But his failure to get re-elected to the Assembly is a major loss to that chamber.
McCann's uncompromising socialism is actually rather rare now in elected politics, even in the Labour Party at the House of Commons at Westminster.
One of the reasons I always rather admired Jeremy Corbyn was that he too was a hardcore socialist (needless to say I deplored his ambivalence about the IRA).
If democracy is to mean anything it should lead to parliaments that have politicians with a huge variety of views.
Even the US House of Representatives and the Senate have had room for politicians of the firm left, such as Bernie Sanders and the late Paul Wellstone.
It would be a grim day if parliaments ended up with politicians who all tended to agree on the main issues of the day, and were driven by focus groups and opinion polls.
My own politics is most left leaning when it comes to the obscene global wealth imbalance.
Rectifying that is one of the trickiest political challenges on earth.
Opening our doors to millions of the destitute is not the answer.
The poem on the Statue of Liberty famously includes the phrase "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses ..." but what was appropriate for a vast land mass with a low population density a century ago is not right for a more crowded 21st century UK.
McCann turned 74 yesterday and was until weeks ago still going strong as an activist at Stormont.
What a pity he is no longer up on the Hill.
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Is it Spring yet?
I am so over Winter.
We have been dealing with another bought of flu, colds, and allergies. Every one in my house (except the oldest) has been sick with something. We have made three trips to the doctor in just two weeks. I'm done. I am over this season of yucky weather, germ, and sickness.
I am trying to trick my house into thinking it's an early Spring. I've begun the decorating for Spring and Easter. I thought it was working too, but my girl came home today complaining of stomach ache and earache. I'm hoping it's just a fluke.
In the meantime I've been on a disinfecting rampage along with the decorating.
I'm hoping to get everyone better and get back on track with the posting.


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Seasonal jobs for young people in Carroll County have been few and far between this summer, but Payless Shoe Stores seems to have taken unfair advantage of the tight job market.
It is one thing for employers to capitalize on the scarcity of jobs, but Payless, a national chain, used the shortage in a most cynical way. It appears that its Carroll operation hired about a dozen teen-aged girls, worked them hard for a week and then summarily fired them.
Payless claims that it hired the teens in good faith, but then realized they were younger than 18, the company's minimum age for employment. It was forced to let them go, according to the Payless' corporate spokesman.


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1. I have a knack for being able to sleep anywhere and everywhere and I seem to spend my life constantly exhausted no matter how many hours kip I've had.
2. I hated school when I was there but I now look back on it as the best time of my life. I had so much fun and the thought of growing up and having to make decisions and take responsibility for things scares the life out of me.
3. I'm a quarter welsh and three quarters cockney, as 3 of my 4 grandparents were proper Londoners.
4. I'm 5 foot tall and a size 6 which means I can still get into kids clothes; my favourite leather jacket is actually sized for girls aged 11-12 years old.
5. I met my boyfriend on Tumblr and we've been together now for two years. We started off as friends, then best friends, then we got into a long-distance relationship and we now live together in East Anglia.
6. I was born and bred in Hastings so I'm really a Sussex girl at heart!
7. I passed my A Levels last year with an AAB and have recently been accepted into Nottingham Trent University to study Fashion Communication & Promotion, although I'm not even 100% sure that's what I want to do.
8. Suki Waterhouse is my style/beauty icon. I can't explain what it is about her but I absolutely adore her and even got my hair cut to look like hers recently.
9. I'm a ridiculously fussy eater and haven't even tried the most basic of foods like oranges, sausages or tomatoes. I just have an issue with trying new things and prefer to stick to what I know; I hadn't ever even eaten bacon until two weeks ago.
10. Despite being a fussy eater I love spicy food and some of my favourite meals are curry, chilli and anything else with a bit of a kick to it.
11. I used to have a really amazing social life; I'd never spend weekends in the house and was always out and about doing something. Since moving away last summer though I now live somewhere really rural where I don't know anyone and it's the hardest thing imaginable.
12. I have a fear of birds, especially peacocks, which I inherited from my Grandma. I'm also scared of stuffed animals, needles and I have a weird phobia when it comes to stairs and escalators.
13. When I was about thirteen I begun to suffer terribly with panic attacks and had a year being home tutored in order to receive proper treatment. I still suffer with them to a certain extent today and continue to be on medication for extremely high anxiety.
14. I'm one of the laziest people imaginable and seem to have an innate ability to just fluke my way through things without having to work hard. I know my luck will run out someday and it will definitely come back to bite me!
15. I don't believe in many things at all but I have a fascination with astrology and the way that different star signs can link to certain aspects of someone's personality.
16. My favourite place I've ever visited is Venice. It's one of the few places I've ever been which beauty just takes my breath away every time I go there and I'd love to go travelling more when I've finished with uni.
17. I'm incredibly shy and it gets me a bit of a reputation for being a bit stuck up, which I'm really not (hopefully..) People just assume I don't want to talk to them when in fact I really do, I just can't pluck up the courage to do so.
18. I used to backcomb my hair to crazy levels which earned me the nickname 'The Pomeranian' from my boyfriend's family. I've now decided that when I'm older I want to own a Pomeranian to show there are no hard feelings.
19. I'm an eBay addict and I spend most of my free time scouring the site for cheap clothes and beauty products; once I've paid my rent and phone bill almost anything that's left probably passes through my paypal account!
20. I want a tattoo of the phrase 'This too shall pass' although I've heard so many people say it's really generic. The words mean a lot to me personally and I've never seen anybody with that tattoo so I should really stop letting that put me off!


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Aquinas had the pleasure of attending Emmanuel school's sports awards this month, it was a great success and celebrated the vast amount of sporting talent the school has in its pupils!
The awards ranged from Team of the year, Most improved sports performer, Exceptional Achievement in sport to Sports personality of the year.
The school were also celebrating their win of the Silver Games award 2013 on behalf of Sainsbury's.
Aquinas Foundation also provided the school with a football shirt signed by the Queens Park Rangers Football team. This was put into a prize drawer to raise money for the school.
The awards were given in recognition of the students achievements and progress in the following sports;
Basketball, Football, Athletics, Cricket, Badminton, Rounders, Cross Country, Table Tennis, Tennis, Rugby, Tag Rugby, Netball.
Aquinas were very proud to be a part of the Emmanuel Sports awards and were extremely excited to hear of the exceptional sportsmanship the school has to offer throughout year groups 7 to 11.
The Aquinas Foundation will continue to support the Emmanuel school and are looking forward to the next sports awards!!!


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Location,Provo/Salt Lake City area, Utah, United States
Contact Information
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I've been utilizing Quantum Touch on a daily basis since 2007 and loving it!
As a child, I was fascinated with crystals, curious about auras, faeries, and all things magical and have always had an eye out for anything that brought me into contact with such things.
I noticed when I was young that I didn't feel well, but when you're a child, that's all you know. You don't get the part of the information about what to do regarding the discomfort. I've since learned that the information I required wasn't even available outside of myself – it's only available inside of myself!
Over time, I began to REALLY not feel well, but when I went to the doctor and had all the tests run, the doctor told me (drum-roll, please!): "You're as healthy as a horse!" LOL! That actually wasn't very helpful because I still felt horrible and didn't know why.
I began my healing journey by being lead to books that guided me to change my lifestyle and my diet, which helped a great deal, but once I had my children, my health took a tremendous dive. I was sleeping upwards of 17 hours a day. It was even more awful that before. :-/
I was blessed with support from a gal that began helping me and instructing me somewhat in energy healing arts. As she worked with me, my third eye began to open up again from being closed down at about seven years of age. I had loads of information pour through me as to how to help myself and began running energy to myself according to what I was instructed through Spirit Guidance – and was totally clueless about at that time – I just wanted to feel well…
Would you like to know the main big secret that came through it all as I began to feel better?
Love and Gratitude and Self-Acceptance/Appreciation!
That's what pulled me through and I began to get stronger and feel better and better each and every day.
Once I began feeling better, I was on the look-out for the energy healing method that most closely matched what I had been shown through Spirit Guidance to support myself with. After several classes and lots of checking around, I heard about a presentation being offered for the "new Quantum Touch Energy Healing Technique".
As soon as I heard about it, I knew I had to be there!
As the presentation began, everything matched up to what I had been shown (including the Love and Gratitude portion), plus lots more technique options on top of that, and I'm learning new ones all the time!
(I really LOVE options -- especially options that work!)
I dove straight in and began playing with the energy, and found that I wanted to be certified as a Practitioner and, my hope was, to be certified as an Instructor. (Teaching others awesome things that improve their lives is one of my sincere delights!) I was so excited, I even put in the studies to receive a Bachelor of Metaphysical Science so I could do hands-on healing and feel even more uber-comfortable that I was offering super value to my clients, which I'm so grateful that I did, as it has totally enriched my life and allowed me to serve others even better.
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Do you need a home Eye test? If you qualify for an NHS eye test but can not get to Jonathan Best Opticians unaccompanied because of a mental or physical disability, you are entitled to a home eye test funded by the NHS. You can find a full list of who is eligible on the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk.
At Jonathan Best Opticians we understand that not everyone can drop in and visit us. If you are housebound or suffer from a disability, you still need your eyes tested regularly and still need to be able to have new glasses or contact lenses. That's why we are very happy to offer home Eye Tests to patient, where we can conduct eye tests, exchange or repair your glasses and replace old glasses and contact lenses with new prescriptions. To find out if you qualify for this service, please feel free to call and speak to one of our friendly team members.
When our optometrist Mr Jonathan Best visits you in your home, you will receive the same excellent level of professional service as you would at the practice. We can also arrange to visit care homes to test larger groups of people in one convenient location. Our optician Mr Jonathan Best carries all the latest equipment with him for home visits as well as a large variety of different glasses, lenses, frames and contact lenses to suit everyone's budget or style.
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I drove to Edmonton today. The traffic was pretty bad all the way. I thought I would see a lot of camper trailers going north but there were very few. From Lethbridge to Calgary and a little beyond I could see the snow covered Rocky Mountains off to my left. After I got through Calgary, the terrain was mostly flat farmland in all directions – I could have been driving through Nebraska!
I filled up with petrol in Calgary for $1.07 / liter. First time I've ever run a gas pump past $100! I was a little discouraged that the bank where I exchanged my currency gave me so many $100 bills, but I see now that they will be easy to spend.
Now I see what they did with all those Canadian pennies they don't use anymore. The melted them down and put them inside their Toonies! I'm slowly getting used to the currency and the metric speed and distance. I'm just thankful that no one changed time to a decimal division; can you imagine if there were 100 minutes in an hour?
I'm outside a Cabelas tonight. I'm hoping once I get north of here the traffic will thin out some. I should be close to Grande Prairie tomorrow unless I slow down and take a rest.


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What better way to end the week with a game? A game with colorful 16-bit visuals in the vein of classic titles. Super Bunny World is here to provide you with just that.
This is a very simple game, an endless runner — only that the audio and visual presentation has that slightly pixelated, retro touch that you'll find on SEGA (or even those vintage DOS games on computer) consoles. And well, it's inspired by Super Mario World. Hence then name.
The official description:
"Welcome to Bunny World! Run in an endless world as you collect coins and carrots! Watch out for all the crazy critters in Bunny World, stomp or dodge those that get in your way!
Super Bunny World is a game inspired by classic platformers, reminiscent of the good old SNES era. Post your scores online using Google Play Game Services or share it on Twitter or Weibo. For some extra challenge, try to unlock all 10 achievements!"
This free game provides the usual platforming experience.
Nothing deep, but worth a dab. You just have to avoid enemy creatures in the level, jump over obstacles such as water, while collecting coins. All in a day's work. Oh, and there are carrots to collect too, just for the record.
A few achievements are available, as well as the ability to post your high scores on online leaderboards, or share them via social sites. The game is easy to play, meaning children will find it delightful too. Quick download at 5.1MB for x86, x64 and ARM versions of modern Windows.
Click here to check out Super Bunny World on the Windows Store.


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|The graduating class: Fred, Sara, Yanna, and Paul
The day started uncertain, with a mix of blue skies and big menacing grey clouds. A few waterdrops scouted the parking lot behind the studio where we had set up our two Raku kilns, just as Lee was getting ready to do her Horsehair Raku demo. Air was unusually brisk for April, not a bad feature with two kilns going. Then the skies cleared up around noon, and we knew it was going to be a nice day.
And what a nice day it was ! Everyone did extremely well. Good glazing, nice pieces. Every one was patient, organized, receptive. It made the day exciting and fulfilling. Fred, Sara, Yanna and Paul all left with some wonderful pieces to remind them of the experience, as well as a new appreciation of Raku firing. Paul was so enthused he is considering converting his old electric kiln into a Raku kiln ! For her second Raku workshop, Yanna was prepared. She knew the glazes and used them to great effect on her pieces, with pleasing combinations of copper glazes and crackle glazes. Our metallic glazes had a huge appeal on Sara, embracing completely our selection of copper glazes to match her cake-decorating style. Fred had a good ol' time throughout the day, trying it all with equal glee.
|Horsehair Raku lesson with Lee
|Unloading the big kiln
|Some postfiring work to make it more interesting
|Big jar by Fred
Copper glaze
|Mask by Paul
"Naked Raku" style
|Layered vase by Yanna
Mix of copper glazes and white crackle glaze
|Faceted vessel by Sara
Copper glaze
Our raku event was covered in an article by Chris Lavin, editor of e-news LaMesaToday.com. Chris, and his publisher Gina Garcia, took some really great shots of us throughout the workshop and arranged them into a 2-min slide show at the end of the article. Check it out !


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Holidays are a great excuses to do fun projects with the kids. Here are a couple that we have tackled the last week or so.
My mom found this cute craft to create jack-o-lanterns using old milk cartons.
First, drink a whole bunch of milk (or better yet, chocolate milk). Then clean out the empty cartons and hand them to your children with a magic marker (this is the dangerous part). Let them use their creativity to transform said milk carton into a pumpkin face.
After the tykes are done you will probably want to go back and fill in their coloring because they will probably leave lots of spaces in their drawings (at least my kids did). The faces need to be really dark in order to show up well.
Next, buy a couple of strings of orange twinkle lights. Cut a space in the back of each milk jug and shove some lights inside. If you are anal (like some of us) count your lights and be sure there are an equal number of lights inside and then spacing in between each jug. I also painted the lids green so that I didn't have mismatched pink and red and brown caps on the jugs (that really annoyed me). I sprayed the entire project with acrylic finishing spray to seal everything.
In real life each individual light doesn't show up quite as much as this picture makes it seem. The jugs just sort of glow orange, but my camera decided to honor each little bulb on its own so you can see them all...but you get the idea.
What a fun project, and the kids LOVED it (which is the whole point in the first place).
|This is sort of how they look chillin' in our front yard.
Just for fun, we decided to make sugar cookies the other day. We had so much flour smattered, sticky frosting fun that we couldn't help but share.
First we made the cookies (AAARGH! A tray of naked sugar cookies!). My favorite sugar cookie recipe below.
Aubrey did most of the frosting because that was a struggle for most of the little kidlets. She is such a sweetheart. I just adore that girl.
|This is my adorable niece who was hangin' in our hood
for the day.
Everyone added sprinkles and shapes to their cookies.
Some added more decoration than others.
But everyone had a great time and finished with a smile (and some crumbs) on their face. So. Much. Fun.
Sugar Cookie Recipe:
1 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 lb butter
2 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon -- juice and zest (I just use juice)
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 cup cream
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking pdr
Flour to make stiff dough ( about 4 - 4 1/2 cups)
Refrigerate dough for an hour or so then roll out in a thin sheet, cut and bake at 450 degrees for about 7 minutes. They are very yummy!


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A Segment Key Account Representative for the Restoration and Construction Drying segments within the ProSolutions Group is responsible for daily account management and revenue growth through on site visits to customer job sites and offices. The role also focuses on the development of long-term partnerships within the Restoration and Construction drying industries with a focus on profitable revenue growth through sales activities for an assigned geography. They will be a single point of contact to resolve our customer's needs, coordinate through branch, and provide timely and accurate billing. The person should have strong leadership skills, be able to work in a team, and be a self-motivated / self-starter.
Plan and organize business strategies to achieve desired results and exceed goals on a consistent basis
Identify customer needs and collaborate with operations to deliver on those needs
Provide a consistently high level of customer service to all stakeholders with a view to retaining and building relationships
Understand market conditions and competitive environment to maximize pricing opportunity
Optimize product and service offerings to diversify customer base and reach additional market segments
Plan and conduct frequent meetings with key stakeholders in each account to ensure the account is effective covering performance, growth initiatives and cost strategies
Grow and manage strategic account development plans for key accounts by focusing on customer strategies to continuously grow the business
Understanding of local competition and market rates in order to drive results
Identify process improvements and product enhancements required for key account customers and effectively communicate to the wider sales group
Increase ProSolutions revenue within the specific segment they are assigned, within assigned geographic area
Provide excellent customer service on a 24/7 basis for restoration segment customers
Drive revenue on 30 specific target accounts to reach revenue goals
Direct sales called independently and through ride along with sales team
Work directly with Segment Support Manager to create and implement strategic sales plan to grow revenue
Work with regional sales managers, branch managers, sales reps, all to drive results on targeted sales campaigns
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Assist in pricing on bids, rentals and projects, and assist in all product specific pricing strategies
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Bachelor's Degree, Associate's degree, or experience in lieu of degree
Conditions of Employment
Minimum of 3-5 years of previous outside business to business sales experience
2-3 years Equipment rental experience necessary; experience specific to Power, HVAC, and Climate Control preferred
Demonstrate experience in developing and implementing account management strategies for growth and retention
Must have valid Class G license
Clean driving record


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Established in 1997, Hangzhou Hengan Tools Co., Ltd. has become a large manufacturer of traffic items with 9 years' development. With the spirit of development and concentrations, we take part in market competitions to i ...
Hangzhou Hengan Tools Co., Ltd.
Room 527,HeMu Yuan Bldg. 18#B,DengYun Rd.425-1
Hangzhou, ZH 310005
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