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Erroneous beliefs or misinformation about a brand can be a nightmare, the widespread nature of these belief makes it is a source of concern, such that efforts to redeem the brands reputation afterwards becomes more like an uphill task.
According to the new thesaurus dictionary, erroneous belief is a misconception resulting from incorrect information. Misinformation often originate from rumors, spread through word of mouth and actions, and as the populace became literate, the means to spread information diversified. People who do not possess direct knowledge or experience often rely on the media ; television, the press and more recently, the internet which through technological innovations has increased the speed by which news could travel, this has influenced to a large extent the ways in which information is communicated and misinformation is spread.
The information a populace receives helps them to form their opinions and beliefs, particularly if major streams of beliefs are in opposition to established facts. If the truth is not established overtime, misinformed individuals could make decisions for themselves and their families that are not in their best interest and can have serious consequences. Erroneous news is a dire threat to brands worldwide, especially when it gets picked by the media and goes viral. Thus, brands become vulnerable to the effects of such news, often resulting in loss of customers, potential customers and revenue, making it difficult for a brand to experience customer loyalty and retention.
A brand is a unique name, term, words, sign, symbol, design, a combination of these, or any other feature that identifies products and services of a company and differentiates them from the competition (American Marketing Association 2016). A brand is an intangible, but also a critical component of what a company represents (Davis and Bojalil Re?bora, 2002, 3). Brands help companies to create a connection with customers on an emotional level. For this reason, many companies try to build unique and favorable strong brands (Kotler and Keller, 2012, 32), such that the experience a consumer obtains from a brand determines its success. A brand is successful if the consumers perceive it as better than the competition, and fails if they do not (Weilbacher 1999, 22). In the era of social media, this is becoming even more apparent, when communication is becoming more centered on the consumer.
As a result of intense competition, companies all over the world are continually looking for new ways to communicate with their customers effectively. For that social media has become one of the most important media with 67 percent of all internet users using social media (Pew Research Center, 2012). Using social media platforms for marketing purposes is a new and rapidly growing way to develop positive relationships with customers (Erdogmas & Cicek, 2012). A study by Madden and Zickuhr (2011) reported that 65% of U.S. adult Internet users now use social networking sites, more than double the percentage reported in 2008 (29%) and that 43% of online adults use social networking sites daily. A more recent report from statistica (2018) reported that as of 2017, daily social media usage of global internet users amounted to 135 minutes per day, up from 126 minutes in the previous year implying global social networking audience’s surpassed 2 billion users in 2016. The power of social networking according to statistica (2018) is such that the number of worldwide users is expected to reach some 3.02 billion monthly active social media users by 2021, around a third of Earth’s entire population.
In Nigeria, several studies suggest that when Nigerians go online (predominantly with their mobile phones) they spend much of their time on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and so on). Sending and reading e-mails, reading news and posting research queries have become less important activities for Nigerians. To confirm this, the minister of communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu in an interview he granted punch newspaper, November 17, 2017,(Everest 2017), stated that about 75% of Nigeria’s population that use the internet are on the social media, and the number keeps growing both on social networking sites and blogging sites. This unarguably points to the fact that social media, amongst many other strategies, is a perfect place to target customers. It is therefore important to focus on the platform where your customers usually spend more time on a daily basis.
Social media refers to the means of interactions among people through which information and ideas are created, shared and exchanged over virtual communities and networks. (Kaplan ; Haenlein, 2012) defined social media as a group of Internet-based applications built on the ideological and technological foundations of Web and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Social media allow dynamic interaction in real time, disrupting the traditional balance of power between the firm and the consumers. The concept of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where the firm has significant information about its clients, is challenged, because consumers receive access to big amounts of information through the social media (Malthouse, Haenlein, Skiera, Wege, ; Zhang, 2013).
Social media can take many forms, including social networks (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, snapchat and so on),internet forums, weblogs, social blogs, microblogging, wikis, podcasts, pictures, videos, rating and social book markings (Kaplan ; Haenlein, 2010; Weber 2009). As social media evolves into a more sophisticated tool for interaction and global reach, many individuals and companies are leveraging on it to capture the audience of a vast majority. Social media primarily attracts the attention of the millennial generation. According to the 2010 Pew Research report, the millennial is defined as having been born between 1977 and 1992 (Norén, L. 2011). For this generation, various social media channels have become inseparable part of every phase of their lives, with Facebook and YouTube dominating their top choices. The emerging trend in Nigeria shows a widespread use in Facebook, YouTube, Instagram stories and tweets for business, such that investment in social media is no longer a matter of choice, but that of compulsion. Businesses will begin to integrate content marketing strategy with social media effort to boost their revenue. In a recent article on 2018 social media trends that would influence any business, (Adepeju, 2018), identified a new generation Z (Digital natives), who spend their entire time glued to the virtual world on their phones, and laptops. These set of individuals are even more valuable than the millennial generation, they are born between the 1990 and 2010, such that any organization that wants to grow should cater to the needs of this generation.
As breaking news unfolds people increasingly rely on social media to stay abreast of the latest updates. Its sometimes inevitable that such information may encourage rumors, many of which are unverified at the point of release .This study will therefore will test the reliability of social media as a credible source of information , focusing specifically on the most popular social network sites; Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and twitter as the most frequently visited platforms in Nigeria. Based on the analysis of these platforms, recommendations would be made on how to debunk misinformation about a brand, which will help to design effective retraction strategies of erroneous beliefs, design educational tools and public information campaign strategies for West African seasoning and the Ajinomoto brand.
Negative feelings, thought and beliefs patterns of customers are a concern to organization sustainability. Companies are constantly evaluated by the way they are perceived by the competition, the media and their customers and as frustrating as it might be, firms now have little or no control over how existing and potential customers or the public perceives their numerous brands. It is important to understand how to counter negative thinking in order to reduce these negative consequences.
One of the many challenges organizations are facing in this global age is the determination of appropriate medium to reach target audience and influence favorable and positive buyer’s behaviors towards a brand. Organizations today in their pursuit for survival in a tensed and ever conscious/informed consumer have no other option order than to develop interest in social media research and the need for hiring social media experts.
In most old generation organizations however, especially organizations with tangible products like AJINOMOTO seasoning brands, the use of traditional media (TV, radio, direct mail, outdoor), over reliance on the sales personnel, and customers word of mouth testimonials to potential customers is still prevalent.
Traditional media with recent digital media evolution, is more like a one way communication to a mass audience and is not as effective in creating engagement in comparison to social media. Also, with increased population explosion, sales personnel efforts at establishing relationship with potential buyers or passing favorable news about a brand is limited.
This proposed study therefore will investigate deeply erroneous beliefs held against AJINOMOTO seasoning brand, analyze the impact of social media in changing this erroneous belief , propose strategies for debunking such via social media platforms and increase the understanding of the role of social media for creation of brand awareness.
Examine the extent to which Instagram can help to improve the public image of AJINOMOTO seasoning brand.
Determine the extent to which Facebook can be employed to communicate the benefits of using AJINOMOTO seasoning brands to consumers.
Determine the effectiveness of Twitter in communicating the brand value of AJINOMOTO seasoning.
Analyze the belief held by the general public against the Ajinomoto brand, access the impact of current media strategies of West Africa seasoning and evaluate the impact Social Media campaign Strategies will have on the AJINOMOTO seasoning brand in the south west region of Nigeria.
What are the erroneous beliefs held by the general public against the Ajinomoto brand?
Will social media be a useful medium in changing the negative perception held against the Ajinomoto brand?
What are the effects of Facebook in communicating the benefits of using AJINOMOTO seasoning brands?
Will Instagram be effective in redeeming the public image of AJINOMOTO seasoning brand?
What are the effects of YouTube videos in positioning AJINOMOTO as a healthy seasoning brand to consumers?
Will Twitter be effective in communicating the brand benefits of AJINOMOTO seasoning?
There are no erroneous beliefs significantly held against the AJINOMOTO seasoning brand.
The use of social media is not significant as a medium in changing the negative perception held against the Ajinomoto brand.
The use of Instagram is not effective in significantly redeeming the public image of the AJINOMOTO brand.
The use of YouTube video channels does not significantly position AJINOMOTO as a healthy seasoning brand to consumers.
This study will offer West African seasoning the opportunity to right a wrong perception about their brand, while adopting better strategies to reposition their brands and gain more market share. It contributes significantly to the advancing literatures in the field of social media communication, in relation to customer perception and brand management. It is believed that social media is changing the way businesses used to work, so Managers clearly need to be convinced of the impact that social media communication has on their brand, and more importantly look into activities which can improve the relationship between their brands and consumers. This study therefore has significance in marketing, as a vital aspect of marketing strategies nowadays. Also significant is the fact that marketers are being guided on how to choose the right activities for the right consumers.
The study will seek to investigate the effects of social media as an effective medium for correcting negative belief held about AJINOMOTO seasoning brand from the consumers/customers perspectives. The study will analyze platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and twitter and will be constrained to consumers and customers in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Time constraint in gathering of data is a limiting factor, considering a project is time bound and temporal, timely response from respondents and time to investigate responses may tend to delay the project progress and may often result to non-response and limited size of the sample.
The research requires access to people, organizations and documents which may often be denied.
The research data is based on a consumer survey, it requires self- reporting by the respondents. The fact that respondents might some-times not answer questions in a way that corresponds with reality could be limiting.
Substantial financial resources are required for a detailed research study to cover expenses such as printing of journals, transportation and communication among others.

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erroneous beliefs or misinformation about a brand can be a nightmare, the widespread nature of these belief makes it is a source of concern, such that efforts to redeem the brands reputation afterwards becomes more like an uphill task.
according to the new thesaurus dictionary, erroneous belief is a misconception resulting from incorrect information. misinformation often originate from rumors, spread through word of mouth and actions, and as the populace became literate, the means to spread information diversified. people who do not possess direct knowledge or experience often rely on the media ; television, the press and more recently, the internet which through technological innovations has increased the speed by which news could travel, this has influenced to a large extent the ways in which information is communicated and misinformation is spread.
the information a populace receives helps them to form their opinions and beliefs, particularly if major streams of beliefs are in opposition to established facts. if the truth is not established overtime, misinformed individuals could make decisions for themselves and their families that are not in their best interest and can have serious consequences. erroneous news is a dire threat to brands worldwide, especially when it gets picked by the media and goes viral. thus, brands become vulnerable to the effects of such news, often resulting in loss of customers, potential customers and revenue, making it difficult for a brand to experience customer loyalty and retention.
a brand is a unique name, term, words, sign, symbol, design, a combination of these, or any other feature that identifies products and services of a company and differentiates them from the competition (american marketing association 2016). a brand is an intangible, but also a critical component of what a company represents (davis and bojalil re?bora, 2002, 3). brands help companies to create a connection with customers on an emotional level. for this reason, many companies try to build unique and favorable strong brands (kotler and keller, 2012, 32), such that the experience a consumer obtains from a brand determines its success. a brand is successful if the consumers perceive it as better than the competition, and fails if they do not (weilbacher 1999, 22). in the era of social media, this is becoming even more apparent, when communication is becoming more centered on the consumer.
as a result of intense competition, companies all over the world are continually looking for new ways to communicate with their customers effectively. for that social media has become one of the most important media with 67 percent of all internet users using social media (pew research center, 2012). using social media platforms for marketing purposes is a new and rapidly growing way to develop positive relationships with customers (erdogmas & cicek, 2012). a study by madden and zickuhr (2011) reported that 65% of u.s. adult internet users now use social networking sites, more than double the percentage reported in 2008 (29%) and that 43% of online adults use social networking sites daily. a more recent report from statistica (2018) reported that as of 2017, daily social media usage of global internet users amounted to 135 minutes per day, up from 126 minutes in the previous year implying global social networking audience’s surpassed 2 billion users in 2016. the power of social networking according to statistica (2018) is such that the number of worldwide users is expected to reach some 3.02 billion monthly active social media users by 2021, around a third of earth’s entire population.
in nigeria, several studies suggest that when nigerians go online (predominantly with their mobile phones) they spend much of their time on social media platforms (facebook, twitter, youtube and so on). sending and reading e-mails, reading news and posting research queries have become less important activities for nigerians. to confirm this, the minister of communications, mr adebayo shittu in an interview he granted punch newspaper, november 17, 2017,(everest 2017), stated that about 75% of nigeria’s population that use the internet are on the social media, and the number keeps growing both on social networking sites and blogging sites. this unarguably points to the fact that social media, amongst many other strategies, is a perfect place to target customers. it is therefore important to focus on the platform where your customers usually spend more time on a daily basis.
social media refers to the means of interactions among people through which information and ideas are created, shared and exchanged over virtual communities and networks. (kaplan ; haenlein, 2012) defined social media as a group of internet-based applications built on the ideological and technological foundations of web and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content. social media allow dynamic interaction in real time, disrupting the traditional balance of power between the firm and the consumers. the concept of customer relationship management (crm), where the firm has significant information about its clients, is challenged, because consumers receive access to big amounts of information through the social media (malthouse, haenlein, skiera, wege, ; zhang, 2013).
social media can take many forms, including social networks (facebook, youtube, instagram, twitter, pinterest, snapchat and so on),internet forums, weblogs, social blogs, microblogging, wikis, podcasts, pictures, videos, rating and social book markings (kaplan ; haenlein, 2010; weber 2009). as social media evolves into a more sophisticated tool for interaction and global reach, many individuals and companies are leveraging on it to capture the audience of a vast majority. social media primarily attracts the attention of the millennial generation. according to the 2010 pew research report, the millennial is defined as having been born between 1977 and 1992 (norén, l. 2011). for this generation, various social media channels have become inseparable part of every phase of their lives, with facebook and youtube dominating their top choices. the emerging trend in nigeria shows a widespread use in facebook, youtube, instagram stories and tweets for business, such that investment in social media is no longer a matter of choice, but that of compulsion. businesses will begin to integrate content marketing strategy with social media effort to boost their revenue. in a recent article on 2018 social media trends that would influence any business, (adepeju, 2018), identified a new generation z (digital natives), who spend their entire time glued to the virtual world on their phones, and laptops. these set of individuals are even more valuable than the millennial generation, they are born between the 1990 and 2010, such that any organization that wants to grow should cater to the needs of this generation.
as breaking news unfolds people increasingly rely on social media to stay abreast of the latest updates. its sometimes inevitable that such information may encourage rumors, many of which are unverified at the point of release .this study will therefore will test the reliability of social media as a credible source of information , focusing specifically on the most popular social network sites; facebook, youtube, instagram and twitter as the most frequently visited platforms in nigeria. based on the analysis of these platforms, recommendations would be made on how to debunk misinformation about a brand, which will help to design effective retraction strategies of erroneous beliefs, design educational tools and public information campaign strategies for west african seasoning and the ajinomoto brand.
negative feelings, thought and beliefs patterns of customers are a concern to organization sustainability. companies are constantly evaluated by the way they are perceived by the competition, the media and their customers and as frustrating as it might be, firms now have little or no control over how existing and potential customers or the public perceives their numerous brands. it is important to understand how to counter negative thinking in order to reduce these negative consequences.
one of the many challenges organizations are facing in this global age is the determination of appropriate medium to reach target audience and influence favorable and positive buyer’s behaviors towards a brand. organizations today in their pursuit for survival in a tensed and ever conscious/informed consumer have no other option order than to develop interest in social media research and the need for hiring social media experts.
in most old generation organizations however, especially organizations with tangible products like ajinomoto seasoning brands, the use of traditional media (tv, radio, direct mail, outdoor), over reliance on the sales personnel, and customers word of mouth testimonials to potential customers is still prevalent.
traditional media with recent digital media evolution, is more like a one way communication to a mass audience and is not as effective in creating engagement in comparison to social media. also, with increased population explosion, sales personnel efforts at establishing relationship with potential buyers or passing favorable news about a brand is limited.
this proposed study therefore will investigate deeply erroneous beliefs held against ajinomoto seasoning brand, analyze the impact of social media in changing this erroneous belief , propose strategies for debunking such via social media platforms and increase the understanding of the role of social media for creation of brand awareness.
examine the extent to which instagram can help to improve the public image of ajinomoto seasoning brand.
determine the extent to which facebook can be employed to communicate the benefits of using ajinomoto seasoning brands to consumers.
determine the effectiveness of twitter in communicating the brand value of ajinomoto seasoning.
analyze the belief held by the general public against the ajinomoto brand, access the impact of current media strategies of west africa seasoning and evaluate the impact social media campaign strategies will have on the ajinomoto seasoning brand in the south west region of nigeria.
what are the erroneous beliefs held by the general public against the ajinomoto brand?
will social media be a useful medium in changing the negative perception held against the ajinomoto brand?
what are the effects of facebook in communicating the benefits of using ajinomoto seasoning brands?
will instagram be effective in redeeming the public image of ajinomoto seasoning brand?
what are the effects of youtube videos in positioning ajinomoto as a healthy seasoning brand to consumers?
will twitter be effective in communicating the brand benefits of ajinomoto seasoning?
there are no erroneous beliefs significantly held against the ajinomoto seasoning brand.
the use of social media is not significant as a medium in changing the negative perception held against the ajinomoto brand.
the use of instagram is not effective in significantly redeeming the public image of the ajinomoto brand.
the use of youtube video channels does not significantly position ajinomoto as a healthy seasoning brand to consumers.
this study will offer west african seasoning the opportunity to right a wrong perception about their brand, while adopting better strategies to reposition their brands and gain more market share. it contributes significantly to the advancing literatures in the field of social media communication, in relation to customer perception and brand management. it is believed that social media is changing the way businesses used to work, so managers clearly need to be convinced of the impact that social media communication has on their brand, and more importantly look into activities which can improve the relationship between their brands and consumers. this study therefore has significance in marketing, as a vital aspect of marketing strategies nowadays. also significant is the fact that marketers are being guided on how to choose the right activities for the right consumers.
the study will seek to investigate the effects of social media as an effective medium for correcting negative belief held about ajinomoto seasoning brand from the consumers/customers perspectives. the study will analyze platforms like facebook, youtube, instagram, and twitter and will be constrained to consumers and customers in lagos state, nigeria.
time constraint in gathering of data is a limiting factor, considering a project is time bound and temporal, timely response from respondents and time to investigate responses may tend to delay the project progress and may often result to non-response and limited size of the sample.
the research requires access to people, organizations and documents which may often be denied.
the research data is based on a consumer survey, it requires self- reporting by the respondents. the fact that respondents might some-times not answer questions in a way that corresponds with reality could be limiting.
substantial financial resources are required for a detailed research study to cover expenses such as printing of journals, transportation and communication among others.


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GVK envisions a transformed world in which rural communities – particularly small holder farmers and women are self-reliant and live in harmony with each other and nature.
© 2019 GVK Society. All Rights Reserved.

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gvk envisions a transformed world in which rural communities – particularly small holder farmers and women are self-reliant and live in harmony with each other and nature.
© 2019 gvk society. all rights reserved.


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Melt the butter in a skillet and brown the pieces quickly on all sides. Transfer to a 4-quart casserole with a cover.
Add the carrots, celery, onions, broth, thyme, and salt and pepper to the casserole. Cover, place in the preheated oven, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours.
Prepare 2 cups of thick béchamel sauce. After the casserole has been in oven for about 1 hour, pour the béchamel over the chicken and vegetable mixture, cover it again, and continue cooking for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
Cook the peas according to the directions on the package. Add to the casserole, and stir in the lemon juice just as you send it to the table.

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melt the butter in a skillet and brown the pieces quickly on all sides. transfer to a 4-quart casserole with a cover.
add the carrots, celery, onions, broth, thyme, and salt and pepper to the casserole. cover, place in the preheated oven, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours.
prepare 2 cups of thick béchamel sauce. after the casserole has been in oven for about 1 hour, pour the béchamel over the chicken and vegetable mixture, cover it again, and continue cooking for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
cook the peas according to the directions on the package. add to the casserole, and stir in the lemon juice just as you send it to the table.


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Let’s drive!!!! I finally had the opportunity to try out a Maserati. I have been in love with the look of this brand of car for a very long time.
The model that I tried out for a week was the 2019 Maserati Levante S Q4. This is the SUV of the Maserati family. Let’s start with the exterior of this handsome car. The grill has a wide grin with sharp and cool edges showcasing its powerful trident logo.
When it comes to design language, the Levante speaks fluent Maserati. From every angle, its imposing presence reflects a heritage of uncompromising Italian style at it’s finest.
Now let’s move on to the inside. Talk about Italian style. Maserati artisans lavish expertise and skill, finishes the luxurious interior of every Levante. The signature of Italian craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look, down to the smallest detail.
Hand-stitched details throughout the cabin.
And finally safety. This is key when it comes to driving the family. Peace of mind is the ultimate luxury.
Awesome article. I want to buy one now.
I’ve been in love with the trident, the most impressive motoring logo in my opinion, since I was a teenager. I’ve never driven one. But I’m surprised you didn’t mention the sound – unmistakable! As unique as a Harley!
I want one of Mazerati’s SUVs. Dream on!

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let’s drive!!!! i finally had the opportunity to try out a maserati. i have been in love with the look of this brand of car for a very long time.
the model that i tried out for a week was the 2019 maserati levante s q4. this is the suv of the maserati family. let’s start with the exterior of this handsome car. the grill has a wide grin with sharp and cool edges showcasing its powerful trident logo.
when it comes to design language, the levante speaks fluent maserati. from every angle, its imposing presence reflects a heritage of uncompromising italian style at it’s finest.
now let’s move on to the inside. talk about italian style. maserati artisans lavish expertise and skill, finishes the luxurious interior of every levante. the signature of italian craftsmanship is evident everywhere you look, down to the smallest detail.
hand-stitched details throughout the cabin.
and finally safety. this is key when it comes to driving the family. peace of mind is the ultimate luxury.
awesome article. i want to buy one now.
i’ve been in love with the trident, the most impressive motoring logo in my opinion, since i was a teenager. i’ve never driven one. but i’m surprised you didn’t mention the sound – unmistakable! as unique as a harley!
i want one of mazerati’s suvs. dream on!


text: There is no better way to show your love than with our deluxe hand-crafted Belgian chocolate-dipped OREO® Cookies Gift. An assortment of 12 OREO® Cookies are covered in rich Milk, Dark, and White Belgian Chocolates and then rolled and embellished with Baseball Candies. Arrives in an elegant gift box perfect for giving with your personalized Gift Card.

lowercased: there is no better way to show your love than with our deluxe hand-crafted belgian chocolate-dipped oreo® cookies gift. an assortment of 12 oreo® cookies are covered in rich milk, dark, and white belgian chocolates and then rolled and embellished with baseball candies. arrives in an elegant gift box perfect for giving with your personalized gift card.


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Getting on a ladder to string Christmas lights around the outside of my home isn’t exactly my thing. I’m afraid of heights. But that doesn’t mean that I pass on the twinkly lights that the season is so well known for. No, I bring the lights indoors and put them everywhere. If you’d like to add a little sparkle to your interior, check out these bright indoor Christmas lighting ideas. See more Christmas hacks here!
Put a string light Christmas tree up on the wall. This is an amazing way to save space in a small apartment or dorm room where a Christmas tree is impractical. Felt star ornaments spruce it up.
I love displaying Christmas cards, but I have to admit that my snowman Christmas card holder isn’t the best way to do it. I can’t even see the card covers! This lighted card display is simply genius. Not only do you get to see those beautiful Christmas scenes and family pictures, but the twinkling lights really get you in the holiday spirit.
Fill containers (jars, vases, cloches) with ornaments, pine cones, greenery and lights to create a simple holiday display you can put anywhere in your house.
Decorate the mantle, tree or door frame with a lighted burlap garland. This is surprisingly easy and would make a wonderful gift.
Paint some branches white, and wrap lights around them to make your own diy lighted branches on the cheap. Use the lights with the white wires rather than the green ones to help them blend in better.
Galvanized buckets and greenery paired with twinkling lights creates a charming staircase display.
Add twinkle lights to your hallway or to your kids’ bedrooms during the holiday season. What a magical tradition to start this year!
Build your own lighted star. This is so easy that it’s a great project for the kids. Use paint sticks, rulers, yard sticks or trim to make the star, and simply wrap the lights through it.
Add some lights and ornaments to a pretty basket for a twinkling display for the hearth.
Make a merry and bright Christmas marquee for the mantle. I had no idea it was this easy… this is on my holiday diy list for sure!
This lighted reindeer centerpiece is adorable and super easy to recreate with a glass vase, some fake snow, lights and the reindeer accessories.
Use paint and stencils or vinyl to decorate wine bottles, and then add a string of mini lights to get that beautiful holiday glow.
Create a soft glow using ping pong balls over multi-colored lights. This is another option I’d leave up year round… perfect for a kids’ room.
Drill holes in a tin can, paint it, and add a string of lights underneath for a gorgeous lamp that creates pretty patterns of light on the ceiling and walls.
Dedicate a wall to lights. This would look amazing in the foyer or mudroom so it’s the first thing your guests see.
Make firefly lights with tulle or lace. They look so romantic! You can leave these up all year long, or they’d make a great addition to a teen girl’s room.
Pair a string of lights with evergreen garland and drape them down your stairs. Gorgeous!

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getting on a ladder to string christmas lights around the outside of my home isn’t exactly my thing. i’m afraid of heights. but that doesn’t mean that i pass on the twinkly lights that the season is so well known for. no, i bring the lights indoors and put them everywhere. if you’d like to add a little sparkle to your interior, check out these bright indoor christmas lighting ideas. see more christmas hacks here!
put a string light christmas tree up on the wall. this is an amazing way to save space in a small apartment or dorm room where a christmas tree is impractical. felt star ornaments spruce it up.
i love displaying christmas cards, but i have to admit that my snowman christmas card holder isn’t the best way to do it. i can’t even see the card covers! this lighted card display is simply genius. not only do you get to see those beautiful christmas scenes and family pictures, but the twinkling lights really get you in the holiday spirit.
fill containers (jars, vases, cloches) with ornaments, pine cones, greenery and lights to create a simple holiday display you can put anywhere in your house.
decorate the mantle, tree or door frame with a lighted burlap garland. this is surprisingly easy and would make a wonderful gift.
paint some branches white, and wrap lights around them to make your own diy lighted branches on the cheap. use the lights with the white wires rather than the green ones to help them blend in better.
galvanized buckets and greenery paired with twinkling lights creates a charming staircase display.
add twinkle lights to your hallway or to your kids’ bedrooms during the holiday season. what a magical tradition to start this year!
build your own lighted star. this is so easy that it’s a great project for the kids. use paint sticks, rulers, yard sticks or trim to make the star, and simply wrap the lights through it.
add some lights and ornaments to a pretty basket for a twinkling display for the hearth.
make a merry and bright christmas marquee for the mantle. i had no idea it was this easy… this is on my holiday diy list for sure!
this lighted reindeer centerpiece is adorable and super easy to recreate with a glass vase, some fake snow, lights and the reindeer accessories.
use paint and stencils or vinyl to decorate wine bottles, and then add a string of mini lights to get that beautiful holiday glow.
create a soft glow using ping pong balls over multi-colored lights. this is another option i’d leave up year round… perfect for a kids’ room.
drill holes in a tin can, paint it, and add a string of lights underneath for a gorgeous lamp that creates pretty patterns of light on the ceiling and walls.
dedicate a wall to lights. this would look amazing in the foyer or mudroom so it’s the first thing your guests see.
make firefly lights with tulle or lace. they look so romantic! you can leave these up all year long, or they’d make a great addition to a teen girl’s room.
pair a string of lights with evergreen garland and drape them down your stairs. gorgeous!


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How many words are in an Integer in PLC5/04 Processor?
Max should be 255. One way to verify would be to create a new offline SLC project in RSLogix500 for the type of processor you have and create a new Integer data file containing, say 1000 elements.
Last edited by RonJohn; December 28th, 2017 at 08:32 AM. Reason: Indexing across data files caveat emptor.
Actually you can have a total of 256 elements per integer file in a SLC or Micrologix. The highest element number will be 255.

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how many words are in an integer in plc5/04 processor?
max should be 255. one way to verify would be to create a new offline slc project in rslogix500 for the type of processor you have and create a new integer data file containing, say 1000 elements.
last edited by ronjohn; december 28th, 2017 at 08:32 am. reason: indexing across data files caveat emptor.
actually you can have a total of 256 elements per integer file in a slc or micrologix. the highest element number will be 255.


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yanas416 Great buyer to deal with! Punctual!
@thornley is on Carousell - Follow to stay updated!

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yanas416 great buyer to deal with! punctual!
@thornley is on carousell - follow to stay updated!


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Re: Where to buy/sell vintage tools?
I don't particularly like ebay and their high fees and scammy stuff (and threatening emails to sellers now, constantly threatening to assess fees even if an auction doesn't complete, etc), but going against their vanilla setup (using standard features and just taking paypal so as to have the paper trail and exclusivity/lack of options) is always a problem causing thing.
I never sell instruments on there (those are high cost low volume type things, and reverb set the bar by having a 3.5% fee instead of 10%, and when ebay was forced to meet it, they were too dishonest to communicate why). I'm forced to sell tools there only because nothing else has the reach that ebay does. Etsy is also on the greed train and with offensive communications when you give them your opinion. "we've been listening to you, we hope that you're happy despite ___".
Anyway, offering my suggestions as a seller of things only because it's less than part time for me and I've taken my lumps as far as learning to avoid the things that waste time. My parents have three buildings full of (some of it valuable) junk, so in another decade or so, I may be forced to put all of this in play on a constant basis. I hope my sister is looking for something to do at the time instead, though.
Where to buy/sell vintage tools?

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re: where to buy/sell vintage tools?
i don't particularly like ebay and their high fees and scammy stuff (and threatening emails to sellers now, constantly threatening to assess fees even if an auction doesn't complete, etc), but going against their vanilla setup (using standard features and just taking paypal so as to have the paper trail and exclusivity/lack of options) is always a problem causing thing.
i never sell instruments on there (those are high cost low volume type things, and reverb set the bar by having a 3.5% fee instead of 10%, and when ebay was forced to meet it, they were too dishonest to communicate why). i'm forced to sell tools there only because nothing else has the reach that ebay does. etsy is also on the greed train and with offensive communications when you give them your opinion. "we've been listening to you, we hope that you're happy despite ___".
anyway, offering my suggestions as a seller of things only because it's less than part time for me and i've taken my lumps as far as learning to avoid the things that waste time. my parents have three buildings full of (some of it valuable) junk, so in another decade or so, i may be forced to put all of this in play on a constant basis. i hope my sister is looking for something to do at the time instead, though.
where to buy/sell vintage tools?


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Project Description: Make your own flip box with Grafix black Chipboard and Computer Grafix Film to store your planner or journal stickers. This box would also make a great gift for friends and family!
Cut three of the 3-Die from the black Chipboard and trim each with a craft knife, smooth any rough edges with a fine sandpaper. (You can use a die or a plate to achieve the curve look).
Fold and crease the score-lines.
Adhere the magnet onto the inside of the front panel with a Double Tack Mounting Film. You can cover the magnet with a strip of washi tape.
Then make up the box by adhering the tabs with Double Tack Mounting Film.
Fold the colored banner in half and adhere together with the magnet inside.
Then add Double Tack Mounting Film to one side, put the lid of the box in the closed position and carefully position over the magnet on the box, the magnets will ‘lock’ together. Press to form a bond.
Adhere Artist-tac to the colored card panels and attach the backing sheets to them with the non-stick surface face up. (Trim as necessary).
On your computer add non-copyright shapes, icons, sentiments, and ClipArt onto an A4 page. Print out onto the Computer Grafix Adhesive-Backed Film following the pack instructions. Cut out individual items to make stickers, peel the liner off, and place onto the non-stick card sheets.
Die cut a title for your box from Double Tack Mounting Film using the alphabet dies. Stick onto the front of your box, expose the adhesive and cover with the white embossing powder, remove any excess and heat to melt.

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project description: make your own flip box with grafix black chipboard and computer grafix film to store your planner or journal stickers. this box would also make a great gift for friends and family!
cut three of the 3-die from the black chipboard and trim each with a craft knife, smooth any rough edges with a fine sandpaper. (you can use a die or a plate to achieve the curve look).
fold and crease the score-lines.
adhere the magnet onto the inside of the front panel with a double tack mounting film. you can cover the magnet with a strip of washi tape.
then make up the box by adhering the tabs with double tack mounting film.
fold the colored banner in half and adhere together with the magnet inside.
then add double tack mounting film to one side, put the lid of the box in the closed position and carefully position over the magnet on the box, the magnets will ‘lock’ together. press to form a bond.
adhere artist-tac to the colored card panels and attach the backing sheets to them with the non-stick surface face up. (trim as necessary).
on your computer add non-copyright shapes, icons, sentiments, and clipart onto an a4 page. print out onto the computer grafix adhesive-backed film following the pack instructions. cut out individual items to make stickers, peel the liner off, and place onto the non-stick card sheets.
die cut a title for your box from double tack mounting film using the alphabet dies. stick onto the front of your box, expose the adhesive and cover with the white embossing powder, remove any excess and heat to melt.


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As a leader in action sports security and the creator of the original bicycle u-lock in the bicycle security category in 1971, Kryptonite offers premium quality security products.
In Europe, independent testing agencies put locks through their paces to see how secure they really are, or in some cases are not. Kryptonite holds more than 45 approvals at Sold Secure (UK), ART (NL), VdS (DE), N.F. (FRA), Classe SRA (FRA), SSF (Sweden) and VAREFAKTA (Den). These agencies attacked products with every bit of malice the testers could throw at them and they still held up. We hope this brings peace of mind to Kryptonite customers.

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as a leader in action sports security and the creator of the original bicycle u-lock in the bicycle security category in 1971, kryptonite offers premium quality security products.
in europe, independent testing agencies put locks through their paces to see how secure they really are, or in some cases are not. kryptonite holds more than 45 approvals at sold secure (uk), art (nl), vds (de), n.f. (fra), classe sra (fra), ssf (sweden) and varefakta (den). these agencies attacked products with every bit of malice the testers could throw at them and they still held up. we hope this brings peace of mind to kryptonite customers.


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Smith & Wesson 460 XVR .460 S&W Magnum as pictured and showcased in American Rifleman and American Hunter, Bushnell, Galco, Warne, 98 percent - Sportsman's Legacy, Fine firearms, related books and sporting collectibles. Representing estates, collectors and nonprofit conservation organizations.
Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR .460 S&W Magnum. Serial number CVD4202 features an 8.375-inch barrel with integral removable muzzle brake (can be replaced with included extended muzzle brake), green fiberoptic removable front sight (can be replaced with included beaded blade) and has a wonderfully tuned trigger. A Warne base with integral front sight and mounting bracket that accepts the factory adjustable rear sight is also included. OPTIC: A Bushnell Elite 2-6×32 scope with plex reticle mounted in Warne rings is included. MEDIA APPEARANCES: This pistol is pictured on the cover (inset) of the July, 2015 issue of American Rifleman and is the subject of a feature article which begins on page 52. Also, it was used in Africa on a hunt featured in the September, 2015 issue of American Hunter which begins on page 84. Copies of both magazines are included. LEATHER: A Galco Kodiak shoulder holster (right hand) with padded straps and open front (for use when scoped) is included. CONDITION: The bore is strong and bright. The cylinder locks up tight. Exterior finish is about 98 percent, with only minor evidence of careful use. INCLUSIONS: Upon request, the consignor will provide a personalized letter stating this pistol is the one showcased in both magazine articles. The factory hard case, fired casing (dated 1/14) and manual for the scope will ship with the the pistol.

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smith & wesson 460 xvr .460 s&w magnum as pictured and showcased in american rifleman and american hunter, bushnell, galco, warne, 98 percent - sportsman's legacy, fine firearms, related books and sporting collectibles. representing estates, collectors and nonprofit conservation organizations.
smith & wesson model 460 xvr .460 s&w magnum. serial number cvd4202 features an 8.375-inch barrel with integral removable muzzle brake (can be replaced with included extended muzzle brake), green fiberoptic removable front sight (can be replaced with included beaded blade) and has a wonderfully tuned trigger. a warne base with integral front sight and mounting bracket that accepts the factory adjustable rear sight is also included. optic: a bushnell elite 2-6×32 scope with plex reticle mounted in warne rings is included. media appearances: this pistol is pictured on the cover (inset) of the july, 2015 issue of american rifleman and is the subject of a feature article which begins on page 52. also, it was used in africa on a hunt featured in the september, 2015 issue of american hunter which begins on page 84. copies of both magazines are included. leather: a galco kodiak shoulder holster (right hand) with padded straps and open front (for use when scoped) is included. condition: the bore is strong and bright. the cylinder locks up tight. exterior finish is about 98 percent, with only minor evidence of careful use. inclusions: upon request, the consignor will provide a personalized letter stating this pistol is the one showcased in both magazine articles. the factory hard case, fired casing (dated 1/14) and manual for the scope will ship with the the pistol.


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Dogs over 1 year old 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 URINARY S/O is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated to dissolve struvite uroliths and reduce their recurrence through its urine acidifying properties, a low level of magnesium and a restricted level of high quality protein. Feeding duration: 5 to 12 weeks of dietary treatment are required to dissolve uroliths. If a ur..
Cats and dogs over six months 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 CONVALESCENCE SUPPORT INSTANT DIET is a complete dietetic food intended for dogs and cats for nutritional restoration during convalescence. This food has a high energy level and a high concentration of essential nutrients which are highly digestible. Feeding Duration: According to the veterinarian’s assessm..
Diabetic SpecialDogs over 1 year old 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 DIABETIC SPECIAL is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated toregulate the supply of glucose (Diabetes Mellitus). This food contains a low level of rapidly digestible carbohydrates. Feeding Duration: WARNING: feeding this food generally improves the dog’s insulin sensitivity. When initiating this d..
Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 HYPOALLERGENIC is a complete dietetic feed for dogs formulated to reduce ingredient and nutrient intolerances. Selected sources of protein and carbohydrate. Hydrolised protein Soy protein isolate digest, which is composed of low molecular weight peptides, is highly digestible and of very low allergenicity..
心臟處方 EC 26 lete dietetic feed for adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 犬用心臟病處方飼料是專門針對狗狗的心臟問題所配製的處方飼料，可支持心臟功能。本飼料的鈉含量較低，鉀/鈉比較高。 適應症 高血壓 心臟病/衰竭 (第一期) 心臟病/衰竭 (1至3期) 心臟病/衰竭 (第四期) 心臟病/衰竭 (末期) 避免用於 懷孕期 哺乳期 胰臟炎 高血脂症 成長期 使用建議 本飼料可在發現心臟病症狀後就開始使用。飼料的營養足夠且可持續供應給狗狗。 支持血管 多酚可讓血管舒張及幫助對抗自由基。 支持腎臟功能 心臟處方飼料有適當的..
避免動物缺糧，請預至少7工作天前訂購。Royal Canin GI Low Fat Liquid Dog 狗用 腸胃道處方 (低脂)營養液體食品 200ml x 3支適用於：- 腹瀉; 胰臟炎- 高脂質血症 Feeding RecommendationDog's Weight(kg)Liquidml/dayDog's Weight(kg)Liquidml/day21101448541901653562552063083154010601037560143512430801785 AnimalHospital.com.hk is not resp..
避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 腸胃道處方是針對腸胃疾病犬的營養管理配方，所選用的成分具有高消化率、提高電解值與基礎營養的特性，能幫助減緩急性腸胃吸收異常，以促進營養的利用與體力恢復。 適應症 慢性及急性下痢 炎症性腸病 (IBD) 吸收不良 消化不良 恢復期 胰臟外分泌缺乏症(EPI) 胃炎 結腸炎 厭食 細菌過度增生 避免用於 高血脂症 淋巴管擴張 肝性腦病變 需低脂飲食的疾病 胰臟炎或胰臟炎病史 使用建議 使用前請先諮詢獸醫師的建議。 急性腸胃病通常需要食用至少3 週以支持腸胃細胞的再生。慢性病時可能需要長期食用。少量多餐有助於維護消化機能。 消化率保障 高消化率蛋白質(L.I.P)，益生素(FOS, MOS)，甜..
Adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 HEPATIC is a complete dietetic feed for the nutritional management of dogs formulated to support liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency and for the reduction of copper in the liver. Moderate level of high quality protein. High level of essential fatty acids and highly digestible carbohydrates. Low level of copper. Indications ..
Renal Wet Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。  RENAL is a complete dietetic feed for dogs formulated to support renal function in the case of chronic or temporary renal insufficiency, through its low level of phosphorus and high quality protein. Indications [chronic_renal_insufficiency_cri] [urate_and_cystine_urolithiasis] ..
Satiety Weight Management Canine 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 Indications Obesity Overweight Diabetes mellitus Hyperlipidaemia Weight management Contraindications Pregnancy Lactation Growth Chronic diseases requiring an increased energy intake. Satietogenic effect High fibre content that limits the spontaneus energy consumption ..
Sensitivity Control with Chicken - CAN Puppies and adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 SENSITIVITY CONTROL Chicken & Rice is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated to reduce ingredient and nutrient intolerances. This diet contains selected sources of protein and carbohydrate. Selected protein: chicken. Selected carbohydrate: rice. Indications [food..
Sensitivity Control with Duck - CAN Puppies and adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 SENSITIVITY CONTROL Duck & Rice is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated to reduce ingredient and nutrient intolerances.This diet contains selected sources of protein and carbohydrate. Selected protein: duck. Selected carbohydrate: rice. Indications [food_intoleran..
Recovery Cats/Dogs Cats and dogs over six months 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 RECOVERY is a complete dietetic food for dogs and cats, formulated to promote nutritional restoration during convalescence or in case of feline hepatic lipidosis. With a high energy density, this food contains concentrated essential nutrients and highly digestible ingredients. ..

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dogs over 1 year old 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 urinary s/o is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated to dissolve struvite uroliths and reduce their recurrence through its urine acidifying properties, a low level of magnesium and a restricted level of high quality protein. feeding duration: 5 to 12 weeks of dietary treatment are required to dissolve uroliths. if a ur..
cats and dogs over six months 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 convalescence support instant diet is a complete dietetic food intended for dogs and cats for nutritional restoration during convalescence. this food has a high energy level and a high concentration of essential nutrients which are highly digestible. feeding duration: according to the veterinarian’s assessm..
diabetic specialdogs over 1 year old 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 diabetic special is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated toregulate the supply of glucose (diabetes mellitus). this food contains a low level of rapidly digestible carbohydrates. feeding duration: warning: feeding this food generally improves the dog’s insulin sensitivity. when initiating this d..
complete dietetic feed for adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 hypoallergenic is a complete dietetic feed for dogs formulated to reduce ingredient and nutrient intolerances. selected sources of protein and carbohydrate. hydrolised protein soy protein isolate digest, which is composed of low molecular weight peptides, is highly digestible and of very low allergenicity..
心臟處方 ec 26 lete dietetic feed for adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 犬用心臟病處方飼料是專門針對狗狗的心臟問題所配製的處方飼料，可支持心臟功能。本飼料的鈉含量較低，鉀/鈉比較高。 適應症 高血壓 心臟病/衰竭 (第一期) 心臟病/衰竭 (1至3期) 心臟病/衰竭 (第四期) 心臟病/衰竭 (末期) 避免用於 懷孕期 哺乳期 胰臟炎 高血脂症 成長期 使用建議 本飼料可在發現心臟病症狀後就開始使用。飼料的營養足夠且可持續供應給狗狗。 支持血管 多酚可讓血管舒張及幫助對抗自由基。 支持腎臟功能 心臟處方飼料有適當的..
避免動物缺糧，請預至少7工作天前訂購。royal canin gi low fat liquid dog 狗用 腸胃道處方 (低脂)營養液體食品 200ml x 3支適用於：- 腹瀉; 胰臟炎- 高脂質血症 feeding recommendationdog's weight(kg)liquidml/daydog's weight(kg)liquidml/day21101448541901653562552063083154010601037560143512430801785 animalhospital.com.hk is not resp..
避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 腸胃道處方是針對腸胃疾病犬的營養管理配方，所選用的成分具有高消化率、提高電解值與基礎營養的特性，能幫助減緩急性腸胃吸收異常，以促進營養的利用與體力恢復。 適應症 慢性及急性下痢 炎症性腸病 (ibd) 吸收不良 消化不良 恢復期 胰臟外分泌缺乏症(epi) 胃炎 結腸炎 厭食 細菌過度增生 避免用於 高血脂症 淋巴管擴張 肝性腦病變 需低脂飲食的疾病 胰臟炎或胰臟炎病史 使用建議 使用前請先諮詢獸醫師的建議。 急性腸胃病通常需要食用至少3 週以支持腸胃細胞的再生。慢性病時可能需要長期食用。少量多餐有助於維護消化機能。 消化率保障 高消化率蛋白質(l.i.p)，益生素(fos, mos)，甜..
adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 hepatic is a complete dietetic feed for the nutritional management of dogs formulated to support liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency and for the reduction of copper in the liver. moderate level of high quality protein. high level of essential fatty acids and highly digestible carbohydrates. low level of copper. indications ..
renal wet complete dietetic feed for adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。  renal is a complete dietetic feed for dogs formulated to support renal function in the case of chronic or temporary renal insufficiency, through its low level of phosphorus and high quality protein. indications [chronic_renal_insufficiency_cri] [urate_and_cystine_urolithiasis] ..
satiety weight management canine 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 indications obesity overweight diabetes mellitus hyperlipidaemia weight management contraindications pregnancy lactation growth chronic diseases requiring an increased energy intake. satietogenic effect high fibre content that limits the spontaneus energy consumption ..
sensitivity control with chicken - can puppies and adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 sensitivity control chicken & rice is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated to reduce ingredient and nutrient intolerances. this diet contains selected sources of protein and carbohydrate. selected protein: chicken. selected carbohydrate: rice. indications [food..
sensitivity control with duck - can puppies and adult dogs 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 sensitivity control duck & rice is a complete dietetic food for dogs formulated to reduce ingredient and nutrient intolerances.this diet contains selected sources of protein and carbohydrate. selected protein: duck. selected carbohydrate: rice. indications [food_intoleran..
recovery cats/dogs cats and dogs over six months 避免動物缺糧，請預至少7天前訂購。 recovery is a complete dietetic food for dogs and cats, formulated to promote nutritional restoration during convalescence or in case of feline hepatic lipidosis. with a high energy density, this food contains concentrated essential nutrients and highly digestible ingredients. ..


text: Heavy duty version of our standard clean out tool. Upgraded with Spring Handle and heavier round bar.The size should match the diameter of your pit as the shape is custom contoured to fit the contour of the fire box to insure a "clean" pull of the ashes. Firebox clean out tool contoured to fit (heavy duty) for sale.

lowercased: heavy duty version of our standard clean out tool. upgraded with spring handle and heavier round bar.the size should match the diameter of your pit as the shape is custom contoured to fit the contour of the fire box to insure a "clean" pull of the ashes. firebox clean out tool contoured to fit (heavy duty) for sale.


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Microsoft has released Windows 10 Mobile Build 15208 to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring. Windows 10 Mobile Build 15208 is from feature2 branch and it comes with improvements for the operating system. Microsoft has also released a new build for Windows 10 PC users in the Fast Ring to Windows Insiders.
Microsoft has added no new features to Windows 10 Mobile with Build 15208. However, Microsoft has fixed some bugs with this release. Microsoft has finally fixed an issue where you were unable to open connect UX page or add any new Bluetooth or devices on the Bluetooth Settings page. Your phones will now shutdown quickly as the company has fixed an issue which was causing the phone to stick in deadlock for more than 20 seconds.
As it is a preview build, it does come with some known issues. Some Windows Phone may lose the text message backup. Furthermore, your phone could misbehave and shutdown without any warning.

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microsoft has released windows 10 mobile build 15208 to windows insiders in the fast ring. windows 10 mobile build 15208 is from feature2 branch and it comes with improvements for the operating system. microsoft has also released a new build for windows 10 pc users in the fast ring to windows insiders.
microsoft has added no new features to windows 10 mobile with build 15208. however, microsoft has fixed some bugs with this release. microsoft has finally fixed an issue where you were unable to open connect ux page or add any new bluetooth or devices on the bluetooth settings page. your phones will now shutdown quickly as the company has fixed an issue which was causing the phone to stick in deadlock for more than 20 seconds.
as it is a preview build, it does come with some known issues. some windows phone may lose the text message backup. furthermore, your phone could misbehave and shutdown without any warning.


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*This is a sponsored conversation written in partnership with Zoobooks. I received complimentary and/or promotional items to facilitate my post. Opinions are 100% my own.
My children love animals, and love receiving things in the mail .. so these magazine subscriptions are amazing! My girls love them!
ZooBooks publish 4 magazines for kids!
Is full of amazing photos and illustrations. It’s won many awards through the years for its kid-friendly writing and art. Each issue focuses on one animal, helping kids explore the animal’s habitat, social habit, and more!
These publications are produced by Wildlife Education, Ltd., a company established in 1980. We’re celebrating our 37th birthday this year!
My kindergartner Allie, loves reading Zootles with me! We love having the one-on-one time together. 🙂 The magazine has large print, activities, and it includes phonics/early reading skills that make it ideal for my preschooler and kindergartner! She also loves dinosaurs and enjoyed the Zoodinos magazines.
I have 4 great Zoobooks prizes to give away!
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CONTEST ends 7/31, winners announced 8/1. You have 24 hours to respond or new winners will be chosen.

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*this is a sponsored conversation written in partnership with zoobooks. i received complimentary and/or promotional items to facilitate my post. opinions are 100% my own.
my children love animals, and love receiving things in the mail .. so these magazine subscriptions are amazing! my girls love them!
zoobooks publish 4 magazines for kids!
is full of amazing photos and illustrations. it’s won many awards through the years for its kid-friendly writing and art. each issue focuses on one animal, helping kids explore the animal’s habitat, social habit, and more!
these publications are produced by wildlife education, ltd., a company established in 1980. we’re celebrating our 37th birthday this year!
my kindergartner allie, loves reading zootles with me! we love having the one-on-one time together. 🙂 the magazine has large print, activities, and it includes phonics/early reading skills that make it ideal for my preschooler and kindergartner! she also loves dinosaurs and enjoyed the zoodinos magazines.
i have 4 great zoobooks prizes to give away!
to win please follow me on facebook and comment on this post there.
contest ends 7/31, winners announced 8/1. you have 24 hours to respond or new winners will be chosen.


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The first winery built in the Napa Valley following the repeal of Prohibition, Merryvale is located in the heart of America’s premier wine region. A decade ago, the Merryvale operation was purchased by Jack Schlatter and family, with son, Rene, serving as company president. After the Schlatter family bought it, they renovated the facility and started making wine under two labels: Merryvale and Starmont. Past wine makers include Ric Forman, succeeded by Bob Levy, who currently runs a couple of winemaking operations for Harlan. Following the tradition of great wine makers is Sean Foster as Merryvale’s senior winemaker, and is joined by winemaker Graham Wehmeier.
Sister winery Starmont, is located on the historic Stanly Ranch in Carneros where John Stanly planted one of the first vineyards in Carneros in 1872. This green winery is powered by the sun.
The 2009 vintage reds are showing excellent quality and ripeness at slightly lower alcohol levels. Our 2009 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon is approachable now and should be consumed within 8 years of the vintage.
Lighter than some "big napa cabs" we drank, and very smooth. Paired beautifully with these less salty and less fatty cheeses: Epoisses (France, cow), Moliterno al Tartufo (Sardinia, sheep/truffle), Tarentaise (Vermonth, cow), and Framani salami (mmmm!).
a bit of fruit on the nose. powerful, tannic, black pepper and sour cherries. aftertaste a tad disappointing - chemical tinge (despite being organic and solar). tannins have not mellowed, therefore not perfect with bison steak.
(2003 Vintage) The least of the Merryvale 2003s is beset by dried forest, old wood and vaguely leathery notes that all but submerge sweeter scents of cherries and oak in the nose. The wine has a rounded feel at entry but is thin in flavor despite being full in body and high in ripeness. Pass it by.
(2003 Vintage) Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator.
(2004 Vintage) 12% Merlot. This straightforward offering comes with few bells or whistles, but it delivers honest Cabernet fruit and a nice bit of balanced oak spice. It is medium-full-bodied and fairly well-balanced even if toughening up just a touch in the latter-going, and it will benefit by a few years of smoothing while serving as a foil to hearty roasts early on.

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the first winery built in the napa valley following the repeal of prohibition, merryvale is located in the heart of america’s premier wine region. a decade ago, the merryvale operation was purchased by jack schlatter and family, with son, rene, serving as company president. after the schlatter family bought it, they renovated the facility and started making wine under two labels: merryvale and starmont. past wine makers include ric forman, succeeded by bob levy, who currently runs a couple of winemaking operations for harlan. following the tradition of great wine makers is sean foster as merryvale’s senior winemaker, and is joined by winemaker graham wehmeier.
sister winery starmont, is located on the historic stanly ranch in carneros where john stanly planted one of the first vineyards in carneros in 1872. this green winery is powered by the sun.
the 2009 vintage reds are showing excellent quality and ripeness at slightly lower alcohol levels. our 2009 starmont cabernet sauvignon is approachable now and should be consumed within 8 years of the vintage.
lighter than some "big napa cabs" we drank, and very smooth. paired beautifully with these less salty and less fatty cheeses: epoisses (france, cow), moliterno al tartufo (sardinia, sheep/truffle), tarentaise (vermonth, cow), and framani salami (mmmm!).
a bit of fruit on the nose. powerful, tannic, black pepper and sour cherries. aftertaste a tad disappointing - chemical tinge (despite being organic and solar). tannins have not mellowed, therefore not perfect with bison steak.
(2003 vintage) the least of the merryvale 2003s is beset by dried forest, old wood and vaguely leathery notes that all but submerge sweeter scents of cherries and oak in the nose. the wine has a rounded feel at entry but is thin in flavor despite being full in body and high in ripeness. pass it by.
(2003 vintage) rating: 87/100 - as reviewed by wine spectator.
(2004 vintage) 12% merlot. this straightforward offering comes with few bells or whistles, but it delivers honest cabernet fruit and a nice bit of balanced oak spice. it is medium-full-bodied and fairly well-balanced even if toughening up just a touch in the latter-going, and it will benefit by a few years of smoothing while serving as a foil to hearty roasts early on.


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Video (02:31) : Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau discusses a seismic draft-night trade on Thursday that reunites him with All-Star Jimmy Butler.
After 14 months on the job, Timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations Tom Thibodeau made his first trade and also got his man when he swung a seismic trade in Thursday’s NBA draft that reunites him with three-time All-Star and physical defender Jimmy Butler.
To get a 27-year-old star he coached for four seasons in Chicago, Thibodeau sent promising youngsters Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn as well as Thursday’s seventh pick to the Bulls.
The Wolves also received back the draft’s 16th pick, which the Bulls used to select Creighton 6-11 freshman center Justin Patton for Minnesota. The Bulls used the Wolves’ seventh pick to acquire Arizona 7-foot shooter Lauri Markkanen.
A year after the two teams discussed such a trade, Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden pulled off their first one together.
It’s a big one, too — just behind the one in team history that sent superstar Kevin Garnett to Boston in 2007 and probably even with the 2014 trade that sent away Kevin Love and brought Andrew Wiggins.
In trading for Jimmy Butler on Thursday night, the Wolves get a three-time All-Star and a physical perimeter defender who turns 28 in September.
Butler gives the Wolves an experienced, physical defender to put beside young stars Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, both of whom could use some defensive tutoring from one of the league’s best in that department.
Given the NBA’s current economics, Butler is a bona fide star signed to a relative bargain contract that pays him $18.7 million this coming season and $19.8 million in 2018-19. He has a $19.8 million player option in 2019-20.
Apparently, Butler will be missed in Chicago.
To get Butler back, the Wolves traded LaVine, the 13th player taken in the 2014 and a two-time All-Star dunk contest winner who’s recovering from February knee surgery. They also dealt Dunn, the fifth player in last year’s draft whom the Bulls coveted when the two teams discussed a Butler trade on draft day in 2016.
Thibodeau lauded Dunn’s development more than once when he and Layden held a pre-draft media briefing on Wednesday.
During that briefing, Thibodeau identified the Wolves’ biggest needs as shooting, defense and toughness, and Butler provides all three, but those final two qualities in particular.
The last player (30th overall) selected in the 2011 draft’s first round, Butler will turn 28 in September.
He was raised in Tomball, Texas, and in Chicago wore uniform No. 21, which was former Wolves superstar Kevin Garnett’s number throughout his Wolves’ career.
When ESPN reached him by telephone about 2 a.m. Friday Paris time, Butler declined to comment. He’s expected to be introduced as a Timberwolf in the middle of next week.
Butler won the NBA’s Most Improved Player award in 2015 after he increased his scoring average from 13.1 points a game to 20 points a game.
He accepted that award about the same time the Bulls fired Thibodeau after five years as their coach. The divorce between Thibodeau and Bulls management ended messily, but the two sides came together enough Thursday to make a deal that fit a Wolves team prepared to make a leap forward and a Bulls team ready to rebuild without Butler challenging coach Fred Hoiberg’s authority, which Butler did regularly last season.
The trade was finalized, according to the Chicago Tribune, with a phone call between Thibodeau and Bulls VP John Paxson.
The Chicago Bulls traded Jimmy Butler to the Wolves on Thursday night.
Paxson called it “great” for a Wolves team that has accumulated enough young assets to make such a trade. He said he hopes his team will now do that, too.
“It sets our course and what we need to do,” Paxson said.
A 6-7 forward, Butler has played all his six NBA seasons in Chicago. He was named to the East’s All-Star team in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and was named All-NBA third team after this past season.

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video (02:31) : timberwolves coach tom thibodeau discusses a seismic draft-night trade on thursday that reunites him with all-star jimmy butler.
after 14 months on the job, timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations tom thibodeau made his first trade and also got his man when he swung a seismic trade in thursday’s nba draft that reunites him with three-time all-star and physical defender jimmy butler.
to get a 27-year-old star he coached for four seasons in chicago, thibodeau sent promising youngsters zach lavine and kris dunn as well as thursday’s seventh pick to the bulls.
the wolves also received back the draft’s 16th pick, which the bulls used to select creighton 6-11 freshman center justin patton for minnesota. the bulls used the wolves’ seventh pick to acquire arizona 7-foot shooter lauri markkanen.
a year after the two teams discussed such a trade, thibodeau and general manager scott layden pulled off their first one together.
it’s a big one, too — just behind the one in team history that sent superstar kevin garnett to boston in 2007 and probably even with the 2014 trade that sent away kevin love and brought andrew wiggins.
in trading for jimmy butler on thursday night, the wolves get a three-time all-star and a physical perimeter defender who turns 28 in september.
butler gives the wolves an experienced, physical defender to put beside young stars wiggins and karl-anthony towns, both of whom could use some defensive tutoring from one of the league’s best in that department.
given the nba’s current economics, butler is a bona fide star signed to a relative bargain contract that pays him $18.7 million this coming season and $19.8 million in 2018-19. he has a $19.8 million player option in 2019-20.
apparently, butler will be missed in chicago.
to get butler back, the wolves traded lavine, the 13th player taken in the 2014 and a two-time all-star dunk contest winner who’s recovering from february knee surgery. they also dealt dunn, the fifth player in last year’s draft whom the bulls coveted when the two teams discussed a butler trade on draft day in 2016.
thibodeau lauded dunn’s development more than once when he and layden held a pre-draft media briefing on wednesday.
during that briefing, thibodeau identified the wolves’ biggest needs as shooting, defense and toughness, and butler provides all three, but those final two qualities in particular.
the last player (30th overall) selected in the 2011 draft’s first round, butler will turn 28 in september.
he was raised in tomball, texas, and in chicago wore uniform no. 21, which was former wolves superstar kevin garnett’s number throughout his wolves’ career.
when espn reached him by telephone about 2 a.m. friday paris time, butler declined to comment. he’s expected to be introduced as a timberwolf in the middle of next week.
butler won the nba’s most improved player award in 2015 after he increased his scoring average from 13.1 points a game to 20 points a game.
he accepted that award about the same time the bulls fired thibodeau after five years as their coach. the divorce between thibodeau and bulls management ended messily, but the two sides came together enough thursday to make a deal that fit a wolves team prepared to make a leap forward and a bulls team ready to rebuild without butler challenging coach fred hoiberg’s authority, which butler did regularly last season.
the trade was finalized, according to the chicago tribune, with a phone call between thibodeau and bulls vp john paxson.
the chicago bulls traded jimmy butler to the wolves on thursday night.
paxson called it “great” for a wolves team that has accumulated enough young assets to make such a trade. he said he hopes his team will now do that, too.
“it sets our course and what we need to do,” paxson said.
a 6-7 forward, butler has played all his six nba seasons in chicago. he was named to the east’s all-star team in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and was named all-nba third team after this past season.


text: Debut director Matthijs van Heijningen’s update of the previously twice-made "Thing" horror movies is a completely respectable effort in spite of everything you’ve heard or read otherwise. Critics and audience members pretending that John Carpenter's 1982 version is better, or scarier, than Heijningen's film are in for a painful revelation if they ever take the time to actually compare the films in close succession. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is a comely improvement over Kurt Russell as the story's protagonist. Winstead plays do-it-all paleontologist Dr. Kate Lloyd. Kate gets the call-up to travel to Antarctica after a determined Dr. Sander Halvorson (Ulrich Thomsen) discovers an alien monster frozen in the ice.

lowercased: debut director matthijs van heijningen’s update of the previously twice-made "thing" horror movies is a completely respectable effort in spite of everything you’ve heard or read otherwise. critics and audience members pretending that john carpenter's 1982 version is better, or scarier, than heijningen's film are in for a painful revelation if they ever take the time to actually compare the films in close succession. mary elizabeth winstead is a comely improvement over kurt russell as the story's protagonist. winstead plays do-it-all paleontologist dr. kate lloyd. kate gets the call-up to travel to antarctica after a determined dr. sander halvorson (ulrich thomsen) discovers an alien monster frozen in the ice.


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Volatility returned to global stock markets last week with the S&P 500 declining -3.85 percent from its Jan. 26th all-time high with international markets following suit. Volatility has carried into this week, but we believe it will be contained. Rising bond yields are the primary (but not only) catalyst behind the decline. In this edition of Market Spotlight we discuss volatility and corrections from an historical context while framing our forward expectations with a positive fundamental backdrop.
The chart below offers a glimpse of YTD returns for the S&P 500 and each of its sectors.
Drawdown Catalysts: Corrections need context. What we have seen so far has been minor and simply resets the markets to mid-January. With that said, we look at catalysts behind this renewed volatility and expect it to occur with increased frequency in 2018.
The Fed: January 31st was Janet Yellen’s last meeting as Federal Reserve chairperson with incoming Fed chairperson, Jerome Powell, being sworn in this morning (Feb. 5th). The Fed continues to sound hawkish signaling three rate hikes in 2018. Last week, bond markets finally listened and began repricing, sending bond yields higher. Historically, markets have experienced short-term bouts of volatility during the first year of a new Fed chair with median S&P 500 returns of 11 percent and median drawdowns of -13 percent. Investors cannot plan for this but should not be surprised by it.
Firming Inflation: We reiterate our reflation theme introduced last month as critical to our 2018 outlook. This was supported by last week’s jobs report, which revealed unexpected wage inflation with average hourly earnings jumping from 2.4 percent to 2.9 percent. This was not impacted by the large and growing roster of companies paying one-time bonuses from the recently enacted tax reform package. Oil prices remain firm, and global prices for manufacturing inputs are climbing steadily, especially in Europe. The Fed’s 2-percent inflation target has been mistaken as a bullseye. They will continue hiking rates as long as inflation is 2 percent …ish.
Excessive Optimism: Recent indicators reveal record high levels of optimism among investors and business leaders alike. Accelerating economic growth and tax-reform optimism have fueled animal spirits generating uninterrupted market returns with the lowest volatility in 90 years. The economic story remains strong enough to remain optimistic, but we suspect upcoming sentiment surveys to curb their enthusiasm slightly.
Overdue Pullback: Last week ended the record streak for number of days without a 3-percent drawdown for both U.S. and Global stock indices. Bull markets don’t die of old age so we think it is healthy for the Bull to catch its breath. Further modest pullbacks would not surprise us and not change our position that any drawdowns would be within a continuing but maturing bull market.
New Competition for Stocks: A final thought on rising bond yields can be captured in the chart below. It has been almost 10 years since 2-year Treasury notes have yielded more than the S&P 500 dividend yield. The unwinding of Fed policy may have the unanticipated effect of ending the “risk on/risk off” relationship between stocks and bonds. We have seen this so far in 2018 with an unusual positive correlation between stock prices and bond yields. This could pose a more challenging environment for asset allocation as bonds are displaying a diminishing effect as a hedge against risk assets.
Q4 earnings and revenue are beating estimates by 75 percent and 78 percent respectively. The chart below simply shows business is good for S&P 500 companies with almost 80 percent of S&P companies beating revenue expectations.
The economy and markets are finally behaving as they would in a normal economic cycle, and this is a very healthy thing. Normal bouts of interest rate and stock market volatility, as we are seeing now for the first time in two years, should be expected. Normalcy is slowly being restored to markets. Simultaneous execution of tighter Fed policy coinciding with pro-growth corporate tax reform remains the biggest story of 2018.
As we have said before, we think 2018 marks a late cycle turning point and expect stocks to slowly shift from a steep return/low volatility regime to a modest return/rising volatility regime. The global financial system has been repaired. The recovery that began in the fall of 2014, once the Fed ended quantitative easing, continues. As the recovery enters later stages, reflation will nudge global markets further ahead at a modest pace. As long as the positive fundamental backdrop remains in place we would not view recent market action as a catalyst for concern. This has been one of the more telegraphed pullbacks we have seen in years and welcome it. Short-term volatility is normal and does not warrant changing a prudent long-term investment plan. Stay the course.

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volatility returned to global stock markets last week with the s&p 500 declining -3.85 percent from its jan. 26th all-time high with international markets following suit. volatility has carried into this week, but we believe it will be contained. rising bond yields are the primary (but not only) catalyst behind the decline. in this edition of market spotlight we discuss volatility and corrections from an historical context while framing our forward expectations with a positive fundamental backdrop.
the chart below offers a glimpse of ytd returns for the s&p 500 and each of its sectors.
drawdown catalysts: corrections need context. what we have seen so far has been minor and simply resets the markets to mid-january. with that said, we look at catalysts behind this renewed volatility and expect it to occur with increased frequency in 2018.
the fed: january 31st was janet yellen’s last meeting as federal reserve chairperson with incoming fed chairperson, jerome powell, being sworn in this morning (feb. 5th). the fed continues to sound hawkish signaling three rate hikes in 2018. last week, bond markets finally listened and began repricing, sending bond yields higher. historically, markets have experienced short-term bouts of volatility during the first year of a new fed chair with median s&p 500 returns of 11 percent and median drawdowns of -13 percent. investors cannot plan for this but should not be surprised by it.
firming inflation: we reiterate our reflation theme introduced last month as critical to our 2018 outlook. this was supported by last week’s jobs report, which revealed unexpected wage inflation with average hourly earnings jumping from 2.4 percent to 2.9 percent. this was not impacted by the large and growing roster of companies paying one-time bonuses from the recently enacted tax reform package. oil prices remain firm, and global prices for manufacturing inputs are climbing steadily, especially in europe. the fed’s 2-percent inflation target has been mistaken as a bullseye. they will continue hiking rates as long as inflation is 2 percent …ish.
excessive optimism: recent indicators reveal record high levels of optimism among investors and business leaders alike. accelerating economic growth and tax-reform optimism have fueled animal spirits generating uninterrupted market returns with the lowest volatility in 90 years. the economic story remains strong enough to remain optimistic, but we suspect upcoming sentiment surveys to curb their enthusiasm slightly.
overdue pullback: last week ended the record streak for number of days without a 3-percent drawdown for both u.s. and global stock indices. bull markets don’t die of old age so we think it is healthy for the bull to catch its breath. further modest pullbacks would not surprise us and not change our position that any drawdowns would be within a continuing but maturing bull market.
new competition for stocks: a final thought on rising bond yields can be captured in the chart below. it has been almost 10 years since 2-year treasury notes have yielded more than the s&p 500 dividend yield. the unwinding of fed policy may have the unanticipated effect of ending the “risk on/risk off” relationship between stocks and bonds. we have seen this so far in 2018 with an unusual positive correlation between stock prices and bond yields. this could pose a more challenging environment for asset allocation as bonds are displaying a diminishing effect as a hedge against risk assets.
q4 earnings and revenue are beating estimates by 75 percent and 78 percent respectively. the chart below simply shows business is good for s&p 500 companies with almost 80 percent of s&p companies beating revenue expectations.
the economy and markets are finally behaving as they would in a normal economic cycle, and this is a very healthy thing. normal bouts of interest rate and stock market volatility, as we are seeing now for the first time in two years, should be expected. normalcy is slowly being restored to markets. simultaneous execution of tighter fed policy coinciding with pro-growth corporate tax reform remains the biggest story of 2018.
as we have said before, we think 2018 marks a late cycle turning point and expect stocks to slowly shift from a steep return/low volatility regime to a modest return/rising volatility regime. the global financial system has been repaired. the recovery that began in the fall of 2014, once the fed ended quantitative easing, continues. as the recovery enters later stages, reflation will nudge global markets further ahead at a modest pace. as long as the positive fundamental backdrop remains in place we would not view recent market action as a catalyst for concern. this has been one of the more telegraphed pullbacks we have seen in years and welcome it. short-term volatility is normal and does not warrant changing a prudent long-term investment plan. stay the course.


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There will be two techniques to start this project.
Technique 2: Chain 31, 30 Single Crochet in the chain.
The Galaxy Crochet stitch will be used for this project. We will be working on both sides of the foundation with round 1. There will be 15 GS=Galaxy Stitch on each side for a total of 30. The first Galaxy stitch will be worked in the beginning chain 2 of each round. One single crochet will be skipped between the elongated sections of the bottom part of the stitch.
Round 9: 1 CH 2, turn. 1 GS in EA of the next 26 St's. SL ST together in the center eye of the 5th GS. The last 4 GS will remain open for shaping the toe of the stocking. The first 4 GS will be shaped, folded over and sewn to the first 4.
Round 10: Turn, CH 2, 22 GS around, join. You will want to determine a right side and wrong side. Now you will want to sew your toe together, weaving and easing the toe for a more rounded shape. Sew the 4 stitches on each side together. Knot your tail, sew it in.
Round 11-19: Turn, CH 2, 22 GS around, join. Cut the yarn and secure with a knot when you have completed round 19.
Round 20: Attach White, CH 1, You will work 44 SC and random spikes around the stocking. You can skip this row if you just want to continue on with the cuff.
Round 21-24: CH 2, Turn, 22 GS around. join. Fold cuff in half.
Row 1-17: 4 SC in ea ST for 17 rows. Fold over and sew in place on the inside or outside of the back part of the stocking.
Is there a place where I can get the Galaxy stitch directions other than in the tutorial? I would like to make this stocking, but am not sure that when I do that I will be able to find the link to the video.
Here is the link to the stitch alone. There is a video tutorial on the page too.
Hey there. With this type of stitch, what is the best way you would suggest to add a name to the stocking, near the top? I've tried several different methods but most end up looking messier than I'd prefer. Help!

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there will be two techniques to start this project.
technique 2: chain 31, 30 single crochet in the chain.
the galaxy crochet stitch will be used for this project. we will be working on both sides of the foundation with round 1. there will be 15 gs=galaxy stitch on each side for a total of 30. the first galaxy stitch will be worked in the beginning chain 2 of each round. one single crochet will be skipped between the elongated sections of the bottom part of the stitch.
round 9: 1 ch 2, turn. 1 gs in ea of the next 26 st's. sl st together in the center eye of the 5th gs. the last 4 gs will remain open for shaping the toe of the stocking. the first 4 gs will be shaped, folded over and sewn to the first 4.
round 10: turn, ch 2, 22 gs around, join. you will want to determine a right side and wrong side. now you will want to sew your toe together, weaving and easing the toe for a more rounded shape. sew the 4 stitches on each side together. knot your tail, sew it in.
round 11-19: turn, ch 2, 22 gs around, join. cut the yarn and secure with a knot when you have completed round 19.
round 20: attach white, ch 1, you will work 44 sc and random spikes around the stocking. you can skip this row if you just want to continue on with the cuff.
round 21-24: ch 2, turn, 22 gs around. join. fold cuff in half.
row 1-17: 4 sc in ea st for 17 rows. fold over and sew in place on the inside or outside of the back part of the stocking.
is there a place where i can get the galaxy stitch directions other than in the tutorial? i would like to make this stocking, but am not sure that when i do that i will be able to find the link to the video.
here is the link to the stitch alone. there is a video tutorial on the page too.
hey there. with this type of stitch, what is the best way you would suggest to add a name to the stocking, near the top? i've tried several different methods but most end up looking messier than i'd prefer. help!


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Nemesis Entertainment is currently looking for Sonicbids bands to fill the bill at Exit/In, a 350 capacity venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Ridiculous Melodies will be an 18+ music event. Alternative, indie, classic rock, pop rock, pop punk, acoustic, folk, funk, jam band and rock artists are encouraged to submit. A minimum of one Sonicbids band will be selected to perform./n/nNemesis Entertainment is currently looking for Sonicbids bands to fill the bill at Exit/In, a 350 capacity venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Ridiculous Melodies will be an 18+ music event. Alternative, indie, classic rock, pop rock, pop punk, acoustic, folk, funk, jam band and rock artists are encouraged to submit. A minimum of one Sonicbids band will be selected to perform.
The event will feature 5-7 bands and is available to both local and touring artists. A PA system, vocal microphones, stands, cables, monitors, drum and amp mics and a sound technician are provided. Nemesis Entertainment books shows in Nashville 1-3 times per month. Artists can expect to get great exposure and play a great venue in Nashville.
Compensation is provided for all selected artists, and will depend on the level of the artist. Arrangements range from guaranteed pay for appropriate touring regional and national acts, to a split of the door for smaller local acts.
Nemesis Entertainment is especially seeking bands who are able and willing to help co-promote the event and have a draw in the area. Save your time, energy and money if you are an out-of-town band without an established pull in the Nashville area."

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nemesis entertainment is currently looking for sonicbids bands to fill the bill at exit/in, a 350 capacity venue in nashville, tennessee. ridiculous melodies will be an 18+ music event. alternative, indie, classic rock, pop rock, pop punk, acoustic, folk, funk, jam band and rock artists are encouraged to submit. a minimum of one sonicbids band will be selected to perform./n/nnemesis entertainment is currently looking for sonicbids bands to fill the bill at exit/in, a 350 capacity venue in nashville, tennessee. ridiculous melodies will be an 18+ music event. alternative, indie, classic rock, pop rock, pop punk, acoustic, folk, funk, jam band and rock artists are encouraged to submit. a minimum of one sonicbids band will be selected to perform.
the event will feature 5-7 bands and is available to both local and touring artists. a pa system, vocal microphones, stands, cables, monitors, drum and amp mics and a sound technician are provided. nemesis entertainment books shows in nashville 1-3 times per month. artists can expect to get great exposure and play a great venue in nashville.
compensation is provided for all selected artists, and will depend on the level of the artist. arrangements range from guaranteed pay for appropriate touring regional and national acts, to a split of the door for smaller local acts.
nemesis entertainment is especially seeking bands who are able and willing to help co-promote the event and have a draw in the area. save your time, energy and money if you are an out-of-town band without an established pull in the nashville area."


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On Sunday, March 10, 2019, most of the U.S. switched to Daylight time from Standard time. Not all of the U.S. makes the change. Arizona, except for the Navajo Nation, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands don't switch to Daylight time in the spring nor back to Standard time in the fall. Their clocks are always set to Standard time.
If you travel internationally, it's important to be aware that the Daylight/Standard time change doesn't universally occur across the globe. More than 100 countries never change to Daylight time and more than a few countries switch between the two on different dates than other countries.
Lithium based batteries on commercial passenger aircraft have been regulated since 2008. That year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) banned spare lithium based batteries from passengers' checked luggage.
At the end of last month, the US DOT formalized what U.S. based commercial passenger air carriers already had been doing. They banned the “transport of lithium-ion cells or batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft.” ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) had called for the ban since February, 2016.
The deadly health effects of tobacco were made known in 1964, when Luther L. Terry, M.D., then Surgeon General of the U.S., released the first report of the Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health. From that report and subsequent ones, we know that smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and a myriad of other serious diseases.
According to the CDC, the statistics about smokers contracting life threatening diseases compared to non-smokers are startling.
Smokers are more likely to contract coronary heart disease by 200%-400%.
Smokers are more likely to experience a stroke by 200%-400%.
Smokers are more likely to die from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by 1,200%-1,300%.
Male smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer by 2,500%.
Female smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer by 2,570%.
Cigarette smoke is extremely toxic. It contains about 4,000 active compounds, including tar, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and heavy metals.
Happy New Year 2019 - Change your camera's copyright notice!
It's January 1st, time to reset the copyright notice in your camera to reflect the new year. Make sure your 2019 images have the correct information.
If you haven't been inserting your copyright notice in your images to protect them, I suggest you consider beginning the practice today.

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on sunday, march 10, 2019, most of the u.s. switched to daylight time from standard time. not all of the u.s. makes the change. arizona, except for the navajo nation, hawaii, american samoa, guam, northern mariana islands, puerto rico and the u.s. virgin islands don't switch to daylight time in the spring nor back to standard time in the fall. their clocks are always set to standard time.
if you travel internationally, it's important to be aware that the daylight/standard time change doesn't universally occur across the globe. more than 100 countries never change to daylight time and more than a few countries switch between the two on different dates than other countries.
lithium based batteries on commercial passenger aircraft have been regulated since 2008. that year, the u.s. department of transportation (us dot) banned spare lithium based batteries from passengers' checked luggage.
at the end of last month, the us dot formalized what u.s. based commercial passenger air carriers already had been doing. they banned the “transport of lithium-ion cells or batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft.” icao (international civil aviation organization) had called for the ban since february, 2016.
the deadly health effects of tobacco were made known in 1964, when luther l. terry, m.d., then surgeon general of the u.s., released the first report of the surgeon general's advisory committee on smoking and health. from that report and subsequent ones, we know that smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and a myriad of other serious diseases.
according to the cdc, the statistics about smokers contracting life threatening diseases compared to non-smokers are startling.
smokers are more likely to contract coronary heart disease by 200%-400%.
smokers are more likely to experience a stroke by 200%-400%.
smokers are more likely to die from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) by 1,200%-1,300%.
male smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer by 2,500%.
female smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer by 2,570%.
cigarette smoke is extremely toxic. it contains about 4,000 active compounds, including tar, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and heavy metals.
happy new year 2019 - change your camera's copyright notice!
it's january 1st, time to reset the copyright notice in your camera to reflect the new year. make sure your 2019 images have the correct information.
if you haven't been inserting your copyright notice in your images to protect them, i suggest you consider beginning the practice today.