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If you look closely at the makeup effects of others, you won't be surprised if you have ten different makeup methods for ten people. In fact, it is normal for makeup to vary from person to person, but if these makeup methods do not work, the meaning of makeup is lost. What we have seen is that only 1-2 of the ten people can roll the eyelashes up very beautifully, others don't make the eyelashes curl up neatly, or make the angle of the eyelashes unnatural. The key is that they don't have the right way to use the eyelash curler. The following describes in detail the correct use of the eyelash curler.
The pad in the eyelash curler is very dirty because it is in contact with the eyelashes every time, so it should be wiped clean with a paper towel after each use.
If mascara is condensed on the eyelash curler, it is difficult to wipe it off, that is, it is not easy to scrub with alcohol cotton.
So first use a lighter to heat the eyelash curler, then wipe it off with a paper towel.
Moreover, the rubber pad on the eyelash curler will age and harden after 3-6 months.
So if you find that the rubber pad has cracked signs, you need to replace it with new ones to prevent damage to the eyelashes.


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Podcast Premiere: Episode 001: From Broadcast to Podcast
The premiere episode of "Canons on the Run"
Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem. (right), and Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., discuss many ideas including podcast titles, while running together.
As marathon runners themselves, Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., serve as the primary co-hosts of this newly launched biweekly podcast, delightfully and unabashedly sharing their Catholic faith, relevant topics, a bit of abbey humor, and of course, some of their conversations that occur while running together.
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From our Humble beginnings, almost a decade ago, we have striven to adopt new technology, methods and patterns to chart our journey as evangelists of Digital Life. Building Products which bring a host of solutions and helping our clients take concepts to the the cloud has been, and will be, our focus. We strive to provide the technology tools to sculpt solutions to overcome obstacles, inefficiency repetitive and non-repetitive tasks as we refine the age old quest for better tools for a better life. In simple words, we believe in creating cloud digital services which helps the world to move beyond.
As we weave our picture in the Digital Service space, we also engage in partnerships which accelerates and adds value to the proliferation. We engage partners in building solutions as well as engage users. We strongly believe that partnerships are an important cog in our machine, while we focus on building solutions accessible anywhere, anytime on any device with emphasis on usability and user experience.
Our Products :
1. ezBiz – ezBiz is an integrated suite of business applications offered as a SaaS targeting the Small and Medium Business sector. The app can also be recognized as a mini ERP. ezBiz continues to add modules that assist main business workflows, enabling a hassle free business management experience from any location, at any time.
2. LeapX – LeapX is a highly scalable and a comprehensive E-learning and Training Platform which allows service providers, corporate and Education institutes to reach a wider audience with a comprehensive set of learning tools. LeapX is a single platform which can be configured to function as a Public MOOC, Online Education institute or a Corporate Training LMS.
3. Hudlmo – Hudlmo is a collaborative suite offered in one service which enables the individuals and organisations to work collaboratively despite the geographical boundaries.Whereas the Online classroom is an effective tool in education and training, the Webinar solution is a powerful marketing tool. The online meetings is a formal tool for organization, in contrast to the Huddles which is an ad-hoc meeting solution for small groups.
4. Swisher – Swisher is a platform that consists of many micro components that work together to provide a hybrid SaaS and PaaS platform which aims to make application development and deployment easier. The platform removes the common and repetitive tasks and automate them behind a simple user interface. The platform is a powerful App monetization framework.


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Montvale Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Camp is a 3 week program designed to create safe, fun, and engaging social/learning opportunities for incoming kindergarten children that will help them feel familiar and eager for the new school year. During the 3 weeks, campers will participate in themed activities daily including story time, arts and crafts, letters and numbers, and sports and games. Kindergarten students will be paired with a middle school counselor who will be their buddy and mentor throughout their entire camp experience.
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|Trends in Inequality, Welfare, and Growth in Pakistan, 1963-64 to 2004-05
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|Nadia Zakir, Muhammad Idrees
|Determining General and Specific Purpose Transfers: An Integrated Approach
|January 2009
|Richa Saraf, D.K.Srivastava
|Does the IV estimator establish causality? Re-examining Chinese fertility-growth relationship
|January 2009
|Tilak Abeysinghe, Gu Jiaying
|Affordable homeownership policy: implications for housing markets
|January 2009
|Sock-Yong Phang
|Management Practices and Firm Performance in Japanese and Korean Firms
|January 2009
|Keun Lee, Tsutomu Miyagawa, Shigesaburo Kabe, Junhyup Lee, Hyoungjin Kim, Young Gak Kim
|Technology Adoption in a Differentiated Duopoly - Cournot versus Bertrand
|January 2009
|Rupayan Pal
|Adverse Selection and Private Health Insurance Coverage in India - A Rational Behaviour Model of Insurance Agents under Asymmetric Information
|January 2009
|Sukumar Vellakkal
|Price Collection for the Consumer Price Index: A Documentation
|January 2009
|Carmelita Ericta, Rosie Sta. Ana
|Monetizing Housing Equity to Generate Retirement Incomes
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|Ngee-Choon Chia, Albert K C Tsui
|What Do We Expect from Our Friends?
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|Stephen Leider, Markus M. Mobius, Tanya Rosenblat, Quoc-Anh Do
|The Relationship between Chronic Poverty and Household Dynamics: Evidence from Indonesia
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|Wenefrida Widyanti, Asep Suryahadi, Sudarno Sumarto, Athia Yumna
|Firm Heterogeneity in the Choice of Offshoring: Evidence from Korean Manufacturing Firms
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|Insular Decision-making in the Board Room: Why Boards Retain and Hire Sub-Standard CEOs
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Wisconsin's two Miss Americas meet: Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler and Miss America 1973 Terry Meeuwsen discuss their Christian faith
Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler was interviewed by Miss America 1973 Terry Meeuwsen, and co-host of The 700 Club on March 13 on ABC Family. You can watch the webcast here: http://event.cbn.com/700club/
Laura discussed her faith and her journey to the crown as she was interviewed by her Miss America sister. They are the only two Miss Americas that hail from the great state of Wisconsin.
Read more about Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler.
View Miss America pageant results for the January 2012 pageant
Read more about Miss America 1973 Terry Meeuwsen.
About the Miss America Pageant
The Miss America Organization is one of the nation's leading achievement programs and the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.
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Lifetime Warranty on ALL Roofs
GAF Life Time Shingle Warranty GAF is now only selling shingles that have a lifetime warranty. GAF is an American Shingle company that JM of New Bedford has been using for more than 20 years now. They offer great service and a great product. CertainTeed is another popular American Shingle company and they have also… View Article
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National Grid and Nstar have come out with a new program that enables homeowners to receive a rebate when insulating their homes. This rebate is 75% up to $2,000 off the price of the insulation measures. The only prerequisite is that you must have National Grid or Nstar as either your gas or your electric… View Article


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SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool
All dogs shed. However, there are dog breeds that are massive blowers when it comes to shedding. They can easily cover entire homes with pet hair in a single day. Well, you've got to help your pet get rid of these loose hair by using the SleekEZ Original Deshedding Grooming Tool.
Let's get this straight. A deshedding tool will not prevent your dog from shedding. What it does is that it picks up loose hair from your pet's coat so you can easily collect these on the deshedding tool for easier disposal. You'll never have to worry about carpets, furniture, couches, and even beds being covered with pet fur anymore. You've taken care of that. And SleekEZ happens to do a remarkable job of removing excess loose hair off of your pet.
Made of a combination of poplar wood for its handle and high-carbon steel for its 'comb', the SleekEZ feels comfy on the hands that you can go on deshedding a good number of your pets in one day and you won't feel your hands getting numb or painful. It has a nice non-toxic finish, too, highlighting the grain of wood used in the tool.
Of particular importance is the 'deshedder' mechanism itself. Unlike other deshedding tools that have stiff bristles or teeth, the SleekEZ 's deshedder looks more like your hacksaw blade complete with a wavy edge. This effectively removes loose hair and even dirt without causing your pet's fur to snag. This way you don't damage or even cut your pet's fur. On that note, it's also effective as pet hair remover on various surfaces.
The SleekEZ Deshedding Tool may look old-fashioned, but it is still one of the most effective tools for removing excess pet hair from your pet and other surfaces both in and out of the home.


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Franklin David Carr, 77, of Moween passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born Saturday, September 27, 1941, in Derry, PA, the son of the late Albert and Nora Bell Bollinger Carr. Before his retirement he was a maintenance supervisor for the Blairsville/Saltsburg School District, and did carpentry work privately. He enjoyed country music, woodworking, watching westerns, working outside with his gator and his dump truck; but was happiest when he was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband and family man. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Emma Jean Beacon Carr, three children, Sondra Carr, (Wayne Porter) of Moween, Michele Andree (Marty Fennell) of Moween and David Carr also of Moween. Ten grandchildren, Joseph and Jason Hays, Nicholas and Caitlyn Porter all of Moween, April Sage and her husband, Dustin, of Clarksburg, Amber Vazquez and her husband, Misael, of Saltsburg, William Andree, Jr., and his wife, Marti, of New Florence, Kristan McGinnis and her husband, Matt, of Blairsville, Joshua Carr (Chelsea) of Saltsburg and Marty Fennell, Jr., of Moween, a daughter-in-law, Vickie Carr of Moween and his brother and best friend, Glenn Carr, and his wife, Mary, also of Moween. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Carr, two brothers, Albert and Charles and seven sisters, Edith, Maggie, May, Marie, Gertrude, Genevieve and Bessy. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 4PM to 7PM in the Kelly L. Corridoni Funeral Home, LTD, 400 Indiana Avenue, Avonmore, PA. Services will be conducted on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 11AM in the funeral home with Pastor Lee Rupert officiating. Interment will follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Saltsburg.
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As is known to us all, it has been regarded as a hot topic since Windows 7 released. Then what's the primary partition (C: drive) size for your Windows 7? In fact, it depends on certain factors: what you want or need to do with the computer, where apps, games install and how much RAM you have, etc.
According to my experience, I have a HDD of 120GB and 50GB for Windows 7, the remaining space is for apps, games installation and music, data, files storage. I recommend multiple partitions which has the advantage of giving you flexibility.
When first partitioning hard drive in Windows 7, you make a small C drive but a large data partition for some reasons. With Windows updates and apps installation increasing, C drive running out of space. It's unnecessary to worry about and consider such case as headache. With Partition Magic for Windows 7 – Aomei Partition Assistant Pro Edition, it is very easy and safe to extend C drive in Windows 7.
With its user-friendly interface, it is extremely easy to use even for beginners. To follow the instruction of extending C drive in Windows 7, please download partition magic for windows 7 demo version and try.
Step1: Launch Aomei Partition Assistant Pro Edition.
Step2: Right-click partition D and select "Resize".
In the pop-up window, drag the left handle rightwards to create unallocated space and click "OK".
Step3: Select C drive. Drag the right handle rightwards to extend C drive.
Step4: Click "Apply" on the toolbar.
You can see from the tutorial extend C drive in Windows 7 is very easy. Therefore, there is no need to waste your time in considering what the recommended C drive size for Windows 7 is.
What more, as a magic all-in-one Windows 7 partition manager, Aomei Partition Assistant also allows users to create/delete/format partition, clone partition/disk, convert FAT32 to NTFS and wipe unallocated space, etc.
Tips: For 32-bit computer, Aomei Partition Assistant Home Edition is a free all-in-one partition manager software and reliable disk management utility.


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Author Event: Eden Robinson
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Tuesday, JUL 23, 7 – 9 PM
Author Event: Eden Robinson
Come meet Eden Robinson a two-time Scotiabank Giller Prize nominee, author of four novels and awards finalist. Eden will be speaking on her writing, reading from her novels and answering questions from the audience.
- Date: Tuesday, July 23rd. 7 – 9 PM
- Location: Lethbridge Public Library. 810 5 Ave South
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My Life with Weed
Hello, this is my weed story.
I grew up in upstate New York in the 60s and 70s. I first saw marijuana when I was around 10-years-old. I found a bag of weed in one of my older brother's friend's car. It was a garbage bag full of pot. I didn't smoke any, but I knew what it was from the war on drugs propaganda that was being fed to us in school.
A few years later, when I was around 12 or 13, I went camping with some friends, and one of them had a joint and proceeded to smoke it around the campfire. He was a few years older than me and he didn't share. It did not seem dangerous to me at the time.
When I was 15, a friend of mine from school told me he smoked pot and that it was great. He was a foster kid from New York City, and he said the kids he was living with could get me some pot, so I bought a joint in the boy's room at school. I smoked it that night and didn't feel any different. I might have smoked it again, but some kids I knew saw me buy the joint and started saying I was a drug addict, so I quit smoking. Two years later, when I was 17, the kids who said I was a drug addict were smoking weed, so I tried it again. Still did not get high. I smoked it once more with the same result. Then one evening, I was riding bikes with some friends and one of them had a joint. We smoked it by the side of the road, and everything looked different. Colors were brighter and objects seemed to stand out in a way I had never noticed before. It felt good. I was high.
That summer, I smoked whenever I could. I was making new friends, stoner friends. I had always felt like an outsider in school, but during my senior year, I was more popular thanks to weed.
I joined the Navy after high school, and continued to smoke pot. I tried cocaine and pills, but didn't like them much. I preferred pot. I was drinking beer and alcohol by this time, but didn't like the hangovers. I never got a hangover from pot, or had a bad trip.
The first problem I had with pot was when I was in school in the the Navy. The barracks inspectors found some burnt seeds in an ashtray in my room and searched my locker. They found a bag of some good green in there. So I was busted and kicked out of school, then sent to a ship in Norfolk, VA. The set back did not stop me from smoking and about a year later, I was busted by the Norfolk Police for possession. I was let off with a fine, but learned my lesson. The most dangerous thing about marijuana is that it is illegal.
I continued to smoke pot, but was more careful and have never been arrested since. Knock on wood. I do have a criminal record thanks to that bust which has caused some problems with some of my employers over the years. I still managed to keep a job and have been gainfully employed over the last 36 years, while smoking regularly. I don't do any drugs except pot. I have not become a crack head or a heroin addict. I don't use any prescription drugs either. Pot is my Prozac.
I do drink occasionally, but rarely get drunk (still don't like the hangover). I am 59-years-old, in excellent health, and have always had a job. My employer doesn't know I smoke pot, or they would fire me. I live in a prohibition state, but am hopeful the green wave will be rolling through in the next few years.
I do not believe that pot is a "gateway drug" any more than tobacco or alcohol is. I smoked tobacco and drank alcohol before I smoked pot. I also do not believe legalizing pot will cause more traffic accidents. There are plenty of people already driving around stoned, and if anything it makes you more cautious when driving high.
The people who are most scared of legalizing pot are people who know very little about it, like Jeff Sessions and the War on Drugs folks. So there is my story in short form. Also the stoner stereotype is not true. Most people would never think I smoke pot as much as I do. So let's legalize it!


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Transport for London appoints Serco to operate the Woolwich Ferry service
We are proud to have the opportunity to operate the Woolwich Ferry
The contract, worth £10.7m, over 18 months to 31 March 2010, was signed by the two parties today.
Serco will take over running the ferry service from the London Borough of Greenwich, which announced in March that it would cease operating the service from 30 September 2008.
The Woolwich Ferry provides a free service, carrying road vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists between Woolwich and North Woolwich, and linking the North and South Circular roads across the River Thames.
The ferry also provides an important link to the Docklands Light Railway.
Ferry staff will be transferred from the London Borough of Greenwich to Serco under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) arrangements.
London's river links
TfL's London River Services will continue to own and finance the Woolwich Ferry, while Serco will be responsible for maintaining and operating the boats and infrastructure.
Andy Griffiths, Head of London River Services said: 'We are delighted that Serco has come on board to operate the Woolwich Ferry, a vital free service used by a million vehicles and two million passengers a year to cross the Thames.'
Mike Tyrrell, Director of Serco's marine services business, said: 'We are proud to have the opportunity to operate the Woolwich Ferry.
'It is a critical part of London's transport network, and we are looking forward to working with ferry staff to deliver improvements to the service, applying our experience in both marine operations and transport operations in London, most notably the Docklands Light Railway.'
The timetable of the Woolwich Ferry service will remain unchanged.
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When staying at a new friend's house this summer, I noticed that he had a whole drawer full of new, unopened toothbrushes. This struck me as odd at the time, since most sleepovers I was used to did not procure fresh toothbrushes for their guests. Furthermore, I knew couples who share toothbrushes, and did not seem to bother them in the least. As I contemplated which colour I was going to use on my gums from my friend's drawer, however, the full implication about sharing oral hygiene tools with others hit me. I don't even share makeup brushes with others, and my eyelashes are not teeming with bacteria and old bits of food like my mouth. I began to wonder- what are the risks of sharing toothbrushes with others? And has awareness of them lead to a buy-new-toothbrushes for guests trend?
There are those who follow the logic of "If I swap spit with someone, then it is the same thing as sharing a toothbrush with them" –not so! Not only are you introducing tons of foreign bacteria into your mouth and leaving your own for the other person, but brushing can sometimes cause the gums to bleed. This is more dangerous than it sounds, since sharing a toothbrush with someone in this circumstance also opens you and them up to various bloodstream diseases, such as hepatitis. Meanwhile, the everlasting adage, "cooties aren't contagious" has proven not to be as true as we first thought. Cavities are caused by a contagious bacteria– this just gave a whole new meaning to sharing with a friend or loved one.
So, what is the golden rule for brushing your teeth? For one, use a brush with soft bristles to avoid scraping your gums and nicking them, especially now that you know what this can potentially expose you to. Brush twice daily and floss, too! Brushing after breakfast helps rid your mouth of the leftover bits of food that may start decaying in your mouth after a few hours, causing you to have bad breath– even if you've just brushed your teeth. Sterilize your toothbrush– use hot, even boiling water to kill off all the bacteria teeming on there. Change your toothbrush at least as often as you change your dates– just kidding– but seriously, around every three months. Toothbrushes get old and tired fast. And of course, as you may have guessed, the most important piece of advice– do not share your toothbrush with others. Sure, you may share jello and yogurt and saliva—oh my!– but that does not mean you should be sharing your instrument of teeth-cleaning.
As I plucked a yellow toothbrush from its nice, clean packaging, I considered waking him to thank him for his thoughtfulness and smart oral hygiene tactics. But as I scrubbed my teeth with a brand-new brush, I decided to return the favour and let him sleep just a few minutes more.


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Gov. Cuomo Signs Nation's Toughest Gun Control Legislation Into LawThe Assembly voted in favor of the bill 104-43. The bill was passed by the Senate 43-18 late Monday. It was immediately was brought to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed it into law.
Lawmakers: 9/11 Deserves Commemorative License Plate Over GiantsTwo New York lawmakers say a license plate to honor the first responders and victims of 9/11 shouldn't take a back seat to a commemorative license plate for the Giants.


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Will be honoured to work for BJP: Gaurav Bhatia
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New Delhi [India], Apr. 2 (ANI): Soon after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Samajwadi Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia today hailed the saffron party's leadership and asserted that it would be an honour for him to serve the party. "The BJP is a huge platform where I can serve the nation in a much better way. It'll be my contribution towards the establishment of a new India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be an honour for me," Bhatia told the media here. "The BJP is a place where efficiency, allegiance and integrity are not overlooked," he added while firing a salvo at the Samajwadi Party. Bhatia also heaped praises on Prime Minister Modi citing he was in awe of him even when he was not in the BJP. "I was in awe of his personality and the way he functions even when I was in the Samajwadi Party. His vision has given a new direction to India," he said. Bhatia also said that BJP president Amit Shah's able leadership motivated him to take this step. "Amit Shah's able leadership motivated me to take the step. He told me that elections come and go, but I should join the party. He told me the BJP needs good people to run the nation, to work for them. I won't have to compromise on my ideology, now that I have joined the BJP," Bhatia said. "I gave so many years to the Samajwadi Party, but now when the 'samajwaad' (socialism) has gone missing there, I decided to move on," he added. This move may come as a major disappointment to the Samajwadi Party as it comes just days after its dismal show in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections where it lost power to the BJP. Bhatia resigned from the post of national president legal wing and all other posts in the Samajwadi Party just five days before the assembly elections in the state. Confirming to ANI, Bhatia had informed that he did not want to reveal why he took the decision, however, adding he had forwarded his resignation to party patriarch Mulayam Yadav and then Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Bhatia, who was an active member of the Samajwadi Party for more than a decade, had mentioned in his Facebook post that it had become hard for him to continue serving the party when it was compromising the very principles of democracy, secularism and socialism that he had always believed in. Bhatia, who is a senior lawyer and currently holds the position of general secretary of Supreme Court Bar Association, had also asserted that his decision was firmly entrenched in his principles of democracy and socialism. The rift between Bhatia and the Samajwadi Party top brass developed after he was removed from the post of Additional Advocate General (AAG) in March 2016. Last month, former Congress leader and senior politician S.M. Krishna joined the BJP citing ideological differences with the party leadership. (ANI)


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Vegetable garden helps pensioner grow second income
GARDENING is just a hobby for most people, and it used to be for Rene Grych.
The Gracemere woman however is not content to simply live off her pension and is using her vegetable garden as a second source of income.
For years now Rene has been selling home-grown fruit, vegetables and flowers in the Handy Trader and online through eBay and Gumtree.
She's lived in Gracemere for the last two years, and also spent a few years in Yeppoon and Mt Morgan after moving to the local area from New South Wales.
"I've sold a semi-truck worth of these since I've been in Queensland," she said.
"I started out thinking I might get $100 a month and now I'm getting $100 a week."
All the produce in Rene's garden is grown naturally without chemicals, and she uses composting worms and heavy mulch to help it thrive.
She evens sells those worms to people for fishing or gardening.
Rene first started gardening with her mother when she was 11 but got serious about it after the birth of her first child about 14 years ago.
"After I had my kids I was motivated to do something," she said.
"People are looking for cheaper plants so there's a market."
At the time eBay was a relatively new phenomenon and Rene started looking into it to see if she could take advantage of it.
A recurring dream about flowers also inspired her, and soon her hobby turned into a small business.
"It really happened by accident," she said.
While Rene sells her produce cheaply, she said she also gives some produce away to people who are in need, including pensioners and single mothers.
Her garden includes eggplant, passionfruit, pumpkin, frangipani, strawberries, mangoes and cucumbers.


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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
August 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - August 18, 2019 @ 10:00 pm$50.00
BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Music & lyrics by Carol Hall, Book by Larry L. King & Peter Masterson produced by Theatre A Go-Go, Inc.
This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, a brothel that has been operating outside of fictional Gilbert, Texas, for more than a century. It is under the proprietorship of Miss Mona Stangley, who is on good terms with the local sheriff, Ed Earl Dodd. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's cozy bordello, that is until crusading television reporter, Melvin P. Thorpe, decides to make the illegal activity an issue causing political ramifications which force the place to be closed down. The 1982 film version starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds was one of the highest-grossing live-action musical films of the 1980s.


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We have had a very busy few weeks
Choir: Congratulations to the Junior Choir and drummers who were first in the Lincoln Music and Drama festival. Also well done to the Infant choir who were third place.
Football: The Football Team recently played in the final of the Domino's Cup at Sincil Bank against Sir Francis Hill School. It was a special occasion with over 10,000 fans watching the game.
Finally we recently had a Diocesan Canonical Inspection. This is the inspection that looks at the Catholicity of the school. In particular it focuses on three areas: Catholic Life,
Here are a few extracts from the report: "…Under the strong leadership of the headteacher, the school has managed to retain its cherished traditions but at the same time review and adapt its practices
This is a testament to the hard work and commitment of parents, staff and governors and of course our children.
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Customer advocacy is an approach to customer management that seeks to generate exceptional value for customers by focusing on their success. At a time when customers have more power than ever, customer advocacy can be an effective way of building long-lasting customer relationships. Advocates keep the best interests of the customer in mind – even if it means recommending competitors' products or services. This builds trust in the advocate organization. To be successful at customer advocacy, however, an organization needs an in-depth, ongoing understanding of what customers truly value. This course describes how to find out what customers value by using effective questioning techniques and then draw on this feedback to drive improvements in the customer experience. And the course outlines the importance of trust in the customer relationship and how a customer advocacy approach helps build trust. It also describes how to address customer complaints and problems in a way that builds trust. This entails viewing complaints as key opportunities for both resolving issues and providing customers with the tools and services they need in order to be successful.
Anyone in an organization who wants to develop customer advocacy knowledge and skills
1.0 hours
Customer Advocacy: Communicating to Build Trusting Customer Relationships
- describe the benefits of being able to use a customer advocacy approach
- identify accurate statements about trust in customer relationships
- recognize steps in finding out what customers value
- recognize how to address customer complaints in a way that helps build trust
- address a customer complaint in a way that helps build trust
Providing customers with a valuable experience each time they interact with your organization is a hallmark of effective customer advocacy. But many customer experiences are forgettable because nothing particularly important happens. So how can organizations turn these experiences into something more than they are – into experiences that create an emotional connection with the customer and deliver the unexpected? This course outlines the importance of understanding the customer experience holistically and how every point of contact plays an important role in supporting a customer advocacy service model. It also describes how to enhance the customer experience in a way that drives retention and builds loyalty. In addition, the course explains how to create the conditions for exceeding customer expectations by ensuring you meet customers' functional expectations first. It outlines ways to create an emotional connection with the customer and deliver the unexpected – a component that has great potential to impress customers and to build an ever stronger emotional connection.
Anyone who wants to develop customer advocacy knowledge and skills
1.0 hours
Customer Advocacy: Enhancing the Customer Experience
- create a customer experience map for a given scenario
- recognize how to create the conditions for exceeding customer expectations
- recognize techniques for creating an emotional connection with your customers
- use techniques for creating an emotional connection with customers
The success of customer advocacy efforts is directly related to an organization's ability to not only meet but also exceed customer expectations at every point of contact. This requires a knowledgeable and motivated employee base that has a solid understanding of what customer advocacy means and how to implement it effectively. But employees need support from management to achieve success. This course describes how to support customer advocacy efforts effectively in your organization. It explains how to communicate the goals and values that drive the customer advocacy approach, and how to create an environment that supports cooperation and coordination – two important elements in achieving success with customer advocacy. In addition, the course describes how to motivate advocacy employees by rewarding cooperation. And it explains how to measure the success of your customer advocacy efforts so that you can provide support to employees in areas where they may need help, as well as provide positive feedback about what they're doing well.
Anyone in an organization, particularly managers, who wants to support customer advocacy efforts
1.0 hours
Customer Advocacy: Supporting Customer Advocacy
- assess how well the guidelines for communicating the customer advocacy approach to employees have been followed in a given scenario
- determine whether the guidelines for supporting customer advocacy efforts have been followed in a given scenario
- recognize ways to motivate employees in their efforts at customer advocacy
- recognize guidelines for measuring customer advocacy efforts


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Edward L. Blum
University of California, Berkeley (B.A. 1968), University of California, Davis (J.D. 1971); Judge Pro Tem, Oakland-Piedmont Municipal Court; Arbitrator, Alameda County Superior Court; Member of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco County and California State Bar Associations, Real Estate and Litigation Sections; Member, Alameda/Contra Costa and California Trial Lawyers Associations.
Admitted to practice January, 1972. Litigation experience in real estate and commercial matters, consisting of disputes in the areas of business formations, sale transactions, financing and construction. Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell National Directory. Listed in Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (since 1996).
Mr. Blum has served both as a court-appointed arbitrator and a judge pro tem, and frequently serves as a private mediator, assisting other attorneys and their clients in the settlement of their cases. As a mediator, his areas of specialty include both real estate and business disputes.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Business Formations
- Sale Transactions
- Financing
- Construction
- University of California, Davis School of Law, Davis, California
- University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, California
- Major: Speech/Rhetoric
Honors and Awards
- Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell National Directory
- Listed in Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers since 1996
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco County, Member
- California State Bar Associations, Real Estate and Litigation Sections, Member
- California Trial Lawyers Associations, Member
- Alameda County Superior Court, Arbitrator
Past Employment Positions
- Blum, Kay & Merkle, Partner, 1977 - 1989
- Wilson, Ryan, Blum & Campilongo, Partner, 1989 - 1991
- Judge Pro Tem, Oakland-Piedmont Municipal Court
- Zeta Beta Tau


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A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck the East Bay early Tuesday morning, reportedly awakening area residents with what was described by some as a "sharp jolt."
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was about 1.9 miles from Oakland, with a depth of about 2.48 miles.
It struck at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, spurring "multiple calls from residents in Oakland saying they felt the quake," KRON 4 reports.
"Felt it over here by [Lake Merritt]! 3 miles away," area resident Alison Kane informed CBS 5.
"Shook the whole apt building. Meanwhile my chihuahua slept soundly, snoring. Guess I can't rely on him to be a pre-quake alarm."
"Fruitvale resident Rose Aveey says that her "Cats looked at me like I had something to do with it. Other half was snoring, I tried to wake him up, but I doubt he'll even remember any part tomorrow."
ABC 7 reports that the "sharp jolt" was felt from "Pittsburg to San Francisco to Milpitas." Did you feel it? If so, tell the USGS here, then tell us in the comments.


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Photos from Tammy and Tim's romantic engagement session at Pebble Beach in the Bay Area, beginning with some portraits incorporating the rustic buildings along Monterey's Cannery Row. We then headed to Point Lobos State Reserve for a nature-inspired e-session along the coastal walking trails before ending the afternoon with their adorable pug along 17-Mile Drive and on the sands of Pebble Beach.
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Summer is long gone and the final, wintry months of 2017 are in full swing, leaving us to think about one thing: Where shall we go on holiday next year?
This year saw places like Lisbon, Vietnam and the Amalfi coast soar in popularity, whereas 2016 was all about Copenhagen and Cuba.
Harper's Bazaar asked a group of travel experts where everyone will be visiting in 2018. Prepare to be fully envious of your friends' Instagrams when the new year hits.
1 Chile
The South American country topped the prestigious Lonely Planet best in travel list for 2018 meaning interest is already at a peak.
Famed for being home to both dessert, the Patagonian fjords, the Andes and vibrant, cultural cities, the country also marks 200 years of independence next year.
2 Porto, Portugal
If 2017 belonged to Lisbon, 2018 belongs to Portugal's second largest city, Porto, according to researchers.
Emily Cater, travel editor at research company WGSN, told Bazaar UK: "Portugal's second-biggest metropolis fuses old and new, with its beautiful, colourful abandoned buildings, baroque churches as well as newer constructions springing up around the city. Undoubtedly, the food is a key draw here, with plentiful fresh fish, cheese and port of course, however the shopping measures up too."
3 Japan
Navigating Japan is being touted as one of the most likely adventures for travellers next year, especially among millennials. According to Topdeck travel, who provide travel holidays for 18 – 39 year olds, there are a number of reasons why the Asian country is in the spotlight.
"Japan is now more accessible than ever for UK tourists," Saul Burrows, global head of product at Topdeck, told Bazaar UK. "With airlines such as KLM/Air France launching direct flights from Western Europe in the last few years and Japan Airlines recently announcing flight increases from London to Tokyo, Brits can easily get to the Land of the Rising Sun in just over 11 hours.
"Visitors are now also taking advantage of the pound's strength against the Yen, meaning UK holiday makers can get more for their money than they did a year ago."
4 New Orleans, USA
Move over New York City and Los Angeles, as the state of Louisiana's largest city – and birthplace of jazz – is set to be a top US destination for 2018.
"Exciting new cajun and creole restaurants are popping up regularly, while its cocktail culture is unparalleled – with hotspots including Peche, Seaworthy and Bacchanal," Cater says.
"Meanwhile, new fashion labels are opening up shop here, and hotels like The Ace and Catahoula have opened up too – a sure sign it's going to be a hot city for 2018."
5 Singapore
Singapore has previously trailed behind its neighbouring cities of Hong Kong and Tokyo but, in 2018, it will get the love it deserves.
Cater says thanks to its cultural diversity, shopping scene, surprisingly green environment and Instagram-potential – we've all seen that infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, right? – Singapore is a hot spot not to be missed.
6 Bulgaria
According to holiday company Thomas Cook, the black sea resorts in Bulgaria have witnessed a 25% growth this summer compared to last year.
And this year, they don't expect the eastern European country's popularity to slow down. The non-Euro country offers good value for money and, while in the past it has been seen as a party resort, the company say there has been a recent shift towards families and couples choosing it for their holiday destination.
7 Mexico City, Mexico
"Mexico City is becoming an increasingly hot destination for travellers, thanks to its vibrant arts and music scene and strong sense of local culture," Cater says.
For a broader travel experience, you're also never too far away to visit the countless beautiful beach resorts that the country has to offer either.
8 Hamburg, Germany
While Berlin enjoyed a huge renaissance as the German city break a few years ago, Cater calls Hamburg "Berlin's newer, cooler little sister".
Hamburg offers riverfront bars, restaurants, shopping and incredible architecture. Take the Elbphilharmonie concert hall which was completed this year and includes a plaza where visitors can look out at panoramic views of the city.
9 Seoul, South Korea
Seoul might already have a reputation for being super cool and fashionable but Cater emphasises its "buzzing nightlife, delicious cuisine, quirky themed cafes and beautiful Buddhist temples" as ultimate drawing points.
The newly opened Lotte World Tower (centre of the picture) is also now the country's tallest building. The fact it's surrounded by huge mountain peaks gives it a skyline to rival both Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Westlake Medical Plaza Purchased for $5.6 Million
Monday, October 22, 2018
Westlake Medical Plaza in Thousand Oaks has sold for $5.6 million, or $260 per square foot, according to CoStar Group.
The buyer and seller are listed under a pair of LLC names — La Venta LLC sold the building to 1220 La Venta Drive Westlake M.
Located at 1220 La Venta Drive, the two-story, 21,567 square-foot medical building was 95.4 percent leased at the time of the sale. Huntington Reproductive Center, Westlake Physical Therapy and Westlake Gynecology are the address's main tenants.
Other businesses listed among Westlake Medical Plaza's 13 tenants include Westlake Village Urgent Care, Westlake Physical Medicine and Quest Diagnostics.
The transaction was recorded on Sept. 27.


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Lithium battery concept
Lithium batteries are batteries with lithium metal or lithium alloy as anode materials and non-aqueous electrolyte solutions. Edison was the first scientist to invent lithium batteries. Of course, now people are no stranger to lithium batteries, especially after they are widely used in the field of automobiles, electric vehicles and other transportation, people's attention to lithium batteries has improved a level.
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Although lithium-metal batteries have high energy density, they can theoretically reach 3860 W/kg. However, because of its unstable nature and unable to charge, it can not be used as a power battery for repeated use. Lithium-ion batteries have been developed as the main power batteries due to their ability to recharge repeatedly. However, due to the different elements, the performance of the cathode material is very different in all aspects, which leads to more disputes about the cathode material route in the industry.
Usually, the most talked about power batteries are lithium iron phosphate batteries, lithium manganate batteries, lithium cobalt batteries and ternary lithium batteries (ternary nickel, cobalt and manganese).
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Buckingham Palace Trip
"…….The trip to the Charles II exhibition was marvellous. The exhibition itself is most interesting but having it put into context by the expert and enthusiastic Dawn Prentice really brought this whole period in history to life. It was easy to imagine living in the…READ MORE
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Romantic Recipes from our Male Chefs
1. James Smith's Quinoa-Crusted Fish with Plum Chutney and a side of Romaine & Artichoke Salad.
2. Christopher Brown's Spiced Beef Tenderloin with Shrimp and Carrot-Infused Wheat Berries with Butternut Squash.
3. Matt Binkley's Fennel, Mustard & Lemon-Crusted Salmon with Avocado Salsa and Risotto-Style Barley & Asparagus.


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Koh Gabriel Kameda: "I'm not the right person anywhere"
Eritasard.am's correspondent met Koh Gabriel Kameda at the Conservatory in the evening when he was hosting a master's class with young violinists.
The famous German musician with Japanese roots is in Armenia at the invitation of the German-Armenian Music Society. Kameda has already gotten to know the Armenians and has noticed some peculiarities of Armenian architecture, but says he still needs time to get to know and understand Armenian culture. How did he miss the moment of choosing his profession? How did he overcome the internal conflict of being Japanese and German? What does he think of Armenian musicians? Eritasard.am found the answers to these questions. Eritasard.am: How is it going in Armenia? Koh Gabriel Kameda: "Shat lav, Shat-shat lav" ("Great" in Armenian) (responded in Armenian). Eritasard.am: You have managed to learn Armenian... K. G. K.: I have learned "Bari luys" (Good day), "Inchpes ek" (How are you) and a couple of other words that I wouldn't like to mention. Eritasard.am: Fine, in that case, let's get to the main topic. How did you decide to become a violinist? K. G. K.: When I was 5 or 6 years old, I drew a picture of myself on stage. My mother still keeps that picture. I believed I would become a violinist (I might not have believed it that much later, but I did at the time). I received an offer to perform at a concert and then another offer…There were so many that I didn't even know how it all began. I started participating in concerts and earning money, but I gave my first big concert when I was 13 years old. I even missed the moment when I had to choose my profession. I was almost 25 years old when I realized that I'm a musician and thought of what else I could have become. I realized that it was too late. If I had thought about it earlier, I might not have become a musician. Eritasard.am: Let's say the violin wasn't created. What would you have become? K. G. K.: I think I would have become a doctor like the other members of my family, starting from my grandparents. My family has a hospital called Kameda in japan, and I think I would have been able to pursue my career as a doctor more easily that way. Eritasard.am: How did all the doctors in your family respond to your decision? After all, they were probably certain that you would follow in their footsteps. K. G. K.: My parents told me the important thing was for me to do a good job. They not only welcomed it, but they have also helped me whenever I have gotten tired or have asked myself if I had made the right choice. If it wasn't for that, nothing would have worked out. Eritasard.am: Have you ever felt deeply disappointed with the sphere, your job or even the violin? K. G. K.: Of course, I have been disappointed several times. Sometimes I have even asked myself if I truly want to continue doing this. The greatest disappointment was in 2009 when I was ranked a professor. I was still thinking of becoming a doctor and was even estimating how long it would take. I could study for two to three years and work as an intern with my family. But I wouldn't leave the violin behind. The fact that I'm still performing goes to show that I overcame disappointment. Eritasard.am: There is a variety of musical genres, and you could choose from many in Europe. Why did you decide to play classical music? K. G. K.: I never thought about that. My brother played the violin. I was 4 years old, and my mother would always take me to my brother's violin lessons. One year, I listened to how he played and when the teacher corrected him, I said I could play better, and that's how it all began. My parents said I had to try to play other instruments like the piano, flute, organ and others, but I liked the sound of the violin the most because it's similar to the voice of a human being. Eritasard.am: Armenians complain that the youth aren't interested in classical music. Classical musicians try to make the youth listen to classical music in different ways. Is there such a problem in Germany and is it necessary to "modernize" classical music for that? K. G. K.: To tell you the truth, looking at the participants of the master's classes here, it's safe to say that there are more young talented classical musicians in Armenia than there are in Germany. When you attend a concert in Germany and take a look at the audience, you'll see that most of the people in the audience are old people. This is due to the lack of a special policy and discipline. In reality, classical music is deeply rooted in Germany. I can say it's not a shame, but sad that the new generation doesn't recognize its national culture. Eritasard.am: What solutions do you musicians seek? K. G. K.: There are some programs, and one of them is called "Rhapsody at School". Musicians take instruments to school, present them in detail and organize a concert, but I still haven't seen the impact. The children say classical music isn't "cool". This comes from the family. The post-WWII era destroyed families and changed value systems, and that was when culture within families was destroyed. Two years ago, I visited Venezuela where there is an El Sistema disciplinary program that was introduced 30 years ago and helps children stay away from the streets by playing classical music. There are numerous youth orchestras, and almost everyone knows how to play a musical instrument. During my visit, I attended an open-air concert at a park and listened to performances by Venezuela's major youth orchestra along with nearly 10,000 people, including families with five children. They listened to works by Strauss, as well as Beethoven's 6th Symphony and they knew the music. But today, try to ask a child at a German school if he knows those works or not. In my classroom, 25% of the students are German, and that's normal in Germany. Eritasard.am: You have Japanese roots, but you grew up in a German environment. How did those two rich cultures "come to terms" within you? K. G. K.: It took me a long time to discover my identity. It was very difficult. In Germany I'm not a German, and in Japan I'm not Japanese. I'm not the right person anywhere. I feel like a foreigner everywhere. There came a moment when I no longer thought of being German or Japanese. I try to take all that is positive from both nations. I grew up in Germany, but I have a large family in Japan. I visit Japan every year and give several concerts. I have a Japanese passport and pay taxes there. When I was little, I didn't even think that I looked different. It was only when I was 14 years old when I looked in the mirror and saw that I don't look anything like a German (laughing). Eritasard.am: You have also collaborated with various orchestras and have been collaborating with Armenian musicians for the past couple of days. What is the peculiarity of Armenian musicians? K. G. K.: Generally speaking, even if the musicians here (I'm referring to the children) have technical problems, they are strictly related to music. I'm amazed at how trained the children are. I had imagined them to be worse. It's safe to say that the situation is better than it is in Germany. Eritasard.am: I know you are also one of the world's few musicians who play the violin made by Stradivarius. How did you obtain it? K. G. K.: I was very lucky in that I don't have to return it and can use it as much as I want. Gallery: Violinist Koh Gabriel Kameda Interview by Tsovinar Karapetyan


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Preview | The Duncairn Big Birthday Weekend Fri 11th – Sun 13th May
John Connors, David Keenan, Ye vagabonds and much more, plus workshops for all ages and a Big Breakfast Super Sunday Session
By Cara Gibney
There are those who would call this a festival. But true to form, The Duncairn has just worked hard at curating an unforgettable weekend of music, words, crafts, controversy and comedy to celebrate its 4th birthday. And there's a certain air to this collection of events. It tastes fresh. There are ideas, names, talents and crafts that need to be shared, and this is the perfect weekend to start.
The Duncairn is well known for its focus on community and this has been factored into the agenda, ensuring that people of various interests and all ages are catered for. An Audience with Award Winning Irish Actor John Connors will open up proceedings on Friday 11th May. An intriguing selection of craft workshops for adults and children will be taking place throughout the next two days. David Keenan and his band will be breathing fresh air into the whole idea of singer-songwriter on Saturday night, along with a bevvy of young Irish upstarts including LemonCello, Junior Brother, Harry Hoban and the Brothers Kane. Then Sunday offers the chance to soak up the coolest of daytime chills at the Super Sunday event, followed by the finest of closures to the celebrations on Sunday night with the rich folk harmonies of Irish duo Ye Vagabonds.
Delve deeper below and check out what you'd like to spend your pennies on. (They do all they can to keep prices open for everyone).
Fri 11th May
An Audience with John Connors at The Duncairn
Doors 7.30pm. Tickets £11.00 BYOB
Hosted by Lynette Fay. Followed by Q&A session.
Warning: There is a 0.0001% possibility that this event will not be comedic and controversial.#
"It saved my life, it really did… It was like walking on a cloud… this world I never knew existed, called creativity."
We are delighted to welcome the Award Winning Irish Actor to the Duncairn for what will be the premier of, "An Audience with John Connors." John is famous for roles in TV's Love/Hate and the smash hit crime film Cardboard Gangsters.
Cardboard Gangsters, of which John is both the Lead Actor and Co-Writer, is the undeniable Irish hit of the last 12 months. The film has won numerous awards including the Manchester International Film Festival's Film of the Festival award and a Best Actor IFTA for Connors himself.
John most recently made headlines in in February of 2018 with his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the IFTA's. He used this platform to frankly address the social issues facing modern Irish society. These included the mental health epidemic and John's own experiences of adversity as an Irish Traveler.
As well as being an award-winning actor, John could be described as a spokesperson for the marginalised in Irish society with honest and forthright opinions on the failings of our government and institutions.
In these days of many high profiled personalities shying away from controversial and important topics, John Connors is a breath of fresh air and is quickly becoming a role model, spokesperson and source of inspiration for many
Simply put, this evening will be mind-blowing!
Saturday 12th May
David Keenan Band with Harry Hoban and the Brothers Kane, LemonCello, and Junior Brother.
Doors 8pm. Tickets £15.
David Keenan is not just another young lad with an acoustic guitar, Keenan is the sound of Tim Buckley and Brendan Behan arguing ove a few jars, while Kavanagh deals Dylan a suspicious hand of cards, and Anthony Cronin and Jack Kerouac furiously try to scribble it all down. (Hotpress Magazine). He is a twenty-four-year-old Irish songwriter whose words seem to walk a fine line between poetry and prose with a voice that grabs you by the scruff and takes you by the hand into his world of imagination.
Inspired by escapism and lyrical greats such as Yeats, Kavanagh, Dylan and Cohen he embodied the role of a down and outs young apprentice and scoured the streets of Liverpool and London for experience before taking his notes and embryonic ideas back home to dissect. In Keenan, the Irish storytelling tradition is alive and well and his live performances are both spiritual and intense in equal measure.
Harry Hoban and the Brothers Kane are a 4 piece 100% originals band. They formed in 2013. They consist of Harry Hoban, Gar Kane and Gerry Kane from Dublin and session musician David Bellew from Dundalk. Their music is an eclectic mix of everything from acoustic folk to storytelling ballads with a punk edge. They have played to packed houses in Whelan's, The Spirit Store and The Sugar Club recently to name a few. They are launching their debut single 'Tyrannosaur' this Spring and will follow up with an EP this Summer as they attack festival season, spilling their guts through story and song.
LemonCello is Laura Quirke (guitar, vocals) and Claire Kinsella (cello, vocals). They started performing together while studying music and languages in Maynooth University. Their thoughtfully crafted lyrics sung in harmony, combined with cello and guitar instrumentation create a rooted original sound. LemonCello draw from a wide range of influences including traditional and alternative folk music, jazz, pop, blues and classical music. The result is music described by Remy's Music Blog as "soothing for the soul, and impeccably performed on their respective instruments".
Their musical adventure so far has consisted of, notably, playing a sold out show at the beautiful Musée de La Piscine in Roubaix, France, support slots for the likes of Damien Dempsey, and appearances at several Irish music festivals including Electric Picnic and the Borris House Festival of Writing and Ideas. In September 2015, LemonCello helped to start the Common Grounds Collective, a group dedicated to building a network of artists of all mediums and giving them a platform to share their original work. The pair spent much of 2016 writing in both France and Ireland and are now preparing for the release of their debut EP, set to be launched in 2017.
Junior Brother is an experimental folk singer/ songwriter from Co. Kerry, Ireland, playing slightly unhinged, sometimes heady tunes. His music has been described as unique, experimental and distinctly Irish, being heavily influenced by his upbringing in rural Ireland. Currently based in Dublin, Junior Brother's played the annual Whelan's Ones to Watch festival the last two years, and has played support for acts such as the Hot House Flowers, R.S.A.G. and Mark Geary. "Fuck Off I Love You" is the second EP Junior Brother has released, after his previous "Sleeping at the Bottom of the Sea" received airplay on shows such as Lyric FM's Blue of the Night, and among several acoustic instruments all played by himself, features his live set-up of acoustic guitar and tambourine. The EP's title represents the theme at the heart of the music; music tied to the earth, attempting to reach up beyond the clouds – songs filled with grounded humour, and songs filled with ambition to romanticize and reach beyond.
Sunday 13th May
10.30am – 2pm:
The Chill Session. A Big Breakfast with a difference.
Inspiring music to get your Sunday off to a perfect start.
Ye Vagabonds and from NYC The Murphy Beds:
Doors 7pm Special Birthday Ticket Offer £12.50
Bringing the celebrations to an end in style are The Super Fantastic YE VAGABONDS. Buoyed by the success of their debut EP Rose & Briar in 2015, and continuing support from respected musicians like Lisa Hannigan, Roy Harper and Glen Hansard; brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn, who form Ye Vagabonds, released their highly anticipated debut album to great critical acclaim. When Ye Vagabonds are in town you can expect harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960's folk revival. Ye Vagabonds' music is comprised of mellow melodies weaved with thoughtful lyrics, thickly layered with strings and droning harmonium.
The Murphy Beds – Traditional and Original Beds, Made on NYC's Lower East Side. The Murphy Beds (Jefferson Hamer and Eamon O'Leary) present traditional and original folk songs with close harmonies and deft instrumental arrangements on bouzouki, guitar, and mandolin. They have performed and collaborated with artists across the folk spectrum including Beth Orton, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Anais Mitchell, and Sam Amidon. "Their great feat turns out to be taking what's best of the classic Irish folk revival without falling into any of its clichés. The resulting album bears repeated listening from start to finish, with ten beautiful, crystalline songs." –Huffington Post
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2018
A packed weekend of work-shopping on offer to celebrate The Duncairn's 4th Birthday
For The Kids:
Please Note: The 2 w/shops deal is for sessions booked on the same day i.e. Saturday only or Sunday only.
Little People Crafts with Patricia Campbell and Emma Hawthorne
£6 per workshop or 2 for £10
Age range 5-10 year olds
10.30am – 11.30am
12.30pm – 1.30pm
2.30pm – 3.30pm
3.45pm – 4.45pm
Spring into fun with our colourful crafts workshop creating little birds, bunnies and lambs with all sorts of bits and glittery bobs to stick and sparkle!!
For The Grown Ups: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2018
Please Note: The 2 w/shops deal is for sessions booked on the same day i.e. Saturday only or Sunday only.
1 workshop £15 or 2 for £25
(2 for £25 includes a yummy bowl of soup at lunchtime)
Introduction to Felt Making with Debbie Young.
11am – 1pm
Working with merino wool in its raw form, you will layer and roll multiple coloured fleece to develop your own felted creation which can then be embellished and framed to hang on your wall for all to admire.
Dabble in Decoupage with Debbie Young
2pm to 4pm
It's amazing what you can do with some brightly coloured papers, shiny glue and a little skill. Transform and upgrade glassware, little wooden items, picture frames… in fact most things can be be given a new lease of life with this on trend crafty activity.
An introduction to sewing and textiles with Chloe Dougan.
11am – 1pm
Chloe will demonstrate basic sewing machine skills, working with participants on the design and applique of your own hand made cushion.
Sewing and textiles
2pm – 4pm
For the intermediate sewer, this session will cover a demonstration on pattern cutting, technical and sewing terminology and the construction of an easy fitting take home garment.
Basic machines are provided, but please feel free to bring your own machine.
Ceramics with Eimear O'Caoilte and Niamh Conlan:
11am – 1pm
In this two-hour session you will design and create your very own ceramic wall hanging. Using slabs of clay with stencils and imprinted textures you can create unique pieces such as ceramic birds to hang, or even personalised decorative tiles. Here, there are no limits to what you can create.
Ceramics 2 with Eimear O'Caoilte and Niamh Conlan
2pm – 4pm
This session will teach participants the skill of coil building and allow you to take away you very own hand built pot! We will also cover some decorating techniques to help achieve a truly personal and unique piece of work.
Both sessions are aimed at beginners, everyone welcome to come get their hands dirty!!
Fri 11th May – An Audience with John Connors
Sat 12th May – David Keenan Band – Harry Hoban & The Brothers Kane
Sun 13th May – Ye Vagabonds & The Murphy Beds
Click here for a full look at what is happening at The Duncairn


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About BSM Industrial Maintenance Inc.
Barry Molloy honed his knowledge by working many years as a machine tool builder and millwright both in the United Kingdom and Ontario, Canada. He worked for a variety of companies including General Motors, Ex-Cell-O Corp Ltd, Northern Telecom, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Ford Motor Company.
Barry Molloy founded BSM Industrial Maintenance Inc. (BSM) in 2005. He and his team have been serving South Western Ontario ever since.
BSM has successfully provided businesses with support for all aspects of industrial maintenance, equipment installation, production support, machining, fabrication and repair on a diverse range of projects.
BSM Industrial Maintenance Inc. has been a supplier of skilled trades people, available on an as needed basis, and providing qualified help to support a broad range of industries.
In 2015 BSM moved to its new 5000 square foot shop, located at 4505 Westchester Bourne, London (Thames Center), Ontario. The new facilities provides housing for several milling machines, lathes and fabrication equipment. The new facilities allows BSM to easily handle a multitude of machining and fabrication projects such as machine overhauls, rebuilds, mezzanine fabrications, parts manufacturing and more.


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The FINANCIAL -- Economy Real GDP growth revised up to 5.3% in 1Q18
Economic growth in Georgia was 5.3% in 1Q18, revised up from 5.2% rapid estimate figure according to GeoStat. In 1Q18, the fastest growing sectors in real terms were: real estate operations (+13.4% y/y), social and personal service activities (+13.4% y/y), mining (+11.4% y/y), hotels and restaurants (+10.9% y/y) and electricity, gas and water supply (+10.0% y/y). Real growth was down 2.2% y/y in agriculture. The largest sectors were trade (16.9% of total), mining (10.1% of total) and construction (8.9% of total) in 1Q18.
Exports up 50.2% y/y in May 2018
In May 2018, exports growth surged 50.2% y/y to record high US$ 323.3mn, imports were up 25.2% y/y to US$ 803.4mn and the trade deficit widened 12.5% y/y to US$ 480.1mn, according to GeoStat's. Overall, in 5M18, exports increased 28.0% y/y to US$ 1.3bn, imports were up 23.4% y/y to US$ 3.6bn and the trade deficit widened 20.9% to US$ 2.3bn.
Increased exports of copper (+47.7% y/y), ferro-alloys (+184.6% y/y), cars (+67.1% y/y) and wine (+33.7% y/y) were the major commodities driving exports growth in May 2018. A 23.0% (+13.7% y/y of exports were directed to the EU, 45.5% (+52.3% y/y) to the CIS and 31.5% (+12.5% y/y to other countries.
Petroleum (+36.6% y/y), cars (+20.9% y/y), air-turbines (111x higher y/y) and pharmaceuticals (+29.2% y/y) represented the major imported commodities in May 2018.
Producer prices up 8.4% y/y in May 2018
Producer price index was up 8.4% y/y in May 2018. Rising prices in manufacturing (+7.1% y/y) and electricity, gas and water supply (+15.2% y/y) contributed the most to the overall index change.
NBG Purchased US$ 10.0mn
On June 22 2018, the NBG intervened on the FX market and purchased US$ 10.0mn on its foreign exchange auction.
Fixed income
Corporate Eurobonds: Bank of Georgia Group Eurobonds (GEBGG) closed at 6.0% yield, trading at 100.0 (unchanged w/w). Bank of Georgia GEL-denominated Eurobonds (GEBGG) were trading at 100.5 (unchanged w/w), yielding 10.7%. Georgia Capital Eurobonds (GEOCAP) were trading at 94.4 (-0.4% w/w), yielding 7.3%.
GOGC Eurobonds (GEOROG) were trading at 100.9 (-0.1% w/w), yielding 6.4%. Georgian Railway Eurobonds (GRAIL) traded at a premium at 105.0 (-0.3% w/w), yielding 6.3%.
Georgian Sovereign Eurobonds (GEORG) closed at 106.5 (+0.1% w/w) at 4.4% yield to maturity.
Bank of Georgia Group (BGEO LN) shares closed at GBP 19.27/share (-0.01% w/w and -16.21% m/m). More than 686k shares traded in the range of GBP 18.83 – 19.40/share. Average daily traded volume was 140k in the last 4 weeks. FTSE 250 Index, of which BGEO is a constituent, lost 0.03% w/w and 0.91% m/m, respectively. The volume of BGEO shares traded was at 1.40% of its capitalization.
Georgia Capital (CGEO LN) shares closed at GBP 11.32/share (-8.22% w/w). More than 1,106k shares traded in the range of GBP 11.10 – 12.30/share. The volume of CGEO shares traded was at 2.83% of its capitalization.
TBC Bank Group (TBCG LN) closed the week at GBP 16.90 (-0.94% w/w and -3.76% m/m). More than 291k shares changed hands in the range of GBP 16.12 – 17.24 share. Averaged daily traded volume was 44k in the last 4 weeks.
Georgia Healthcare Group (GHG LN) shares closed at GBP 2.55/share (-5.56% w/w and -15.84% m/m). More than 45k shares were traded in the range of GBP 2.55 – 2.69/share. Average daily traded volume was 21k in the last 4 weeks. The volume of GHG shares traded was at 0.03% of its capitalization.
Money Market
Refinancing loans: National Bank of Georgia (NBG) issued 7-day refinancing loans of GEL 1,100mn (US$ 447.6mn).
Ministry of Finance Treasury Notes:
There was no treasury security auction during 18-22 June 2018. The nearest treasury security auction is scheduled for June 27, 2018, where GEL 30.0mn nominal value 5-year Benchmark bonds will be sold.


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The Musée du Louvre was inaugurated in the year 1800 as the Musée Central des Arts, a repository and gallery for France's great art treasures. It was assumed that its collection would be enlarged by treasures taken by conquest. So when Napoleon invaded Italy and the papal states in the late 18th century, many priceless antique marble statues were ceded by treaty to France and installed in the Louvre. After the defeat of the French, most of these works of art were returned to their rightful owners in 1815.
Jacques-Louis Perée was a French printmaker.
Among the prints illustrated above are the following:
[Aesculapius (or Asclepios), God of Medicine]
[Urania, Muse of Astronomy]
Le Faune En Repos
[Resting Faun]
Le Faune Chasseur
[Faun as Hunter]
Apollon Lycien
[Lycian Apollo]
Discobole en Repos
[Discus Thrower at Rest]
[Meleagrus, from the myth of the hunt of Calydon]
Génie Funébre
[Mourning Figure]
Hercule et Telephe
[Heracles (or Hercules) and His Son Telephus]
Personnage Heroique Inconnu
[Unknown Hero]
Jeune Athlete Remerciant Les Dieux
[Young Athlete Thanking the Gods]
Personnage Romain en Forme de Mercure, Dit Le Germanicus
[Roman Posed as Mercury, Known as 'The German']
Condition: Generally very good with the usual light overall toning and wear. Some scattered marginal tears professionally restored.


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text: The Citizens Energy Task Force has submitted expert testimony to the administrative law judge on the CapX2020 case. Arne C. Kildegaard, PhD, is associate professor of economics and management at the University of Minneota at Morris. His research and teaching focus on the economics of renewable energy. For a taste, see this article in the CURA Reporter. To read the CETF testimony, see the documents page.


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There are millions of wild animals in captivity worldwide – in zoos, theme parks, sanctuaries, dolphinaria, circuses and elephant camps.
There are also many other individual captive animals exploited for human entertainment. Many of these animals are kept in poor conditions – neglected, suffering or abused.
We want to prevent the suffering of wild animals in captivity and encourage people like you, whether in your home country or overseas, to look out for captive wild animals and flag your concerns.
You can report your concerns, highlight animal welfare issues, share information, and provide advice and guidance – here: bornfree.org.uk.
Learn how to take action to help animals.
Many of these animals are kept in poor conditions – neglected, suffering or being abused.
The illegal trade, for example, with monkeys is a billion dollar business.
For more…at: https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2019/08/08/humanity-a-killer-machinery
My comment: The fundamental rights of life, liberty and bodily integrity – rights that every person reading this piece demands or takes for granted –are created by humans and only exclusive for human animals.
People can fight for their freedom, animals can not. That is the big difference between all liberation movements in relation to humans and the liberation of animals.
Today, we live in the largest system of apartheid of all time, under the most intensive use of all technical and scientific possibilities: everything for the welfare of the people and everything for the exploitation of the animals.
And on the other hand, the flood of humanity is spreading like an all-consuming plague … it's a criminal world we live in!
My best regards, Venus
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The first panel, on Sunday, September 29 at 3:30PM, is a master class in storytelling from the GTA5 creative team, called "Visit Los Santos and Blaine County: The World of Grand Theft Auto V." A concert on Monday, September 30 stars game musicians Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, and The Alchemist and Oh No, starting at 9PM at the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle.
The third event is part of NYFF Live, an event that's free to the public, and it features all of the game's composers. This panel takes place on October 1 at 8PM.
Tickets for the concert and Sunday's panel go live on the NYFF site tomorrow, September 27 at 10AM.


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May 2017
A step-by-step path to leadership at Perryman
A step-by-step path to leadership at Perryman
How did a small African-American-owned homebuilder from Alabama end up as one of the leading construction companies in Philadelphia, Pa., whose projects have included major sites like the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and Lincoln Financial Field, home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles?
Angelo R....Read more
Entrepreneurial spirits
Entrepreneurial spirits
In a facility in Enumclaw, Wash.—near Mount Rainier and the Crystal Mountain ski area—a pair of next-generation entrepreneurs are distilling their ideas for a new business venture. Literally.
Brothers-in-law Sam Agnew and Tyler Teeple have spent 2 1/2 years building a craft distillery. Their custom-fabricated equipment is now up and...Read more
Dickeys Barbecue gets set for greater growth
Dickeys Barbecue gets set for greater growth
The ambitions of the Dickey family have fueled the exponential growth of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc. The family's willingness to redefine the company's business model made the expansion possible.
Three generations and 76 years after the first Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened in a tiny location north of Dallas, the company...Read more


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Oracle Database Server Java VM Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to compromise the affected software completely on a targeted system.
The vulnerability is due to improper input validation that is performed by the affected software. An attacker with network access to the system via multiple protocols could exploit the vulnerability by submitting malicious input to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to compromise the affected software completely.
Oracle confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
Security Impact Rating: High


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they're all awake!!!
last week I wrote about in my own garden of how things were waking up… in the space of one week it is absolutely amazing what has actually happened.
Everything has literally sprung to life…. see last weeks images first then check back here for a comparison. The rhubarb is definitely the best example.
The funny thing is – if the plants are growing – the weeds are too. Don't say I didn't tell you to get a head start in the garden 😆


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(HAPPIER TIMES: Michael Nelson celebrates a Barnet goal. Picture: Action Images)
By Chris Dunlavy
He's played 700 games, spent the best part of two decades in the EFL and won promotion to the Premier League.
But for Michael Nelson, Chesterfield's veteran centre-back, the park pitches of his native north east will always have a special significance..
Two decades ago, the teenage Nelson had, in his own words, "given up" on football. Released by Portsmouth, wearied by trials and yearning for home, he ditched his boots and headed up the M1.
"I got a job fitting blinds," recalls Nelson, now 38. "At that stage, I thought my chance had gone. I was playing Sunday League with my mates, just enjoying myself. I wasn't focused on getting back in at all.
"Thankfully, the coach at my club in Washington knew the manager at Spennymoor and sent me over there to train.
"That was it really. I had a season there, then moved to Bishop Auckland in UniBond North. There was no pressure on me to perform, to earn money or win a contract.
"I loved it. I was playing for fun and really relaxed. Because of that I was playing well and suddenly pro clubs started having a look."
Eventually, Bury took the plunge. That was in 2001 and, since then, the big stopper has played over 300 games for Hartlepool, won back-to-back promotions at Norwich and also had stints at Scunthorpe, Bradford, Cambridge and Barnet.
Now, in his twilight years, he has come full circle by signing for Non-League newcomers Chesterfield – and it isn't just the surroundings that are familiar.
Signed for Barnet by Martin Allen in 2015, Nelson also played under the new Spireites boss for the final eight games of last season as he tried – and valiantly failed – to keep the Bees in the EFL.
"Martin and I go way back," he explains. "He was actually a pro during my first year as a YTS at Portsmouth, then reserve manager after that. I played and trained with him then and our paths have crossed ever since.
"He's a brilliant manager. Very clear, very organised. There's no complicated ideas. Sessions are simple and everybody knows their roles on the pitch.
"Man-management is excellent. He includes the senior boys in his plans. He asks advice. He wants to know about training loads, what the dressing room is like.
"And he's very receptive to anything you say. It's not a dictatorship at all. At Barnet, I was probably in his office more often than I was on the training pitch.
"I've actually been there when he's done press and it was great to watch. Seeing how he conducts himself, the way he uses motivational tools, putting stuff out in the papers in order to get the supporters going.
"That's the thing with Martin. He doesn't just want to come in and get the team playing; he wants to engage the fans and the staff.
"I remember when I joined Norwich in 2009, they'd just been relegated to League One for the first time in 50 years.
"Everybody was disillusioned, but Paul Lambert came in, got the fans to unite behind the club and it took them all the way to the Premier League.
"If I know Martin, he'll want to transform Chesterfield in the same way."
That two-year spell at Norwich represented the zenith of Nelson's career, but also his worst moment on a football pitch when the Canaries were drubbed 7-1 at home by Colchester on the opening day of the League One campaign.
"We got absolutely pumped," he says. "There were about four of us making debuts and everything went wrong. It was a nightmare.
"It seemed the rot would carry on, but then Paul came and the change was instant. We were getting 25,000 crowds every home game. You'd pick the paper up on a Sunday and our average attendance was bigger than three or four Premier League sides. Unbelievable."
That defeat would prove pivotal in Nelson's personal life, too. Wife Dawn and their two young sons were set to move to Norfolk from their home in the north east, but were spooked when Lambert took the hotseat. A decade on, they remain a family divided by geography.
"As players get older, they tend to get closer to home," says Nelson with a rueful smile. "With me, it's the opposite. I always seem to get further away.
"I was talking to my agent the other day, and he said he'd never known or even heard of anyone living away for so long. But you know how it is. My eldest got settled in school. Then my second got into nursery. He's ten now and hasn't known anything else. It has been tough; I've missed both the boys' birthdays this year. That's happened countless times over the last decade.
"I remember once at Norwich, I got up Christmas morning, opened the presents and was in the car at 11 to drive down to training. I've missed a lot of parties, a lot of milestones. We just try to enjoy the days off and the summers as much as we can. And my wife has been unbelievable.
"Whatever team, wherever it's been, if she knows I want to do it then she's supported me. She's kept the house going, looked after the kids, all whilst working as well. I wouldn't be here today without her."
Nor would he be at the Proact if Barnet had offered a contract. Before his own departure to Chesterfield, Allen recommended the defender be signed up for another year. But when John Still took charge a fortnight later, Nelson found himself out in the cold.
"We have a WhatsApp group and I saw the boys talking about meetings they were having on the Monday to discuss contracts," says Nelson.
"They'd all had phone calls when John arrived on the Friday, but I didn't receive one. I didn't have a meeting on the Monday either. And it wasn't just a case of him only ringing players under contract – there were others in the exact same situation as me who got invited.
"In the end, it was obvious there wouldn't be any offer, so I had to look after myself. It would have been nice to hear from the club, even if it was to say thanks. But that's football. Chesterfield came along and I was delighted to sign."
And, for Nelson, that means leaning on the experience of his halcyon days at Carrow Road as Chesterfield – one of the world's oldest clubs – face up to being a Non-League scalp.
"At Norwich, every team we came up against, it was their Cup final," he says.
"You had to match that desire every single week, and we'll need to do that this year. Martin will thrive off that – and I think he'll make sure his players do."
*This article originally featured in The @NonLeaguePaper which is available every Sunday and Monday
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- 100% Brand new and high quality durable luggage strap with secure coded lock for travelling
- Keep luggage secure and safe when travelling with these Tri-Combo adjustable Luggage Straps
- Each strap includes a name and address tab to ensure you only pick up your own luggage and easier identification of lost luggage
- With a triple combination lock on the opening clasp that can be set to a code of your choice, these straps are perfect for deterring thieves
- Meet all kinds of your needs - easily secure luggage, backpack and etc
- Size( L x W ): Approx. 200cm x 5cm / 78.74inch x 1.97inch
- Color: Blue
- Material: Nylon + ABS
- Originally Code: 000
Operation instructions:
- To open your personal combination, please obey the following steps
- 1.The lock is preset at factory to open at 0-0-0. check the 0-0-0 aim at indication line. Press down the snap. Now the lock is ready to open
- 2.Press down the button with sharp tool, hold the position until next step 3 is finished
- 3.Turn the character wheels to set your personal combination
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