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How to start a car wash business? This is one of the questions you have in mind every time you see hundreds, if not thousands of vehicles plying the roads every single day. Vehicles that, like yours, need periodic cleaning. That’s a lot of business if you have your own car wash!
But let’s get real. A car wash business, no matter how simple it might sound to many, is just like any other business. There are some questions you need to consider. You’ll need an effective and flexible business plan to guide you through. Also, you’ll need to find a good location. You’ll have to recruit the right people. You’ll need to learn the financial side of things. And don’t forget to ask yourself this basic but very important question – is it the right business for you?
How to Start a Car Wash Business: Let Us Count the Ways
Building from Scratch
Building a car wash from scratch gives you the freedom to decide each of its aspects. You can choose a fixed location or go mobile. Further, you’ll need to create a business plan to guide you through and hopefully use it for getting additional funds.
You’ll be the one to buy the necessary materials, tools, and equipment. Then, you’ll need a good car wash menu, logo, and promotional materials. Not to mention that you’ll do the recruitment, marketing, and financial strategies yourself.
Buying an Existing Car Wash
Yes, it is possible to buy an existing car wash, but you have to be very wary. Look for permits and licenses. Check if these are updated. Ask for documents – business plan, cashflow, and so on. Do your research. Ask the owner’s neighbors. Also, read reviews. What do people have to say about it? Has the car wash received any complaints from neighbors due to its employees? Water reclamation systems? How about customers? Does it have a lot?
These questions might sound elementary, but very necessary. These will give you an idea as to how the car wash performs. You wouldn’t want to put your money in a can full of worms, would you?
Joining a Franchise System
Owning a car wash through a franchise is becoming a popular option for would-be entrepreneurs. Unlike the first two options, where you’ll have to do everything on your own, joining a car wash franchise gives you the advantage of guidance, training, and support. The initial cash outlay is lesser than building a car wash from scratch or buying an existing one. However, aside from the one-time franchise fee, you’ll be paying recurring fees.
Car Wash Business Startup Problems
We never claimed that starting a car wash is easy – because it isn’t. Along the way, you’ll encounter difficulties, which, if you are not prepared for, can ruin your chances of success.
We’re not claiming that the tips below can usher you faster to success, but they can help.
Missing the Target
One of the most common mistakes of startup car wash owners is not conducting a thorough target market research. it is not enough to know the total household incomes of a certain demographic. You have to learn what makes them tick. What are their interests? What brands do they patronize? Where do they go shopping? Knowing their preferences will help you create a car wash menu that customers will love.
The Seasons Are Changing
During autumn, leaves fall – and so do car wash profits. Fall is the slowest season for your type of business, while winter is the strongest. This is why you have to prep your marketing and promotions during the slowest seasons. Offer discounts, create juicy promos that people will find irresistible.
The Balancing Act
Some startups forget that they have lives outside their business. For them, working relentlessly can help them achieve their goals faster. Unfortunately, as studies show, productivity wanes when there’s no work-life balance. Yes, you can work hard – nobody’s stopping you from doing that. But make sure you still have time for family, recreation, and other activities that are close to your heart.
Oh Yes, You Have to Do the Math!
Another mistake that startups make is not taking the financial side of things seriously. As long as their car wash is raking in cash, it’s A-ok for them. But this should not be the case. You yourself should be aware of your cash flow, expenses, and other monetary issues.
Start by creating a realistic financial assumption in your car wash business plan if you don’t have one yet. Make sure you cover all the elements, from the projected income statement to the cash flow.
Not Building Relationships
Your customers and employees are the lifeline of your business. This is why it is very necessary to build good, harmonious relationships with them. Establishing good relationships with your employees will help you resolve workplace conflicts better. Empower your employees so they can act on your behalf. This way, issues that may arise on the job can be resolved by your employees immediately. As a result, you will have happier, more satisfied customers!
Choosing the Type of Car Wash Business
By this time, you might be thinking what type of car wash business to run – hand car wash, self-service car wash, automatic car wash, joining a franchise, to offer or not to offer mobile detailing, single or multi-unit, etc.
Below you will find links to articles that explain each type of car wash.
- Hand car wash
- Self-service car wash
- Automatic car wash
- Car wash franchise
- Mobile detailing
- Single or multi-unit
Choosing a Location
Location, location, location! They say it can make or break a business.
Sadly, choosing the best location is one of the most common mistakes a startup car wash owner makes. They look for locations with high traffic volume (which is really recommended). When they find out how expensive the rental is or the asking price is (if the owner wants to sell it), they renege and try to find a cheaper location. They think that by offering superior detailing services coupled with the right marketing strategies, they will eventually make it.
Unfortunately, those who chose that route either have already closed shop or barely made profits. Just think – people are so busy – they barely have time to have their cars cleaned themselves so they take them to the nearest car wash. Of course, there will always be a few vehicle owners who would take some time off just to have their rides cleaned superiorly, but as we said, they are a few and far between.
A good alternative is offering mobile detailing services. You can operate your business right in your garage or backyard. You just need a phone, good internet connection, a booking system, a vehicle to house your tools, equipment and cleaning products and you’re good to go.
Yes, we agree that a car wash business answers a need – to clean vehicles of people who lack the time to do it themselves. But with car washes mushrooming everywhere, how can you be any different? How can you ensure your ROI?
This is why a thorough market and competitor research is needed. Sadly, some startup car wash owners open their business without conducting proper research.
So why not do it the right way? Here are some articles that can help you out:
- New Ways of Car Wash Market Research
- Car Wash Marketing: Targeting Web Savvy Customers
- Car Wash Marketing: How to Market to Millennials Effectively
- Car Wash Marketing: Why Seniors Are Good Target Customers
Ah, yes. The business plan. We keep on reiterating its importance. It serves as your guide, a map that will help guide you as a car wash owner. Some startups do away without it because they think they only have a small backyard business anyway.
Here are some articles to help you create your car wash business plan.
- Business Planning Process: How to Start Your Business Plan
- Car Wash Business Plan: 7 Tips on Writing Your Vision and Mission Statements
- Creating an Effective Car Wash Business Plan: 10 Tips
- How to Choose the Best Car Wash Business Plan Sample Free Download
- Car Wash Business Plan Sample Free Download: Top 10 Websites
- Car Wash Business Plan: Business Description
- Car Wash Business Plan – Hire A Professional
For your business to thrive, you need to plan your marketing. Here are some articles to help you:
- How to Open a Car Wash: Marketing Planning
- The Importance of an Effective Marketing Strategy in a Car Wash Business
- 5 Benefits of Marketing Planning for Your Car Wash Business
- Marketin Planning Process for Your Car Wash
Startup Costs and Seeking Financing
As you go along your new business, you’ll find that the money you initially allotted is not enough. Not knowing where to get that extra funds is one of the most common issues not only of car wash owners but other business startups as well. Check out the articles below to give you ideas on this topic.
- 7 Ways to Get Financing for Your New Car Wash Business
- 5 Creative Ways to Raise Capital for Your Car Wash
- How to Get a Corporate Loan for Your Car Wash Business
- Planning Your Car Wash Start Up Costs
Permits Needed to Start a Car Wash
Permits and licenses are needed when starting a car wash business. Secure the necessary ones, as mandated by the authorities, so you can avoid legal issues later on.
Here are a couple of articles that can help:
- What Business License Do I Need to Operate a Mobile Car Wash?
- How to Get a Mobile Car Wash Business Permit in Michigan
- What’s the Average Cost to Build a Car Wash?
Creating the Car Wash Menu and Setting Prices
If you’re really interested in opening your very own car wash business, why don’t you check out the DetailXPerts franchise opportunity? Among other things, we also offer support during the set-up process, securing financing, training, and more!


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The concept of harnessing wind energy through windmills is not new. People have been using the power of the wind for centuries.
But did Ancient Greece have windmills The answer is no.
What Did Ancient Greece Use Instead
Ancient Greeks used various methods to grind wheat, corn, and other grains into flour. One of the most popular methods was to use a hand-powered millstone or a quern. These devices consisted of two circular stones, one on top of the other, with rough surfaces that were used to grind grains into flour.
Another method that was commonly used in Ancient Greece was horse-powered mills. These mills were essentially larger versions of hand-powered mills and were powered by horses or donkeys walking in circles around them.
When Were Windmills First Used
The first recorded use of windmills dates back to 7th century Persia (modern-day Iran). These early windmills were vertical-axis machines that were used to grind grain and pump water. From there, the technology spread throughout the Middle East and eventually made its way to Europe.
When Did Windmills Become Popular in Europe
Windmills became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. These machines were used for a variety of tasks, including grinding grain, pumping water, and sawing wood. By the 16th century, windmills had become a common sight throughout much of Europe.
In conclusion, while Ancient Greece did not have windmills as we know them today, they did have other methods for grinding grain into flour such as hand-powered mills and horse-powered mills. It wasn’t until much later in history that windmills became popular in Europe and beyond.

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Virtual Keypad Access is maintained via the Cloud, which gives you the flexibility to remotely manage your own system, or it can be managed for you by Wellington. And because it’s maintained via the Cloud, you benefit from not having to worry about maintenance costs, down time or applying software updates.
You now have the flexibility to manage access control wherever you are. For instance, here are a few Virtual Keypad Access features:
- Holiday Dates – Now you can adjust your normal opening and closing schedules on special occasions throughout the year. From the System Overview page, select schedules from the menu, then Holiday Dates to adjust opening and closing times by hours or by days.
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Physical access control and intrusion has never been easier! Wellington can also create customized offerings that include user management, video integration, schedules, and reporting capabilities. The list goes on.


Withernsea Big Local Update
New Projects supported and Updates to Ongoing Projects
New projects have recently been supported and funded by Withernsea Big
Local. These are:
- Picture Boards for the Promenade Hoardings
The project will improve the visual amenity of all who utilise Central Promenade, Withernsea – for both residents and visitors. The first phase will have hoardings on the North facing edge. £1778 granted.
- One Step Ahead
Storage for play equipment. One Step Ahead is a small community group made up of local Withernsea people running activities for children with additional needs or disabilities in the area, aged 4-16 and their siblings, parents and carers. £800 granted.
- Withernsea Play Park
Funding for essential repairs and publicity for planned events. £750 granted.
- Withernsea Festivals, Music and Bike Fest
Star Shade Shelter, crowd barriers and road signage. These will also be available in the Community Chest for all groups to access. For use please contact Withernsea Town Council who will deliver, collect and install as required. £10,857.35 granted.
We also have a number of ongoing requests from community groups and individuals. These will be made known when they have been approved.
Ongoing Projects Supported by Withernsea Big Local
1. Job Club
This continues to be very popular and has seen a continued rise in numbers attending. There are currently 40 people attending on a regular basis with eight having fund work since the Club started in January 2016.
2. Media/Creative Hub
Work is progressing well with this project and bids for additional funding are well advanced. Seaside Radio are working closely with the High School and are also looking for accommodation for the Hub.
3. Play Park
Work on the feasibility study being undertaken by Groundworks is still ongoing and will be reported on when they complete their work. In the meantime we are supporting developments at the Play Park as stated earlier .
Withernsea Big Local also attends and has representatives on a number of groups that are working to improve Withernsea. These include the Withernsea and South East Holderness Regeneration Partnership and it’s sub groups, the Youth Coalition and the Millennium Play Park Steering Group.
We also have a Development Worker who engages with many groups within the town to help them with requests for funding and technical assistance. The Development worker can be contacted with the communities thoughts and ideas via our website on firstname.lastname@example.org or by leaving a written message at Shores for our attention.
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Robeson County woman shoots man who broke into storage building
LUMBERTON — A 68-year-old woman who found a man breaking into her storage building Friday shot him fives times after he lunged at her, the Robeson County Sheriff's Office said.
The woman is not being identified, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release, but the shooting happened about 6:40 p.m. on the 5000 block of East Great Marsh Road in St. Pauls.
Deputies responded to a report of a person shot at the address and discovered James Dority, 39, of Broadwell Road in St. Pauls, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to an unidentified hospital and is being treated for wounds that are not believed to be life-threatening, the release said.
The woman said she came home and heard a noise inside the storage building, so she opened the door, looked inside and saw Dority standing in a corner.
That's when he lunged at her and she shot him with a .22-caliber gun, the release said.
No charges have been filed.
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Nokia 6.1 Plus
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Tecno Spark Go
- Tecno Spark Go smartphone was launched on 29th August 2019.
- The phone comes with a 6.10-inch touchscreen display and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
- Tecno Spark Go is powered by a 2GHz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor.
- It comes with 2GB of RAM.
- The Tecno Spark Go runs Android 9 Pie and is powered by a 3000mAh battery.
Oppo A5S-4Gb Ram
According to leaks, it comes with 2/3/4GB of RAM Memory and Upto 32/64GB internal storage. The phone will operate on Android 9 (Pie) OS and powered by Mediatek Helio P35 chip-set. The hand-set will contains dual rear camera setup along with an 8MP selfie shooter. This smartphone expected to equip with 4230mAh battery capacity.SKU: MPC-SPM-OPP-A54-sjsbazar.pk


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Yesterday we got our first look at Jason Isaacs’ Captain Lorca from Star Trek: Discovery, and now EW has released another image which gives us a look at the very different transporter room we’ll be seeing on board the U.S.S. Shenzhou. Take a look at the image here which features First Officer Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Captain Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh), along with the back of Doug Jones’ alien character Lt. Saru…
Meanwhile, the outlet also spoke to Martin-Green about those fans who have criticised the show for its extremely diverse cast, with the actress responding that:
” I would encourage them to key into the essence and spirit of Star Trek that has made it the legacy it is — and that’s looking across the way to the person sitting in front of you and realizing you are the same, that they are not separate from you, and we are all one,” said Martin-Green. “That’s something Star Trek has always upheld and I completely believe that is why it’s been a mainstay in society in the hearts of so many people for so many decades. I would encourage them to look past their opinions and social conditioning and key into what we’re doing here — which is telling a story about humanity that will hopefully bring us all together.”
“And it’s hard to understand and appreciate Star Trek if you don’t understand and appreciate [Gene Roddenberry’s multicultural vision for the show],” she continued. “It’s one of the foundational principles of Star Trek and I feel if you miss that then you miss the legacy itself. I’m incredibly proud to be the lead of this show and be at the forefront of an iteration of Star Trek that’s from the eyes of a black woman that’s never been done before, though obviously there’s been other forms of diversity that have been innovated by Trek. I feel like we’re taking another step forward, which I think all stories should do. We should go boldly where nobody has gone before and stay true to that.”
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY will follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new lifeforms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. The series will feature a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation of dreamers and doers.
Star Trek: Discovery premieres on September 24th on CBS and on September 25th on Netflix. Featuring in the cast are Sonequa Martin-Green (Lieutenant Commander Michael Burnham) are Jason Isaacs (Captain Lorca), Michelle Yeoh (Captain Georgiou), Chris Obi (T’Kuvma), Doug Jones (Saru), James Frain (Sarek), Terry Serpico (Anderson), Maulik Pancholy (Nambue), Anthony Rapp (Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Tilly), Mary Chieffo (L-Rell), Shazad Latif (Lieutenant Tyler), Rekha Sharma (Commander Mitchell), Kenneth Mitchell (Kol), Clare McConnell (Dennas), Damon Runyan (Ujilli) and Rainn Wilson (Harry Mudd).

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July 31, 2023
Passive House Massachusetts signs letter of intent
to join the Buildings Action Coalition
to support United Nations’ Initiative on
High Performance Buildings
Passive House Massachusetts (PHMASS) has signed a letter of intent to join the Buildings Action Coalition (BAC) in partnership with the Enniscorthy Forum, other coalition members, and the United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction to support and advance the principles of high performance in buildings and the built environment. Hank Keating, President of the Board of PHMASS, and Barbara-Anne Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Enniscorthy Forum, signed the letter of intent in a signing ceremony organized at the Enniscorthy Castle on the occasion of the first ministerial summit of the Enniscorthy Forum.
A non-profit organisation, the Enniscorthy Forum in its role as secretariat for the BAC inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to collaborate on a worldwide mission to improve buildings to reduce carbon emissions while keeping them affordable as well as healthy and comfortable.
The Enniscorthy Forum and its partners will work in collaboration with UNEP to promote and demonstrate the transformative benefits of high-performance buildings and to ensure take-up of best practice methods in planning, design and construction across the world.
Hank Keating noted “Passive House Massachusetts is working to make passive house building standards the foundation of resilient buildings that fight climate change The memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Environment Programme that has just been signed is unleashing a powerful set of projects and activities to deliver tangible results and raise the performance of buildings and the built environment at global scale quickly. The program involves a strong emphasis on training at all levels, and the high-performance buildings principles that the BAC is disseminating and deploying are anchored in passive house principles. We are pleased to sign this Letter of Intent to undertake the required due diligence prior to joining forces with the BAC to offer our help in spreading educational tools and training approaches at all those levels across the globe and to learn from experiences and examples elsewhere.”
Barbara-Anne Murphy observed that “We look forward to welcoming Passive House Massachusetts to the Buildings Action Coalition. We have a significant programme underway including outreach, research, academic studies, construction projects, and education and training schemes. We also plan to mobilise resources and disseminate knowledge, experience and best practices to transition towards high performance buildings. Given their track record in both training and advocacy, Passive House Massachusetts will have important role to play in this initiative.”
Passive House Massachusetts (PHMASS) is a member-based, non-profit organization that focuses on education, training, outreach and advocacy to accomplish it goals. PHMASS hosts meetings, trainings, tours, and other events related to Passive House design and construction and serves as a hub of knowledge for high-performance design in the state and region. PHMA members include designers, builders, engineers, policy makers, students, community leaders, and all those interested in high-performance, energy efficient buildings.
The Enniscorthy Forum, located in County Wexford, Ireland, was established to support the United Nations’ sustainable development agenda, focusing on Buildings and the Built Environment, Energy, Diplomacy, Health, and Education.
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Home Office to issue mental health disclosure advice
New Mental health guidelines will list factors that must be considered before people’s mental health crises are disclosed to employers in background checks.
Police will have to examine issues such as how long ago a detention under the mental health act occurred, when assessing whether it is disclosed.
The advice covers disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) checks.
Home Office minister Karen Bradley said the guidelines aim to make the system fairer without lessening protection.


Though operations have mainly been smooth, some modest glitches have occurred, besides the initial failed attempt to collect a rock core. In December, some pebbles fell out through a coring attempt and jammed some of the mechanisms in the rover’s sampling gear. Engineers ultimately got Perseverance to shake the pebbles loose to fix the issue. Ahead of the rover landed, mission scientists didn’t know they had been going to hit an igneous jackpot.
For breaking news and reside news updates, like us on Facebook or adhere to us on Twitter and Instagram. Promotional art for “Fantastic Evening Oppy” depicting NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity on the surface of the Red Planet. ‘These outcomes are likely to be some of the final major discoveries created by the InSight lander, but even if this is the case, it will be a lovely ending to a hugely thriving mission’ concluded Dr Fernando. This short article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. But Panning says that the possibility for the craft to wake up does exist. Dusty InSight posing for a final selfie on April 24, 2022, the 1,211th Martian day, or sol, of the mission.
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Due to the fact then, Curiosity has driven almost 18 miles and analyzed 41 rock and soil samples. Venus sets more than 40 minutes right after sundown, with Mercury following about ten minutes later. The scientists located that chromosomes and plasmids, which carry genetic details, in the microbe’s cells are linked collectively, which keeps these structures aligned and prevents irradiated cells from breaking down till they can be repaired.
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When light hits it, specialized cells known as photoreceptors transform light power into electrical signals and send them to the brain. Then the brain processes these electrical signals into images, generating vision. Both NASA and the European Space Agency have unique instruments looking for water on the red planet. Soon after 10 years of in-depth investigation, their most recent findings recommend a new “water map” for Mars.
The parachute and backshell were imaged by Perseverance’s MastCam-Z, observed off in the distance, just south of the rover’s present location. The nine inactive spacecraft on the surface of Mars make up the next form of debris. These craft are the Mars 3 lander, Mars six lander, Viking 1 lander, Viking 2 lander, the Sojourner rover, the formerly lost Beagle 2 lander, the Phoenix lander, the Spirit rover and the most recently deceased spacecraft, the Opportunity rover. Mostly intact, these may well be improved considered historical relics than trash. Lakebeds are at present one of the prime targets for robotic explorers on Mars simply because ancient lakes would possess all the ingredients for microbial light — which includes water, nutrients, and energy sources like light .
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Thanks for those pointers, Jason.
Though I could honnestly say I'm all thumbs and have the general DIY knowhow of a common soldier ant, I think I can see how this would work. I don't have any penetrating oil. Would silicone or teflon lube do the job? Things like the nuts and screws and the copper grease (I had to look that one up, but I can see what that's useful for, aye) or things I'll deffinately need to go out and buy.
I've send a mail to Pro-jump, so I'll await their answer before cutting the strap, but I wonder: when I cut the strap, won't that plastic washer thing be in the way? Or would it be enough for my pliers to get a good grip?
Again: thanks for the tips, Jason. I'm not good with power tools and avoid those at any cost
Neither did I relish in the thought of finding someone who could have helped me drill those pesky screws out.
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Jennifer Hudson, photographed above last week in Brazil, hasn’t always been a size 4.? In fact, she vividly remembers when she was considered the “big girl” in a room fulla hollywood skinny b*tches.
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Hudson recently revealed in an interview that she felt like her weight was holding her back in the entertainment industry and now that she’s shed the pounds people are much more receptive…
In this slim world I do now realize I was being discriminated against. Continue Reading…
Beyonce did a bit of good in the hood yesterday (May 3, 2011) when she surprised a group of students at Harlem’s PS/MS 161.
As you know, Bey is apart of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative to fight childhood obesity, and she created a dance routine to encourage students to get up and move.
[WATCH: Beyonce’s OFFICIAL ‘Let’s Move’ Video]
The Harlem middle school students were were participating in the four-minute flash dance routine simultaneously with other middle school students and at 1:42 pm EST others around the country began to dance.
Can you imagine how shocked the students were when THE Beyonce appeared out of nowhere and began to dance along with them? Hilarious!
… and while Bey was holding it down in Harlem, the first lady was gettin’ her “dougie” on in DC!
Watch both videos PLUS more photos below: Continue Reading…
Beyonce and Jay-Z (aka Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Carter) were spotted on the red carpet of the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (May 2, 2011).
The power couple is rarely photographed together at events such as this and judging from Jay-Z’s distracted expression, it’s almost understandable.
Also, Beyonce had a lil bit of a wardrobe malfunction when she couldn’t make it up the stairs without assistance in her mermaid-like gown.
Beyonce almost had to be carried up the stairs!
Bey’s “wardrobe malfunction” also caused her to neglect a few photographers who were waiting for her and Jay to pose on the starcase… and that didn’t sit too well with the papps, who rudely boo’d both she and her hubby!
More photos PLUS video of Bey’s walk of shame below: Continue Reading…
Donald Trump obviously miscalculated the power of the President!
As if that White House Correspondent’s “ROAST” wasn’t enough of an embarrassment, Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” show was totally shut down last night by President Obama’s announcement that Osama bin Laden had been found.
Having been defeated at his own dirty game, “The Donald” hit the tweets a few hours ago to congratulate Obama for a job well done… Continue Reading…
American Idol alum Jordin Sparks is an amazing singer who has made a total transformation.?
Taking a cue from fellow AI alum Jennifer Hudson (who after shedding 86lbs+ was recently asked if she’d consider Playboy), Sparks hit the gym and has been showing off her shapely figure online and off.
I personally thought Jordin was adorable in the first place (sidebar: seems like it was just yesterday that I saw Jordin laughing and joking backstage in Atlanta) but the 21 year old successful singer has totally shed her baby fat.
Recently Jordin even confidently tweeted a bathroom photo of herself rocking a cute lil mis-matched polka dotted ‘kini,? stating,
Check out Jordin’s bikini body below: Continue Reading…
In the wee hours of the morning (April 29, 2011) a “commoner” married her Prince in a beautiful traditional British ceremony.
I couldn’t help but stay up to watch the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London, England.? I mean… we all love fairy tale weddings!
The spectacular event is actually still in progress as I type but I thought I’d drop of few photos for those of you who slept through the opening of the event.
As you know, Prince William is the of the second in line to the British throne and 1900 guests were invited to his wedding, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state.
Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding and of course twitter was hilariously abuzz with the play by play…
Here’s a few photos in case you slept through the opening event… Continue Reading…


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The line-up for the 8th annual Marin Music Festival has been announced. The event will take place August 17 at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael, CA. Three stages of music will be featured, including performances by The Radiators, Melvin Seals and the Melting Pot, Pete Sears and the Dawn Patrol, Flying Other Brothers, New Monsoon, Animal Liberation Orchestra, Spindrift and Kite. The San Fransisco Mime Troupe will also entertain the crowd. A portion of the proceeds with benefit the SEVA Foundation.
Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.marinmusicfestival.com or call 415-381-2580.


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MOSCOW, March 18. /TASS/. Withdrawal of Opel models from the Russian market may stimulate growth of Avtovaz production, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) Alexander Shokhin said Wednesday.
"Avtovaz should be happy that it may substitute this segment as GM has it [Opel - TASS] as a budget segment so Lada may well substitute it," he said.
"No doubt there are negative implications as a shutdown of any enterprise and layoffs are not good. Another point is that we should not see some big politics here," Shokhin said, adding that the decision to phase down production may be explained by commercial reasons amid the current drop in demand. At the same time, in case the car market recovers producers may substitute the demand by supplying finished products, he said.
The US-based car producer General Motors said Wednesday it withdraws its Opel brand from the Russian market and minimizes presence of the Chevrolet brand to focus on the premium segment.


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Rumours were doing rounds since a long time about Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan debuting in Bollywood. A leading daily had also reported that filmmaker Aditya Chopra is planning launch Junior Khan in the ‘Dhoom’ series, which most probability, is going to be Dhoom 6.
However, SRK rubbished them. Putting all rumours to rest, Shah Rukh Khan clarified saying, “No, Not At All! Aryan is not making his film debut yet. He is still busy with his studies.”
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Minister for Higher Education Dr Blade Nzimande invited South Africans on Twitter to #AskBlade any questions that they may have about higher education. The minister said he would post his answers on Monday.
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When celebrated novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth invite a medium to give a seance, they expect nothing more than an amusing evening full of trickery and a few insights for the story Charles is writing. But the wonderfully eccentric Madame Arcati turns out to be a genuine psychic – and when she unintentionally summons up the ghost of Charles’s deceased first wife, Elvira, the trouble begins. The temperamental spirit, who can only be seen by Charles, turns the happy couple’s life upside-down by beginning a blithe campaign to reclaim her husband.
Blithe Spirit, written in 1941, has all the wit of Noël Coward at his very best and is Coward’s personal favourite and most successful play.
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Sarah Moore, the woman who broke away from The Family cult, became a doctor and then wrote herself dozens of prescriptions for pethidine, has escaped conviction and jail.
Magistrate Nunzio La Rosa imposed a community-based order of 250 hours unpaid work and a four-year good behaviour bond on Ms Moore, 35, who last week pleaded guilty to 160 charges relating to writing prescriptions for pethidine from November 2004 to April this year.
The bond conditions require her to continue a drug rehabilitation program, obey instructions from her psychiatrist and follow orders of the Victorian Doctors Health Program.
Mr. La Rosa said the fact that there was no conviction meant Ms Moore would not have to appear before a medical board.
He said he had taken into account the deprived life Ms Moore had experienced growing up in the cult led by Anne Hamilton-Byrne.
He said Ms Moore claimed she sought relief with pethidine for pain caused by an incision in her abdomen made as part of an initiation into the cult.
He said after growing up in The Family, Ms Moore had bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. He said she was the only victim of her crimes and had taken near-lethal doses of pethidine.
He said it was regrettable that the conditions in which young children adopted by Mrs Hamilton-Byrne had grown up had been allowed for so long.
The court heard that Ms Moore had been brought up under the harsh discipline imposed by the cult leader who adopted 14 children, including Ms Moore, and brought them up to believe they were her own.
Ms Moore, who broke away from The Family about 17 years ago, wrote a book Unseen Unheard Unknown in which she described her life as violated by drugs, violence, sleep deprivation and emotional manipulation. No child abuse charges have been laid against Hamilton-Byrne. The cult's Eildon property was raided in 1987.
Outside court, Ms Moore said there had been a lack of community support for the other children of The Family, including the (children known as the) Hamilton-Byrnes. "Those children have incredible problems, including suicide and psychiatric illness and drug and alcohol problems," she said.


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Covid-19, China tensions give this internet stock a solid upside ahead
The company sits on a cash pile of Rs 1,640 crore, which accounted for 68 per cent of its total market capitalisation of Rs 2,426 crore as of Tuesday. Analysts find comfort in that.
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Company drops plans to expand with newer offerings, targets double-digit growth for listings business.
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Just Dial, which was excluded from the Nifty Midcap150 index in the recent rejig, may need to rise some 86 per cent from its prevailing level to return to a one-year high.
We are going to be expanding in tier I cities: Ramkumar Krishnamachari, CFO, Just Dial
As far as the demonetisation is concerned, I would say roughly about 7 per cent to 8 per cent actually new additions have been impacted.
We have been able to retain large number of customers: Ramkumar Krishnamachari, Just Dial
"It is a conscious strategy that we are building over the past two years and you will see that incremental benefit of this kicking in subsequent quarters as we move into monetisation of it."
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Sell Just Dial, target Rs 500: Goldman Sachs
Deferred revenue remained flat suggesting growth in future years might be suppressed. Goldman Sachs remains concerned about heavy strategic focus on JD Omni as core search growth is slipping
Added 1,000 customers so far; see strong trajectory going forward: Ramkumar Krishnamachari, Just Dial CFO
Krishnamachari also added that the company will be spending more on advertising to inform the consumers about the search and transact feature.
We are positive on Ashok Leyland, Infy: Deepak Shenoy, Capital Mind
Can Fin, LIC Housing, Indiabull Housing should be doing well in home finance space
Looking at scaling up operations and getting more people to use JD Omni: VSS Mani, JustDial
"We thank ourselves that we had the patience to build this product for 14 months and we got something which is really loved by the market."

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Opening their set with two new songs from their upcoming EP (due for release on the 19th of September), the indie-electronic duo’s set was dominated by smooth 7th chords and jazzy runs, as well as some strong funk elements and at times intense rhythmic syncopation. Their music can be described as rich in experimentalism (think if pink Floyd were an electronic duo) and the pair’s high energy and enthusiasm made the performance all the more alluring.
Throughout the show, both band members were able to really showcase their virtuosity on the keys. Future lead solos would often take the role of main melody with sustained keys and Blade Runner style synths thrown in to the mix for extra retro vibes. An unforgettable moment from the set came during a powerful, buzzsaw synth drop, even further enhanced by trippy visuals, erratic lights and a smoke machine.
About midway through the set, they played a new release off of their upcoming EP featuring singer: Wallace. She was in London at the time of the show so she couldn’t perform it with them, however her pre-recorded vocals did not detract from Close Counters’ compelling performance. In true Close Counters form, the song drew to a close with a sustained, jazzy finish.
For the final two songs of their set, they played: SOULACOASTA and TRAVEL TREATS, which went down a hit. TRAVEL TREATS especially was the perfect selection to finish on, distinguished by a cowbell groove that got everyone vibing to the rhythm and complemented with a grungy future bass riff intersected with a thudding kick drum and once again, syncopated jazz chords. The song finished leaving the crowd wanting more and the room quickly filled with the sound of the audience chanting “one more song!”
Close Counters new EP REFRACTIONS comes out this week on September 19th, and if it’s anything like their energetic, jazz-driven performance, it’s bound to be worth the listen!


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No danger here! Jackass stuntman Johnny Knoxville opts for a tamer ride as he and his wife and children board a mini train
He's known for performing some outrageous stunts on his television show Jackass.
But Johnny Knoxville opted to remain firmly seated while out with his family on Sunday.
The 41-year-old showed his softer side as he took a ride on a mini train with his wife Naomi Nelson, their son Rocko, three, and one-year-old daughter Arlo at the Farmer's market in Los Angeles.
Gentle ride: Stuntman Johnny Knoxville took his wife Naomi Nelson, their son Rocko and daughter Arlo, to the Farmer's Market on Sunday in Los Angeles
The professional stuntman grinned as he rode on the red train with his family during an unseasonably warm winter's morning.
As always, the Jackass star was a doting father, cuddling son Rocko as the little boy sat on his famous dad's lap during the ride.
Meanwhile, Naomi held on tight to their little girl Arlo, who looked adorable in a blue patterned dress and bright pink cardigan.
Johnny, whose real name is Philip Clapp, was casual in a checkered blue-and-white shirt and red T-shirt. His signature jet black hair was gelled into a spike updo.
The star shielded his eyes with black Ray-Ban Wayfarers, the celebrity sunglasses of choice.
Look daddy! The Jackass star's son Rocko looked excited to be riding on the mini train with his dad
Affectionate: Johnny planted a big kiss on Arlo's cheek as he held her close
Little munchkin: The doting dad looked lovingly at his one-year-old daughter as they looked at the ponies
The family also petted some ponies at the market, to the delight of little Arlo.
The little girl laughed as she pointed at the white horse while her dad held her close.
Naomi beamed as she looked up at her daughter, placing a protective hand on her as she reached out to the pony.
Johhny cuddled and looked lovingly at the youngster, and at one point planted a big kiss on her cheek. Arlo appeared to love the attention, smiling as she snuggled into his arms.
Loving mom: Naomi beamed as she placed a hand on her daughter's back as the little girl pointed excitedly at the ponies
Before becoming famous on the hit MTV show Jackass, which showed Johnny and his gang performing boneheaded stunts, the reality star had dreams of being an actor.
Johnny even won a place at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, but he dropped out within weeks.
After a stint working on a skateboarding magazine, the stunts he would record with his chums led to him being offered a show on MTV, a style of programme far removed from his thespian roots.
However his unusual route to stardom has paid off, as he recently filmed The Last Stand, alongside action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger.
But Johnny also said he would never dream of giving up his wild Jackass stunts.
He said: 'No, I’m more willing to do stunts now than when I first started the TV show.'
Look at that one: Arlo looks a little warily at a brown pony as it approaches the family
Say cheese: Johnny takes a cellphone picture of Rocko, who gave a big smile for the camera
Baby steps: Arlo tried to take a few steps while her dad watched over her
Matching outfits: Johnny and his son wore matching red T-shirts
We're cool, just hanging out: Johnny and his mini me looked cool and casual as they made their way through the parking lot
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County Durham voters have chosen overwhelmingly to leave the EU , reflecting the overall Brexit trend across the North East.
This is in spite of the strong Remain force of the Durham University student community.
Voters in Durham chose backed Leave by 153,877 compared to 113,521 votes cast in support of Remain.
A gaggle of Labour MPs, including Durham City’s Roberta Blackman-Woods, and Helen Goodman, MP for Bishop Auckland, were gathered alongside a smattering of UKIP officials and Leave supporters.
But excited “Vote Leave” supporters gave the result away ahead of the returning officer’s official announcement which was met by cheers from the Brexiteers.
Councillor Neil Foster pronounced Durham’s result “disappointing” after weeks of hard campaigning for the public’s Remain vote. He admitted harbouring the hope that the reality of conditions in County Durham would have convinced the population that the Remain vote was necessary.
He implied the much-needed figure of £129 million due to for County Durham from the EU in the next few years is now in jeopardy.
But he added: “We will have to make sure it still comes to us.”
In contrast, UKIP’s Alan Breeze from Bishop Auckland was encouraged by County Durham’s Out vote, alongside the North East’s overwhelming vote for Brexit.
Calling the referendum “exciting” and “historic times”, he is hopeful that emancipation from the EU will reverse the erosion of UK democracy that he believes the organisation has caused.
MPs, counting staff, police and press alike made a swift beeline for the exits following the official announcement.


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Meet Evan! Evan works for Enigma Escape Rooms on Pearl Street. Escape rooms lock you in a themed room for an hour while you and your group scour the room for clues to find your way out. Stop by 1426 Pearl Street any day Wednesday through Sunday and see if you can find your way out of the mad scientists laboratory!
Brad Fagan is a photojournalist and filmmaker who hails from the Greater Boston area and is the definition of a travel lover. Upon his graduation from Roger Williams University in 2016, Brad set off on a two month, cross-country road trip that began his love affair with Boulder. The 31 states and 10 national parks that Brad visited on his road trip only scratch the surface of his travels, which also include a short jaunt around Europe and exploring both coasts of our Canadian friends up North. Brad enjoys covering a wide variety of topics from environmental and social justice issues to sports and anything in between. Everyone deserves to have their story told and Brad knows, a picture is worth a thousand words

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LEARN TO DANCE!
Learn to dance ballroom, swing, tango, salsa, and lots more from nationally certified dance instructors, Richard and Debbie Love!
Group classes and social dance events are available throughout the year! Singles, couples, and beginners welcome! You do not need to have any previous dance experience to attend. Always a fun, friendly group of people!
WEST COAST SWING AT THE DOWNTOWN YMCA!
We have weekly Friday evening West Coast Swing classes at the Downtown Y! Two separate classes take place simultaneously: one class for beginners and another class for those that are beyond the basics. Richard teaches one class and Debbie the other. Check our Meetup calendar for details!
What is West Coast Swing? Here is a video of a West Coast Swing performance routine danced by us with our students:
Want to salsa? We teach a casino style of salsa called Salsa-Rueda. It is danced in a circle with a continual change of partners. To see what this looks like, check out this video of us dancing a salsa-rueda performance routine with our students! Check our Meetup calendar for our Salsa-Rueda classes at the Y!
We host social dances at the Downtown YMCA. These social practice dances are called, "West Coast Swing with a Splash of Salsa!" Check our Meetup calendar for details on our next social dance!
OUT-OF-TOWN DANCE MEETUP IN PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO!
Every summer, we host an out-of-town dance meetup in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Over a three-day weekend, we teach a variety of dance workshops where our Meetup members come together with the Let's Dance Pagosa! Meetup group to learn, have fun dancing, and socialize together. This is a great way to vacation and meet new dance friends too! Both singles and couples of all ages are welcome; plus, it is not necessary to have a partner to attend. For more information on our next summer out-of-town Meetup, see our Meetup calendar.
Give the gift of dancing! Personalized gift certificates are available. Let us know what you want, and we'll customize a gift certificate for you.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN?!!!
Here is a list of the dances that we teach:
Swing dances: West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing
Night Club dances: Argentine Tango, Night Club 2 Step, Hustle, & Swango (Fusion of WCS & Arg tango)
Latin dances: Salsa, Salsa-Rueda, Rumba, & Cha Cha
Ballroom dances (American style): Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango
MEETUP WITH US AND LEARN TO DANCE, ASAP!
Richard and Debbie Love, *DVIDA Certified Dance Instructors
*Dance Vision International Dance Association


Municipal credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed its AA assessment for Oneida County.
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Comptroller Joseph J. Timpano talked with analysts from three major rating services in separate telephone calls last Monday as the county gets ready to sell $14.4 million in bonds.
Besides Fitch, the county officials talked to Moody’s Investment Services and Standard & Poor’s.
Fitch confirmed its rating from last year in a report released Thursday. It also said the county’s outlook was “stable.” Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s had not publicly released their analyses by Thursday. The county offices were closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
In 2016, Moody’s held its previous rating of A1 while Standard & Poor’s affirmed its AA- ranking. Moody’s assigned a “negative outlook” to its assessment of the county’s financial condition going forward.
All the ratings put the county in the classification of upper medium investment grade to high quality.
A high bond rating lowers borrowing costs and translates into savings for taxpayers. The county borrows money annually to pay for major investments like road and bridge repairs and upgrades, building renovations and new construction, major equipment purchases, and information technology upgrades.
“The AA rating reflects the county’s demonstrated improvement in financial operations since 2011 that has restored available general fund reserves to levels that support strong financial resilience,” said Fitch in its report. “Additionally, the county has a modest debt burden, manageable carrying costs and an improving local tax base with ongoing economic development activity.”
Fitch also said county “is expected to maintain strong financial resilience and a solid reserve cushion based on the positive operating results and management’s ability to control expenditure growth.”
The agency also pointed to general fund surpluses for four of the past five years. At the end of 2015, the unrestricted general fund balance was 6.8 percent of expenditures, up from a low 3.8 percent in 2011, according to Fitch.
Picente expects to have the final tally for 2016 shortly and is looking for another surplus.


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Olivia Osborne (Year 10) and her younger sister Rebecca (Year 6) attended the 2016 Australian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships held in Victoria in September. Both represented the State team, winning their respective divisions and bringing home the only two golds for WA.
Olivia is the new Australian Champion for the Intermediate Level 7 division (which is the highest National division). In July Olivia represented Australia in the Aerodance division, placing 7th in the world at the ANAC International Championships.
Rebecca won Gold in the International, National Development division. She was the only competitor in her division to be selected onto the National Squad by achieving the required qualification score. This is a huge achievement and opens the door for Rebecca to attend national camps and trials for selection to represent Australia at international events in 2017. Rebecca moves up an age group in 2017 so will face tough new competition but is excited for the challenge. Her first trial will be in January 2017 when she will be aiming for selection onto the team that will represent Australia at the Suzuki World Cup in April.
Both girls train at Spirit Gymnastics club for their Aerobic gymnastics. They are also part of the tumbling squad at local club High Flyers.


I share this story written by a former colleague of mine, Jose Antonio Vargas. We worked together on this interactive at The Washington Post/washingtonpost.com and Jose was always so enthusiastic and exuberant. He has extensively covered the AIDS/HIV epidemic in Washington, D.C., and his articles inspired a documentary, The Other City.
Mmm…that’s what happens when you pretend/think you own something you actually don’t? Seriously, you are probably too rich/stupid BOA if you don’t even know if you seriously own something to foreclose on it. LOLZ!!


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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Clement went to Bangkok for holiday on 3-8 August, 2008. It was his first visit to Bangkok, and he enjoyed very much the holiday. Of course, it was a very good thought of him for sending me this postcard from Thailand. The postcard shows Wat Phra Keo, the temple of Emerald Buddha, in Bangkok. The temple was built in 1782, and is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.

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...Running away with me?
And so I find myself considering the nature of fantasy and fantasies. These, for me at least, live on the border of the possible and the dreams. They are within reach of me, whilst being just outside what I can probably allow of myself. I am limited by my own courage and not by my imagination. I'm not sure that makes so much sense to anyone but me though.
When I was younger I know my fantasies were populated by the very epitome of teenage male thoughts, particularly those of a more nerdy background. For those who haven't been within the mind of a teenage geek/nerd you may be surprised, or maybe I am as abnormal as I am told. For those who have seen the film "Suckerpunch" you have pretty much seen the girls of my then dreams in the main female protaganists (I described the film as every male geeks wet dream and I stand by that review).
I am older now and find my fantasies are so much more realistic. They tend to be triggered by something I have recently seen or heard. I am more settled in myself perhaps. They arrive at odd times and persist in my mind, I can replay them at my leisure and enjoy them like re-watching a film. They are about women I know, or have seen. I suspect a fantasy is lying dormant within me and is fleshed out by something or someone triggering it. I shouldn't look too deeply perhaps, not when it turns out these closer to real dreams are so much more enjoyable.