Hailing from the opposite of a baseball hotbed in Bermuda to becoming the 60th overall pick in Major League Baseball’s first-year player draft this year, selected in the second round by the the Baltimore Orioles, Adam Hall has proved himself to be an anomaly over and over in his young career.
Born and raised on the British island territory in the Atlantic ocean, Hall grew up playing soccer, cricket and volleyball, excelling in track and field, while honing his baseball skills in the country’s rookie league and benefiting from competing against older players, a opportunity given to him by the late Tom MacNeil, before earning funding from the Bermudan government to help him pursue his dream further.
On a summer trip with his parents Helen and Tyler to Ontario, the young infielder experienced his first chance at a Canadian baseball season before his teenage years. Hall was always an exceptional athlete, and his talent was recognized early. Not long after that first season, he moved full-time to London, Ont., essentially on his own at first, living with a host family and playing for the local Badgers team.
Fast forward several years since then, and two additional moves to bring his father and then his mother to southwestern Ontario, Hall graduated to the Great Lake Canadians program in its inaugural season, and as the program grew, so did the London resident’s presence on the Canadian baseball scene.
Hall joined the Canadian Junior National Team program at 15 years old and along with the guidance of national squad guru Greg Hamilton, has had a plethora of big-league coaches along the way, starting with Great Lake’s Adam Stern, Chris Robinson and Jamie Romak, and continuing with Team Canada instructors Pete Orr, Justin Morneau, and Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar, to name a few.
“If I had stayed in Bermuda, I wouldn’t even be playing baseball because they don’t have age groups for me,” Hall said earlier this year. “Maybe I would be doing track and field…Canadian baseball has changed my life a lot. Getting to work with Stern and [Robinson] and those guys at Centrefield Sports, they’ve been a huge part of my development. I would be here if it wasn’t for them.
“And the program that Greg runs is just phenomenal. When you talk to American scouts and they’re impressed and saying that it’s the best program out there, you know that’s really complimenting it. They’re going to want to say that the US has something better – the US is a baseball powerhouse – [and] they’re saying the Canadian junior program is the best program. What I’ve been able to develop through that and improve through that, it’s really been everything.”
Since joining Team Canada, Hall has been on countless trips to St. Petersburg and Orlando, Florida, along with the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Australia, and to the 2015 U18 Baseball World Cup in Osaka, Japan. The shortstop cherishes each tour as much as the entirety of the experience of representing Canada on the diamond.
“You remember the people you played with, the people you met, how close you were with them, and just how the family comes together that is Baseball Canada,” he said. “The experiences will last a lifetime and you’re a part of the family forever.”
Hall’s initial shot at the showcase circuit was at the Toronto Blue Jays-hosted Tournament 12, the first of many doors to open for the 6-foot, 170-pound shortstop. Beyond four appearances in four years at Tournament 12, the middle infielder also participated in multiple Perfect Game events, the East Coast Pro showcase, the Area Code Games, the Under Armour All-America Game, and Perfect Game’s All-American Classic at PETCO Park.
Though the 18-year-old never considered himself the prototypical type of player expected at the kinds of showcase events he participated in – not blowing everyone out of the water in any one category – his ability to remain consistently at the top of each of his tools was what separated him from the crowd.
“You think of the guys who go to those games and you think of big guys who are hitting the ball far and pitchers who are throwing 95 [miles per hour] plus,” Hall said. “I wouldn’t say I’m the typical guy to go to those but obviously I’m pretty happy that [I did]…
“I can bring a little bit of everything, whether that’s speed, defence, my arm, batting, power. When I bring all of that to a game, that’s what impresses people. It’s not just one thing in particular that I’m going to impress someone with.”
Hall has certainly impressed all those he’s been around throughout his years of development in Canadian baseball, and the Texas A & M commit has a bright future ahead of him, no matter what decision he makes.
Hall’s selection in the draft followed fellow Canadian Premier Baseball League member and Team Canada teammate Landon Leach, taken by the Minnesota Twins with the first pick of the second round, 37th overall, who was most impressed throughout his tenure with the national squad by the infielder.
“Adam Hall has really impressed me the most since we’ve been playing for the Junior National Team,” the 17-year-old right-hander said. “Especially with his work ethic and his hitting ability, and his defence as well. Overall, he’s been a good teammate and a good player to be around.”


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Aligners work similarly to traditional braces. They use tension to pull teeth into new positions. Traditional braces are tightened at regular intervals to increase the tension. With aligners, each set of aligners exists to move your teeth partially towards the final positions. The final set of aligners probably wouldn’t fit on your teeth when you start the process. Unless you are handling a minor straightening project, you will go through multiple sets over a period of time. Each set will move your teeth a little bit of the way towards your completed treatment. This process can cause some soreness or dental discomfort, similar to traditional braces. However, aligners are removable which means you don’t have to worry about breaking them while eating or the challenge of brushing and flossing around them.
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The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINGKS, /ˈsfɪŋks/) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
According to breed standards, the skin should have the texture of chamois leather, as it has fine hairs, or the cat may be completely hairless. Whiskers may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. The cats have a narrow, long head and webbed feet. Their skin is the color that their fur would be, and all the usual cat markings (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc.) may be found on the Sphynx cat's skin. Because they have no fur, Sphynx cats lose body heat more readily than coated cats, making them both warm to the touch and prone to seeking out warm places.
1. Breed standards
The breed standards are defined by The International Cat Association (TICA):
Wedge-shaped heads with prominent cheekbones
Large, lemon-shaped eyes
Very large ears with hair on inside, but soft down on outside base
Well-muscled, powerful neck of medium length
Medium length torso, barrel-chested, and full, round abdomen, sometimes called a pot belly
Paw pads thicker than other cats, giving the appearance of walking on cushions
Whiplike, tapering tail from body to tip, (sometimes with fur all over tail or a puff of fur on the tip, like a lion)
2. History of the cat breed
The contemporary breed of Sphynx cat is distinct from the Russian hairless cat breeds, like Peterbald and Donskoy. Although hairless cats have been reported throughout history, breeders in Europe have been developing the Sphynx breed since the early 1960s. Two different sets of hairless felines discovered in North America in the 1970s provided the foundation cats for what was shaped into the existing Sphynx breed.
The current American and European Sphynx breed is descended from two lines of natural mutations:
Dermis and Epidermis (1975) barn cats from the Pearson family of Wadena, Minnesota
Bambi, Punkie and Paloma (1978) stray cats found in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and raised by Shirley Smith
The Canadian Sphynx breed was started in 1966 in Toronto, Ontario when a hairless male kitten named Prune was born to a black and white domestic shorthair queen (Elizabeth). The kitten was mated with his mother (called backcrossing), which produced one more naked kitten. Together with a few naked kittens found later, the cat Prune was the first attempt to create a hairless breed.
After purchasing these cats in 1966 and initially referring to them as "Moonstones" and "Canadian Hairless", Ridyadh Bawa, a science graduate of the University of Toronto, combined efforts with his mother Yania, a longtime Siamese breeder, and Keese and Rita Tenhoves to develop a breed of cats which was subsequently renamed as Sphynx. The Bawas and the Tenhoves were the first individuals able to determine the autosomal recessive nature of the Sphynx gene for hairlessness while also being successful in transforming this knowledge into a successful breeding program with kittens which were eventually capable of reproducing. The Tenhoves were initially able to obtain for the new breed provisional showing status through the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) but ultimately had the status revoked in 1971, when it was felt by the CFA Board that the breed had concerns over fertility.
The first breeders had rather vague ideas about Sphynx genetics and faced a number of problems. The genetic pool was very limited and many kittens died. There was also a problem with many of the females suffering convulsions. In 1978, cat breeder Shirley Smith found three hairless kittens on the streets of her neighborhood. In 1983, she sent two of them to Dr. Hugo Hernandez in the Netherlands to breed the two kittens, named Punkie and Paloma, to a white Devon Rex named Curare van Jetrophin. The resulting litter produced five kittens: two males from this litter (Q. Ramses and Q. Ra) were used, along with Punkie's half-sister, Paloma.
The first noted naturally occurring foundation Sphynx originated as hairless stray barn cats in Wadena, Minnesota, at the farm of Milt and Ethelyn Pearson. The Pearsons identified hairless kittens occurring in several litters of their domestic shorthair barn cats in the mid-1970s. Two hairless female kittens born in 1975 and 1976, Epidermis and Dermis, were sold to Oregon breeder Kim Mueske, and became an important part of the Sphynx breeding program. Also working with the Pearson line of cats was breeder Georgiana Gattenby of Brainerd, Minnesota, who outcrossed with Cornish Rex cats.
3. Genetics and breeding
Other hairless breeds may have body shapes or temperaments that differ from those of Sphynx standards. There are, for example, new hairless breeds, including the Don Sphynx and the Peterbald from Russia, which arose from their own spontaneous gene mutations. The standard for the Sphynx differs between cat associations such as The International Cat Association (TICA), Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFE) and Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA).
In 2010, DNA analysis confirmed that Sphynx hairlessness was produced by a different allele of the same gene that produces the short curly hair of the Devon Rex (termed the "re" allele), with the Sphynx's allele being incompletely dominant over the Devon allele and both being recessive to the wild type. The Sphynx's allele is termed "hr", for hairless. The only allowable outcross breeds in the CFA are now the American Shorthair and Domestic Shorthair. Other associations may vary, and the Russian Blue is a permitted outcross in the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF). In Europe, mainly the Devon Rex has been used for outcrosses.
The Sphynx's hairlessness is produced by a mutation in the same gene that produces the short curly coat of the Devon Rex. Moreover, it was found that the curly coat of Selkirk Rex cats is also associated with this gene.
The gene encodes keratin 71 (KRT71) and is responsible for the keratinization of the hair follicle. The Sphynx's mutation leads to a complete loss of function where the structure of the hair is damaged so that the hair can be formed but is easily dislodged. In the Devon Rex mutation, a residual activity of the protein still exists. The Selkirk Rex allele (sadr) is dominant over the wild type gene, which is dominant over the Devon Rex allele (re) and the Sphynx (hr), which forms an allelic series of : KRT71SADRE > KRT71+ > KRT71re > KRT71hr.
Sphynx are known for their extroverted behavior. They display a high level of energy, intelligence, curiosity and affection for their owners. They are one of the more dog-like breeds of cats, frequently greeting their owners at the door and friendly when meeting strangers.[further explanation needed]
Although Sphynx cats lack a coat to shed or groom, they are not maintenance-free. Body oils, which would normally be absorbed by the hair, tend to build up on the skin. As a result, regular bathing is usually necessary weekly or bi-weekly. Care should be taken to limit the Sphynx cat's exposure to outdoor sunlight at length, as they can develop sunburn and skin damage similar to that of humans. In general, Sphynx cats should never be allowed outdoors unattended, as they have limited means to conserve body heat when it is cold. In some climates, owners provide coats or other clothing in the winter to help them conserve body heat.
While they lack much of the fur of other cat breeds, Sphynxes are not necessarily hypoallergenic. Allergies to cats are triggered by a protein called Fel d1, not cat hair itself. Fel d1 is a protein primarily found in cat saliva and sebaceous glands. Those with cat allergies may react to direct contact with Sphynx cats. Even though reports exist that some people with allergies successfully tolerate Sphynx cats, they are fewer than those who have allergic reactions, according to David Rosenstreich, MD, the director of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City, New York.[better source needed]
Sphynx cats can also have more ear wax than most hairy domestic cats because they have little to no hair in their ears. Dirt, skin oils (sebum) and ear wax accumulates in the ears, and needs to be cleaned out[better source needed] on a weekly basis, usually before bath time.
The Sphynx breed also tends to accumulate oils and debris under the nails as well as the skin fold above the nail due to the lack of fur, so, like the ears, the nails and surrounding skin folds need to be cleaned properly as well.[better source needed] Due to these factors the breed may require more grooming than a typical domestic cat with fur. Specialty products for this cat have been developed, though they still require more grooming than most breeds.
6. Health issues
The Sphynx faces challenges because of its lack of protective fur. Skin cancer may be a problem if exposed to sunlight for long durations of time.
The lack of hair can cause health issues with kittens in the first weeks of life because of susceptibility to respiratory infections. Reputable breeders should not let their kittens go to new homes without being at least 14 weeks of age to ensure the kitten is mature enough to cope in a new environment.
6.1 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
The breed does have instances of the genetic disorder hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Other domestic cat breeds prone to HCM include Persian, Ragdoll, Norwegian Forest cat, Siberian cats, British Shorthair and Maine Coon; however, any domestic cat including mixed breeds can acquire HCM. Studies are being undertaken to understand the links in breeding and the disorder. Cats are screened for HCM disease with echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart), as well as with additional tests determined by the veterinarian cardiologist including electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG), chest radiographs (X-rays), and/or blood tests.
The Sphynx cat has a high rate of heart disease, either as HCM or mitral valve dysplasia. In a 2012 study of 114 Sphynx cats, 34% were found to have an abnormal heart, with 16 cats having mitral valve dysplasia and 23 cats having HCM. These prevalences were found in cats with an average age of 2.62 years. Males cats developed more severe disease than female cats and often developed it earlier, at an average age of 19 months for males and 29 months for females. Since the prevalence of genetic heart disease is high in this breed, many breeders will recommend screening for HCM yearly.
As HCM progresses into an advanced stage, cats may experience congestive heart failure (CHF) or thromboembolism.
6.2 Congenital myasthenic syndrome
Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) previously referred to as muscular dystrophy, myopathy or spasticity, is a type of inherited neuromuscular disorder associated with alpha-dystroglycan deficiency, found in Sphynx and in Devon Rex cats as well as variants of these breeds, which can occur between the first 3 to 23 weeks of their life. This condition has also been described, but is rarely seen. Cats affected by CMS show generalized muscle weakness and fatigue, as well as ventroflexion of the head and neck, head bobbing, and scapulae protrusion.
Q: Are Sphynx cats hypoallergenic?
A: While Sphynx cats are often marketed as hypoallergenic, they still produce allergens and can cause allergic reactions in some people.
Q: Do Sphynx cats get cold?
A: Sphynx cats can get cold easily, so they should be kept in a warm environment and provided with blankets and clothing if necessary.
Q: Are Sphynx cats more high maintenance than other breeds?
A: Sphynx cats require regular grooming and care, but they are not necessarily more high maintenance than other breeds.

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(Norcross- GA, 15 July 2014) – A pioneering, mechanized system for streetcar and light rail track construction, developed by Alstom Transport and Leica Geosystems, is driving the speedy, high accuracy delivery of two new streetcar lines for Nottingham Express Transit (NET). Construction work features Appitrack™ (Automatic Plate and Pin Insertion), an automated system designed to lay concrete slab track and insert base plates with speed, certainty and to millimeter accuracy. Leica Viva TS15 total stations and Leica PaveSmart3D software positions, guides and controls the concrete paver and base plate insertion vehicle as they progress in convoy.
Laying a light rail system in close proximity to an urban community places particular constraints on productivity. To safeguard workers and minimize disruption to the public, time spent on site is often limited. The Appitrack™ system allows construction teams to work within these limitations since the slab track can be laid in congested urban environments in a patchwork arrangement. The technology allows for the accurate link up of separate sections during the rail laying stage to achieve a smooth, comfortable ride for passengers.
The new streetcar routes in Nottingham, operational by early 2015, will give more people access to clean, convenient and comfortable public transport in a city that is among the least car dependent centers in the UK. The expanded streetcar network will have the capacity to carry 23 million passengers a year travelling in and around the East Midlands capital for business, leisure and study.
A close working relationship between Alstom and Leica Geosystems has spearheaded research and development work on Appitrack™. The innovative system has previously been used for streetcar and metro construction projects in France, Israel and Singapore. Additional rail installation projects are expected to benefit from the system worldwide.
James Douglas, Track Survey Manager, Alstom Transport said “Working with Leica Geosystems we have been able to develop bespoke, quality controlled survey and paving solutions that deliver an unparalleled level of accuracy, speed and flexibility. The technology used on this project is cutting the time we spend onsite by 30-40% and making a significant contribution to its timely and efficient delivery. Importantly, it gives the citizens of Nottingham assurance that their new tramway network will be ready for service on time and built to the highest possible standards.”
Watch the Appitrack™ track slab construction and rail installation system in action here: http://www.leica-geosystems.com/pavesmart3d_appitrack_video_short
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Groundwater monitoring to support development of BMPs for groundwater protection: The Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer case study.
Zebarth, B.J., Ryan, M.C., Graham, G.L., Forge, T.A., and Neilsen, D. (2015). "Groundwater monitoring to support development of BMPs for groundwater protection: The Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer case study.", Ground Water Monitoring and Remediation, 35(1), pp. 82-96. doi : 10.1111/gwmr.12092 Access to full text
The Abbotsford-Sumas Aquifer is arguably the most studied case in Canada of groundwater nitrate contamination associated with agricultural production. Underlying some of the most productive agricultural land in Canada, this highly vulnerable trans-boundary aquifer provides a unique case study on the opportunities and challenges of addressing water quality issues. A groundwater monitoring program initiated in the early 1990s has been important in tracking spatial and temporal variation in groundwater nitrate concentration. However, small land parcels with spatially and temporally variable land use and management practices and sub-horizontal flow in this highly permeable sand and gravel aquifer make it difficult to relate groundwater monitoring results to specific agricultural practices. Other approaches pointed to the historical over-application of N relative to crop requirement (primarily as manure used to increase soil organic matter during replanting but also as a nutrient source during production). Despite changes in agricultural practices, and programs aimed at raising grower awareness, no appreciable change in average groundwater nitrate concentration has occurred over the monitoring period. On individual land parcels, nitrate contamination may be reduced through development and adoption of an integrated suite of beneficial management practices (BMPs) to improve N fertilization, irrigation and alley vegetation management, and in particular to eliminate application of any organic soil amendment such as untreated manure in which the N has not been stabilized (e.g., by composting). However, the substantial N imbalance on a regional scale, and the lack of an effective on-going consultative process among stakeholders, remain major barriers to the development, demonstration and adoption of BMPs.
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We’re back, with a repeat performance, due to overflow demand! If you missed the January
Saturday 29 February
show, join us on February 29 th and catch +44 storytellers from January and June re-telling
their fabulous stories.
Laugh and sigh with a crew of Londoners telling funny and serious, true, personal stories,
with MC Victoria Dry and a great lineup of storytellers:
ADELE MEYER is a half-Belgian, half-American Jew living in London. She leads harm
reduction and mediation teams at events and festivals all over the world, and works to
welcome asylum-seekers here in Britain. She loves costumes, dancing, and creative
ALFRED DRY was not allowed to bring Miss Take to the stage at his school talent show so
she's coming out of the staff room at +44 -- don't be late or she'll give you a red mark.
DALIA COHEN Originally from Zimbabwe, she is now a business strategy advisor, an
executive and life coach and aspiring writer based in London.
MELANIE CANTOR is a former PR agent, celebrity manager, TV presenter and now full-
time writer. Her first published novel, Death and Other Happy Endings is just out from
MARK JOHNSON, born and raised in Eastern Kentucky in the hills and hollers of
Appalachia, is a stand up comedian living in London via Lexington and New York City.
MIRANDA PARRY is a full-time photographer and part-time buffoon from London.
THOMAS UHM is a walking archetype -- the actor who became a trader when his mid-life
crisis hit, living his American dream in London.
VICTORIA DRY (MC) is a former music awards organizer with a diploma in acting and
currently cofounder and partner in Drydesign, a graphic design business, and SweetArt,
contemporary art of iconic sweets made solely from discarded sweet wrappers.
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Rumors started surfacing early this month that Google was looking to shed the Motorola Home business division after its purchase of Motorola Mobility. Google’s goal was to help focus its Motorola Mobility holdings on smartphones and tablets. Motorola announced this week that it has now entered into an agreement to sell off the Home business to a company called Arris.
Arris is paying Google $2.35 billion in cash and stock and the transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors for both companies. The acquisition is on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
The agreement will see Google receiving $2.05 billion in cash and approximately $300 million in newly issued Arris stock shares. The deal is subject to certain adjustments provided for in the agreement and will result in Google owning 15.7% interest in Arris after the deal closes.
Arris says that the purchase of Motorola Home will give it a global presence with over 500 customers in 70 countries. The company also plans to offer a wide array of products and solutions encompassing the full spectrum of broadband content and service providers.

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Geography Ch. 7
The negative economic effects of urbanization and the local concentration of industry. EX. Cost’s of delays in traffic, increasing unit cost of solid waste disposal.
associated w/ various kinds of economic linkages and interdependencies- the cost advantages that accrue to individual firms b/c of their location among functionally related activities.
maintenance and repair, recycling, security, and business services
When a country has insignificant contributions to the flows of imports and exports that constitute the geography of trade.
the negative impacts on a region of the economic growth of some other region. These negative impacts take the form, for ex, of out-migration, outflows of investment capital, and the shrinkage of local tax bases.
The maximum number of individuals of any species that can be supported by a particular ecosystem on a long-term basis with out harming the productivity of that place or another place.
companies that have diversified into various economic activities usually through a process of mergers and acquisitions
1. the perpetual cycle of destroying the old and less efficient product or service and replacing it with the new, more efficient ones, 2. the withdrawal of investments from activities (and regions) that yield low rates of profit in order to reinvest in new activities (and places)
a spiral buildup of advantages that occurs in specific geographic settings as a result of the development of external economies, agglomeration effects, and localization economies.
syndrome of always having to borrow in order to fund development
a relative decline (absolute decline in the most severe cases) in industrial employment in core regions as firms scale back their activities in response to lower levels of profitability.
1. high level of reliance by a country on foreign enterprises, investment, or technology, 2. This unequal relationship between the industrialized and developing worlds results from their economic interactions, ,
the measure of the human pressures on the natural environment from the consumption of renewable resources and the production of pollution
Elasticity of demand
The degree to which levels of demand for a product or service change in response to changes in price
Export Processing Zones
small areas within which especially favorable investment and trading conditions are created by governments in order to attract export-oriented industries
Cost savings that result from circumstances beyond a firm’s own organization and methods of production. ie. existing labor markets, existing consumer markets
flexible production systems
involves flexibility both within firms, and between them. Within firms, new technologies now allow a great deal of flexibility. ie. a machine that can build multiple things by simply being reprogramed. Between firms the flexibility inherent in neo-fordism has been achieved through the externalization of certain functions.
named after henry ford, the automobile manufacturer who pioneered the principles involved: mass production, based on assembly line techniques and “scientific measurements, together with mass consumption based on higher wages and sophisticated advertising techniques.
Foreign direct investment
Total overseas business investments made by private companies.
Geographical path dependence
The historical relationship between the present activities associated with place and the past experiences of that place
Gross domestic Product
the sum total of the value of all the goods and services produced in a nation
Gross national income
Calculates the monetary worth of what is produced within a country plus income received from investments outside the country, as a more accurate way of measuring a country’s wealth in the context of a global economy.
places of economic activity deliberately organized around one or more high-growth industries
a process by which domestic producers provide goods or services that formerly were bought from foreign producers
increased supply of printed currency that leads to higher prices and international financial differentials
infrastructure (fixed social capital)
underlying framework of services and amenities needed to facilitate productive activity
critical importance of an early start in economic development; a special case of external economies
international division of labor
specialization, by countries, in particular products for export
manufacturing process in which daily or hourly delivery schedules of materials allow for minimal or zero inventories
localization of economies
cost savings that accrue to particular industries as a result of clustering together at a specific location
movement and storage of goods and the management of the entire supply chain, from purchase of raw materials through sale of the final product and back again, for the replenishment of goods as they are sold
economic principles in which the logic of mass production coupled with mass consumption is modified by the addition of more flexible production, distribution, and marketing systems
newly industrializing countries
countries formerly peripheral within the world system that have acquired a significant industrial sector, usually through foreign direct investment.
offshore financial centers
island or microstates that have become a specialized node in the geography of worldwide financial flows
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.The mission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
economic activities that are concerned directly with natural resources of any kind
economic activities that deal with the handling and processing of knowledge and information
economic activities that process, transform, fabricate, or assemble the raw materials derived from primary activities, or that reassemble, refinish, or package manufactured goods
positive impacts on a region (or regions) of the economic growth of some other region
commercial agreements between transnational corporations, usually involving shared technologies, marketing networks, market research, or product development
vision of development that seeks a balance among economic growth, environmental impacts, and social equity
terms of trade
ratio of prices at which exports and imports are exchanged
economic activities involving the sale and exchange of goods and services
groups of countries with formalized systems of trading agreements
companies with investments and activities that span international boundaries and with subsidiary companies, factories, offices, or facilities in several countries
evoulution from large, functionally integrated firms within a given industry toward networks of specialized firms, subcontractors, ans suppliers
a city in which a disproportionate port of the worlds most important business is conducted.

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Jack Stonehouse Oak Effect Radiator Cover Cabinet With Vertical Slats - X-Large
Add a sophisticated touch to your room with this X-Large Jack Stonehouse radiator cover, supplied ready stained in Oak Veneer to fit in well with any decor.
The main body of the cover is constructed from 15mm thick MDF and the grill from 5mm MDF. Fittings are included so you can even mount invisibly to your wall.
- Perfect for placing your favourite photographs or ornaments.
- Coordinates well with a wide variety of decor.
- Supplied flat packed and very easy to assemble (all fittings to mount to wall are included).
External size: 172.4 x 81.5 x 19cm
Internal size: 166 x 80.2 x 16.7cm
Please note there is a manufacturers tolerance of plus/minus 5mm on all dimensions.
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99% happy with the product; unfortunately the brackets that hold the cover on the wall are only made of cork and are soft; not allowing for much maneuvering if you need to remove the cover; needs something stronger
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Excellent quality simple construction prompt delivery couldn’t ask for more
15 May 2018
Very pleased with the look of this product. The only drawback is it came in over 30 pieces and took 2 hours to put together my husband is handy so no problem for us but anybody not DIY savvy night struggle.
About The Brand
Helping to transform your house into a home and make hectic daily life that little bit easier. Jack Stonehouse was created with the ethos of delivery stylish looking and premium quality homeware at affordable prices.

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During strenuous exercise, large amounts of ATP, the body's primary energy-carrying molecule, can be depleted in heart and skeletal muscle cells. D-Ribose is a simple sugar that is used by the body to synthesize nucleotides, ATP, nucleic acids, and glycogen.
Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, and colloidal silicon dioxide. Suitable for vegetarians.
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Join the DC Book Club -- This month we're reading Future State Swamp Thing!
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 2
The adventures of the Phantom Stranger continue in this volume collecting stories from Phantom Stranger #22-41, Justice League of America #103, House of Secrets #150, Brave and the Bold #8 and #98!
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Hillary Clinton lost the election — but not in Bexar County. We can see which parts of the county and San Antonio supported Clinton or GOP presidential winner Donald Trump thanks to the Bexar County Elections Department, which releases precinct-level voting results after every election.
Voters in outlying areas of Bexar County turned out in strong numbers and overwhelmingly supported Republican presidential winner Donald Trump, especially on the far, suburban North Side.
But Democrat Hillary Clinton, who lost the national election and Texas, still won the popular vote locally and seized more than twice as many voting precincts as Trump in other parts of Bexar County, according to an analysis of election data by the San Antonio Express-News.
The analysis shows a county divided by geography and ideology. Some of the strongest turnout occurred in large precincts that ring Bexar County and lean conservative. Nestled in that sea of Trump supporters is an island of inner-city precincts that might be smaller in size, but collectively supported Clinton and other Democrats in high numbers.
What explains the divide? Many of the precincts that favored Clinton were in heavily Hispanic neighborhoods such as Precinct 2045 near Woodlawn Lake, where 65 percent of the voters cast ballots. Most voters in that precinct preferred Clinton over Trump, 952 votes to 258.
“It doesn’t help that we’re the most economically segregated community in the United States,” said Manuel Medina, chairman of the Bexar County Democratic Party, referring to past studies examining the economic divide in San Antonio.
Click on any precinct to view voter turnout and the final results. Overall, Clinton won 474 voting precincts in Bexar County while Trump won 198. Out of 598,081 ballots cast in Bexar County, Clinton won 53.7 percent of the vote to Trump’s 40.3 percent.


Survey: Firms Step Up Incentives, Penalties for Health Behaviors
More and more companies are seeking to lower health care costs by offering incentives to encourage workers to make healthy lifestyle choices, according to a survey by Aon Hewitt, the New York Times reports.
The survey of 800 large and midsize employers found that 79% of companies offer rewards, including lower insurance premiums, to persuade workers to play a larger role in managing their health. Of those, 56% of companies required workers to sign up for programs like health coaching or complete a questionnaire and 24% of companies linked the incentives to measurable results, such as blood pressure levels or body mass index. Two-thirds of respondents said they would consider taking similar steps in the future.
Meanwhile, the survey found a growing number of employers intend to start penalizing employees who make unhealthy choices. Such programs would impose higher premiums or levy surcharges on workers who do not try to lose weight or quit smoking.
According to the Times, such policies likely will become more popular in the coming years because of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that allows employers beginning in 2014 to use up to 30% of a worker's health care premiums on wellness programs, up from 20% previously.
However, evidence is lacking on whether incentive or penalty programs lead to lower health care costs or better health. Several health groups -- including the American Heart Association -- have voiced concern that companies could use the policies to shift high health care costs to sicker workers (Thomas, New York Times, 3/25).
Companies Increasingly Offering High-Deductible Health Plans
In related news, small and large companies increasingly are offering employees high-deductible plans linked to a savings account for medical expenses, according to a pair of recent surveys, the Washington Post reports.
According to the annual health benefits survey by Towers Watson and the National Business Group on Health, 66% of businesses with 1,000 or more workers offered at least one high-deductible plan this year, while 80% expect to do so next year. In addition, 15% of the companies surveyed offered just one account-based health plan.
Meanwhile, nearly 25% of workers at companies with fewer than 200 staffers were covered under high-deductible plans with a health savings account last year, compared with 17% of workers employed by larger firms, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation's annual employer health benefits survey.Alexander Domaszewicz of the benefits consulting firm Mercer said that the ACA's requirement that employers offer affordable coverage to their employees is spurring interest in high-deductible plans paired with tax-advantaged savings accounts, which are intended to encourage workers to choose cost-effective care. However, the Post notes that the effect of such plans is unclear (Andrews, Washington Post, 3/26). This is part of the California Healthline Daily Edition, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.


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What have Roman Catholics done to get themselves in such hot water? The Pope stated the Catholic Church’s beliefs regarding the Biblical mandate of same-sex marriage and rejecting gay marriage simultaneously. Apparently that behavior is deserving of being officially labeled as a hate group.
On their website, the White House is being petitioned to recognize Catholics as a hate group because of Pope Benedict XVI’s comments at the recent Christmas address to the College of Cardinals:
According to the biblical creation account, being created by God as male and female pertains to the essence of the human creature. This duality is an essential aspect of what being human is all about, as ordained by God. This very duality as something previously given is what is now disputed. The words of the creation account: “male and female he created them” (Gen 1:27) no longer apply. No, what applies now is this: it was not God who created them male and female—hitherto society did this, now we decide for ourselves. Man and woman as created realities, as the nature of the human being, no longer exist. Man calls his nature into question. From now on he is merely spirit and will. The manipulation of nature, which we deplore today where our environment is concerned, now becomes man’s fundamental choice where he himself is concerned. From now on there is only the abstract human being, who chooses for himself what his nature is to be. Man and woman in their created state as complementary versions of what it means to be human are disputed. [Source]
What’s so hateful about his comments? Isn’t he simply expressing his beliefs? Is that now criminal? What happened to the Freedom of Speech and the Freedom of Religion?
The petition on the White House’s website, which was created by Zach N. of Atlanta, GA on Christmas Day, condemned the Pope’s actions saying he “demeaned and belittled homosexual people around the world”. The petition went on to say that “using hateful language and discriminatory remarks, the Pope painted a portrait in which gay people are second-class global citizens.”
The Pope did not directly reference “gay marriage” or “homosexuality” at all. Rather, he defended the Church’s understanding of sexuality and “the true structure of the family, made up of father, mother and child.”
Pope Benedict XVI refuted the modern notion of sex as “a social role that we choose for ourselves,” rather than “a given element of nature” and “bodily identity that serves as a defining element of the human being”.
Just because you disagree with someone’s political or religious views doesn’t make either party a so-called “hate-group”. Regardless of whether you agree with the Pope’s opinions or not, you should take the petition’s goal of labeling the Catholic Church as a hate group seriously. This is a threat to every American – “If you voice your opinions and we find them offensive, we’re going to call you a hate group!”

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QUEENS — Two teens were shot, including one fatally, during a drive-by shooting in broad daylight in Jamaica on Sunday, police said.
The shooting, which sources said may have been gang-related, occurred about 3:20 p.m. when a group of teens was standing in front of a house on Lakewood Avenue, near Remington Street.
A gunman in a blue car pulled up and fired multiple shots, striking the victims, police said.
Khalil Bowlin, 17, of Jamaica, was hit in the back. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
An 18-year-old man, whose name was not released, was shot in the calf and taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition.
Police said Bowlin had been arrested 10 times in the past two years, including for robbery. He was most recently arrested in February 2014 on charges of criminal possession of a weapon.
As of Monday morning there had been no arrests in the case, the NYPD said. The investigation was ongoing.


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In January, President Obama approved changes in the tax laws that, for some, could significantly increase their taxes. In reviewing your year-end tax plans, here are some charitable/tax planning strategies using Donor Advised Funds (DAF) that can help you reach your charitable dreams while reducing your taxes.
1) Increase in taxes: The value of charitable deductions may be worth more now that the top marginal tax rate went from 35 percent to 39.6 percent and the top rate on capital gains and qualified dividends went form 15 percent to 20 percent. This may make the gifting of long-term appreciated assets, including marketable securities and non-cash assets, such as closely held shares and real estate, more attractive. In addition, top taxpayers will pay a 3.8 percent Medicare tax on unearned income including capital gains, rents, dividends and interest income.
2) Alternative Minimum Tax: You may be pleased to learn that charitable contributions are still one of the few eligible deductions on AMT. If you are subject to AMT, charitable giving will reduce your tax bite.
3) IRA Charitable Rollover: The IRA Charitable Rollover, which was first enacted in 2006, is now extended through 2013. The provision allows individuals, aged 70½ and older, to donate up to $100,000 from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to public charities without having to count the distribution as taxable income. Although donor advised funds do not qualify there are other charitable funding options that do.
This strategy can benefit you if you a) are subject to annual RMD distributions, b) do not claim deductions, c) already exceed the 50 percent adjusted gross income (AGI) limits on charitable contributions, d) are paying taxes on social security income, and/or e) are a resident of Ohio.
If you want these IRA dollars to go into your Donor Advised Fund, you can take a distribution from the IRA in the traditional way and contribute those dollars to your DAF. The charitable deduction tends to reduce or offset the taxable income resulting from your IRA distribution.
4) Retirement Accounts: The Act expands the types of accounts eligible for a Roth conversion to include a traditional IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) account. Increasing contributions to charity, including a Donor Advised Fund, is one way to offset the taxable income resulting from a Roth conversion.
Typical Donor Scenarios - A Donor Advised Fund can be a solution if you:
Are experiencing an extraordinarily high income year.
Will be selling a highly appreciated asset in the near future (closely held stock, real estate, etc.).
Want to support several charities through one substantial gift.
Want maximum flexibility to change the charitable beneficiaries over time. Want to involve a spouse, children and grandchildren in charitable giving.
Currently make cash gifts to numerous charities, but would benefit by giving appreciated assets instead.
Experience fluctuating income but want to maintain a steady level of charitable giving. are concerned about the complexity, cost, and lack of privacy of a private foundation.
Want to support a charity, but are not confident with the organization's investment management capability.
Want to keep your charitable giving confidential.
Wish to support a particular charity, but want to ensure that the gift is used as you intended.
We urge you to consult with your trusted advisers. Have a wonderful holiday.


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EAGLE RIVER - People in Vilas County will soon vote for their county leadership.
Spring elections are right around the corner.
But many people struggle finding information on local candidates.
That's why they a local county held a forum tonight.
Newswatch 12 was there.
12 candidates spoke with people in Vilas County at the Eagle River Inn tonight.
This was an introduction for each candidate to tell people why they're running.
The Vilas County Republican Party hosted the forum.
They wanted to make sure people were more aware of each candidate.
"An awful lot of people don't understand just how important local government is. Our daily lives really are more affected by local government than they are by national government," said Vilas County Republican Party member, Bud Kuppenheimer.
"Unfortunately we get low turnouts for local elections; which are really ironic and sad."
Despite the weather, the moderator was pleased with the turnout.
He hopes the forum helped voters.
"These are all local races, there's not much money. There's very little in campaign contribution," Northland Pines School Board candidate, Shirley Kufeldt said.
"So without campaign contribution, there are no advertisements. There are no radio ads, TV ads; nothing in the newspaper."
The Spring Election is on April 1st.
The Republican Party said they did not endorse, promote or offer any assistance to candidates in a non-partisan election.
WAUSAU - Police in Wausau expect to forward forgery charges to the Marathon County District Attorney against four people after finding counterfeit money in the area.
Patrick J. Eppolite Jr., 22; Michael A. Beck, 27; Jeremy J. Hess, 36; and Amanda M. Bender, 32, are currently in jail on probation holds, but investigators believe they're connected to some counterfeit $20 bills in the area, according to the Wausau Police Department.
GREEN BAY - Prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her mother and injuring a third person in the Green Bay area.
Jacob Cayer of Ashwaubenon was charged Friday with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide. WLUK-TV reports Cayer also is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, burglary, and bail jumping.
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I'm back with another post! I haven't featured one of my Indian Brides in a while. Today's post features day 1 of an Indian Bride I did a few months ago. Today I'll feature the daytime ceremony look and then tomorrow we'll feature the evening reception look.
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For this look, we wanted to go for a bronzed glow with mauve lips. The key to this kind of makeup is nice brows and defined eyes. The feature color on the eye is MAC Woodwinked shadow (always a bridal favorite), then I used a bit of embark shadow to contour and shroom on the browbone. I used my favorite red cherry #747s lashes to give a bit of extra drama. To get the jewels placed above her eyebrows, I use clear lash glue, tweezers and a steady hand.
This was a little bit of an awkward shot, lol, but I wanted you to see her gorgeous outfit.
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While driving to Nelsonville I noticed the pretty ice. I had to get a picture. The ice was melting and I’m glad it didn’t fall on me. I was very muddy after taking this picture 🙂 It was worth it though.
Hello! My name is Beth and I love to take pictures. I always carry a camera with me because I never know where life will take me. I love to capture moments and share them with others. I hope you enjoy my pictures 🙂


Marina Leonard knows she can generally find a good book at the Horry County Solid Waste Authority’s resale store.
And on Wednesday, the Loris resident was again searching the shelves for that next page-turner destined to keep her up late at night.
“I more than likely do find something that I can’t live without,” Leonard said.
This isn’t Leonard’s first trip to the resale store, and it won’t be her last. And that is what store operators are crediting with their success after one year in operation – repeat customers.
And their patronage has allowed all start-up costs to be recovered and The Store, as it’s formally called, can now begin to show a profit and continue helping the Horry County Council on Aging feed seniors through its meal delivery service.
That’s not even taking into account all the waste that’s not going into the local landfill and is instead going to be a treasure in someone else’s home.
There are plenty of treasures to choose from. The Store sells everything from golf clubs to Christmas decorations, from paintings to a doll that’s even dressed up as a nun.
“We’re full to the brim,” said Donna Crump, SWA director.
And those treasures are helping others. The SWA and the Council on Aging partnered on the store’s operation. Since it opened in October 2011, there are now four full-time employees.
Part of the profits go toward the council’s meal delivery service. Mike Bessant, governmental affairs director for the SWA, said the first quarter of 2012 generated 300 millage points for seniors.
Each individual mill equals $2.40, Bessant said, bringing the total to $720. More money is expected now that the store has recouped its start-up costs, which was originally budgeted at $50,000.
Elaine Gore, the council’s deputy director, previously said the council’s food costs are roughly a third of their $2 million annual budget, and run between $30,000 and $35,000 a month.
The council brings meals to more than 400 seniors a week. Gore said they currently have 89 on a waiting list.
As the council works to get names off that waiting list, the resale store has allowed the SWA to get items out of its landfill.
Since the store opened, Crump said they’ve kept 28 to 30 tons of trash out of the landfill.
The store is located in three office-type buildings. One houses the merchandise on sale to the public, while the others are for storage.
The resale store was one strategy outlined in the authority’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes focusing on increased recycling efforts such as encouraging the public to buy products with less packaging.
Gore, SWA Executive Director Danny Knight and others traveled to Ann Arbor, Mich., in 2011 to view a resale that’s been in operation for more than 10 years. They based their operational model on what they saw on that trip, which was taking everything recyclable, cleaning it and then reselling it.
Bessant said Horry County has the only SWA in the state that operates its own resale store. There are, however, others like Habitat for Humanity.
“You have a lot of privately owned ones, but not publicly owned ones,” Bessant said.
The SWA’s store may have plenty of items for sale, but they’re running low on space.
Crump said they’ll talk about expanding the store during budget talks for the 2014 fiscal year. The board would first have to approve the measure before it’s sent before the Horry County Council for a formal adoption.


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Storms look likely for much of Oklahoma Friday afternoon and evening.
Gulf moisture will stream into the state Friday afternoon and increase the threat for severe weather in the evening for central Oklahoma. This includes tennis ball size hail, damaging winds up to 70 MPH, and a weak tornado or two.
The tornado threat will primarily be in southwest Oklahoma, but it does include the Oklahoma City Metro.
Storms will shift east of OKC after midnight.
The state is looking to see some pretty nice weather over the weekend as highs start to move into the 70s and 80s.
Our next storm system is on track to arrive late Tuesday into Wednesday.


Learning how to reset tire pressure sensor Chevy so you can quickly get your Chevy back on the road with peace of mind is of utmost importance for any car owner. Maintaining accurate tire pressure is imperative for safe and efficient driving, and if your Chevy’s TPMS warning light comes on, it’s essential to address the present problem as soon as possible to ensure that your car’s tires are properly inflated and your vehicle is running safely.
There are a varying number of tips and tricks for resetting your Chevy’s TPMS, depending on the specific model type and year of your vehicle. We’ll cover the most common practices to help you find the right one for your Chevy and some of the most prevalent reasons why your TPMS warning light may be coming on!
- 1 How Can You Reset the Tire Pressure Sensor on a Chevy?
- 2 How To Know if Your Chevy Tire Pressure Sensor Needs Resetting?
- 3 How To Identify Common Causes of a Chevy TPMS Malfunction?
- 4 How Do You Fix a Chevy TPMS Warning Light Turning On?
- 5 Conclusion
How Can You Reset the Tire Pressure Sensor on a Chevy?
You can reset the tire pressure sensor on a Chevy using the TPMS reset button. Suppose your vehicle does not have such a button. In that case, you can resort to alternative solutions, such as using a scan tool or inflating or deflating the tires.
Using the TPMS Reset Button
Suppose your Chevy car’s TPMS warning light is illuminated. In that instance, you may reset the tire pressure sensor using the TPMS reset button without requiring any special tools. However, before you proceed with the reset process, it is extremely vital to ensure that all your car tires are correctly inflated to the recommended standard pressure levels. This vital information can be found either in your car owner’s manual or on a certain sticker inside your driver’s side door.
To initiate resetting, switch your car’s ignition to the “On” position without starting the engine. Then, locate the TPMS reset button, usually under the steering wheel. Press and subsequently hold down the button until the TPMS light on your dashboard flashes three times.
Once the light has blinked three times, release the specific button and wait for the light to turn off. This indicates that the resetting has been successful. Following these straightforward steps, you can effectively reset your Chevy’s TPMS warning light and ensure that your tires always perform optimally.
Using a Scan Tool
If your Chevy doesn’t have a TPMS reset button or the button method doesn’t work, you may need to use a TPMS scan tool to reset the system. Before resetting your TPMS, ensure all tires are correctly inflated to the recommended pressure. This information should generally be available in your owner’s manual or on a sticker inside your driver’s side door.
Connect your TPMS scan tool to your vehicle’s OBD-II port, typically located under the dashboard on the driver’s side. Once connected, turn on the scan tool and follow the on-screen instructions to reset the TPMS system. The steps may now vary depending on your specific scan tool, so refer to the user manual for more detailed instructions.
Inflating and Deflating the Tires
Sometimes, simply inflating and deflating your tires in a specific pattern can reset the TPMS system. Before resetting your TPMS, ensure all tires are correctly inflated to the recommended pressure. This should usually be on either a sticker inside your driver’s side door or the owner’s manual that came with the car.
First, ensure all four tires are correctly inflated to the recommended pressure. Then, deflate all four tires to 20 psi. After that, you must inflate each tire in a specific order. Start with the front left tire, extend it to 30 psi, and then wholly deflate it. Repeat the same process for the front right, rear right, and rear left tires. Once you have deflated and inflated all four tires in the specific pattern, you can reinflate them to the recommended pressure.
This process should trigger the TPMS sensor to reset itself. If the light still doesn’t turn off after completing this process, there may be an issue with your sensor or your vehicle’s TPMS system. Inspecting it by a certified mechanic to ensure your vehicle is in safe and proper operating condition.
How To Know if Your Chevy Tire Pressure Sensor Needs Resetting?
You can know if your Chevy tire pressure sensor needs resetting by checking the TPMS warning light. Apart from that, you also need to check the tire pressure. It is also integral to be aware of the telltale signs that could mean you need to reset the TPMS sensor.
Checking the TPMS Warning Light
Suppose the tire pressure in your vehicle falls below the recommended level. In that case, it triggers the TPMS warning light on your dashboard. When this occurs, it is highly essential to take prompt action to address the problem. Failing to heed the warning light can result in serious safety risks such as tire blowouts or decreased handling capabilities.
As such, it is vital to regularly monitor your vehicle’s tire pressure and take immediate corrective measures whenever the TPMS warning light appears on the dashboard. By doing this action, you can help ensure the safety of all the passengers while driving.
Checking Tire Pressure
When it comes to maintaining your vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system, regularly check your tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge. Doing so lets you quickly identify if one or more car tires are low on air and need inflation.
Suppose your tire pressure is already at the recommended level, and you still see the TPMS warning light on your dashboard. In that case, the TPMS is malfunctioning and needs a reset. In such cases, you can follow the manufacturer’s instructions for resetting your TPMS or take your vehicle to a certified mechanic for assistance.
Understanding Common Malfunctions
When it comes to TPMS malfunctions, there are various factors to consider. Some common reasons for TPMS malfunction include low or high tire pressure, faulty sensors, or drastic temperature changes.
By being aware of all these reasons, you can take several preventive measures to minimize the chances of TPMS malfunctioning in the future. It’s essential to regularly monitor your tire pressure and check your sensors to ensure they’re functioning correctly. Keeping the car tires at the recommended pressure levels and avoiding extreme temperature changes can also help prevent TPMS issues.
How To Identify Common Causes of a Chevy TPMS Malfunction?
You can identify common causes of a Chevy TPMS malfunction by checking the tire pressure and the car’s battery. The most prevalent reasons for this include a dead battery, malfunctioning sensor, or low tire pressure. Another cause could be the changes in temperature due to extreme weather.
Low Tire Pressure
One of the primary functions of the TPMS is to then alert you when your tire pressure drops below a certain level. If you notice the TPMS warning light on your dashboard, it could indicate that one or more of your tires is now low on air.
In this case, you should check your tire pressure with a gauge and inflate your tires to the recommended level. If the warning light persists, you may need to reset the TPMS system.
The sensor is actually powered by a small battery that can last several years. However, if the battery dies, the sensor won’t be able to communicate with your vehicle’s computer, triggering the TPMS warning light. In this case, you’ll need to replace the sensor battery or the entire sensor unit.
Sometimes, the sensor can malfunction due to various factors, such as physical damage or corrosion. If so, you must replace the faulty sensor to restore the TPMS system.
Temperature changes can cause changes in tire pressure, especially during extreme weather conditions. If you notice the TPMS warning light coming on during cold weather, check your tire pressure and inflate them if necessary. Once the temperature stabilizes, the warning light should turn off.
How Do You Fix a Chevy TPMS Warning Light Turning On?
To fix a Chevy TPMS warning light turning on, you must first identify the trigger before anything else. Once you know what is causing this issue, you can take the right action, whether attempting to fix it yourself or seeing a mechanic.
Insufficient Tire Pressure
Low tire pressure is a common trigger for the TPMS warning light. Check all four tires, including the spare, to ensure they’re inflated to the recommended pressure in the owner’s manual or on a label inside the driver’s door jamb.
Also, remember to use a reliable tire pressure gauge to measure the pressure and add or release air as needed. Remember to check the car tire pressure when the tires are cold, preferably before driving.
The TPMS relies on sensors mounted inside the tires or valve stems. These sensors transmit the tire pressure readings to the car’s computer, which activates the warning light if any tire falls below the threshold.
If a sensor is damaged, corroded, or not accurately installed, it can cause the TPMS to malfunction. If you suspect a sensor issue, take your car to a reputable tire shop or dealer to have the sensors inspected and possibly replaced.
If none of the solutions seem to bear any results, there may be an underlying problem with the TPMS or the car’s computer. For instance, a wiring issue, a blown fuse, or a software glitch could prevent the system from functioning correctly.
In this case, it’s best to have your car checked by a qualified mechanic who has experience with TPMS diagnostics and repairs. They can use specialized tools and software to identify the issue and recommend the appropriate action.
Resetting the tire pressure sensor on your Chevy is an essential part of car and vehicle maintenance that can help ensure your tires are properly inflated and your vehicle is running safely and efficiently. We’ve covered a few different methods for resetting your TPMS, including using the TPMS reset button, using the DIC menu, and using a TPMS tool,
which you can review in the following summary:
- To reset tire pressure sensor on a Chevy, use the TPMS reset button, a scan tool, or inflate/deflate tires in a specific pattern.
- You can know whether to reset the tire pressure sensor by checking it at least once a month.
- The Chevy tire pressure sensor needs resetting when the TPMS warning light is on and tire pressure is low.
- Common malfunctions include low or high tire pressure, faulty sensors, or drastic temperature changes.
We discussed the most common reasons your TPMS warning light may be coming on, including underinflated or overinflated tires, faulty sensors, and extreme temperature changes. So, if you’re experiencing TPMS issues, don’t hesitate to take action; follow the detailed steps above and reset your tire pressure sensor on your Chevy with confidence!
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- We are reputable Michigan breeders specializing in Dapple Dachshunds.
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At our Michigan-based breeding facility, we offer a variety of Dachshund puppies for sale. Our Dapple Dachshunds are among our most beloved, with their unique and stunning coat patterns. We take pride in providing a selection of puppies that vary in energy levels, personalities, and colors. Whether you’re looking for a playful and energetic puppy or a more laid-back and snuggly companion, we have the perfect match for you.
Our Dachshund puppies are well-cared-for and are ready to become part of your family. We ensure that our Dachshund puppies receive the highest quality of care and socialization, making them well-adjusted and happy companions.
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Choose us as your reputable Dapple Dachshund breeders in Michigan, and rest assured you’re getting a quality companion that will bring joy to your life for years to come.
Adopt a Dapple Dachshund in Michigan
If you’re considering adding a Dapple Dachshund to your family, adoption is a wonderful option. We occasionally have Dachshund puppies available for adoption in Michigan. These puppies are looking for their forever homes and are just waiting for someone to shower them with love and affection. We believe in the importance of giving our puppies a chance at a better life, and we also understand the joy that comes with welcoming a new furry family member into your home.
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We understand that adding a new member to your family is a huge decision. That’s why we prioritize transparency and communication throughout the entire process. We are always available to answer any questions you may have and provide updates on your puppy’s progress.
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Q: What is a Dapple Dachshund?
A: A Dapple Dachshund is a specific coat pattern found in Dachshunds. It is characterized by a marbled or mottled pattern with dark-colored spots on a lighter base color, creating a unique and eye-catching appearance.
Q: Are Dapple Dachshunds more prone to health issues?
A: Dapple Dachshunds are not necessarily more prone to health issues compared to other Dachshunds. However, it’s important to choose a reputable breeder who prioritizes health and genetic testing to minimize the risk of inherited conditions.
Q: What colors are available in Dapple Dachshunds?
A: Dapple Dachshunds can come in a variety of colors. Some common colors include black, chocolate, red, cream, and tan. The dapple pattern can create unique variations and combinations of these colors.
Q: How do I care for a Dapple Dachshund’s coat?
A: Dapple Dachshunds have a short and smooth coat that requires minimal grooming. Regular brushing and occasional baths are usually sufficient to keep their coat in good condition. Additionally, it’s important to provide them with proper nutrition and regular veterinary care to maintain overall health.
Q: Are Dachshunds good with children?
A: Dachshunds can be great companions for children when properly socialized and trained. However, like any dog, it’s important to supervise interactions between dogs and young children to ensure safety and teach children how to properly interact with dogs.
Q: Are Dachshunds suitable for apartment living?
A: Yes, Dachshunds are generally suitable for apartment living. They are adaptable and can thrive in smaller spaces as long as they receive regular exercise and mental stimulation. Daily walks and playtime are important to keep them happy and healthy.
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A dapple Dachshund is just like other Dachshunds but with dapple patterns—which are essentially patches of colors with their base coats showing through. For example, a Dachshund with a solid black body may have patches of gray dappling over his black fur. The Merle gene accounts for the dappling pattern.
Is dapple Dachshund rare?
Many breeders consider Dapple Dachshunds to be rare, and Dapple Dachshunds need to be raise carefully by responsible breeders to ensure they are healthy and don’t carry the double dose of the merle gene
How do Dachshunds become dapple?
In order to get dapple Dachshund puppies, one parent must have the dapple pattern. Also, This pattern is cause by the merle gene. A dog who has even one barely detectable dapple spot is a dapple. They should be register as such, because they will produce dapple puppies who might have more splashed and spots.
Why are dapple Dachshunds rare?
These dogs are a bit rarer than other types of dachshunds but they are not impossible to find. Also, The only reason they are rarer is that people are afraid of the accidental breeding of double dapple dachshunds from two dapples.
Is dapple same as merle?
Also, One of the most unique coat color patterns in the domestic dog is merle (also know as dapple in the dachshund breed), characterized by patches of normal pigmentation surrounde by diluted eumelanin pigment. In dogs, this striking variegate pattern is cause by an insertion of a SINE element into the PMEL gene.
What is a reverse dapple Dachshund?
Also, A typical dapple has a balance mix of light and dark splotches of color, but a dapple may have only one tiny spot, or so much dappling that the base color hardly shows – this is call a ‘reverse-dapple.