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ARTHRITIS can feel worse during the cold winter months, as flare-ups can be exaggerated, increasing pain and aches around the joints. Follow these five tips to fight arthritis symptoms this winter.
BLOATED stomach pain is often caused by eating certain foods which are hard to digest. There are, however, certain foods which can aid digestion. Eat this tropical fruit to relieve stomach bloating and cramps.
Arthritis is a common condition affecting about 10 million people in the UK. It is caused by a gradual wearing down of the smooth cartilage that lines the joints. Taking some dietary supplements could help to relieve some symptoms of arthritis. LQ Liquid Health supplement ‘shots’ may help to reduce joint pain, studies have revealed. The supplements, which […]
LOWER back pain is a common condition which affects one in three adults in the UK. Laying down may seem like the best solution for painful backache, but staying physically active is actually key. Doing this specific exercise at home every day can help soothe discomfort as well as improve strength and flexibility.
Lower back pain can make how you go about daily tasks very difficult, especially when it comes to sitting down at a desk all day and lifting heavy objects. The condition usually improves within a few weeks or months, and in most cases isn’t the sign of anything serious, but it is still worth seeing […]
One of the doctors behind a Montreal initiative says a visit to the museum can benefit people with conditions from mental illness and eating disorders to diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as those in palliative care.
From middle-age onwards, most people notice their joints start to become creaky and aches and pains may set in. According to Arthritis Research UK, there re over 100,000 GP consultations eery day in the UK for a musculoskeletal problem, of which osteoarthritis is by far the most common. Around a third of people aged 45 […]
ARTHRITIS: Adding a regular portion of fish to your diet could soothe painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Building and maintaining a strong upper back depends not only on strength-training, but stretching and nutrition as well. Stretching the upper back muscles, along with a healthy diet can help alleviate pain while improving endurance. Did you know that stretching your upper back builds endurance for sports, your job – which may require heavy lifting […]
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Washington Beef of Toppenish, Wash., is recalling approximately 30,260 pounds of ground beef chubs.
The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials -- specifically hard plastic and metal.
There are no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
The list of items being recalled, produced on December 27, 2018, with a “Use or Freeze by” date of 01/20/19, can be found here:
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 235” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The recalled products were shipped nationwide.
What to do
Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Jay Theiler at (855) 472-6455.


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Cevenol mill renovated 2 years ago. In Lower Cevennes forest, few km from Herault river. On the side of hill. Great view of chestnut forest and green oaks. In the mill, a 5mx10m swimming pool excavated in the rocks. Surrounded by red and round pebbles. Comfortable deck chairs and umbrellas help you enjoy peace in the middle of nature. Hiking paths cross the forests nearby. Forget your car except for shopping at Vigan?s super market, 10 mn away, or the city market. The mill's surface is 185m2. 4 bedrooms, 1 accommodates 6 children in original and colourful area. Kitchen with all household appliances, refrigerator, semi-professional cooker with 5 stoves and high capacity oven. 2 large terraces, 1 at the east, 1 at the west. 2 outdoor lounges, 1 of teak, enable you to enjoy outdoor life. Beautiful bicentennial stone house. Television with TPS subscription. Telephone, no internet. New colourful IKEA furnishing, nice linen. St Andre de Majencoules is Cevennes?s capital of the sweet onion.
Très bon séjour en famille avec de grands ados.
Beaucoup de ballades et activités sportives en rivière à faire.
Maison très propre et joliment arrangée. Exactement fidèle à l'annonce.
Accueil et services des propriétaires particulièrement agréables.
The mill is 10km away from the Ganges road in Vigan. It is the southern region of Cévennes with heat and large forested massifs. It is like Austria but one hour away by car from the Mediterranean. Montpellier is located less than one hour away and Nîmes one hour and 15 minutes away.
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Nous demandons un acompte de 25 pour cent pour toute demande de location.
Nous acceptons les week ends mais uniquement en dehors de la haute saison.
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This is a story about Moomins. I just love Moomins. I always have.
But perhaps you have no clue what I’m talking about? Moomins were important in my childhood, but I know that many people grew up without them. (Though, as is so often the way with childhood reading, I can’t imagine how.) Moomins feature in one of my favorite series of books, created in the ’40s by a genius called Tove Jansson, and they are funny. They’re trippy, and dreamy, sometimes melancholy and often wise. They’re also Finnish.
I shall return to the Moomins shortly. Because meanwhile, in another part of the forest, a small Gaulish village is still holding out against the invaders. A warrior called Astérix, his friend Obelix, the druid Panoramix, the dog Idéfix … they’re funny, too. (And punny.) Yes, Astérix was another favorite of mine. As were Pippi Longstocking, Tintin, Pinocchio, various books of fairy tales … and possibly The Little Prince? But yeah, mostly Asterix. Or rather “Astérix,” with the accent—if we’re going to be properly French about it.
When I call it “Astérix” rather than “Asterix” it’s not an affectation. It’s an attempt to draw a distinction between Astérix, and Asterix, just as I might distinguish between The Little Prince and Le Petit Prince. They’re the same, and not the same.
Because what I really read, growing up in London, was Asterix, not Astérix. I read The Little Prince—not Le Petit Prince—and I read English Finnish Moomins and English German fairy tales and Danish fairy tales and French fairy tales. All of them, as far as I knew, great landmarks in English children’s literature, sitting comfortably alongside Winnie-the-Pooh and Maurice Sendak, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle and Alice. I didn’t know, I think, what translation was. I didn’t know that the Asterix jokes that made me laugh were by a brilliant woman called Anthea Bell. You may know that the words to the original Tintin were written by his Belgian illustrator, Hergé—but who wrote the English Tintin? If you once read The Little Prince rather than Le Petit Prince, to whom are you indebted for those words?
I think their names are important. It was Katherine Woods who picked up a pen in 1943 and wrote “Draw me a sheep…” It was Leslie Lonsdale-Cooper and Michael Turner who filled Captain Haddock’s speech bubbles with billions of blue blistering barnacles. We owe them a lot.
What we read defines our horizons. As a child I had no idea that Asterix was translated but Little Women wasn’t, that Ursula Le Guin wrote in English but Pippi Longstocking needed a second writer to make her exploits readable by the likes of me. I didn’t know, or care. I knew, however, that with every new book I loved I was discovering a new way for a story to be funny, or to be exciting, or to make me wonder. These translated books—just like their English-language cousins—were just more worlds of experience. They were story and characters and voice, and the questions they asked and the pictures they painted and the emotions they stirred in a reader.
I’ve never really believed that children experience stories differently to adults, not fundamentally; but children are newer to the world than we are, which means the books they read have a certain special potential. For a reader just beginning to put names to things, just beginning to calibrate life’s rules and limits, books can offer answers—or rather, they can frame questions in such a way that the answers seem a little closer. So if stories can help children make sense of the world, surely these stories should be as various as they can be. Reading for me was a kind of exploration, dependent on the possibility of unexpected discovery, of surprise. Freedom to roam that world-size forest of stories, to take intriguing sidetracks or stop and look about you—a world away from the stifling tyranny of the assigned reading, the expectation that every kid in class study the same few books, and find in them the same predictable things.
Last year I published a reference book, The Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature. When I set out, I knew I wanted to talk about a whole world of children’s books. But it turns out that most of the whole world is hard to find nowadays. I included entries on those foreign books that enriched the old canon: The Little Prince, Astrid Lindgren, the Brothers Grimm, and all the rest. They made us readers, these books—they made a lot of us writers, too. But they came to English 40, 60, 100 years ago—where’s all the stuff that’s happened since?
I recently went to a major London bookshop, a good one, and did some counting. I found 2,047 children’s books, of which 2,018 were by English-language writers and 29 were translations. Of those 29, the number of living writers represented was … 6.
Is this because nobody else in the world is writing anything for children worth reading? Well, even if you argue that the Anglophone world is atypical for the number and quality and—by some metrics—the variety of its children’s books, still it seems improbable. Six point seven billion people in the world whose first language isn’t English, and none of them are writing good children’s books? Nobody but us—however you choose to define that problematic “us”—has a story worth telling?
How many languages are now spoken in homes and schools in New York, say, or London? But where do kids in those cities go to find the brilliant new stories by Polish or Colombian or Syrian or Turkish or Chinese children’s writers? These writers exist, I can assure you. And yet for some reason we deprive our children of their stories, and we impoverish them in the process. In the real world, if you build a wall around your culture, it’s never just the other guys who pay for it.
I should declare a certain partiality. I’m a translator, and we translators are vocationally inclined toward pushing back any literary horizon. We’ve long complained about the mainstream publishing market’s reluctance to deal in translated work—in world literature, if you like. Well, getting children’s books translated makes the adult ones look like, well, child’s play.
Of course France and Germany have robust, thriving children’s book worlds, which have survived our attempts to bury them with translated Potters and Twilights; fantastic things are happening in children’s writing and illustration there, just as they are in Scandinavia, and Brazil, and Italy, and most places you might choose to look. But something happens between those native French and German and Brazilian books and the British and American markets—or rather, doesn’t happen. The channels through which we were first brought Tintin and Asterix and those Moomins, those German and Danish fairy tales, The Little Prince, are all but closed. Where, then, will we find the Moomins of tomorrow?
We are lucky to have publishers whose explicit mission is to build their lists by looking outward. Houses like Enchanted Lion, Pushkin Children’s Books in the U.K., and Gecko Press in New Zealand, along with many honorable others, are all doing good work. And I don’t believe they’re all publishing the world’s books because it’s worthy to do so, but because there are all these great stories out there. And most importantly, readers like them. Their translated-ness, it turns out, does not make them bad, or difficult, or even uncommercial.
Which brings me to a question: Should we even be drawing attention to the foreignness of these foreign books for children? Is that a celebration, or a lazy ghettoization? I’m in two minds. (As a translator, that’s where I spend a lot of my time.) Because there’s still a resistance to perceived “foreignness”—on our children’s behalf. (Though has anyone ever heard an actual child say, No, I don’t want to read that one, it’s a translation?) This thinking suggests children will only enjoy books that mirror their own experience—the way only real pioneer children enjoyed Little House on the Prairie, and only actual wizards want to read Harry Potter.
We have an all too narrow view of how children might enjoy reading, and the most miserly ambitions for where that reading might come from. Do we really believe that books matter to children—that they challenge and stretch a reader’s sympathy, curiosity, understanding? If so, we’re failing them. Those of us who write and translate, who commission and publish children’s books—and I’m afraid those of us who buy them, too. Those of us raised on a diet of Babar and Hans Christian Andersen, who should know better than to be scared of Belgians and Moomins and Gauls. When I talk to friends in other countries, I’m given a tantalizing picture of what we’re missing: a world of stories being told to children—and we have, somehow, stopped looking.

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Anybody can get motor oil or windshield washer fluid at the corner gasoline station. But where do you get urea?
Urea is an ammonialike liquid that is squirted from a canister into diesel exhaust systems. Automakers say it could help eliminate the smog-creating pollutant NOx from diesel emissions.
BMW Group has asked potential suppliers to make urea available to motorists in the United States. If federal regulators approve it, urea could open up the U.S. market for high-volume sales of diesel-powered vehicles.
"A lot of European automakers are pushing it," said Burkhard Goeschel, BMW's board member in charge of product development and purchasing. Urea "could allow us to bring diesels back to the United States."
BMW wants to introduce diesel engines to the U.S. market in 2007 -- most likely in an SUV. But first, BMW must meet strict new U.S. diesel emission standards that take effect in 2007. Those regulations require a diesel to run as cleanly as a gasoline engine.
Urea could help them do that, but automakers have two major problems to solve before the EPA will approve urea. First, urea has to be as readily available as motor oil, windshield washer fluid or any other consumable item that a car uses.
Automakers could sell urea in their dealership service departments. They also want to make it available at auto parts stores, filling stations and quick lube oil change businesses.
Second, automakers must develop a warning system to prompt a driver to refill the urea supply when it runs low. A simple warning light on the instrument panel probably won't be good enough to satisfy EPA regulators.
One possible solution: A vehicle that is out of urea could run only in a low-speed limp-home mode until the tank is refilled. During an interview with Automotive News at the Frankfurt auto show, Goeschel said he is confident that automakers can design such a system.
European automakers have asked oil companies to make the substance available in the United States, Goeschel added. At least two oil refiners, BP America and ExxonMobil, are studying the potential market.
Moreover, automakers have discussed the issue with each other through the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, said Dick Baker, a technical specialist for Ford Motor Co.'s Advanced Diesel Systems Group.
"I think everybody agrees that this is not a single company initiative," Baker told Automotive News. "It's something that requires some coordination of how it happens. The industry is going to need to figure out how to work together on it."


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Doesn’t matter if you have crossed your young age or not, you can’t resist the redness on face and flickering of your heart whenever you come across the details of romantic stuff between two love birds. Romance books are phenomenal. They have the potential to intensify your sentiments and force you to shed tears whenever an emotional scene comes. Romance books are written in different tones and ways, and each way has a unique impact on you altogether.
To mesmerize your mind with some common types of romance novels, make sure you give this article some time!
1. Contemporary Romance Novels
One of the most distinguished sub-genre of romance novels is the contemporary romance novel which is set in a particular period and contains the love story of that period. For instance, romantic love written in the 1970s would usually show the heroine as someone who doesn’t go to work and does home chores all time together with raising children. Whereas romantic novels written in 2020 will show the woman as a freelancer or entrepreneur or working lady with a stable career to focus on.
2. Fantasy Romance
Romantic Fantasy is among the most celebrated romance sub-genres. In romantic fantasy, the novelist brings together romance and fantasy themes. For example, a novelist might start his story with a young boy who lives with his stepfather, who is abusive towards him, physically tortures him, and is an alcoholic. He decides to escape his home, and in doing so, he discovers that he becomes extremely powerful whenever he moves his head around. He then decides to incorporate his magical strength to safeguard the children from the torments of their step-parents and bring peace into society. In his journey, he meets a girl from another with exceptional magical powers, and the story goes on.
3. Inspirational Romance
Inspirational Romance induces a feeling of well-being in the hearts of individuals. It inspires them to think about humanity in a completely distinct way and to have a changed perspective of love and relationships. Such novels are light to read and are usually written in rational language.
Lettuce Love is an example of an inspirational romance in which author Carlin Irwin encourages us to accept unpopular changes in society and teaches us new dimensions of love.
4. Historical Romance
The best thing about historical romance is that they bring you back to the old times. Readers of such stories can rationally contemplate the changes in society and give an analysis of principles and norms that were prevalent in the past and how they have changed with time.
Pride and Prejudice is one of the most celebrated historical romances that is based on the themes of class differentiation and is a heartwarming tale of two love birds.
5. Paranormal Romances
This sub-genre of romance might appall some readers as it brings together a love life of unnatural creatures like demons, witches, vampires, etc. Such novels are mostly read by young readers who adore fantasy mixed with paranormal creatures and get fascinated by their lifestyle.
The interest of people varies depending on several factors. For instance, some people adore love stories of lovebirds who met during war zones, while others get fascinated by a romantic relationship between a demon and a witch.

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Active Stocks: Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ:TKMR), Rockwell Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:RMTI), Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTHR)
Dallas, Texas, 10/06/2014 (ustrademedia) – Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ:TKMR)’s stock is witnessing unprecedented uptrend since the U.S. FDA liberalized certain barriers against the use of its TKM-Ebola treatment. During the past week, the stock gained nearly 36 percent. The buzz came following Centers for Disease Control’s confirmation of the first Ebola case in the U.S. A Liberian national, who recently traveled from West Africa, diagnosed with Ebola in Texas. He traveled to the U.S. in United Airlines, and the carrier is contacting co-passengers travelling in that flight to warn them to exercise possible precautionary measures. After critical review of the situation, the FDA last month upgraded the drug status to a ‘partial’ clinical hold from a ‘full’ clinical hold.
Rockwell Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:RMTI) singed an ‘exclusive’ agreement with Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Under this agreement, Baxter will exclusively distribute Rockwell’s hemodialysis concentrate and related products in the U.S. and select international markets. The agreement is signed for an initial term of ten years, and Baxter can extend the same for two additional terms of 5-year each. The company retains sales and distribution rights for certain overseas markets where it has an established presence. The agreement binds Baxter to meet certain annual purchase levels. As part of this agreement, Rockwell will receive $20 million in cash from Baxter. In addition, Baxter will also invest $15 million to purchase the company’s common stock.
Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (NASDAQ:CTHR) recently launched its Survivor Collection™ for purchase on the company’s direct sales website LuluAvenue.com. The Survivor Collection™, celebrating a cancer survivor’s journey, features three-stone unique jewelry designs signifying life before the diagnosis, through the treatment and post-cure. Five percent from retail sales of Survivor Collection will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, aiding cancer research. The collection will also be sold through 43 department stores of Boscov and about 80 stores of Ashcroft & Oak Jewelers and Rogers & Hollands Jewelers. Charles & Colvard will also expand its retail base throughout the U.S. and Canada by partnering with select independent jewelers.

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Listed in: Asian Languages and Civilizations, as ASLC-66
Paola Zamperini (Section 01)
(C) This course will be devoted to reading the English translations of the major Chinese novels, from the Ming dynasty Xiyouji (Journey to the West), to the Jin Ping Mei (The Plum in the Golden Vase), the Shui hu zhuan (The Water Margins), to the eighteenth-century novel Hongloumeng (The Dream of the Red Chamber). Due to the length of each individual text, only one major novel will be the focus of the course each time, though we will often include selections from other contemporary and related sources, when relevant to the overall understanding of the text under study. As we read through the novel selected for the semester together, uncovering its richness and complexity, we will in turn address issues such as the place of the novel in traditional Chinese literature; authorship and authority; narrative strategies and plot development; magic and religion; material culture and fashion; class and discrimination; health and disease; femininity, masculinity and their discontents. In addition to the primary source chosen for each semester, representative theoretical work in the field of pre-modern Chinese literature will be incorporated as much as possible. Spring semester. Professor Zamperini.

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Six years ago, the Virginia Avenue Community Garden, just a mile or so away from the US Capitol, was a deserted lot, with a broken playground, a ramshackle building, thriving drug activity, and not much else. But it was decent land, with full sun and lot of potential. So a few hardy gardeners on Capitol Hill took on the task of creating a community garden, working with the parks department, getting initial grants, trucking in compost and soil and slowly turning the park into an urban oasis that now is home to 60 gardening families, a fruit orchard, a fig tree and blackberry brambles -- all of it organic.
I'm one of those gardeners who joined in year two. The soil was hard, and about six inches down was hardpan clay that you couldn't break with a pick axe, let alone a shovel. So for years, I've added compost, even hauling composted manure from an organic farm in Maryland. It's been successful, I've learned a lot and I've also grown a lot of food -- in fact, around half of our produce from around May through October comes from this garden.
Now all that work is under threat. Under master plans being pursued by the U.S. Marines, the park and garden are being viewed as a perfect location for new barracks. The Marines currently have barracks and parade grounds nearby, a historic location that dates back to 1801. But the main living facilities are inadequate because of their tight quarters and close proximity to the highway. So they need to move. They are considering various options outlined in the schematic below. The two options that would directly impact the park are represented by the two green ovals in the upper right, near the highway. If they pursue either one, the park and garden will be relocated.
The Marines have been a great neighbor. They open up the parade grounds to the public on summer nights to hear military marching bands, the young men and women jog (okay, run) around the neighborhood (at times, in formation, with flags), they helped tend the park at one time, and to their credit the brass has at least been listening to the community about their plans. According to the Hill is Home blog:
There are unmet facility needs and security requirements at Marine Barracks Washington (Building 20), and there is potential to meet common community and military needs through this process. Recognizing that the Marine Barracks and the community are linked in past and present, the goal is to use a coordinated planning process to create a win-win in meeting the development needs of the local community and Marine Corps.
The option that's causing the most consternation is so called "Square 929, 930 and Adjacent Area" -- a development that would involve building on the current park and relocating the garden nearly under the highway (to a site pictured below). Many commenters on the Master Plan web site have opposed this option.
This could be further complicated by plans by CSX to dig right under this land, to expand an underground railway track to accommodate larger freight cars. (Yes, the key North-South rail artery runs right through D.C.). Although this rail expansion has been stalled for the moment by a lack of funding, neither moving the garden to this spot nor the future digging by the railroad bodes well for community organic gardening.
A second option for the Marines would be to take over a nearby closed gasoline station that is across the street from the park and expand there. But this too would mean moving the garden -- to where, it's not clear by the drawings. Again, comments are generally in opposition to this plan, too.
So far, the proposals which seem to garner the most support are ones that leave the park alone. Currently, there's a list 50-people deep to get into the garden and there is a dearth of open space on Capitol Hill. To lose more to development would diminish the community, one that has had a great relationship with the Marines so far. And it seems especially ironic at a time when First Lady Michelle Obama is promoting just the kind of child-friendly garden we currently have -- not four miles from the White House kitchen garden. Hopefully, the Virginia Avenue Park and garden will be part of the "win-win" the Marines are seeking.
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EVENT: Marine Corps Marathon 2013
EVENT DATE: Oct 27, 2013
it is an honor to be running for such an incredible cause. Please watch the moving video about Maria. Last year Dave ran his first marathon, the MCM. I am excited that my first marathon will be the MCM and that I will be running for Prayers From Maria.
Prayers From Maria is proud to be a charity partner of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon. Our team members are raising funds that will go directly to children's glioma brain tumor research.
Thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer each year. One-third of those children are diagnosed with brain tumors, and nearly half of those brain tumors are gliomas. Over 97% of children with the worst of the gliomas, diffuse pontine gliomas, die within three years. We cannot ignore this shocking statistic, and we hope that you won’t either. We need your help.
The Prayers from Maria Foundation is dedicated to funding global research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for the deadliest childhood brain tumors known as gliomas; raising public awareness about gliomas and bringing hope to children and their families who deal with the hardships of this disease.


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The flooring industry was worth $277.67 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow exponentially. If you own a flooring business, this is an exciting time to make money and grow a market-leading company.
But how can you do this in such a competitive industry? If you use a flawed strategy, you could end up losing both customers and large amounts of money.
While it can be challenging, you can use several tried and tested methods to supercharge your revenues. Read on to learn how to expand your flooring firm.
Determine Your Customer Base
When starting a flooring business, one of the most important factors is to decide who your ideal customer is. For example, you may prefer to specialize in the residential or commercial sectors or to work in both. You also need to think about if you only want to work for clients on high-worth projects, or if you’re happy to take on smaller jobs.
When you know who you want to work for, you can then put your time and effort into contacting these people and pitching your services.
Invest in Your Skills
The quality of your work is the key to growing a successful flooring business. If customers are delighted at the end of every job, they are more likely to call you again and to recommend you to others.
This means you need to invest in your skills, improving them and learning new techniques. By standing out from the crowd, you can gain a reputation as a top-class flooring contractor who delivers beyond their customers’ expectations.
If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level, check out these decorative concrete training classes in Chicago.
Provide Superior Customer Service
In addition to delivering high-quality work, it’s important to provide excellent customer service. This includes being prompt when replying to inquiries, and giving clients plenty of information so they can make the right decisions.
Should there be any issues with your work, rectifying them as soon as possible can keep customers happy.
Develop a Flooring Marketing Plan
A good marketing plan can deliver handsome returns on your investment. For example, you can pay a professional company to run pay-per-click (PPC) ad campaigns on your behalf. If you’re on a tighter budget, when customers leave positive online reviews, you can share these on social media.
You can also run promotions at various times of the year. This could include offering flooring packages or giving discounts to clients who refer friends and family to your business.
Run a Thriving Flooring Business
It’s not always easy to achieve, but you can enjoy growing a profitable flooring business by following these techniques. It’s important to know which type of customers you’re targeting and to ensure your skills are of the highest quality. You should also aim to exceed client expectations and to have a cost-effective advertising plan.
Your flooring business could soon be more prosperous than you ever imagined! Before you use these tips to grow your flooring company, be sure to read more of our helpful blog posts.

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One Hat, Three Ways!
I have a veritable parade of finished things to show you, but I’m going to drag it out because that’s how I roll. Besides, where’s the fun in showing it all at once?? Then I’d be out of blog material 😛
Some of you may remember, if you spend much time on the blog, that I was working on a hat for my grandpa. When last you heard of it, I had spun the yarn out of some absolutely scrumptious merino/yak. I am now happy to tell you that it is all finished! Not only that, there are three different ways to wear it, with increasing levels of hipsterdom 😛 (I would like to take a moment and say that no matter how slouchy his hat might be, my grandpa couldn’t possibly be a hipster. I may, be, however, since not only am I wearing a slouchy hat in some of these pictures, I couldn’t corral a photographer so they are selfies.) For those of you who don’t know what a hipster is, they’re sortof hard to describe. I would say that hipsters are a group of people who try really hard to be cool while pretending that they don’t care about being cool, and they do a lot of things “ironically.” Also, they seem to be really into music, but less to actually enjoy it and more so they can brag about the obscure bands they like (thus making them seem cool.) I am making fun of them in this blog post. It’s very enjoyable.
Hat Style #1, the typical Watch Cap:
This style says, “I don’t care about being cool, I just want to be warm.” The double layer of fabric covers the ears and much of the head, keeping the cold out. It’s super snuggly and warm! Perfect for when the wind is blowing and you still have to go outside. It’s also the cutest (on me) of all the styles I think. I will remember this for future reference.
Hat Style #2, Slightly Slouchy:
With this style, there’s still a concession to extra warmth. The hat is still folded up slightly for ear protection, but it’s just a wee bit slouchy at the top. This style has aspirations to coolness, but there’s still an element of practicality. Of course, I’m a total dork, so even a slightly cool hat style isn’t going to do much for me 😛
Hat Style #3, the Full Hipster:
This style is absolutely hipsterrific. Totally slouchy, it knows how cool it is. This hat might look down on your taste in music and wear lots of flannel shirts. On me, it makes me look like one of the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White, but let’s try to ignore that fact.
All joking aside, I’m actually really proud of this hat. It’s warm, and soft, and totally too big for me, which is great, since my grandpa has a much bigger head than I do. I made it a little extra long because I didn’t want to waste the lovely handspun yarn that I used for it. It will be beautifully warm during colorado winters, and I don’t think that even the most sensitive skin could object to it. It makes a baby’s skin feel like sandpaper. Kittens are jealous of how soft it is. It’s also the first thing that I imagined and created practically from start to finish. I started out with an idea for fiber, and now I have a hat. It’s awesome! I love having that much artistic control over what I make. (It’s also nice when an idea actually comes to fruition the way you imagine.) Anyway, I hope that my grandpa likes the hat. My mom will be bringing it to him when she goes up to see my aunt’s new baby. Fingers crossed!


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Annapolis Valley Resident's Family Saga Goes Viral in Poland
A Bestselling Trilogy Draws International Acclaim in Poland & Canada
By: Black Ram Media Group Inc
After relocating to Annapolis Valley a few years back, Blanka found the peace and space she needed to reconnect with an old friend, the acclaimed author Anna Stryjewska. Together, they embarked on a literary journey, turning Blanka's cherished dream of immortalizing her grandmother's story into a reality.
The result? A trilogy so compelling it's become a sensation in Poland. From the moment the first volume hit the shelves, readers were hooked, making the book an instant bestseller. Now, as the third instalment of the Maple Leaf Saga prepares to launch on September 6th, it promises a deep dive into the family's experiences in Canada. As Blanka fondly recalls, watching her story go viral has been nothing short of a dream.
The success of the trilogy has paved the way for a comprehensive book tour across Poland, scheduled to kick off shortly after Blanka's arrival in the country on September 8. Alongside author Anna Stryjewska, Blanka is gearing up for several engagements, including potential TV appearances, spreading the story even further.
Reflecting on her journey, Blanka shares, "Had I not moved to the Maritimes, I don't think this dream would have come true. The serene environment gave me the chance to reflect, connect, and create."
The third volume, set in Canada, delves into the experiences of the Ostrowski family as they adapt to life in Canada. Drawn from true events, the tale unfolds against a backdrop of dreams, secrets, and a relentless faith in a better future. Author Anna Stryjewska paints a poignant picture of a family navigating their way in a new land while grappling with personal struggles.
While the trilogy primarily targets the Polish audience, both Blanka and Anna are eager to introduce it to Polish-speaking Canadians. Canada's presence in the series is undeniable, making it a piece of literature that resonates deeply with those familiar with both cultures.
The duo is open to media engagements, podcast discussions, and interviews. They've already graced the pages of several online magazines and look forward to spreading their story even further.
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That's the answer I am looking for. The Accurail car is mostly based on the USRA clones. CB&Q/FW&D would be a good railroad to mode. Thanks for sharing that info Dennis.
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Let me clarify that last email, I meant slim chance of Canadian cars down here on the T&NO.
I think the point you are missing is that while USRA cars had custom designed pressed "hat section" side posts, the Accurail kit models the similar cars that used structural Z section posts. The argument of the designers of the USRA car was that the pressed posts were a more efficient use of steel. The objection of many railroads was that they wanted cars that could be repaired with commonly available material. Both are valid arguments, and different railroads bought different cars because of it.
While the Accurail model was developed from drawings of a Canadian car, it is similar in dimensions and details to a lot of cars owned by the Burlington; also their C&S and FW&D subsidiaries. I suspect FW&D cars were pretty common in T&NO territory.

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It’s a rough life
Husband sent me these pictures of Bootsy before he left for work this morning:
What a tough life.
It’s funny because he is an energetic, meowing, cottage cheese-feign when I leave him in the morning. It’s funny to see him so chill only a few hours later!
This morning, I’ve been extra-hungry so I ate TWO snacks. Stop the presses!
My usual carrots and some trail mix!
Now I am one snack down this afternoon AND I don’t have any chocolate in my desk. Horrors! I am going to have to treat myself to something. That is the only logical conclusion.
Lunch was a salad!
- Baby spinach
- 1/2 sliced tomato
- 1/2 sliced avocado
- Sliced cucumber
- Bean salad
- Sunflower seeds
No cheese, which makes this a vegan lunch! I am always mildly amused when I unknowingly eat vegan.
But, yes, I definitely feel like a special snack is warranted this afternoon…


Canada Women’s National Team Reach Interim Funding Deal
Canada Soccer has finally struck a deal in principle with the Canadian women’s national team on compensation for 2022.
While this is a first step for both the men’s and women’s teams, the process has not reached its final conclusion in the ongoing labour negotiations.
Canada Soccer has yet to finish a deal with the men’s team on labour peace.
The news was released on early Thursday evening and Canada Soccer released a statement on the agreement.
“This is about respect, this is about dignity, and this is about equalizing the competitive environment in a world that is fundamentally unequal,” Canada Soccer general secretary Earl Cochrane said in the statement. “We have been consistent and public about the need to have fairness and equal pay be pillars of any new agreements with our players, and we are delivering on that today.”
“While this is an important step forward, and it signals progress, there is still more work to do to ensure both of our national programs are given the necessary resources and supports to prepare and compete.”
No financial terms were disclosed, but it looks like the women will get similar to what the men got last year when they prepared and went to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
There are other issues at hand like pay equity, and they also want Canada Soccer to open up its books and be completely transparent which was also requested by the men’s team. The House of Commons has called upon Canada Soccer to provide transparency in that regard.
The women’s deal expired in 2021 while the men are still working on their first official deal with Canada Soccer.
On a historic day for Canada Soccer after Nick Bontis resigned, Charmaine Crooks – a former Olympian – was named as acting president. An election will be held in May to determine who finishes Bontis’ term which expires in summer 2024.
“A real and meaningful change to Canada Soccer’s strategy is needed – one that puts the sport and its players first,” the statement added. “Canada Soccer’s next president must share the national teams’ commitment to fully capitalizing on this moment in Canadian soccer, and ensuring our national teams and youth programs have the resources and support they need to compete on the world stage for years to come.”
The issue has now risen to a political level and now both Canada Soccer and the players will testify before the Heritage committee with the players scheduled for March 9th, and both Nick Bontis and Earl Cochrane on March 20th.
The task at hand discovering this deal with Canada Soccer Business which handles all the media and broadcasting rights for Canada Soccer and they demanded the minutes from a board meeting back in 2017.
The men’s team boycotted an international friendly against Panama last summer in Vancouver and the women have clearly stated if a deal isn’t reached by April they will strike for real this time.
They attempted to strike at the SheBelieves Cup in the US but after only one day they were forced back to the pitch under threat of legal action from Canada Soccer.


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There are two main application methods of organic fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer:
One is to use organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer, and the chemical fertilizer is the top dressing or seed fertilizer; the second is to directly apply organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer; Mixing to improve fertilizer efficiency, some to reduce fertilizer efficiency, such as nitrate nitrogen fertilizer and unfertilized organic fertilizer mixed together, under anaerobic conditions, due to denitrification, it is easy to cause nitrate nitrogen loss and nutrient loss. Reasonable fertilization and giving full play to the effect of increasing fertilizer production are important measures to achieve high yield, stable production and low cost.Reasonable cooperation, organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus mutually promote, is an important principle of rational fertilization.
Organic fertilizer is rich in nutrients, fertilizer efficiency is low, fertilizer concentration is high, and the effect is fast. In particular, organic fertilizer contains a lot of organic matter, which forms humus through the action of microorganisms, which can improve the soil structure, make it loose and soft, and have good ventilation. It is not only conducive to the growth and development of crop roots, but also conducive to improving the soil's water retention performance and protection performance. Fertility. Fertilizers can provide available nutrients needed for microbial activities, accelerate microbial reproduction and activities, promote the decomposition of organic fertilizers, release large amounts of carbon dioxide and organic acids, and help dissolve poorly soluble nutrients in the soil. Therefore, organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers are used in combination to complement each other and make full use of these two fertilizers.

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A $1.9 million CAD donation from a Danish foundation will fund a joint professorship for pharmaceutical research at UBC and the University of Copenhagen.
Funding from the Lundbeck Foundation will create a joint five-year professorship in drug delivery and nanomedicine is intended to lead to the creation of new and improved drugs. Associate Professor Urs Häfeli will lead the UBC-University of Copenhagen Lundbeck Foundation professorship. The universities are also collaborating on a joint PhD program.
Drug delivery and nanomedicine is an emerging area of human health study. Researchers are looking for drug types and administration routes where the individual drug is delivered directly to the disease site. This in turn makes it possible to avoid the adverse effects often associated with the use of medicine.
“The joint professorship cements the good collaboration between UCPH and UBC and enables us to conduct joint projects that allow us to draw on each other’s competencies to an even higher degree. In the short or longer term, the shared professorship will mean results that will be translated into specific drugs,” says Associate Dean Sven Frøkjær from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
Michael Coughtrie, Dean of UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences says the collaboration has tremendous global potential to improve health.
“Partnerships are essential for the delivery of research that has real impact. The UBC-University of Copenhagen Lundbeck Foundation professorship will pave the way for leading-edge drug discovery and ensure continued fruitful collaborations with our colleagues at the University of Copenhagen,” says Coughtrie.
“We hope this research project can create new knowledge in the drug delivery field, and we look forward to following its progress. The grant brings together two of the main objectives of the research funding we grant, which, on the one hand, are to promote and further enhance the qualifications of the excellent Danish health science research environments and, on the other hand, are to strengthen the internationalisation of Danish health science research,” says Anne-Marie Engel, director of research, Lundbeck Foundation.


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Governor McDonnell’s Proposed Budget Cuts
Virginia’s Republican Governor Bob McDonnell did some work on his state’s budget recently. In an effort to reduce costs, state employees will no longer have insurance coverage for non-drowsy antihistamines and drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction.
McDonnell’s move duplicates the actions of former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine (D), and the change to the state’s insurance formulary is alleged to save approximately $7 million in the present budget. Lawmakers, who previously restored the insurance benefit under Kaine, will have an opportunity to review the budget proposal this week.
Typically, changes to an institution’s formulary are made by panels of physicians, pharmacists, and other medical personnel who are closely involved with the practice of medicine. Some level of medical expertise should be required in order to evaluate the impact that denying coverage will impose. I’m not sure the governor’s experience as a medical supply officer during his Army service qualifies him to make medical and financial decisions affecting thousands of people.
At issue are what changes the governor might make next, given his penchant for omitting and ignoring fundamental facts. The arbitrary removal of drugs from insurance company formularies puts many of the medications out of the reach of Virginia’s state workers; what other drugs might be removed at the governor’s discretion?Click here for reuse options!
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Stores Closed or With Adjusted Hours on Election Day 2020
The United States presidential election is coming up quickly! On November 3, millions of people will be casting votes for either our current president or Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. And this election is looking very different than previous years.
With the pandemic and issues with mail-in ballots, voter turnout is a top priority across the nation for both parties. To help ensure everyone has the chance to vote, many companies are offering their employees the option to take time off to participate in democracy. That means many stores will be closed or have adjusted hours on Election Day.
Read on to find out which retailers will have different business hours on November 3, 2020. I’ll be updating up until the day!
Retailers and Restaurants With Different Hours on Election Day
On November 3, all stores will be closed until 1 p.m. to enable staff to vote.
This popular luggage retailer announced that its 10 U.S. locations would close on Election Day. All of their corporate and retail employees will have a full day of paid time off so they can vote.
Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s is closing all company-owned and operated facilities on November 3 to give employees time to vote. The ice cream chain is also giving free waffle cone upgrades to “people who pledge to vote for justice.”
For Election Day, Best Buy is shortening their hours. Their stores will open at noon so store employees have the time they need to vote. This decision affects all Best Buy retail stores and services, field offices and their corporate campus.
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J.Crew & Madewell
The J. Crew Group, who owns both J.Crew and Madewell, will be closing all stores, corporate offices, distribution and customer service centers on November 3 so their employees have time to vote.
Patagonia is known for being politically active and has a portion of its website dedicated to educating American voters on the importance of electing climate leaders. The clothing retailer has long been a proponent of closing its stores and distribution centers as a way to encourage their customers, employees and citizens to vote.
Shake Shack is giving workers three hours of paid time off to vote and eight hours of paid time off if they work the polls. The burger chain also gave away free fries on its app on the first-ever Vote Early Day on October 24.
Vineyard Vines is giving all their employees three hours of paid time off on Election Day. In a press release, their CEO expressed that voting is important to the company, and they want to ensure their employees feel empowered to let their voices be heard on November 3. Store hours will be shortened and vary by location.
The popular burger chain is closing all restaurants from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on November 3, so that employees can vote. White Castle employees as well as employees in the home office and manufacturing plants will be given all four hours of paid time off.
About “Time To Vote”
Time To Vote is a nonpartisan effort for companies that want to contribute to the culture shift needed to increase voter participation in our country’s elections. They’re led by CEOs who are interested in increasing voter participation and represent hundreds of companies. Here are some of the participants, many of which are also RetailMeNot partners.
- Banana Republic
- Best Buy
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- L.L. Bean
- Old Navy
- Tiffany & Co.
- Tory Burch
Other Election Closures
To prepare for possible unrest after the election results are announced, some cities are taking precautionary measures and closing certain streets.
In Beverly Hills, they are closing Rodeo Drive on Election Day to prevent the looting and vandalism they experienced over the summer. The famous street will be closed to both drivers and pedestrians between Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards on November 3 and possibly November 4. They are also ramping up security measures starting on November 1.


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The authorities of the Russian city of Barnaul have announced an auction for construction of a single-layer transport junction at the intersection between the streets of Malakhova Ulitsa and Vlasikhinskaya Ulitsa.
As it follows from the tender documentation published on the website of public purchases, the project will require 193,3 million rubles from the city budget.
The construction works is planned to be carried out in two stages, with the bulk of the works scheduled to be completed as early as 2017. The object has to be put in operation in July 2019. Bidding applications are received until July 29. The results will be announced on July 3.
Barnaul is a city of the Altai region, Russia, located in the West Siberian Plain.


I am looking at a couple of Anschutz 1451 rifles, from a camp. are theses guns a good gun . i don't see maney of theses guns up here. and i would like to know everything about them if you could let me about them. i have read every book that i could find on the anschutz line and i also went to the website and looked there.


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Nitendo + Music + Re-purposing = Happy Listening. Check out this great (and I don't usually say that about dub step) video and beat created with a Nintendo NES remote.
I don’t have much on the musician, except that he goes by the name Side Brain and his youtube channel is full of experimentation. For this beat, all I know is he used an NES remote control as a beat machine.
Know any cool re-purposed instrument music? Share it with us in the comments!
This is a film soup that I came up with a long time ago but was not happy about it at all. In fact, I've slightly modified it for this tipster that I'm about to share with you. Read on to find out more.
The Glastonbury Festival is arguably one of the most anticipated and renowned music festivals in the world. It is a joy to be able to watch it, and a privilege to capture scenes on and off stage. Apart from creating beautiful portraits, the Petzval Lens is great for adding an albeit subtle drama to the already spectacular scenes of music festivals. Japanese photographer Taio Konishi photographed this year's Glastonbury with a Petzval 85mm Lens, and here are some of the photos. He also talks about his Petzval-meets-Glastonbury experience in this exclusive.
Lomography UK are excited to announce we will be at the Photography Show 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham on March 21st - 24th.
Come by and say hello! There will be workshops and you’ll also be able to test out the newest addition to the family; the Petzval Art Lens. As well as Lomo’Instants to play around with. Read on for details about our workshops and how to get tickets for this exciting event.
I don't know many bands from Russia but one that I've been admiring for years is Motorama from Rostov-on-Don. With catchy tunes and adorable videos, they took my heart by storm and that of fans from all over the world. Because of their Russian origin, Motorama is of course familiar with Lomo products. Reason enough to let them become our latest LomoAmigos! Enjoy the interview with singer Vlad and check out their B&W photos, taken with a La Sardina Splendour.
Are you a creative mind with ambition, combined with great organization skills and a sure feeling for design? Do you enjoy challenges and want to work in a multicultural work environment? If you’re also passionate about Lomography products, don’t miss the opportunity and apply for this internship!
New York City celebrated the bees that pollinate the world and we got to participate in the family-friendly extravaganza on Beach 97 Boardwalk, Rockaway, Boardwalk. There was art, food, music, crafts, a Bee Marketplace, and lots of sweet sweet honey. Check out the highlights of Honey Week, Honey Fest and all that we learned about the great bees that pollinate our world!
Really want to bring your film photos to life? We’re now offering totally analogue fine art prints in a host of large sizes and formats! Carefully enlarged from your negatives onto premium photographic paper by lab professionals, each picture is a unique piece of craftsmanship.
Did you ever think about the myth that we actually dream in Black & White? No colors, maybe no truth behind it anyways. But we know for a fact that you can create the most dreamy photographs with an analogue camera. And for that you need the right film. Scroll down and find out which B&W film is the film of your dreams!
A recent lunchtime break turned into a big analogue adventure when I took the Lomo'Instant camera out with the Splitzer and captured a gloriously sunny day in the heart of Soho, London. I learned a couple of great tips about shooting with this new accessory. Read on to find out more.
Lomographers, fans of electronic music and art, this is the competition for you!
We are very happy to launch this competition with Alfa MiTo Club To Club, one of the most important festivals of music, art and culture electronics in Europe, which will take place in Turin, Italy, from 5th to 9th November 2014. Find out how to win two tickets, lots of music and Lomography cameras!
Do you know a really awesome way to make someone extremely happy this holiday season? We do and we're here to tell you about it with today's incredible Advent deal of the day! Put a smile on someone's face by gifting them with a beautiful analogue camera and save 15% by doing it today. Check out our wide selection in the Online Shop!
October is a great month for fun! With Halloween around the corner, Lomography NYC has prepared a month-long, photo-filled month. You don't want to miss out on all the great photography, parties, and exhibitions. To keep things interesting, we're teaming up with BLOCKS NYC, Crazy 8 Cartoon Festival and more.


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Sears warns of 'going concern' doubts | Reuters
By Ankit Ajmera and Nathan Layne Sears Holdings Corp, once the largest U.S. retailer, warned on Tuesday about its ability to continue as a going concern after years of losses and declining sales.'Our historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to the company's ability to continue as a going concern,' Sears said in its annual report for the fiscal year ended Jan. 28.
By Ankit Ajmera and Nathan Layne
Sears Holdings Corp, once the largest U.S. retailer, warned on Tuesday about its ability to continue as a going concern after years of losses and declining sales."Our historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to the company's ability to continue as a going concern," Sears said in its annual report for the fiscal year ended Jan. 28. (bit.ly/2mRUcce)The company said an inability to generate additional liquidity might limit its access to new merchandise or its ability to procure services. Continued operating losses also could restrict access to new funds under its domestic credit agreement, according to the filing.The warning comes less than six weeks after the company announced what it called the "next phase of its strategic transformation," in which it hoped this year to reduce costs by $1 billion and cut its debt and pension obligations by at least $1.5 billion.Sears shares were down 17.6 percent in premarket trading on Wednesday.The company is also considering selling some of its businesses, such as the Kenmore appliances and DieHard car battery brands.The Sears catalog was an emblem of the post-World War II consumer boom in the United States but the company was unable to adjust to the changing retail landscape and rising competition from Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp and others.
The company lost $2.22 billion in the year ended Jan. 28.Since 2013 it has accumulated $7.4 billion in losses and seen revenue fall 44 percent to $22.1 billion.During that time, Sears cut the number of its U.S. stores by nearly a third, reduced holdings in Sears Canada, and spun off the Lands' End clothing chain.Its total liabilities stand at $13.19 billion.In recent years, Sears has placed some of its stores into a real estate investment trust (REIT), sold its Craftsman line of tools, and repeatedly raised debt from billionaire Chief Executive Edward Lampert's hedge fund.
Lampert owned nearly 10 percent of the REIT that paid Sears $2.6 billion in 2015 for stores that it purchased, many of which were then leased back to the retailer.The announcement of Sears' potential demise is a blow to Lampert, a hedge fund investor who took control of Sears after merging it with Kmart, which he controlled, in 2004.He soon published a 15-page manifesto, in which he stated that conventional measures of retail success, such as same-store sales, were no longer relevant. Sears would regain its health by closing struggling stores and focusing instead on profitable sales, he wrote.
Sears last turned an annual profit in 2011.Sears said on Tuesday actions taken during the year to boost liquidity, including the $900 million sale of the Craftsman tool brand to power tool maker Stanley Black & Decker Inc early this year, could satisfy its capital needs for the current fiscal year.But the filing also makes clear that additional asset sales could prove problematic.As part of the Craftsman sale, Sears Holdings reached an agreement with the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp. That puts a claim on some Sears' assets in an effort to protect pensions of retired employees.The agreement "contains certain limitations on our ability to sell assets, which could impact our ability to complete asset sale transactions or our ability to use proceeds from those sales to fund our operations," the company said.Already, the pension board agreement requires Sears to make a $250 million cash payment to its pension plan by March of 2020, and the pension board has a 15-year lien on revenue owed to Sears from future sales of Craftsman products. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru and Nathan Layne in New York; editing by Jason Neely and Louise Heavens)
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By Robin Emmott and John Irish | BRUSSELS/PARIS BRUSSELS/PARIS France and Germany will agree to a U.S. plan for NATO to take a bigger role in the fight against Islamic militants at a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday, but insist the move is purely symbolic, four senior European diplomats said.The decision to allow the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to join the coalition against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq follows weeks of pressure on the two allies, who are wary of NATO confronting Russia in Syria and of alienating Arab countries who see NATO as pushing a pro-Western agenda."NATO as an institution will join the coalition," said one senior diplomat involved in the discussions. "The question is whether this just a symbolic gesture to the United States
BEIJING Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for greater efforts to make the country's navy a world class one, strong in operations on, below and above the surface, as it steps up its ability to project power far from its shores.China's navy has taken an increasingly prominent role in recent months, with a rising star admiral taking command, its first aircraft carrier sailing around self-ruled Taiwan and a new aircraft carrier launched last month.With President Donald Trump promising a US shipbuilding spree and unnerving Beijing with his unpredictable approach on hot button issues including Taiwan and the South and East China Seas, China is pushing to narrow the gap with the U.S. Navy.Inspecting navy headquarters, Xi said the navy should "aim for the top ranks in the world", the Defence Ministry said in a statement about his visit."Building a strong and modern navy is an important mark of a top ranking global military," the ministry paraphrased Xi as saying.

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Definition: method to measure the amount of a substance using an antibody against the substance for specificity and a radioactive label for detection and measurement.
Radioimmunoassay Definition - A highly sensitive and specific assay method that uses the competition between radiolabeled and unlabeled substances in an antigen-antibody reaction to determine the concentration of the unlabeled substance; it can be used to determine antibody concentrations or to determine the concentration of any substance against which specific antibody can be produced. Abbreviated RIA (source: NDI Foundation).
Radioimmunoassay (RIA) from Wikipedia - a scientific method used to test antigens (for example, hormone levels in the blood) without the need to use a bioassay. It involves mixing known quantities of radioactive antigen (frequently labeled with gamma-radioactive isotopes of iodine attached to tyrosine) with antibody to that antigen, then adding unlabeled or "cold" antigen and measuring the amount of labeled antigen displaced.
Steroid Radioimmunoassay - The following protocol is used in the laboratory of Professor John Wingfield at the University of Washington, Seattle. It is meant to be used under supervision in this lab. Normally it may take several weeks or even months to become proficient with the assay techniques. The Wingfield Lab is not responsible for consequences occurring when persons attempt to use this protocol on their own.
Radioimmunoassay Technique - The technique was introduced in 1960 by Berson and Yalow as an assay for the concentration of insulin in plasma. It represented the first time that hormone levels in the blood could be detected by an in vitro assay.


Impressionism and the Twentieth Century (Important) I cant remember if I have submitted this essay or not so...I guess You will have to look it up website dudes!!!
Impressionism and the Twentieth Century1. ComposersSamuel Osborne Barber II (March 9, 1910 January 23, 1981) was an American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. His Adagio for Strings is among his most popular compositions and widely considered a masterwork of modern classical music.
Orchestral musicBarber intensely played and studied the music of J.S. Bach. He also was an adherent of Brahms, from whom he learned how to compress profound emotions into small modules of highly charged musical expression (Cello Sonata, 1932). In 1933, after reading the poem "Prometheus Unbound" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, Barber composed the tone poem Music for a Scene from Shelley. In 1935, the work was premiered at Carnegie Hall, and this was the first time the composer heard one of his orchestral works performed publicly. Barbers compositional style has been lauded for its musical logic, sense of architectural design, effortless melodic gift, and direct emotional appeal as evidenced in Overture to The School for Scandal (1931) and Music for a Scene from Shelley (1933). These characteristics remained in his music throughout his lifetime.
Alban Maria Johannes Berg (February 9, 1885 December 24, 1935) was an Austrian composer. He was a member of the Second Viennese School with Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern, and produced compositions that combined Mahlerian Romanticism with a personal adaptation of Schoenberg's twelve-tone technique.
PianoPiano Sonata, Op.1Kammerkonzert (1925) for piano, violin and 13 wind instrumentsChamberString Quartet, Op. 3Four Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 5Lyric SuiteOrchestraThree Pieces for Orchestra, Op. 6Violin ConcertoOperaWozzeck, Op. 7LuluVocalSeven Early SongsFour Songs, Op. 2Five Orchestral Songs on Postcard Texts of Peter Altenberg, Op. 4Der WeinSchliesse mir die Augen beideLeonard Bernstein (pronounced /ˈbɝːnstaɪn/ "BERN-stine"; August 25, 1918 October 14, 1990) was an American conductor, composer, author, music lecturer and pianist. He was the first...


A hologram of Michael Jackson moondanced across the stage during a performance of “Slave To the Rhythm,” a song featured on Jackson's new “Xscape” album, during the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night in what is sure to be the show's water cooler moment.
Following an opening featuring a phalanx of guards, a curtain raised to reveal Michael Jackson situated on a throne (as befits the King of Pop) before his image began dancing with a cast of live dancers. He then interacted with a number of the dancers before he was left alone on the stage as his hologram went into a classic Jackson sequence, including his trademark moondance.
The performance was in jeopardy when two companies who manufacture holograms sued the show in an attempt to keep the Billboard Music Awards from using the hologram, but on Friday, a judge ruled in the show's favor.
What do you think of the performance?


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In addition to an indoor pool, Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Nampa Suites - Idaho provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
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- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Fitness facilities
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Free breakfast
- Laundry facilities
- Business center
- Spa tub
- Express check-out
- Total number of rooms - 84
- One meeting room
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Steam room
- Number of floors - 4
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Smoke-free property
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Satellite TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Nampa Suites - Idaho has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is noon
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
- Dogs only
- 2 per room
- Restrictions apply
- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night
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Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

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Tree planting in action
Submitted by Halton Borough Council
The local council has committed to a greener, more sustainable future with a promise to plant thousands of new trees.
The Big Halton Forest Project aims to produce a greener Halton.
The aim is to create a diverse forest by planting at least one tree per person in the borough, by end of the decade.
The Big Halton Forest will take place across the borough.
Every community has the chance to participate in creating the forest.
A symbolic launch of the scheme took place recently by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Mike Wharton, who made climate change one of his key priorities as a new leader.
He was accompanied by Councillor Phil Harris, appointed to lead on Climate Change, who helped develop the project.
The project will be one of the Council's major initiatives to encourage everyone to participate in improving the green infrastructure of the borough.
The first major plantings will take place in the next planting season later in the year (Autumn/Winter 2022/23).
It is hoped the creation of green space and woodland habitats will have a positive social impact on wellbeing.
The introduction of new species will help mitigate against pests and diseases and allow mixed broadleaf and conifer stands to develop.
Councillor Harris said: "Everyone will have the opportunity to help create tree cover equivalent to a new forest.
"From a back garden to a school, housing estate or development site, there are many options.
"This eight year task represents an exciting opportunity to increase tree cover across Halton, but it won’t happen overnight.
"A typical tree whip can take five years to develop so it can absorb carbon emissions.
"This is why it was identified as an early priority for the Council’s efforts to remove carbon from the air.
"Partnering with the Council will provide a range of opportunities to promote company environmental targets and bring tangible benefits to local communities."
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Santa María (Baca, Yucatán)
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The town of Santa María is located in the Municipality of Baca (in the State of Yucatán). There are 5 inhabitants. Santa María is at 11 meters of altitude.
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W.G. Shaheen & Associates DBA Whitney & Co lessened its holdings in IBM (NYSE:IBM) by 8.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,541 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 600 shares during the period. W.G. Shaheen & Associates DBA Whitney & Co’s holdings in IBM were worth $1,004,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of IBM. BlackRock Inc. raised its position in IBM by 5.4% in the fourth quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 57,755,152 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $8,860,797,000 after purchasing an additional 2,960,682 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in IBM by 3.7% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 62,228,040 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $9,572,538,000 after purchasing an additional 2,241,818 shares in the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB raised its position in IBM by 151.2% in the second quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 3,250,047 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $499,955,000 after purchasing an additional 1,956,033 shares in the last quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC raised its position in IBM by 1,155.3% in the second quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 1,358,103 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $208,923,000 after purchasing an additional 1,249,916 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Stifel Financial Corp raised its position in IBM by 9,678.2% in the third quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 815,897 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $118,347,000 after purchasing an additional 807,553 shares in the last quarter. 57.01% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
In other IBM news, insider Diane J. Gherson sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $156.00, for a total value of $780,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 20,581 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,210,636. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Erich Clementi sold 13,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $154.66, for a total transaction of $2,010,580.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Company insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.
Shares of IBM stock opened at $157.89 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.25, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 1.29. The company has a market capitalization of $144,356.22, a P/E ratio of 11.44, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.90. IBM has a fifty-two week low of $139.13 and a fifty-two week high of $171.69.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 18th. The technology company reported $5.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.17 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $22.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.03 billion. IBM had a net margin of 7.27% and a return on equity of 69.48%. IBM’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $5.01 earnings per share. equities analysts predict that IBM will post 13.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Old, new, major, minor—here’s our city, and sometimes our state, on the screen.
Stefan Milne and Seattle Met Staff
A bingeworthy list of Seattle-set rom-coms and indie flicks.
America's dad returns to the city he helped enshrine on film bearing his new collection of short stories, 'Uncommon Type.'
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'Sleepless in Seattle', every bad headline writer’s go-to inspiration, turns 20 in June. Let’s celebrate with some of the worst (best?) it wrought.


2011 Nissan Leaf SL: High Tech, Low Tech
July 13, 2011
Finally drove the Leaf and was quite impressed, like others staffers, mostly by the car's natural driving demeanor. Even in Eco mode, the Leaf's regenerative braking is not overt, unlike the Mini E we had. In that electric Mini you could drive the car at great lengths without ever touching the brake pedal (except of course for quicker stops), so strong was its re-gen braking when you lifted your foot off the umm, "gas" pedal.
Nor does the Leaf's instrument panel hit you over the head with flamboyant, distracting displays. Yes it does have the "Make a small forest" game/function to show how efficiently you're driving, but that's actually kind of cool. But I was surprised to see this cutting edge car lacking synchronized clocks. I noticed an eight minute discrepancy between the instrument panel and center stack monitor displays. My OCD wouldn't allow this so I grabbed the manual and reset the instrument clock (which was fast by my cell phone and PC clocks).
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On November 24th 2023 , Andrzej Niewiński resigned from his role as a member and President of the Management Board of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins S.A.Mr Niewiński has been involved with the Company since 2016, holding the position of President of its Management Board. Personal reasons were cited as the reason for the resignation.
The third-quarter financial results of the Grupa Azoty Group are in line with estimates presented on October 26th. The Group generated consolidated revenue of PLN 3,075 million, EBITDA of PLN -348 million, and EBITDA margin of -11.3%.
Top Brand 2023 is the most comprehensive ranking showcasing the quality of brand image and media popularity of companies on the Polish market. The sixteenth edition of the Best Image Brands Report evaluated 500 brands spanning 50 different industries. The company recognised as Top Brand 2023 within the chemical sector was Grupa Azoty.


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December 26, 2019_Yonhap News_YIDO announced on the 26th that it would take over wastewater treatment company Ilsung’s stocks 100% and manage integrated operation and management in the water treatment field.
Ilsung, established in 1997, is a business site capable of treating 60,000 tons of wastewater annually, and was certified as a small business by the Ministry of Employment and Labor in 2017.
Through the acquisition of this stake, YIDO is investing in improving the existing aging facilities and conducting modernization work, and when the facility improvement work is completed, it is expected that the working environment will be greatly improved along with the construction of an automated wastewater treatment system.
In the meantime, the person who injected the necessary chemicals for wastewater treatment was done by the person himself, but with the construction of an automated system, the worker's work load is greatly reduced and safer and more eco-friendly facilities can be operated.
An official from the company said, "The cost of using chemicals will be reduced by about 50% during water treatment through the wastewater treatment automation system, and the amount of secondary pollutants such as sludge will also be greatly reduced." "We plan to enter the public sewage treatment sector as well."
Founded in 2014, YIDO is an environment-friendly (new and renewable, waste, water treatment) field, infrastructure (road, tunnel, bridge, railroad), golf course, real estate (office building, commercial facility, dormitory), etc. Is a domestic operation and management(O&M) platform company that efficiently operates its assets.
Actively fostering eco-friendly and renewable energy fields such as operating Incheon Construction Waste Plant, participating in neglect waste treatment in Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, operating a waste incinerator in Jeonju, building a 100Mw hydrogen fuel cell power plant in Jeongeup-si and developing a 100Mw solar power plant in Dangjin-si, Chungnam have.
CEO Jung-hoon Choi said, "We are expanding our eco-friendly business portfolio with a vision of contributing to improving the quality of human life." "We will leap forward as a company."(yunhap news)


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Small Kitchen Diner Decorating Ideas - If your kitchen isn't big enough to be able to fit a huge dining room, you can give your kitchen a modern look by adding pops of color. However, you should be cautious to overdo it with color since a splash of yellow on your lower cabinets could distract from the small kitchen size. Small kitchens benefit from fun flooring styles that don't take up much space and bring character to the space at a cost-effective price. Planks and tiles that are large provide visual interest and are economical due to their smaller area. Rugs that run on runners are an excellent option to draw attention and make a small kitchen appear larger.
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Hello everyone! We are the LifeofBabo team and we are running a hip hop and urban t-shirt campaign. We would be happy if you guys could check out our website. We are a team of students at Babson College that are running a t-shirt campaign called LifeofBabo. We are inspired my hip hop legends like Kanye that are killing the hip hop game and revolutionizing rap in a whole new way and our t-shirts reflect that passion. All of our proceeds go to inner city kids towards music programs at their schools; these are kids that could have been the next Kanye or Drake had they gotten the chance to get a music education at school to support their dreams.
If you believe in keeping dreams alive for those who have no chance to pursue them given economic circumstances of school systems in the cities of America, come to our website and our social media and show us some love! We are looking to collaborate with other hip-hop artists, companies, and people as well and spread our message. Thank you everyone and please check our website out!
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Westminster comes to Aldenham and Aldenham goes to Westminster
We have been delighted to welcome several Members of Parliament to speak to our students recently. Labour MP and Shadow Justice Minister Mrs Yasmin Qureshi and our local MP Mr Oliver Dowden (Conservative) explained why they had entered politics and demonstrated why they are absolutely passionate about their work. These were powerful messages for everyone to hear at first hand from those who are at the forefront of politics at Westminster.
Visits like this, along with last week's Careers Talk on 'A Career in Local Government' given by Mr Bin Afolami, Conservative MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, give our students more insight into a variety of party political views and may well stir some to pursue this career path. We are keen to offer a balanced view and welcome visitors from not only mainstream by also other parties.
The School is fortunate to be close enough to London for regular visits to the Palace of Westminster and Sixth Form Politics students did just that this week when they attended Polcon to hear a range of MPs speak. These included Speaker of the House John Bercow, Ken Clarke, Sir Keir Starmer, Chukka Umuna, Jess Phillips, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Nick Clegg and Anna Soubry who also answered questions from students.
Our students also spoke with Times diarist Patrick Kidd beforehand in a fantastic day of British politics!

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In the past 100 years, 170 million men, women and children have been shot, beaten or tortured by their governments. This horrible fact and other similarly atrocities were brought to light by Father Czeslaw Krysa during the annual Polish Holocaust Remembrance service presented by the Western New York Chapter of the Polish American Congress.
The Eucharistic service, held Aug. 10 at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Cheektowaga, commemorates the life and death of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the 47-year-old Polish Conventual Franciscan friar who gave up his life in exchange for that of another Polish prisoner at the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Father Krysa, rector of St. Casimir Parish in Buffalo, presided over the service, pointing out interesting facts he has recently learned about the Holocaust and other mass executions by governments. Poland lost more of its citizenship during World War II than any other country in Europe. Almost 15 percent of the Polish population - both civilian and military - died by the hands of Nazis or Russians.
St. Maximilian Kolbe was among them.
"He was one of 9,000 Polish priests who were in Nazi concentration camps. Most of us don't know that," Father Krysa said. "All together there were 16,000 clergy in prison, among them German bishops and priests, but the German bishops and priests had special quarters. They did not live with everybody else. And they had a chapel. The Polish priests had to smuggle in wine. It was illegal to say Mass for a Pole."
Father Krysa asked that everyone present, most of whom were the children or grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, to share the information he found, in hopes of preventing anything like it from happening again. He added that he tries to live up to that heritage as he was named after a priest who was killed in Auschwitz in 1940.
Following the service, Thomas Kibby, the grandson of survivors of slave labor, dressed as a prisoner and led the congregation to the monument of St. Maximilian Kolbe.
The Polish American Congress' Polish Legacy Group has organized this event for the past 22 years. The legacy group works to collect memories of World War II survivors, many who are in their 80s and 90s now.
"I had a lot of questions that I regret not asking my parents," said Regina Hanchak, a member of the PAC. "The more that I research and learn, I am just amazed by their courage and resilience. The more you talk to people who have been through these things, the more you are amazed at how remarkable these people are. We have so much to learn from them."

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Big firms lose a day
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Mines and vehicle manufacturers bore the brunt of yesterday's Cosatu-led one-day stayaway, with some mines reporting 91percent absenteeism.
Among mining companies gold producers were the hardest hit, with the biggest mines losing close to 95kg of production - similar to the losses experienced on the first day of Eskom's five-day power cut to mines in January.
Export-reliant vehicle makers Volkswagen SA, Ford and Mercedez Benz wrote off production for the day.
Volkswagen said the stayaway had cost it 300 to 400 vehicles, while Ford said it produced around 540 vehicles a day and Mercedes around 200.
Keith Brebnor, chief executive of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said although the chamber sympathised with Cosatu and its members, this was out of the hands of business.
"Is there no other way of dealing with this without battering the economy?" he asked.
"Of utmost importance is the effect this stayaway has on international trade affiliates and SA's reliability as a global trading partner. We are sitting on the cusp of very important times for South Africa and we need to keep production going so that our trade deficit can go down."
Gold Fields, one of the country's top three gold producers, said 91 percent of underground night and morning shifts at its Kloof operations were absent from work.
Daniel Thole, spokesperson for Gold Fields, said it was "too early to assess the impact on production", but added typical daily production at Kloof was about 95kg.
Harmony Gold Mining did not totally shut down production, but even with contractors at work at some of the operations, it said between 30kg and 32kg of gold would have been lost.
Cosatu, which has a 1,8million strong membership base across the country, marched in Johannesburg, Limpopo, the Eastern Cape and North West yesterday.
This was part of its nationwide protest against a jump in food, fuel and electricity prices.
But, Neren Rau, chief executive of the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the stayaway would have unintended results, with the loss of production forcing businesses to raise prices to recoup their costs. - With I-Net Bridge