Friday, December 4, 2015

Tips for Organic Vegetable Gardening (part 2 of 2)

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The biggest threat that could destroy your vegetables are pests. To get rid of them, you should use other insects, birds, frogs. If your crops though have been infected, spray infected stems and leaves with dilute soapy water and then clear water that is very effective.

If you decide to buy vegetables that are grown instead of using seedlings, most of these come in plastic containers. Be careful when you remove them so you avoid tearing the outside roots especially if these have grown solidly inside the container.

When planting vegetables, don’t stick with just one but plant many different kinds because this invites insects to take up resident in your yard.

Believe it or not, only 2 percent of the insects in the world are harmful. This means the rest are beneficial. Some examples of these include ladybugs, fireflies, green lacewings, praying mantis, spiders and wasps since they eat insects that try to eat your vegetables. Another thing they do is pollinate the plants and decompose organic matter.

Don’t forget to remove weeds that come out in your garden. You can pull these out by hand or spot spray it with a full strength of household vinegar. Best of all, it is safe for the environment.

Practice crop rotation. This will make sure that the soil is always fertile. When planting the new vegetable, avoid regular deep cultivation as this will damage the roots, dry out the soil, disturb healthy soil organisms and bring weeds to the surface that will soon germinate.

If you follow these tips, you will surely be able to have a successful organic vegetable garden. You can plant and harvest them all year round so you don’t have to buy these goods anymore from the supermarket. That is assuming of course you have a huge parcel of land to work with.

Tips for Organic Vegetable Gardening (part 1 of 2)

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Organic vegetable gardening is easy. But to help you, here are some tips you should know.

The most important thing to do is to decide what you want to grow. There are so many vegetables to choose from but keep in mind that certain vegetables cannot be grown because of the climate so take that into consideration as well.

So you want have a hard time taking care of it, choose those that are well adapted to the soil, temperature, sun and shade exposure.

If you live in an area where droughts are frequent, make sure you are planting drought resistant vegetables since it does not eat up that much water and can withstand dry weather.

You should determine how much space you have. This will make it easy for you to plot on a sheet of paper the layout of how you want your vegetables to grow.

You should mulch your vegetables with organic material. This can be made from food waste, dead leaves or grass and manure. This helps conserve water, adds humus and nutrients as well as discourage weeds from growing.

The best part is that you don’t have to dig deep to put these in because 85% of the vegetable’s roots are found in the top 6 inches of soil.

Aside from compost, you can also use natural fertilizers and organic material to help the vegetables grow. They also encourage native earthworms that are nature’s tillers and soil conditioners.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Things You Should Know About Mineral Makeup (part 2 of 2)

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Before you buy mineral makeup from the store, be careful when you are shopping for it. Some brands claim that their ingredients are all natural but contain a few things that are known to be unsafe such as bismuth, parabens and talc.

Bismuth and talc are skin irritants while parabens are believed to be one of the causes of breast cancer and skin aging. If the harmful ingredients are not present, you should test it to see how well it will look on your skin.

If you don’t feel any itch, then perhaps it is time to buy it and since there is little variation in terms of the actual ingredients that are used, you could buy a brand that is half the price of a larger competitor. So compare the prices first because buying something a few dollars cheaper shows you that you don’t have to pay a lot of money to look radiant.

There are a lot of advantages and benefits using mineral makeup products which is why dermatologists are now recommending people to switch to it.

Celebrities and even ordinary folk can now use mineral makeup. If you are one of those who still insist on using traditional cosmetics, ask yourself if what you are using does not support the growth of bacteria. Chances are it does and you are taking certain steps to make sure that does not happen.

When you do choose to use mineral makeup, wash your face first and then pat it dry before applying the foundation. When the foundation is applied, you can now put blush and other products with lipstick being the last so you will look beautiful when you start your day until you come home.

Things You Should Know About Mineral Makeup (part 1 of 2)

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A lot of people are now switching these days to mineral makeup products from traditional makeup. Why? Because people are becoming more health conscious so instead of using products that could be harmful to their skin, they want to use products made of all natural ingredients free from toxins and bacteria.

Tests have shown that people who have sensitive skin will be able to take advantage of this product. This is because the minerals found in each product happen to be non-allergenic and non-comedogenic. It rarely has artificial additives except perhaps for color and fragrance so there are different variants that people can choose from.

To be sure that you have no allergic reaction to it, you will have to apply a small sample first and then await the results.

Another fascinating thing about mineral makeup is that it lasts longer than tradition cosmetics because your skin pores remain open. This will even stay on even when you go to bed or even after a heavy workout at the gym.

Mineral makeup can even be used by people who have undergone aggressive skin procedures. Prolonged use can even help the skin and make it radiant once again which many will agree is a cheaper alternative to going to the spa.

Mineral makeup products have been around for more than 30 years. In fact, you can buy foundation, blush, lipstick, lip liners, eye shadow, mascaras, highlighters and a lot more. These are sold online and in retail stores. Some of these are produced by small time companies and also by multi-million dollar corporations.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

The Top Kauai Activities You Should Not Miss (part 2 of 2)

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Enjoy the many open and commercial beaches and resorts all across the island where you can enjoy Kauai activities on and off shore. Some must-visit spots include Princeville resort, Hanalei Lookout and town, Ke’e Beach, the Coconut Coast and Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse. Kauai is also every golfer’s paradise featuring some of the best golf courses in the world. Try a few holes at Poipu Bay Golf Course which has an attractive ocean view and challenging layout.

Modern Kauai Activities

If you prefer to explore the towns and cities in Kauai, there are also a wide array of restaurants, spas, shopping centers and business hubs available. Poipu Beach has several great dining places specializing in ethnic cuisine and seafood. In Hanapepe Town you can find Hanapepe Cafe for a romantic dinner and original slack key guitar tunes by Cindy Combs then visit the nearby galleries afterwards.

Hanapepe comes to life in the evening especially during weekends so expect to see clubs and bars offering delectable appetizers and cocktails. Tradewinds, a South Seas Bar is located in Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa where you can enjoy a Hawaiian style bar with karaoke, games and other fun Kauai activities.

Crafts and other gift items are available at Vintage Aloha in Hanapepe Road, Kalaheo. Glass art can be found at Kela’s Glass Gallery while Hawaiian tank tops, shirts and outfits are sold at Nite Owl T-Shirts in Eleele, Kauai.

Shopping centers and malls are also located in Lihue such as the Anchor Cove Shopping Center where you can buy Hawaiian books, crafts and souvenirs.

The Top Kauai Activities You Should Not Miss (part 1 of 2)

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Kauai is very rich in natural resources, culture and traditions which is why you have to make the most out of your vacation. If you’re only planning to stay for a few days, make sure you do the most memorable Kauai activities that will truly make the trip worthwhile. These things are great whether you’re going solo, on a honeymoon or with the entire family. Make reservations and a sound budget today.

Appreciating Nature

Kauai has a lot of state parks and natural scenic views such as Koke’e State Park and Waimea Canyon. Koke’e State Park borders the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and ranges more than 4,000 acres. Here you can enjoy over 40 hiking trails with captivating backgrounds. Waimea Canyon is 10 miles long, 2 miles wide and 3,600 feet deep featuring an array of colors.

The Na Pali Coast is one of the most popular sites in the island featuring 22 miles of volcanic cliffs. Take a boat or helicopter ride to view the coast fully. Helicopter rides are definitely preferred if you want a clearer picture of waterfalls, sea cliffs, mountains and volcanoes. The Limahuli Garden and Preserve is more than 1,000 acres of tropical abundance in Haena at the northern part of Kauai.

Some spots in Kauai have been used in movies and television shows. Find out where big hits like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Gilligan’s Island, Blue Hawaii, etc. were shot by taking the Movie Tours via bus, 4x4 or helicopter. Learn more about the plantation life and fields of old Kauai by taking the Kauai Plantation Train which features wooden cars at Kilohana camp. You get to see the best of Hawaiian agriculture and produce like pineapple, coffee, tropical flowers and banana.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Tips and Tricks on How to Throw a Kid’s Birthday Party (part 2 of 2)

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When making your budget for the event here are some things to consider.

Try to make a list of the foods that you are going to prepare, be it cupcakes, soda, candies, cake, etc. as long as it costs money, it needs to be on that list.

Make a list of the guests you are going to invite for the party, this will also help you estimate the amount or volume of food you need to prepare for the party.

Tip Number 3 – Make use of disposable items for the party.

Don’t try to think it cheeky or cheap when you plan to use disposable paper plates and utensils for the party.

Have you ever gone shopping for party items nowadays? Party favors and novelty items, especially party utensils are now creatively crafted and appeal better to kids than the usual household plates and utensils.

This would also help you protect your household dining sets as well as lessen the incidence of damaging your breakable kitchen and dining utensils.

Tip number 4 –  Ask the kid what he or she wants for her birthday

This will make the party the most memorable one for your child, since they will be able to relate to the party the way en envisioned it to be.

Not only will it be fun for them, it will also be a good sense of fulfillment for you, after all, the one who celebrates his or her birthday gets to be the happiest one and you were responsible for it.

So, hope you learned something from these tips and tricks on how to throw a children’s party, so go and have fun.

Tips and Tricks on How to Throw a Kid’s Birthday Party (part 1 of 2)

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You may think that throwing a kid’s birthday party is just a walk through the park, but honestly, it is not just about spending money that is the key but a lot of things to consider and here are some tips and tricks on how to throw a children’s party.

Take note that the best children’s party is the one that had the most fun and not just because of pageantry and pomp, but the one that is the most memorable for the kid who celebrated his or her birthday.

Here are some tips and tricks to organize a children’s party.

Tip number 1 – Plan ahead.

You can plan a children’s party even several months before the actual date of the event.

This will give you more time to plan for the activities, as well as the flow of the activity itself.

Planning ahead will also give you the option to make your choices about what kinds of food to prepare, send out invitations and give them ample time to also prepare should you require guests to come in based on a theme-related party.

You will also be able to have adequate time to save up for the party, especially if you think you would like to spend a little bit more than usual or if you may have had spent your money on an emergency or an urgent matter that needed you to use part of the savings you put up for the party.

Tip Number 2 – Set a budget.

It does not mean that you have to be stingy or count every single penny you spend for the party, but it would be wise to know how much you are going to spend, how much you can spare from your savings or how much you can set for contingencies.

Setting a budget would allow you the freedom to make the right choices for the children’s party you are going to prepare.

Monday, November 23, 2015

2008 Landscape Architect Summer Internship (part 2 of 2)

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2. The work also includes maintaining lawn area in all parks and public places. It also includes mowing, trimming, watering and raking the lawn area. These operations require lawn maintenance equipments like mowers, trimmers and blowers. The internship aims at providing the equipment to maintain beautiful lawn area in all public places.

3. Trimming and pruning decorative shrubs in all parks and public places is another important work of 2008 landscape architect summer internship.

4. The work also includes lawn and shrub maintenance in associated areas.

Many organizations involve in the construction of parks, airports and other public places hire landscape architects in order to add some landscape features like fountains or decorative features in such places. Landscape architect summer internship for the year 2008 provides adequate help to create and design new topography, vegetation and walkways in the public places.

Computer aided design has become most important in landscape architecture. Many landscape architects use video simulation in order to propose their ideas and designs for client’s approval. They also use geographic information system technology, a computer mapping system in preparing designs. Landscape architects can get the knowledge of the above latest techniques in their field and other practical knowledge from landscape architect summer internship for the year 2008.

Some landscape architects specialize in particular area like residential development, historic landscape restoration etc. Summer internship can help them acquire necessary knowledge in their respective fields.

Landscape architects who work for Government agencies like designing government buildings, parks and other public places are required to undergo landscape architect summer internship.

2008 Landscape Architect Summer Internship (part 1 of 2)

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Landscape architect is a profession that involves planning and designing exterior landscape. Landscape architecture was not recognized as a unique profession until the early twentieth century. However now it has been recognize as a distinct profession in developed nations like United States. Separate training programs are being conducted to provide assistance to landscape architects and one of them is 2008 landscape architect summer internship program.

Landscape architect needs to complete bachelor or master degree in landscape architecture. Many employers recommend that prospective landscape architects complete at least one summer internship with any landscape architecture firm so that they can gain technical skills and daily operations in the field. Hence the main purpose of 2008 landscape architect summer internship is to improve the skill and understandability of a landscape architect about how to satisfy clients, how to generate fees and so on.

2008 landscape architect summer internship offers guidance and training to students in the field of landscape architecture, parks and recreation and some other related fields. The landscape architect summer internship for the year 2008 plans to accomplish various tasks that include the following:

1. Planting more vegetation and maintaining the greenery of the location is the main aim of the internship. It also includes planting lawn, shrubs, flower beds and trees on the selected village’s property in order to enhance the appearance of the location. This may also include pruning, brushing, fertilizing, weeding, mulching and watering the plants regularly. In short the main aim of 2008 landscape architect internship is to maintain the village greenery.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Limitations and Alternatives of Missouri Living Wills (part 2 of 2)

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The Alternatives to Missouri Living Wills

For people who want to express health care decisions that are beyond the bounds of Missouri statutes about living wills, there is a possible alternative. This option is also known as "advance directives." The legal declaration contains a patient's desire to withhold or withdraw certain medical treatments prior to suffering from a debilitating condition wherein the ability to communicate is not possible.

In the absence of an advance directive, once a person becomes debilitated, he or she could lose the right to self-determination. Missouri living wills are just a form advance directive, complete with its own benefits and limitations. Nevertheless, latest court cases have made it obvious that any competent person has the right to create other forms of advance directives that go beyond the restrictions of the living will law.

The alternative directives need to be convincing and clear, and may contain instructions with regard to the withdrawal or withholding of artificial nourishment or other life-sustaining measures that could keep the patient in a persistent vegetative state.

The contents of this written and legally binding document may be modified according to the creator's preferences and needs. For instance, it can specify that certain measures may be done for a sensible timetable and then terminated if the expected outcome is not observed.

Know that the creation of advance directives follow certain similar policies as that of Missouri living wills. The documents also need to be signed and dated in the presence of two qualified witnesses in order to make them legal.

The Limitations and Alternatives of Missouri Living Wills (part 1 of 2)

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A living will is a legal statement or declaration that a person can make signifying his or her desire to withhold or withdraw certain types of medical treatment under a number of circumstances. Missouri living wills also function in the same way.

Any competent resident of Missouri who is 18 years or older can draft a living will by affixing his or her signature and the exact date to the declaration. This must be done in the presence of two qualified witnesses. A witness must be at least 18 years of age and should not have nay relation to the creator of the living will. He or she should not be a beneficiary of or monetarily responsible for the health care of the creator.

The making of a living will or other forms of advance directives is highly recommended since it prepares a person for that grim possibility of incapacitation. Plus, it provides an excellent opportunity to formulate health care decisions with much thought and free of pressure.

The Limitations of Missouri Living Wills

While most folks have heard about living wills, not all are actually aware of the substantial limitations of the document as defined by the laws of Missouri. The terms "terminal condition" or "death-prolonging procedure" are utilized in the statute to indicate the circumstances to which the declaration applies.

The law defines these terms with reference to a condition wherein death is about to happen whether certain treatments are given or not. In other words, the patient is expected to pass away within a short period of time with or without resuscitation, mechanical ventilator, artificial nutrition/hydration, and/or surgical procedure.

By definition, a living will only steers clear of treatment when the prospect of death is unquestionable and the medications or procedures are ineffective in preventing or significantly postponing death. In addition, the statute forbids a living will from withdrawing or withholding artificial nutrition or hydration – which is nourishment supplied through an intravenous line or feeding tube.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Magazine Publishing in America (part 2 of 2)

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PC World

The PC World is the flagship publication of the International Data Group.  It was launched in 1982 and the first issue was released on March 1983. Most of the pioneer staff of the magazine came from the PC Magazine. The magazine mainly features reviews of the different softwares, hardwares and services on the computer market. PC World is published in 51 other countries under different local titles. By 2006, it became the largest-circulating computer magazine in the world.

Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics is a magazine devoted in bringing trends and news in science and technology in the mainstream media. It was first published in January 11, 1902. In 1950s, the Hearst Corporate Communications took the magazine under its wing.  Together with other prominent publications like Good Housekeeping, the Hearst Corporate Communication is one of the leading magazine publishing companies in the USA.

Time Magazine

By far, Time magazine is still the largest magazine in terms of the annual revenue despite a drop of 3.4 M in 2007.  A part of time magazine’s success was its writing style. It is able to integrate in its weekly issues a range of topics, from the serious and political, to the light and popular. Its signature articles are the Time Person of the Year, and the more recent, Time 100 which features the 100 most influential people of the year. On the later part of 2007, the magazine has done revisions in order to reach a younger generation

Despite advances in communications and technology, magazine publishing is still a thriving industry. It had a revenue growth of 1.5% in 2007. The onset on online advertising and publication has been one of the major competitors for its advertisers. Nonetheless, it still proves to be one of the handy and enjoyable forms of media accessible to a very large market.

Magazine Publishing in America (part 1 of 2)

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Since the first magazine was issued in 1731, the magazine publishing industry has flourished. Backed by a market that is almost endless, it boomed to become a multi-billion dollar industry. With an appeal that is attractive, easy and personal, people are drawn to this kind of media and so as the advertisers. Consumer magazines continue to grow and to be diverse. Here’s the list of some of the most successful publications in the United States.

Reader’s Digest

Reader’s Digest is one of America’s highly successful general interest magazines. It was founded in 1922 by Lila Bell Wallace and DeWitt Wallace. Though the magazine is only roughly half the size of a regular subscription magazine, Reader’s Digest has reached a wide audience not only in America but also the rest of the world. It is published in 50 editions in 21 languages and was hailed as the best-selling consumer magazine in the United States. The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. ranks sixth in the top 25 magazine publishing companies in terms of annual revenue.  

The National Geographic Magazine

The National Geographic Magazine is the official publication of the National Geographic Society and has become one of its major output since then. It features articles about science, history, archeology, and just in the recent years, travel and adventure. From its first issue in 1888, the magazine has reached readers throughout the world with thirty-two language editions. Aside from its articles, the magazine itself has been known for its photography and the trademark yellow border on its cover.  The magazine has been awarded with the General Excellence Award in 2007 by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Ways to Download Music to Your iPhone And Save A Lot of Money (part 2 of 2)

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Some large music download websites offer freebies for new members. Try registering in music download websites that offer this kind of promo. However, make sure that you don’t purchase a monthly subscription as this will make your credit card bill go sky high.

If nothing else is available, you should try looking for websites that offer unlimited music downloads for a one time annual fee. With websites like this, you will be able to download your favorite music that your heart desires. And, the best thing about this is that you will only pay a one time annual subscription fee. After paying it, you will now be able to freely download whatever music you want for the entire year without spending another penny.

For example, if the annual subscription fee is at 20 dollars and you are allowed to make unlimited downloads you will see that this will be very cheap compared to pay per track music download websites.

These are the ways on how you can download music to your iPhone at a minimal or no cost at all. Remember these tips and you can be sure that you will be able to enjoy listening to your favorite music with your iPhone without spending a fortune for it.

Don’t download from illegal P2P websites as this is a dangerous way to obtain music. It may get you the music you want for free, but it has its risk. Not only that you may get in to trouble with the law, but it will also mean that you are risking your computer in getting infected with computer viruses and spyware software.

Ways to Download Music to Your iPhone And Save A Lot of Money (part 1 of 2)

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Ever since people began purchasing and using the iPhone, they have been trying to figure out how to download music to their iPhone without spending too much money. Today, people are still trying to find out how and are still spending a fortune in those pay per track music download websites. If you download regularly from such websites, you might want to try computing your expenses per year on the download. You may be shocked as the total amount of money may even get you another iPhone.

So, forget about these pay per track music download websites, and forget about P2P illegal music download websites. Here are some of the best ways on how you can download music to your iPhone without spending too much money and even spending nothing at all.

The first way to download music to your iPhone is by ripping your existing CDs to MP3 format. You will see that iTunes, which is the default software for iPhone in your computer, will be able to rip audio CDs to MP3 format. This way, you will be able to have an entire album of your favorite tunes without paying for it through pay per track music download websites.

Almost every large music download websites have free music available for download. In most cases, the featured artist will have a few music tracks available for download at no cost at all. Just visit the website, such as the iTunes store, frequently in order for you to take advantage of this great offer. Although you won't get the entire album of the featured artist for free, you will be able to get a couple of the featured songs at no cost at all.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Brand Valuation For More Effective Marketing (part 2 of 2)

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However, one cannot precisely give an exact value for a brand. There are direct and indirect processes involved though that enables a company to come up with a definite price for the brand, based on the investment put into developing it.

Direct Valuation Methods

To come up with a direct valuation method for a brand, it takes into account all investments put into the brand while also considering inflation. Other direct methods of value measurement used are Franchise Valuation and Awareness Valuation. When business owners plan on releasing a new product into the market, they typically include into the product value the advertising budget for that given product to increase awareness among consumers.

Indirect Valuation Methods

This is a more complicated process of determining the value of a brand than the one above. One process involves assessing the probable profit earnings that a particular brand is projected to produce. This method takes into consideration the effect that a brand has on the actual sales and profits acquisition. Another method also employs the use of the brand name in considering how one arrives with a value for the product.

Basically, all these methods are merely educated guesses to be able to account an efficient method for putting a price into the brand. Despite all existing debates about what the best method to use in computing brand value, or if brand value does offer any significant impact at all in the sales department, is something that will be settled only with the help of proper strategy. A brand is primarily not just a logo or name, but it is the set of values exhibited by your company for a consistent period.

So, as long as you have established the quality of your brand, then brand valuation should be easier to figure out.

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What is Brand Valuation?

Over the years, brand valuation is being recognized as an important factor to be used in the analysis of marketing and finance efforts involved in the company. It falls under the intangible business assets category and is being closely looked into for ways to expand market share. Hence, many are undertaking new approaches that will boost efforts to increase the value of a given brand.

Since brand is a potent factor in every business, business owners are more interested in being able to translate that into financial terms. This is where brand valuation comes in. It is closely associated, if not directly related, to consumer perceptions about a brand and its list of products or services. However, aside from monetizing that value, business owners also utilize the impact of brand valuation as a way to determine areas that need to be improved to boost performance.

Determining Value of Brand

As a corporate asset, a brand is essential in helping increase the company's bottom line. If you can create a solid brand that increases your company's value to shareholders or consumers, then it will help increase your business potential. The concept of brand value remains quite hazy though, given the fact that no clear method has been established to measure exactly the value and worth of a given brand, especially because it is an intangible asset.

Still, there are a few who remains unconvinced as to what a brand really means. It could be the symbol that represents your company such as a name or logo. This then becomes a symbol for what the company stands for and promise to deliver. That definition of the brand is where value comes in as a brand is expected to deliver the expectations it has created to the consumers. To be able to do that takes commitment from the internal operations of the brand.

Friday, November 6, 2015

What Do I Need: Dressmaking Equipments (part 2 of 2)

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Paper scissors are also needed especially for cutting out patterns and threads.  They should be in the same size as the dressmaker shears. You can just buy the regular scissors.

• Pins and needles – There are mixed packs of needles with different sizes, you would need them specially if you would be putting some hand-made detail on the clothes or if it requires you to hand-sew.  Dressmaker pins are also important to keep the fabric in place before sewing.  Any blunt, rusty or bent needles and pins should be thrown away immediately.  They could cause some damage to the fabric.

• Pencil, rulers and tailor’s chalk – Pencils and rulers are important for making paper patterns.  While the tailor chalk would be helping you to mark the parts of the fabric that needs to be sewn or cut.

• Iron and iron board - These would come handy when you will be displaying items or selling out products.

• Dress form- Some would say this is necessary and some would say that you could start a dressmaking business without one of these. Actually, these could help us make adjustments on clothes and see how it fits.  This would give us a general idea how the clothes we made would look when it is put on.

What Do I Need: Dressmaking Equipments (part 1 of 2)

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A lot of Americans nowadays, are turning to their skills and talents for additional income. In the present financial situation, people are not just relying on their day jobs to get through, some would even do some part-time work or additional projects which they could do in their homes.  Just like dressmaking.

Dressmaking used to be just a skill which is best applied for family clothes repairs and easy sewing.  But currently, these skilled and talented people are turning their skills into something profitable.

If you are planning to start a dressmaking business, what kind of equipment do you need?

• Sewing machine- Of course!  You are not really planning to sew everything by hand, right?  Sewing machines are no longer just for straight stitches.  The modern sewing machine comes in with different functions.  It can sew hems, seams, zigzag stitching, buttonholes and a lot features.

Sewing machines usually range from $300 to $6000, depends on the model, brand and functions.  Is you are just starting, then you can buy a second hand sewing machine.

Just make sure that it is still in good quality.  If you are using your sewing machine regularly, then have someone professional check on it yearly.  This would be necessary, specially if you would be using your sewing machine heavily and frequently or if dressmaking is your livelihood.

• Tape measure – They are available in different lengths, you can just have the standard 60 inches long.  It can be in paper or plastic, so you can just pick one.  Aside from measuring customers, tape measures are also used to measure fabric.

• Dressmaker shears and paper scissors-  The dressmaker shears or scissors is completely for fabric only.  Do not use them for paper or thread. They have edges that are ideal for cutting any kind of fabric, whether it is leather.  It is really important to keep the condition of the blades and edges of the shears,  so put them inside the plastic sheath after using.

Monday, November 2, 2015

The Secrets Of Body Language (part 2 of 2)

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Giving a quick look and suddenly looking away, and then back to eye contact is a form of flirting and sign of interest. Looking from the eyes down to the lips and back to the eyes again also indicates romance. Other gestures can also be signs of attraction, such as if the person is facing you directly or leaning towards you.

You can also read from another person's actions if he or she is neither attracted nor interested. A hard look or glare could state “back off” louder than mouthing the words. Never taking a peek, looking away, keeping the mouth shut the entire time, turning the body away, shuffling of feet, fiddling with things, staring at people other than you, a neutral or passive expression, unfocused attention, crossing the arms, and moving away are just some of the clues that he or she is not interested to have a romantic encounter with you.

Detect Lies

You do not need to investigate to determine if somebody is being dishonest to you. All you need is knowledge in understanding body language to spot lies.  The simplest way to detect lies is to simply look for signs of discomfort, anxiety, and nervousness. Inability to look directly to the eyes, fidgeting with the fingers, shuffling of the feet, sudden crossing of the arms or legs, glancing around the room, and forced smiles are the most common clues of lying.

Be Careful And Observant

To give a proper impression to a lover, boss, co-worker, friend, or even a stranger, you must know how and when to use your own body language. Be careful in making gestures; other people may misinterpret them. And likewise, observe other people's actions as well to know how to correctly react to them.

The Secrets Of Body Language (part 1 of 2)

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Body language can truly speak louder than words. Different body parts – eyes, hands, arms, legs – can be used in different gestures, with each one having several meanings. Body language is indeed a very powerful method to communicate with other people.

Talk By Using Body Language

Even without the use of words, you can effectively send your message to another person, and that person to you. The capability to understand body language can help you identify one's moods, emotions, feelings, and desires.

The use of direct eye contact indicates interest, positive thinking, and sincerity. However, it could mean otherwise: mistrust, doubt, and suspicion. Lateral eye movements may mean the person is lying, or inspecting his surroundings making sure no one or everyone is listening. If one would try to recall or imagine something, he would tend to look upward. Looking down may indicate as a submission to an authority, guilt, or domination.

Your hand and arm gestures can also display different meanings. If you talk while facing your palm upwards, you show sincerity.  You may detect anger or fury from a person with a clenched fist. And if you encounter somebody who taps or drums his fingers on a surface, he is showing feelings of nervousness or anxiety. Arms crossed across the chest is a display of defense and protection from an outer source, or simply indicate a disagreement.

Signs Of Attraction, Romance, And Flirting

You can show someone that you like him or her, and likewise, you can determine if somebody is attracted to you. The most basic and first sign of attraction is the smile; the wider the smile, the more he or she is into you. But you can also prove one's attraction by the eyes. If you are in opposite corners of a room, you could send a sign of romantic invitation by giving a lingering, soft look.

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Tips for a Successful Beekeeping Startup Business (part 2 of 2)

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Find a bee supplier.
Bees are sold by container.  Containers weigh around 1 kilogram to 2 kilograms.  A one-kilogram container will contain around 9,000 bees.  Try to purchase your bees during the early months of the year.  By March or April, your supplier should be able to ship them out to you, most likely through postal service.  You'll probably have to pick up the bees yourself.

Maintain a number of colonies.
The number of colonies you have will depend on how many of you will be taking care of the bees.  For every 500 to 1000 bee colonies, you'll need one beekeeper who has sufficient knowledge about the operation.  If you want more bee colonies, make sure you have trained beekeepers working for you.

Buy the right supplies.
Purchase containers where the queen bees will be kept, along with the frame where the hive will be housed.  If you know how to handle these bees carefully, you should have no problems regarding their transport and transfer.  Some equipment you will need include:

- hives or wooden frames
- fume boards
- feeders
- queen excluders
- screens
- vehicles for transport
- brush
- smoker
- coveralls (preferably white), gloves and hat with veil

The main product from a beekeeping business is honey.  If you're a startup, this is probably the most important thing you must know how to handle other than the bees themselves.  You'll need equipment for extraction and processing, which will include the extractor, some sieves and a settling tank.

Market.
If you're starting a beekeeping business, you'll be glad to know that the main product – which is honey – has excellent storage qualities.  It doesn’t spoil easily and is a very versatile product to process and sell.  It also has a high demand, provided, of course that you know how and where to market it.

Given a good location, sufficient knowledge and good management practices, there's no reason why your beekeeping startup business shouldn't succeed.

Tips for a Successful Beekeeping Startup Business (part 1 of 2)

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If there's one insect in the world that does so much for so little, it's the bee.  Bees are very useful for many products and by-products and as such, are ideal for a business.  If you're looking to start a beekeeping business, here are some important information you can use for your startup:

Learn about beekeeping.
Never go into a business you don't understand.  Beekeeping needs a few specialized skills and knowledge, particularly because you will be dealing with a live source of your products.  You should, for example, know how bee containers are designed for maximum use and production.  You should also be able to know what harvesting entails, what types of products you can expect and how to process these products.

Most importantly, you should learn how to handle bees.  You need to understand their nature, how they behave, what they like, how they thrive and how to protect them.

Scout for a location.
Location is crucial to the success of your beekeeping startup business.  Ideal locations should be shady (have sufficient trees and shrubs with nearby flower beds or fields) and flat.  In some areas, beekeeping is considered illegal.  It's important to get in touch with a local agency to find out if the area you want to build your business in is legally zoned.

If you want to look for locations that allow beehives, check with a beekeeping organization in your area or a nationally-affiliated group.  They can guide you about locations that you can consider.  When it comes to the area, you can buy or rent.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Looking For A Part Time Data Entry Job? (part 2 of 2)

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Part time data entry jobs are also available for administration and clerical works. Those who have skills in these types of works and/or previous experience in the field can get these jobs. The senior employees doing simple part time data entry works can also get jobs in administration or clerical field.

Part time data entry works are required in technical fields also. The employees need to convert the image files into required format with the help of high speed scanner. Such employees need to have a computer, printer and a scanner at home.

Part time data entry works are ideal for stay at home moms, disabled people, college students and those who want to earn some extra money other than they earn from normal job. Most of the companies would provide flexible part time options where you can select either day shift or night shift. This helps you earn some extra income without sacrificing your family.

Since there are numerous job opportunities in the field of data entry there may be chances of scams. Hence you need to take little effort to find a legitimate company tat offers you a suitable job. You should also remember that part time data entry jobs also need some skills like good grammar and accurate typing etc.

Hence if you want to get a suitable data entry job, you need to develop your grammar, spelling and keyboarding speed. Then you can get a legitimate part time data entry job opportunity and you can earn some amount by doing the job at your home atmosphere and at your convenient timings.

Delivering the accomplished tasks promptly and error free can help you earn more tasks and thereby to earn more money.

Looking For A Part Time Data Entry Job? (part 1 of 2)

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Thousands of part time data entry jobs are available through the internet nowadays. In the fast developing business world, organizations find it difficult to handle large volumes of complex data and so they are ready to provide flexible options like part time jobs so that they can run their businesses smoothly.

The employees can also enjoy the benefits of working part time jobs since they need not compromise the time to be spent with their families.

Part time data entry jobs are available for home based employees also. The main qualification required for this job is to have basic computer knowledge and the capability to access internet. Good grammar and ability to follow the instructions correctly are also indispensable for home based data entry operator. They also need to have a home computer with internet connection and a valid email ID.

Part time data entry jobs require the employees to do varied jobs like typing forms, letters, and reports or to prepare data entry from the pay rolls, records, legal documents, manuals, researches, tax forms etc.

The employees need to deliver the final output as per the requirements and they should also remember to provide the data entry work accurately and error free. Accurate works would earn them a good name in the company and they would also earn a decent income from the part time job.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Deforestation And Climate Changes: A Major Impact To The World (part 2 of 2)

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The carbon is emitted from the green life through logging, burning and rotting. If these illegal activities happen frequently and continuously in all parts of the world, then the levels of carbon trapped in our environment is exceedingly augmented. Climate changes happen abruptly and changes in the world environment would slowly take place.

Deforestation and Its Effect On Climate Change

When deforestation is made, climate changes begin to progress over a period of time. The gradual modification in climate show insignificant numbers, but it affects the earth in great ways. The following are some examples of global changes after massive deforestation: temperature of global surface has increased to 1°F, precipitation events happen around the world and in extreme cases, snow capped mountains have decreased in cover, sea levels have risen, and thawing of permafrost has slowly been happening over the years.

It is said that in a matter of 50 decades, the world may be in an irreversible state already. If things could be prevented now, then it is highly suggested that every human take part in preserving the world.

Controlling Climate Changes

If deforestation and climate changes go together, then unbinding them would be the first step to problem solving. Deforestation and other causes of climate alteration should initially be stopped so that further effects cannot take place. However, the only key to ending deforestation is through mankind.

If no human effort is exerted, then all else will be impossible to do.

Deforestation And Climate Changes: A Major Impact To The World (part 1 of 2)

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The planet was once protected with ancient forests; it has been a shelter to almost 50% of all the animals and plants confined in lands. Also, the worldwide population depends on them for survival. The most diverse ecological units exist in these forests, and they serve essential help to our planet especially in matters regulating the climate. This is the very reason why deforestation and climate changes go hand in hand. Where deforestation is, climate alteration always follows.

Unfortunately, the forests that should be the world's shield to the growing global warming are now under threat; almost 80% of the vast land areas all over the earth have been wiped out. Everything went by in a matter of 30 years, and the foundation is due to human doings such as destructive logging and agricultural land transformations. The fact that deforestation is the second cause to climate change should alert every human being in order to put to a stop to anything that may interrupt our normal ecosystem. If no moves would be done, further retaliation of nature would surely come to pass.

Major Carbon Storehouses

It is increasingly clear that our ancient forests play a crucial role in the regulation of world climate through carbon storage and water recycle back into the atmosphere. It is a fact that the green areas of the earth are regulators of climate, and destruction of that area means contributing to a climate change. Eighteen percent of all carbon emissions come from deforestation. Instead of the forest protecting us from disastrous effects, man made phenomenon make them our source of devastation instead.

Full grown forests are the greatest keepers of carbon dioxide. Other "keepers" include: the earth soil, the plant life, and the smallest and biggest trees. Some popular forests such that of Congo represent one of the planet's enormous carbon sources on land, and destruction of it may cause more greenhouse gas to get trapped in the atmosphere.

Monday, October 19, 2015

The Common Construction Job Accidents and their Causes (part 2 of 2)

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The Main Responsibility of a Construction Company

Whatever type of construction company you are affiliated with, you must realize that your employer and the rest of the high officials are held liable in educating their workers regarding the right safety precautions that need to be taken. It is also the employer's responsibility to employ all the necessary safety rules that adhere to the federal government's provisions.

Most Common Injuries and Mishaps at the Construction Sites

The following are part of the typical accidents that take place in the construction venues.

The musculoskeletal disorders of the back, neck, and the upper extremities
The workers who are struck by falling objects or even some machineries
The employees getting pinned up against the wall by any motor vehicle or machinery
The workers being caught by any machinery
Slips and falls on any of the construction site levels
Motor vehicle injuries
Structural collapses
Electrocution
Electric fire
Serious burns
Head and spinal injuries

These are just among the common things that happen to the very unlucky workers. Most of them fall as victims simply because of their negligence or of other people's.

The Right Thing to do after the Injury
If you or any of your coworkers have been injured while at work, it is necessary to get in touch with an injury lawyer at once. He or she is the right person who can help you out in the proceedings of your case. You need guidance as you take a close look at the insurance policy claims and in identifying the involved parties who are to be held liable for your acquired injury.

Although no one wishes for any mishaps to happen at any construction job, it is but important that you get the help of a professional.

The Common Construction Job Accidents and their Causes (part 1 of 2)

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Construction jobs are one of the most perilous fields there is in the world. The workers handle heavy duty jobs and they normally operate machines and execute their tasks using their bare hands. Yes, there may be a number of protective gears which they are required to use but accidents simply happen. The work related injuries happen in an instant and they can either be mild or serious. In fact, a lot of construction workers have been decapitated.

The injuries often come as a result of the failures of the machineries ranging from the cranes, fork lifts, front end loaders, and a lot others. Other injuries come around due to the lack of appropriate training for the staff, falling debris, defective safety equipment, the collapse of the structure itself, electrical fire, violation of the job precautions, and a lot others.

Construction Sites being High Risk Venues

The construction site is a high risk place and the workers therein are primarily exposed to all of the types of hazards. The United States Department of Labor actually makes it as a requirement that the construction employees should be provided with due safety gears and compensations because they somehow risk their own health and lives as they carry on with their jobs at the site.

Doing construction is a very dodgy profession due to the types of hazards that confront every individual. The state imposes several regulations. However, even with these protective safety rules, they are only able to provide some meager amount to comfort the family of an accident victim. Accidents happen either because the employers are too irresponsible or the workers themselves are too lax in applying the safety rules. Some contractors and subcontractors can also be blamed for that matter.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

How to Buy a Tent for Camping in France (part 2 of 2)

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That way, you sure that the tent will not be blown away if the wind is too strong or that water will not enter if it rains very hard.

The only way that can happen is if the tent is made of strong materials. The fabric should be made either of nylon or polyester. Between the two, polyester is better since it can withstand UV rays. It should also be breathable so it is not too hot or too cold inside and of course waterproof so you won’t get wet if it rains.

Since most tents have poles to keep it upright, be sure that this is made of aluminum or fiberglass. You can ask the sales assistant about this or read the label which should mention the tent material specifications.

You can find tents for camping in sporting goods store or online. But if you want to test it, you are better off seeing it in person. Should the price be a bit expensive, see if someone on the web is selling it for a more affordable price.

One thing you will notice when looking at the different kinds of tents available is that there are trade-offs between each one. For instance, taller tents although comfortable are not that wind resistant. Shorter tents that can withstand strong winds and are warmer inside may make you feel claustrophobic.

You just have to weigh the pros and cons of each one and then decide which one is best for your camping trip.

Whatever design you decide to bring along for your camping in France, be sure to practice setting it up so you won’t have any problems even when you arrive in the camp ground after dark. If you are doing this for the first time or have other things to bring along and there is not enough space, see if you can borrow one instead.

How to Buy a Tent for Camping in France (part 1 of 2)

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Camping in France is very different when you sleep in a mobile home compared to a tent. This is because in the mobile home, you get the amenities similar to what you have back home. If you want the simple life and sleep on the ground, you need to have a tent. So you get the best value for your money, you have to know how to buy the right tent.

Tents come in different sizes and shapes. When you are buying one, choose based on the weather conditions where you will be camping. For camping in moderate elevations, you can buy a three season tent but if you are will be camping in high elevation, you should get a 4 season tent.

You should also consider how many people are going on the camping trip because tents can hold 2, 3 and 4 people. Naturally, tents that are able to hold more heads are more expensive and this could each close up to $700.

Aside from how many can sleep inside the tent, also consider how much equipment you will be keeping inside when you go to bed.

When you go shopping for a tent, get a brand that is well established in the industry. Some brands worth checking out include Kelty, Marmot Mountain, Mountain Hardware, North Face and Sierra Designs. Aside from seeing it in specialty stores, you can get more information about what each one has by visiting their websites.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Compost Smells: This and Other Composting Myths (part 2 of 2)

Myth: You need specially formulated chemicals as starters or activators

Truth: Well, despite the claims of commercially available products that applying them to the compost pile will speed up the process of decomposition, buying them is not really necessary. It is often the practice to just throw in some finished compost into the newly formed compost pile and that itself will serve as the activator to get things started. There’s no need to buy those expensive stuff.

Myth: Adding yeast will boost the compost’s performance

Truth: This is not true at all. What you’re doing is just wasting your money by adding yeast to the compost pile. Yeast does not do anything to the compost pile and neither does it affect the performance quality of the compost.

Myth: Animals are attracted to composting piles

Truth: Yes, this to some degree is true. Composting piles do attract the occasional cat, dog or raccoon. Small critters will likely go for open compost piles and for piles that have kitchen scraps like meat, fat, dairy products, bones and pet manure to the pile.

Myth: Compost smells

Truth: Compost should not smell. If you find bad smelling compost, then the maker did a poor job picking the materials for the compost pile.

Other composting myths exist and it would be best to do your research first before accepting them as truth.

Compost Smells: This and Other Composting Myths (part 1 of 2)

Composting is a natural and simple process and yet it has been complicated by machines, fallacies, misinformation, myths, and misunderstandings that came out due to erroneous publications and aggressive commercial marketing approaches. Some of these misinformed facts have been passed around so many times that the general perception has become truth. An example would be the seemingly accepted fact that all compost smells. But before we go into that, let’s discuss some other composting myths first.

Myth: Composting requires a lot of work

Truth: Composting is a natural process which involves basically the elements of nature doing the job for you. All you need is to gather all the materials, lay it on, and let nature do her job. Composting is a low maintenance activity as well. You only need to turn the compost file every once in a while to keep the air flowing to quicken the decomposition process and that’s it. You practically sit and wait for the the compost to finish.

Myth: Composting is limited to farms and wide open spaces
Truth: On the contrary, people living in urban areas who have no luxury for space can create their own composting bin from a trash can. How much space would that take up? Also, there is another technique which you can use, the so-called vermicomposting which involves the use of red worms in a contained bin where you feed them table scraps.

Myth: Composting needs precise measurements

Truth: Even though composting ideally would be best achieved with the right combination of greens and browns elements, having the exact measurements is not that necessary. Estimates work just fine. And those neatly piled up layers of composting piles you see in commercials, books, pamphlets and brochures of composting products, those are all for show. You don’t need to copy those, composting works the same way as you pile them up haphazardly.

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Saturday, October 10, 2015

A Look Back at how Vanessa Hudgens Started in her Acting Career (part 2 of 2)

For the two equally successful “High School Musical” TV movie, Hudgens played the role of Gabriella Montez. She played the love interest of real-life boyfriend, Zac Efron. Their roles had given them the “Best Chemistry” award given by Teen Choice Awards. The first movie also had a hit soundtrack and it brought the group on a concert tour worldwide. A book series was also made out of it.

With all the success she has garnered, Hudgens became the number seven on Forbes magazine’s top earning list of stars who are under 21. She was 18 years old at the time. She has an estimated $2 million of earnings. “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is set to be released on October 24, 2008.

This talented gal was ranked 62nd of the Most Sexiest Woman on FHM just this year. She was also at number 12 at Maxim’s 100 Hot List. And she was also part of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People.

Life on the Spotlight He career was marked with controversy when provocative pictures of Hudgens proliferated the Internet on September 6, 2007. The photos were passed on through emails, mobile phones and other devices. There were rumors then that she would be pulled out from the High School Musical franchise because she was no longer fit to be called a model for the youth.

But everything was settled. And Hudgens apologized to the fans and her family. After that, all is well again for this young superstar. Just looking back on how did Vanessa Hudgens get started in her acting career will inspire young minds about this craft if they are planning on joining the bandwagon.

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A Look Back at how Vanessa Hudgens Started in her Acting Career (part 1 of 2)

How did Vanessa Hudgens get started in her acting career? This girl was born Vanessa Anne Hudgens on December 14, 1988 in Salinas, California. Her looks can be attributed to her parents’ descents. Her dad, Greg Hudgens is an American with the Native American and Irish background. Her mother, Gina, is a Filipino who grew up in Manila with traces of Filipino, Chinese and Spanish blood.

 Career Path Vanessa was inclined on the performing arts since she was a child. After she finished seventh-grade at the Orange County High School of the Arts, Vanessa opted for a home school setup.

When she was eight years old, she began joining musical plays. She was included on the main and supporting casts of plays such as "The Wizard of Oz," "The Music Man," "Damn Yankees," "Evita," "Carousel," The King and I," and "The Music Man.” Everything happened by chance for little Vanessa. Her first gig was a commercial. But it was purely accidental why she landed the part. She went on the audition just because her friend, who was supposed to go there, got sick and asked her to come instead.

In 2003, she debuted in the feature film "Thirteen." This stars Evan Rachel Wood and Holly Hunter. Vanessa also starred in "Thunderbirds," an action-adventure film. But Hudgens hit it big after playing the part of Gabriella in High School Musical, a TV movie made by the Disney Channel that was first released in 2006. That same year, she was able to release her debut album entitled “V.” In July of 2008, her second album entitled “Identified” was released.

After she started on movies, she also played bit roles for television. She guest starred for TV shows such as “The Bothers Garcia,” “Still Standing,” “Quintuplets,” “Drake and Josh” and “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

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