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Former Sunderland star Darren Holloway believes that a number of Black Cats youngsters could get a chance in the first team squad, and urged them to ‘knuckle down’ and impress new manager Simon Grayson.

In his role as Blyth Spartans assistant manager Holloway was able to witness the resources that Elliott Dickman and Cliff Byrne can offer the new Black Cats boss on Tuesday night.

The newly-promoted National League North club inflicted a 3-2 defeat on the Black Cats youngsters, with former Whitby Town midfielder David McTiernan scoring a hat-trick inside six second half minutes.

But Holloway saw enough in the Black Cats side to suggest that some of them could offer Grayson something to think about ahead of the Championship season.

Holloway said: “I know there are a few that have been floating around the first team and I know from talking to Elliott (Dickman) and Cliffy (Byrne) that four or five have been training with the first team.

“I think that is really important for them to be in and around that environment, playing alongside international players and experienced players.

“They have come to us as a non-league club because it’s a dose of reality for them. We are a non-league club at Spartans but we are men. They are relatively young and inexperienced so hopefully they can learn from the game and continue their development by training with the Sunderland first team.

“A couple caught the eye tonight but the challenge for them is to knuckle down and impress Simon Grayson.”

Darren Holloway of Sunderland in action
Darren Holloway of Sunderland in action

Holloway made over fifty appearances for Sunderland under Peter Reid and experienced life in the Premier League and the Championship during his career.

Relegation can often hand young players an opportunity to break into the first team and Holloway believes that the Black Cats demotion can offer their youngsters a route into the first team.

“The relegation can benefit them, definitely,” admitted Holloway.

“In reality you aren’t getting as many international players coming to a Championship club. The level of player you need to be isn’t what it is in the Premier League. It is a steep learning curve in the Championship and if they get a chance they need to learn from every game.

“We had it here with Luke Armstrong last season.

“He left to join Middlesbrough earlier in the season and we thought with Boro getting relegated he might get a chance to play this season.

“That might not happen because they are spending a lot of money on centre forwards so it might not help his case.

“Sunderland haven’t spent that money as yet, so if these lads we have seen tonight get a chance, they have to take it.”

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Don’t Look Any Further—Mr. Republican Has Been Found!

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By:Clyde Wilson | April 03, 2015

Republicans have not been too happy lately looking over the long row of their Presidential wannabes. It is almost  embarrassing—so many outstanding candidates. They all have much to be said for them, but each one seem to have something lacking, to be just not quite right. They are just not “Presidential” enough. But relax Republicans, your ideal candidate has been found at last. He is so perfect he might have been designed by computer. (Maybe  he was.) This candidate fits every requirement for the ideal Presidential Republican candidate.

What do I  mean? First, the ideal Republican must have the appearance and the intellect of a dreamboat senior class president. He should look like an American, someone you would be happy to have for a next door neighbor. Not a trace of “ethnic” although his love for all races, creeds, and colors  and readiness to support them must be unquestionably stalwart. He must be from north of the Ohio River.

The ideal candidate should not have any experience in foreign affairs. He will naturally be a man of the finest  good ole American common sense, always chose what is right and just. He will know he will have to rely on the  wisdom of the neocons, now well-established masters of Republican foreign policy. (Let’s admit it, Republicans were a little parochial and weak on the mental department until the neocons brought their powerful intellects to their aid.)

The ideal  Republican will be a firm and courageous moderate in all things. He will not have any ideas or principles other than making sure the rich keep making money. He will have some policies, made up by advertising agencies, infallibly “moderate,” meaningless, and to be forgotten once the marketing job (excuse me, election) is over.

He will have the one really essential  characteristic that always universally reassures Republican voters that everything is A-OK. Respectability. He will not be guilty of any documented felonies that have not been hushed up and he will never, never be guilty of “extremism.” Once the media have exposed a Republican President as not quite the Boy Scout he is expected to be, it is all over. Look at poor Tricky Dick. As the Republican Presidential candidate he will never, never accuse his Democratic opponent of extremism or anything bad. That would be not being a good sport. It was be extremism.

The ideal Republican will recognize, of course, that sodomy is now “respectable,”  while anti-gay bigotry cannot be countenanced by any good American. Those Republican voters who have not been paying attention to the progress in recent years in what is respectable will just have to get to with the program and quit their belly-aching. Besides, Republican leaders have more gay relatives than the Democrats. But he must never let the Republican voters suspect that he is not one of them—is anything other than a brave defender of American family values.

So we have the man who will carry on the great tradition of Republican statesmanship—John Fremont, Horace Greeley, U.S. Grant, James G. Blaine, Chester Arthur, Warren Harding, Cal Coolidge, Alf Landon, Earl Warren, Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, Jack Kemp, the Bushes, John Boehner and Mitt Romney.

Let’s not worry about any problem with the Democrats. It seems that Hillary Clinton is finally out of the running. It only took the American public a quarter of a century to figure out that she is Not a Very Nice Person. Of course, the minority has had the White House for eight years and might not want to give it up. There are an awful lot of power and perks there and opportunities galore to stick it to the majority. But surely they will play fair—it’s the Republicans turn after all.

I can just see it now—the Republican convention of 2016—delegates standing on their chairs cheering “the next President of the United States”—Pence of Indiana.

Patrick Kealey
4/4/2015 01:39 AM

  Pence is definitely the best candidate.The time it took him to act like a "whipped dog" over the Indiana religious freedom act must have set some sort of record. His campaign slogan should be, "what does it really matter?" The media will be impressed.

James Hedman
4/4/2015 07:32 AM

  C'mon now. Coolidge wasn't so bad even if he was a damyankee. He may have been bland but he didn't do a lot besides reduce taxes and in a president that's a good thing.

Leo Hylan
4/4/2015 12:30 PM

  The ideal Republican would be Judge Roy Moore. He would have been an ideal Democrat before say Wilson and successors welcomed demonic possession. You should read his recent opinion on same-sex marriage. Unfortunately for him, it's in accord with the Constitution.Which puts him in line for arrest. So he'll have to run for office from jail, the developing American Gulag for Christians. And I quite mean that. But move on...nothing to see here...on to bitching about Putin, Iran ( how dare they behave like us--shriek--a "hegemon") ad absurdam.

Harry Heller
San Francisco
4/4/2015 03:38 PM

  Prof. Wilson: In your (dis)honor role of GOP "leaders", you included Calvin Coolidge, but left out "TR" and "RR". Was that intentional? I'm having a hard time getting a "read" on that list.

S.D. Edmiston
Henrico, Virginia
4/4/2015 05:07 PM

  Dr. Wilson, Why leave out Reagan and Nixon? Beneath the hoopla, they were as absurd as any of the others.

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As a result of the frigid blast, the main track at Churchill Downs is frozen and training over the surface was cancelled Tuesday morning. With temperatures forecast to climb only into the low 20s Tuesday and dip back into the teens Tuesday evening, track officials have determined that track conditions will not improve significantly before racing on Wednesday, so the decision was made to cancel Wednesday’s racing session.

Ten races had been scheduled on Wednesday and post time for the first race was scheduled for 12:40 p.m. (all times EST).

Temperatures are forecast to climb above freezing Wednesday afternoon and track maintenance crews will be working around the clock from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning to get the track in suitable condition for the racing program scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20.

“Our top priority on any day at Churchill Downs is the health and safety of the human and equine participants in our sport, and current conditions and our short-term forecast have convinced us that it is in the best interests of all participants that we cancel the live racing program scheduled for Wednesday,” said Kevin Flanery, president of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “We’re dealing with unusual weather conditions and the combination of moisture in our track with the rapid drop in temperatures and wind chill readings have resulted in a track surface that is unsafe for horses and humans, and there appears to be little chance of significant improvement until well into the day on Wednesday. Our track team has been and will continue to work on the surface to ensure it will be ready for racing on Thursday.”

Cancellations of Churchill Downs racing programs due to weather conditions are rare. Wednesday’s action will be the first since triple-digit temperatures prompted the cancellation of a racing program on June 28, 2012. The last time a Fall Meet race day at Churchill Downs was cancelled due to a wintry mix was Nov. 13, 1986 when a program was cancelled due to a frozen track.  Wednesday’s cancellation will be the 19th documented weather-related cancellation at the track and the sixth connected to a frozen track or snow.

While there is no live racing at Churchill Downs on Wednesday, simulcast wagering on other tracks around North America will be available at Trackside at Churchill Downs. Admission will be free Wednesday and admission gates will open at 11:30 a.m.

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The General Government Committee meeting agenda and supporting documents will be posted to the website by the Friday afternoon before the meeting.

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Auto accidents occur at the least convenient times — otherwise they wouldn’t be referred to as accidents, right? Fortunately, most of us have purchased insurance to protect our belongings and ourselves from unexpected events like an auto accident. Despite purchasing an insurance policy on your vehicle, insurance doesn’t repair your vehicle — we do.

CID Auto Body and Paint is a Top Rated Local® collision repair center in San Marcos. Our team is comprised of the best collision repair experts in the area who have years of experience under their belts to bring your vehicle back to pre-accident condition. Our auto body shop specializes in repairs for vehicles of all makes and models including fleet vehicles, semi trucks, and more. If you need collision repairs and you live in the San Marcos area, don’t waste your time shopping for estimates — head over to CID Auto Body and Paint for a free estimate!

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As soon as a collision occurs, immediately you’re consumed by a rush of adrenaline that increases your stress levels in a matter of seconds. If you’ve never been involved in an auto accident, it’s understandable that you will feel frustrated and confused from the second the collision occurs, throughout the claim process, and until the repairs are complete. While we can’t control every aspect of the process for you, we aim to alleviate any confusion related to the repairs by keeping you informed of the time your vehicle is being repaired

Searching for the best collision shop will put you on an endless search to find an auto body shop that does exactly what they say will do. Since you’ve already landed on our site, there is no need to continue your search. Instead, click here to complete our contact form, and we’ll be in touch with you to schedule your free estimate.

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CID Auto Body & Paint is a family owned body shop in San Marcos where we serve our community with its auto body needs.

In addition to serving as many customers as possible, CID Auto Body & Paint strives to make our clients’ lives as easy as possible while going through the collision repair process. Our team works directly with the insurance adjusters to negotiate repairs and act as an advocate on your behalf to ensure your vehicle is repaired with the best materials. We have strict standards and hold the insurance company accountable to pay for the damages. Our excellent customer service, competitive pricing, and highly educated technicians are what sets us apart from other collision shops in San Marcos.

The Convenience of Auto Body and Paint

When you get in a car accident, odds are you’ve scraped up the side of your car, or at the very minimum, damaged some of the paint where you got in a fender bender. At CID Auto Body and Paint, we do both the collision repair process and then send your car off to our paint department. Our expert auto technicians then match your paint color and restore your auto paint to pristine condition. Thus, when you get your car back after your auto accident, you won’t be able to tell any damage was done at all. As a Top Rated Local® San Marcos auto body shop, CID Auto Body and Paint believes in making getting your car fixed after an auto collision as easy as possible.

The Collision Repair Process

Repairing a vehicle is labor intensive. It takes time, and can lead to confusion and frustration — but it is all worth it when you choose CID Auto Body and Paint. We aren’t happy with the repairs until there is zero evidence of the collision occurring in the first place.

While you rely on us to perform quality auto body repairs, we rely on our customers to begin the collision process by getting an estimate of repairs. If an insurance claim has been filed, the insurance company will write their own estimate and provide payment of their projected estimate costs. This is considered the initial estimate. We ask that you bring the initial estimate and payment along with you as we inspect your vehicle damages.

Should our estimate exceed the amount the insurance company wrote in the initial estimate, we will complete a supplemental estimate that factors in the damages and costs that is related to your accident. From there, we present the supplemental estimate to the insurance company for you, so you have nothing to worry about.

Once the repairs begin, our professional repair technicians work diligently and carefully to bring your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition. During this phase, it’s important that we remain open to unforeseen situations that could delay repairs such as parts delay, inclement weather, or communication issues with the insurance company. Rest assured that CID Auto Body and Paint will do everything we can to make sure your vehicle’s repairs are timely and efficient.

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Glass Replacement and Repair

When a collision occurs, the body of your vehicle will likely take the biggest hit. But that doesn’t mean that that is the only service we provide. Despite whether your windshield broke during an auto collision or you’ve noticed a new crack in the glass, CID Auto Body and Paint also provides window glass replacement and repair. We aren’t limited to only windshields either. If your vehicle needs new windows, call the body shop you can trust!

Paintless Dent Repair

Mother Nature sure knows how to ruin a beautiful car. If your vehicle sustained hail damage, or has superficial dents scattered all over, CID Auto Body also performs PDR (paintless dent repair). When you see countless dents freckling your car, you might assume that you need an entirely new body. With PDR and a set of steady hands, the dents vanish all without the time and cost of disassembly. Not sure if the damages on your vehicle qualify for paintless dent repair? Contact CID Auto Body to schedule a free estimate!

Industrial Vehicle Repairs

One of the other things that sets us apart from other San Diego body shops is we repair large-sized and industrial vehicles such as semi-trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, big trucks, and more. Because of this service, CID has seen repeat business from our loyal customers for many years. Our oversized facility, expert technicians, and modern technology is what allows us to complete large industrial vehicle repairs.

Before you reach the point of vehicle repairs, there are several steps you need to finish first. If you’re not sure what to do after a car accident, allow us to help by reading further to understand what you need to do first.

What To Do After A Car Accident

The steps you take after an auto collision are critical. These steps can save lives, reduce injury, and set yourself up to ensure the claim process is smooth. However, when stress is high, it can be difficult to try and remember what to do first after a collision. We prepared a post-accident checklist to help you remember action steps at the scene of the accident and the days following.

Preparation Is Everything

Unfortunately, accidents are unpredictable and can happen anytime and to anyone, which is why it is so important to be prepared. Here are some important items and/or documents you’ll want to keep stored in your vehicle:

  • Download and print an accident report associated to the state you live in. This will help you gather the necessary information in the event that police don’t arrive at the scene.
  • Make sure you have updated copies of your vehicle registration and insurance card.
  • Keep a few tow truck companies contact information readily available.

Immediately After The Collision

Knowing that you’re prepared for something, no matter the situation, always relieves a little bit of panic. But just because you’re prepared for an accident, doesn’t mean you have nothing else to worry about. In fact, the moments immediately following a collision are incredibly important.

  • Safety first. If possible, look around to assess the situation for your immediate safety. If you’re car is driveable and you’re able to safely move it, do so! When your vehicle is blocking a lane of traffic you are at risk to causing another wreck,imply pull-over to the side of the road. Never leave the scene of an accident. If it is NOT possible to safely pull-over then stay in your car, turn your hazards on and wait until emergency personnel arrive.
  • Check for injuries. Even if the collision seems minor, try to determine if you’ve been injured. Keep in mind that some soreness may not occur until a few days after the accident occurs.
  • Contact police. Whether your collision was a single-vehicle loss or you were involved in a 10-car pile up, contact the police. You’ll want a formal report to be taken and you can rely on the other party to make the call to the police.
  • Report the accident to your insurance. Even if the accident wasn’t your fault, alerting your insurance company is best practice. Especially if the at-fault individual doesn’t end up carrying insurance. You can always close your claim if you choose to go through the responsible party’s policy.
  • Request a tow. If you have a tow company that you prefer to use, you have the option to call them. Otherwise you can request a tow through your insurance company or the police officer at the scene will make tow arrangements for you. Be sure to note the name of the tow company so you know where your vehicle will be stored.

What To Do At The Scene

It’s okay to speak with the other driver, should you feel inclined. But if you or the other driver(s) seem hostile, don’t speak to them until the police arrive.

If you choose to speak with the other drivers, you’ll need to gather some information. Here are the most important things to remember at the scene of an accident.

  • Be courteous. There is no need to make the situation worse by starting an argument. A lot of things can be said and misunderstood during a hostile exchange and you want to avoid putting yourself into a situation that could work against you.
  • Do not admit fault.
  • Be observant. Take a few moments to look at the scene and take note of vehicle damages, passengers, injuries, etc.
  • Take down names of the individuals involved, as well as car insurance information. Only ask for their personal contact information if they do not have proof of insurance.
  • Determine witnesses. Witnesses can be valuable to your claim experience, if possible take down their information too.
  • Provide your information. Since you’ve requested information from the other driver, it’s respectful to provide yours too. In some cases, you might have to hand over your information first so the other person knows they need to give theirs.

Each accident is different and you could be spending more time at the scene of the accident than you planned. Take this time to document the scene by taking scene photos. Be sure you capture photos of:

  • License plates
  • Damages to your vehicle and the other vehicle(s)
  • Note any prior damages that you or the other vehicles have
  • Objects such as fallen branches, fire hydrant, cement barricade, etc. as well as accident debris
  • Street signs
  • Any other contributing factors that you think is relevant to the accident

Unless you sustained injuries that require transportation to the ER, then staying present at the scene of the accident is a chance for you to take in as many details to help you fight your case. Take in as many details as possible because the insurance company will ask more questions than you realized were necessary. We understand that this all may seem overwhelming, but the most important thing to remember after an accident occurs, is to document everything. It’s better to have too much information than not enough.

Don’t push off your vehicle repairs because you are still searching for the best auto body shop in San Marcos. At CID’s, we don’t claim to be the best, but we do pride ourselves on having the best customers who trust us with their collision repairs — and that speaks for itself.

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Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani had a rough second outing in spring training Sunday, allowing three earned runs on five hits in two innings against the Kansas City Royals The Enquirer/Adam Baum

GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Kansas City Royals 10-3 Sunday afternoon at Goodyear Ballpark. The Reds are now 3-7-1 in spring training.

The game in three paragraphs:

  • Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani had a rough second start to his spring training. In the first inning, DeSclafani allowed five hits – two of which were extra-base hits – and three earned runs. His second and final inning went much smoother thanks to a strikeout and a double play.
  • The Reds offense came alive in the sixth inning but it wasn't enough to catch the Royals' 15-hit day. Scott Schebler, who went 2-for-3, doubled to score José Peraza, then Adam Duvall blasted a two-run home run to straightaway center field, his second long ball of the spring. Phil Gosselin also went 2-for-2 with a double.
  • Reds manager Bryan Price said of DeSclafani: "I'm glad he felt good. I'm happy as heck he's out on the mound. Certainly would have liked a better result. Looked like we had maybe a fringe double-play ball there that we couldn't make a play on and that elongated the inning for sure. With or without that, I didn't think he had his best stuff or his best command of it. But he was around the plate. He made them swing the bats. That's what you want to see early in camp is a guy throwing the ball over the plate."

More: Reds' Brandon Dixon may be a long shot, but he's earning attention

More: Reds offense will be OK with more at-bats, says Bryan Price

Doc: Does Reds' plan test your faith? GM Dick Williams responds

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Right-hander Sal Romano looks to continue his strong spring Monday with a visit from the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Andrew Heaney at Goodyear Ballpark at 3:05 p.m. (WSAI 1360).


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When Ridley Scott got back into the Alien franchise with Prometheus he made it sound like he was going to continue making these movies until the end of time. Maybe not so much. After previously teasing several more Alien movies were in the cards for him, Scott now says that we may only get one or two more films within the Alien world before he's done. According to the director...

I don't know. [I'll make] maybe two more [films], or maybe one more, I don't know.

First Ridley Scott filmed Prometheus and very soon he'll be following that up with Alien: Covenant. Previously, the accomplished director had said that we could see as many six additional films following Covenant. However, these most recent comments to Yahoo Movies UK would appear to dial back those expectations considerably. Now he's talking about two more films at the most, and possibly only one.

We know for certain that we're getting at least one more film as Ridley Scott has stated that the script for that movie is currently being written and he expects to be filming it by next year. He further expands on that here to say that the film should see release within a year and nine months from now, which would put it no later than early 2020.

And while even yesterday we were expecting this next Alien film to be just another in an ongoing franchise, now it appears that this script being written could potentially be the last one that Ridley Scott plans to work on. Possibly, we could see one beyond that. It's not clear what has changed in the last couple of months to change the director's plans so drastically. Scott does talk a bit in the Yahoo interview about how Prometheus was not as warmly received as he would have liked, but certainly, he's known that for some time.

It's possible that the early reviews of Alien: Covenant might be having an impact on Scott's thinking. Currently, the film sits at a 74% fresh rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. While that's a fairly solid average at this point, it's just above where Prometheus ended up (72%) and while reviews are trending positive, few of them are glowing. Many are just barely on the positive side of the line.

Of course, reviews aren't the only things that matter when it comes to deciding whether to move forward with a film idea. The box office will very likely be the determining factor. If the fans appreciate Alien: Covenant and show their love with ticket sales, then it's possible that sort of support could push Scott to make more movies in that world. We'll find out when Alien: Covenant lands in theaters May 19.

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When Microsoft SharePoint 2007 began pervading the enterprise more than a year ago, many IT shops looked at how they could use the platform internally to help their employees collaborate on key projects and store documents in central repositories. Here is how it can be used for risk management.

When Microsoft SharePoint 2007 began pervading the enterprise more than a year ago, many IT shops looked at how they could use the platform internally to help their employees collaborate on key projects and store documents in central repositories.

But less attention was paid to how the platform could be used to build externally facing sites for customers, and that's exactly what Ira M. Schwartz, CIO of Allied North America, an insurance company that provides Risk Management for construction firms, saw as an opportunity. He wanted to provide more visibility to customers about the status of their interactions with Allied, and by analysing that data, reduce risks and save them money.

Traditionally, Schwartz says, claims and risk management documents were accessed through a hodgepodge of phone calls, email and spreadsheets, making it difficult for the customer to have a unified view of their relationship with Allied North America in real time.

"Spreadsheets were floating around and nobody knew what the latest version of something was," Schwartz says. "We wanted to make everything more transparent for our customers."

The primary reason for moving the data from these systems into a portal was two-fold, Schwartz says. One was to allow a place for his customers to track their transactions and interactions with Allied. Secondly, it would allow Allied employees to work with a web-based, user friendly application that centralized data from disparate (and not the prettiest looking) enterprise systems internally.

"The legacy systems are deep and have a lot of functionality, but they are ugly and hard to maneuver,' he says. "I wanted to put all this into something that people could use."

According to Tom Schmidt, Allied's vice president of emerging technologies, SharePoint 2007 made the most sense because, from a development standpoint, Allied is primarily a Microsoft shop. Many of the company's legacy systems, including its claims management system, were developed on .Net.

Other systems that synced up well with SharePoint included a document management system developed by Epitome Systems, as well as an online certificate request and issuance system.

"Our familiarity with .Net development for both the web and desktop gave us a comfort level in developing webparts within the new version [of SharePoint]," Schmidt says. "Microsoft introduced a number of features with Sharepoint 2007 that are key to our solution, namely support for forms based authentication, web service integration and single sign on."

After some development work, feeding information from these legacy databases and into SharePoint, Schwartz went live with the first version of what Allied calls its "mySocrates portal" in July 2007.

Why the name?

"Socrates said the only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance," Schwartz says, referring to the fact that he wanted to bring as much information to customers as possible.

The first feature they released was what Schwartz calls Open Items. It is used when a construction company (who is a customer of Allied's) logs into the portal and wants to tracks its interactions with Allied. For instance, if they needed a safety inspection of their site, that action would be uploaded as an open item. Once that inspection is completed, its completion would be documented in the system and an e-mail sent to relevant recipients.

"We wanted to bring [customers] into this portal and see all aspects of their relationship with us," says Schmidt. "The customers have a tremendous amount of visibility about what their policies are."

Schwartz also believes that the open items feature will improve client retention because they can see Allied looking at their business over the long term rather than the immediate contract or claim they're working on.

Other features have since followed, including a dashboard that culls data from Allied's databases about the injuries that happen at its customers' construction sites.

As an example, one category might say that 20 percent of injuries came from employees lifting heavy objects. The data gets updated in real time to the portal, where it appears as a pie chart for the customer to view. Previously, this information was sent manually via spreadsheets.

In analysing that data, the customer can retool their training policies with greater agility.

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Auction buyers still in the dark as GSA responds about recalled car sales

WATCH  | As the GSA answers lawmakers' questions about its sale of recalled cars, auction buyers remain in the dark about potential problems with their purchases.

GSA writes back to House lawmakers

House lawmakers have finally received some information from the General Services Administration regarding questions about its sale of cars with open recalls to the public. But as potential customers hit up auctions, browsing Uncle Sam's hand-me-downs, they're still not getting specific information about problems despite a Circa investigation months ago

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Circa talked with a Maryland couple shopping GSA auction cars for their grandson, "We’re just hoping to pick something up and put it in the driveway," they explained.  But we had a surprise: some of the cars had open recalls.

Lawmakers say GSA should stop selling recalls

Back in October, a group of lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives asked the GSA to stop selling cars with open recalls. The House Oversight Committee also launched an investigation.  But nothing's changed. So, buyers could still drive away cars with a problem and have no idea.

"That means I’ll have to do extra leg work before I actually put him behind the wheel,” the woman shopping for her grandson said.

Ave Kaplan is planning on extra work. The DC mom-to-be of twins said you know what you're getting into when you shop for cars at government auctions, but we had to tell her the mini-van she was considering had a recall that could cause a fire.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky doesn’t think any buyer should have to do the work to find out if there are dangerous recalls in cars being auctioned off by the feds. “Where there is the possibility of fixing it, it should be fixed. Period. End of story,” Schakowsky said.

The GSA recently responded to the letter Schakowsky and other House lawmakers sent, asking the agency to make repairs to recalls. The letter makes few specific promises but does say the GSA will explore, consider, analyze, assess and look into ways to improve its systems.

READ: GSA response to House lawmakers

The GSA in its letter says it will look at launching a new mobile fleet application to handle recall notifications that impact federal workers driving fleet cars. It also says it will analyze how to best identify cars for sale to the public that have open recalls, and is "exploring the feasibility of repairing vehicles with actionable safety recalls before sale."

The agency says it is also assessing how it can provide more conspicuous indicators about the cars with open recalls listed for sale on the GSA's internet auction website.

GSA shares your concerns about providing full, accurate, and transparent information about vehicle recalls to potential purchasers.
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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2010, file photo Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., speaks during a Debt Commission meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. In 2013 with a nation still split over President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul Schakowsky, who has long supported coverage for the uninsured, is predicting vindication for the Affordable Care Act once people see how the program really works. ?It?s harder to sell what is a pretty new idea for Americans while it is still in the abstract,? she said. ?I think as people experience it, they?re going to love it, much like Medicare.? (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Rep. Schakowsky wants more than just exploration or analyzation. She says she'll push for a hearing and legislation, "It’s just really unacceptable. Our roads are less safe because of a government agency. That’s a huge problem. And it’s fixable."

Schakowsky is also calling out the GSA's claim that 98% of the vehicles it sold this year didn’t have open, actionable recalls.  A company called AutoAp has previously helped Circa crunch the number of recalled cars being sold by the GSA. It consistently found much higher rates.

“They want to claim it was an unusual month and there were unusual circumstances," Schakowsky said. "I question how you go from two-percent to an odd month that has 20%, so clearly the GSA is not doing what it needs to do.”

GSA silent on repeated interview requests

Once again, Circa asked the GSA for specifics and an opportunity to do an on-camera interview. The agency supplied the letter it sent to lawmakers but didn't say a word about our request. Auction buyers in Pennsylvania told us they were glad we were giving them the scoop. "We’ll definitely do more legwork now. Thank you for the information," one woman said.

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Circle K Energy Limited  2019 UK Tax Strategy

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and its subsidiaries (‘the ACT Group’) are committed to acting with integrity and transparency in all tax matters, complying fully with tax legislation.

We are committed to compliance with tax law and practice in the UK.  Compliance for us means paying the right amount of tax in the right place at the right time. It involves disclosing all relevant facts and circumstances to the tax authorities and claiming reliefs and incentives where available.

In compliance with the requirements outlined in paragraph 19(2) and paragraph 20(1) of Schedule 19 of UK Finance Act 2016, Circle K Energy Limited (‘CKEL’) publishes this statement for the year ended 30 April 2019 on behalf of the UK companies within the Group (‘the UK Group’), which include:

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This Tax Strategy will be owned by the Board of Directors of the UK Group (‘the Board’) and will be reviewed annually with any proposed amendments ultimately discussed and approved by the Board.  The Board is supported by suitably qualified finance and tax teams who have responsibility for implementing the Tax Strategy. Where required, the services of professional advisors are engaged to provide additional support.

This Tax Strategy was approved for publication by the Board on 27 April 2018 and applies thereafter until such time as it is superseded

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The UK Group’s finance team is responsible for the day to day management of the UK Group’s tax affairs with external tax advice and assistance as required. Ultimate responsibility rests with the Board and the Finance Director of the UK Group. In addition, the EMEA Senior Tax Manager based in Ireland and the Senior Tax Director based in Canada along with their respective tax teams support the Board to ensure that the UK Group remains compliant in all UK direct tax matters.

In addition, internal policies and procedures to support the UK Group’s tax framework are maintained. Periodic reviews are carried out to ensure that the policies and procedures are being complied with and to determine if any changes or enhancements are needed to the process.

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Albeit there has been recent expansion within the ACT Group, the business of the UK Group is standardised and is relatively unchanged from year to year.

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The UK Group’s appetite for tax risk is low. Given the scale and nature of our business and the volume of tax obligations, risks will inevitably arise from time to time in relation to the interpretation of tax law and the nature of our compliance requirements.

Tax risks identified are assessed and a conclusion reached on how individual risks should be managed. External professional advice is sought to support the decision-making process where there is an uncertainty about how the relevant tax law should be applied.

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The UK Group’s communication with HMRC is centred on timely tax compliance and timely responses to queries raised by HMRC. By way of example we focus on meeting the relevant filing and payment deadlines for the taxes the Group is required to pay.

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  • 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime, juice plus 8 lime wedges for serving
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp potato starch
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, root end trimmed, tough outer layers discarded
  • 1 lb ground chicken breast
  • 1 large shallot, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 1/3 packed cups grated carrot
  • 1 to 2 mangos, peeled and cut into small wedges
  • 16 to 20 large Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves (from 2 heads)

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions using 1/4 tsp salt. Stir in mint.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together broth, vinegar, lime juice, honey and fish sauce. To a small bowl, add potato starch and 2 tsp water and stir well. Keep both mixtures close at hand. Cut a 2½- to 3-inch piece from bottom of lemongrass stalk and discard rest. Cut in half lengthwise, then chop as finely as possible; set aside. (NOTE: You should end up with about 2 tbsp chopped lemongrass.)
  3. Mist a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high. Add chicken and shallot and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up meat with a spoon, until chicken is no longer pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, pepper flakes and lemongrass and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add broth mixture and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Add potato starch mixture and stir to combine. Simmer just until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peanuts. If serving immediately, divide chicken mixture, quinoa, carrot and mangos evenly among lettuce leaves and squeeze lime wedges over top.

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  • Calories: 73
  • Carbohydrate Content: 58 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 75 mg
  • Fat Content: 16 g
  • Fiber Content: 7 g
  • Protein Content: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
  • Sodium Content: 569 mg
  • Sugar Content: 27 g


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What to Look For When Buying Windows

Shopping around for new windows can be overwhelming because there are many things to consider. You have to play the role of detective when shopping around for windows, and that means you’ll have to use your wits to get the best deal possible. Here’s what you should look for when buying windows.

It may be a little extra out-of-pocket, but when you compare it to the energy savings you’ll see over time, you’ll decide it’s worth it. Look for windows that have energy ratings on them, like ENERGY STAR. Windows that have these ratings can save you 10 to 25% on your energy bill every year.

Find everything you can about who manufactures the windows. If possible, buy directly from the manufacturer.  That should save you money and give you a better chance of getting warranty and parts should you ever need them.

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If you have kids, a window on a second floor can be a safety hazard. You can purchase windows that only open a certain amount, preventing the possibility that they injure themselves. Speak with your window specialist to discuss your needs and options.

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Look for a style that fits your home. There are more styles out there than you could ever need in one lifetime, and you’ll find one that fits your home and your budget if you do your homework. Look at different combinations of frames, sashes, glazing and paint options.  Pay particular attention to the installation method that you wish to use- retrofit, full frame removal or a hybrid of these two options.

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This may come as a surprise, but not all salespeople are saints. There are just as many terrible window companies out there as there are great ones. Look for a company with a good reputation.  Frank, honest dialogue and a good BBB rating are key.

The most important thing you can do is collect research. After you’ve collected research, then collect some more research. The more information you have, the better able you are to make an informed decision, and that usually translates into a good buying decision.

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Should Ohio cut testing time or keep PARCC? New panel will review state's key testing issues

A new panel of teachers, superintendents and state school board members will review how much state testing Ohio has and whether Ohio should keep PARCC as its Common Core testing service.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- State Sen. Peggy Lehner wants to hear from educators about how much testing Ohio has and whether the new PARCC tests are what Ohio needs.

Lehner, who heads the Senate Education Committee, and Ohio Senate President Keith Faber just announced creation of the Senate Advisory Committee on Testing -- a panel of state school board members, teachers and superintendents.

Lehner said it is clear that Ohio will have to make a lot of decisions about testing, as opposition to increased test hours grows and as Ohio shifts to new tests based on the Common Core and other new state education standards.

On the table: testing time and the future of the new Common Core tests through the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) that Ohio students have just started taking.

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Lehner said the tests are too long, according to most. And Ohio must consider whether it should continue with PARCC or shift to other tests. Several states have dropped out of PARCC to write their own tests or to use versions of the ACT.

"How flexible they (PARCC) would be about making drastic changes to it would be one of the issues on the table, as well as alternate tests," Lehner said.

Because Ohio has "tremendous variation" in districts across the state, she and Faber decided that a statewide panel could gather information and help the legislature sort out key testing issues. The panel will meet every other week in Columbus for the next six months.

"Frankly, those are decisions that have to be well informed by the education community itself," Lehner said. "We really value the thoughts of the superintendents and the teachers and other educators across the state."

The panel includes state school board members C. Todd Jones and Michael Collins, as well as Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper.

Also included are Cleveland history teacher Shari Obrenski and Bay Village curriculum director Char Shryock, who heads a state committee to inform people about PARCC and promote the tests.

Lehner said that since the committee will meet in Columbus, she picked superintendents near there. The closest superintendent to Cleveland is from Canton.

"We could easily have filled this committee twice," she said.

Gov. John Kasich has already proposed some testing reductions after state Superintendent Richard Ross released a report on testing time in January that said students in Ohio take 20 hours of standardized tests a year.

Ross outlined ways he believes the state can reduce testing by about 20 percent, while also preserving the state's ability to evaluate the academic progress of students and measure the performance of schools and teachers.

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As we reported this morning, however, some feel that the longer test time for the new exams is needed.

Here are members of the committee:

Dar Borradaile, Miami Valley Career and Technical Center
Melissa Cropper, Georgetown Exempted Village Schools
Amy Holbrook, Mad River Local Schools
Kimberly Jones, Columbus City Schools
Shari Obrenski, Cleveland City Schools
Billie Sarich, Grandview Heights City Schools
Kay Wait, Toledo City Schools

Adrian Allison, Canton City Schools
Jan Broughton, Fairfield Union Local Schools
April Domine, New Albany Plain Local Schools
John Marschhausen, Hilliard City Schools
Paul Imhoff, Upper Arlington City Schools
Keith Millard, Hamilton City Schools

Curriculum and Testing Specialists:
Machelle Kline, Columbus City Schools
Jim Mahoney, Battelle for Kids
Char Shryock, Bay Village Schools
Julie Sellers, Cincinnati City Schools
Dr. Cheryl Irish, Miami University

State Board of Education:
Michael Collins
Todd Jones

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Earl Oremus, Marburn Academy
Andy Boy, United Schools Network
Jessica Voltolini, Ohio Department of Education
Catholic Schools representative, to be announced
Parent representative, to be announced

To follow education news from Cleveland and affecting all of Ohio, follow this reporter on Facebook as @PatrickODonnellReporter


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Sometimes, the failure to act is as harmful as an act itself. Yesterday, I sent a letter to Patricia Aho, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, whose recent failure to act on water certification standards for Flagstaff Lake has resulted in the state losing its ability to have any say in the matter for the next 25 years. You can access a copy of that letter here, or read it in full below.

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On November 15, 2011, CLF led a coalition of 14 other environmental groups in sending a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency that called for swift implementation of permit controls at a Massachusetts facility that is discharging directly into the Blackstone River. The coalition letter was written in response to a July 20,…

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On April 14 U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young issued a final judgment in CLF’s favor in our suit against the MassHighway Department, bringing to a close nearly five years of litigation to push the department to manage stormwater runoff from state roads that was polluting nearby waterbodies.


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The team at open source content management system (CMS) SilverStripe has decided to extend their reach beyond content management into multi-purpose application development. SilverStripe has announced it’s decoupling its core framework from the Web CMS platform so that the framework can be used independently to build applications.

SilverStripe as a Development Platform

The SilverStripe Framework, known previously as Sapphire, is an object-oriented PHP5 development platform that reduces the time required to create new applications by providing a common implementation of features like security and server-side caching. Previously, the framework was coupled with the Web CMS platform making it challenging to reuse the framework in other types of applications beyond content management.

 SilverStripe’s framework has a number of features and benefits:

  • Designed from the inception to take full advantage of PHP5 features
  • Object-relational mapper that allows developers to model a database using PHP5 and provides a form for editing the data. The framework can also generate programming interfaces and the database from the PHP5 model.
  • Pre-made form starters (scaffolding) and form fields library to speed form development
  • Module-based architecture designed to make code reuse easier
  • HTML5 and CSS3 template engine that allows template creators to define the user interface without requiring use of PHP5.
  • Pre-implemented software infrastructure like: friendly URLs, security model, caching, internationalization and cross-platform support

The framework can be installed on a number of server configurations, see the system requirements for framework installation. There is commercial support for the framework via the SilverStripe’s commercial arm SilverStripe, Ltd.

What’s Next for SilverStripe

SilverStripe plans to release the next version of their Web CMS, version 3.0 to alpha in October and the beta prior to Christmas. SilverStripe previously released a preview release on May 2nd. According to SilverStripe representatives, 3.0 will feature user interface, technical architecture, social media and mobile enhancements.

In addition to the enhancements to the CMS and the separation of the development framework, SilverStripe will also rename their site performance monitoring tool from Dawn to SilverStripe Site Monitor. SilverStripe will name the collection of three products the SilverStripe Suite. Branding all of the products under the SilverStripe moniker could serve as an effort to improve name recognition for the product.

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Data on one of the most complicated public transportation systems is now available through Google Transit. The service covers regional systems, too.

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It's too late to use it to get to T-Mobile's launch of the first phone using Google's Android operating system, but Google Maps now offers the ability to navigate using New York City's public transit system.

The online map service now has data from New York's Metropolitan Transit Agency, one of the largest, most complicated, and most widely used transportation systems. It includes data from buses and subways, the Long Island Rail Road, the Long Island Bus, the Metro-North Railroad, and the MTA Bus Company. And it connects to regional systems, including New Jersey Transit's commuter rail, light rail and bus service, the Staten Island Ferry, and the Port Authority's PATH Rail, AirTrain JFK, and AirTrain Newark.

So you can see one reason why more than 75 other public transit agencies made it in Google Transit first.

The service is available through Google Maps. Public-transit options will appear next to driving directions, and public-transit icons for locations such as subway stations will appear on the map, Google said.


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 Whether you need to schedule a regular maintenance appointment or you require repairs due to damage or malfunction, look no further! Our facility marries the latest automotive technology with excellent customer service. We believe that every customer is special, and we will work hard to keep your business. At COACHBUILT MOTORS, we're so certain you'll be satisfied that we guarantee efficient, prompt and reliable work, and honest service. No job is too big or too small, we want to see your car live a long, long life.

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Coachbuilt offers a full array of new & used Rolls Royce & Bentley parts. We maintain an inventory of over 10,000 parts. If we don't have what you need in stock, we have acquired a wide network of suppliers to locate virtually any part needed. We always maintain a supply of RR363 & Mineral Oil. We ship to nearly every address in the world.

Need an automotive appraisal for insurance or estate needs? Coachbuilt has been selected by the Franklin County (and other counties) Common Pleas Court as an official estate appraiser. We can come to your location or you can bring the car(s) to us. We'll provide a detailed report with an unbiased value, usually within 2 business days. This service is not limited to Rolls Royce & Bentley automobiles.

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Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your girlfriends? Tired of going out to bars or nightclubs where it's too loud and you leave with a sore throat from shouting to have a conversation?

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Aroma Ingredients Market, by Product Type (Synthetic Ingredients and Natural Ingredients) by Application (Fine Fragrances, Home Care, Cosmetic & Personal Care, Pet Care, Food & Beverages, and Others), and by Region (Asia Pacific, North America, South America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) – Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2018 – 2026

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Aroma ingredients are the basic substances used to make fragrance material for its anti-malodorous, smell enhancing, and blending properties. Aromatic ingredients can be obtained from physical operations of natural or synthetic/unnatural raw materials. On the basis of that it is segmented as synthetic and natural aroma ingredients. Aroma ingredients plays a predominant role developing additives or essence, which are used in food, cosmetic, and personal care industries, to improve quality of the products in terms of favor and essence.

Market Dynamics:-

  • The major drivers for growth of the aroma ingredients market include growing global fragrance industry as aroma ingredients play primary role in the making of fragranced products such as perfumes, air fresheners, toiletries including deodorants, scented candles etc. For instance, according to International Fragrance Association, the global flavors and fragrance market was valued at US$ 29.0 billion in 2015, which is expected to reach US$ 70 billion by 2022, increasing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
  • Aroma ingredients are an important constituent of perfume. Global perfume market is growing due to rising trend of personal grooming especially in youth, increasing disposable income, and improving standards of living, which in turn promote growth aroma ingredients market. For instance, according Organization of Personal Care Council, in 2016 global beauty and personal care market was valued at US$ 444 billion and it is expected to reach to US$ 716.6 billion by 2025.

Market Outlook:-

  • On the basis of product type, cosmetic segment is expected to gain major traction in the aroma ingredients market due its significant use in the making of cosmetic products. Likewise floral, fruity, fantasy etc. fragrance work well on personal care categories such as lipstick, body lotion, face wash etc. For instance, according to European Commission, Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry 2007 report, EU is one of the region, which dominates the cosmetic market in the world, and was valued roughly at US$ 71.56 billion with five major countries (the U.K., Germany, Italy, France and Spain) valuing around 70% of the total market at retail sales prices. The economies with highest per capita spending on cosmetic products were Denmark and Sweden (US$ 194.38), Spain (US$ 192.11), France (US$ 188.70), thereby, increasing the market demand for aroma ingredients.

Key Players in the Global Aroma Ingredients Market:-

  • Major players in the global aroma ingredients market are BASF SE, Mane SA, Givaudan SA, Fermenich International SA, and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Bell Flavors and Fragrances, Givaudan, Kao Corporation, S H Kelkar and Company Limited, Symrise, Takasago International Corporation etc.
  • In January 2019, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. entrenched an industry collaboration with Aryballe, a digital olfaction technology company based in France. This collaboration aims to develop the flavor and fragrance capabilities and portable applications from Aryballe.

Market Taxonomy:-

On the basis of product type, the global aroma ingredients market is segmented into:

  • Synthetic Ingredients
  • Natural Ingredients

On the basis of application, the global aroma ingredients market is segmented into:

  • Fine Fragrances
  • Home care
  • Personal Care
  • Pet Care
  • Food & Beverages
  • Others

On the basis of region, the global aroma ingredients market is segmented into:

  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of others
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of the Europe
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East
    • Israel
    • GCC
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa

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In addition to this, Coherent Market Insights has access to a wide range of the regional and global reputed paid data bases, which helps the company to figure out the regional and global market trends and dynamics. The company analyses the industry from the 360 Degree Perspective i.e. from the Supply Side and Demand Side which enables us to provide granular details of the entire ecosystem for each study. Finally, a Top-Down approach and Bottom-Up approach is followed to arrive at ultimate research findings.

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Coherent Market Insights has a large amount of in-house repository of industry database. This is leveraged as a burner for initiating a new research study. Key secondary sources include:

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2019's best up-and-coming illustrators

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This month: Marie-Eve illustrates an educational game for Hydro-Québec, Anne Cresci sketches fashion pages for Le Journal des Femmes, Jérôme Mireault illustrates Woodstock for The Commercial Observer, Aaron McConomy creates portraits for Total, Florent Hauchard produced a new visual identity of YouTUBeur Squeezie, Bomboland, Steve Scott and Nazario Graziano see their books updated. Also meet Nicole Jarecz, featured this month in our Creative Capsule.

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This month: Annick Poirier create mermaids for American packaging, Aurore decorates the walls of Basterd and The Islanders, Pablo Pasadas continues to dazzle us with a new series of research, Anne Cresci illustrates the eau de parfum collection Les Petites Essences from Elixir, Steve Scott illustrates for the Wall Street Journal, London and Arab News, Florent Hauchard fights for the campaign Une jonquille pour Curie against cancer, and many other great projects that we are proud of!

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Godzilla 3.5-Inch Battlepacks Details & 4K Unboxing

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Our #GodzillaToyTakeover continues with an in-depth look at the 3.5-Inch Monster Battlepacks from JAKKS Pacific, just one of the assortments available as part of their Godzilla King of the Monsters toyline. Watch our 4K unboxing and review in the video embedded above or on our YouTube Channel, then read on for more details about these awesome new toys!

Overall, the amount of detail that JAKKS Pacific packed into such smaller figures can’t be understated. Impressive sculpts across all the figures, coupled with minimal but effective paint applications bring these massive movie monsters to life perfectly in miniature form. Each set contains two figures, including a different deco of Godzilla depending on the paring: Burning Godzilla with Mothra, Atomic Godzilla with Rodan, and “Normal” Godzilla with King Ghidorah. Also included in every Monster Battlepack are two mini-backdrops which features locales from the movie, as well as plastic clips to display these scenes cards upright. Three different designs of these backdrops are shared across all three sets, so collector’s picking up the entire assortment will  end up with doubles of each scene. As noted in our Video Feature, taking these out of the package without damaging them was almost impossible. However even with a few bends in the cardboard, the backdrops display just fine.

We have some official Monster Battlepacks images to share along below, along with pricing and availability information for this range of Godzilla King of the Monsters toys from JAKKS PacificKeep following our #GodzillaToyTakeover on Collect Jurassic’s Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, plus look for Part 2 of our YouTube 4K unboxing and review of the 6-Inch Monster figures.

3.5-Inch Monster Battlepacks
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SRP: $9.99 | 3+ years | Available Spring 2019

  • Two 3.5-inch tall, articulated monster figures are included in each battle pack.
  • Recreate the action from the movie with a Godzilla figure, a legendary monster figure, and a backdrop accessory.
  • Three unique versions of Godzilla are available in the battle packs. Collect them all!

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New Wave 3 Attack Pack Figures Hitting Walmart Stores

By April 12, 2019 April 13th, 2019 Releases & Sightings

That didn’t take long! We may have only just found out about Mattel’s newest Attack Pack figures, and now it appears some of those toys are already showing up in US Walmart stores. Sightings in California and Utah suggest that Attack Pack Wave 3 is officially upon us, which includes Mussaurus, Proceratosaurus and Velociraptor Charlie.

Thanks to Toy Adventures and Casey J. we also have photos of these latest releases in packaging as well as the exact case pack contents for Wave 3. Each shipping box in this wave will contain 3x Velociraptor Charlie, 1x Mussaurus, 1x Proceratosaurus and 1x Dracorex. With that information it can be assumed that Charlie will end up being pretty common once these figures are fully distributed, with Mussaurus and Proceratosaurus being the harder of the three to track down.

Please let us know if you find these latest releases in your state or county so we can help spread availability information on our Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. And as always, happy hunting!

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  • Erik says:

    Already got my eyes peeled for these. I live in Nevada, right near both California and Utah, so chances are my state will be seeing these soon enough.

  • Gooper Blooper says:

    My Walmart up here in VT tends to lag behind everyone else. The newest stuff here is the Savage Strike Dimetrodon and Tapejara. Decided to try my luck on Amazon with Mussaurus and some of the other upcoming toys with that “Ships in 1 to 2 months” nonsense.

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Students will be able to identify and measure the perimeter of a figure using US standard and metric units by using different strategies.

measuring side lengths
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Prior knowledge: Students should already understand the meaning of a  polygon  and know some of the attributes used to compare polygons. Students should also be able to draw triangles and rectangles accurately when given specific instructions.

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This lesson is designed for one 30 minute block, assuming the students are already familiar with Explain Everything and Google classroom. The lesson involves 2 main questions : How do you calculate the perimeter of a polygon and  how does this relate to the real world?

Students will use units in Math curriculum to learn how to calculate perimeter of a polygon. The hope is that students will apply their knowledge and learn  from each other, and the teacher fills in the gaps at the end.

The lesson will be taught using Explain Everything. By creating videos to explain their  calculations in Explain Everything, students have the opportunity to teach each other by posting their responses, as well as learn from each other by viewing and responding to other students’ discoveries. It also allows them to work at their own speed. Additionally, students can exercise choice in the process by selecting a polygon of their choice for their calculation.

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Investigating activity.  Students work in pairs to find polygons within the school or district web site.

Student Instructions

Students identify polygons on the web site and discuss shape, size, number of sides, angles.

2 Relevence: Identify who might use measurements and polygons in real life

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Students discuss who might use these techniques in real life and for what reason.

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Have students work in pairs to find a polygon in the Classroom. Students will select a polygon of choice and use explain everything to explain how to calculate perimeter.

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Students work in pairs to select a polygon in the classroom. They will use this object to calculate perimeter on the object and describe the calculation using Explain Everything.

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- Identify the number of sides
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Campagnolo's Shamal Mille Wheelset may be the most feted aerodynamic aluminum wheelset still on the market today. That's because at its inception in the 1990s, it played a big role in revolutionizing what a rim's cross section could—and should—look like, ushering in the era of aerodynamic wheels. The newest iteration of this venerable line resembles that original model in name only, returning for 2017 with the accumulated advancements of two decades in Campagnolo's R&D labs with one major change over the 2015 model: more internal width.

Expanded tire size is unarguably one of the most significant advancements in recent road tech. After all, there's only so much benefit that we creatures of sinew and muscle can derive from aeronautical materials and industrial-grade ceramic bearings—though both are, of course, represented here. The wider internal rim width lets today's trend of wider tires sit fuller, straightening the side walls and increasing air volume. That results in more comfort, lower rolling resistance, and better cornering at speed.

Racing's not all about speed and stealthy comfort, though; you've also got to stop. The Shamal Mille's dark matte finish comes into play here. Campagnolo calls this Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation, and—as far as we can tell—it serves two purposes: it looks good and it signals that your wheels feature the new, spiral-grooved brake track, which is what sets these apart from the competition. We should note that, while early reports indicated the Shamal Mille would be compatible with Campagnolo's carbon-specific brake pads, the company has since released special red brake pads for use with the aluminum Shamal Milles only. For safety's sake, we recommend not deviating from those pads.

The Shamal Milles' brake track bears a distinctly noticeable spiral design that Campy claims reduces braking distances in all conditions, regardless of brake-hampering dampness. The Italian manufacturer also claims that this is the quietest brake system it's ever developed, which is akin to Armani claiming that a newly designed suit is the most well-fitting article to roll off of its tailors' work benches. While we're primarily interested in the improved braking, a quieter operation is the kind of unlooked-for but appreciated perk that the Vicenza-based brand has made its name with.

New features aside, the wheels wouldn't be Shamals without the iconic Mega G3 Geometry, which places an emphasis on perfect spoke tension for efficient, vibration-free rolling, even at speed. Mega G3 also accounts for the different stresses placed on drive- and non-drive spokes, doubling the drive-side spoke count and increasing tension load. This architecture creates a shared load balance for a structural reliability that gives the best power transmission possible.

The wide, carbon hub bodies and oversized aluminum rear hub flange further increase torsional and lateral rigidity. The Shamal Milles use Campy's ceramic Ultra Smooth Bearings (USB) on the front and rear hubs. While they aren't as perfectly efficient as the best-in-the-world CULT bearings on the Bora line, Campagnolo claims that USB are an amazing 50% smoother than standard bearings, which means less energy dissipation as a result of friction.

  • The aero aluminum wheel that started it all
  • New rim width increases comfort and rolling efficiency
  • Oxidized ceramic brake track improves stopping
  • USB ceramic bearings are industrial-grade smooth
  • Aluminum spokes boost stiffness without adding grams
  • G3 spoke lacing and asymmetrical rims add more stiffness
  • Carbon hub bodies for efficient hammering and spinning
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Rim Material
[rims and flanges] aluminum, [hub body] carbon
Wheel Size
Rim Depth
[front] 25.5 mm, [rear] 29.5 mm
Rim Width
[internal] 17mm
Brake Compatibility
Campagnolo Shamal Mille brake pads
Campagnolo USB ceramic bearings
Front Axle
9mm quick-release
Rear Axle
130mm quick-release
Campagnolo aerodynamic aluminum
Spoke Count
[front] 16, [rear] 21
Recommended Use
road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
2 years

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Can you use standard pads with these wheels?

No you must use Campagnolo blue pads. Otherwise the brake surface coating will come off.

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Are there other pad offerings for these wheel? I have the blue factory pads and they scream!! on my fronts, I have cleaned them and towed them in but still very very very loud.

Not sure what kind of screaming you're experiencing, but I know the Mavic wheels with Exalith coating sound like a Formula 1 car in the distance --it's a neat sound. Since these new black coatings by Mavic, Hed, and Campy/Fulcrum seem to add texture to the braking surface, one would expect more sound. Anyhow, my guess is that the screaming you hear is the normal sound of those rims.

Actually, I just read the comment below (MIC102441954) and he indicates that pad adjustment will quiet the rims down significantly.

Noticeably better braking

  • Familiarity: I've used it several times

All the usual Campy great quality and durability, but this wheel is all about the braking. It is noticeably better. Even in wet. I've used this wheel on dry and moderately wet roads, but no downpours yet. The braking is superb in both. Smooth. Not grabbing. Better than any ordinary aluminum brake track. No wear or discolouration yet but it's not been long. Time will tell. Some pad noise when new on back brake in the form of a high pitch squeal on light braking, but I toed in the back brake and it's hardly ever there now. I have not used anything but the supplied blue pads. The new Mavic anodized sidewall is supposed to be the same treatment, but it has a perpendicular pattern. Guys who ride them tell me the braking on the Mavics is amazing but the are very noisy. Like a high decibel squeal with a whizzing buzz. These are very quiet. They trade increased rim cost by using USB rather than ceramic bearings. But... can you tell? not me. Have a tiny dent from a rock in side of rim, so they are not bullet-proof. Great wheel. Using Conti 4KS 25. with latex tubes and it's smooth yet stiff. Love 'em so far!