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U.S. VALUABLE COINS » PENNIES » WHEAT PENNIES » 1944 Lincoln Wheat Penny Value Guide (Up to $373,750)! 2022 Charts Update
1944 Lincoln Wheat Penny Value Guide (Up to $373,750)! 2023 Charts Update
Rafa Sánchez • Updated 24 Jun, 2022 •
Reviewed by Javier Mercado
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Since the 1944 Lincoln Penny was minted in large quantities, it does not have a high value if it is not a high-grade piece or contains some errors or variants that you can see below.Want to know what makes a 1944 wheat penny rare?
In the year 2021 we were fortunate to see at auction one of the two known examples of the 1944 S Cent Steel in MS66 grade. As an extreme rarity it was auctioned for $408,000 beating the previous record of $373,750.
In 2021 we also saw two 1944 Cent Steel MS64 examples at auction for $108,000 and $180,000 (reference). The previous record stood at $158,625 from 2013.
Another 1944 Lincoln Cent that has appreciated in value a lot these past few years is the 1944 D/S RD (Red) Cent. In October 2020 a 1944 D Wheat penny MS67+ reached $49,938.
1944 Wheat Penny value chart
Coleccionistasdemonedas.com Estimated Value of 1944 Wheat Penny is:
1944 Penny Graduation Price reached
1944-S Steel MS66 $373,750
1944 Steel MS64 $158,625
1944-D Steel MS63 $115,000
1944 MS68 RD $11,400
1944-D/S MS67+ $8,400 RD
How to know if you have a 1944 Wheat Penny?
The importance of its composition
Is the 1944 Lincoln Penny scarce? Mintmarks
How much is a 1944 penny worth?
#1 1944-S Steel – MS66 – $373,750
#2 1944 Steel – MS64 – $158,625
So why is the 1944 Lincoln Penny coined in steel?
#3 1944-D Steel – MS63 – $115,000
#4 1944 – MS68 RD – $11,400
#5 1944-D/S – MS67+ RD – $8,400
Rare and valuable variants of the 1944 Lincoln Penny
Silver pennies 1944: Coinage on Silver Dime
At the beginning of the 20th century, specifically in 1909, the coinage of the Lincoln Penny was started… the famous one-cent coin designed by Victor David Brenner (VDB).
The obverse of the Wheat Penny from 1944 represents the right-facing bust of President Lincoln and has remained virtually unchanged for over 100 years. On the left of the bust, the word "Liberty" appears, above it the phrase "In God We Trust" and in front of the bust the date can be seen and under it the mint mark, only for the cases of Denver and San Francisco.
On the back, most of it is occupied by the value in letters "ONE CENT" and "United States Of America" which was flanked until 1958 by two ears of wheat as a sign of prosperity (hence they are also known as "Wheat" Pennies). At the top, we find the phrase "E Pluribus Unum".
It was manufactured with a composition of 95% copper and 5% zinc, a diameter of 19 mm and a weight of 3.11 grams. Although during its long history it has changed several times in composition.
The 1944 Lincoln Penny is known for being the year of the return to the manufacture of pennies, with 95% copper. Previous year pennies were coined with low quality steel with the aim of allocating as much copper as possible for the war industry of World War II.
It is hypothesized that some 1944 Lincoln Pennies were made using used bullet casings.
No, the total production of the 1944 Lincoln Penny exceeded two billion pieces. The mints that minted the 1944 Lincoln Penny were:
Philadelphia (no mint mark): 1,435,400,000 units
Denver (mint mark "D"): 430,578,000 units
San Francisco (Mint "S" brand): 282,760,000 units
1944 was the first year that the Philadelphia Mint minted more than one billion Lincoln Pennies, specifically 1,435,400,000 specimens.
The mint that produced the fewest units was San Francisco's.
The 1944 Lincoln Penny was produced only for circulation, no copies were made in Proof quality or destined for Mint Sets.
How do I know if my 1944 penny is valuable? Search for your coin among this list of valuable coins and find out if it is one of the most sought after by coin collectors. Just check below to see if you have any that look like any of these coins.
What's the value of a 1944 S wheat penny? The 1944 San Francisco Steel Lincoln Penny is the rarest and scarcest of the three mints.
We only know two specimens. The 1944-S Steel Lincoln Penny with the best graduation belongs to the Simpson Collection and it is a coin in MS66 quality that reached $373,750 in 2008.
The other known 1944-S Steel Lincoln Penny is an XF40 that sold for $49,200 at an auction in 2018.
The 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny is a very rare and sought-after coin.
The origin of these rare steel 1944 Lincoln Penny steel lies in the demand for copper and nickel as warfare material, two of the materials needed to produce the Lincoln Penny.
So in 1943, it was decided to stop making "regular" Lincoln Pennies (which was composed of 95% copper and 5% zinc) and to make them from low-grade zinc-coated steel.
This was not the only difference, but it also modified its weight due to the change in the composition of the different materials, going from 3.11 grams to 2.70 grams.
However, the following year, 1944, they were again minted in copper and zinc.
1943-d steel penny value 2023
1943 d copper penny
Well, it's not clear. There are three most probable hypotheses:
1) The unminted blank 1943 Steel Lincoln Penny coin blanks that were left over were used for the year 1944.
2) The blank coin blanks were put by mistake into the hoppers that minted the coins with the 1944 design.
3) Coin blanks intended for the minting of two Belgian Francs were used since the United States Mint had a contract for their manufacture.
In fact, the two Belgian Francs had the same characteristics as the 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny, as you can see.
Composition Zinc-plated steel
Weight 2.70 g
PCGS has a total of 7 Philadelphia Mint graduates in qualities higher than MS60 only.
The highest value achieved by a 1944 Philadelphia Steel Penny was for a copy belonging to the Simpson collection in MS64 grade, which in 2013 was auctioned for $158,625.
The average auction prices in MS conservation are between $30,550 and $158,625 of the already mentioned specimen. In AU graduations the price range is between $5,875 and $34,500.
Since, unlike the Philadelphia Mint, the Denver Mint was not minting steel coins for Belgium, the 1944 Denver Steel Lincoln Penny is much scarcer and harder to find than the Philadelphia ones.
Due to the shortage of specimens, it is very easy to keep track of the pieces that are coming out to auction of the 1944-D Steel Lincoln Penny.
The specimen that reached the highest value in an auction was a MS63 graduation specimen from the Simpson Collection that was sold in 2007 for $115,000.
Two other MS63 pieces were auctioned in 2013 for $79,313 and $82,250.
At MS62 graduation in 2016, one copy achieved $54,050 and in 2018 another one achieved $52,800.
The 1944 Philadelphia Lincoln Penny is not a hard coin to find, so its value is not too high. However, if we are talking about high-quality pieces, the scenario changes.
Thus, for example, during the years 2019 and 2020 we have seen in the auction market several specimens in different qualities with the auction price below:
GRADE PRICES
MS68 $11,400 / $1,560
MS67+ $615-$336 $360-$312
MS67 $264-$109 $126-$109
MS66+ $35
MS66 $31 $35-$19
From the above information, we can note that the prices of high quality 1944 Lincoln Penny have increased in the year 2020 with respect to the year 2019. This is especially important in the MS67+ and MS67 grades where the auction price of 2020 is double that of 2019.
This is not the case in the lower MS66+ and MS66 graduations where prices have hardly changed in the period 2019-2020.
This is a rare variation produced by a reactivation of the Denver Mint brand over the San Francisco brand.
This is because two dies were sent from the San Francisco Mint to Denver on the front of the 1944 Lincoln Penny. Once the coin was minted, the letter D (Denver mint mark) was re-stamped over the S.
Below is an image in which you can clearly see the lines of the 'S' under the Denver mint mark.
The best specimen graduated by PCGS is an MS67+RD, the only one graduated in this quality, which was auctioned in August 2019 at $8,400.
During 2019 and 2020 we have seen other 1944 D/S Lincoln Pennies in MS66 graduation at auction. In 2019 one MS66 went to $720 and in 2020 two different MS66s closed at $1,020 and $1,469.
In addition to the specimens shown above, there are very rare and valuable 1944 Lincoln Penny minting errors or failures that are sought after by collectors.
Offset coinage
Depending on the displacement and conservation that the 1944 Lincoln Penny presents, its value will be greater. The greater the coinage displacement, the more value it will have, but we must take into account that this rule is not fulfilled if the displacement makes key features such as the date and the mint not visible when it is left out of the cospel.
The image below shows a 1944-S Lincoln Penny with a 5% displacement and another Lincoln Penny with almost a 50% displacement that prevents the date and mint from being appreciated.
The approximate value of this type of minting error can vary from $36 to $160.
There are as minting errors for the 1944 Lincoln Penny the use of silver coin blanks for the ten-cent coins. This error is less valuable than the steel coin blanks errors.
In 2016 a copy of the Simpson Collection in conservation AU53 reached $3,995. However, this same copy in 2006 was sold for $4,887.
That is to say, in addition to minting errors and other variants, whenever possible we should look for high quality 1944 Lincoln or Wheat Reverse Penny which are the most valuable (remember that among the three mints more than two billion copies were minted).
There are key types from this year such as the 1944 Steel Penny which will always be valuable regardless of its graduation (obviously the higher the graduation the greater the value) and which was minted at all three mints.
Here's a quick recap of 1944 wheat penny value
Penny values chart 2020
What wheat pennies are worth money?
Rafa Sánchez
Numismatic collector with a passion for history, particularly Spanish history.
I have a degree in Business Administration and Management and numismatics studies at the University of Murcia (Spain).
i have the penny 1944 is not steel is value?
RESSIE D MULL SR
I have 3 1944-D penny. None are steel. What's the value?
Sherry gould
I have 2 1944 D wheat pennys I would like to sell.
Hello I believe I have a 1944 With an error that isn't a known variety . If you could help me out by identifying it I would appreciate it.
Steve Loewenstein
I have a 1944 copper penny in good shape, with no mint designation. Is it worth anything? Thank You.
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The company and its subsidiaries have offices worldwide, including in South Korea, the Philippines, the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, and China. Elecom has had the top marketshare in Japan for mobile phone audio accessories, mobile phone battery chargers, smartphone cases, smartphone screen protectors, and tablet accessories since 2017.

History
Elecom was founded in May 1986 in Osaka, Japan by . The company opened a facility in Miyakojima-ku and manufactured office furniture such as computer desks. In November of the same year, they opened an office in Itabashi in Tokyo. The following November, offices were opened in Nagoya and Fukuoka. They introduced an oval mouse in 1988, different than the common rectangular mouse that was popular at that time, and the oval mouse became the global standard. A Tokyo distribution center was opened in December 1988.

Their first ten key keyboard was launched in September 1989. The following September, an office was opened in Sapporo, and their Sendai office was expanded to include a distribution center in March 1991.  was spun-off in July 1991, with offices in Minamikawachi. Elecom Computer Products was established in the United States in September 1992.

Seiko Epson sued Elecom and manufacturer Ester Industries in September 2000, claiming that Elecom's manufacturing and sales of ink cartridges compatible with Epson printers infringed on their patent. The suit was dismissed in March 2002 when the Japan Patent Office withdrew Seiko Epson's patent, stating it did not meet the requirement for originality.

Elecom won the top spot in the categories for mobile phone audio accessory, mobile phone battery charger, smartphone case, smartphone screen protector, and tablet accessory every year from 2017 to 2020 in the annual BCN Awards (given out by the POS marketing information company BCN since 2000). Due to COVID-19, demand for webcams and microphones tripled or quadrupled due to the increase in people working from home. At the same time, due to the increase in popularity of notebook computers, the demand for its computer stands has sharply decreased, causing them to quickly change the company's product focus.

A charity golf tournament was hosted by Elecom at the Yomiuri Country Club in on June 17, 2020 to raise money for healthcare workers due to the impact of COVID-19. It was the first professional golf tournament since the spread of the virus.

In June 2020, Daiwa Securities reported they had reduced their holdings in Elecom from 5.20 percent to 3.45 percent.

Products
The company is best known for their modern design, especially with their mice. Elecom controls a large percent of the market share in Japan in various product categories, including #1 in computer mice, keyboards, and speakers in 2010. Its products have won the Good Design Award 106 times between 1993 and 2019.

The company produces electronics as an OEM that are shipped to many outside and larger companies. In 2020 in Japan, they controlled 57.2 percent of the tablet accessory market, 49.5 percent of the mobile phone audio accessory market, 31.2 percent of the smartphone case market, 38.3 percent of the smartphone screen protector market, and 33.3 percent of the mobile phone battery charger market.

They manufacture many different products:
AV accessories: computer speakers, headphones, loudspeakers, and television and stereo equipment stands.
Carrying cases for laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices
Computer accessories and peripherals: Ethernet cables (including patch cables), gamepads, hard disks (including solid-state drives), keyboards, LCD filters, memory, memory card readers, mice (including optical and trackballs), mousepads, printer ink and toner (including inkjet refill kits and toner refills), SD cards, and USB devices and accessories (including cables, flash drives, and hubs)
Mobile phone accessories (including cases)
Office furniture, including computer desks and stands, office chairs, and printer and accessory stands

Subsidiaries
Elecom has subsidiaries in Japan and around the world:
D-Clue Technologies
DX Antenna (founded in August 1953, bought from Funai in 2017)
DX Antenna Marketing
DX Antenna Philippines
Elecom Shanghai (新宜丽客(上海)商贸有限公司)
Elecom Hong Kong
Elecom Sales Hong Kong
Elecom Korea
Elecom Singapore
Elecom Support & Service
Elecom Healthcare
Hagiwara Solutions (founded in November 1971 as "Hagiwara Sys-Com", went bankrupt in 2011, absorbed as a subsidiary into Elecom)
Logitec (founded in June 1982, purchased by Elecom in December 2004 via stock buyout)
Logitec INA Solutions

See also
 List of companies of Japan

Notes

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Computer companies established in 1986
Computer memory companies
Computer peripheral companies
Computer storage companies
Computer companies of Japan
Electronics companies of Japan
Engineering companies of Japan
Furniture companies of Japan
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Solid Waste Management in the Town of Maradi in Niger Republic [PDF]
Hassidou Saidou, Soulé Aminou
Journal of Environmental Protection (JEP) , 2015, DOI: 10.4236/jep.2015.64036
Abstract: As in many towns of African countries, the waste management, in particularly solid constitutes a major problem for the municipal authorities of Maradi. The aim of this study is to make a diagnosis of the present system of waste management in the town of Maradi. To achieve this goal, interviews with municipal authorities, cleaning up and health technicians have been made, as well as investigations among households. According to the health technicians of the town, the causes due to the problem of waste management in Maradi town are: collecting capatown insufficient, lack of effective sensitization of people, undeveloped and uncontrolled rubbish dumps, lack of gutter and its maintenance, and insufficient and unqualified human resources. As to the authorities, they denounce always the attitude and the behavior of citizens on the waste issue. The waste evacuation is done by municipal collecting or by depositing in wild rubbish dump. Some people eliminate their waste by burning or duping in the streets or in their houses. According to our investigations, 52% of population evacuates their waste daily. The satisfaction rate of municipal collecting is for 32%. The analysis showed that the present system of waste management in Maradi town was failing. As to solutions, we proposed to equip the technical offices with appropriated material and financial means, reinforce the involved actor's capacities and make in application the operatives regulations for the waste management.
Management of Urban Wastewater in the City of Maradi (Niger): The Case of Domestic Wastewater [PDF]
Saidou Hassidou, Laminou Ary Mahaman Moustapha
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection (GEP) , 2015, DOI: 10.4236/gep.2015.33003
Abstract: Uncontrolled urbanization of African cities and the lack of municipal waste management services in these cities make landscapes become places of multiple and varied interactions between health and environment. In this sense, under strong urban growth in a context of sub-equipment sanitation, the city of Maradi doesn't escape to this situation which results in the spread of pollution (release of unpleasant odors, and proliferation of mosquitoes) and many diseases posing multiple health problems. Our study focuses only on liquid waste especially domestic wastewater. To study the different domestic wastewater management options in the town of Maradi, a survey was conducted among 340 households in 17 districts. We note in most cases a crucial of waste management infrastructure (drainage and wastewater treatment) in the city. Thus, only the individual sanitation facilities are used. In the town of Maradi, in addition to the storm drains, there are, in old districts, ditches that discharge wastewater and unfortunately end up in rivers without treatment. Total domestic wastewater production is estimated at 86761.28 m3 per day. This water is mostly from laundry activities, bathing, dishes, and is discharged in large part through the streets, by more than 60% of households. Also, pit emptying is performed at 39.11% by the vehicle Peugeot tank. The quality of service rendered by an actor is very important to encourage households to join. Existing autonomous sanitation facilities are poorly designed and poorly maintained. Fecal sludge is dumped in a hole near saturated latrines; this work is mainly done by manual scavengers or dumped in fields or on nearby vacant land concessions.
Study of Cd2+, Al3+, and SO42− Ions Influence on Struvite Precipitation from Synthetic Water by Dissolved CO2 Degasification Technique [PDF]
Hassidou Saidou, Atef Korchef, Sami Ben Moussa, Mohamed Ben Amor
Open Journal of Inorganic Chemistry (OJIC) , 2015, DOI: 10.4236/ojic.2015.53006
Abstract: The effect of cadmium, aluminum, and sulphate ions on struvite precipitation kinetics and morphology of solids obtained was investigated in this study. Thus, these ions were introduced as additives in solution where struvite precipitation was achieved. The main results obtained showed that the Cd2+ ions cause the probable co-formation, with struvite, of an amorphous phase observed from Cd2+ concentration of 10 mg/L; the addition of aluminum ions in the solution does not affect the nature of the crystalline phase, identified as struvite. However, these ions cause the formation of agglomerates of larger and larger as the concentration rises. Moreover, their increasing improved significantly the yield of phosphates removal; although the sulfate ions have no effect on the nature of the precipitated phase identified as struvite, independently of molar ratio studied, they affect the thermal decomposition of struvite. This latter is done in a single step by increasing the concentration of these ions for the SO42−/PO43− molar ratio of 8.
Assessment of Domestic Wastewater Management Practices in the Communal District I of Maradi City, Niger Republic [PDF]
Ousmane Laminou Manzo, Hassidou Saidou, Salamatou Abdourahamane Illiassou, Saoudé Tidjani Idrissa
Abstract: Wastewater treatment is a problem with much acuity in the city of Maradi in general, and particularly in the Communal District I of Maradi. It is for this reason that the present study was conducted which deals with wastewater sanitation. The main objective of this study conducted through a survey is to investigate in the domestic wastewater sanitation in the Communal District I of Maradi city. Specifically, the study aims to estimate the amount of wastewater produced by households and to analyze the sanitation system at household and at district levels. The wastewater management practices in this district were assessed through a descriptive cross sectional study in which a total of 129 households were selected by sample distribution technique in the district neighborhoods and studied using interviewer and administered questionnaires at communal and household levels. The results of the study showed that the amount of domestic wastewater generated is quite large, about 32.27 m3 per person per day, and this comes from several sources including showers, laundry, dishwashing and income generating activities. The results also revealed that the unhealthy state of the Communal District I of Maradi is related to the absence of a wastewater treatment system, the methods and practices used in its management, and the population is also largely responsible for this unhealthy state and not willing to participate to a sanitation project.
Impact of Climatic Parameters on the Performance of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module in Niamey [PDF]
Abdou Latif Bonkaney, Saidou Madougou, Rabani Adamou
Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (SGRE) , 2017, DOI: 10.4236/sgre.2017.812025
Abstract: The sensitivity of mono-crystalline solar PV module towards dust accumulation, ambient temperature, relative humidity, and cloud cover is investigated from May to August 2015 for Niamey's environment. Two solar modules with the same characteristics have been used to carry out the impacts of the dust on the solar PV module. One of the modules is being cleaned every morning and the second one was used for monitoring the effect of dust accumulation onto the surface of the unclean module for May and June. The ambient temperature around the solar PV module was recorded at the same time with the output voltage and the output current to assess the impacts of ambient temperature on the PV conversion efficiency. In addition to these field test measurements, the solar radiation data measured in National Center of Solar Energy (CNES) of Niamey were also used. Also the relative humidity for the study area data obtained NASA power agro-climatology website was used. Results show that the dust accumulation has the greatest impact on the performance of the PV module followed by temperature, relative humidity and cloud cover. Exposing the module in 23 days has reduced the energy output by 15.29%. The power output and the conversion efficiency of the PV module have dropped by 2.6% and 0.49% respectively. The relative humidity also has reduced the energy output by 4.3 Wh/m2/day.
Health challenges in Africa and the way forward
Joses Kirigia, Saidou Barry
International Archives of Medicine , 2008, DOI: 10.1186/1755-7682-1-27
Abstract: Out of 58.03 million people who died globally in 2005, 10.9 million (18.8%) were from the WHO African Region [1]. Majority of deaths (64%) that occurred in the Region resulted from HIV/AIDS (19%), lower respiratory infections (10%), malaria (8%), diarrhoeal diseases (7%), cerebrovascular disease (4%), ischaemic heart disease (3%), tuberculosis (3%), measles (3%), low birth weight (2%), birth asphyxia and birth trauma (2%) and maternal conditions (2%). Even though effective public health interventions that could have prevented most of deaths exist, coverage is low due to weak and under-resourced health systems. Some of the weaknesses can be attributed to challenges related to leadership and governance; health workforce; medical products, vaccines and technologies; information; financing; and services delivery [2].Firstly, there are serious leadership and governance challenges that include weak public health leadership and management [3]; inadequate health-related legislations and their enforcement; limited community participation in planning, management and monitoring of health services; weak inter-sectoral action; horizontal and vertical inequities in health systems [4]; inefficiency in resource allocation and use [5]; and weak national health information and research systems [6].Secondly, extreme shortages of health workers exist in 57 countries of which 36 are in Africa [8]. The crisis has been exacerbated by inequities in workforce distribution and brain drain. Thus, the delivery of effective public health interventions to people in need is compromised particularly in remote rural areas.Thirdly, there is rampant corruption in medical products and technologies procurement systems, unreliable supply systems, unaffordable prices, irrational use, wide variance in quality and safety [2]. This has contributed to current situation where 50% the population in the Region lack of access to essential medicines [6].Fourthly, there is a dearth of information and communication
Tracking a Moving Objects Using Foreground Detector and Improved Morphological Filter [PDF]
Diallo Mamadou Saidou
Open Access Library Journal (OALib Journal) , 2017, DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1104152
Mobile object detection is one of the most important steps in computer vision applications such as: medical analysis human-machine interface, robotics, traffic monitoring, and more. In this article, we apply the Gaussian mixing model which is established on the background subtraction. A smoothing method was used for the pre-processing step and a morphological filter was applied to remove unwanted pixels from the background in the other to solve the problem of background noise disturbance. We also demonstrated that filtering foreground segmentation twice with the same morphological structured element but with a different width was used to improve the accuracy of the result. The results show that the proposed method is effective in detecting and tracking moving vehicles, compared to filter segmentation in the foreground only once. Several methods and algorithms have been used to solve this problem. All the methods used before have been effective but also have limits. Some of these methods lose the object when the number of frames is wide while others lose it when it changes direction or rolls at a high speed. In addition, the algorithms proposed for the detection of colors in RGB also lose their objectives when the object changes the color. But the proposed combination in this paper maintains contact with the object without losing it even if it changes direction or speed or the number of frame increases.
Performance of Nanofiltration (NF) and Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis (LPRO) Membranes in the Removal of Fluorine and Salinity from Brackish Drinking Water [PDF]
Courfia K. Diawara, Saidou N. Diop, Mouhamadou A. Diallo, Michel Farcy, André Deratani
Journal of Water Resource and Protection (JWARP) , 2011, DOI: 10.4236/jwarp.2011.312101
Abstract: Certain areas in Senegal have a serious problem of high fluoride and salinity in underground water because of soil properties. This water currently used for drink has a bad taste on consumption and caused diseases like dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis. A membrane filtration plant constructed by Pall Corporation was improved through nanofiltration (NF) and Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis (LPRO). Both NF and LPRO membranes were shown applicable for salinity and fluoride ions removal from brackish and high fluorinated drinking water in a remote community. The NF membrane has given a fluorine retention rate varying between 63.3% and 71% while the LPRO membrane allow to reach 97 to 98.9% for fluorine rejection. Highest salinity rejection rates expressed through conductivity measurements are around 46% and 97% for respectively NF and LPRO.
Evaluation of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Wastes Produced by Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) Fed Azolla-Diets in Earthen Ponds [PDF]
Youssouf Abou, Aliou Saidou, Daouda Mama, Emile D. Fiogbé, Jean-Claude Micha
Abstract: Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) wastes produced by Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus L. fed Azolla, an aquatic atmospheric nitrogen fixing fern, was evaluated for 90 days in pond experiment. Six isonitrogenous (29.2% crude protein) and isoenergetic (16.9 Kj·g–1) diets A0, A10, A20, A30, A40 and A50, containing 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% of Azolla meal (AM) respectively, as partial fishmeal (FM) substitutes, was provided to experimental fish. The Azolla-free diet A0 served as a control. Fish specific growth rate (SGR) was higher with the control diet, the lower values being obtained in A50-fed fish (P < 0.05). Crude protein and P content in experimental fish showed similar values. Evaluation of the nutrient wasted show identical values (84.8% - 87.8% of supplied) for total P (TP); while total N (TN) discharged into ponds by fish increased significantly when AM level greater than 30% in diets (P < 0.05), amounting 63.9% - 74.2% of that supplied. From these findings, the fern Azolla could be used in diet to sustain Nile tilapia growth and as "environmentally-friendly" ingredient to limit P loss, while providing N to the field, beneficially in tropical marshland pond where this nutrient is already limiting.
Physicochemical and Bacteriological Qualities of Groundwater from Some Localities in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon
Ahmed Ali,Bouba Adji Mohamadou,Clement Saidou
Research Journal of Soil and Water Management , 2013, DOI: 10.3923/rjswm.2010.85.90
Abstract: The present research was carried out to assess the chemical and microbiological safety of groundwater from eight sampling points in the Adamawa region of Cameroon. Some physicochemical parameters (turbidity, conductivity, alkalinity, total dissolved solids and pH) were determined using standard methods. Minerals and heavy metals were analyzed using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer while pathogens and waterborne bacteria were screened according to reference methods. Results showed that most physicochemical parameters (pH, salinity, calcium, magnesium, chloride, sulfate and phosphate) were acceptable with regard to existing norms. However, some samples exhibited values above these norms. Turbidity and suspended matter were higher than recommended for drinking water in most samples. Fortunately, no heavy metal was detected in water from the eight localities. With regard to bacteriological safety, only one sample (Mbe) was not contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. Those collected in Belel appeared to be contaminated by such pathogens as clostridia, Fecal coliforms, Fecal streptococci, salmonella and shigella and Staphylococcus aureus. Neither pseudomonas, nor vibrio was detected. At the whole, the study revealed that groundwater from covered wells, generally considered as safe and potable, needs to be treated prior consumption and use.


Our June show closes this weekend with two final events/workshops that are completely free and open to the public. We hope you can make it for a moment to catch this unique and engaging body of work.
Vanessa Smith will forage for beautiful plants among the weeds of Chicago, and bring them into the project space incremently to become house plants. She will give a tour of them to the visitors, touching on their history, culinary and medical uses.
James Kubie will lead a workshop on how to make herbal candies used in traditional southern folk medicine. Starting with whole ginger roots and bunches of horehound, we will process botanicals to produce candies used to soothe the stomach and the lungs. All participants will be able to take a portion of the candies home for their use.
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Team for a Company Change
by Luisa Brenton | Dec 21, 2017 | Leadership Skills | 0 comments
Sometimes it's necessary for a company change, and to head in a new direction. Perhaps it's because the current direction isn't working, or because the market is changing.
In these situations, you'd love to have your team be enthusiastic cheerleaders for the new ideas. Of course, that's easier said than done.
The truth is that the people often most resistant to change are the very people working in the company.
And that makes sense. When the company goes in a new direction, that means a lot of disruption. At best, they're going to experience turmoil and uncertainty. At worst, they're made redundant.
Who would be looking forward to any of that? For that reason, when you decide to head in a new direction, don't assume that your team will just nod and go along with it.
Instead, question yourself, and prepare them.
1. Start by Explaining Everything
Yes, it's a lot of work. But if you don't explain everything in detail, then your team is going to fill in the gaps.
And as anybody that's ever watched a horror movie knows, the monsters that we imagine in our head are a heck of a lot scarier than whatever they show on the screen.
Avoid miscommunication and misunderstanding by sitting your team down and giving them an opportunity to ask questions. Then, give them a few days and sit them down again.
People will often only realize they didn't ask something after that initial meeting when they've processed the information. So make sure they've got that second opportunity.
2. Explain it on an Individual Basis
Don't just focus on the broad strokes either. Make sure that you explain to each person individually what the change will mean for them.
They might not ask, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't tell them.
If nobody in your team is too severely or negatively affected, then it's fine to try and explain all these things when everybody is together.
The moment one of your team members might be negatively impacted, however, it is time to do so privately.
In that case, don't feel like you can explain a person's situation in front of others while you explain the situation to the people badly affected privately. When you do that, everybody will know what time it is.
3. Sell it to Them
If you want to sell something to somebody, you don't just want to make sure you know how to sell the good parts.
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You also want to make sure that you've considered the downsides of the change.
The best way to handle this is to make two columns, and brainstorm all the pros and cons of the change. You might want to get somebody else involved (either internal or external) to get another perspective.
Try seeing things from the perspective of the individual members, and formulating ideas from their perspective. This will make it far more likely you'll actually tackle their arguments before they've come up with them.
4. Broadcast Success and Collaborate
If the change is actually good for your company, some people will start to sense this earlier than others. Perhaps they'll see positive results, or find that their situation has become better. You should rope these people into your sale.
Show others how much these people are benefiting, and how happy they are with the changes that you've implemented. Even better, get them to sell it themselves.
Ask them to give a short presentation or talk at the next meeting about how they've experienced the change.
This will make it seem like it's not just you who thinks this is a good idea, but also others.
From there, you'll start building momentum until eventually everybody will be on board.
5. Last Words
Getting your team on board will take time, so don't try to sprint a marathon.
Yes, it's important that you have a good initial push to generate as much good will as possible. But don't push people into being optimistic and positive if they're not ready yet.
Revisit the topic regularly, while roping in those that have already decided it's a good idea.
This way, you can wear down the resisters, much like water and weather will wear down the greatest rock.
How Do You Prepare Your Team for a Company Change?
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After meeting online, Sarah & Dillon's first date was at a Shakespeare play. They then talked all night long and became inseparable from that day onwards.
Simple elegance was the style for their wedding day. They chose the colours ivory & emerald green with little hints of coral and it was such a lovely combination. I just adore emerald green throughout weddings – it's a fabulous colour for bridesmaid's as it suits so many skin tones and creates such dramatic bridal party shots.
Sarah wore a fitted ivory lace dress with a bountiful bouquet overflowing with greenery and touches of light pink and ivory flowers throughout. The lush greenery was then carried through the ceremony and reception with garlands strung from sheer ivory curtains along the walls.
Instead of a traditional wedding cake the couple offered multiple tiers of chocolate & vanilla cupcakes of various sizes. Guests could then choose their favourite flavour to devour!


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Buck Institute study shows anti-aging drug improves function of heart in mice
By Marin Independent Journal and Richard Halstead | rhalstead@marinij.com |
PUBLISHED: June 10, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 19, 2018 at 3:31 a.m.
A drug that has been shown to extend the life span of mice also improves the health of the rodent's heart — and holds promise of similar benefits in people, according to a new study by researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.
The study, which appears online in the journal Aging Cell, reports that rapamycin, an immunosuppressant drug approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help prevent organ rejection after transplants, improves the cardiac function of mice. It has previously been demonstrated that the drug can extend the life span of mice by as much as 14 percent.
"These findings are significant because we have no interest in simply extending life span without an accompanying improvement in the health and quality of life," said Buck Institute CEO Brian Kennedy, a co-author of the paper.
Buck Institute faculty Simon Melov, the senior author of the study, said, "We don't want to extend decrepitude. We don't want to extend longevity without improving organ and tissue function."
In the study, researchers assessed the effects of adding rapamycin to the diets of 18 mice over a three-month period. The mice were 24 months old, the human equivalent of 70 to 75 years of age. Similar to humans, the aged mice exhibited enlarged hearts, a general thickening of the heart wall and a reduced efficiency in the heart's ability to pump blood.
These mice and an equal number of 24-month-old mice which were not fed rapamycin were examined with ultrasound echocardiography before and after the three-month treatment period — using metrics closely paralleling those used in humans.
Melov said age-related cardiac dysfunction was either slowed or reversed in the treated mice. The treated mice saw a reduction in heart size and a reduction in inflammation.
"When we measured the efficiency of how the heart pumps blood, the treated mice showed a remarkable improvement from where they started. In contrast, the untreated mice saw a general decline in pumping efficiency at the end of the same three-month period," Melov said. "This study provides the first evidence that age-related heart dysfunction can be improved even in late life via appropriate drug treatment."
The study showed that rapamycin treatment also resulted in beneficial behavioral, skeletal and motor changes.
Melov said, "We also carried out behavioral assessments which showed the treated mice spent more time on running wheels than the mice who aged without intervention."
The Buck researchers utilized genome analysis tools to identify sets of genes that rapamycin modulates in the heart.
Melov said, "Rapamycin affected the expression of genes involved in calcium regulation, mitochondrial metabolism, hypertrophy and inflammation."
Future studies will focus on better understanding the molecular targets that drive age-related heart dysfunction, and why rapamycin treatment is so beneficial to the aging hearts. This knowledge might allow scientists to eventually develop a drug even more effective than rapamycin.
But Melov said researchers at other institutions are already investigating rapamycin's potential role in slowing the onset of age-related disease in humans.
"There are several clinical trials underway that are looking specifically at this, particularly with a view for cardiac rehabilitation in the elderly," Melov said. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming nearly 600,000 lives per year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"It's a pretty interesting time," he said, "because we're really starting to see a movement from just doing these type of studies in model systems to actually carrying out clinical trials in human beings."
Contact Richard Halstead via e-mail at rhalstead@marinij.com
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Shadrach, Meschah and Abednego had refused to bow to the ninety foot statue of Nebuchadnezzar. They, instead, chose to remain faithful to their God. They told the king that whether God chose to deliver them or not, they would always remain faithful. For their faithfulness, they were thrown into a fiery furnace that burned so hot, the soldiers throwing them into the furnace were killed. Rather quickly, Nebuchadnezzar learned that his plan to destroy the three men did not work. God joined them in the furnace and delivered them so completely that their clothes did not even have the smell of smoke on them. An amazing miracle! So, amazing that even the king gave the praise to the God of these three men. He also quickly promoted them to a higher position in the government. They were saved from the fire because they had more work to do here on earth. Contrast this to the deaths of the apostles whom God chose to deliver in a totally different way. He allowed them to die and to come on home to heaven. Their work here on earth was finished. I wonder which of the two methods of deliverance the three men in the furnace would have chosen, if the decision had been left up to them. Paul might have wondered the same thing.


The European Union has committed nearly $US27 million to Fiji's crippled sugar and agriculture sectors. The EU's Pacific Ambassador Andrew Jacobs says additional financial support is expected on top of the initial funding. Fiji's already struggling sugar and agriculture sectors were decimated by the category five cyclone Winston, which damaged much of the country when it swept through in February. Mr Jacobs says the EU has already made more than $US4.8 million available with a particular focus on farming communities, as well as the provision of 450,000 fruit and vegetable seedlings.


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Istanbul Districts Guide for Real Estate Investment: Küçükçekmece
Küçükçekmece is a small district in size but a large one with its population. Located in the European side of Istanbul, this district has a lengthy shore that stretches to a lake which it gives its name to: Küçükçekmece. This district neighbors Avcılar and Lake Küçükçekmece to the west, Başakşehir to north, Bahçelievler to the east and the Marmara Sea to south. It was established in 1987 by Küçükçekmece leaving the district of Bakırköy with its 27 neighborhoods. Today, via Küçükçekmece's industrial power and social life, interest in real estate continues to increase gradually.
Even though Küçükçekmece's history could be traced back to prehistoric times with the information gathered from the Yarımburgaz Cave, it wasn't able to gain its power until the 1950s. During Roman rule over Istanbul, there was a town called Rhegion located in the center of today's Küçükçekmece. The importance of this town was that the renowned road Via Egnatia passed through this settlement, connecting Constantinople to the western world. Due to its strategic importance, this town was invaded and raided many times throughout Roman times. After the conquest of Constantinople, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror ordered families to settle in this region and repair its roads, houses, and bridges, serving as a small village that depended on fishing, husbandry, and agriculture. Küçükçekmece saw its rise in 1950 with its beaming industrial power. The automotive industry, textile manufactory, secondary parts manufactory and more were some of the main sectors that Küçükçemece lead in. With the planned neighborhood projects that Küçükçekmece started in the 1990s, most of the district has an organized and well-planned structure. As this district's industrial zones are built in a separate organized location, it successfully manages to create a healthy life for its residents.
Social and Cultural Life
Over the years, social and cultural life in Küçükçekmece developed significantly as transportation to the district became easier. As Küçükçekmece is between TEM and E-5 highways that frequently used to access many parts of Istanbul and Turkey, it creates countless possibilities. In addition to roads and highways, Küçükçekmece also has many stops for many IETT busses, metrobus, and Marmaray train line. With these public transportation options, Küçükçekmece's value increases as it provides easy access to the furthest points of Istanbul. Küçükçekmece district is essentially an organized industrial zone with more than 200 factories and 10,000 manufacturers. The municipality of Küçükçekmece aims to create an optimized community for its residents. There are many public amenities in the district such as Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Cennet Culture and Art Center, Halkalı Culture and Art Center, shopping malls, funfairs, sports academies and more. There are 62 primary and middle schools, 22 high schools, 12 private schools and 3 universities. In addition to everything that Küçükçekmece provides, its amazing scenery over Lake Küçükçekmece is the cherry on top.
Demographic Structure
Küçükçekmece has a population of 792,821 and a population density of 20,863 people for every km2. 53,18% of the population is adult, 37,60% is young, and 9,22% is elderly. While 46,15% of the population is married, 28,45% is single. 70,52% of the population has either primary, middle, or secondary education, while 17,52% have a university or higher education.
Average property prices in Küçükçekmece showed immense growth over the years. With an increase of 31,78% in four years, estimated total income from real estate investments in Küçükçekmece increased by 54,27% over four years. The average property price for 100 square meters property is 437,500 Turkish Liras. Küçükçekmece saw the constant growth in renting prices as well with a 28,87% increase in the last four years. The average renting price for a 100 square meter property in Küçükçekmece is 1,821 Turkish Lira.
Located in one of most refined neighborhoods of Küçükçekmece, Boulevard Residence is the best choice for you and your family. Near public hospitals and countless schools, this project provides countless opportunities. Boulevard Residence is exceptional with its proximity to E-5 and TEM Highways, metro lines, shopping malls and more.
Livid Royal aims to give the best to your family. Combining busy work life with a calm social life, this project provides every necessity you need. Livid Royal awaits its residents with its comfortable environment.
With an amazing view over the Lake Küçükçekmece, Lakeside Heaven comes with countless luxuries. Located in the coast of Lake Küçükçekmece, colorful gardens, tall pine tree, and natural life are what Lakeside Heaven provides. Grand parking lot with a capacity of more than 700 vehicles, increased security, huge malls are some of the qualities that Lakeside Heaven provides.
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ARSENAL are reportedly preparing to beat Marseille to two France-based stars, including one player dubbed the new Claude Makelele.
The Gunners have already angered OM with their attempts to land Lille's Idrissa Gueye.
And while Gueye would prefer a move to Manchester United, he may opt for a move to the Premier League with the Gunners rather than wait for the Red Devils to come calling.
And with Marseille still reeling from that blow, Arsenal could also hijack their interest in N'Golo Kante, according to France Football.
I've seen it in the press but I've had no contact with OM.
Marseille thought they had a deal in principle to sign Kante - who has been compared to former Chelsea star Makelele - for £3.5million.
But it is claimed that Arsenal are prepared to offer Caen as much as £7m to bring the 24-year-old to London instead.
Southampton have also been credited with an interest in N'Golo but the player himself is not getting carried away with the speculation.
He told La Provence: "I've seen it in the press but I've had no contact with OM.
"Anyway, I don't pay attention to that sort of thing in any case.
"Today I am at Caen. After that, we'll see."


So you just had your windshield replaced. A week later you're doing 60 mph on the freeway and you hear a cracking noise; out of the corner of your eye you see something fly off your car. It was your A-pillar trim. These are plastic and windshield guys are never too gentle with them. Even just screwing the screws in too tight will crack this part. This is a new OEM part from MINI that comes with all the new clips and you will reuse your old screws. Install is super easy. Just let us know if you need left or right! Just pick your car and which side you need and we will make sue you have the right part!


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In a bid to increase coconut cultivation, the Plantations Industries Ministry has undertaken a mammoth project to grow 80,000 acres of coconut only in the North East.
Plantation Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake said the total coconut production for 2015 was 3,056 million nuts. However the demand was much more and there is an urgent need for more coconuts. This demand is also from the industrial sector and also from companies engaged in the export business of coconut by products.In addtion diseases to coconut platations in the South and felling of coconut trees for housing too have resulted in the decline of the supply.
The Minister said that they have identified this grey area and have now set a target to produce 3,600 million nuts for 2016.
"Tea and Coconut" is another ongoing program from March 2016. "Under this we hope to grow coconut in low county tea estates as a second crop.This would be except few areas in Nuwara eliya and Badulla that don't have soil and weather conditions for coconut.
Currently the Sri Lanka Coconut Cultivation is more than eleven hundred thousands acres.


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Ellen Melville Centre – Marilyn Waring Room.
10am- 3pm. 5 hours including two breaks.
Cost is $45 +GST for the day – RSVP by email and Mike can invoice those attending.
Mike will contact you to ask for details about your level of writing experience, and give you some feedback on your writing to focus on for the day, as well as advice and support to take away.


Ah, summer weekends. Time to kick back, enjoy time with family and friends, and, most likely, overeat.
After a tough week of sticking to your healthy routine, you might image that you've earned a few cocktails, snack chips, and desserts. Occasional splurges won't affect your weight, but giving yourself a complete pass on your healthy, week day eating plan probably will. A study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests that adults consume an extra 115 calories on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which can amount to additional pounds by the time September rolls around.
Welcome the weekend with better summer eating strategies for calorie control. Use these tips, and you won't be kicking yourself come Monday morning.
Problem: You lose track of what you eat.
Fix it: Weigh yourself on Friday morning and again on Monday morning to help you monitor weekend weight change. Knowing that the scale awaits you at the end of the weekend may curb a free-for-all weekend eating attitude.
Problem: You're in a weekend eating rut.
Fix it: Break out of your usual routine with dishes rich protein and carbohydrate to keep you fuller for longer and help you stay away from high-calorie snacks like chips and dip.
Check out our latest recipes that are perfect for summer. They feature the newest flavors of Hood Cottage Cheese and can serve as delicious snacks or part of a balanced meal.
Problem: You sit on the beach or by the pool.
Fix it: Going from sitting at your desk all week to lounging by the water is tempting but it's no good for your waistline. Schedule at least one full workout on Saturday or Sunday, and move as much as possible during the day, too. When you're at the beach, lake or pool get up every hour and walk or swim for at least 10 minutes.
Fix it: According to a study at the University of Toronto, the average dinner meal at popular chain restaurants serves up more than 1,100 calories, about half of what most adults need. Chance are you'll eat what you're served unless you ask for a doggy bag upfront to pack away at least half your meal. Skip anything on the menu described as creamy, crunchy, crispy, batter-dipped, or sautéed, as those terms that tell you it's loaded with calories. Always share dessert; the first few bites are the best anyway.
Fix it: Refreshing cocktails may be a rite of summer and also too much of a good thing that adds up to hundreds of extra calories. Plus, alcohol decreases your resolve to eat better. Limit alcoholic beverages to one each weekend day and drink a calorie-free non-alcoholic beverage, such as sparkling water or club soda, along with them.


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Edmond family seeks parole for imprisoned soldier
Michael Behenna was sentenced to 15 years in prison for unpremeditated murder in combat zone
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An Edmond family is seeking parole for 1st Lt. Michael Behenna, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for unpremeditated murder in a combat zone. He was convicted in 2009.Vicki Behenna, Behenna's mother, said her son acted in self-defense when shooting Ali Mansur, an Iraqi suspected in a roadside bombing that killed two soldiers who were in Behenna's platoon."This was an al-Qaida member," Vicki said. "Everybody knew he was al-Qaida. Michael was questioning him to get information and the interrogation just obviously went very very badly."Behenna's company commander had ordered him to take Mansur back home after questioning. That is when Michael said he interrogated Mansur and shot him."Mansur stands up from his seated position, he reaches for Michael's gun," Vicki said. "Michael thinks he's reaching for his gun to use it against him and Michael shoots a controlled pair and kills Ali Mansur."Behenna has served five years in prison and this is the first year he is eligible for parole. His family spoke before the Army Clemency and Parole Board in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.They said Behenna has been spending his time in prison mentoring other inmates and preparing for his future as a rancher."Michael has read many books about the different types of cattle and the different types of operations," Vicki said.According to Vicki, Behenna has work lined up and he is excited for the future."I know he's going to be home at some point in time," she said. "That's what he tells me. I mean, even if the appeals don't work and this parole doesn't work this time, he's going to be home sometime. We just have to keep looking for that day."The parole board is expected to make its decision in the next two weeks.
EDMOND, Okla. —
An Edmond family is seeking parole for 1st Lt. Michael Behenna, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for unpremeditated murder in a combat zone. He was convicted in 2009.
Vicki Behenna, Behenna's mother, said her son acted in self-defense when shooting Ali Mansur, an Iraqi suspected in a roadside bombing that killed two soldiers who were in Behenna's platoon.
"This was an al-Qaida member," Vicki said. "Everybody knew he was al-Qaida. Michael was questioning him to get information and the interrogation just obviously went very very badly."
Behenna's company commander had ordered him to take Mansur back home after questioning. That is when Michael said he interrogated Mansur and shot him.
"Mansur stands up from his seated position, he reaches for Michael's gun," Vicki said. "Michael thinks he's reaching for his gun to use it against him and Michael shoots a controlled pair and kills Ali Mansur."
Behenna has served five years in prison and this is the first year he is eligible for parole. His family spoke before the Army Clemency and Parole Board in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
They said Behenna has been spending his time in prison mentoring other inmates and preparing for his future as a rancher.
"Michael has read many books about the different types of cattle and the different types of operations," Vicki said.
According to Vicki, Behenna has work lined up and he is excited for the future.
"I know he's going to be home at some point in time," she said. "That's what he tells me. I mean, even if the appeals don't work and this parole doesn't work this time, he's going to be home sometime. We just have to keep looking for that day."
The parole board is expected to make its decision in the next two weeks.


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BMW of West Houston
Automotive - Motor Vehicles - Parts
HQ: Houston, TX | 100 - 250 employees |
Approx. 6 active jobs | Website
BMW of West Houston is proud to be part of the Sonic Automotive family of dealerships. Founded in 1997, Sonic Automotive is one of the nation's largest automotive retailers and a Fortune 300 Company.
Today, Sonic Automotive, is among the largest automotive retailers in the United States. These dealerships provide comprehensive services, including sales of both new and used cars and light trucks, sales of replacement parts, performance of vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint and collision repair services, and arrangement of extended warranty contracts, financing and insurance for the company's customers.
Sonic Automotive operates over 100 dealerships spread across 15 states and 26 major metropolitan markets. We represent approximately 30 different automotive brands with the majority of our dealerships being luxury and import brands. We are an industry-leading automotive retailer committed to providing our customers with an outstanding automotive experience that is delivered with professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm.
Sonic Automotive's vision of industry leadership is achieved through our strategy of operational excellence, while keeping our focus on the fact that, first and foremost, we are a sales organization. Sonic's founder and Chairman O. Bruton Smith best expressed our culture when he said "we may sell cars and trucks but we are in the people business." We encourage training, teamwork, accountability, recognition, entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic - and having fun.
Our culture is also set by how we treat each other. A big part of being an ethical employer is making sure our associates are treated fairly. Federal and state fair employment laws prohibit harassment and protect employees against discrimination on the basis of race,color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, ancestry, pregnancy, and disability in regards to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer and compensation.
Beginning salary with commission and bonus opportunities.
Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, matching 401K.
Paid holiday and vacation time.
The most comprehensive paid training program in the "automotive industry".
Our organization is built around each associate being accountable for his or her actions; a strong work ethic and a "get the job done" attitude; a strong belief in Teamwork; allowing the business to evolve and not attempting to reinvent the wheel everyday; a balance between entrepreneurial spirit and risk taking; cooperating with our manufacturers and not being confrontational; being efficient managers of our cost variables; a sense of cooperation between finance and operations with a true sense of partnership; and ultimately, making sure each associate has received the right amount of training and has the right tools to be effective in their assignments. You see the
culture of an organization is the most important key to its success. At Sonic Automotive we take our responsibilities very seriously.
Sonic Values
Sonic Vision / Values
To achieve Industry Leadership in Auto Retailing.
Organic-Operational Excellence
Growth through Portfolio Enrichment
"First and foremost we are a sales organization"
"Take the High Road"
ASI - Associate Satisfaction
+ GSI - Guest Satisfaction
+ MSI - Manufacturer Satisfaction
= ROI - Shareholder Satisfaction
Leadership is Ownership
Aggressive Competitor
Unconditional Teamwork
Entrepreneurial Balance
Technology as an Enabler
Partnership Pay
Support of Local Community
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Q: What is a database prefix in web applications? Currently I am working with search engine optimization.
I have a problem with db, i.e.:
define('PHPDIG_DB_PREFIX','<dbprefix>');

I know the db name, host name, password. But in an open source they are mentiong that PREFIX line.
I'm just confused. What should I use for prefix?
Thanks.

A: Usually this means a prefix for the table names in multi-tenant applications (those sharing one database) to avoid name conflicts.
Say, Wordpress tables will start with wp_*, Mantis ones with mantis_ etc.
You didn't mention what exactly was your problem, so I cannot tell you which prefix should you use.
If your database is only used by one application, you can pick any prefix you want, just leave it empty, or, best, use the application name for it, like PHPDIG_.
If the database is used by other applications, you should pick a prefix which does not conflict with those used by the other applications.
If you are using an existing database installation, you should fill the prefix used by this installation.

A: I agree that you are abit confusing :)
Having said that: Sometimes you have a db-prefix If you don't have that. leave it empty.