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LVCVA to Buy Las Vegas Monorail, Bankruptcy in the Mix
By Scott Roeben, on September 02 2020
2 min read 23 comments
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is buying the beleaguered Las Vegas Monorail for $24.26 million.
Although, we're thinking that purchase price could be rounded down given the national coin shortage.
Anyhoo, the acquisition of the monorail by the LVCVA marks the latest twist in a long, bumpy ride for the long-ailing transit system handcuffed by the fact it doesn't go to the airport or downtown Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Monorail runs 3.9 miles, which sound exhausting.
The monorail has been shut down since March 18, 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Las Vegas Monorail has been in operation since July 15, 2004. Except for a short period during which various monorail parts fell off.
The LVCVA purchase will be accompanied by the Las Vegas Monorail filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The "pre-packaged" bankruptcy would put the monorail up for auction, but trust us, nobody else is buying but the LVCVA.
Technically, the Las Vegas Monorail is a not-for-profit corporation, and it has certainly lived up to that designation.
The Las Vegas Monorail previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010.
The Las Vegas Monorail uses the same trains as Disneyland. The only difference is Las Vegas Monorail tickets don't require taking out a second mortgage.
A key element of the LVCVA's purchase of the monorail is it opens up some interesting possibilities related to a noncompete agreement that says outside companies can't build alternative transit systems on The Strip. With this sale, that noncompete is done.
One alternative system, an underground people-mover from Elon Musk's Boring Co., is nearing completion at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The tunnel system is already approved to expand to Wynn Las Vegas and Resorts World.
It's worth noting we did not make a "nearing completion" joke. It's called maturity.
As part of the LVCVA's purchase agreement, it would have to pay to dismantle the monorail should it fail. Sorry, fail more. That's expected to cost about $11 million.
The LVCVA says the monorail won't operate longer than eight or 10 years tops, even under the best conditions, as nobody's making the system's Bombardier Mark VI monorail trains anymore. Replacing them would cost about $200 million.
While the monorail has taken some hits, and ridership has never met expectations, it's beloved by many, and our grandmother really enjoyed her ride that one time in 2004.
Miss you, Gram, and thanks for the Blazing Sevens mojo from wherever you are.
The issue of transportation in Las Vegas is complex, which does not meet our mandate of keeping things superficial, so please explore the subject at your nearest library.
Because, come to think of it, libraries are like monorails. They're great in theory, we know we should use them, but at some point, there needs to be a reality check.
Update (9/7/20): As anticipated, the Las Vegas Monorail filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sep. 7, 2020.
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William September 9, 2020
When ever I was in town, I always used the monorail. Its the fastest way to get from the LVCC to the strip, most of all during the CES Show. I dont get why the LVCC group would buy it only to tear it down. It doesn't compete with the Musk Tunnel as it goes to different places / casinos ??
Wish it went downtown. That would habe been a game-changer. But for the record, I take the train from Midway or O'Haire everytime I'm in Chicago. So it would be nice for the airport.
Marshall September 3, 2020
The Monorail was a folly. Why would anyone want to take that thing? I suspect that the ridership never rose over the Nile River Ride at the Luxor.
Chris R September 3, 2020
Every year I go to Vegas at least once and every visit I get a week long pass, usually a BOGO from My Vegas. People complain about how far it is from some monorail stations to get to a casino. Have you tried weaving your way through the masses walking and gawking along LV Blvd? The Monorail through the years has been great. Going to the airport was never going to happen but a loop on both sides of the strip or an extension that went downtown would have been awesome. Sounds like pretty soon the Monorail will RIP but I hope it is still up and running when I'm there in Nov.
Mike September 3, 2020
The convention bureau buying the monorail is the best solution. Given the route as it now has, the convention center is the only real use. It is so far to any station from the actual strip, it is really not much farther to walk to wherever you are going. Taxi stands are very convenient, and many folks are in Vegas to gamble and party, as such, after sticking $50 in a slot 30 seconds previously, the cost of a taxi ride is usually not noticed. Of course the "I don't gamble crowd" will certainly notice. I agree that the airport is probably not going to be a great add-on. With the scenario mentioned by Jackson, where the hotels would shuttle your luggage to their facility I would participate for arrival, but most of the time our flight home is early morning and that would not work.....so that is a one way solution at best. A downtown route would be great and I would utilize that for sure. We go to Vegas twice a year or so, but had not been downtown in 7 or 8 years, until last year. A reasonably place tram station would change that. As for those saying it is 1990's technology and out of date, I don't get that......it is clean, looks safe enough, goes from one point to another.....other than the points are not a real place of interest to most, it's ok. After all aren't cars basically1920 technology?
Never 4get September 3, 2020
It will never be a success. They blew it. The sooner it dies, the faster we can forget.
Sven September 3, 2020
Monorail is Just like the monorail in Dubai, fancy and Well known but without a good Price and top destinations its not gonna be a hit, make the las Vegas monorail connect to the airport and major hotels it wound be a big hit
MrBuzzkill September 3, 2020
The mono had a secret, tho. It was a backdoor from the Convention center south exhibit halls to Caesar's new convention facility via the "rear end" of the Linq and Flamingo. If you've made that business trip by car, then you know the mono would've been like magic during any show that spans the centers. Of course, those huge shows like CES are now nothing but a fond memory today.
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mowogo September 3, 2020
CES was the primary time I would ride the monorail. Given traffic around Sands and the Convention Center, buses end up being a slow way to get from the strip to the convention center.
Jed September 3, 2020
The Monorail is a colossal embarrassment for one of the most sophisticated cities in the world. I've ridden it a few times, and afterward, always ask myself why. Ten more years of the Monorail sums up to 26 years too many of that piece of junk.
elbogz September 2, 2020
Your report is pretty accurate. The Monorail was never meant for luggage and the airport was never an option. It's predecessor , Monorail 6 at Disneyland went in a straight line from point A to point B. It was awesome doing that. But when it had to take a right turn at Twain and a left turn at Koval it broke and pieces fell to the ground. It doesn't go up grades or down grades very well. It was really good 1990 technology, but not 2020 technology
FYMYAWF September 2, 2020
I've used the mono quite a bit, $5 from MGM to Sahara can't be beat any other way except maybe the bus. It's quick and usually not too crowded, two other things I like. It's limited obviously by the lack of connectivity to the other side of the strip. Had they made it a "loop" that ran the full length on both sides it might have been more successful. Obviously assuming something like "normal" returns post-COVID, it'll be nice to have the mono back. Long term something else will have to take its place and be much more comprehensive. Maybe we'll all be tunnel runners in a few years.
Mike Alexakis September 2, 2020
If you like rear ends, the monorail is great, Only at the MGM Grand is it anywhere close to the front desk of one of the hotels it serves. The Deuce, which is the city bus that goes up the strip, is cheaper and way more convenient.
charles murray September 2, 2020
My Wife And I Rode the Monorail at Least Twice While on Vacation ,We thought it was fun. However i was very Surprised to find that it Didn't go very far. But it was still better then Walking. It is very good for certain Hotel Casinos Like Mandalay Bay And Luxor. It Seems to me that Since this is Vegas The Monorail could be Reinvented for orther uses if they could not run it in the Future. And the Future IS IN LAS VEGAS. The Imagination and Top Notch Skills are Everywhere. When And IF the day comes it can no Longer be Used I Hope the Rail Cars DON'T Just Sit Somewhere And let Mother Nature take over. But When it Starts Running Again i hope it gets Very Busy. One more thought, The Monorail Should be Advertised More once it looks like it can Reopen.
Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur have their own small monorail, that is likely what you rode, my kids call it the drunk train.
Dean September 2, 2020
I don't know why people always talk about the monorail not going to the airport was a mistake. Nobody would have taken this to their hotels with multiple bags to haul from the monorail stops located far from check in desks. We're seeing that now when people complain about valet not being open. Visitors want convenience and the cost of extending tracks to the airport would have made this project an even bigger loser.
Jackson September 3, 2020
Mostly yes and a tiny bit no. In general, I agree that the connection to the airport isn't some magic solution to profitability. The reasons you mention are precisely why. Those are the reasons why mass transit connections to airports in the US aren't typically worth the cost. It only works if the stations on the existing transit route have a ton of hotel rooms and/or residential units without an easy walk. Otherwise, it's simply easier to use some form of car/van from the terminal to your destination. (Transportation relates tangentially to my PhD dissertation. So, the above is a layperson's summary of academic research.) That said, the hotels that are connected to the monorail could use remote Front Desks at the airport. (Those existed at some point at LAS. No clue if they are still there.) Guests hand over their bags at the airport Front Desks, hand over their bags, and take the monorail to the hotel. The bags then get delivered to the room within X hours. Or, hotels could send special baggage tags to guests. The hotels collect tagged bags at the airport and deliver them to the room within X hours. (That's a system that is used at Disney World.) So, there are some workarounds possible. Yet, they'd only work for a few hotels. Any hotels on the west side of the Strip are too far from the monorail stops to work. I'd imagine the cost/benefit analysis concluded that the airport extension simply wasn't worth the cost to serve the handful of hotels on the east side of the Strip.
Jigsaw September 2, 2020
Why buy something that will be obsolete in 10 years, allegedly, and is a money loser? The strategy puzzles me.
Rick September 2, 2020
The strategy is mentioned, there is a non-compete for other transit systems. The Tesla People mover is the new and move efficient system they are installing but the non compete is a problem. Buying the monorail allows them to end the non-compete and then setup a plan to shut down the system as the people mover begins to take over the coverage.
Maria Stewart September 2, 2020
Maybe it's time that they get new monorails to use.
JR September 2, 2020
I used it for the first time last trip (New Years) and found it useful. I got extremely cheap tickets (free) which is what prompted me to give it a try. Obviously a connection to the airport or downtown would most likely make it profitable, but my reason for not using sooner or more often is the cost of tickets. Not sure if they've tried in the past but maybe trying to profit on high volume (cheap tickets) rather than the expensive tickets resulting in minimal ridership would help.
James K September 6, 2020
A 1 day pass is only $13. A 1 trip pass is $5. If you think this is expensive, then maybe Vegas is not for you.
David F September 6, 2020
Its expensive for what people associate as public transit, people expect rides in the $2-3 range. A lift is only $10-15 to get up and down most of the stops on the monorail, share that with friends and its the better deal. Monorail only is a value if your trying to get to the convention center from one of its hotel stops or going to the Sahara. Even then the conventions typically have free busses so why pay for the monorail? Either your cheap enough where you expect it to be free-$3 or rich enough where you will just take a cab. Having said that I used to use it for CES when I would stay at the Sahara which was super convenient. I hope they make it free to use for conventions which will help reduce the need for bussing.
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NLL Draft Set For September 28th At TRAC
The National Lacrosse League has announced the 2015 NLL Draft is set for Monday, Sept. 28 as the league welcomes one of the most-talented draft classes in history ahead of its 30th anniversary season in 2016. The highly-anticipated NLL Draft, which will be held at Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, Ontario, begins at 7 p.m. ET.
The Georgia Swarm currently hold the first overall selection along with three additional first-round picks (3rd, 5th and 6th), the Rochester Knighthawks hold the second overall selection, while the Calgary Roughnecks own two first-rounders (4th and 7th). The New England Black Wolves will select eighth overall while the Saskatchewan Rush have the ninth overall pick to close out the first round.
The Rock's first pick will be the first pick in the second round, 10th overall.
Prospects such as Wesley Berg (University of Denver), Graeme Hossack (Lindenwood University), Jesse King (Ohio State University), Randy Staats (Syracuse University) and Lyle Thompson (University at Albany) help highlight the deep and heralded draft class featuring many potential future NLL stars.
2015 NLL Draft order as of July 28 (subject to change pending trades):
1. Georgia Swarm (from New England Black Wolves)
2. Rochester Knighthawks (from Vancouver Stealth)
3. Georgia Swarm
4. Calgary Roughnecks
5. Georgia Swarm (from Colorado Mammoth via New England Black Wolves)
6. Georgia Swarm (from Buffalo Bandits)
7. Calgary Roughnecks (from Rochester Knighthawks via New England Black Wolves)
8. New England Black Wolves (from Toronto Rock)
9. Saskatchewan Rush
10. Toronto Rock (from New England Black Wolves)
11. Buffalo Bandits (from Vancouver Stealth)
12. Saskatchewan Rush (from Georgia Swarm)
13. Calgary Roughnecks
14. Saskatchewan Rush (from Colorado Mammoth)
15. Calgary Roughnecks (from Buffalo Bandits)
16. Rochester Knighthawks
17. Toronto Rock
18. Saskatchewan Rush
19. Vancouver Stealth (compensatory)
20. Georgia Swarm (compensatory)
22. New England Black Wolves
23. Vancouver Stealth
24. Calgary Roughnecks (from Georgia Swarm via Saskatchewan Rush)
26. Rochester Knighthawks (from Colorado Mammoth)
27. Buffalo Bandits
28. New England Black Wolves (from Rochester Knighthawks)
31. Saskatchewan Rush (compensatory)
32. Colorado Mammoth (from New England Black Wolves)
34. Georgia Swarm
36. Buffalo Bandits (from Colorado Mammoth)
37. New England Black Wolves (from Buffalo Bandits)
39. Vancouver Stealth (from Toronto Rock)
45. Colorado Mammoth
46. Vancouver Stealth (from Buffalo Bandits)
55. Toronto Rock (from Buffalo Bandits)

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While Ted and I were enjoying the Rangers' game, Madigan was kicking off her week at Camp Pa and Gee Gee with her cool cousins. Last year (the first year my parents had them all), I was only able to leave her 24 hours. This time, she went for four whole days! I barely survived - she did just fine. Since I wasn't actually there for most of the week, I won't give lengthy commentary, but be warned - there are a LOT of pictures!
This year, the cousins had matching "camp" T-shirts.
One of the major activies was swimming. This year the girls had the option of several pools to play in.
These are some flower vases that the girls decorated for their parents. We've still got the flowers on our counter. They're a bit dead, but it's the thought that counts, right?
Gee Gee also took them to the park for picnics and to play. Yes, they are eating again.
"Umm Avery, what are you doing?"
Photo session at the park museum In front of a spinning wheel More cousin photos Hollywood!
On Thursday, Mom and I took the girls to the zoo in Tyler. Yes, they did have matching camp shirts for this event also.
Madigan spent most of her time walking around like this and saying "Stinky!!!"
Gee Gee even let the girls visit the gift shop before we left and spend their cleaning money. Here's the girls with their purchases.
The girls had a WONDERFUL time and were completely worn out by the time we left on Friday. In fact, they didn't say more than 10 words combined for the first hour of our trip home. (I wasn't complaining - just noticing.) Thanks to Gee Gee and Pa for such a great trip and special tradition. The girls loved every bit of it and the parents enjoyed a little break. :) Here's to many more years of camping!
So, you know me, I always thought Madi looked more like Ted, but the 4th picture, the one with her tongue out...I think she looks like a little Allison. SO CUTE!
i will add you to my list of friends to keep in touch, i NEVER see you at church, its always so hectic! talk to you later!


When Valeria Guzman was in high school, her mother dropped her off at the church meetinghouse every morning in time for seminary at 6:30 a.m. For many of the youth in her class, the early start time was difficult; for Guzman, it was the highlight of her day.
"I would say a prayer before each class so my mind would be open and ready," said Guzman, from Kennesaw, Georgia, who is now a freshman at Brigham Young University.
Guzman found her time in seminary became something she looked forward to daily, for it was a place she could ask questions and learn about the gospel.
One of the highlights of her seminary experience, she recalls, was the time her class spent on doctrinal mastery.
What is doctrinal mastery and what is it trying to accomplish? Find out more here.
That deeper understanding of marriage — in addition to other doctrinal topics — helped her as she navigated the halls of her high school and, more important, as her testimony began to grow.
More than 400,000 seminary students are having similar conversations as they study doctrinal mastery in their classrooms, meetinghouses and homes today.
Doctrinal mastery, first introduced by President M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during a Feb. 26, 2016, broadcast for Church Educational System employees, is one way students are learning how to learn in the gospel.
Since that announcement, seminary classes around the world have hosted important conversations covering important topics facing youth today. The focus on the doctrine allows students to find answers to questions for themselves.
Among the topics included in doctrinal mastery are the Godhead, the Plan of Salvation, prophets and revelation, priesthood and priesthood keys, ordinances and covenants, marriage and family.
Seminary teachers worldwide report that as they integrate doctrinal mastery into classroom discussions, they are seeing positive results with the students.
Juswan Tandiman, who is the Asia Area Seminary and Institute director, said the initiative has been an "effective bridge" to help students better see and understand the relevancy of the doctrine and principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ in their personal lives.
"More … seem to find it safe to ask their faith-related questions/concerns, to know where to look for additional legitimate information, and have begun developing greater confidence in living and sharing what they learn," Brother Tandiman said.
Kim Huber, a seminary teacher in the English-speaking seminary class in Rome, Italy, teaches youth through a video-conferencing platform. She said the addition of doctrinal mastery has enhanced the teaching of correct doctrine.
Recognizing with a new initiative comes some unforeseen challenges, Webb said curriculum writers are always trying to work through problems as they arise.
For the first years of doctrinal mastery the lessons were written with the idea that the portions of the lessons that helped students understand the doctrine would be taught in shorter 5-10 minute segments, with the practices exercises designed to take anywhere from 15-40 minutes.
This year, the doctrinal mastery lessons are written as 40-minute lessons meant to take the entire class period about once a week.
Packer said research also shows that while doctrinal mastery is helping students improve their understanding of the doctrine, a greater emphasis on using scripture passages to explain and teach doctrine is still needed.
"It's remarkable how current the Book of Mormon is," Webb said. "We've seen students come with questions that they think are new, and the answers are in the Book of Mormon. They come with a challenge they're facing, and they feel a little bit alone in that challenge, like it is the first time that anybody's been confronted with that question. And then they turn to the scriptures and find answers to their current questions.
Because the premise of doctrinal mastery is meant to address current topics and questions facing youth today, it is important to include updated information and resources.
Since it takes some time to update the materials, especially with the translation process for students and teachers around the world, Webb said they are working on integrating doctrinal mastery into the daily class curriculum.
Rather than making doctrinal mastery separate than the curriculum of the school year, it will be part of the study guide for seminary teachers.
"Beginning in 2019 (Old Testament year), the doctrinal mastery lessons and review activities will be incorporated into the Old Testament seminary teacher material so that there will no longer be two separate teacher manuals," Packer said.
Most important, instructors must create an environment that helps youth acquire spiritual knowledge.


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Q: Azure Key Vault - Certificate generation I am using the following script to generate a new ROOT CA that will be used to generate sub-ca's and client certificates.
New-SelfSignedCertificate -CertStoreLocation "cert:\CurrentUser\My" -Subject "CN=$certificateCleanName" -KeySpec Signature -KeyUsage CertSign -TextExtension @("2.5.29.19 ={critical} {text}ca=1")

This works perfectly, but I would prefer to generate them in the Key Vault Directly (via Powershell).
I know you can generate a self signed certificate in the key vault directly with this command:
$manualPolicy = New-AzureKeyVaultCertificatePolicy -SubjectName "CN=something.com" -ValidityInMonths 24 -IssuerName Self -RenewAtNumberOfDaysBeforeExpiry 100
$certificate = Add-AzureKeyVaultCertificate -VaultName $vaultName -Name $certificateName -CertificatePolicy $manualPolicy

However, with the command above, I am not able to generate the exact same certificate properties as in the first command that use to generate the certificate locally.
Any idea how I can specify the following arguments to create the certificate with the exact same settings directly in the KeyVault?
-KeyUsage CertSign -TextExtension @("2.5.29.19 ={critical} {text}ca=1")

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Minnesota Twins 2019 Season Preview By: Peter Snyder
When the Minnesota Twins announced Paul Molitor to be their next manager during the 2015 offseason, they felt they had won the lottery. Molitor, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, had all the knowledge and tools to be a great major league manager. Fast forward four years ahead, and Molitor is left without a job, going just 305-345 in 4 season with the Twins. The Twins now look to start a new chapter in their franchise and have a new fresh offense along with the youngest manager in baseball, Rocco Baldelli, to do just that.
One thing that attracts me to this new look Minnesota Twins team is the new acquisition of power hitting DH, Nelson Cruz. Cruz, a 38-year-old from the Dominican Republic, signed a 1-year, $14.3 million deal with the Twins during the 2019 offseason. Although Cruz is one of the older faces we have in our sport, he continues to produce year in and year out and is a player that could land in Cooperstown when all is said and done. In the last 5 seasons alone, Cruz has hit a total of 203 homers, driven in a combined 522 runs batted in, and has an average OPS of .888. This offensive production is going to instantly help a Twins offense who has struggled hitting for power over the last couple of seasons. You can expect Cruz to be the meat of the Twins lineup this summer and I see him finishing the year with about 35 homers, 105 RBI and a OBP of about .870. Cruz is one of those guys that proves age is just a number and the Twins should be counting their lucky stars that they landed him for at least a year.
Nelson Cruz in the batting cage earlier this week in Fort Myers! Spring fever baseball is underway check it out at a radio station near you! https://t.co/otodxhjiaI #GoTwins pic.twitter.com/87cdDTFrvc
— Neil Roberts (@ForwardComm) March 13, 2019
If the Twins are going to experience success during the 2019 season, they will need production from their young outfielder, Eddie Rosario. Rosario, a 27-year-old from Puerto Rico, is the type of guy fans love. He hustles hard, makes outstanding plays in the field that make you stand up, and can handle the lumber exceptionally well. Last season, Rosario hit for a .288 BA, stroked 24 homers and drove in 77 runs. The thing that I like most about Rosario, is he is extremely discipline at the plate, and is not afraid to take his walks when they are presented to him. Because Rosario is so young and is almost guaranteed a contract extension in the near future, I can see him becoming a leader on this team and eventually, leading them to a division title, which they have not won since 2010.
Hey Eddie Rosario, how many days 'til Opening Day?
2⃣0⃣ days! ⚾ #MLB pic.twitter.com/bGvigSVXgH
— Around Da Diamond (@AroundDaDiamond) March 8, 2019
As we move to the Twins pitching staff, there are primarily two guys who I would like to focus on. Starting with José Berríos, there may not be a more gifted athlete on this Twins team then the 24-year-old from Puerto Rico. For the first two years of Berríos' career, the hard throwing righty was known as nothing more than an average arm from the Twin Cities. Then in 2018, everything changed. Berríos became better, stronger and faster, finishing the season with a 12-11 record to go along with 202 strike outs and 2 complete games. Berríos has quickly established himself as the ace of the staff and made himself a house hold name. Now am I saying Berríos is a top pitcher in baseball? No, he's probably not even top 15, but he's an ace and every successful team needs an ace to lead throughout the year. I expect Berríos to have a great 2019 season and help the Twins do some great things this summer.
First offseason bullpen 💪🏽😎⚾ #LaMaKina pic.twitter.com/BvfzqBElRC
— Jose O. Berrios (@JOLaMaKina) January 8, 2019
The final guy I want to talk about on this Twins team is Kyle Gibson. It is very possible that you have never heard of Kyle Gibson and unless you are a Twins fan, you may never. He is a guy who doesn't get talked about on Baseball Tonight and doesn't bring home any fancy awards come year's end. Gibson, a 31-year-old from Indiana, is a guy who is going to bring his lunch pail to work every day, and grind his ass off. He doesn't have the stuff that will blow you away, but it is enough to get by. The Twins are not expected Gibson to be great in 2019 and heck, are not expecting much at all. But he does need to do something he has done during all 6 years of his major league career; be average as hell. If Gibson can do that and be the most average version of himself he can be, the Twins will be just fine.
It's been an honor being a teammate of #7's. He is the epitome of what it means to be a professional. In only 10 starts in 2013, we had lots of meetings like this one. "Gibby we're alright here. Keep making pitches. Let's get a ground ball and limit the damage!" #StPaulsFinest pic.twitter.com/YvuSJgHwtT
— Kyle Gibson (@kgib44) November 12, 2018
This is the part of the article, where I place a landing spot for the Twins in 2019. After much thought and deliberation, I have decided to officially pronounce the Twins as the sleeper team of 2019. They have a really solid offense coming into the year that not many people have been talking about at all. They don't have the best pitching in the world, but have enough to get by. When all is said and done, I have the Twins finishing the regular season with a 86-76 record, landing them a spot in the AL Wild Card game. Unfortunately for the Twins, they have absolutely no chance to go into the Bronx and beat the Yankees in the WC game, so this is where there season will come to a close. I know Minnesota is usually a cold city, but I have a feeling the Twins are going to be bringing plenty of warmth all year-long.
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The workplace and the way people work are rapidly changing. There is no such thing as a 9-5 sit-in-the-office-all-day job anymore, because younger generations are changing the way things work. Even the most corporate offices are adapting to the needs of these young workers by molding their working guidelines and changing things up to be more flexible.
Young guns want a company that is flexible. Working from home has become a norm in many industries and is almost expected, so when it comes to having the flexibility to work from home, they will expect a boss to accommodate to that need. This younger generation is also not keen to the typical 9-5 hours either, many are willing to come in early or come in late to either leave early or stay later. Set hours do not work well with young workers.
Today's workforce wants honest feedback – and lots of it. Younger people want positive reinforcement and plenty of constructive ideas because they do not like to be kept guessing on how they are performing. Thanks to their upbringing around social media, they want straightforward and descriptive over-communication. A great way to implement this is to set up one-on-one meetings (weekly or bi-weekly) to discuss performance and to go over projects they may be working on to get a feel for where they are at.
Don't just be a delegator, spend time to mentor these younger workers to help them on their career paths. Break down long-term goals into milestones and sub-goals. Make it clear how they can advance in the company and make sure it is realistic. The easiest way to deter a younger worker is to promise them career advancement that is not realistic within the company. Mentor your team members to guide them.
A social work environment is a must for many young people —WeWork and other co-working companies have completely proven this concept. They value office activities and socials where they can build a strong network of friends within the company. Volunteer days where the whole office gets together and spends time outside of the office is a great option to build relationships. These social events will also help retain employees. Make work fun and comfortable!
Being hard to get ahold of or who is not willing to take the time to communicate with their team is a huge red flag for younger workers. They want to be able to contact their team and access them when needed to ensure they are working efficiently and can get the job done. You have to remember, that this younger generation is used to being on their cell phone all day long and are used to immediate accessibility.
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Q: How to fix this Unmarshal Exception with JAXB that arose on fixing XXE vulnerabilites? The format of the XML Message we supposed to process is so:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<ns0:MessageType xmlns:ns0="http://www.path.to/some/schema.xsd">
    <ns0:NonRelevantBody>
        ....
    </ns0:NonRelevantBody>
</ns0:MessageType>

Exception recieved:

javax.xml.bind.UnmarshalException: unexpected element (uri:"", local:"ns0:MessageType"). Expected elements are <{http://www.path.to/some/schema.xsd}MessageType>

The above exception occurs in com.xmlprocessor.MessageParser class.
The code in the said class used to be so (and had been working for ages):
StringReader stringReader = new StringReader(xmlMessageAsString);

JAXBContext context = new JAXBContext.newInstance(MessageObjectFactory.class);
Unmarshaller unmarshalr = context.createUnmarshaller();
this.messageTypeContent = (MessageTypeContent) unmarshalr.unmarshal(stringReader);

Turns out this can give you a bad case of XXE. So we tried a number of very similar things DocumentBuilder, SAXParser etc. for disabling External Entities, Doctype Declaration and such things. All gave us the very same exception stated above. Anyways, here's the change with SAXParser:
StringReader stringReader = new StringReader(xmlMessageAsString);

SAXParserFactory spf = SAXParserFactory.newInstance();
spf.setFeature("http://xml.org/sax/features/external-general-entities", false);
spf.setFeature("http://xml.org/sax/features/external-parameter-entities", false);
spf.setFeature("http://apache.org/xml/features/nonvalidating/load-external-dtd", false);

Source xmlSource = new SAXSource(spf.newSAXParser().getXMLReader(), new InputSource(stringReader));

JAXBContext context = new JAXBContext.newInstance(MessageObjectFactory.class);
Unmarshaller unmarshalr = context.createUnmarshaller();
this.messageTypeContent = (MessageTypeContent) unmarshalr.unmarshal(xmlSource);

The code for com.xmlprocessor.MessageTypeContent class is as such unchanged:
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
@XmlType(name = "", propOrder = {
    "messageType",
    "messageApprovalType"
})
@XmlRootElement(name = "MessageType")
public class MessageTypeContent {
    // Likely irrelevant unless you say so.
}

I have tried a number of things including adding namespace="ns0" or namespace="http://www.path.to/some/schema.xsd" to the @XmlRootElement annotation, it leads to similar versions of the same exception in runtime.
Please mind that there are no syntax errors in the code. Any that my have come about was in the process turning it into a question. It is entirely possible that I am a git missing out on something exteremly basic. I would really appreciate if you could point it out. Thanks.

A: Making the sax parser namespace aware fixed the issue:
spf.setNamespaceAware(true);

In the end, too much ado about nothing.


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EADV Spring Symposium 2021
EADV's Symposium will provide a setting to advance excellence in clinical practice through shared knowledge and expertise in dermato-venereology. The CME-CPD accredited virtual event happens this spring, with over 100 speakers and 30 hours of semi-live talks.
Allergy and Respiratory Patients' Digital Conference
The Allergy and Respiratory Patients' Digital Conference 2020 will feature in-depth presentations about digitalisation and innovation, to discuss their untapped potential to empower allergy and respiratory patients and improve healthcare outcomes.
During the Conference, speakers and participants will engage in insightful discussions on how digitalisation and the latest innovations can improve diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately better prevent the onset of allergy and respiratory diseases.
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EAACI/ESCD Skin Allergy Meeting (SAM)
The EAACI/ESCD Skin Allergy Meeting is the leading European meeting in 2019 devoted to skin allergy. The fifth edition of this biennial event will take place from 4–6 April 2019 in Munich, Germany at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). SAM will be held in collaboration with the European Society for Contact Dermatitis (ESCD).
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Registration and submission of abstracts now open; ESCD members benefit from a reduced registration fee.
ICDRG Symposium
The next ICDRG Symposium in co-operation with Croatian Dermatovenerological Society of the Croatian Medical Association, which will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from 29–31 March 2019
This Symposium will present an opportunity to exchange scientific ideas, knowledge and experience among colleagues with expertise in contact sensibility, patch and prick testing, occupational allergy, urticaria, atopic dermatitis and cutaneous drug hypersensitivity reactions, from all around Europe and many other parts of the World.
14th ESCD Congress
The website for the 14th ESCD Congress to be held in Milan 18-20 October 2018 is now live. Please find details for booking registration, accommodation and submission of abstracts
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The abstract submission date is currently set for April 2nd so please hurry
Awards/Prizes
The Jan Wahlberg prize at 1,000 Euros will be awarded by a panel of experts appointed by the Executive Committee. The prize is aimed and presented to a young researcher < 45 years old, who provides work that has been published, or submitted for publication in the field of contact dermatitis. Applications including an introductory letter, all relevant papers and a CV should be made via e mail to secretary@escd.org The closing date for applications will be 5th July 2018. The winner is expected to give a 30min keynote presentation of their work during the Congress.
There are six travel grants available at 500 Euros each for those who have had an abstract accepted to the Congress. If you plan to apply for one of these awards, then please wait until your abstract has been accepted and then forward this confirmation to secretary@ escd.org including the abstract and a short CV. The closing date for the applications will be 5th July 2018. All applications will be judged by the Executive Committee. All applicants will be informed of the decision before the Congress begins. The grants will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on the last day of the Congress.
There will be 4 poster prizes awarded at 500 Euros each. Judging will be performed by a panel of judges appointed by the Scientific Committee in the following four areas: Epidemiology, Clinical, Basic science & Occupational. It is expected that presenters should be available for questioning, standing next to their posters, during the Friday morning of the Congress. The prizes will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on the last day of the Congress.
ACDS mid-year meeting
Grand Hyatt, Denver
American Contact Dermatitis Society autumn meeting is on 28-29 September 2018 at Grand Hyatt, 1750 Welton St, Denver, CO 80202
"Pioneers In Dermatitis", in the "Mile-High City" of Denver, will feature an interactive program for attendees to explore opportunities to contribute in areas of research and patient engagement. Topics include Emerging Allergens, Education & Outreach, Innovations in Dermatitis Therapy and Hot Topics. More details to follow at ACDSMeeting.com
29th Annual Meeting of the American Contact Dermatitis Society
The American Contact Dermatitis Society Annual Meeting is a full day focused on current issues in allergic, irritant, occupational and other dermatoses. Presentations include abstract and poster presentations on state-of-the-art research in the basic, applied and clinical science of contact dermatitis.
The main track on Thursday includes the ACDS Breakfast Meeting, General Session, Fisher Lecture, Hot Topics, Lunch & Contact Allergen Bee.
New ESCD working group: baseline patch test
VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam
13 June 2017 (11:00–13:00)
The ESCD is keen to start a new working group whose main aim is to review and make recommendations for the ESCD baseline patch test series. Any current ESCD member is welcome to attend the inaugural meeting where we will discuss the terms of reference for the group and elect a chairperson.
We are grateful to Thomas Rustemeyer for providing us with a room at VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam. Unfortunately, there will not be any ESCD financial support for individuals attending this meeting.
Please email David Orton if you plan to attend this meeting, so that arrangements can be made and further details and travel advice can be sent.
4th Skin Allergy Meeting (SAM)
27-29 April 2017
Organised in collaboration with the European Society for Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), and officially recognised by the Swiss Society of Dermatology and Venerology (SSDV), SAM 2017 is dedicated to dermatologists and other specialists treating patients with allergic skin reactions.
The event will evolve around clinical problems highlighting various complementary perspectives of skin allergy, providing the participants with the highest scientific and educational insights on the topic


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A Good sign as a rule implied great publicizing, and thusly more salary and expanded notoriety for the individuals who offered various types of administrations. The significance of these Original Vintage Trade Signs can be found in the significance of all exchanges we cannot envision our lives without. That is the reason all through history we can go over various Original Vintage Trade Signs; tailors, drug specialists, dental practitioners, butchers, dough punchers, smithies, brewers, shoemakers, aroma creators, gunsmiths, locksmiths, earthenware producers, watchmakers, anglers signs, to various types of particular shops, as specific espresso and tea making shops, DIY shops, craftsmen, painters, developers, floor covering producers, adornments creators and numerous more .
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Maritime Law Committee
Viggo Bondi
Chair Maritime Law Committee
Kiran Khosla
Principal Director (Legal)
Linda Howlett
Director Legal Affairs
Emily Rowley
Policy Manager (Legal)
Around 90% of global trade is transported by commercial shipping, which moves the world's food, energy and raw materials, as well as manufactured goods and components without which modern society simply cannot function.
In the service of world trade, numerous legal issues arise that could affect the international shipping industry. In addition, while the goal of the shipping industry is ultimately to completely eliminate maritime accidents, the sea remains an unpredictable and at times dangerous place to operate and accidents do unfortunately still occur endangering lives, property and the environment. A comprehensive international liability regime is in place to ensure that compensation is available when things go wrong.
Why international uniformity of law is crucial
The Maritime Law Committee comprises maritime lawyers and policy experts drawn from ICS national associations and their shipping company members, and from guest associations, to consider legal and liability issues of international concern on behalf of the shipping industry
Since its inception, ICS has participated in the development of international treaties to provide uniform regulation of shipowners' legal liabilities to cargo owners, passengers, pollution damage claimants, and others, and to regulate other matters such as salvage, security, and some financial aspects of shipping.
This important work was traditionally undertaken by the international maritime lawyers' association, the Comite Maritime International (CMI). When the Legal Committee of the IMO was formed some 50 years' ago in the aftermath of the Torrey Canyon tanker disaster and the resulting oil pollution, it took on the work of developing treaties to regulate international shipping. The Torrey Canyon incident revealed in particular a need for an international regime for liability and compensation for the consequences of oil pollution from ships. The ICS Maritime Law Committee was established to provide a forum for the development of ICS positions to assist the IMO and other international regulators' member States in their deliberations on this and future matters and deliver workable and sustainable solutions that maximise the amount of compensation available to claimants.
While issues concerning shipowners' liabilities under IMO and other international conventions are central to the remit of this Committee, it also considers other legal issues that could affect the international shipping industry and provides advice on the legal aspects of matters on the agenda of other ICS Committees.
Shipping is a hugely capital-intensive industry with high overheads and low margins. International uniformity of law is crucial to provide shipowners with certainty as to the extent of their potential liabilities and manage the risks.
It has long been recognised that the risks of trading by sea are enormous and cannot be borne by the shipowner alone. International liability regimes for loss or damage to cargo limit the shipowner's liability to a certain amount and allocate the risks between the shipowner and the cargo interests in a balanced way to ensure that insurance can be obtained by the commercial parties at reasonable cost.
A comprehensive international liability regime for the major third party liabilities arising from the operation of ships has been developed by IMO. The regime is designed to ensure swift and effective compensation through a strict liability of the shipowner regardless of fault, compulsory insurance, and claimants may bring their claims directly against the insurer. These measures are possible because the liability of the shipowner is limited to an amount that is certain and can be insured at reasonable cost. [ The regime ensures that high amounts of compensation are available for third party claims arising from shipping accidents to the benefit of all stakeholders, including governments and society at large.
The Maritime Law Committee reports directly to the ICS Board.
It is closely engaged with the work of the IMO Legal Committee and the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds, considering key issues on the agenda of these bodies and formulating ICS positions.
The Committee also directs ICS representation when legal and liability matters affecting international shipping are discussed and / or regulations are proposed at regional (e.g EU) and national levels, and at other UN bodies such as UNCITRAL and UN DOALOS .
The Committee has a strong liaison relationship with the representatives of shipowners' liability insurers, the International Group of P&I Clubs. It also works closely with other bodies concerned with the development and unification of international maritime law such as the CMI.
Shipowners' liabilities to third parties resulting from maritime accidents are central to the remit of this Committee.
A key concern is to promote the harmonisation of international maritime law and especially to prevent any conflict of regional and national regulations with the international liability regime established by IMO, and defend the principle of limitation of liability. Past interventions in this respect include work on the EU Environmental Liability Directive, EU Passenger Liability Regulation, national ship-source pollution regulations (e.g. China), and on CMI discussions concerning the need for special liability arrangements in polar regions.
The Committee considers other issues where the legal rights and obligations of shipowners may be affected, as for instance ship arrest and maritime liens and mortgages issues, changes to the York Antwerp Rules on General Average, or the recent changes to the International Accounting Standards for Lease Contracts.
The Committee also provides advice on the legal and liability aspects of many of the issues on the agenda of the Marine and other technical committees. In recent years such issues have included, among others: Migrant Rescue at Sea, Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Guinea, Marine Autonomous Surface Ships, Ship Recycling, Places of Refuge and the Loss of Containers at Sea.
Current most pressing issues
Unified interpretation of the test for breaking the owners' right to limit liability under the IMO Conventions. [Add link to Key Issue/annual review 2019 titled "Defending the Global Pollution Liability Regime"]
Ocean Governance: international negotiations for a new Convention under UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) [Add link to Key Issue/annual review 2019 titled "UN Law of the Sea Implementing Agreement"].
Advocating for the fair treatment of seafarers involved in maritime accidents or accused of crimes at sea. Discouraging the unwarranted criminalisation of seafarers.
International negotiations for a new Convention on International Recognition of Judicial Sales of Ships. See UNCITRAL Working Group.
You would like to learn more?
Please get in touch with the Secretary, Kiran Khosla.
P&I Club
An independent, not for profit, mutual insurance association that provides cover for its shipowner and charterer members for third party liabilities arising out of the operation of ships.
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
An international treaty that sets out the rights and responsibilities for States that use the world's oceans for various purposes. Rights fundamental to the operation of international shipping, including freedom of navigation on the high seas and the right of innocent passage through the territorial waters of States are set out in this treaty. You can find out more about it on the UN website here.
The IMO liability and compensation regime comprises the following international conventions:
Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea
Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage: covers oil pollution damage from tankers. It is supplemented by the Fund and Supplementary Fund protocols which establish International Funds for the Compensation of Oil pollution damage.
Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage: covers oil pollution damage from fuel oil carried in ships' bunkers
Wreck Removal Convention
Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS)
Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims
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Some of them look casual sitting on the first rows of the catwalk shows, the others look incredibly glamorous at the after party events that take place after each designers show, like amfAR Gala and many others, and the celebrity hairstyles in each separate case are unique and worth copying. And the couples are endless source for discussion, envy and inspiration too.
Looking at the young couples at Fashion Weeks backstage, we can only adore their appearance, sense of style and beauty. Elegant side swept sleek low bun of Jasmine Tooks and the neatly back-combed hair of her companion look very nice together. While the playful curls of Taylor Hill are better with funky mens hairstyles of her partner.
While watching celebrities we can say one thing at once, try to grow out you hair, cause long hairstyles are the ones that conquer the hair world now. Long sleek hair left loose, or tied in a low ponytail will fit any occasion.
Though quite strict the sleek bun of Gigi Hadid is quite coquette, or maybe it is because she is next to her couple Joe Jonas, that also looks quite on-trend.
Some celebs do not need to go in for complicated and polished hairstyles, cause they already have the signature look in the world of fashion looks and tendencies. Here is Victoria Beckham with a simple wavy updo, seems she has just fixed her hair in a casual updo and that´s so cute.
Some celebs only need to wash their hair, dry a bit and that´s it. Emily is one of them. Her perfect and glossy brunette long hairstyles is really very nice on its own. She only need to have the center parting to look even more trendy.
Here is the couple that looks so very harmonious! Both wearing street-style outfit, the sunglasses, and the untidy bed-head hairstyles. Still both are sexual and attractive.
No matter whether she is on the runway, in an advert, in a movie or just in her common life, Cara always wears her long hair with the different shades of blonde, changing to bronde from time to time. She is one of celebs that find themselves to be proud of being bisexual. And she is introducing her couple with cute curly hair everywhere.


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Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, and you can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important briefing. If you arrive early, perhaps head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya, where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village.
Board your safari vehicle and travel west (approximately 8–9 hours). Today's destination is near the hilltop town of Kisii, which will be the last chance to stock up on supplies before heading into Tanzania. Crossing the incredibly scenic Great Rift Valley on your way to the tea-growing highlands is a fantastic introduction to the landscapes of Kenya. You will pass through the ancient homeland of the Maasai. Keep a look out for these tall tribesmen dressed in distinctive scarlet robes as they tend to their prized herds of cattle. The roads on the way are pretty rough, but there will be chances to stop and stretch your legs, including a local homestead lunch in the town of Kaprong. The food for the lunch is grown and sourced locally, plus the lunch is a great way to learn from and interact with the women from the local village.
Travel towards the Kenya–Tanzania border and to the shores of Lake Victoria (approximately 7–8 hours). This is not only Africa's largest lake – it's the largest tropical lake in the world. Its shores are shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The guided bike excursion is a great activity to stretch the legs, learn about the town, visit an African marketplace and meet some locals. Or you can simply chill out on the lakeside sand with a cold drink. Make the most of the ATM and local market to stock up for your next three days of adventuring in the wilderness. You will camp on the shores of the lake tonight, at one of its least visited campgrounds, on the outskirts of a small town called Musoma.
Travel from Lake Victoria to the gate of Serengeti National Park on a smooth road (approximately 3 hours). Enter the Serengeti and enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch en route to your campsite. The wide-open plains of the Serengeti see myriad colours during the year – green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season – but one thing is a constant: this never-ending landscape is home to thousands upon thousands of animals travelling as herds across the plains. This region gets its name from the local Maasai word 'siringet', meaning the place where the land moves on forever, and you'll begin to understand why on your game drive today. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then head to your campsite which is right in the action – located within the park itself! At night, listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep.
Start the day nice and early with a game drive at dawn. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then head back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. This morning, there's also the option of a balloon ride over the park today. If you have pre-booked this activity, you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, where you'll get some amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the vastness of the plains and the early morning movements of the herds. After landing, dig into a delicious bush breakfast, then return to your camp. After spending the warmer part of the day relaxing with your herd – just as the animals do – depart again at dusk for another adventure through the wild, returning in time for dinner.
Enjoy a leisurely game drive and picnic lunch on your way out of the park today. Soak up final views of the animals and landscapes that make the national park such an incredible spot, before entering the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Your destination today is the rim of the crater about 3 hours away. Your campsite overlooks jagged volcanic peaks and rolling grasslands thousands of feet below – you can be sure that there are few campsites in the world with a better view than this!
Ngorongoro Crater – Mto wa Mbu
A gigantic, perfectly intact volcanic crater, Ngorongoro is home to some 30,000 animals. Among these are endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. The crater floor offers excellent wildlife viewing all year round, and the photo opportunities here are unrivalled. Later, join the local community for a guided afternoon stroll around the farming areas, milling machine and local homes before enjoying a traditional meal. Your campsite this evening is located in Mto wa Mbu.
Arusha / Nairobi
Set off early this morning, around 7.30 am, heading for the border with Kenya after passing through Arusha to say goodbye to some travellers. You also have the option to travel back to Nairobi if it is more convenient for you (approximately 7–8 hours). On arrival, you'll be dropped at a centrally located hotel, and with no accommodation provided for tonight, you are free to leave at any time. If you would like to extend your stay in Nairobi, we'll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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A furniture exhibition allows you to pick the right furniture and other things to be used at home from one place. While you can enjoy lots of things from the furniture exhibition fair, you need to ensure that you are safe and cautious to get the right kind of furniture and in the best quality. You will definitely be spoilt for choice with the options available. When the fairs can be of great pros, there are chances that you invest in the wrong choices because of two reasons. One is that you do not know what to select among the wide range of options. Next is that you get the pieces that are not worthy of the money you pay. Here are few tips to help you get the best deals out of a furniture exhibition fair.
While most exhibitors during a furniture exhibition fair provides a fairly special price just to ensure that people visit their booths and buy from them, it is important to do your price checks at the outlet before heading over to the furniture fair to ensure that you get the best deal out of your purchase.
It will not be possible for exhibitors to carry all the pieces of furniture available at their retail outlet to the fair as space is rather limited. Therefore, it is again important to plan in advance by checking the quality of the piece you are keen to purchase before visiting the exhibition fair. By doing so, you will get a better deal in terms of cost and at the same time, find peace of mind knowing that you are making a quality purchase at the fair.
It is crucial to check if a warranty comes with the piece of furniture you are intending to purchase from the furniture fair. Exhibitors are usually a friendly bunch interested in closing the sale so there is never any harm asking if the piece comes with a warranty. Most exhibitors will be more than willing to answer the questions you have so just ask away.
Expect a crowd at the exhibition and it is easy for things to fall through the cracks when the situation is such. Therefore, it is important to always agree on the terms with the exhibitors and ensure that this is translated into writing. Check your receipt or purchase order before leaving the booth to avoid an unpleasant situation much later.
If you've done your walkabout before the furniture exhibition fair and already have your eyes set on a particular retailer or brand and so happen on the day of the fair, you are pressed for time. What you can do is to go straight to the retailer you are keen to purchase from, make your purchase and next thing you know, you will have that piece of furniture completing your home.
Imagine the horror of sitting on a stone-cold toilet seat early in the morning or worse, in the middle of the night. Good quality bidet toilet seats come with heating option to provide you with a nicely warmed seat especially during cold weather.
With this feature, you can choose the water temperature that's comfortable for specific cleansing needs. You can lower the temperature of the water for a cool, refreshing wash on hot days or heat things up a bit when it gets chilly on certain days.
Being able to adjust the water temperature is also useful for those have sensitive or inflamed skin.
Some of the better quality bidet seats come with a remote control. This means that you don't have to turn or stretch to make adjustments and run the risk of a sprain. Get one that comes with a remote if you have back problems or have senior folks at home with limited mobility.
With the ever-increasing cost of living, it's a smart move to get a model that comes with an energy savings feature. The seat goes into a sleep mode when not in use thus keeping power usage to a minimum. Though these models may cost slightly higher, you can conserve a considerable amount of money in the long run.
This is one feature that allows you to control the strength of the water pressure for your cleaning purposes. It's best to choose a seat that comes with this feature if you don't want getting hit in the sensitive regions with water at high pressure. This is especially useful for those who have hemorrhoids or mothers who have just given birth.
If you have a family of more than four, it's ideal to get a bidet toilet seat that has self-cleaning nozzles. The nozzles are automatically rinsed with water before they retract after each use so that no germs or particles are left behind.
You may want to consider a bidet toilet seat that has an adjustable nozzle position feature. With this function, you can adjust the nozzle for your specific cleaning needs after you're done while remaining in your comfortable position.
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Grab this back when you spend as low as RM500 in a single receipt. Visitors can also redeem gifts at the redemption counter while stock last with terms & conditions applied for the Spend & Redeem, which worth more than RM200,000. With a minimal spending of RM1000 in a single receipt, visitors is entitled to participate the lucky draw and stand a chance to win the prizes and cash worth more than RM50,000.
The decor of the entire room would get changed with just an introduction of a carpet. The luscious feel on the floor and the smooth texture that would be covering the entire floor area is something that is to be seen and felt. Carpets bring about a lot of authenticity to the room, as well as the feeling of luxury would be imbibing upon you. Once you manage to get a carpet into your room, then life would be difficult without it. The use of a carpet is extremely good, and you would be able to enjoy your time spent in that room.
The durability of your carpet depends upon the amount of money that you pay to procure one. With a lot of people procuring carpets, there has to be a distinction between the good carpets and the ones which are just used like cheap wallpaper. If the quality of the carpet is good, then it has a very long life, and there would be no wear and tear into it. You should manage the carpet carefully and ensure that it is cleaned properly so that it may always be in a good condition.
The design of the carpet would be able to give your room an entirely new look. With various designs and different sizes available in carpets, it should be your prerogative to measure the room and get a carpet of that size. There are a variety of designs that would be available to you, and the price of the carpet would depend upon the design, texture, and the material used for the carpet. If you make the right decision, then you can certainly ensure that your room would remain forever beautiful with just the enhancement of adding a carpet to the entire décor.
The requirement of cleanliness is paramount to using carpets. A lot of people have been using carpets in their homes, but they must maintain a very high degree of cleanliness so that the carpets do not get damaged. If the carpets do get damaged, then you would have to spend a fortune in order for you to repair it and restore it back to its original position.
After a prolonged use of the carpet, it would start fraying from the sides, and the adhesive would come off. This is a particularly ugly situation for the people who have bought carpets, and they tend to get irritated and spend a lot of money trying to get it back to its previous position. The adhesive that is used should be of good quality, and you need to ensure that the people installing the carpet in your room should be experienced. Giving a brand-new carpet, and that too of a good cost to people who do not know how to install it is tantamount to losing money over the entire process. Make sure that you get the right kind of people to install the carpets in your room. Also, make sure that the carpet does not experience a lot of sunlight. That can have a detrimental effect upon the carpet, and the colour of the car it would start fading after a while.
Why Attractive Furnishings is Important for Your House?
Furnishings are the furniture, appliances and other movable articles in a home or other building. They are often considered as the accessories that add the final and most vital touches to complete a home. Each article needs another to create a perfect combination, making the space more attractive and turning the ordinary into extraordinary.
Furniture is the most essential component when furnishing your home as the right combination of sofa and coffee table, bed frame and dressers, even your dining table and breakfast bar will transform your home into a living paradise.
One of the prime contributors in home furnishing is fabric. The texture, colour and character of the fabric add style to and play up the mood of your home besides reflecting your taste. Fabric application in curtains, upholstery, bed linen and rugs can liven up the ambience of your home tremendously.
Besides enhancing the ambience of your home, the many options of lighting can embellish your living space. For instance, a fine table lamp can add a touch of elegance to your study table while placing a floor lamp next to your armchair creates the perfect corner for reading.
A decorative accessory not only creates a stylish living environment but also expresses your personal style in your home. You'll be amazed how a wall decor or wall art can instantly heighten your living space. Other decorative accessories such as vases, candles and candle holders and mirrors can create that warm, cosy space you can't wait to come home to.
Bathroom Floor Tile. Which Is Best for You?
Offers a clean and classic look that is also extremely durable, waterproof, and stain-resistant. While ceramic tile is one of the most popular flooring options for bathroom, it can also be rather slippery to the feet. To avoid slip-and-fall accidents in the bathroom, best to choose a tile that is certified slip-resistant.
Vinyl is easy to clean, waterproof, and stain-proof and also known as one of the most budget-friendly floorings available. While it is possible for water to seep under, choosing a top-quality sheet vinyl will help mitigate the risk by reducing the seams.
If a warm and classic look is what you are looking for, hardwood floors should be your choice of bathroom flooring. While engineered wood resists humidity better than solid wood and is a smart choice in a damp space, when considering wood in general, know that water doesn't play well with these materials. Just one big water-line leak can cause serious and expensive damage to your flooring.
While cork is resistant to mold and mildew and is water resistant, which makes it perfect for a bathroom, it is also environmental friendly. A polyurethane topcoat will protect the floors from minor spills therefore, it is important that the floor be resealed every few years to protect against moisture. Glue-down tiles, which come finished or unfinished, are perfect for above-grade applications, but click-in-place planks should be used for below-grade bathrooms. To prevent water seeping between gaps, it's best to choose unfinished cork and finish the floor on-site.
Bamboo is eco-friendly and also easy on the budget, costing as little as half the price of hardwood floors. In the bathroom, the smart choice is engineered bamboo rather than solid bamboo because the planks are extremely durable and ideal for wet environments. They are also simple to install and damaged pieces can be replaced easily.
With almost a thousand colors and sizes to choose from, getting the right tiles for your home can be a rather daunting task. You can however, follow the tips given below to make the task a lot easier and eventually, even making your kitchen and bathroom look a lot classier.
Lighter colors will make the space look bigger and brighter while darker colors will provide you with the opposite effect. However, if your choice is darker color tiles, you can always brighten the place with proper lighting.
Colors will inevitably create unique effects, so be adventurous and use personal preference and style as a guide while choosing the tiles for your home.
Both porcelain and ceramic tiles can be used for the kitchen and bathroom so it is up to individual preference. It is however, important to ensure that the floor tile rating or better known as PEI is suitable for your intended use. PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) is a scale used on porcelain and ceramic tile to indicate the areas of use each manufacturer recommends and has designed their tile to fit based on foot traffic. Class 0 meant for areas with no foot traffic and it gradually increases all the way to Class 5 for heavy traffic. For porcelain and ceramic tile for your kitchen and bathroom, best is to go with Class 2 to 3 meant for light to moderate traffic. For bathroom tiles, it is important to ensure that it is slip-proof.
Always purchase more tiles than you actually need to compensate for breakages during installation. Especially so for those design whereby stocks are limited. You do not want to be in a situation whereby you do not have enough to have the entire place tiled and the worse nightmare of not being able to get more due to stock issues.
It is important to get tips on how to maintain the tiles during purchase to ensure the tiles continue looking new even after years of use.


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