In the first round Shirai blitzed Xia Brookside en route to an easy win, while Zeuxis had a harder go of it, but still defeated Aerial Monroe. Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir were at ringside for this bout.
Io finally faced her first consistent bit of disadvantage as she went for a springboard, but Zeuxis forearmed her and then slid into her arm and shoulder with a baseball slide dropkick. Shirai didn't stay down long, as she made her comeback. It included a Suicide Dive where I legitimately was concerned that she hadn't dove out far enough and was going to land on her head. Thankfully she was a-ok and the match continued.
Zeuxis missed a moonsault and Shirai went for one, but got tripped up on the top rope. Shirai blocked a top rope spanish fly and hit a frankensteiner and a moonsault for the win. Shirai will face the winner of the next match in the quarterfinals.
There is a chance that if you take a drink every time someone calls Purrazzo "The Virtuosa", you will have liver poisoning by the end of the tournament. Ricochet, who 20 minutes prior to this retained the NXT North American Title (read about it in the NXT report), was at ringside watching on. Purrazzo defeated Priscilla Kelly, while Li got the win over Karen Q in their respective first round matches.
We had some nice mat wrestling early on, but Li got tired of that and decided to start her kickboxing training, as she used Purrazzo as a heavy bag. Li used a jumping kick from the middle rope, which did NOT shatter her leg. Purrazzo got tired of being kicked, so she returned the favor, concentrating on the arm of Xia Li. Li came back and managed to use the three limbs Deonna wasn't concentrating on to make her black and blue. Li dove from the middle rope…but got caught in a Fujiwara armbar for the tap out!
Deonna Purrazzo now faces Io Shirai in the quarterfinals.
Since last seen beating Isla Dawn, Matthews has been in the news after being banned from the United States for five years due to visa issues. Not reading the spoilers in advance, but something tells me Nicole will not be at WWE Evolution. Tegan Nox, who is Michael Cole's favorite, defeated Zatara in the first round. This is the match that Renee Young previewed by calling a "Pound For Pound Hardway Match", whatever that is.
Matthews worked over Nox with chops, kicks, dropkicks and grinded the elbow in when covering. Nox returned the favor, which made Matthews make the shocked face. Nox's offense didn't last long, as Matthews just enjoyed delivering strikes to her foe. Nox fired up, screamed to the crowd and almost got locked in a Liontamer. Thankfully she avoided that, hit a cannonball and a shining wizard outta nowhere for the sudden victory!
Now disposed of the sobbing Matthews, Nox faces Rhea Ripley next.
The former Impact Knockouts Champion vs the winner of NXT Season 3 and former WWE Diva's Champion. Mia beat fellow Impact alumna Allysin Kay and Kaitlyn polished off Kavita Devi in the first round.
Mia had her hand taped, so of course she used that hand to chop Kaitlyn, which hurt her more than it did her foe. Kaitlyn used a cannonball in the corner and then did a wacky cover for a 1 count. It was like she meant to jackknife Mia, changed her mind, but she was already in position, so she had little or no weight on the shoulders.
Since she couldn't use her right hand, Mia used her foot and kicked at the hamstrings of Kaitlyn before using a standing figure four leglock. Mia forgot her hand hurt and swung for the fences at her grounded foe, but Kaitlyn moved and Mia punched the mat. Kaitlyn channeled her inner Marty Scurll and locked on a hand hold, twisting it around, trying to force a tap out. Kaitlyn's leg bruises were shining through as she threw her entire body at Mia.
Mia begged for mercy, but Kaitlyn was merciless. Kaitlyn kicked out of Sole Food (Eat Defeat) and hit her spear, which the entire crowd bought as the finish, but Mia kicked out. Finally Mia locked in a kneebar for the submission win! This was a very good match, easily the best match of the night, but not quite as good as the two matches from last week.
Mia Yim will now go one on one with Toni Storm in the quarterfinals.
So that does it for another week here at the Mae Young Classic. We start the Round of 8 next week and until then, thank you for reading and remember to say your vitamins and take your prayers.


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There's going to be a warning here. If you read like me and want to skim this article to find the magic service or website on how to save money on shipping, I have bad news: it's a story of luck and opportunity.
This is a story that truly happened, which will save me untold thousands in shipping costs, but the real lesson to be learned is how I put myself in this situation. So with that caveat out of the way, on with the story.
I've always been one of the "engineering" types. Good at analyzing the problem, finding a solution and delivering on results. I had this belief that merit alone was good enough. Little did I know that I was clueless. And I have Mike to thank for this lesson.
Back around 2006, Mike and I were two of the top affiliates in a popular industry at the time, though we had never met. When a mutual client requested their top producers to come to an invite-only event in New York, I felt it was an intriguing opportunity to meet all the major players in the industry at once.
It ended up being an incredibly fortuitous event for many reasons. One, I met Mike and we've been in business together for almost a decade now. Second, it's also where I learned that Mike was getting paid 20% more for his leads, even though I was the #1 producer for the same client!
To say I was shocked was an understatement.
All this time, I had thought I was a negotiation master, by using my clients' data against each other and knowing my lead values. But for all my engineering logic, data and suits, I was being run around in circles from an unassuming guy from Virginia in a polo shirt.
And how does this relate to saving on shipping?
The answer is personal relationships.
One of the reasons I had never gone to affiliate industry conventions was that I felt it was a waste of time. My business model was based on SEO and I had a deep technology background and understanding of search that put me leaps and bounds above the pack (at the time). The idea of talking to competitors only interested in obtaining my methods or inadvertently giving away trade craft seemed insane.
Ironically, Mike had a similar line of thinking regarding conventions, but nevertheless was a regular on the circuits and consistently talked to account managers and key people. To this day, a decade later and retired from the industry, he's still friends with many of those same people. Mike's nature isn't that he's just a people person, but that he's actually genuine. A rare combination.
So while I had focused on delivering results with ruthless efficiency, Mike focused on building relationships. Clients wanted to work with me because I made them money, but clients were happy to work with Mike because they wanted to.
In the decade that I've worked with Mike, this lesson would be one of my most valuable that I would learn from our partnership. This lesson paid off quite handsomely when I began looking for ways to save on shipping costs.
As an ecommerce company, shipping is the equivalent to rent for a brick and mortar. It's a cost of doing business that soaks up a good 20-30% of your gross profits. Anything that can be done to reduce shipping costs is an immediate boost to the bottom line, so trying to negotiate shipping with carriers is always a top priority.
I had recently found two companies that would collectively combine buying power across multiple shipping accounts to provide discounts to their clients. This sounded far easier than trying to bid account reps from FedEx and UPS against each other, so picked up the phone and made the call. Note that I said picked up the phone instead of sending an email. It's too easy these days to just fire and forget an email. Picking up the phone is sales and marketing 101.
One company answered and asked a few cursory questions about myself and my business and then directed me to a form to fill out. I finished the application and within 30 minutes had a call back from an account specialist.
The account specialist was very personable and knowledgeable and we ended up chatting a bit during the setup. I asked him how he knew so much about the industry and it turned out that he was actually the owner of the company. I was impressed, because for the owner to make the call means that sales is a vital part of this business or that it's a small enough company that the owner still cares; either way you're talking to an important decision maker.
I asked him about his business, because I was genuinely interested and learned a lot about his business model and also how he was marketing. Since my experience has been completely in internet marketing and SEO, I asked him about the efficiency of his campaigns and then gave him some interesting suggestions he could try. This took him aback, so he asked about my background and we got to chatting more and bouncing ideas back and forth.
Eventually, what started out as a regular account setup call ended up being a highly informative 90 minute phone conversation. And before the end of the call, without even me asking, he discounted my shipping rates to 53% off the rack rate. Here I am, running a fledgling ecommerce store less than 12 months old and I'm already getting Fortune 500 rates out the door.
Now am I going to solely credit myself with this amazing stroke of luck? Of course not. The owner of this company was very generous with this offer and is the one that controlled the outcome. But what did I do? I made it easier for luck to find it's way to me- by building that personal relationship.
I didn't have to sit and talk on the phone for over an hour.
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But you know what? I wanted to get to know him and his business and he was already a skilled salesperson that he approached me in a way that made us both want to exchange information.
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Glickman Seizes MPAA Spotlight
Trade chief makes intellectual-property protection his top priority
By Bill McConnell
Daniel Glickman's government expertise earned him a plum job. In September, he became MPAA president and CEO, Hollywood's top lobbyist. But it was his passion for films that fueled his desire for the post.
"Movies have always been a big part of my life," says Glickman, who replaced the legendary Jack Valenti. Members include the studios that produce both films and TV, and Glickman is an avid media consumer. He and his wife see 100 movies a year.
A love of movies, though, isn't the only lure in the MPAA job. Running the trade group is one of the most lucrative opportunities in Washington. Glickman's salary hasn't been revealed publicly; it doesn't need to be filed with the federal government until next year. His predecessor, though, was the highest-paid trade-group chief in town, earning $1.3 million a year in 2002.
The post is also a natural progression for Glickman, since it taps the skills he acquired during his 35-year career in government, including 18 years in Congress and six as President Clinton's Secretary of Agriculture. His experience in trade policy and intellectual property will be invaluable to the MPAA. Movies—like the wheat and soybeans that occupied his attention at Agriculture—are a huge export product.
They are also in need of protection. As a member of many trade delegations, Glickman pressed the case for copyright protections so critical to overseas movies and DVD sales. During a portion of his nine terms in Congress, he also was a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees copyright-protection laws.
The issue is so serious that safeguarding intellectual property has become Glickman's top priority. In addition, the threat of unrestrained duplication due to peer-to-peer file sharing, coupled with various types of Internet distribution, threatens to suck huge amounts of profit from producers.
Glickman's appointment caused a stir on Capitol Hill. After an offer to former Republican House Commerce Committee Chairman Billy Tauzin fell through, the MPAA tapped Glickman, a Democrat. The choice enraged many Republicans, particularly GOP activists who had been pressing Washington trade groups to hire from within the party's ranks. Grover Norquist, a founder of the GOP's K Street Project, called Glickman's hiring a "studied insult" that liberal Hollywood would regret when favors were needed on Capitol Hill.
But Glickman, a Kansas native, points out that he hails from one of the most Republican of states. "I was a red-state congressman, and here I am in what is called a blue-state industry. There is red and blue in all of us. That's true in government, and that's true in the entertainment industry."
His detractors may take some comfort from his hometown approach to films.
"It's funny how you get your start," he recalls. "When I was a kid, my dad had a fetish about movie popcorn. He took us to the Crest Theater in Wichita every night during the 1950s just to buy the popcorn. Sometimes, we didn't go to the show."
That nightly ritual created a familiar, comforting association with movies that lasts to this day.
"The movie theater is a very positive experience for me. It was a joyful place to go and still is." (The love of Hollywood also rubbed off on son Jonathan, president of Spyglass Entertainment and producer of Mr. 3000,Rush Hour 2 and Shanghai Noon.)
En route to his MPAA job, Glickman graduated from the University of Michigan, attended law school at George Washington University and worked as a trial lawyer before entering politics.
He admits his favorite film, Animal House, might speak to his lack of "intellectual acuity," but he sees value in the shared national experience of movies. "In many respects, movies are the face of America around the world," he told GWU law students recently. "It's really a part of our national soul."
As he travels the country, he takes time to speak to college students, the demo most notorious for violating anti-copying restrictions through peer-to-peer programs. While slow online speeds discourage Internet duplication of movie-quality videos, Glickman knows it's only a matter of time before bandwidth is large enough to allow transmission of the latest release.
That's why he wants the first generation of content swappers to rethink their cavalier attitude toward consuming the hard work of writers, actors and producers without paying for it.
"Why do some people think it's wrong to steal a movie from Tower Records but don't give a second thought to illegally downloading a new movie?" he asks.
He concedes that there may be an emotional difference between walking out of a record store with a CD in your hand versus downloading a movie, but it's a distinction he wants eradicated.
Are college kids starting to get his message? Glickman thinks so. His goal is to get them to see downloads as a tangible product that should be paid for. "[Stealing] should not be a part of our culture."
Glickman Heads MPAA
MPAA Targets Peer-to-Peer Piracy
Seize the Day
Blu-ray and HD-DVD fight for format supremacy in DVD players
MPAA Pushes Pirate Crackdown
Glickman Exiting MPAA Early
Bob Pisano will be interim CEO
MPAA Takes Grokster to Supremes
CSI Seizes the Night

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Burma on the cusp of an Internet revolution
November 25, 2015 in Archives, Feature, Lead Story, News, Technology & Science0by ANNABELLE DROULERS / DVB
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]urma is racing to become the first smartphone only nation and pundits are betting big on the new digital economy. Just a few years ago the country was challenging North Korea for the lowest rate of mobile phones per capita. Now, network towers are going up virtually overnight with 80 percent of the population expected to have internet-enabled mobiles by the end of 2016.
In downtown Rangoon, tech startups are multiplying as homegrown talents and returning emigrants seek to capitalise on new market opportunities.
Hillary Yee and William Min are two such people. Seeing a demand for high-end fashion and accessories, the pair launched Mystylo last week. Billed as the country's first lifestyle curation website, Yee and Min are targeting the emergent class of professionals with fashion, exercise and cultural advice. These newly minted Burmese have countless options and opinions at their fingertips, and Mystylo is aiming to become the authority on their modern lifestyles. Items on the site are categorised in an aspirational manner under headings such as 'Work Hard' and 'Sunday Funday'.
(PHOTO: Mystylo website)
Following a stint working in Singapore where fashion influencers and websites are already well established, Min is confident with Mystylo's point of difference.
"Lifestyle is part of who you are and, interestingly enough, in this digital world of shopping not many businesses are paying attention to the different tastes and different lifestyles of users [in Burma]," Min says. "That's why we're curating lifestyles with a team of talented stylists tastefully matching different items from different quality brands," he explains.
The benefits from going digital aren't just making waves amongst Rangoon's nouveau riche. Across the country, mobiles are becoming a weapon against poverty as the Internet opens up new possibilities for economic, education and health development.
Burma's struggles in maternal health are a case in point. More than 70 percent of births occur outside clinics or medical services, and the maternal mortality rate is one of the worst in Southeast Asia with 200 deaths per 100,000 births. But mobile access is now helping to change the situation.
'Maymay' is a relatively new app built for expectant mothers and their families in Burma. When poor access to healthcare providers has traditionally been one of the biggest hurdles throughout pregnancy, Maymay provides maternal and childcare health information. App users receive health alerts and can search for health workers and clinics in their area. Powered by telecommunications provider Ooredoo, Maymay already has over 11,000 active users and is being introduced everyday to more communities.
(PHOTO: Reuters)
Such a solution makes it easy to imagine Burma is effortlessly leapfrogging from technological leprosy to leadership, unencumbered by legacy IT systems. Yet the reality is very different according to Daniel Arnaudo, a researcher focused on information and literacy skills in Burma from the University of Washington.
Most users are struggling to keep pace as Burma jumps from zero to 60 in information age. "The digital divide is a major challenge," reports Arnaudo. "People are not only struggling to learn skills to use technology but also to understand the online world as a whole."
A piecemeal grasp of the Internet leaves the window wide open for misunderstandings. Perhaps chief among them is the tendency for many Burmese mobile users to assume Facebook is the Internet. "A lot of people come online mistaking Facebook for the Internet," says Arnaudo. "The big blue network is designed to control your attention and keep you within its walled garden. Programs like [Facebook-run] Internet.org, now 'Free Basics', only serve to blur this line by funnelling new users into Facebook's ecosystem from day one."
Burmese users badly need conceptual knowledge, according to Arnaudo. "[They need to learn] how to distinguish bad websites from good, Facebook from the Internet, Gmail from email. They also need to learn good security practices and what it means to be safe online." Getting to this point will require "better programmes to build not only competence with the physical and digital technology but to teach information literacy as a whole."
(PHOTO: Aung Win Htut / Phandeeyar)
Arnaudo is part of one such programme in Burma. Called the 'Information Strategies for Societies in Transition', it is organised by the University of Washington. There are a host of others including Phandeeyar, a Yangon-based technology hub working on technical and social innovation projects. Also MIDO, an NGO focused on using technology to meet core development goals.
Such programmes are making an impact, but with Facebook home to an estimated 80 percent of Burma's Internet users, its grip is tight. And where users flock, so too do businesses, startups, policymakers, publishers and anyone else interested in communicating with them. The social networking site has taken on a larger role in Burma than ever before, becoming an online retailer, storage device and email service rolled into one.
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Mystylo co-founders Yee and Min have been sure to make Facebook key to their business strategy. "Facebook is the unrivalled social media platform in Burma and we believe that a strong and solid presence to engage Facebook users will drive more traffic to our platform," says Min.
The fact that Facebook has almost a monopoly on the Internet evolution in Burma is particularly troubling for Arnaudo.
"It's a good business model, both for Facebook and the companies that use it," admits Arnaudo. "The problem comes when this one enterprise controls the market so completely that they prevent new enterprises from imagining the full possibilities of the Internet. Creativity is now processed through one model and people are encouraged to fit their business models within a well-defined and profitable system for Silicon Valley."
Others are less pessimistic. David Madden, the founder of Phandeeyar, is confident about the ability of local tech startups to compete alongside Facebook and foreign rivals.
Asked about the biggest challenges for tech entrepreneurs, Madden points to infrastructure problems. "A critical issue right now is payments," he explains. "It's difficult for startups to monetise their products. Other issues include the difficulty of raising money and accessing credit, high property prices, poor infrastructure and services and a tight talent market."
But Madden is confident change is underway. "The biggest challenges that local tech entrepreneurs used to face were woeful connectivity and the lack of a local market but both of these things are improving."
Min too is optimistic for future of Mystylo. "We are focused on providing the best user experience. Helping to curate lifestyles is something that impacts millions of users and keeps us inspired and motivated."
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"One Learns more from Adversity than from Success" The Battle of Cape Esperance 11-12 October 1942
Naval battles between U.S. Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy surface forces around Guadalcanal in 1942 were almost always brief and bloody. The number of ships from both sides sunk in the waters around Guadalcanal, and the islands near it: Tulagi and Savo Island, led to the area being nicknamed "Iron Bottom Sound." Over fifty ships and craft would be interred in the waters around Guadalcanal by the end of the campaign. These numbers included 2 battleships, 8 cruisers, and 22 destroyers.
The battles around Guadalcanal occurred in a time of technical transition for the United States Navy as its radar became better at detecting ships and fire direction systems advanced in their accuracy and targeting ability. While almost all U.S. warships had radar primarily the SC search radar and FC Fire Control radar, not many U.S. Navy warships had the advanced SG surface search radar. But it was not just a matter of technology, it was a matter of training and experience. Their opponents, the Imperial Japanese Navy had very few ships equipped with radar, but their training for surface actions, especially night fighting where their superior optics, gunnery skills, and torpedoes proved deadly during the first year of the war before U.S. Navy crews mastered their technology edge.
By October 1942 the U.S. Marines battling on Guadalcanal were fighting an enemy growing in numbers on the ground even as they felt the effects of the the predatory Japanese surface raiders that routinely bombarded their positions and endangered U.S. resupply efforts.
USS Helena
Since the Marine, Navy and Army Air Force Squadrons based on Guadalcanal maintained air superiority in the nearby waters during the day the Japanese were limited to night surface operations against the island. These operations involving the reinforcement and resupply of Japanese Forces on the island as well as offensive naval gunfire operations to aid the land forces in which Japanese warships attempted to destroy or degrade Henderson Field.
Henderson Field
The first major operations mounted by the Japanese was in early August when a Japanese cruiser destroyer force ravaged the U.S. cruiser forces off Savo Island. The Japanese inflicted the worst defeat of an American naval squadron, sinking 3 American and one Australian Heavy cruiser while damaging another. The battle was a disaster for the U.S. forces and led to the early withdraw of transport and supply ships of the invasion force before many could finish unloading the equipment and supplies that were critical to the operation. In that operation radar played no role for U.S. forces, and sets were either turned off or not relied upon by commanders. Admiral Richmond Turner noted:
"The Navy was still obsessed with a strong feeling of technical and mental superiority over the enemy. In spite of ample evidence as to enemy capabilities, most of our officers and men despised the enemy and felt themselves sure victors in all encounters under any circumstances. The net result of all this was a fatal lethargy of mind which induced a confidence without readiness, and a routine acceptance of outworn peacetime standards of conduct. I believe that this psychological factor, as a cause of our defeat, was even more important than the element of surprise"
Despite this admission it would take several more engagements in the waters around Guadalcanal before the U.S. Navy fully appreciated the superiority of Japanese optics, training in night fighting, and their deadly 24″ "Long Lance" torpedoes. It would not be until 1943 that the U.S. Navy began to exploit its advantage in radar and use it to their advantage in night surface actions.
The Tokyo Express Route along the Slot
Japanese resupply and reinforcement operations to Guadalcanal were so frequent that the Japanese forces were nicknamed the Tokyo Express by the Americans. Knowing that the Marines who had been in bitter combat with the Japanese needed reinforcements the U.S. sent a convoy to land the 164th Infantry Regiment of the Americal Division on October 13th. To protect the convoy the U.S. Navy dispatched a surface task force, TF-64 composed of the Cruisers USS San Francisco, USS Boise, USS Salt Lake City and USS Helena and 5 destroyers under the command of Rear Admiral Norman Scott to protect it from any Japanese surface threats.
IJN Heavy Cruiser Aoba after the battle
The U.S. move to reinforce Guadalcanal coincided with a Japanese effort to reinforce their forced on the island. They Imperial Navy sent a covering force of three heavy cruisers, the Aoba, Furutuka and Kinugasa and two destroyers under the command of Rear Admiral Arimoto Goto. The Japanese cruisers were to bombard Henderson Field as the Japanese were not expecting any American surface forces to oppose their effort.
Rear Admiral Arimoto Goto
The Japanese were detected by aerial reconnaissance on the afternoon of the 10th when they were still about 200 miles from Guadalcanal. Scott, whose forces lacked experience in night surface combat made a simple plan to "cross the T" of the enemy force in a single line formation with three destroyers in the van, the cruisers in the center and two destroyers in the rear.
Rear Admiral Norman Scott
U.S. floatplanes from the American cruisers detected the Japanese at 2300 hours. At 2322 the radar of the USS Helena picked up the Japanese force at a range of about 27,000 yards. However misunderstandings of Scott's orders by his flagship broke his formation and put the van destroyers out of position in the poor visibility of the moonless night. The confusion caused Scott to believe that the radar contacts were his own destroyers.
The Japanese still did not realize that an American force was near them and continued on. At 2345 the ships were only about 5,000 yards apart when Helena radioed Scott asking permission to fire. The message was received by Scott who acknowledged his receipt of the message did not grant permission open fire. However, his response of "roger" was mistaken as permission to open fire by Helena. The American cruiser opened fire on the Japanese aided by her SG and FC radars. She was followed by the other cruisers which opened a devastating fire on the Japanese force.
The Japanese task force was completely surprised, they had not expected to encounter American surface ships and failed to be on alert. Goto's lookouts had sight the Americans at 2343 but assumed that they were friendly Japanese ships. The result was that the Americans inflicted heavy damage to the Japanese flagship, the heavy cruiser Aoba and left Goto mortally wounded.
IJN Heavy Cruiser Furutaka
Scott was taken by surprise by the action of his cruisers and ordered ceasefire at 2347 thinking that he was shooting at his own destroyers. Four minutes later he ordered his ships to resume fire at 2351. At 2349 the heavy cruiser Furutaka was heavily damaged by American fire and at 2358 she was was hit by a torpedo fired by the destroyer Buchanan. The Japanese destroyer Fubuki was mortally wounded about the same time and began to sink. The U.S. destroyers Duncan and Farenholt were both damaged in the crossfire with Duncan so badly damaged that she would be abandoned and sunk.
USS Duncan
Instead of continuing to rely on radar the American cruisers turned on their searchlights which provided the last Japanese cruiser, Kinugasa the opportunity to hit them hard. Kinugasa's gunners heavily damaged Boise and but for a certain amount of luck would have sunk the American ship. One shell hit the number one turret setting fires in it, while another hit below the waterline and detonated in the forward 6″ magazine threatening to blow the ship to pieces but the onrushing water from the hit doused the flames and saved the ship. Despite that Boise was out of action with over 100 casualties, all of the forward magazine and handling crews were all killed.
As Boise sheared away from the action, Kinugasa and Salt Lake City exchanged fire, each hitting each other before the Japanese cruiser broke off the action.
The commander of the Japanese reinforcement group, his mission completed dispatched his destroyers to assist Goto's force at it withdrew and rescue survivors. However these ships were caught by U.S. aircraft from Henderson Field as the light of the dawn lit the sky. The destroyers Murakumo and Natsugumo were heavily damaged, abandoned, and scuttled by the Japanese.
On the 13th the American reinforcement convoy arrived, as did Japanese reinforcements later that night. On the night the 13th, the Japanese battleships Kongo and Haruna conducted an attack which most destroyed Henderson Field. However, the resilient Marines kept the airfield operational as the Marines of the 1st Marine Division and the nearly arrived soldiers of the 164th Regiment held off a major Japanese assault from 23-26 October, known as the Battle of Henderson Field or Bloody Ridge.
Scott's Task Force 64 lost one destroyer sunk and two cruisers damaged while the Japanese lost one cruiser and three destroyers sunk, with two cruisers damaged in the action.
The Japanese flagship Aoba was severely damaged by nearly 40 6" and 8" shells fired by the American cruisers. Her bridge was shattered and her number three turret destroyed. The damage knocked her out of the war for four months and the number three turret would not be replaced. On the American side the heavily damaged Boise was sent to the East Coast for repairs while Salt Lake City was repaired at Pearl Harbor. The battle had lasted less than 50 minutes from the time Helena picked up the Japanese force on her radar.
USS Salt Lake City
The battle was a tactical victory for the U.S. Navy. However, the Navy did not learn but the lessons of the battle about the power of Japanese torpedoes and effectiveness in night combat. While he Scott maintained a cool head and reacted to the situation with great courage he assumed that his deployment of his ships in a line formation coupled with superior American gunnery had won the battle. However, his ignorance on the proper use of the various types of radar used by the U.S. Navy meant that he and other American commanders would continue to misuse it and rely on searchlights and recognition lights during night surface actions. Likewise, he made the false assumption that Japanese torpedoes were no longer a threat.
This caused other U.S. task forces to have to learn the hard way in the subsequent engagements of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal and the Battle of Tassafaronga. Rear Admiral Scott would not long survive his victory. He was killed in action aboard the USS Atlanta during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal just a month later. The great American naval historian of the Second World War, Samuel Elliott Morrison wrote:
"So, because we won the Battle of Cape Esperance, serious tactical defects were carried over into subsequent engagements with unfortunate results. One learns more from adversity than from success."
While the battle helped inspire American confidence, it was not a strategic victory. Japanese forces nearly destroyed Henderson Field on the night of the 13th, and the the most decisive battles were yet to come.
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Cam Ranh, Vietnam
August 28, 2021 By // by Leigh Hogle
Paradise in a bay, Cam Ranh is ready to steal crowns as it skyrockets towards becoming South Vietnam's top resort destination. With 5-star resorts, fine dining, exceptional beaches, and a relaxing atmosphere – Cam Ranh has it all. The only thing that is noticeably missing is the crowds.
As a recently opened destination, tourism is still blossoming in Cam Ranh. Beaches and resorts are frequently uncrowded, so visitors can enjoy a luxury getaway in private. However, news spreads fast and tourism is likely to soon explode in Cam Ranh. For trailblazing travelers, there is no better time to explore Cam Rah because, in the coming years, uncrowded beaches will be a thing of the past.
Beautiful Bay in Khanh Hoa Province
Located in Khanh Hoa Province, the city of Cam Ranh is structured around a natural bay in South Vietnam's Central Coast region. Cam Ranh is the second-largest city in the province, and it has worked diligently to revamp its image to become a luxury resort destination. Situated on a peninsula, Cam Ranh Bay is technically an inlet on the South China Sea.
Hon Mun island, Cam Ranh. Photo: Nguyen Hung Vu
The oceanfront location has helped Cam Ranh establish port trading, fishing, and tourism-based economies, all of which support the local people and their families.
From Ho Chi Minh City, Cam Ranh is 242.3 miles (390 kilometers) to the east. Driving between the two southern cities takes about 7 and ½ hours. In an effort to boost tourism, Cam Ranh City built a new international airport. Flights from HCMC are easy to book and the time spent in the air is less than 1 hour.
Trains are another affordable option for travelers and they can be a little faster than driving. Most train journeys to Cam Ranh from Saigon will take less than 7 hours.
Geographically, Cam Ranh sites on a narrow portion of Vietnam's continental shelf. This allows deep water to come closer to shore, which in turn gives large ships easy access to the sheltered port. Recognized as Southeast Asia's "finest deep-water shelter", Cam Ranh's geological features have attracted ships, both trading merchants and military, for many years.
Before the resorts, Cam Ranh City had been a significant base for many foreign militaries. French colonizers first used the bay for their navy as they spread throughout Indochina. By the early 1900s, the Russians began to use Cam Ranh Bay for their Imperial fleet.
Cau Long Ho, Cam Ranh – 1967. Photo: Khánh Hmoong
The Japanese set their sights on the bay in the 1940s during World War II, however, they would ultimately be defeated by the Americans and the bay would be abandoned. The last military operations to use Cam Ranh as a base were from the United States. Starting with the Air Force, the US Army and Navy were eventually stationed in the bay during the Vietnam War.
The bay was a tactical fighter base for the American military. In 1972, after the end of the Vietnam War, all facilities in Cam Ranh Bay were given to the South Vietnam government to control. Today, Cam Ranh acts as an international military base where foreign warships can dock for repairs.
With militaries withdrawing, Cam Ranh City decided to makeover its image to become an international resort destination. Now, the deep-water bay is lined with manicured resorts, glimmering pools, and wide-open sand beaches. A stunning destination, travelers will feel their stress melt away as they enjoy their time in Cam Ranh.
Cam Ranh has an estimated population of 121,050 people
Cam Ranh's airport (Cam Ranh International) is the 4th busiest in Vietnam
Lobster farming is a lucrative business in Cam Ranh with some local families earning billions of dollars
Aside from the gorgeous setting, Cam Ranh is a one-of-a-kind destination because of its eclectic mix of attractions and activities. The resort atmosphere of Cam Ranh focuses on rest and relaxation, while other venues allow visitors to chase their thrills. With plenty of attractions open both day and night, Cam Ranh ensures that guests are entertained.
On top of the humanmade activities, it is impossible to overlook the peninsula's beaches. So, whether you're lounging at a resort, seeking epic thrills, or socializing in a club, Cam Ranh has something to satisfy every traveler.
Rocky beach at the Ngoc Suong Resort. Photo by: Bao Sago.
Every resort is different, yet with so many 5-star options, it'ss safe to assume that every resort aims to provide luxury services to their guests. Grandiose swimming pools, 18-hole golf courses, and premium quality spas are frequently the most used attractions at resorts. For guests of the resort, many of these facilities are included with their stay.
The resort should be clear to communicate to their guests about any additional charges. Guests from off the resort may pay to access the resort's features too by asking the front desk about a day pass or appointment. Resorts with top-rated spas include the Anam, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, and the Radisson Blue Resort Cam Ranh.
For golfers, the KN Golf Links is an upscale club that was designed by world golfing legend, Greg Norman. The golf club boasts an 18-hole course with 3 miles (5 kilometers) of the property sitting on the oceanfront. Golfers will need to reserve their golf time prior to their arrival at the club. Reservations can be made online through the club's website or by phone.`
Sand, Sun, and Surf
Cam Ranh's extensive coast is lined with some of the best beaches in Southern Vietnam. Adding to the uniqueness of Cam Ranh, beaches in the bay are both manicured and wild. This means that visitors can relax on a resort's private beach or head down the coast to find, often deserted, public beaches.
Guests staying at resorts should have access to the property's private beach. Perks to visiting a resort's beach include clean sand and permission to use additional amenities like lounges or umbrellas. Visitors in Cam Ranh who are staying at a different resort or those who want to explore more of the area's private beaches can pay a resort for day access to their property.
Day rates differ between resorts, although most have reasonable prices. Public beaches, which have not been fenced off, are an option for visitors who do not want to pay. Northern Cam Ranh has a few public beaches that are clean and often uncrowded – if not entirely empty.
Another great spot to go beach hopping is on a new road, which branches off from the main road before the Vinh Hy-Binh Tien pass. Stretching for 10.5 miles (17 km) along the coast, many of the beaches are public and are walkable from the road. There should be a worn path to indicate where to go.
Adventure Parks in Cam Ranh
For bigger thrills, cam Ranh has a Rope Park. The park features 45 obstacles of varying difficulty and it is suspended 35 feet into the air. Officially a part of the Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh, non-resort guests can pay for access to the Rope Park. Participants of the course are encouraged to be fit and healthy because of the height challenges presented in the obstacles.
At the Golden Peak Resort, there is an indoor and outdoor water park. Designed to be safe for all ages, the Golden Peak Resort Water Park is a hotspot for families with young kids. Highlights in the park include the Hawaii Aqua Playground, Boomerang Slide, 9D Cinema, and Food Center.
Tour the Peninsula
Much more than resorts and adventure parks, Cam Ranh is located in a spectacular area of South Vietnam. Visitors are encouraged to go beyond their accommodations and explore the area. Local guides are the most knowledgeable and they can take visitors on a boat, surfing, paragliding, snorkeling, or kayaking tour.
Cam Ranh's famous deep-water bay. Southern Vietnam. Photo by: Nguyen Hung Vu.
Tours that venture around and outside of Cam Ranh can also be arranged. In Cam Ranh, the Tu Van Pagoda has become a sightseeing hotspot. Constructed out of seashells and coral, the pagoda is quite the sight to behold. Visitors can explore the grounds of the pagoda, including its caves, and interact with the local monks.
Out in the bay, Binh Hung and Binh Ba Island are beautiful day trip destinations. Accessible by boat and only a short distance away from Cam Ranh, the islands are famous for their beauty. Most travelers will visit both islands in one day, though you could easily spend a full day on each. For beaches, Binh Ba is the better choice, but Binh Hung offers plenty too.
Seafood is abundant on both islands with same-day catches highlighted on the menu.
Further outside of Cam Ranh, visitors may choose to take day trips north to Nha Trang or south to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm. Both locations are cities along the coast with their own bays. Nha Trang is an extremely popular resort area that frequently draws in large groups of tourists. Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm has become a major tourist destination because of its historical pagodas and Cham culture.
Resorts have become the powerhouses of Cam Ranh with their all-inclusive packages, luxury features, and beachfront locations. With dozens of options, there are only a handful of resorts that consistently rate amongst the top tiers. Be that as it may, not all travelers are attracted to the resort lifestyle. For those who want to avoid the resorts, Cam Ranh has plenty of hotels too.
Oceanfront resort in Cam Ranh Vietnam. Photo by: Binh Huynh.
The Anam – Consistently described as superb, the Anam Resort in Cam Ranh provides its guests with world-class services and amenities. The beachfront location is enhanced by the resort's lush gardens, outdoor swimming pools, and private beach. Additional hotel features include a luxurious spa, watersport facilities, fitness center, and tennis court.
Offering limited and all-inclusive packages, The Anam is one of Cam Ranh's best resorts.
Radisson Blue Resort Cam Ranh – Radisson is an internationally acclaimed resort chain and their location in Cam Ranh certainly meets the company's stellar reputation. Consistently a top pick in Cam Ranh, the Radisson Blu has a long list of amenities to impress its guests.
Offered on-site are a fantastic restaurant, garden bar, spa, outdoor swimming pool, private beach, fitness center, children's playground, tennis court, and free bicycle rental. A breakfast buffet is included for all guests and there is an option to add all-inclusive packages to your stay.
Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh – Another resort with beachfront access is the Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh. Featuring two hotel high rises and rows of private villas, the Mövenpick Resort excels at providing its guests with upscale hospitality.
Facilities include the Water Park, private beach, outdoor pool, fitness center, spa, bar, 5 restaurants, and children's playground. Breakfast is also provided during your stay.
Private pool. Photo: Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh
Peony Hotel – Away from the beach and in town, the Peony Hotel is the perfect hotel for budget travelers. Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, private parking, and friendly staff are amongst the hotel's premiere offerings. Rooms have private bathrooms and include a flat-screen TV with a desk.
The in-town location also gives guests the chance to explore more of Cam Ranh's culture and cuisine.
Thai Binh Cam Ranh Hotel – Located 1.1 miles (1.9 kilometers) away from the center of town, the Thai Binh Cam Ranh Hotel is small in size and big in character. Landscaped with a sun terrace, balconies, garden, and swimming pool, the hotel has a reputation as being a beloved landmark of the city.
Once travelers have stayed here, they frequently choose to return because of the friendly service and excellent location.
As Cam Ranh's popularity grows, the city is becoming a beacon for local and international cuisine. Resorts often have at least one if not multiple restaurants on-site for their guests, so travelers won't have to go far to find a high-quality meal. Resort guests are less likely to travel off-site for food, but for those who do, the city is host to a myriad of restaurants too.
Blu Lobster. Photo: Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh
Blu Lobster – A part of the Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh, the Blu Lobster restaurant is the resort's signature restaurant. Nestled on the beach, the restaurant is famous for its locally sourced seafood and rotating menu. While the restaurant caters to resort guests, anyone is welcome to walk in or make a reservation for lunch or dinner.
Also included on the menu are premium cuts of meat, traditional noodles, and Asian-inspired beverages.
Hai San Kim Van – Affordable dishes exploding with flavor, the Hai San Kim Van is an excellent choice for budget travelers. Similar to many of the restaurants in Cam Ranh, seafood is the staple ingredient of many dishes. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is a favorite amongst locals.
The Floating Lounge Cam Ranh – Situated high in the sky, the Floating Lounge Cam Ranh is a top-rated restaurant and bar with incredible views of the bay and city. Serving Vietnamese dishes featuring fresh seafood, the restaurant has become the talk of the town.
Visitors from far and wide eagerly place their reservations, day and night, to ensure that they don't miss out on this Cam Ranh experience.
Floating Lounge in the water. Photo: Floating Lounge Cam Ranh
Perhaps some of the only times that Cam Ranh truly feels busy is during festivals. While most of the year the peninsula is a quiet haven, festivals are a time when the streets come to life in celebration. Cam Ranh is host to many festivals with local and national events.
Celebrate Têt Trung Thu – In Vietnam, Têt Trung Thu or the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is held during the 8th month of the lunar calendar, which typically is during mid-September. A celebration of the full harvest, the Tet Trung Thu is a time for friends and families to come together to share meals and partake in festivities. The ever-popular mooncakes are a staple for the festival.
Ocean Power – One event that happens every two years is the Sea Festival. Also called the Whale Festival, the celebration stretches along the coast starting in Nha Trang. Cam Ranh partakes in this festival with special markets, exhibitions, and tournaments. The festival is normally held during the month of June.
Since this is not an annual festival, it is considered to be a great honor for outside visitors to join in on the celebration.
Bai Dai Beach. Photo by: Binh Huyr.
Spread out along the bay, perhaps the only downside to Cam Ranh is the distance between attractions. While tourists can easily walk to areas like the beach or in town, it is recommended to arrange your transportation if you plan on traveling between the resorts, town, and sightseeing hotspots.
Taxis are common in Cam Ranh, but most guests prefer to arrange transportation with the help of their accommodation.
Resorts may provide free transportation to their guests, while smaller hotels will be happy to arrange for a taxi. Bicycle rentals are also common. Guests should inquire at the front desk of their accommodation, as hotels and resorts may provide affordable or free access to bicycles for their guests.
Unlike most of the country, Cam Ranh and the surrounding province have a long-lasting dry season and relatively less rain. From February to September, the months are dry and hot. Rain begins in October and lasts until January, though most storms are nothing more than an afternoon downpour.
The biggest downside to the rainy season is that the typically clear ocean will turn murky. The busiest times of the year for tourists are during the summer months and winter holidays.
Sunset on a rocky beach in Cam Ranh Vietnam. Photo by: Tuân Ngô.
With the potential to become South Vietnam's number one tourist destination, Cam Ranh is on the cusp of a major breakthrough. International recognition is growing, and Cam Ranh is fully in the spotlight. Spoiling its guests with silken beaches, wondrous activities, and outstanding accommodations, this tropical destination needs to be at the top of your bucket list.
Tranquil and mostly vacant now, booking a stay won't be so easy in the future as Cam Ranh's waitlist begins to grow.
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Task Force: U.S. must push for withdrawal of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality' Bill
Staff ReportersFebruary 1, 2010
ON January 14, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force called on the Obama administration and Congress to press for the full withdrawal of Uganda's proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill," which would make homosexuality in that country punishable by life imprisonment or even death.
President Yoweri Museveni reportedly said during that week that more consultation is needed on the bill because it has caused such an international uproar.
According to media reports, Museveni has hinted that the death penalty component could be dropped due to the widespread condemnation, saying, "It's a foreign policy issue, and we must handle it in a way that does not compromise our principles but also takes into account our foreign policy interests."
"It is imperative that the Obama administration and Congress push Uganda to withdraw this bill in its entirety," stated Rea Carey, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force executive director. "Simply removing the death penalty doesn't somehow make this a humane bill. Whether it be the state-sponsored murder of LGBT Ugandans or their life imprisonment for simply being who they are is barbaric and unacceptable. Our political leaders must send the unified and unequivocal message that this measure, in full, needs to go."
The United States provides millions of dollars in assistance to Uganda, and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has contacted Museveni to express concerns about the proposed law. – by Nancy Ford
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Does Facebook Cause Depression: That experience of "FOMO," or Fear of Missing Out, is one that psycho therapists determined several years earlier as a potent risk of Facebook usage. You're alone on a Saturday night, make a decision to check in to see what your Facebook friends are doing, and see that they're at a celebration as well as you're not. Wishing to be out and about, you begin to ask yourself why no person invited you, despite the fact that you believed you were prominent with that said sector of your crowd. Is there something these people in fact don't such as about you? The amount of various other social occasions have you missed out on because your expected friends really did not desire you around? You find yourself coming to be busied and can practically see your self-confidence slipping even more as well as even more downhill as you remain to look for factors for the snubbing.
The feeling of being omitted was always a potential contributor to sensations of depression as well as reduced self-confidence from time long past however only with social media sites has it currently become possible to measure the variety of times you're left off the invite list. With such threats in mind, the American Academy of Pediatric medicines issued a warning that Facebook could cause depression in kids as well as adolescents, populations that are particularly sensitive to social rejection. The authenticity of this insurance claim, according to Hong Kong Shue Yan University's Tak Sang Chow and Hau Yin Wan (2017 ), can be wondered about. "Facebook depression" might not exist in any way, they think, or the relationship may even enter the opposite instructions in which extra Facebook use is associated with greater, not reduced, life satisfaction.
As the writers explain, it appears fairly likely that the Facebook-depression connection would be a complex one. Adding to the combined nature of the literature's findings is the possibility that individuality may likewise play a critical role. Based on your personality, you might interpret the articles of your friends in such a way that differs from the way in which somebody else thinks about them. Instead of feeling dishonored or denied when you see that event posting, you might be happy that your friends are enjoying, despite the fact that you're not there to share that particular event with them. If you're not as secure concerning what does it cost? you resemble by others, you'll relate to that publishing in a less desirable light and see it as a well-defined instance of ostracism.
The one characteristic that the Hong Kong authors think would play a key duty is neuroticism, or the persistent propensity to fret exceedingly, feel nervous, as well as experience a prevalent feeling of instability. A variety of previous research studies investigated neuroticism's role in creating Facebook customers high in this attribute to attempt to present themselves in an uncommonly beneficial light, including portrayals of their physical selves. The extremely aberrant are additionally more probable to comply with the Facebook feeds of others rather than to post their own condition. 2 various other Facebook-related mental qualities are envy and also social comparison, both appropriate to the adverse experiences people could carry Facebook. In addition to neuroticism, Chow and Wan sought to explore the result of these two emotional high qualities on the Facebook-depression relationship.
The online sample of participants recruited from all over the world included 282 grownups, varying from ages 18 to 73 (ordinary age of 33), two-thirds male, and also standing for a mix of race/ethnicities (51% White). They completed basic procedures of characteristic and depression. Asked to approximate their Facebook usage and number of friends, individuals additionally reported on the degree to which they take part in Facebook social contrast as well as how much they experience envy. To measure Facebook social comparison, individuals responded to questions such as "I assume I frequently contrast myself with others on Facebook when I am reading information feeds or looking into others' pictures" as well as "I've really felt stress from individuals I see on Facebook who have ideal look." The envy survey consisted of things such as "It in some way does not appear reasonable that some individuals appear to have all the fun."
This was without a doubt a set of heavy Facebook individuals, with a variety of reported minutes on the website of from 0 to 600, with a mean of 100 mins per day. Few, however, invested greater than two hrs daily scrolling via the posts as well as pictures of their friends. The sample members reported having a multitude of friends, with approximately 316; a large group (regarding two-thirds) of individuals had over 1,000. The largest number of friends reported was 10,001, however some participants had none whatsoever. Their ratings on the measures of neuroticism, social comparison, envy, and also depression were in the mid-range of each of the ranges.
The vital inquiry would certainly be whether Facebook usage and depression would certainly be favorably relevant. Would those two-hour plus users of this brand name of social media be more clinically depressed than the infrequent browsers of the activities of their friends? The response was, in the words of the writers, a definitive "no;" as they concluded: "At this phase, it is premature for researchers or professionals to conclude that spending time on Facebook would have destructive psychological health repercussions" (p. 280).
That stated, however, there is a mental health threat for individuals high in neuroticism. Individuals who fret excessively, really feel persistantly insecure, and are normally distressed, do experience an increased opportunity of revealing depressive signs and symptoms. As this was an one-time only study, the authors rightly kept in mind that it's feasible that the very unstable who are currently high in depression, become the Facebook-obsessed. The old connection does not equivalent causation problem could not be resolved by this certain examination.
However, from the vantage point of the writers, there's no factor for society all at once to feel "ethical panic" concerning Facebook usage. Exactly what they see as over-reaction to media reports of all online task (consisting of videogames) appears of a tendency to err towards incorrect positives. When it's a foregone conclusion that any online activity misbehaves, the outcomes of clinical research studies end up being stretched in the instructions to fit that collection of ideas. As with videogames, such biased analyses not only limit clinical questions, yet cannot consider the feasible mental wellness advantages that individuals's online actions can promote.
The following time you find yourself experiencing FOMO, the Hong Kong research study recommends that you check out why you're really feeling so overlooked. Take a break, review the images from previous social events that you have actually taken pleasure in with your friends prior to, and also delight in assessing those satisfied memories.


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Warranty for Newly installed Sprinkler Systems come with a 3 year parts and labor warranty from the date of installation. The warranty is contingent upon the system being properly winterized by Aquasense. We highly recommend annual system sprinkler tune-ups so that system can be fine-tuned after the installation. The best time to fine tune the system is in late summer after a period of no rain. System deficiencies if any are easily spotted after several weeks of no rain fall. All nozzle replacements used for fine tuning a newly installed system are free during the warranty period. If a warranty issue arises in any of the 3 years of the warranty period and the system has not been serviced in that year, a 1 hour minimum service fee will be charged. After the 1st hour is billed, the remaining parts and labor will be covered under the warranty. The warranty does not cover damage caused by storms, earth quakes or negligence to the system.
Warranty Policy Spring Sprinkler Tune-ups & Repairs (Systems we did not install & systems we did install >3 years old): We warranty all simple tune-up repairs such as sprinkler head replacements or lateral line pipe breaks for a period of one year from the repair. The reason we do not warranty these items longer is because it is very difficult to positively identify sprinkler heads or buried pipe after 1 year. Major components like pressurized main line repairs, sprinkler controllers, rain sensors, backflow assemblies, pressure reducing valves, master valves, and zone valves come with a 3 year warranty after installation assuming they are properly winterized. We do not warranty the condition of any component we have not replaced after a Tune-up or repair visit. This includes existing valves that could become stuck open after a maintenance visit for a variety of reasons that are out of our control. In other words we can't warranty the condition of zone valves simply because we operated your system once. Additionally we do not warranty any pipe breaks or broken sprinkler heads that we did not work on. While we do our best to locate & fix all lateral line breaks during a tune-up, sometimes this is made difficult for a variety of reasons including if it has rained hard recently or is raining at the time of the appointment. We also do not warranty locating buried sprinkler heads or repairing clogged pipes. We do our best to find heads buried under lawns or in dense shrubs on the initial tune-up but if it's not our installation there may be heads that we simply don't know that exist. If the initial appointment was not scheduled as a tune-up but instead a repair – we only warranty the repair at hand since on repairs we do not inspect the entire system.
Discounted follow up Repair Rates for Tune-up Customers: With that said we do want to provide our Tune-up customers with a fast and cost effective repair for any items that were missed on the original tune-up. For Tune-Up customers we prioritize these repairs and try to accommodate them within 48 hours if possible. If it's determined that the issue at hand is simply additional repair work then we bill at a continuation of labor in 5 minute increments (no 1st hour charge). For small repairs we bill at a continuation of labor for 1 man only. We only bill for 2 men if there is enough repair work to keep both crew members busy the whole time. For our best customers who have their systems serviced every spring by Aquasense we also offer billing at continuation of labor for simple sprinkler head repairs that happen after the original tune-up later in the season. The point is we don't want to charge our loyal customers with a $74.95 minimum repair fee for a 10 minute sprinkler head replacement if they have their system serviced every year by us. We like to make these repairs on days we are already in your area if possible.
Warranty on Drip Systems (Systems we did not install): Because of several factors we are unable to warranty any drip emitters we did not install. Problems with Drip systems: #1 Filtration – proper filtration needs to be installed on each drip zone – filtration is normally installed downstream of the zone valve but not always so locating the filters if they exist could be very time consuming especially if the valves are buried under bark somewhere in the yard. #2 Pressure – Without proper pressure reduction 1/4" inch tubing can easily become disconnected – again pressure reduction is normally installed at the valve which again could very time consuming to find not to mention confirm it is working and adjusted properly. #3 Delicate – Drip systems constructed of ¼" drip tubing are very delicate and even if pressure is adjusted properly, emitters are easily disconnected by landscape maintenance workers, dogs and children. #4 Emitters: Some brands of emitters are very touchy and need constant babysitting to keep them working properly.
Samples of Full Warranty Sprinkler Tune-up Items: #1 We installed a new product and either the product we installed does not work or something as a result of the installation does not work. #2 We repaired a pipe break and the repair did not hold or is leaking. #3 Adjusting sprinkler head arcs on rotor type heads that are clearly not adjusted properly and are not defective. Examples – heads spraying > 2 feet onto a straight driveway or street or heads spraying on a house or building. #4 Clogged nozzles – This does not include clogs that are prior to the sprinkler head.
Coverage Issues on Systems we did not install & systems we did install > 3 years old: Our Spring Tune-up in contrast to our Late Season Tune-Up is designed to get the system activated quickly and efficiently and the focus is primarily the functionality of all the components and assuring the system is not leaking. Because landscapes plantings are in a constant state of change, coverage that may have been good the previous year or even in early spring the current year could become obscured or completely blocked as plant material grows. Consequently there is no way for us to warranty that heads will not become blocked by plants as they grow. Our Late Season Tune-up is specifically designed to address coverage issues in the landscape and can most efficiently be completed in the late summer after an extended period without rain fall and when perennials and other plant growth has fully matured. In contrast to the spring months when everything is green and healthy and perennials have yet to emerge, late summer dry spots become visually apparent – especially in turf areas. In late summer we can quickly and efficiently replace nozzles or add or move heads where needed simply by observing the health of the plant material. In the spring months it is less efficient to resolve coverage issues since the effect of other factors like poor soil conditions won't be visible until later in the season. For more info on late season tune-up see the sprinkler services section.
New Lighting Installation Warranty: Newly installed lighting systems come with a 3 year warranty parts and labor if professional grade shrink wrap connectors are used on all wire splices. The warranty on lighting fixtures and transformer varies by manufacture – the minimum is 3 years on fixtures and most transformers are warrantied for a minimum of 10 years. Halogen bulbs come with a 6 month warranty for newly installed systems. Unless otherwise specified LED light bulbs come with a 5 year warranty for newly installed systems. The warranty includes replacement labor for the first 3 years. After the 3rd year replacement labor is not covered and replacements need to be scheduled during other service appointments such as lighting or sprinkler tune-ups, backflow testing, water feature maintenance or sprinkler winterizing. If this does not work we can drop bulbs off at your door step. Vista LED fixtures come with a 10 year warranty on the fixture and 3 years on the labor.
Lighting System Tune-ups – Bulb Warranty: LED replacement bulbs: unless otherwise specified come with a 3 year warranty. The warranty includes replacement labor for the 1st year. After the 1st year replacement labor is not covered and replacements need to be scheduled during other service appointments such as lighting or sprinkler tune-ups, backflow testing, water feature maintenance or sprinkler winterizing. If this does not work we can drop bulbs off at your door step. Halogen bulbs: 3 month warranty if all the bulbs are replaced and a deluxe lighting tune-up confirms the proper voltage is being supplied to all the fixtures.
Water Feature Pump Replacements: Warranties only apply if your pond has adequate filtration and either a functioning low water shut off switch or a properly installed and functioning auto refill float valve. We consider filtration adequate when the pump is housed separate from the pond in what is called a skimmer box. If the pump is just lying on the bottom of the pond it is highly vulnerable to clogging and therefore we cannot warranty it. For this type of installation we recommend cleaning the pond a minimum of twice a year. Additionally we can't warranty a pump if your pond runs dry – consequently if the pump has no functioning low water shut off switch or a functioning auto refill float valve then the warranty is also void. For most ponds we can add a low water shut off switch but some configurations will not allow this without major re-plumbing work which may not be possible. Pumps without low water shut off switches must have adequately functioning auto refill float valves. We consider auto refill float valves to be adequate under 2 conditions. #1 They must have a constant water source. This water source is usually supplied from the sprinkler system main line. #2 They must be permanently secured in the pond so that the water level can be controlled. Additionally we recommend but not require the auto refill float valve water source be controlled by a dedicated electric valve wired to your sprinkler system. This type of configuration prevents the auto refill float valve from sticking open like a giant toilet and running continuously when debris wedges it partially open avoiding a $1000.00 + water bill. We recommend running the auto refill valve zone on separate program on your sprinkler controller from your landscaping. As an example we would program zone 10 as your water feature on program D on your sprinkler controller to run daily a little more than the needed time to refill the pond. Assuming the auto refill float valve is working properly (not clogged and secured) it will stop filling the pond at the set level. Install a Wi-Fi based sprinkler controller and now you can turn this valve on and from your smart phone.
Note: If you use your water feature in the winter, your water feature auto refill is supplied from your sprinkler system, and you winterize your sprinkler system you must have a low water shut off installed to be eligible for a pump warranty since no water will be available to the auto-refill after winterization.
DUMP FEES: This proposal does not include removal of excess soil, rock, roots or branches caused by the installation of sprinklers water lines, landscape lighting or any other excavation work. The minimum dump fee is $85.00.


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Biographie

Filmographie partielle

 1918 : Les Travailleurs de la mer d'André Antoine et Léonard Antoine
 1919 : Le Fils de monsieur Ledoux d'Henry Krauss
 1921 : Mademoiselle de La Seiglière d'André Antoine
 1921 : Les Trois Masques d'Henry Krauss
 1921 : La Terre d'André Antoine
 1923 : Ma tante d'Honfleur de Robert Saidreau
 1923 : La Mare au diable de Pierre Caron
 1924 : Le Tour de la France par deux enfants de Louis de Carbonnat
 1924 : Le Miracle des loups de Raymond Bernard
 1924 : Enfants de Paris d'Albert-Francis Bertoni
 1925 : Le Calvaire de Dona Pia d'Henry Krauss
 1926 : Feu Mathias Pascal de Marcel L'Herbier
 1926 : Knock ou le Triomphe de la médecine de René Hervil
 1925 : La Flamme de René Hervil
 1926 : Le Bouif errant de René Hervil
 1926 : Graziella de Marcel Vandal
 1926 : L'Agonie de Jérusalem de Julien Duvivier
 1927 : Le Mariage de mademoiselle Beulemans de Julien Duvivier
 1927 : Le Sous-marin de cristal de Marcel Vandal
 1927 : Le Mystère de la Tour Eiffel de Julien Duvivier
 1928 : Le Tourbillon de Paris de Julien Duvivier
 1928 : L'Eau du Nil de Marcel Vandal
 1929 : Maman Colibri de Julien Duvivier
 1929 : La Meilleure Maîtresse de René Hervil
 1930 : La Vie miraculeuse de Thérèse Martin de Julien Duvivier
 1930 : Au Bonheur des Dames de Julien Duvivier
 1930 : Le Tampon du capiston de Joe Francis et Jean Toulout
 1930 : Trois cœurs qui s'enflamment de Charles de Rochefort (court métrage)
 1931 : Le Lit conjugal de Roger Lion (court métrage)
 1931 : Boule de gomme de Georges Lacombe
 1931 : Allô... Allô... de Roger Lion
 1931 : Das Lied der Nationen de Rudolf Meinert
 1931 : La Chanson des nations de Maurice Gleize et Rudolf Meinert
 1931 : Tout s'arrange d'Henri Diamant-Berger
 1931 : Le Train des suicidés d'Edmond T. Gréville
 1931 : Y'en a pas deux comme Angélique de Roger Lion
 1931 : L'Affaire Blaireau d'Henry Wulschleger
 1931 : En bordée d'Henry Wulschleger et Joe Francis
 1931 : Le Cœur de Paris de Jean Benoit-Levy et Marie Epstein
 1932 : Prisonnier de mon cœur de Jean Tarride
 1932 : Le Mariage de mademoiselle Beulemans de Jean Choux
 1932 : L'Enfant de ma sœur d'Henry Wulschleger
 1932 : Le Champion du régiment d'Henry Wulschleger
 1933 : L'assassin est ici de Robert Péguy (court métrae)
 1933 : Tire-au-flanc d'Henry Wulschleger
 1933 : L'Héritier du Bal Tabarin de Jean Kemm
 1933 : Bach millionnaire d'Henry Wulschleger
 1934 : Le Train de 8 heures 47 d'Henry Wulschleger
 1938 : Neuf de trèfle de Lucien Mayrargue

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This one had me a bit worried that the guy and the girl might not make it! From the first glance they were head over heels about each other. I mean really--she's a shy musician who really hasn't dated much and he has big issues of his own-even so-instant chemistry. She is computer illiterate (but plays the cello in the Boston Symphony Orchestra)-He is a computer geek extraordinaire who has built up a company to rival Google. They meet when she throws her cell phone off the balcony in frustration (I can relate totally) and clocks hims in the head by accident! Plug in an over protection, manipulative and nasty friend of Jamie and you have got problems-big problems!! Luckily the Seaside girls have taken Jessica as one of their own and are teaching her what life and friendship is all about. As usual this is a fun book that I read really quickly--I had to know how it was going to turn out!! I really did get worried there for a while.
Oooh, nasty friends are worst! I hope the friend got lost in the end.
Ha!!! If you were worried,.. that proves it was a very well written book. There are not many books that actually draw us into the story like that.
Looks like a great set of books. Thanks for sharing.
I cannot wait to get my hands on this book, it sounds so intriguing. These are the kinds of books I like to add to my reading list. Thanks for the review. I hope I win the giveaway.
Definitely sounds like a good one! And I really love that cover! So pretty, with great colors!
Love that cover and it makes me want to read this book. Thanks for the review and good luck to everyone with the giveaway.
I have Melissa on my Friendlist on goodreads. Even though I have not read any of her books yet, I know where I am going to start though. Great review!!
I actually grew up in a seaside town so I know how romantic those sunsets could be. It reminds me of the beautiful ones I saw growing up.
Ah, the Cello. I love the Cello. And this book sounds like it would hold my interest!
I love Melissa Foster's books but don't think I own this one. Here is another to add to my list. Thank you.
Melissa Foster is a really proliferous author! She has so many, so good good romance novels!
Great review! I love when the author does such a great job getting you involved in the story and the characters' lives that you actually start showing emotion for them, like worrying that they won't get together! ;) This sounds like a fun read! Thanks for sharing!
I would love to read the 5th book of the series!!


Subjects Pesticides--Government policy--Standards--United States. ; Agricultural industries--Employees--Health and hygiene--Standards--United States. ; Agricultural industries--Safety measures--Standards--United States.
Contents: Quick Reference Guide; An Introduction to the Worker Protection Standard; What Employers Must Do for Both Workers and Handlers; Further Requirements for Employers of Workers; Further Requirements for Employers of Handlers; Owner Exemptions and Crop Advisors; Appendix A--Criteria for WPS Materials; Appendix B--Sample Forms, Fact Sheets, and Checklists; Appendix C--Quick Reference Guide: Large Print Version.
Cover title. "Prevention, pesticides, and toxic substances, (H7506C)." "July 1993." Includes index. "EPA 735-B-93-001." "(H7506C)."