Thursday, August 25, 2011

Free TOEFL(R) Workshops for English-Language Professionals in Japan


ETS, the creator of the TOEFL® test , announced today that complimentary Propell ® workshops for the TOEFL iBT ® test will be held in Tokyo and Kyoto. The informative sessions provide hands-on teaching strategies for English-language instructors at the high school or university levels in preparing students for the TOEFL iBT test.


The workshops offer English-language instructors concrete techniques and activities to use in the classroom for building an engaging TOEFL iBT curriculum that effectively prepares students for test day. The one-day sessions, led by Valerie Becker, a senior TOEFL iBT expert, will include a comprehensive overview of the TOEFL iBT test, a detailed review of the scoring guidelines for the Writing and Speaking sections of the TOEFL iBT test, practice scoring sample test-taker responses and an engaging discussion on practical applications to guide classroom instruction. The full-day workshops will be available to English teachers on:"The workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn about the TOEFL iBT test directly from a senior assessment specialist from Educational Testing Service's headquarters," commented Teresa Sanchez-Lazer, Executive Director of the TOEFL Program. "We look forward to the exchange of innovative ideas and concrete strategies for English-language teachers to implement in the classroom to assist Japanese students in strengthening their English skills."Each conference participant will receive a workshop manual and a certificate of attendance. More information regarding the upcoming Propell workshops can be obtained by phone at 81-3-5467-5477 , Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Tokyo time) or via email at ctas@cieej.or.jp . Additional information regarding the TOEFL test is available at www.TOEFLgoanywhere.org .Contact: Becky Powell 1-609-683-2092 mediacontacts@ets.orgSeptember 17 in Tokyo at the Kodomo-no-shiro September 19 in Kyoto at the Kyoto Research Park

Contact: Becky Powell 1-609-683-2092 mediacontacts@ets.org




Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sarraf Gentile LLP and Vianale & Vianale LLP Announce the Voluntary Dismissal of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Magnum d'Or Resources Inc.


The law firms of Sarraf Gentile LLP and Vianale & Vianale LLP announce that they have voluntarily dismissed, without prejudice, the class action lawsuit that they filed on July 18, 2011, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, case number 11-cv-61591, against Magnum d'Or Resources Inc. ("Magnum") (PINKSHEETS: MDOR).


Discussion of Results:


The infill drilling program at the South Limb continues to confirm that copper-silver mineralization has relatively high grades, is continuous and has consistent widths (Figure 3). This drilling will allow for the conversion of more mineral resources from the Inferred category into the Indicated category.

Contact: Joseph Gentile, Esq. SARRAF GENTILE LLP One Pennsylvania Plaza New York, NY 10119 T 212.868.3610 F 212.918.7967 www.sarrafgentile.com




Hana Mining Ltd.: Infill Drilling Encounters High-Grade Copper-Silver Mineralization Along the South Limb of the Banana Zone


Hana Mining Ltd. ("Hana" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:HMG)(FRANKFURT:4LH) is pleased to announce its most recent drilling results from the completion of 13 infill diamond drill holes at the Banana Zone at its Ghanzi sediment hosted Copper-Silver Project in Botswana.


The Ghanzi Project is located in the center of the Kalahari Copper Belt in northwestern Botswana. The Ghanzi property covers 2,149 square kilometres, and contains sediment-hosted copper-silver deposits with a demonstrated cumulative tested strike length of 70 kilometres. This favorable geology extends over an estimated strike length of 600 kilometres. Hana Mining released results of its most recent NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate for the Ghanzi Project on December 20, 2010, announcing an Indicated mineral resource of 762 million pounds of copper and 16 million ounces of silver from 37.4 million tonnes at a grade of 0.93% copper and 13.4 g/t silver. All of the Indicated resources are from the Banana Zone. There are also Inferred resources of 5.6 billion pounds of copper and 85.4 million ounces of silver from 423.9 million tonnes. This Inferred mineral resource estimate consists of 225.4 million tonnes grading 0.64% Cu and 8.1 g/t Ag in the Banana Zone, 20.7 million tonnes grading 1.23% Cu and 8.7 g/t Ag in Zone 5, 16.7 million tonnes grading 0.86% Cu and 4.0 g/t Ag in Zone 6, and 161.1 million tonnes grading 0.45% Cu and 3.6 g/t Ag in the Chalcocite Zone; all at a cut-off grade of 0.30% Cu.The drilling program and results are reviewed and approved by Marek Kreczmer., Chief Executive Officer for Hana. He is the qualified person as defined in NI 43-101 and has reviewed the technical information in this press release.Contact: Joseph Gentile, Esq. SARRAF GENTILE LLP One Pennsylvania Plaza New York, NY 10119 T 212.868.3610 F 212.918.7967 www.sarrafgentile.comAbout Hana Mining's Ghanzi Copper-Silver Project in Botswana:The project will benefit from proposed rail and power infrastructure expansions, along with proximity to local population centers and workforce. A feasibility study is currently underway (funded by the World Bank and the governments of Botswana and Namibia) to support completion of a rail line link that would connect Botswana with the Namibian port of Walvis Bay, on the Atlantic coast. The closest existing railhead to port is at Gobabis, in Namibia, approximately 550 km from our property. Construction has begun on the 600MW expansion of the government-owned Moropule Power Plant, having secured US$825 million project funding in May 2009. The Ghanzi Copper-Silver Project is currently accessed by the paved Trans-Kalahari highway, which passes within 15 km of the property.Drill core is logged and photographed. Mineralized intervals are split in half by sawing and sampled at site. The remainder of the core is kept as a permanent record. Samples are placed into labelled bags, closed and packed into sealed bags that are shipped to ALS Chemex Laboratory in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hana has implemented an industry-standard QA/QC program that includes the blind insertion of certified standards, duplicates and blanks into the sample stream.Hana Mining's CEO and Chairman, Marek Kreczmer, commented as follows:


"The South Limb is a very intriguing area given that it is exceptionally continuous and contains some of the highest grade copper-silver mineralization in the Banana Zone. As we keep drilling the South Limb we expect that we will continue to encounter consistent high-grade copper-silver mineralization."To view accompanying Figures 1, 2 and 3, visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/HanaFigure1to3.pdfThese results are from new holes and are in addition to those used in the most recent NI 43-101 compliant Inferred mineral resource calculation (see Table 1 at the end of this press release for the results from all 13 drill holes). The mineralization remains open at depth.Highlights of recent drilling results:The Banana Zone exhibits certain areas of higher grade Cu and Ag mineralization, particularly between sections 49700 to 52000 on the North limb and sections 63000 to 71000 on both the North and South limbs, which represent an opportunity to locate starter pits and mine initial tonnages at higher than average grades. These higher grade pockets tend to be well within open pit depth parameters and represent opportunities to improve early cash flow and overall returns in development.Qualified Person and Quality Assurance/Quality ControlDevelopment UpdateThe action was brought on behalf of purchasers of Magnum stock between July 2, 2008 and April 13, 2010, inclusive. The complaint asserted violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78j(b) and 78t(a); and SEC Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, 17 C.F.R. § 240.10b-5.Infill drilling was carried out on the South Limb South area (between sections 59475 to 60350 at the South Limb; Figures 1 and 2) to convert a substantial amount of the NI 43-101 compliant resources within this area into the Indicated category from the Inferred category.

The Ghanzi property is one of Africa's premier future copper-silver resources.




Public docket on 2010 American Airlines fuselage rupture and decompression opened by NTSB


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Included in the documents released on Friday i a summary of the cockpit voice recorder and reports from the metallurgy and airworthiness groups. Additional information will be added to the docket as it becomes available.((Comments on this story may be sent to info@m2.com))A ground inspection of the aircraft after it landed in Miami revealed a section of the fuselage crown skin, measuring approximately 18 inches by seven inches, had ruptured just above and aft of the forward left passenger door.Included in the documents released on Friday i a summary of the cockpit voice recorder and reports from the metallurgy and airworthiness groups. Additional information will be added to the docket as it becomes available.The company will review these results with financial analysts and conduct a question and answer session in the London offices of Financial Dynamics on September 5, 2011 at 10:00 am UK time. This presentation can be accessed by dialing 1-212-444-0896 or 44 (0)20 7136 2055, or via live webcast from the investor relations section of the company’s website. The presentation will also be archived that afternoon in the investor relations section of the company’s website.

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Public docket on 2010 American Airlines fuselage rupture and decompression opened by NTSB


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Kofax plc (LSE: KFX) is a leading provider of capture driven process automation solutions. For 25 years, Kofax has provided award-winning products that streamline the flow of information throughout an organization by managing the capture of business critical information in paper, fax and electronic formats in a more accurate, timely and cost effective manner. These solutions provide a rapid return on investment to thousands of customers in banking and financial services, insurance, government, business process outsourcing and other markets. Kofax delivers these solutions through its own sales and service organization, as well as through a global network of more than 700 authorized partners in more than 60 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit www.kofax.com.A ground inspection of the aircraft after it landed in Miami revealed a section of the fuselage crown skin, measuring approximately 18 inches by seven inches, had ruptured just above and aft of the forward left passenger door.“Kofax” is a registered trademark in the US, the EU and other regions. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Friday said it has opened the public docket on the continuing investigation into the 2010 rapid decompression which occurred following a fuselage rupture aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami, Florida.The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Friday said it has opened the public docket on the continuing investigation into the 2010 rapid decompression which occurred following a fuselage rupture aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami, Florida.

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Kofax to Announce Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011 on September 5, 2011


IRVINE, Calif. -- Kofax plc (LSE:KFX), a leading provider of capture driven process automation solutions, today announced it will publish its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 at 7:00 am UK time on Monday, September 5, 2011.


The information contained in the docket is factual in nature and is not intended to provide any analysis. Analysis of the accident, along with conclusions and a determination of probable cause, will follow at a later date when the final report on the investigation is completed, the NTSB said.On 26 October 2010 American Airlines flight 1640, a Boeing 757-223, experienced a rapid decompression. The crew executed an emergency descent back to Miami International Airport and landed the aircraft without further incident, no injuries to the six crew-members and 154 passengers were reported.About Kofax

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Calum and Georgia jet off on hols


LOVERS Georgia Salpa and Calum Best last night jetted off on a plush holiday.


"Croatia against Scotland is still a long way away - hopefully I will have a European Championship finals to think about before that - but of course I am looking forward to coming back here," Kranjcar said. "I thought when the draw was made that we were in the toughest group.The gap between the two teams on Thursday emphasised the financial mis-match between the top leagues on either side of the border, but Kranjcar admitted he was surprised at the amount of time Spurs were given on the ball.The son of footie legend George Best yesterday tweeted a photo of a collage of his dad in the VIP lounge, claiming the service was "highly recommended".The pair - whose romance we previously exposed as being a complete showmance - left Dublin Airport for a sexy break in Jamaica.

The couple met during the filming of Celebrity Salon when Georgia was still going out with DJ boyfriend Barry O'Brien. However, they claimed nothing happened until after they split.




Author: MIRROR REPORTER


Calum and Georgia jet off on hols


LOVERS Georgia Salpa and Calum Best last night jetted off on a plush holiday.


Calum said on Twitter: "Atlanta and Jamaica here we come! Hope everyone is well."The couple even managed to persuade airport chiefs to let them go through the VIP section - despite X Factor star Louis Walsh refusing to use it.The couple met during the filming of Celebrity Salon when Georgia was still going out with DJ boyfriend Barry O'Brien. However, they claimed nothing happened until after they split."It is a section where every team can beat the others - from the last seeded team to the top seeds. That's going to be great for us because it will keep us on our toes. The away games are going to be especially tough and we know Scotland is a place where the fans can be fanatical. Hampden is not going to be easy but we look forward to playing in that sort of game.

The couple met during the filming of Celebrity Salon when Georgia was still going out with DJ boyfriend Barry O'Brien. However, they claimed nothing happened until after they split.




Author: MIRROR REPORTER


NIKO Kranjcar expects a far more uncomfortable night when Croatia...


NIKO Kranjcar expects a far more uncomfortable night when Croatia arrive at Hampden Park on World Cup 2014 qualifying duty than his Tottenham side experienced in the Europa League at Tynecastle on Thursday.


Kranjcar feels Group A is the hardest of all the qualifying sections with top seeds Croatia contesting qualification for Brazil with their Balkan rivals Serbia, Belgium, Macedonia, Wales and Craig Levein's side.Stewart FisherKranjcar eager to be back in Scotland"I hope it's going to be as easy as tonight, but I think everyone always looks at Scotland with respect because you always know what you are going to get from a Scottish team. We know the players who play in England and know about Rangers and Celtic and always expect a tough game, especially when we go to Hampden."The son of footie legend George Best yesterday tweeted a photo of a collage of his dad in the VIP lounge, claiming the service was "highly recommended".The couple even managed to persuade airport chiefs to let them go through the VIP section - despite X Factor star Louis Walsh refusing to use it.The pair - whose romance we previously exposed as being a complete showmance - left Dublin Airport for a steamy break in Jamaica.The 27-year-old midfielder is hardly a first choice player at White Hart Lane, where he is largely overshadowed by his countryman Luka Modric, but he was an outstanding performer as Spurs demolished Hearts' hopes with a 5-0 victory which renders Thursday's second leg redundant.

Kranjcar eager to be back in Scotland




Wednesday, August 17, 2011

SFL - Invitation to Presentation of 2Q 2011 Results


Ship Finance International Limited ("Ship Finance") (NYSE: SFL) plans to
release
its preliminary financial results for second quarter 2011 on Thursday
August
25, 2011.


Norwegian Toll Free # 800 56 054Conference ID: 5301014The Company plans to host a conference call and a webcast for all
shareholders
and interested parties on Thursday August 25, 2011 at 10:00 AM (EST) / 4:00
PM
(Central European Time). Relevant material will be available from the
Investor
Relations section at www.shipfinance.org as of the same day.Contacts: Jean-Sebastien Lavallee, P.Geo. President and Chief Executive Officer 819-354-5146 president@cecorp.ca Paradox Public Relations 514-341-0408International Dial In # 44 203 364 5381International Dial In # 44 207 111 1244There will be a Q&A session after the presentation. Information on how to
ask
questions will be given at the beginning of the Q&A session.Critical Elements has commissioned a prefeasibility study for the project from Genivar, one of the largest independent engineering firms in Canada. Genivar is also doing an environmental study, and Acme Metallurgical Ltd. of Vancouver is carrying out project metallurgy.About Ship Finance
Ship Finance is a major ship owning company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: SFL). Including newbuildings, the Company has a fleet of 73
vessels, including 28 crude oil tankers (VLCC and Suezmax), two chemical
tankers, six oil/bulk/ore vessels, 11 drybulk carriers including eight
newbuildings, 15 container vessels, six offshore supply vessels, one jack-
up
drilling rigs, one ultra-deepwater drillship and two ultra-deepwater semi-
submersible drilling rigs. The fleet is one of the largest in the world and
most
of the vessels are employed on long-term charters.
More information can be found on the Company's website: www.shipfinance.orgResults from the metallurgical testing program for the treatment of the Rose Deposit were provided by Acme Metallurgical Limited of Vancouver.b. Conference Call
Participants dial in numbers: US Toll Free # 1-877-249-9037The tests were carried out on a composite from mineralized drill cores from sections 0 60 W to 4 80 E which were encountered above a depth of 100 metres from surface, as of January 2011, thus providing a highly representative composite of the material to be mined within the first /-8 years of operation. These were the drill holes available at the time that the metallurgical program was initiated.Investor and Analyst Contacts: Eirik Eide Chief Financial Officer Ship Finance Management AS 47 23114006 / 47 95008921 Magnus T. Valeberg Vice President Ship Finance Management AS 47 23114012 / 47 93440960 Media Contact: Ole B. Hjertaker Chief Executive Officer Ship Finance Management AS 47 23114011 / 47 90141243Critical Elements is actively developing its 100%-owned Rose lithium-tantalum flagship project located in Quebec. The project hosts a current new NI 43-101 compliant Indicated resource of 26.5 million tonnes of 1.30% Li(2)O Eq. or 0.98% Li(2)O and 163 ppm Ta(2)O(5) and Inferred resource of 10.7 million tonnes of 1.14% Li(2)O Eq. or 0.86% Li(2)O and 145 ppm Ta(2)O(5).The grind size required is coarse at 0.265 mm (265 micrometers) for full liberation of the spodumene and tantalite. An extensive program of kinetic flotation determined the best combination of operating conditions, repeatability of results and simplicity of processing using a flotation reagents combination of FA-2 (fatty acid) and other industrial chemicals.The grades obtained in the concentrate, including for all other contained elements, are in the normal range for the production of lithium chemicals by the common processes used industrially (Li(2)CO3, LiOH or LiF).Jean-Sebastien Lavallee (OGQ #773), geologist, shareholder and president and chief executive officer by interim of the Company and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this release.

Investor and Analyst Contacts: Eirik Eide Chief Financial Officer Ship Finance Management AS 47 23114006 / 47 95008921 Magnus T. Valeberg Vice President Ship Finance Management AS 47 23114012 / 47 93440960 Media Contact: Ole B. Hjertaker Chief Executive Officer Ship Finance Management AS 47 23114011 / 47 90141243




Critical Elements Corporation: Metallurgy of the Rose Deposit Lithium Recovery of 90.7% at a Grade of 5.87% Li2O and Tantalum Recovery of 84.8% at a Grade of 1,016 ppm Ta2O5


Critical Elements Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CRE)(OTCQX:CRECF)(FRANKFURT:F12) is pleased to report the last results of the metallurgical testing program for its Rose deposit, James Bay, Quebec.


Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.A replay of the conference call will be available until September 1, 2011by
dialing:This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.The replay access code is: 5301014#"These positive results are in line with the high quality low risks mining project scenario that the major consumers in the critical metals markets are looking for," stated Jean-Sebastien Lavallee, President & CEO of Critical Elements Corporation.Source: Ship Finance International Limited via Thomson Reuters ONECautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward looking statements. These statements
are
based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon
further
assumptions, including Ship Finance management's examination of historical
operating trends. Although Ship Finance believes that these assumptions
were
reasonable when made, because assumptions are inherently subject to
significant
uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to
predict and
are beyond its control, Ship Finance cannot give assurance that it will
achieve
or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or intentions.
Important factors that, in the Company's view, could cause actual results
to
differ materially from those discussed in this presentation include the
strength
of world economies and currencies, general market conditions including
fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values, changes in demand in
the
tanker market as a result of changes in OPEC's petroleum production levels
and
worldwide oil consumption and storage, changes in the Company's operating
expenses including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, changes
in
governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory
authorities,
potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and
international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes
due
to accidents or political events, and other important factors described
from
time to time in the reports filed by the Company with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission.[HUG#1538690]The final flotation results obtained were a recovery of 90.7% for lithium at a grade of 5.87% Li(2)O and 84.8% for tantalum at a grade of 1016 ppm Ta(2)O(5), without recycling. Recycling to be tested later may improve results further.About Critical Elements CorporationIn parallel to this program, an additional testing program is presently being carried out in China.Critical Elements' portfolio also includes rare-earth and tantalum-niobium projects in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and in Quebec, as well as a 50% interest in the Croinor project, which is located in Quebec and hosts a current NI 43-101 compliant measured and indicated resource of 814,228 tonnes at 9.11 g/t Au, for 238,414 ounces of gold at a 5 g/t cut-off.US Toll Free # 1-866-932-5017a. Webcast
Go to the Investor Relations section atwww.shipfinance.org and click on the
link
to "Webcast". To listen to the conference call from the web, you need to
have
installed Windows Media Player, and you need to have a sound card on your
computer.In order to listen to the presentation you may do one of the following:

Contacts: Jean-Sebastien Lavallee, P.Geo. President and Chief Executive Officer 819-354-5146 president@cecorp.ca Paradox Public Relations 514-341-0408




Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Putting The "Living" Into Your Living Room Furniture


What kind of room is your living room? Is it that kind of room with all of the fancy furniture and accessories, possibly antiques or family heirlooms, where no one dares to enter, that is meant for "company"? Or is your home's living room the place that might be considered the family room, the place where everyone gathers, family and friends alike, to watch television, play games, entertain, talk, or just relax? Whatever the purpose of the living room is in your home, the living room furniture and accessories is a necessary (and often expensive) component in setting a certain preferred mood or theme, and should be representative of you and your family's personality.


Lighting, though not considered furniture, is a vital accessory to include with your living room furniture. If you plan on reading, crafting, or playing games in your living room, then you will need good lighting. Ambient lighting is also nice in the living room for entertaining and relaxing.The grading rule of thumb that is used in other classes should also be used in the music classroom. This rule of thumb states that an A is to be reserved for excellent work while a C is given for work that is simply average. If you were to take this rule and apply it to your students, would they get the same grade that you gave them on their last report card? How did they come to earn the A that they received? Was it simply for showing up to class or was there real, verifiable learning going on?Style � Varies in each household�Another type of living room furniture that is commonly seen is some kind of table. Beginning with the coffee table, you can add surfaces to play games, hold drinks and knick-knacks, even a place for someone to prop their weary feet upon. Coffee tables are often large enough to place sofas and chairs around, and provide a multitude of functions. There are also end tables, which provide a base for lighting fixtures, knick-knacks, magazines, and often act as accent pieces. If you want to use your living room for game playing, and the room is large enough, you can also consider a small game table in a corner.Bean bags mold to your body, fitting you perfectly. No matter your shape or size, a pear-shaped bean bag chair has a unique form that gives them a little more structure and a back to rest against and gives you a comfortable place to sit! It sits low the ground so you can play card or board games on the floor and still have a seat with a back. Whether you are sitting up straight or lounging back in relaxation, these bean bag chairs will provide you with supreme comfort.No living room furniture setting is complete today without the entertainment center. It provides a place to store all of your home entertainment equipment, including the television, stereo, game systems, VCR, DVD player, and speakers. These come in a variety of sizes, colors, and types, and also come in a variety of prices. Again, what you buy depends on your needs and the size of your room.The day that I realized my mistake and started requiring more work from my students the ensemble seemed to blossom almost overnight. I began requiring two hours of home practice each week, weekly theory worksheets, and mandatory private lessons or group sectionals. By the next concert I was already seeing a difference. By the end of the third quarter the new scale memorization requirements I threw in had turned my jazz and pep bands into the best groups that I had ever conducted. The attitudes of my students also changed. They realized that they were improving and that their hard work was indeed paying off. This in turn made them more interested in performing and made them want to practice even more.

When you are furnishing and decorating your living room, there is no need to use a particular theme. As long as the colors and patterns coordinate and follow your family's style, it will be a great room to be in. By accessorizing with pictures, wall hangings, shelving, plants, or other personal touches, your living room will be a comfortable place that your family will enjoy spending time in. Your living room furniture is merely the basis upon which family memories are made.




Author: Mark Woodcock


Furnishing Your Home in Today�s Economy


When trying to furnish your home, there are several things to take into consideration: budget, versatility, comfort, and style. Finding the perfect set of furniture that fits all these prerequisites is sometimes a challenge. Have you found yourself in this predicament? Well, look no further! Bean bag chairs can be the solution to your furnishing nightmares!


Most families spend the vast majority of their time together in the living room. That is most likely because that is where all of the "fun" things to do in the house are, like the television, stereo, perhaps even game systems. Next to the kitchen, the living room is the heart of the home. That is why it is important that your living room furniture be durable, accommodating (meaning that there is enough seating for family and guests), and comfortable.When furnishing your living room, you should think about what your family uses it for. Do you primarily watch television in there? Do you merely entertain company in the form of good conversation in there? Do you do a lot of reading or other activities such as sewing or crafts in there? Will guests be sleeping in there? Do you play games together in there? Deciding how you want to use the room will help you choose the appropriate pieces of furniture, and save you money in the long run.Have you ever tried to rearrange a room full of big furniture? Large couches or sectionals take up so much space that there is often only one way they fit in your living room! Bean bag chairs are not only smaller, but they are also easily moveable. If you�re the type of person who enjoys rearranging furniture just for the fun of it, these fun chairs may be the perfect solution for you. Rearranging every couple of months is not such a big deal when you�re not trying to move huge pieces of furniture. Need wide open spaces for a large get-together? Bean bag chairs are easily moved aside or tossed in a corner to allow for more space. These chairs offer ultimate versatility to allow for every life-style.The basic living room furniture pieces are usually a sofa, one or more chairs (of various types), a coffee table, maybe some end tables, and lighting. When you are looking for a sofa, determine if you will be accommodating overnight guests in your living room. If so, you need to explore the sleeper sofa. Sleeper sofas have come a long way from the thin and lumpy mattress with a bar in your back, and provide a very comfortable place for your guests to slumber peacefully. If you don't need a sleeper sofa, then think about the size your sofa needs to be. There are large sectionals that accommodate several people at once. There are sofa and love seat combinations that allow you more freedom in furniture arrangement. Determine what will fit in your room, and purchase accordingly.When you are furnishing and decorating your living room, there is no need to use a particular theme. As long as the colors and patterns coordinate and follow your family's style, it will be a great room to be in. By accessorizing with pictures, wall hangings, shelving, plants, or other personal touches, your living room will be a comfortable place that your family will enjoy spending time in. Your living room furniture is merely the basis upon which family memories are made.Perhaps most important of all, requiring more of my students also required more of myself as a teacher. I started reading educational journals again, determined to improve myself as a conductor and as a teacher. I started writing about my experiences to help other people improve and learn from my mistakes. These simple things breathed new life into a career that was on the verge of being consumed by apathy. I love teaching again, and it is all because I finally broke free from the bonds of being a mediocre band director. If you care for your students and want them to come to love and appreciate music as much as you do, never again give away an easy A.Aside from being affordable, versatile, stylish and comfortable, bean bags are also 100% recyclable! Now you can feel good about buying new furniture because you know you aren�t supporting the harming of your environment by purchasing them. Unlike your old sofa that has grown lumpy and no longer supports your back, pear-shaped bags can be re-fluffed, re-filled and re-arranged.In today�s economy, the average person has to budget their lives a little more carefully. Money is tight and you may think that re-furnishing your home is going to have to wait. Who has a couple of thousand dollars to spend on furnishing just one room? Does this mean you have to sacrifice style and comfort? No! Bean bags make it easy to stay within your budget. They are less expensive than traditional furniture and last longer since they can be refilled! If you somehow lose some beans, they can be replaced. It�s much less expensive to buy a refill than it is to buy an entirely new couch once the cushions become lumpy!

Aside from being affordable, versatile, stylish and comfortable, bean bags are also 100% recyclable! Now you can feel good about buying new furniture because you know you aren�t supporting the harming of your environment by purchasing them. Unlike your old sofa that has grown lumpy and no longer supports your back, pear-shaped bags can be re-fluffed, re-filled and re-arranged.




Author: Joy Burk


'Street Smarts: Beyond the Diploma' gives hints for success


"STREET SMARTS: Beyond the Diploma," by Jim Randel, Rand Media Co., $19.95, 125 pages (nf)


Before you set foot on a local furniture store, be sure to get the right measurements of your available space. Don�t forget to include the dimension of your inside door which is usually about one meter or less. You may have to browse several showrooms to find the perfect sectional living room furniture. Shopping online is a great means to find stunning sectional that will help create a relaxing and functional living room.Although it includes dozens of topics worth discussing, "Street Smarts: Beyond the Diploma" does not go into enough detail to be considered an authoritative source for those looking to succeed after college. Rather, it should be viewed as a starting point for further research.Alfa Laval is listed on the Nordic Exchange, Nordic Large Cap, and, in 2010, posted annual sales of about SEK 24.7 billion (approx. 2.6 billion Euros). The company has 12 600 employees.Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.Stephanie Grimes is a student at Brigham Young University studying history. Twitter: limstephwww.alfalaval.com (http://www.alfalaval.com)This idea of pursuing a passion presents itself throughout the book as the author discusses the power of positive thinking and motivation. "The world rewards excellence," Randel notes, adding, "finding your passion and structuring a living around it is an ongoing life challenge ... but it is definitely worth the effort."About Alfa LavalAlfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling.This information was brought to you by Cision http://www.cisionwire.comThe company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol."We are not suggesting you add value out of the kindness of your heart," Randel said.

Stephanie Grimes is a student at Brigham Young University studying history. Twitter: limsteph




Author: Stephanie Grimes


Sectional Living Room Furniture �Works for Your Furnishing Needs and Desires


When shopping for living room furniture, you don�t usually have the freedom to choose everything you desire. You usually have to work on whatever your space can accommodate. Fortunately, there is a world of sectional living room furniture you can now opt for. Sectional living room furniture is basically a set of furniture that is made out of the same color and upholstery material. It scores over typical furniture pieces because it allows you to arrange the set in any way you please, regardless of your room style or size.


Apple CEO Steve Jobs is quoted as saying, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Most important have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."If you think sectional living room furniture is cheap-looking you are wrong! In fact, many models are constructed from plush materials such as pine, oak and mahogany. The only thing that separates them to the typical furniture sets is their functionality. These sets usually comprise of three sofas and an arm chair, but unlike other sofas, you are able to arrange them in places that best suits your space. If you think sectional living room furniture is too large for you, not a problem. You can pull the two pieces out and they can serve as a comfortable bed for your kid.Sectionals for Small and Large SpacesHe also discusses how to handle identity theft and bankruptcy and includes advice on basic investing, noting that such financial lessons are meant as a primer for building one's knowledge about investing.Did you know… that Singapore has grown to become one of Asia’s leading locations for production of petrochemicals?Things to Consider When Buying Sectional Living Room FurnitureSize, design and material are some of the most important aspects to consider when deciding on a sectional sofa. If you live in small apartments, it follows that you choose minimal sectionals instead of highly embellished and bulky furniture. Avoid pieces that have curvy features and sleigh style legs as they take too much space.

Before you set foot on a local furniture store, be sure to get the right measurements of your available space. Don�t forget to include the dimension of your inside door which is usually about one meter or less. You may have to browse several showrooms to find the perfect sectional living room furniture. Shopping online is a great means to find stunning sectional that will help create a relaxing and functional living room.




Author: Mabelle Sese


Alfa Laval Wins SEK 110 Million Heat Exchanger Order in Singapore


LUND, Sweden -- Alfa Laval (STO:ALFA) – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has received an order to supply Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to a petrochemical plant in Singapore. The order value is about SEK 110 million and delivery is scheduled for 2012.


Throughout the book, Randel encourages readers to focus on personal development."Street Smarts" is perhaps at its most useful when focusing on modern topics such as social networking, or when giving an overview of basic financial literacy. Randel mentions Facebook and LinkedIn as useful tools for cultivating business relationships.Sectional living room furniture allows you to design your room in countless ways. If you have a spacious bedroom but don�t want to fill it with bulky wood furniture pieces, sectional living room furniture offers a great solution. There is a world of sectional furniture available in various colors, materials and styles to suit your preferences and requirements. You are certain to find a sectional that will match your interior well.Other suggestions in the book are decidedly arguable. It is suggested that to "add value," one should strive to do more than is expected -- but only if one stands to gain personally from the transaction.Sectionals as dividers and fillersSome tips may seem fairly obvious but serve as useful reminders. Randel urges readers to utilize lists and budgets and to remember the importance of first impressions.Randel covers 125 one-page micro-topics that fall under nine categories: YOU, Inc.; communication skills; career advancement/ networking; time management and productivity; sales and persuasion techniques; financial literacy; savvy; investing; and personal development. Those interested can visit an accompanying website at www.dailystreetsmarts.com for further details.Most recent college graduates realize that a diploma is not what it once was. Jim Randel hopes to give graduates an edge by sharing tips for survival and success in a competitive world. "Street Smarts" includes sections that aren't taught in most university courses but could be valuable to those looking to succeed in life after college.Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.

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