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Before buying store fixtures and display merchandise for a retail store, there are initially a number of things to consider when deciding how to make the best choice? Starting ahead a new retail store, some considerations would be: Product niche – must sell a product that is in demand, which customers are looking to buy. Must know four customers – know your customers, and offer excellent service to build customer loyalty. Be loyal to the competition – which is your competitors, and what products and services are they offering. Best location – what is the best, affordable location, in order for customers to find and visit you.

While visually merchandising a retail store with store fixtures and display merchandise, some areas to take into account are: Wall Displays slat-wall panels and fixtures, grid-wall panels and displays, slotted wall standards, face-outs, hang-rails, and shelving. The Floor Fixtures grid-wall panels and accessories, garment racks, display cases and counters, metal shelving gondolas, floor and cube merchandisers. All Display Products – mannequins and body forms, clear acrylic displays, countertop and jewelry displays. Best Supplies & Equipment – hangers and steamers, tagging supplies and labelers, packaging and shopping bags. Almost all Promotional Items – window signs and banners, sign holders and sign cards, sale tags and tickets. All the Lighting Fixtures like track lighting and accessories, rope lights and the Security Equipment – security cameras and mirrors, entry alert chimes, security chains, crowd control systems.

In wall displays the Slat-wall is the most popular wall system to display merchandise and maximize total use of wall areas. These panels and accessories allow complete versatility to display merchandise anywhere on the panel. With respect to vision, the look of slat-wall is very eye appealing, giving a clean, streamlined look. Slat-wall accessories fit in grooves anywhere on the panel, allowing you to set up displays exactly how you want them. Slat-wall panels are shipped by truck line. The panels are 4 ft high x 8 ft wide, with horizontal grooves running in the 8 ft direction. These Grooves are spaced every 3″ apart. Its installation, mount panels to stud walls using counter-sunk flat-head drywall screws through the grooves. Then drive a screw into every stud horizontally, and into every third groove vertically. And to cut panels with a hand power saw, use a fine plywood blade and cut from the back of panel to avoid chipping the laminate surface.

These Slotted wall standards are a long established, effective means of displaying heavier merchandise, allowing you to display more merchandise on wall areas. They Display hardware accessories such as shelving brackets, hang-rail brackets, and face-outs provide organized, effective merchandise presentation. The slotted wall standards are available in regular-duty for medium weight loads, and heavy-duty for heavier items. For their installation, simply screw the standards into the wall studs.

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Wikinews interviews Mr. Orange of IWL in Taiwan about wrestling

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Pro-wrestling, a sport derived from Greco-Roman freestyle wrestling, is often connected with the idea of sports-entertainment. Popularized by Japanese and American federations (e.g. World Wrestling Entertainment, New Japan Pro Wrestling, etc.) the ongoing events and news are often discussed on the Internet. As such, television programs and other mass media focused on pro-wrestling are commonplace in Japan, America, and Europe.

In Taiwan, fans do not simply watch the TV shows and discuss them via the Internet, but some of them participate in the sport of wrestling through communities from the Internet or colleges. Although a Taiwanese wrestler recently won a world-class pro-wrestling title, due to policies that focused only on promoting key athletic sports like baseball, billiards, basketball, and taekwondo (i.e. those with more possibilities to win a gold medal in the Asian Games or Olympics), governmental officials lost a great opportunity to promote sports like wrestling, which has many potential participants.

What’s the vision of wrestling in Taiwan? How did the communities drive TV spectators and wrestling fans and government officials pay more attention in wrestling? Is wrestling a future key sport in Taiwan? Wikinews Journalist Rico Shen visited the “2008 IWL Spring Festival”, organised by a fan community and interviewed “Mr. Orange”, well-known commentator of WWE TV shows broadcasted by VideoLand Max TV in Taiwan, to prospect the future of wrestling.

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First international flight lands at Delhi airport’s new Terminal 3

Friday, July 16, 2010

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An Air India Boeing 777 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was the first international flight to land at Delhi’s new Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

However, this was only one of nine “terminal process proving flights” that landed or departed from the brand-new steel and glass T3 on either Wednesday or Thursday. Seven of the proving flights departed or arrived on Wednesday and two on Thursday. The new terminal was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on July 3. Terminal 3 is designed to handle large international aircraft like the Airbus A380, which landed as one of the terminal process proving flights on Thursday.

Though Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates the airport, had planned earlier to commission the new terminal for international operations on Wednesday, the commissioning was pushed to July 28 due to unfinished construction.

However, the proving flights proceeded as planned, and DIAL, with 450 employees from 13 airlines, conducted a full trial of all operations on Tuesday.

In addition to the Air India arrival from New York, United States, the first departure in the new Terminal was a Jet Airways international flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. The first domestic flight that departed from T3 was an Air India flight from Jaipur, Rajasthan.

On Tuesday, before the Air India 777 was slated to arrive, an official from that airline said that “All the 220 passengers and 18 crew members of the New York flight (AI-102) would clear their immigrations at the new terminal. It is going to be a real test for all the agencies at T3.” DIAL also stated that “passengers traveling by these nine flights (July 14 and July 15) are being informed individually by their respective airlines. Flight information is also being displayed on standees at terminal 2. The information about flights arriving and departing from Terminal 3 will also be displayed prominently at various points on the eight lane road from Hotel Radisson to Terminal 3.”

The terminal process proving flights aimed to make sure that everything, including airlines, air traffic control, ground handling agencies, duty free shops, flight caterers, aviation oil companies, customs, and immigration, are all in working order.

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Wikinews interviews Christopher Beyette, prince of the Principality of Vikesland

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Over the past few months, Wikinews reporter Joseph Ford has held several interviews with Kevin Baugh, president of the Republic of Molossia, a micronation located near Dayton, Nevada. This week, Ford had the opportunity to interview another intermicronational leader, Christopher Beyette, prince of the Principality of Vikesland, another micronation located in Manitoba.

At only three years old, the Principality is a relative newcomer to the intermicronational community.

When asked if he considers Vikesland a serious micronation, Prince Christopher said that his country is “a new nation project. Our goal is to eventually become an internationally recognized state with hopefully some sort of small sovereign land base.”

He went on to tell much more about Vikesland, which can be read in the interview below.

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Window coverings are an important aspect of the home interiors, making up the overall appeal of the room. From Venetian blinds, vertical blinds, cellular blinds, Roman blinds and roller blinds there are several choices. Folks generally select the ones that are best suited to their environment as well as the interior dcor and of course, their budget. Even so, with all the varieties available, roller blinds are one of the most popular choices for Australian homes.

Roller blinds are a length of fabric fitted to a roller mechanism, an extremely sleek design which makes them a popular choice. They are easy to operate and extremely versatile. Also, they are long lasting and easy to maintain. When drawn up, Roller blinds give a neat appearance to your windows. In fact, roller blinds can be conveniently adjustable they can be drawn up to any height you want.

For the hot and dry Australian weather, roller blinds are ideally suited. The fabric used for the window coverings plays a crucial role in creating the right ambience within the home. Different kinds of fabric may be used for Roller blinds, namely, block-out fabrics, screens, and light filtering fabrics.

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Roller blinds with bloc kout fabrics are ideal for bedrooms. They give ample privacy and block out out harsh light. Additionally they offer good protection from the sun’s UV rays. Sunscreen roller blinds on the other hand let in a lot of light but also afford privacy.

Light-filtering or translucent fabrics allow the light to come through while also protecting from the glare. Although you may not get a clear view through a light-filtering roller blind, you should be able to see silhouettes outside.

Re-designing or updating your window furnishing calls for a big budget. Roller blinds are comparatively more affordable than other types of window coverings. Their versatility also makes them a popular choice for Australian homes. It’s a great way to give your home a livelier, fresh feel with roller blinds. If budget is not the issue, you can opt for the motorised version of the roller blind.

The advantages of roller blinds are many depending on the materials used, roller Window Blinds do not block the view. They allow the passage of light, protect from the harsh UV rays and also offer the privacy you need for your home. Roller blinds are easy to install, hence the installation process is quick.

Several types of blinds and window coverings are available with Apollo Blinds, Australia, including Venetian, Roman, Timber Venetians, Smartwood Venations, etc. Visit http://apolloblinds.com.au for more options on window coverings. The skilled staff at Apollo Blinds will guide you so as to make the right selection of window coverings. Apollo Blinds also deals with other stuff like Awnings Melbourne, shutters, curtains and drapes. Don’t hesitate to call and ask for a free measure quote, today.

A Stylish look and feel is a big part of what makes your house a home. At Apollo we are experts in combining real craftsmanship with the precision of modern technology, to create the solutions you would like for living, working or exterior spaces.

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Qantas says A380 aircraft are safe to fly after ‘serious’ incident

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Australian airline Qantas has returned the first of its fleet of Airbus A380s to service, after all six of the “superjumbo” aircraft were grounded three weeks ago following one aircraft’s engine sustaining extensive midair damage; it landed safely in Singapore without injury. The airline stated that all of the aircraft have undergone extensive safety inspections and they are satisfied they are safe.

[It was] certainly the most serious incident that the A380 has experienced since it entered operations.

Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, said: “It’s great that we can reintroduce the aircraft. We are 100 percent comfortable with it. If we weren’t, we wouldn’t be restarting the operations today.” A spokesperson confirmed that tests had been performed “in close consultation with Rolls-Royce and Airbus” on the model’s Trent 900 engines. Qantas has replaced at least 14 engines, and modifications have been made to Trent 900s used by two other companies, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines.

Experts said that the incident was embarrassing for Airbus; the airline’s shares have dropped by 7% since. Aviation journalist Tom Ballantyne said that the failure earlier this month was “certainly the most serious incident that the A380 has experienced since it entered operations.” The A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007, and is now in service with several other airlines, including Air France. It is the largest commercial passenger airliner in the world, with an 840-passenger maximum capacity, though Qantas’s can carry 450. There are reportedly plans to build a cargo version of the plane, which, aviation experts have suggested, would be the world’s first “triple-decker” freight aircraft; Airbus has not confirmed that this variant will be built.

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Los Angeles commuter train collides with freight train; over two dozen killed

Saturday, September 13, 2008

At least 25 people have been killed and many more injured when a Metrolink commuter train collided yesterday afternoon with a Union Pacific freight train in the Chatsworth district of Los Angeles. Around 250 firefighters have responded to the accident scene.

Estimates are that 350-400 people were on the number 111 commuter train which departed from Los Angeles’ Union Station at 3:35pm PDT. The collision occurred on Friday at about 4:25pm PDT on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line. The area in which the crash took place is hilly and contains a single track; it is just north of the Chatsworth Metrolink station.

The force of the collision sent the locomotive of the Metrolink train to penetrate deep into the lead bi-level passenger car of the three-car train. The collision then knocked the Union Pacific and Metrolink locomotives on their side along with the lead passenger car.

This is the worst accident I’ve ever seen. Clearly the injuries are going to mount and so are the fatalities.

According to various sources, upwards of 10-15 passengers, possibly even more than 20, have been killed, including a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer. The LAPD has not released the name of the officer. The engineer of the Metrolink train is believed to be another of the fatalities.

The number of injured is believed to be 135, although the precise number is still unclear. According to emergency responders, the injured have been transported to Los Angeles area hospitals, including the University of California, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Huntington Hospital.

“This is the worst accident I’ve ever seen. Clearly the injuries are going to mount and so are the fatalities,” Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, said.

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It is unclear how the accident occurred. Some of the possibilities include a signal malfunction, a failure by a crew member to notice a signal or a lapse in protocol for moving trains safely in the area. According to Metrolink and the Los Angeles Times, the National Transportation Safety Board has a team on scene and is investigating.

In an apparently unrelated incident less than an hour after the crash in Chatsworth, another Metrolink train collided with a car in Corona, California, killing the female driver of the automobile.

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Runaway EMU train collides with freight train in India

Friday, May 1, 2009

At approximately 06:00 a.m. (00:30 GMT) Wednesday, between four and seven people were killed when an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) passenger train crashed into a stationary freight train at Vyasarpadi Jeeva station, in Chennai, India. Between eleven and twenty persons were injured, and rushed to General Hospital in Chennai.

Officials are unsure of the number of persons aboard the passenger train, which was operated by an unknown person. “It is not clear who operated (it),” said S. Jayanth, acting general manager of Southern Railway. The operator of the EMU train was not in the train when it left 15 minutes to half an hour before the scheduled departure time. It is said some passengers did board the passenger train.

The EMU train ignored all signals, and drove about 7 kilometers (4 mi) at high speed, jumping tracks, before colliding with the goods train.

The driver of the goods train, Arumugam, has been confirmed as one of those who has died. The goods train was traveling between Arakkonam to Chennai. The motorman, guard and assistant jumped from the goods train sustaining fractures.

“We heard a loud noise and saw several compartments in flames. The smell emanating from bodies from the mangled coaches was nauseating,” said M.N. Selvi, a nearby resident.

The platforms at the Vyasarpadi Jeeva station were destroyed, and electrical cables were torn down. The EMU train caught fire in the collision destroying two compartments completely. The other compartments were thrown from the tracks. The freight train was loaded with oil tanks, however reports indicate that only the EMU train was set ablaze.

All train services were canceled for a time on one of the busiest rail lines of India. “Train services are disrupted due to the mishap but we hope to restore the services in two to three hours time,” an Indian Railways spokesperson.

Railways Minister Lalu Prasad announced that an inquiry will be held.

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Luggage and suitcases: a buyer’s guide

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Luggage and suitcases: a buyer’s guide

Suitcases have been essential travel equipment since the very early ages of modern civilisation, with luggage then being known as trunks. Luggage in its purest sense is an object which transports equipment, food and other supplies.

Early suitcases were constructed using animal skin, dried, strengthened and then shaped in to crude box shapes for storage. More modern imaginings of a suitcase used plywood or fibreboard with a fabric covering to form a more stable and stronger case.

Types of luggage

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Today there are many different types of luggage to suit all occasions and purposes. Here is a brief list of these types:

Roller suitcases — these are traditional suitcases with either 2 or 4 wheels at the base for improved mobility, these are the most common type of case that most people would associate with the word luggage

Trolley bags — wheeled bags which tend to have handles in the middle for horizontal carrying, also known as wheeled holdalls

Cabin cases –also known as hand luggage or carry-on, these are smaller and lighter versions of roller cases designed to fit within airline restrictions for carry-on luggage. Usually a copy of the bigger suitcases, but sometimes feature slight specific changes due to weight and size restrictions.

Garment carriers — these are like suitcases, but are specifically designed to carry clothes which must be kept crease free during transmit. These usually feature built in hangers and a zip up holder to keep clothes clean.

Materials

A modern case will be designed to resist abrasion and scratching, using tough hard-wearing materials such as high denier nylon and ABS plastic.

In an effort to reduce weight whilst still offering high levels of protection, many modern cases use a hybrid combination of materials, these range from a complex mix of nylon and ABS plastic to Carbon Fibre.

Features

With so many cases on the market, it’s difficult to know what to look for, so here’s some of the latest features’ you should be looking for when purchasing your next case:

TSA locks — These represent the pinnacle of luggage locks and can be opened by airport officials if they need to inspect contents, rather than having to cut open the locks

Expanding — An expanding case has a section which can be unzipped to provide extra space, or zipped up to preserve the look and dimensions of the case.

Telescopic trolley system — This means that the handles on a case can shrink down inside the case making for a much smaller overall size and convenience of use

Example of a modern suitcase

Today’s luggage is all about looks, lightness and durability and these two suitcases by Antler deliver in all of those aspects.

The Duolite range is their lightest ever at only 2.9kg for the large case — a phenomenal achievement. This ultra light weight has been attained by the use of hybrid nylon and ABS construction and a revolutionary frameless construction. This allows the range to be lightweight, whilst still retaining durability and effortless contemporary styling.

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Build Hobbies With Your Child

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Hobbies benefit children in many ways. It gives a child an opportunity to express themselves, and it allows them to discover themselves and build self-esteem. They are also great educational tools. A child interested in rock collecting learns about geology and science, and a child in writing stories learns about sentence structure and proper grammar. Hobbies teach children to set and achieve goals, solve problems and make decisions. They can also set the course for what your child becomes later in life as they often turn into lifelong interests or careers. Children who have hobbies are usually following in their parents footsteps, so set a good example by pursuing your own hobby. Your child will need space for their hobby, so find an area designated specifically for his hobby so he can work on it. Realize that hobbies can sometimes be quite messy, so be at the ready for messes as they come with the territory.

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Be available to your child to provide guidance, support and encouragement. This is a great time to teach your child strong work habits, such as following directions closely, setting goals, and proper planning and organization. Show them that nothing worthwhile is ever easy, especially when they begin to become frustrated with their progress. It’s also a good time to teach them about personal responsibility and show them how important it is to properly care for their work area and their ‘tools of the trade.’

Children will be more encouraged to work on their hobbies if activities like watching television or playing video games are limited. It’s been noted by experts that by age 15, the average child has spent more time watching television than sitting in a classroom. Again, here’s where setting a good example is crucial. Instead of watching that four-hour football game on Saturday, turn the TV off and work on your own hobby. Your child may want to join in or work on their own as a result.

Hobbies are rewarding and enriching parts of our lives, so encourage your child to explore his own interests and find a hobby of their very own.

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