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4 Things Not to Buy at Target In the battle for public opinion, Target has shellacked its larger competitor, Walmart. Whether it"s environmentalists attacking the very concept of big-box retail or workers" rights advocates lambasting the chain"s treatment of employees, Walmart has become the poster boy for the excesses of capitalism. Target, meanwhile, has built a reputation for cheap chic, pairing with Liberty of London and Michael Graves to churn out high-design at low prices. Walmart gets blamed for putting mom and pop stores out of business, while Target recently opened its first store in Manhattan, a market Walmart has yet to crack.
Recently, however, Target has looked vulnerable, suffering more in the economic downturn than Walmart did, and committing a rare public relations gaffe by making a political contribution that angered gay groups. ] So what about the merchandise? On its carefully edited shelves, Target offers many good products at competitive prices, but it also sells products you should avoid, either because you"ll get a better selection or price at another store, or because there are more environmentally sound options. Here are four items not to buy at Target. 1. Furniture Target"s design edge in categories like clothing and housewares, where Target has exclusive deals with fashion stars such as Zac Posen, clearly doesn"t extend to home furniture. "You can get comparable quality and cheaper stuff from Ikea, and Ikea"s merchandise is a bit more stylish," says Kathryn Finney of The Budget Fashionista site. Finney says that, in particular, Ikea"s bookshelves, chairs, and kitchen tables tend to offer better value than those at Target. 2. Movies and Music "They can"t really beat Amazon or Walmart" when it comes to prices on movies, music, and books, says James McQuivey, a media technology analyst at Forrester Research. Katy Perry"s Teenage Dream CD, for example, sells for $13.99 at Target, vs. $9.99 at Amazon and $9.00 at Walmart, while the Blu-ray version of Date Night costs $29.99 at Target, vs. $24.96 at Walmart and $28.99 at Amazon.com. 3. Exercise Equipment Target"s clothes may be fashionable, but if you want to look great in them, buy your exercise equipment somewhere else. Target"s offerings in this category tend toward the $199 "As Seen on TV" Ab Circle Pro and the $100 Tony Little "Gazelle Edge" fitness system. You"re generally better off going to a place like The Sports Authority for higher-end exercise equipment. Or join a gym and hire a pro. [The Truth Behind "Grade A" Eggs] 4. Shower Curtains, Some Toys, and Other Products with PVC Following a national campaign by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice(CHEJ) and other environmental groups, Target agreed in 2007 to reduce the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in its products and packaging. PVC often contains lead and pthalates, which have been linked to reproductive problems in humans and release carcinogens when incinerated. At the time, Target lagged behind Walmart and Sears (Nasdaq: SHLD - News) in removing products containing PVC, says Mike Schade, CHEJ"s PVC campaign coordinator. Although Target is now doing just as well as these rivals in removing PVC-containing products, it hasn"t gotten rid of all of them, according to Schade. Of particular concern are toys not sold under Target"s private-label brand; Schade says it can be a challenge for retailers to control the materials that its suppliers use. (Toys sold under Target"s brand should generally be PVC-free, according to Schade.) And read the labels on plastic shower curtains: Target has removed most, but not all, that contain PVC from its shelves. (Products that contain the recycling symbol with the number "3" in the middle mean they contain PVC.) For its part, Target says it has eliminated or switched to safer forms of PVC in product categories covered by child safety legislation. 4 Things to Buy at Target Target (NYSE: TGT - News) has long cultivated an image as a great place to buy "cheap chic" clothes and housewares designed by the likes of Zac Posen, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Michael Graves. Of course the nation"s second-largest discount chain also offers the mundane staples of consumer retail -- and over the past few years, it has expanded its offerings and now stocks exclusive products in a broad range of categories. Most recently, Target added fresh groceries to the line-up. While Target will seldom beat Walmart (NYSE: WMT - News) on price alone, its prices are still competitive; and starting this fall, holders of its store credit card will get a 5 percent discount on all purchases. Here are four categories -- other than clothes and tea kettles -- where it makes particular sense to shop at the store whose fans use a French accent to emphasize their affection for "Tar-zhay." 1. The Kindle If you"re tempted to buy the popular e-book reader from Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN -News), but want to try it out first and perhaps compare it to Barnes & Noble"s Nook (NYSE: BKS - News), Target is the place to go: It"s the only national brick-and-mortar retailer to carry it. The brand new Kindle 3, which is smaller and lighter than previous models, will sell for $189 at Target, the same price as at Amazon.com. "Look someone up in the store who knows how to work the device, so you can get a feel for it," suggests James McQuivey, a media technology research analyst at Forrester Research. If you"ve never seen someone use it, it can be a little bit tricky to figure out on your own. 2. Green Cleaning Products When it comes to the burgeoning category of environmentally friendly cleaning and washing products, Target is tough to beat. Target was the first national retailer to carry the Method line of cleaners, which have built a cult following for their attractive packaging and all-natural ingredients, and it currently stocks more Method products (about 70) than any other big-box store. In addition, if you like niche brands of natural cleaning products such as J.R. Watkins Apothecary, Mrs. Meyer"s, and Seventh Generation, you can get them at Target too -- as well as hard-to-find, green versions of mainstream products such as Tide Coldwater Free, which works with high-efficiency washing machines and is made without dyes and perfumes. "They are definitely there first before Walmart on these types of products," says Sapna Shah, a principal at research firm Retail Eye Partners. [Overpriced Products That We All Use] 3. Groceries As part of its effort to bounce back from the recession, Target is rolling out an expanded grocery section, going head to head with Walmart and Kmart, which have already beefed up their fresh-food sections. Target"s new PFresh section, which sells a decent assortment of perishables such as meat, fruit, fresh produce, and baked goods, finally makes it possible to pick up the fixings for a complete meal while you are at Target shopping for other things. "It has about 70 percent of the things you would find in a full grocery store, and prices are going to be 10 to 20 percent less than at a typical grocery," says Colin McGranahan, an analyst with Bernstein Research. In addition, kids" snacks such as granola bars and juices can be significantly cheaper at Target than at other big retailers and drugstores, and you can often save more money by registering on Target"s site to have coupons delivered to your smart phone, according to Stephanie Nelson, founder of CouponMom.com.
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He opens the refrigerator. He looks inside the refrigerator. He is hungry. He wants something to eat. He sees a package. It is a package of hot dogs. Six hot dogs are in the package. He takes two hot dogs out of the package. He closes the refrigerator. He puts the hot dogs on a plate. The cat licks its paws. The cat licks its belly. The dog licks its paws. The dog licks its belly. The cat lies in the grass. The dog lies in the grass. The cat rolls onto its back. The dog rolls onto its back. The cat and dog do things together.
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Does your English come across as too polite? While formal language is essential with your boss and your customers, you would sound strange to your friends if you speak with them in the same way. To tone down your English for life"s casual situations, check out these tips. Meetings and greetings Do you ask everyone you see, "How do you do?" Though quite common in days past, today it"s only appropriate in very formal situations - not with your friends. In most situations, choose a more common phrase like, "How are you?" With friends, you could also say, "Hey, what"s up?" or "How"s it going?" Wining and dining "Would you mind passing me the salt, please?" It"s always important to remember your manners, especially when you"re eating with business associates or important guests. But when you"re just grabbing a bite to eat with friends, and you need the salt, it"s quite OK to just say, "Hey, pass the salt." Coming and going You receive an urgent message during an important meeting, so you ask, "Would you excuse me for a moment, please?" But what if you"re with your friends? Just tell them to "hang on a sec" or say you"ll "be right back." Remember, it"s not always impolite to be informal. Didn"t hear it? Your customer is speaking to you, but you didn"t understand what she said. Don"t panic. Just be polite and say, "Excuse me, but would you mind repeating that?" On the other hand, in more casual situations, just ask, "Come again?" or "What did you say?" Good impressions "This is quite an impressive abode, my dear." This is a formal way to tell people that you really like their home. If you"re over at a friend"s place, however, there"s no need for such serious language. Your friends would be perfectly happy to hear you exclaim, "What a cool place,
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• Can you recommend a good toy/clothes shop? [ یادداشت ثابت - دوشنبه 02/6/7 ] [ 7:35 عصر ] [ غلامعلی عباسی ]
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واژگان 1. At first , he didn"t know how to operate the electric train, but at last ……. The way it works .
1. pointed out 2. found out 3. carried out 4. turned out
2. She has never ………..the book she borrowed two months ago .
1. given back 2. taken off 3. given up 4. brought out
3.The reason for his actions still remains as a …………to his friends .
1. pressure 2. puzzle 3. power 4. project
4. How could you ………. What he said was not true ? by fortune .
1. stick out 2. find out 3. pick up 4. give up
5. If you …………. Someone , they have done something special or have qualities that you would like .
1. attract 2. disturb 3. admire 4. explain
6. The meeting was supposed to be for today but was delayed at the ………….. of members .
1. request 2. advice 3. struggle 4. choice
7. The witness was asked to …………….the robber"s face in detail .
1. translate 2. suggest 3. polish 4. describe
8. Ultimately , she had to make the final ………..herself .
a. battle 2. decision 3. furniture 4. service
9. Did your parents finally agree with your ……….to quite school ?
1. expression 2. extension 3. decision 4. distinction
10. They"re going to close the school , but I think that"s the wrong …… .
1. condition 2. decision 3. fascination 4. limitation
11. What do most people say when they ………..the receiver ?
1. keep on 2. turn on 3. pick up 4. set up
12. When you go shopping , find out the items that are on sale , " Find out " means………… .
1. choose 2. locate 3. learn 4. remember
13. Scientists have classed broken ……….. less than one – tenth of an inch as sand . 1. soil 2. wood 3. copper 4. rocks
14. She sent her son to bed early to ………… him for breaking the window .
1. punish 2. warm 3. treat 4. offend
15.My father had …………..twenty dollars for the horse but the owner of the horse wanted twenty five .
1. imposed 2. offered 3. applied 4. earned
16. He ……….me to show me how to fish in the river but he never had the time .
1. promised 2. explained 3. described 4. organized
17. I think it is …………. To keep animals in zoo .
1. serious 2. cruel 3. financial 4. emotional
18. No two people are the same . For this ………….education offers students a wide choice.
1. condition 2. pattern 3. reason 4. sample
19. Amir knew that he shouldn"t have called Parsa a liar , so he ………..him an apology .
1. denied 2. received 3. offered 4. accepted
20. You can meet more people and make more friends on the Internet because it puts you in ………..with the whole world .
1. file 2. chat 3. touch 4. access
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Grammar is the system of a language. People sometimes describe grammar as the "rules" of a language; but in fact no language has rules*. If we use the word "rules", we suggest that somebody created the rules first and then spoke the language, like a new game. But languages did not start like that. Languages started by people making sounds which evolved into words, phrases and sentences. No commonly-spoken language is fixed. All languages change over time. What we call "grammar" is simply a reflection of a language at a particular time. Do we need to study grammar to learn a language? The short answer is "no". Very many people in the world speak their own, native language without having studied its grammar. Children start to speak before they even know the word "grammar". But if you are serious about learning a foreign language, the long answer is "yes, grammar can help you to learn a language more quickly and more efficiently." It"s important to think of grammar as something that can help you, like a friend. When you understand the grammar (or system) of a language, you can understand many things yourself, without having to ask a teacher or look in a book [ یادداشت ثابت - دوشنبه 02/6/7 ] [ 7:32 عصر ] [ غلامعلی عباسی ]
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طریقه ساختن زمان حال ساده
مصدر بدون to + فاعل
مثال : قدم می زنیم We walk من قدم می زنم I walk قدم می زنید You walk او قدم می زنی You walk قدم می زنند They walk او قدم می زند(مذکر) He walks
او قدم می زند(مونث) She walks
آن قدم می زند It walks
توجه 1 : در سوم شخص مفرد آخر فعل "s" یا "es" میگیرد و اگر آخر فعل به "z,x,o,ch,sh,s" ختم شود"" "es"خواهد گرفت. I walk à Amir walks. I watch TV à Amir watches TV. توجه 1 : اگر آخر فعل به "y" ختم شود و قبل از آن حروف بیصدا وجود داشته باشد "y" تبدیل به "i" شده و سپس "es" اضافه می شود. I study à He studies توجه 3 : اگر قبل از y حروف صدادار (u,o,I,e,a) وجود داشته باشد در سوم شخص مفرد فقط "s" اضافه می شود. I play à He plays طریقه سوالی کردن زمان حال ساده : برای سوالی کردن زمان حال ساده از الگوی زیر استفاده می شود: مصدر بدون to + فاعل + Do / Does
مثال : Work? I Do [ یادداشت ثابت - دوشنبه 02/6/7 ] [ 7:31 عصر ] [ غلامعلی عباسی ]
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A: Hi, how are you doing?
A: How"s it going? A: How are you doing today? [ یادداشت ثابت - دوشنبه 02/6/7 ] [ 7:29 عصر ] [ غلامعلی عباسی ]
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A: It"s such a nice day. A: Isn"t it a nice day? A: Don"t you think it"s nice out? [ یادداشت ثابت - دوشنبه 02/6/7 ] [ 7:27 عصر ] [ غلامعلی عباسی ]
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