The increased use of BPOs, the need for speed and value, and the wide variations in appraiser quality--there are three levels of accreditation for appraisers, so not all can claim the many hours of training a designated appraiser has--means that getting a reliable appraisal for a sale or refinancing is tricky.

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The Yankees captain hasn't played since appearing in a minor league spring training game as a designated hitter on March 23, when the ankle he broke in Game 1 of the ALCS last October bothered him while running.

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The award will augment TAMUCC-COHNS current activities to allow it to work with the Medical Education and Training Command in San Antonio, Texas, which has recently been designated as the central site for all health care-related training for the Tri-Service (Army, Navy and Air Force).

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Pilots were given more training, and a landing spot was designated for the balloons.

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The 38-year-old Jeter, who has repeatedly vowed to be ready for opening day, played in his first big league spring training game on March 9 as a designated hitter.

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He waited a while before making his debut in a spring training game, starting out as a designated hitter on March 9 and later playing in the field for the first time.

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Based on its performance, the U.S. government purchased 180 Beechjet 400s and designated them T-1A Jayhawks to be used for pilot training.

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The training involved selected blue shirt employees, Geek Squad consultants, and employees designated as Microsoft Advisors who will also be available at many locations.

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