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Read a chapter from Colombia writer Alfredo Iriarte's Tropical Bestiary: Dictator Chronicles, published in the current issue of The Quarterly Conversation.
Alfredo Iriarte's Tropical Bestiary: Dictator Chronicles, a collection of biographies of nine Latin American dictators, is a text that refuses to be faithful to established institutions and ideologies. It resists and undermines mainstream historiography, and rebels against what Iriarte viewed as a whitewashing of barbarism and cruelty with glorious myths of national progress. Iriarte's approach is both to emphasize horrific and grotesque moments in Latin American history, and to fictionalize history, abandoning strict historical accuracy and incorporating apocrypha and popular legends into the portraits, preferring literary qualities over stodgy factual precision.
By calling his text a "bestiary," he not only emphasizes the brutality and inhumanity of his subjects, but also places it in the didactic tradition of the medieval bestiaries, which were typically written to transmit moral lessons. The satirical techniques that Iriarte employs, too, manage to link the book both with older historical texts such as Suetonius's lives of the Caesars and the European chronicles of the Middle Ages, and with modern popular historiography and journalism, including the "dramatic reenactments" so common in television programs today. Latin America's tradition of dictator novels—among them Augusto Roa Bastos's I, the Supreme (1974), Gabriel García Márquez's The Autumn of the Patriarch (1975), and, most influentially for Iriarte, Jorge Zalamea's El gran Burundún-Burundá ha muerto (1951)—also shares important characteristics with Tropical Bestiary. Iriarte himself would eventually write his own dictator novel, El jinete de Bucentauro, published in 2000. He saw literature as a tool for resisting dominant ideologies—once commenting on Don Quixote that "great literature (never mediocre literature) has invariably been a robust force that goes against the grain of society"—but also saw the more subversive works of literature being disregarded by their own societies.
Tropical Bestiary is arguably a historical text, a work of nonfiction. And yet, quite self-consciously the author allies himself with fiction in the very title of the book, identifying the genre not as history but as "chronicle." Although chronicles might be historiographical in form, they are narrative in nature, allowing fiction and nonfiction to coexist and to even become indistinguishable. History in its strict sense, then, is subverted, and Iriarte's profound disgust and outrage at the cruelties and injustices inflicted on Latin America are quite apparent. In this way, Tropical Bestiary participates in a historiographical tradition reaching back to classical Greece and Rome, but also in one that has specifically described the exploitation of Latin America's natural and human resources through the centuries, such as Bartolomé de las Casas's A Very Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies and Eduardo Galeano's The Open Veins of Latin America.
Alfredo Iriarte, born in Bogotá in 1932, was an intellectual and journalist best known for his historical essays. He began and then abandoned studies in law at the Universidad del Rosario, one of the most prestigious universities in Colombia, and went into the insurance business, eventually becoming a successful executive at Seguros Bolívar. Iriarte was extremely well read and mostly an autodidact, with particular interest in the great names of Spanish literature such as Miguel de Cervantes and Francisco de Quevedo. The title of his first book, Lo que lengua mortal decir no pudo, is taken from a poem written by one of Colombia's most esteemed nineteenth-century linguists and poets, Miguel Antonio Caro, but Iriarte also made use of his erudition in less refined contexts. In his collection Repertorio prohibido, Iriarte incorporated extensive citations from Cervantes, Quevedo, and other canonical writers into satirical discussions of excrement, garlic, and the word "puta" ("whore").
Iriarte published columns in newspapers and in the 1970s quit the insurance business to write full time. Despite his exaggerated, baroque prose style, he became a popular columnist for a number of Colombian periodicals, with a focus on historical and linguistic topics, as well as occasional political commentary. His column "Rosary of Pearls" ran for more than 15 years in El Tiempo, Colombia's principal newspaper, and served as a platform for Iriarte's discussions of grammar and vocabulary and his impassioned defense of the Spanish language against the corrupting influences of incorrect usage, slang, and general ignorance. He published several collections of essays, some adapted from his newspaper columns, and late in his life also published two novels. Iriarte died in 2002.
Alfredo Iriarte was a close friend to a number of major Colombian writers. Jorge Zalamea was a mentor to the younger writer, and Iriarte wrote a long critical essay to accompany a 1966 reissue of Zalamea's dictator novel, El gran Burundún-Burundá ha muerto. He was also close to Álvaro Mutis and Gabriel García Márquez; Alfredo's brother Gabriel describes him as having been one of the first readers of García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, and an early defender of the novel before it achieved critical success.
Iriarte's first book, Lo que lengua mortal decir no pudo (What Mortal Tongue Could Not Speak), was a collection of essays on Latin American history that had first appeared in El Tiempo. (Some of the essays in this first collection were later reworked to become part of Tropical Bestiary, which was published in 1986.) The allusion to the Caro poem in the title is ironic: the original sonnet is deeply patriotic, while Iriarte's book tells a version of history that conflicts with the highly polished account, containing chapters with titles like "Nation for Sale," "Vietnam in Central America," and "The Atrocious War." So while Caro's verse runs
Patria! te adoro en mi silencio mudo,
y temo profanar tu nombre santo.
Por ti he gozado y padecido tanto
cuanto lengua mortal decir no pudo.
O my country! I adore you in mute silence,
afraid of profaning your sacred name.
I have savored and suffered so much because of you
that mortal tongue could not speak of it.
and evokes the poet's profound affection for the nation, Iriarte, in titling his book after that line, suggests that the mortal tongue would instead be too horrified, outraged, or ashamed to speak of the series of atrocities and barbarisms that make up, as he saw it, the bulk of Latin American history.
Gabriel Iriarte describes his brother as having been emphatically leftist—in the 1970s Alfredo even appeared on a Colombian Point/Counterpoint-style television program, El Juicio, hosted by César Simmonds Pardo, to argue in favor of Castro and the Cuban Revolution—but Gabriel is careful to note that Alfredo was never extremist or militant in his views. Jorge Mario Eastman Robledo, in a review of Tropical Bestiary published in Consigna in 1986, described him as "one of the few members of my generation . . . who miraculously escaped falling by contagion into the trap of political militancy." Instead, Iriarte remained at an ironic, almost cynical, remove.
In fact, Iriarte reserved a great deal of his ire for historians, calling official histories "the great makeup artists of history. Living in the country they present," he said, "is like being in heaven." This is not to say that Iriarte did not take sides in his own writings, but that he didn't hide his ideology behind the seemingly neutral language of objectivity. Because of his continual resistance to institutional ideologies, says his brother Gabriel, Iriarte's writing has been especially popular among the younger generations in Colombia. He even dedicated Historias en contravía "To the youth of Colombia, who now more than ever must look back at the true history of their nation."
Iriarte saw Colombia's history, as written by mainstream historiographers, as a series of meticulous lies:
The history of Colombia, narrated and interpreted by clownish aides whose barracks and headquarters are found above all in the academy, is an endless string of impostures and falsehoods, ably guided with astuteness and bad faith toward the ultimate aim of offering its followers eyeglasses that will present the world with the beautiful colors and happy perspective of Voltaire's unforgettable Candide.
Scholarly history, he also said, "abdicates any critical role in order to dedicate itself with frenetic prudishness to the task of beatifying, absolving, and canonizing." Iriarte's own studied irreverence is apparent throughout his work, and he clearly took great pleasure in portraying those portions of Latin American history, which, being less flattering to the fondly held illusions of her citizens, have been left behind in favor of myths of nobility and grandeur. In an article published in Consigna in 1987, Iriarte described Latin America as "the empire of amnesia," an amnesia reinforced by the interests of powers-that-be, both within the region and outside its borders.
Tropical Bestiary, like most of Iriarte's work, is an attempt at an antidote to that lamentable amnesia. As Leonel Giraldo wrote in his prologue to the first edition, "We suffer from poor memory and from the deadly inheritance of a fate that marks us still." It would be simplistic to say that Iriarte rescues only facts from the cutting-room floor, when, in fact, he gathers together a variety of materials, not all of which can be said to be strictly accurate, and adds to them his own imaginative embellishments. For Iriarte, popular historiography serves as a counterbalance to official accounts, and legends and rumors find their way into his versions, undifferentiated from verifiable events. The chronological arrangement of the text starts the reader off in the mists of the nineteenth century and brings her gradually, inexorably into the present (especially at the time of publication, when the last dictator in the book, Anastasio Somoza, had only been out of power seven years). The forgotten atrocities seem distant and comparatively harmless, belonging to the cruelty of another, less civilized era—only to become suddenly, disconcertingly contemporary. Tropical Bestiary insists that we confront that barbarity, however much history would like to look away.
Andrea Rosenberg translates from the Spanish and Portuguese. She can be reached at andrea.rosenberg AT gmail.com.
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In January we put an offer on a house and found out it was accepted after a little bidding war!
The night after our home offer was accepted, we got the biggest surprise of our lives :)
We spent the loveliest long weekend at Big Cedar in February. We're trying to figure out a good time to go back in the next few months.
I quit my desk job and took on NewlyWifed full time and it was the BEST decision.
We had our first meal at our new house on Easter. I started feeling Edie kick around this time and we were already falling so in love with this teeny one.
In May we packed up and moved into our first house, where we spent much of the summer on project after project. We love this space!
I fulfilled my dream of designing all of the floral arrangements for a wedding. Such a sweet day!
I experienced the most terrifying few days of my life at the end of May. We were told our baby had a severe birth defect. After spending a week on my knees in tears, we found out she was healthy and perfect and I've never felt such intense relief and thankfulness for our community of prayer warrior friends.
We found out babe was a girl and decided to name her Eden, which means God's perfect gift.
We spent a night in OKC and explored a few local spots.
We took our own maternity photos and marveled at how girl was growing in my tummy.
Our Austin babymoon was THE BOMB.
We went on lots of simple iced coffee dates to cope with the summer heat and my pregnancy cravings. (Decaf iced lavender lattes are my jam.)
My sweet friends threw me the prettiest baby shower on the craziest stormy afternoon in August.
We went to the pumpkin patch on one of our last dates before girl was born.
I tried to find ways to pass time while I waited to go into labor.
I had the longest labor and most beautiful natural birth I could've imagined.
We brought this little nugget home and suddenly everything looked different.
We celebrated our first married anniversary!
Deciding on a family Halloween costume was so fun!
I realized how surprisingly comfortable I am with my mommy body. Battle scars!
Edie Faye turned one month old!
We took Christmas card photos at the square.
And decorated for my favorite time of year.
Edie turned two months old!
I learned to wear the babe and it made our daily lives so much sweeter.
Christmas with this one. Yes.
I received the loveliest gift from my sweet husband.
And a few photos from the last evening of 2014...
MAN, what a full year. 2015, the bar is high--not sure how you're going to compete, but I can't wait to see you try. I'm off to meet you with my two loves!
Happy new year, friends! Be safe tonight!

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Inha'pache De La Coleen d'Urok, one puppy of our third litterInha'pache, called Inah, was a gray and white Malamute girl. Inha was born the smallest of the litter, and she may remain the smallest. But as her brothers and sisters would be perhaps slightly above the normal weight, she would be just in searched standard weight at the end.
Now, Inha lives with a couple near Pau, France.
The Inha'pache De La Coleen d'Urok pedigree
Inha's pictures when he was yet at our home
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Concepts for engaging decision makers!
Today's post is from our Archives at SafeSourcing
Cognitive Dissonance is the state of having a set of beliefs, attitudes, and ideas, and being faced with information that conflicts with those concepts. Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance theory holds that all people attempt to keep all of their beliefs, attitudes, and information in harmony. The problem that often comes up, however, is that we sometimes unconsciously suppress or modify correct information in order to avoid having that information conflict with what we already believe.
An example of this in purchasing would be when a procurement decision is made, and the project turns out badly. Often times the decision will be defended and even REPEATED, rather than the decision maker admitting fault. Why? Because most people automatically feel they need to defend their decisions in order to preserve what they believe about themselves. If you believe you are a great decision maker, you will look for information that supports that belief, and avoid information that conflicts with that belief. Here are a couple of ways to help avoid pitfalls on both sides of the purchase:
The Enthymeme
An Enthymeme is a truncated form of syllogism, where a premise or conclusion is left out of the argument. It is always easier to let someone convince themselves of something than it ever will be for you to, even if your audience' belief is fallacious. When we pose a logical argument, but don't explicitly state the conclusion, we allow our audience to extrapolate on their own instead of risking putting them on the defensive because we are demanding they believe what we are advocating. Example; "XYZ Company isn't certified and the manufacturing process requires certification". This type of statement can be much more effective than shooting straight for the conclusion "Don't go with XYZ Company."
The Ben Franklin Effect
When we do a favor for someone, we tend to justify our actions to ourselves that we did the favor BECAUSE we liked them. We naturally tend to avoid Cognitive Dissonance by changing other beliefs, in favor of holding onto beliefs we have about ourselves. Be on the lookout for people who would use this concept against you; how often have you heard a sales pitch that starts off by asking you for a small favor? It's a commonly used tactic to use your beliefs against you in order to obtain something the sales-person wants.
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2 more dolphins found dead in Beaufort County over weekend
Two more dolphins were found dead off Beaufort County shores this weekend, bringing the total since March 17 to five.
One was discovered Saturday near Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, and the other Sunday near The Sands beach in the town of Port Royal, according to Wayne McFee of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The dolphin discovered in Port Royal -- a 6-foot adult male -- was tied to the dock at The Sands until it could be retrieved Monday. Representatives of the S.C. Marine Mammal Stranding Network in Charleston came to recover both dolphins.
The cause of the dolphins' deaths was not immediately known.
Three previous dolphin deaths have been reported in recent weeks.
A bottlenose dolphin washed ashore March 17 on Hilton Head Island between Sea Pines and Marriott's Grande Ocean Resort. It died before marine biologists could reach it. That was an older male that had a heart condition and perhaps pneumonia.
The second was spotted March 20 in the May River in Bluffton. The third was discovered by kayakers March 22 in Fripp Inlet, but it washed out to sea before biologists could recover it, McFee said.
The two dolphins from this past weekend will be taken to the Marine Mammal Standing Network for testing. The other two carcasses were taken there as well, according to Jessica Conway, a technician for the network who retrieved the dolphins Monday.
Test results take a few weeks, McFee said. Only then can it be determined whether the deaths are related to a deadly outbreak of morbillivirus that has been affecting dolphin populations along the East Coast.
"These may be part of the event that has been going on for the last few months ... or it could be more virus infections," McFee said. "But we won't know until we get results back."
The deaths appear to only be among dolphins migrating along the coast, not the resident population of the Lowcountry estuaries, he said.
Anyone who finds a stranded dolphin should not attempt to push the animal back into the water but should call the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 800-922-5431.
Follow reporter Erin Moody at twitter.com/IPBG_Erin.
Related content:
- 3rd bottlenose dolphin found dead; cause unknown, March 22, 2014: http://bit.ly/1deH3Di
- 2nd dead bottlenose dolphin found in Beaufort County this week, March 20, 2014: http://bit.ly/1gKEynm
- Dolphin deaths spreading to South Carolina, October 24, 2013: http://bit.ly/1gKEynm


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Do you have a clear idea of your design aesthetic? Are you struggling to determine whether you're more shabby chic or beach nautical? If those niche styles don't appeal to you, you be overlooking an aesthetic point of view that could really appeal: modern Italian style. For those who aren't quite sure what constitutes modern Italian style, you may want to take a look at the main characteristics before you head out to your favorite furniture shop. If these traits appeal to you, you'll have a great starting point when you're ready to buy.
A sense of history
When you buy Italian furniture, you're purchasing more than just something to sit on; you're also getting a glimpse into history. While modern Italian furniture may not look much like the furniture designed in the 13th century, it still contains some of its rich traditions. We tend to value function in our furnishings these days, but back then, Italian style furniture was considered to be a true work of art. That same concept applies for custom furniture made in a contemporary Italian style as well as many pieces you can buy right off the floor. With both historic and new Italian furniture, there's a sense of pride and craftsmanship that goes into every piece.
Of course, Italian furniture is all about luxury. And when you buy luxury decor, you'll have at least some expectation of opulent comfort. Although statement pieces aren't always the comfiest, the majority of Italian furniture pieces you'll find will offer a level of comfort you aren't likely to find in mass-produced, cheaply made options. Whether the piece is one-of-a-kind or a limited edition release, you'll find that you'll get what you pay for: comfortable, impeccably made pieces that fit your lifestyle.
Clean lines
In general, contemporary designs are clean and minimal. Unlike the ornate pieces you might have found in the Baroque or Renaissance periods, modern Italian furnishings tend to have a simpler silhouette. Horizontal lines, in particular, are commonly used in this kind of design. It's an aesthetically pleasing option that both minimalists and collectors will enjoy.
Sheer elegance
In addition to the simplicity you'll find when you buy Italian furniture, you can't forget about the way in which these pieces will elevate the entire interior of your home. If you're looking for a way to make your design choices truly stand out in a special way, modern Italian flair is the way to go. This may especially appeal to younger buyers who are trying to put their own stamp on their first home. Millennials comprised 37% of all furniture-buying households in 2014, which means younger generations have more buying power than ever before. That's good news for contemporary furniture designers, as these pieces are an immensely popular choice among young people who want to have unique decor items in their homes.
The beauty of interior design is that there are so many styles to choose from. What appeals to a friend or family member may not speak to you, and vice versa. But Italian furniture is incredibly versatile and has mass appeal, which makes it a fantastic option when you're decorating a home for the first time. When you're ready to buy Italian furniture, look for these characteristics to determine whether the piece is a good match for your needs and desires.


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If you haven't already, we hope you will download the DASHBOARD here and give it a spin. We have no doubt you will quickly realize how much faster working in Photoshop and post processing your images can be with all your actions at your fingertips. Let us know how the DASHBOARD has improved your workflow in the comments below or email us firstname.lastname@example.com We love to hear from you!


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ATTENTION: BAY AREA FANS! Horn From The Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story is an official selection of the Mill Valley Film Festival! The festival runs from October 5 to October 15, 2017, and Horn From The Heart will be shown on October 10th at 6:00pm (PDT), to be followed by a concert across the street from the theater at Sweetwater Music Hall & Cafe with special guests to be announced. A second screening will be held on October 12th at 3:00pm (PDT).
Tickets go on sale to members of CFI (California Film Institute) on September 12th and to the general public on September 17th.
For festival information and tickets: http://www.mvff.com/http://www.mvff.com/


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Northwest Eyecare is a comprehensive eyecare practice. Our doctors of optometry diagnose and treat eye diseases and vision disorders in patients of all ages and health conditions. We actively co-manage refractive and cataract surgeries, and we work closely with the University of Wisconsin Ophthalmology Department, as well as with nationally recognized cornea specialists. Northwest Eyecare has four locations, making us the largest optometric practice in Northwest Illinois. We offer the latest in diagnostic testing and treatments and a full-service optical department with an in-house lab.
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I have a friend named Thomas Kekoa whose family has a house down by the water in Kealekekua. It's a very old termite-ridden place with brackish water in the pipes and an old Hawaiian steam bath out back. Out on the lava beach at night, I found my eyes drawn to a palm tree lit up by an old street light. It reflected across the water. It's kind of like sitting around a fireplace. You tend to stare at the fire.
All images are available unframed, gallery wrapped, or in a 1, 3, 5, or 6 piece furniture grade solid Hawaiian Koa wood frame with either linen or silk liner. Liners come in off-white, gray, or blue. The outside framed dimensions can be calculated from the image dimensions as follows: a 1 piece frame adds 1 inch to the overall framed dimension, a 3 piece frame adds 8 inches, a 5 piece frame adds 10 inches, and a 6 piece frame adds 12 inches. Please call or email and we will be happy to provide images to help you get the perfect frame style.
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New Malware Steals Credit Card Data From Point-of-Sale Systems
Computer security firm McAfee says it has discovered a new type of malware that aims to steal credit card data from computer systems used in retail stores.
The malware, a Trojan horse variety, is being called "vSkimmer." Once installed on a checkout computer, it collects data entered into the system. The malware then sends the personal information to a central command server where it can be used by hackers who track infected computers.
McAfee says the hackers steal information stored on the black magnetic strip used on credit cards. The security firm says today's security threats are "more sophisticated and targeted than ever," growing at an unprecedented rate.
Malicious URLs, viruses and malware have grown almost six-fold in the last two years, and last year saw more new viruses and malware than all prior years combined, McAfee says. According to the McAfee Threats Report: Fourth Quarter 2012 report released earlier this year, McAfee Labs analyzed threats over the last quarter and noticed familiar trends targeting consumers, especially in the growth of mobile malware targeting smartphones.
"Our count of mobile malware samples has surpassed 36,000, with almost all of it aimed at the Android OS and having arrived in the past year," McAfee says in its report. "Spyware, exploits, and backdoor Trojans highlighted this quarter's assaults on mobile phones."
McAfee says IP addresses in the United States are again both the source and the target of most malicious network activity. Publicly reported database breaches were modest compared with last quarter, but breaches in 2012 were up about 20 percent over 2011.
Cybercrime continues to be an issue.
"In looking into cybercrime this quarter, we saw several sites offering fake IDs and other papers, including passports, for sale," McAfee said in its report. "Of course, these are only 'souvenir' documents, not for real use. However, we also read of buyers who complained of being ripped off after paying for false papers that didn't arrive. After all, whom can you complain to when the sale goes bad?"


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New Wedding Designs featuring Intricate Vines
Hey everyone! Here are some new Wedding Invitation designs that are now up on www.michellevaleriedesigns.com!
All three feature an intricate vine design, and have matching Save the Dates, Response Cards, and Seating Cards! Direction cards, Reception cards, Programs, and more can be designed to match!
We've moved!
Michelle Valerie Designs has moved to:
Exciting News!
Hello everyone! I have some very exciting news to share… I've been a little pre-occupied and did not have any new updates because… A new official website will be up VERY soon!
As soon as the new site is up, I will post the link up!
Hope everyone is having a great day,
Michelle Valerie
Lack of Updates..
Hi everyone!
I'm sorry for my lack of updates and designing, but Graduate School started again, and we all know how that goes. However, now that I am back to schedule, expect more updates and designs. I am so excited to get back to blogging again about party tips and designing invitations!
Until then,
Michelle Valerie
One lucky bride to win a chance to wear diamond earrings for her special day
NEW YORK – September 15, 2009 – BridalTweet.com today announced a contest awarding one lucky bride a complimentary rental of dazzling diamond earrings to wear on her wedding day. Each bride who joins BridalTweet.com before October 30 will be entered to win, compliments of Adorn Brides.1 "The Red Carpet Wedding contest is our way of thanking brides for joining our wedding community," said Christine Dyer, creator and founder of BridalTweet.com. "We're seeing that brides will rent anything from visual props to floral arrangements, table linens, head-pieces and sometimes even dresses; why not rent diamonds for the special day."
Each bride that joins BridalTweet.com will also gain access to the wedding community's ongoing benefits such as free wedding advice, exclusive offers, giveaways, information about local events, a local vendor directory, and more. All BridalTweet.com members, including brides, wedding vendors, and wedding bloggers, can also share tips and information via chats, blogs, discussions, groups, photos, and videos.
Early results indicate BridalTweet.com's growing leadership position within the wedding industry. Since its inception in April of 2009, the wedding community at BridalTweet.com has exceeded 3,500 members, with 64 percent of the community's visitors returning to the website in a given month – a strong signal of BridalTweet.com's active and engaged audience.
"We are excited to work with BridalTweet.com to bring the red carpet glamour of diamonds on loan to one lucky bride's big event," shared Laura Carrintgon, co-founder and chief stylist for Adorn Brides. "Every bride, regardless of her budget deserves to have access to the very best in bridal accessories. Now, brides can rent thousands of dollars of diamond jewelry for a fraction of what it would cost to purchase them thanks to Adorn Brides."
About BridalTweet.com: Headquartered in New York, NY, BridalTweet (www.BridalTweet.com) is a free online wedding community where brides, wedding vendors, and wedding bloggers can create meaningful relationships. At BridalTweet.com, brides can find free wedding advice, exclusive offers, giveaways, local events, and more. This is one of the first wedding communities that enables wedding vendors to have a voice – allowing for deeper marketing conversations. Since April 2009, 3,500 members have joined BridalTweet.com and membership increases daily.
About Adorn Brides: Headquartered in New York, NY, Adorn Brides (www.adorn.com) is the leading online diamond jewelry rental company designed specifically to meet the needs of today's bride. Cited as the #1 resource for bridal jewelry accessories online, Adorn Brides' unique service is fast becoming the latest trend among fashion conscious brides.
1. Rental cost not to exceed $150 in value. The retail value of the earrings can be up to $4,100. Subject to general rental terms and conditions of Adorn Brides. See official Red Carpet Wedding rules for complete details:www.bridaltweet.com/notes/Red_Carpet_Wedding_Rules
2. Google Analytics, August 2 – September 1, 2009
Softball Team Logo
Hello all! Hope you had a good weekend!
Here is a picture of the logo I created for my friend's Fall-League Softball Team. (Lest you all forget, I do graphic and logo design as well as invitations!) The "Official" logo of the team is multicolored, but for the jerseys, we used the Baby Blue & White logo on a NAVY baseball jersey!
(BTW, if you're wondering why there's a fork with spaghetti and meatballs, it's because one of the player's dad had an Italian Restaurant in Queens, NY called Tutto Bene. And, well, the team is made up of a bunch of guys that are ridiculous.)
Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
-Michelle Valerie
New Wedding Sets
Click on the pictures below to see these new wedding sets! Prices range from $4 – $7 per invitation set. Set includes invitation, envelope, response card, response card envelope. 100 set minimum.
Colors are always interchangeable!
For more information about how to order, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.


text: Nils Faerber wrote: > Hi! > I am interested in doing a little research on the AGPS part. As far as I > understood the used Hammerhead chip will dump out the more or less raw > GPS data into userland which will then need to be post-processed in > order to get the usual NMEA or whatever messages. > So, can OpenMoko provide at least somemore information about that chip > and especially its output? No, the chip is under NDA. http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Hardware:AGPS has the current state of play. Basically, the satellite format is known, and not especially hard to decode especially if we also get NMEA (or whatever) output out of the supplied daemon at the same time to decode it. There is all sorts of wacky stuff - for example, peer-peer DGPS that can be done, where all stationary neos on charge with a GPS signal and a free internet connection contribute to a global ionospheric model. Then any Neo can connect to this model, download 200 bytes or so, and get +-0.3m (or better) position for a short while.


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Together we can help improve the lives of people living with epilepsy!
Patient Advocacy Groups
We have included a short resource list of information about epilepsy, as well as research and patient groups related to the Human Epilepsy Project:
The Epilepsy Foundation's Epilepsy.com is an internet resource by the Epilepsy Foundation to answer patients' questions about epilepsy, provide news and updates for epilepsy, and provide patients with ways to connect to a local support group and each other.
The Human Epilepsy Research Opportunities (HERO) site helps participants find research studies that they can participate in. Participants can search by age or state.
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) CURE's mission is to cure epilepsy, transforming and saving millions of lives. We identify and fund cutting-edge research, challenging scientists worldwide to collaborate and innovate in pursuit of this goal. Our commitment is unrelenting.
Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES) The mission of FACES is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by epilepsy and seizures. FACES is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center and its Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. FACES funds research to improve epilepsy care, advances new therapies, and fosters a supportive community for children, families and caregivers who live with the challenges of epilepsy.
The Charlie Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies The Charlie Foundation for Ketogenic Therapies was founded in 1994 to provide information about diet therapies for people with epilepsy, other neurological disorders and tumorous cancers.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute PCORI's job is to close the gaps in evidence needed to improve key health outcomes. To do this, we identify critical research questions, fund patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research, or CER, and disseminate the results in ways that the end-users of our work will find useful and valuable.
Research Projects and Registries
Many new epilepsy studies and registries are active; some of the research projects highlighted below are projects by scientific groups who are scientists on HEP; others are projects that are related to familial epilepsies like those studied by the HEP Project.
The Epilepsy Genetics Initiative (EGI) is a collaboration by the Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and Vogelstein Foundation to advance precision medicine in epilepsy. EGI has created a centralized database to hold the genetic data of people with epilepsy. The data (called exome data) will be analyzed and reanalyzed in an attempt to identify the cause of the person's epilepsy. If you are having genetic testing done, you can have your exome data contributed and studied at EGI. More information can be found here. Contact the research team at Columbia for more information: (844) EGI-CURE or firstname.lastname@example.com
Ann Poduri, MD at the Epilepsy Genetics Program at Boston Children's Hospital is a doctor at Boston Children's Hospital who studies epilepsy genetic disorders, particularly in infantile spasms, Ohtahara Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, and malformations of cortical development. Contact the program for more information: (617) 355-8656.


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In spite of working for Zazzle Media for almost a year, I am still frequently asked by semi-interested friends and family exactly what I do.
They wonder what drives me to live my life at such a crazy speed; rushing from client meetings to school plays with my trusty laptop at my side, tapping away at the keyboard during the interval, recording a funny conversation for a future article or bookmarking an awesome blog to share with my team.
My answer is simple; we create awesome online content on behalf of the clients we work for. They look at me in strange wonderment. But surely that's not a real job, is it?
But real job it is, and quality content marketers are fast becoming highly sought after individuals as the amount of online content being produced explodes and an increasing number of online brands realize the power of good content when it comes to driving traffic, increasing conversion, improving their brand awareness and building quality links.
However, creating good content is not easy and it's certainly not quick, which can make scaling a profitable content creation and outreach team challenging.
Up until very recently the answer to the digital content conundrum was seen by some as a problem that was easily and cheaply solved by throwing some money overseas and then sitting back and letting your spammy links and spun content success roll in.
However, as we all know, this approach has resulted in hundreds of penalized sites and has left a fair few disgruntled heads of SEO scratching their heads and wondering where it all went wrong.
As my lovely mum always used to tell me when buying another pair of bargain £5 shoes (that would inevitably break later that same day) 'If you buy cheap, you buy twice', which is a mantra anyone considering throwing their hard fought marketing budget at the cheaper option would do well to remember.
Producing a few generic guest posts and arranging for some low quality sites to publish them for you is relatively easy, and there are an increasing number of 'so called' digital marketing agencies springing up that will do this for you for just a few pounds a link.
Zazzle Media WONT do this for you (although it would be a darn site easier if we did). We pride ourselves on doing things differently and believe that if a jobs worth doing, it's worth doing well - An attitude that has won us some seriously good results and some fantastic clients. However, this quality approach takes longer and makes scaling a business with quality content at its core much more challenging and ambitious.
Scaling any area of a business is fraught with questions, problems, issues and challenges but that shouldn't stop you from doing it if you have identified a gap in the market, the demand for your product offering is high and the financial rewards make good business sense. This journey is often described as having three key stop-off points – The Jungle, The Winding Road and the Highway.
Most start-ups don't make it out of the jungle, but I believe the
Zazzle Media Content Team is well onto the Highway, pulling moonies at all the lesser agencies left behind on the winding road.
For the purpose of this article, I am going to focus on scaling content only. I'll leave it to the more experienced and much cleverer business MD's and CEO's to talk about scaling a business as a whole.
During a recent development meeting, I was asked what I was most proud of during my time at Zazzle Media. A question I was able to answer without a moments hesitation, as without a doubt it is the rate at which we have been able to scale our content production. With just a few minor tweaks and implementations. We have increased our content output by almost 200% in just over 9 months.
It hasn't been easy. Here's how we did it.
My last blog post was about nurturing creativity within teams and you can read about that here.
We have a structured approach to creativity and the application of this approach is something our MD Simon Penson is passionate about. Applying this process during every creative meeting is essential to ensuring your content efforts are maximized. There is little point in 5 people huddling around a whiteboard for an hour talking in very general terms about the client you are working with and the success you hope to have. Having a structure will make sure your ideas are completely aligned to the clients goals, and that your content will appeal to the right audience.
Understanding your clients and regularly communicating with them is essential.
As you grow, speaking on the phone to each and every client you're working with every day or so becomes impractical and unnecessary, so look into other ways of communicating your efforts with clients and agree this method at the start of each campaign. We use regularly use Google Docs to track and share campaign progress with clients, but there are a number of other online tools you could use.
Use your time wisely and make your phone and email contacts with clients meaningful and valuable.
Having the right infrastructure in place is absolutely essential to scaling your content team. Nick Eubanks, VP of Digital Strategy at W.L Snook and Associates describes how he looks for three base characteristics in his team members in the guest post he wrote here for Cucumber Nebula:
You need people on your team that are as committed to your clients as you are, who consistently go above and beyond to achieve goals, and most importantly when trying to scale, people with an insatiable appetite for continuous improvement for themselves and for the team. Someone who isn't afraid to challenge the Status Quo
(not these ones)
We use the project management system Basecamp to allocate tasks to individuals, and trust that person to complete the task to the best of their ability whilst flagging up issues and hotspots. Work is planned and allocated at the start of each month and continuously monitored to make sure everyone is on track.
Our attitude to process is to KISS (keep it simple, stupid)
Communicating a simple, smooth process to your team and your clients so that everyone knows what will happen from the start of a campaign right up to the end mitigates the risk of nasty quality issues.
Quality is a subjective measure. What is considered quality for one client is unacceptable for another. This makes feedback from a client about quality difficult to challenge and resolve, particularly when completing guest posting campaigns measured on a sites metrics such as page rank or domain authority.
Having internal measures and a quality benchmark in place should help counteract any challenges about 'quality' look and feel. This could be measured on
As a team, I want us to feel proud of the work we do, and not become complacent. Mediocre should never be enough!
There are a huge number of tools at your disposal to make the process of content creation and outreach quicker and slicker. I wont list them all, but some of our favourites include:
As a content marketing manager, there are a few key questions to ask yourself before committing to any content campaign:
What does success look like?
What is my team's current capacity and can this be improved?
What are my running costs?
Is my pricing right?
Does the timing work?
What else are we committed to?
You should keep a close eye on all of these areas and record the results after each campaign to ensure you are protecting your performance, quality and your bottom line.
For example, knowing your contact (emails, tweets, phone calls) to live placement ratio will help you understand if your pricing is right, where and when to scale up/down, and ensure you have the right resource in place to handle future orders.
I have saved the best and most important aspect of scaling content to last. Building and maintaining relationships is the content marketers bread and butter. The old adage of 'It's not what you know, but who you know' is what has made the difference to our content production efforts.
Outreach is resource draining and laborious. Making your email to a site owner sing out is a skill that takes practice and there is no silver bullet to make this very human process easier.
To a large degree it's a numbers game, and (depending on the niche) you can bank on between only 15-20% of the site owners you contact actually getting back to you. So it makes sense that once you have built a relationship with a blogger or site owner, you cherish it. Speak to them regularly, share stories, have a laugh and help them out wherever you can, even after they have published the content you originally asked them to. You never know when you might need them again.
We regularly write guest posts for several bloggers in a variety of niches in order to keep a relationship going – and we don't even want a link back most of the time. Bloggers are real people, not just link opportunities, and treating them as such will open exciting doors for you.
Using a link building tool will significantly help to manage this process, and we have found BuzzStream to be one of the best for managing our large bank of contacts. But, a well managed excel document separated into 'niches' for ease of reference works equally as well for smaller enterprises.
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Richardson Preyer and the Thanksgiving Sermon of 1979
In "preparing" for our Thanksgiving posts, I came across a sermon from the Richardson Preyer Papers given at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina on Thanksgiving weekend in 1979, where Preyer appears to have been a member. Closely related … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving from the SHC!
What would Thanksgiving be without the turkey? Below is an excerpt from an article written by Doug Storer called "Let's Talk Turkey." It explains how the turkey became synonymous with Thanksgiving. Doug Storer was a radio producer, talent agent, and … Continue reading
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Events at the Southern Historical Collection: Edward E. Baptist
We interrupt our regularly scheduled posting to give you the inside scoop on what you may have missed at Wilson Library last week. The Southern Historical Collection had the privilege of hosting Edward E. Baptist as he presented findings from … Continue reading
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The Photographs of Alexander Rivera
The image: two young men stride through two large open doors. Each man is carrying a packet of papers. The men are smiling and seem confident. I had seen this image many times before. In fact, we have a print … Continue reading
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Historical marker to be placed in Raleigh today to remember a dark chapter in NC history
The Raleigh News & Observer reported yesterday that, "State officials are dedicating a historical marker to remember the forced sterilization program that affected thousands of people in North Carolina." The North Carolina Highway Historical Marker contains a historical description of … Continue reading


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Because pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils are so potent, it's recommended that you store your homemade products in glass containers rather than plastic. Many people even prefer to store in cobalt (dark blue) or amber glass containers to keep out the light. Depending how fast you'll be using the product and where it will be stored when not in use, that's a great option. My general rule of thumb is if you'll be using the product within three months and you can store it in a cool, dark place when not in use, clear glass is perfectly ok for storage. Steel cans are also a good option.
Most health markets will carry the storage containers you'll need for the recipes on this site. Since I make quite a bit, I buy the containers on Amazon. I've provided links below to the containers I use for your convenience. Since I'm a Prime member, all of the items are Prime eligible, which means you'll get free two-day shipping if you're a Prime member too! Purchasing through the links I've provided doesn't affect your price at all, but it does help me! I have an affiliate partnership with Amazon, so I get a small commission whenever you purchase through the links. That commission helps me fund this site, so thank you for your support!
Roller Bottles
Spray Bottles
- 1 oz amber spray bottles, 12 count
- 4 oz cobalt spray bottles, 6 count
- 8 oz cobalt spray bottles, 2 count
- 16 oz cobalt spray bottles, 2 count
Pump Bottles
- 8 oz amber pump bottle, 4 count
- 8.5 oz plastic foaming pump bottle, 3 count
- 16 oz cobalt pump bottle, 2 count
Storage Jars
- 2 oz amber jar with lid, 12 count
- 4 oz cobalt jar with lid and labels, 6 count
- 4 oz steel jar with lid, 24 count
Other Products
- Lip balm tubes, 25 count
- Wristlet pouch for roller/oil bottles with credit card storage by Modern Makerie
- Travel bag, holds 10 roller bottles or oil bottles
- InnoGear diffuser


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Today's highlight is the SPC8MFS4X2. If you have a smaller desk, no desk, glass surface desk, or even a large desk and value your work space this is for you. These stands are height adjustable and allow for a multi-monitor array without cluttering up a your work surface. You could even use them as Free-Standing media centers. With a Eight Screen Stand you have several options for Monitors and Stand placement.
These stands have a flat and sleek base which makes them easy to slide under a desk or table. They are incredibly sturdy and have a very pleasant finish. Here are the Eight Screen Dual Base Stands more detailed specs:
SUPER PC | Eight Screen Floor Stand | Mount up to 24 inch Screens in a 4×2 Array
- Maximum Assembled Stand Dimensions = (Width x Height x Depth) 74″ x 70″ x 28″
- Dual 55 lb Weighted Stand Bases provide excellent stabilization with a low profile
- VESA Mounting Hole patterns supported = (75 x 75 mm) and (100 x 100 mm)
- VESA plates (open top slots) ease the process of mounting your screens
- Monitors can be hand adjusted to both portrait, or landscape orientation
- All eight mounts slide along the horizontal arms to adjust monitor position
- Horizontal Mounting arms are Height adjustable up and down the pole
- Integrated cable management system (plastic clips on arms and poles)
- Surround Arc Design is perfect for flat-screen or curved LED monitors
- Product disassembles into small portable pieces, for easy transport
- Maximum Recommended Weight Capacity = 18 lbs per Mount
- Individual Mount Tilt: -35 to +35 degrees (hand adjustable)
- Individual Mount Rotate: 360 degrees (hand adjustable)
- All necessary tools and parts are Included for assembly
- Made from high quality heavy-duty lightweight steel
- 5-Year Warranty | Free part replacement program
This Featured model can be found and purchased here.
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(Bloomberg ) The aggressive promotion of efficiency programs could cut $169 billion a year from the energy bills of U.S. business by 2030, according to a report whose authors include Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat.
The analysis from the Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy says the U.S. could double its energy productivity -- the level of economic output divided by the energy used to achieve it. That would create thousands of jobs and save homeowners and businesses billions of dollars in annual energy costs, according to the report.
Policymakers should encourage more spending on efficiency programs through more-favorable tax treatment and other inducements, including a program, modeled after the Education Department's "Race to the Top," that offers states financial incentives for energy gains.
"Stopping energy waste will help all Americans get the most out of their hard-earned income," Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, a Washington-based group that created the efficiency commission, said in a statement.
The report was prepared by a commission led by Warner and Tom King, president of National Grid US, a unit of London-based National Grid Plc. Officials from Dow Chemical Co., the Natural Resources Defense Council, Southern Co. and Citigroup Inc. also participated.
Efficiency gains could cut U.S. household energy bills by as much as $1,000 a year, in addition to the business savings. Economic growth might increase 2 percent and lower energy imports by more than $100 billion a year, according to the Alliance.
Other recommendations in the report include developing a ratings system for buildings based on how well they retain energy; encouraging companies to conserve; and providing more efficiency workforce training.


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Clear off a few hours on your calendar, make yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy the Epic Snow Leopard Review™
I love that they do this with every Mac OS X release—I definitely savor each one. Thank you, John!
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Vedanā (pronounced VAY-dunna) is Pāli for raw physical sensation, which can be objectively observed in meditation to provide insight into the impermanent nature of all things.


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Shan Travels – Hajj and Umrah Travel Packages, Southall
Shan Travels – Hajj and Umrah Travel Packages, Southall, London, UK
Shan Travels are Indian/Pakistani Worldwide Travel Agents in The Broadway, Southall Specialising in Hajj and Umrah Travel Packages in UK.
We Specialise in Cheap Airfares to Major Parts Of The World Such as USA, Canada, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Europe.
Holiday Travel Packages Avaialable For Hajj and Umrah Travels.
We Can Take Care Of All Your Travel Arrangement Such as Finding The Hotels To Stay, Booking Accommodation, and Travel & Medical Insurance.
Contact Details and Location
- Address: 148 The Broadway, Southall, UB1 1QN, United Kingdom
- Telephone: 020 8571 3181
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We send our son here and simply love it. The infant teachers are so wonderful and sweet. I know he is in good hands
My son has been at The Learning Experience in Newtown for the past year. He started off in the prepper classroom (2 year olds) and has recently graduated to Pre-K 3's. I have had nothing but great experiences since I started there. My son had no experience being in a school or daycare setting when he started there, and everyone was very supportive and patient with helping him (and me) through the transition. All of the teachers I have met so far, and the administration, have also been very friendly and supportive. I also have always been impressed with the school curriculum and atmosphere there, which is what attracted me to the place to begin with. I would definitely recommend this school!
If any of you are looking for child care/preschool and have not checked out The Learning Experience yet I highly recommend it. My son is loving it there! It is clean, the staff is friendly and they provide ALL of the food... I don't have to pack lunch for him and you know that is huge! It is awesome! They also have this really cool indoor play space they use for recess and creative play. I think it is great for the kids especially in the winter. Compared to other day cares I have seen in the area... I have been very impressed. If you haven't check call and ask for a tour!


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18 Signs It's Back-to-School Season
Back to school makes even the calmest household a little more hectic. Julia, a freelance editor on our content team and a mother of two, knows summer is truly over when she finds herself waiting in the pick-up line, searching for clean uniforms, volunteering for bake sales and searching for even more highlighter colors to organize her family calendar.
I do love this time of year. But as I think back over the time since my girls started going to school, I can't believe some of the shortcuts I've taken or the wacky things I've actually done. Yes, I made sure my daughter got off the bus at school on the first day of kindergarten -- by driving all the way to school just to see it myself.
Here are some of the work-the-kinks out moments that make you realize there's no going back to summer.
1. Your calendar instantly resembles a color-coded NASA launch chart.
2. Yay! Mismatched socks are in -- a mom must have started that trend.
3. You've actually calculated how much each minute the bus is late adds to your commute.
4. You've overslept and the first four words out of your mouth are really, really bad.
5. That amazing, color-coded, file organizer for your kid's room that you spent days creating is already hidden under dirty laundry.
6. Seeing the bus reminds your kids they need to pee. Right now. This. Very. Second.
7. You've actually said: "That shirt was in the laundry pile. Well, how far down was it? Did you smell it?"
8. You spend your evenings trying to pronounce your fourth grader's spelling words.
9. Yes, subs at the soccer field count as a family dinner.
10. Without the kids around, you'd swear the dog is suffering from the back-to-school blues.
11. It's 7 am and with no fruit in the house, gummy snacks suddenly look like a good option.
12. Threatening to feel for wet toothbrushes starts a flurry for the bathroom.
13. You can't wait for the winter when the windows are closed, and you won't have to worry about your neighbors hearing you holler, "The bus is coming!"
14. Forget lazy Sunday night -- you're frantically gathering outfits, papers, lunches and sports gear.
15. No, the kids can't figure out how their homework ended up in the neighbor's yard. No, they didn't drop it. Maybe the dog took it.
16. Your standards for a good breakfast have tumbled spectacularly. Cheeze-Its? Really?
17. Yes, you've chased the bus, in heels and waving a forgotten lunchbox.
18. The grocery stores are stocking Halloween candy.
Those first back-to-school weeks are a big switch from summer. But just like summer's lazy rhythm, back-to-school's groove brings a regular schedule that's welcome and reliable. And even if it has parents and kids running, this time of year is filled with excitement, new experiences and so much potential. We might struggle to catch the bus on time, but the gratification of watching our kids grow and learn is one of the things parents love most about the start of a new school year.
How does back to school change your routine?


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So as the title reads – is your inner voice keeping you safe or small ?
This video is about two events that happened in my life where I did not listen to my inner voice. I share tips on how to tell the difference between this positive voice and your ego voice.


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Thanks to my dear friend MO kd who introduced me to Alexander and Deyan, the founders of ANDY WAS HERE, currently a T -shirt collection that will develop into a full clothing line.
The inspiration behind the name Andy Was Here, comes from the song, "Lilly Was Here" by Dave Stewart and Candy Dulfer. In a melancholic way, thinking of someone that was here and not there anymore, brought a lot of emotions and questions to the founders. "Sometimes, the simplest things are the most powerful ones. So, Andy came out of nowhere" .
How did Andy Was Here begin?
Alexander: Considering that I've finished Academia Del Lusso (fashion design) and having 10 years of experience in visual merchandising, this brand came in as a part of natural process.
Deyan: At first, my aspirations didn't lay in fashion design, since I've finished interactive media design (Metropoliten University). Through various conversations with Alexander, I've found my interest in idea to be the part of brand foundation.
What are your greatest inspirations or influences?
Alexander: I never had one inspiration or influencer; it always depends on the place and the time where I currently belong. I find the greatest moments of inspiration when I am roaming alone, with no particular aim or reason. On the other hand, cities I've lived in had a big influence on my aesthetic, making Milano the most influential one.
Deyan: Being a person of late hours, I've had my most noticeable creative breakthroughs when the silence is the loudest. I am greatly dependable on visualization, keeping me focused on all my senses as a part of every day process and partially detached from my surroundings.
Did you have a certain person or muse in mind when you created the collection?
Andy, being a fictional character, was a person who inspired us. As a question we asked ourselves "Who is Andy?", was the initial drive for each of the collections. At one moment he was a sinner, making the collection Hope Was Here, to the journey through the universe, resulting with this latest collection The Planet. We are still looking for the answer, who is Andy…
Andy was here and you've just missed him.
Where can we purchase Andy Was Here?
For now, T-shirts can be purchased through our social media accounts:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/andywashere.official
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/andywashere_official
- T-shirts will be available soon in several online and retail concept shops.
Favorite websites, publications or social media accounts?
- Alexander: I am the fan of the social channels which are not limited to the one type of the design or art, like iGNANT.
- Deyan: I am also oriented to more versatile channels, having a video as my favorite medium. My top pick will be Nowness.


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Since 1997 the EEE- Annual Conference has provided a unique meeting place for experiential educators, trainers, therapists and others who are interested in sharing, discussing and challenging their knowledge, methods and techniques.
What sets us apart from most other practitioner conferences is our completely informal structure together with our belief that everyone who attends (whether 'new' or not) has something to share that others can learn from. This means that the workshops are provided by participants. There are no paid speakers. Everything is voluntary and is organised by the group.
We do not have conference themes. The people who come shape what the conference is about, under the broad and flexible banner of 'experiential learning'. So on the first day we work all together to create a programme that try to satisfy most of people expectations. In this way we provide a democratic and informal process, open to all participants.
The real challenge is then to choose among the many different and interesting workshops!!
Every year the conference is hosted in a different European country. On the last day, in a plenary session, offers to host the next year conference are presented and then voted. Hence the next hosting country is choosen. See where previuos conferences were organized.
In 2017 the hosting country will be Trinational team (Germany, Belgium, Holland). For more information about the conference look at EEE 2017.


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There are schools offering social work degrees in Nevada!
Schools Offering Social Work Programs in Nevada
Nearby States
Each year, roughly 0.4% of Nevada students graduate with degrees in social work. That means an estimated 187 social workers graduate from Nevada's 2 social work schools each year.
Top Schools
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which was ranked 70th nationwide in 2010, is the top-ranked school in Nevada that has a social work program. It is located in Las Vegas. 104 students graduated with a degree in social work from University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2010. University of Nevada-Las Vegas charged in-state students $5,808 in tuition fees per year.
The second-ranked school in Nevada that has a social work program is University of Nevada-Reno. University of Nevada-Reno, which was ranked 70th in the country in 2010, is located in Reno. In 2010, University of Nevada-Reno graduated 83 students from its social work program. The tuition rate at University of Nevada-Reno was $5,561 per year.
If you choose to attend a Nevada social work school, average tuition will be $5,685 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $5,561 per year to $5,808 per year. In 2010, the social work schools that charged the highest tuition rates in Nevada were:
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - located in Las Vegas, students are charged $5,808 per year
- University of Nevada-Reno - located in Reno, students are charged $5,561 per year
The social work schools in Nevada that charged the lowest tuition rates were:
- University of Nevada-Reno - located in Reno, students are charged $5,561 per year
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - located in Las Vegas, students are charged $5,808 per year
A social work degree from a Nevada school... what next?
Most people who graduate from social work school in Nevada go on to work as a social worker. In 2010, there were 720 social workers working in Nevada. The following counties have the largest number of Nevada social workers:
- Clark County - 500 social workers
- Pinal County - 140 social workers
- Carson City County - 50 social workers
Projected Growth
The government projects that the number of social workers in Nevada will grow by 15%. By 2018, there will be an estimated 920 social workers working in Nevada.
On average, social workers earn $64,290 per year. But, salaries for social workers can vary. In 2010, social workers made as little as less than $45,160 per year or as much as more than $87,130 per year in Nevada. The counties in Nevada with the highest average salary for a social worker are:
- Clark County - $66,440 per year
- Carson City County - $64,240 per year
- Pinal County - $58,210 per year
The following counties in Nevada have the lowest average salaries for social workers:
- Pinal County - $58,210 per year
- Carson City County - $64,240 per year
- Clark County - $66,440 per year
More Information
For more data regarding a career in social work in Nevada and to compare salaries with various related fields such as human resources or social work, take a look at the graphs and charts below.
Here are the different levels of study available for you to explore.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work in Nevada
- Master's Degree in Social Work in Nevada
Want to study at your own time and pace?
Consider Online Schools as a great alternative flexible option to earn a degree!View Online Schools
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M&A: Considerations for Outside Advisors
Having someone to look at an M&A transaction from a distance, to consider that situation from a detached outsider perspective, can often be the greatest benefit to a person who is buried in the minutiae of day-to-day operations and worries. In other words, an outsider just may be the help an M&A deal-maker needs to successfully complete deals.
Both Buyer and Seller need the following advisors:
An attorney to draft (or edit/revise) the purchase agreement (assuming you don't have an in-house lawyer qualified to do so; see the sidebar "Do you need an in-house lawyer?" for more)
Accountants to audit or review the numbers and more importantly, to interact with the other side's accountants
Advisors to negotiate the deal and to make sure it gets across the finish line. These folks are usually called investment bankers.
And depending on the complexity of the deal and other factors, Buyer may also need marketing, environmental, and perhaps IT/database consultants.
Here are some other considerations to keep in mind when hiring outside advisors:
Don't be afraid to manage your outside advisors and hold them accountable. At the same time, let them do what you hired them for. They're deal experts.
Find the right-sized firm for your company. M&A transaction experience is a must, of course, but an advisor should specialize in working with companies the size of your company.


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Granta 109: Work
Winter 2009
Most of us spend more time at work than anywhere else, but are our lives defined by the work that we do? Do our jobs reflect our passions and personality, or are they just a means to an end, a necessary evil to pay for the weekends? From the jobless to the workaholics, from Peru to Essex to Rwanda, Granta 109 tells the stories of how and why we work, and whether or not work has the power to make us who we are.


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If there is anything that people enjoy a lot it's a mysterious photograph depicting something surreal like a photo of a ghost or another creepy creature. Somehow, these intriguing photographs keep emerging and some people spend quite a lot of time investigating them. Are they real, or do we simply want them to be? I guess it's not uncommon to write something off as paranormal if we can't find a rational explanation for it. On the other hand, we do need a good, creepy story every once in a while to break the routine and give us something interesting to talk about.
It is astonishing how many people believe these photos are authentic. Unfortunately for all the theorists and ghost lovers, almost all of these photos prove to be fake sooner or later. They turn out to be coincidences such as a double exposure suddenly caught on camera. Others were found to be something entirely different that was staring us in the eye all this time but we couldn't (or didn't want to) see it. Certain photographs are so convincing that even the biggest skeptics admit they look real. Contrary to what you may think, fake or altered photos aren't just the thing of the modern age and Photoshop. Folks long before the Internet enjoyed picture hoaxes, as you will see today.
A great number of the mysterious photos available online have been debunked, but not all of them. There still remain some that will continue to spark debates across the world regardless of whether we believe them to be authentic or not. Today, we bring you 15 of those mysterious images with stories behind them that were actually fake.
15 The Phoenix Lights
Ever since they appeared on April 21, the Phoenix lights have confused the public and led all the UFO enthusiasts to believe them to be the work of aliens. There were no explanations provided by the Air Force and it seems that people really enjoyed this mysterious theory. The Phoenix lights became a national media story and it seemed that no one was willing to deny it the aliens' spaceships that produced those lights while attacking the Earth. The truth was revealed soon when an anonymous person admitted to being the creator of these lights. He admitted that he produced the "UFO" lights by using road flares tied to helium balloons. The guy was certainly creative and some people were amused by his prank, but it also seems that quite a number of them were angry. Air traffic controllers also declared that nothing showed up on their radars and the lights were clearly not fixed to an aircraft which supports the theory of the hoax.
14 The Loch Ness Monster
Even though the modern story of the Loch Ness monster dates back to 1933, the story revolves around a photo taken by a respectable surgeon, Colonel Robert Wilson, in 1934. He took a photo of what seemed like a serpent sticking its head out of the water. For decades people believed the monster to be real. It was only in 1994 that the truth was revealed when Christian Spurling admitted that it was all a hoax created by Wilson, Wetherell, and Spurling. Wetherell was his stepfather and a man who allegedly saw the footsteps of the monster back in 1933. The story was proven to be fake as the footsteps were made using a dried hippo's foot and Wetherell was humiliated. That is why he asked his son to create a serpent-like submarine to fool the public. This was his way of retaliating.
13 The Wem Ghost
For a long time, this photo was the long-awaited proof for many that ghosts are real. The photo was taken by Tony O'Rahilly and it shows a girl in a fire at Wem Town Hall back in 1995. The photo quickly became famous and was featured in international newspapers. Everyone seemed to believe that the image is really that of a ghost at a burning building. Some even believed that the girl in the photo was responsible for the fire and identified the girl as Jane Churm, a 14-year-old. The photo wasn't debunked for about 15 years until Brian Liar, a 77-year-old man noticed that the girl in the photo looks a lot like a girl from an old postcard. While the cause of the fire remains unknown, the "mystery" of the Wem Ghost has been debunked.
12 The 9/11 Tourist
Soon after the tragic 9/11 event, a photo appeared in public featuring a tourist posing in front of a camera on top of the twin towers just seconds before the tragedy while a plane is headed towards him. The photo gain popularity and the widely accepted story was that after the tragedy, a camera was found with a picture taken that day, but no one could recognize the tourist. But in November 2001, Jose Roberto Penteado from Brazil claimed that he was the tourist guy. Naturally, he became hugely popular, but his fame soon came to an end when the real "Tourist Guy", from Hungary not only admitted that it was all a hoax but also provided proof to support his claim. He had photoshopped the plane on a picture taken in New York in 1997. It was meant to be a joke among his friends.
11 The Supermoon Over Rio de Janeiro
A supermoon (or a perigee moon) is a phenomenon that people around the world try to capture on their cameras. Many supermoon photos are fake, but this was a bit extreme. In May 2012, a photo of the supermoon over Rio de Janeiro was taken, supposedly, and it features a gigantic moon over the city at night. Even though people had no reason to doubt this photo, it turned out that it's actually fake. Albeit beautiful, the photo isn't real at all. Someone had photoshopped a giant Moon on a photograph which was originally taken in 2008 by Mexican photographer Horacio Montiel. The Moon couldn't possibly be this close to Earth, anyway.
10 The Spaceman
The Solway Firth Spaceman photo taken in 1964 really shook the public. A man named Jim Templeton was trying to photograph his little daughter and when he developed the film, he was shocked to realize the photo was showing a strange white figure just behind his daughter. This white figure was referred to as "The Spaceman" from that moment on but while the photo itself is real, the story behind it certainly isn't. The mysterious white figure appearing behind Jim's daughter was most probably his wife caught in the background. His wife was also with them on that day and according to experts, the photo was over-exposed making her blue dress appear white.
9 The Levitating Man
The Levitating Man is a famous photo depicting a man levitating surrounded by an amazed audience. The man in the photo, Collin Evans, was a Welsh psychic or spiritualist who claimed to be able to levitate thanks to mysterious spirits who lift him up. Evans became rather famous due to his "power" and crowds came to see him perform. But the truth behind the photo from the 1930s is rather disappointing. This psychic simply knew when to trigger the camera to snap a perfect photo. He simply jumped off his chair triggering the camera with a cord in his hand. That's how Evans ended up with a photo showing a levitating man and a surprised audience (how could they not be seeing the man jump all of a sudden).
8 Hook Island Sea Monster
When the story of this sea monster first started in the 1960s, everyone seemed to believe it was real. The "monster" was even photographed in Queensland, Australia, by a photographer named Robert Le Serrec, and it appeared to be about 70-80 feet long. From that moment on, the monster was written about extensively and it was featured in many books. However, a more rational theory is that the French photographer just wanted to become famous as he was in debt so he needed money to get back on his feet. And the monster proved very financially fruitful for him. The giant tadpole monster that is partly overlapped by sand was probably hoaxed for financial reasons.
7 The Cottingley Fairies
It's quite unbelievable to modern viewers, but this hoax goes way back to 1920s when two girls, Frances Griffith and Elsie Wright, took a series of photos in their garden. The girls borrowed a camera claiming that they wanted to take photos of the fairies they had been playing with. Elsie's father showed them how to use the camera and so they took a series of photos of fairies posing with Frances. The photos became a sensation and were widely accepted as genuine. They were not altered so many found them to be the proof of the existence of supernatural beings. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes, was convinced of the verity of this story. No one became suspicious until 1981 when Elsie finally admitted that the fairies were actually cutouts. No fairies, sorry.
6 The Time Traveler
The photo that allegedly shows a time traveler wearing modern clothes and clearly standing out from the crowd confused the public. His attire, as well as his sunglasses, seem out of time as he is surrounded by men and women wearing suits and hats. It appears that the photo was not altered in any way but there is a more rational explanation that does not involve time travel. While the man's style is slightly eccentric for the time, experts came to a conclusion that his modern-looking sunglasses actually first appeared back in the 1920s so they aren't modern at all. His T-shirt and his camera are also older than it may appear when you first see the photo. The fact that he is surrounded by older men and women who dress age-appropriately also contributes to this rational explanation.
5 The Battle Of Los Angeles
In 1942, the aliens invaded the earth. Except they didn't. This photo shows an aircraft fire and a UFO which was allegedly hovering above Los Angeles. The newspapers hurried to publish the photo of the UFO as well as a suitable story behind it so the public quickly believed it was indeed a battle with the aliens. The government said it was a misunderstanding but to theory lovers, this seemed as a way to cover things up. After all, all this happened months after the Pearl Harbour attack and people overreacted. A more probable explanation is that fires were shot at weather balloons. The image was even retouched later to make it look like an alien aircraft. Once again the media frenzy had caused this theory to remain out for so long.
4 Mary Todd And Lincoln's Ghost
The first faked photos appeared long before modern photoshop. Mulmer was a jewelry engraver and a photography enthusiast who claimed to be able to take photos of people with their deceased relatives in the background. Apparently, Mulmer was able to photograph dead people and quite a number of people believed him. This turned out to be a lucrative business for Mumler who asked people to send him photographs of the spirits they wish to see, along with money, of course, and they too will have a photo with their deceased loved ones. His most famous spirit photograph is of Lincoln's widow, Mary, where dead Lincoln appears to be standing behind her with his hands on her shoulders. By 1868, it was already clear that Mumler was a fraud so he was legally prosecuted. Apparently, he achieved this effect by double exposing the film.
3 The Ghost From The Movie
Our imagination has no boundaries and that explains why the story behind this photo is a little too much. In the movie Three Men And a Baby, there is a particular scene where it appears that someone is standing in the background observing the actors. Mystery enthusiasts soon went wild and so rumors spread that the mysterious person standing in the back is actually a ghost of a boy who committed suicide in that very apartment. Not to mention that many people actually believed this story. But the truth was much more ordinary than that. What was thought to be a ghost boy was, in fact, a cardboard cutout of Ted Danson which was accidentally left there.
2 The Falcon Lake Incident
When this photo of a man lying in a hospital with strange dots on his body appeared, it was not difficult to believe his story. Stefan Michalak, an industrial mechanic who was searching for precious metal at the Whiteshell Park, had spotted two large spacecraft descending out of the clear sky. Allegedly, he heard human voices although he couldn't hear clearly what they were saying. When no one answered his greetings, he approached the spacecraft and even stuck his head inside, something probably no one should do. According to his story, the doors then shut and he was burned badly which left the weird dots on his body. The story loses credibility due to fact that Michalak was a well-known drunk and he was even drunk on that day according to a police report. According to the same report, Michalak flagged a policeman down but then refused to answer questions or gave really confusing responses. Michalak later stated that the policeman actually ignored him and drove past him.
1 The Brown Lady
The endless list of famous "ghost" photos includes this photography taken by Captain Provand and Indre Shira, two photographers who were on an assignment for Country Life magazine. They claim to have seen an ethereal being descending from the stairs and decided to take a photo of it. This ghostly image is supposed to represent the so-called Brown Lady who haunts the Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England. Although widely accepted as an actual photo of a ghost by mystery and ghost lovers, many skeptics simply didn't "buy" it. A more probable explanation can be provided for this photograph. Most likely, the ethereal being on the image was a result of a double exposure and an afternoon light from the window. Also, documents that suggest the photo is fake were found in the manuscript department of Cambridge University.