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Jay Baer has been named one of the world's most influential digital marketers, customer service experts, and customer experience experts. In this episode of Marketing Live, he'll share insights for higher ed marketers on delivering a customer experience that creates conversation – with specific examples of talk triggers that colleges and universities use to give people a memorable story to tell.
In addition, Jay's firm recently reviewed websites of the top 50 universities in the United States based on undergraduate enrollment. Convince & Convert discovered five primary best practices around which the most successful schools focused their website marketing efforts, which Jay will outline.
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Rob ZinkanRob Zinkan became vice president at RHB, a higher education marketing consultancy, in 2019. Rob has more than 20 years of experience in higher education administration, serving in senior leadership positions in marketing and advancement. He spent the past 17 years at Indiana University, most recently in a system-wide role as associate vice president for marketing. He also served in campus-level roles there as vice chancellor for external affairs and assistant dean for advancement. Rob holds a doctorate from Creighton University, a master's from Xavier University, and a bachelor's from Wabash College. He serves on the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education conference committee, contributes to Inside Higher Ed's "Call to Action" blog, and is a recent CASE commissioner (Commission on Communications and Marketing).
Jay Baer
Jay Baer is a Hall of Fame speaker and emcee, New York Times best-selling author of six books, an internet pioneer, a seventh-generation entrepreneur, and the founder of five multi-million dollar companies.
Jay has spent 25 years in digital marketing and customer experience, consulting for more than 700 companies during that period, including 34 of the Fortune 500. His current firm – Convince & Convert – provides word of mouth, digital marketing, and customer experience advice and counsel to some of the world's most important brands.
His most recent book, Talk Triggers, is the complete guide to creating customers using strategic, operational differentiators that compel word of mouth. In the best companies, the customers do the marketing. Talk Triggers is the instruction manual for making businesses grow with customer conversation.


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Medical science is progressing at an astonishing pace. Every year, there are new medications to treat serious conditions and prevent others entirely. As a result, we're living longer than ever before. But because many ailments only develop over time, our longer lives have an odd side effect.
Medications extend our lifespan, but the older we get, the more medications we need. It's understandable then that prescription drugs are central to the work done in nursing homes.
Reducing Independence: The Dangers Of Chemical Restraint
In a recent article, we wrote about the misuse of bed rails, which is still common in many elder care facilities. If bed rails are not strictly necessary to prevent falls, they're banned outright. Why? Because they reduce a resident's independence, making it difficult or impossible to get out of bed and walk around. Nursing homes can even be held legally accountable for using restraints when they are not necessary.
Nursing homes have a duty to treat patients properly, according to their needs. This isn't surprising; it's common sense. But one of their other duties isn't as self-evident. In addition to treating medical conditions appropriately, a nursing home's staff has a duty to maintain patients' independence as much as possible.
As we noted earlier, effective prescriptions are one of the greatest achievements of modern society. But every drug comes with its own set of risks and dangers, which we usually think of as "side effects."
What Is Chemical Restraint?
Chemical restraint, the deliberate use of a drug to limit a patient's freedom and movement, is another less-familiar danger implicit in prescription medication. Essentially, doctors or nursing home staff may actively "drug" a patient that they deem troublesome.
According to federal law, drugs can only be used for two reasons:
- to treat diagnosed medical conditions
- to prevent a patient from physically harming someone else or themselves
If nursing home staff use a medication to discipline patients or make their own lives easier, it's illegal.
New York has its own specific set of regulations on chemical restraint:
- Psychotropic drugs may not be used for disciplining patients.
- Chemical restraint may not be used for the convenience of staff.
- Psychotropic drugs can only be prescribed by a physician who details the condition the drug is meant to treat.
- Psychotropic drugs cannot be prescribed until after alternative methods of treatment have been exhausted.
- After prescription, physicians must attempt to discontinue the use of psychotropic drugs as soon as possible.
What Drugs Are Used To Restrain Residents?
Psychotropic drugs, used to treat psychological illnesses, are the most common type used to restrain patients. These medications usually act on neurotransmitters in the brain, altering behavior, perception, sensation, mood, and awareness.
- Antipsychotics, like Seroquel, Abilify, and Risperdal, are used to treat patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other severe psychological disorders. In part, they do this by sedating the patient and producing a calm state. But their sedative effect also makes them the most commonly-chosen chemical restraint.
- Benzodiazepines, a class of drug that includes lorazepam, are used to treat anxiety and seizure disorders. With strong sedative effects, "benzos" can also be used to limit a nursing home patient's movements.
According to the FDA, around 15,000 elder care facility residents die annually due to the unnecessary administration of anti-psychotics alone.
Is It Always Banned?
In limited cases, chemical restraints are legal, but this is still controversial. Doctors may be allowed to restrain patients if their actions pose a danger to other residents, nursing home staff, or themselves. But crucially, the resident must consent to the chemical restraint first.
Contact A Nursing Home Lawyer In NYC
Chemical restraint is almost always a grave violation of rights, and your loved one deserves better. If you believe that someone is being unnecessarily restrained in any way, contact the nursing home lawyers at Banville Law. Discuss your case with our experienced attorneys in a free consultation, and learn whether you can pursue compensation in a personal injury lawsuit.

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Margaret Thatcher: Volume Two - The Iron Lady
By John Campbell
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JOHN CAMPBELL CONCLUDES his monumental biography of twentieth-century Britain's greatest peacetime prime minister with the Latin tag: Si monumentum requiris, circumspice. Margaret Thatcher's eleven and a half years in government shaped today's Britain, in the same way that life for the preceding generation was defined by decisions taken in the mid-l 940s. Campbell seeks to enable us to assess her long-term legacy. Given the irrational feelings Margaret Thatcher still arouses (only recently would the BBC screen a Falklands War drama that depicts her responding to news of casualties with anguish), it will probably not lead many to revise their own assessments; but it ought to.


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Defense attorney files motion to dismiss charges in Meredith Nilan hit-and-run ...Defense attorney files motion to dismiss charges in Meredith Nilan hit-and-run ... (Mar 1, 2012, MassLive.com)
ALM's CLECenter.com Partners with ExecSense to Deliver Exclusive New ...ALM's CLECenter.com Partners with ExecSense to Deliver Exclusive New ... (Mar 1, 2012, MarketWatch (press release))
Lawyer chosen to oversee state medical facilitiesMichelle J. Long, the former lawyer for the Tennessee Hospital Association, now has the responsibility of making sure all the state's health care facilities comply with regulations. Health Commissioner Dr. John Dreyzehner announced this week that he ... (Mar 1, 2012, The Tennessean)
Strategic Capital Endorsed by Trial Lawyer AssociationIn a letter sent to its members this month, the NHAJ notes that the association does not generally endorse or recommend specific companies but that, due to the benefits that Strategic Capital provides, the trial lawyer association has made an exception ... (Mar 1, 2012, Houston Chronicle)
Lawyer: Lockhart knows nothing about slayingBy Steve Fry Co-defendants Monroe E. Lockhart III and Anthony Fitzgerald Talbert Jr. don't know anything about a home invasion they are charged with, and Lockhart doesn't know anything about a homicide under investigation, their defense attorney said ... (Mar 1, 2012, Topeka Capital Journal)
Theresa Erickson's Surrogacy Scheme Should Have Been AvoidedThe recent conviction of renowned surrogacy lawyer Theresa Erickson is a disheartening reminder of the vulnerabilities faced both by hopeful parents and surrogates who choose to pursue a surrogacy agreement. The absence of federal regulation in the US ... (Mar 1, 2012, Huffington Post (blog))
Texas Criminal Law Attorney Kevin L. Collins Invited to Speak at Two Legal EventsThe first speech, which is set for 10:30 am, will be to the University of Texas-San Antonio and is entitled, "The Life of a Criminal Trial Lawyer." In this lecture and multi-media presentation, Mr. Collins will reflect on his 25 years of criminal ... (Mar 2, 2012, PR Web (press release))
Amidu's Statement Is A Red Herring And Inconsistent - Woyome's LawyerSo you as an Attorney General you wouldn't have the opportunity to prosecute this matter, and you failed to do so and then when you exit the state, you metamorphose yourself into a public interest lawyer to say that let us form a vigilante group and ... (Mar 2, 2012, Peace FM Online)
New Texas Drug Laws Recently Went Into Effect; Georgetown Criminal Defense ...New Texas Drug Laws Recently Went Into Effect; Georgetown Criminal Defense ... (Mar 2, 2012, Houston Chronicle)
Lawyer: LoPorto did nothing wrongBy Kenneth C. Crowe II Edward McDonough appears in court before final summations in his ballot fraud case in the Rensselaer County Courthouse in Troy, NY March 2. 2012. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union) Defense Attorney Michael Feit who represents Michael ... (Mar 2, 2012, Albany Times Union)
Lawyer for suspect in killing of firefighter from Orange City claims self-defenseBy PATRICIO G. BALONA, STAFF WRITER A Maine man accused of killing a firefighter from Orange City is distressed, his defense attorney said Friday after the suspect appeared in court. Daniel Porter, 24, went before a judge at the Waldo County Superior ... (Mar 2, 2012, Daytona Beach News-Journal)
SC penalizes lawyer for notarizing SPA despite absence of one of partiesby Perfecto T. Raymundo Jr. MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has penalized a lawyer who notarized a special power of attorney (SPA) despite the absence of one of the parties. In a decision promulgated on Feb. 15, 2012 and penned by Associate Justice ... (Mar 2, 2012, The Online Zamboanga Times)
'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Nicollette Sheridan Grilled in Heated Cross ...'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Nicollette Sheridan Grilled in Heated Cross ... (Mar 2, 2012, Hollywood Reporter)
DUI defense attorney says MS sentencing law unconstitutionalBy Danielle Thomas - bio | email A drunk driving case in Gulfport could end up challenging the constitutionality of Mississippi's DUI laws. Defense attorney Michael Crosby said he's prepared to carry the Darrell Blappert case all the way to the State ... (Mar 3, 2012, WLOX)
Lawyer for suspect in killing of firefighter from Orange City claims self-defenseBy patricio Balona, staff writer Daniel Porter shouts out "It's good to see you!" to supporters as he is escorted from a state police car by Trooper Jonathan Russell. (Kevin Bennett/Bango Daily News) Wearing a bullet proof vest, Daniel Porter talks ... (Mar 3, 2012, Daytona Beach News-Journal)
New York Construction Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments on Crane ...New York Construction Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments on Crane ... (Mar 3, 2012, Healthcare Global (press release))
Taking the law out of the old firm"Does a lawyer in India have the same safeguards, the same client privilege, the same privacy laws as we do? Who else has access to that information that we would treat as being private and confidential in Australia?" As long as outsourcing stays ... (Mar 3, 2012, Sydney Morning Herald)
Lawyer criticizes judge for imprisoning rapistLOCKPORT—A defense attorney protested Friday as Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas sent his client to prison in a rape case after having placed him on interim probation six months ago. Herbert L. Wooten, 44, of Willow Avenue, Niagara Falls, ... (Mar 3, 2012, Buffalo News)
Defense lawyer: Suspect was bullied, hit before fatal stabbingA teen charged with killing a fellow student at a Far South Side school this week had been bullied and was struck by the victim before the fatal stabbing, the teen's lawyer claimed in court today. Christian Gonzalez, 17, was ordered held without bail ... (Mar 3, 2012, Chicago Tribune)
Meeting global cutBy SHAILA KOSHY The Bar Council has tried before to get lawyers to pass a resolution for the implementation of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme and failed. Is it going to fare better at the Malaysian Bar annual general meeting on ... (Mar 3, 2012, Malaysia Star)
Barnett for defense: prepared, passionateThat's John Barnett, a trial lawyer who has been arguing cases for the defense in Orange County courtrooms for nearly 40 years now. He's the lawyer who won an acquittal for one of the Los Angeles police officers involved in the Rodney King beating case ... (Mar 4, 2012, OCRegister)
Raleigh Criminal Attorney M. Moseley Matheson has Been Selected to Serve as a ...Raleigh Criminal Attorney M. Moseley Matheson has Been Selected to Serve as a ... (Mar 4, 2012, DigitalJournal.com (press release))
New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Commends Port ...New York Civil Rights Violation Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Commends Port ... (Mar 4, 2012, U.S. Politics Today)
Lawyer: Frustration is evident in BC justice systemBy this July, respected Queens Counsel lawyer Geoffrey Cowper is to submit a report on how to overhaul an over-burdened justice system. But he has to do it without stepping on judicial independence, while attempting to change a legal culture centuries ... (Mar 4, 2012, CTV.ca)
Lawyer who two men are accused of conspiring to murder dies in his sleepThe lawyer, who two men are accused of conspiring to murder along with Celtic manager Neil Lennon in an explosives plot, was in the country on a business trip with human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar. A statement issued by Jack Irvine on behalf of Mr ... (Mar 4, 2012, Mirror.co.uk)
Bomb plot lawyer found dead in PakistanHe was travelling with Aamer Anwar, a Glasgow-based human rights lawyer, who found his body after he failed to appear for breakfast at the Pearl Continental Hotel. They attended a wedding on Saturday night, along with Pakistani government ministers, ... (Mar 4, 2012, Telegraph.co.uk)
Attorney questions promotion of terrorist defender to head of Gitmo policy at ...Attorney questions promotion of terrorist defender to head of Gitmo policy at ... (Mar 4, 2012, Fox News)
Lawyer who defended 'American Taliban' fighter appointed to Justice Department ...Lawyer who defended 'American Taliban' fighter appointed to Justice Department ... (Mar 5, 2012, Daily Mail)
Fearing killers, 'runaway' lawyer goes on YouTubeA lawyer, who fled the country following accusations of embezzling his own company's funds, says that he has received death threats from those linked to the Johor royalty. PETALING JAYA: Fearing that he would be assassinated on orders from an ... (Mar 5, 2012, Free Malaysia Today)
Divorce: how not to turn your ex into your enemyHow different it would have been if I'd taken the advice of the lawyer I went to see when we first split. Given that I had a decent pension and certain savings – more than my husband, in fact – he informed me that my husband could, if he wanted to, ... (Mar 5, 2012, Telegraph.co.uk)
Be the better personI'm going to put this out there as a universal truth in the legal profession: at one point, everyone's been on the other side of the table to another lawyer who's not been civil. Perhaps it's been in the courtroom, perhaps just in the hallway, ... (Mar 5, 2012, Canadian Lawyer Magazine)
New tricks"It allows for the transitioning of clients to younger lawyers, so the firm is able to offer continuity to a client even as the lawyer gets older," he says. "If lawyers keep hanging onto their clients over time, the clients themselves change — there ... (Mar 5, 2012, Canadian Lawyer Magazine)
Alumnus Attorney Accepted to ABOTACONWAY, Ark. (March 5, 2012) - Hendrix College alumnus Don McKinney was recently accepted as a member of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national association of trial lawyers with significant jury trial practice ... (Mar 5, 2012, Hendrix College Events and News)
2nd Circuit strikes down NY limits on lawyer advertisingBuffalo trial lawyer J. Michael Hayes had sued the State of New York Attorney Grievance Committee over a rule regarding advertising. The rule required lawyers who identify themselves as certified specialists to include a prominent disclaimer stating ... (Mar 5, 2012, Thomson Reuters News & Insight)
Libel lawyer: Fluke 'definitely' has reason to sue LimbaughBut a prominent Philadelphia trial lawyer who's been involved in a number of high-profile defamation cases still thinks the conservative talker is vulnerable to a defamation lawsuit. A number of people have urged the student, Sandra Fluke, ... (Mar 5, 2012, Philadelphia Inquirer)
Mirkarimi's lawyer asks for a change of venueA lawyer for Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi said because of extensive press coverage he can't get a fair trial. Paul Chinn/The Chronicle Mirkarimi faces three misdemeanor counts of domestic violence battery, dissuading a witness and child endangerment related ... (Mar 5, 2012, San Francisco Chronicle (blog))
Lawyer walks out of DOJ inquiry on NBP anomalies; BuCor chief no showMANILA — Lawyer Allan Paguia, legal counsel of whistleblower Kabungsuan Makilala, on Monday walked out of the Department of Justice (DOJ) fact-finding investigation on alleged irregularities at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) in Muntinlupa City, ... (Mar 5, 2012, The Online Zamboanga Times)
New York Construction Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments on ...New York Construction Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments on ... (Mar 6, 2012, PR Web (press release))
Casey Anthony: Lawyer to ask to set aside deadlines or postpone defamation trialBy Amy Pavuk, Orlando Sentinel Casey Anthony's civil attorney will ask a judge today to set aside deadlines set in her defamation case, or alternatively, to continue her trial to a later date. Jury selection is slated to begin April 10 in the case ... (Mar 6, 2012, Orlando Sentinel)
Lawyer for attempted-murder suspect wants to see videoAYER -- The defense attorney for a Shirley man facing charges of attempted murder and robbery in a supermarket parking lot is seeking store security video to see if the incident was captured on tape. Blake Morris, 20, of Shirley, and co-defendant ... (Mar 6, 2012, Sentinel and Enterprise)
My Father Did Not Persuade Me to Read Law, Says Best Law Student"I grew up with this love for the legal profession; to like law because my father is a lawyer and currently the Acting Chief Judge (CJ) of Adamawa State and my mother also works in the Court as a Court Registrar. I grew in a family where my parents and ... (Mar 6, 2012, AllAfrica.com)
China Watch – A foreign lawyer's view from the insideOne foreign lawyer colleague in these early days wryly – and astutely – remarked that were it not for foreign corporates investing in China, there would have been no one in China, including government regulators, who really paid attention to or cared ... (Mar 6, 2012, The Lawyer)
Afghanistan's only foreign defence lawyerKimberley Motley is an unlikely candidate for Afghanistan's only foreign defence lawyer. A young mother of three and former American beauty queen, she left the US for the first time less than four years ago. In that time she has become a lifeline for ... (Mar 6, 2012, BBC News)
Lawyer, Realtor offer free seminar in Morristown for first-time homebuyersBy Independent Press This seminar is open to anyone looking to buy their first home, or those who will be ready to buy in the future. Before you begin looking, learn from real estate and legal professionals about purchasing their first home in today's ... (Mar 6, 2012, NJ.com)
Letter from London: The Queen's LawyersBy Alex Aldridge In 2003, David Wolfe, a lawyer who works alongside Cherie Blair at top London human rights shop Matrix Chambers, decided he was unhappy with the way the British legal hierarchy works. So he co-signed an open letter criticising the ... (Mar 6, 2012, Above the Law)
Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 9: All 4 Democrats making first campaign ...Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 9: All 4 Democrats making first campaign ... (Mar 6, 2012, al.com (blog))
Former Vegas mayor, mob lawyer Goodman honored with bronze bust in downtown ...Former Vegas mayor, mob lawyer Goodman honored with bronze bust in downtown ... (Mar 6, 2012, The Republic)
Judge restricts lawyer for accused Ogden cop shooterBy Aaron Falk Amid contention and confusion in the capital murder case of Matthew David Stewart, a judge has ordered the alleged cop killer's private attorney to take a backseat to the man's court-appointed lawyers. In a ruling handed down Tuesday, ... (Mar 6, 2012, Salt Lake Tribune)
'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Lawyer Says Nicollette Sheridan Feared She'd Be ...'Desperate Housewives' Trial: Lawyer Says Nicollette Sheridan Feared She'd Be ... (Mar 6, 2012, Deadline.com)
Allen Stanford found guilty of vast fraud* Convicted of 13 of 14 counts he faced * Stanford lawyer says disappointed, appeal expected * Charges carry possible prison term of nearly 20 yrs By Anna Driver HOUSTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Allen Stanford was convicted on Tuesday of running a $7 ... (Mar 6, 2012, Reuters)


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Big Story:
LINSANITY comes to Miami TONIGHT!!!
Yes believe it, Super Lintendo is coming to the AAA tonight to face off against the Big Three of the Miami Heat. Plus, the Panthers hit the ice again and the NFL Combine kicks off today.
I'm the miggity miggity miggity miggity mack…here we go.
Heat: (vs. New York Knicks, 7 p.m. TNT)
He's here…he's here…oh my goodness he's here.
Yup, Jeremy Lin….the hottest sports story for ESPN since Tim Tebow is coming to the AAA tonight with the New York Knicks.
Look, the kid is good and smart, but he absolutely doesn't deserve the coverage he's getting.
The Knicks are a seven seed in the Eastern Conference at the All-Star Break and they deserve this much coverage?
Lin is good, bordering on great, but he's been blown way, way, WAY out of proportion by the mothership and the New York media.
But I think it's perfect for the Heat…and in some ways I think they are very thankful for Linsanity's arrival.
How much have you heard about the Heat lately, outside of from me of course?
Not much…and that's just the way the Heat want it.
Think about it, they are flying completely under the radar and are 26-7 and are tied for the best record in the NBA heading into tonight's matchup.
How good are the Heat so far this season?
They are 20-4 against the Eastern Conference and 14-2 at home. Plus, they are 9-1 in their last 10 games and have won 7 in a row.
But if you watch the mothership (ESPN for the layman) you would think the Knicks are about to win the NBA Championship.
That means there's no pressure on the Heat and no pressure on LeBron.
It's the calm after the storm that was the Miami Heat in 2010-2011.
Now, as for tonight's game…
It's going to come down to whether or not Norris Cole and Mario Chalmers can cover Jeremy Lin.
If they can, it will allow LeBron to stay on Melo and not have to do a massive shift in the defense.
If they can't, well, it's going to be a long night.
My thinking is to let Lin get his and stop Melo and Amar'e.
I don't have a problem with Lin scoring 30, if you stop Melo and Amar'e.
That said, I don't think Lin has faced a defense like he will face tonight, aggressive, attacking, always running to the ball.
Lin has faced one real challenge at point guard, Deron Williams of the Nets, and was humiliated as Williams just abused him throughout the game.
I don't believe that will happen tonight, but I can guarantee you that Lin will have to work twice as hard tonight as he does in any other game.
But I think the Heat see this game as a measuring stick.
The Heat want to prove tonight that they are still the Big Dogs and that if you want to advance, you have to knock them off.
It's going to be a pressure filled game throughout and border on a playoff atmosphere.
The bottom line is that it's going to be a fun game.
Personally, if the Heat can beat them by 50…I hope they beat em by 60.
Sorry, I don't have anything against Lin, I think he's phenomenal.
I just want the Heat to thump them to shut ESPN the heck up.
Panthers: (vs. Minnesota Wild, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Florida)
The Cats take on a bad Minnesota team tonight looking to right the rapidly sinking ship that is the Panthers season.
They're tied with Winnipeg for the Southeast Division lead, so any more losses will definitely sink the Panthers chances of the playoffs.
Still, who'd have thunk we'd still be talking Panthers and playoffs heading into the final month of the season.
I know I sure didn't.
Remember too, the Cats have arguably the most loaded farm system in the league.
They've got a great center putting on muscle mass in Jonathan Huberdeaux and reportedly a decent goalie in the minors too.
If they can get those guys up to speed and get them into the NHL, the team has a bright future.
Of course if is the biggest word in the English language too.
NFL Combine:
Ah yes, the NFL Combine begins anew today.
If you're not familiar, this is where a select group of draft-eligible prospects go to Indianapolis and get measured, poked, prodded, and interviewed plus do some on-field skills tests to dazzle the NFL general managers and scouts.
It's also where a lot of free agent deals get done, just without the NFL completely knowing about it.
So who will the Dolphins be paying close attention to?
Here's my list of possible Dolphins number one pick considerations:
Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa; Robert Griffin, III, QB, Baylor; Michael Brockers, DT, LSU; Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford; Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama; Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College; Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina; David DeCastro, G, Stanford; Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
My gut tells me one of those players is going to be the Dolphins' first-round draft pick, assuming the Fins keep the pick where it is at 8th or 9th pick.
Who would be my top guys in there?
2. Riley Reiff
3. Courtney Upshaw
4. Michael Brockers
5. Luke Kuechly
I'm completely sold on RGIII and would make a big deal to get him.
But that's why I sit behind a computer and not in a general manager's seat.
Still, I want pass rushers and Upshaw and Brockers both can get after the quarterback.
Kuechly would be a Zach Thomas clone and could let the Fins move Karlos Dansby outside along with Kevin Burnett in a 4-3 defense.
Upshaw is a beast, I'm telling ya, a beast.
Reiff is solid, yet unspectacular. Course with the Dolphins having a massive hole on the right side of the offensive line, he could be a plug and play player for a decade.
I still would go back to RGIII, but that's just me.
Marlins Update:
Nothing major coming out of camp just yet.
Although I did chuckle that Carlos Zambrano zinged a fastball by the head of Ozzie Guillen to move him away from the plate.
I like that kind of camaraderie, hopefully Zambrano has his head on straight and can give the Marlins a big boost in the rotation.
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Beautiful Master Bedroom Decorating
april | may | 2018
his & hers
A Renovated Master Suite Features the Perfect Blend of Elements
For a traditional brick-and-stone house in Flower Mound, Texas that was due for a major update, innovative interior designer Ginger Curtis was happy to save the day. Working primarily with the wife on the master bedroom renovation, she let her client be her guide. "She wanted it to feel bright but warm," says Curtis, president of Urbanology Designs in North Richland Hills, a suburb of Fort Worth. "The walls were a very deep beige, like the carpet, so there was no contrast or brightness."
Now the room has plenty of both. "There's a contrast of rustic and hard with soft purple and soft touches of elegance like the bench with tufting," says the designer, whose rustic contemporary description of the master suite fits the bill for both husband and wife. "When you're leaning toward modern, it starts to feel cold. But rustic instantly adds warmth to everything."
Curtis has become close with her clients and also worked on other areas of the home. The designer says she has a great deal of respect for the wife after collaborating on this project that included the removal of carpet, installation of wood floors and roman shades, and new paint. "I was so impressed by how much she honored her husband during the process," she says. "She was so considerate. She has a beautiful heart and she's a wonderful person."
When you're leaning toward modern, it starts to feel cold. But rustic instantly adds warmth to everything.
The end result was a win-win for the couple. "He gets this really cool rustic headboard feature and she gets her purple pillows," says Curtis. The wood accent wall/headboard made from knotty alder provides the perfect contrast against the soothing taupe-gray walls, while a custom bed is flanked by custom nightstands that are attached to the accent wall. "The upholstered headboard adds extra comfort. I love that upholstered bed balanced against all the wood," she adds.
To make up for the lack of closet space in the first-floor master suite, they were able to take some square footage from the adjacent great room. "The original closet was a major challenge. It was really tight, like a bowling alley, and she and her husband were rubbing elbows if they were both in there at the same time," says Curtis. "Removing the built-in from the great room was the best decision. We lost a couple of feet in there, but it had the flexibility for them to get a bigger closet and not squash each other."
Another consideration was maintaining continuity with the rest of the home by merging the new floors with the existing ones. "The wood species had to be just right and not look like an add-on," says the designer about the decision to go with hickory floors.
Perhaps it's what you don't see in the tranquil environment that matters most. "We didn't stuff the room full. It's breathable," says Curtis. "A few well-chosen pieces leave enough space to maneuver around. This way you enjoy them more because they're intentional things that are special and give you the flexibility to layer." This was the case for the artwork she selected that is suited to her clients' tastes and the space, like a large abstract that wasn't overly bold. When it came to lighting, the designer wanted to deliver a special feature. "Something as simple as lights hanging directly over the nightstands gives that bespoke look," she says. "With the clear-glass pendants, it's not overwhelming. It's really interesting."
Overall, there's a fine balance among the design elements that doesn't take away from the main focal point of the wood accent wall. "They complement each other," she says. "We mixed the rustic farmhouse and transitional. When you mix it together, it really pulls together the look that's beautiful."
In the end, this well-blended master bedroom could win anyone over. "We didn't want something that would be overly masculine or feminine," says Curtis. "Any person can walk in and feel comfortable."
Go Your Own Way
Curtis likes to blend a variety of elements to finish a master suite and she encourages others to do the same. "Pick a dresser that doesn't match the nightstand or add a chair that's rustic," she says. "When you turn to big-box retailers for a bedroom set, the room falls very flat. Mix with different styles instead to create interesting looks."
For subtle contrast, try wood against wood like the nightstands that are attached to the accent wall in this featured design. The larger rug in this bedroom is worth the extra expense, says Curtis, because a smaller style would make the entire space appear smaller.
Though Curtis likes chandeliers in the bedroom, function comes first. In this bedroom, the homeowners wanted a ceiling fan. Today's fabulous designs make this practical feature more aesthetically pleasing than it once was.
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
Glitzy Decorating!
april | may | 2018
the gold standard
An Arkansas Penthouse Gets the VIP Treatment
Putting the rock in Little Rock, Arkansas comes easy to local designer Tobi Fairley, who outfitted her young clients' downtown penthouse with cinematic glitz at every turn. "They're hip and fashionable, and they were willing to take risks with color and design," says Fairley. "They wanted something edgy and glamorous that was also open and inviting."
That's perhaps most evident in the penthouse's dreamy master bedroom, with its bird's-eye views of the glimmering Arkansas River and the cityscape below. "It was an empty shell when we started," says the designer. "I wanted to give them a unique space that would reflect their sense of style, and that would be unlike anything their guests had seen before."
The biggest showstopper is one that's too-often overlooked in interior spaces: the ceiling. Fairley had it painted in Benjamin Moore's Midnight Navy, in a reflective high gloss, which she notes gives it the feeling of the night sky. "Although the ceilings are tall, that gorgeous navy lacquer makes the room seem cozy, particularly when the draperies are closed," says Fairley. "It's so sophisticated." She amplified the starstruck mood by adding an antiqued brass and crystal Sputnik light fixture by midcentury-inspired designer Jonathan Adler. "It really adds to the idea of a night sky rather than just a ceiling, especially when the light bounces off all the crystals in the chandelier."
Fairley brought the room back down to earth with her choice of wallcovering—a subtle Osborne & Little snakeskin wallpaper. "I wanted to keep the palette calm and restful since this is a master bedroom, but also add texture and pattern to make it a fashion-forward statement," she notes. The Maxime upholstered headboard by Bernhardt creates a bit of a cocoon, with button tufting for extra coziness; faux-fur throw pillows and a blanket from Fabulous Furs supply luxurious texture—and are a homey godsend to snuggle up with on cool nights. "The bed is incredibly comfortable for people who like to read in bed or watch television," says Fairley. "It adds to that sense of a lush oasis for my clients. That's really what a master bedroom should be—a place to forget the stress of your day."
The designer also utilized expertly placed notes of symmetry—in everything from a pair of bedside table lamps to the seating area chairs overlooking the river below—to add to the aura of spa-like calm. "Symmetry is critical for creating balanced spaces that look pulled together and complete," says Fairley. But a room must be functional for it to be truly beautiful, and Fairley delivers, with lined blackout curtains—de rigueur for blocking the sleepless city lights—and even a practical bench at the foot of the bed. "I love using benches like this one from Lee Industries at the end of a bed because they are so versatile," she says. "You can use them for extra seating, as a place to perch while you put on your shoes, as another surface for books or clothing, and so much more." Fairley is a stickler for operational nightstands, too. "I like for the bedside tables to be right at the height of the bed. That keeps bedside lamps at the correct height too, so they don't shine light right into my clients' eyes," she notes. She prefers to keep bedside lamps—in this case, luxe, faux-sharkskin wrapped ones from Currey & Company—within easy reach, so the homeowners aren't exerting themselves to turn the light on or off.
"It's all about luxe details and creating a spa-like atmosphere in this room. A deep soaking tub like this is perfect for washing away all of your troubles!"
In the en suite bathroom, which is bathed in neutral tones, Fairley truly exemplified her belief that design should make you feel amazing from the inside out. It's like walking into a private, five-star spa: complete with a steam shower with multiple shower heads, Carrara marble subway tiles, and a soaking tub from Signature Hardware that would be the envy of any Hollywood starlet.
"It's all about luxe details and creating a spa-like atmosphere in this room," says Fairley. "A deep soaking tub like this is perfect for washing away all of your troubles! I positioned it so my clients could also take in the city views while they're relaxing." Dazzling brushed gold fixtures add a subtle glow to the room. "They're the perfect 'jewelry' to finish this fashionable master bath," she says. Fairley chose a floor that nods to the adjacent envelope-pushing bedroom: tiles from Walker Zanger called Helsinki in a Silver Dusk color, laid out in a chevron pattern. "It's really the highlight of this bathroom," she says.
Each choice, combined, creates a sumptuous hideaway lofted above the frenetic city streets. "I'm pleased with a space when we reach magazine-quality design," says Fairley. "But I know I've been successful when a space I design helps improve relationships, free up time, and enables people to feel more relaxed, productive, and fulfilled. I believe interior design is about making your life better from the inside out."
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
Raised Bed Gardening
april | may | 2018
raising the bar
Getting Started with Raised Garden Beds
Raise gardening to a new level with raised beds—aboveground growing containers that are open to the ground underneath. The benefits are many.
If your property has adverse soil conditions such as poor drainage, low fertility, or poor soil structure, rise above the problem by building a raised bed filled with rich soil. Tired of weeding on your hands and knees? Build a bed with a wide rim that's high enough to sit comfortably on the edge while you're tending to the plants. Open the possibility of gardening to people in wheelchairs with beds build at an appropriate height.
A raised bed helps you concentrate and focus your water usage to exactly where it should be, thus reducing weeds. They also reduce the possibility of compacting the soil or damaging plants due to walking in the growing area. To provide access to the plants without the need to walk in the bed, make it narrow enough (about four feet) to reach at least halfway across from either side.
If you're building a raised bed next to a garden living space, such as a patio or terrace, build it in a style and out of materials that complement the surrounding structures so the look is unified and harmonious. In more utilitarian areas, such as a remote vegetable or cutting garden, wood or composite plastic materials are the most common building materials.
Gardeners are spoilt for choice when it comes to materials for building raised beds. Review the following three main materials and the pros and cons of each before embarking on your new garden design.
Rot-resistant woods such as cedar (Eastern White or Western Red), redwood, and cypress contain natural chemicals that make them resistant to decay. These woods are an attractive, natural material; however, even rot-resistant wood eventually will degrade. The lifespan will depend on the type of wood and climate. Wood lasts longer where the air is dry and rots quickly in rainy regions.
If you opt for wood, make sure it is old-growth or second growth. Sapwood (milky white outer wood) will quickly rot. Do not use chemically treated lumber, particularly if you plan to grow food. The toxic preservative materials leach out of the wood, potentially contaminating the soil and the plants growing in it.
HDPE (High-density polyethylene) is a long-lasting material typically guaranteed for a minimum of fifty years. It is a stable material so the chemicals do not leach, and it is resistant to cracking, chipping, and freeze-thaw cycles. The boards do not shrink, warp, or expand over time, although the linear strength is less than wood, so long lengths need more cross-bracing.
The recyclable material comes in a choice of fade-resistant colors. The major negative is the cost, which is high; however, if amortized over decades, it ultimately costs less than wood, which will need replacing much sooner.
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Because they are joined with screws, composite woods are easy to assemble. The printed wood grain pattern conveys a quasi-natural look; nothing in nature repeats so uniformly. The material is weather and rot resistant, and the joint system with straight and curved sections allows for enlarging beds and for shape flexibility, including circles and ovals.
The hollow boards can easily be damaged, and tall and long beds are likely to bow outward. In addition, the color is less stable than the HDPE material, fading in just a few years.
Whether built of wood, plastic, brick, stone, or other building materials, raised beds can add immeasurable value to your gardening pleasure and success.
Best Soil for Raised Beds
There is no one-size-fits-all soil for raised-bed gardening. Some plants, such as blueberries, require acidic soil; others prefer a neutral or alkaline base. In an arid climate you will want a mix that retains moisture; in wetter parts of the country, a good draining soil is best. The beauty of a raised bed is that you can custom-tailor your soil to the plants' needs.
A good, all-purpose raised bed soil is a well-blended mix of 50 percent each topsoil and compost. Be sure of the quality of both ingredients. Some companies will deliver dirt taken from the top layer of the ground and call it topsoil. Do your research before you place an order.
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
Canadian Gothic Revival
april | may | 2018
canadian gothic revival
Consistently rated the best place to live in Canada, Ottawa boasts the highest standard of living in the nation, Canada's most educated residents, and a low unemployment rate. Canada's capital city is in the province of Ontario and is situated near the US border, close to upstate New York. Sitting on the south bank of the Ottawa River, the city center revolves around Parliament Hill and its grand Gothic Revival architecture. The parklined Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with boats in summer and ice-skaters in winter.
Ottawa hosts some of the largest festivals in the world, including Canada's largest blues festival and the world's largest hockey tournament. Canadian culture enthusiasts will find no shortage of museums in Ottawa. The National Gallery of Canada boasts notable collections of indigenous and other Canadian art, including the memorably colossal bronze spider sculpture, Maman. The Canadian Museum of History showcases exhibits around Canadian heritage, and the Canadian War Museum features Canadian military history exhibits. The Canadian Museum of Nature is yet another recently expanded cultural destination for visitors and locals alike.
Parliament Hill is a must for both architecture and political buffs. It consists of three Gothic Revival-style buildings on a 170-foot bluff overlooking the Ottawa River, and houses the offices of the Parliament, House of Commons, and Senate. Take a free guided tour and explore Canadian history and the workings of the political system, and add a tour of Peace Tower for more history plus gorgeous views from the top. Don't miss the changing of the guard! Stroll the scenic Rideau Canal, one of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, and take a riverboat cruise along the Ottawa River. The Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates spring in the month of May with over 1 million displays of tulips planted throughout Ottawa. Pedal through gardens blooming with more than 300,000 tulips on a two-hour guided bike tour bursting with color.
For a whimsical meal in ByWard Market, a neighborhood featuring its own farmers' market, head to Play Food & Wine for an array of delectable small plates. Sample gnocchi with spinach and mushrooms, hanger steak with frites and aioli, and pork belly with pickled sauerkraut, each expertly paired with staff recommended wines by the glass. Oyster lovers should not miss a visit to The Whalesbone Oyster House near the Canadian Museum of Nature. Dive into oysters from both coasts along with seductive seafood dishes like lobster risotto and a sublime clam chowder, all while engaging with the friendly bartenders and oyster shuckers. Don't miss lunch at La Bottega Nicastro, an Italian market and local favorite, offering olive oils, chocolates, cheeses, and coffee for purchase. Head to the café in the back for a sit-down lunch featuring sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and desserts; definitely order a sandwich of heaping portions of prosciutto on focaccia with options like buffalo mozzarella, spicy marinated eggplant, and roasted red peppers.
The Albert at Bay Suite Hotel will provide a home away from home for the whole family during longer stays, offering spacious suites with full kitchens and underground parking, and is within walking distance to all of the attractions of the city center. For modern lodging in ByWard Market, stay at the Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, where you'll receive a complimentary glass of wine at check-in. Enjoy it on the rooftop lounge along with sweeping views of downtown. For deluxe accommodations near all the sites, the luxury of the Fairmont Château Laurier cannot be beat. Steeped in history and highly regarded across the country, this gothic piece of architecture will surround you in breathtaking beauty. Opt for the Fairmont Gold level as it is well worth the upgrade.
Ottawa is easy to reach by train, plane, or automobile any time of year; just a two-hour drive from Montreal and approximately four-and-a-half hours from Toronto. The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is just twenty minutes from downtown Ottawa, so getting here for the spring festivals—whether they be visual explosions of tulips or audio bursts of jazz music—will be a snap.
Upcoming Annual Events
May 11 to 13: Ottawa ComicCon
May 11 to 21: Canadian Tulip Festival
May 26 and 27: Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
May 31 to June 2: Gatineau Beerfest
June 2 and 3: Doors Open Ottawa
June 8 to 10: Westfest
June 21 to 24: Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
June 21 to July 1: TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
July 1: Canada Day
July 5 to 15: RBC Bluesfest
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
Bake Your Day
april | may | 2018
bake your day
A Collection of Sweet and Savory Baked Goods
All it takes is the scent of something baking in the oven for my family to come running. It doesn't matter if it is sweet treats like peanut butter cookies or savory morsels like beet tarts; they know it's going to be the perfect shade of golden brown when it emerges from the oven. Sometimes baking evokes a sentimental memory. My recipe for carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting always makes me think of my mother, who would make these desserts on special occasions or when we all needed a special treat for the week. Whether it conjures memories from when you were growing up or helps enhance new memories, nothing says home like the smell of baking.
This is such a fun and simple pastry to prepare for any occasion, be it a brunch, light dinner, or even a last-minute cocktail hour with friends. I think this pastry is best when prepared with a quality ham that you might get from your deli counter or local charcuterie shop. I often use an aged Irish or English cheddar for extra flavor.
Serves 4 to 6
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 4 to 6 slices of ham (I like rosemary or honey ham)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water
- Fresh chopped chives, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 425 degree F.
Open the thawed puff pastry and place it on a lightly floured work surface. In the center panel of the trifold pastry, spread the cream cheese. Then layer the slices of ham, tearing them into pieces if you like, and then sprinkle the shredded cheese over the ham.
With a knife, make 6 even slits on both sides (end panels) of the puff pastry. Starting at the top of the pastry, fold the flaps diagonally and alternating over the filling. When you get to the end, tuck the extra dough under the pastry.
Gently transfer the pastry to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the pastry with the egg wash and then place it in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
This happens to be one of my favorite savory tarts. What could be more delicious than roasted beets over ricotta and goat cheese in a homemade crust? If you're short on time and you need to use a store-bought crust, this tart will still be just as tasty. If you can't find golden beets, use all red beets or maybe swap a few large roasted carrot slices to mix up the color. Consider serving this with a lightly dressed salad of spring greens and arugula.
Serves 6
- 2 medium red beets, scrubbed clean
- 2 medium golden beets, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cold butter, diced
- 1 large egg
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
- 4 to 6 ounces goat cheese
- 1 egg, whisked
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped thyme or lightly dressed spring greens, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the beets on a large piece of aluminum foil and then rub them with the olive oil. Wrap the beets in the foil, tenting it so the beets can steam a bit.
Place the foil beet packet on a baking sheet and place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 45 to 55 minutes or until done and can easily be pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, mix together the pastry dough. In a food processor (or by hand with a pastry cutter) add the flour, salt, and cold butter and pulse until the flour resembles coarse crumbs. While the food processor is running, add the cold water. The mixture should form a dough. When the dough has formed and is not sticking to the sides, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough a few times and then form a disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Whisk together the ricotta, goat cheese, egg, dried thyme, chives, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Set aside until needed.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out large enough to fit into the tart pan. Once the dough is in the tart pan, spread the cheese mixture into the bottom of the pan over the dough. Drizzle the cheese mixture with a little olive oil and then bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry edges are golden brown.
Place the roasted beet slices, alternating red and gold, on the cheese layer until all the slices have been used. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and salt and serve at room temperature. Garnish with fresh chopped thyme or lightly dressed spring greens.
Dutch babies are large, light, and fluffy pancakes—much like a popover. They're typically served sweet with a dusting of powdered sugar; however, they can be made savory. This Dutch baby is filled with spring asparagus and Swiss chard and makes a lovely brunch, lunch, or evening meal.
Serves 4 to 6
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup chopped Swiss chard
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, Parmesan, flour, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let the batter rest for about 15 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron pan or seasoned iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the asparagus and cook until crisp tender. Then add the Swiss chard and cook just until wilted. Sprinkle with the Gruyère cheese.
Next pour the batter over the vegetables and then place the skillet on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
These are the most hipster cities in the world
Sarah Berger | @sarahelizberger 10:40 AM ET Fri, 13 April 2018
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Just like the hit IFC show "Portlandia" suggests, the Pacific Northwest is a hipster haven, according to a new survey conducted by Movehub. However, globally, the top spot for hipsters actually goes to a city in the United Kingdom.
To determine its new International Hipster Index, Movehub, an international relocation company, combed through data for 446 cities across 20 countries, excluding cities with populations below 150,000. They looked at five data points, including the number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores per 100,000 city residents.
While the United States might have dominated the list — with seven U.S. cities cracking the top 10 — the most hipster city in the world goes to Brighton and Hove in the United Kingdom. Located in the country's southeast region, this coastal city is described by Lonely Planet as "without doubt Britain's most colorful and outrageous city." It ranked in the top four for three out of the five data points: Vegan eateries, coffee shops and record stores.
However, the U.S. still dominated the top 10 with seven hipster hubs, with many of them located in the Pacific Northwest region, as well as Florida.
The top 10 most hipster cities in the world, according to Movehub, are:
1. Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
2. Portland, Oregon, United States
3. Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
4. Seattle, Washington, United States
5. Lisbon, Portugal
6. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
7. Miami, Florida, United States
8. Orlando, Florida, United States
9. Helsinki, Finland
10. Spokane, Washington, United States
Brighton and Hove barely squeaked past Portland for the top spot; the U.K. city scored an 8.1632 on the Hipster Index while Portland scored 8.1631.
Overall, European cities seem to have more vintage threads and vinyl than Americans, according to Movehub. Brighton placed first in the category for record stores, with nine record stores per 100,000 people. As for vintage boutiques, Lisbon snagged the top spot, with 78 per 100,000 people.
However, American cities did dominate one data category: Tattoo shops. Movehub found that the top 22 cities for tattoos were all in the United States, with Las Vegas, Nevada ranking first with 29 studios per 100,000 people.
"You would struggle to find any other group that changes cities at the rate that hipsters do —once a city has been chosen as a trendy area, the hipsters bring in all sorts of new independent businesses and this injection of consumers can really transform these cities," says Fred O'Brien, who headed up the research of the study study.
Movehub points out that none of the cities on the index's top 40 had a population over one million. A similar study (with slightly different criteria) conducted by the site last year looked at the most hipster cities in the U.S., and found a similar result: In that study, every city in the top ten had a population under 500,000, and cities like New York and San Francisco didn't even make the top 50.
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Contemporary Beach Front Design
december | january | 2018
it's all in the details
Thoughtful Design Brings Harmony to This Beachfront Beauty
"Details distinguish a home from looking amateurish to looking like a professional did it," says Kelly Deck, director of Vancouver, British Columbia-based Kelly Deck Design and host of the HGTV series Take It Outside. With so much professional experience under her belt, Deck understands a thing or two about flawlessly executing details.
Her design skills captured the attention of the Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital, and the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Every year, these organizations work together to create a house—the grand prize for their fundraiser, Vancouver's Millionaire Designer Home Lottery. They asked Deck and her team to design and execute the interior of this spacious prize home located on Marine Drive in White Rock, British Columbia.
The goal of the lottery is to appeal to a wide audience to entice ticket purchases. Typically, the lottery home design follows traditional styles and tastes, but Deck wanted to go in a new direction. "We encouraged the foundation to look at something more modern. We introduced the idea of a contemporary home that felt a bit like a luxury hotel," says Deck. "They trusted us and took the risk." That risk paid off when the 116,000 lottery tickets available for the home sold quickly.
big and bold.
A home with a large footprint, such as this featured design, can be intimidating. Here, Kelly Deck shares her secrets to making the most of big spaces.
Go big. "When you have that much volume, you need to take up space. Making big moves actually makes your space feel more cohesive and whole," Deck explains. Large rooms can handle large pieces. Consider the eighteen-foot-long headboard in the master bedroom or fourteen-foot long island in the kitchen. Neither looks out of place because both are proportional to the dimensions of the rooms they are in.
Be bold. If you want your rooms to make a statement, choose materials that make you somewhat nervous. Designers shy away from marble because it can etch or stain. Deck says to look overseas to overcome that nervousness. "In Europe, marble floors and counters have been in buildings for centuries and they look spectacular," she says. "They're not in perfect condition, yet the forms and overall look is beautiful because those materials tell a story."
Deck first focused on the atmosphere and mood that she wanted to create. "My approach to modern is about using materials that are sensuous and have strong texture," she says. "I want people to want to touch them." Natural materials appeal to the sense of touch, as does the variety of textures. The home is filled with wood, marble, and natural textiles like cotton, linen, velvet, and wool.
Learning to balance varied textures takes practice and a reliance on gut instinct. "There's no prescriptive recipe. It's more of a feeling," says Deck. "You need to focus on framing, blocking, and sight lines." The master bath provides an excellent illustration. Each material is used with precision, training the viewer's eye where to look next. Dark stained quartersawn oak starts at the vanity cabinets and continues to wrap around the bathtub, drawing the eye to the beachfront view. Elongated marble slabs top the vanity and show up again in the shower seat and base footing. A wide swath of iridescent glass tile shimmers between the vanities and flows from the wall to the floor spanning the length of the room. A velvety ottoman sits beneath a sparkling chandelier that is reflected in both the mirrors and shower glass.
Even with varied materials and textures, the design feels harmonious. How does Deck create that harmony? She compares the process to smart entertaining. "If you plan a dinner party, you're not going to invite twelve people with gigantic personalities. If you do, no one will get to say anything. When you design, you have to choose pieces that command attention and then support them with those that are quieter and more contemplative," she explains. "If you want one thing to stand out as special, then other things need to be quieter and command less attention."
Dramatic focal points command attention in each room, but it's the smaller details that make the home feel cozy. "With accessorizing, there's a fine balance between having just enough so that it looks collected, but not so much that it looks cluttered. Each vignette should tell a story," she says. Books, photos, and plants accessorize each room and provide the narrative. "Books are a very critical component of any styling. They instantly soften a space and give you a sense of feeling at home," Deck explains. For artwork, she relied on photos. "I like the subtle graphic quality of black-and-white photos. They capture a specific moment in time better than a painting does."
From a room-spanning headboard to how books are arranged on a nightstand, nothing is overlooked. "When you walk into a home and the whole thing just feels good; that's the magic of well-executed details."
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
Soup and Sandwich Specials
december | january | 2018
soup's on
Elevated Soup and Sandwich Recipes That Delight
Wintertime calls for comfort food. The chilly temps drive me indoors and I crave the combo of warm soup and a hearty sandwich. A bowl of soup, a sandwich, and a soft blanket make the day feel a bit cozier. Soups and sandwiches have always been a family favorite, but I've elevated my recipe game with these distinctive and satisfying pairings. To maintain some childlike simplicity to these staples, I've also designed them for dunking. Whether you dunk artisan croutons into tomato bisque or dip the edge of a pita-wrapped curried chicken salad into a hot bowl of Mulligatawny, settle in. Soup's on.
Pureed cauliflower and red curry paste come together to make a smooth, silky soup. It becomes a bit heartier when paired with an arugula, apple, and hummus wrap. This soup and sandwich makes a tasty combination for a quick and easy meal.
Serves 4 to 6
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, ghee, or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 to 2½ pounds) stemmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (not light)
- 1½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Squeeze of lime juice to taste
- Sliced green onions or fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. When it's hot, add the onion and sauté until translucent. Then add the garlic, chopped cauliflower, fresh ginger, ground coriander, and vegetable broth. Let the veggies and broth simmer on low for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft.
Next, stir in the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, and turmeric. Bring it back to a simmer. Let the soup simmer on low for another 5 to 10 minutes to bring all the flavors together. With an immersion blender, blend the soup to a puree. If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer the soup to a blender or Vitamix and puree.
Then pour the soup back into the pot. If the soup feels too thick, add another ¼ cup veggie broth until you feel you have the right consistency.
Garnish with sliced green onions or fresh cilantro.
I like to use spinach wraps for this sandwich, but you can use any kind of tortilla wrap you like. When sliced into smaller pieces, this wrap also makes a festive nibble for guests or a delicious after-school snack.
Makes 1
- 1 large tortilla or sandwich wrap, slightly warmed so it's pliable
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hummus
- 8 to 10 arugula leaves (or a good handful of baby arugula)
- 4 to 5 slices of your favorite apple
Place the warmed tortilla on a flat surface and spread the hummus on the half closest to you. Layer with arugula leaves and then the sliced apples.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll away from you. Cut in half or in quarters and enjoy.
Mulligatawny soup originated in England and is inspired by Indian cuisine. You will find many different versions of this beautiful soup; however, this one is my favorite. I added coconut milk and diced apples to give just a hint of sweet, which deliciously complements the savory flavors.
Serves 6 to 8
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, olive oil, or ghee
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1½ cups diced sweet potato
- ¼ cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 to 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken, optional (I often make this soup vegetarian)
- ½ diced fresh apple
- 1 cup coconut milk (not light or low-fat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large soup pot, add the oil and place over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook them for about 5 minutes or until soft. Then add the garlic and ginger, stirring for another minute.
Next stir in the flour and curry powder and when it's nicely combined with the vegetables (about 30 seconds or so) slowly stir in the broth.
Bring the soup to a boil and then turn it down to a simmer. Add the diced sweet potato and rice. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the soup sit for about 30 minutes prior to serving.
This soup is excellent the next day and can be held in the refrigerator for approximately 3 days.
Maria Walker CRS
Where Dreams Come Home
As featured in Home By Design® Magazine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. ©2018 By Design Publishing. All rights reserved.
Vintage Post Stamps
december | january | 2018
signed, sealed, delivered
Sending Mail with Vintage Postage Stamps
Communication in the modern age changes every day. New programs and apps for sharing information and images are constantly being developed, and they are changing historical forms of communication along the way. With the advent of the cell phone came the phrase landline. And with the advent of e-mail came the phrase snail mail. As archaic as snail mail sounds, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. The art of letter writing, sending, and receiving is back in fashion, and as a result, postage stamps are too. New designs are always a thrill for philatelists, but vintage, never-been-used stamps are resurfacing and dressing up envelopes all over North America.
Vintage postage stamps are often maintained in curated hobby collections; however, they can still be used for practical purposes too. Editions that aren't particularly rare offer a beautiful opportunity to honor social history and provide your friend or family member with a well-decorated piece of mail. Even though the cost of a single stamp is more today than it was sixty years ago, you can still use uncanceled stamps. As long as the face value totals the current cost of postage, you can use as many stamps as you'd like in the upper right hand corner of your envelope.
Create a mix of stamps you love or think the recipient would appreciate. You could also group them by color or theme. For example, animal postage stamps complement a jungle themed birthday party invitation, while stamps with love and flowers in pastel shades are a popular wedding invitation trend. A collection of vintage stamps is a particularly detailed and romantic gesture for brides and grooms to use when inviting guests. But whatever the occasion, postage stamps help communicate your message. "When I was in college I had a long-distance relationship, and we wrote letters constantly. Postcards, love letters, drawings—anything to stay connected," says Liz Tannehill Cook, owner of online-based Vintage Postage Shop. "The envelope was as much a part of the correspondence as the letter itself. From the stamp that was chosen to any artwork that was drawn to any words used; it was very personal and intentional. I still have all of those letters. Each one gave me so much joy and is a story of that relationship."
You can find usable stamps from Vintage Postage Shop and other vendors on Etsy. If you'd like someone else to curate a complete set and make sure it totals the amount you need per envelope, Etsy is a fantastic resource. Or if you're simply on the hunt for sheets of a specific stamp, you can check out eBay or Amazon. There might also be local brick-and-mortar resources in your area.
Remember when you had to lick the stamps? Yes, there really was a time when the adhesive had to be activated with moisture. When applying vintage stamps, forgo the traditional method and instead use quality glue sticks to affix them to envelopes. Use a piece of scrap or construction paper to firmly press the stamp to the envelope and avoid getting glue everywhere.
Preserve the integrity of your vintage stamps by having them hand canceled. Today, most mail is machine sorted, which means it's processed in a not-so-gentle way, and your pretty postage stamps might end up peeling or covered up completely. Take your mail directly to the postmaster for a hand cancellation. Not only is this a gentler and more traditional way to send mail, it can also add dimension to your envelope. (See the sidebar for more about specialty postmarks.)
You can easily find vintage postage stamps from all over the world. Although you can't use them to send mail within your country, you can turn foreign or canceled stamps into artwork so they will continue to be appreciated. Consider framing and matting your favorite finds, use them to create greeting cards, or arrange colorful stamps in the shape of a heart or letter. With postage stamp artwork on your walls, you can appreciate snail mail every day.
Specialty Postmarks
A beautifully decorated envelope is a treat for any recipient. But if you want to go the extra mile, have your mail hand canceled in a town that has a unique name or specialty postmark. The postmark is the part of the stamp that documents the date your mail was accepted and the cancelation renders the postage unusable for the future, although you can use both terms interchangeably with the postmaster. If you're passing through one of these towns, bring some mail with you or pick up a postcard to document the visit. You might even be able to send invitations directly to a post office in a box and have the mail properly canceled and sent from there. Here are a few post offices worth visiting to put the finishing touch on your mail.
- Bliss, New York
- Bridal Veil, Oregon
- Celebration, Florida
- Dinosaur, Colorado
- Happy Camp, California
- Heart's Content, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Love, Arizona/Love, Illinois/Love, Saskatchewan
- North Pole, Alaska
- Paradise, Pennsylvania
- Romance, Arkansas
- Valentine, Texas
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For a while I thought society was changing. Seeing body positive messages everywhere made me believe that I was now acceptable, that my size didn't matter. But the real truth is that I stopped holding myself to the standard that society prescribes. I came to the realization that by giving others the opinion that I felt I needed to lose weight, gave them permission to think that as well.
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As previously noted, Prologis Park Chiba New Town will receive its first industrial building totaling 1.4 million square feet of space. Set to be located along National Highway No. 464, the inaugural building of the logistics park will offer great access to the nearby Narita International Airport.
Prologis Park Yoshimi, located in the immediate vicinity of the Ken-O Expressway, will be expanded by 1.1 million square feet, part of the announced development wave. The developer is looking to receive CASBEE "A" certification for its new three-story building that will be fitted with a solar rooftop system, part of the environmentally-friendly development plan for the facility. CASBEE is a tool used in assessing and rating the environmental performance of real estate developments and features a number of specialized rating systems for various processes including CASBEE for Heat Island, CASBEE for Existing Building and CASBEE for Renovation.
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"For all those that want Ice Cube out the game," started the legendary West Coast rapper, "I got one thing to say: You better check yourself before you wreck yourself." Bam! Ice Cube reminded everyone at Auditorium Shores Saturday night just why he's atop rap's pantheon. The hourlong set played out as a greatest-hits collection of one of hip-hop's finest hit-makers, the crowd getting what they wanted: "You Can Do It," "Check Yo Self," "Natural Born Killaz," as well as N.W.A staples "Gangsta Gangsta," "Straight Outta Compton," and "Express Yourself." Crip-walking alongside hype-man Doug C (who sounds eerily like Chuck D), Cube urged weed heads to light up, riffed on gangsta rap's bad rep, and bet Benjamins with C over whose side of the crowd was more raucous before launching into "It Was a Good Day." Had the venue had a roof, it would've landed in the river behind the stage. Rocking a black Washington Nationals jersey and grown-out Afro ("I can grow my Jheri curl back"), the oft-criticized Cube came off more Friday than Are We There Yet?, his "I'm still treacherous as ever on this goddamn mic" claim completely warranted.


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- Title: Project Love United
- Premiered: 2003-08-06
- Categories:
- Pascal Obispo & Youssou N'Dour Live for Love United
- Anime:
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- Ah! My Goddess (OVA)
- Ai Yori Aoshi
- Angel Sanctuary (OVA)
- Angelic Layer
- Argento Soma (TV)
- Berserk
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Enchanted Card (1st Movie)
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- Chobits
- Colorful (1999 TV)
- Cowboy Bebop
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- Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure
- Excel Saga
- Fist of the North Star OVA
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This AMV's project is born from an old idea to do as the Love United music video with football players singing or the fight against AIDS. You can learn more about this movie clip at http://www.loveunited.org
So my AMV is a sort of parody of this Clip with some anime characters. I'm already seeing people will say they are random characters... if you want to know the true, they are characters i like from anime series i like, nothing more.So here is the listing of the characters that appear in this video, by order of appearence:
Sesshomaru from Inuyasha TV
Hisoka from Hunter X Hunter TV
Yakumo Fujii from 3x3 Eyes
Ridd Hershel from Tales of Eternia
Kiba from Wolf's Rain
Tsubaki Sadamitsu from Sadamitsu The Destroyer
Hikaru Shindoh from Hikaru no Go
Sai from Hikaru no Go
Gon Freecss from Hunter X Hunter Greed Island
Kirua Zaoldyeck from Hunter X Hunter Greed Island
Yukimura Sanada from Samurai Deeper Kyo
Akabane Kurudo from GetBackers
Horo Horo from Shaman King
Kenshin Himura from Rurouni Kenshin TV
Keroberos from Card Captor Sakura
Wolf from Platinumhugen Ordian
Itsuki Kisaragi from RahXephon
Milo from Saint Seiya Hades Chapter
Leorio from Hunter X Hunter Greed Island
Yuu Kananase from Platinumhugen Ordian
Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece TV
Inuyasha from Inuyasha TV
Liddo-kun from Love Hina
Hige from Wolf's Rain
Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto TV
Toya Kinomoto from Card Captor Sakura
Yukito Tsukishiro from Card Captor Sakura
Tony Tony Chopper from One Piece TV
Chibi from Dragon Drive
Orphen from Sorcerous Stabber Orphen
Kakashi Hakate from Naruto TV
a Puchu from Excel Saga
Mü from Saint Seiya Hades Chapter
Nicholas D. Wolfwood from Trigun
Ichitaka Seto from I's OVA
Kyoshiro Mibu from Samurai Deeper Kyo
Donkihote Dorafumingo from One Piece TV
Marie from Onegai Teacher
Keitaro Urashima from Love Hina
Gai Maito from Naruto TV
Jet Black from Cowboy Bebop
Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop
Tsume from Wolf's Rain
Hare From Jungle Guu Deluxe
Keiki from Juuni Kokki
Pen Pen from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Sanji from One Piece TV
Usopp from One Piece TV
Zoro Roronoa from One Piece TV
Rakushun from Juuni Kokki
Kyosuke Kanou from Hungry Heart Wild Striker
Daisuke Aurora from Heat Guy J
Folken Lacour de Fanel from Vision of Escaflowne
Vash The Stampede from Trigun
Straight Cougar from Scryed
Sharnalk from Hunter X Hunter OVA
Jay from Heat Guy J
Gatts from Berserk
Haru Glory from Groove Adventure Rave
Plue from Groove Adventure Rave
Riui from Mahou Senshi Riui
Kaji Ryouji from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Bankotsu from Inuyasha TV
Kazuki Yotsuga from Dual! Parrallel Trouble Adventure
Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto TV
Griff from Groove Adventure Rave
Syunji Nagira from Witch Hunter Robin
Watanabe Shinichi from Puni Puni Poemi
Shoryuu from Juuni Kokki
Naota Nandaba from Furi Kuri
Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Amon from Witch Hunter Robin
Eikichi Onizuka from Great Teacher Onizuka
Ichiro Mihara from Angelic Layer
Gawl from Generator Gawl
Ayato Kamina from RahXephon
Sorata Arisugawa from X TV
Rokaku from Dragon Drive
Sena from Weiss Kreuz Gluhen
Lyserg Diethel from Shaman King
Junta Momonari from DNA2
Kaoru Hanabishi from Ai Yori Aoshi
Aya Fujimiya from Weiss Kreuz Gluhen
Miroku from Inuyasha TV
Doraemon from Doraemon TV
Ryuho from Scryed
Shannon Kasull from Scrapped Princess
Sieghart from Groove Adventure Rave
Kazuma from Scryed
Kunihiko Kimishima from Scryed
Kuroro Lucifuru Hunter X Hunter OVA
Il Paratzo from Excel Saga
Genzo Soga from Tenshi no Konamaiki
Sousuke Sagara from Full Metal Panic
Van Slanzar de Fanel from Vision of Escaflowne
Claude O'Pede from Noir
Itani from Colorful
Hirokawa from Colorful
Ginji Amano from GetBackers
Ban Mido from Get Backers
Rockstar from One Piece TV
Wigle from Jungle Guu Deluxe
Kurapica from Hunter X Hunter Greed Island
Ichiro Hanada from Hanada Shonen-shi
Claus Volka from Last Exile
Rokuta from Juuni Kokki
i also used some anime sequences or pictures to make the introduction of the amv and its background. Here are the animes used as this, listed too :
Neko No Ongaeshi
Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter OVA
Yu Yu Hakusho TV
Hokuto no Ken OVA
Argento Soma
Angelic Layer
Tonari no Totoro
Cowboy Bebop
Angel Sanctuary
Mahou Senshi Riui
Rurouni Kenshin
Cowboy Bebop
Full Metal Panic
Abenobashi Mahou Shotengai
Furi Kuri
Gundam Seed
Ah! My Goddess
Ayashi no Ceres
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Card Captor Sakura
Now and There Here and There
Love Hina
When i was doing this AMV, i was helped by some friends, i would like to thanks them here, so:
Fab, Avatarx, Ulala, Lord_Rugall, Naota-kun, Kirua_Z, rurouni_mimo, bibifock and Magaly, thank you all :) ;)
I hope you will enjoy this AMV ;)
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We here at the House of Hemp want to give our costumers the best alternative to traditional medicine. We only carry the highest quality organic products on the market. Our goal is to impact lives in a positive way and to help individuals live a more pain free lifestyle. Our CBD products have helped us out in our daily lives and we are passionate that everyone can benefit from using our products. Thank you for considering the House of Hemp and make sure you "Hemp Someone you Love today".
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News Group International announced that it has acquired Report International and KD Paine & Partners. The acquisitions will be merged with the company's Dubai-based measurement group, Salience Research, though they will continue to use their existing brands.
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Have you ever tried cooking a meal and came across a recipe that asked to broil something and had no idea what it was? Well then, this video should make things clearer.
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