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The children gathered together on the mat with green, red, yellow and blue squares, some children were giggling; some sat wide-eyed starring at the table with unfamiliar items on it, in at Meadowville Library. The man at the table, Terry Rosvall, a bee keeper, prepared to share some tips on how to "bee-happy."
A strange looking wooden box on the table was a mystery.
The bee keeper pulled a drawer out of the mysterious box and said," Bees like to live in hollow trees, this is a hive and it's made to look like a hollow tree."
The drawer had rows and rows of tiny holes that were filled with honey and covered in a wax-like covering. Rosvall explained how the honey generated by the bees in the tiny holes.
"It takes a lot of bees to make honey," the bee keeper said, "and a lot of honey to make the wax. It takes about ten pounds of honey to make a pound of wax, he said."
A special knife was held by Rosvall who demonstrated how the honey was scraped from the hive trays. Each child got a close-up look at the drawer as Rosvall walked about the room so all could see.
There are three kinds of bees in a hive, Rosvall explained, female bees who are the worker bees inside the hive, the male bees who actually go out and gather the nectar and pollen, and the queen.
The queen's only job is to lay eggs, Rosvall said, she lays 2,000 eggs a day.
During the winter there are only about 10,000 bees in hive, Rosvall said, during the summer, there are about 60,000. It's not good to be a male bee in the winter, the bee keeper explained, when winter arrives the females kick out the males. In the spring new ones will be born.
The nectar goes into a honey stomach where it is stored for a short time and mixed with special enzymes. But between the honey stomach and the bee's digestive stomach is a one-way valve, a check valve of sorts. If the bee needs some fuel, some of the nectar can go through this valve, but once through, it can't go back. Nothing from the bee's digesting stomach or the bee's intestines can return to the honey stomach.
When the bee enters her hive, the contents of the honey stomach—and only the honey stomach—are transferred to other bees through trophallaxis before it is ultimately stored in the comb.
Bees need to be warm and the temperature inside a beehive is 90 degrees, even in winter. The warm temperature also helps thicken the honey. When the nectar is first brought to the hive, Rosvall explained, it is 60 percent water and we call it runny honey. The warm temperature in the hive helps remove the water and condense the honey and when the honey gets to 18 percent water content it's ready.
Each hive has four sections, each with drawers in it. Honey is harvested from the top two drawer-sections and the bottom two are left to be food for the hive. "I want my girls [the bees] to be healthy and well fed," Rosvall added.
A queen bee lives about five years and the worker bees only live about a month, the bee keeper said.
Rosvall had many bee keeping tools of the trade on hand like a "smoker," strainers to filter the honey, a bucket used for additional filtering and with its spigot to fill jars with honey. Squeals of delight could be heard when the bee keeper suit was donned by Rosvall.
For more information on bees or bee keeping, the local libraries have several books. Rockwood Park has a Bee Club that meets the second Monday of the month.
Bees are hard workers and they sweeten our life as they not only make honey, but pollinate plants.
The next time a bee buzzes by and in a hurry, it is helping to bring one pound of honey from a million flowers to your table.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
12 Servings
- 6 pounds Pork Shoulder
- 1 Sweet Onion, quartered
- 6 cloves Garlic, skins removed and smashed
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 12 oz bottle or can Light Beer
- 18 ounces Barbecue Sauce, typically one bottle
- 12 Hamburger Buns
- In a 6 quart slow cooker place the fat side down of the Boston butt. Add quartered onion and cloves of garlic to the slow cooker. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the meet and pour a 12oz bottle of beer over everything. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 hours.
- After the pork is done cooking, carefully remove the Boston butt from the slow cooker and place into a large serving dish. Remove as much of the fat off of the Boston butt as possible. Begin to shred the meat. Add 3/4 of the bottle of barbecue sauce to the shredded pork.
- Serve 1/2 cup portions of shredded pulled pork on to a hamburger bun. Top with more barbecue sauce if desired.
You may substitute water for the beer if you prefer not to cook with alcohol.
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Recipe Yields: 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 600 minutes
Total Time: 610 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Servings Per Recipe 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 232Calories 583
% Daily Value*
45%Total Fat 29g
50%Saturated Fat 10g
31%Sodium 746mg
9%Total Carbohydrate 27g
2%Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g
85%Protein 43g
* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Today we add short-run aggregate supply (SRAS) to the analysis. The short-run aggregate supply curve is tricky to justify theoretically. Given an increase in the money supply, the SRAS convey that total output increases as a result of increase in aggregate demand and a delay in price adjustments. It is convenient to think of this in terms of nominal income and then consider the behavior of the individual variables.
Imagine that there is an increase in the money stock of 5%. Given the log-derivative of the equation of exchange, this looks like
%∆M + %∆V = %∆P + %∆y
Rewrite as:
%∆M + %∆V = %∆(Py)
For now, let's assume that portfolio demand for money is constant. Now,
%5 + %0 = %∆(Py)
%∆(Py) = %5
Within a static model, we know that in the long-run, the price level will absorb the entirety of the change, and that y remains unchanged. This is known as the classical dichotomy. Often rendered, "Reals affect reals, and nominal affect nominal." In the real world, however, we see that nominal changes have real effects. A more realistic rendition states, when the economic activity is in something close to an equilibrium condition, changes in nominal aggregates do not lead to long-lasting changes in a given measure of aggregate output. It is possible that at first a change in y comprises some portion of the change in the nominal income. In the long run, y returns to its original level as prices come to fully reflect the increase in the money stock.
A thought experiment is enough to convey the nature of short-run effects. Imagine that, over night, Hume's money fairy has increased everyone's money balances by exactly double. If, at the moment this occurred, not before, all agents became aware of this doubling, there would be no effect on the allocation and employment of resources. Now, let's imagine that our agents only become aware of this slowly. Some agents are able to spend the money before prices rise. Of course some suppliers have become aware of this change, but certainly all of them have not. At least some of those who recognize their increase in cash balances will make purchasers from those suppliers who have not changed the price. These suppliers may even believe that there has been an increase in demand and will sell more than they would have if that had realized that they suffer from "money illusion." This leads to a temporary increase in output that will last as long as suppliers do not increase their prices. Eventually, competition and a need for solvency forces them to act in accordance with economic reality. Prices rise and output falls back to its long-run level.
As prices rise, there is no reason to expect that all prices move in the same direction at the same time. It is possible that a substantial portion of the increase in money is used to purchase only one or a few types of goods. These markets receiving the new money will increase prices more quickly than those that do not. For example, the doubling of the money stock might increase the price of luxury goods by 3 or 4 times since those who discover the new money early on feel richer. Relative prices shift as money enters the economy through the purchase of specific goods.
As prices rise, not only are relative prices distorted, but so also is the function of profit. Profits appear to be augmented by the price increases, but again, this is only due to "money illusion." Irving Fisher's observation is of help to us:
"I remember particularly a long talk with one very intelligent German woman who kept a shop in the outskirts of Berlin. She gave all kinds of trivial reasons for the high prices. . . When I talked with her the inflation had gone on until the mark had depreciated by more than ninety-eight per cent, so that it was only a fiftieth of its original value (that is, the price level had risen about fifty fold), and yet she had not been aware of what had really happened. Fearing to be though a profiteer, she said: 'That shirt I sold you will cost me just as much to replace as I am charging you." Before I could ask her why, then, she sold it at so low a price, she continued: "But I have made a profit on that shirt because I bought it for less.
She had made no profit; she had made a [economic] loss. She thought she had made a profit only because she was deceived by the 'Money Illusion'. . She had kept her accounts in what was in reality a fluctuating unit, the market. In terms of this changing unit her accounts did indeed show a profit; but if she had translated her accounts into dollars, they would have shown a large loss. . . " (392)
Now that we've worked through this thought experiment, we are ready to consider what happens by considering a graph of aggregate demand, short-run aggregate supply, and long-run aggregate supply. We consider an increase in aggregate demand.
Two effects are working here. The short run effect, which temporarily elevates y, and the long-run effect, which dominates the short-run effect having P absorb the total change in the money stock. It is important that we do not interpret long-run and short-run as representing specific time span. These are categories that describe types of change. The long-run is the state to which the model eventually converges. Long-run changes always swamp short-run changes. It is possible that long-run effects set in very quickly so that short-run changes are hardly observed. Or short-run changes may last for an exceptionally long period of time. There is no measurement of time that can consistently define the long-run and short-run.


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2) Where do I even begin?—Ignore the racks that are always there at first, and, if your store has them, start with the racks that they roll out on the floor every 45 minutes or so. Some stores will even make announcements when they roll out new racks so you can do your best Usain Bolt impression beating all the other bargain-obsessed chicks to that mint condition Anthropologie skirt huddled behind those pleated maroon polyester pants from 1984.
3) What do I pay?—Most Goodwill items are reasonably priced to begin with, but all of them are priced by separate people in the back who sometimes get bitten by the random bug and pop a $7 price tag on a pair of cute-but-hardly-worth-it flip-flops. If you find something you think is overpriced, don't be afraid to ask management to lower it. Especially if you have a comparable item that is already marked lower that you can show them.
4) How do I decide?—Goodwill's return policy only applies to clothing and that can only be exchanged within seven days of its purchase. So, even though you may only be spending $4 on a skirt, it wouldn't hurt to ask yourself, "Will I REALLY wear this, or am I only buying it because it's cheap?" Keeping an open open mind is crucial to finding amazing clothes, but try not so open that you get home what you were thinking buying this junk!
5) How often do I go?—It depends. If want to overhaul your closet, once-a-week trips are best since frequency yields the best awesome-finds scores. If you just want a good deal every now and then, wander in on your lunch-break during the week sometime, and see where it goes from there.
6) What if it's not perfect?—If something I love is flawed, I ask myself two questions: 1) Can I fix it/how long will it take me? and 2) How much can I get them to lower the price because of the flaw? If the answers are 1) Yes/not too long, and 2) Enough that it's dirt-cheap…I buy it and turn it into a project.
7) How much time should I expect to spend per visit?—I hardly ever get in and out of Goodwill with much to show for it in less than 2 hours. But I almost always have all three of my children with me, which means multiple bathrooms trips, toy aisle browsing, and usually at least one nursing session with the baby. If you're on your own, an hour of happy browsing could produce some pretty incredible results.
8) Don't shoes gross you out?—Shoes can be tricky for the germ/other people's feet averse. I'm not really one of those, but I only buy the ones in great condition and have a big, fat can of Lysol waiting for them when I get home! : )
9) Where do I go?— Wherever's closest. Don't assume that, because you live in a small town, your GW isn't worth checking out. I find almost all of my best treasures in two small-town stores.
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Effect of Parent Involvement on Math and Reading Achievement of Young Children: Evidence from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study
Abstract (Summary)Parental involvement and home cognitive stimulation have been advocated as strong indictors to the academic achievement of a child. A growing body of literature indicates that parental education, parenting pattern and socio-economic status of the family have an influence on the academic achievement of a child. The purpose of this study was to examine the parenting practices in families of different income and ethnicities, and their impact on the math and reading achievement of young children across the school years by using existing data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (ECLS), Kindergarten class of 1998-99 (NCES 2006-035). Theoretical and conceptual frameworks were drawn from Social capital theory and Ecological perspectives. The findings of this research indicate that family SES has a significant influence on the math and reading achievement of all children in kindergarten, first grade, third grade and fifth grade. Math and reading performance of the children in kindergarten, first grade, third grade and fifth grade have varied and related to the parent participation in home enrichment activities. Involvement in both inside and outside home enrichment activities did not bring the same benefit for the children in below the poverty or above the poverty category in all ethnic groups. No parent involvement variable indicates any significant relation for the Asian children's' math and reading performance. For the African American and Hispanic children the parent involvement variables were as significant as for the European American children. However, it seems to be that the minority children would benefit more by a higher level of parent involvement in the education process of their children. The home (parent involvement), school, and community partnership could create a wide range of opportunity for the poor and minority children. From the policy intervention perspectives, the importance of home, school and community partnership is discussed, and suggestions are provided to increase a success through home, school and community collaborative effort.
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Of the various factors that will determine Matt Schaub's future with the Texans, the biggest of all falls, to a large extent, beyond his control.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle joined PFT Live on Friday, and he explained that Schaub's contract, which expires after the 2012 season, is and will be a "non-issue" until Schaub shows he can be available to play.
"They're not gonna give him an extension 'til he proves he can stay healthy," McClain said. "That he can indeed bounce back from the Lisfranc surgery that he had. He's working out [Friday] with his receivers at the University of Houston, since they would not let him participate in OTAs and minicamp, even though he was 100 percent then."
Schaub missed six games in 2011 after suffering the foot injury. "This is his sixth year in this system, and he has not finished three of those seasons," McClain said.
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It was ages since I last visited the land of Malacca
* St Francis Xavier's statue at St Paul's Church *
It is the land where Parameswara had discovered in his search of refuge
It is the land where Afonso de Alburquerque had conquered from Sultan Mahmud Shah
It is an honor of mine to share the sheer sense of glory that words alone could not express
700 years of history
Porta de Santiago, standing strong and firm, despite the years of rain and wind, and bombs that were silently eating up its body
This is the land of mysteries
Like a young and attractive woman, hiding under the sheer black veil that fails to hide her inner beauty
* the Voiceless agony at St Paul's Church *
I still remember the good old days when I used to nail my butt on the miniature chair of pink and grey, rest my chin on my folded hands on the "artistically painted" (with liquid paper and pencil) brown table, and fascinate by the interesting stories told by my history teachers.
About how Parameswara came across this piece of land
* Christ Church at Stadthuys *
About how Afonso de Alburquerque conquered the existing empire
* St Paul's Church *
If only my history teachers would have been so kind to bring us for a learning tour in Malacca, which obviously never happened.
I strongly believe that we could learn to appreciate more this way
For we are able to see
For we are able to see
* St Paul's Church *
To hear
* Queen Victoria Fountain at Stadthuys *
To feel how my life would be
if I were to born in that era
700 years of history
10 years of mortality
Should we not appreciate the treasure box that lays right in front of us?
Sad to say, these chaps are from my era.
*shakes head*
Walk of randomities
Sight of irregularities
A little detour from the tourist attractions in the next post shall we?


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SINGPAPORE: German semiconductor Infineon Technologies will invest S$105 million over the next five years into building a Smart Factory at its Singapore manufacturing facility.
This is part of Infineon's push to implement what it calls a Smart Enterprise Programme, encompassing horizontal, vertical and digital integration.
For instance, it has introduced robots like automated guided vehicles, to facilitate the transportation of chips across different parts of the facility.
Senior engineer Foo Say Wee said: "For the lots delivery, it used to be carried out manually by the operator who has to search the lots and carry the lot and hand it to the equipment. But today, employing automation, the lot will be automatically delivered to the operator and after that we have robotic vehicles that automatically come over and transport the lots to the equipment."
The company manufactures chips used in things like cars and electronic identification such as passports.
Many of Infineon's employees have worked there for decades, including Ha Nyit Fong, who is approaching 25 years with the company. But she said that the move towards automation and connectivity has been seamless so far. "It has been easy, because the company provides the necessary training", said Ms Ha.
These investments are expected to help the company achieve chip output of four times, said Infineon's president and managing director Andrew Chong.
"It contributes to our sustainable competitive positioning in the market. For example, we aim to achieve a chip output of four times over this period. Smart Enterprise Programme gives us a quantum leap in productivity.
"This is also very beneficial to our workers, because we replace a lot of the manual, error-prone activities by our workers, and this allows us to upgrade our workers into much higher value added activities."
The Economic Development Board has partnered Infineon in this latest programme and its assistant managing director Lim Kok Kiang said there is no one-size-fits-all approach to raising productivity. But he stressed that the push towards innovation is not an end-goal, but a journey to help Singapore retain a competitive edge in manufacturing.
"We have a strong base of manufacturing sectors already here in Singapore, so certainly as a next step, we think there's a window of opportunity for companies to adopt and adapt their manufacturing activities here, so that we can continue to sustain a competitive manufacturing sector in Singapore."
Infineon hires about 2,000 people here in Singapore, with around 1,300 in its manufacturing segment. Singapore is Infineon's regional headquarters, contributing 3.3 billion euros, or 48 per cent of Infineon's global revenue, in its 2016 financial year.


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Here are a few of today's myths:
"People can't help falling in love."
We may be attracted to someone at first sight but true biblical love is something that grows. It isn't selfish and is based on respect and admiration for another person's character and godly attributes (1 Corinthians 13:4-8 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 4 Charity suffers long, and is kind; charity envies not; charity braggs not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; 6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Charity never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
American King James Version×).
"People have to engage in sex."
No one ever died from not having sex. Waiting to awaken sexual activity at the right time (after marriage) is important (Song Of Solomon 3:5 Song Of Solomon 3:5I charge you, O you daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that you stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.
American King James Version×).
"If you've already had sex, your life is ruined."
God always offers us the opportunity to repent, to admit that we've sinned and to then live properly. The advice we are given under these circumstances is the same Jesus gave the woman caught in the act of adultery: "Go and sin no more" (John 8:11 John 8:11She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said to her, Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.
American King James Version×).
"Everybody's doing it."
According to songs and movies, one would think this is true. But it isn't. Even in the United States more young people graduate from high school today not having had sex than those who have. And the number of those abstaining is increasing.


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Bandsintown Featured in Billboard Magazine for Renaissance Play to Stay
In the fall of 2015, we teamed up with Renaissance Hotels and Billboard on Play To Stay, a program that allowed touring artists to stay at Renaissance properties for free in exchange for recording a unique music video or jam session onsite at a Renaissance Hotel.
Of the 18 artists that were selected by Bandsintown and Renaissance, Welsh rockers Neck Deep came out on top winning the grand prize, which included a Marriott Gift Card worth up to $10,000!
Read our interview with Neck Deep here!
We're loving this double-page print ad that ran in a recent issue of Billboard magazine congratulating Neck Deep on their Play To Stay victory. It was awesome working with our partners over at Billboard and Renaissance Hotels and we are highly appreciative of all of the great artists who submitted videos of themselves performing in hotel lobbies and bathrooms across the country.


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Corporate Profile for Peridot, Inc.
PERIDOT, Inc. (pair-uh-doe) is a full service product development service bureau working for today's engineer to reduce time for product and tool development while improving product quality. Our experience, broad capabilities, and efficient prototyping technologies bring your new design to life more quickly, improving your bottom line.
Our mission is to provide you with a solution to meet your needs, whether it is for design verification, marketing, or functional testing. We understand the unique advantages that each technology provides, allowing us to tailor a solution to your exact needs. As a flexible family owned service bureau, PERIDOT offers unique customer service and new and creative ideas. We can also provide secondary operations on your prototype such as machining, assembly or incorporating last minute design changes.
Contact us today for a custom quotation on the manufacturing solution that will meet your exact needs.
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- Conceptual ideas, sketches, and technical renderings.
- Using SolidWorks we can interface with nearly any type of other CAD system.
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- SLA (including clear and BLUESTONE™ parts), SLS, FDM, Machining.
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- Using an RP master to make an RTV rubber mold for quick turn-around 'simulated' production parts or providing a composite injection mold when the 'production material' is required for the job.
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- In-house pattern making using the latest rapid prototyping technology for timely tooling that helps us to provide all types of ferrous and non-ferrous castings from an array of different castings methods.
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- From metal stampings to vacuum-formed parts, we can provide prototypes to meet your need.
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- Whether it is custom finishing on a model, laser cutting a stamping, or heat treating and E-coating a casting; PERIDOT can provide turn-key services.
Peridot's creative rapid prototyping solutions give you a convenient, one-stop development and prototyping service bureau
PERIDOT is a family owned and operated service bureau that offers effective and timely solutions to today's rapid prototyping needs. Using our engineering background, we understand that every prototyping project has its unique requirements that need to be evaluated and accounted for when making prototypes. Time is also a critical factor; our quick response and flexibility of our group offers rapid results. This blend of engineering experience, flexibility, and quick results are intangible advantages that set PERIDOT apart.
As a focused organization, our lower overhead allows us to maintain more affordable pricing for our engineering and prototyping services. We also work with partners as needed to keep our expenses down and offer our customers very cost effective solutions.
When time is short and demand is high, PERIDOT has a distinct advantage of deriving solutions by using creativity as opposed to the "typical" way of doing something that may be more costly or time consuming. By working with the customer and understanding what needs to be accomplished, we can provide an answer that meets the need. We do not "try to put a round peg though a square hole."
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Interpretive Letter to Merrill E. Weber, Red Oak Financial Corporation
December 17, 1999
Via Facsimile and U.S. Mail
Mr. Merrill E. Weber
Red Oak Financial Corporation
770 Frontage Road, Suite 134
Northfield, Illinois 60093
Re: Sales on OTC Bulletin Board
Dear Mr. Weber:
Your letter of October 26, 1999 to Alden Adkins has been forwarded to me for reply. We understand that you are working with an issuer that has no public market for its common stock. The issuer intends to file a registration statement on Form SB-2. You asked whether the issuer can simultaneously engage a market maker to gather the documentation required by Rule 15c2-11 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and file a Form 211 for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board.
We spoke to the Office of Trading Practices in the Division of Market Regulation at the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding your inquiry. The staff explained to us that market makers should consider Regulation M when selling shares of stock into an illiquid market.
Regulation M imposes restrictions on a market maker when it effects transactions in securities that are part of a distribution. Generally, a distribution exists when a sufficient magnitude of shares is being sold and special selling efforts are employed to sell these shares. If a distribution exists, the persons involved in the distribution are prohibited from bidding for or purchasing the securities in distribution. The rule covers persons selling securities, their affiliates, and others participating in the distribution. Distribution participants, covered by Rule 101 of Regulation M, include broker-dealers assisting in selling the securities in distribution. Thus, a market maker that facilitates transactions by a selling shareholder may be covered by Rule 101. The restrictions of Rule 101 would prohibit the market maker from bidding for or purchasing the security in distribution.
A market maker should carefully analyze the facts surrounding the types of sales outlined in your letter to determine whether the security being sold is in distribution for the purposes of Regulation M. This analysis should specifically consider the actions taken by the market maker to facilitate the transactions. When an illiquid market exists, a market maker should also consider whether it dominates or controls the market for the security for purposes of determining compliance with Rule 101.
It is not apparent that all sales contemplated by your letter would be deemed distributions. We strongly encourage you, however, to analyze each transaction in light of all surrounding facts and circumstances.
I hope this letter is responsive to your inquiry. Please note that the opinions expressed in this letter are staff opinions only and have not been reviewed or endorsed by the Board of Directors of NASD Regulation. This letter responds only to the issues you have raised based on the facts as you have described them in your letter, and does not necessarily address any other rule or interpretation of the NASD or all the possible regulatory and legal issues involved.
Very truly yours,
Louise Corso
Assistant General Counsel
NASD Regulation, Inc.
|Ken L. Worm
Market Regulation Department, NASD Regulation, Inc.
Carla Romano
District 8, NASD Regulation, Inc.
David J. Sparks, Esq.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission


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While many parents may not wish to spend a day away from their baby this would not be plausible for many parents due to work commitments or even for a much- needed gateway with your partner. Hence, even though no book or individual can tell you the right age or even the right date at which such an overnight stay is possible parents should be aware that it is bound to happen. Therefore, as this may be an emotionally taxing moment for both you and the baby the following article explores some tips to make this experience as painless as possible.
It is highly recommended using a close family member to watch your baby overnight. Furthermore, as the experience is more likely to go smoothly the less you interrupt the baby's schedule. Therefore, it is advisable get your babysitter to come to your place of residence. Moreover, when it is a close family member such as your parents or in laws the baby would know them and be at ease with them. Additionally, one could also ask the babysitter to come to their place before the trip to practice the nighttime routine. In addition to this being a trial run for the babysitter the baby would also feel more at ease with a different individual going through the nighttime routine with them. They would also get an opportunity to feed the child by giving them toddler milk.
Write Down the Essentials
Even if the babysitter is a close family member there may be several things that they are not aware of with regard to the child's schedule and routine. Thus, one should ensure that they leave clear instructions about the important aspects of the baby's routine. For instance there may be a way to put the child to sleep or even a special manner to give toddler formula to the child. Thus, a detailed schedule for meal, bath, playtime and bed times should be given to the babysitter. The babysitter should also be given all the emergency numbers along with information about where to go if there is a medical emergency.
Don't Sneak Away
While this may appear to be the least painful solution it has been noted that such action can cause your child to be fearful that you will disappear without notice at any time. Thus, to avoid conferring such trauma ensure that you child sees you leaving. Even though there will be tears from both parties a goodbye kiss can prepare the child for your departure. However, even though it may be heart breaking to hear your child cry once you go make sure not to come back to comfort the child. Although, this may be a very difficult experience for the parent by following the aforementioned tips one can ensure a smooth transition.


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Dr. William Franckle offers body-jet, or water-jet assisted liposuction at Premier Plastic Surgery Arts for fat reduction or fat transfer procedures. Body-jet liposuction offers patients all the benefits of traditional liposuction with less trauma to the area(s) being treated. Contact our South Jersey office to learn how body-jet liposuction can help you reach body contouring goals quickly and effectively.
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Body-jet liposuction uses a water spray system to precisely dislodge fat cells and gently suction them for removal from the body. It is commonly used to remove fat from the arms, flanks, hips, buttocks, abdomen, and other large regions of the body. Body-jet liposuction can be performed under local or general anesthesia.
The main difference between body-jet and other liposuction procedures is how the fat is removed from the body. Traditional liposuction uses a cannula to manually break up (and sometimes destroy) fat cells before removing them from the body. Other techniques use laser technology to melt the fat for removal. Body-jet liposuction uses the gentle power of a water stream to detach fat, preserving the fat cells and reducing trauma to the surrounding tissue structure. This can minimize the patient's pain and swelling during recovery. Often, patients benefit from a combination of body-jet and other body contouring procedures. During your consultation with Dr. Franckle, we will determine which treatment options will offer the best results for you.
The biggest advantage of body-jet liposuction is its gentleness compared to traditional liposuction. Body-jet does not damage small blood vessels and connective tissues the way other procedures do. Other advantages may include less pain for the patient, a quicker recovery time, more precise body contouring with more accurate results, and the ability to remove fat from large areas of the body.
There are risks involved with body-jet liposuction, just like any other cosmetic surgery procedure including bruising and swelling. The best way to reduce those risks is communication with your surgeon. Dr. Franckle and the staff at Premier Plastic Surgery Arts will provide you with pre-operative and post-operative instructions, it is crucial that you read through those instructions and follow them.


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SeaCURETM Ballast Water Management System
(Source: http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/Shipowners-Beware-Ballast-Water-Treatment-in-Freshwater-2014-09-19)
Welcome News
Evoqua Water Technologies' SeaCURETM Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) secured approval under the Alternative Management System (AMS) of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for operation in fresh, sea, and brackish water.
SeaCURE already possesses approvals from IMO and Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) of Germany. This is good news for ship owners who now have a type-approved BWMS for all global shipping routes.
A BWMS can operate in U.S. waters only with full USCG approval or AMS approval. Presently, no BWMS has full USCG sanction. The AMS is a temporary measure under which the USCG accepts BWMS approved by another flag state and by the IMO. In April 2013, the USCG published a list of nine AMS-acceptable models.
Managing ballast water prevents the spread and proliferation of non-native species in coastal waters, lakes, and rivers. The IMO adopted the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention in 2004 but it becomes operational only after ratification by 30 states that make up 35% of global merchant shipping tonnage.
Freshwater ballast treatment systems are rare. Of the 50 odd systems type-approved by the IMO, only a few are recognized by Standards Developing Organizations (SDO) as fit for freshwater. This, despite the existence numerous freshwater ports and waterways.
SeaCURETM BWMS
A refined version of Siemens Chloropac® Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS), SeaCURETM BWMS treats ballast water only on uptake. It is a safe, reliable, efficient, and economical BWMS.
SeaCURETM BWMS: Flow Diagram
(Source: https://www.fathomshippingevents.com/uploads/2/5/3/9/25399626/lars_nupnau.pdf)
Over the past 30 years, more than 2,500 Chloropac MGPS have been installed in power stations, FPSOs, onshore refineries, and offshore oil rigs. MGPS uses electro-chlorination biocide generation with injection treatment for seawater cooling systems.
Features and benefits of SeaCURE:
• Uptake Treatment Only cuts cost and power consumption
• In-Line Filtration
40µm Weave Screen filters out sediments and larger microbes
Patented Bio-Fouling Control eliminates biological clogging of filter. It introduces biocides in ballast seawater before this water reaches the filter surface. This drastically slashes microbe growth that clogs filters
• Off-Line Electro-Chlorination
Concentric Tube Electrode (CTE) Technology with Temperature-Insensitive Anodes minimize maintenance
Hydrogen Degassing erases explosion risk by ensuring hydrogen-free ballast tanks
• Side Stream Use lowers pressure drop and adds to the flexibility
• On-Demand Dosing slashes corrosion effects
• Self-Cleaning Cell eradicates the need for acid washes and cuts maintenance
• In-Situ Biocide Generation cancels the need to store and handle biocides. SeaCURE generates sodium hypochlorite from salts in water
Furthermore, making sodium hypochlorite in the side stream (generated from the main ballast water stream) makes SeaCURE compatible for retrofitting
Challenges @ Freshwater Ballast Systems
Freshwater organisms are smaller in size than their cousins in seawater. This allows them to pass through filters for seawater ballast treatment. SeaCURE is the first commercially available BWMS that passed the test in natural water. Most testing facilities across the globe use clear fresh water.
Chloropac®: SeaCURETM BWMSs Predecessor
(Source: https://www.fathomshippingevents.com/uploads/2/5/3/9/25399626/lars_nupnau.pdf)
With humic acid, tannins, and a flourishing aquatic life, the waters at the testing complex of the Great Ships Initiative located in Lake Superior are dark reddish and pose a challenge for Ultra Violet (UV) ballast water treatment systems.
UV disinfection mechanisms rely on the penetration and disinfection capacity of UV light – they use UV light at 254 nano-meter (nm) wavelength to eliminate disease causing microbes.
Ultra Violet Transmissivity (UV-T) indicates how much UV light can penetrate water. A UV-T of near 100% means clear water while less than 50% UV-T implies unclear water.
Such UV disinfection systems do not work effectively in unclear freshwater with low UV-T because:
• light does not penetrate and disinfect such water
• absence of salt (sodium chloride) means chlorine is not available for electrolysis
• freshwater with extreme high or low water temperatures and ice-laden freshwaters cut their efficacy
Non uniformity of regulations between different institutions leaves much to be desired. The IMO for example does not mandate testing UV
BWMS in freshwater, the USCG does. Then again, both fail to mention the term UV-T.
In practical operating conditions, UV-T of water ranges from 100% to 50% or lower. However, most UV ballast treatment systems can deal with water with UV-T between 100% and 80% only.
Company Profile
Evoqua Water Technologies provides clean water technologies to millions through reliable and economical systems. The company serves aquatic, industrial, institutional, and municipal clients around the world.
Through research and development, Evoqua focuses on desalination, waste reduction, water reuse, and process-energy efficiency. Evoqua services include systems for:
• water disinfection for aquatic applications
• town-city potable drinking water
• ultra-pure water for scientific and medicinal applications
• municipal and industrial wastewater treatment
• industrial process water
• water recycle and reuse
Despite inconsistent regulations, environmental concerns will drive similar developments. Already the BSH is basing its type approvals on the rate of flow of ballast water that further adds to the complexity of compliance.


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If you have ever been rock climbing before then you will know that it is not a very easy sport, in fact you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and require practice, like anything else, to get good at. Depending on what type of climbing you have tried you most likely noticed that you got an incredible workout in a very short period of time. What most people don't know is that the sport of rock climbing is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports there is.
There are 3 basic types of rock climbing. Top roping is probably one of the most common types and is basically climbing with a partner. The partner belays you on the ground and a rope runs from his harness up to the top of the wall then around a pulley and back down and attaches to the climbers harness. The second type, which is very similar to top roping is called lead climbing. The buddy system works the same way, one man on the ground belaying and the other climbing, but this time instead of the rope being at the top of the wall it has to be hooked into clasps as the climber ascends up the wall. In both of these types of rock climbing the climber has the luxury to sit off the wall and rest on the rope, however, lead climbing requires the climber to hang from the wall from one hand, grab the rope, and pull it up to clip it into the clasps, this can be very hard depending on many different things. Get more informations of joshua tree rock climbing
The third type of rock climbing is called bouldering. Bouldering is a type of free climbing without any ropes or harnesses. The climber tends to stay much closer to the ground and climbs around the wall more so then up the wall. This is the most demanding of all climbing. The climber must be able to complete the route without taking a rest on the rope. Often, during a bouldering route the climber is required to do a maneuver called a dyno. Dynos are basically launching yourself off the wall, and then grabbing onto a hold further away from you. This type of maneuver is where mental training plays a major role in climbing.
Believe it or not, climbing is said to be about 75% legs and only 25% arms. To climb efficiently and successfully one must use wonderful technique. One of the major rules of rock climbing is to always have 3 points touching the wall…. weather it is both feet and one hand, or one foot and both hands, it is much easier to have your weight distributed on 3 points than it is 2. Another important concept to grasp is that your arms in most cases will not do the climbing; they only hold you into the wall so that your legs are actually pushing you upward. The closer you are to the wall, the easier it is to climb.
Rock climbing may sound like a bit too extreme for the every day person but it really is an amazing work out. Once you get into the sport, and start to learn how to position your body and distribute your weight you can begin to tackle some difficult problems. The great thing about rock climb is that it is mentally challenging as well, those who like games like chess or like to problem solve would love rock climbing. You are constantly analyzing the way your body moves and how to do certain moves on the wall. For anyone who wants to get into shape, rock climbing is a fun and effective way to tone muscles and to work on your cardiovascular system. Anyone who is physically active, enjoys a challenge, and loves the outdoors should consider looking into rock climbing as a new past time.


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Golden Packers and Movers Pvt. Ltd. : "The art of moving since 1998"
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Inspired by our aim of being a leading name in the packers and movers industry, we are fully dedicated towards honoring customers' commitments and allowing them maximum satisfaction. Backed by industry legends, we specialize in executing door-to-door home shifting and relocation services with specific packaging and move.
At Golden Packers and Movers, you get fully assisted right from packing and loading to delivering and unloading all contents of your home and offices. All these activities are performed by our professionals under expert guidance. We also take care of all associated issues, like sales tax, insurance etc. Since all our consignments are protected, you are rest assured of well-protected and damages-free delivery.
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Any organization without a strong and adequate manpower is a step back from reaching the next level. With that in mind, Golden Packers and Movers focuses on building a robust and skilled team member.
We at Golden Packers and Movers are committed for updating and training our staff in their department of functioning. We also impart key knowledge about their functioning.
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The official Star Wars Twitter page has updated with announcement that a sequel novel for Grand Admiral Thrawn is in the works by Timothy Zahn. The novel is set to release next Summer, however no other details are confirmed at this time. The novel is a sequel to the Grand Admiral Thrawn novel that was released earlier this April.
Grand Admiral Thrawn will return… next summer in a sequel novel by Timothy Zahn featuring a very special guest*. #NYCC
*Darth Vader pic.twitter.com/GglZb5zM7f
— Star Wars (@starwars) October 6, 2017
Seeing as I just finished the first novel it is awesome to see that a sequel novel is already in the works. I cannot wait to see what is next for the character.
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All of our does are finally bred!! We are breeding our last doe today.....June babies oh my!!
We will freshen 15 does this spring, well, beginning in Feb and ending in June.
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hening 2 almost 3 year old Purebred French Alpine does bred. These breeding are listed below. I will post each age group separate and information about the bucks. All of my Alpines and the bucks I use are Purebred French. All of the does
listed below received their *M this year. Our final DHIR records
are not in yet but Kana produced over 2700 pounds of milk in 263 days. Way to go Kana!! Kana pictured to the left as a dry yearling. Not the best picture but she is a beautiful, strong and powerful doe. LA 84
Brankton Manning Kana x Brankton Revive Kenny
Kids expected March 30, 2011
Brankton Kito Helana x Brankton Revive Kenny
Kids expected March 5, 2011
Brankton Kito Hattie x Brankton Karson Neehi
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Hay Pritty Kito Monique x Brankton Karson Neehi
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Online Public School Provides Educational Option for Students
Overcoming Obstacles
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Insight
School of Ohio (ISOH), a tuition-free online public school, welcomes
families with students in grades 6-12 who reside in Ohio to enroll for
the 2017-18 academic year. Through its engaging web-based lessons, live
online learning sessions and support from experienced teachers and
counselors, ISOH provides an education option that offers an
individualized approach to learning for students of every ability level,
including a competency in helping students who are struggling
ISOH offers a wide variety of high school courses to help ensure that
each student is taught at the right level and students can progress
through their lessons at a pace suited to their individual learning
style. This approach, combined with instruction from ISOH teachers and
guidance from school support staff, encourages students to develop a
firm grasp on the material. ISOH strives to develop students' strengths
while also addressing the areas where they need more focus. Credit
recovery courses are available for students who need to catch up in a
subject, as well as highly targeted remediation sessions to build
specific skills.
With a highly supportive approach, ISOH teachers and counselors work
with students and their families to help them overcome obstacles,
including learning or behavioral issues, bullying, and more. The online
curriculum is bolstered by a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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their families to provide the extra help needed to enable students to
succeed in school and beyond.
"At ISOH we offer a high level of academic and emotional support for our
middle and high school students — motivating them, and helping them to
get and stay on track," said Amanda Conley, head of school at Insight
School of Ohio. "We provide an education option for students who are
struggling academically that inspires them to work hard and succeed,
offering several programs such as credit recovery courses and
self-improvement workshops that address students' academic challenges
and the needs of their families."
ISOH teachers provide instruction, guidance and support, and regularly
interact with students and parents via email, web-based classrooms,
online discussions and phone. Regional drop in centers are available for
students who require additional assistance and benefit from face-to-face
ISOH is now accepting enrollments for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents
are encouraged to attend one of the online information sessions hosted
by the school each month. More information on ISOH and upcoming events
can be found at http://oh.insightschools.net/.
About Insight School of Ohio
Insight School of Ohio (ISOH) is a tuition-free online public school
serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Ohio public
school system, ISOH is tuition-free, giving parents and families the
choice to access the engaging curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc.
(NYSE: LRN), the nation's leading provider of K-12 proprietary
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According to the latest reports, the bill for the mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) by the UK's five biggest banks has now reached a staggering £24.4 billion.
Recent weeks have seen banks releasing their annual results, and these detail the amount set aside for PPI mis-selling. Significantly, these reports have also revealed that, over the past year, most banks have also had to increase their PPI compensation provision.
For example, as outlined by the BBC, Barclays announced that its provision for PPI mis-selling increased significantly by £200 million over the last three months of 2014, whilst Lloyds set aside an additional £700 million during the same period.
These latest amounts are in addition to the billions of pounds already set aside by banks over the course of the past few years.
The article quotes Richard Lloyd (executive director of consumer group Which?) as stating that "Yet again banks are having to set aside more money to cover the staggering PPI mis-selling scandal."
Two Thirds of All Cases
These latest reports follow on from earlier findings which suggest that, despite the number of cases showing signs of levelling off, PPI complaints still account for two thirds of all the cases dealt with by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
As reported by The Guardian back in February, the FOS received nearly 105,000 new PPI complaints during the second half of 2014, and a total of 238,000 over the course of the whole year. The FOS deals with cases that cannot be resolved between a financial services company and their customer.
Interestingly, in their latest report, the FOS also revealed that they have witnessed a change in the nature of the complaints they are being asked to resolve, and said that these issues are becoming increasingly complex. In light of this, the FOS is planning to hire an additional 200 adjudicators in order to oversee cases.
These reports demonstrate that the issue of mis-sold PPI remains high on the agenda and is unlikely to disappear any time soon.
If you think you may have been a victim of PPI mis-selling, then here at Debt Advisory Services (Scotland) Limited we can help, as we're experts when it comes to mis-sold PPI and can ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.
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Color Me In!
November 29, 2018 @ 4:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until November 29, 2018
Color me in! Come listen to music and color with a variety of coloring sheets.
Some very detailed some with larger images. All ages welcome.
Thursday 4:30pm


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I only met Cathy about 6 months ago. I stumbled upon her blog and absolutely fell in love with her very unique vintage-style creations. Little did I know at that the time, that her beautiful home has been featured in many cottage style magazines. Cathy loves pink like I do. If I may quote Cathy, she recently said, "If it's not pink, vintage or handmade, it doesn't belong in my home." I love it!!!!
Cathy is currently working on her Christmas 2010 line of gorgeous one-of-a-kind wreaths, trees, snowmen and anything else that she can glitter and add shine to. When I invited Cathy to be my guest blogger this week, she offered me a lovely interview that she did with Joyce Lucas for her Women Who Inspire feature at Make Mine Pink. It's such a wonderful interview and I agreed to go with it! Everyone, please welcome one of my newest blog friends, Cathy Scalise!
Cathy Scalise Creations
"Beauty from one's soul comes through in the things they create and the way they choose to live life." So believes Cathy Scalise of Treasured Heirlooms, where the beauty from her soul is seen in her elegant and whimsical artwork. Drawing on her creative talents, Cathy adds the romance of yesteryear to her customers' gardens, homes, and lives through her creations. In her youth, she was deeply affected by her grandparents' collection of antiques, linens and lace, and the pleasure they took in creating a home. Cathy now helps her customers add those same special touches to their own decor. Her creations have been featured in several magazines, and her online boutiques are an inviting place where anyone can stop to smell the flowers, pick up a unique treasure, and find their way home.
Cathy, how did you discover your love for creating art?
I believe you are born with the ability, desire, and passion to be an artist. Some of us are born painters, some sculptors, some writers. Others may learn to create artwork in an arena that they are interested, and for others, it is a natural path. I have created since I was a small child. I loved to watch my mother plant her gardens each season and my grandmother sew us new clothes. My mind was a never-ending spiral of creativity.
As a child, "Good Housekeeping" and "Better Homes and Gardens" always had do-it-yourself projects. I would stare at the pages in the checkout line while my mother was paying for groceries. Magazines were not in the budget. This is where being young and having a good memory came in handy. The details on the page became etched in my mind. Each step of my favorite "projects" was burned into my brain so when we arrived home, I could get out a needle and thread or some clay and glue and get to work.
Of course, I had to work fast so I wouldn't forget the instructions, but the details, embellishments, and final results were my very own. No matter how terrible or how wonderful my creation came out, I was always told it was a work of art and given high praise from mom.
Did you always know you were meant to be an artist?
I believe being an artist is in my genes. Although my life has traveled many paths, my goal to have my artistic talents become my livelihood was always in the forefront of my mind. My dream of having my home featured in a magazine and owning my very own gift shop where I could sell my artwork has never wavered since childhood. I must admit as a child this crazy dream was just that ~ crazy.
My grandparents had just survived the Depression, and my parents believed frivolous dreams were not to be taken seriously. During my four years of high school, I spent most of my free time in the arts and crafts studio. I learned how to work with many different mediums. Jewelry-making and ceramics were the areas in which I enjoyed creating the most. Although I would have loved to continue on my journey and attend a college for the arts after graduation, that was not in the cards for me. However, my dreams never wavered although deep down I really didn't have the faith that one day it could become a reality. Life changes are always testing our faith.
Your grandparents were a significant influence on the work you do today. Can you tell us how they influenced you and your business?
My grandparents were immigrants who came to America during the Great Depression to find a better life. Gardening, masonry, carpentry, cooking, sewing, along with any other tasks necessary to survive was all they knew. You didn't buy anything you could make yourself. It was necessary to be able to utilize every ounce of their creative being to live. Each and every member of my family has amazing talents all of which we were born with or learned out of necessity.
Every weekend, we visited my grandparents. Each visit was a treasure trove of inspiration and learning. When the moon was full, my grandfather took us out at 4 a.m. to dig for clams and mussels which we would cook and eat later on in the day with pasta and sauce made from tomatoes from their garden. A fresh salad full of greens, vegetables, and herbs also came from the huge garden in the backyard. My mother baked with fresh fruits made from pears, grapes, apples, and peaches, all of which we grew ourselves. My grandmother was an expert seamstress for 50 years in Boston while my grandfather wove fresh cane and rush which was used to design the backs and seats of beautifully hand-carved chairs. Several of his chairs are now used in the Smithsonian Museum. These amazing grandparents were two of the many great influences in my life.
How did you make the transition from creating art for yourself to doing it as a career?
Creating for myself and for others has always been parallel. While my artwork has evolved over the years, I have always been selling my artwork. I began selling at the young age of seven when my brother and I had our own "Neighborhood Fair" in our driveway. I made fudge, popcorn balls, and lollipops and lemonade to sell while my brother created games such as "coin toss" and other fun amusements for the neighborhood children. We posted signs up in the schoolyard and on telephone poles to let everyone know about the big event. Kids came in droves with pennies and nickels for a day of sweets and fun. It was quite an entrepreneurial success for a young tot as myself. Taking an idea, making and creating everything on my own, marketing it, then following it through gave me quite a sense of achievement.
[My] big brother (who was always there for his baby sister) was talented in his own right. He dabbled in sketch artistry and designed sterling silver jewelry incorporating natural gemstones. He was an inspiration in has talents. Painting and drawing were not in my realm of talent. However, that wasn't going to stop me. Finally in my early forties, I discovered a local artist who taught Tole Painting. I signed up for the beginner's class and the rest is history.
The items you create and sell are extremely unique. Where do you find inspiration for your projects?
Inspiration is all around. It is the way I look at life. If you are content and happy within your soul, you tend to find beauty in everything. I love color, fabrics, gardening, vintage linens, lace, and millinery everything I remember from childhood gorgeous bone china teacups, fabulous jewelry, hats, gloves, hankies, and handbags. We used Fiestaware and Jadeite everyday on the kitchen table. Pretty floral tablecloths and dinnerware that came in a box of laundry detergent was commonplace (OK, I am so giving away my age here!). The garden, huge roses, the smell of green grass, butterflies, bees, wind chimes, and hammocks all bring back vivid memories of my life as a young girl.
Vintage items and decorating themes have come back into our lives once again giving me the opportunity to create artwork that you cannot purchase at the mall or your local boutique. There is so much to choose from at local estate sales, consignment shops, and yard sales. It is a never-ending plethora of exquisite items I use in my creations. Each and every creation is one-of-a-kind which makes owning one of my pieces so special.
Although several of my items fall along the same lines, such as themed wreaths or "Marie Antoinette Ladies in Waiting", no two will ever be alike. I take great pride in using different elements, treasures, and mediums in each piece. My vintage artwork is purchased by ladies who appreciate items they can display for their pleasure and treasure for a lifetime. The vintage elements give them their timeless appeal and are pieces which can and will be passed down to their families for years to come.
For people who would like to create their own art, can you help them with that as well?
I know that my magazine features, websites, and blog have all been huge factors in inspiring others to follow their artistic dreams. Letters, emails, and website guest book entries overflow on a daily basis allowing me a window into the hearts of women whose lives have been changed as a direct result of what I create.
Each and every one of us is great at something. If your desires are to try creating something new, the best way is to begin with a version of a small project in a different medium and move on from there. If you absolutely love the idea of crocheting, take a class, learn it, love it, and keep doing it make yourself happy. Create whatever comes from within your soul and work from there. If you don't love creating it, move on and try something else until you find your niche. That one thing that makes you want to wake up every morning and tell the entire world, "look what I've made for you today."
What types of marketing have worked best for you?
All marketing works. Any and all aspects of marketing will work for you if you work it. Everything you say and do about yourself and your shop, artwork, and website is beneficial to your success. Acknowledgement, sales, and inspiration come from everywhere whether it be chatting with a person in line at the local grocery store or paying for an ad in a magazine. You must always remember to be proud of what you do and talk about it, write it, shout it from the rooftops. Let everyone know you are there whatever it takes.
In addition to having a sister site "Elegance & Whimsy", I have also ventured out into the blogging world, posted my creations on Flickr, and have put quite a bit of time and money into marketing my home, garden, and artwork. All of which have brought me great success. You never know when or how you will make a sale, so you need to sell yourself wherever you are at the moment. Be kind, encouraging, and humorous when chatting about your passion. It will become contagious, and everyone around you will want what you have, especially your happy spirit which is the central spot of all your creativity.
Your designs have been in several magazines. Your Holiday Home was recently on the cover of "Romantic Homes", and you've been featured in
"Romantic Country" and "Country Victorian". With all of your successes, of which accomplishment are you most proud?
At this point in my life, I would have to say, I am proud of everything I do and have accomplished from my very first sale at my backyard craft fair at seven years old to my first tiny acknowledgement of my Pink Fairy Cottage photo in "Flower Gardens" magazine. Each and every accomplishment, no matter how big or how small, has been rewarding and, most importantly, a huge learning experience. I believe we all wish we could know it all right now, but unfortunately, that is not possible for anyone. Making mistakes and growing from them is what makes us successful and rich in our accomplishments. We then become better teachers, have richer hearts, and become amazing entrepreneurs.
Can you name one person who has inspired you, and how?
Unfortunately, I would be hard pressed to choose only one person. Each and every day, I find someone or something that inspires me. I am enamored of many famous people we all know and many people whom you will never know, such as my grandmother, grandfather, aunts, cousins, and close friends.
I admire many women who have changed the world in ways I can only aspire. But my greatest hero was my mother, who taught me everything I didn't know inherently. I wished you all could have met this amazing woman.
My website is very involved in giving those who don't have all that we do a chance at a better life. Can you tell us about that?
Growing up in a family with meager means taught me at a very young age that giving and sharing yourself is the greatest gift. Most people want to grow up knowing they are loved and [knowing they] hold an important place on this planet. I promised myself if there ever came a time when I had the opportunity to give a little bit of myself, whether it be monetarily or spiritually, I would not pass it by.
I feel it is each and every one's duty to give back. Being successful and making money is wonderful. However, we owe it to those less fortunate than ourselves to help in any way we can. This is "His" plan. When we give of ourselves we become full and whole human beings. The joy of giving has no boundaries. It is a part of who I am, not something I feel the need to do. I hope I can inspire you to do the same. You will be rewarded ten fold.
What advice would you offer to someone else who wants to succeed at their own design business?
My advice is to acknowledge that success is a process in which you must stay focused. It involves many factors and comes in many different ways. Sometimes you begin with a dream you hold onto with all of your heart and soul and suddenly you become completely fulfilled by following a different path. For me, it began as a young child admiring the beautiful items created by family. What I didn't realize then was that there would be hundreds of obstacles which would change my path many times before I made it to where I am today.
Stay focused, hold onto to your dream, but keep in mind you must bend and flow with life's changes until you find your own happy place in the universe. Once you are there, everything will become clear. You can then continue your journey with a heart filled with joy.
What are you working on now? What can we look forward to seeing from "Treasured Heirlooms" in the next year?
I am planning to spend my summer working on my garden and taking the elements of nature which inspire me and work the ideas into my creations. Being aware of the changing times, the economy, and what new trends my customers are following will be my biggest challenge. I am looking forward to it and hope you follow along with me as we venture through 2010 and into a prosperous 2011. Thank you for reading this long and lengthy interview. It means the world that you now have a little peak into my world. Enjoy the view.
I'd like to thank Cathy for agreeing to be my guest blogger this week. I absolutely adore Cathy's work and I hope that you do too! Please hop over to Cathy's blog and take a moment to say hello to her. Also, while at Cathy's blog, please visit her lovely shops. The links are on Cathy's blog banner.


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I blame my mother for my bizarre love of movies designed to terrify and cause sleepless nights. While most children were watching cartoons or Disney movies I was watching The Omen, Queen of the Damned and Alien. In fact for a year of my childhood I truly believed that gruesome creatures might attach themselves to my face (explains my distaste for having my face touched) and burst forth from my stomach like I was human pinata (and to be honest I'm not completely convinced they wont now.)
Which is why The Devil Inside was an obvious choice to go see at the cinema, I'm fascinated by anything to do with the genre of the supernatural; and religion, luckily for me I'm not the only one, as I had Stu (movie sceptic) Kelly (fellow horror film lover) and Grant (well happy to see anything really, particularly if it involves tea or monkeys?)
With front row seats I settled myself down for what I imagined was a Blair Witch/Paranormal Activity like movie experience, and to be honest I'm still not sure if that's what I actually got.
So the plot focuses on Isabella Rossi a young woman with a tragic family past, making a documentary on exorcism in an attempt to understand what happened when her mothers botched exorcism left three people dead, and her mother sent to a psychiatric hospital in Rome. Isabella and her friend Michael journey to Rome to meet her mother and after a short but turbulent meeting, are convinced there's more to Isabella's mothers condition than poor mental health. Attempting to further their understanding of exorcism they attend lecturers at a school of exorcism where they meet disillusioned priests David and Ben, and when the Catholic Church denies Isabella's request for another evaluation of her mother's condition they reluctantly agree to help.
Mockumentaries are a genre of film that has exploded over the years, all starting with The Blair Witch, mockumentaries use the filming theory of 'less is more' and generally this works, as I find that often things beyond our senses ability scare us the most. This mockumentary follows the same ideal, and although it works I think that this film could have done with more supernatural footage, another problem was that the plot was quite predictable, you would think with a genre like religious supernatural thriller they would have allowed their imaginations to run wild and explored the theme, but the film stuck to a time-honoured traditional exorcism story. However the most disappointing aspect of this film is the ending, the film reached a critical moment and then just stopped. For a minute I thought there had been a technical fault and I was waiting for it to come back on again, I imagine it was meant to be a shocking twist ending the director thought would be clever and would pave the way for the longing of a sequel. All it paved the way for was a perplexed audience, my friends and I were not the only ones leaving the cinema with a sense of confusion, and the feeling of being cheated.
Despite the unfortunate amount of negative aspects this film has, I'm still glad to have seen it and found it fairly interesting and engrossing. I think I went to the cinema with expectations of what this film would be like after watching the trailer and because The Devil Inside didn't match them I found it lacking. If you're expecting a ground breaking film on the theme of exorcism and religion then you will leave disappointed but if you're looking only for a simple horror that you don't have to give much thought too, that 'does what it says on the tin' then this is the one.


text: Amy and I will have to give ourselves a collective slap on the wrist–not a single post in all of July! Summer does that to you, perhaps: a big jumbled mess of busy, languid; travel, lounging; visiting, reading–in a hammock. Always in a hammock! Today I biked to a provincial park in oppressive heat, then […]Read More Flowers


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A new page has been turned in the long history of problems at Bombardier. After more than $1 billion was invested in the CSeries program by the Quebec government in 2015, we learned early last week that Bombardier's top five executives, including the company's chairman, Pierre Beaudoin, saw their salaries increase by 50 per cent, reaching the tidy sum of $32 million USD for the 2016 fiscal year.
Considering the financial difficulties of the company, these outrageous salary increases were only possible due to the company receiving taxpayer money and laying off thousands of workers. In fact, Bombardier is expected to have eliminated around 14,500 jobs worldwide by the end of 2018 as part of its recovery plan.
Following this announcement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was questioned about the $372.5 million loan recently given to Bombardier. Despite the obscene nature of these salary increases, Trudeau said that he respects the free market and the choice made by the the company and defended himself by underlining his responsibility to invest public money in order to create sustainable jobs. In a similar vein, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard commented on Bombardier's decision to the press saying, "Basically, it is a decision that concerns the company and its shareholders."
These statements reveal the true nature of the capitalist system: while workers suffer the consequences of austerity, Bombardier's bosses see their salaries dramatically rise as hundreds of millions of public dollars have been invested in the company. To add insult to injury, the chairman of Bombardier's Human Resources and Compensation committee, Jean C. Monty, added a justification at the end of his letter: "I am convinced that our compensation practices are healthy and reflect our need to attract and retain the best talent from here and around the world." Knowing the company's poor track record, ranging from tax evasion in Luxembourg, to systematic delays in delivery, both for the CSeries and for the metro cars they produced for both the STM and TTC, it is all the more ridiculous that the incompetence of management is rewarded in this way.
It is when an incident like this takes place in the public spotlight that the real nature of the capitalist state becomes most obvious. When a large company through inept management has brought their business to the brink, they come begging to the state without being held responsible for their actions. When we need money for social services, the cupboards are bare, but for a private company, the government opens the coffers under threat that the company will pack up and leave.
Faced with the obvious obscenity of the salary increases for the Bombardier bosses, the population has clearly expressed its discontent. According to a recent poll, no less than 93 per cent of the population in Quebec is opposed to the salary increases! There was also a spontaneous demonstration held in front of Bombardier's headquarters last Sunday in which approximately 300 people participated. Confronted with the justifiable anger from the population, Bombardier's leaders were forced to back down. Pierre Beaudoin initially turned down his 37 per cent increase, returning to his starvation wage from 2015 of just $3.8 million USD. Following this, the rest of the leadership of Bombardier, being the reasonable people that they are, announced that they had agreed to postpone their salary increases that were originally planned for 2019....to 2020! Whether or not they do this, the fundamental problem remains the same.
Bombardier workers enjoy good jobs that thousands of families count on and they need to be protected. It is perfectly justifiable to be indignant at the fact that while job losses are accumulating, millions of dollars that are supposedly given to Bombardier to create jobs are instead finding their way into the bosses' pockets. Clearly, senior management plays a completely parasitic role in the company. This latest episode in this saga shows that the need to protect these jobs and develop industry is in fact hampered by the greed and the endless quest for greater profits for the CEOs. But what is to be done?
In the wake of these events, office workers at some of Bombardier's factories have expressed their intention to unionize. Employees deplored the setbacks with regards to their pension plans and group insurance plans, while the many job losses in recent years have contributed to increased workloads for the remaining employees. In addition, these monstrous salary increases for the CEOs have only increased the frustration of the workers. The unionization of non-unionized employees is certainly a step in the right direction. We must fully support this initiative!
Fundamentally, the saga surrounding Bombardier highlights the fact that you cannot control what you don't own. To truly protect jobs and industry, we must nationalize Bombardier and place it under the democratic control of the workers. Under these conditions, the real potential of this essential industry could be realized fully and meet the concrete needs of the population rather than the ever-increasing quest for private profit.
Although the present controversy involves only Bombardier, it is important to remember that these events that are shocking to Quebecers today are occurring all over the world, and will continue to take place as long as we allow private companies to blackmail the population by threatening to close factories and move them overseas.
Workers everywhere need to realize their full potential: not a light bulb shines, not a wheel turns, not a telephone rings without their permission!
It is only through the establishment of a democratically planned economy, only through socialism, that such absurd events as these will disappear and the development of society will be able to reach its true potential.