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Representation of the symmetric groups
A linear representation of the group over a field . If , then all finite-dimensional representations of the symmetric groups are completely reducible (cf. Reducible representation) and defined over (in other words, irreducible finite-dimensional representations over are absolutely irreducible).
The irreducible finite-dimensional representations of over are classified as follows. Let be a Young diagram corresponding to a partition of the number , let (respectively, ) be the subgroup of consisting of all permutations mapping each of the numbers into a number in the same row (respectively, column) of . Then
where is the partition of dual to . There exists a unique irreducible representation of (depending on only) with the following properties: 1) in the space there is a non-zero vector such that for any ; and 2) in there exists a non-zero vector such that for any , where is the parity (sign) of . Representations corresponding to distinct partitions are not equivalent, and they exhaust all irreducible representations of over .
The vectors and are defined uniquely up to multiplication by a scalar. For all diagrams corresponding to a partition these vectors are normalized such that and for any . Here denotes the diagram obtained from by applying to all numbers the permutation . The vectors (respectively, ) corresponding to standard diagrams form a basis for . In this basis the operators of the representation have the form of integral matrices. The dimension of is
where , , and the product in the denominator of the last expression is taken over all cells of the Young tableau ; denotes the length of the corresponding hook.
To the partition corresponds the trivial one-dimensional representation of , while to the partition corresponds the non-trivial one-dimensional representation (the signature homomorphism, giving the parity or sign representation). To the partition dual to corresponds the representation . The space can be identified (in a canonical way, up to a homothety) with , so that for any . Moreover, one may take , where is the diagram obtained from by transposition.
The construction of a complete system of irreducible representations of a symmetric group invokes the use of the Young symmetrizer, and allows one to obtain the decomposition of the regular representation. If is the Young diagram corresponding to a partition , then the representation is equivalent to the representation of in the left ideal of the group algebra generated by the Young symmetrizer . An a posteriori description of is the following: for , and is the operator, of rank 1, acting by the formula for any . Here denotes the invariant scalar product in , normalized in a suitable manner. Moreover,
The Frobenius formula gives a generating function for the characters of . However, recurrence relations are more convenient to use when computing individual values of characters. The Murnagan–Nakayama rule is most effective: Let be the value of a character of on the class of conjugate elements of defined by a partition of , and suppose that contains a number . Denote by the partition of obtained from by deleting . Then
where the sum is over all partitions of obtained by deleting a skew hook of length from the Young tableau , and where denotes the height of the skew hook taken out.
There is also a method (cf. [5]) by which one can find the entire table of characters of , i.e. the matrix . Let be the representation of induced by the trivial one-dimensional representation of the subgroup , where is the Young diagram corresponding to the partition . Let and . If one assumes that the rows and columns of are positioned in order of lexicographically decreasing indices (partitions), then is a lower-triangular matrix with 1's on the diagonal. The value of a character of on a class is equal to
where is the order of the centralizer of the permutations (a representative) from . The matrix is upper triangular, and one has , where , from which can be uniquely found. Then the matrix is determined by
The restriction of a representation of to the subgroup can be found by the ramification rule
where the summation extends over all for which (including ). The restriction of to the subgroup is absolutely irreducible for and splits for over a quadratic extension of into a sum of two non-equivalent absolutely-irreducible representations of equal dimension. The representations of thus obtained exhaust all its irreducible representations over .
For representations of the symmetric groups in tensors see Representation of the classical groups.
The theory of modular representations of the symmetric groups has also been developed (see, e.g. [5]).
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|F.D. Murnagan, "The theory of group representations" , Johns Hopkins Univ. Press (1938)
|M. Hamermesh, "Group theory and its application to physical problems" , Addison-Wesley (1962) MR0136667 Zbl 0100.36704
|C.W. Curtis, I. Reiner, "Representation theory of finite groups and associative algebras" , Interscience (1962) MR0144979 Zbl 0131.25601
|G.D. James, "The representation theory of the symmetric groups" , Springer (1978) MR0513828 Zbl 0393.20009
Let be the free Abelian group generated by the complex irreducible representations of the symmetric group on letters, . Now consider the direct sum
It is possible to define a Hopf algebra structure on , as follows. First the multiplication. Let and be, respectively, representations of and . Taking the tensor product defines a representation of . Consider as a subgroup of in the natural way. The product of and in is now defined by taking the induced representation to :
For the comultiplication restriction is used. Let be a representation of . For every , , consider the restriction of to to obtain an element of . The comultiplication of is now defined by
There is a unit mapping , defined by identifying and , and an augmentation , defined by identity on and if . It is a theorem that define a graded bi-algebra structure on . There is also an antipode, making a graded Hopf algebra.
This Hopf algebra can be explicitly described as follows. Consider the commutative ring of polynomials in infinitely many variables , , ,
A co-algebra structure is given by
and a co-unit by , for . There is also an antipode, making also a graded Hopf algebra. Perhaps the basic result in the representation theory of the symmetric groups is that and are isomorphic as Hopf algebras. The isomorphism is very nearly unique because, [a1],
The individual components of are also rings in themselves under the product of representations , . This defines a second multiplication on , which is distributive over the first, and becomes a ring object in the category of co-algebras over . Such objects have been called Hopf algebras, [a6], and quite a few of them occur naturally in algebraic topology. The ring occurs in algebraic topology as , the cohomology of the classifying space of complex -theory, and there is a "natural direct isomorphism" , [a3]. (This explains the notation used above for : the "ci" stand for Chern classes, cf. Chern class.)
There is also an inner product on : counts the number of irreducible representations that and have in common, and with respect to this inner product is (graded) self-dual. In particular, the multiplication and comultiplication are adjoint to one another:
which is the same as Frobenius reciprocity, cf. Induced representation, in this case.
As a coring object in the category of algebras , being the representing object of the functor of Witt vectors, [a2], plays an important role in formal group theory. But, so far, no direct natural isomorphism has been found linking with in this manifestation.
The ring also carries the structure of a -ring and it is in fact the universal -ring on one generator, , [a4], and this gives a natural isomorphism , cf. -ring for some more details.
Finally there is a canonical notion of positivity on : the actual (i.e. not virtual) representations are positive and the multiplication and comultiplication preserve positivity. This has led to the notion of a PSH-algebra, which stands for positive self-adjoint Hopf algebra, [a5]. Essentially, is the unique PSH-algebra on one generator and all other are tensor products of graded shifted copies of . This can be applied to other series of classical groups than the , [a5].
In combinatorics the algebra also has a long history. In modern terminology it is at the basis of the so-called umbral calculus, [a7].
A modern reference to the representation theory of the symmetric groups, both ordinary and modular, is [a8].
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|D. Knutson, "-rings and the representation theory of the symmetric group" , Springer (1973) MR0364425 Zbl 0272.20008
|A.V. Zelevinsky, "Representations of finite classical groups" , Springer (1981) MR0643482 Zbl 0465.20009
|D.C. Ravenel, "The Hopf ring for complex cobordism" J. Pure Appl. Algebra , 9 (1977) pp. 241–280 MR0448337 Zbl 0373.57020
|S. Roman, "The umbral calculus" , Acad. Press (1984) MR0741185 Zbl 0536.33001
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|G. de B. Robinson, "Representation theory of the symmetric group" , Univ. Toronto Press (1961) MR1531490 MR0125885 Zbl 0102.02002
|J.A. Green, "Polynomial representations of " , Lect. notes in math. , 830 , Springer (1980) MR0606556 Zbl 0451.20037
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On the eve of the release of The New Yorker's fiction issue, it seems like the right time to mention (again) how amazing the magazine's fiction podcasts are. Back in January, I reviewed the 2008 podcasts and even threw in a plug for this year's reading by Thomas McGuane of James Salter's chilling story, "Last Night."
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A couple of weeks ago, I used the random number generator to find a 2004 story from The New Yorker that I'd never read before by Yoko Ogawa, "The Cafeteria in the Evening and the Pool in the Rain." This week, it took me to to the January 24, 1994 issue of TNY and Steven Polansky's story, "Leg."
In the story (and yeah, there are spoilers coming), Dave Long is a forty-four-year-old whose main trouble appears to be his thirteen-year-old son Randy's new and implacable anger, a by-product of adolescence, which he spews at Dave every chance he gets. Even Dave's liking for reading is a target:(continued)
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Continuing in a format I adopted last week to provide mini-reviews of some recent stories from The New Yorker, I reach slightly farther back this week and throw in a more recent story by J.G. Ballard for good measure. [Again, watch out for spoilers below.]
Let's begin, in fact, with the J.G. Ballard's "The Autobiography of J.G.B.," from the May 11, 2009 issue.
Plot: The main character, B (whom we are invited, because of the title, to associate with the author), wakes one day to find a world in which all other human beings have vanished. With little trouble, he adjusts and prepares for his own survival.
The Story's Final Line: "Thus the year ended peacefully, and B was ready to begin his true work."
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I've been catching up on recent New Yorker stories, so I thought I'd provide a quick-ish summary of them, using a model I ripped off from Martin. [Warning: there are spoilers below.]"The Slows," by Gail Hareven (trans. Yaacov Jeffrey Green), May 4, 2009
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It occurs to me that I ought to do something for Petula Clark, who turns 80 (!) next month. Despite being ten years older than everybody else in the British Invasion, she sold a whole lot of records here in the States, starting with "Downtown" in 1964, though she'd been recording for at least a decade before that. So between now and the 15th of November, I'll be tossing in the occasional Petula classic for your dancing and dining pleasure.
In 1967, Charles (no longer "Charlie") Chaplin directed his final film, A Countess from Hong Kong, starring Marlon Brando and Sophia Loren. (Chaplin's own appearance was brief.) The film was intended as homage to the old shipboard romances of the 1930s, and Chaplin had written a theme song for it with the intention of having Al Jolson sing it. Jolson was not available, having died in 1950, and in the end, Chaplin cut the film with an instrumental version of the song.
Still wanting to hear his throwback lyrics actually sung, Chaplin sent a copy to Claud Wolff, Petula Clark's husband and manager; Wolff liked it, but Clark's regular collaborator, Tony Hatch, didn't. For that matter, Clark didn't much like Chaplin's words, and she first recorded the song in French, with words by the reliable Pierre Delanoë, though session producer Sonny Burke talked her into doing an English version as well.
With the very-Thirties opening shaved off the single, "This Is My Song" went to #3 in the US. You may be sure, however, that it sounded great in French:
Of course, I bought the album, though I suspect the cover may have had something to do with that:
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When you lack facts—LIE!
I am always astounded at how the Religious Right will resort to open deception and dishonesty in the name of morality. Apparently, in their stinted, little world, morality is exclusively focused on what one does with one's own genitals, and has little to do with the old fashioned virtues of truth, honesty, kindness, etc.
This was most recently obvious in the campaigns against marriage equality, where Christian conservatives ran television ads that were filled with blatant lies and distortions, as part of a strategy to scare voters into supporting Bible-based bigotry and religiously-induced hate.
Now the Republicans, having abandoned any desire to fight for limited government anymore, in New Hampshire are trying to repeal marriage equality there. One Republican legislator, Nancy Elliott, was speaking in favor of a bill to repeal gay marriage and she made some astounding claims in the process.
She claimed that fifth-grade students in Nashua were show photos of naked men and taught how to engage in anal sex, presumably by their school. Of course, this is unrelated to the marriage issue, even if it were true. But what evidence did Elliott have to substantiate this extreme claim.
Her entire evidence was that she claimed to have a phone call from a Nashua parent informing her of this form of sex education. That's it! She didn't make any effort to verify whether the claim was true or false. It was extreme, it was scary to parents, and it was politically useful. Why should truth matter when you have political battles to win? This is Republican, Christian morality at work.
Elliot was quite clear. She told the legislature that kids "were given as part of their instruction naked pictures of two men showing a presentation of anal sex." Elliot went on to explain why she made this unsubstantiated claim: "Because we have made a marriage of same sex, they are now teaching it in public school. They are showing our fifth grades how they can actually perform this kind of sex. And they are condoning, they are saying this is normal and this is something you may want to try." Of course, since male/female marriage is allowed we have the schools showing kids how to give blow jobs or use a vibrator on a woman. Get real. The logic is pathetic and Elliot has no facts. So she lied.
The only evidence she offered was a claim that an unnamed person told it happened in an unspecified school. But Elliott, finding the claim useful, made it public without any attempt to verify it. The Nashua school district was shocked by the claim and superintendent Mark Conrad says he has contacted every school principal asking them about the incident. He says he has been unable to find evidence that this ever happened and that not a single parental complaint has been received.
Conrad also called Elliot and left a message for her, as well as emailed her, asking for any information. So far she has refused to reply. Conrad said: "As a state representative, if she became aware of a concern from a parent about inappropriate subject matter, I would think she would have a responsibility to call us. To my knowledge, she hasn't done that."
Consider Elliot's actions: Is she acting the way a person would who has evidence? She is acting the way a liar acts. She makes the claim, refuses to substantiate it, and then refuses to answer questions about the claim. If pornographic photos were being shown to children, because gays are allowed to marry in New Hampshire (a totally bizarre claim) then why didn't Elliott report this to the school district itself?
Conrad says that the entire claim is strange since the school district doesn't have any classes that deal with sexuality or marriage at the elementary school level. He says they have health and nutrition classes but nothing on relationships.
Based on the evidence, I would have to suggest that any sex involving Elliott would be, by definition, anal sex. After all, an ass is an ass.
By the way, you may remember we have discussed the so-called Republican Liberty Caucus, which purports to promote libertarian ideas within the GOP. They list Elliott as as "Republican Liberty Caucus Elected Official" on their web site. I've argued before that this Republican group is not libertarian. Apparently the "libertarians" in the Republican Party aren't much better than Republicans in the Libertarian Party—just witness Root and Barr as examples.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Wordless Wednesday: Oh Fudge!
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Yummy! I love fudge, and as you know, my WW post this week is about fudge too :) Thanks for stopping by and happy Wordless Wednesday.ReplyDelete
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P.S. Would you mind if I used that photo for my next Wordless Wednesday? I will give you credit for the photo and link back to your blog. If you are interested let me know. I would love to host the photo.
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I came across this great skincare tip from the NYR Organic U.S. team (part of the Neal's Yard Remedies family), "Take the time to give your skin a regular weekly facial massage and you'll reap the rewards! A simple massage can help revitalize and refresh your complexion and help boost your skin's natural radiance! Tip: Use a couple drops of the facial oil for your skin type."
If you're in need of a facial oil or balm, consider choosing a Soil Association certified product, such as the Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm or their Frankincense Facial Oil. As our largest organ, our skin absorbs approximately 60% of what we apply to it. Doesn't it make sense that we should be applying natural products that are safe & free from nasty chemicals whenever possible?
Here's a fantastic video that shows you how to do your own facial massage at home, which is particularly helpful for draining excess fluid and congestion during seasonal allergy & hay fever time! If you'd like to talk about your skin concerns, why not book in for a facial at Nautilus? We will customise your treatment using specific products to suit your skin type & needs. Learn more about our facials by visiting the above Treatment Menu tab.


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Aerobic Fitness in Middle School and Changes in Academic Achievement – Pediatric Exercise Science published research examining the changes in 52 adolescents (6th – 8th grade) in aerobic fitness and academic achievement in reading and mathematics during middle school. Each student completed PACER tests measuring aerobic fitness and ISAT academic achievement tests in reading and mathematics.
The results indicated the following:
- changes in aerobic fitness between sixth and eighth grade were positively related to changes in academic achievement in both reading and mathematics between sixth and eighth grade.
The researchers concluded that changes in aerobic fitness may modulate changes in academic achievement.
Reference: Raine, L. B., Biggan, J. R., Baym, C. L., Saliba, B. J., Cohen, N. J., & Hillman, C. H. (2017). Adolescent Changes in Aerobic Fitness are Related to Changes in Academic Achievement. Pediatric Exercise Science, 1-21.
25+ Bilateral Coordination Exercises digital download is a collection of bilateral coordination exercise sheets including QR codes with links to video demonstration of exercises. A QR code is a black and white image with squares, that stores website links for reading by the camera on a smartphone.Each exercise page includes picture images and step by step directions of a whole body bilateral coordination exercise. Also included, is a link to a You Tube video with a demonstration of the exercise along with a slow motion video of the exercise. Parents, students or teachers can simply use a QR code reader app on their smart phone or tablet to go directly to the video demonstration.
This exercise packet allow therapist to send home therapeutic exercise ideas including video demonstration. There is also a hand out to give to parents explaining bilateral coordination skills and how to use the QR codes. None of the exercises require any equipment.
These activities encourage: bilateral coordination, aerobic fitness, motor timing, motor planning, muscle strengthening and balance skills. FIND OUT MORE.
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Unabridged Audiobook
Written By: Becca Fitzpatrick
Narrated By: Caitlin Greer
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date: October 2011
Duration: 9 hours 36 minutes
The breathtaking conclusion the New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga!
The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past…bridged two irreconcilable worlds…faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty, and trust…and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven and earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in each other, Patch and Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for—and their love—forever..


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Johannesburg – A new scam is hitting South African taxpayers. A Johannesburg Fin24 user was contacted on her cellphone this week by a supposed SA Revenue Service (Sars) official called "Fiona".
She told the user that Sars had not received her income tax return yet, following last week's deadline.
The user found this strange, since she had submitted her tax return in person at a Sars office in Johannesburg.
"Fiona said I should fax her the first page of the ITR12 document given to me by Sars after my submission, as proof that I had indeed done so."
The page contains her bank account details and signature.
The fax number was continually engaged and the user couldn't send the document through.
When she then called Sars, they confirmed that her return was already on record. They told her that the fax number is not a Sars number.
Sars will never call taxpayers directly, warns Malerato Sekha, senior communications officer of Sars. Correspondence will be through letters or email.
Recent tax scams have used email, fake websites and SMSs to obtain information from users.
"Beware of emails that ask for personal, tax, banking and eFiling details (login credentials, passwords, pins, credit/debit card information, etc) as Sars will never ask taxpayers for such information in an email," Sars warned.
Sars will also not request your banking details through websites.
- Fin24


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Perhaps one of my favorite meals! The other two are lunch and dinner.
A couple of years ago, my dear friend Monica gave me her copy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drummond. I have a few favorite recipes from that book but added a new favorite the other week. French Breakfast Puffs. These are an easy treat that look and taste like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen. I used mini muffin tins and made a gazillion from one batch. They freeze well so if there are any leftover, keep them for a lazy morning next weekend.
Another PW recipe I like enough to make too often is her Cinnamon Baked French Toast. Seriously. I eat this hot at breakfast and cold at lunch. What is great about this recipe is you can modify it to fit the ingredients you have on hand - it's essentially a bread pudding. If you want to add another taste to the French toast, top with thinly sliced, peeled apples before adding the brown sugar crumble and baking.
So go make a nice Sunday morning breakfast today and sleep in tomorrow!


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Prince George's godfather has resigned from the board of Prince Harry's charity.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, who stepped up to be one of four godfathers to the future King at his christening last week, has stepped down from his post as a director of Sentebale, the organisation that Prince Harry set up with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help African orphans.
The former SAS officer's exit comes simply because he has given up his part as private secretary to Harry and to the Prince's brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
"Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton's position as a trustee of Sentebale was ex-officio as private secretary to Prince Harry," a Kensington Palace spokesman tells Mandrake at The Daily Telegraph.
"Ed Lane Fox is now Private Secretary and the position of trustee will be held open for him."
As one of Prince George's seven godparents, Jamie is sure to remain close to the royal family despite his resignation.
Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton and his wife at Prince George's christening
The 53-year-old was one of a chosen few of William and Kate's close family and friends to be given the privileged role.
He joins Prince William's cousin Zara Phillips – the only member of their two families given the honour – and Julia Samuel, who was a close friend of William's mother Princess Diana.
The seven-strong list also includes William van Cutsem, the son of Prince Charles' late friend Hugh van Cutsem, and the couple's university friends Oliver Baker, Kate's childhood friend Emilia Jardine-Paterson, and Earl Grosvenor, the son of the Duke of Westminster.


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Precision defines ROUSH Racing, with every line carefully designed and every engine tuned to the highest standards. No Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Mustang greets the market until it's been thoroughly perfected - and that quest for perfection now includes Active Exhaust.
ROUSH has just revealed its latest innovation: Active Exhaust. This tech system allows drivers to tailor the tones, volumes, and decibel ranges of their pony-cars - using a unique iOS control panel to customize the roar of every throttle push. Check it out below!
With the release of Active Exhaust, ROUSH is once again redefining the Mustang. Through distinct modes - including Touring, Sport, Track, and Custom - drivers can control the sound of every chrome-covered hoofbeat. Rev up the volume and enhance the experience.
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- (2) 12 x 12 kraft cardstock
- Photo Mats
- (1) 4 1/4 x 6 1/4
- (4) 4 1/4 x 4 1/4
- Circle sized at 10 3/4 from Cricut's George and Basic Shapes (I tried to cut it at approx 7")
- "pumpkin patch" sized at 3.015 x 4.520 from Lori Whitlock via Silhouette Online Store
- "tree" sized at 10.270 x 7.860 from Lori Whitlock via Silhouette Online Store
- I "ungrouped" the tree, so I could cut the circles out of different cardstock. I'm not sure exactly how many I ended up cutting. I also increased the size to have some larger circles to mix in with the smaller...if you are scraplifting, just play around with it.)
- "scallop" border sized at .755 x 12 from Lori Whitlock via Silhouette Online Store
- "flag" shape sized at .795 x 3.305 from Lori Whitlock via Silhouette Online Store
- "october" PilGi font
- "tag" shape sized at 4.250 x 1.015 (I'm using this as a journaling space) from Lori Whitlock via Silhouette Online Store
- Patterned Paper from October Afternoon's Sidewalk Collection
- Solid Cardstock from DCWV Brights Textured Cardstock Stack
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
- Sakura Gelly Roll Pen - White
- Sketch Inspiration
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pumpkin Patch Layout
16 comments:
- Angelica - Market Street Stamps said...
GORGEOUS!!! I love the modern twist you gave this layout!! You are so inspiring and always so careful with the details!! I'm hoping Santa has a Cameo under my tree, too! For now, the SD will just have to do. ;) Fabulous layout, Lauren! Congrats on opening your shop!! :) Hugs, Angelica
- October 26, 2011 at 2:26 PM
- tracym110 said...
That is a beautiful layout! I just love all the stitching and everything about it!
Tracy M
- October 26, 2011 at 3:01 PM
- Crafty Starkie said...
I seriously <3 your layouts so much! They are so perfect each and every time! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent!
- October 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM
- Cheryl said...
Fabulous! That is super cute. I love the entire layout. I'm not a scrapbooker, but the wheels in my brain are going. I would love to use this tree with the circle leaves on a card... hmmm...
Thanks for the inspiration!
- October 26, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- joeygirl86 said...
oh wow this came out sooo good! I just got that collection too and I totally know what you mean when you don't want to use the papers! lol..I try to to stretch my nicer collections. ;) Love that big tree and all the circles falling like leaves, great job! ..good luck with your shop! :)
- October 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM
- Sue said...
What a super layout! So bright and cheery and the tree just rocks!
ps I'll have to start doing this (scrapping the current instead of adding it to the piles from the past. Thanks for that hint.
- October 26, 2011 at 6:04 PM
- Christine said...
wow - I love it. I'd tell you more about why I love it but I am typing and holding my 6 month old.
- October 26, 2011 at 6:09 PM
- Annette said...
You really are inspiring! This is an awesome layout once again:)
- October 26, 2011 at 6:39 PM
- Cherie said...
LOVE your Layout!! I have not been able to craft for a few weeks, and I have been struggling seeing everyone making amazing craftiness things, and this layout is making me envious! I love the way you did the tree. It turned out AMAZING!! (A Cameo is on my list too, I think I have dropped a million hints to my husband...) I will keep my fingers crossed for you too!
- October 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM
- L.B. said...
LOve this paper s wonderful and the layout is great with all the polka dots/leaves
- October 26, 2011 at 9:16 PM
- Pat N. said...
Your layout is great--very nice!--Pat N.
- October 26, 2011 at 11:35 PM
- Scrappy Moms Stamps said...
So adorable - you did a great job stepping outside your comfort zone!! :D
- Mel
- October 27, 2011 at 12:45 AM
- Houses Built of Cards said...
Gorgeous!!! LOVE the kraft paper as the background!!!
- October 27, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Love this new layout! The colors are amazing. I have been looking forward to a new layout from you. I love blogs that post layouts too. So many these days are only cards. You are a great inspriration. Keep the layouts coming! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent. :)
- October 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM
- Wendy (aka Roo) said...
This is just darling Lauren!!!
Puppy Hugs!
- October 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM
- Live Love and Scrap said...
Its gorgeous Miss Lauren!!! I LOVE the circles instead of leaves...you are such a crafty genius my friend!!!
- October 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM


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Review: Del Barber's Prairieography
Recorded in Winnipeg, Del Barber's fourth record is a success on a number of fronts. He continues to display his soulful country voice and songwriting, but on this record he's really gone experimental in terms of his recording process. A plain old studio isn't enough for this guy, no sir. Most of the tracks were recorded in a fairly traditional […]Read more ›


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Juvenile chronic polyarthritis
Alternative names
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis; JRA; Still's disease
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory disease resulting in joint pain and inflammation. It may result in joint damage. It usually occurs before age 16.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis in children. It occurs in between 50-100 per 100,000 children in the United States. JRA is a general term for the most common types of arthritis in children. It is divided in to several categories:
1. Systemic JRA: This form, which occurs in about 10% of cases, involves joint pain and swelling as well as fevers and rash. It is similar to Adult Still's Disease. The cause of this form of JRA is unknown.
2. Polyarticular JRA: This form occurs in about 40% of cases and involves multiple joints that are painful and swollen. The cause of this form of JRA is unknown. Some children may have a positive Rheumatoid Factor and evolve into Rheumatoid Arthritis.
3. Pauciarticular JRA: This form occurs in about 50% of cases and involves only a few joints. Some of these children, in particular boys, will be HLA-B27 positive. Families with HLA-B27 are at increased risk for this arthritis.
Arthritis symptoms:
- joint stiffness on arising in the morning
- limited range of motion
- slow rate of growth or uneven arm or leg growth
- hot, swollen, painful joints
- a child my stop using an affected limb
- back pain
Systemic JRA symptoms:
- Fever, usually high fevers every day
- Rash that comes and goes with the fever
- Swollen lymph nodes (glands)
JRA can also cause eye inflammation. These symptoms include:
- red eyes
- eye pain
- photophobia (increased pain when looking at a light)
- visual changes
Signs and tests
The physical examination shows swollen, warm, and tender joints that hurt to move. The child may have a rash. Other signs include an enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, or swollen lymph nodes.
Blood tests may include:
- ESR (sedimentation rate)
- RA factor
- HLA antigens for HLA B27
The doctor may need to tap a joint. This means that they will put a small needle into a joint that is swollen. This can help to find the cause of the arthritis. By removing fluid, the joint may feel better, too. Sometimes, the doctor will inject steroids into the joint to help decrease the swelling.
Other tests:
- X-ray of a joint
- X-ray of the chest
- Eye exam by an ophthomologist
The goal is to preserve mobility and joint function and support the patient and family through a long chronic illness.
Therapeutic medications include:
- nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDS)
- corticosteroids
- topical ophthalmic corticosteroids
- hydroxychloroquine
- immune suppressing agents, including methotrexate and new biologic medications like infliximab and etanercept.
Note: Talk to your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDS to children!
Physical therapy and exercise programs may be recommended. Surgical procedures may be indicated, including joint replacement.
Expectations (prognosis)
JRA is seldom life-threatening. Long periods of spontaneous remission are typical. Often, JRA improves or goes into remission at puberty. Approximately 75% of JRA patients eventually enter remission with minimal functional loss and deformity.
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. See arthritis support group.
- total joint destruction of the major weight-bearing joints
- loss of vision or decreased vision
- chronic spondyloarthropathy (back stiffness)
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you notice symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Also call your health care provider if symptoms worsen, do not improve with treatment, or new symptoms develop.
There is no known prevention for JRA.
by Levon Ter-Markosyan, D.M.D.
Medical Encyclopedia
All ArmMed Media material is provided for information only and is neither advice nor a substitute for proper medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional who understands your particular history for individual concerns.


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The West is really getting more happening with all the shopping malls and indoor playgrounds opening up, there is really little need for us to travel down to town anymore. Jumping on the bandwagon is another new indoor playground, LOL Playland @ Jcube.
|There it is!
|Very excited and happy boys
The owner is a stay-at-home mum turned mumpreneur. She resigned from her job 3 years ago to stay home to spend quality time with her daughter. While pregnant with her 2nd baby last year, she brought her daughter, who has just turned 2, to the different indoor playgrounds in Singapore.
She wished that the West also has indoor playgrounds with both active and pretend play as most of them are located in the East and Central of Singapore.
So after giving birth, she decided to take the plunge and turn her dream into reality. She designed the playground to cater to children of all ages and provide adequate opportunities of both pretend and active play.
Well, after hearing her story, I really look forward to visiting LOL because I am pretty confident that a mother who has designed a playground with her children in mind will certainly know what's best for them. Don't you agree?
Toddler's House
This 2 level play gym is for children under 3 years of age,
There is this supermarket play area which my boys are not interested in at all....
A cute little yellow slide which is very friendly for toddlers.
The ball pit which my boys love as they pretend to dive in and swim.
*As I'm writing this post, I realize my boys are over-aged for the Toddler's House..oppz!!
The baby area looks clean and tidy and they have plans to add more sensory toys to it.
I can't believe I did not take a picture of the 3 storey high structure but I will compensate with this video which is a walk through around LOL.
Pretty plain looking party room but there will be plans to beautify it in the near future I'm sure. The nursing and diaper changing room is located inside the party room at the little corner. See it?
There is also a PSP to entertain your guests should you need it. It's free but a deposit is required which will be refunded when you are done with playing. (Provided that the PSP is in good condition after using it of course!) There are many party packages to choose from, you're bound to find one that suits your needs.
Just outside the party room are these FREE lockers (deposit required). Tell me, where else can you find free lockers?!!??
There's a cozy corner with some books and board games for some quiet time. Deposit is required for the board games. Ensure that you put everything back in place after playing.
The cafe doesn't sell much now but there are plans to start selling some hot drinks and finger food soon so the parents can chill while their children are playing. Yay!
Waiting corner for parents. It will be good if it can be made a little cozier =)
Check out their admission rates and membership. Unlimited playtime during weekdays (except school and public holidays) is cool!
Our Verdict
I will use "麻雀虽小五脏俱全" to rate it and this phrase means that although LOL is pretty small in size, it has everything it needs. The 3 storey high play structure must be the highlight of the day, it is enough to occupy my boys for hours. And I had a great time playing with them too! The play structure is designed such that each level is of 1.8 m in height, it is so friendly for adults, you won't have to worry about straining your backs or necks while chasing your children. So get off your butts and play with them! It's a great bonding time!
Being quite a paranoid (or cautious) Mummy, I never let my boys out of my sight when I bring them out. I can see the whole (almost) playground from the waiting corner so I can watch them playing and not worry about them hiding at any corner doing dangerous stunts or worse still, slipping out of the playground.
It's a really competitive market and change is the only constant which you need to survive. LOL has all these little creative ideas to attract customers. LOL isn't only an indoor playground, it offers enrichment courses like art and mummy and baby yoga courses. They also have activities (FREE!) lined up for the school holidays. You can look forward to storytelling, bubble play and doing some interesting craft work.
I see these during my visit. Coloring contest and "Spot the treasure box" game to win free entry passes to LOL. These little surprises really captured our attention.
Its location is Excellent! Jcube is only a 5 min walk from Jurong East MRT station. After you are done with playing at LOL, you can continue with ice skating at the Rink or play at Diggersite. Both are located just outside LOL. If you do not wish to spend any more money, you could just move on to Jurong Regional Library which is just beside Jcube. There, I have planned your day!
The only qualm I have about LOL is the nursing room being located inside the party room. I'm looking at bringing my boys out alone so it will be very inconvenient for me if I have to bring the 3 of them out to the washroom every time I need to change diaper for baby Rayes. Breastfeeding isn't too much of a problem because I can just use a nursing cover and nurse in LOL. Well, but I understand that they have their restrictions.
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Achnagairn Hotel – Luxury Hotel near Inverness
Are you looking for a luxury hotel near Inverness? Look no further! Our stunning castle hotel in Scotland lies in beautiful estate of 30 acres, only 7 miles from the Inverness city centre. Achnagairn Hotel is the place to stay.
Enjoy the best of the world-renowned Highlands: Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield are only a few miles away, as well as a multitude of castles and whisky distilleries. Add to that the fact that we have three championship golf courses within 30 minutes' drive of the hotel, and you'll understand why our guests love our location. What about the hotel itself? Our TripAdvisor reviews tell us it's "gorgeous", it's "unbelievable" and it's "inspirational and luxurious". On several occasions we have been told that we are the best castle hotel in Scotland!
So, what's so special? Every bedroom – whether in the historic castle itself or in one of our brand new lodges in the grounds (200 metres from the castle) – has a particular theme which influences all the décor. Some are romantic, some are over-the-top luxurious and some are quirky. Each one is memorable. Our reception rooms are ideal for relaxing. With an honesty bar, big comfy armchairs and views overlooking the stunning Highlands scenery, you'll never want to leave. In summer you are welcome to sit out on our immaculate lawns and in winter we have log fires blazing in all our reception rooms. Sometimes celebratory meals are served in our stunning vaulted ballroom, complete with Minstrel's Gallery. Achnagairn is without a doubt the finest luxury hotel near Inverness.
Our restaurant, Table Manors, serves delicious locally-sourced food. With its contemporary design based upon local woodlands and its funky bar, you are guaranteed to have a fabulous dining experience.
Luxury Hotel Near Inverness – Perfect Manors
Achnagairn Castle is steeped in colourful history, and the luxury Highland hotel pays homage to the past through its architecture and timeless elegance, whilst keeping things very contemporary with eclectic styling and all the best 21st century amenities.
But no Highland luxury hotel is complete without wonderful staff. Ours are exceptional. With their warm smiles and their nothing-is-too-much-trouble attitude, they will ensure that your stay genuinely lives up to our motto: "escape the ordinary".
Come join us at our luxury hotel near Inverness! We hope you love it as much as we do! But don't just take our word for it… Here are some of the reviews we have had from guests:Enquire Now


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Brian's diverse experiences from over twenty years in the practice of law provide a unique background for his work a true general counsel. He began his career as an assistant attorney general and state prosecutor, before working in the commercial litigation department of McGuireWoods. He left McGuireWoods to serve as the General Counsel of a NASDAQ listed entertainment company, and started Kaleo Legal in 2008 to offer an innovative, lean approach to the practice of law in which the lines between lawyer and business consultant are intentionally blurred. Although Brian has been named as a "Best Lawyer in America" in for commercial litigation, he spends most of his time handling corporate and commercial transactional work for our clients.
Brian maintains an active transactional and litigation practice focusing on:
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Brian earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1991, and his juris doctor from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law in 1995.
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***Be sure to scroll down for a super fun tent card challenge from The Town Scrapper***
Red, White & Blue is the theme this week over on the Karen's Doodles Kids Challenge and Kirsten and I have our cards all ready for you!
Here's mine:
and if you have a minute to pop on over to check Kirsten's super fun creation, she would love it! This super cute image is from Karen's store and can be found there along with a ton of other fun summer releases that have just popped up in the last week or so. The paper is from a DCWV stack and the sketch is actually last week's Mojo Monday sketch.
You could even win your choice of a Karen's Doodles image just for playing along! So we hope you and your kiddos will join in the fun with us...this challenge is open for 2 weeks so you have lots of time!


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Veep 4.03 – Data
When the personal details of a previously anonymous girl mentioned by the President are leaked, Selina's team tries to find a scapegoat for the data breach; first Lee, then Dan. Catherine tells Selina she wants to support an anti-bullying campaign. Dan tasks Jonah and Richard with buying fireworks for a campaign rally. While Mike is about to make the dreadful error of announcing the wrong scapegoat at a press conference, the President hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll and reads a story to the assembled kids.
Mike: This is catching fire like a gas station in a Michael Bay movie.
Ben: No, you're right Dan, it's a dream. And me and Kent are about to turn into two horny cheerleaders and start making out.
Ben: You listen to me, you little fucking turd's assistant, you don't threaten the administration, because we will fucking destroy you! We'll skin you like a squirrel, clean you out like a dirty fucking chimney, and wear you like a glove puppet with my fingers sticking out of your dead fucking eyeballs!![beat]
Kent: I cannot endorse that message, but I do acknowledge it.


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|Contact this Exhibitor
|8 Hayfield Crescent, Edgemead, Cape Town, 7441
|083 233 7930
|Sarah-Jane Clarke
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|Product Overview
Cover Me Pretty is a brand that celebrates all things soft, feminine and pretty, while still maintaining a consistency in on-trend styling.
Our product offering includes flattering, easy-to-wear women's clothing, that embodies the very essence of modern femininity, and our travel sets and home decor linens are an extension of this.
We only produce small runs of a style to keep it's exclusivity and therefore catering for the boutique market.
As a business we are very motivated to plough back into the local community which is why all our products are designed and made locally in Cape Town by highly-skilled seamstresses.
Our travel sets and accessories are for the trendy traveller that is looking for comfort whilst still sporting a fashionable design. Our love for florals and prints can be seen in this range as well as the use of South African inspired prints. This range consists of neck pillows, eye masks, sunglass pouches, passport holders and travel purses. The travel sets which are made up of a neck pillow and eye mask also make great promotional gifts.
Our tablecloth range consists of border printed and plain laces, creating a very special and unique end product to display on your table.


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As a fan of Doctor Who this is a topic I was never going to get away from.
So for those not in the know about Doctor Who; the show features the main character of The Doctor. A Time Lord with the ability to change his face when faced with death; a complete body regeneration if you will. Since this element was introduced to the show in 1966, The Doctor has now regenerated thirteen times, with thirteen actors. Also to keep in mind is that this rule also applies to one of the shows reappearing enemies is The Master; a Time Lord whose main goal is to concur the universe and to gain immortality….as Time Lords can die if their body is too badly damaged; and a Time Lord only has thirteen lives. To fans like me, I know both The Doctor and The Master have now both cheated at this rule; but that's besides the point.
We are currently in the era of the newest Doctor played by Peter Capaldi from The Thick of It fame. However at the end of his first series, it was revealed that The Master has returned; who was now played by Michelle Gomez. Since then this has sparked debates whether Capaldi's replacement would or should be a woman; with some fans saying yes, others saying no. So what do i think? I'm split upon the issue, as there are good points and bad points made by both sides. Honestly this blog will most likely be me saying: "The Doctor MAY never be a woman" rather than "The Doctor should never be a woman".
The first thing I'd like to mention is how many cast members and people from the show have been asked their views. Such as current show runner Steven Moffat expressing how he would pick a woman if she was the right choice. While former companion Catherine Tate to even former Doctor Sylvester McCoy agreeing on that, this may not happen. Speaking on Catherine Tate on the issue she mentioned her thoughts; i couldn't find the source, so I'm paraphrasing here. Anyway she said: "The core audience of Doctor Who is children, they're the largest market to appeal to in terms of selling toys and other merchandise". This isn't bashing the show at all; a children show can be smart and entertaining for adults to watch; look at examples like Adventure Time, Avatar The Last Air bender and Batman the Animated Series. Either way " half of that audience is young boys, who want to be The Doctor. So the BBC would need to appeal to that target audience in order to keep the show a float, as that has been keeping the show popular for fifty years now".
While yes Doctor Who has plenty of female fans; the child fan base of both genders idolize the character in different ways. The boys who want to be The Doctor; while the young girls fall in love with a powerful role model such as him; in the same way a One Direction fan cries in joy over fancying Harry Styles. And yes, this process can work in reverse if you apply it to a show like Kim Possible. Either way for both genders it's going to be a very awkward transition for them to take. The childhood crush for the girls becomes a woman; while the hero the boys imagine themselves as changing that drastically. What I'm saying is, for a market stand point it's too risky of a move, and the chances of this change are slim….at least while we still have Capaldi around; unless the BBC are certain that their audience will be fine with this choice; and the show still makes money once Capaldi's out and the new lady is in. I mean if the show can go well transitioning from the young Matt Smith (Capaldi's predecessor) to the old man that is Peter Capaldi.
Now all that was whether I feel if it WOULD happen; i looked at the situation from a marketing stand point and thought about it succeeding for the studio. This is my opinion on whether it SHOULD happen or not. My answer is…..sure. I wouldn't mind the gender change as long as her first episode doesn't bang this change over the head of the viewers; .e.g there will backlash on message forums if they make a joke over The Doctor now having boobs, or fail to give the actress some dignity without reaching the realms of being juvenile. If this does happen after Capaldi admits his leaving the show, the first question I'll be asking is whether the new actress can act or not. It's the same reason i didn't complain about Smith's and Capaldi's ages (Matt Smith is the youngest actor to play the role, while Peter is the oldest Doctor in the new series reboot) I'll live as long as the choice was right. And given how popular those two were and are; that seems to be the right approach.
I said about how the BBC needs assurance from the fans that this decision is the right one. And I believe recast of The Master (or Missy as she's being called) is proving that. Many reviews of her first episode where she's revealed as the character (Death in Heaven) have spoken positively of her performance. And i agree; she's a fun to watch, charismatic character; who also performs the evil manipulative side very damn well. So why are we OK with Missy but nervous about a female Doctor? Well while she is fun to watch, she keeps the parts of The Master's character that make him great villain. The Master has always been cruel, scheming and manipulative. All of these elements are present in Gomez's performance. It's the same reason why the show has survived with the main role being changed all the time. The Doctor is a person who cares about people, hates violence upon others, and saves people because it's the right thing. And each actor keep that side of the character into account. It's literally the same person with a new face; despite the personality changes, the morals and idea of the character is still there.
So why are some people still curious about the gender swap? I think the picture below explains it best. As fans we grow attached to the characters we like, but when we grow to like said character for so long, the announcement for the departure of the actor who brought said character life isn't easy to move on from after so long. Hence why there's so many people debating about the death of (spoiler alert) the death of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones; people got attached for so long they didn't want him to leave. Naturally this will put pressure on the new actors of The Doctor, to bring new life to the character, while hoping the fans don't tear you apart on message boards. And this will be felt on the first woman to take the role. Hell this sort of back lash happened when Matt Smith was announced as David Tennant's replacement…ANNOUNCED! But as long as Moffat or whoever picks a woman who fits the role of The Doctor, we should be safe. In end that cycle will continue as it did when both Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were announced to play the role. And as long as this person is a good actress that plays the role right, then i and most fans will be happy that our beloved character is still entertaining us.
Now I want to discuss suggestions of women who i think should be The Doctor:
- Haley Atwell. As she's shown on Agent Carter and the Captain America movies, she's strong performer who shows her independence with great confidence. Not to mention where well spoken expressions in her performances makes her suitable for a smart character like this one. And she's expressed interest in playing the role; so that's a good start.
- Lana Parrilla. I know she's an american actress in a discussion about a British character; but keep in mind this is who I'd like to play The Doctor, not who will. Anyway Lana uses the smartest person in room motivation in Once Upon A Time; and she handles it effortlessly. She's confident, has a great screen presence, can handle smart ass remarks greatly. Which would work well if given the right companion to have banter with. I can easily see her as the female version of Capaldi's Doctor.
Helen Mirren. OK now i maybe thinking unrealistically there. At Helen's age she'll be able to show the friendlier side of The Doctor, while the rest of acting range will allow the protective, tougher when needed and determined sides of the character. This has worked with the 3rd Doctor and his companion Jo Grant, along with the 6th Doctor in Big Finish's audio dramas. Making the character a father like figure to the companions, helping them and those around them. They can do the same thing but reverse the genders. Helen has shown she to be a great actress, so she can pull of any one of The Doctor's personalities easily.
- Lura Pulver. I've mentioned the confidence of these actors, not just in the way the perform, but how well their characters are. For those who saw Lura in Sherlock, she nails that on the head. She's shown to portray the resourceful character whose three steps ahead of her enemies. And given how The Doctor isn't an over powered superhero; this works well in Lura's favor when playing a character who relies on his brains to live another day. If she can do that role as a villain; she can do it well as a hero.
But that's may thoughts, what do you think?
If you liked this blog, here are two videos you may find interesting on the topic; both of which are for and against the subject.
- Will Doctor Who ever have a female Doctor by ERod Blockbuster Buster:
- The Problems with making The Doctor a woman by Council of Geeks:
Thank you for your time.


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Dance shines with RUBY success
Lindy Mesmer has done it again.
The 13-year-old Radford University Ballet Youth student won the top prize at a Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) regional in Philadelphia, held Jan. 14-16.
With the Grand Prix award, judges lauded Mesmer as the top junior dancer in both ballet and contemporary styles, in a field of nearly 200 other young dancers. Prior to this year's success, Mesmer was a gold medal winner of the 2014 YAGP international ballet competition.
Mesmer showcased her skills at the competition with a classical variation of the Sugar Plum Fairy from "The Nutcracker," choreographed by Vasili Vainonen, and a contemporary piece, "Dusk," choreographed by Kyle Shukis.
This year's Philadelphia regional – the semi-finals of the YAGP – hosted fifty ballet schools from nine states and ten independent competitors
Mesmer studies with Aleksey Plekhanov, principal faculty of RUBY, and adjunct professor of dance at RU. He has coached and prepared her for her Youth America Grand Prix competitions.
Plekhanov and Inessa Plekhanova, RUBY director and associate professor of dance, received Outstanding Teacher Awards at the Philadelphia competition for their work with Mesmer.
RUBY was co-founded by Plekhanova and College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean Margaret Devaney in 2005 as a community outreach program that could provide serious high quality ballet training to aspiring young dancers. It also provides its students with unique performance opportunities through its direct association with the Radford University Ballet Theatre.
Youth America Grand Prix is the world's largest student ballet scholarship competition for dancers of all nationalities between the ages of 9 and 19. Each year more than $250,000 worldwide leading dance school scholarships are awarded to winners. Since its inception 17 years ago, more than 50,000 dancers have participated in its workshops, competitions and audition classes.
For more information about the Youth American Grand Prix, visit their website.