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Five Retail Trends for 2013February 5, 2013 at 10:20 am | In Advertising, Management, Marketing, Trends | 3 Comments | Get this via email
In 2012 we witnessed the development and evolution of social media and mobile marketing. As a result, Americans are connected to technology 24/7. The Huffington Post reported in 2012 that 84% of survey respondents couldn't go a day without checking their device. As a small business owner, this means technology will continue to play a critical role in retail.
Stay ahead of the competition by incorporating these five retail trends for 2013 into your business strategy:
1. Social and Mobile Marketing Continue to Dovetail
Social and mobile marketing strategies are beginning to converge as consumers use their smartphones to conduct online searches more frequently. According to the Next Web, Inc. more than 60% of Facebook's users are currently accessing the site through a mobile phone.
Retail entrepreneurs must develop a strong mobile social media strategy. Social media and mobile ecommerce are not going away and companies that embrace and innovate using these platforms will thrive.
2. The Savvier Shopper
Shoppers are more educated about products than ever before. The "showrooming" trend – where consumers visit retailers to look at the goods in person and then buy them online – will increase in 2013.
Retailers should work on maximizing customer service to entice customers' to continue to buy in-store instead of online.
3. Cash Elimination
There will be an explosion in mobile payment acceptance in 2013. Innovative companies leading the way in this area include Square and PayPal. Increasingly, retailers will begin to favor electronic payments.
This trend could offer retailers easier credit cards acceptance. For example, Square has a set-up time of three minutes on a smartphone and offers retailers an easy way to accept credit cards without using a landline. Additionally, some retailers are using Square so the sales associates can be actively selling on the sales floor instead of ringing-up customers behind the register.
4. Shoppertainment
Shoppers are hungry for an in-store experience that not only provides them with the products they are searching for, but also in an environment that is visually stimulating with a top-notch customer service experience.
Specialty retailers should consider offering specialized classes and an increased number of in-store events to engage their customers. For example, a gift shop located in Syracuse, NY, Metro Home Style in Massachusetts brought in an interior designer to teach a class about chic entertaining and an independent camera store, Concord Camera, locatetore in New Hampshire began offering weekly photography classes to teach customers how to take great digital photos.
5. Partnering for Profit
Over the last few years many small business owners have recognized the benefit of working together to co-market their companies instead of operating as competitors. Marketing initiatives such as Small Business Saturday® have created the opportunity for business owners to partner in innovative ways such as creating a downtown Shop Small event on the day after Black Friday. As a result of these partnerships, businesses are able to attract new customers and sell more products or services.
Retailers might consider reaching out to business owners in their area to run a co-op advertisement, or to create a collaborative event such as a 'Ladies' Night Out', or help one another by agreeing to distribute coupons or flyers for the other business. For example, one local gift shop in Minnesota partnered with a local florist. The local florist delivered 24 free roses to the gift shop every Friday, which in turn sent emails inviting customers into the store to pick-up their complimentary rose. The gift shop mentioned the florist in a weekly promotional email and handed out coupons. Both businesses reported an increase in sales as a result of the marketing program.
For retail entrepreneurs, the time to innovate and execute new marketing strategies is now. By jumping on these five new trends you will position your company for success in 2013 and beyond.
Shop Small on November 24November 20, 2012 at 11:58 pm | In Merchandising, Small Business, Social Marketing | 2 Comments | Get this via email
For the second annual year, I am the spokesperson and advisor to Small Business Saturday. Part of my role includes participating in newspaper, radio and TV interviews across the country to talk about how important this initiative is to business owners and consumers.
Today I was interviewed on a talk radio show about Small Business Saturday along with our country's Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Marie C. Johns and Gloria Larkin, Advisory and Founder of a wonderful non-profit organization, Women Impacting Public Policy.
Click here to listen to the interview to learn more about Small Business Saturday.
Seven Creative Ways to Utilize Brochures as a Marketing Tool this Holiday SeasonOctober 17, 2012 at 1:57 pm | In Advertising, Business Ideas, Marketing, Small Business | 10 Comments | Get this via email
I speak at gift shows across the country about grassroots marketing. I'm passionate about grassroots marketing because it involves the low-cost or no-cost implementation of creative marketing strategies versus expensive marketing techniques.
One of the tools I encourage retailers to utilize are full-color brochures because they look incredibly professional and are incredibly inexpensive and effective. I recently stumbled on a terrific new resource for brochure printing services, where you can print 1,000 full-color flyers for only 16¢ each. Even better, the more you print, the less you pay.
Due to the fact that it's so cost effective to print a color flyer nowadays, here are five creative ideas for utilizing a flyer to help you drive more sales:
Idea #1
Publish a calendar of store events that are taking place during the holiday season. I'm sure that you have plenty of fun festivities lined up for the holiday season, so make sure your customers mark their calendars by producing a flyer that announces all of your events in one place. Make sure that you drop one in each bag and have them available for distribution by your cash register.
Idea #2
Announce a contest. Everyone loves a fun contest and it's a great way to engage with your customers. Consider hosting a photo contest this holiday season, such as best dressed pet, or the best trimmed tree, or best photo of one of your store's products displayed in their home. Be sure to provide the contest rules and deadlines and clearly outline how and when the winner will be chosen.
Idea# 3
Why not come up with a special offer for the next three months? For example, 10% off candles for October, 15% off all jewelry in November and 15% off ornaments in December.
Idea #4
Market the reasons why it's important for your customers to shop locally (and let your customers know you're participating in Small Business Saturday). More and consumers are becoming educated about the benefits of supporting the local businesses in their community. Consider producing a flyer focused on the reasons why it's important to support your store.
Here are three facts you might want to include:
- According to a recent study by American Express, in communities with thriving independent retail, independent housing values are 50% higher than their broader markets.
- Independent businesses pay taxes which helps to support the local school system.
- Independent businesses provide jobs for the local community.
- Independent retail makes up just under 50% of the total retail sales in the country. Hence, independent retailers are a vital part of our country's national economy.
Idea #5
Encourage retailers to sign-up for your newsletter. Ideally, you should be actively collecting email addresses from your customers to build your list on a daily basis. But sometimes it's not always possible to ask each and every customer. Consider having a flyer placed near your register that gives an overview of the benefits of receiving your store's newsletter, along with a place on the bottom of the flyer to sign-up. Be sure to include a line on the flyer that states your store's email privacy policy (i.e., you never rent or sell your list).
Idea #6
Promote your social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest). Be sure to give your customers reasons they should follow you online.
Idea #7
Advertise your store's classes. I believe that every store should offer some sort of class. It's a great way to get customers and prospects into the store, plus it's also a great way to build a sense of community. If you're not already offering classes, considering testing one out (such as a class on trimming the tree or decorating the mantle). You may want to partner with a local designer in the area to teach the class, and in exchange, you can offer a store gift certificate or trade them the opportunity to give every class attendee a brochure of her decorating services.
Favorite Finds from the California Market Center, Part 2July 30, 2012 at 9:38 am | In New Product Ideas, Shows | 1 Comment | Get this via email
Today's guest blog post is from the California Market Center
Here are more of their favorite new finds from the upcoming show:
Fun, Fresh and Trendy are the perfect words to describe Split P. From the leader in their category, Park Designs introduces this colorful line of home decor, linens and tabletop products. Exciting new products to offer EVERY customer! Where to find Split P: Rosalie & Friends, Inc., Suite C1298.
Franz high quality porcelains are comparable to those made by high-end European manufacturers but at more affordable prices. Franz Collection Inc. offers a spectrum of product categories, which include porcelains, jewelry, and crystal and porcelain stemware. Items are sold in the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, UK, and Australia. Find Franz Collection in Bridgeport Gallery, who recently relocated to the CMC, in Suite C1211.
Established in 1973, SPI has become one of the most exciting Home Décor, Garden and Gallery vendors in the industry. The company designs their own unique products, offering their customers innovative and provocative designs at affordable prices. SPI Home can now be found in California Marketing Associates in Suite C1300.
Be sure to mark your calendar to come discover the CMC Gift & Home Market now, through the end of July 2012. For added convenience, showrooms are open year-round, 5 days a week. Upcoming Market dates are September 30- October 2, 2012, and January 22-29, 2013, running concurrently with the debut of VIEW Tradeshow.
Favorite Finds from the California Market Center, Part 1July 27, 2012 at 9:27 am | In New Product Ideas, Shows | 4 Comments | Get this via email
Today's guest blog post is from the California Market Center
Here are a few of their favorite new finds from the upcoming show:
New to the CMC, Joy To The World Collectibles offers a wide range of designer handcrafted glass ornaments that are 100% sourced and made in Europe. Exclusive collections include: The Pet Set, the largest and most comprehensive dog breed ornament line on the market; Collegiate lines, including USC, UCLA and Cal Berkeley; Officially licensed ornaments for Diva Dog, Glitterazzi, and Metzler Bros by Joy To The World; as well as a custom division that caters to all budgets. Find them in Suite B1265.
The Ricci Argentieri Company is built on the principles of making the highest quality flatware and giftware products on the market today, and has been perfecting their craft since 1840. Superior quality is evident in this collection, through their design, craftsmanship, and quality of materials. Ricci Argentieri can now be found in Bridgeport Gallery, in Suite C1211.
The Ars Antigua Collection is based on a collection of over 500,000 engravings and lithographs from the 16th to the 20th century that include designs such as Art Deco fashion illustrations, shoes, handbags, crowns, gardening, shells, music, architecture, animals and much more. All images are printed in-house, using soy ink and recycled paper, on writing blocs, stationery, mini-notebooks, journals, luggage tags, coasters, t-shirts, and cardholders, to name a few. Find the collection in Suite C1285.
Be sure to mark your calendar to come discover the CMC Gift & Home Market now, through the end of July 2012. For added convenience, showrooms are open year-round, 5 days a week. Upcoming Market dates are September 30- October 2, 2012, and January 22-29, 2013, running concurrently with the debut of VIEW Tradeshow.
Join Everybody On PinterestFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:39 am | In Guest Post, Social Marketing, Trends | 14 Comments | Get this via email
Today's guest post is from Crystal Vilkaitis, Director of Social Media at SnapRetail.
What's been around for two years, has crossed the 10 million user mark faster than any other standalone website in history, allows you to share your interests visually and starts with a 'P'? You guessed it, Pinterest!
I spent the past month at the winter markets in Atlanta, Dallas and Vegas speaking to over 500 independent retailers about social media, email marketing and daily deals. Every time I asked my audience who had heard of Pinterest, arms shot up faster than if I had asked who wanted a million dollars. I was shocked by the response from retailers about this site. I know I have a love (and addiction) for this tool, but I didn't realize retailers shared the same feelings.
What is it? Remember back in the day when we read those things called magazines? Did you ever see something you loved – a dress you wanted to buy, a quote that inspired you, a woman running who motivated you or maybe a picture that made you laugh? You then cut that picture out of the magazine and put it on a bulletin board or a vision board to refer back to or look at every day. Pinterest is the same thing, but digital – like an online pin-board.
You can take those same kinds of pictures found online and create "boards." These boards can be titled anything – "Things I Want to Buy," "Inspiration," "Go to the gym," "Funny" – whatever fits the pictures. You then "pin" pictures to the different boards you have, or you can create a new one for a category you might not have yet.
"Pinning" can happen a few ways: by uploading images that are saved on your computer through the "Add a Pin" section on the Pinterest website, by taking a picture using a smartphone and Pinning that photo using the mobile Pinterest application, by clicking on the "Pin It" button found next to a photo on a website or through the "Pin It" tool, which you first need to add to your toolbar.
Pinterest has made it easy for us to share our digital pin boards and to follow collections created by others which is why this site is considered a social network. By "following" other people's boards you can see their newest Pins on your home screen, which sort of reminds me of the Newsfeed from Facebook, but displays only photos. You can also "like" and/or comment on a Pin, which will then display in the Recent Activity section to all of your Followers, also reminding me of the Ticker on Facebook, but on Pinterest it can be found on the left hand side of the screen. You also can "Repin" another users' photos, which is like sharing others' content. Finally, after Pinning an image, you are asked if you'd like to share the photo to Twitter and/or Facebook, another social integration which can help gain more exposure for your Pinterest Boards.
How would I, a retailer, use it? At the winter markets I had a lot of retailers come up to me and say, "I use Pinterest personally, but I didn't realize I can use it to for my store." This site is a great way for retailers to showcase their personalities, store, staff and, of course, products. I suggest retailers create boards around the different products they sell in their store like "Gift Ideas," "Valentine's Day treats," "Inspirations," "My Store," "Great Displays," "Home Décor Ideas" and some consumer-known vendor boards of products you carry, like "Vera Bradley," "Brighton Must Haves," "Yankee Scents," etc. Depending on your store you can determine the types of product boards you create.
*Important Note* When adding product pictures, be sure to include the price. When you do this, Pinterest will automatically create a price banner over the top left corner of your picture, making it easier to know it's a product for sale. Also be sure to include a keyword-rich description for every picture you Pin or Repin, this will enable it to be found more easily in search results.
How do I start? Pinterest is currently an invite only website, so if you aren't on it yet please feel free to send me an email and I'll send you an invite. You can also request an invitation directly from the website. Once you're in, Pinterest will ask you to select some categories that interest you and will suggest users to follow. Next, you can create some new boards.
Make sure you fully fill out your Profile by hovering over your name in the top right corner and selecting "Settings." Confirm all info is correct, fill out the About section using keywords as they relate to your store and make sure you aren't hiding your profile from search engines under the Visibility section. Once you've set your profile up, I suggest searching for keywords that interest you in the top left search bar. Maybe words like gifts, apparel, store displays, your city name, home décor, color, trends, etc. Start Repinning images you like to the most appropriate boards. I also suggest you Like and Comment on some pins, which can start building relationships with other Pinners.
Finally, you need to tell people you're on Pinterest. Post your Pinterest Profile on your Facebook Page and put a sign at your cash register that has the Pinterest logo and the direct link to your profile. You can also use Pinterest to support an email. If you're sending out a spring newsletter, you can link to a "Spring" Pinterest board from the email so your customers can see pictures and ideas of what you're talking about in your email.
Make sure you follow the SnapRetail page and if you have any questions about Pinterest, please ask them on our Facebook page. Happy Pinning!
Toy Fair Preview, Part 3January 30, 2012 at 8:40 am | In Guest Post, New Product Ideas, Shows | 21 Comments | Get this via email
Today's guest post is from Poornima Apte, Editor-in-Chief of GIFT SHOP Magazine and Specialty Retail Report.
The winter markets are all set to ring in another year of exciting product launches and brisk business. Here is a sneak peek at some of the exciting finds you can expect at the winter 2012 edition of Toy Fair.
Elf Magic
877.ELF.MAGIC • www.elf-magic.com
Arctic Play Elfit
From the slopes to the schoolyard, this six-piece winter set is a great fit for any sporty Elf Magic Elf or Hanukkah Helper. Sky blue Arctic jacket has a zipper closure and is lined in comfy and soft green polartec fabric. Set also comes with blue waterproof snowboard pants, white snowflake shirt, green polartec mittens, green polartec hat with pompom, and a pair of black boots with velcro closures. Snowboard and skis available for download online.
Funky Chic Elfit
Fashion-forward Elves will love this stylish six-piece set, which comes with black velour leggings, jumper with colorful faux buttons and trim, yellow long-sleeved shirt, zebra print scarf, matching pocketbook, and black suede boots with faux sheepskin trim. Mix and match the different pieces for a one-of-a-kind look!
847.756.4085 • www.aeromaxtoys.com
Jr. Space Explorer
Junior explorers can hop on this inflatable space shuttle and blast off for both indoor or outdoor adventures. Ideal as a floating ride-on, this handsome shuttle boasts genuine looking instrument panels, gauges, a built-in portal view of Earth and the red & white stars & stripes of the U. S. of A. Kids will enjoy incorporating into play the clear window view of Earth and the international space station as seen from outer space. After touring the stars and the moon, move the furniture and make way for a shuttle landing that boasts a 45" wingspan and spreads 43" in length. Designed for a weight limit of 90 pounds.
$34.95 • Ages 3+
888.287.6722 • www.auroragift.com
Signature Series
Aurora's Signature line is broken into three categories; wildlife, jungle and exotics. Wildlife includes white and Bengal tigers, giraffe, cheetah, lion, gorilla, tamarind and monkey. The exotics feature koala, panda, polar bear, lesser panda, meerkat, hedgehog, bush baby, fennec fox and ring-tailed lemur. The wildlife category includes lynx, gray wolf, red fox, raccoon, bison, bald eagle and tawny and barn owls. Signature pieces range from seven to 43 inches.
The five new dinosaurs include Triceratops (10"), Pterenodon (10"), Stegosaurus (12"), Brachiosaurus (11") and T-Rex (12"); MSRP: $14 each. The dinosaurs use plastic eyes and their scales are highlighted with a special reflective material. Three new dinosaur hand puppets include Iguanodon, Parasaurolophus and Oviraptor (10", MSRP: $11).
Toy Fair Preview, Part 2January 26, 2012 at 8:10 am | In Guest Post, New Product Ideas, Shows | 8 Comments | Get this via email
Today's guest post is from Poornima Apte, Editor-in-Chief of GIFT SHOP Magazine and Specialty Retail Report.
The winter markets are all set to ring in another year of exciting product launches and brisk business. Here is a sneak peek at some of the exciting finds you can expect at the winter 2012 edition of Toy Fair.
Caterpillar Rina Pull Toy
This colorful pull toy always makes a happy face and will follow baby wherever s/he wanders. Caterpillar wiggles her whole body when pulled. Made from beech wood, the body of this toy measures 12 inches long.
Ages 12 months +
Discovery Puzzle on the Farm
Ideal for a toddler's first puzzle, four wooden pieces (pig, cow, horse & farmer) can pop in and out of the farm scene. The motifs on the puzzle's edge are clues for images repeated in the big puzzle. Parents can read aloud the enclosed story as little eyes try to find the farm features.
Beetle Karo Clutching Toy
Grownups can't help saying ahhhh when they hold this 5½-inch clutch toy packed with sweet surprises. In addition to the soft pastel colors, this little personality has two petal rings that can be moved up, down and away. Listen for the rustling sound and watch baby's eyes light up! The plush feel comes from a mix of velour and cotton/polyester.
$8.99 • Ages 6 months+
Beetle Kai Clutching Toy
This little beetle is full of delights from his floppy antennae to his rustling ring of petals that slide up, down and off. Give this 6-½ inch guy a shake and hear a little bell. His soft feel comes from a mix of velour and cotton/polyester.
$8.99 • Ages 6 months+
Salad Bowl in Summer Charm
Teddy can get a full day's serving of vegetables in this tasty bowl of salad ingredients. The shatterproof salad bowl, made of melamine, matches the Summer Charm tableware set. 5 felt veggies make up this tasty appetizer – dark green olive slices, pale green salad leaves, brown mushroom slices, white onion rings and red tomato slices.
$13.49 • Ages 3+
Gary Gouda
Here's a game of cat and mouse that goes 3D with a fresh and sophisticated game frame. As Gary the Mouse munches his way through the house and gets plumper with every bite, he's having trouble fitting through the mouse holes. Only the player who recalls the sizes of the various holes faster than Kiki the Cat can make it to the target unscathed. The game features adjustable mouse holes and encourages good memory skills. Fun for the whole family, up to 4 can play at a time.
$31.49 • Ages 4+
Moover Baby Truck
This first toy on wheels is designed for children as young as 12 months, remaining friendly through the preschool years. It appeals to both boys and girls –an obvious choice as the child's first "ride-on" toy. Kids love to practice simple assembling and construction skills as both the truck body and the crane can be removed. In the driver's cab thereis room for a teddy bear or a doll and other toys can be placed in the "trunk." It's a clever mixture of play and learning. Choose red with yellow wheels or natural with red wheels.
$85.49 • Ages 12 months+
Toy Fair Preview, Part 1January 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm | In Guest Post, New Product Ideas, Shows | 4 Comments | Get this via email
Today's guest post is from Poornima Apte, Editor-in-Chief of GIFT SHOP Magazine and Specialty Retail Report.
The winter markets are all set to ring in another year of exciting product launches and brisk business. Here is a sneak peek at some of the exciting finds you can expect at the winter 2012 edition of Toy Fair.
Green Toys Inc.
415.839.9971 • greentoys.com
Green Toys Salad Set
Watch healthy eating habits sprout with the fresh and fun Green Toys™ Salad Set! Toss up lettuce and veggies and top with a dash of dressing or salt & pepper for the greenest salad around. In this 20-piece stackable set, each realistic part is made in the USA from food-safe, 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sized for Green Toys kitchen sets and interchangeable with other Green Toys play food products, the Salad Set includes a serving bowl, salad plate, 2 serving utensils, 3 lettuce leaves, 3 sets of cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 2 red peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fold-your-own oil & vinegar and salt & pepper. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings. Meets FDA food contact standards. Dishwasher Safe.
For ages 2 +
Green Toys Build-A-Bouquet
With the Green Toys™ Build-a-Bouquet, budding florists can create countless floral arrangements while saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, this brightly colored 44-piece set includes 4 bases, 16 stem and leaf pieces, and 24 flower pieces. The vibrant lilies, petunias, and daisies stack interchangeably in the assorted stems for limitless fun that blossoms in all seasons. It's no secret that this garden is as safe as it is fun, with no BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings. Packaged using recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.
For ages 2 +
Green Toys Mini Vehicles – 4 Pack
City streets, busy highways, country roads. Whether it's the Ambulance, Police Car, Taxi, or Red Fastback, the Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles are sure to stop traffic wherever little imaginations venture. These planet-pleasing automobiles are made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Each pint-sized car sports its own unique details, while the whole fleet features a super-eco design with no metal axles or external coatings. No BPA, phthalates or PVC. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.
Dimensions: 6"L x 3-1/2"W
For ages 1 +
Green Toys Tool Set – Pink or Blue
No job is too big for the world's most environmentally friendly tool kit! This awesome 15-piece set includes a tool box, Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, hammer, saw, wrench, pliers, 2 two-hole connectors, 2 nails, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts. The Green Toys™ Tool Kit turns work into Good Green Fun™!
For ages 2 +
Green Toys Sand Kit – Blue or Pink
Build a castle. Dig for buried treasures. No matter how ambitious the project, the world's most eco-groovy sand play set always leaves a light footprint. Like all Green Toys™ products, our Sand Play Set is made from advanced environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and C02 emissions, all in the name of Good Green Fun™!
For ages 18 months + 4 Pieces, including: Bucket, Shovel, Rake, Sand Castle Mold
Green Toys Mini Fastbacks – 4 Pack
Nothing gets the green light from Planet Earth like the Mini Fastbacks from Green Toys Inc. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, these four palm-sized cars are perfect for little hands ready to explore and protect their world. The red, blue, green, and yellow two-door coupes are high-design and low-emission, with a classic sloping roofline, racing stripes, and no metal axles. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.
Dimensions: 6"L x 3-1/2"W
For ages 1 +
Winter Shows Preview, Take 4January 18, 2012 at 8:54 am | In Guest Post, New Product Ideas, Shows | 8 Comments | Get this via email
Today's guest post is from Poornima Apte, Editor-in-Chief of GIFT SHOP Magazine and Specialty Retail Report.
The winter markets are all set to ring in another year of exciting product launches and brisk business. Here's a final peek at more of the exciting finds you can expect this winter.
Vance Kitira
800.646.6360 • vancekitira.com
Bountiful Nature
Hand-poured paraffin wax in frosted glass is delicately scented with the fragrance of jasmine. Package sketches reflect the fresh, vibrant fragrance inside. 3 x 3.5", 7 oz. Burn time – 30 hrs.
Basket of Terrapot Votives
One of our best-selling items now comes in a splash of color in a white wire basket. Just in time for warmer weather, these fun little votive pots are definitely "pretty in pink". Scatter them around the table to brighten any setting. They make perfect hostess gifts – and with just a marker, write a message, greeting or add a name for use as a place card. These sweet little candles will be a bright spot at any event. Unscented, set of 10. Burn time – 5 hrs. each
Iris Apron
Gardening, cooking or crafting, this soft canvas apron keeps you in style. Individually hand-painted with a stunning Iris on bleached white canvas. Deep center pocket shaped like a planter. Slips over the head and ties around the waist. One size.
Kevin O'Brien Studio
215.923.6378 • kevinobrienstudio.com
New York Bryant Park printed pillow
Kevin's colorful rendition of New York's Bryant Park adds an artistic flare to any room. Spice up your space by flipping it over to reveal the beautiful painting of the New York skyline on the back; zip closure; feather/down insert included
Opera printed pillow
Original detailed drawing of the New York Opera comes alive with touches of bright color, featured on the reserve side is a whimsical sketch of musicians; zip closure; feather/down insert included
Rome Piazza printed pillow
Kevin's colorful sketch of the famous Piazza in Rome adds a splash of bright spring hues to any couch. This pillow brings that old world feel with a modern twist; velvet cording; zip closure; feather/down insert included
Paris Cafe printed pillow
This pillow features a beautiful art piece that places you in a Parisian cafe, looking out onto the bustling city streets, bringing an architectural feel to your space. Also features velvet striping on the reverse side to add a soft feel; velvet cording; zip closure; feather/down insert included
Wooster & Prince
800.638.9622 • woosterandprince.com
Wooster & Prince continues to expand its line of beautiful gift items with the introduction of eye-catching Cuff Bracelets. Gold-plated with a luxe look and weight, these cuff bracelets measure 2 3/8"w x 1 3/8" h.
Pinnacle Publishing Group | 195 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA 02889
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Paula Makaikis is ashamed of her marriage. Driven out of their bedroom by Roger's compulsive hoarding, she has spent the past ten years sleeping downstairs on her husband's ratty couch. Distant and uninspired, Paula is more concerned with the robins landing on her office window ledge than her hard-earned position at the university. Until a phone call changes everything.A homeless Greek man is dying in a Queens hospital and Paula is asked to come translate. The old man tells her of his beloved dog, Fotis, who bit a police officer when they were separated. Paula has never considered adopting a dog, but she promises the man that she will rescue Fotis and find him a good home. But when Fotis enters her life she finds a companion she can't live without. Suddenly Paula has a dog, a brand-new Ford Escape, an eight-week leave of absence, and a plan.So Fotis and Paula begin the longest drive of their lives. In northern Minnesota, something compels her to answer a help-wanted ad for a wildlife rehabilitation center. Soon Paula is holding an eagle in her hands, and the experience leaves her changed forever. An inspiring story about fate, family, and healing, this novel explores what is possible when we cut the ties that hold us down and the heart is free to soar.
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Praise for An Echo Through the Snow:"Destined to become a classic."—Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of One Good Dog"An historic, inspiring, and uplifting race to the finish."—Modern Dog"Compelling and evocative."—Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. author of The Other End of the Leash"Powerful debut...stark, gorgeous prose and a timeless story of love realized, lessons learned, and paths taken."—Booklist (starred review)"Beautifully drawn and emotionally resonant." —Kirkus Reviews"An immensely readable story about how dogs heal us and lead us, sometimes through harsh cold and deep snow, to places of great beauty and safety." —Stacie Williams, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin"Delicate and vivid...an elaborate weaving of past and present."—Michelle Diener, author of In a Treacherous Court
ANDREA THALASINOS, Ph.D., is a professor of sociology at Madison College. She is the author of An Echo Through the Snow, an inspiring novel that combines her longstanding passions for dogs, nature, and native peoples. Andrea lives and writes in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wii vs. DS vs. PS 2
Nintendo DS = Jeff Hardy
The best thing I can say about this game is that it kept me busy while I was in situations that I would have been tremendously bored in otherwise. It was a nice diversion while I was commuting. As far as a game goes, it wasn't really that good. There wasn't really that much differentiation between the moves of the wrestlers. The other two versions I am comparing this to have so many more features to them that this game didn't even make it to the arena for this match.
PS2 vs. Wii
Wii = Vladimir Kozlov
Just as Vladimir was new to the PPV scene for this match, this is only the second WWE game for the Wii system. While this game is much better than the DS version, it really can't compare to the PS 2 version of the game. I have found in my experiences with the Wii that games made exclusively for that system are better than games that are made for multiple gaming systems. That theory holds true for this game also.
PS2 = Triple H
This version of the game featured more options than the other two including an inferno match. I found the game play much better on this system than the other two.
However, this version of the game, as well as all the other two versions, has an issue of a less than optimal playing roster. All these games deal with the present WWE roster. Since the game was made, nine of the characters in the game have been released from the company. It is this flaw in the game that has allowed another competitor to sneak into this match.
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XBox 360 & PS 3 = Edge
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Williams can't believe the New York Giants weren't punished by the NFL for targeting him in last year's NFC championship game. The punt returner whose mistakes cost the 49ers a chance to make the last Super Bowl, and who will miss Sunday's game with an injured left knee, says Wednesday he is "shocked" that the Giants escaped discipline.||||||| He wonders why the NFL clamped down so heavily on the Saints during the bounty scandal, yet New York linebacker Jacquain Williams and receiver Devin Martin were not punished after admitting they went after Williams. Williams says "the only thing crazy to me was that nothing came of it after they came down so much on the Saints."
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and return man Kyle Williams says he will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee sustained in Sunday's win at New Orleans. Williams posted on his Twitter account Monday that he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Surgery would be the likely next step.||||||| Williams and running back Kendall Hunter both were hurt on the same play during the second half of Sunday's 31-21 win over the Saints. Both were helped off the field and were soon after taken by cart to the locker room. They were injured on a running play in which Hunter carried the ball for a 2-yard gain late in the third quarter.
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I cover economic/political issues with liberty as my polar star.
Herman Cain's greatest contribution to the Republican primaries was his call for policies that would lead to economic growth by increasing the economic freedom of the American people. He rose to the top of the polls by matching that rhetoric with his bold plan to replace the current corrupt and inefficient tax system with his now famous 9-9-9 tax reform plan.
Now, in his new book: 9-9-9 An Army of Davids,Cain, along with his Senior Economic Advisor and co-author, Rich Lowrie go beyond 9-9-9 and provide a compelling case and full elaboration on his bold plan to restore economic growth by reforming the tax system, the regulatory state, and the monetary system. The combination of these reforms, in the words of the authors, would "fundamentally transform Washington."
The case for 9-9-9 and regulatory reform are fairly well known. Where Cain breaks new ground is his call for a "21st Century Gold Standard." Just as important, he offers a concrete, step-by-step path to make the dollar once again as good as gold, and a new set of operating procedures for the Federal Reserve that would avoid the errors of the past.
The timing of Cain's book is propitious. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) have each introduced bills in their respective chambers that would take the first steps toward restoring a sound dollar. By showing that an orderly return to a gold standard is possible, Cain joins Lewis Lehrman, noted financier, monetary authority, and author of The True Gold Standard, in debunking those who claim there is no escape from the paper dollar status quo.
Cain brings to the case for monetary reform his experience as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and the work of a team of economic advisors that supported his campaign co-chaired by Mr. Lowrie, this columnist, Brian Domitrovic and Paul Hoffmeister.
In one of the most entertaining parts of the book, the authors capture the craziness of the current floating, paper dollar by asking the reader to imagine what the world would be like if the government could change daily the number of minutes in an hour. Life would be chaotic. But soon, the private sector would create an entire "chaos industry" to help us cope with the uncertainty of time, just as we now must cope with the uncertainty of the value of the paper dollar. Before you know it, established media and intellectuals would be "singing the praises of a floating hour and opine on the downright restrictive nature of the old barbaric system" under which people would be expected to arrive to meetings on time!
In a more serious vain, the benefits of a dollar as good as gold are reported: Higher economic growth, lower unemployment, stable prices, rising real wages and living standards, a less cyclical economy, and virtually no financial crises. The myths used by the defenders of the paper dollar also are dispelled, most importantly including the charges that the gold standard "caused" the Great Depression, that it would restrict the ability of the economy to grow, and empower Wall Street and financiers to the disadvantage of Main Street and American families.
The historical evidence is clear: the paper dollar that we have lived under since 1971 has underperformed the gold standard on every important economic variable, and must treated for what it is, an experiment that has completely failed to increase employment and minimize recessions by giving twelve men and women on the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee the power to manipulate the value of our money and interest rates.
Six principles are offered to guide the transition to the 21st Century Gold Standard:
1) Overall prices should remain near today's levels, including no forced reduction in wages.
2) The process for establishing the new link between the dollar and gold must be transparent, making use of markets to establish the value of the dollar in terms of gold.
3) The transition must be gradual, but the path must be clear. This will permit as smooth an adjustment process as possible.
~You're kidding right?
~You waste precious time fiddling with this clown as Rome is burning?
~Ron Paul the incorruptible, father of monetary reform is taking down one state after another, winning delegates to go to Tampa in August, and you spend your day selling a book for a failed candidate?
~Steve Forbes is probably in a hotel in Greece looking through the fire sale ads, salivating about scooping up assets for pennies on the dollar.
~And you're here whoring out his column space for Herman Cain… The guy who ridiculed Ron Paul and called his supporters ignorant for wanting to dismantle FED/IRS Complex subsidiary of the Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, General Electric et. al. FED private shareholder, bankster, crime syndicate.
~You Mr. Kadlec, are….
Herman Cain is a JOKE! Sorry Herman, you are way to dumb to ever be Ron Paul!
What a piece of crap.
Smarter than the Community Organizer in office and all his crony advisors put together: Lead on Herman!
Hello Mr. Kadlec,
What happened to civilities?
The gold standard can never be because it never was.
The answer to controlling government expenditure will not be found within a system of taxation. To force government to provide returns on expenditures, all one need do is abolish taxation and institute full borrowing. There will be no deterrent in Taxation and the people will exercise full control over public finances, eradicating bad expenditure and compelling good expenditure. Otherwise the public will not lend.
If gold is not allowed to be sterilized, how do we avoid another 1929? I believe this was the main thrust of Mundell's Nobel prize speech, unless I misunderstood it.


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I guess she's not borrowing any clothes from her roommate.
The practice arrangements sound awful, especially given the traffic in that area. Strange that Stanford never built an ice rink.
I guess she's not borrowing any clothes from her roommate.
The practice arrangements sound awful, especially given the traffic in that area. Strange that Stanford never built an ice rink.
Three rinks and four coaches could provide diverse viewpoints. Or it could be a too many cooks in the kitchen situation.
Wow. Of course, it's always reported that she's very smart but I always view reputed celebrity smarts with a grain of salt. Good for her. Every part of 'computational mathematical engineering' sounds like something I would not enjoy taking as a class.At Stanford, Flatt is taking introduction to the humanities, bioengineering ethics and computational mathematical engineering, aka, vector calculus.
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Her schedule (and life) will be very busy this season.
Thanks so much for the link . I hope she has a wonderful season.
I posted this article link in the Skate Canada forum/Articles thread yesterday...
espnW.com: Rachael Flatt jumping all over the place (2nd installment in the semimonthly series)
It sounds like she a lot on her plate right now. I hope she can keep it all togeather without burning out.
Nubka - Unpaid Slave Laborer...
That is an insane amount of pressure for anyone to survive. I hope she does, and does it well!
So that just leaves the fact that it seems like she has two main coaches, Justin and Lynn, as being a bit unusual. But I'm pretty sure those two have a good working relationship and have team coached skaters before.
I bet as she settles into her schedule she finds only one of these four being her true main coach and the rest are there for supplementation.
I wouldn't question it, Macmadame, if it weren't for the arrangement of training at all three rinks with no indication of one being primary. The coaches are going to have to communicate flawlessly and constantly to make it work without a hitch or Rachael getting mixed messages.
I think she is better off having enrolled in the jr college of her choice. She will easily be let back into the farm if she decides to take time off to train until the cows come home
While deferring admission was a possiblity, an applicant for readmission has more rights, having been a matriculating student, than somebody with a past admission offer.
1. I think, as much as Rachael wants to skate right now, her future is uber-important to her and she wants the connections that she'll make at Stanford. Sure, a transfer can make those connections too, but that brings me to my next point.
2. I took 5 APs in HS. Rachael took 7 (based on some articles I read. Brief aside: I got a lot more AP credit than she did. Bummer for her). She got straight A's. She worked hard. I know because I worked hard, too-I got nearly straight A's (math and science, you evil subjects!)-and, even with work, school, extracurriculars and all, she had to work a million times harder. And when you're in this for an education and you get into a school like Stanford or Harvard or one of those schools very few people get into, it would probably feel really crummy to say, "yay! I got into Stanford, but I'll be at Broadmoor Community College (or whatever the local CC is) for two years. Why did I work my butt so hard when I could've just gone there?" This applies only if the person can afford the top school, which I doubt was a major factor in her case (she probably got a few scholarships along the way, too).
3. I think she likes this level of activity. I juggle a lot of activities ATM (school, work, sorority, family, extracurriculars, etc.) and I'm happy that I have so much going on in my life. Is it stressful? Yes. I've had essentially one midterm a week every week this semester. I'm taking 5 classes for 16 units and I realize now that this is more than I should be taking. So I'll cut back next semester. But do I like being busy and having things to do and being able to pursue more than just one thing at once? Yes! I can't imagine just being one thing. I think I'd get too burned out if I were just doing schoolwork, too absorbed if my whole life were about my sorority, and get sick of my family if they were the only people I ever saw. I think Rachael's the same way. I attribute her injury last season to the fact that she was only focusing on skating and NOTHING else.
So no, I think Rachael's better off at Stanford. If she's anything like the person I think she is (overachiever talking overachiever here!), she'd feel like she wasted all that time getting good test scores and grades and working herself like crazy to wind up at the local community college where all it takes is a 2.0 and local residency.
I'm just amazed by her. Hope she has a great year.
What happened during her LP? The comp isn't over, so the protocols aren't up yet...29.33 TES? 2 falls? Below Adriana DeSanctis? Anyone have any insight?
There's lots of insight going on in the Skate Canada forum in Kiss and Cry. I would prefer not to see the usual negativity rehashed here in GSD yet again, but I guess it's inevitable, sigh...
As she was saying in the K&C, the program just needs some more training. It looked like it needed more miles and that she isn't fully comfortable with it yet.
After reading this article, I have some doubts about all of the travelling she has to do just to get to a rink and train. I hope she can find a more efficient way of getting it done.
I definitely haven't lost faith in her though. She's tough and she'll be back and better for Russia & Nationals.
Her firebird lp is a much better style for her.


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The Charleston Gazette reports that David Baisden is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in federal court in Charleston.
The 66-year-old commissioner is accused of trying to buy tires for his personal vehicle at a government discount, then terminating the county's contract with Appalachian Tire when it refused to cooperate.
At the time of the alleged extortion, Baisden also was serving as purchasing officer for the county, but he's since been removed from that post.
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The committee voted 10-7 in favor of a compromise resolution that sets a 60-day limit on any engagement in Syria and bars the use of U.S. troops on the ground for combat operations.
New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte said Tuesday she hadn't decided whether to back military strikes, but said the use of chemical weapons should be met with "some kind of response."
"Make sure we're having an impact," said Ayotte, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee. "Otherwise, I do not think that American military action should be used just to send a shot across the bow. There has to be a purpose, an accomplishment, an objective and I want to hear what that is."
"If we stand quietly aside while Assad uses chemical weapons, we will seriously hurt our own national security interests and signal to other tyrannical regimes around the world, like Iran and North Korea, that they can use weapons of mass destruction without consequence," Shaheen, a Democrat, said in a statement. "The question now, however, is how we respond. We must determine the best way to make clear that it is unacceptable to use weapons of mass destruction while also protecting our country from becoming mired in a civil war."
"I am not against all war, but in order to justify this act, there has to be a threat to national security, a strong strategy, and a good possibility of success," the Democrat said in a written statement. "At this moment, I do not believe the situation in Syria meets these criteria, and I fear that the United States could be drawn into a lengthy and deadly conflict."
Bishop Peter A. Libasci is asking the people of the Diocese of Manchester to join Pope Francis Saturday in fasting and praying for peace in Syria.
In a statement on the diocese website, the Bishop noted, "we are also praying and hoping for the release of one of our own, journalist James Foley, of Rochester, N.H, who disappeared in northwest Syria on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012."
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LITTLE ROCK - Removing race as the main factor in deciding whether a student can transfer to another school district in Arkansas would give parents more control on educational choices for their children, one lawmaker said Wednesday, but opponents warned the idea could lead to segregation.
The Senate Education Committee debated Republican Sen. Johnny Key's proposal to rewrite a 1989 school choice law that a federal judge struck down last year as unconstitutional. The state had tried to prevent "white flight" by barring most transfers where a student wanted to switch into district where a higher percentage of students were of his or her race.
Key's proposal, one of two competing plans before the panel to address that ruling, would remove race as a consideration. Key, the committee's chairman, said he'll ask the panel to vote on his plan later.
"This bill puts the parent in the driver's seat," Key, R-Mountain Home, told the committee.
The lawsuit that sparked last year's court decision was filed by a group of white parents who sought to transfer their children from Malvern, which is 60 percent white, to Magnet Cove, which is 95 percent white. They argued that they should be allowed to put their children in the schools of their choice without the limits placed on them by the race provision.
A judge agreed and struck down the law - a decision the state is now appealing.
Opponents of Key's proposal said that if lawmakers eliminate race as a factor in school transfers, they will end up with segregated school districts. Arkansas has a history of struggling with desegregation issues.
"I do not think (Key's proposal) does enough to be sure that we don't return to where we once were," Bob Watson, superintendent of the El Dorado School District, told lawmakers.
The committee has heard a competing proposal from Sen. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, that would allow districts to exempt themselves from the school choice program if they believe it would lead to racial segregation.
Key said afterward that he didn't know when he would seek a vote on his measure but he believed he had enough support to send it to the Senate floor. Republicans control five of the eight seats on the committee.
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I am not in any way advocating that you find it, because I abhor movie piracy, but news broke this week that The Expendables 3 began appearing on torrent sites. Unlike previous incidents, like the infamous one where a work print of The Wolverine was uploaded, reports say this cut is the final product. I mention this because it will be worth watching if the third film fizzles opening weekend. Because if it does underperform, it would be because of the leak and only the leak and not because they added the recently released from prison Wesley Snipes and everyone's favorite Jew-hating, wife-taunting nutball, Mel Gibson, to the cast.
Robert Downey Jr. intimated that he is open to appearing in Iron Man 4. He's currently under contract only for Avengers 2 and 3, but as it turns out, making insane piles of money is tempting. While he didn't say outright it was even in talks, he just wants it known that if someone is going to pay him millions upon millions of dollars to do a thing, he will do that thing.
Don't worry, America: Roberto Orci confirmed that the upcoming big screen Mighty Morphin Power Rangers WILL hold true to the established show continuity. Thank God, am I right? I mean, if they didn't respect that artistically crafted and complex web of storytelling the Rangers are known for, all we'd have is spandex and ridiculous rubber monsters.
There's a new rap song called "Shell Shocked" that is about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It is performed by beings called Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign. I'm not saying it's a good thing or a bad thing, just that life takes another swipe at Vanilla Ice, who now isn't even the only rapper to have a mutant ninja turtle track.
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- Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease or line with foil a baking sheet or a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt. Stir until well mixed.
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This is a great dish!!! The family loved it!!! However, 2 things 1. When you melt the butter make sure you only dip one peice of chicken in the melted butter, don't put all the chicken into the melted butter the cold chicken will harden the butter. 2. Spray the aluminum foil with spray because the chicken will also stick to it.
What a yummy recipe! I have done this several times now, to the delight of the family for whom I cook. The first time I made this, I followed the recipe exactly (but doubled for a big family). It was good, but seemed to be missing something. Since then, I have always added some Italian Seasoning, Paprika, and bread crumbs to the dry mixture. This makes the right mixture for me, and still produces extremely good chicken. I usually pour any remaining dry mixture on top of the chicken before putting it in to bake. I usually make this with thighs and legs. This is a regular in my monthly menu for "Fried Chicken Friday" where I generally serve a different fried/oven baked chicken recipe each Friday. Also, I have never had a problem with mushy coating. There will always be a little mushiness because of the juices from the chicken cooking out, but it is usually minimal, and typical of oven baked and coated chicken. I would say it is best to always use foil instead of a greased pan. You don't have to spray the foil either, that will help reduce the moisture in the pan and keep the potato flakes from reconstituting.
What an incredible recipe!!! My father was on a chicken strike but no longer. He caught one whiff of this chicken and before he knew it, he was sucking the bones. I used 2 tablespoons of grated romano cheese and completed the 1/3 cup with parmesan cheese. I also added dried parsley (for apperance), dried basil(for flavor), black pepper(for kick) and paparika(for color). This recipe is a keeper. Now all I need is a tastey creamy pasta dish to go along with the chicken. David
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The schedule for the summer concerts is included below:Date Concert Movie June 29 Jumpin' Juba (mix music) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington July 6 No concert or movie (Fourth of July) July 13 Gringo Kings (jazz and salsa) Big Miracle July 20 Four Guys in Tuxes (family mix) Journey 2 Mysterious Island July 27 Black Velvet Band (Irish music) Sherlock Holmes August 3 Heritage House Blues Band (rock & blues) The Princess Bride August 10 Soft Touch Dance Band (big band music) Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds August 17 Beth Purcell and Friends (jazz show tunes) We Bought a Zoo August 24 Specific Gravity (rock) Toy Story 3 August 31 No concert or movie (Labor Day) Sept. 7 Loose Change (rock and blues) Dirty Dancing
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A blast from the past is in the works for "The Spirit of Terre Haute."
Outside the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department's Torner Center in Deming Park, a small shed serves as Kauffman Station, home of the park's locomotive, which offers short but scenic rides throughout the summer months, as it has since 1967.
Now, Bruce Rosselli, the park system's director of recreation, hopes those rides get a little bit longer in coming years with the help of the Indiana Rail Road Co. and students from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
The goal is to build a new depot for the train and extend its 2,200 feet of track about half a mile in length. "We have multiple designs at this point," he said.
Plans for the new are inspired by the former train depot that operated near Seventh and Spruce streets until 1986, an enclosed structure which he said resembled a small castle.
"They called it the Big Four Depot," Rosselli said, recalling childhood trips from that depot aboard Amtrak cars.
Planning for the project has been under way since late summer, but Rosselli noted he and others have been interested in expanding the current ride to nearly three minutes for some time. Interest abounds. Funding was another story.
"We as a park do not have the funds to do this," he said, crediting Indiana Rail Road Co.'s founder and president Thomas Hoback as instrumental in moving the idea to reality. "Fortunately, Mr. Hoback is a train enthusiast and restores old cars."
The Indiana Rail Road Co.'s lines run across the west entrance of Deming Park, and Rosselli said once completed, the group hopes to partner with the Terre Haute Children's Museum and schools in providing an educational experience about trains.
"It's one of the only remaining ones like it in the Midwest," he said, pointing out children come running at the sound of a whistle heard from one end of the park's 177 acres to the other.
Some Rose-Hulman students have adopted the project's planning phase and are at work on design concepts to be ready for review this spring.
Nathaniel Wallen, a senior civil engineering major from Knox, said the four-student team chose the project for its senior design class. As part of the learning process, each member switches roles within the team, from project manager to client liaison.
"The biggest thing that got me interested in this is there are a lot of opportunities for creativity, and there are several aspects of the project which are interesting," he said. Plus, he said, it's a way to give back to the community.
The prospect of working for a railroad company someday is also in the back of his mind.
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515 Peabody Green Cove has a Walk Score of 71 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
This location is in the Midtown neighborhood in Memphis. Nearby parks include Peabody Park, Spanish War Memorial Park and Boshwit Courtyard.
Nearby schools include Idlewild Elementary School, Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School and Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten.
The closest grocery stores are Kwik-Chek Food Store, Monte Nero Imports and Easy-Way.
Nearby coffee shops include Starbucks, Otherlands Coffee Bar and Cafe Palladio. There are 30 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Wing Street, Chick-fil-A and Pyro's Fire Fresh Pizza.
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Lynn and Dee Startzman of Wagoner have been married 60 years. They were married in Wichita, Kansas, on Dec. 20, 1952.
They had seven children, and now still living are Debbie Vancek, Jeff, Tom, Dan and Larry; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
The couple celebrated early with a cruise to the Carribbean with family members. They are members of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee.