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Posted: 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012
By Debbie Juniewicz
If you want a new you in the new year, you might want to go back to the basics.
Strength training and, for the first time, body weight training will be among the popular fitness trends of 2013 according to a new survey released by the American College of Sports Medicine. The ACSM surveyed 3,346 international health and fitness professionals who ranked 37 emerging fitness trends.
"Body weight exercises are a proven way to get and stay fit," said Walt Thompson, of Georgia State University, who authored the study. "In a time when many people are concerned with cutting expenses, body weight exercises are a great way to feel great and look toned without a big financial investment."
Fitness programs can be straightforward, cost-effective and all-inclusive.
Back to basics
Strength training, sometimes referred to as resistance training, remained in the No. 2 position for the second year in a row. But while it is far from new, there are some lingering misconceptions about strength training.
"People say they don't want to do strength training because they don't want to be bulky," said Gerry Gallo, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and lecturer in the department of health and sports science at the University of Dayton. "What it really does is increase lean muscle mass and if you have larger muscle mass, you will burn more calories.
"And, ultimately, the main benefit of strength training is that it helps you with daily living. Once you develop muscles in an area — whether it's your upper body or your lower body — daily activities become easier to perform."
Strength training is more than traditional weight lifting. You can use any form of resistance, from free weights to medicine balls and kettle bells to resistance bands.
Body weight training made the list for the first time and is even more basic than weight training because the only equipment you need is your body. Push-ups, pull-ups, squats and static holds are just a few of the common elements of a body weight training workout. Increasing or decreasing the exercise repetition can adjust workout intensity. But it is about quality – not just quantity.
"Proper alignment, technique and form are so important," Gallo said. "Not just to get the most out of the exercise but to prevent injury."
Penny-wise workout
Body training workouts are about as thrifty as they come as it costs nothing to hold a plank position in the comfort of your family room. And even strength training can be economical with inexpensive hand weights or resistance bands.
"One of the reasons these types of exercise are so popular is that so many people can't afford gym memberships or personal trainers," Gallo said. "And you really can get a full body workout just using resistance bands."
The survey touts the importance of educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals (No. 1) as well as personal training (No. 7) but also included the more economical group personal training in the No. 10 spot.
Group personal training can be more reasonably priced and has the added benefit of camaraderie.
"You'll meet new people and you will see that there are lots of other people in the same shape that you are," Gallo said. "So many people go into exercise thinking they are in the worst shape of anyone, and that's usually not the case."
Even in a group setting, personal trainers can help you work on your form and proper alignment to ensure you are getting the greatest benefit from your workout.
Something for everyone
Another major theme in the 2013 survey is that fitness is important for all ages, as the issue of children and obesity (No. 4) and fitness programs for older adults (No. 6) were both among the top trends.
"The times have changed," Gallo said. "When I was a kid, I was running around playing outside until dark but today, most kids have a very sedentary lifestyle, with computers, video games and their cell phones. Focusing on children and exercise has to become a priority."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17 percent, or 12.5 million, children and adolescents ages 2-19 are obese. Since 1980, the prevalence of obesity among children and teens has almost tripled.
"It's so important for children to be exposed to fitness and taught proper technique at a young age," Gallo said.
But it's also never too late to start working out. Programs like Silver Sneakers make gym membership affordable and fun. And you don't even need to leave the comfort of your home with the Growing Stronger strength-training program developed for older adults by Tufts University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Growing Stronger (www.cdc.gov) is an exercise program based upon scientific research involving strengthening exercise – exercises that have been shown to increase the strength of your muscles, maintain the integrity of your bones, and improve your balance, coordination, and mobility. In addition, strength training can help reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic diseases, including arthritis.
"Fitness is really important for both ends of the spectrum," Gallo said.
The top 10 fitness trends of 2013
Next years fitness trends, according to the Annual American College of Sports Medicine Fitness Survey:
1. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals: Educated and experienced fitness professionals claimed the top spot in 2013 for the sixth consecutive year. Fully accredited education and certification programs for health/fitness professionals are on the rise.
2. Strength training: Remaining in the No. 2 spot for the second year in a row, this trend is important for men, women, young and old to improve or maintain strength. Most health and fitness professionals today incorporate strength training into a comprehensive exercise routine for their clients and for patients with stable diseases.
3. Body weight training: This is the first appearance of this trend in the survey. Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not just limited to push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get "back to the basics" with fitness.
4. Children and obesity: The epidemic of overweight or obesity in children continues to be a serious public health problem. Schools have an emphasis on scholastic achievement limiting the time spent on physical education and nutrition programming. The primary source of physical activity for kids could fall into the hands of the health/fitness industry along with fitness professionals.
5. Exercise and weight loss: Incorporating diet and exercise, increasing caloric expenditure and decreasing caloric intake, is of growing interest among fitness professionals. More and more of these professionals are finding the need to be able to provide the right fitness program to balance the energy expenditure/energy consumption scale.
6. Fitness programs for older adults: The baby-boom generation is growing older and living longer. Physicians are recommending that these patients enroll in some form of physical activity, thus more opportunities for physical fitness are being provided.
7. Personal training: Personal trainers are accessible to more people in all areas of health and fitness through employment in community-based programs, commercial settings, corporate wellness programs and medical fitness programs. More attention is being paid to the education and certification of trainers.
8. Functional fitness: Functional fitness uses strength training to improve balance, coordination and endurance in order to participate in daily activities without any stress. This fitness program is designed to reflect the actual activities the client performs throughout any given day. Often times this program is created for older adults.
9. Core training: Core training stresses strength and conditioning of the stabilizing muscles of the abdomen, thorax, and back. It typically includes exercises of the hips, lower back, and abdomen, all of which provide support for the spine and thorax. Exercising core muscles improves overall stability of the trunk and transfers that to the extremities, enabling the individual to meet the demands for activities of daily living and sports performance.
10. Group personal training: This trend allows the personal trainer to provide individualized service catered to small groups of two to four people. Due to the economic times both trainer and client have needed to come up with different options for personalized training on a budget. This allows groups to have a discounted rate, while still giving the trainer a full schedule of clients.
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In last week's issue we asked, "What can the university do to address Alaska Native concerns? Here is what two readers had to say:
"I was thrilled to see the latest Strategic Direction Update addressing Alaska Native concerns. This summer the Alaska Native Language Archive will host an intern from First Alaskans Institute, contributing to the development of capacity in the field of language archiving. UA has a unique opportunity to build on these efforts to take a leadership role in this field." -- Gary Holton (UAF)
"I read the recent Strategic Direction Update published by your office with great interest. I wanted to let you know about two grant proposals that have recently been submitted to the US Dept. of Education. Both grants build on the success of the Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education grant. As a result, in 2010, 15 Alaska Native teachers graduated with either a M.Ed. or an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from UAF. Additionally, three Alaska Native Ph.D.'s graduated, and one additional Ph.D. is expected to graduate next spring." -- Sabine Siekmann, (UAF)
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ˇ The transfer of distance education is a big deal. We have pockets of excellent transmission, and then we have a lot of areas that cant transmit the classes because of a lack of pipe. The university should make transmission a priority so more programs can be taught online.
ˇ In my experience it's paramount to continue building the distance delivery system. It's how I got my degree, and how it led me to teaching. In the end I was teaching the grand kids of the children I was taught when I was a student teacher.
ˇ Integrate the distance education curriculums between the MAU's.
ˇ The online catalog needs to be more dynamic. Let students search by any number of methods in order to maximize their ability to find the courses they need.
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David Sommerstein, NCPR's roving St. Lawrence Valley/Fort Drum/Tug Hill reporter, began his career in radio, strangely enough, as a high school Spanish teacher in Buffalo. While drilling verb conjugations and teaching a love for Latino culture during the day, he sat in as a late night jazz and Latin DJ at Buffalo's NPR affiliate, WBFO. The radio bug bit, and David found his way to southern Colorado/northern New Mexico (the Taos/Santa Fe area) where he was Program Director, Music Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and "Just About Anything Else You Can Think Of" Director at NPR affiliate KRZA.
Since joining NCPR's news department, David has reported from the chilly deck of a St. Lawrence icebreaker, the power-chord filled stage of the High School Rock Band Festival, and the tense Albanian street market of post-war Kosovo with soldiers from Fort Drum. David also gets to fulfill his passion for music of all kinds when he spins world dance and groove music on editions of The Beat Authority. E-mail
Since joining NCPR's news department, David has reported from the chilly deck of a St. Lawrence icebreaker, the power-chord filled stage of the High School Rock Band Festival, and the tense Albanian street market of post-war Kosovo with soldiers from Fort Drum. David also gets to fulfill his passion for music of all kinds when he spins world dance and groove music on editions of The Beat Authority. E-mail
Stories filed by David Sommerstein
Jefferson and Lewis Counties Pick Legislators, Supreme Court Judges
Nov 07, 2001 — In Jefferson and Lewis Counties, all county legislators were up for election yesterday. Voters also decided on Jefferson County Clerk and Supreme Court judges for the 5th Judicial district. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Oneidas to Impose Tribal Sales Tax
Nov 06, 2001 — The Oneida Nation wants to impose its own five-percent tax. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Family Court Judge Race Tops St. Lawrencve County Ballot
Nov 05, 2001 — Tomorrow in St. Lawrence County, voters will elect a new Family Court Judge to a ten-year term. It's considered one of the most complex and influential positions in the judicial system. A family Court Judge not only decides how to apply the law. But also how to help broken families reassemble the pieces. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Challenging the Assumption "Growth is Good"
Nov 01, 2001 — It's generally accepted that economic growth is good. David Sommerstein talks with a biologist who challenges that notion: Brian Czech, author of Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train: Errant Economists, Shameful Spenders, and a Plan to Stop Them All. Go to full article
North Country Transportation Study Public Comment Hearings Scheduled
Nov 01, 2001 — Last week consultants for the North Country Transportation Study announced their findings after a year and a half of research. The study recommends an East-West highway across the North Country along Route 11. St. Lawrence, Lewis, and Franklin County leaders have been effusive in their support of the results. The so-called "rooftop highway" is what they've wanted for decades. David Sommerstein reports the areas that already have a four-lane highway see the plan as a backbone for other projects. Go to full article
Seaway Relicensing Process Wraps Up
Oct 30, 2001 — A report from the last meeting of the group that's been negotiating with the New York Power Authority on conditions for relicensing the Moses Saunders hydro project--David Sommerstein has reactions to the experimental, collaborative process. Go to full article
St. Lawrence River Towns Settle With NYPA
Oct 29, 2001 — Town leaders along the St. Lawrence River approved a settlement Friday with the New York Power Authority as a part of its bid for a new license to operate its power dam near Massena. The $115 million deal includes recreational improvements, returns of land, and payments to St. Lawrence County and its towns affected by the power project. David Sommerstein reports the agreement ends years of often tense negotiations. Go to full article
St. Lawrence County Leaders Praise Transportation Study
Oct 26, 2001 — St. Lawrence County political and business leaders had nothing but praise for the results of the North Country Transportation Study. David Sommerstein reports the study's recommendation of a 4-lane highway from Watertown to Plattsburgh closely mirrors what they've been seeking for decades, but it may take almost as long to build. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Mohawk Catskills Casino Will Have Company
Oct 26, 2001 — On the heels of the largest expansion of gambling in New York State history, the St. Regis Mohawks have announced plans to break ground on their casino in the Catskills by the end of next year. David Sommerstein reports the tribe wasn't surprised by the legislative action, but news they may not be the only game in town did catch them off guard. Go to full article
Sen. Clinton Talks With Ft. Drum Families
Oct 23, 2001 — Senator Hillary Clinton returned to Fort Drum near Watertown Saturday. She scheduled the extra trip especially to show her gratitude for soldiers and their families in the wake of September 11. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
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Buryl Red, whose pioneering compositions changed church music for Southern Baptists and influenced many other evangelical groups, died Monday after suffering from cancer, Associated Baptist Press reported. He was 77.
The conductor of the Southern Baptist's men's chorus, The CenturyMen, and composer of several 20th-century church music favorites, Red paved the way for today's worship leaders, said LifeWay Worship's Charlie Sinclair. He wrote:
Buryl Red was one of the first churchmen to introduce the rhythm section and the orchestra to Southern Baptist Churches in the late sixties and early seventies. He was a pioneer church musician who thought that guitars and drums and almost anything else that could be played had a place in the sanctuary next to the pipe organ. He loved virtually every style of music as long as the presentations of it reached a level of excellence befitting the glorious Savior we love.
Red was best known for his collaborations with Ragan Courtney, including the 1970s pulpit-musical "Celebrate Life!," which sold about a million copies in 25 years, according to Courtney. The composer-songwriter duo also created "Brand New Wings" and "In Remembrance of Me."
The CenturyMen's website boasts his accomplishments, saying:
His musical works as a composer, conductor, producer and arranger heard in such diverse venues as Carnegie Hall, "Saturday Night Live" and thousands of schools, churches and theaters around the world.
He had more than 1,600 published compositions and arrangements, produced more than 2,500 recordings and supervised, composed or arranged the music for several hundred shows, documentaries and musical specials for network and cable television.
Red studied church music at Baylor University and Yale University.
"Buryl Red's influence on the field of church music has been significant, and Baylor is proud of his many contributions, in particular his musicals from the 1970's that set the standard for this genre," said Randall Bradley, director of Baylor's Center for Christian Music Studies, which honored Red with a leadership award in 2007. "When the history of the last half of the 20th century is written, Buryl Red is a name that will surely appear."
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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 1999 - Eight high school seniors each will receive $1,000 college scholarships as winners of the Biotechnology Industry Organization's (BIO) 1999 Essay Contest. The students' teachers will receive $500 grants.
BIO has awarded $60,000 in college scholarships and teacher grants since the contest was launched in 1993. This year's winners were selected from more than 300 high school seniors in 21 states. The 1999 contest also is the first year an honorable mention prize was given.
"These are publication-quality essays, imaginative and grounded in superb science. They are great fun to read," said BIO President Carl B. Feldbaum. "We congratulate this year's winners for their remarkable proposals applying biotechnology to a wide range of practical problems."
The students were asked to define a community problem and write an essay on how biotechnology could solve it. The winners described ways of using biotechnology to make roadside plants tolerant of highway salt; to prevent aflatoxin contamination in corn; to cure lactose intolerance in people; to prevent blight in chestnut trees; to eliminate wastewater pollution in rivers; to treat progressive retinal atrophy in dogs; to develop artificial human organs; and to eliminate air pollution from manufacturing plants. The honorable mention essay wasmorea light-hearted description of how biotechnology might be used to improve the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl chances.
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The honorable mention award went to Kara Moran, of North Platte High School, in Missouri, and her teacher, Kevin Conant. The essay was titled, "Creating a Super Team." Ms. Moran plans to attend the University of Missouri.
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who for the past 11 years has been the gold standard of hawkishness on the
Afghan occupation, a tireless support of escalation upon escalation, finally
raise the prospect of leaving.
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options ought to be considered, including whether we have to just withdraw
early, rather than have a continued bloodletting that won't succeed," McCain
said in surprise comments on Wednesday Sep. 19.
comments reflect a growing weariness of the occupation, particularly as the
growing number of green-on-blue attacks force the U.S. to halt the training
missions that for the past decade were supposed to be the ticket to
Despite McCain's
shift, both President Barack Obama and his opponent in November, Mitt Romney,
remain roughly identical in their positions on Afghanistan, which is to stay the
course. antiwar.com
On October 7,
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Afghanistan. It has now become the longest-running war in U.S. history, and
there is no end in sight. The Taliban remains in control of major parts of the
nation. Peace talks have collapsed. Civilian and troop casualties continue to
mount. Democracy Now According to
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stands at 2121 since the start of the U.S.-led invasion of the country in
2001. According to
costofwar.com, taxpayers in the United States have incurred nearly $570 billion
as a result of the invasion of Afghanistan. According to
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Organisational Unit | Linguistics |
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Explore the role of language in society by examining language variation and change, multilingualism and how individuals adjust their speech to the situations they find themselves in. In this introductory unit, you will explore regional and social variation in language as well as topics such as language and gender, language and power and language policy. A key focus of this unit is the different methods of inquiry used in sociolinguistics. Students are introduced to a range of sociolinguistic methodologies and, with guidance from their unit advisor, develop and conduct their own small sociolinguistic study.
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BEV's Ultimate Cinematic Mixtape is Back!
Mar 8, 2011 | No Comments | ByLouise Forbes
BEV 2011 is jam-packed with a huge array of events covering everything from music to make-up including our ultimate cinematic mix tape Music Loves Video, returning on Thursday for a celebration of women directors working in the music video industry. Introduced by BRIT-Award winner Kate Nash, highlights include the latest from MTV Award-winner Floria Sigismondi; a gothic horror-esque video featuring Jack White; a bittersweet turn from Mackenzie Crook (The Office); and a Twin Peaks-style promo by the outrageously talented Miranda Bowen (director of TV's darkly comic Cast Offs) – plus a new Patrick Wolf video fresh from the edit suite! And to round it all off, journalist and BEV favourite Miranda Sawyer hosts post-groove analysis.
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Posted Mar 4, 2014Pros: The staff/Great location
Cons: The water pressure in the shower
Location: Shopping district, Fisherman's Wharf, Ferry Building, China Town
We stayed at the Omni while in San Francisco for my Uncle's funeral. This hotel made a tough time a little easier. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We were always greeted with the door open and a smile, and we always left with the same. Upon check in the man at the desk asked what brought us to town. We told him it was for a funeral and he was so compassionate. A little while later a complimentary tray of appetizers and bottled water arrived at our room with a Sympathy card hand written out by about 50 staff members sharing their condolences. So sweet. The room was spotless and housekeeping was there as soon as we left to make the beds and straighten up. The restaurant downstairs, Bob's, was great as well. Food delicious and wait staff pleasant. The gym was also spotless and hosted complimentary flavored water, earphones and newspapers. If I had one tiny thing to complain about it would only be that the water pressure in the shower was not the best but everything else was so good it didn't bother me. I would recommend anyone going to visit San Francisco stay at the Omni Hotel.
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Close to cable car line, good location
Posted Feb 24, 2014Pros: lobby, bar, service
Cons: prices. it cost $75 for three glasses of wine and a cheese plate at the hotel bar.
The Omni has a wonderful lobby, but the rooms were ok at best. Average size, no view whatsoever, and small bathtub. I know you have to take everything in San Francisco with a grain of salt, but the room was on the 16th floor and still only overlooked an abandoned office 50 feet away. for $200 per night, it felt we could have done better.
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Posted Feb 24, 20142nd time already in OMNI - SF. Very good hotel, excellent location!
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Posted Feb 16, 2014Pros: Good location. Friendly staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
Cons: Just keep doing what they are doing.
Location: In Financial District. Near Chinatown . Cable car stop outside door. Restaurants within walking distance.
When we checked in the girl on reception was very helpful & informative. She even signed us up for the Select Guest programme. This had lots of benefits including free wifi in our room. The room itself overlooked the street & was on the 6th floor. The only slight niggle was the street noise in the morning. Not bad enough to bother us too much & much less over the weekend. Being in the financial district all the offices were closed. Our bed was large & comfortable & had coffee making facilities. We didn't eat in the hotel as it was quite expensive & there was lots of choice within walking distance. Plus the cable car stopped outside the door & we went to Fishermans wharf & Chinatown . All the staff including the doormen were cheerful & pleasant. They even provided umbrellas for the few wet days we had during our stay.
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Posted Feb 16, 2014We love the Omni in SF. The staff is gracious and it is close to our favorite resturants.
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High Class Hotel, Very Dirty.
Posted Feb 11, 2014Pros: None at all, maybe good location but not for the things I'm there for.
Cons: Clean, clean, clean.
Location: Bus ride, explore China Town. Walk the piers.
Every time we change to another room, its more dirty. They do try their best to make up for it.
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Great location.
Posted Feb 10, 2014This is a gorgeous hotel. Has good attention to detail and service is attentive. Use of stone glass wood and steel give the room a solid and oppulant feel
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Great hotel, excellent service
Posted Feb 10, 2014This was a great find. The staff from the doorman, to reception, to housekeeping were all very courteous and responsive. It was a pleasure to stay here
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Posted Feb 8, 2014Pros: Gym, comfortable beds and grand decor
Location: We used public transport from airport to hotel. It was just a short walk to Chinatown
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It's that time of year where everyone seems to be coming down with something. We wrote earlier this week about how you can fight off spring colds by eating immunity-boosting foods such as blueberries, wheat germ and pumpkin seeds.
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A "Glamping" Themed Wedding at a Lake Tahoe Estate
Because Nick and Hannah both love backpacking, and Hannah loves glitter and sparkle, this couple decided that "glamping" would set the tone of their August wedding. From the miniature tent that topped the cake to the gold glitter washi tape that secured the trail mix, they tried to implement equal parts glamour and camping into the theme.
Planning the wedding was an exercise in Google documentation and the involvement of family and friends, since Nick and Hannah were living 500 miles apart during the entire process: He here in the city and Hannah in San Diego, with Nick's parents and now sister-in-law. The flowers were done perfectly by the couple's friend Pat Hayes, and mutual friend Owen Cunningham and an iPad officiated the ceremony. Hannah's parents tracked down and transported vintage blue and clear Mason jars from Portland and made the runners for the tables.
Despite getting married at a private estate on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, Nick and Hannah wanted to use as many San Francisco vendors as they could, so Hannah's gorgeous dress, the desserts, the chocolates for the s'mores and the groomsmen's pants were all made locally.
The couple hosted a 3-ish mile "Fun Run" along the lake the morning after the wedding in lieu of a more traditional brunch, to atone for the previous night's shot-skis and as a nod to Nick and Hannah's love for running (and mid-run engagement under the Golden Gate Bridge).
Wedding Cake and Cookies: Jasmine Rae Bakery
Wedding Dress: Amy Kuschel
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Photographer: Jon M. Photography
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Welcome to the homepage for Katherine Vaughan Designs. Here you will find my patterns for sale both for digital download (direct retail) and in print copy wholesale to yarn stores and other brick & mortar shops. I am also a technical editor and knitting instructor; please see the relevant pages for more information on those services.
My mother taught me to knit when I was 10 and we were living overseas. I think she was desperate for a way to occupy my time, as we'd run out of English-language books appropriate to my age. My first project was a pink, white, and blue striped stockinette stitch scarf that rolled on itself like crazy. My second was a cozy for my Swiss army knife... and thus the seeds
of design were sown. Of course, it took me about 15 more years before I was really comfortable casting on my own projects (thanks, Mom, for starting all those scarves!), but I took up knitting and designing again in earnest in the mid 2000s and have been going like mad since.
I'm now a member of the PhatFiber community of indie spinners, dyers, farmers, and designers. I particularly enjoy working with unique yarns (handspun and handdyed); if you are a yarnie looking for a freelance/contract designer, please take a look at my existing patterns and contact me if you'd like to talk about patterns for your line. I normally focus on accessories and children's clothing, though lately I've been bit hard by the sweater bug.
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#26 Meow – (more GSP)
Scrambling around in RL at the moment. Catching a bit of a break to bring you another look from Round 15 of "Grunge Soul Project."
*Mesh* lashes by Beetlebones – ::BB:: Mesh Lashes V.01 (uptown black)
*New* Hair- >TRUTH< Kathy - raven
Skin- [Aura] Briar – Berlin – Caramel
Eye – IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes – Bronze Light
*Mesh* Gloves – Hyperborea – <H> Claw Gloves <BOX>
*Mesh* Boots – Slink Tall Leather Thigh Boots Black
Collar – [Plastik]-RecluseCollar-Bru/Ameli
Socks – MIEL LO SOCKS EBONY
GSP Items
makeup – .Pekka. HOMICIDAL Lipstick Grunge Edition
dress – Yulicie – [y] Sexy Hunter Set
Tattoo – ZR Tattoos -ZR- Only God Can Judge Me
#25 Fashion For Life – Born to be Purple
Fashion For Life is nearing it's end this week.
You still have a chance to buy some amazing products in support of the American Cancer Society.
I am particularly fond of this event, and have been glad that they came back under the name FFL. I lost an Uncle to kidney cancer, and it's somewhat nice to support an event (both in RL and in this case, SL) that could help those with cancer as well.
The Look
Skin - Aura – Briar – c88 – Duo 2 – Cream
Hair - Vanity Hair::The Potion in blacks
Gown *Fashion For Life Item* – PurpleMoon – :: PM :: Pheasant Gown in Purple – FFL2012 Exclusive
Shoes *Collabor88 item* R2″mele" Off white
Refer to www.fashionforlifesl.org for information on closing events.
#24 Lost In This City (Grunge Soul Project)
Grunge Soul Project – Round 15 started today.
Here's a list of all the designers involved in this round: Yulicie, Insufferable Dastard, Yassine hair style, Jesylilo, Katsucide, Piccara, Cheeky, Salt and Pepper, Pekka, ZR Tattoos, Omen, Holli Pocket, Ines Creation, Sticky Fingers, Tea Time, I love Fashion, Sweet Sin, FE, Acid and Mala, Nikotin, Useful Things, Modish, Shadz, Acide, Scrub, Elygo, Splash
To make it easy, Grunge Soul Project now has its own mall with all the items released for the current round. Take the SLurl here: Grunge Soul Project Mall
The Outfit
Items for GSP
Hair – Yassine Hair Style - =Tea= Black hair exclusive by YHS for GSP
Jacket – Ines Creations !IC- Jacket biker pink
Eyes -Insufferable Dastard .ID. Intense Eyes for GSP
Item from Collabor88
Dress – *League* Organic Silk Dress & Top -White
Shoes – Happy Undead – Dawn Boots [ALL COLORS] *HUD allows you to mix and match colors*
Tights – *Linc* Half Stockings 2 White
Skin – Glam Affair- Linn Light 02
#23 Dream
Been a little behind on my posting.
I've got a good excuse. I promise. Getting my RL ready for a big change. I'll update you all when it happens.
Anyways, here's a little outfit I put together after clearing a lot of lindens at this month's Collabor88. There are a TON of cute stuff there this round. I am particularly in love with this skin by Aura. The makeup is super cute, and included in the purchase are multiple lipstick options.
The Outfit
Skin *Collabor88* – Aura – Briar – c88 – Duo 2 – cream
Hair – Vanity – !VA! Crazy Horse blacks
*Mesh* Dress – Beetlebones – ::BB:: Be Mine Mini Dress (PURPLE)
Shoes *Collabor88* – ISON – color block prism pumps (purple)
Tights *Collabor88* – Kyoot – Sisley Tights Orchid c88
Neclacke – LaGyo_Sachin necklace – combo d
#22 Night And Day
Here's your last chance before the new round of GSP starts!
Night (left)
Hair – RAW HOUSE :: Urban Savage 2 -Black
Eyes - ! FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes – Silver & Rust
GSP Item – Earrings -.Pekka. Disturbed Ear Piercing LEOPARD [GSP EXCLUSIVE]
GSP Item – Tattoo – ::Fe:: Cross Crown Tattoo (GSP)
GSP Item – Dress – [GENRE] Seksy Dresse V2.
GSP Item – Skin [Katsucide!] Sandra cendre – Bleue – Light
Facial Piercings – ::FlipSide:: Piercings – Mouth attach 4
*MESH* Jacket – (Beetlebones)::BB:: Studded Biker Jacket (BLACK)
Day (Right)
Hair - "LoQ Hair" Liqueur Black Pack
GSP Item Skin - [IREN] -Isy-GSP
GSP Item – Top (IIN MESH) - [Cynful] Shirt – Joey ~ GSP Special
Collab88 Item Ring/Nails – The Sea Hole – Faux Bois Nails & Wooded Face Ring Set – Vanilla
GSP Item – Tattoo -ZR- Tattoos – No Lies, Just Love [GSP]
Shoes - Mstyle RIVEA Pumps – Taupe
#21 Red Red Red
Killing time and emptying my mind by putting together a look.
"I don't understand about complementary colors
And what they say
Side by side they both get bright
Together they both get gray
But he's been pretty much yellow
And I've been kinda blue
But all I can see is
Red, red, red, red, red now
What am I gonna do"
Skin - -Glam Affair- Linn Light
Hair - /Wasabi Pills/ Taleen Mesh Hair – Blacks Pack
Shirt - DeeTaleZ tops big collar corsage yellow
*NEW Mesh* Blazer - The Secret Store – Shortest Blazer – Sodalite Blue (Lazy Sunday Item)
*Mesh* Skirt (available at March Mesh Madness) - coldLogic skirt – hemlock.black
Tights - Zaara: ZC : 2 Nishar leggings full – low waist *primary*
*NEW* Boots - N-core EUPHORIA "Noir Intense"
Bracelet - [MANDALA]MILKY WAY BRACELET/Hawthorn RED
Necklace and Earrings set - [MANDALA]MILKY WAY2 NECKLACE/Hawthorn RED
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xY1hgUPD1o]
#20 – Caged Bird (Donna Flora A to Z)
(Donna Flora A to Z … C is for CAGE)
I have the honour of participating in the "Donna Flora A to Z" blogging event going on. Cajsa Lilliehook has organized this in appreciation of Squinternet Larnia. Squinternet, as Cajsa has mentioned, is recovering from an illness and has thus been absent from Second Life.
Squinternet, I wish you a strong and healthy recovery. Thank you for the beautiful things you have shared with us in SL.
Check out all the other "Donna Flora A to Z" posts here.
The Look
DRESS – * Donna Flora * CAGE black (includes shoes)
HAT – *Donna Flora* BLACKPOOL hairpiece
Hair – [ 69 ] AGGY – Noir -
Skin – Glam Affair – Linn
Glasses – mp by mochi Rokocoko - Steampunk Glasses1.1
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5-xi1D2ESc]
#19 – Super
Grunge Soul Project
You've probably already heard, Grunge Soul Project is back and today is the opening day. Follow the taxi here: GSP. GSP will be releasing new items every two weeks with a variety of items.
Feel free to go casual, street, grungy or prissy.
There will be more outfits to come that I can't wait to share with you!
Outfit 1
GSP Item Dress by Ines Creations - !IC- Pull dress very short with belt
GSP Item Necklace by Alcide - [Acide!] Entete – Rose – Unisex
GSP Item Eyes by .insufferable dastard. - .ID. Alien Eyes / GSP
GSP Item Pose (right side) - .Pekka. Poses – Clara for Grunge Soul Project
*Mesh Item* boots at March Mesh Madness - lassitude & ennui selene boots – black/red
Leggings – [atomic] ribbon leggings – powder
Skin – Glam Affair – Linn
Hair - /Wasabi Pills/ Monique Mesh Hair – Blacks Pack
Outfit 2:
GSP Item backpack/bag - {*I <3 FashiOn*} Bag Addict [Black]
GSP Item necklace – ::Splash:: Fluffly Star Necklace
GSP Item Pose (right side) - .Pekka. Poses – Clara for Grunge Soul Project
*New Release* Sweater – So Many Styles - {SMS} Braid Knit Sweater Grape
Pants – The Secret Store - The Secret Store – Funky flared pants – Beeswax
Shoes – Surf Couture - [SC] Surf Couture – Olea Boots – Worn
*New Release by Truth and MESH Hair* >TRUTH< Brenna (Mesh) – black & whites
How can anyone not want to whistle after today's song?
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTB-P5Bt3_Q]
#18 Madness (March Mesh Madness 2012 post)
I've been waiting for this event for a few weeks with excitement due to it being dedicated to Mesh.
Here's a taxi to the event at FATEisland
Damien Fate has done an excellent job hosting this event and bringing some of SLs great mesh creators. Mesh is finally picking up as more and more people get onto viewers that support it. It truly enhances your SL experience. I am ADDICTED to mesh, especially mesh hair (no more strands of hair sticking through my body)
If you're new to mesh, you'll find a lot of great goodies here. If you're familiar with it, you may already own some of the items, but trust me you'll discover new ones. I am particularly in love with this shirt from coldLogic and the boots from lassitude & ennui.
OH YEAH! ANNNNNNNNNNND I'm blonde! That never happens. Enjoy it. lol
Meshy Outfit Goodness
Skin by Glam Affair - Linn
*Mesh* Hair by Exile - ::Exile:: MIdnight in Paris: Naturals (not fount at MMM12)
*MMM12 Mesh* Top by coldLogic - coldLogic top – tempe.black/blue
Pants by The Secret Store - The Secret Store – Basic flared pants – Cream
*MMM12 Mesh* Boots by lassitude & ennui - lassitude & ennui Selene boots FATPACK dark tones
*MMM12 Mesh* Necklace by Maxi Gossamer - MG – Necklace – Ashanti – EBONY
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP9-Zh8fGkU]
#17 – Pretty Woman
(Whore Couture Fair)
From the corner girl to the high end hooker, a la Pretty Woman, the upcoming Whore Couture Fair has some cute things to offer.
WCF is being organized by missqwerty Pevensey, founder of Flair For Events, American Bazaar, and Fashion bloggers & designers. This event is running from March 1st-31st. Follow the SLurl once the sim opens: WCF
Prior to the opening of the event I have featured 17 items within this post. The event is just starting, so the possibility that there will be another post to come is high.
For all looks I used Glam Affair's Layla in the light tone. I simply changed the lipstick which is available in a large variety of colors right next to the Layla vendor at GA.
Outfit 1
Hair – "LoQ Hair" Sake Black Pack
*WCF Item* Dress – [GLUE INK] Micky Mini Dress (original)
New Mesh Jacket - Yasum*RIDE OUT* Leather Jacket* Trash Pitch
Tights – Tee*fy BW Splash
New Mesh boots (color changing HUD) – Happy Undead – Dawn Boots
*WCF Item* Sunglasses – ShadZ EyeWear – "WHORE"
*WCF Item* Tattoo – Tenjin Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes Tattoo (faded)
Outfit 2
Mesh Hair – /Wasabi Pills/ Amandine Mesh Hair – Blacks – Storm
Top (found at EPOCH – Clowning) – (Milk Motion) black bustier
*WCF Item* Skirt – -CandyDoll- Not So Perfect Skirt (Pink)
*WCF Item* Shoes – Lethal Couture ::LC:: Shadow-Zoom Bootie [Barbie Pink]
*WCF Item* Tattoo – Tenjin Far East Tattoo
*WCF Item* Sunglasses - ShadZ EyeWear – Busy Blogger
*WCF Item* Pose by Retro' – Post #84
Outfit 3
*NEW Mesh Hair* - ::Exile:: Rumour has it: Naturals (frost)
*WCF Item* Dress - KIM- WCF-Burlesque Mesh Dress
Leggings - *Sheer* Leggings: Zebra
*WCF Item* Necklace - *** Just You Jewels *** Give Me Love
Shoes – Mstyle DIDI Pumps – Pink/Black *SE* Studs
And here's another three sets of items, going for a slightly different feel.
Outfit 4
Hair – [ 69 ] BE – Noir (although it had be announced that they were closing, the sim is still open)
*WCF Item* *[Eclat]* – Tempted (exclusive for WCF)
*WCF Item* Shoes - Lethal Couture ::LC:: Shadow-Zoom Bootie [nude]
Outfit 5
Hair - [ 69 ] AGGY – Noir -
*WCF Item* Top - ~{Gothica}~ Strappin Bondage Top in White
*WCF Item* Skirt - Paperbag. Leatheresque
Hat (from full outfit) - ** DIRAM ** PAIGE – white
Mesh Shoes (Back to black item) - Coro*Cherie*Black
Mesh Necklace – Maxi Gossamer -MG – Necklace – Pearls – Combo Sets and Singles – WHITE (wore several strands)
*WCF Item* Pose - [GOLA] – Street Girls (comes in poseballs)
Outfit 6
New Mesh Hair – ::Exile:: MIdnight in Paris: Naturals
* WCF Item* Dress -.:AVALE:.Laylla. Violet
Tights – *Sheer* Stockings: pairs 17-20 (waves)
Mesh Boots - Maitreya Mesh * Radical Boots * Snow
Necklace - [MANDALA]SINRA Necklace&earrings/Wolf Silver
* WCF Item* Pose - [GOLA] Model pack 03
"I guess I'll go on home, it's late
There'll be tomorrow nigh, but wait
What do I see
Is she walking back to me
Yeah, she's walking back to me
Oh, oh, Pretty woman"
- With love
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzgqkU5a9Uk]


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- Bocconi University (Department of Economics and IGIER Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research); CEPR Centre for Economic Policy Research
Dates: | September 14-15, 2012 |
Description: | First CEPR Workshop on Incentives, Management and Organization |
Location: | Milan, Bocconi University, Italy |
Subject: | This new workshop series brings together researchers interested in studying what happens inside firms and other organizations. It covers areas such as: - Personnel economics - Organizational economics - Management and productivity - Incentives and contracts We welcome theory, empirics, and experiments in these and related areas. The theme of the first edition of the workshop is: New approaches to managerial economics. We particularly welcome work on new methodologies and new datasets on management practices and their effect on firm performance. [gemäß den Informationen des Anbieters - according to site editor's information] |
JEL Code: | L |
URL: | http://www.igier.unibocconi.it/folder.php?vedi=5492&tbn=albero&id_folder=5488 |


text: Fifth edition of the Venice Carnival in its new format, dedicated to the senses; traditional mix of fun, shows and culture. The Carnival of Venice, if not the most impressive, it is surely best known for holding the charm and mystery that continues to hold even now, 900 years have elapsed from the first document that refers to this historic celebration. Who has never heard of? You have memories of the festivities of the Carnival since 1094, under Doge Vitale Falier, in a document that speaks of public entertainment in the days preceding Lent. The official document declaring the Carnival is a public holiday in 1296 when the Senate declared public holiday on the last day of Lent. In Venice, the Carnival fever never ceases during the year. A subtle euphoria creeps in between the streets of the most beautiful city in the world and grows imperceptibly, as naturally salt water, blurs the outlines of things, it suggests the mysteries and atmosphere of times gone by. Once the Carnival of Venice allowed to leave those jobs to devote himself entirely to entertainment. people came to watch the jugglers, the acrobats, animals, dancing, acrobats, trumpets, fifes and drums were almost consumed by custom, street vendors were selling dried fruit, chestnuts, and fritole (pancakes) and desserts of all kinds. Venice became the top European school of pleasure and play, the mask and irresponsibility. Venice became the great virtuoso of metamorphosis and the carnival was and still is) his exploits. The Carnival of today is a magnificent "happening" that draws crowds of onlookers from around the world with thousands of festival masks and a bright and peaceful occupation of the Lagoon. Among the narrow streets of the wonderful city for ten days, there is a continuous representation of theatrical fun and playfulness, all in masks to celebrate the charm of a world of dancing, jokes, galas exclusive and romantic encounters


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Former WEHRWOLFE/DARKMOON drummer Scott Pletcher has joined forces with ex-WEHRWOLFE guitarist Art Taylor, guitarist Eric Stewart, vocalist Dave Cowgill, and bassist Wes Studebaker in a brand new band called SHRINE OF SUFFERING. The group has completed a three-song demo CD and a video for the song "Blood Of The Infidel" .
SHRINE OF SUFFERING is currently seeking label support and booking opportunities. The band can be contacted at [email protected] For more information, go to this location.Former WEHRWOLFE Members Launch SHRINE OF SUFFERING
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