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Published by oscardvine on 6th March 2012
UAD Precision Maximizer
First of all, let me introduce myself - I am a musicproducer and an studio engineer. I'm only 22 and have been making music for about 7 years now.
I studied musicproduction and music engineering for 3 years and consider myself more of a musicproducer than an engineer. But I am reading and learning about mixing music everyday because I want my productions to sound as good as they can!
Well enough of that - let's talk about the UAD Precision Maximizer!
First of all - I love it. Hands down, it's great! And here is why:
We'll start talking about how it sounds, what's it's character - It has many! With the shape knob you can alter it's character, what it is giving to the sound. this is dependent for every sound, so give it a turn and see for yourself. Also, with the input, you can increase the "drive". The louder the signal, the harder the maximizer will work.
Also, if you like the character, but think it's a bit to much, try turning down the mix knob a bit. That way, you can get a polished sound but with some edge!
Another great feature (especially for house drums!) is the limit function. Enable it, then start palying with shape, input and mix. It's quite easy to get a club feel, and make the kick fat and boomy.
As you might have noticed, i'm not talking about this as a mastering plug-in, but more of a compressor-type-thingy. It's becuase, drive the Precision Maximizer a bit harder, and it's great for your single sounds. use it subtle, and it's great for mastering as well.
For example, say you want more clarity and a bit more punch in the vocal - load up the Precision Maximizer. thanks to there are so few controls, you will get what you are looking for quite fast!
That's the only downfall of this plug-in - it sounds so good, that i would like to have more options! It would for example be nice to choose between more bands instead of just 1 or 3. maybe add a 7, and an eleven as well?
And also, another mode for the shape. Cause on some bas-sounds, the shape doesn't work so well, and it would be great to try another shape in that case!
Well, overall - I'm so glad you can't crack UAD plug-ins, cause these guys deserve every penny. You won't be disapointed by this, it really sounds great!
By Jack Morgan on 6th March 2012
UAD Precision Maximizer Plug-In
I had Sonnox's Oxford Inflator before buying this plugin for my UAD-2 Solo/Laptop card – it was a great tool for "inflating" my mixes, especially when I wanted to get my music out there quickly without getting tracks professionally mastered. This plugin provides a similar effect but of much better quality and bringing, of course, that special analog warmth that UAD manage to somehow capture so well in their digital products.
The Precision Maximizer takes audio and, without reducing its dynamic range, increases the overall apparent loudness – something that is (sometimes unfortunately) needed in today's competitive online music environment. To be honest, I don't really know what's going on when I use the Precision plugin, but twisting the "Shape" dial seems to beef up and sweeten my tracks a great deal. From what I've read it's something to do with tube saturation emulation and harmonic manipulation, combined with a limiter if needed. The Mix dial means you can combine the processed signal with the original dry signal.
All in all this plugin is very easy to use – and probably easy to overuse. I'm still not really sure whether I should put it on my master chain before bouncing mixes I intend to have professionally mastered, but it's great to have the ability to have loud rough mixes to share with people before doing all of that.
By sensationblack on 10th March 2012
Do we really need a maximizer ?
When I bought my UAD-2 card, I was making electronic music only. Due to the loudness war and the struggle to match my songs to the industry songs I had to use a maximizer.
Back then when I did my A/B to other vst's the maximizer had won no competition.
But, since then something has changed. Now with the age of tape/console emulations you can easily make your sounds bigger without using maximizer. I agree that maximizer give you different flavor to your sounds, more digitally, but I prefer using the studer, fatso etc.
I think that in the early days of digitally producing, when only few could go out of the box and use a real tape, the maximizer was needed.
Now, for the vst itself. A very easy to use plug-in, nice two flavors for maximizing. Useful Shape and Mix buttons.
One thing that's missing is the ability to create unique sounds when the buttons are at 100%. Most of UAD plugins, can create cool sounds and FX when use it aggressively. This vst doesn't. when using 100% mix and/or shape you just get this awfully digitally sound that you don't want to use.
To sum it up, when it came out it was necessary, now with the new UAD vsts, you can mix without it.


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Urban Christmas Trees to Enjoy
If you have a penchant for rocking around the Christmas tree in a beautiful city lit up with festive glow and Christmas lights, this is the post for you. We've gathered ten of the best urban Christmas trees already shining brightly as this festive season begins. Which one would you like to go to first?
Rockerfeller Center, New York City, USA
credit: ~ggvic~
Let's kick off with a king of Christmas trees. Already up before Thanksgiving turkeys were on the table, the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is almost as much of an institution as Christmas itself. With an ice skating rink at its foot and accompanying decorations as far as the eye can see, the Christmas tree at Rockefeller is a must see if you find yourself in New York at this time of year.
Trafalgar Square, London, UK
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Creeping up behind NYC with its Christmas tree traditions, is London, a city full of beautiful trees. However, the Norwegian spruce that is donated to London by Norway in a tradition that began in 1947 is considered the city's centrepiece. It will be revealed on 5th December and you can head there to enjoy carols being sung under the tree every evening from 9th – 22nd December 2013.
Galleries Lafayette, Paris, France
Arguably Paris's most famous Christmas tree is housed in the centre of the glamorous Galleries Lafayette department store. It has already been on show since early November and this year's tree was a collaboration with watch brand Swatch, with time being the main theme. Suspended from the store's famous art deco dome, the animated tree is decorated with pink flowers and a fairy tale village scene at its base. Stay for long enough to see the characters and tree come alive on the hour, every hour.
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany
Stood in front of the symbolic Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's Christmas tree is uncomplicatedly decorated but still beautifully drenched in light. While the city is flooded with Christmas trees standing along the many miles of the city's Christmas markets, the Christmas tree at Brandenburg Gate is where most people gather for quiet reflection during the holiday season, oh and for the not so quiet fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic
One of Europe's most popular spots for gothic winter wonderland scenes, the Christmas tree that stands in Prague's Old Town Square comes from the Krkonose Mountains in the north of the country and can be admired every night while you eat and drink treats from the Christmas market also held here.
Terreiro do Paço, Lisbon, Portugal
There's not a pine needle in sight with Lisbon's giant Christmas tree, a structure made out of metal and lights. Fireworks were set off as the tree was lit for the first time last weekend, but with giant red baubles and the sparkle of hundreds of fairy lights bouncing off the marble mosaic floor, Lisbon's main town square will be lit up for the remainder of the festive season.
Floating Christmas Tree, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro got into the Guinness Book of Records with their giant floating Christmas tree, and every year in Brazil Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it. Currently found floating on Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the huge tree is lit up with over 3 million light bulbs and this year will also be moved to different locations in the city so as many people as possible can gawk at it.
Vatican City, Rome, Italy
credit: Marta Jiménez Ibáñez/CNA
Thousands of Catholics descend on the Vatican City in Rome for Christmas and the tree that stands in the centre of St Peter's Square is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Traditionally the Vatican's Christmas tree is donated by a region or city in Europe and this year, it's – delightfully drolly – the turn of Bavaria, homeland of ex-Pope Benedict XVI. Decorations will feature both a Bavarian and a Neapolitan theme, as Naples has donated the Vatican's nativity scene this year.
Martin Place, Sydney, Australia
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Despite soaring temperatures and bright blue skies, Australia doesn't hold back with the Christmas decorations and Christmas has already arrived in the Central Business District in Sydney. This year's tree in Martin Place is already shining brightly surrounded by Christmas lights and decorations. Just don't expect anyone to be standing underneath it on Christmas Day, they're all at the beach, including Santa.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Made with more than 650 tons of sand and standing at over 36 feet, in Florida, West Palm Beach's sand Christmas tree is one of the area's most popular attractions and while it may not see any snow it isn't without lights or sparkle. A lighting ceremony will take place on the beach this evening, the 5th of December 2013. Click here to learn more.
Prince Bishop's Shopping Centre, Durham, UK
credit: The Crystal Gazer
Every year Christmas prompts people to discuss how commercial and consumer-focused the festive season has become. Durham – an historic north English city – has erected a tree designed to highlight this issue as part of its recent Lumiere Festival. This 9 metre tall tree is made of discarded plastic shopping bags donated by members of the public and is the work of Spanish art collective Lutzinterruptus.
Which other cities have great Christmas trees or decorations? Feel free to share your recommendations and maybe your photos in the comments.
The Best New Year's Eve Fireworks Around The World
Guy Fawkes in the UK, then Diwali around the world, Thanksgiving in the USA to Hanukkah and Christmas just gone we've had plenty of things to celebrate at this time of the year; and to go along with all these festivities are the whizzes, pops and bangs of fireworks displays. However, fireworks design teams around the world are saving the best for last with New Year's Eve being the highlight of their calendar. Here's our guide to some of the best places in the world to see them master their craft and stop and shop coinstar Coinstar Money Transfer, ROMANIA, MURES welcome in 2013 with a bang. Literally.
Let's start with the most obvious shall we? There's no denying that Sydney has the best New Year's Eve parties, with their consistently spectacular fireworks that the whole world tunes in to see. 7 tonnes of fireworks and 52 illuminated boats in the harbor light up the city, certainly making Sydney one of the most breathtaking places to usher in the New Year. It's also the peak of summer in Australia; so on top of a world-class light show, the weather is gorgeous.
Sydney © Christopher Chan
Every year, Londoners and tourists alike line the banks of the River Thames, waiting in the cold and often the rain for midnight, breath hanging in the air. They wait so eagerly and jovially because London consistently offers some of the most well-choreographed, beautiful light shows on earth – and a wait in damp weather is always worth it. With the Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee taking place in 2012, we fully expect this year's fireworks display in London to be one of their best yet. For a different experience, head to Alexandra Park or Hampstead Heath for some of the best views at a distance without the crowds.
London © Beacon Radio
'Hogmanay' is Scotland's chance to put its city on the map as one of the best places to see in the New Year. New Year's in Edinburgh is all about its parties, with event being held all over town from the 30th including concerts, the torchlight procession and the world famous, family-friendly street party on Princes Street. At midnight, the cannon is fired from Edinburgh Castle to kick off a fireworks display which lights up the whole city.
Torchlight processional © Rude Cech
Fireworks are a huge part of Silvestre celebrations with many being let loose from peoples' balconies and gardens – you have been warned! A number of organized displays take place throughout the city but one of the most popular is the always dramatic and visually brilliant fireworks set off against the stunning backdrops of Brandenburg Gate and Victory Column. Combined with the largest open-air New Year's Eve party in the world (with live bands, electronic music, laser and light shows and heaps of good food and drink to find), New Year's in Berlin is always an unforgettable experience.
Berlin © bby_
Amsterdam is at its most festive for the new year, and every year the city invites its inhabitants and visitors to join in a night of free live music and entertainment starting from 9pm and culminating in, of course, a massive fireworks display. Head down to Museumplein to join in this year or find a spot near the canals to watch the reflections of the fireworks light up Amsterdam's beautiful waterways at midnight. Another popular view is of the fireworks over the Amstel River, with the Magere Bridge, popularly known as skinny bridge, offering the best viewpoint if you can find a spot.
Museumplein, Amsterdam © evghoul
There is one very special and unique tradition in Miami called the Big Orange; a fully lit up neon sign of an over-sized orange, which from 6 o'clock in the evening climbs up the facade of the Intercontinental Hotel, to be dropped at midnight to huge applause and cheering. This is also when the fireworks start, so be sure to head to Miami Beach early to get a good view of both.
Miami Beach © k_paulinka
Mexico City
Mexico City has an annual street festival warming up the locals right up until midnight. You should also expect a grape shortage across the city, as it is a Mexican tradition to eat a grape at each of the twelve chimes of the clock that ring in a new year. If you are staying at a nearby coastal resort, then make sure to visit one of Mexico's electric beach parties. Enjoy your grapes while watching fireworks set off across the city and find some fireworks of your own to contribute your own fizzes, bangs and pops.
Mexico City © ToñoO
Boston is a great location for families to see an amazing fireworks display. While Public Garden is where Boston's families traditionally gather to see the impressive fireworks that shoot up over the city at midnight, you don't have to brave the cold temperatures or keep the kids up past their bed times as nearby Hampton Beach has its own firework display from 8 o'clock in the evening.
Boston © lukevu
Wherever you are in the world, and whatever the size of the fireworks display you are watching, we wish you a prosperous, exciting and travel-filled 2013.
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Snow Removal Tuesday in La Crosse
Franciscan Urgent Care Onalaska Closes Early
The Urgent Care Clinic at Franciscan Skemp in Onalaska is closing early today (Saturday).
There's Dough in My Soup!
There were no soup nazi's at the Riverside Center this morning........just plenty of cash. Officials from Riverside Center in La Crosse presented a check for $12 thousand to representatives of Children's Miracle Network, the beneficiary of a recent fundraising event known as Soup-a-Thon. Media are invited to attend.
Don Weber, CEO, Logistics Health Incorporated they are already looking forward to year number 9.
The Soup-a-Thon event featured soups made by employees of businesses housed in Riverside Center, including Logistics Health Incorporated, Kaplan Schweser and SAP. All told, more than 60 soups were entered into the eighth annual Soup-a-Thon competition, which also included a costume contest and talent show. An estimated 500 people attended the event.
list of Saturday cancellations
The Mariachi Mass at the Shrine of Guadalupe is cancelled.
The La Crescent Knights of Columbus holiday party is cancelled.
The Eagles Club in La Crosse is closed tonight.
The 5:30 services at Trinity Lutheran Church in La Crosse are cancelled.
High Speed Rail De-railed
A "tragic moment"........"they shot themselves in the financial foot and "economic suicide." All phrases being used by Wisconsin Democrats today as the news came down that the U.S. Department of Transportation will take back $810 million in federal high-speed rail funding that Wisconsin received.
Representative Jennifer Shilling says it's a tragic time for the state and Governor Elect School Walker just cost this state thousands of new jobs.
The monies will now be reallocated to several states including California, Florida, Washington, Illinois, New York, and Iowa.


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The Working Mom: Is She An Oxymoron?
September 15, 2011 at 3:50 pm , by Sue Erneta
Ahh…back to school time! It's that time of the year when stay-at-home moms rejoice over having a few free hours to relax. (And by relax I mean clean the house, do the grocery shopping without someone nagging you, run countless errands, volunteer and maybe even squeeze a little part-time job into the day.) But what about the working moms like me? The ones who juggle a full-time job, an hour-long commute, and two young kids in school/daycare with no nanny or family nearby. It's not the most wonderful time of the year for us. It's the guiltiest.
Listen, I love my job. Yes, I need to work but even if my husband made a million a year, you'd have to pull me kicking and screaming from my desk to make me quit. (Sorry to my kiddies. I love you more than anything but mommy really likes putting on her big girl shoes and going to New York City everyday and talking to grown ups. You'll understand when you're older.)
Since Sophia started first grade last week (yes, she absolutely loves it—thanks for asking!), there have been no less than 10 (TEN!!!) emails, fliers and invitations to sign her up for events that we will not be able to be a part of. Some are sports or cooking classes that take place in the afternoon but lots of them are school events—like the open house that was scheduled for 11 a.m. or the back to school picnic this Friday at 4:30. Where will I be this Friday at 4:30? At work. And Sophia? She'll be at After Care at the Y.
It kinda makes you wonder if being a working mom is really possible. I mean, we know that a full time job is more than 40 hours a week and being a full time parent is 24/7 so it just doesn't add up. Of course, the working parents with babysitters, nannies or even family nearby have it a lot easier. (Remember Amy Poehler's great speech where she thanked her nannies for everything they do. Loved that.) But I guess for me, I'll just have to do homework with Sophia until 9 p.m. and then maybe get a few minutes to myself before I crash for the night. (And by "minutes to myself," I mean packing the girls' lunches, folding some laundry and cleaning the house.)
I know it'll get better. It's just this time of year that is so stressful for working parents. And while we're at it… whose brilliant idea was it to have Fashion Week the same week as back to school? Certainly not a mom.
Categories: Family, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: back-to-school, being a mom, motherhood, working moms | 8 Comments
How Did My Kids Get So Old?
April 28, 2011 at 5:32 pm , by Sue Erneta
It's just not possible that I am the mother of a 6-year-old and an almost-3-year-old. I mean, I am almost 39…but still! Just. Not. Possible. I remember finding out I was pregnant with Sophia—it seems like that was yesterday. But those 6 years have flown by. Here's some proof that my girls are BIG GIRLS already:
Sophia's favorite singers are Katy Perry, Ke$ha, James on American Idol, and Justin Bieber (who she says is her boyfriend).
Speaking of boyfriends, Lily told us last night about a fellow in her class named Adam. She said he's cute, she likes him, and he is her boyfriend. (Let me tell you, this did not go over well with Daddy, who—until last night—was the only boyfriend she ever had.)
Categories: Family, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: being a mom, parenting | 1 Comment
Guest Blog: A Real Mom's 10-Minute Beauty Routine
October 27, 2010 at 9:47 am , by Erica Metzger
This week's guest blogger is Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations.
I love all things beauty and fashion related. All my life it's been this way. But it's funny, because there are two definite versions of my fashion and beauty self: the one before kids and the one now, after kids. Running my fashion and beauty blog for moms, Mom Generations, and also being the Beauty/Style editor on Lifetime Moms allows me to share (and truly understand) the need for beauty routines that don't take much time. We're talking 10 minutes, tops. As a mom of four young boys (ages 2, 3 5 and 6) and a 50 percent work-at-home mom/50 percent work-out-of-the-home mom, I've had to simplify my beauty routine down to minutes. I no longer have the luxury to be in the bathroom for 30 to 45 minutes prepping and beautifying. I need to act quickly, and that means finding products that work well for me and apply easily. I have blogs to write and deadlines to hit by 7am. And, of course, my mom duties! When you have four boys asking to help them get dressed, put toothpaste on their toothbrushes, brush their hair, find socks that match, tie their shoes… you can see that my morning beauty routine is constantly being interrupted. But, you know what It's okay. This is why I have my beauty routine down to a well oiled-machine. I've come to rely on 6 products that save me every single morning and make my beauty routine, well… an actual beauty routine.
1. Olay's Deep Cleansing Face Wash This face wash leaves my skin feeling clean, fresh and soft. It's the perfect way for me to start in the morning.
2. Lancome's Imanance Tinted Moisturizer I love this product because it moisturizes my skin beautifully, but also leaves it with a wonderful tinted glow. Imanance also stays on all day long, which is a huge benefit because I'm usually running here, there and everywhere all day.
3. Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess I never, ever leave home without my "goddess" on. This is my hands-down favorite and must-have beauty essential. I love the pick-me-up that the bronze powder gives my cheeks. It's ALWAYS on.
4. Estee Lauder's Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil It's amazing what a little eye makeup can do. It literally makes eyes come alive… even on mornings when you were up all night with your baby (or in my case, babies…).
5. By Lauren Luke's My Glossy Lips This gloss is utterly amazing. I've never had anything condition my lips the same way. It's smooth and soft and gives my lips the ultimate shine.
6. Dove Cream Oil Hand Cream Don't laugh! I'm obsessed with this stuff! My hands are always dry. They've been this way my entire life. Add 4 little boys, washing, changing, laundering… you get it! This cream is my saving grace in the morning after I apply my makeup and all day long. It leaves my hands amazingly soft for my little guys and for me!
Categories: Beauty, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: Audrey McClelland, beauty advice, beauty products, being a mom, Guest Blog | 6 Comments
A Shoppable Video Storybook from Ralph Lauren
August 19, 2010 at 3:47 pm , by Sue Erneta
I love children's books. Who doesn't, right? Luckily my daughter, Sophia, and I tend to like some of the same themes: a little fashion (like Birdie's Big Girl Shoes), great art (like Abuela), and imaginative kids (like Olivia). So, when I saw The RL Gang, A Fantastically Amazing School Adventure, I know she'd be as smitten as I was.
But The RL Gang is no ordinary book, it's a completely shoppable video storybook featuring Ralph Lauren childrenswear. It's a treat for the eyes (thanks to live action kids—adorably dressed, of course—against an animated background) and the ears (it's narrated by Harry Connick, Jr. who my singing, piano-playing family just loves). It begins: "This is the story of a not so ordinary group of children who came to school and had a not so ordinary day." The children go on an adventure thanks to "an incredibly incredible book" brought by their teacher, Professor Randolph Lattimer.
And here's the bonus, after you enjoy the great fantasy story (and I'm sure you will), you can click to buy any of the kids' clothing featured in the book. (I'm thinking about Zoe's purple dress for my girls.) Love it so much you want a hard copy? No problem. You can order one here. Enjoy the story!
Categories: Family, Fashion, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: being a mom, books, kids, motherhood, Ralph Lauren, reading | 5 Comments
Shopping For Boys' Clothes
July 22, 2010 at 4:16 pm , by Sue Erneta
As you know by now, I am mom to two of the most fashionable little ladies on the east coast. And I love shopping for them! Pairing together silk bubble skirts with ruffly tops and necklaces makes me so happy to have girls. But sometimes I see a little boy's elbow-patch sweater in the Mini Boden catalog and I long for a little dude to dress up to my heart's content. OK Moms-of-boys: I know, I know—boys' clothes are nowhere near as fun as girls.' Not fair, I know. That said, there are lots of cute boy clothes to be had. (Why else would I dress Sophia in a unisex Peter Beaton tee and Vans like in this picture? I could get away with the androgynous look when she was 3. Now it's all pink tutus and gold wedge sandals and "don't I look glamorous?")
Anyway, here are my picks for best boys' clothes with a little help from my good friend, fashion writer and mom-of-a-stylish-boy, Selene Milano Angel.
Crewcuts – You know I'm obsessed with all things J.Crew and their boys clothes are no exception. All of the clothes are perfection but my favorite item is the MacAlister boot—but don't forget the neon laces. (Those laces make me crazy. They almost make me want to try for a third…)
Mini Boden – The aforementioned elbow-patch sweaters, supersoft graphic tees (with the best designs), and a little bit of kooky fun stuff like this shaggy lined hoody make this one of the best boys' resources.
77Kids – The store that made boyfriend jeans for my little girl has equally cool skater-type stuff for your little man. And coming soon near you, they're opening free standing stores that'll have lots of fun kid activities to keep 'em happy while you shop.
Egg Baby – Selene swears by this brand for cool button downs, cute little trousers and shorts for her hip two-year-old.
Cool sneakers – From pink Converse high-tops to checkerboard Vans, my girls have always had cool kicks. Selene recommends black and white Adidas Sambas as a boy's must-have but she also likes Puma. These tiny suede ones are adorable for the little guys. And I especially love Converse's Dr Seuss collection and Vans' Crayola collection for boys and girls.
See moms-of-boys? It's not that bad out there. And just think about how much you'll be saving in the teenage years when my girls are busy putting me in the poorhouse!
So tell me…where do you get clothes for your little man?
Categories: Fashion, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: being a mom, boys' clothes, kids, shopping | No Comments
Cooking With Your Kids
July 8, 2010 at 9:04 am , by Sue Erneta
There are a few things I'm good at, but cooking is not one of them. So, what do I do with a kid who says she wants to be a chef when she grows up?
Somehow, we manage to have a great time in the kitchen. We wear matching aprons and use princess spatulas. We make a lots of brownies, cookies, and cakes from box mixes. And we spend way too much time on the decorating part—see our Ariel birthday cake for evidence of that. (Another Erneta family fun activity is getting store-bought cookies and decorating them with frosting.)
Recently on a trip to my parents' house, my mom got a few Boboli pizza crusts and the kids (both of them, the 2yr old included!) had a blast making pizza. Their sense of pride was enormous as everyone complimented the chefs.
I asked our savvy Food Editor, Tara Bench, for some tips on getting your kids in the kitchen and she had lots of great ideas. She told me, "Anything that they can layer or build feels like a big treat for them." That must be why Sophia loved helping me make lasagna. Tara also recommends sandwiches, tacos and fruit kabobs for more layering fun. Some other great cooking ideas for kids: peanut butter cookies (kids love mixing and they'll like making marks with a fork), no-bake cheesecake (so fun to press in a graham cracker crust), and easy drop cookies. Pancakes and puddings can be fun too—just reserve the hot stove part for bigger kids only. Happy cooking!
So, tell me: What do you cook with your kids?
Categories: Family, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: being a mom, children, cooking with kids, family fun, kitchen, motherhood | 1 Comment
How To Throw A Dora Birthday Party
June 24, 2010 at 5:54 pm , by Sue Erneta
My little baby, Lily, just turned 2 (I know, I can't believe it either!) so we celebrated with a Dora-themed birthday party at our local zoo. Where else should little Explorers celebrate, right?
Each kid was given a Backpack—you'll notice that's capitalized—as in Backpack, Dora's animated friend she wears on her back. I bought cheap purple nylon backpacks from Oriental Trading and drew Backpack's face on them with glossy fabric paints that I bought at Michael's. Each backpack was filled with a compass, binoculars, Dora gummy snacks, a Map (just a color copy of Dora's friend that I made from one of Lily's toys) and some Dora stickers. Throughout their trip around the zoo, the kids got to ride the carousel, saw bears and jaguars and even got to feed the sheep and birds.
It was a much simpler party than Sophia's fashion show bash birthday but it was totally Lily's speed. And I was so proud of myself for pulling off an economical birthday party that was still totally fun.
So even though half our guests couldn't come (blame the June birthday!) and it rained for most of the party, Lily really loved it—especially looking for animals with her binoculars. Does it get any cuter than that?
So, tell me, do you have any tips for throwing a kids birthday party on a budget?
Categories: Family, Ladies' Lounge | Tags: being a mom, celebrations, Dora birthday party, kids, zoo birthday party | 3 Comments


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Pupils take safety awareness business on the road (From Bucks Free Press)
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Highcrest pupils take safety awareness business on the road
12:20pm Friday 21st March 2014 in News
A GROUP of Year 10 students are proving their business acumen by going into shopping centres and other schools to sell a road safety game they designed to help young children avoid accidents as part of a contest celebrating entrepreneurship among the young.
The pupils, from The Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe, set up a company last September called 'Fun Learning 4 U' as part of the Young Enterprise scheme, in a project sponsored by car giants Hyundai.
They have been so successful that last weekend they won £250 prize money after beating 45 other teams in a national Young Enterprise selling competition in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Jacob Burridge, 15, one of the students, said: "During the course of our meetings and through surveys we distributed, we concluded that road safety isn't promoted enough to young children these days.
"As a company we decided to educate young children about avoiding being in accidents and any dangers they could face on the roads. This is why we created our product."
The product is a pack of playing cards which comprises a two-in-one game. The first game is based on the concept of "snap" and the second is a memory game using questions and answers.
The graphics on the cards were all drawn by members of the team and the cards are printed on recycled paper, thereby ensuring the game is environmentally friendly as well as fun and educational.
The packs of cards retail at £4.50 each, or £5 to be put in a box or home-made bag.
But not content with just devising the game, the ten-strong group of 14 and 15 year-olds decided to try to actively sell it – and have gone to the Eden shopping centre in High Wycombe, as well as Friars Square in Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and Stratford-upon-Avon.
These selling exercises are part of a competition with other Young Enterprise companies formed by schools, and last weekend they won first prize of £250 – scooping first place in the contest in Stratford-upon-Avon. They raised £153.50 on the day, beating teams from all over the country, many of whom comprised of sixth formers.
So far, they have made a net profit of £705.312, meaning they have to pay £78.37 in corporation tax.
The team is also visiting schools in High Wycombe to show the game to young pupils.
Teacher Alex Merrick said: "This has been an innovative and outstanding product aimed at the heart of the community. It demonstrates that 14-year-olds are in an ideal position to educate young children on road safety issues. They are now going to reinvest their profit into other products."
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Obviously the decision to bring up an arm after putting D'Arnaud on the DL is because we needed somebody fresh. However, could there be another benefit to this move? If the Buccos acqure a bat, they will be able to simply move a pitcher to AAA instead of making a decision on a position player. While we aren't high on Overbay and Paul as starters, they have some bench value, and they wouldn't have to be DFA'd in the Buccos current situation.


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4/5 rDev -6.3%
Just a few miles from interstate 84, this is a larger box of a store with the traditional Conn. set up of a ton of wine and booze up front and midway, and all the beer at the rear of the store. This place stock a pretty impressive and extensive selection of a lot of the usual good stuff available in the region. Respectable Belg/Ger/Brit options, ample USA good stuff. Highlights for me are Old Burnside Growler options, Hooker beers and Bershire Brew. Co bombers, none of which make it tho NY state. BTW, will BBC ever brew a new beer? Seems there offerings have not changed one bit in the past too many years. Picked up a pricey 4 pack of Gandhi-Bot..all in all a respectable store where you will be able to find plenty of quality BA worthy options.
09-12-2010 13:50:38 | More by Billolick
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2.78/5 rDev -34.9%
The beer guy, Jim is a"hophead" who has a lot of trouble recommending other types of beers besides IPAs. I have stopped going there because his recommendations. He also has bias towards certain breweries and does stock their beer. He does like Brooklyn Brewery so he keeps a low supply.
If you are in the area try Southington Wine and Spirit. Murph is their beer guy and he has been on the mark almost always... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
10-09-2012 18:11:56 | More by Pokernbeer
4.44/5 rDev +4%
Store has a good selection for a small/medium sized place. They generally have a full range of choices from my three favorite breweries, Sierra, Victory and Stone. Their prices are equal or better to CBM (eg sierra 12 packs $15.99, a dollar off for two. Now including Torpedo!) If you want to try something out of your comfort zone, Jim is the guy to talk to for recommendations (he doesn't work Wednesdays). Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Jay is the owner and wine guy. His wife, sons and daughter often work the store. Nice folks.
01-04-2012 00:54:53 | More by Gastone
4.3/5 rDev +0.7%
I heard about this place while on the prowl for Imperial Stout Trooper last year. Picked it up at around $9 a bottle, I could deal with it. When I went to the register to pay for it the cashier thought she was ripping me off. I told her it was the right price and paid in full, but initially I was underwhelmed at the service.
However, this year everything was different.
The selection isn't out of this world, but they have some things I've never seen in CT. The stock guy, Jim, is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Oddly enough, I was also eying a bottle of Fort Collins Z when Jim stepped in to recommend it. I got into a discussion with him about how I got IST there last year and was wondering if they had any more. He said they weren't expecting it, but that they were soon expecting NEBC 668 Neighbor of the Beast.
I checked back in later and unfortunately it hadn't come in yet. Jim expressed his apologies and immediately got on the phone with the distributor, NEBC, and even called "Rob" at NEBC on his cell phone to try to find out the status of this elusive beer. If nothing else, I recommend this place on the service.
Prices are a little blotchy; I got a mixed 4 for ~$10 which is pretty good I suppose but some prices were a little high. Worth the trip though.
06-15-2010 21:45:14 | More by MikeBrandman
4.7/5 rDev +10.1%
A big, well-lit store in a small plaza in the beautiful suburban town of Cheshire.
When you walk in, you are bombarded by wine. On the outer walls of the wall sits the spirits. In the back is where all the glory is.
The beer selection is decent for a small town store. Talk to Jim the beer guy - he's very friendly and also helpful. I usually find what I'm looking for here - NEBC, Great Divide, BBC, etc. I even found North Coast Old Stock Ale 2005 here once! Jim keeps the supply neat, organized, and fresh. If you ask him for something, he'll try and order it for you.
12-30-2009 14:50:59 | More by hoppymcgee
4.3/5 rDev +0.7%
Stopped by here on my way home from work a few weeks ago and found the selection to be very good. I find myself more interested in local and regional breweries/brewpub offerings than in the Belgian/German imports. In that regard, this store is excellent. A good number of New England (CT, MA, VT, NH) breweries were represented such as: Berkshire, New England Brewing Co., Thomas Hooker, Cisco, Olde Burnside, Ithaca BC, Smuttynose, Long trail, Otter Creek, Brooklyn Brewery, and Allagash.
In addition, they had a good selection of West Coast breweries: Rogue, Oskar Blues, Great Divide, and North Coast (I know there were others but I can't remember exactly what was available).
For those seeking sampler packs, cases, and singles there was a good selection available of the breweries I've mentioned above as well as others. Good selection of imports as well like Schneider Weiss, Hofbraus, Spaten, Aventius, etc.
Overall, I thought this store has a very good selection and merits a visit if you are in the area. Jim, the beer guy, was quite friendly and easy to talk to during my visit. The owner was also very pleasant and interested in my selection.
06-03-2008 21:06:00 | More by jaluria
4/5 rDev -6.3%
Well, looking to expand my selection of places to find my favorite brews. This one is 15 to 20 minutes in teh opposite direction of home so it took me a while to hit it after work.
Like most places in CT, wine jumps out at you when you walk in but the beer selection in back is nothing to sneeze at. All the usual suspect, tons of Hooker Oktoberfest (why 10 cases), Liberator, Old Marley. Belgain selection is modest but good. A good mix of English - Hen's Tooth, Bad Elf and others. Polish slection is decent like many other stores these days - Okicim, yeah! Abita amber, Purple Haze and Turbo Dog - nobody usually has all three?
Has some of the new stuff to CT including Berkshire BC, which is nice to see. Others of note Brooklyn BCS, Victory Storm King, Houblon Chouffe, De Dolle misc.
Overall a great place for some occasional shopping or when looking for something that nobody else has in stock - like Liberator! This is no bargain outlet but not over-priced compared to some.
11-30-2006 03:59:31 | More by gpcollen1
4.85/5 rDev +13.6%
The selection of beers is great. Jim is the beer guy to see for any kind of beer questions. Just stopped in on 9/3/05 and Paul Davis of Thomas Hooker was there with tasting of his beers. This was the first store in the state to have Hooker Octoberfest this season. I got my case and a free glass too. Sure, Amity, Costal and MountView have big selections too but Jim knows his stuff. He runs a beerfest every year in Hamden, so keep a look out for the date. The store looks new and is a little ways out in Cheshire next to CVS out on route 10. Worth a trip!!
09-04-2005 16:55:45 | More by tomschrader
4.45/5 rDev +4.2%
This is located at the CVS plaza on Route 10, I kinda drove past it so do lookout. Going south on Route 10 it'll be on your right hand side. Quality seemed good from here, first place in CT I've seen Westmalle Tripel and best before date was in 2006. Service is nice. There's a main beer guy and we chatted about beer and other beer related stuff for a good 30 minutes. He really knows his stuff. Selection was a little bit on the light side, but he's got some hard to find stuff here. Dogfish Head's Festina Lente and Pengea. It's a new store and he'll expand the selection but it'll go with time. Overall a nice place to find the hard to find beers.
08-30-2004 21:04:29 | More by necoadam
4.3/5 rDev +0.7%
I have been here a few times to pick up brews. I know the beer guy fromhis days at Coastal here in Branford and he always keeps me posted on new brews comin in and actually will hold stuff for me now that I know him pretty well. he really knows his beer and is good at offering advice on beer styles/brands that I was unfamiliar with.
This is a relatively new store but they had the Trout Brook Imp Porter and tons of it early on and I expect the selection and availability to continue to improve the longer the store is open.
Location is good to right on route 10 near the CVS. Makes a good stop over in between New Haven and Meriden.
01-05-2004 03:42:33 | More by sulldaddy
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Tim Shelton has owned Club 229 on West Broad Avenue for seven years. In 2003, the city approved Shelton's request for a liquor license. But his club's roof caved in, and he had to wait to get the building back up to code.
In the meantime, Word of Life Ministries moved in next door. Businesses that sell alcohol must be at least 100 yards away from churches, so now city leaders are rejecting the liquor license request.
"It's frustrating. I'm trying to do everything I can to abide by the city guidelines," Shelton said.
"We must abide by the law," said City Commissioner Dorothy Hubbard. "I really hated that he had a business that he can no longer use now."
Shelton says the pastor of the church plans to relocate in the near future. When that happens, Shelton says he'll reapply for his liquor license.
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Now this rainfall will also be accompanied by much cooler temperatures. Long over are the days where it rains at 70 or 75 degrees. Now that we are well into October, it becomes a much cooler rain. Temperatures will likely stick in the 50's and even low 60's in the areas where rain is not occurring Monday and even early Tuesday. But once the rain begins… expect numbers to hover near 50 and possibly sit in the mid to upper 40's.
As we all know though, this is just the beginning and our current forecast really highlights that. The month of October started out unseasonably warm with 6 days of highs in the 70's and even more in the 60's, but the next couple weeks could be highlighted with temperatures well below average. Here is the current forecast from the Weather Prediction Center. These show the probability of experiencing above, normal, or below normal temperatures. The darker the color, the better the chances for that type of temperature. The first image is for the 6-10 day period (October 18-22) and the second image is for the 8-14 day period (October 20-26).
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Troy Davis has spent the last 16 years on death row after he was convicted of killing an off-duty police officer and today his supporters are rallying his cause with a march in Savannah.
It looked like a civil rights march from the 60's in the Bolton Street Baptist Church parking lot, where supporters for Troy Davis gathered. They're here because they think injustice is being done to Troy Davis.
"This case shows what's wrong with the death penalty. You have coercion, lack of evidence, witness recantation," said Davis' sister Martina Correia.
And that's why Martina Correia will not give up the fight for her brother, Troy, who was accused of killing off duty cop Mark MacPhail. Davis has been on death row for 16 years. Correia says from 1991-1996 Davis didn't have an attorney. His family said they've been fighting a technicality for evidence, in Davis' favor, to be heard. Davis was scheduled to be put to death on July 17th, but the Georgia Parole Board saw enough reason to order a 90 stay of execution. In August, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled it would hear Davis' case but today's marchers felt they still needed to be here.
Shareef Cousin is one of the marchers. He was convicted of first degree murder in Louisiana and spent over 10 years on death row before he was exonerated. He says in his case there was also a lack of physical evidence. Community support helped set him free.
"I came to show people that I'm exonerated and it's because people organized. So it does work," said Cousin.
Which is what Davis' sister would like to see happen here.
Correia says this peaceful march will play a part in Troy Davis' upcoming hearing with the Georgia Supreme Court.
"What we're trying to show is that Troy Davis deserves a new trial," said Correia.
And it was this mission that pushed these marchers to the steps of the Chatham County Courthouse.
"This was the place where the injustice of Troy Davis's conviction took place and so this is where the liberation of Troy Davis should take place," said Correia.
Davis' hearing is scheduled for November 13th at the Georgia Supreme Court in Atlanta.
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Deadlines kept me away from Thurley's Spring/Summer 2010/2011 runway show last night at a gracious old home in Sydney's Woollahra. But a few backstage shots were slipped frockwriter's way. The four year-old cocktail and eveningwear line is designed by Helen O'Connor, who has earned comparisons with Collette Dinnigan - much to the latter's chagrin. The new collection is called 'The Butterfly Effect' and the show featured all Chic Management girls, including Samantha Harris, Meg Lindsay, Hannah Saul and Emma Norris. Styling was by Jolyon Mason, with Jon Pulitano for Redken on hair, makeup by Amanda Reardon and shoes by Camilla Skovgaard - the real Camilla Skovgaard, that is and not one of numerous Australian mid market manufacturers who are knocking her off.
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Punk isn't dead—it's just over the hill. Milo Aukerman, hardcore nerd and front man for LA's warhorse act The Descendents, officially turned 50 this month.
It's a tough milestone for anyone, so to ease the transition, Filter magazine—which conveniently celebrated its 50th issue in January—has commissioned 13 well-wishers to cover classics like "Kabuki Girl," "Clean Sheets," and "I Don't Want to Grow Up" in a free, downloadable album they're calling Milo Turns 50. (Hey, no one said punk was subtle.) Artist Chris Shary, who drafted the band's iconic 1982 cover art and countless iterations since then, reboots the logo this time as a bespectacled, grumpy old man.
Our favorites are Milo Greene's (no relation) languorous, menacing take on the raging "Parents" and The Henry Clay People's poppy reinterpretation of "Clean Sheets." We can't wait to see what happens when Aukerman hits 100.
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I know, I know...not against Brandon Webb. 0-11 and all that jazz. However, if the Cardinals are serious about Reyes 'impressing' and not being sold on demoting him, the logical thing to do is to have him pitch Monday. Why, you ask? To bump Braden Looper back 1 day.
The rotation currently is set up:
Sat - Wainright
Sun - Maroth
Mon - Looper
Tues - Wellemeyer/Reyes
Wed -
Thur -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -
The most logical way of solving this problem is below:
Sat - Wainright
Sun - Maroth
Mon - Reyes (normal days of rest)
Tues - Looper
Wed - Thompson
Thur - Wainwright
Fri - Maroth
Sat - Reyes
Sun - Looper
This allows them to use Reyes twice before the All-Star Break, and then gives them a week to figure out 'what to do with him'.
To solve the problem, you short the bench. You either a) DL Scott Spiezio or b)Send Skippy down for the final 2 days of the All-Star Break.
To make the roster move work, Reyes would start on Monday, be demoted Tuesday when Looper is activated to make his start and then call him back up when you send Skippy down or you DL Spiezio on Saturday.
I'm not the worlds biggest Reyes cheerleader, but this makes too much sense (ie Reyes starting before Looper is activated) that not doing it is dumb.


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Looking for guitar blueprints
I'm going to model an electric guitar in 3D for my next assignment... Problem is, I am (urgently) in need of "blueprints" if want to do it properly.
What I mean with blueprints is
1/ what you understand them to be (white lines on a blue background - or whatever colors - on most of the details and edges), or
2/ simply good pictures of a straight top-down view, side view, front/back view (if I had a camera I'd try to do this myself).
I'd like to make a Jackson RR but any other model will do, as I have nothing at the moment.
If anyone knows a site or has great pictures (or is willing to take them!?), please share. Thanks.
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Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix is the first book in English to become #1 on France's best-seller list!
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"With a proliferation of business and luxury lodges dotted in and around Nairobi, it can be a little tricky to choose the best of them. We have been going out to East Africa for the last 12 years and have, either routing through to the safari lodges or on to the beaches, spent many a night trying them all out…and have found The Palacina to be the best of them!
Stunning little hotel with a great restaurant and rooms…at this price it is certainly the pick of the bunch.
Our favorite place to stay in Nairobi as it is reasonably priced, a boutique hotel and for that reason we give it 5 paws"
For weary travelers who have seen many a hotel room, Palacina is a breath of fresh air. Offering all the luxuries of a five star hotel, with special personalized service, a relaxed atmosphere and great attention to detail. As a family owned and run hotel the core emphasis is on making guests feel at home during their stay in Nairobi in an atmosphere of understated elegance and warm hospitality.
Guests can chose to stay in either The Residence or The Suites. 'The Suites' are Nairobi's premier hotel room accommodation, which are stylishly decorated and thoughtfully laid out. The Residence features beautifully furnished and fully serviced apartments ideal for guests who are staying in Nairobi for more than a month.
The Lobby serves as a living room complete with lounging areas, reading areas, a spacious veranda, a chic bar and a hotel reception all decorated in soothing neutral tones with the emphasis on comfort and style.
Breakfast is served from the open farm house kitchen, so whether you prefer to sit in the sunny breakfast room, read a newspaper at the Bar or enjoy your espresso in the Lobby…it is just a matter of choosing as Palacina is all about comfort and flexibility…not rules.
Add to this the award winning Moonflower Restaurant, The Conference Center, and the multitude of facilities on offer Palacina is the ideal venue for your stay in Nairobi.
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I've also done that ( clearing cache). Why don't they make the browser use the SD card for cache.
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milko(or Milda) is a member in Greece . She has been a member for over 3 years (1261 days).
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I'm sharing my heart between 2 countries and people in them: Lithuania- where my family, friends and roots are; and Greece- where I live, love and work.
For past few years I go back&forth between Athens (where I stay during wintertime) and Greek islands (where I make all the euros to be able to live through wintertime):D
The idea of getting REAL mail from somewhere in the world, handwritten thinking about me, it's one of the greatest things for me in Postcrossing, type of card goes to postion #2.
But ok, it is soooo great to get a beautiful postcard..So there are some kinds that I especially like:
* postcards with people on them are my favorite -love the faces, portraits, emotions in them. people living everyday life, dressed traditionally; indigenous people, reminding us about their unique everyday...
* I started to collect old cities/towns in engravings and lithographies!
* I love sunset/sunrise, fog/mist time of the day.. Cards, that you can call melancholic, nostalgic, with feeling of solitude.
* non-touristy photo postcards(colorful, patterns, macro shots, sun, moon, interesting elements, markets, sunlitten or old streets, windows, doors, knobs, walls, tiles etc.) I love photography, so good quality picture amazes me always..:) Just store bought, please.
* Maxi cards and Magnum cards are one of my latest discoveries :)
* landscapes, old towns,forests, mountains, seas, lakes, rivers- whatever is beautiful in your part of world. Or maybe some place, where you dream to go..?
* also you can never go wrong with black & white, sepia postcards. Old times views, vintage, retro are great too...
And for the end of a wishlist: please please, if possible, DON'T send me touchnote cards, cartoon, animation, celebrities, movies, kitchy, handmade, greeting/folded, shaped cards, urbanistic/industrial buildings (when a card looks like picture in schoolbook page), sports, animals, flowers or commercial/ad cards. Thank you for understanding..
I would love a message on the postcard about the place or the image on the card, or any thoughts about that place or picture from you.
Please write date and location and send it stamped WITHOUT envelope (I have a crush on stamps, so if it's possible, so looking forward to see them..)
LITTLE NOTE ABOUT PRIVATE SWAPS: I really enjoy them and make way more private swaps than official ones. Sometimes I might not have enough time or finances to swap on every request, but if we agreed to swap- be sure that I will send my card! for private swapping you can contact me as well through: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Los Angeles, CA --- The Independent Music Network has just released their New Discovery and Winners Radio Specials for both Mainstream and Country. The network is featuring artists that show great promise for 2014 along with honoring the winners for their annual Independent Music Network Awards. Buck McCoy hosts both shows in a new format that allows for more information regarding today's top independent artists and bands. Radio stations, music fans and IMN affiliates can now download or stream the new shows from the network's website.
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Developers who've been restoring the century-old America and Carter buildings in Hattiesburg had some good news for members of the downtown business community Thursday morning. They're ready to welcome tenants, at least in one of the buildings.
Hub City Lofts co-owners Daniel Jussely and Rob Tatum presented a progress report to members of the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association. They say the first tenant is scheduled to begin moving into the America Building on Monday.
And in about six weeks, the first tenants should be occupying the nearby Carter Building. Both buildings are being renovated for mixed-use, with residential units on the upper floors and retail on the ground floors.
"We brought in a lot of new wood floors into the America Building, while at the Carter Building, we were able to preserve hundred-year-old heart pine flooring," said Daniel Jussely. "So, there are some definite differences, but some striking similarities as well," he said.
"We're excited about the project, helping push downtown forward," said Rob Tatum. "We're part of a great downtown. There are a lot of merchants and churches and government all working together to make downtown a better place," Tatum said.
The Hub City Lofts project began about three years ago.
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There is, however, one major player in the euro crosses that could provide the selling for more downside. Kit Juckes, global head of foreign exchange strategy at Société Générale, penned in his daily note to clients yesterday (emphasis added):
I was asked yesterday who I think is the marginal seller of the euro at these levels, given that the 'speculative' market is already short, the Euro Zone's woes are well known, and the underlying balance of payments trends are healthy. The answer is still the Swiss National bank, as far as I can see. The SNB is putting up a furious defence of the EUR/CHF 'floor' at 1.20, but in the process, they are accumulating a lot of Euros. At the end of Q1, the SNB held just over half of its reserves in Euros, and just over a quarter in Euros. There is plenty of speculation about how much intervention has been undertaken in recent days, but it is safe to say it is substantial (tens of billions of Euros). If the SNB wants to keep to its current currency weightings, they will need to sell Euros and buy dollars, at the same time as they buy EUR/CHF. That seems counter-productive, providing a big seller of EUR/USD into a market where political uncertainty has shrunk the pool of buyers. The euro has enough on its plate without this, and if EUR/USD is merely a psychological support level, it isn't going to hold.
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Functional Intelligence – The ability to quickly understand what's going on in the game being played.
Ability to Learn – The ability to develop techniques needed to play quarterback. There is no set timetable for this to happen, although Walsh suggests that the talents should be acquired "within a reasonable period of time".
Willingness to Improve – Willing to take in coaching and understand it.
Good Work Ethic – Spending time honing your craft through practice repetitions, which Walsh says is the most effective way to approach this.
Proper Throwing Motion – Mastering the mechanics of throwing, which include not dropping the ball below the waist and ensuring the ball is thrown above the shoulder.
Emotional Stability – The ability to handle stress.
Leadership Abilities – To lead by example.
Bill Walsh. The creator of the "West Coast Offense" and in a way the mentor of our own Andy Reid. The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for Joe Montana, Steve Bono, and Elvis Grbac; But, never actually ran the offense that they performed in. That changes now: 1999-2012 Philadelphia Eagles - Coached by Andy Reid. Link to West Coast Theory.
Another key element in Walsh's attack was the three step dropback instead of traditional seven step drops or shotgun formations. The three step drop helped the quarterback get the ball out faster resulting in far fewer sacks. "WCO" plays unfold quicker than in traditional offenses and are usually based on timing routes by the receivers. In this offense the receivers also have reads and change their routes based on the coverages presented to them. The quarterback makes three reads and if no opportunity is available after three reads, the QB will then check off to a back or tight end. Five step and even 7 step dropbacks are now implemented in modern day WCO's because defensive speed has increased since the 80's. Some modern WCO's have even used shotgun formations (e.g. Green Bay, Atlanta '04-'06, Philadelphia '04-present ).
Well, here comes a bit of a history lesson. Hey, stop throwing things at the blackboard! The next person that throws anything is going to be shipped to Buffalo! Anyway, when Bill Walsh and Paul Brown designed what would eventually be called the West Coast Offense by Bill Parcells, they had a big problem. The NFL was a running, \ grinding league at that time, back in 1968, and the Bengals, under Paul Brown, were really bad on the offensive line. Necessity being the mother of invention, Walsh and Brown built the fundimentals of the West Coast Offense to function as a substitute for the running game.
Awesome article from Fieldgulls (with Chiefs in it)
Pat McDermott has a dream: He wants to coach in the NFL. He is 26 years old, with bulky shoulders, a round face and an eagerness in his blue eyes that shines in the ravenously ambitious. He is in his first job, coaching running backs at the Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pa. Like all coaches, he is drawn to football's impossible challenge, to somehow perfect a series of collisions on each snap into something as coordinated as a symphony. He was drawn to that challenge as a running back, first as a Pennsylvania prep standout and later at West Chester University. After graduating in 2009 with a business degree, he decided to make football his career.
In 2010 McDermott called Andy Reid, the then-Eagles coach now with the Chiefs whose sons he had played high school ball with, and Reid gave him an internship during the following summer's training camp. His tasks were menial -- organizing the coaches' dorm rooms and driving staffers around -- but offensive line coach Howard Mudd and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg recognized a precociousness in him that once lived in themselves. They invited McDermott to join their early-morning and late-night film sessions. McDermott watched them obsess over the game's never-ending details -- a quarterback's footwork, a guard's hand placement -- and realized that if he wanted to be an elite coach, he needed to learn to think like one.
Last spring he heard about a book written by Bill Walsh that supposedly had a cultlike following among coaches. McDermott searched online and found two books authored by Walsh. One, called The Score Takes Care of Itself, was $13. The other, Finding the Winning Edge, cost a minimum of $100, with special leather-bound, signed editions fetching $1,000. It had been published in 1997 and was no longer in print.
Awesome night to revisit the Head Coach Bill Walsh that created the San Francisco 49er's and the West Coast Offense that we are about to re-create in Kansas City. A sea change from Erhardt-Perkins East Coast to the West Coast offense of Andy Reid.
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I am ALWAYS looking for deals on toys. This Christmas my son asked for some very pricey LEGO sets. Of course, a $100 Millennium Falcon was NOT in my budget. So I did what every Mom would do, I started searching for ways I could make his dreams come true without breaking my bank account.
I went into the usual stops for discounted name brand toys: Big Lots, Ross, TJ Maxx. None of them had the LEGO Millennium Falcon he so desperately desired. So I hit the Internet with EBay and Amazon. Again: nothing! I was stuck. Then, quite by accident, I stumbled upon ThePlasticBrick.com.
Eureka! They sell used complete LEGO sets, which come with the boxes and instructions. The sets are guaranteed to be complete; in fact they come fully built. The site carries all different LEGO sets: City, Toy Story, Atlantis. The products vary day to day, and they don't have every set ever made, but they have a pretty good selection. They were even offering free shipping.
So for less than 50% of the price of the brand new set, I could get my son the one thing he really desired from Santa. My heart was beating fast as I whipped out my credit card to purchase it. He will never know that it was used, and I will get the satisfaction of seeing his face light up with the magic of Christmas.
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I am looking for lord of the rings legos, usually look on amazon or ebay. checked out this site and virtually every lord of the rings or hobbit lego set is out of stock! When i finally found a set in stock, namely Shelob Attacks from lord of the rings, the price was $27!!! and that set is a $20 set! i was very disappointed. So much for cheap legos…what a ripoff
Coupon buds! HAHA;)
omgosh thank you so much for posting this tip!! I was stumped on gifts for my 9 yr old son. He is big into building things and LOVES robots & legos. I found a robot lego set for 28.50 with free shipping. The same set sells on amazon for $130!!! One gift down….
As a Mom with a boy with the Star Wars Frigate ($119) on his list THANK YOU!
wow, Merry Christmas!
my computer says "site not found".
I can't get to the site either.
Wow, I never in a million years would have thought that people sell used lego sets. How do you know for sure that they are complete? What's more.. how on earth do these people KEEP them complete??
the company rebuilds the set to make sure it is complete. they ship it out built so you can see all the pieces are there.
this website is having some problems
Maybe the Krazy Coupon Lady is so popular that we followers have crashed the site. :]
I guess so! lol Guess I'll have to check it out later. Usually we don't crash sites unless they are practically giving stuff away.
I believe there's a mad rush going on for the K-Y Jelly Moneymaker.
ELK GROVE?! No way thats where I live! If monica see's this let me know! I love having new coupon buddys:)
I'M IN ELK GROVE!!!! E-mail me and we can talk local coupons! So nice to meet other couponers in this area. My email is email@example.com Just put something in the subject line so I don't think it's spam. lol
This is THE BEST local (Elk Grove) couponing group!
Just emailed you!!:)