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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ferris In The News
Knowledge is power. Expanding your knowledge to meet global demand is crucial. Seizing the opportunity to capitalize on the knowledge of faculty, staff, students and the community, a new Globalization Initiative has begun at Ferris State University, the Big Rapids Pioneer reports. "When people think about globalization, they think about outsourcing and the pressure on the middle class, but that's just one dimension," Ferris Chemistry professor Piram Prakasam said. "It's also about opening up more opportunities for people." The initiative includes several facets, including Global Reflections – a monthly series of discussions September through March designed to open dialogue on the challenges and opportunities of globalization. The next discussion in the series, "Globalization and Us," is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at a location to be announced. Other components of the initiative include a bi-annual speaker series, Critical Encounters with Globalization, creation of a Directory of Resources for Globalization and compilation of a White Paper. The speaker series is designed to bring experts from academia and business together to help instructors who want to incorporate globalization into coursework and presentations. The fall session is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 12 in the IRC Auditorium.
Tres Vidas Brings Latin American Culture to Life
The stories of three legendary Latin American women will be brought to life through musical theater at Ferris State University. "Tres Vidas" is a live musical theater work that celebrates the lives of renowned painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peasant activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador and poet Alfonsina Storni of Argentina, reports the Big Rapids Pioneer. The program will be performed at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 in G. Mennen Williams Auditorium. This is in conjunction with the university's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, running Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. "It is the first time an event of this nature and historic significance has been brought to campus," said Natalia Carvalho-Pinto, event organizer. The program will give students a better understanding of Latin America, bringing to light some of its history, music and theater. Ferris' Hispanic Student Organization advisor Luzia Tartari noted a common thread between each of the women in "Tres Vidas" was the ability to speak out at a time when women were not given rights. "All of their lives were so different, but they all spoke out for what they believed was right," Tartari said. "I think each of them had a great impact on their culture and time."
Honors still pouring in for Ferris State's Jake Visser
Their distinguished college careers have run out of eligibility. But for Jake Visser and Katy Tafler, the awards keep coming, the Grand Rapids Press reports. The former two-time All-American defensive tackle at Ferris State University and three-time soccer All-American at Grand Valley State University have been honored as the NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner's Association 2008-09 Midwest Region male and female Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Visser had a 3.89 grade point average while majoring in history education. The Coopersville native was a four-year member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's All-Academic football team and a two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American first-team pick. Visser and Tafler also were two-time recipients of the GLIAC Commissioners Award and two of 174 student-athletes awarded an NCAA postgraduate scholarship. "This is probably one of the greatest academic awards I've ever received," Visser said. "Especially when it follows (former FSU linebacker) Mike Klobucher getting the same award two years ago, because I had so much respect for Mike. It's pretty special. It's nice when you get recognized for your hard work, whether it's academically or athletically." Read more at http://www.mlive.com/smallcolleges/grandrapids/index.ssf/2009/09/college_notes_honors_still_pou.html.
Be Sure To Tune Into Ferris State Live Tonight On Fox 32
"Ferris State Live" is our new Ferris State University public affairs television show broadcasted across northern Michigan through a partnership with Cadillac-based Fox 32. The show is co-hosted by Leah Nixon, assistant director of News Services at Ferris; Scott Roman, a popular local radio personality and veteran television host; and Sandy Gholston, a marketing specialist, blogger and radio announcer at Ferris, who additionally serves as the show's executive producer. The show is produced by senior students in the Television and Digital Media Production program under the direction of TDMP assistant professor Glen Okonoski.
"Ferris State Live" features compelling interviews with faculty, staff, students and other members of our campus community.
This week's show, which airs Thursday (Sept. 17), features one-on-one interviews with new Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Fritz Erickson and our enthusiastic and hard-working Student Government President Claire Gould. Fritz joins Leah and Scott to discuss his transition to Ferris, what attracted him to FSU and what he has learned in the time since he came on board. Claire offers our hosts insight to what Student Government at Ferris is all about, the services it offers and brings viewers up to speed on some of the current activities and recent activities the organization has been involved in.
The show concludes with a nice discussion of University news and sports with Scott and Sandy as they bring viewers up to speed on what's going on at Ferris.
While the show is featured on Fox 32, Thursday nights at 10:30 p.m., it also is available online by clicking here and visiting the Web page for "Ferris State Live."
The production and presentation of "Ferris State Live" is a collaborative effort that involves University Advancement and Marketing and TDMP.
We hope you will tune in for our first of many episodes of "Ferris State Live."
If you have any ideas for show topics please send your thoughts to Sandy Gholston via e-mail at email@example.com.
Former Ferris Golfer Meredith Johnson Honored
She credits her success to a stellar and comprehensive education she received at Ferris in the school's highly-acclaimed Professional Golf Management program.
Johnson was presented with the 2009 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year for the Southern California Section of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
Dear Members,
It is with great pleasure to announce that our own Meredith Johnson (Assistant Golf Professional at Desert Horizons Country Club in Palm Desert) has been chosen by her peers as the 2009 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year for the Southern California Section of the Professional Golfers Association of America.
There are almost 2000 Golf Professionals from 500 golf clubs in the SCPGA Section. Of these professionals, just 210 have achieved an A-8 level of membership with the PGA of America, which is required to receive this award.
This award goes to the PGA Assistant Golf Professional for overall performance as a golf professional, leadership, service and promotion of the game of golf. This nominee reflects the qualities and image that promote the PGA Professional to his/her members and facility.
In addition to all Meredith does for the members of Desert Horizons C.C., she is currently on the Education Committee of the SCPGA Desert Chapter Board of Directors. Within the SCPGA Section Meredith is a member of the newly reformed Employment Committee. On the National level Meredith just worked the PGA Championship held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota.
Meredith is also involved in Junior League of Palm Springs Communities. She has also been involved with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Desert. Also Meredith is very active in her church.
Meredith is a very dedicated and accommodating PGA Member and has set a standard that PGA Members would be proud to have on their staff. We're very fortunate that Meredith is a member of our staff at Desert Horizons C.C.
Johnson gave DesertCADDIE.com a little information on her background and what it means to her to win this award:
Some of my earliest memories of golf are from my home club, the Moorhead Country Club near my hometown of Fargo, ND. From day one golf was a very family-oriented sport for me. Our family of five would often spend our Sunday afternoons playing a "family scramble" with dairy queen blizzards as the reward for finishing a round. I also really looked forward to the annual parent-child alternate shot tournament, especially because I got to use the "wee-links" tee markers. This made for quite a thrill when I would out-drive Mom & Dad.
Eventually I took a more competitive interest in the game of golf and played high school golf & spent the summers playing in local, state, and national junior golf tournaments. I was recruited to play college golf at Ferris State University, where I helped the Bulldogs to a second place finish at the Division II National Championship.
As a graduate of the PGM program at Ferris State, I felt well prepared for my future in the golf business with the wonderful internship experiences I had. My internships at high-end facilities including Westchester Country Club (NY), Seaview Marriott Resort (NJ), and The Grove Resort (England) have given me a great foundation for my career in the golf business. I am very fortunate to have worked with and learned from very highly-respected PGA Professionals.
Following my college graduation in 2005, I accepted my first full-time position as an Assistant Golf Professional at Desert Horizons Country Club in Indian Wells, where I will be starting my fifth season. I became a PGA Class "A" member in 2006. I have had the opportunity to serve on the Desert Chapter Board of Directors as the Education Chair, as well as the SCPGA Employment Committee. I also have worked with the PGA on a national level at the 2008 Ryder Cup and the 2008 & 2009 PGA Championships.
I am very honored to be selected the 2009 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. Over the last several years, I have witnessed first-hand all the PGA of America has to offer and what it stands for. Because of this I am proud to be a member of the PGA of America. I hope to continue to uphold the values and traditions of the association by serving the members of Desert Horizons, the Desert Chapter, the Southern California Section, and the PGA of America.
Congratulations to Meredith.
For the complete story on Meredith's honor: http://desertcaddie.com/?p=1156
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ferris In The News
Arthur L. Tebo, a 1972 graduate of Ferris State University, served as a counter intelligence agent in Washington, D.C. during the Vietnam War. No one has to explain to Tebo the significance of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill (which went into effect in August) for veterans who have served their country, the Big Rapids Pioneer reports. The immediate past chair of the Ferris Board of Trustees benefited from an older GI Bill and sees the new-and-improved bill as an important step toward giving back to veterans who serve their country and desire to pursue a college education when they return home. "My memorable experience is coming back from Vietnam, going to school at Ferris and being a part of the GI Bill," said Tebo, who earned a Business Administration degree. "Today, we're doing that for all these students who put their lives on the line for our country and now are in school. We are helping these young (veterans) in the best way and helping the young people who are just into school understand where these kids, who are returning from service, have been and what they are for our future."
Time Capsule Project Preserves Present for the Future
In the year 2034, Ferris State University faculty, staff and students will learn a little bit about what life was like on campus in 2009, reports the Big Rapids Pioneer. Who knows what life will be like at Ferris 25 years from now, but the time capsule project can serve as a window to help the future gain insight into the past, said University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Melinda McMartin Isler, who is spearheading the project. For people passionate about history, the excitement generated by time capsule projects sparks imaginations to run wild remembering the past and imagining the future, she said, noting the time capsule project is open to volunteers who want to be a part of giving a gift from the present to Ferris' future. "Our plan is to open this time capsule in 25 years. Time capsules are a way for the campus community to come together and present the essence of what Ferris is to a future community who may not even be born yet," Isler said. "We opened a time capsule for the Starr Building as part of the renovation of the Arts and Sciences Complex in the 1990s."
"Battle at the Ballpark" Pits Ferris Football Against Michigan Tech
Now that baseball season is finished at Fifth Third Ballpark, the home of the Whitecaps is gearing up to host several football games. First on the ballpark's fall schedule is "Battle at the Ballpark," a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matchup between the Ferris State Bulldogs and the Michigan Tech Huskies at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, OurSportsCentral.com reports. Ferris State Athletic Director Thomas Kirinovic said the Fifth Third Ballpark location allows the many Ferris State alumni who live in the Grand Rapids area to have convenient access to see their alma mater play in a GLIAC matchup. Tickets for the game are $10 each, while Ferris students who show ID will pay $5 for student tickets. All seats are general admission. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Whitecaps at (616) 784-4131 or online at www.whitecapsbaseball.com. Read more at http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/ballpark/information/index.
Time Capsule Project Preserves Present for the Future
BIG RAPIDS – In the year 2034, Ferris State University faculty, staff and students will learn a little bit about what life was like on campus in 2009.
Who knows what life will be like at Ferris 25 years from now, but the time capsule project can serve as a window to help the future gain insight into the past, said University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Melinda McMartin Isler, who is spearheading the project.
For people passionate about history, the excitement generated by time capsule projects sparks imaginations to run wild remembering the past and imagining the future, she said, noting the time capsule project is open to volunteers who want to be a part of giving a gift from the present to Ferris' future.
"Our plan is to open this time capsule in 25 years. Time capsules are a way for the campus community to come together and present the essence of what Ferris is to a future community who may not even be born yet," Isler said. "We opened a time capsule for the Starr Building as part of the renovation of the Arts and Sciences Complex in the 1990s.
"Photos, yearbooks and programs help to place the building in its proper historical context, rather than just being a name and a date of construction. It really brings the time period to life," she added.
For the full story, visit the News Services Web site: http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/news/fyi-detail.cfm?ID=987
Stacy Smith Tabbed To Lead FSU Cheerleading
Smith will guide the Bulldogs' cheerleading program and takes over following the recent departure of former head coach Amber Troyer.
"I am extremely excited to have Stacy join our staff and give direction to our cheerleading squad," said FSU Athletics Director Tom Kirinovic. "She brings a refreshing perspective for the squad to use as their focus for contributing to our home game environment.
The students on the team are excited to have her as their coach and I join them with that enthusiasm."
Most recently, Smith served since 2008 as the interim director of athletics and community education for the Kent City (Mich.) Community School District where she was responsible for the supervision of all athletics programs, including scheduling, budgeting, rules compliance and additional duties.
While with Kent City, Smith has also served as president of the Michigan Cheer Judges Association (MCJA) based in East Lansing. During her time as president of the organization, Smith has been responsible for rules development, competitive cheer rule interpretation and has worked as a color analyst for the state championships via Fox Sports Detroit. Since 2002, Smith has also assisted the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) as an independent contractor working in a similar role.
A founding member of the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan, Smith is a past member of the MCCA Scholarship Program, a former executive member of the Allegan Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Plainwell Chamber of Commerce.
Smith's past includes significant cheerleading experience at the prep level. She was the Plainwell Varsity Cheer Coach from 1989-2000 and led the squad to a Class B State Championship in 2000. Her teams also won three Wolverince Conference Championships, two regional crowns and finished fourth in the state in 1999. Smith was honored as the CCCAM/MHSCA State & Regional Coach of the Year in 2000 and claimed conference coach of the year honors three times. From 2002-03, she guided the varsity cheer team at Portage Northern, helping the squad to a divisional title in 2002.
In addition to her past coaching experience, Smith has also played a role as an official and worked several state championship level events. She was chosen as the MCJA Official of the Year in 2008. Additionally, she's served on numerous committees and other various roles throughout her prep cheerleading tenure.
Along with her cheerleading background, Smith has also been active in a number of community organizations and coached as a volunteer at the youth level.
The Ferris State University Cheerleading program helps support intercollegiate athletics and the university by helping raise the level of fan support at various events. In addition, the team often serves as ambassadors of the university.
"Battle At The Ballpark" Tickets Still On Sale
General public tickets for the "Battle At The Ballpark" are $10 with all college students and those is grades K-12 being charged $5 per ticket. The game on the home field of Minor League Baseball's West Michigan Whitecaps will be a no-pass event and everyone will be required to purchase a ticket.
To purchase tickets in advance to the "Battle At The Ballpark", please stop by the FSU Athletics Ticket Office (cash/check only) or call the West Michigan Whitecaps Ticket Office at (616) 784-4131.
Additionally, tickets for the game can also be purchased online via Ticket Return by visiting this website link: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=43846
More information on ticket sales can also be obtained by calling the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at (231) 591-2888. Tickets will also be sold at the ballpark on gameday.
Kickoff for the "Battle at the Ballpark" is set for 7 p.m. (EDT) at Fifth Third Ballpark and a number of special pregame promotions and events are planned in conjunction with the game.
For more information on the contest and a complete list of activities, please visit the "Battle at the Ballpark" website at the link below:
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Faces of Ferris: Robert Friar
"My parents really couldn't afford three kids in college," said Friar, who was earned a scholarship to Purdue University and began part-time work from 2 to 7 a.m. milking 120 cows on the university's research dairy farm each morning — then he was off to his 8 a.m. class. "For three years, I went to class, studied and worked. . .that was all that I did. . .I didn't have much time for a social life or anything else. During my senior year, I was offered a job in a research lab with a better work schedule, fewer hours and better pay; and it opened new doors of opportunity."
Hard work and opportunity, a combination that goes hand in hand, has led to excellence for Friar as a student, a husband, a family man, a teacher, a lecturer and more.
Friar went on, thanks to hard work and some sacrifices, to earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Purdue.
Ultimately, destiny led him north of the Indiana-Michigan border to the small community of Big Rapids. In 1967, Friar first planted roots at an institution of higher learning — what today is known as Ferris State University. He arrived at Ferris with enthusiasm and the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people seeking a college education.
For the rest of the story, visit: http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/faces/friar/
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Ferris In The News
Amela Mujkic, of Clinton Township, Mich., and a student at Ferris State University, won the Medallion of Excellence in the four-day printing competition in the WorldSkills Competition, Graphic Arts Online reports. Mujkic competed as a member of the United States "WorldTeam" in the 40th international event held Sept. 1 through 7, 2009, in Calgary, Canada. The Medallion of Excellence is awarded to competitors who score at least 500 out of 600 points in their fields of competition. Mujkic is a member of SkillsUSA, the organization that represents the United States in the WorldSkills Competition. Mujkic earned the right to be a member of the "WorldTeam" by winning local, district and national contests in printing under the SkillsUSA program. Read more at http://www.graphicartsonline.com/article/CA6697809.html?industryid=48624.
Ferris Continues to Push Scholarship Initiative
It's written on the university's seal: Opportunity. That word remains one of the most basic quests of Ferris State University to this day and is now more apparent than ever with the implementation of the Opportunity@125 Initiative, Vice President for Advancement and Marketing John Willey said. Introduced in April 2009, Opportunity@125 is a scholarship effort to assist students who have been severely affected by tough economic times, reports the Big Rapids Pioneer. Although the scholarship is still in its early stages of fundraising, Willey expects students to be utilizing funds by June 2010. "The economic problems – particularly in the state of Michigan – are staring us right in the face," he said. "From Ferris' earliest days, the university always has believed in giving anyone a chance toward a better future through attending our university." The initiative marks Ferris' 125th anniversary with the objective of raising $250,000. Financial Aid has increased 11 percent this year over Fall 2008 as a result of the economy, said Financial Aid Director Rob Wirt. More students are applying for special consideration due to financial hardships. To contribute to Opportunity@125, visit www.ferris.edu/foundation.
Ferris Volleyball Team Raises Money to Help Build Wells in Africa
The Ferris State University women's volleyball team is sponsoring Dig a Well for Kids – a charity fundraising effort benefiting the African Well Fund. Every cent donated for a Bulldog dig during the team's 2009 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season matches will support the endeavor, reports the National Academic Advising Association in its Daily Review. The African Well Fund is a registered, non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for building and maintaining wells in Africa. "We're always engaged in community activities and believe outreaching to the world community is important," said volleyball senior Katie Edwards of Cedar Springs. "It's really inspiring for us to touch our community, but also to help others worldwide who are far less fortunate than we are. We (Americans) tend to take water for granted, but the limited or no access to water for the Ugandans is a difficult hardship which they shouldn't have to endure. Read more at http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/wvball/2009-10/releases/africanwellfund.
Tibetan Lama Offers Blessings During Ferris Visit
The Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, a high Tibetan lama, offered blessings and an empowerment for compassion Monday at Ferris State University, the Big Rapids Pioneer reports. Rinpoche led dozens of people in chants and guided meditation, and told those gathered he hoped the blessing would bring peace and happiness to the entire world, making the attendees' lives free of inner and outer obstacles. The presentation was open to all faiths.
New Coordinator Eyes Ferris as "Go-To" Authority on Energy
In his new role, McIntyre will be taking all of the College's energy efforts and packaging them into one Energy Center. According to Thomas Oldfield, CET dean, the focus of energy is one of the directions for the college.
McIntyre looks to continue to grow Ferris' recognition as a "go-to authority" in energy. Ferris has an advantage when it comes to education compared to its peers, he said. "The students at Ferris get real-life, practical experiences that form a skill base when they graduate."
His experience in the field of energy and green built environment has been recognized locally and nationally. He is currently the board president for Green Built Michigan and an approved national instructor of Green Building for Building Professionals. McIntyre received from the NAHB and United States Department of Energy the 2009 Energy Value Housing Gold Award. In 2006 and 2007, he received the Advocate of the Year award from the Home Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids for his continued education in the industry of green building. He was also one of three builders in the country to be selected by ANSI to establish the National Green Build Standard.
Although McIntyre has been around construction since he was 16, his education is in engineering – receiving a bachelor of science from Michigan State University and a master of science from Western Michigan University. His career has included being a project engineer, engineering manager and more recently an advanced engineering manager for Electrolux.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Bulldog Alum Leads U.S. to PGA Cup Victory
In Luss, Scotland, 1992 Professional Golf Management grad Scott Hebert won all five of his matches, and the U.S. club pros dominated Great Britain and Ireland in singles for a 17 1/2-8 1/2 victory in the PGA Cup on Sunday (Sept. 20).
The Americans posted their largest margin of victory on foreign soil since setting the bar in 1983 at Muirfield.
Hebert, a former club pro champion from Traverse City, Mich., had a 2-up victory over Jon Bevan to become the only player on The Carrick course at Loch Lomond to win all five of his matches.
The PGA Cup, which dates to 1973 and is patterned after the Ryder Cup, features club professionals. The Americans have a 16-5-3 lead in the series and have captured the cup 11 of the last 12 times.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Ferris State Live Is Now Being Streamed
The originally airs on Fox 32 on Thursday nights at 10:30 p.m. following the local evening news broadcast.
"Ferris State Live" is a new Ferris State University public affairs show broadcasted across northern Michigan through a partnership with Cadillac-based Fox 32. The show is co-hosted by Leah Nixon, assistant director of News Services at Ferris; Scott Roman, a local radio personality and veteran television host; and Sandy Gholston, a marketing specialist at Ferris, who additionally serves as the show's executive producer. The show is produced by senior students in the Television and Digital Media Production program under the direction of TDMP assistant professor Glen Okonoski.
"Ferris State Live" features interviews with faculty, staff, students and other members of the campus community at Ferris. The first show, which aired Thursday (Sept. 17), spotlighted Ferris President David Eisler and FSU Vice President and General Counsel Miles Postema. President Eisler discussed the past, present and future of Ferris while Postema talked about the great activities that were a part of Founders' Day and the planning that has gone into celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of Ferris State University.
In the debut show, Roman and Gholston wrapped up with a discussion about news and sports on the Ferris campus.


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Crap! Where am I going to go to satisfy my craving for offensive, insensitive, and racist crafts, clothing and art?
Luckily, I can just stay on Etsy's website.
You see, stuff featuring the names and logos of the Braves, Chiefs, and Indians are all available in large quantities!
And more good news! Etsy has other great stuff for me. I can:
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- give my son a tee shirt that brags "My 5th grader can fire an Uzi better than your 9th grader"
- send a nude, Asian 3-D erotic postcard to my father while we're on vacation
- celebrate art with a homo-erotic gay bronze sculpture for the garden
I'm sorry to be sarcastic (and insensitive myself with my words in this post).
But this faux-backlash against the Redskins name is political correctness gone awry.
If we want to be outraged, let's try to solve real problems like this, this and this.
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Hammerman Drive
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Detached House - 5 Bedrooms
Available Now. NO HMO. Martin & Co are pleased to present this gorgeous modern detacted five bedroom home located in the Hilton campus area. This property has been decorated to a very high standard and would be ideal for a family living. Viewing
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£3,800 Monthly
Semi-Detached House - 5 Bedrooms
This traditional Victorian end terrace is situated in the fashionable Ferryhill, a residential area which lies to the south of the city centre, with its own charming identity and good facilities, within easy re
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Fasgach Lodge, Corsee Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
£3,500 Monthly
Detached House - 5 Bedrooms
Situated within an elite area of Banchory, we have for lease, on an UNFURNISHED basis, this extremely spacious 5 BEDROOM DETACHED RESIDENCE. The welcoming hallway enjoys an open plan layout with the dining room and kitchen. (contd...)
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This impressive quality 6 bedroom DETACHED COUNTRY FAMILY HOME is located in the prestigious Craigston Castle area, which stands on an elevated position with stunning open views reaching across rolling countrys
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This is our 8-player hardwood Pegs And Jokers board game. Players race their pegs around the track by drawing cards. The first player to get their five pegs home wins the game. You can also play with teams.
The game is also known as Marbles And Jokers, Jokers and Pegs, the Social Security Game, and Jokers and Marbles. The game is similar to Parcheesi and Sorry, which were derived from the ancient Indian game of Pachisi.
Pegs and Jokers is particularly popular with RVers. It is portable and stores neatly in its box.
For ages 7 and up. 2 to 8 players.
|Either bring one peg out of start to come-out or move one peg forward 1 hole
|2, 3, 4, 5, 6
|Move one peg forward 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
|Either move one peg forward 7 holes, or split 7 between two pegs
|Move one peg backward 8 holes
|Either move one peg forward 9 holes or split 9 moves between two pegs - one moving forward and the other backward
|Move one peg forward 10 holes
|Jack Queen King
|Either bring one peg out of start or move one peg forward 10 holes
|Bring one peg out of start and place it in any hole on the track
Full instructions are included in the box.
Our hardwood game paddles are 12" long and 3/4" thick, are made from four different hardwoods and are sealed and finished with urethane to last for generations!
The game includes everything needed to play up to 8 player games except for playing cards. Playing cards add to the shipping cost and many people already have decks on hand so we don't include them but we do provide them as an option.
♦ 48 wooden pegs of eight vivid colors.
♦ Printed playing instructions.
♦ A velvet draw string bag to store the pegs.
♦ Eight 12" solid hardwood Pegs & Jokers game paddles made of 4 different hardwoods.
♦ Your game arrives in a reusable white cardboard box that can be used to store the game.
You only need to supply 4 decks of playing cards. Decks of playing cards add weight to your package which increases your shipping cost so we offer the option to purchase decks of playing cards separately.
Each hardwood game paddle is 12 inches long and is finished with a durable FDA approved urethane finish. The wood is harvested here in Upstate New York from replenished forests.
You will get 8 game paddles made from four different hardwoods. 2 Curly Maple paddles, 2 Cherry paddles, 2 Walnut or Sapele (mahogany) paddles, and 2 paddles of another hardwood. The forth hardwood depends on availability and will most likely be ash, ambrosia maple, oak, birch, or ash.
The paddles interlock with round mortise and tenon joints (see the photos).
You get 6 pegs for each game paddle: A total of 48 painted wooden pegs of six different colors. Colors are Green, Yellow, Blue, Black, White, Cool Gray, Pink and Red.
Although only 40 pegs are needed to play an 8-player game (5 pegs per player), our unique design adds one stationary peg to the top of each paddle. This unique design allows each player or team to choose both a hardwood paddle and a peg color. Players can easily see each color's home position even if all of a player's pegs are in play.
Each paddle is 12 inches long and about 3" high. They are 3/4" thick solid hardwood. The game paddles can be connected to allow you to arrange them in a hexagon or rectangle to fit most any table.
* A 4 player game consumes 12 inches square.
* A 6 player game consumes 20 inches square.
* An 8 player game consumes 27 inches square.
Note that the photos shown are of one of our Pegs and Jokers games and are not necessarily photos of the exact item you will receive.
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Posted by Annette Leonard on 12th Dec 2014
My mom had a Pegs and Jokers game that had pegs that just sat in the holes and they would fall out. This is perfect because the pegs are really pegs that push into the holes.
Posted by Chris on 14th Oct 2014
The wood is really nice and this is a great game. We love it and everyone we play with have a lot of fun playing also.
Posted by Unknown on 11th Oct 2014
Have my own. Purchased from you one year ago. One of the best group games ever. The two sets I just got from you are destined to be Christmas gifts, since everyone whom we introduced to this game have raved about it!
Posted by Kathy & Larry Emmert on 25th Mar 2014
We purchased this game as a thank you for our neighbors and know they will be thrilled with the quality and flexibility of this game. Being able to adjust the playing surface to accommodate the number of players will be fabulous for them. They introduced us to the game so know it will be a hit.
Posted by Unknown on 24th Jan 2014
I really like the different woods used for the board pieces, and the boards are well made. I looked at several different sets, but bought this one because they use ADK woods. I got the 8 player set, so the board can be set up for 4, 6 or 8 players. The set arrived quickly. It would be great if there was also a wooden storage box available for the set!
Posted by Dennis Byrne on 30th Dec 2013
Looks great with no noticeable defects in workmanship. My only (small) disappointment was that the pegs do not fit well in the hole at the joint of each board. perhaps a circular groove on the bottom board would allow the peg to seat better. all-in-all a great board game and well worth the money.
Posted by Jerri LaMirand on 24th Oct 2013
I thought I was ordering a Joker Board set with marbles (not pegs). The boards are also too small. It would be nice if they were about 3 to 4 inches longer.
Hello Jerri. Realize that if you're not happy with the game you can return it. I thought that naming the game "Pegs And Jokers" would make it obvious that it uses pegs. The size of the game is shown in the description, plus there are photos showing the dimensions. This is the only complaint I've ever had about the size, in 4 years of making them.
Posted by linda on 19th Aug 2013
I really like the versatility and ability to make the shape fit the table. Only drawback is that it would be nice if the home and castle areas were colored as it's a bit difficult to see from across the table.
Posted by Unknown on 22nd Jun 2013
I play Jokers with several groups and have bought sets for gifts. My last set was damaged by a water leak. This is by far the best looking set I have seen. It's easy to put together and nice to look at.
Posted by Nan on 19th Mar 2013
The Pegs and Jokers game is beautiful and very well-made. We played with 2 teams of 3. The Pegs slide into the holes easily. There was some confusion about the 6th hole and we decided not to use the 6th peg to mark the home color. I think one taller peg or a short flag of peg colors might work, or just doing away with that extra hole. All in all, a nicely made game board. The box it comes in is also big enough to accommodate 4 decks of playing cards. I might "pretty up" the box with some self-stick shelf paper!
Also should note that the game arrived only 5 days after I ordered. Very fast delivery.
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Roman during his day job of being philanthropic, animal friendly, and having a really cheesy smile.
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|San Jose, California
|B.A. Political Science, Minor in Economics
Roman Rivilis is a fourth year Political Science and Pre-Law major, so realistically he's supposed to be an elitist asshole going to law school after he graduates, but right now he's just a lazy bum.
Stuff He Did On Campus So Far
Model United Nations at UC Davis - Fall 2011 to present
UC Davis Debate Team - Fall 2011 to Spring 2012
ASUCD Internal Affairs Commission Member - Spring 2012 to present
Intern to ASUCD Senator Justin Goss - Winter 2012 to Fall 2012
ASUCD Lobby Corps Intern - Spring 2012 to present
Chi Phi Fraternity - Fall 2012 to present
KDVS Volunteer - Fall 2011 - Winter 2012
ASUCD Entertainment Council Volunteer - Fall 2011 to present
We Are Aggie Pride External Outreach Director - Fall 2013 to Fall 2014
We Are Aggie Pride Director of Special Projects - Advocacy - Fall 2014 to present
Disability Issues Administrative Advisory Committee - Fall 2013 to present
Office of the Vice Present - IET - Electronic Accessibility Committee - Fall 2013 to present
ASUCD Senator - Fall 2014 to present
Things The California Aggie Brown-Nosed Him For
http://www.theaggie.org/2013/01/30/student-government-officials-host-first-lunch-with-asucd/ - Lunch With ASUCD Program
http://www.theaggie.org/2013/02/14/editorial-election-endorsements/ - ASUCD Winter 2013 Election Endorsements
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2014-03-14 11:55:03 Wait, you've been appointed controller? —MilesThomas
2014-03-14 19:52:16 I don't remember making him controller. In fact, I don't event remember giving him an interview. I haven't given interviews yet though, so all I can say is I'm fairly confused by this whole thing. —MaxwellKappes
2014-03-18 13:16:35 I wouldnt recommend deleting my comments. You invited this by editting your Daviswiki to say you were controller before a hiring process had begun. —MaxwellKappes
2014-03-18 20:02:00 Totally accidental edit, was trying to put other things on this page. Sorry for the confusion though —RomanRivilis
2014-03-31 18:28:19 I still don't understand how you can accidentally do all that research, type it up, and post it. —MaxwellKappes
2014-03-31 19:30:52 You already know how much of a DavisWiki nerd I am, Max...
Seriously though, I have multiple dumb history blurbs like that, they're only kept and posted if they ever happen for whatever reason. None of that is accidental, it's just shit I do when I'm bored. I was trying to do other edits when that one got accidentally put on my page, hence why I yanked it right away. I really do apologize for any confusion that may have caused you. —RomanRivilis


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Melinda Katz emerged from a bruising Democratic primary season in September as the overwhelming favorite to win Tuesday's election for Queens borough president against Republican Tony Arcabascio.
But last week she said that she is taking nothing for granted.
"I'm not measuring the drapes [for the office] yet," Katz said at a meeting with the Queens Chronicle's editorial board last week.
"I've learned that when you do, you can lose what you're going for," she said. "We still have a ground game out there. We're still trying to get to all of the Democratic clubs, which is hard."
Katz believes that the borough president heeds to be the chief advocate for Queens. She has been stressing her experience in and knowledge of government built up over 20 years as her chief selling point, something she said makes her far more qualified than Arcabascio to deliver the funding, development and jobs and other things she said are needed for the residents.
"You have to know how to get things done," she said.
Katz's priorities for the borough all cost money in a city that has projected deficits of more than $4 million over the next three years. Still, she says, a borough with 2.3 million residents who speak more than 160 languages has been shortchanged when it comes to city funding for education, healthcare, transportation and cultural expenditures.
And she said her eight years as chairwoman of the Council's Land Use Committee saw the city add development and jobs while protecting residential neighborhoods.
One of the most important picks the next borough president makes will be Queens' member on the Panel on Educational Policy, which now is dominated by Mayor Bloomberg's appointees. Katz said she does not have a specific person in mind.
"But it is going to be an educator, probably a teacher. It has to be someone who knows the education system," she said.
Katz has problems in general with charter schools, believing they take resources away from needy students in existing schools, some of which are troubled.
Co-locations, she said, ultimately doomed students at Jamaica High School, where her father taught music, after the city steadily reduced funding, programs and student population. It is set to close next year while four other schools continue to occupy the building.
But she said that the decades-old formula of pouring financial resources into failing schools needs to be re-examined in some cases.
"Sometimes money alone isn't the answer," she acknowledged.
In regard to the ongoing fight in parts of the borough to curb increasing airplane noise, she said things like the Port Authority's plans to relocate a runway closer to populated areas will almost certainly take place eventually.
"The borough president can't stop that," Katz said. "She can fight for the best deal possible for the residents."
Katz, who has two children with Guardian Angels founder and radio host Curtis Sliwa, has been trading accusations with Arcabascio over just who is the candidate of New York City's "1 percent" crowd.
Arcabascio pointed out in a debate on Queens Public Television that Katz has raked in donations from well-heeled New Yorkers, and is one herself.
It was not the attack she says she expected as the daughter of a music teacher from Wisconsin and an immigrant mother from Canada — both of whom she lost before she was 22 — though her father founded the Queens Symphony Orchestra and her mother the Queens Council for the Arts.
"I graduated from college and went to law school. Paid for it myself," she said. "I'm raising my sons as the third generation in the house where I grew up ... Maybe that's a sign that my parents made it that I'm being called a 1-percenter."


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Civil Rights Act of 1964 Proof 2014 Silver Dollar
Philadelphia (P)
- Celebrates the 50th anniversary of this ground-breaking law and its impact on our nation
- The designs were inspired by the marches that helped galvanize the civil rights movement and by a quote by Martin Luther King Jr.
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The 2014 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollar Proof celebrates the 50th anniversary of this ground-breaking law and its impact on our nation. Order yours today!
The reverse (tails) of this coin is an enhanced proof with multiple finishes. The flame is mirror polished; the field under the flame incorporates a combination of light polishing and a light laser frost texture; the lettering and torch have a heavy laser frost texture; and the circular ring with text has an accenting polish. This is the first time the U.S. Mint has used this combination of finishes.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 greatly expanded civil rights protections, outlawed racial discrimination and segregation, and served as a model for subsequent anti-discrimination laws.
The obverse (heads) design features three people holding hands at a civil rights march. The man holds a sign that reads "WE SHALL OVERCOME." The design is symbolic of all marches that helped galvanize the civil rights movement. Additional inscriptions are "LIBERTY," "2014" and "IN GOD WE TRUST."
The reverse (tails) design features three flames intertwined to symbolize freedom of education, freedom to vote and the freedom to control one's own destiny. The design was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., who said, "They get the fire hose. They fail to realize that water can only put out physical fire. But water can never drown the fire of freedom." Inscriptions are "CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964," "SIGNED INTO LAW JULY 2, 1964," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "ONE DOLLAR" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."
*Across both options
|90% Silver, 10% Copper
|26.730 grams nominal
|1.5000 inches (38.10 mm)
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"Ladder of Success" by Skeeter Davis and "Matchbox" by the Beatles
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January 30, 2012 - "Ladder of Success" by Skeeter Davis and "Matchbox" by the Beatles
When you identified Ray Charles' "Just for a Thrill" for someone who heard it on "Damages," I knew you would be the one to ask about a song played on "Mad Men."
At the end of one of last season's episodes, a girl sings about her guy climbing the corporate ladder to success. I don't know the singer, but she admits to "having to let him go."
Since it fits the mid-'60s period and storyline so well, it may have been written especially for the show. Or maybe it's an oldie that I don't remember.
- Karen Fields, Evansville, Ind.
Neither is the case.
By Skeeter Davis, "Ladder of Success" is an LP cut only. By not being issued as a single it is extremely unlikely you would have heard it in the '60s.
How the "Mad Men" producers ever discovered it is absolutely mind-boggling. Regardless, they did and then found the perfect spot for it in the Season 4 episode, "Waldorf Stories."
"Ladder of Success" is on Skeeter's "Let Me Get Close to You" (RCA Victor 2980) album, released in October 1964.
Another tune with a similar message is Elvis' "Love Coming Down," a Jerry Chestnut composition found on the 1976 LP, "From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee" (about "a man so busy going up in the world that he couldn't see love coming down"). It too is a perfect fit for "Mad Men."
I have two very different copies of "Matchbox," both backed with "Slow Down," by the Beatles. One of them seems to be the result of either printing or production errors.
Both are definitely first pressings from the summer of 1964, but here are the differences:
On the right side of the "Matchbox" label, normal copies show the song's publishing company (Knox Music, Inc.) and collection affiliate (BMI); the running time (1:37); Capitol's selection and identification numbers (5255, 45-X45052); and that the music was "Recorded in England."
On the oddball copy, none of that information appears anywhere. They failed to print all of the text on the right side.
They also made another omission. It involves only one letter, but the result is hilarious.
Instead of crediting "The Beatles," the variant label shows the artist as THE BEATLE, as if it were just one of the four.
There are no mistakes or differences on the "Slow Down" side.
How do such discrepancies affect value?
- Archie Wilcox, Louisville, Ky.
In this case, less is more.
The rare copy with all the "Matchbox" text on the right side missing, and the laughable "Beatle" credit line, is valued at $400 to $500, more than double the standard, error-free issue.
Worth noting is that "Matchbox," a Carl Perkins original, is pretty much a solo vocal by Ringo Starr. Thus the singular "Beatle" credit is more appropriate here than for most of their other recordings.
Though it can't top the screwy "Beatle" acknowledgment on "Matchbox," there is another recently discovered Beatles-related misprint.
At least one copy exists of "Helen Wheels," by Paul McCartney & Wings (Apple 1869), where the A-side (exterior of the apple) is missing nearly all of the intended text.
Except for "Mfd. by Apple Records, Inc." in tiny print at the very bottom, there is no text whatsoever on this 1973 original.
As with "Slow Down," the flip side of "Matchbox," this B-side, "Country Dreamer" (sliced apple), is also a properly printed label.
The current value of the funky, unprinted version of "Helen Wheels" is $350, about 35 times as much as ones without Helen's missing text.
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CORPUS CHRISTI - As the 4th of July celebrations spark closer, locals planning to flock to the beaches need to be aware of one beach closure in particular. A hundred yard stretch of beach across from Texas A and M, Corpus Christi University is blocked off to protect nesting birds.
Researchers from the Conrad Blutcher Institute at the university recently put up the fence and Rachel Fern, a graduate student and one of the researchers says it provide more protection for the birds.
"This fencing was just put up and they're already ten fledglings so this year by itself is already more successful year," Fern said.
"Fledglings" or "least terns" are the smallest species of tern here in Texas. The white and black birds commonly nest near salt water, rivers or wetlands and have been spotted at the university beach for the past several years.
"The birds should stay here til about the end of July and then they'll leave with their babies, they'll rally at the beach then all migrate together," Fern said.
Until then, Fern says the tiny terns need some space to properly nest. So, they fenced off part of the beach in hopes of protecting the eggs from people planning to hit the beaches to watch fireworks.
"Well we hope since they put this up for the July 4th celebration, we'd hope that when people come to watch fireworks on the beach and with their grills and stuff that they at least pick areas outside of the fence," Fern said.
Last year, the nesting area wasn't blocked off for the holiday and as a result dozens of tern eggs were trampled and fuzzy newborns were killed before they learned to fly.
"I think we had a total of 20 nests that were laid throughout the breeding season and only one was successful," Fern said.
Corpus Christi is known for having many bird watchers and Fern cautions them to be careful as well.
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Fern says larger birds also pose as a threat to the terns, trying to eat the eggs at every opportunity.
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With eight fights was completed the sign "Future Champions", with the participation of the prospects FELIX "EL DIAMANTE" VERDEJO and John Karl Sosa and Rodriguez and Alicio Gamalier contenders Castaneda, will be held in the coliseum Ruben Zayas Montañez in Trujillo Alto on SATURDAY, MAY 18 , in a presentation of PR Best Boxing in association with TOP RANK , as part of the successful series Solo Boxeo Tecate, which transmits UNIMAS.
"We have full Billboard May 18 in Trujillo Alto, which will be one in which besides presenting to prospects like Felix Verdejo and John Karl Sosa in good fights, we have other interesting fights like Alicio Gamalier Rodriguez Castaneda and also the Santana Sammito against undefeated Ghvamicheva Levan "said promoter Ivan Rivera, president of PRBBP. "We will present another great event, with eight fights, which we hope will be as successful as the first there in Trujillo Alto on March 23".
In the star turn, Gamalier Rodriguez (20-2-3, 14 KOs), of Bayamon, will face a good lawsuit to U.S. Alicio Castaneda (15-1, 6 KOs) in weight and 10 round junior lightweight.
The co-feature bout of the evening we will have the 2012 Olympic DiamanteVerdejo (5-0, 4 KOs), who will fight for the first time in a six round when he faces American Corben Page (4-5-1) at a weight of 130 pounds. Verdejo comes from scoring a stunning knockout last April 13 in New York on Steve Gutierrez. On March 23 in Trujillo Alto, Verdejo, knocked out Martin Quezada.
In another of the main shock, the unbeaten cagüeño John Karl Sosa (6-0, 4 KOs) will face Mexican Alexis Pena (7-2, 5 KOs) to six rounds and weighing 143 pounds. At the same distance, Levan Ghvamicheva (9-0, 7 KOs) will fight against Samuel seasoned "Sammito" Santana (5-8-2) at 147 pounds. Also a six round, Israel "The Heir" Vazquez (8-0-2, 6 KOs) will face an opponent to be determined at 108 pounds.
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Prophecies for the New YearBy Bill Page
Seven prophecies, 15 fresh-start ideas, 21 thoughts and lots more for a new semester
Long ago I learned the futility of making New Year resolutions, but I am pleased to proffer some pretty certain classroom prophesies for the 2012, "back-to-school," new, calendar year.
I predict that…
A. Problem learners of last semester will not, this semester, improve their behavior, their desire to learn, or their study habits much less have a miraculous reversal or change in attitude.
B. Having spent the first term establishing relationships with kids in their classes, teachers will continue having an even greater struggle with the same at-risk kids this new term.
C. Any changes in the district level policies, standardized testing demands, state and federal laws, school budgets, or school procedures will be for the worse, not for improvement.
D. Having "studied" their teachers' behavior for a half year, kids know teachers' values, attitude, habits, expectations, modus operandi, and idiosyncrasies. Relationships are entrenched; kids know teachers' aspirations and exasperations.
E. Teachers most reasonable choices, now, are to continue kids' lame-duck tenure down the slippery slope to year-end failure. Or, take action to create an inviting new semester with a refreshing restart instead of a continuation with predictable results.
F. Students, who failed to learn, caused trouble, lived up to their bad reputation, and know how to press teachers' buttons will be back with a vengeance for four and a half months.
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My new go-to powder. I adore the finish it gives me! Great setting powder over NARS Sheer glow foundation. This combination makes my skin look flawless! It may be breaking me out though, I've noticed a few pimples and I'm not sure if it's the new moisturizer I'm using or this powder, since both of them were purchased at the same time. Hm... I'll test out which one is breaking me out and update this review!
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This is definitely more of a setting powder than an independent foundation powder, it isn't very pigmented. I like really light coverage but I'm gonna have to find a nice primer or moisturizer to put on first because this doesn't cover anything on it's own. Overall though, I do like it for very sheer under-eye concealer and for reducing the shine on my nose/forehead and it feels nice, it doesn't feel really thick and gross and like my pores are being clogged. It doesn't smell uber talc-ee either which I hate. so I would buy it again, if I find a really good base to put it on.
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My favourite powder ever. I've used MACs select sheer pressed and Laura Mercier translucent powder before, but this is my favourite out of all three. What I like best is that it sets my makeup while adding an extra bit of coverage (unlike the other two) and mattifies any shininess throughout the day or night. The shade 'light' is perfect for my NW5-10 skin tone. My only gripe with this is that I wish it came with a mirror. Apart from that? Perfect.
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This is great for setting my foundation/bb creams and has a natural/ very slightly dewy finish on me. I like this powder and have used it for years, but I always get a few breakoutsfrom it. its just a few bumps here and there so it hasnt stopped me from using it because it looks so good
Mac MSFN is a sheer, natural looking powder. I really like it for a stand alone powder over concealer or as a setting powder. I have pretty good skin, and i don't get oily. I like a more natural look-this gives me exactly that.
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First of all, I love this product - as a concealer! It works wonders under my eyes and as a flat scar concealer, with a smooth, easily-blended, natural look. No more cakey bits as with liquid concealers. You know the kind - when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the right (or wrong!) light, the concealer spots can sometimes appear glaringly obvious and caked-on? Even looked good under the lamp at the dentist!
I'm a make up artist and have been using this for a long time (not for my customers, but for myself!!)
I absolutely love the finish of this compact powder, it gives a very nice coverage and looks really natural.
Much recommended if you don't need a lot of coverage, ideal used concealer and camouflage in the problem areas for a lovely and natural finish.
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I had to SCRAPE my nails through this to break it up so I could get powder off it. It was so baked it went shiny, you know, where you can't get any colour payoff? And I have good, Shu Uemura brushes. AND I bought a medium dark at the same time for contouring which is fine - a lovely light, fine powder. Wierd, huh?
I think this will probably go in the bin. Gutted!
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A favourite. This powder has buildable coverage, which means if I feel like going (semi) au naturale for the day, I can sweep this on and still get good staying power equivalent to a light matte foundation. It also works nicely layered over my foundation to set and mattify without any caking or mess. My only concern is that it's quite a messy powder to put on, which may just be something dumb I'm doing when applying it. I like to use my jumbo-size Shu Uemura kabuki brush and it seems to go everywhere; not particularly hard-packed and more like a loose powder. Probably works much better with a powder puff, but I don't like using those... Worth it though for a really great powder.
I don't really like this.
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Despite launching a loyalty program that focuses on experiences six months ago, the Ritz-Carlton luxury chain has kicked off a promo that offers members money back in the form of a gift card.
With this promo, guests can use their gift card of $100 or $250 towards a future stay or towards dinner at their local Ritz-Carlton, such as chef Eric Ripert's Weekend Bistro at the Washington D.C. hotel.
Members can earn a $100 Ritz-Carlton gift card by staying five nights at a participating Ritz-Carlton hotel, or receive a $250 Ritz-Carlton gift card after 10 nights.
Ritz-Carlton allows three months to complete the stays. Almost every Ritz-Carlton hotel is participating.
The promo says you need to use your member number when you book your reservation. Stays must be completed between March 15 and June 30.
The fine print says you need to have been registered as a member by March 14, and yet invites new members to apply. So if you're not a member, but think you can qualify for this deal, I'd try to arguing this point.
Gift cards may be used on future visits to a Ritz-Carlton hotel.
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Since he was a Roman soldier back in his day, we're guessing that St. Sebastian probably didn't have too many orange shirts hanging in his closet. In fact, most visuals depict him more like a shirtless pincushion than anything else. Still, our speaker sees this orange shirt as a visual marker of the addressee's joy and perfection. This you is even "better" than a saint. And all it took was an orange tee.
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This line is intriguing for a couple of reasons. First, who knew that light bulbs came in orange tulip form? We kid. Actually, this orange is a visual echo to the orange tee shirt that our speaker praises in line 3. Again, the color suggests a kind of joy, energy, and overall warmth to the scene that the speaker is describing. It's as though things take on a vibrant appearance as a result of the love he feels. Or do you think this is a case of his emotions coloring what he sees?
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The Glacier National Park experience is a truly breathtaking and humbling one. At the Conservancy, we want to help keep that experience today and for future generations. Preservation encompasses trails and other services that keep our visitors safely in touch with the outdoor activities that Glacier has to offer, most notably hiking. Historical restoration and collections, safety, shelters, virtual participation such as webcams and bear lockers all fit into this category but at the center are trails.
Glacier is repeatedly described as a hiker's paradise with a rugged beauty all its own. Wear and tear has taken a heavy toll on Glacier's system of trails. Record snowfalls, avalanches, floods and forest fires wreak havoc on trails, as do the footfalls of millions of visitors. In spite of the Park's dedication to regular trail maintenance, NPS staff has been unable to keep pace with rampant erosion because of inadequate funding.
At the Conservancy, we fund the following:
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