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Taking an early interest in the host committee, Kaplan noticed Mumford's name on a list of proposed members. Some of those who were involved in the process say the commissioner was furious at the ex-Bretos worker's inclusion and that Kaplan backed down only after he was named honorary co-chair of the committee along with Commissioner Maurice Ferre.
Bobbie Mumford herself denies that Kaplan ever raised a concern about her appointment to the committee. "Bruce Kaplan and I have a wonderful camaraderie," she says, politely refusing to answer any other questions. Kaplan's comment on his new alliance with Mumford: "She has proven she is a dedicated community leader."
Members of county boards and task forces aren't the only Conchy Bretos allies who have found themselves on the wrong side of Commissioner Kaplan. After budget hearings earlier this fall, Kaplan verbally berated Diana Gonzalez, the head of the Department of Development and Facilities Management (DDFM). The commissioner has since demanded that an audit be conducted of DDFM's books.
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"It certainly is a strange coincidence" that Madera should be subjected to such scrutiny, laughs one DDFM official who asked not to be identified. "Unless of course it's not a coincidence."
Kaplan says he wasn't aware Madera worked for DDFM, and that his disagreements with the agency had nothing to do with the election campaign. Moreover, he adds, he bears no postcampaign grudges and is not mounting any sort of vendetta. "I'd rather all these people became my friends," Kaplan asserts.
Commission Chairman Art Teele -- who was a major Bretos supporter himself -- is not convinced. He says that as he watches Kaplan operate, he is reminded of the antics of the very commissioner Kaplan beat in the primaries: Joe Gersten. "Everything that Bruce has been doing has been textbook examples of the way Joe used to operate," says Teele. "It's all vintage Gersten."
Others point out that while Kaplan has been more blatant in his moves, he is no different from any other politician. "Isn't that what politics has always been about?" muses one official, who did not want to be identified. "You reward your friends and you screw your enemies."
"I think it is unfortunate to interject politics into these appointments," says Jacqueline Basha. "The campaign is behind us. I was perfectly willing to let bygones be bygones. But I'm surprised Commissioner Kaplan continues to be obsessed with these personal vendettas against those of us who supported Conchy Bretos."
Teele says he will push once again for Basha's appointment to the Film, Print and Broadcast Advisory Board. In the meantime, Basha is waiting for her apology.


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July 2013, Volume 19, Issue 7, pp 1047-1059,
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Effect of anions on the electrodeposition of tin from acidic gluconate baths
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Electrodeposition of tin from acidic gluconate baths (chloride, chloride–sulfate) was investigated. Equilibrium distribution of tin(II) species in both solutions was calculated. Cyclic voltammetric, potentiostatic, and galvanostatic measurements showed that cathodic process can run under limiting current due to the presence of tin complex electroactive species. Average effective diffusion coefficients of metal species were determined. Nucleation of tin occurred through a progressive three-dimensional diffusion growth model. A characteristic of tin deposits was also presented.
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- Effect of anions on the electrodeposition of tin from acidic gluconate baths
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- Available under Open Access This content is freely available online to anyone, anywhere at any time.
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Volume 19, Issue 7 , pp 1047-1059
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- 2013-07-01
- 10.1007/s11581-012-0819-4
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- 0947-7047
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- 1862-0760
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- Springer-Verlag
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- Tin
- Electrodeposition
- Gluconate
- Nucleation
- Speciation
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- Ewa Rudnik (1)
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- 1. Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals, Department of Physical Chemistry and Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals, AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Cracow, Poland


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There are times when only a manly, purist cocktail will do, whether you're a bloke's bloke, a girlie girl or something subtly in between. We've been thinking about bourbon recently in this context, and hankering after a good Old-Fashioned. But where to find one? It had to be somewhere a little old-school, fashionably so… Mayfair, definitely. The Connaught. Yes, indeed.
Rusty Cerven, debonair bartender at the Connaught Bar (the hotel has two bars, each with its own debonair bartenders) offers us the choice of several whiskies, and we go for the Four Roses bourbon. 'An Old-Fashioned is so called because it was one of the first mixed drinks,' he tells us, combining the bitters. (Two dashes of angostura, two dashes of orange bitters). 'It's a true classic, and ours is made with nothing but spirit, water, sugar and bitters.'
The bar glitters in exactly the heady, cinematic way we were hoping for. Rusty's accoutrements are polished and covetable – especially the little blue bitters flask he found at a fleamarket – and watching him do his thing is really whetting our thirst.
'If you have good quality spirits, you need good-quality everything else,' he says, wrestling with a foot-wide slab of ice. 'Ice cubes are too quick to dissolve.' What's more, the sphere he sculpts painstakingly, deftly wielding an ice pick, looks gorgeous in the glass.
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President Father Terence Henry, TOR, announced, "As of November 23, we have raised more than $20 million toward our campaign goal. This puts us ahead of schedule for our campaign benchmarks and surpasses any previous fund-raising effort for the University."
Most recent gifts have funded student scholarships, enabling the University to help more deserving students receive an authentically Catholic education in a vibrant faith environment. Of the new gifts, the campaign received over $200,000 toward scholarships through the 50th anniversary celebration for Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, University chancellor, held in October.
"In spite of a troubling economy, our benefactors remain tremendously generous, and often at great sacrifice they have continued to support Franciscan University and our mission," Father Henry said. "I am deeply grateful for their support and prayers, which have made this $20 million milestone possible."
In addition to scholarships, priorities for the Campaign for Franciscan University include enhancing academic life and enriching the student life experience on campus. Initiatives already funded by this campaign include the John N. and Jamie D. McAleer Chair in Bioethics—the first-ever endowed faculty chair in the University's history—made possible by a $1.5 million gift from a University trustee; the construction of the new Holy Spirit Friary for the Franciscan priests and brothers who serve as the spiritual leaders of the campus; and the H. Graham Brown, Jr. Fellowship in Catechetics, the gift of another University trustee, which allows the University's catechetical program to better meet the Church's need for religious educators.
Father Henry added, "I also want to congratulate our trustees, especially those who serve on our Campaign Cabinet, as well as Michael Hernon, our vice president for Advancement, and his entire staff for their dedication to our Catholic educational mission."
Located in southeastern Ohio, Franciscan University is a Catholic liberal arts school that integrates strong academic programs and a lively faith environment, educating and forming men and women of hope to be a transforming presence in the Church and the world. Franciscan attracts over 2,400 students from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries with its 40-plus undergraduate and 7 graduate programs, and a popular study abroad program in Austria.
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IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Universal Bioenergy Inc., (OTCMarkets:UBRG), a publicly traded independent diversified energy company, that markets natural gas, petroleum and coal, announced it is in contract negotiations with a Chinese company that buys coal and other natural resources for power plants and other companies for a large province in China. The Company intends to sell them a very high grade thermal steam coal for electric power production that also meets the more strict environmental specifications of China. The total estimated value of the transaction is $324 million over the next 36 months.
The Company is intending to sell an estimated 100,000 tons of high grade thermal steam coal per month for the next 36 months, for export to the company in China. The total estimated amount of coal to be delivered for the next 36 months is estimated at 3,600,000 tons at an estimated $90.00 per ton based on the negotiated price for shipment from a U.S. port.
Universal's President Vince M. Guest states, "We are very excited about this transaction. This transaction is projected to generate strong revenues and profits for the Company. We are in advanced contract negotiations with the customer for the final terms and conditions to export the coal to China. We anticipate shipping the coal to the customer in the next 30 to 60 days."
About Universal Bioenergy Inc. Founded in 2004, Universal Bioenergy Inc. is a publicly traded independent diversified energy company that produces and markets natural gas, petroleum, coal and propane. We market energy resources to the largest public utilities, electric power producers and local gas distribution companies in the U.S., that serve millions of commercial, industrial and residential customers. We are also engaged in the acquisition and development of existing or recently discovered oil and gas fields, leases and surface coal mines. For more information visit www.universalbioenergy.com Safe Harbor Statement - There are matters discussed in this media information that are forward looking statements within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. Such statements are only forecasts and actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed. For a discussion of important factors which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements, refer to Universal Bioenergy Inc.'s most recent annual report and accounts and other SEC filings. The company undertakes no obligation to update publicly, or revise, forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.CONTACT: Media Relations: Solomon Ali at 704-837-5705
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James "Catfish" Hunter | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Hertford, North Carolina | April 8, 1946|
Died: September 9, 1999 Hertford, North Carolina | (aged 53)|
Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
May 13, 1965 for the Kansas City Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 17, 1979 for the New York Yankees | |
Career statistics | |
Win–loss record | 224–166 |
Earned run average | 3.26 |
Strikeouts | 2,012 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Induction | 1987 |
Vote | 76.27% (third ballot) |
James "Catfish" Hunter | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Hertford, North Carolina | April 8, 1946|
Died: September 9, 1999 Hertford, North Carolina | (aged 53)|
Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
MLB debut | |
May 13, 1965 for the Kansas City Athletics | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 17, 1979 for the New York Yankees | |
Career statistics | |
Win–loss record | 224–166 |
Earned run average | 3.26 |
Strikeouts | 2,012 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Induction | 1987 |
Vote | 76.27% (third ballot) |
James Augustus "Catfish" Hunter (April 8, 1946 – September 9, 1999) was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1965 to 1979, he was a pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees. Hunter was the first pitcher since 1915 to win 200 career games by the age of 31. He is often referred to as baseball's first big-money free agent. He was a member of five World Series championship teams.
Hunter retired in 1979 after developing persistent arm problems. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in his early 50s. He died of the disease about a year after his diagnosis. Hunter has been the subject of numerous popular culture references, including the Bob Dylan song "Catfish".
The youngest son of eight children, Hunter was born and raised in Hertford in northeast North Carolina. He grew up on a farm and excelled in a variety of sports at Perquimans County High School. He played linebacker and offensive tackle in football as well as shortstop, cleanup batter, and pitcher in baseball. His older brothers taught him to pitch,[1] and his pitching skill began to attract scouts from MLB teams to Hertford.
During his senior year in November 1963, Hunter's right foot was wounded by a brother in a hunting accident; he lost one of his toes and shotgun pellets lodged in his foot.[2] The accident left Hunter somewhat hobbled and jeopardized his prospects in the eyes of many professional scouts, but the Kansas City Athletics signed Hunter to a contract.[3] Hunter was sent to the Mayo Clinic that year so that surgeons could work on his foot. He recovered in LaPorte, Indiana at the farm of Athletics owner Charles O. Finley.[4]
Finley gave Hunter the nickname "Catfish" in 1965 because he thought his 19-year old pitcher needed a flashy nickname.[1][2] A story circulated that Hunter's family gave him the nickname as a child when he went missing and was later found with a string of catfish; there seems to be no truth to that explanation.[5] Hunter never played in the minor leagues and his first major league victory came on July 27, 1965 in Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. In 1966 and 1967, Hunter was named to the American League All-Star team.
Prior to the 1968 season, Finley moved the A's from Kansas City to Oakland. On Wednesday, May 8, against the Minnesota Twins, Hunter pitched the ninth perfect game in baseball history.[5] He became the American League's first perfect game pitcher since Charlie Robertson in 1922 (excluding Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series), as well as the franchise's first no-hit pitcher since Bill McCahan in 1947 with what were then the Philadelphia Athletics.[2] The game was scoreless until the bottom of the seventh inning; at the plate, Hunter got three hits and drove in three of Oakland's four runs with a squeeze bunt in the seventh and a bases-loaded single in the eighth.[5]
Hunter continued to win games, and in 1974 received both The Sporting News's "Pitcher of the Year" award and the American League Cy Young Award after going 25–12 with a league leading 2.49 earned run average. The A's also won their third consecutive World Series. After a contract violation on an annuity by Finley in 1974,[2] Hunter won arbitration in December[6] and he was allowed to leave the Athletics as a free agent.[1][7] Hunter's statistics while he was with the Athletics were impressive: four consecutive years with at least 20 wins, and four World Series wins without a loss.[3] He had won 161 games for the A's, 131 in seven seasons in Oakland and 30 in his first three seasons in Kansas City. Hunter recalled being scared after he was declared a free agent. "We don't belong to anybody," he told his wife.[1]
Two weeks after he won his arbitration, Hunter became the highest-paid player in baseball when he signed a five-year contract with the New York Yankees worth $3.35 million.[1][8][9][10] He had been courted by 23 of the 24 teams, including the A's but not the San Francisco Giants,[11] and refused higher offers from the San Diego Padres and the Kansas City Royals.[12] New York was closer to his home in North Carolina and the team played on natural grass.
Finley attempted to have the arbitration ruling overturned,[13] but was unsuccessful after several appeals.[14][15][16] Further details of Finley's history with Hunter gave the A's owner added negative publicity.[17] Hunter became known as baseball's "first big-money free agent".[1]
Hunter got off to a rough start going 0–3 in his first three starts, but settled down and was named to his seventh All-Star team. He led the league in wins (23) for the second year in a row, and also led the league in innings pitched (328) and complete games (30) to finish second to Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Cy Young balloting. Hunter also became only the fourth (and last) American League pitcher to win 20 games in a season for five consecutive seasons (1971–1975). The others were Walter Johnson (10), Lefty Grove (7), and Bob Feller (5).
In 1976, Hunter won 17 games, led the Yankees in complete games and innings pitched, and was again named to the All-Star team. The Yankees won three straight pennants with Hunter from 1976 to 1978. In 1976, Hunter became the fourth major league pitcher to win 200 games before the age of 31 and the only one since Walter Johnson in 1915, preceded by Cy Young and Christy Mathewson.[18] Hunter was also a competent hitter, with a career batting average of .226; in 1971 he hit .350 with 36 hits in 38 games. After the designated hitter was adopted by the American League in 1973, Hunter had only two plate appearances in his final seven seasons, with one base hit in 1973.
Arm injuries plagued Hunter beginning in 1978. In spring training, he was diagnosed with diabetes[19][20] and combined with his chronic arm trouble the disease began to sap Hunter's energy. Following the 1979 season and the end of his five-year contract, Hunter retired from baseball at age 33.[1][21] Hunter won 63 games in his five seasons with the Yankees. He retired with appearances in six World Series and with five World Series championships.[1][22]
He returned to his farm in Hertford where he grew soybeans, corn, peanuts, and cotton, and was a spokesman for diabetes awareness.[23][24][25] Hunter noticed arm weakness while hunting in the winter of 1997-1998. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).[1]
Hunter died at his home in Hertford in 1999 at age 53. He died a year after being diagnosed with ALS.[1][22][2] A month before his death, Hunter fell and hit his head on concrete steps at home. He was unconscious for several days after the fall, but he had returned home from that hospitalization when he died.[26] Hunter is interred at Cedarwood Cemetery in Hertford, adjacent to the field where he played high school baseball.[27]
Hunter's number 27 was retired by the Oakland Athletics in 1991 [28]. |
Along with Billy Williams, Hunter was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1987.[3] At the time, a player was allowed to choose which team's cap would be memorialized on his Hall of Fame Plaque. Before and after his induction, Hunter spoke highly of his experiences with both the Athletics and Yankees and his appreciation for both team owners, Charlie Finley and George Steinbrenner. For this reason, he refused to choose a team and thus the plaque depicts him with no insignia on the cap. He was credited by Steinbrenner as the cornerstone of the Yankees in their return to championship form.[1]
In 1990, Hunter was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. In 2004, the Oakland Athletics began the Catfish Hunter Award.[29] His number 27 was retired by the Oakland Athletics in a pre-game ceremony on June 9, 1991, the first in the franchise's 90 years.[28][30]
The Jim "Catfish" Hunter Memorial is located in Hertford.[31] An annual softball event is held in Hertford in memory of Hunter. All proceeds from the weekend benefit ALS research. The tournament has raised over $200,000 since 1999.
After Hunter's death, former teammate Reggie Jackson described Hunter as a "fabulous human being. He was a man of honor. He was a man of loyalty."[32] Steinbrenner said, "We were not winning before Catfish arrived... He exemplified class and dignity and he taught us how to win."[32] Former teammate Lou Piniella said, "Catfish was a very unique guy. If you didn't know he was making that kind of money, you'd never guess it because he was humble, very reserved about being a star-type player... almost a little bit shy. But he told great stories. He had a heck of a sense of humor. When you play with guys like that, you feel blessed."[32]
Hunter has been the subject of multiple popular culture references. Bob Dylan wrote the song "Catfish" in 1975.[2] the song was later released by Dylan, Joe Cocker and Kinky Friedman. In 1976, Hunter was also the subject of the Bobby Hollowell song "The Catfish Kid (Ballad of Jim Hunter)", which was performed by Big Tom White and released on a 45 RPM single. Hollowell was best friends with the young Jim Hunter while they grew up together.
Hunter is mentioned in the 1976 film The Bad News Bears. When Coach Morris Buttermaker (Walter Matthau) is trying to get Amanda Whurlitzer (Tatum O'Neal) to pitch for his Little League team, Amanda makes a number of outlandish demands (such as imported jeans, modeling school and ballet lessons) as conditions for joining the team. Buttermaker asks, "Who do you think you are, Catfish Hunter?" Amanda responds by asking, "Who's he?" In the movie Grumpier Old Men, an enormous and highly prized fish is named "Catfish Hunter" by the locals. In You, Me and Dupree, Catfish Hunter is mentioned by Owen Wilson's character, Dupree, convincing an Asian orchestra student that he can pitch: "First, call me Dupree 'cause I'm your teammate. Second, so what if you're in the orchestra? So was Catfish Hunter."
Minor-league pitcher Jason Kosow portrayed Hunter in the ESPN miniseries The Bronx is Burning, which depicted the 1977 New York Yankees.
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Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Black
Very amazing color. It had been a year or so since I purchased it, but it still worked very well.
It lasted about five days with one layer on a clumsy person like me, no top or base coat, before it started to chip on the edges
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Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
Opening Night is one of the best Sephora by OPI colors. It is an opaque royal blue with a hint of shimmer. One coat will do, but two looks fantastic.
I get compliments whenever I wear this color.
With a good topcoat it will last for days without chipping. And it looks amazing with a glittery topcoat. Perfect for the Winter months!
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*TOP REVIEWER* linet182 on 12/9/2012 3:38:00 PM more reviews by linet182
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
Love this color for fall/winter. It goes on very easily and stays for over a week without chipping. Definitely worth the money.
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tgplp on 5/12/2012 7:31:00 PM more reviews by tgplp
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Hazel
Love this nail polish! Great color, great shine, beautiful packaging. I love the handle! It is made out of a... soft kind of plastic. I don't know how to explain it. I just LOVE the handle/lid thing. I don't know why. :)
You only need one coat to acheive the opacity of the bottle. I like wearing one coat of this, one coat of holographic silver glitter polish, and a top coat. Looks like the starry night sky. BEAUTIFUL!
Only problem is, that the tips chip the day after you put it on.
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LolaRoxie on 1/2/2012 10:50:00 PM more reviews by LolaRoxie
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Silver, Kinky, Coarse Eyes: Violet
One word, GORGEOUS! I love this polish! I just tried it and its so pretty and (like a former reviewer said) it's dark blue without being navy!
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This is my favourite nail polish EVER. And I have tons. It's a dark shimmery blue without being navy and you only need one coat. So gorgeous.
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pulpomorado on 9/12/2010 2:25:00 PM more reviews by pulpomorado
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Beautiful shade of blue, this shimmery dark blue can do with just one coat! it doesn't streak and it is easy to apply. The down side of it would be that you have to apply a base coat because this color is very staining. I would totally buy it again!
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Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium Eyes: Brown
Amazing navy color with shimmer. It stays on for well over 2 weeks without a base & top coat. This polish isn't opaque unlike other nail polishes with dark colors, you only need one coat! I hate it when the color in the bottle is so beautiful and when you put it on your nails, it isn't the same. This polish is great! The color in the bottle is what you get on your nails :]
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jazzsm191 on 4/12/2010 6:12:00 PM more reviews by jazzsm191
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Green
This is a beautiful colour. Dark, dark royal blue with minimal shimmer. Goes on smoothly and you only need one coat because it is so dark. Like everyone else has said, it is very long lasting. Large handle to grip and the brush is good. The only thing that bothers me is that there are about 2 little bristles that stick off of the brush but it can be fixed. Recommend, Recommend, Recommend.
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This is a great metallic, navy/black blue. It goes on opaque so you can just apply with one coat and your nails will look fab! Lasts for a long time if you use their base and top coat...lasted about a week with minimal chipping.
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Russell Brand has canceled several upcoming Messiah Complex shows to be by his mother Barbara's side.
"Sorry to eff you around with gigs," the English comedian tweeted, along with a link to one announcement. "My mum ain't well. Tix will be honoured or refunded."
The 38-year-old revealed on YouTube earlier this week that Barbara has breast cancer, her second battle with the disease.
"Russell Brand has taken the difficult decision to postpone tonight's show at Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry due to personal reasons," the Warwick Arts Centre venue said in a statement on Thursday. The show will be rescheduled by April 19.
He was also scheduled to perform at the Derby Assembly Rooms on Friday night and the show is now slated for April 14.
There is no word whether or not Brand will continue with his weekend shows, scheduled in Plymouth and London.
Per The Mirror, Barbara battled uterine cancer when her son was only eight years old and breast cancer one year later.
Brand wrote about his mother's first diagnosis in a tribute to English reality star Jade Goody, who lost her battle to cancer in 2009.


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Nada, Nada! The tarpon win again...Ambergris CayeGentle people The Belizians are a strange and charming mix of Mayans, Caribbeans and assorted other groups of people and colors of skin. Their attitude towards strangers seems to be one of kindness and curiosity more than plans of exploiting the stupid and rich tourists. The country does not seem poor as such, but of course you will see places that are more South American than American or Western European. Even so the standard of living seems acceptable, and beggars and thieves are far apart. We had no problems whatsoever during our stay, and quickly learned that we could leave our packs on the public beaches while swimming and our clothes on the piers while snorkeling. No one approached us with offers except a few kids selling bracelets and the wood carvers selling their craft on the beach and in the main street. All of them accepted a no thanks at first prompt, and never did we feel that we were pushed or pressured.
In the shops we were allowed to browse the goods with no one on our necks - all a very pleasant change compared to many other tourist destinations.
The price level is high - almost European levels - so do not expect a dirt cheap holiday.
A place to live We had rented cabins in a place called Mayas Katut, which was a catastrophy! The owner had obviously sold the place between us reserving and arriving, and the place was now mostly inhabited by women of 'a doubtful reputation'. The location is way out of town away from the beach. Our room was cleaned once in two weeks, sheets and towels were not changed once and we had to buy our own toilet paper! All for 35 US$ per day per person! Not recommended! Some decided to move to a place called Hideaway, which was the same price level, but orders of magnitudes better (Update: Hideaway seems to have closed since our stay). For the real cheapskate Ruby's on Barrier Reef Drive (front street) seems a good choice, and for the more picky both Banyan Bay and Ramon's Village seems good choices.


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The Project Management Dashboard that I initially created did not have a brand. So in order to expand upon that concept project, I designed the brand "MANGO" [Management. Progressively going], the mango vector logo illustration, and the landing page UI design.
This was an assignment to design a project management dashboard according to agile project development. The dashboard showcases an activity stream, a project burndown chart, an issues list, project health meters, a milestones list with timers, a separate messages tab, a team list, and upcoming projects.
I had to think up the UX in terms of easily digestible information for Executives, Managers, and Designer/Developers.
An iPad concept was also created in an adaptable form.
This was a final senior project with complete design research. It was done over the span of four months.
The Problem:
Female players are degraded within the video game community, which deters females from participating.
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The solution was to re-design the report system in the popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game, League of Legends.
Its population is growing quickly and the amount of trash talk, harassment, negative attitudes and trolling (not taking the game seriously, and hindering players' game play) is increasing with it. The purpose of this solution is to prevent continuous virtual harassment, teaching the offender empathy and giving the victim a means to defend themselves within video game environments.
I came up with a system that included a form of feedback to the reporter (where it did not exist) by enabling toxic player identification, a jury duty-like system that allows internal judgment by multiple players based on a recent reported case, a reward system and incentive for honor and judgment, a regulation of toxic players in game matches, a form of regulation for major reports sent to game moderators, and a complete report card sent to the offender (to enable empathy, and understand consequences to their actions).
I focused mainly on the popular MOBA game, League of Legends.
As a design intern, I created type samples for the weekly New Fonts FontShop blog posts. I was able to play around with different fonts to really show off specific ligatures, stylistic letterforms, and practice kerning and leading for display.
I eventually went on to work on larger assignments near the end of my internship. I designed a quick postcard featuring upcoming TYPO Design Conference 2015, a motion graphic "slideshow" ad featuring NextFontShop, and a static digital ad for NextFontShop. These were shown at the Brand New Conference 2014 in Chicago.
A school assignment to create a 30x24 poster with our own interpretation of how to best represent San Francisco. My interpretation is listing all the MUNI routes in the shape of the logo.
School project creating promotional materials for an event commemorating an activist. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes was the candidate for my project--a man who started the Ten Years' War in Cuba in the early 1800s, one in three wars that lead to the secession from Spain. A wood and stamp motif was used to convey the message of fuel to a wildfire of revolution and declaration of rebellion. I used a laser-cutter and scrap wood to create a makeshift letterpress-stamp for the logo.
This is the final product of the event poster.
School assignment to create an infographic of any topic. My topic was about the demographics of our design department at San Francisco State University. My aesthetic was based on 1930s/1940s advertising inspired by the personal project the professor was working on in-class at the time (Hi, Prof. Trogu!). I handlettered the title "Demographics".
There is a Chinese dessert café located in Richmond District that has an eclectic brand. It uses more than five font styles, some in English, most in Chinese. It might seem intimidating on the outside with a bright green overhang and year-round Christmas lights; it has interior design that sources from fake plants, and mismatching Ikea furniture.
As a project, I wanted to do the exact opposite of what it was. I made a straight, simple logo with a single color (orange) to give it some energy, and a ribbon to make it sweet and sophisticated. The 'Sweet' is a soft dark gray instead of black (because really, it's not a hardcore place). I wanted the café to seem more inclusive, so there isn't Chinese in the logo.


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Posted by rgh in Blogging, Vegetables, Soups and Eggs
- My favourite post of the week was by Crabby McSlacker, writing on the Diet Blog. Crabby's post on 7 ways to deal with alarming new research is an absolute gem.
- I don't want to alarm anyone, but you know how here in Australia we struggle to get those five servings of vegies a day? Well, Japan's dietary guidelines recommend 17 portions per day. The Guardian blog explains the discrepancy.
- Lucy has been making Parsee scrambled eggs. Being a big fan of Indian-style eggs, I suspect this is a winner and an interesting change from bog-standard scrambed eggs.
- Ceviz at Only Turkish Food has also been making soups with rice – this time a tomato and rice soup.
- One of the blogs I've been reading recently is A Shot in the Dark. It's written by a mum with two children, one of whom has type 1 diabetes. It's not a medical blog, instead A Shot in the Dark is about the every day stuff of having a child with diabetes.


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Our video tour of the Elle Decor Show House is ready for it's big debut! Working closely with the talented photographer, David Livingston, we were able to create a virtual tour using the images he captured so you could experience the home for yourself. As you take the tour you'll notice how each designer expresses their individual style, beautifully defining their passion for design. I love how each room evokes a different feeling, yet stays grounded and connected with the brilliant use of Merida rugs. Enjoy!
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Oct 10
Merida's 8 Color Trends for 2011
It's that time of year again! Our color boards are complete and we're excited to finally share them with you! We've collected all the latest trend information for fashion and interiors to use in planning 2011 new concepts and product introductions. We were right on target in 2010 and are very confident for 2011!
Our trend forecasts have been gathered from top fashion and interior design magazines and as a member of the Color Marketing Group and through attending seminars such as Design Boston at Boston's Design Center, we get first hand information as well as in depth analysis into each color and pattern combinations about to hit the market! Without further ado, let's get straight to the trends.
Merida's 8 Color Trends for 2011!
2011 Color Trend #1: Midsummer Night's Dream
Midsummer Night's Dream is a theatrical expression of color and emotion. It has a dramatic combination of Boudreaux reds mixed with rich plum and olive greens. It's as if the colors were pulled from a winery. The textures consist of luxurious surfaces such as velvets, brocades and taffeta and are used together in the same composition to create an over the top display.
2011 Color Trend #2: Daybreak
One of our favorite combinations revealing a new twist on a retro feel! For us, this palette reflects the colors that glow at the first ray of light when the sun hits the earth each morning. The washed out acidic tones of celery greens, chartreuse, corals, blush and camels are refreshing and new. The hazy atmosphere tries to wash out the saturated colors, but they still are illuminated.
2011 Color Trend 3: Forrest
Forrest is rugged and rustic with it's down to earth color combination. Olive oil and army greens ranging from light lime to deep avocado are paired with each other in the same palette. Each green is typically combined with a deep chocolate, cream or camel. Rich textures of fleece, fur and leathers lend themselves well to the theme.
2011 Color Trend 4: Mystic Blue
Mysterious and intriguing, the unusual combination of indigos, icy grays and camel tones define our Mystic Blue category. The cool blues are warmed up by the use of the rich browns and camels to create a deep, sophisticated palette.
2011 Color Trend 5: Roaring Red
Making a fierce, evocative statement, Roaring Red stands bold and confidently with a nod to an Asian influence. Glossy lipstick tones of red paired with heavy contrasts of black and white allow for the vibrant color to pop. You'll also start seeing these reds paired with quieter tones of navy and camel to soften the palette and highlight silhouettes.
2011 Color Trend 6: Warming up Black & White
Here we are starting to see mid range neutral tones warm up rooms of harsh black and white. It's a softening of the usual heavy contrast by using ivory as a base color and white as an accent. Oak, tan and ivory are paired with deep black giving depth to the space they encompass.
2011 Color Trend 7: Black Ice
Black Ice is unexpected and refreshing, going against traditional fashion taboos of combining deep blue with black. Deep, dark, rich tones of cobalt, navy and midnight black reveal themselves with highlights of icy white and silver.
2011 Color Trend 8: White on White
Fresh, clean and without any color at all, this trend uses all shades of white to define its palette. This trend reminds us of priming a canvas with gesso before painting however, once it's been primed you decide the picture is complete! No need for frills or explosions of color, just a calm, simple serene atmosphere is the goal to express a very strong, controlled environment.
Share your opinion on how accurate our predictions are by filling out this brief survey. We appreciate your feedback!
Oct 10
Merida's Best of the Year 2010
2010 has been a groundbreaking year for Merida and you've been a big part of that. We've been flattered with all the interest, feedback and encouragement we've received from the design community. We've been able to turn that into what we feel are our most innovative, sustainable and sexy products in years.
Now we hope our 2010 products take next step in validating our belief that sustainability IS good design. You can help by supporting our entries in Interior Design's Best of the Year Awards! You may vote for one or all. Your support is crucial in helping us do out part to further sustainable design practices and ultimately make a difference.
Please take a few minutes and vote for the following 2010 products:
Why: Priced to be accessible to a very broad group of consumers, Pure is 100% natural, un-dyed, 100% wool, contains no harmful chemicals and can actually be composted at the end of its life cycle! In a world of petroleum based broadloom, PURE is poised to make a difference.
Why: Inspired by our creative director's curiosity for knitted textiles and the sense of warmth and comfort they convey. The Sweater rug collection speaks to a knitted textile's construction and texture, while offering a cozy and durable surface with the look of a knitted sweater.
Why: The first un-backed sisal construction we have ever seen, it sheds the adhered backing which makes recycling difficult. Even better, Mandacaru was developed in our Brazilian co-op which thrives in a closed loop sustainable community that is supported by the sale of these products.
Why: Nothing says "sustainability can be sexy" like the uber chic Veledo. Created from scrap leather in a facility that returns cleaner air and water to the environment than it takes in, this leather plank installs without nails or glue and is just making its debut in the US.
Sep 10
Jodie Shields Gives Personality to a Chicago Loft Using Roman Grey Parquet
Jodie Shields the creative force behind Home and Haven Designs in Evanston, Illinois believes that interior designs should reflect the tastes and personalities of the occupants more so than the designer. As such, she uses her talents to meld together what can seem like disparate looks, themes and materials to create harmonious spaces with truly unique personalities.
Recently Jodie was asked to take on a project in an eclectic Old Town Loft in Chicago; "empty-nesters" were looking update their space and to give it more of their unique style. This style included a passion for Native American textiles, unique family heirlooms and modern home furnishings.
Jodie chose materials with texture and geometric patterns in earthy tones to provide the necessary bridge between the furnishings and artwork. Two Merida Roman Grey Parquet rugs in adjoining living rooms were used to connect the loft into a unified living space, rich with texture and bold yet comfortable pattern.
We found the finished both stunning and dramatic. We love her approach to creating spaces by focusing on the occupants and we think you'll agree that the results are inspirational.
If you'd like to learn more about this project or about Home and Haven Designs please contact Jodie at:
Home and Haven Designs 1578 Oak Avenue, #1 Evanston, Illinois 60201 www.HomeandHavenDesigns.com email@example.com 847-864-4309 |
If you have a Design Project you would like to submit for our review please send photos and concepts to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Rite Aid Corp. has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accreditation organization.
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CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accreditation organization.
The drug chain said Tuesday that as Food and Drug Administration approvals of complex medication therapies continue to rise, having the processes to support those therapies is critical, as are the clinical care programs to promote positive outcomes for patients.
To that end, the company said, Rite Aid Specialty Pharmacy provides individualized patient care plans, disease and drug education, and ongoing medication adherence management.
"We are very proud to have received full accreditation as a specialty pharmacy provider from URAC," Rite Aid executive vice president of pharmacy Robert Thompson said in a statement. "Every day, Rite Aid pharmacists are committed to providing all of our patients, especially those receiving specialty pharmacy treatments, with the best care possible. This designation from URAC recognizes our efforts and is great achievement for our specialty pharmacy team."
According to URAC president and chief executive officer Kylanne Green, Rite Aid "has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care" by engaging in the process to earn URAC accreditation for its specialty pharmacy.
"In today's health care market, URAC accreditation provides a mark of distinction," Green stated, "and we applaud Rite Aid for meeting strict quality standards and achieving URAC Specialty Pharmacy accreditation."