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Wedding: 10/22/2011
I cannot say enough about our photographers! Karyn and Joe won our hearts over at our first meet-and-greet, wowed us with the engagement photos, and eased us through the big day!
They go above and beyond and really work to make you feel comfortable, excited, relaxed, and confident. They're married themselves so it's great to swap stories and see the two interact. I'm sure it helps them to work together so flawlessly!
Their photographs are beautiful and they both have an eye for the "right" shots. The pictures are wonderfully framed and Karyn and Joe know their lighting! Additionally, they go out ahead of you and scope the area so they know exactly which locations they want to use for back settings.
(As for price, my husband and I felt like we needed to start running like we stole something. They're really worth more.)
I really can't say enough about how much we enjoyed spending time with them and working them! They'll photograph our kids some day!
Wedding: 6/22/2012
Karyn and Joe are amazing to work with! They are laid back, relaxed, and so much fun! Not only did our families love them, WE are SO happy we had them photograph our big day! The work is stunning! They are the best at what they do and you can truly tell! Would recommend them to anyone!
Wedding: 10/1/2011
Karyn and Joe were a pleasure to work with from the begining. They did my sister's wedding so I already knew how great they were. Karyn is on top of it. She promptly returns e-mails and does her best to accomodate her clients. Joe and Karyn came all the way to Chicago to take our engagement pictures. They took incredible pictures in Chicago as always. We spent an entire day with them and felt very comfotable. It feels like you are hanging out with a friend. Their enthusiasm they have for their work really sets them apart. Their pictures have style and are unique. On our wedding day they could not have been more helpful. They did everything they could to make us feel comfortable. They really go above and beyond to capture the special moments of the day. My husband and I love all the photos they took. There are so many incredible photos we don't know which ones to frame! We would strongly reccommend them. Their work is top notch and they are a joy to work with!
Wedding: 8/2/2014
I was married on 8/2/14 and were thrilled with the service and quality we received from Karyn May Photography. Karyn and Joe are fantastic and easy to work with. They made our engagement photo sessions so much fun that we invited them out to dinner afterwards. They are truly down to earth and are willing to help make your day special. Their communication was top notch and the quality of product we received for the wedding and engagement photos were excellent. We would not recommend anyone else and would hire them again in the future!
Wedding: 4/10/2014
Karyn and Joe May were so amazing! We loved our photos and time with them! They are both so nice and made us completely comfortable. It was really fun and I would highly recommend them for your wedding.
Wedding: 6/24/2006
Karyn and Joe will go above and beyond to fulfill your every wish for photos. Their dedication and expertise is unrivaled. We're so happy they were available to shoot my daughter's engagement session and we also booked them for the wedding. You won't find a more down-to-earth, genuine, caring couple and they just happen to be top-notch photographers too! We were impressed with how many times they've won Best of Weddings, but after meeting and working with them it's easy to see why!
You absolutely can't go wrong with them!
Wedding: 10/4/2014
Karyn May Photography did an amazing job for us! From the first day we spoke to Karyn on the phone, she was so good at listening and then adding her ideas to complement what we wanted. Karyn and her husband, Joe, were so fun to work with for our engagement session we knew the wedding would be great! Karyn and Joe got all of the shots we wanted on our big day! They are so fun to work with! One of the best things to hear was from our families the next day when they told us how much they had loved meeting and working with Karyn and Joe all day. A fun, professional, and talented team!
Wedding: 8/16/2014
We got married August 16th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our journey with Karyn and Joe began a year prior. We first met them for our engagement shoot Labor Day weekend and instantly felt a connection with them. Karyn and Joe work so well together and make you feel extremely comfortable. Their strategy of having Karyn as the first shooter with Joe shooting behind the scenes works amazing. You get portrait like photos as well as natural, in the moment photos. We were thrilled with our engagement shoot, (http://www.karynmay.com/kristen-chris-engagement-karyn-may-photography-spring-lake-engagement-photographers/) and our experience with Karyn and Joe only got better on our wedding day!
Karyn shot us girls getting ready, while Joe was with the boys. We then had our full ceremony, family portraits, wedding party, reception all photographed. Not one moment was missed and there is not one photo we don't absolutely love!
All of our friends who have been in weddings or recently got married also raved about Karyn and Joe and how AWESOME they were the entire day.
We feel so lucky to have worked with them and had our most special day captured by two professional and passionate photographers!
Wedding: 8/9/2014
Karyn and Joe May at Karyn May Photography were incredible. The minute I spoke with Karyn on the phone I knew I was going to love her. She makes you feel like you've known her your whole life. As anyone planning a wedding knows, it's a crazy time. Karyn and Joe made everything so much simpler. Karyn always was available to answer questions and put my mind at ease. When I got to meet them in person at our engagement photos it confirmed everything I already thought of them. When our pictures came back we were THRILLED to say the least. My husband (fiance at the time) was laughing at me because I had one of our engagement pictures in every room. On our wedding day, they were amazing as well. The got every shot I could have ever wanted and more. Everyone has come up to me and told me how beautiful my wedding photos are. I owe that to Karyn and Joe. They have my highest recommendation. I promise you would not regret them being a part of such an important day.
Wedding: 5/24/2014
Karyn and Joe were a great team. They helped my husband and I feel at ease. By allowing us to enjoy our day, they captured very special moments. Great quality and unique shots!
Wedding: 9/19/2014
Karyn May and her husband (and partner-in-crime), Joe, are hands-down the best photographers in the West Michigan area and you would be a fool not to inquire with them for your special day! Not only were they extremely responsive, intuitive, creative, and professional, but they created a layer of warmth and a comfortable atmosphere both for my husband and I, and our entire bridal party on the day of our wedding. They have a magical way of capturing all of the important details of the day that you may have missed in the craziness of the day otherwise. Her photos are edited in a very natural manner, and have a very clean and clear composition. I can't wait to share all of the gorgeous pictures and memories with all of our family and friends. We will make sure that Karyn and Joe will be a part of all our future celebrations. Thank you a million times over!
Wedding: 9/20/2014
We chose to use Karyn & Joe for our wedding this past September and as soon as we met them for our engagement picture session we knew it was the perfect match! Karyn and Joe were unbelievably helpful from day one. They listened to us and what we wanted in our wedding pictures and made sure that all the decisions we made were ones that would stay true to our taste and vision! We got so many compliments on our engagement pictures and had a hard time narrowing it down to just one for our save the date, so we were certain we were in good hands for our wedding day pics. The day of our wedding Karyn & Joe were above and beyond anything we could have asked for. We had planned for an outdoor ceremony and reception, but as the wedding approached we realized the weather wasn't looking like it was going to cooperate. Karyn worked with me to come up with a Plan B for photos if it did rain so that we would be able to get beautiful pictures and not get us or our bridal party soaking wet (our venue did not have many covered places)! The day of the wedding her and Joe patiently monitored the storm forecast for us and were in constant contact with our vendors at the venue to get their opinion on what the weather looked like there. They patiently listened to all my concerns and answered my questions to help me decide what the best game plan would be for me and my husband. Ultimately, their patience calm demeanor set the tone and everyone followed their lead. During our reception they were always one step ahead, any time I would ask to make sure they got a picture, they would either already have gotten it done or have a fabulous idea on some way to improve the picture. When we were blessed with a few moments of sunlight and a double rainbow right before dinner, Karyn & Joe didn't skip a beat, but went running with us outside onto the golf course to take advantage of the light! The few "sneakpeeks" I saw of these images with the sun, were truly breathtaking and made the rain completely worth it! Beyond being the most extremely gifted and talented photographers there are, Karyn & Joe are amazing people and you could not find better wedding photographers!!
Wedding: 7/12/2014
My husband and I can not even place into words how incredible Joe and Karyn were. From our engagement sessions, my boudoir session and our wedding, they were absolutely on POINT.
Lets start with communication, not only did I receive numerous emails from Karyn, but I never once had a question as to what was going on. They were so professional and knew exactly what they were doing A all the way to Z.
THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!! I was the type of bride that didn't want to deal with all the nitty gritty details, I wanted to show up and have an amazing time with my husband and because of this duo and the wonderful Modern Day Floral team we got to do just that. Karyn spent numerous hours with me on the phone giving me ideas for timeline, as well as, other little things that I don't feel any other photographer would have taken the time to do.
The May's are some of the most "real" people I have ever met. I felt right away I could be myself in front of the camera. Even my husband (who isn't exactly that comfortable in front of the camera) was incredibly photogenic because he felt so as ease. I feel like it really helped my husband having Karyn AND Joe there. He could relate to Joe and they instantly hit it off. It was wonderful for the day of the actual wedding too, because Joe shot the guys all day and Karyn was with us doing "girly things". :)
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!!! I have NEVER i mean NEVER felt more beautiful in my life than I do when I look at the photos they took. From our engagement photos to our wedding photos they really captured the true beauty of us individually and as a couple.
If you are like me, I was pretty skeptical of doing a "boudoir shoot" for the sheer fact that I don't feel I have a "sexy bone" in my body. Karyn assured me that you don't have to be "sexy" to do these photos. I walked in feeling a little uneasy (my own issues not hers), but I knew my husband would cherish these photos forever. All I can say is "WOW!" The photos she took were SO tasteful, classic, classy, and caught every ounce of my personality. I am so happy I decided to do a shoot because I know I would have regretted it.
I am rating Karyn May Photography a 5 Star, but I would times that by 1000 if I could. They have amazing communication, they take beautiful photos and they are some of the most genuine people I know. You would be silly to consider anyone else!
Olivia and Adam Kipen
Wedding: 10/5/2013
Karyn and Joe are by far the best wedding photographers! I first met Karyn and Joe in 2010 at my best friend's sister's wedding in Grand Haven. Since then, Karyn and Joe have been the photographers in 3 other friend's weddings and now mine! Karyn and Joe are SO nice and they capture the most beautiful photos. They were very quick to respond to any questions I had and were very professional from the start to the end. I highly recommend using Karyn and Joe if you want the best photos EVER!
Wedding: 8/3/2013
Let me start out by saying- HIRE KARYN MAY PHOTOGRAPHY! They will, without a doubt, give you everything you are looking for in capturing the best day of your life. Karyn & Joe are a pleasure to work with. They made my husband (who isn't the biggest fan of getting his picture taken) and I so comfortable. Our pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. Karyn & Joe know how to capture the special moments of the day without flaw, and, in turn, create a story that is uniquely YOU! They are such an excellent team. When you book with Karyn May Photography, you are getting two photographers that are supremely talented and love what they do. Go with Karyn & Joe- it will be the easiest and best decision you will make for your perfect day!
Wedding: 8/17/2013
We received a referral from a friend (who's pictures were absolutely gorgeous) and were super excited that Karyn was available on our wedding day. Because we live out of town we didn't get to do an engagement session, but we were able to meet Karyn and Joe for coffee before the wedding to go over the final details and get to know each other a bit. They really wanted to understand what was important to us, what we envisioned for our wedding day and photos and had great suggestions and advice for us from their vast experience. When the big day arrived everything went wonderfully. They had great locations picked out for us and kept the pictures moving along without missing any details. We couldn't have asked for better photographers to spend our entire day with, they were true professionals and wonderful people to be around. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Wedding: 8/31/2013
We first fell in love with Karyn's photographs after finding her online, we absolutely loved her blog and the moments she was able to capture through her pictures. More than just the quality of the photo's, it was really important to my husband and I that we found a photographer we really had a connection with. From the first time that we met with Karyn and Joe we knew we had made the right decision. They are two of the most genuine people we have ever met, and throughout the process of our engagement photos and wedding we really felt that they understood our vision. They also had great recommendations for other vendors, including the amazing Modern Day Floral that we ended up using for our florals and event planning. On the day of our wedding, Karyn and Joe were amazing, they had unique suggestions for photos, were always on time, and really made both of us, our wedding party and family and friends feel so comfortable throughout the day. They really have a sense of calmness and ease about them that truly made our wedding day unforgettable from beginning to end. Even with trying to coordinate a large wedding party and many family photographs, Karyn and Joe never seemed stressed or overwhelmed. We can't wait to see the photos from our wedding day, but have no doubts that they will be incredible. Karyn and Joe really have a way of bringing out the little details and special moments in their pictures that we love. We feel so blessed to have met both Karyn and Joe and hope that they can bring this feeling to so many other couples in the future, love you guys!
Wedding: 9/7/2013
Karyn and Joe may are great photographers, and a great couple to work with. We are so happy that we decided to have them photograph our big day, as we had a wonderful time working with them and the photos turned out great. They are very fun, flexible, professional, and enjoyable to be around. We cannot recommend them enough. They are the perfect team to capture your big day.
Wedding: 9/28/2013
From our first contact with Karyn and Joe, we knew we were in good hands! Karyn was very easy to talk to when planning the wedding and had helpful suggestions throughout. They even came to Chicago for our engagement photos downtown, which turned out *amazing*!! During our wedding day, they helped to keep us (as well as our family) relaxed and organized.
Karyn and Joe make a great team, friendly and fantastic to work with and the photographs are amazing, we can't recommend them enough!!!
Wedding: 9/21/2013
Love Karyn and Joe. They are both incredibly professional, present, and engaged with their clients. We loved having them part of our day.
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]]>This Twitter session contains forward-looking statements relating to our future performance that are based on our current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2014; future growth in the Payments, Marketplaces and Enterprise businesses; and the planned separation of eBay Inc.'s Marketplaces and PayPal businesses. Our actual results may differ materially from those included in this session for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: the timing of the separation or whether it will be completed; whether the operational, marketing and strategic benefits of the separation can be achieved; whether the costs and expenses of the separation can be controlled within expectations; changes in political, business, and economic conditions; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; our need to successfully react to the increasing importance of mobile payments and mobile commerce and the increasing social aspect of commerce; an increasingly competitive environment for our businesses; changes to our capital allocation or management of operating cash; the complexity of managing an increasingly large enterprise with a broad range of businesses; our need to manage regulatory, tax and litigation risks (including risks specific to PayPal and Bill Me Later); our need to timely upgrade and develop our systems, infrastructure, and customer service capabilities at reasonable cost while maintaining site stability and performance and adding new products and features; and our ability to profitably integrate, manage and grow businesses that have been acquired or may be acquired in the future. The forward-looking statements in this session do not include the potential impact of any acquisitions or divestitures that may be announced and/or completed after the date hereof.
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]]>"eBay and PayPal are two great businesses with leading global positions in commerce and payments," said eBay Inc. President and CEO John Donahoe. "For more than a decade eBay and PayPal have mutually benefited from being part of one company, creating substantial shareholder value. However, a thorough strategic review with our board shows that keeping eBay and PayPal together beyond 2015 clearly becomes less advantageous to each business strategically and competitively. The industry landscape is changing, and each business faces different competitive opportunities and challenges.
"eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets," Donahoe continued. "As independent companies, eBay and PayPal will enjoy added flexibility to pursue new market and partnership opportunities. And we are confident following a thorough assessment of the relationships between eBay and PayPal that operating agreements can maintain synergies going forward. Our board and management team believe that putting eBay and PayPal on independent paths in 2015 is best for each business and will create additional value for our shareholders."
As the company has previously stated, eBay's board of directors has a practice of regularly reviewing the company's growth strategies and structure, and assessing all alternatives. As part of such assessments, the board regularly explores the following questions: Will separation make eBay and PayPal more competitive? Will separation be possible without distracting innovation and execution? And, will separation create sustainable value for shareholders over time?
In its recently completed review, the board concluded:
• A changing competitive landscape creates enormous opportunities for eBay and PayPal; separation will create sharper strategic focus and better position each business to capitalize on those growth opportunities as independent companies. The pace of industry change and innovation in commerce and payments requires maximum flexibility to stay competitive and drive global leadership.
• The benefits of the existing relationships between eBay and PayPal will naturally decline over time and can be optimized in arm's length operating agreements between the two entities. Arm's length operating agreements can formalize the existing relationships between the two companies and capture ongoing synergies.
• This is the best path for delivering sustainable shareholder value. eBay is a leading global commerce platform that has benefited from PayPal, and PayPal is a strong, rapidly growing global payments leader because it has been part of eBay. But beyond 2015, eBay and PayPal will each benefit more and create greater value from the strategic focus, speed, flexibility and agility that come with being independent publicly traded companies.
The future
The company expects to complete the transaction as a tax-free spin-off in the second half of 2015, subject to market, regulatory and certain other conditions.
eBay Inc. President and CEO John Donahoe and company CFO Bob Swan will be responsible for leading the separation of each business, with board oversight. This includes determining appropriate management and capital structures for eBay and PayPal, and putting in place appropriate operating agreements. Neither Donahoe nor Swan will have an executive management role in the new eBay and PayPal companies. But to provide continuity, they each expect to serve on one or both of the boards of the two companies.
The "new" eBay
Devin Wenig, currently president of eBay Marketplaces, will become CEO of the new eBay company. As CEO of eBay, Wenig will lead the eBay Marketplaces and eBay Enterprise businesses. Revenue over the last twelve months1 for these two businesses grew approximately 10% year-over-year to $9.9 billion, with eBay Marketplaces accounting for about $8.7 billion. eBay Marketplaces and eBay Enterprise collectively handled approximately $85 billion of gross merchandise volume and gross merchandise sales, which grew 13 percent year over year. Scott Schenkel, currently the CFO of eBay Marketplaces will become the CFO of the new eBay company.
A global commerce leader with 149 million active buyers, eBay is one of the world's top 30 global brands and a top 10 retail global brand.2 Offering consumers worldwide extraordinary value and selection, eBay has more than 700 million live listings at any given time, and approximately 75% of sold items are new. eBay also is a leader in emerging competitive battlegrounds such as mobile and cross-border commerce. eBay has an installed mobile base of 200 million apps, generating $20 billion in mobile volume. Cross-border commerce represents 20% of eBay's gross merchandise volume and 61% of Marketplaces revenue is international.
"eBay has been a leading innovator in the world of commerce for almost 20 years; it's an incredibly special business," Donahoe said. "Since joining eBay three years ago, Devin has proven to be an exceptional global leader and operating executive. He is steadily enhancing eBay's unique assets and capabilities and creating new commerce experiences to ensure long-term growth and commerce leadership. He will make a fantastic CEO of eBay."
The "new" PayPal
Concurrent with the announcement of the business separation plan, the company also today announced the appointment of Dan Schulman to be President of PayPal, effective immediately, and CEO-designee of the standalone PayPal company following separation.
Schulman joins PayPal from American Express, where he was president of the company's Enterprise Growth Group. A seasoned leader in multiple industries, Schulman has held senior executive and CEO roles at AT&T, Priceline and Virgin Mobile, prior to joining American Express.
"As both a leading global technology platform and a financial services business, PayPal requires a diverse blend of leadership skills and operating experience in its president and future CEO," Donahoe said. "Dan has a proven track record of leading complex technology businesses at scale, driving sustainable growth and understanding how to innovate to drive competitive advantage and deliver compelling experiences for customers. I am thrilled to have him lead PayPal forward as a publicly traded, independent global payments leader, and we welcome him to the team."
PayPal is a rapidly growing global leader in digital payments and the most trusted digital wallet, with more than 152 million active registered accounts. Accounts grew 15% year-over-year last quarter. Revenue over the last 12 months grew by 19% over the prior year period to approximately $7.2 billion.
PayPal facilitates one in every six dollars spent online today. Total payments volume over the last 12 months increased by 26% to $203 billion, providing merchants and consumers worldwide a faster, safer way to pay and be paid. PayPal is fully localized in 26 currencies, is available in 203 markets worldwide and has relationships with 15,000 financial institutions. Representative of its global reach, PayPal is the No. 1 payments processor for business to consumer exports for Chinese merchants.
With acquisitions such as Braintree and its new One Touch mobile payments experience, PayPal continues to lead and innovate in mobile payments. One Touch is the industry's first and only single touch payments experience. PayPal processed $27 billion in mobile payments volume in 2013. PayPal expects to process 1 billion mobile transactions in 2014.
A strong record of delivering shareholder value
Since 2008, eBay Inc.'s board and management team have led a successful turnaround of the company's core eBay Marketplace business; have dramatically grown PayPal and drove digital payments innovation; and through 37 acquisitions have built a strong portfolio of global commerce and payments technologies, assets and capabilities.
The company's board and management team have a clear track record of making the right decisions for eBay and its shareholders.
"Together, eBay and PayPal have delivered substantial value creation for our shareholders," Donahoe said. "We believe eBay and PayPal will continue to do so as separate, independent companies. Tremendous opportunities exist for each business."
Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Allen & Company LLC are serving as financial advisors and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz is serving as legal counsel to eBay Inc.
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]]>On eBay, sellers can expect to make approximately $100 to $300 more on the sale of their old phones than by trading them in or selling on competitor sites.
"eBay has always been recognized as a destination for consumer electronics," Somers told Bloomberg. "It's also THE best place to sell your phone. We sell almost 600,000 cellphones a month."
With the widest selection of popular phones, eBay is the go-to place to sell your used phone, offering the most competitive pricing on the web. In fact, we're so confident your phone will fetch top dollar that we're offering a $100 coupon to U.S. sellers if their smartphone does not sell by October 24. Read the details at eBayForTheWin.com.
Not only are we eager and ready to help you sell your old phone, but we want to ensure that you're able to do it properly and safely. While there's a lot of excitement involved in getting a new phone, it's still important to recognize the importance of wiping data from your old phone before selling it. Properly clearing the information stored on your phone can give you peace of mind, knowing your personal data won't get into the wrong hands.
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]]>The retail partnership side of Korea's business is growing year-on-year by almost 50 percent, with 27 of Korea's 30 biggest online retailers now listing on eBay Korea. The catalyst was a groundbreaking deal signed with one of the country's largest retailers, Lotte, in 2012, says Brian Byun, eBay Korea's Country Manager.
"When Lotte started listing with us, things really started to change," said Byun. "The company owns department stores, leisure complexes and grocery stores nationwide and we now carry their entire product list on our site. This year alone, 25 percent of Lotte's online sales will come via eBay."
What's the secret behind this partnership success? eBay's position as the leading Korean eCommerce site was clearly a major attraction for the larger retailers who wanted to take advantage of the country's biggest online customer base as well as eBay's mobile platform.
Customers are big winners, too. They no longer have to shop around, as all of Korea's big store names are in one place. The days of remembering multiple passwords and entering payment details on different sites are over. Plus shoppers get a superior mobile shopping experience – important for a country with high smartphone penetration.
With retail partners' percentage of GMV expected to climb even more by the end of the year, Byun now has big plans to grow this side of the business.
"We want to integrate our back-end systems with those of our retailers to make the whole process even smoother," he said.
"We also want to drive traffic to our partners' physical stores by offering shoppers discount vouchers, and break into the fresh food market, where customers can buy groceries on eBay Korea and have them home-delivered."
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]]>eBay Inc. believes the principle we call net neutrality is worthy of the strongest protections. The Internet has become such an important tool for communications, commerce, education and leisure, and has the power to accelerate inclusion in the digital world for people across the globe.
We share the concerns that many have regarding broadband service providers developing business models that create slow lanes and fast lanes on the Internet. In the absence of clear rules prohibiting discrimination and other forms of paid fast lane, we are worried about the consequences for consumers, startups and innovation.
In the U.S., an incredible number of people have already told the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that they agree. When the FCC asked people for their comments earlier this year, more people responded than for any other policy matter. If you haven't already done so, please consider adding your voice. You can do that here: http://www.fcc.gov/page/fcc-establishes-new-inbox-open-internet-comments
eBay Inc. likewise filed its comments in support of net neutrality. And we're not alone. The Internet Association is a strong advocate. Others are celebrating the principle on September 10, with a call to action that will surely help to strengthen the public's views even further. We urge everyone to keep calling on the FCC to send a strong signal to governments, legislators and regulators around the world. The principle of net neutrality is critical for the Internet of today and for the future.
Making sure EVERYONE can access what he or she chooses on the Internet, however they wish, is something we shouldn't take for granted.
At eBay Inc., we continue to remind the FCC how important it is to make sure there are no barriers to entry to the digital world. If the companies providing Internet access made it more difficult to get to services like eBay and PayPal, or the numerous other commerce platforms – just like Etsy – that have arisen, it would have a negative impact on the hundreds of thousands of small businesses that rely on them as a means to reach existing and new customers across the globe.
And because we have to ensure the Internet remains a vibrant platform for consumer choice, economic growth and social inclusiveness, any rules to safeguard net neutrality must not distinguish among the technologies used by consumers to access the Internet. In particular, the rules must apply to both wired and wireless networks. Many new Internet users in the U.S., and the majority of people who will start using the Internet in emerging markets around the world, will access the Internet from a mobile device. Therefore, it is fundamentally important that the principle of net neutrality be applied to fixed and mobile Internet access. There is only one Internet, and any rules should recognize that.
One of the revolutionary aspects of the open Internet is the power it gives individuals to express their views on issues that are important to them. If you believe that the current open model of the Internet, without fast lanes and slow lanes based on business deals by broadband providers, is important, now is a great time to get involved. You can add your voice to the debate here: http://www.fcc.gov/page/fcc-establishes-new-inbox-open-internet-comments
Thank you for joining us on this important issue!
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]]>eBay will launch the hub coinciding with MBFW in New York City, featuring original content crowdsourced from our global community, and in partnership with four tastemakers.
The tastemakers are: Kim Pesch of Eat.Sleep.Wear, Arielle Nachmani of Something Navy, Lou Delcy of Dapper Lou and Helena Glazer of Brooklyn Blonde.
eBay's Chief Curator and Editorial Director Michael Phillips Moskowitz and his team of curators will be hand-selecting items inspired by the best looks from Fashion Weeks – from New York to London, Sydney to Moscow and beyond – sourced from eBay's 700 million listings, including the new Designer Collective – a fashion destination with direct-from-brand merchandise.
Beginning September 4, fans and followers can engage in the campaign by sharing what's inspiring to them by using #ShopInspired on Instagram or Twitter. Using the hashtag will automatically enter you to win a trip to New York City during MBFW in 2015 and a $1,000 shopping spree on eBay.com. Find out more at: http://shopinspiredsweeps.com/.
The "Shop Inspired" Pinterest hub brings together the best of what shoppers need and love: ease and convenience, inspiration and selection. Take a sneak peek at some of the latest street styles that are inspiring us, and for more information on "Shop Inspired" visit our social channels via the links below.
Pinterest: pinterest.com/eBay
Facebook: facebook.com/eBay
Instagram: @eBay
Twitter: @eBay
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]]>Shopping is fun, but forgetting your passwords online or your wallet when in-store isn't. That's why we've made it our mission to make it easier and more secure for you to shop and pay wherever you are.
A few months ago, we became the first global payments company to let Samsung Galaxy S5 and Tab S users swipe their fingerprint to log in to pay with PayPal at millions of businesses. We also made it really easy for people to pay at local stores right from their Gear 2 and Gear Fit smart watches. Instead of pulling out a wallet (or a phone for that matter), shoppers pay right from their wrist.
We're excited to share that we're bringing this convenience and flexibility to the latest Samsung smartphones and devices – the new Note 4 and Gear S – announced today at the Samsung Unpacked Episode 2 event in Berlin, Beijing and New York.
By giving more people the option to login with their fingerprint to pay with PayPal, we're continuing to expand our efforts with the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance to move more of the industry beyond passwords. People shouldn't have to sacrifice security for convenience.
You can get PayPal fingerprint authentication on the Samsung Note 4 in 27 markets globally, along with over $50 worth of offers to use at select businesses that accept PayPal. Our app on the Gear 3 will be available in eight markets including the Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, United States and United Kingdom.
And we're not just delivering these innovations on Samsung devices. You'll find these experiences globally across the latest smartphones and a new generation of wearables. Just recently we introduced the PayPal App for Android Wear to our beta communityand we just went live with our One Touch beta, which delivers the world's first one-touch payments system for mobile devices.
Editor's Note: This post originally appeared on the PayPal Forward blog.
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]]>With the new updates, eBay is continuing to enhance its mobile selling and shopping experience for consumers anytime, anywhere and on any device. The updated apps provide several types of new selling and buying experiences.
Here are details on some of the new experiences in the apps:
* eBay iPhone 3.4: With eBay iPhone 3.4 sellers can now select and donate to their favorite charities when listing items for sale. In addition, the app features improved performance, interface enhancements – including larger photos, new home screen notifications, search improvements, a redesigned cart experience, and support for in-store pick-up, and same-day and scheduled delivery (in select markets).
* eBay Fashion: Experience eBay Fashion in a new, bigger and better way on your HDTV with Apple TV AirPlay. You can also now use your iOS device as a trackpad to browse through and shop eBay Designer Collective via the new Apple AirPlay enabled eBay Fashion app.
"At eBay, we're continuing to focus on improving our user experience and connect shoppers to they things they want and love," said David Cheng, director of mobile product at eBay. "With our new core updates and our Fashion app, we're helping inspire our shoppers by creating an enhanced shopping experience across multiple platforms."
"Additionally, by bringing eBay Giving Works into our mobile apps, we're making it even easier to sell for your favorite charity and inspire our users to take action," Cheng added.
Mobile continues to dramatically influence consumer behavior. For instance, 59 percent of eBay buyers shopped across multiple screens in the second quarter of this year.
eBay's total mobile volume grew 68 percent in the second quarter, and we've hit 260 million downloads of our apps.
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Three seats on the Sheboygan Board of Education were up for general election on April 1, 2014. Incumbents David Gallianetti, Jennifer Pothast and Larry Samet won re-election to the board without opposition.
About the district
Sheboygan Area School District is located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, which is the county seat of Sheboygan County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Sheboygan is home to 48,895 residents.[1] Sheboygan Area School District is the tenth-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving 10,124 students during the 2010-11 school year.[2]Demographics
Sheboygan underperformed in comparison to the rest of Wisconsin in terms of higher education achievement in 2010. The United States Census Bureau found that 18.7 percent of Sheboygan residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.4 percent for Wisconsin as a whole. The median household income in Sheboygan was $42,549 compared to $52,627 for the state of Wisconsin. The poverty rate in Sheboygan was 12.9 percent compared to 12.5 percent for the entire state.[1]
Note: The United States Census Bureau considers "Hispanic or Latino" to be a place of origin, not a race. Therefore, the Census allows citizens to report both their race and that they are from a "Hispanic or Latino" place of origin simultaneously. As a result, the percentages in each column of the racial demographics table will exceed 100 percent. Each column will add up to 100 percent after removing the "Hispanic or Latino" place of origin percentages, although rounding by the Census Bureau may make the total one or two tenths off from being exactly 100 percent.[4] This Ballotpedia page provides a more detailed explanation of how the Census Bureau handles race and ethnicity in its surveys.
Method of board member selection
The Sheboygan Board of Education consists of nine members elected at-large to three-year terms. There was no primary election and the general election was held on April 1, 2014. Three seats are up for election each April.
Candidates for the Board of Education must be 18 years old, citizens of the United States and residents of the district at least 10 days before the election. Each candidate submitted at least 100 valid signatures to the Sheboygan County Clerk by January 7, 2014.[5]
- David Gallianetti
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Lakeland College
- Director of communications, Lakeland College
- Jennifer Pothast
- Incumbent
- Stay-at-home mom
- Larry Samet
- Incumbent
- Graduate, Lakeland College
- Social worker, Sheboygan County Health and Human Services
Election results
Sheboygan Area School District, At-large General Election, 3-year term, April 1, 2014 | ||||
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Nonpartisan | David Gallianetti Incumbent | 32.1% | 1,884 | |
Nonpartisan | Jennifer Pothast Incumbent | 31.8% | 1,868 | |
Nonpartisan | Larry Samet Incumbent | 30.5% | 1,792 | |
Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 5.6% | 326 | |
Total Votes | 5,870 | |||
Source: Sheboygan County Clerk, "Contests By Reporting Unit For County Use," April 1, 2014 |
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the district office. State law allows candidates to claim exempt status from campaign finance reporting if contributions and expenditures do not exceed $1,000 during a calendar year.[6]
Past elections
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Sheboygan Area School District election in 2014:[7][5]
Deadline | Event |
December 1, 2013 | First day to circulate nominating petitions |
January 7, 2014 | Last day to submit nominating petitions to county clerk |
March 24, 2014 | Last day to file pre-election campaign finance report |
April 1, 2014 | Election day |
July 21, 2014 | Last day to file continuing campaign finance report |
Additional elections on the ballot
The Sheboygan Board of Education election shared the ballot with other local and county elections. Residents of Sheboygan voted for seats on the Sheboygan Common Council and Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors.[8]
Recent news
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See also
- School board elections in Alaska and Wisconsin spark debates over budgets, academic performance
- Incumbents dominate school board elections in Alaska, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin
- Sheboygan Area School District, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Sheboygan County, Wisconsin ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Wisconsin
External links
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States Census Bureau, "Sheboygan, Wisconsin," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed January 27, 2014
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "Wisconsin Election Results," accessed January 28, 2014
- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Ballot Access Checklist," accessed January 24, 2014
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Campaign Finance Overview: Local Candidates," May 2010
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Campaign Finance Checklist," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ Sheboygan Daily, "Local candidates set for spring election," January 16, 2014
2014 Sheboygan Area School District Elections | |
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Election date: | April 1, 2014 |
Candidates: | At-large: • David Gallianetti • Jennifer Pothast • Larry Samet |
Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |


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Staff schedules can also be a problem. Getting to know your child's caregivers is very important, both to help you feel comfortable while away from your child and to ease the process of sharing information about the child. It is easier to build this cooperative relationship if the same person is waiting for you each morning when you drop off your child. Because caregivers typically don't work more than an eight-hour day, usually someone else will be with the children when you arrive at the end of the day. The early and late caregivers need to take the time every day to talk with each other about your child so that the care they provide is consistent and so that the afternoon caregiver can pass along anything that the morning caregiver wants you to know about your child's day. Ask the center director how the staff addresses the issues of consistency and continuity.
In 1997, Mon Cochran joined with Eva Cochran, Coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Degree Program at Tompkins Cortland Community College, to write a parent's guide entitled "Child Care that Works: A Parents' Guide to Finding Child Care," published by Robins Lane Press. The aim is to provide parents with the information needed to understand quality in child care and find satisfactory child care arrangements.
Under the leadership of Nancy Torp, Senior Extension Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension, portions of the book have been adapted as fact sheets for Extension educators, parents, and child care providers across New York State.
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Phocomelia (from Gr. φώκ|η pʰṓk|ē, "seal (animal)" + o interfix + μέλ|ος mél|os, "limb" + Eng. suff. –ia) is an extremely rare congenital disorder involving malformation of the limbs (dysmelia). Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire coined the term in 1836.[1]
Although many factors can cause phocomelia, the prominent roots come from the use of the drug thalidomide and from genetic inheritance. The occurrence of this malformation in an individual results in various abnormalities to the face, limbs, ears, nose, vessels and many other underdevelopments. Although operations can be done to fix the abnormality it is difficult due to the lack of nerves, bones, and other related structures.
Thalidomide was released onto the market in 1958 in West Germany under the label of Contergan. Primarily prescribed as a sedative or hypnotic, thalidomide also claimed to cure "anxiety, insomnia, gastritis, and tension".[2] Afterwards it was used against nausea and to alleviate morning sickness in pregnant women. Thalidomide became an over-the-counter drug in Germany around 1960, and could be bought without a prescription. Shortly after the drug was sold, in Germany, between 5,000 and 7,000 infants were born with phocomelia. Merely 40% of these children survived. Research also proves that although phocomelia did exist through the 1940s and 1950s, cases of severe phocomelia multiplied in the 1960s, when thalidomide was released in Germany; the direct cause was traced to thalidomide.[3] The statistic was given that "50 percent of the mothers with deformed children had taken thalidomide during the first trimester of pregnancy." Throughout Europe, Australia, and the United States, 10,000 cases were reported of infants with phocomelia; only 50% of the 10,000 survived. Thalidomide became effectively linked to death or severe disabilities among babies. Those subjected to thalidomide while in the womb experienced limb deficiencies in a way that the long limbs either were not developed or presented themselves as stumps. Other effects included: deformed eyes, hearts, alimentary, and urinary tracts, and blindness and deafness.[4]
Genetic inheritance[edit]
A genetic disease is inherited by an individual from the genes provided by their mother and father. Depending upon the grouping of these genes for a particular trait, determines whether or not an individual will inherit a certain disease. According to National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): when phocomelia is transmitted [in its familial genetic form] it is seen as an autosomal recessive trait and the mutation is linked to chromosome 8.[5]
Recessive genetic disorders occur when a person receives identical "abnormal genes" from both the father and mother. If a person inherits one normal gene and one gene for the disease, the individual will become a carrier for the disease; however, they normally do not show symptoms. The chance for two carrier parents to both supply the defective gene and produce a child with symptoms is 25 percent with each pregnancy.[5]
A study of Roberts Syndrome, a genetic disorder showing similar symptoms to phocomelia, has shed light on the possible causes.[6] During normal cell division, each chromosome is replicated and the original chromosome is attached to the new copy. Although there are several attachment points in a chromosome, the centromere is the major connection point and where the immensity of the work generates. The chromosomes' connection allows the cells to join together—making sure that the two copies are "lined up together at the center of the dividing cell." Once the chromosomes are aligned, tiny molecular spindles attach to each copy and then pull away the "original and new copy" as the division continues. An individual afflicted with Roberts Syndrome will have chromosome copies that do not connect at the centromeres, making them unable to line up accordingly. As a result, the cell becomes incapable of division or slow in the process; because of this the newly made cells contain an excessive or reduced amount of chromosomes. In both Roberts Syndrome and phocomelia the cells cease to develop, or die, preventing proper development of the limbs, eyes, brain, palate, or other structures.
General symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of phocomelia syndrome are undeveloped limbs and absent pelvic bones; however, various abnormalities can occur to the limbs and bones.[7] Usually the upper limbs are not fully formed and sections of the "hands and arms may be missing." Short arm bones, fused fingers, and missing thumbs will often occur. Legs and feet are also affected similarly to the arms and hands. Individuals with phocomelia will often lack thigh bones, and the hands or feet may be abnormally small or appear as stumps due to their close "attachment to the body."[5] According to NORD, individuals carrying phocomelia syndrome will generally show symptoms of growth retardation previous to and after birth. The syndrome can also cause severe mental deficiencies in infants. Infants born with phocomelia will normally have a petite head with "sparse hair" that may appear "silvery-blonde." Hemangioma, the abnormal buildup of blood vessels, will possibly develop around the facial area at birth and the eyes may be set widely apart, a condition known as orbital hypertelorism. The pigment of the eyes will be a bluish white.[5] Phocomelia can also cause: an undeveloped nose with slender nostrils, disfigured ears, irregularly petite jaws [also known as micrognathia], and a cleft lip with cleft palate.[8] According to NORD, severe symptoms of phocomelia include:
- A fissure of the skull and a projecting brain known as (encephalocele)
- An accumulation of spinal fluid under the skull also known as hydrocephalus; causing vomiting and migraines
- An abnormally shaped uterus (bicornate)
- Inability to clot blood efficiently due to a low amount of platelets running through the blood
- Malformations in the kidney and heart
- Shortened neck
- Abnormalities in the urethra
Thalidomide syndrome symptoms[edit]
When an individual is born with phocomelia due to drugs or pharmaceuticals, it is known as thalidomide syndrome. The symptoms of thalidomide syndrome are defined by absent or shortened limbs; causing flipper hands and feet. According to Anthony J Perri III, and Sylvia Hsu they can additionally receive:
- Palsy disorder of the face
- Ear and eye abnormalities; resulting in limited/complete loss of hearing or sight
- Gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract disorders
- Ingrown genitalia
- Undeveloped/missing lungs
- Distorted digestive tract, heart, kidney
The infants that were exposed to thalidomide during development phases have a 40% chance of survival.[2] The McMredie-McBride hypothesis explains that the limbs of the infants become malformed as a result of the thalidomide harming the neural tissue—simply because the neural tissue has such a large impact on formation and development of the limbs.[9]
Prosthesis is a synthetic alternative for missing limbs, teeth, and various other body parts. Advances in prosthetic limbs have increased greatly during the twentieth century. The use of new materials such as modern plastics, complex procedures and better pigments have created lighter in weight and more realistic looking artificial limbs. With the advancement of myoelectric prosthetic limbs, patients are able to move their limbs without the use of cords or other devices. The myoelectric limbs can detect electric signals from the nervous system and muscles. They were first used on adults, but now they are being fitted to children.[10] Patients that receive a loss of limbs due to phocomelia are typically treated with prosthetics. Infants at the age of 6 months are recommended to have a prosthetic mitten fitted; enabling them to get used to the prosthesis. A hook will be added when the child reaches the age of 2 years. Eventually the patient may receive a myoelectric prosthetic limb. Patients are treated in this way due to the lack of understanding at a young age and the absence of necessary tissues and bones to hold the prosthetic limb.
- Sealo, the "Seal Boy"
- Matthias Buchinger
- Mat Fraser was born with phocomelia from his mother taking thalidomide while she was pregnant. He is known as the drummer of rock bands including: "Fear of Sex", "The Reasonable Strollers," "Joyride," "The Grateful Dub," and "Living in Texas." He is also a notable actor and performing artist. Fraser has been seen on television as a host and an actor for many productions. [11]
- Ronan Tynan was born with phocomelia and has competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Paralympics
- Alison Lapper was born with phocomelia. She was arm deficient and developed shortened bones and legs. Despite her disability she graduated from Brighton University, mothered a healthy son, and established a life as a skilled artist. Lapper lives off income from The Mouth and Foot Painter's Association producing cards and calendars. Lapper is quite independent and will not wear prosthetic limbs. In 2003 she attended a Women and Disability Conference where she spoke about becoming a parent and motherhood.[12]
- Ame Barnbrook was born without arms and only the lower half of her left leg.[13] She has a rarer form of phocomelia, meaning all of her limbs are affected. Ame plays the trumpet with her foot (she has three toes) and sails a SKUD18 [14] at world championship level (currently training for the 2016 Rio Paralympics after missing out on qualifying for London 2012). Ame has also graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Creative Arts.
- Other notable people with phocomelia syndrome are: Thomas Quasthoff, an opera singer; Hee Ah Lee, a pianist who has two fingers on each hand; and Eli Bowen, who made his living performing in freak shows.[citation needed]
- ^ Zimmer, Carl (15 March 2010). "Answers Begin to Emerge on How Thalidomide Caused Defects". New York Times. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
The word "phocomelia" means seal limb. It describes an extremely rare condition in which babies are born with limbs that look like flippers.
- ^ a b Miller, Marylin T. (1991). "Thalidomide Embryopathy: A Model for the Study of Congenital Incomitant Horizontal Strabismus". Transaction of the American Ophthalmological Society 81: 623–674.
- ^ "Pharmaceutical Teratogens."[dead link] Teratology Society--Birth Defects Research. 8 December 2007.
- ^ Cuthbert, Alan (2001–2003). The Oxford Companion to the Body. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Phocomelia Syndrome". National Organization for Rare Disorders. 11 October 2007.
- ^ Vega, Hugo, et al. (11 April 2005). "Fifteen-Year Hunt Uncovers Gene Behind "Pseudothalidomide" Syndrome". Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved 10 December 2007.
- ^ Olney, R.S.; Joyme, H.E.; Roche, F.; Ferguson, K.; Hintz, S.; Madan, A. (1 November 2001). "Limb/Pelvis Hypoplasia. Aplasia With Skill Defect (Schinzel Phocomelia): Distinctive Features And Prenatat Detection". American Journal of Medicine 103 (4): 205–301.
- ^ Hunt, Katherine Susan (2002). "Roberts SC phocomelia". Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, Part I. Detroit: The Gale Group Inc.
- ^ Perri, Anthony J III; Hsu, Sylvia. "A Review of Thalidomides's History and Current Dermatological Applications". Dermatology Online Journal 9 (3): 5 (n.d.).
- ^ Hunter, James (1976). "An Externally Powered Prothesis for Unilateral Congenital Amelia". ICIB 15 (7): 1–4. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ^ http://www.bustle.com/articles/44086-which-ahs-freak-show-freaks-are-real-and-which-ones-are-modified-for-tv
- ^ Walker, Stephen (24 November 2007). "Alison Lapper: The Woman with the Remarkable Body". Multiple Sclerosis - A Personal Account. Retrieved 10 December 2007.
- ^ Ame Barnbrook's blog
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- Lily® Sugar'n Cream® (Ombres 340 g/12 oz) 1 ball
- Knitting Needles: sizes 4 mm (U.S. 6) and 10 mm (U.S. 15) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Approx 15 ins [38 cm] long, excluding handles.
21 sts and 27 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with smaller needles in stocking st.
Body: With smaller needles, cast on 24 sts.
Knit 5 rows, noting 1st row is WS.
6th row: (RS). *(K1. P1. K1) in next st. Rep from * to end of row. 72 sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed as follows:
1st row: (WS). Sl1. Purl to end of row.
2nd row: Sl1. *K2tog. Do not slip sts off needle. K2togtbl into the same sts. Slip 2 sts off needle – Cluster 2tog made. Rep from * to last st. K1.
3rd row: Sl1. Purl to end of row.
4th row: Sl1. K1. * Cluster 2tog. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
5th row: As 3rd row.
Rep 2nd to 5th rows until work from beg measures 18 ins [45.5 cm], ending with a WS row.
Change to smaller needles and proceed as follows:
Next row: (RS). (K3tog) 24 times. 24 sts.
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Handles: With RS of work facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 30 sts along side of bag. Cast on 80 sts. 110 sts in total.
Knit 6 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).
Rep for other side. Sew sides of each handle.
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I am struggling with the 6yh row ending with 72 stitches. The pattern doesn't mention increasing in the preceeding stitches. Beginning with 24 stitiches and ending with 72 stitches with the following instruction (k1,P1.K1) in next stitch Is there an instruction missing. Thank you, Paulette
6th row: (RS). *(K1. P1. K1) in next st. Rep from * to end of row. 72 sts. I am confused as to how this row starts out with 24 stitches and ends with 72. I must be missing something as there is no instruction to increase?
What is the meaning of K1togbl?? I know what k2tog means but what is the bl?? Also what do you mean by cluster?? I'd like to make this, but can't til I find this out!!
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