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Williams-Sonoma Short Rib Braising Base
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Made from Burgundy wine, balsamic vinegar, aromatic vegetables and herbs that are simmered together for hours, our convenient base makes it easy to prepare succulent braised short ribs with the deep, rich flavors of the traditional preparation.
- For foolproof preparation of savory, satisfying short ribs.
- High-quality ingredients are simmered together for hours.
- Easy to use: simply brown beef ribs, add base and simmer.
- 24.5 oz. (enough for 4 lb. of short ribs).
- Made in USA.
- A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
- Ingredients
- Water, red Burgundy wine, balsamic vinegar, port wine, sugar, carrots, celery, canola oil, tomato paste, onion, demi-glace (veal stock [veal bones, water], roux [wheat flour, veal fat], modified food starch, mirepoix stock [carrot, celery, onion], red wine, beef stock, tomato paste, salt, celery stock, carrot stock), caramelized onion base (caramelized onions, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, yeast extract, potato flour, natural flavors), garlic, xanthan gum, spices.
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Bavarians hold the trump cards: They are strong in transport + logistics, technology + innovation and medicine + healthcare. The automobile industry serves the entire value added chain for the automotive sector and, thanks to powerful synergy effects, businesses in the IT and medical-technical systems sectors also profit from this strength. In addition, Munich sees itself as an international cluster for high-tech expertise.
Transport + logistics: Automotive is one of the leading sectors both in terms of volume and quality in the greater Munich area. The productive efficiency of this field in the Bavarian capital is based on its wide variety of products, a deep understanding engineering and finely honed innovative abilities. The automobile industry in Munich is characterised by the remarkable breadth of companies delivering supplies and services along the entire value added chain. Not only manufacturers such as BMW, MAN and Audi contribute to the sector's strength in the region, countless high-tech suppliers also play their part. 50 percent of companies in the automotive sector in the Munich metropolitan region are suppliers and a further 40 percent provide specialised services. The Federal Ministry of Transport declared Munich as one of eight model regions for electromobility around Germany.
Due to the strong presence of the information and communications sector, Munich is one of the most powerful German locations in technology + innovation and one of the pillars of Munich's economic development with around 29,000 companies and 370,000 employees. Synergies with the automotive, aerospace and medical-technical sectors have also resulted in the development of another important sector - embedded systems. State institutions and dedicated sector initiatives are advancing the development of the location. Research and education are also of a high international standard. Until 2008, the Systems trade fair took place in Munich. Today, a number of annual sector events attract the international IT and ITC community to the Bavarian capital.
Medical-technical systems, like the entire medicine + healthcare sector, is one of the most important engines of growth in Germany and Munich. Some 230 mostly young, flexible companies represent the highest levels of technical expertise and innovation. Companies based in Munich focus in particular on mechatronics, telemedicine, minimally invasive technologies, computer aided procedures and process systems. The region is estimated to produce approx. 60 percent of electro-medical instruments and 30 percent of all medical-technical systems in Germany with around 70 percent of these destined for export. As an outstanding location for technology, business and health, Munich also has an excellent medical and clinical infrastructure.
Munich's important high-tech cluster enjoys a great international reputation and can, among other things, be traced back to its outstanding scientific landscape. There are 14 renowned universities and universities of applied sciences in the city. In addition, Munich is home to the Fraunhofer Society, the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science with its general administration department and 12 further establishments as well as the Helmholtz Centre.
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Cracking the Next Growth Market: Africa
Mutsa Chironga; Acha Leke; Susan Lund; Arend van Wamelen
Price: $6.93
In the 2000s, the African economy finally began to stir. Africa is today the world's third fastest-growing region, and its collective GDP is roughly equal to Brazil's and Russia's. Africans spend nearly $900 billion on goods and services-far more than Indians do. Pent-up consumer demand on the continent is enormous, and so are the opportunities: Consider that telecom companies have added 316 million subscribers-more than the U.S. population-in Africa since 2000. Yet because of political instability and poverty, many companies have reservations about Africa. To help managers assess whether growth will continue there-and if so, where-McKinsey conducted an economic analysis of the continent and studied its consumer markets. The conclusion: Companies can no longer ignore Africa. But they need to manage risks, develop innovative strategies to deal with gaps in infrastructure and training, and recognize that it isn't one market. There are four main types of economies: diversified, oil exporting, transition, and pretransition. Each presents a different set of opportunities and challenges, and executives must develop their strategies accordingly.
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Emerging markets; Entering foreign markets; Growth strategy; Market entry
- Geographic:Africa
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This modern Harrison bedside chest was recently completed in our Brooklyn workshop. It is made from walnut panels matched from the same tree to each drawer face, top, and side panel. The dresser measures 60"w x 20"d x 26"h. We produce similar pieces in Cherry or Maple in many different sizes and configurations. Please visit our showroom at 137 Varick St in New York city or call us at 212 620 4682 … [Read more...]
Black Walnut Harrison 3 Drawer Bedside Chest
This particular piece is a very simple and elegant work made to function as a bedside chest. Made as a set of two, this chest has three drawers with walnut pulls. It measures 43.5"w x 20"d x 26"h with matched sides, top, and drawer faces all from the same tree. This piece is available in other sizes in cherry or maple. Please visit our showroom at 137 Varick St or call us at 212 620 4682. … [Read more...]


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Youth Recruiting DVD, Sea Scouts and Venturing$14.99This new DVD is a combination of two old VT and Sea Scout Recruiting videos. This version provides an overview of the Sea Scout Program, its benefits, and activities are available through the Venturing program, such as camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, COPE courses, etc. This DVD is a great tool for the recruitment of Sea Scouts members or Venturing Crew members. Learn More
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A fragile, anxious boy, 12-year-old Oskar is regularly bullied by his stronger classmates but never strikes back. The lonely boy's wish for a friend seems to come true when he meets Eli, also 12, who moves in next door to him with her father. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn't seem affected by the freezing temperatures. Coinciding with Eli's arrival is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. One man is found tied to a tree, another frozen in the lake, a woman bitten in the neck. Blood seems to be the common denominator--and for an introverted boy like Oskar, who is fascinated by gruesome stories, it doesn't take long before he figures out that Eli is a vampire. But, by now a subtle romance has blossomed between Oskar and Eli, and she gives him the strength to fight back against his aggressors. Oskar becomes increasingly aware of the tragic, inhuman dimension of Eli's plight, but cannot bring himself to forsake her. Frozen forever in a 12-year-old's body, with all the burgeoning feelings and confused emotions of a young adolescent, Eli knows that she can only continue to live if she keeps on moving. But when Oskar faces his darkest hour, Eli returns to defend him the only way she can.
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Dumb question. I have Metro PCS and it costs me $50 all inclusive with no
contract. Metro works great. I have no complaints.
Any Android phones coming from Metro? I don't see any mention of Metro offering Android.
How much should I expect to pay with an Android and what contract or can
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Sometimes the point of a particular exercise isn't as clear as one might think. Take, for example, installing a big-brake kit onto a newer Camaro. Many may think the main purpose is to shorten the distance needed to bring the car to a halt, but that's not the number one objective. Let's face it; new cars stop pretty damn well already. With ABS and modern components, GM put a lot of thought into these systems to make sure the car can "panic stop" in short order.
So, then, what's the point of spending big bucks upgrading a brake system? The answer is "repeatability." Sure, the new brake system will shave a few feet off the stopping distance, but the big payoff is that the new brakes will pull off repeated heavy braking over and over while better resisting brake fade. GM didn't set out to build race-quality brakes suitable for hitting the local road course. As such, the factory parts tend to degrade in performance quickly when being subjected to heavy punishment. This is where aftermarket companies like Wilwood Disc Brakes come into the equation.
Brakes work by converting forward momentum into heat energy, and this heat needs to be properly controlled. It needs to be insolated from the brake fluid and, most importantly, dissipated quickly from the rotors. This is where the larger mass and curved-vane arrangement of an aftermarket rotor really pays off. More mass means the rotor can hold more heat in addition to being stronger, while the curved design of the vanes helps move air through the rotor more efficiently than the less-expensive-to-produce factory rotors with straight vanes. Today, drilled rotors are more for looks, but slots still play a role by providing smoother pad engagement and improving the thermal balance across the rotor. The larger rotor diameter also moves the caliper away from the hub, thus increasing its leverage effect. Now, one might think that all this rotating weight might hurt other performance areas, and to some degree it does, but the benefits for a Camaro that needs to decelerate as well as accelerate, outweigh the downsides. Wilwood helps keep the overall weight down by employing a two-piece rotor with a center section, called a hat, composed of lightweight aluminum. Still, a bigger iron rotor will always be heavier because physics says it needs to be.
Another area where braking performance is gained is in caliper design. The factory brakes on our '01 Z28 use twin-piston floating calipers up front and single-piston versions in the rear. The aftermarket switches this over to a radial-mounted fixed caliper. The revised mounting simplifies the installation and gives two planes of adjustment so the caliper can be precisely aligned over the rotor. The caliper itself is far stronger than the factory unit to better resist flexing, which can degrade performance. The pistons are constructed of stainless steel to better insulate the brake fluid from the massive amounts of heat generated during repeated heavy braking. Piston area, pad volume, and a host of other aspects are optimized for doing one thing: quickly bleeding off speed over and over again. Add in brake fluid that's designed to operate at higher temperatures, along with the right brake pads, and the end result is a brake system that will be going strong long after the factory parts would have given up the struggle.
Black Betty, our '01 Z28 is first a street car, but we also love to run in various autocross and road course events. We found the road course laps were especially hard on our stock brakes and editor Licata reported they were AWOL after only one lap. To fix this fade, we took the fourth-gen to Wilwood's installation center for a set of their badass binders.


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Industrial Baker's Storage Rack - Tall
Stacks of open wire shelves are standard fare in bakeries. Our version of this industrial-inspired design is built with a sturdy iron frame and durable hardwood shelves.
- Stores everything from books to toys, baskets to bins
- Side panels curve around the front corners to capture errant treasures
- Frame has an aged-rust finish
- Shelves have a weathered natural finish with gentle distressing and worn edges for a look of vintage authenticity
- Features 4 shelves
- Equipped with rolling casters that lock in place
- Furniture Tip Restraint included
Industrial Baker's Storage Rack - Tall
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Charlotte, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - The Charlotte Hornets officially signed free-agent forward Marvin Williams on Monday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the Hornets, but Yahoo! Sports had reported Williams agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal.
"We're excited to add a player of Marvin's caliber to our team," Hornets general manager Rich Cho said. "He will be a key piece of our frontcourt rotation with his versatility and ability to play both forward positions."
Williams, 28, averaged 8.1 points and 4.3 rebounds the past two seasons with Utah.
The North Carolina product was selected second overall by Atlanta in 2005 and spent his first seven seasons with the Hawks, averaging 11.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.


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Your snowboard jacket should keep you dry when you're riding wet, sloppy snow, breathe enough that you don't sweat hard when you're riding hard, and be warm enough that you don't freeze on the way up the lift for another lap. Most people will want a powder skirt to keep out the snow. Insulation, venting, helmet-compatible hoods, pockets, fit, and fabric choices come down to what's best for your riding style.
A jacket's waterproof rating tells you how well its fabric, membrane, and seam construction protect you from wet weather. Look for a higher waterproof rating (20k+) if you spend lots of time in stormy weather or in a wet climate like the Pacific Northwest.
Generally, most snowboarders want a powder skirt to keep the snow out and venting to help them stay cool. A jacket designed for resorts will have features focused on comfort or convenience whereas a jacket designed for the minimalist or backcountry snowboarder will keep things simple to save weight.
Heavily insulated jackets are inherently warm and can be worn over minimal layering. Jackets without insulation require extra mid layers or an insulation layer, but they allow you the flexibility to dress down on warmer days.


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That's what I was asking you: Have you ever tried supervising a school playground during recess.
Someone had to get them to break them up, they were not there/around in the first place. That's the point I was trying to make. When a teacher was found the damage to the poor kid was already done.
Do you really think you have the ability of hawk-eye and mind-reading tricks to PREVENT this from happening?


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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The first meeting of a new association dedicated to educating and informing the public about renewable energy will be held on the Wilson College campus at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in Warfield Hall's Allen Auditorium.
The new organization, Franklin Renewable Energy (FRE), is being hosted by Wilson's Fulton Center for Sustainable Living to provide information and a forum for discussion about such subjects as renewable energy production, energy efficiency and sustainable living through monthly meetings, educational seminars and energy fairs like Wilson's popular "Energy and You" workshops.
The group is being formed because it is often difficult to find information about renewable energy, according to FCSL Program Manager Chris Mayer.
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Dulcissima™ Barbie® Doll
Ciao, Italia! Sweet and beautiful, yet exceedingly elegant, this bella donna is completely engaging. Inspired by classic Italian neorealist films, Dulcissima™ Barbie® doll wears a short black A-line skirt and matching cape tied with a satin ribbon bow. Elaborate golden embroidery embellishes the skirt, baguette purse, and tall boots. A lacy off-white blouse decorated with black bows completes this dramatic ensemble. The final perfect touches include golden brooch and elegant black gloves.
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We all want our gardens to look fantastic and many of us use a combination of landscaping and beautiful resin garden statues to make that happen. However, some statues stand out for their combination of unique subject matter and realism. The following trio of sculptures are three of the more interesting and unique statues in our collection:
- Raptor Skeleton Garden Sculpture: Wouldn't it be wonderful to find a skeleton of a dinosaur right in your own backyard. As children, many of us entertained just such a fantasy and now you can sort of make that childhood dream come true with a sculpture of a dinosaur skeleton. Bury the weathered looking resin bones of this two foot long dinosaur raptor skeleton in a corner of the garden and invite neighborhood kids of all ages for your very own archeological backyard dig!
- Roswell, the Alien Sculpture: A surprising number of people have seen unidentified flying objects and a few have even claimed to have seen actual alien visitors. Put this sculpture of a Gray alien into the backyard to pay homage to the mystery of UFOs and entertain guests with one of the most unique statues they will ever see.
- The Abominable Snowman: No sampling of extraordinary garden statues would be complete without mentioning a Bigfoot statue. In addition to our classic Bigfoot sculptures, we now also offer statues of its Himalayan cousin, the mysterious Abominable Snowman.
Save 20% on these extraordinary resin garden statues along with anything else from our collection from now until September 3rd as part of our Labor Day Sale.
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will this work with the 5th generation Ipod touch?
I want to know if the credit card reader will work with the latest (5th) generation Ipod touch?
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Yes it will. The only thing you run into maybe the case is too big and doesn't fit. If this is the case you will need the "CellPay 3.5mm audio extension cable, Otterbox compatible". It works with tons of other cases and other 3.5mm mobile credit card readers too.
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In looking for a better video card, it was recommended that I upgrade my PSU. After reading and researching, I suspect that this is what led my last computer to stop functioning and eventually ruining the other parts in it. So I want to find a better card and also a better PSU to prevent that from happening again
My mobo: http://h10025.www1.h...en&cc=ad&dlc=en
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I currently have a 300W factory PSU. I'm very unfamiliar with finding out how many amps I have on the 12V rail. I am familiar with taking out the PSU if need be, checking the BIOS, etc.
I am looking to find a card that does up to four monitors. I don't do gaming and honestly the most graphic intensive thing I'd ever do is run an N64 emulator with high-res textures. I have two 23" Acer monitors (1920x1080) with VGA and DVI.
I thought I'd ask the knowledgeable folks here first because I don't want to buy something and then realize it's not compatible or more than I need. Thank you!
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Its not a powerful card for gaming.
I only have one PCI x16 (2.0) slot. I've seen some simple-ish cards that can do quad monitor like this.
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Mummy and Cartonnage of Hor
Cartonnage, linen covered with plaster and then painted, protected the mummy inside the coffin, while the symbols on it helped the deceased reach the afterlife. The bands on the front and sides of this cartonnage show protective deities holding knives and guarding the deceased against danger. The upper register on the front shows the Four Sons of Horus, also protectors. In the center of each of the three central bands are (from top to bottom): representations of the deceased in a kiosk on a bed, a symbol of protection; Osiris as a human-headed djed-pillar, a symbol of permanence; and the boat in a shrine, a symbol of resurrection, belonging to Ptah-Sokar-Osiris, the combined form who was popular in the last millennium of Egyptian culture.
- Culture: Egyptian
- Medium: Linen, painted and gessoed
- Place Made: Thebes, Egypt
- Dates: ca. 712-664 B.C.E.
- Dynasty: second half of XXV Dynasty
- Period: Third Intermediate Period
- Dimensions: 69 1/2 x 18 x 13 in. (176.5 x 45.7 x 33 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Temples and Tombs, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
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- Accession Number: 37.50E
- Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Egyptian. Mummy and Cartonnage of Hor, ca. 712-664 B.C.E. Linen, painted and gessoed, 69 1/2 x 18 x 13 in. (176.5 x 45.7 x 33 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.50E. Creative Commons-BY
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- Catalogue Description: Cartonnage, with mummy, of a man. Decorated with figures of various deities, etc. Inner coffin: Small panels with gods - minor spirits, some unnamed - and demons, some of them accompanied by symbols for identification - separated by bands of conventional clocked pattern. Top: Four main scenes over body sep. by clocked borders with 3 rows of imitation of stone inlay of wedge shaped units that sometimes adorned expensive coffins, at ends of which are either 4 gods of Dead or 2 winged genii Center - the symbol of Abydos - a primitive fetish who originally was composed of a wig up on a pole with 2 feathers on top as a headdress, flanked on both sides by winged uraei, 2 figures of Osiris and Isis, 4 sons of Horus standing, 2 on either side. Mummy with beard on a bris under a catafalque both elaborately decorated. Isis and Nephthys kneel on stools of similar patterns placed at head and feet. At foot is Anubis also with his symbol - 4 sons of Horus seated in corners with knives. Ded symbol of Osiris with human head and arms (before him headdress of Amon-Re?) with Horus flanked by winged genii and sacred eyes. Shrine with boat of Sokar Clairis 6 small panels on lower legs: 2 with winged crowned vultures, 2 cont. 4 gods of Dead, 2 with panels on feet with jackals. Condition: Some chips and scratches; basically good.
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Music by Leonard Bernstein
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- Stanislaus
Candide grows up in a seemingly idyllic world at Thunder-ten-Tronck Castle in Westphalia, along with Cunegonde, her brother Maximilian, and the maid Paquette. Their tutor Pangloss teaches them his theory and life philosophy that this is the "best of all possible worlds." At their lessons, the students simply repeat their tutor's teachings.
Candide and Cunegonde become interested in one another and discover their first erotic feelings. Unexpectedly, a war destroys their home and disperses the five in all directions. During the war, all the others are killed. Candide begins a search for his loved one: Holding the supposedly dead Cunegonde in his arms, he sings a lament.
In an old beggar Candide discovers his old teacher Pangloss, who is in a right wretched state, clearly marked by illness. But Candide concludes that all suffering contains an element of good, and continues on his journey with Pangloss.
On their journey to Lisbon, the two are subjected to a storm at sea and are shipwrecked. On top of that, when they arrive they witness the devastating earthquake.
To prevent any further earthquakes, Candide and Pangloss are led off to be executed in an auto-da-fé. Candide just barely survives, while Pangloss is killed.
In Paris, Candide finds his lover Cunegonde again, now making her living as a prostitute together with the Old Lady. Cunegonde reflects on her state, and comforts herself singing the praises of luxury, champagne, and pearls. In a duet, Candide and Cunegonde tell one another of their fate and sing about having found one another once again.
Out of jealously, Candide kills two of Cunegonde's regulars (the Archbishop and the Jew) and has to flee with the two women. They board a ship and begin a journey across the great ocean.
New World | Buenos Aires
The Old Lady and Cunegonde now live with the governor of Buenos Aires. While dancing a tango, the Old Lady speaks extensively about her long life, emphasizing that she could fit in anywhere with ease.
Cunegonde becomes the governor's mistress, with the promise of marriage. Cunegonde and the Old Lady reassure one another of their irresistibility, praising their physical superiority and the effect they have on the world of men.
New World | Eldorado
In the jungle, Candide witnesses how two women are enjoying themselves sexually with two monkeys. Misunderstanding the situation, he thinks he has to save the two women, and kills the monkeys, only to elicit mournful cries from the women. Only now does he understand that the monkeys were actually the women's lovers.
Again on the run, Candide finally makes it to Eldorado, which seems paradisiacal. But without having found Cunegunde, Candide is quickly bored by the harmonic state of affairs, and he leaves Eldorado with 80 sheep. But while travelling, Candide loses everything, left only with two sheep.
New World | Buenos Aires: Three Years Later
Three years later in Buenos Aires, Cunegonde and the Old Lady are still waiting for the promised marriage. General boredom and dissatisfaction are the rule. Slowly but surely, they become weary of their situation.
New World | New Westphalia
In the jungle of Montevideo, Candide reencounters the supposedly dead Maximilian and Paquette. Maximilian is now a leading Jesuit and Paquette is a nun on pilgrimage. In an argument, Candide stabs Maximilian. Candide then meets Martin, the anti-Pangloss, the pessimistic alter ego of his former teacher. With cynical comments, Martin makes fun of moral values such as "free will", "humanity", and "love", and mocks them as empty words.
In order to leave for Venice, Candide purchases the Santa Rosalia from Venderdendur: But the boat is not seaworthy and sinks, and Martin goes down with the ship.
Candide is just barely able to make his way to Venice. On the way, he meets five kings who had been dethroned and Pangloss. Arriving in Venice, all are wearing masks.
Cunegonde, the Old Lady, Maximilian, and Paquette have all made their way to Venice. In an old casino they all meet again. When the masks fall, Candide sees that Cunegonde's only life purpose has become a longing for riches and luxury. Disillusioned, Candide remains behind. Finally, a simple farm becomes their new home. Nobody is as they once were. Candide would like to marry Cunegonde, for he has arrived at the conclusion, "We'll make our garden grow."


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ACKERMAN — Funeral services for Betty Sue Warner will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Coleman Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Rob Faulk officiating.
Burial will be at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery near Ackerman with Coleman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time at Coleman Funeral Home.
Mrs. Warner, 78, of Ackerman, died June 7, 2011, at University Medical Center in Jackson. She was a member of East Louisville Baptist Church in Louisville. She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Concord Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
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A Charitable Gift Annuity is a contract between you and a qualified charity, which exchanges a gift to charity for an annual return. Once you establish a gift annuity, your payment amount is fixed and guaranteed for life. You receive an immediate income tax deduction, and a portion of the annual payment you receive is tax-exempt. The money in your gift annuity is generally not included in your estate, thus also removing the burden of inheritance and estate taxes.
A gift annuity can be created for an individual or a married couple, and it may be funded with cash, stock, or other assets. Your income from a gift annuity depends upon your age; the older you are when you begin, the higher the return. You can also increase the amount of your annual income by choosing to defer payments. Effective July 1, 2010, the rates for annuities increased, making this an even more appealing investment.


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The Silicon Valley Program internship is an integral part of the intern's academic curriculum. During the internship engagement, the student will participate in two seminar courses and will write an independent or small-group research paper on a topic of the students' particular interest. The internship program should provide students with the means to apply academic principles to real-world corporate challenges in a structured setting. Internships will be secured in marketing, human resources, product development, customer service, finance, engineering, and other corporate functions. They may feature significant quantitative and analytical duties. All internships must provide students with the types of experiences that would be afforded to early-career professional staff.
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Each year, UT Dallas offers the Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) to incoming first-time-in-college freshman students who qualify.* Your application for admission to the University serves as your AES application.
Transfer scholarships
The Comet Transfer Scholarship is available to qualified first-time, degree-seeking, full-time and part-time undergraduate transfer students who are Texas residents at the time of admission and have earned 30-90 transferrable semester credit hours beyond high school graduation.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (PTK) is available to qualified first-time, degree-seeking, full-time and part-time undergraduate transfer students who are current members of Phi Theta Kappa and who are Texas residents at the time of admission.
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Additional scholarship opportunities are available to new and returning students. Many of these scholarship opportunities have unique deadlines, application requirements and awarding authorities.
The UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid provides federal, state and institutional assistance to eligible students to enable them to meet their personal and educational goals.
Schools with scholarships include Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Management.
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Next generation of reactors will be built at Sellafield and Heysham, the Government announced today as it pushes ahead with plans for new nuclear power plants.
In the first major announcement on the future of nuclear in the UK since the Fukushima disaster in Japan, the Government outlined the locations deemed suitable for new power stations by 2025, all of which are adjacent to existing nuclear sites.
The eight sites are: Bradwell, Essex; Hartlepool; Heysham, Lancashire; Hinkley Point, Somerset; Oldbury, South Gloucestershire; Sellafield, Cumbria; Sizewell, Suffolk; and Wylfa, Anglesey.
The plans for new nuclear power plants are part of a series of national policy statements on energy which were published today, following a public consultation.
They will be debated and voted on in Parliament, but ministers are hopeful that, with a pro-nuclear majority in the Commons, they will win the argument.
Nuclear power is one of the issues that divided Conservatives and Liberal Democrats when they entered Government together, with the coalition deal allowing a Lib Dem spokesman to speak out against any new nuclear plants, while Lib Dem MPs could abstain on the issue.
Lib Dem Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has since given his backing to new reactors, insisting they would not be subsidised by the taxpayer - although MPs have warned that reform of the electricity market could favour nuclear power and amount to a hidden subsidy.
The Government is planning the new suite of reactors to maintain electricity supplies and cut greenhouse gas emissions as an old generation of power stations is shut down.
The future of nuclear as a power source for countries around the world was called into question earlier this year after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami rocked the reactors at Fukushima, leaving radioactivity leaking from the plant.
Mr Huhne signalled last month that plans for new reactors in the UK were on track after an initial report on Fukushima from nuclear chief inspector Mike Weightman ruled out the need to curtail the operation of nuclear power stations in the UK in light of the situation in Japan.
The energy policy statements aim to provide a framework for making planning decisions so projects do not face "unnecessary hold-ups".
They set out the need for billions of pounds of investment in new energy sources, including 33 gigawatts of renewable power - the equivalent of thousands of offshore wind turbines - to meet the UK's future needs.
Energy minister Charles Hendry said: "Around a quarter of the UK's generating capacity is due to close by the end of this decade. We need to replace this with secure, low carbon, affordable energy.
"This will require over £100 billion worth of investment in electricity generation alone.
"This means twice as much investment in energy infrastructure in this decade as was achieved in the last decade.
"Industry needs as much certainty as possible to make such big investments.
"These plans set out our energy need to help guide the planning process, so that if acceptable proposals come forward in appropriate places, they will not face unnecessary hold-ups."
He said the coalition Government was determined to make the UK attractive to investors to ensure that the country had secure, affordable, low-carbon energy.
A BLAZE of colour filled the heavens above Kendal Castle as scores of unusually-shaped kites were flown during a two-day festival.
Hundreds of people turned out to see the skies above the central town landmark transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour.
The free event saw kites of all descriptions performing aerial acrobatics. There was a 16ft hippopotamus, flying dogs, super-sized fish and many more, all organised by SmileFactor10 and Kendal United Junior Football Club.
Event organiser Craig Harby, who attends kite festivals regularly, said he wanted to bring the joys of the event to his home town.
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Doctoral Student Selected to Attend Nobel Laureate MeetingPosted Jun. 24, 2010
Congratulations to Stacy Grant, who was chosen to attend the 2010 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany from June 27th through July 2nd. Stacy, a doctoral student in the Jaroniec research group, is currently investigating the synthesis, adsorption and structural properties of ordered mesoporous alumina and aluminum-containing metal oxides.
The Lindau meeting, held annually since 1951, brings together over 650 young researchers in physiology, medicine, physics and chemistry from 70 counties; as well as 61 Nobel Laureates in the same fields. Nobel Laureates will present recent research ideas and reflect on their science careers in lectures and discussions between the two generations.
Stacy's attendance at the Lindau meeting is sponsored by Mars, Inc. Further information can be found at www.lindau-nobel.org.


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Signature Naturals, Signature Colors and Spectrum prefinished solid-strip flooring
Modified on 2007/12/27 12:42 by Administrator — Categorized as: Teragren
Please read Teragren LLC's warranty, maintenance instructions, and ALL of the following guidelines before opening any packaging or beginning your flooring installation. This information is provided as a courtesy to our customers and is intended as an installation guideline only.
Teragren LLC recommends using the services of a professional hardwood flooring installer. For more information and guidelines on the installation of hardwood flooring, please contact the National Wood Flooring Association (800.422.4556).
Because bamboo is a natural fiber, it is not uncommon for natural variations in color to occur within and between individual flooring planks. Teragren's warranty does not cover variations in color either in individual planks, between the planks, or the variations in color between our product samples and the installed flooring. An industry standard of 5% material overage should be added to the actual square footage required for cutting and grading allowances.
Prior to installation, the installer and/or homeowner should inspect all material to ensure the material received matches the work order. Any visible defects or discrepancies should immediately be reported to your distributor or dealer. Installation of any material serves as acceptance of that material as delivered.
It is the installer/owner's responsibility not to install flooring having finish, manufacturing, or unacceptable naturally occurring material variations. Individual planks with defects should not be installed or the defect should be cut-out prior to installation. The Teragren warranty does not cover materials with visible defects once they are installed.
Teragren LLC makes no warranty or guarantee of the quality of the chosen installer's work or of a particular installation performed by the installer. Teragren LLC disclaims all liability for any errors or improprieties in the installation of its products by an installer.
Pre-Installation Notes
It is the sole responsibility of the installer/owner to determine if the job site's sub-floor and environmental conditions are suitable for the installation of Teragren flooring and trim.
Teragren flooring should be allowed to acclimate on the job site for a minimum of 3 days. Open each box and remove the shrink-wrap and foam, and stack the flooring planks off the ground to allow for complete air circulation. This acclimation period should occur at expected normal room temperature and humidity levels before and after installation. Damp or cold conditions before and during installation should be avoided. The maximum difference in moisture content between the sub-floor and the flooring material should be no more than 3%. On-site humidity levels should remain between 40% and 60%. It is important to note that gaps in the floor may come and go seasonally due to temperature and relative humidity changes. The amount of movement depends upon the temperature, moisture content of the flooring and sub-flooring (wood moves as moisture content rises and falls) and the dimensional stability of the material.
Teragren Signature Naturals, Signature Colors and Spectrum prefinished solid strip bamboo flooring are best installed by nailing, stapling or gluing planks to a wood sub-floor. Note: if gluing directly to a concrete slab, installation may only be done at or above grade. Do not install below grade. These Teragren products may also be installed over radiant floor heating systems (see Radiant Floor section below). Note: Teragren manufactures other prefinished bamboo flooring styles for installation below grade.
Tools Recommended
Nail or Staple Installation: Hammer (1 lb.), tape measure, chalk line, carpenter's square, scribing block, flat bar, 1⁄2" wedges, saw, chop saw, manual or pneumatic tongue-and-groove flooring stapler or nailer, 1-1⁄2" to 2" long 18-gauge 1⁄4" crown staples or equivalent, or for the nailer 1-1⁄2" to 2" cleats, moisture barrier such as 15-lb. asphalt saturated felt paper or equivalent.
Glue Down Installation: Hammer (1 lb.), tape measure, chalk line, carpenter's square, scribing block, flat bar, 1⁄2" wedges, saw, chop saw, premium wood flooring adhesive, low-adhesive painters tape.
Wood sub-flooring surfaces must be clean, dry and, if gluing the flooring, free of contaminants that would interfere with an adhesive bond. A moisture-vapor retardant such as 6-mil polyethylene film should be placed in crawl spaces. Fix any squeaks or movement in the sub-floor prior to installation. The sub-floor surface must also be level and smooth prior to the installation of any flooring. High spots should be sanded flat. Teragren recommends using 3⁄4" CDX plywood as a nailing substrate or for a glue application, 5⁄8" CDX plywood for 12" on center and 16" on center floors, and 3⁄4" CDX plywood for 24" on center floors. A sub-floor of 1-1⁄8" plywood over joists at 16" on center is recommended for an optimal installation.
Concrete sub-floors must be tested for moisture in more than one place for consistent readings. Teragren recommends using the Calcium Chloride Test Method to quantify the volume of moisture vapor radiating from a concrete slab surface over time and if vapor pressure exceeds 3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. in 24 hours to not install the floor. Concrete should be checked for flatness prior to installation and any low spots or voids should be filled to a minimum of 3⁄16" within a 10' radius or 1⁄8" in a 6' radius, and high spots ground to surface. Surface must be smooth and free of debris, oils, grease and solvents.
Nail or Staple Down
Prior to installation, place a 15-lb. asphalt saturated felt paper or equivalent, meeting ASTM D4869 standards, over the entire sub-floor following the manufacturer's instructions. Installed flooring should be square with the space and perpendicular to the joists, leaving a 1⁄2" expansion space from base plate or wall. Starter rows should be held firmly in place by wedging or blind nailing. Once starter rows are secure, additional rows should be blind-nailed directly above the tongue at a 45° to 50° angle to the face of each plank. Fasteners should be spaced at 10" to 12" intervals per plank. Nails or cleats should not be placed closer than 6" from the end of planks to prevent splitting of the tongue. When choosing a nail gun, be certain the model is appropriate for the tongue-and-groove profiles so as not to damage the edge or surface of the flooring. Successful installation testing has been performed by the manufacturers of the following guns:
Bostitch Mark III & Mark III Foot Kit Port-A-Nails Model 402 Manual Nailer Port-A-Nails Model 421 Portamatic Nailer Port-A-Nails Model TL Portamatic Nailer - Hammerhead Port-A-Nails Model 472 Stapler - Hammerhead S Other guns may work equally well.
Glue-down Installation
For glue-down applications, Teragren recommends using a premium wood-flooring adhesive which contains no water (for example, Bostik's Best). The sub-floor must be extremely flat, and the flooring should be square with the space and run perpendicular to the joists leaving a 1⁄2" expansion space from base plate or wall. Starter rows should be held firmly in place by wedging or blind nailing. Once the starter rows are secure, apply the adhesive in a Wet-Lay or Walk-on-Work method of installation. It is helpful to apply weight to hold flooring down during drying time. All adhesive spillage should be removed immediately, using methods defined within the adhesive manufacturer's instructions, to prevent permanent damage to the flooring.
Wet-lay Method:
Apply adhesive directly to substrate with a suitable trowel. Immediately place flooring onto "wet" adhesive. Follow all of the adhesive manufacturer's instructions.
Walk-on-work Method:
Apply adhesive directly to substrate with a suitable trowel and allow it to develop tack (which could take an hour or more depending on temperature and humidity). Once the adhesive is tacky begin installing the flooring directly onto the adhesive. Immediately roll finished installation with 150-lb. roller. The room, flooring and adhesive should all be conditioned at room temperature for 72 hours before and after installation. Follow all of the adhesive manufacturer's instructions.
On Floors Wider Than 20'
In an effort to minimize expansion, floors that are wider than 20' may require more or less spacing depending on geographical area, interior climate control and time of the year installed. In some areas, additional spacing may not be necessary. Where spacing is required, use a washer or removable spacer to leave additional space every few rows and/or start in center of room and work out to both sides. Reference: National Wood Flooring Association Technical Reference Manual.
Radiant Floors
Teragren prefinished solid-strip bamboo flooring is suitable for installation over many radiant heating systems as long as the surface temperature of the installed flooring never exceeds 85°F. Due to the fact that radiant heating systems create "dry" heat, it is essential that the relative humidity in the installation environment be maintained between 40% and 60% and that the maximum difference in moisture content between the sub-floor and the flooring material never exceed 3%. The owner/installer assumes sole responsibility for ensuring that the job site has environmental conditions/controls suitable for the installation of Teragren bamboo flooring over the chosen radiant heating system. The radiant heat system needs to be in operation for at least 7 days prior to installation, shut off 4 hours prior to installation, and then returned to operation once the installation is complete. When choosing an installer for application over radiant heat, consider a member of the Radiant Panel Association. Please refer to the Radiant Panel Association for more information.
Teragren recommends vacuuming or sweeping in order to remove dirt and grit prior to cleaning the flooring. When a spill occurs, make sure to soak up the bulk liquid promptly. As with all natural products, exposure to the sun and ultra-violet rays can accelerate the oxidation of bamboo. Because caramelized bamboo products will lighten and natural bamboo products will tend to darken over time, periodically rearrange rugs and furniture to allow for even aging of the flooring. Use area rugs in high traffic areas. Install wood guards on the feet or legs of furniture.
Do not use wax, oil soap or other household cleaners. Teragren recommends using WoodWise Floor Cleaner by Design Hardwood Products (800.424.7092) or Bona Swedish Formula® MicroPlus Hardwood Floor Cleaner by BonaKemi USA, Inc. (800.574.4674).
Proper care and maintenance can extend the life of your floor for many years; however, at some time a re-coat or total refinishing may be desirable. To re-coat your floor and remain in conformance with the Teragren warranty, follow the manufacturer's instructions at either of the following:
Basic Coatings Tykote Sandless Re-coating System (800. 441.1934) or BonaPrep™ Re-coating Adhesion System by BonaKemi USA (800.872.5515).
Contact your Teragren distributor or retailer for more information or email tech support.


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Hardwood Floor Vacuum Cleaners: Retain the Sparkle of Your Floors
Hardwood floors are preferred by homeowners who want to add a touch of modernity and class to their home décor. However, prevalence of dust, unsightly crumbs and waste particles are a detractor from the soothing image of pristine hardwood floors. While grabbing a mop might sound like a good idea to get rid of these messes, vacuums are better choices. With brooms and dust mops, fine dust is left behind and edges and corners are not covered too well. Hardwood floor vacuum cleaners are a great choice as it assures a dirt removal process rather than a pushing around process. Consider the time you save when you choose vacuum cleaners for your hardwood floors, while you may take close to 45 minutes to mop (dust and wet), a vacuum clean up can be completed in 20-25 minutes. When you are considering vacuums for hardwood floors, find one that is brushless or have an on/off brush switch. Choose bagged handheld vacuums if you are prone to dust allergies and find one long attachment hoses for those hard to reach places.
Dread Weekly Vacuum? Choose Convenient and Effective Hardwood Floor Vacuum Cleaners
Why choose a hard floor vacuum cleaner you might ask ? Consider the convenience of using an all-in-one unit that vacuums, scrubs, rinses, and dries. When you choose hard floor vacuums, you'll never need to get down on your hands and knees to clean bare surfaces like hardwood floors, linoleum, and ceramic tile. A combination of Wet and Dry Hard Surface Cleaner ensures that you thoroughly and effectively clean hard floors. Choose from a range of hardwood vacuum cleaners including Bissell, Bona, Elky and more. Find the right vacuum that will help minimize the time it takes to clean your hardwood floors. You'll keep them looking bright and new.
Bissell Steam & Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner, 46B4$133.65Bissell Steam & Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner is a 2 in 1 machine. It sweeps the floor to pick up dirt and debris and then cleans and sanitizes it further with steam in 1 single step. Learn More
Bissell Versus Cordless Bare-Floor Vacuum, 21R9A$79.99Bissell Versus Cordless Bare-Floor Vacuum is a lightweight and easy to use stick vacuum to clean bare floors and low pile rugs. Learn More
Evolution Robotics Mint Plus Automatic Hard Floor Cleaner, 5200$299.00Product Details
- Includes Pro-Clean System
- Cleans up to 4 hours on a single charge - fast charging
- Compact size gets under furniture and other hard to reach places
- Square shape cleans all the way into corners
- Low maintenance - no bins to empty or filters to replace - and whisper quiet
The Mint Plus Automatic Floor Cleaner from Evolution Robotics keeps dust, dirt and pet hair under control for you. Designed exclusively for hard surface floors, Mint Plus sweeps and mops using dry and pre-moistened cleaning cloths.
With features like the Pro-Clean Reservoir Pad and expanded cleaning area, Mint Plus can mop further and better than ever before. And with faster charging and longer run time, Mint Plus can cover more ground more often for everyday clean floors.
Guided by the enhanced NorthStar Navigation System 2.0, Mint Plus cleans methodically by moving back and forth across open areas in straight lines, working around furniture and rugs, and cleaning along baseboards. Mint Plus's compact design gets into tight spaces, under furniture and into other areas that are hard to reach with traditional mops and sweepers.
Mint Plus is easy to use. Simply attach your cleaning cloth of choice, choose sweep or mop and let Mint Plus clean for you. Since Mint Plus is not a vacuum, it operates quietly so you – and your pets – won't be disturbed while it cleans.
NorthStar NavigationThe NorthStar Navigation System works like an indoor GPS that helps Mint keep track of where it has been and where it needs to go. Learn More
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In their 2008 eLearning Guild 360 Report on eLearning Authoring Tools and Software, the authors quite sensibly divided eLearning tools into four categories; Rapid eLearning Authoring Tools, Simulation Tools, Deployment Tools & Media Editors. It's actually an incredibly helpful segregation and does a lot to help put the field of eLearning today into perspective.
(While the chart is from me, the concept of dividing the field this way comes from http://www.elearningguild.com/research/archives/index.cfm?id=126&action=viewonly The eLearning Guild's 2008 360 Report on Authoring and Development Tools.)


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Faculty Members Receive Awards and Honors
Our distinguished faculty members are scholar-practitioners with years of industry experience and research acclaim. Nearly 90% of our professors hold PhDs or the highest degree in their discipline. They stay active in their fields and are passionate about bringing their expertise to the classroom. St. Edward's University faculty members garner recognition near and far. Their latest awards and other honors from the 2010-2011 academic year include:
Assistant professor of English Writing and Rhetoric, Carrie Fountain's collection of poems Burn Lake published last year by Penguin USA, has been named a finalist for the 2010 Texas Institute of Letters Poetry Book Award.
Fountain was named a "Top Ten Haute Young Writer" this year by the SMU Library Foundation and will present poetry at their gala event, Tables of Content, awarding the contributions of former First Lady Laura Bush. She was also profiled in the Jan./Feb. issue of Poets & Writers Magazine for their annual Debut Poets feature and featured at poemoftheweek.org for the week of March 21.
Judy A. Leavell, associate professor of Reading was also by the International Reading Association to be part of a research team that traveled to Cuba May 14–19, to do a follow-up study of Cuba's literacy campaign.
Assistant Professor, Ev Lunning Jr. appeared in Man and Superman by G. B. Shaw, produced by the Austin Shakespeare Festival (ASF) at the Rollins Theater in the Long Center for the Performing Arts in March 2011. The cast included Mary Moody Northen Theatre guest artists Shelby Davenport, Jill Blackwood, and Janelle Buchanan. The production was directed by ASF Artistic Director Ann Ciccolella.
Brother Gerard Muller, assistant professor of Music, is presently working on the audio version of his biography, Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader. He recently put the biography online for download with seven of his other books at faculty.stedwards.edu/geraldm.
Tom Sechrest, associate dean of the School of Management and Business and director of the MSOLE Program, was chosen as Chair Elect of the Leadership Development Member Interest Group (MIG) of the International Leadership Association (ILA) in a December 2010 worldwide election. The ILA is a renowned global network for those who practice, study and teach leadership. There are more than 2000 members from 82 countries across the globe. The Leadership Development Member Interest Group is one of the largest in ILA. Sechrest will spend a year assisting the current chair before assuming full responsibility for the MIG in December 2011. Sechrest will also play a prominent role in planning the ILA International Leadership Conference planned for London, England, in October 2011.
Grant W. Simpson, dean and professor of Education, was recognized with the Council of Deans of Education Leadership Award from the Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education at the Annual Conference of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education in Houston on Oct. 10–12, 2010.
In January 2011, Teri Varner, assistant professor of Communication, was nominated and selected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for The Care Communities — a non-profit organization that provides practical and compassionate support, through volunteer Care Teams, for people living with serious illnesses, such as cancer and HIV/AIDS.
This is the fifth of five blog entries that will highlight faculty accomplishments compiled for the May Board of Trustees meeting. The series will containfaculty members who have published books and book chapters, journal articles and poetry, papers, art and photography exhibits, awards and recognitions.


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CULTURE (n) The shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution, organization, or group of people
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IN 2001, Joe Sundby and Dana Bainbridge accidentally started a marketing agency. Basically, they liked messing around on computers, taking pictures, and "designing stuff" (as Sundby puts it) for snowboarding companies, while working out of their basements. In the first year, they billed a grand total of $20,000.
Today, Roundhouse sprawls over two floors of Southeast Portland's East Bank Lofts. (Sundby remembers attending debauched after-hours parties in the 1912 industrial structure back in his '90s rocker days; more Portlanders would recognize the premises by the ground-floor J&M Café.) More than 80 employees work for clients like Adidas, Red Bull, and XBox. Projected 2013 gross: $20 million.
Despite exponential growth, Sundby keeps the culture grounded in the improvisational chaos of the firm's beginnings. (Bainbridge prefers to work remotely, from a cabin he designed for himself in the woods outside of Weed, California.) Fridays often see all-staff socials, with prizes (bonus vacation time, swag from clients) and beer from Widmer Brothers (a client) on tap. The staff has grown so large Sundby can't socialize with everyone anymore, so managers are effectively under orders to take their teams out on the town.
"For me, getting paid to do this stuff is a dream," the cofounder says. "I grew up doing hard manual labor to make tiny amounts of money. I don't want to lose sight of that. We want this to be a sanctuary for everyone, where they can be their most creative."
And it does feel good at Roundhouse. The light is natural. Sheets of recycled sailcloth serve as the only dividers between most workspaces. Kitschy-cool Northwest décor abounds, the functional '70s ski-lodge fireplace being particularly impressive.
But trappings aside, Roundhouse aspires to a deeper ideal, one shared by many of Portland's most fascinating and (yes) successful businesses: reinventing work. As companies bank on the selling of ideas, human-resource hierarchies have dissolved in favor of looser, more collaborative creative flows. In competitive fields like high-tech and marketing, employers wage a cool-place-to-work arms race to lure talent. On the flip side, with metro-area unemployment still around 7.5 percent, those lucky enough to draw paychecks don't get the luxury of slacking off. If you're laboring longer and harder than ever, work should be better than tolerable—and some Portland companies (with plenty of help from their workers) make it downright pleasant.
If Roundhouse provides a glimpse of the horizon, the future could be bright—from both employers' and employees' perspectives. The firm's workforce has nearly doubled since 2011, and it's quietly become a coveted gig in its field. "When I interviewed here, I told myself, 'If I don't get this job, I'm moving to Siberia and shaving my head,'" says Jake Watt, a strategist who moved to Portland from Miami. When he arrived, he found a freewheeling atmosphere, where senior partners brainstorm on equal terms with junior copywriters and entry-level designers.
"It's wide open," he says. "Everyone knows they can throw their best ideas in, and no idea gets cut until a better one comes along. Even if it's not your idea that wins, you're still excited."
As long as all that remains true, Sundby believes Roundhouse can grow without losing touch with its humble past. "The most junior person could walk through my door with the best idea, so I leave the door open," he says. "When we started, we had no idea how an agency should look or operate. We still don't know, so we just do it our way."
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Electric shock treatment proves marriage is better than co-habiting for health benefits
By Heather Alexander | February 18, 2014 | Updated: February 19, 2014 11:48am
Photo By Dave Rossman/FreelanceMarried couples, reassured by their partner, showed much reduced levels of stress when put under threat of electric shock showing why marriage could have many health benefits.
Click through for ten tips for a stronger relationship
Photo By Justin Pumfrey/GettyNot trying to change each other
Maybe you wish he folded his socks, or that he would chat it up with your friends without prompting. But, his inability to notice hair in the sink may stem from the laid-back personality that drew you to him in the first place. "One of the things we see with happy couples is that they know their partner's differences, and have pretty much stopped trying to change the other person," says Darren Wilk, a certified Gottman Couples Therapist with a private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. "Rather than trying to fight their partner's personality style, they instead focus on each other's strengths." To better understand how to tap into both of your best qualities, take this quick relationship personality quiz.
Photo By Peter Scholey/GettyFraming your demands as favors
Whether you want him to unload the dishwasher more often or pay closer attention to the kids, your partner will be more likely to change his behavior if he feels like he'll get relationship brownie points. "Throw it out there like a favor. Present it like 'here is the recipe for what will make me happy,' because everyone wants to make their partner feel happy," says Wilk. "When you present your needs, present them as what you do want rather than what you don't want." Instead of saying, "I hate when you have to have everything scheduled," try saying, "I would love to have a day where we can just be spontaneous."
Photo By ZINQ Studio/ThinkstockVocalizing your appreciation
Giving your partner positive reinforcement sounds like a no-brainer, but couples often forget to do it. "Relationship expert Gottman's research found that in everyday life, happy couples have 20 positive moments — such as a shared look, compliment, or affectionate touch — to every negative moment," says Wilk. Tell him something positive three times a day, and be specific. Instead of saying, "You're a good dad," tell him why. "You're a good dad because you helped our daughter with that puzzle, which I never would have had the patience to do."
Photo By Andrew Watson/GettyFocusing on the positive
"Unhappy couples are stuck in a negative state of mind," says Wilk. "You will always find what you look for. If you look for stuff that bugs you and that your partner is doing wrong, you will find it every day. If you look at what your partner is doing it right, you'll find it everyday." It's a choice to flip your mindset, so when you find yourself getting annoyed, visualize something he does that makes your heart flutter to halt the negative thought circuit.
Photo By Cultura/GettyTaking trips down memory lane
"Happy couples tend to rewrite history by glossing over the bad stuff and focusing on the happy times," says Wilk. By reliving memories out loud to your partner, it actually changes your mindset, and how you view him and think about your relationship. Try this exercise whenever your feel your relationship needs a boost: Go over the highlights of when you were first dating, or rehearse the best moments of your relationship (such as the day you had an impromptu picnic in the park during your lunch hour, or that surprise anniversary date he took you on) to uncover buried memories.
Photo By Fotosearch/GettyNever siding with the enemy
"Sometimes what affair-proofs relationships is simply being there when your partner needs to vent, and having their back without trying to fix the problem," says Wilk. "People want someone to listen to them." The key is to be supportive, and never take the side of the person he's venting about — even if you can see where that person is coming from. For example, if he is upset that his boss took away a contract and gave it to someone else in the office, now is not the time to say, "Well, maybe you didn't put your best effort in." Right now he needs his feelings validated, and to hear you say, "That must have been really hard." Happy couples know when to bite their tongues.
Photo By Getty Images/PixlandNot getting too comfortable
Trust, security, and commitment are key elements in any relationship, but having them doesn't mean you can treat your relationship as rock-solid, and stop trying. "Relationships are a fragile ecosystem, and that's why there is a 50 percent divorce rate," says Wilk. "Happy couples keep dating, telling each other they look great, and doing things together."
Photo By Getty Images/Blend ImagesHaving rituals of connection
"It's not only about having a date night, but happy couples seem to do a lot of mundane things together," says Wilk. "They have little habits that they decide to do together, whether it be sitting down to pay the bills once a month or folding laundry." We say, anything to make that pile of dirty clothes feel more manageable.
Photo By Abel Mitja Varela/GettyKnowing your partner's calls for attention
Happy couples are mindful of those little moves their partners do for attention. When Gottman's team studied 120 newlyweds in his Love Lab, they discovered that couples who stayed married six years later were paying attention to these bids for connection 86 percent of the time, compared to only 33 percent of the time for those who later divorced. So look out for the little things, and respond to his need to connect. Like if you're grocery shopping and he casually mentions that he hasn't had Fruit Loops since he was a kid, throw them in the cart for him to show that you care.
Photo By Jessica Peterson/GettyDoing the little things
"When it comes to relationship satisfaction, you can't just ride on the big things like, 'I don't drink, I pay the bills, I don't beat you, we went to Hawaii last year,'" says Wilk. "This stuff is not really what keeps couples happy in their daily lives." What really matters is all the small stuff that adds up, such as being there for each other when one needs to vent, or noticing when he needs a hug, or making him his favorite meal just because. "It's also giving up on the idea that you have to feel in love all the time. Marriage is about trust and commitment and knowing each other," says Wilk. "That's what love is."
We've known for decades that being married often leads to better health, but now we know more about why.
A study presented in Austin Friday revealed key facts about how our brains react to stress after more than 100 couples were subjected to the threat of electric shocks.
Researchers from the University of Virginia experimented on 27 married couples and 27 co-habiting couples. One member of the couple was put under threat of electric shock either alone, holding the hand of a stranger or holding the hand of their partner.
When the threat of electric shock was presented to them, married people holding their spouse's hand showed much reduced levels of activity in the part of their brain that controls the release of the stress hormone cortisol.
The co-habiting couples showed little or no effect, the brain was just as stressed as if the person had been alone or holding the hand of a stranger.
"We think that the brain is making a bet," said Jim Coan, who conducted the study. "It's trying to judge who it should outsource its stress to. If you outsource it to someone who is not reliable then you put yourself most at risk, so you don't do it."
Researchers say what this shows us is that committment is central in getting the full benefits of a relationship.
"Co-habiting was not useless," said Coan, "but in this key region of the brain that is associated with health benefits, it had little or no impact."
Researchers were focused on the hypothalamus, which is the area of the brain that pumps cortisol into our blood stream when we are stressed.
Over time, high levels of cortisol would suppress the immune system which can lead to chronic illness and slow healing from injuries. People with high cortisol levels are also more susceptible to depression and anxiety.
"If you're really trying to get into a relationship and get more out of it than just sharing the cost of dinner, committment is key," said Coan. "It's one of the key things your brain needs to perceive in order to get all the main benefits of being married."
For the first time, researchers also applied their test to same-sex couples. Twelve same sex couples who counted themselves as merely co-habiting were put up against 12 same-sex couples who counted themselves as married.
In Virginia it is still illegal for same-sex couples to wed, but those who perceived their relationship to be "married" -- fixed and committed -- showed much reduced levels of stress when they were put under threat.
That could give weight to gay-rights campaigners who argue that same-sex couples are being denied access to the same benefits of their hetrosexual counterparts in states where the law still prohibits same-sex marriage.
But researchers say marriage or perceived commitment alone will not secure you all these benefits.
It has to be a good marriage. All the couples in the study were chosen because they reported high satisfaction with their relationship and they had all been together for about the same amount of time.
Coan presented his study at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in Austin on Friday, it has yet to go through peer review where other scientists can comment and criticize the findings.


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An English-language remake of Theo Van Gogh's award winning 1996 Dutch film, "Blind Date" is the story of an estranged couple who are desperately trying to reconcile after the tragic death of their daughter. Unable to face either their grief or each other, they go a series of "blind dates," each placing personal ads in the paper and pretending to be strangers when they meet. They do this over and over again, playing a series of different roles, in an attempt to overcome the pain and rebuild their shattered relationship.
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53rd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration Plays Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Today
Bring the whole family to L.A.'s biggest, Emmy-nominated holiday show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the 53rd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. More than 20 choirs, music ensembles and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A. celebrate the season during this free three-hour extravaganza. Even the parking underneath the Music Center is free.
Since 1964, the Arts Commission has produced a holiday celebration in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center every year on December 24th. The program honors the spirit of many cultures and holiday traditions through music, song and dance.
Some highlights this year: Invertigo Dance Theatre, celebrating the sunny weather that characterizes the winter season in L.A.; Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, weaving the ancient Aztec language of Nahuatl with Spanish in its choral presentation of a traditional Mexican Christmas song; Las Cafeteras, blending Mexican folk with Afro-Caribbean rhythms; Pacifico Dance Company, presenting folklorico dance from the region of La Costa Chica; Shakti Dance Company, celebrating the classical dance of southern India; Shin Dance Company, symbolizing the snowy mountains of Chang Bai with an ethnic Korean drum dance; and Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles, singing a capella, spiritual arrangements of holiday classics.
Watch it live on KCET from 3-6 pm, and again from 8-11 pm. Hear it live on 90.7 KPFK. Stream it live at www.kcet.org. The KCET broadcast repeats from 8 pm-11 pm, and again on December 25 at noon and 3 pm.
The event will take place today, December 24, 2012 from 3 pm to 6 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm. Patrons may come and go throughout the three-hour performance. Reservations for tickets to the show or parking are not necessary. The L.A. County Holiday Celebration is a gift to the community from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
It all takes place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Information hotline: (213) 972-3099 or www.HolidayCelebration.org.
Artists performing in 53rd Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration:
Colburn Children's Choir, a 50-voice ensemble of the Colburn School of Performing Arts, will perform holiday songs in Hebrew and English
Double G and Strings*, a six-musician ensemble formed by members of daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra, will perform holiday favorites
Elliot Deutsch Big Band, an 18-piece contemporary jazz ensemble, will return to Holiday Celebration with upbeat, original arrangements of classic Christmas songs
Family Life Sanctuary Choir* is the Whittier-based finalist of the 2011 How Sweet the Sound Gospel Choir Competition
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles will return to this year's program with holiday repertoire
Harmonic Bronze Handbell Ensemble, a 20-person music ensemble of 11- to 18-year olds from Antelope Valley, will perform a classical handbell piece
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