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From Conservapedia
A set is a collection of objects called elements. Sets are the subject of set theory. Two sets are the same if they contain the same elements, regardless of the order they are in. Sets are written in set notation, such as {1,2} indicating the set containing the elements 1 and 2. This is the same as the set {2,1} because order does not matter when comparing sets.
Also, repetition of elements is irrelevant, so the set {1,2,2} is the same as the set {1,2}.
An important concept in set theory is cardinality. In the case of finite sets, this is simply the number of elements of the set. So {1,2} has a cardinality of 2. However, the theory is more complicated in the case of infinite sets.
It was thought that an informal concept of sets (Naive set theory) was sufficient, however Russell's Paradox shows that this can lead to a contradiction if sets are allowed to contain themselves. Modern set theory is more formal, and disallows such paradoxical sets.
Let S be the set {a,b,d,f,h}, and let T be the set {d,e,f}
- The cardinality of S is 5.
- The cardinality of T is 3.
- The intersection, is the set {d,f}. This is because d and f are the only two elements in both S and T.
- The union, is the set {a,b,d,e,f,h}. These six elements are in the union because they belong to S, to T, or to both S and T.
- The set-theoretic difference (alternative notation: S − T) is the set {a,b,h} containing all the elements in S that are not in T.
- The power set of T, , consists of all subsets of T including the empty set and T itself. One can check that . Exercise: How many elements are in ?
Let A be the set of all prime numbers, and let B be the set of all even numbers. What is the intersection, ? It is a set containing one element, 2. Since any even number greater than 2 has two as a proper factor, no even number aside from 2 belongs to A. However, 2 is a prime number. Thus, the intersection is {2}.
Let C be the set of all positive integers that are multiples of 3, and let D be the set of all positive integers that have a remainder of 1 when divided by 3. The intersection, , is the empty set, because no positive integer that is a multiple of 3 will have remainder 1 when divided by 3. However, if we take B to be the set of even numbers, as before, then is not empty. Exercise: What are the elements of ?
Examples of sets in the real world
There is the set of unborn children who were aborted, about which striking conclusions can be drawn. Given the large and diverse number of elements of this set, it would likely include many who could surpass existing athletic and intellectual achievements. Indeed, many of the world records and Nobel Prize achievements recognized today would have been outdone by members of this set.
Another striking example is the how traditional marriage provides a greater set than otherwise: the union of and is merely , while the union of a man, and a woman , is , which is a broader and more diverse set.
Define "A" as the set of all false assertions, and "B" as the set of all the Bible passages. Since there are no Counterexamples to the Bible, the intersection between set A and set B is the empty set. On the other hand, if "C" is set of evolutionary assertions, then the intersection between set A and set C is not empty because it contains Counterexamples to Evolution.
Application -- Combinatorics
Sets, and their cardinalities, are used in some very important aspects of combinatorics, that is, the study of combinations. Let
- and .
The cardinalities of both are .
Let . The vertical bar means "such that", and the epsilon-like symbol means "is an element of". So this means that S is the collection of sets[1] which are pairs x and y such that x is in X and y is in Y.
We can enumerate this.
- .
Its cardinality is .
Now try a harder example, based on the same two sets. Let
- .
Now , so
- .
The problem of finding the number of subsets of a set that has some particular cardinality is the combination choosing problem, and shows up in many areas of probability and statistics. In this case, it's the problem of choosing 2 elements out of a set of 6 elements. The number of such choices is often written or , and is often pronounced "six choose two". These numbers are also called the binomial coefficients because they appear as coefficients in the expansion of . In this case, is the coefficient of in .
There is a simple formula for . It is
- .
In the case of the set , the set is
- .
Its cardinality is 15.
We can check that .
- ↑ Mathematicians don't like to use the phrase "set of sets", since this can lead to some unpleasant paradoxes. So they say "collection of sets." A "collection" is really just a set.


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Instant jQuery Selectors
Instant jQuery Selectors
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About This Book
- Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results
- Create your own jQuery filters to retrieve elements using a mnemonic name chosen by you
- Learn how to improve performances by just tweaking selectors
- Combine multiple selectors to express complex criteria
- Filter a collection of elements using the myriad of filters available in jQuery
Who This Book Is For
Instant jQuery Selectors is for web developers who want to delve into jQuery from its very starting point: selectors. Even if you're already familiar with the framework and its selectors, you could find several tips and tricks that you aren't aware of, especially about performance and how jQuery acts behind the scenes.
Table of Contents
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- Include the jQuery framework in your website
- Choose the right version for your project
- Use basic selectors like the Universal, the ID, and the Class selector
- Combine multiple selectors to create a complex one
- Select elements based on their position in the DOM or by their relation with other elements
- Learn and master jQuery's filters and create your own to fit your needs
- Discover the methods to find elements starting from a matched set of nodes
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jQuery's selectors is one of the most important concepts of the jQuery library. Usually, the first thing you do is to select one or more elements of a page in order to manipulate them. Therefore, to efficiently learn the usage of jQuery's selectors is one of the first steps to successfully build your website.
Instant jQuery Selectors is a practical guide that will teach you how to use jQuery's selectors efficiently in order to easily select theelements of your pages to operate upon with jQuery's methods. You will go through the most common problems that you could face while developing your project and will learn how to solve them with the help of focused examples that Instant jQuery Selectors has to offer.
Instant jQuery Selectors, starting from how to set up jQuery and how to choose the right version for your project, explains to you all the selectors available using a multitude of simple and practical recipes that will help you start using selectors in the right way. Reading the presented recipes you'll learn about the numerous selectors and filters of jQuery – almost 100 of them! You will see how to reuse collections, the methods to filter collections, and how to take advantage of the lesser known parameter of jQuery's constructor: context. Also, you'll discover the methods to traverse the DOM and the techniques to improve the performance of your website by just tweaking selectors.
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With the Canucks having clinched the Western Conference title (!) ridiculously early this season and being on the verge of our first President's Trophy, talk naturally turns to playoff opponents. And, thanks to our last two unceremonious exists from the post-season, talk of playoff opponents seems to always veer, unprovoked, to the Chicago Blackhawks. I [...]Continue Reading —›
I understand some Canucks fans are wary of the playoffs: with only two Stanley Cup Final appearances in the team's 40 year existence and no victories, most Canucks fans have a pessimistic outlook, just waiting for something to go wrong. And certainly things have gone wrong in the past. We've seen a dream playoff run ended by a goal post. We've seen an Art Ross trophy and a division championship choked away. We've seen Nicklas Lidstrom score from center. We've see Luongo lose focus. We've seen them lose in the second round to the Blackhawks. Twice. In a row. And that's just recent history.
So I get it, I really do. For many years the pessimism has been a realistic and fair reaction to the performance and history of the team. So I want to let you know, because it's completel atypical and likely goes against everything you've ever believed about the Canucks: it's okay to be optimistic.Continue Reading —›


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Gardening with Brenda Beust Smith
Monthly Archive for April, 2010
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<!– Christine Povinelli photo Papaya –> grendelkhan / flickr.com Decades ago, a reader called me about her papaya trees. I was awed that this sweet little lady could grow these oh-so-tropical fruits in Houston. Back then, it was quite a feat. Our winters were consistently colder and longer. She had a backyard totally protected by […] [Read More]
Clivias doing well in Houston gardens
Brenda Beust Smith photo Brenda Beust Smith photo The two pictures of clivias above were shot in the garden of Doug and Mickey January, who live off Highway 249 and Louetta in North Harris County. The top one was shot several years ago. The second this spring, post-Great Freeze of 2010. I shot the first […] [Read More]
Which is best: Row, square or anywhere vegetables?
Brenda Beust Smith photo Sara in her "row" vegetable garden. Brenda Beust Smith photo Sara's mother-in-law Carmita sits in her square foot garden as she and Blanca, her trusty Achates, decide which vegetables to put where. Square-foot gardening advocates using concrete cylinders (or whatever's handy) to create small raised square gardening sites for easy reach […] [Read More]
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Tour a park through technology. The launch of a "cell phone tour" — a guided nature tour accessed through cell phones — will be at West 11th Street Park 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 24. The tour was inspired by the groundbreaking book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, by […] [Read More]
How to keep rabbits out of your yard
Brenda Beust Smith photo This week, I received an email from my cousin, Sharon Beust Sanchez. Seems she's having a MAJOR problem with rabbits. They're eating everything in her garden. Reminded me of two things: 1. the recent news item about coyotes prowling neighborhoods (this past winter killed out a lot of their food sources) […] [Read More]
Plan a neighborhood gardening project
Brenda Beust Smith photo This is the tale of one very successful neighborhood project. Listen, learn and try one in your community. In the picture above, Champion Forest Subdivision residents Bill, Marshall, Jan Marshall and Elbert Coker are learning more about organic gardening at a table set up by the Plants for All Season nursery […] [Read More]
If you build it, butterflies will come
Brenda Beust Smith photo Did you see the recent article in the Houston Chronicle about the expected drop in butterflies this year? I love the ending. Texas A&M butterfly expert Craig Wilson says planting a small butterfly garden really is "a case of, if you build it they will come." We've been to the State […] [Read More]
Anyone recognize this rose?
Reader Holley wants to know the name of this rose blooming at the pool in the Woodforest Condominiums. I asked my rose guru, Baxter Williams of the Houston (and American) Rose Society. He didn't know, but that really wasn't fair. There are thousands and thousands of marketed roses, many of which are the same rose […] [Read More]
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[VIDEO] How to sell music online with Bandzoogle Part 2- CDs & Vinyl Records
Posted by Dave Cool on Jul 28, 2015 in: Website Tips
Posted by Dave Cool on Jul 28, 2015 in: Website Tips
In Part 1 of this series, we showed you how to sell Digital Albums. In this video tutorial we show how easy it is to sell CDs and vinyl records online through your Bandzoogle website.
Using our Store feature, your fans can shop securely using their credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. All music sales go directly into your PayPal account and are commission-free!
With Bandzoogle's Store feature, you can:
Sell CDs and vinyl records commission-free
Combine CDs & vinyl records with a digital download
Charge shipping or use PayPal's shipping settings
Report sales to SoundScan (Pro members)
Offer sale prices (Pro members)
Track inventory (Pro members)
Choose between List & Grid display formats
Ready to sell CDs & Vinyl records online commission-free with Bandzoogle? Sign up free now!
Posted by Allison on Jul 27, 2015 in: Music Marketing & Promotion
In one of our more popular blog posts '18 ways musicians can make money', we rounded out the list with Music Lessons. Offering music lessons can be a great way to make extra money, and you get to hone your craft at the same time!
So here are 10 ways to make more money selling music lessons through your website:
Audition prep - Many musicians and actors need to prepare for roles they're auditioning for. Some have specific requirements such as song range, length and style. You can promote your music lessons to acting agencies and schools for more exposure.
Cover songs - With YouTube covers all the rage, you may get requests from students wanting to learn to play songs to make them stand out using different instruments. It might be fun to offer a 'Learn to play hip-hop covers with your guitar' package or 'Learn to play death metal covers with your violin.'
Practice tapes - Your students may have specific songs they need to learn for community functions and festivals. You can sell accompaniment tracks of their songs for them to practice to. This is especially valuable if the event has given them a modified version of a popular song they need to learn.
Warmup downloads - Nobody likes to warm up, but it's important to help preserve your voice. [Simple Tips for Preserving Your Voice Between Gigs]
As a music instructing professional it's a great idea to develop your own set of warm ups exercises. Go into a studio, record them, then sell them in sets.
For example, Daily vocal warm up, Vocal warm up for gigs, Vocal exercises while on the road, etc. Member Susan Anders dominates this idea with many various vocal warm up downloads and much more. You can do this for all sorts of instruments as well.
Video file sales - Why not try promoting your teaching skills by video? You can sell the videos using our file sale feature. Or you can even set up a password protected page on your website for students who've paid to access all the videos you offer. Topics can include tips on technique, reading music, tuning your instrument, keeping time, practice habits, improvisation, and more.
To reach even more followers, YouTube is always a good option. You can offer some content for free, and embed videos on your website to show you're an expert in your field.
Sheet music, guitar tabs and more - Bandzoogle member Gary of grdrumming.com does a great job selling drumming method books right from his website. Another idea is to sell sheet music like member Matt Riley has done for holiday music. And if you end up selling items during the seasonal rush, how about giving your customers an extra special treat by putting it on sale for holidays.
Product packages - If you have a variety of music lessons to sell, why not create several options to make it easy for customers to buy many items at once? Our member Troy Wright does a great job with this by offering a package that includes an HD video lesson and a PDF.
You can even offer a discount for anyone who signs up to one-on-one or group lessons. We make it easy to do with our discount codes feature in the Store. When a customer buys a product, you can email them the discount code to use on future orders.
Make more money by selling music lessons from your own professional website. Bandzoogle has all the tools you need built-in, and we don't take a cut of your sales. To date, our members have racked in $17+ million in commission free sales! Sign up free with Bandzoogle now.
Posted by Desi on Jul 24, 2015 in: Band Websites We Love
Who: SAVVIE
What: Brooding, infectious pop-rock
Where: Vancouver
Why their website rocks: Big and bold, SAVVIE's site definitely makes an impression! The biggest benefit to having a website for your band is to communicate what you're all about for new fans getting into your music. SAVVIE does this with great graphic design and content.
SAVVIE uses the Blog feature, keeping fans up to date about upcoming tours, showcases, and more! An added benefit is that these updates help SEO rankings, so search engines see the fresh content here and index the site more often. [Read 3 Tips to Optimize Your Website Content]
She also makes use of the mailing list signup feature, so she can connect with fans for exciting new updates!
Another way she makes it easy to connect with fans is by using the site-wide MySites feature. This features her social media links front and center on every page of the site. With the site-wide version of this feature, once the links are added, they're automatically populated across every page - no need to add them more than once!
Plus, we totally dig how the feel of the photography on her site and the 70's inspired background match with the tone of her music!
Check out SAVVIE at http://savviemusic.com
Posted by Allison on Jul 20, 2015 in: Bandzoogle News
Mondays get a bad rap because for most, it's the start of a new work week. The team here at Bandzoogle combats that by starting the day with good music. Better than that, it's music from our very own members. We make it easy to import your Soundcloud tracks directly into your website music player and here's a small sample of some great songs we've found to get you going this #musicmonday
Bandzoogle Staff Picks Playlist:
Allison (Support) - "Never Will Die" by Daniella Watters (Figure skating with Sasquatch!)
Stacey (Operations) - "The Only Son of the Widow of Nain" by Mudhoney
Melanie (Support) - "This is How I Let You Down" by The Franklin Electric
Josh (Design) - "Rosey" by Duane Eubanks (Featured Artist!)
Justin (Support) - "Celestial" by Steve Boudreau
David E (Development) - "Harom Skarum" by Saxon Moon
Adam (Support) - "Floating" by Bakersfield
Dave Cool (Artist Relations) - "Mudfoot" by Money Mark (...yes, of Beastie Boys fame!)
What are you listening to today? Post a Soundcloud link of your favorite tune to beat the Monday morning blues. We love hearing new music and who knows, you may be featured on a future #musicmonday post. Oh happy day!
Posted by Allison on Jul 17, 2015 in: Band Websites We Love
Who: Dannie Marie
What: Pop Country Singer-Songwriter
Where: San Diego, California
Why their website rocks: As a whole, the website is great. But if you dial in a bit you'll really appreciate the attention Dannie's put into her branding.
For starters, look at the cute bow and arrow logo in her header title. Such a nice little detail and something she can use on anything she puts out to her audience for them to quickly identify her with. From there she's chosen a premade theme with muted green wildflowers and a rustic worn background image. The colors of this theme pair nicely with the bright flowers, muted green vase, grassy field and hay in her main header image. This creates a seamless look that creates the perception that this is a custom made theme.
The little nuances continue throughout the rest of her pages as well. Notice the western boots at the bottom of her home page for collecting tips, then again in the header image on her Photos page. Also if you look at her Articles/Reviews page "Dear Hollywood" (the name of her newest album) is written on the vanity mirror. Now head over to her Original Videos page and that same vanity mirror is framing her pretty face for a great promo shot. These little touches gives the site a feeling of consistency and familiarity.
As you pull back from the finer details to the website as a whole, you see it's equally as impressive. Dannie includes a good deal of information to keep her fans locked in on her website. Her Video and Photo pages display high quality music videos and images for captivating fans. She includes all the standard pages in her menu, as well as a few extra we recommend like Press and EPK.
All-in-all, Dannie has created a consistent, visually remarkable website. Great job!
Check out her website at www.danniemarie.com
Posted by Guest Blogger on Jul 16, 2015 in: Music Career Advice
This article originally appeared on Living on Gigging.
Money. At times just the mere thought of it (managing it, finding it, and keeping it) can bring out the worst in me. As a touring musician, a singer/songwriter, and a freelance composer, I have struggled with my relationship with money and all the anxiety I let it breed in my life for quite a while. I decided that it's time for it to no longer get the best (or worst) of me. Here's how.
Of course it feels scarce on a personal level, but part of that is caused by a common social idea that there isn't enough for everyone to be rich and happy (and then that little voice kicks in, "…so why should I be the one to deserve it?"). Realize that there is enough of it to go around. I heard a great analogy once: money is like air. The more and more you try to preserve one breath, the less and less you can breathe. Let it flow in and out; there's enough for you and everyone else to do this for a lifetime.
Just keep track of every dime you spend. This has been the most useful advice I've ever been given. Kind of like when you're trying to lose weight and you keep a food diary – you think twice before eating that third cookie, knowing that you have to actually write it down and put it into existence in the world! For six years I used an excel sheet to categorize my spending (I have since moved on to Quickbooks), and I record every single dollar, from coffee to keyboards and Skittles to studio speakers. It's amazing how much less I spend just by recording my purchases.
[How to Create a Music Marketing Budget in 4 Simple Steps]
This means rent, food, utilities, phone, paying off debt (not in big chunks but in one predictable, controlled amount), etc. Some people are very unaware of this number, and it's a good one to know.If you can manage to make just a little more than you need, you're on the track to saving and becoming financially free. Take away that feeling of being in the dark by figuring this out ASAP.
Get rid of the story in your head: "I'm not making enough money to save yet." Or, "I have too many credit cards/school loans/other debts to save." Set aside a percentage of your income every single month (I'd start at five percent and increase it in six months if you're able) to go into a savings account. I actually have several accounts that I split small amounts (usually five percent of my monthly income) into – one for long-term spending (for bigger purchases like furniture or gear), one for retirement savings that will eventually go into my IRA account (if you don't have one, head into any full bank branch and ask to talk to a financial advisor – most banks like Citi, Chase, and Bank of America have this service and offer it for free), and one account for education and gifts (so I don't need to pull from my necessities, spending, or savings accounts when the holiday or wedding season comes around, or I decide to take a class). It adds up over time. Give it a whirl.
Credit card companies want your business. Especially if you've been with them for a while. Every six months, call the number on the back of your card and ask them to lower your rate. I do this religiously twice a year. I usually get the rates down by at least one percent. But if you've never tried, you could get a lot more! I recently told a friend about this and she got her rate from 18 percent to eight percent! And like I said in number three, plan to pay off your debt by setting a monthly payment (slightly higher than the minimum), pay that every month, and then stop worrying about it.
Especially if number five is interesting to you, if you don't have it in your bank account, don't spend it with a credit card, unless you're planning to pay it off immediately. The lack of immediate impact is a dangerous trap when "buy now, pay later" offers haunt us everywhere. Be strong and resist!
Every once in a while you may need to take that babysitting gig, teach a semester of piano lessons, bartend, wait tables, or go scuba diving for mussels for a government research project (true story). It's okay. Cut yourself some slack and do what you need to do.
[18 Ways Musicians Can Make Money]
The biggest thing I have learned about money is that it shows up when you need it, as long as you're working hard and doing what you know to be doing (which includes number six). It's tough as a musician having lots of costs and unpredictable sources of income. But worrying about it doesn't help. Anxiety wastes energy. Take in that breath and let it flow.
Everyone has a different money situation, so this list is merely a guideline that you can use. Mold and cater to your personal needs.
Cheryl B. Engelhardt founded CBE Music, a music creation and sonic branding firm, and has produced her own piano pop records, toured around the globe, has had dozens of TV placements and scored multiple films and commercials. Passionate about supporting musicians, Cheryl hosts popular workshops, video trainings, and other valuable resources on her website, In The Key Of Success. Get her free PDF for insider tips on how to make it in the music biz.
Posted by Dave Cool on Jul 14, 2015 in: Website Tips
In this video tutorial we show how easy it is to sell your music online with your Bandzoogle website. Using our Music feature, your fans can shop securely using their credit card, debit card, or PayPal account. All music sales go directly into your PayPal account and are commission-free!
With Bandzoogle's music players, you can:
Sell digital albums, EPs, and individual tracks commission-free
Add lyrics to each song
Set custom preview clips
Set the price
Offer free downloads
Offer free downloads in exchange for an email address
Let fans pay what they want
Report sales to SoundScan (Pro members)
Accept album pre-orders (Pro members)
Offer sale prices on albums & songs (Pro members)
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Posted by Dave Cool on Jul 13, 2015 in: Interviews
We recently spoke to Bandzoogle member Kristine St-Pierre about her big upcoming show at the Ottawa Bluesfest. She's also a new mom and gives some great insight and advice for other musical moms out there. Enjoy!
Q: How long have you been a Bandzoogle member?
4 years this August!
Q: How did you first hear about Bandzoogle?
I actually don't remember. It was likely through another musician or word of mouth. I do remember, however, signing up for a trial and looking at the different examples.
One example that stuck in my mind was Delaney Gibson's website. I remember going back to her website over the years and seeing all the changes. I think seeing the different website examples was what sold me on the site.
[Musician Website Love: The Many Websites of Delaney Gibson]
Q: What's your favorite Bandzoogle feature?
Well, I must say, I love how the Bandzoogle team is so helpful! Whenever I have a question, it is always answered very quickly. I also love how the team takes the time to get to know its members.
As for the website itself, what I love is how easy it is to navigate and to make changes. And just when you think you could use another feature, a new update is announced that addresses that very concern!
Q: You're performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest on July 18, congrats! How did you get that gig? Do you have a booking agent or manager? Or do you book shows yourself?
I applied - the festival has an application process for artists from the Ottawa area. I don't have a booking agent or manager (though I often wish I did!). I book my own shows.
[How to Get a Booking Agent to Book Your Band]
Q: Being from Ottawa, how does it feel to be playing such a large local festival?
It feels awesome! I apply every year, but never got in. This year, I just figured I wouldn't get selected, but then I got an email so it definitely feels good. I had the opportunity to play Bluesfest last summer with the band I'm a part of, Old Whiskey Road, but this year I get to play my own material.
The show is part of the Acoustic Series at the Rideau Centre, so it's not on the festival grounds per se, but I'm super happy to even be considered among all the other local acts. Plus, it's a free show so hopefully it will entice people to come!
Q: It seems like the Ottawa Bluesfest is particularly supportive of local acts?
It is. I believe there are 49 artists that are from the Ottawa area this year so I think that's a good number. (I actually just counted this year's Bluesfest performers and it's around 200, so 25% is definitely welcomed!).
Q: You're a new mom (congrats!), has that changed the way you approach your career at all?
Thank you! It's a tough question.
One thing that has changed is the fact that I don't worry as much about where I'm at in my career. Before becoming pregnant, I felt like if I didn't achieve a certain goal by a certain date, then I would lose my momentum or my career would slowly disintegrate. But I've realized that while it's important to set goals and expectations for yourself, it's also important not to beat yourself up if you don't achieve them right away. I'm learning to take my time.
I also think that having my daughter really forced me to focus on what's important and to stop wasting time on what's not. That meant not booking as many shows and turning down others. It has forced me to prioritize and focus on the shows that are most important. It's also different now, as every show needs to be discussed with my partner to make sure he's available to bring Ava or stay home with her. There's definitely much more planning involved :)
Kristine St-Pierre sings the National Anthems at an NHL game between the Ottawa Senators & Tampa Bay Lightning - while 8 months pregnant!
Q: Has having a baby inspired any creativity/new songs?
Mmm yes and no... I feel like I have new things to say, but at the same time, I'm having a hard time finding enough time to sit down and concentrate on writing or playing. BUT, it has inspired me to learn lots of kids songs! I also started a music for babies and toddlers group in Orleans where I live, and it's been a lot of fun for me and for my daughter. So, in a way it did inspire creativity!
Q: Have you been bringing the baby to shows/on tour/in studio, etc.?
I've had a number of shows since giving birth and I've been able to bring her to all but one. Now, I do want to say that she's a really good baby and she loves listening to music, so it helps! I've also brought her to a few practices (the quieter ones) and she just listened or slept (in between feedings of course :)
As for touring and the studio, yesssssssss!!! Although I am slowly realizing how much more planning (and most likely time) all this will take! But I'm hoping she'll enjoy it. My hope is to involve her in as much as I can and maybe she'll develop a love for singing! (though I'm pretty sure she already loves it!)
Q: What's been the most challenging part about having a baby and continuing to work as a musician?
Realizing that I can't do it on my own. As I said above, every show needs to be discussed. Some shows we bring her, but many are late or in loud bars, so my partner stays home or we ask our parents to babysit. Going on tour will require lots of planning and I will likely not be able to leave for long periods of time.
Also finding the time to do it all :) I want to spend as much time as possible with my daughter, but at the same time, I need to make money, practice, write new songs....
Q: Any advice for musicians who are also young parents/soon-to-be parents?
1. Slow down on your own terms. Many people told me to 'slow down' during my pregnancy - whether it was playing shows or even going on tour. I felt great so obviously I didn't want to stop doing everything I love. And my advice would be to keep doing what you love. I ended up playing shows until 3 weeks before my due date. You will know when it's the right time for you to slow down. The same applies to when you have your child.
2. Not be too hard on yourself. We all know that having children is not easy! And as new or soon-to-be parents, we are constantly learning. So it's important not to put to much pressure on ourselves and to take some time to breathe and enjoy the special moments with our child.
3. But at the same time, I'd say to keep doing what you're doing and try to involve your child in as much of what you're doing. Going on tour, to the studio, smaller shows, etc. That's what I'm trying to do because 1) I want to spend as much time with my daughter as possible, and 2) because I want her to be a part of my music life as much as possible.
Q: What's coming up next for you? New album? Tour?
I'm currently in writing for a new album. I've been focusing primarily on writing French songs as I'd like to put out a French album, but an English or bilingual album is also in the plans. And a tour for sure. But we will see when and where. I'd like to have new material before hitting the road again.
Thanks for taking the time to chat with us Kristine!
You can check out Kristine's website and music at http://www.kristinestpierre.com
If you're in the Ottawa area, catch Kristine at the Ottawa Bluesfest Saturday, July 18 @ 12:00PM at the Rideau Centre!
Posted by Joseph on Jul 10, 2015 in: Band Websites We Love
Who: Boudoir
What: Dance Music Collective and Booking Agency
Where: San Francisco
Why their website rocks: The main goal of a booking agency's site is simple: present your artists and services offered, while providing a quick and easy way for potential clients to get in touch with you. [Learn How to Build a Website for your Booking Agency]
San Francisco based Boudoir does a great job of featuring each of their performers on a stylish Artists page.
Each image on the main Artists page links to individual profiles for each, complete with social media links, a Booking button, upcoming events, photos, and samples of their work. A solid Artist's page is key for showcasing their talents and experience to appeal to the potential venue or promoter.
They take full advantage of their Homepage to promote an upcoming show of one of their artists, while giving you a quick summary of who they are and what they're all about. They also use our built-in mailing list tool to collect emails while offering news and guest list spots to subscribers. Smart way to build their list!
Check out their stylish site at: http://boudoirsf.com
Posted by Melanie on Jul 09, 2015 in: Website Tips
Building a website for a booking agency is no small task. It can take time to properly organize all the content and pare it down into a visually appealing website. But with proper planning and the right tools, you can build a great site for your booking agency. Here are some tips to guide you through the process!
On your Homepage, adding news is essential for a booking agency. Use a blog feature to mention new signings, press for your artist, and noteworthy events.
Adding a Twitter feed is another great way to post news, pulling Tweets right to your website. You can also include an Events feature to show that your artists are in demand and have upcoming dates. [Sell tickets for shows commission-free directly through your website]
Your header image is arguably the most important element of your homepage. Why not create a visually stunning slideshow header displaying your artists?
Here's where you'll write your story. The About page is a good place to get creative, and show off the tone of your agency. When did you get started? Are your artists similar in genre? What sets them apart from other musicians or bands? Which music venues do you work with regularly?
Note any achievements of your artists, and include testimonials from satisfied clients as well!
Artist page(s)
Here you can add a roster of musicians you work with. You can either list them all on 1 main page, or create sub-menu pages for each artist.
Include a high-quality image of each band with a link to their website, as well as a short bio, and social media links.
This is a great place to include a high-quality live video of each artist. This way venues and promoters can see your artists in action.
And be sure to highlight each artist's successes to show that you've got the goods to back up your business!
Set up your services page to clearly outline what you offer to musicians, as well as events and venues. To make it look organized, use a formatted title followed by a detailed description of your service.
You might include:
Some extras to include, if you offer them:
Use a Calendar page to display upcoming events for your artists. You can also sell tickets for shows commission-free using our ticket sales feature. For a nice visual touch, you can add some live photos of your artists. Even better? Embed a few high-quality live videos!
A booking page should include contact information to reach you. You could include 2 separate forms to sort out people who want to reach you.
One could be for inquiries from musicians and bands looking to join your roster. The other form could be for venues and promoters that want to book your artists for an event. [How to Get a Booking Agent to Book Your Band]
Include different fields to get details here, such as the event location, budget, and what genre of music or specific band is requested. This will make it easier to organize your emails!
Build a website for your booking agency in minutes with all of these features and more. Sign up free with Bandzoogle now.


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Has anyone been playing with this? What do you think about it so far? I played last night with a buddy and this could be THE Pokémon game I have always wanted. It's being worked on by a 17 year old kid in Germany and is still very much in the early stages but if you care about the Pokeman's be sure to check it out.
"Pokémon3D is a recreation of the old Pokémon games Gold/Silver by Nintendo/GameFreak (but, of course this game has nothing to do with them ;) You're the hero of the game, and as usual, you want to be the best Pokémon trainer of all time. So let's go, visit some grass and catch, battle and defeat wild Pokémon, explore towns and routes in 3D, collect items and Pokémon, play with a friend in LAN co-op and much more. The game is currently under development and features are added frequently." - Nils Drescher AKA nilllzz
Update 0.18 for December 25, 2012
- fixed not getting Pokédex
- fixed Hoppip's evolution
- fixed fullscreen games to crash while battle initialization
- fixed stat modifier bug
- fixed houses/links in: Violet City, Route 32, Azalea Town
- fixed missing stairs in Union cave
- fixed NPCs not facing the correct direction in conversations sometimes
- fixed crash bug in the inventory in battles
Update 0.17 for December 18, 2012
- You can stop evolutions
- rename Pokémon
- new Pokémon: Hoppip
- Achievements
- Auto camera align while talking
- finished Kurts Apricorn interface
- new map: Sprout Tower
- Sudowoodo on Route 36
- Mystery egg and Pokédex
- Trainer battles
- Youngster Joey on Route 30
- Camera and scriptblocks bugs fixed
- fixed: do not obtain the Mystery Egg/Pokédex
- fixed: sounds don't mute when pressing the M key.
- fixed: music keeps getting quieter when pressing escape key twice.
- fixed: no sound for healing machine in Prof. Elms lab.
- fixed: almost no female Pokémon.
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We don't need the four horsemen to know the end is near. There are plenty of other signs foretelling the downfall of civilization.
Before "Sharknado 2" has even hit the airwaves this July, Syfy has announced "Sharknado 3" is set to premiere the following summer.
There is campy bad, and there is just plain bad bad. "Sharknado" fancies itself the prior. Ummm, no.
The original "Batman" TV series starring Adam West was campy.
"Get Smart" was campy.
This is nowhere near as much fun. (Now, if a shark drives away in the Batmobile while chatting on his shoe phone, we'll talk.)
Another high-point in broadcasting history, "Wife-Swap," is unfathomably still on the air.
At least, after featuring such "celebrities" as Dweezil Zappa, Robin Leach and Andy Dick, they seem to be running out of celebrity wives to swap.
A recent episode featured "Angie Stone, Entertainment Icon." I'm sorry, entertainment what?
With trashy shows like this to look forward to, maybe the apocalypse isn't such a bad thing.
There is a glimmer of hope, however: "Bad Teacher," quite possibly the worst nonreality programming of the past few seasons, has been, thankfully, put out of our misery.
If this is all too depressing and you decide to end it all without waiting for the actual apocalypse, which, according the sign guy on the street corner, is scheduled for November, might I suggest a steady diet of fast food.
One famous chain's heart-stopping "Double Down" entree features cheese, sauce, two "sizzling" strips of bacon surrounded by two pieces of fried (of course) chicken.
A daily diet of this delicacy with over 1,380 milligrams of sodium, 150 milligrams of cholesterol and 32 or 37 grams of fat (depending on whose website you believe), and you won't be able to outrun a sloth, let alone one of those ominous horsemen.


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Floresville basketball coach gets new job
: April 25, 2012
Floresville girls coach Greg McWilliams is leaving the school after 13 seasons to take the same position at San Angelo Central.
McWilliams, 43, led the Jaguars to the regional semifinals this past season. His teams were known for their aggressive, uptempo style.
Floresville was the area's highest-scoring team in 2011-12. He has a career record of 273-142 in 19 years of coaching.


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For many people, the food pyramid was confusing.
Lawsuit Filed In Calif. Over Taco Bell Beef
An Alabama law firm claims in a lawsuit that Taco Bell is using false advertising when it refers to using "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" in its products.
USDA Rule Change Follows SoCal Slaughterhouse Case
The U.S Department of Agriculture is telling slaughterhouse veterinary inspectors to ensure cows are euthanized when they are too sick or injured to stand.


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Officials have announced the state's largest ethanol plant will be built at the Port of Indiana in Mount Vernon.
Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings Inc. and CGB Enterprises, Inc. have formed a partnership to construct the $400 million facility on land leased from Ports of Indiana. The facility will employ about 70 people.
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MOUNT VERNON, Indiana (August 11, 2006) – The state's latest ethanol plant – which will also be the largest – will be built on 116 acres at the Port of Indiana in Mount Vernon. Governor Mitch Daniels joined officials from Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings Inc., Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., and the Ports of Indiana today to announce the companies will build a 220 million gallon facility.
Aventine, headquartered in Pekin, Illinois, and CGB Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB), located in Mandeville, Louisiana, have formed a partnership to construct the facility. The companies will lease the land from Ports of Indiana. CGB already has grain facilities at the port.
"A critical success factor for our economic comeback plan is the production of more energy right here in Indiana. Clean coal, corn, soybeans and wind power can all be sources of jobs directly and indirectly by giving us an energy edge over other states," said Daniels.
The $400 million Aventine and CGB plant will eventually produce 220 million gallons of ethanol annually – twice the production of the largest facility previously announced -- use 80 million bushels of corn from area farmers and employ about 70 people. Construction is expected to begin in April 2007 with Phase I production of 110 million gallons of ethanol by September 2008 and full production by January 2010.
"The proposed project for an ethanol plant at Mt. Vernon between our subsidiary, Consolidated Grain and Barge Co., and Aventine will help farmers in Indiana, and adjoining states, by increasing their marketing alternatives for corn, and the value for such. The proposed ethanol facility will also bring additional jobs and increased business volume to the Mt. Vernon area, and will be a very positive contribution to the area's economy," said Kevin Adams, president and CEO of CGB Enterprises.
Because of the strategic port location and integrated logistics connections, the facility can ship and receive corn, ethanol and related products by barge, truck and rail.
In the past 18 months, Indiana has announced 12 new ethanol plants (1.16 billion gallons annually) and three new biodiesel plants (90 million gallons annually). The plants are expected to create nearly 675 new jobs for Hoosiers and bring about nearly $1.77 billion in capital investment.
The CGB and Aventine project will be the largest facility ever built at the state's three ports. There are 745 acres of land at the Mount Vernon port. Once the new ethanol plant is built, just more than 150 acres of available industrial sites will remain.
"Governor Daniels has put Indiana at the forefront in the development of renewable fuels, and we are pleased to contribute to this initiative," said Rich Cooper, executive director for the Ports of Indiana. "This project is testimony to the strong, long-term business relationship between CGB and the Ports of Indiana. This relationship has brought Aventine to our port and spawned what is shaping up to be the largest project in the history of our three ports. As we work to grow our ports, we are not only looking to attract new industry, but we are also continuing to work with our existing tenants to develop opportunities that will grow their businesses."
In the newly formed partnership between CGB and Aventine, CGB's role will be to purchase corn from local farmers and market the dried distillers grain produced in ethanol-making to companies in Europe, Japan, Asia and the U.S. for use in animal feeds. CGB has a 10-million bushel elevator system in the Mount Vernon area which includes more than four million bushels at the port.
Aventine will run the processing facility and market the ethanol to many of the leading energy companies in North America, including BP Products North America, ConocoPhillips Co., Chevron Texaco Products Co., Shell Oil Products U.S., and Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC.
The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, previously known as Southwind Maritime Center, opened in 1976 and will have 10 tenant companies with arrival of Aventine. CGB has been a port tenant since 1986. Consolidated Terminals & Logistics Co., a sister company to CGB, was the last company to join the port in 2004 when it entered into a public-private partnership with the Ports of Indiana to operate the port's crane terminal for handling steel and general cargo. CGB also operates a grain elevator at the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville.
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Friends of the Fitzwilliam Summer 2015 Events
Tickets for all Friends events are now only available through the Cambridge Corn Exchange, online, by phone or in person.
BOOKING OPENS 10.00am on Wednesday 22nd April
To book tickets for the Private Preview event at Cheffins on the 28th April, please click here
To book by phone call 01223 357851.
In person visit City Centre Box Office, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Box Office Opening Hours
Phone Line Monday – Saturday 10.00-18.00
Counter Sales Monday – Friday 12.00-18.00
Saturday 10.00-18.00
Full details of all Friends events can be found in the latest newsletter.
Private Preview for the sale of Art & Design from 1860
Tuesday 28 April - 18.00-20.00
Join us for our Spring social event at Cheffins Fine Art saleroom in Cambridge. There will be a short introductory talk at 18. 45 by Martin Millard, ASFAV, who will tell us a little about some of the more interesting lots that are included in the sale.
Places: 100 - Guests welcome - £15 to include wine and canapes
Propaganda and Subversion at the Fitzwilliam Museum
Illustrated talk by Nick Chrimes
Education Seminar Room at the Museum
Tuesday 12 May - 14.00–15.00
Art viewed in the context of its time provides fascinating insights. An apparently simple religious message, the majestic portrait, or 'playful-townsfolk-at-a-feast' can hide a political commentary. To move beyond the beauty of a painting, and its superficial message, to where social history meets art can be enormously rewarding. These messages may be bluntly made as in Hogarth's portrayal of the corrupt judges (Gallery 3). At other times they require more searching, such as in Breughel's Feast of St Anthony & St Hubert (The Spanish Gallery). This illustrated talk will cover paintings on permanent display,and a few that are not. Afterwards Friends can visit the paintings in the galleries.
Places: 50 - Guests welcome - £6
The Ascension Burial Ground
Thursday 4 June - 11.00 or Thursday 11 June - 14.00
The Ascension Burial Ground is one of Cambridge's best kept secrets. Down a long lane off the Huntingdon Road is a pretty plot of land in which are buried many of Britain's greatest intellectuals from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We are fortunate to have as our guide Professor Mark Goldie, Historian and Fellow of Churchill College, who is the acknowledged expert on the Burial ground,also known as the 'brainiest cemetery in England'.
Places: 18 - Guests welcome - £16. 50
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens
Tuesday 23 June - Day Visit
Originally a 17th century Jacobean Manor, the extravagant Hall was re-modelled in 1844. It is now one of the most highly regarded Victorian houses in England. The stunning 12 acre gardens include a famous yew hedge maze, Paxton glasshouses, formal and arboreal gardens and a new cutting garden. After coffee on arrival we will have a private tour of the house followed by an optional floristry demonstration using flowers from the Hall's cutting garden.
Places: 50 - Guests welcome - £55 to include coffee on arrival, ploughman's lunch, entrance and private tour of Hall and gardens and floristry demonstration
Flowers & Fans Summer Study Morning
Tuesday 30 June - 10.00-14.00
The first of a new series of termly study mornings exclusively for the Friends focusing on collectors and collections. After an introduction in the Seminar Room by Dr Victoria Avery, Keeper of Applied Arts, there will be a private visit to the Graham Robertson Study Room to view some of the exquisite flower drawings and paintings from the Broughton collection with Amy Marquis, curator of the recent "Modern Heroism" exhibition. We will also take a fresh look at the Museum's Messel-Rosse fan collection and view printed fan designs rarely on public display with Elenor Ling, research assistant in the Department of Paintings, Drawings and Prints.
Places: 30 - Friends only - £35 including morning coffee and sandwich lunch
Peterhouse College – Inside and out A Tour with the Master
Tuesday 7 July - 16.30–18.30
We are delighted to offer Friends a personal tour of Peterhouse, the oldest College in Cambridge, with its Master, Professor Adrian Dixon, and his wife, Anne. After meeting at Grove Lodge (the home of the Fitzwilliam Director) we will set off through the back entrance of the College to view the Pucinelli statues. in the Scholars' Garden. We will then visit the Hall and Fellows' Combination Room to view some of Cambridge's hidden pre-Raphaelite secrets, followed by the College Chapel. The afternoon will conclude in the Master's Lodge where Professor and Mrs Dixon will show the public rooms and garden, and wine and nibbles will be served.
Places: 25 - Friends only - £22
Summer drinks
The Vice-Chancellor's Lodge, Latham Road, Cambridge
Wednesday 15 July - 18.00–20.00
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, and Lady Borysiewicz are very kindly hosting summer drinks for Friends at their home in Latham Road. The Vice-Chancellor will say a few words about the University and share with us some of his thinking on its future. Friends will be able to see a number of paintings from the Fitzwilliam on loan to our hosts and to enjoy wine and canapés in this delightful private home and garden. Numbers are limited and early booking is advised. Please note that this evening is for Friends only.
Places: 80 - Friends only - £25
History of Art Graduate Talks
An opportunity to hear graduate students in the History of Art Department talk about their research
Wednesday 13 May - 12.00-13.00
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December 21, 2007
The Rocket: The Legend of Maurice Richard
Reviewer: Walt Opie
Rating (out of 5): ***½
Somewhat surprisingly, the sport of ice hockey has inspired very few decent films over the years. You might be able to count them on two fingers: 1977's Slap Shot starring Paul Newman, and Disney's Miracle about the 1980 U.S. men's hockey team winning the gold. So it's nice to be able to add to this list The Rocket, a thoughtful biopic about the life of legendary Montreal Canadiens scoring machine Maurice "The Rocket" Richard (who retired from the NHL in 1960 and died in 2000).
Directed by Charles Binamé (Seraphin: Heart of Stone), it stars popular Canadian actor Roy Dupuis, who had already portrayed Richard for two previous projects (including a two-part French-Canadian miniseries). Dupuis reportedly did his own skating in the film, and the hockey scenes—which depict the NHL in the 1940s and 1950s before players wore helmets—have an admirable gritty quality of verisimilitude. Binamé has said of his inspiration for the hockey scenes, "I really wanted to capture hockey the way (Martin) Scorsese had captured boxing with Raging Bull."
One of the more memorable scenes in the film comes when Richard is being threatened at Madison Square Garden by Bob "Killer" Dill, a New York Rangers player known mainly for his dirty and near-deadly fights (played by current New York Ranger Sean Avery). Rather than try to stay away from Dill as everyone expects, Richard confronts him violently with a wicked punch in the face that establishes his domination as the real force to be reckoned with out on the ice. Dupuis is able to carry this off and remain sympathetic as the hero of the day.
During the final half hour or so, The Rocket becomes more than just a sports film as it addresses the flagrant discrimination by English Canadians against the French-speaking working class (known as Québécois) both within the NHL and in Canada itself. This issue, lesser known here in the States, was especially true around Montreal where in 1955 a riot ensues after Richard is deemed to have been treated unfairly by the NHL President in a famous incident that became known as "The Richard Riot." This is the key incident that frames the film. In a supporting role, Julie LeBreton does a lovely job portraying what must be an idealized depiction of Richard's adoring wife Lucille.
In French and English with subtitles. DVD extras include deleted scenes and the short film "A Tribute to Maurice Richard, The Rocket."
Walt Opie is the author of GreenCine's Sports Movie primer.
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The car was on time, the driver was pleasant, but the cost was a bit high. I'd probably take an official airport taxi next time.
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It was a bitterly cold day, so if you're taking this tour in the winter, dress very warmly!
Really worthwhile and for those who want to learn a lot about Warsaw in a short period of time.
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Ohio State Announces a Home-and-Home with Boston College
It is really too bad it's so far in the future. No way that they are actually playing Walrusball by then; he'll be canned in the near future. I would like to play the First Down Play Selector Drinking Game with dave again. It's the worst part about the Urban era; the new version of the play (zone read) doesn't have a cool name like Dave. Plus it typically nets yardage (unless it's the first quarter, when we refuse to gain yardage or score).
Shitter's full
Meh... They were good with Matt Ryan, but I doubt they'll pull in a talent that like that for another 20 years.
first comment wins the 11w site for the day.
I know there's a game Saturday, and my ass will be there.
Oregon and BC in 2020-2021... better than UAB and Miami OH... wouldn't be too stressed if they added a MAC school to fill it out.
Cause I couldn't go for three
Walrus ball, should be some great games. Plus who knows, in ten years they might actually be decent.
Love the non-conference games against BCS AQ teams --- like in the 70s, 80s
"You win with people." - Woody Hayes
Living in Vermont, this is great news. I have been hoping for OSU to play BC. Even if I need to purchase season tickets to BC it will be worthwhile. Now if we can schedule UCONN and Syracuse....
Hey 11W, I'm having a hard time keeping track of all of these great future non-conference opponents - Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma, BC, TCU... Could you augment your future schedules section, maybe something like this?: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/future-schedul...
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You all think the Walrus will still be there at Boston College when they play the Buckeyes? I seriously doubt it. His incompetence is already showing there.
The East Coast Walrus will have gone the way of the Midwest Walrus long before then -- extinction.
Your Noble Savage is a Straw Yeti.
Why waste a game on BC? Come on Smith we can do better than this!
2012 Beat Michigan Tail gate: UFM: "Let's beat the sh*t out of Michigan, have a good night."


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Marc Jacobs Launches New Luxury, E-Commerce Experience11/19/2012 | Macala Wright 3
As eCommerce continues to disrupt luxury brands, Marc Jacobs makes another play as a luxury brand to watch with their digital marketing. Today, the brand has launched a new website with a companion mobile site, even further spiffed up with over the top social sharing to your favorite curation sites, PayPal integration and shipping to Canada.
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Partnering with American Express & Saks Fifth Avenue, BAZAAR Launches Content-To-Commerce Initiative
Founded in 1867, Harper's BAZAAR is America's first fashion magazine. It's been quite a year – or should we say 18 months – for BAZAAR, Hearst's acquisition of Elle (2011) lead to a luxury-leaning redesign for the publication in print and online this past March. Since then the book has 10.8% increase in circulation. This past week, Advertising Age named BAZAAR #2 on it's magazine A-List. Now, the publication achieves another fashion first, partnering with American Express to bring authentic content-to-commerce to life with ShopBAZAAR.
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During L2 Think Tank's "Commerce: E, M and F" session, Donald Chesnut, Chief Experience Officer, SapientNitro presented a talk on "Connected Retail: Optimizing the Customer Experience from Attraction to Transaction." As the web and consumers evolve, the lines between the physical and digital are increasingly blurred, they're either being enhancing one another or distracting from one another.
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Disruption, Innovation, Collaboration, Social Business, Enterprise 2.0…all of these terms are associated with the ways in which brands are coming terms when developing new e-commerce models. To gain insight, cut through the jargon and find out the true impact of digital commerce on retail, we turned to L2 Think Tank's summit on Commerce: E, F and M held last month in New York. James Edis, a professor at NYU Stern and the VP, Emerging Technologies Group at HBO, shared his insights on how social and digital trends are impacting, and disrupting, eCommerce for prestige, luxury brands. Here are nine ways statistics that may surprise you that are vital to luxury brand's success in the online space.
- It takes 93 percent of specialty retailers over three days to ship new orders. Over 50 percent take more than five (5) days to credit returns. Bluefly takes three weeks, which may be a sign of financial trouble.
- Retailers think that on-site search, online promotions and website utility are most important things to consumers. That's not true, consumers care about transparency in inventory, tracking order progress and they also want in-store pickup options. Nordstrom, Coach, Crate & Barrel and Zara are offering in-store pick up options, an extremely complex process to achieve successfully.
- Frightening Mobile Stats: One in ten people have their phone within reach of the shower; 33 percent of millennials have their phone next to their bed and check Facebook and email before they get out of bed. Mobile and m-commerce are progressing so rapidly that retailers struggle to catch up, mobile is going from $0 to $50 billion in the next 36 months. Amazon holds 37 percent of the market share.
- Retailers are now getting more traffic from iPads than iPhones and Android. Consumers are 20 percent more likely to buy off a tablet than a mobile site.
- One in two households with incomes over $150,000 will have an iPad. They are comfortable making high price purchases on their tablet.
- Customers would rather be served by a non-organic point of purchase. Estee Lauder showed that customers that interacted with the Clinique iPad app are more likely to buy and convert to purchase than talking to someone behind a counter.
- Connecting online to offline is the biggest hurdle for retailers. Macy's and Banana Republic allow you to book online style appointments and go in-store for consultation. Oscar De La Renta offers customers the option to have stylist review their purchases before it ships.
- Facebook commerce is dead. Only Oscar De La Renta and L'Occtaine have e-commerce shops. Facebook conversions to e-commerce site sales is slower than most other channels. F-Commerce was clearly a fad of 2009-2012.
- Amazon, eBay, Alibaba and Apple have deep access to cheap capital. If Amazon wants to build a distribution in south in order to fulfill an order in Alabama in 4 hours, they can. Amazon touches one in five consumers globally online. They're investing cheap capital into sustainable, long-term competitive advantage. Amazon is creating the infrastructure to enable consumers to achieve the instant gratification that buying in physical store does. Amazon has acquired My Habit, ShopBop and is launching Amazon Lockers. Amazon touts taking online sales to 3x in 18 months to brands that come on board, brands like Tumi and Swarovski are already experimenting. Amazon is the great white shark of retailing.
To watch the full video, and to discover why Amazon is a great white shark, visit FORA.tv for the complete video series.
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Since Fab.com's launch in June 2011, some critics wondered how yet another flash sale site would do well in an extremely crowded space. Fab.com, however, drew nearly three million new members in just eight months. Vivian Weng, director of fashion for Fab.com, attributes the website's success to the company's tag line: "Smile, you're designed to."
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In 2011, eBay acquired Magento, an eCommerce platform that I think is one of the best online business tools in the world. We know that eBay has a knack for acquiring create technologies and the future of Magento is now being shown with the launch of Magento Go for eBay merchants and sellers.
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Certificate of University Teaching for School Psychology Program
The staff of the Center for Teaching Excellence is delighted to introduce the Certificate of University Teaching for the School Psychology Graduate Program, which provides an excellent opportunity for graduate students to document their college teaching in preparation for faculty careers. The Certificate of University Teaching is a non-credit program designed to help graduate students in the School Psychology Graduate Program grow as teacher-scholars.
Guidelines and Requirements for Applicants
Please read the following list of guidelines and requirements before enrolling in the program.
The applicant must:
• Meet with a CTE consultant or attend an enrollment session to complete an application form.
• Be a graduate student in School Psychology at Duquesne University when enrolling in and completing the program.
• This is a self-paced program. Note that all certificate materials must be completed and approved by a CTE consultant prior to the applicant's graduation from Duquesne University.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to keep track of all dates and provide print documentation for the fulfillment of each program requirement. Please provide photocopies, not original documents, for teaching observations, Blackboard certificates, etc.
• Each workshop, book study, or departmental event may only fulfill one requirement on the certificate checklist.
• Recent activities completed by the applicant at Duquesne University prior to enrollment can count toward the completion of the Certificate with proper documentation.
• The applicant will receive the official certificate once a CTE consultant determines that the applicant's file is complete.
• A certificate advisory group consisting of faculty and graduate students is responsible for making final decisions on any exceptional or indeterminate elements of an applicant's file.
• Certificate recipients will be recognized at the annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence as well as on the CTE website.
Certificate of University Teaching Requirements
TA will attend CTE / School Psychology Program Teaching Orientation as well as teach for two semesters (one semester must be at Duquesne University; the second semester may be taught by the TA as a representative of DU at another local institution) by the time of program completion.
Mastery of Basics of Teaching: Workshops
TA will attend one CTE or departmental session that fills each of the six general categories on the mastery of basics of teaching.
1. Preparation & Clear Communication
2. Assessment and Feedback on Learning
3. Engagement of Students in Learning & Student-Faculty Interactions
4. Teaching Portfolio OR Teaching Philosophy
5. Instructional Technology / Media / Information Literacy
6. Academic Integrity & Classroom Management / Ethics
Feedback on Teaching
TA will be observed by two different faculty members, each of whom will provide the TA with a written observation and engage in a follow-up discussion. Observations from two different semesters recommended.
Professional Interactions about Teaching and Learning
TA will complete and document ONE professional interaction about teaching and learning.
Final Project
TA will complete a teaching portfolio that includes:
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Two observations by faculty members
• One carefully selected instructional material
• A one-page reflection on the instructional material
• A working list of professional interactions about teaching
The TA will consult will CTE and the appropriate faculty member in the School Psychology Program to review the completed portfolio.


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Farewell to
President Reagan
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2004 – President Bush spoke for the nation when he said former President Ronald Reagan, "believed that America was not just a place in the world, but the hope of the world."
Bush spoke during the state funeral for the 40th president at Washington National Cathedral here.
Overcoming darkness was a theme of the service in honor of Reagan, who died June 5 at his home in California. Many speakers took Reagan's own illusion of America as a "shining city on a hill" as they fashioned their eulogies about him.
Full Story By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2004 -- Even in the post-Sept. 11 era, in which the possibility of a spontaneous act of terrorism is never far from our thoughts, it is hard for anyone who had not lived through the height of the Cold War to imagine what a strain communism and the specter of mutually assured destruction added to daily life.
Even more than the idea of a breakdown in relations between the United States and the Soviet Union that could lead to a first strike, and thus nuclear annihilation, was the complete lack of hope that the situation would ever be different. I clearly remember the certainty with which I believed I would not live to see the day when communism collapsed or the Soviet Union did not exist, and neither would my children. It was the primary reason I became involved in politics, and thought the work the most important one could do.
Fortunately for the nation and the world, Ronald Reagan had the vision to see what few, if any, others could discern: the total bankruptcy of the communist system, how close it actually was to collapsing, and what was required to push it over the edge. In achieving his goal of relegating communism to "the ash heap of history," Ronald Reagan not only removed the specter of the unthinkable from our lives and our futures, but gave us a gift of inestimable value: the gift of hope.


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We LOVE OISHI SUSHI We have ordered a lot of the menu items to try them out and have never been disappointed. My favorite choices at any sushi place are the philly roll and the dragon roll and here at Oishi Sushi they are AMAZING! The fish is always so FRESH, I don't have to worry about old fish! The teriyaki chicken and salmon are also great. My 6 year old loves having a mommy/son lunch date here. The place is small but clean and the employees are so NICE from the server to the delivery guy, we have no complaints. Not to mention the price! Anywhere else my dragon roll would be $10, here its only$7.95 and its the best I've had. Defenitly a MUST TRY!!
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We have made 3 orders with Oishi. This place is not somewhere you would dine-in, strictly take-out or delivery only. We got a couple regular rolls, the tempura salmon and spicy tuna. The tuna was warm even though we picked them up right away. It was a warm day and I didn't detect any A/C inside, so I guess that's why? I didn't eat it. Their house roll is delicious - refreshing and inexpensive. My bf usually gets the 10 pc sushi sampler with a tuna roll - pretty good value at $17, but just OK. The tempura appetizer is good. The shrimp fried rice is pretty good and a great value at $8.25 as they serve lots of big pieces of shrimp (must have had 8 or more pcs!). I ordered the sweet iced tea, but they didn't have it and tried to replace it with a soda, which costs less. I went back in and complained - they tried to give me a diet canned soda, but eventually just refunded my money. They were extremely polite however. I'm not sure if we'll order from again - unfortunately the Seamless options aren't as good in this area these days. At least their delivery is reliable.


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This AC LED Night Lamp is dedicated to my friend and adviser *qs*. Without his help I could not have done it.
This Night Lamp runs on AC and is also a Emergency Light when run on the UPS of your PC. during power cuts.
Step 1: STEP-1
First of all we will fix the LED's to the Perforated Hard Board.
Fix a row of 5 Blue LED's each on both sides of the Perf Board.
Then fix 6 rows of 5 White LED's in between the rows of Blue LED's
That is in total 10 Blue LED's and 30 White LED's = 40 LED's.
After fixing the LED's to the Perf Board we will wire the Circuit.
Please see the next Photograph for guidance.
Step 2: STEP-2
Follow the Circuit as per the Diagram, The Circuit diagram is very easy to follow as it shows all the polarity of the LED's clearly.
The step down Transformer is a 220 volts to 12 volts. AC.
Blue and White LED's working voltage is 3.3 volts.
Therefore 12v X 1.4 = 16.8 divided by 3.3 = 5.090 so I have taken 5 LED's per row.
This is as per the calculation of my friend **qs** in his Instructable AC with LED's.
A change over SPDT switch is connected for Night lamp (Blue) and Emergency Light (White)
Care should be taken to keep the POLARITY of the LED's as per the circuit diagram.
Step 3: STEP-3
See the photograph and solder the LED's as per the circuit diagram mentioned in STEP-2.
Step 4: STEP-4
Fix the Stepdown Transformer in a Metal Box.
Fix a Wooden batten to the Cover of the metal Box with a up & down JOINT.
Fix the LED Light Assembly to the JOINT with screws.
Connect the output wires to the light assembly.
Fix a 2Pin male plug to the input wire of the Transformer.
Please see Photograph for guidance.
Can we use a mobile charger instead of a Transformer? as it also gives DC output.
Whats Say?
Yes u use mobile charger 4 this circuit but u use 2 led in series
if u try i send u a diagram
Please share the diagram if possible :)
A NOKIA mobile charger Model No. APC-8E
Input ----100-240vots.
Output ----5.3volts at 500 mA
Yes it is possible with a Mobile charger of this type.....
can u glow 20 led's on mobile charger ?
Charge what????? This circuit does not have any battery as it runs on 220VAC and 12 volt DC......
If you want to run it on a mobile charger you will have to change the circuit completely.............
Correct Diagram is Below
Yes you are correct, I will change it, thank you......
From your 10mm LED AC light, with 18VAC (25.2 Vpk), u have 2 parallel sets of (6led x2) connection correct ? Roughly how many more 6x2 led can be parallel added to it ?
What if with household 240VAC, a .22uF & 1K ½W resistor, 7led x2, any limitation of parallel connection ?
By adding one Bridge Rectifier, should be able to filter the flicker effect right ?
you can put up to 30+30 led's on a 500 milli watt 12 volt step down Transformer.
If you put more then 30+30 the light starts to go dim, but it will glow.
The max number of LED can direct connect to household is 240 * 1.4 = 336Vpk 336 / 3.3 (led Vf) = 101 minimum number of LED directly connect to VAC.
1) With lower number of LED, I need a .22uF & 1K ½W Resistor, does this C + R set support, as randomly as 45 + 45 led's ?
2) With this C + R combo, does it support four legged Superflux LED ?
Thanks mate : )
Your calculation is correct but it should be 101+101LED's.
Regarding four legged Superflux LED, I have no idea, never used it.
Read the second line in INTRO "This Night Lamp runs on AC and is also a Emergency Light when run on the UPS of your PC. during power cuts."
It works that's all. If you cannot follow the circuit Diagram then I can't help it.
I have used + & - because there has to be a Phase(+) and Neutral (-) in every cicuit.
5 rows of LED's are connected alternatively so that when the AC current flows, it goes through the ROWS alternatively, and half the time one row is on and the other is off.
You can forget the (+) & (-) of the transformer as it is AC.
This Diagram is for those who do not have a college education like me.
We do everything in practical and it works.
See the continuity of the RED and BLACK lines, they are all connected.
Got it?
Without getting the design too complicated, you can maximize the flickering effect by doing the first "TA" as 1 leg, then the ending "TY" as the other leg, and mix the centre "S" with LEDs from both legs. In general, the further apart you separate LEDs from each polarities, the more obvious you will make the flicker.
Your mains is 50cycles, so each leg is actually running at 25cycles = more flicker than 30.
See the image below as an example: red dots would be + polarity and dark dots would be negative.


text: Healthy Recipes Healthified Grilled Salmon and Blueberry-Balsamic Sauce Recipe E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now! Quick Info: Servings Nutritional Info (Per serving): Calories: 310, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Sodium: 140mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 17g, Carbs: 14g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Protein: 24g Exchanges: Other Carb: 1, Lean Meat: 3.5, Fat: 1.5 Carb Choices: 1 Recipe Source: Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Ingredients 4 fillet(s) fish, salmon fillet, 4 oz each; skinless, fresh or frozen 1 1/2 cup(s) blueberries, frozen, organic 1/4 cup(s) onion(s), finely chopped 1 clove(s) garlic, minced 1 teaspoon oil, olive 2 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic, or cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar, brown, packed 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh, grated 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black chives, fresh, Optional cooking spray Recipe Tip: 56% less sat fat • 73% less sodium than the original recipe—see the comparison. Preparation 1. Thaw fish, if frozen, and blueberries. For sauce: In a small saucepan, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil about 3 minutes or until softened. Add blueberries, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and lemon peel. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened and reduced to 1 cup. 2. Meanwhile, rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Lightly coat salmon with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Measure thickness of salmon. 3. Preheat grill. Place salmon on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness of fish or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through grilling. 4. Serve blueberry sauce over salmon. If desired, sprinkle with chives. E-mail recipe Print recipe To save this recipe, register now!


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We must cut our spending sooner… like right now….. not later. As painful as that sounds we'll never dig out of this hole, and our children and grandchildren will be severely hindered for generations if we do not right the error of our ways. Forty two cents of every dollar now goes for the interest on our debt. Failure to reverse this level will, sooner than we think, place our nation in a dire situation.
Shaking our heads in disgust as we watch press conference after press conference of the two sides throwing volleys back and forth, pointing fingers and making accusations isn't going to solve this problem. They need to get it FIXED and FIXED NOW!!! We passed up the opportunity when the bi-partisan Bowles-Simpson Commission provided the financial plan to correct this issue in 2010. In 2011 both sides, in order to provide cover for their candidates in an election year, agreed to the sequestration which would force tax increases, reductions in jobless benefits and massive cuts upon the nation neither of which would be palatable to either side. At least that was their contention at the time the deal was made.
We were told by our elected officials, going over the cliff would be so devastating it would force them to address these issues, while buying them all cover for the election cycle. Now with the cliff in sight the chorus appears to be growing for, well the cliff doesn't really look so bad.
As sad as it sounds, as polarized as we are as a nation, doesn't it sound totally absurd that the only way we can manage our affairs is for each side to put a gun to their opposition's head and jointly jump off a cliff? Maybe I'm just getting too old, but I was taught to be responsible for my actions, to make good on my promises and to exceed expectations. It seems we can't lower the bar enough for our government and sadly enough the nightmare dream we pass along to the future generations will become their real life reality.
Dan Alexander is associate publisher of New Market Press. He may be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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