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Researchers found little evidence that immigration significantly affects the overall employment levels of native-born workers.
Uber announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Betterment to offer its drivers discounts on individual retirement savings accounts.
The student loan arm of the banking giant charged illegal fees and misled borrowers, says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
As NASA prepares to stop funding the International Space Station in about a decade, the agency is inviting companies to use the science lab to test their wildest space-business ideas while they still can.
In regions where data about people's welfare is expensive to collect, or not publicly available, international organizations are increasingly turning to satellite images to fill in gaps.
A new crop of startups want to revolutionize the way people bank, save for retirement, and borrow money. But overcoming a strict regulatory environment and cautious customers to upend the traditional financial industry will be a challenge.
By tying the cost of a degree to a student's earning potential after graduating, accounting professor Sajay Samuel argues we can put a big dent in the US's $1.3 trillion college debt load.
New Census data show that household incomes for middle- and low-wage Americans surged in 2015, along with a steep decline in the poverty rate. It raises the prospect that the economy is starting to work for everyone.
While most would agree that the people educating America's children deserve to get paid fairly, how much is enough is a controversial and complicated issue.
United States' Jordan Spieth reacts after missing a long putt on the 17th hole during a foresomes match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament Saturday, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.
Aetna, one of the country's biggest health insurers, today said that it will stop offering health plans through the Affordable Care Act exchanges in 11 out of the 15 states due to low profits.
Banks are starting to give access to credit to people with low credit scores, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That's good for the economy but could be a potential problem down the line if borrowing gets out of hand.
By some measures, Nebraska is 'richer' than New York or California. It's not about income, but how much it affords people in different states that determines wealth or poverty.
Nearly 120,000 units of bitcoin, worth nearly $78 million, were stolen from Bitfinex, a Hong Kong exchange and currency-storage platform, the company confirmed Wednesday.
In a decade-long analysis, a research firm has found that the companies run by the highest-paid CEOs are the worst performers.
Digital currencies such as bitcoin do not fit classic definitions of 'money' and are therefore difficult to regulate with existing laws. It's one of a number of new technology innovations that regulators are struggling to fit into traditional laws.
Though it has the largest economy, the United States ranks ninth of 19 countries in a newly released report by Save the Children, which ranks G20 nations in terms of creating the best environment for raising kids.
President Obama is the first sitting president to publish an article in The Journal of the American Medical Association.
In a financial industry where CEOs make almost 470 times what entry-level workers make, JPMorgan Chase is set to increase wages for low-level employees by about 20 percent by February.
The US economy added 287,000 jobs in June, according to the Labor Department. Though economists are uncertain whether that breakneck pace will continue, the surge is a comforting sign after dismal job growth in May and global political uncertainty in June.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Critics are charging that new Congregation Om Shalom in St. George has been trying to poach members from established congregations.
Rabbi Samtosha, whose given name is Sam Steinberg, denied the accusation and said he seeks only unaffiliated Jews for his congregation, which will be holding Yom Kippur services on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in the gym at Brighton Heights Reformed Church. Tickets are $18 per person.
Dubbed "the Nation's first Jewish Fusion Congregation," Om Shalom incorporates a yoga chanting sound in its name and blends spiritual Judaism with yoga, meditation, Buddhism and Hinduism. The LGBT-friendly congregation is open to interfaith couples, people of all religions, atheists and agnostics.
Island synagogues have an informal agreement that they don't try to take members away from other congregations. Rabbi Samtosha allegedly has been making phone calls to members of Island congregations, including one to the cell phone of Ilene Greinsky, wife of Charles Greinsky, president of Congregation B'nai Israel in Bay Terrace.
"As a president of a congregation, I find it quite offensive that he is looking to poach members of other congregations, and especially the president's wife," Greinsky said.
"I have no problem with him reaching out to unaffiliated Jews even though I don't believe in his brand of Judaism.
"People who are happy and affiliated where they are, he really has no business reaching out to them and I question how he got my wife's number."
Greinsky took issue with Om Shalom's practice of Buddhism, which worships idols and therefore is against the tenets of Judaism in a manner similar to Jews for Jesus.
Rabbi Samtosha said he has called only folks who first contacted him by phone or the internet, including interfaith couples and those in the LGBT community "who are not welcome" at some other Island synagogues. He said people traveled from Tottenville, Manhattan, Mount Vernon in Westchester County and Cherry Hill, N.J., to attend Om Shalom's inaugural services held for Rosh Hashanah.
"We have never solicited anyone," the rabbi said. "I have not and will not contact anyone who is a member of another synagogue, but if they come to me after seeing the publicity, they are coming on their own."
Rabbi Samtosha pointed to the large pool of unaffiliated Island Jews: A recent UJA survey determined that about a quarter of the 34,000 Jews on Staten Island regard themselves as secular or non-religious.
"I don't intend to poach people," Rabbi Samtosha said. "There are so many people who aren't going anywhere, why do I have to steal anyone from an established place?"
While Om Shalom doesn't practice Buddhism, it does incorporate teachings of the Buddha into services. "The tenets of Buddhism are totally compatible with Judaism," Rabbi Samtosha said, adding, "half of all the Buddhists in America are Jews."
"Buddhism does not worship idols," the rabbi explained. "They regard him as a teacher, nothing more. This is no different that Hasidic Jews having a picture of their Rebbe."
Rabbi Samtosha said he is a former member of Chabad Lubavitch and shopped around for a congregation by visiting other Island synagogues but didn't find one he liked. Om Shalom spiritual director Joanie Sobsey is a former member of the choir at Temple Emanu-El.
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Africa-UK Journalism Education Exchange Network to be launched this month
A major initiative to improve the quality of journalism education in Africa and the UK, and to boost international university links, is taking place later this month in the UK. As part of the effort to increase the capacity of media trainers and journalism education institutions, UNESCO, through its International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), is funding the launch of an Africa-United Kingdom Journalism Education Exchange Network.
This initiative is the result of cooperation between the UK National Commission for UNESCO, the University of Bedfordshire in Luton (UK), the Association for Journalism Education (AJE) and the Polytechnic of Namibia.
Together with journalism educators from various institutions in the UK and Ireland, 10 participants from potential African centres of excellence in journalism education will present papers and discuss a range of topics, with particular emphasis on the themes of Gender in Media/Journalism Education and Communication Technology. A two-and-a-half day workshop is scheduled to take place at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton (UK) from 11 to 13 April 2012. Apart from plenary sessions, parallel workshops, roundtable discussions on academic exchange and visits to media organizations in London are planned to take place.
Discussions and presentations will focus on journalistic research, curriculum development (with the UNESCO Model Curricula for Journalism Education in mind), the extent to which gender is mainstreamed in journalism curricula, and ICT for journalism and development. The workshop will also serve as a platform for consultation between journalism educators from Africa, the UK and Ireland, with particular emphasis on issues of quality and relevance in curriculum development.
Delegates, representing potential centres of excellence in journalism education, will come from institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda. It is expected that this event would not only help build partnerships between institutions in Africa, the UK and Ireland, but also provide opportunities for collaborative research and academic exchange. As a North-South-South example of collaboration, the outcomes could be of immense significance to the quality of journalism teaching and learning in the participating institutions and far beyond.
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One of the hallmarks of Edward Cardinal Egan's time in the Archdiocese of New York, first as Vicar for Education and later as Archbishop, was his devotion to the ministry of catechesis. He collaborated closely with Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, director of the Catechetical Office and her staff, many of whom are still actively engaged in the ministry. Even in his retirement, he made time to be with the archdiocesan, regional and parish catechetical leaders, and with their catechists. Sr. Joan wrote to the parish catechetical leaders about Cardinal Egan yesterday. She has consented to share her letter.
Dear Catechetical Leaders,
By now, most of you have heard the news reports on the television, Internet, radio or in the newspapers of Cardinal Egan's going home to God whom he loved and served so well.
Some of you remember him when he first came as Bishop Egan to the Archdiocese of New York in 1985 and served as Cardinal John O'Connor's Vicar for Education. From day one, he worked collaboratively with all of us in the Catechetical Office. It was during these years that several of us — Sr. Anne Connelly, Sr. Mary Ann Daly, Francis DeFrange, Kathleen Harrington, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Kelleher, Sr. Teresita Morse, Sr. Eileen Reilly, Sr. Kevin John Shields, myself and representatives from the Office of the Superintendent of Schools — sat down with him four hours a day, three days a week for two years, writing the first edition of the Guidelines for Catechesis. The Catechist Formation Program was also developed at this time, as well as the first Handbook for Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education. The Fall Catechetical Congresses were expanded to two sites and additional Regional Catechetical Offices were opened.
Cardinal Egan worked tirelessly with us to strengthen catechesis in the Archdiocese and to give you, the parish Catechetical Leaders and your Catechists, the recognition you deserved. He had a strong belief that the better prepared you were, the better the parish Religious Education programs would be. Ultimately, the aim of catechesis, to bring the person of whatever age closer to Jesus, would be fulfilled.
When he returned to us in 2000 as Archbishop and later was named Cardinal Egan, he continued to challenge and support us in our efforts to hand on the faith with excellence. You were always in his mind and prayer as he struggled to balance budgets and, at the same time, enhance our efforts in catechesis.
Many of you will recall his outstanding homilies at our annual Liturgy and Communion Breakfast each June. Those of you who attended the Catechetical Forum in the Bronx last October will remember his superb homily. His wisdom, prayerfulness and love for the catechetical community certainly was evident as he sat to preach, unable to stand because of weak legs. He was almost grandfatherly as he gave the homily in a style reminiscent of the Fireside Chats of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Recently I invited him to join us in an upcoming event. I received his response yesterday morning, a few hours before he died. He wrote that he was very sorry that he could not accept my invitation because of a prior commitment. His last two sentences to me were: "Keep me in mind for future such celebrations. DRE's and CRE's are among my favorite people in the world."
I know you will join me and the staff of the Catechetical Office in prayer for a great priest and dedicated man of God, who worked tirelessly to pass on the faith with integrity, with excellence, with joy. He was a good and cherished friend of all of us in the catechetical community. May Cardinal Egan now rest in peace, knowing he did his best to serve God and God's people.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.


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Hi so i was just wondering if anyone has managed to increase there student overdraft with lloyds tsb from £1000 to £1500. Im a little over £800 into my overdraft and could really do with the money there to fall back on over the summer. I always have money going in and out of my account and i increased it online from £500 but when i tried at the beginning of June (month 10) it wouldn't let me increase further, so yeah has anyone managed to do so or came across the same problem when trying to increase online?
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I use their gold account not Student one so this might be different but if you walk into the branch and ask the manager politely theyll usually oblige. worked for me when i tryed to bump up my overdraft from £250 to £1000 and it kept saying no online, walked in ... 2minutes later walked out a happy and potentially richer man
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text: On Saturday, Andy Caplan of ADL's North Shore Advisory Committee represented ADL at a forum called "Taking Action Against Intimidation: A Forum about Abuse of Power, Bullying, and What We Can Do about It." The forum, which took place at Salem State University, was opened with remarks from Salem State University President Meservey and Salem Mayor Driscoll. R.D. Sahl moderated the panel which included ADL, Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, Daughters of Abraham, Essex County District Attorney's Victim Assistance Office, Healing Abuse, Working for Change, Social Psychology. The event was presented by the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Salem Award foundation for Human Rights and Social Justice.


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Here is an update, which will be kept weekly, following Lancaster Catholic quarterback Kyle Smith's pursuit of two notable state passing records: career passing yardage and career touchdown passes.
Smith opened his 2009 season by completing 10-of-16 passes for 214 yards and four touchdowns against zero picks in a 42-0 rout of Trinity. In the words of a longtime WPIAL stat man, Smith's performance was, "not too shab!"
The lefty entered his senior season having already thrown for 5,807 yards and 69 touchdowns.
His Week 1 effort puts him in a group of elite quarterbacks - Bret Gordon (LaSalle), Ryan Crispell (Tunkhannock), Bobby Baker (Upper Merion), Mike Stout (Selinsgrove), and Chad Kroell (Clearfield Area) - as the only quarterbacks to surpass 6,000 career passing yards in a three-year varsity career.
Career passing yardage (through Week 1):
Pat Devlin - 8,162 yards - state record
Kyle Smith - 6,021 yards - 2,141 yards shy of a tie; 23rd in state history
With a 200-yard effort in Week 2, Smith could pass the following quarterbacks:
Dan Kendra, Bethlehem Catholic (6,087 yards);
Chad Kroell, Clearfield (6,088 yards);
Ryan Fry, Nazareth (6,120 yards);
Mike Stout, Selinsgrove (6,130 yards);
Bobby Baker, Upper Merion (6,130 yards);
Marcus Wasilewski, Mount Carmel (6,145 yards);
Evan Lewis, Gettysburg (6,194 yards)
Career touchdown passes (through Week 1):
Pat Bostick - 94 - state record
Kyle Smith - 73 - 21 shy of a tie; 7th in state history
With another four-passing-touchdown effort, Smith could pass the following quarterbacks:
Miller Holmes, Dunmore - 75 career TD passes
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A 'doodle' is a closed intersecting curve drawn without taking
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vertex (never 3), that is the vertex points must be 'double points'
not 'triple points'. Number the vertex points in any order.
Starting at any point on the doodle, trace it until you get back to
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numbers for each doodle. Prove that 1)each vertex number in a list
occurs twice. [easy!] 2)between each pair of vertex numbers in a
list there are an even number of other numbers [hard!]
How many different cubes can be painted with three blue faces and
three red faces? A boy (using blue) and a girl (using red) paint
the faces of a cube in turn so that the six faces are painted in
order 'blue then red then blue then red then blue then red'. Having
finished one cube, they begin to paint the next one. Prove that the
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This problem involves considering, comparing and assessing different ways to solve a very difficult 'background' problem. There are three different parts to this unusual and thought-provoking task.
Background problem
Note: solving the background problem is very involved and not the main focus of this task!
A mathematician goes into a supermarket and buys four items. It has been a while since she has used a calculator and she multiplies the cost (in pounds, using the decimal point for the pence) instead of adding them. At the checkout she says, "So that's £7.11" and the checkout man, correctly adding the items, agrees.
The mathematician very, very slowly puts the items into her bag whilst thinking and tapping away on her calculator. She eventually says "I believe that the prices of four items with this property is unique".
Spend a few minutes trying this problem yourself to get a feel for its mathematical structure.
Please note: Although it involves only the basic properties of numbers, the background problem is very difficult and time-consuming to solve directly. Now there's a challenge ....
Main problem
Read carefully the two solutions provided in the hints tab. How do your attempts at the first part compare to, or differ from, these two solutions? Which of the two solutions do you prefer? Why?
Follow up task
If you were now to be given related problems with £7.11 replaced by £7.12 or £7.13 or £7.14 how would you now choose to proceed? Can you assess in advance which of these problems will probably be harder or easier? Can you efficiently solve any of these problems with the benefit of hindsight?
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Below illustrates the recent experience that the center has been able to make significance to a HIV positive child's life.
Ramu (name changed) aged 14 years, lost both parents to HIV and living with HIV is under the care of his grandmother. His grandmother had to stop working as a
school ayah due to poor eyesight caused due to old age (cataract). This resulted
in her and Ramu becoming dependent on Ramu's uncle to meet the day to day expenses. Ramu's uncle, a lorry driver could not accept the condition and treated both very badly. Though it is his mother, he had beaten her so severely that one day she came to Nalam center with a swelling in her face crying "I am not able to bear this torture, all this My grandson and I have to go through because we are dependent on him", if only there is a chance of recovery for my eye problem, I would start going for work".
The previous day her son (Ramu's uncle) had beaten her and even hit her head against the wall yet, she did not want to file a complaint against her son. In spite of her old age she was willing to get back to work, if her eye problem is corrected. Buds of Christ with its networking with doctors facilitated free eye correction at the
back to work and stay independent to support herself and her grandson (Ramu), She was very grateful to the well wishers and support of friends of Buds of Christ.
Buds of Christ has made this possible through the humble contributions by well-wishers to the emergency medical expenses for children and their care takers. If you are interested to support us in meeting emergency expenses of the deserving children and their care takers, you can follow the link on Donate.


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In Recognition of Significant Contributions to Myeloma Research and Patient Care, the International Myeloma Foundation Honors Dr. Gösta Gahrton with the 2013 Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award
North Hollywood, CA -- Stockholm's Grand Hotel, where the Nobel Prize was awarded in the early 20th Century, was the historic setting for the International Myeloma Foundation's 11th Annual Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award on June 11th honoring leading Swedish hematologist Prof. Gösta Gahrton.
"It's wonderful to be in a place where so many medical milestones took place," said Susie Novis, President and Co-Founder of the IMF, kicking off the gala evening.
Dr. Brian Durie, Chairman and Co-founder of the IMF, welcomed the audience of 144 attendees who gathered to pay tribute to Prof. Gahrton for his contributions to the field of multiple myeloma. Among them, Dr. Durie pointed out, were eight previous Kyle Award winners—the award's namesake, Dr. Robert Kyle, Dr. Ken Anderson, Dr. Heinz Ludwig, Dr. Mario Boccadoro, Dr. Jesus San Miguel, Prof. Douglas Joshua, Dr. Joan Blade and Dr. Durie.
The Robert A. Kyle Lifetime Achievement Award pays homage to the man considered to be the "grandfather" of myeloma treatment. In his more than 40 years at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Kyle has gained worldwide recognition as a pioneer and respected leader in the advancement of research, clinical treatment, and education about myeloma.
In his introductory remarks, Dr. Durie recalled meeting Dr. Robert Kyle early in his own medical career. "I was a young guy coming from Scotland to the Mayo Clinic—and who do I get as a mentor but Dr. Kyle? This fortuitous event led to being mentored by him, and to being a friend of Dr. Kyle's. To be able to give this award tonight is an honor."
Dr. Christer Paul, a professor of hematology at the Karolinska Institute, offered some personal reflections and humorous insights about Prof. Gahrton, his longtime friend and co-worker at the Karolinska Institute. "He's like a big brother," Prof. Paul observed. "I'm always looking up to him – and sometimes fighting with him like a big brother."
He ticked off Prof. Gahrton's professional accomplishments: "He's been a professor of medicine for many years. He is a member of the Nobel Prize committee—and in some ways was instrumental when Don Thomas received the Nobel Prize (in 1990, for the development of cell and organ transplantation)." But," Prof. Paul noted, "there are other strings on his bow. He is a mountain climber, a very good tennis player and a great hunter."
Dr. Ray Powles, Head of Hematology and Oncology at Cancer Centre London, echoed the praise for Prof. Gahrton, whom he said he has known for 42 years. A touching video chronicled Dr. Gahrton's career as a pioneer in bone marrow transplants, investigator into the use of cell and gene therapy for the treatment of hematological disorders, and author of hundreds of scientific articles. In it were heartfelt tributes by colleagues and lovely images of his family.
In accepting the award, Dr. Gahrton appeared to be amused by the accolades. "At times like this, maybe you have to take all this with a grain of salt," he said with a smile. Then, he, too, reflected on his history with Dr. Kyle. "I recall when we were in Poland and we sneaked away from a meeting and took a boat out on the river. We got to know each other very well."
He graciously thanked "all the people I've collaborated with—lab technicians and people in the hospitals," and his family ("Without my wife Astrid, I couldn't do anything!"), as well as "the whole myeloma community!"
Prof. Gahrton praised the IMF and Susie Novis, as well. "I appreciate your honesty and integrity. I appreciate all that you have done," he said, adding, "Susie, you are a wonderful lady. Who else could have built an organization like this?"
A chamber trio played as all nine of the Kyle Award winners gathered on the stage for photos and camaraderie. The spirit of scientific achievement seemed to fill this beautiful room once again.


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They're coming.
The mascot for El Paso's Triple A baseball team will be announced Tuesday afternoon.
That's what job postings on the Pacific Coast League's website have stated in recent weeks and billboards revealed around El Paso last week are pointing to, as well.
Youth baseball players will attend an event Tuesday afternoon at the Plaza Theatre where the name and logo will be revealed.
On the team's website and billboards, two mysterious eyes peer at you from in front of a blood red background.
One of the mascot's eyes even has a smiley face. A really, really happy smiley face.
Don't look for the U.S. Trademark Office website for a clue. There's no sign of any of any of the possible names being trademarked. Blame it on the government shutdown?
MoutainStar Sports Group's PR firm, Mithoff Burton, has bought up all of the website urls associated with the five team name finalists – Aardvarks, Buckaroos, Chihuahuas, Desert Gators, and Sun Dogs.
Also somebody has created Twitter and Instagram accounts for the five finalists – all starting with ep and then the mascot name.
That doesn't seem unusual until you see that the Desert Gators Twitter and Instagram accounts are the only ones that are protected. Maybe they are locked to throw off the scent?
A Mithoff Burton employee said they would get back to ABC-7 on whether or not their agency or MountainStar created the Twitter/Instagram accounts. The employee later sent an email stating the team name and logo would be revealed Tuesday. The previous questions were not answered.
Desert Gators makes sense as the choice given the city's alligators/lagartos history in San Jacinto Plaza.
Brandiose, the company that came up with the design of the name and mascot, said in a video that they looked at the city's history for inspiration with the mascot creation.
In the video, you can see printouts of different pictures showing several parts of El Paso's history, including a bull, ASARCO, and a Mexican food sign among other things.
Desert Gators would seem to fit right in with El Paso's history.


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Boston College Law School produces five academic publications: (1) The Boston College Law Review; (2) The Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review; (3) The Boston College International & Comparative Law Review; (4) The Boston College Third World Law Journal; and (5) The Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest. Members of these publications are selected by a variety of processes. The students achieving the 5 highest GPAs in each section will be invited to join the review of their choice. That same invitation will be extended to the students who achieve the 5 highest scores on the writing competition (based on a memorandum of law and a Bluebook exercise). The remaining slots on the reviews will be filled by students who attain the highest scores derived from an equation that takes into account GPA, writing competition score, and the score on a personal statement that the editors in chief can use, for example, to match up students who express a compelling interest in a specific journal's subject matter or who present a perspective that the editors feel will bring a distinctive voice to the membership. Any student who is not selected for a review staff at the end of first year may write a note of publishable quality under the guidance of a faculty member, either as an independent study or in conjunction with a seminar. If that note is selected for publication by one of the reviews, its writer will become a member of the review's editorial board in his or her third year. (A limited number of positions are held for transfer students who enter at the beginning of second year as well.)
As noted above, the competition consists of a few parts. Participants are asked to draft a memorandum of law based on a fact pattern and research materials supplied in the competition package. In addition, they are asked to complete a citation exercise that is intended to teach the most important and often-used Bluebook rules. Students are given approximately 12 days to conclude the assignment. Submissions are read by selected editors from all the publications. Six different readers evaluate each submission; their weighted scores are averaged to determine the final grade; the Bluebook exercise is graded by the manager of the law reviews; the 5 editors in chief evaluate the personal statements. Those students receiving the highest scores are assigned to the journals of their choice based on a preference ranking they hand in with the submissions.
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With its latest auction, Grey Flannel Auctions broke its own record for highest auction price ever paid for a basketball jersey.
An iconic jersey worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving during the first-ever halftime Slam Dunk Contest in 1976 soared to a closing price of $188,321, helping the 1,000-lot auction total $1.73 million. All prices quoted include the 20-percent buyer's premium.


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'How do they do it?" I remember wondering, watching Madonna and her backup singers, Donna De Lory and Niki Haris, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas during the 2001 "Drowned World" tour. For two hours, the women danced and strutted through numerous costume changes and elaborate choreography - all while singing at full volume, and never getting out of breath!
Eight years later, De Lory - now a successful solo artist - lets me in on the secret: "A really good sound man!"
"He would ride our vocal mikes, and whoever was out of breath, he'd balance the vocals," she says.
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Beyond that, of course, it helps to be in top physical condition and an experienced professional, like De Lory. Still, she recalls nights in huge arenas from Paris to Tokyo when the cigarette smoke was so thick it was a challenge to breathe, let alone sing and dance.
These days, De Lory has traded the smoky arenas for the incense-wafting sanctuaries of temples, churches and yoga studios - like The Studio Maui in Haiku where she'll be performing this weekend. In these places, she discovered, she can not only sing and dance and breathe, but also connect on a deeper level with her audience.
"The music I'm making has lent itself to new venues," De Lory says by phone from her Los Angeles home.
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* Donna De Lory will perform three shows this weekend. The first two are at The Studio Maui: a concert with Cameron and talented tabla player Ty Burhoe on Friday, and a "5 Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers" dance with Amara Pagano and Kabba Anand on Saturday. The events begin at 7:30 p.m., with dinner available (not included in the ticket price) on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. The performances also commemorate a workshop taking place this weekend at the Studio featuring Anusara Yoga Founder John Friend and spiritual teacher and author Ram Dass. For more information, visit www.thestu diomaui.com. On Sunday at 7 p.m., De Lory will perform at Island Spirit Yoga in Lahaina. Tickets are $20.
"The songs are a lot deeper and more heart-centered and devotional" - a switch from her first solo efforts, which were more pop-focused.
Her ninth and latest CD is called "Sanctuary," featuring songs that are uplifting, soothing and spiritual; what she calls "meditative music." But De Lory never strays too far from her roots in dance. "Even when I try to make a really mellow CD, it ends up being pretty rhythmic!" she says. Most of her songs can be easily remixed into enticingly danceable tracks.
"I want to allow people the space: if they want to sit there and meditate, or if they want to get up and dance, I want to encourage them," she says. "I love it when people are dancing, just doing their thing, being who they are, feeling oneness but having their own unique experience."
When De Lory is in concert, she's usually dancing. "When I move, my breath gets deeper, and it helps me get deeper with my singing," she says. "Dancing professionally, I could sing better notes when my heart rate was up."
De Lory performed with Madonna on six international tours, from "Who's That Girl?" in 1987 to "Confessions" in 2006. In 1993, she released her self-titled debut on MCA, and soon after, began to delve deeper into world music, studying belly dance and Indian drumming. As the exotic rhythms began to reflect themselves in her work, she left MCA and in 2000, collaborated with cellist Cameron Stone to release "Bliss" on her own label.
"We just made this beautiful music that we loved, but I didn't know where it would be performed," De Lory says.
After trying out the bar atmospheres of places like L.A.'s House of Blues and the Viper Room, De Lory was invited to play in the huge Agape Church for an audience of thousands. The joyful response that blossomed out of that environment was astounding, and led to her current tour through places of devotion and spiritual awakening.
"I've found my community, my own voice," she says. "It's music and dance that gets you out of your mind and body and into your breath."
And the best part is, there's no smoking in yoga studios.
This weekend:
Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" (Female Version) wraps up its short run at the Historic Iao Theater. When her husband leaves her, Florence Ungar (Jennifer Rose) moves in with her longtime friend Olive Madison (Camille Romero). There's just one problem: Florence is a compulsive neat freak, and Olive is the ultimate easygoing slob. The unlikely combination results in nonstop laughs and a lighthearted reminder of the value of true friendship.
The Maui OnStage production is directed by Mark Collmer and also features Kathy Collins, Beth Garrow, Jesse Rogers, Kevin Wilson, Nicholas Batres and Tasha Bradon. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, $15 for Sunday matinee; available at If the Shoe Fits in Wailuku, online at www.mauionstage.com, or by calling 242-6969. Dinner theater packages are available on Friday and Saturday for $40 at Caf O'Lei just down the street; reservations must be paid for in advance by calling 244-8680. (See review on Page 5.)
The imagery of Hawaii will blossom forth in music and dance on Saturday evening, as Maui's own award-winning na kumu hula Napua Greig and Kahulu Maluo-Huber present Mohala Mai 2009 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater. With the name meaning "To Blossom Forth," the event will showcase the talents of Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka in an evening filled with both traditional and contemporary hula, oli and mele. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $32. Applicable fees are added to tickets for all MACC shows, available at the MACC box office, by calling 242-7469 or online at www.mauiarts.org.
Coming attractions:
Maui OnStage is gearing up for "Rocktober at the Iao Theater: A Month of Horror and Fun." They'll start things off with a free keiki performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, as part of First Friday festivities in Wailuku. As the night goes on, there will be a free screaming - oops, screening, of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 8 p.m., as well as themed body painting by master artist Rachel DeBoer, costumed characters and audience participation. For more information, call 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com.


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids Community College is accepting applications for an opening on its seven-member board of trustees.
Those interested in filling the position, which becomes open now that trustee Terri Handlin has announced she will step down on Aug. 31, must live within the college's taxing district, which is equivalent to boundaries of the Kent Intermediate School District.
Administrators said an application consists of a letter of intent and a resume. It can be sent to Kathy Mullins, executive deputy to the president and board liaison, 143 Bostwick Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Applications also can be delivered to Mullins in person.
Related: Departing GRCC board member Terri Handlin reflects on GRCC's growth, mission
The college's board of trustees will vote on which applicant will fill the seat by no later than July 1. The successful candidate will fill the remainder of Handlin's term, which runs through Dec. 31, 2014.
"Our goal is to fill the vacancy as soon as possible so that there is a smooth transition," President Steven Ender said in a statement.. As we near our 100-year anniversary, and the many activities and events being planned to celebrate our century mark, it is important that we are able to welcome a new trustee and bring he or she up-to-speed."


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Pascal Gabriel is not only one of the World's finest pop producers but he will go down in history as being the first to release a dance sample CD - this library was not only the first but also proved to be the inspired blueprint for the dance sample CD that few libraries since have strayed far from. Being a pioneer has it's problems but it also gives you the opportunity to do something special, unique and been seen to do it. This library was snapped up by producers all over the World and many of the samples featured become legendary, featuring on countless hit records just as Pascal had hoped when he put it together. Now it's available, 20 years after it's initial release, in the digital formats of today to give easy access to a new generation of musicians.
Contents Drum & Percussion Loops, Kicks, Snares, Hats, Hat Patterns, Hits, Brass, Film & Atmos, Guitar, Male & Female Spoken & Sung Vox, Computer Vox, Orch, FX, Stops & Stabs, Synths, Basses plus 3D RSS-processed samples. The classic dance sample mix from the pioneering dance sample CD. Tried and trusted by thousands of musicians arounds the World.
More info on the Producer Pascal, the most famous living Belgian, is a top producer having worked with all the artists listed above. He's enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic with his new band Peach (Union) including the hit single 'On My Own'. He's released a second sample CD 'Pascal Gabriel's Colourful World of Sounds & Silence' that is completely different to this one.
Review Highlights "...house gold dust...breaks new ground..." - Music Technology "A few of the sounds are a little dirty and distorted, but they come from such obscure sources that you can't expect much else - just try shipping over to Egypt to get a perfect DAT recording of a religious chant. The main strength of this collection is the fact that the sounds all have potential, no matter what kind of electronic music you produce. You can actually imagine using just about all the sounds included. 9/10." - Future Music "...off-beat, quite distinctive, and highly usable. Better still you almost certainly won't have heard them before...useful and memorable...a revelation...uniformly excellent...the basis for many a hit." - Sound On Sound "If you were putting together a list of the top people involved in dance music, you couldn't leave out Pascal Gabriel...extremely varied and usable...no matter what kind of electronic music you produce you can actually imagine using just about all the sounds included. 9/10" - Future Music
Credits Peach (Union), EMF, S-Express, Inspiral Carpets, Bomb The Bass, Falco, Jimmy Somerville, Erasure, New Order, The Other Two.
Format Info This CD features REX versions of every sample from the collection that is REXable. It also includes WAV files so other sounds are also included.
Contents One of the best collections of commercial dance loops around. Remix! features House Loops, Slow Loops, Rave Loops, Drum Hits, Human Beatbox, Vocal Phrases, Choral Vox, Vox Shorts, Sung & Chanted Vox, Sex/Moon/Rolf Vox, Live Samples, Transform & Scratch Sounds, Scene FX, Stabs, Effects, Bangs, Whooshes, Rave Sounds, Basses & Sub-Basses, Synths, Acid, Silly, and more
More info on the Producer Megabass are amongst the UK's top remixers and megamixers. Their unique understanding of modern dance music combined with their distinctive requirements have contributed towards the unique character of this CD that has made it such a success.
Review Highlights "...If you're looking for instant loop gratification, stop here...this CD is faultless...It's another dance workstation, but fresher than most, and offers a generous helping of relevant dance/pop/rave crossover ingredients...I enjoyed it immensely, and so will you." - Sound On Sound "...perfect for the most vicious dance track...there are enough useable samples included on this CD to fit into any kind of track...9/10." - Future Music "...it takes something special to stand out...Remix! is something special...inherent versatility which makes Remix! an essential studio accessory...just too funky to ignore...a rhythm track programmers dream...for sample addicts the world over, it's much, much more than a quick fix." - Home & Studio Recording "Sensationnels. Five Stars." - Keyboards (France)
Credits C&C Music Factory, The Shamen, Altern 8, Madonna, 2 Unlimited, Pet Shop Boys, Black Box, 49ers, and many more
Remix II: First Among Sequels
Contents One of the best collections of commercial dance loops around available in the REX file format for the first time. All loops are tempo grouped and range from 86 to 180 bpm. Also featured are Scratch Sequences/Tools/Fills/Stutter Loops/Moog, General Vox, Sung/Chanted Vox, Vox Shorts, Choral Vox, FX/Live Section, Bangs & Whooshes, Acid, Ambient, Synths, Strings, Organ, Piano, Drums and much more.
More info on the Producer Megabass are amongst the UK's top remixers and megamixers. Their unique understanding of modern dance music combined with their distinctive requirements have contributed towards the unique character of this CD that has made it such a success.
Review Highlights "...clean, well recorded, and chosen with a clear vision of what works in a dance mix" - Sound On Sound
Credits C&C Music Factory, The Shamen, Altern 8, Madonna, 2 Unlimited, Pet Shop Boys, Black Box, 49ers, and many more. NEW RELEASE!
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Dust'n'Grime Demo Loops
A superbly programmed brand new library of beats with an authentic, vintage sound.
Dust'n'Grime: Future Classic Breaks is a massive collection of 628 brand new samples! The library comprises 70 distinct beats, 278 Apple Loops files, each presented in typically 4 versions and supplemented with a full selection of 350 single hits to allow you to create complimentary beats or perform overdubs quickly and easily - enabling you to create the perfect rhythm track fast!
Sonically the beats featured have a classic, gritty sound to them, all expertly programmed and processed using state-of-the-art signal processors to give you the best of both Worlds. Download the demo files and check out the audio demos to hear for yourself.
160dB: The Drum&Bass Interface
Demo Track
The seminal Drum&Bass Sample CD - many immitators, few, if any, peers.
Breaks, Upright Bass licks & FX, Basses, Atmospheres, Drum Hits, Misc. FX, Gated FX, Musical FX, Live Drum Loops, Rhodes lines, riffs, FX and patterns, Sax riffs & chops, and Analog Synth FX. 368.7 MBs of data, total number of samples: 497
N-Jay is a pro D&B producer working on the underground UK dance scene.
Review Highlights
160dB: The Drum&Bass Interface - MacUser UK, Nov 2003 - 4 Stars
Pros - Lovely sax and upright bass loops + Good price
Cons - Most drum loops too genre-specific
"Much of it is excellent. There are a lot of mellow flavours designed to juxtapose the relentless drums. In particular, the sax, Rhodes and upright bass loops are brilliant at defining a mood, featuring fluid energetic playing. Laid over any kind of drumbeat, these can be very inspiring, while the massive Atmosphere samples and FX automatically add a moody vibe to any scene. For £30, the jazzy instrumentation is worth getting.
All three CDs are solid collections of professional-sounding loops collected by genre, although mixing and matching loops across genres is a rewarding exercise. The quality of the samples is excellent, and which one you go for depends on your tastes."
KEY BUY WINNER "I could blather about how great this library is, but second listener Greg Rule sums it up best: 'From the evocative pads and wicked synth basses to the expressive instrumental riffs and edgy loops, there are loads of club-ready components for launching a track. I defy any electronic music lover to give this library a test drive and not walk away buzzed.'" - KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
"Back with a bang...9/10" - Computer Music
"Overall - Essential purchase for Drum and Bass makers - 9/10." - Sounduser Review
DirtBag - SimeonDemo Track
Simeon delivers another collection that builds on his legacy of the internationally acclaimed Vinyl Frontier CDs!
This collection not only features loads of his trademark beats, Mini Tracks (with isolated elements!), specially performed bass lines, synth sequences, FX, Pads and more!
If you want a grungy collection of dance samples that drips with attitude then look no further.
Review Highlights "All in all, Dirtbag is definitely a good experience. Simeon's signature sounds are present everywhere on this CD which are a definite formula to success. The greasy fretless bass lines are GORGEOUS and the clean, nicely tendered mastering has left me drooling for the type of studio he has." - Reasonfreaks
Full Phat
Full Phat Demo Track
Another slice of cutting edge futurefunk from dance innovators Terminalhead!
Review Highlights "This is the sort of CD that if it fits the sort of sound you are looking to create then you'll come back to it again and again. Overall - Recommended for hard edged sounding music producers...excellent, varied stuff." - Computer Music "Recommended for hard edged sounding music producers" - SoundUser "Almost worth the money for the loops alone" - Sound On Sound
Contents Drum Loops, Gated FX, SH101 Riffs, Dub FX, Rhythmic Riffs & Phrases, Effects, Synths, Gated Scratches, Shortwave Radio FX, Pads and Sweeps.
More info on the Producer Sony-signed Terminalhead are well known as remixers for artists such as Geri Halliwell and Mansun as well as their own work.
2Step AheadDemo Track
The essential sample collection for any serious 2Step producer but also a goldmine of modern dance samples ideal for many more genres too!
A collection of over 800 samples including:
13 Groove Kits
Processed Beats
Keys & Synth Riffs
Vocal Hooks
Bass Lines
FX & One Shots
2Step Ahead - MacUser UK, Nov 2003 - 4 Stars
Pros - Interesting collection of electronic loops
Cons - Slightly expensive + You may be put off by the title
"Not really knowing what to expect from 2Step Ahead, we were pleasantly surprised to discover a selection of imaginative electronic loops. Comprising 13 Groove Kits split into numerous Beats, Hi-Hat and Kick Snare Loops, plus Synth Bass options, there's plenty of robotic rhythmic content here.
Set against a clutch of groovy clavinet, electric piano and organ riffs, as well as dozens of weird processed loops with a very twitchy edge, and you've got all the makings of a thoroughly modern club classic.
All three CDs are solid collections of professional-sounding loops collected by genre, although mixing and matching loops across genres is a rewarding exercise. The quality of the samples is excellent, and which one you go for depends on your tastes."
Underfire 2 - Terminalhead
Demo Track
Another huge collection of grungy, inspirational dance samples! The finest FutureFunk collection and extremely popular with Pro users for many years. Recorded at the same sessions as the first volume so although the contents are completely different the style of the content is pretty much identical.
Review Highlights - for volume 1
"Raunchy, raw, and rude: Three "R" words that describe the audio material you'll get on the Terminalhead CDs. That's meant as a compliment...you'll find lots to get excited about and inspired by: crunchy drum and guitar loops, oddball sound effects, wicked synth lines, spacy analog synth events, and more...And to assure the audio gets dirty enough, the producers downsampled or sample-converted much of the material so that it's only 8- or even 4-bit. Grunge City!...I really appreciate the variety of drum loops, which range from fairly straight-ahead to absolutely monstrous -- with a decided multitude of the latter...The processing is so thick it's tasteful, and the hooks are infectious. Some of the best feature digitally sliced-and-diced vocals..."AMG has been one of the world's most consistent producers of great loop CDs over the past few years," Greg concluded, "and Terminalhead does not disappoint." - Keyboard (USA)
Contents All highly processed and grunged up big time including some 4-bit processing. All specially recorded, distorted, filtered and phat. Including:
Pete's Drum Loops & Chops - Assorted drum loops. Distorted, filtered and phat. Watch them bass bins flap.
Pete's Lo-Fi Drum Loops and Chops - Drums and drum effects utilising 8 and 4 bit lo-fi cruch technology. Sizeable and hard.
Funky Crunch Gate Corner - Created using many sound sources. Sample, fly in and enjoy - they're funky. Try triggering them in different parts of the bar. Also includes many 4 and 8 bit loops. Warning - some of the sounds are REALLY hard.
Synth Riffs/Sounds - Assortment of usable synth lines, sounds and sequences. Once again, created using a cross section of old analogue boxes, some crunchy filters and 4/8 bit processing. Sample the bits you like, shut your eyes and fly 'em in.
Greg's Funky Hard Chops - Hard as nails, but smooth as silk. You're certain to find a chop or rhythmic phrase to suit your track.
Dub FX - Loads of fresh sexy, NEW dub effects to spice up your track. Treat with love, care and respect.
Pascal Benadjaoud Percussion - This time delivering new grooves for terminalhead, using bongos, congas, darbuka, tambourines, triangles, shakers and vocals. Pascal gets phased, phreaked and dubbed out.
Shortwave Strangeness - Best reapings from many a cold, dark night in front of the trusty old tranny.
Misc. Unusualness - An odd assortment of those hard to categorise sounds.
Greg's Trippy Oddness - An unusual collection of very usuable processed guitar.
Synth Effects - Many very weird, wonderful and wide synthetic effects.
Analogue Pads and Sweeps - A collection of filter sweeps and beautiful organic moments.
More info on the Producers Now defunkt Terminalhead produced a string of groundbreaking remixes for many leading artists.
Format Info This CD features REX versions of every sample from the collection plus WAVs of those that couldn't be REXed.


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Double-crossed and a long way from home, Max is now trapped in a city full of violence and bloodshed, using his weapons and instincts in a desperate search for the truth and a way out.
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A Few Hundred Bullets Back (Bronze)
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Amidst The Wreckage (Bronze)
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Maximum Payne (Gold)
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DLC: Local Justice Pack
Air Ace (Bronze)
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Express Checkout (Bronze)
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Near Ilanz there are various beautiful side valleys and the breathtaking, notoriously wild Rhine Gorge. Water lovers can raft through that spectacular gorge. It is also suitable for other water sports such as canoeing or Funyak. Those who prefer staying on dry land, can explore the Rhine Gorge by bicycle, on foot, or admire it from one of the many viewing platforms.
Located in the heart of Surselva, the little town is the ideal starting point for visiting six skiing areas offering 600 kilometers of pistes and 70 trails for leisure skiers as well as the more ambitious snow riders. These skiing areas, and various nearby side valleys as well as the Rhine Gorge offer every kind of activity, including skiing, snowshowing, tobogganing, Nordic skiing and winter hiking.
- Ilanz Old Town –The historic center of Ilanz boasts valuable buildings from the 16th and 17th century.
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- Cinema sil plaz – culture pulsates in the heart of Surselva: enjoy films, concerts, and cabaret in an impressive location.
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Introducing Liz Lange: Stylish Mom, Maternity Designer and New Being Pregnant Blogger!strollerderby
Hi Babble readers! Welcome to my first post as a "Being Pregnant" guest blogger. I'm so excited to join the Babble community and share my tried-and-true style tips with you.
I've been designing maternity wear for more than 14 years and while trends have come and gone, my style philosophy remains the same: expecting moms look better and feel more confident in pieces that are cut closer to the body. Bottom line: I'm all about the fitted maternity silhouette and staying true to your personal sense of style. Remember; when it comes to fashion there are no rules!
As I dish out the dos and don'ts of pregnancy-chic fashion, I'd love to hear what issues are on your mind. Every month I'll post a short video answering questions that you, my soon-to-be loyal readers (wink!), submit in the comments section of this blog.
Now, on to my first set of tips. Since I'm currently battling New York City's sticky, sweltering August heat, I thought I'd discuss how you expecting mamas can stay chic, cool and comfortable despite the soaring temperature. Both of my kids were born in the fall, so trust me, I know what it's like to be pregnant during the hottest months of the year!
Tips after the jump!
Tip 1: When In Doubt, Reach For A Dress
My hands-down favorite item is the dress. Don't be afraid to go to extremes when it comes to length whether your personal preference is short or maxi (I love this bright, patterned version from my Target collection), the look is chic, takes you everywhere and keeps you cool. For day, pair your dress with flip-flops or ballet flats and at night, step into an espadrille or low wedge.
Tip 2: Have Fun With Swimwear
Whether you're by the pool, lake or beach, it's okay to show some skin and show off your growing bump. For an easy, stylish cover-up this season, try tying a sarong above or below your bump. This is the one place where it is ok to show off bare belly skin, so look good doing it!
Tip 3: Forget What You've Heard Wear Prints
Summer calls for bright colors and bolder prints (like this tote from Jonathan Adler) my favorite! I love the look of an all-over printed maxi-dress (see tip #1 in case you hadn't seen my obsession). It's a fresh change from your standard solids and can be really slimming.
Tip 4: Who Wears Short-Shorts (or Bermuda Shorts!)
As much as I am a dress girl, even I find myself really feeling for shorts these days. They're not just for daytime anymore all the celebrities are dressing them up for evening events. Remember, shorts come in many different styles and shapes the length is up to you. For a hassle-free look, pair them with a long and lean tank. It's a great way to pop color into your wardrobe.
Tip 5: Get Kissed by the (Faux) Sun
Steer clear of heavy makeup when it's hot, but make bronzer your best friend. (I'm a fan of Laura Mercier.) Dab on a great shade of pink lipstick and you're good to go!
That's all for now, ladies! Check back soon for more of my maternity style tips.
-Liz Lange
Where to buy:
Liz Lange® for Target® Maternity Sleeveless V-Neck Knit Maxi Dress, $24.48, Target
Jonathan Adler Countess Tote, $99, shopbop.com
Laura Mercier Bronzing Pressed Powder, $32, lauramercier.com
Designer and entrepreneur Liz Lange pioneered maternity chic, creating stylish clothes for pregnant women. After working at Vogue magazine, Liz tried her hand as a designer and developed the idea for a sophisticated and slim-fitting collection of maternity clothing. This innovative design approach quickly attracted celebrities, fashion insiders, businesswomen and stay-at-home moms-to-be alike, launching her brand and cementing her status as a fashion trailblazer. In 2002 she launched her exclusive maternity collection for Target. The Liz Lange Maternity for Target collection offers soon-to-be moms stylish maternity looks at wallet-friendly prices.