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It's All about the Packaging, Baby!
Jazzy packaging makes all the difference to shoppers nowadays. Even if you don't think about product packages too much, rest assured that there are zillions of consumers out there who do. Would you pass over your favorite cereal in favor of one that had a blazingly colorful box? Would you purchase a snack you've never tried just because you couldn't look away from the hypnotic packaging that contained it? Many would answer yes in a split second – and there's nothing wrong with that. Many companies are turning to aggressive marketing attempts that involve fancy-schmancy packaging…but will it work?
Here's one example of a spruced-up package rebrand: baby carrots. (You know, the bite-sized carrot sticks in mini bags that fit perfectly inside of kids' lunch sacks.) An article on Fast Company's site disclosed the intentions of the Baby Carrots brand to revamp their packaging to make it look more like junk food. They've also tagged their juicy little carrots with a bold new tagline: "Eat 'em Like Junk Food." The end goal of this $25 million dollar campaign is to encourage kids to eat healthier and reach for a bag of juicy carrots in lieu of that bag of cheesy puffs or cheese-coated chips.
I have to admit that I'm impressed with these carrot packages; each of the 3 new designs is flashy and stylized, and it's difficult to believe that healthy vegetables are contained within them. Each bag has a clear window on the front that allows consumers to see what's inside, and the carrots do look remarkably like Cheetos at first glance. However, I wonder if kids will actually fall for this approach. Don't get me wrong, baby carrots are tasty, but they're certainly not on the same level as sodium-laced, artificially-flavored cheese curls. Can a snazzy junk food bag really make that much of a difference to children, or is the Baby Carrots brand barking up the wrong tree?
The way I see it, these new packages could have advantages besides the obvious. I'm not sure if grade school has changed since I attended, but I remember being the recipient of daily ridicule because my mother would pack my lunch with fruits and vegetables instead of greasy chips. Perhaps these attractive Baby Carrots packages will blend in better with other lunchroom goodies and possibly even make healthy eating the cool thing to do! Hey, I can dream…
I highly recommend that you visit the Baby Carrots website and feast your eyes on their re-branding campaign in all its glory. The site is complete with a punchy flash introduction, a YouTube video showcasing their carrot-themed video game for the iPhone (no, I'm not kidding), and impressive interactive menus featuring dancing carrots. Since when did baby carrots become so hip and extreme? In the twenty-first century, apparently…at least that's what the Baby Carrots brand is hoping for! (Hey, I know a wonderful place they could go to get some carrot stress balls or to have their own baby carrot stress balls designed! Wink wink…)
Do these cool junk food packages make you hungry for baby carrots? Do you think more highly of a brand if they use eye-catching packages? Will this hip packaging and branding craze simply phase out, or will it continue and wage an unstoppable battle for consumers' brand loyalty? Let's talk about it!
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Well, I first have to forget that baby carrots are not actually baby carrots at all. They are carefully sculpted carrot pieces intended to LOOK like baby carrots, so the facade begins there! I am not sure kids are going to fall for this, however, if the packaging helps them blend in with their friends at lunchtime, who am I to question it?
As far as packaging in general. My favorite cereal could be in a brown paper bag, and I would still buy it over a different cereal in some snappy packaging. But like most people, I might try something new based upon a unique and creative package design. I think packaging is important. It is how we present things, be it our products or ourselves. How boring would our catalogs be with no images? What if we presented a very high-end promotional product in a polybag? It wouldn't have nearly the attraction that it might have if presented in an appropriate gift box. So, we are stuck with it. Packaging matters. Let's just hope that when it comes to people, we take the time to look beyond it!
hmm… well I love baby carrots but I like to know I am eating something healthy. Just my opinion I am really turned off to certain foods if the packaging is too flashy. I can understand why they do it for kids, but I think they should more so latch on to the new "Green" trend as oppossed to the junk food industry. To me it just seems as they are perpetuating the unhealthy habits we tend to have in this country. But if they could somehow market and campaign healthy eating and how cool it makes you, then yeah I think it is viable, but carrots? I like the interactive bit w/ the iphone. The potato chip like packaging seems like it may deter suburban moms as I said before with this new "Green" trend. To me it seems like the healthy food industry is moving in the wrong direction, what next: "Custard, filled Carrots because "It tastes better"?
Cheeeeeesy poooooooooofs! 🙂
I think this branding campaign is VERY creative and I give mad props to the Baby Carrots brand for giving it a shot, but at the same time, the EXTENT to which this new packaging/marketing campaign is going – it kind of insults my intelligence. I mean, through your packaging, you're trying to tell me this is a "cool" snack food. Since when have carrots been cool? It's an interesting angle but I think it relies to heavy on the tongue and cheek angle of marketing this as a FUN and ATTRACTIVE alternative to other less healthy but popular snack foods.
Does packaging matter, sure it does, but I think getting this product PLACED closer to other refrigerated snack goods like "Snack-Packs" would go a lot further. Make the customer choose then… The produce aisle, which in my experience, is where this product is most often located, is not the time I'm thinking about getting my snack on.
Here's an idea, inject these suckers with some fat free ranch dressing and sell them as STUFFED BABIES. The product naming might need some work – JK!, but who wouldn't want to enjoy some processed carrots stuffed with even further processed ranch dressing. My palette is watering just at the thought of it – JK!
Sam, I've actually had custard filled carrots before… and in case you were wondering, they DO taste better. They are delicious! 🙂
hahaahaha. Bret, your comments never fail to crack me up! =)
Stuffed Babies, genius.
When you offer a staple item, how DO you create differentiation? It's a question asked of us on a daily basis. The answer? It's not easy, especially when it comes to food. The easiest way is to start by reducing your price and make packaging that appeals to you target market, hence what we see above. However, if you are relying on crafting packaging alone (or you are at rock bottom prices), I think they have really missed two of the most fundamental "P"'s of marketing. If you can combine a special promotion, along with a creative display that places the product in front of the consumer before others, now you are talking. The point? Don't be myopic, and certainly don't rely on just cool wrapping alone, to make the sale, even if you offer impulse items. Conventional marketing wisdom still sets the paradigm for successful promotions; follow it! Did you get all of your 4 P's in your last promotion? If not, see bubba.
For some reason I do not care if it insults my intelligence right now, I think because I have this weird craving for baby carrots…hmmm..
But seriously they look 199% more appetizing to me!
I remember the Doritos from the 80's, the bag was red and white even had some blue on it. The Nacho Cheese flavor really hasn't changed much, but that bag has gone from makeover to makeover again and again. Darker bags w/neon lighting and squiggly electric like wording. (Really what does 'Extreme" have to do w/Nacho Cheese?)
If you put the old bag of Doritos against the new bag today nobody would buy the old bag. Naturally the our eyes are drawn to the colors of the newer bag.
Dude, this packaging stuff is all well and good, but have you seen the video game they're rolling out along with it?
Thank me later.
@Barb – I agree. A high-end promo item wouldn't have as much of an impact if packaged in a cheap bag! I hate to say it, but packaging DOES matter…although, once I've decided I favor a particular brand, it takes a lot to discourage me from buying it. It would take oodles more than just a flashy package to break my brand loyalty!
@Sam – It also irks me that we've gotten to this point. If you had asked me about this 10 years ago, I would have told you you're nuts…who ever heard of junk food packages for baby carrots? I mean, I've always loved eating them, even when they came in boring plastic bags! Why can't kids just eat carrots because they're delicious and not because they like the pretty colors? On the other hand, though, I'm all for anything that encourages children to eat their vegetables.
@Bret – Great points! I do have to say a great big "EWWWW!" in regard to your custard-filled carrot comment, however. Gross!
@Scooby – You're right, it takes a lot more than slick marketing to help a company succeed. I'm anxious to see what else the Baby Carrots brand comes up with to draw customers in and incorporate those other "P"s!
@QLP Kid – See, it's already working! 😉
@Vernon – I TOTALLY remember those Doritos bags! Wherever those bags were, there were usually some retro cans of Pepsi as well. Ah, good times! And don't even get me started on the whole "Extreme" marketing craze…I think it wore out its welcome a long time ago. You're right; we're becoming more and more used to insane colors, fonts, and designs on our packaging. It makes me wonder where we'll eventually end up!
@Jana – I saw the preview for that carrot iPhone game on their site and couldn't believe it! Thanks for finding the YouTube video. You can bet I'm downloading that from the App Store as we speak! Baby carrots, prepare to be pwned!
I'm downloading the game NOW! I mean…After work… =)
I love this article Jill. =)
I have never seen baby carrot packaging like this…how long ago did they come up with this change? For me, if I need to get carrots at the store, I don't care what the package looks like. But for kids, I can really see how these would be more appealing.


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Not so long ago, people with gluten intolerance had to turn away or tune out at the sight or mention of Christmas cookies. Now, thanks to a proliferation of gluten-free cookbooks, online resources and special gluten-free ingredients, they can join in the holiday indulgence.
The Land O'Lakes butter folks, for example, who produce an annual holiday recipe brochure, offer 15 gluten-free cookie recipes (including sugar cookie cutouts), with photos, at their Web site (landolakes.com; search under "gluten-free cookies").
My sister-in-law, Carla Meier from Fort Worth, Texas, sent this recipe for sugar cutout cookies, which she's used many times. It uses a flour blend sold at a local gluten-free food store and online. They produce a crispy cookie; if you didn't know they were gluten-free, you probably wouldn't notice any difference.
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen cookies of mixed sizes
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter flavor
2 1/3 cups Authentic Foods gluten-free multi-blend flour (see note)
In bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add egg, salt, vanilla and butter flavor. Blend in flour. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll out dough on a mat or surface dusted with the flour blend to desired thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, place on ungreased baking sheets, and bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until they begin to brown. Remove to racks to cool and decorate as desired.
Note: This flour is available at the Gluten Free Trading Co., 3116 S. Chase Ave., and from authenticfoods.com.
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Makes about 5 dozen
1 ¾ cups white rice flour
¼ cup sweet rice flour
¼ cup potato starch
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
½ teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract (or vanilla)
Food coloring (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In medium bowl, whisk together flours, potato starch, xanthan gum and salt.
In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs and almond extract; cream together until light. Add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms. Divide dough and tint with food coloring, if desired.
Fit a cookie press with desired template. Fill press with dough and squeeze out cookies, about 1 inch apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven 8 to 14 minutes or until edges of cookies are very lightly browned. (Time depends on size and thickness of cookies.) Remove from oven and let cool on pan 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.


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The poll, released Thursday, shows 52 percent of Americans are in favor of decriminalizing the drug, an 11-point rise since 2010.
Only 11 percent of respondents in a 1969 Gallup poll were in favor of legalizing the drug.
In the most recently conducted poll, about 45 percent of respondents said they believe marijuana should remain illegal.
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Vanessa K. Peeden serves with the Army Contracting Command as a protocol specialist. In addition, she serves in the U.S. Army Reserve as the first sergeant of the 300th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment at Gillem Enclave in Atlanta, Ga.
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As the ACC protocol specialist, I am responsible for conceptualizing, planning, coordinating and executing all protocol aspects of visiting dignitaries. I also assist with special ceremonies hosted by the senior ACC leadership. Through my Army Reserve career as a public affairs Soldier, I learned about military customs and courtesies which have helped prepare me for the responsibilities of this job. My military experience has also taught me that the only constant in life is change itself.
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This job is great because it allows me to "rub elbows" with all kinds of interesting people. I also get to attend a lot of community-related events and ceremonies. Most of all, I get to work with servicemen and women from all walks of life.
Where do you call home? What do you do during your spare time?
The Huntsville area is home. I'm something of a novelty as I'm a fourth generation native of Lacey's Spring, Ala. The majority of people you meet here are from somewhere else. I've been married 32 years to a wonderful man, Raoul, and we have two grown daughters and two grandchildren, 6-month-old twins. In my spare time, I play with the twins, camp out at the Tennessee River, attend battle assemblies for the Army Reserve and work in the garden.
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My job helps the commanding general and command sergeant major make decisions on which events to attend, who to invite and other details of the event. It frees them up so that they can focus on the more important aspects of their jobs like accomplishing the mission and watching out for the welfare of Soldiers.
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The Heisman Trophy winner drew a crowd of about 15,000 to the outdoor church service Sunday.
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"I'm a fan of any pro athlete who stands up for his faith," Tebow fan Mike Bengalio said. "We're thrilled to be part of this. It's not about football. Whatever gets more people over to the Cross, I'm in favor of."
Tebow didn't deliver a sermon though. Instead, Celebration Church's Pastor Joe Champion interviewed the Jets quarterback for about 20 minutes.
"In Christianity, it's the Pope and Tebow right now," Champion he said. "We didn't have enough room to handle the Pope."
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Tebow said it was okay to be outspoken about one's faith. He noted that he wasn't the first athlete to do so.
"I really don't think I was the first athlete to get on a knee and pray," Tebow said. "I had (this) routine for seven years, and this past year they called it 'Tebowing,' which I have no idea why."
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Look Book: Pleats, Stripes & Denim!!
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Your pleated striped skirt is so adorable! Also I'm glad everything is going well for your store, can't wait to hear more about the launch! :)ReplyDelete
Love this!!!ReplyDelete
super cute look! the skirt is beyond adorable :)ReplyDelete
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Looking beautiful! Love your boots and skirt a lot!ReplyDelete
I love all the texture you have going here, from the pleats, to the slouched boots, knitted scarf, and ribbing on the top! Very nice! :)ReplyDelete
I fell in love with these boots when i first saw them! They are SO pretty :) i love how you winterized this summery skirt :) i just can't wait to wear all my spring clothes again! good luck with the launch of your shop! You got me all curious about that layout now... ! Xo nikkiReplyDelete
You look so pretty and girly ! I love your skirt with that heavy boots, it's look amazing.ReplyDelete
Absolutely DARLING! I love this. Great outfit, as always! :)ReplyDelete
Love your boots!ReplyDelete
such a wonderful outfit - i looove the skirt! it looks great on you!ReplyDelete
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great outfit, you look lovely !ReplyDelete
you're so cute in this girly outfit <3ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, I love that striped and pleated skirt - soooo pretty!ReplyDelete
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I adore your skirt so much! Your whole outfit looks so nice!ReplyDelete
xo, gina
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this skirt is really beautiful.you look so amazing :)
Cute boots :)ReplyDelete
These boots are Fantastic! if they had any left in my size I would be ordering them now!!! Love this whole ensamble♥ Denim Jacket,tights and skirt! Cant wait to see the new online store..you must be so excited to get it launched!!!ReplyDelete
This outfit is oh so cute. I love the layered sweater with the denim jacket and striped skirt!! This striped skirt is sooo pretty too, the pleating is perfectReplyDelete
that skirt is just so pretty, its girly and twirly which i love hee hee!:DReplyDelete
and those boots are divine. Happy monday to you lovely lady xx
i love your skirt and boots! you look amazing!!ReplyDelete
oh those boots are blowfish?! so cute! and of course, i love that pleated striped skirt! perfect!ReplyDelete
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LOVE the denim jacket and the black and white striped skirt, so cute!!ReplyDelete
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You have got great style! That jean jacket is so adorable with the poofy shoulders! I think I may need to pay H&M a visit this week!ReplyDelete
I don't think I've ever seen a girl with hair as perfect as yours <3ReplyDelete
Your boots are delicious! I cant wait to see your store.... get some sleep lady :)ReplyDelete
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I love this outfit! When I want to feel comfy, I instinctively reach for grey mixes. Awesome boots :)ReplyDelete
I agree with Annebeth, your hair is perfect! I continue to covet.
new boots = awesome ... and that skirt = double awesome!!ReplyDelete
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This outfit is adorable! I love the skirt :) I need to get F21 ASAP.ReplyDelete
Love the look! You look so cozy!ReplyDelete
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I love the pop of your red lipstick against all the neutrals in the outfit. Lovely.ReplyDelete
I love your little smile.ReplyDelete
You have the best collection of pretty and feminine skirts/dresses I have ever seen, lucky you! You look great.ReplyDelete
So pretty! I love this look! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.comReplyDelete
wow, pleated AND striped skirt at once, it looks like perfect skirt to me... you look amazing!ReplyDelete
A lovely way to include springy stripes in a fab winter way.ReplyDelete
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Veronika, you put the most beautiful winter outfits together! Every time I see a new look from you, I get a little jealous of your skills! These days I'm working hard on getting myself to wear more skirts, even if my inner voice screams "NO!" at me when I check the temperature in the morning. :PReplyDelete
Hope you manage to get some much needed rest today!
You know, I've had a pair of boots similar to those in color for a while and can't seem to figure out how to wear them. Now I do :) Thanks for the inspiration!!ReplyDelete
definitely a cute outfit, perfect for a day out and about.ReplyDelete
Glad you had a nice walk with your hubby. Such pretty pictures and, of course, you look gorgeous!!!ReplyDelete
Veronkia! Take a nap girlfriend! I think that's the only piece of my birthday that was missing yesterday. I love your new boots and skirt. Congrats on the store! That is so exciting!ReplyDelete
neighborhood walks are the best! cute skirt!ReplyDelete
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great color scheme and that skirt is just gorgeousReplyDelete
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Cute outfit and your hair looks so nice! :)ReplyDelete
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this look is soo cute!! Alice Barton ♥ The Mow WayReplyDelete
I love the boots in combination with the pleated skirt!ReplyDelete
Glad to hear things are going well!<3ReplyDelete
Nice outfit and lovely hair! :3ReplyDelete
Love this outfit! The colors, the layers, the patterns; really cute!ReplyDelete
LOVE the layers you have going on here...the sweater cuffs peeking under the jacket and the cute striped skirt and knit cowl! Great look.ReplyDelete
<3 Cambria
perfect wintry look, hope you get that nap! xxReplyDelete
I love pleated skirts. cute outfit :)ReplyDelete
You look so cute!!!! Great outfit! I can't wait to see your store :)ReplyDelete
Mabel Time
I adore your outfit!!ReplyDelete
I adore your outfit!!ReplyDelete
I love love love your skirt, Veronika! <3 The stripes suit you so perfectly!ReplyDelete
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super cute outfit! love the skirt veronika!ReplyDelete
I was all set to comment on your adorable outfit, and then I read that you up at 3:30 this morning. You crazy woman! I know you're devoted to your work, which I really admire, but nothing comes between me and sleep :) I hope you got a some serious napping in this afternoon.ReplyDelete
That aside, this look definitely does feel like you - cool, comfortable and electic. I love the combination of the denim jacket/gray sweater and those new boots from Blowfish are gorgeous. Can't wait to see you this weekend!
saving this! going right into my insp folder - no joke!! i have a striped skirt about the same length and have struggled to come up with something new to put with it, hello mischief managed, nice to meet you : )ReplyDelete
can't get stripes outta my heart with a chisel or a rake, who'd want to anyways...they rock!
glad you two got in some lovely down time,especially with the crazy schedule you've been keeping. 3:30am what the wha???? knowing you and your incredible drive and determination this had to do with creating for your new store in the wee hours...am i right? you will have to throw yourself a sleep for days party after it gets released into the open. can't wait to see the splendor!!! xo ♥
This look is so sweet! What great boots and I love that super cute skirt :)ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see your online store....yay!
such an adorable outfit!ReplyDelete
and I must say....your haircut is AWESOME love it
I absolutely love how you dazzled-up an already-cute but more basic outfit with that striped skirt!! You make it look so easy! Why don't I ever think of combos like that??ReplyDelete
I love your outfit!ReplyDelete
You got up at 3.30?! "What the..?!" indeed! I am excited to hear that the website of your store is ready. Honestly can't wait to see what it looks like. Perhaps you'll have to organize a blogger preview on Sunday during our get-together ;-)ReplyDelete
As for the outfit: that denim jacket must be one of the prettiest versions I've even seen. And that skirt... ah pleats! Lovely!
xo Leonie
Nice outfit. Love your striped skirt.ReplyDelete
You have an online store? Very cool. Should share it with it when it's done.
I love those layers, and those boots are super cute.ReplyDelete
Love to see someone incorporate cozy and warm winter pieces into a cute outfit! xo ToriReplyDelete
I love stripes so this skirt is one of my favourites. So pretty.ReplyDelete
You look so cute as always! I love the layers in this outfit and that skirt is adorable. Looking forward to the launch of your store; I can only imagine how much work and love you've put into it :)ReplyDelete
so cute! these boots look super comfy. good luck with the launch, can't wait to see it!ReplyDelete
Girl! I'm totally lovin' this look. It's so you. :) Comfy and chic! AND I loooooove that skirt. I must check out F21 now.ReplyDelete
I hope you're having a great week so far!! Ooo and can't wait to see your online shop. Kudos!
xx Love & Aloha
You are so stunning :) And your shop sounds amazing, can't wait for it to launch!!ReplyDelete
I can't wait to see your pretty store my friend! I'm so proud of you for all the amazing projects you have, you are one inspiring lady for sure!ReplyDelete
I'm a bit jealous of your fab weather but forget all about that when I think of how cute this outfit is!! Adorable :)
Virginie ♥
It's official - your hair is THE best thing ever. Your hairdresser must be a genius with that beautiful cut! I love it. The outfit is super cute too - perfect post! XO CandiceReplyDelete
so cute! i'm now following you! thanks for commenting on my blog.ReplyDelete
Yay! I'm your new follower!ReplyDelete
Love your style and outfits.
Great blog!
What a cute outfit, I love that skirt. And you have an amazing blog.ReplyDelete
Love your skirt, it's adorable and would work just as well in summer. What color/brand of lipstick are you wearing, its beautiful!ReplyDelete
Your dress too cute! Im excited to keep followingReplyDelete
I love the new boots! In fact, this whole outfit is just too darn cute--I love the stripes and cozy cowl scarf!ReplyDelete
a perfect look for you! love the new boots, and for waking up so early you still look amazing as ever!ReplyDelete
This is such a lovely outfit - and that green wall really makes it pop in the photos :) L-O-V-E it!ReplyDelete
The Other Side of Gray
such a pretty skirt! love the pleats and stripes togetherReplyDelete
Super cute boots!! They look really comfy!! I also really like the green background in these colors. It's a great contrast to the colors in your outfit. I love it!ReplyDelete
Cup of Tea
You are just so gosh darn gorgeous, girl! I love that lip color and I love this entire outfit (I always love your outfits - hehe!) Such a comfy and effortless style :)! I know how you feel about not finding that perfect sweater to match your outfit :( but the grey looks just as good! I can't wait to see your new store! Eeep!ReplyDelete
Super cute outfit, love those boots...:)ReplyDelete
Hi Karla!ReplyDelete
Love these pictures so good, I always love how you make casual look like a million bucks ;)
amazing photos and outfit!ReplyDelete
great blog! i am now a new follower. :)ReplyDelete


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The Virginia Green Industry Council is hosting a Go Green Garden Festival at the Science Museum of Virginia (2500 W Broad St, Richmond, Virginia) on Saturday September 11, 2010 from 9 AM to 4 PM. Event takes place "rain or shine," since it takes place on the old tracks! There's plenty of FREE PARKING! (more…)
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Richmond Folk Festival October 8 – 10Friday, August 27th, 2010
The Richmond Folk Festival has announced the first eight acts for its third annual event in downtown Richmond on the weekend of October 8 through 10, 2010. This year's free event will offer about 30 acts performing on seven stages scattered along Richmond's downtown riverfront. (more…)
Six Burner Restaurant: Guest FavoriteMonday, August 23rd, 2010
It's official! Not only is Six Burner Restaurant, a local dining option a few blocks away at 1627 West Main Street, our guests' favorite, Dana Craig, restaurant critic for Richmond's Times-Dispatch has given it 4 stars, the highest rating, excellent. Six Burner has been at the top of our suggestion list since it opened and guests who dined there have raved about the menu options, selection, ambiance, and service PLUS it is a short five-block walk from our bed and breakfast. (more…)
New Off-Street Parking For Fan District InnFriday, August 20th, 2010
As a bed and breakfast inn welcoming travelers to Richmond's historic Fan District, we have been aware of the parking issues associated with being located in close proximity to Virginia Commonwealth University. As a result, we have always offered guests free off-street parking in our driveway. (more…)
Concert in Meadow ParkWednesday, August 18th, 2010
POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26th!!! Due to Thunderstorms slated to arrive in Fan about 6PM!
Susan Greenbaum will perform in Meadow Park on (Sunday August 22:postponed) now scheduled for Sunday September 26 between 6 and 8 PM.
This FREE concert was previously scheduled for Sunday August 15th and August 22nd, but predictions of scattered rain and imminent thunderstorms led the Fan District Association to postpone the concert. Meadow Park, one of the City's triangular parks, is located in the heart of the Fan District, at the intersections of Park Avenue, Meadow Street, and Stuart Avenue. Seating is not provided so bring your own lawn chair; picnics are welcome. Adult beverages are not permitted in Richmond's parks.
According to Billboard magazine, Richmond-based singer-songwriter, " Susan Greenbaum's voice is a delight…strong, clear, and drenched in pleasing harmonies. A startlingly adept writer…ripe for national airplay." Click Susan Greenbaum – Virginia the Home of My Heart for a sneak preview of Susan's style! Susan's background includes positions in Fortune 500 companies, before she followed her heart, quit her job and devoted herself full-time to her music. Susan Greenbaum Website.
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Thinking of having grilled shrimp flatbread with bone marrow, manchego, arugula and lardons for lunch tomorrow? You're in luck: Union Provisions is finally opening for business.
After conducting a very public staff training period -- a function of its King Street-facing front windows and social media leaks -- Union Provisions tomorrow will assume its standard 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily schedule. In addition to the flatbread, executive chef Shane Whiddon's brasserie menu of "New American small plates, melding international flavors and classic Southern ingredients," includes charcuterie; French fries; crudo; chicken-and-dumplings and pulled pork steam buns, a nod to the owners' San Francisco heritage.
Although Union Provisions has just 75 wines on its bottle list, its wine wall is anchored by a display case that can accommodate almost four times as many labels. The drinks selection also includes 15 wines offered by the glass; draft beer and cocktails.
Union Provisions is located at 513 King St. For more information, call 641-0821. The restaurant's website will go live on opening day.
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The firm has been a consistent and reliable dividend payer since launching such distributions in early 2004. From that time, its quarterly payout has grown from $0.10 to the present level.
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How Robust are Simulated Employment Effects of a Legal Minimum Wage in Germany?: A Comparison of Different Data Sources and Assumptions
Kai-Uwe Müller
German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)
July 1, 2009
DIW Berlin Discussion Paper No. 900
Several empirical minimum wage studies have recently been published that simulate employment effects of a federal minimum wage in Germany. We disentangle various factors that explain the variation in previous simulation results. Based on data from the German Socio-Economic Panel and the newly available "Verdienststrukturerhebung 2006" we conduct robustness analyses that systematically test the range in the outcomes of different labor demand simulations. We find that labor demand effects are sensitive to measurement errors in wages, the representativeness of the sample with respect to several types of labor inputs as well as estimated and assumed labor demand and output price elasticities. Interactions of those determinants may lead to substantial differences in simulation outcomes.
Keywords: minimum wage, wage distribution, employment effects, labor demand
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1994 Michael Jordan Pro-Model Birmingham Barons Bat - Highest Graded Example
Starting Bid - $400, Sold For - $1,763
This Michael Jordan Louisville Slugger block-letter (full name) model "C271" bat dates from his 1994 minor-league season with the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League. Graded A9 by MEARS, only one graded at this level, with none graded higher. The black bat is not cracked and displays heavy use, including ball marks, deeply embedded stitch marks, rack marks, and minor dead wood on the back of the barrel. Additionally, there is a ring just above the center brand made by repeated use of a weighted donut (normally used by players in the on-deck circle). The number "45" (which was Jordan's uniform number with the Barons) is written on the knob in silver paint pen. This bat measures 34 inches in length and weighs 32.9 ounces. Factory records indicate that Jordan first ordered 34-inch model "C271" bats on August 17, 1994, and he continued to order them through January 12, 1995. All of the bats ordered during that time period weighed either 31 or 32 ounces. It should also be noted that a shipment of twelve model "C271" bats, each measuring 34 inches and weighing 31 ounces, was sent to Jordan Promotions on 10/8/95. However, the fact that this bat weighs close to 33 ounces and displays heavy use makes it highly likely that it originates from one of the documented shipments between 8/17/94 and 10/8/95 (the period of his active playing career). Jordan shocked the sports world in 1993 by announcing his retirement from basketball. Even more surprising was his decision in early 1994 to pursue a career in baseball. Jordan signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox and was assigned to the team's class AA affiliate, the Birmingham Barons. Although touted as the world's greatest athlete, Jordan quickly found out what Ted Williams once said was true: "Hitting a baseball is the single most difficult thing to do in sports." Jordan batted just .202 with the Barons that summer. After an equally disappointing fall season with Scottsdale he returned to the hardwood in the spring of 1995, thus officially ending his professional baseball career. Graded A9 by MEARS (5 point base grade plus 3 points for use and another point for the uniform number on the knob). This is one of only four Michael Jordan pro-model bats listed in the entire MEARS census and it represents the highest-graded example. LOA from Troy Kinunen/MEARS. Reserve $400. Estimate $800/$1,200. SOLD FOR $1,763
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The greatest race of the year is finally upon us as the Meet of Champions, the Super Bowl of NJ XC, isl set for this Saturday at Holmdel Park.
Race time is 11:45 a.m.
Follow the action with live updates at http://twitter.com/#!/twitter.com
While CBA is one of the biggest locks in meet history to win the team title, the individual championship isn't nearly as clear cut.
There's Tim Ball of Piscataway, the Group 4 champion and the fastest guy at Holmdel this season (15:38). Ball's only loss this season is to Edward Cheserek at Manhattan.
Group 3 winner Blake Udland of Millburn checks in at 15:48. He backed way off the gas when he ran that to win on Saturday. He has lost twice this season, second at Manhattan and 2nd to Cheserek at Essex County.
And don't forget about Stephen Lewandowski of Mountain Lakes, the Group 1 winner.Lewandowski has run 16:03 at Holmdel, and while he doesn't have the real fast Holmde PR's like Ball and Udland, Lewandowski is the only undefeated runner in
the race.
And what about CBA's George Kelly, the Non Public A winner in 16:05. He is certainly capable of making a big drop.
This will be the first time all season that Balll, Udland, and Lewandowski race against one another.
So what is going to happen?
Is Ball simply too strong and too good to lose?
Is Udland ready to drop between at least 10-15 seconds and beat Ball.
Will Lewandowski be able to handle the fast early pace that he hasn't seen yet and hang around long enough to use his vaunted kick to steal the win?
Will Kelly break away from team duties late and make a run at a top spot?
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Georger places 22nd in 200 backstroke at Nationals
INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Mercyhurst Prep swimmer Marie Georger recorded a preliminary time of 2 minutes, 15.59 seconds in the women's 200-meter backstroke during Wednesday's action at the Phillips 66 National Championships.
Georger, 19, was in 22nd place after the preliminary heats. She did not post a time low enough to advance to the event championship final or its two consolation races.
The five-time PIAA gold medalist qualified for the national meet through the University of Michigan, where she recently completed her freshman season.
Georger was seeded 30th out of 46 entrants with a time of 2:14.77.
Missy Franklin, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, was the overall winner with a meet record 2:05.68. She holds the world record in the women's 200 back at 2:04.06.
Franklin and silver medalist Elizabeth Pelton became eligible to compete in the 2013 world championships, scheduled July 16-Aug. 4 at Barcelona, Spain.


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Who: Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays.
Where: Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin.
First pitch: 1:05 p.m.
Television: None.
Radio: WXYT 1270-AM and the Detroit Tigers radio network.
Twitter: Follow James Schmehl and Chris Iott.
Tigers: Doug Fister, Al Alburquerque, Luis Marte, Darin Downs, Casey Crosby, Trevor Bell.
Blue Jays: Ricky Romero, Darren Oliver, Sergio Santos, Aaron Loup, Brad Lincoln, Michael Schwimer, Neil Wagner.
Detroit Tigers
1. Jeff Kobernus, LF
2. Torii Hunter, DH
3. Andy Dirks, CF
4. Matt Tuiasosopo, 3B
5. Brennan Boesch, RF
6. Brayan Pena, 1B
7. Alex Avila, C
8. Danny Worth, SS
9. Ramon Santiago, 2B
Toronto Blue Jays
1. Emilio Bonifacio, DH
2. Colby Rasmus, CF
3. Melky Cabrera, LF
4. Jose Bautista, RF
5. Adam Lind, 1B
6. Mark DeRosa, 3B
7. Maicer Izturis, 2B
8. Henry Blanco, C
9. Ryan Goins, SS
-- Doug Fister is making his second start and third appearance of the spring. He has allowed five earned runs in four innings pitched in his previous two outings.
-- The Tigers played Danny Worth at first base Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves. They will give Brayan Pena a shot at first this afternoon against the Jays. Pena has played in two games in the majors as a first baseman.
-- Two minor-league pitchers made the trip to Dunedin with the Tigers: right-hander Will Clinard and left-hander Matt Crouse.
-- The forecast in Dunedin calls for sunny skies with highs in the low to mid-70s.
Tigers: Rick Porcello, Brayan Villarreal, Joaquin Benoit, Duane Below, Kenny Faulk.
Nationals: Dan Haren, Yunesky Maya, Ryan Mattheus, Drew Storen.
Tigers: Justin Verlander, Kyle Lobstein, Bruce Rondon, Phil Coke, Jose Ortega.
Mets: Jonathon Niese.
Tigers: Drew Smyly.
Phillies: Roy Halladay, Antonio Bastardo, Jeremy Horst, Raul Valdes, Jake Diekman, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Adams.
-- Download the Detroit Tigers on MLive app for iPhone and Android.
-- Follow Chris Iott and James Schmehl on Twitter.
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Sergeev also used the meeting to reaffirm that Moscow's
opposition to any modification of the ABM treaty is "strong and
unchangeable." He also repeated Russian unhappiness with NATO's
eastward expansion, noting that Moscow had unfrozen its ties
with the Western alliance only insofar as that corresponds to
her interests. He suggested that the Russian government is now
prepared to discuss reopening a NATO office in Moscow.
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Media members will tour completion of the renovation project on Tuesday and are expected to see the benefits of a remodeled concourse, 100-level concourse and luxury suite area.
The project, expected to cost $13-15 million, also includes new lighting and sound systems, hospitality areas, furnishings in luxury-seating areas, wireless internet access, digital menu boards along the concourse, remodeled east and west atrium entrances, and revamped VIP and administration entrances.
"We want to do whatever we can to make this a escape for our fans and thrill them," said Dennis Mannion, president of Palace Sports & Entertainment, when I asked him about the project in July.
Renderings of the project can be found in this post; I'll be going on the tour Tuesday and will post photos of the actual work once the tour is over.
The Pistons (0-7) host the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night at The Palace and have the day off Tuesday before a trip to Philadelphia on Wednesday to face the 76ers. Detroit then hosts Orlando on Friday.
Besides Pistons owner Tom Gores' purchase of the team, Palace Sports & Entertainment, DTE Energy Music Theatre and other properties two years ago, The Palace renovations are his biggest investment to date.
Mannion told me in July, when news of the renovation plans broke, that Gores is determined to do whatever he can to make the investment reap benefits for fans.
"Tom is a perfectionist on every level," Mannion said. "He doesn't have his fingers on everything, but he's got his eyes on everything."
Gores previously spent $9 million for Palace improvements that included a new oval-shaped locker room for Pistons players and a players-only entrance.


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Hasselbeck heading to Fox
The news network said Tuesday that Hasselbeck will join co-anchors Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade on the three-hour morning show "Fox & Friends" in September. Today will be her last day after a decade on "The View."
Hasselbeck parlayed her popularity as a contestant on "Survivor" into a job on Barbara Walters' ABC daytime show in 2003. During her decade on the show, she authored two cookbooks. She's politically more conservative than her co-hosts on "The View," which often led to some contentious moments.
"When Elisabeth survived 'Survivor,' we wanted to make sure she would stay afloat," Walters said. "We have had 10 wonderful years with her and she will now be swimming in new waters. We will miss her and wish her everything good."
Elton John needs surgery
A statement issued Tuesday by the musician's publicist said John was suffering from an inflamed appendix and surrounding abscess.
He has been advised by doctors to cancel his concerts while he undergoes a regime of antibiotics to treat the abscess. That will be followed by surgery in the next few weeks.
The statement said John fell ill during his recent European tour but "is eager to be back on top form and return to play the remaining shows starting in early September 2013."
Domingo, 72, hospitalized
Domingo's publicist says the 72-year-old is expected to make a full recovery but will have to miss at least two appearances scheduled for later this month. He was admitted to the hospital Monday in Madrid, Spain.
Doctors say the pulmonary embolism was caused by a blood clot.
Publicist Nancy Seltzer says doctors have asked the Spanish tenor and conductor to rest for three to four weeks but that healing time varies.
Bynes opts for odd get-up
The 27-year-old actress did not speak during the hearing that lasted mere minutes, but she drew a throng of photographers and television cameras as she entered and left the criminal court building in lower Manhattan. Neither she nor her attorney spoke to reporters outside court.
Bynes was arrested May 23 after building officials at her midtown apartment called police to complain that she was rolling a joint and smoking pot in the lobby. Officers went to her apartment, where they said they saw heavy smoke and a bong sitting on the kitchen counter. They said she tossed the bong out the window in front of them, according to prosecutors. A day later, in her first court appearance, she wore a disheveled blond wig.


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It will be a hoops smorgasbord around the area this week.
One of the key events will be the Martinsburg Hoops Shootout, which will be played Friday and Saturday at Martinsburg High School.
The opening night will see host Martinsburg taking on Stonewall Jackson, Va. at 6 p.m. followed by Washington will battle Morgantown at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Stonewall Jackson will play Washington at 6 p.m. and Martinsburg will take on Morgantown at about 7:30 p.m.
Martinsburg enters the game 2-0 after beating Sherando, Va., Friday.
Morgantown is 2-0 and will play Tuesday. The Mohigans are led by WVU commit Nathan Adrian, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound senior.
Washington, coming off a close 87-86 loss at Handley, Va., is 2-1 on the season.
Musselman's boys team, off to a quick start at 5-0, will try to keep the momentum rolling into the holidays when they host Faith Christian at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
They will then host James Wood, Va., the following night.
The Hedgesville girls, fresh off a win on the road at Woodrow Wilson in Beckley, will head even further south for a tournament in Rock Hill, S.C.
The Lady Eagles will face Anson, N.C., in the opening game of the three-day event.
The Shepherd men's and women's teams will be on the road Wednesday at Wheeling Jesuit.
The men are riding a five-game win streak and stand at 6-1 on the season, including a 3-0 mark in the West Virginia Conference.
The women are 2-5 and have lost three in a row,
It is the final game for both teams until Jan. 3.
West Virginia's men's team, reeling after losses to Duquesne and Michigan to fall to 4-5, will try to right the ship when they host Oakland at 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Coliseum.
It is just the third home game of the season for WVU.
They will host Radford Saturday at 4 p.m.
There will be one wrestling event in the area this weekend. Jefferson will travel to Hampshire for a tournament that begins at 9 a.m. Saturday.
On a football note, Musselman High will be holding a press conference regarding coach Denny Price Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Musselman High School Library.


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Confident Kids is an evidence-based resiliency group program for children and teens designed to teach life skills to boost emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence. The focus is on wellbeing, emotional health and increasing self-esteem. Confident Kids fosters children's problem solving ability, goal setting and social behaviours.
Since 2008, over 600 kids and teens from schools across Brisbane have improved their academic and sports performance, feel calmer, more confident and experience a more fulfilling and enjoyable home life as a result of participating in the Confident Kids program.
Original CK stories and innovative songs reinforce key strategies and provide a fun and interactive way of engaging kids. Each week we follow the adventures of Meg and Jack as they encounter real life challenges at home and school.
Have you meet CK? He's a one of a kind, super Gecko who teaches kids how to power up and build resilience and deal with real life challenges in healthy and positive ways. He's loveable and kind-hearted and ready to help his neighbors Jack and Meg be all they can be!
Hopper is CK's right hand man, always on the ready to learn all he can from CK. Hopper worries way too much and gets quite fearful of certain critters lurking in the garden. He's the fun loving flying grasshopper with a big heart.
Here's a fun new colouring sheet for your child to use their imagination and colour in our characters CK and Hopper.
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The problem of medication adherence typically gets little attention compared with other, more pressing issues in health care. Yet higher adherence rates could dramatically improve patient outcomes while reducing overall health care spending.
Poor adherence accounts for an estimated 33% to 69% of medication-related hospital admissions, costing about $100 billion (Osterberg L and Blaschke L. N Engl J Med. 2005;353[5]:487-497). Harder to measure, but no less real, are the premature deaths and reduced quality of life for patients; increased patient and physician anger, frustration, and hopelessness; and skewed findings for clinical research.
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WQED 13 and The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are pleased to present Indie Lens Pop-Up, a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS's award-winning series Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics, to family and relationships.
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TRENTON — A city council meeting originally scheduled to take place at Trenton High School West tonight has been moved back to City Hall.
According to city clerk Leona Baylor, the meeting had to be moved because the employee who typically sets up recording equipment for meetings held on the road is currently using up vacation time in advance of being laid off tomorrow.
"We don't have the personnel to adequately set that up," Baylor said.
Baylor said the employee, Eric Silverman, had offered to take care of the equipment in advance but that she wasn't comfortable proceeding with the meeting without him being there in case something went wrong.
Baylor said a meeting will be held at the school sometime in the future.
"In the meantime, we'll find appropriate personnel and make sure they're trained properly to set up the equipment," she said.
Tonight's meeting will take place in council's chambers at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall, 319 East State St.
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Baseball has been regarded as the nation's pastime, but another pastime deeply rooted in generations of tradition is fishing. While pitchers and catchers may be a month away from reporting for baseball's spring training, it's never too early for anglers to begin preparations for the 2013 trout season. When it comes to trout fishing in Pennsylvania, the focus is often on the traditional opening day, or "home opener," occurring in the spring. However, like baseball, there is a lot of trout action occurring pre-season.
Join the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission at its Harrisburg Headquarters from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on January 23, 2013, to learn how to get the most out of your trout fishing experience in Pennsylvania. Presentations will focus on fishing opportunities, techniques and strategies, as well as sharing tips for taking children trout fishing. Young anglers are welcome, and encouraged to attend. Several trout-related organizations will have displays and information available. Consider attending this special event as this part of your "spring training" for trout fishing.
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Space is limited and registration will close on Jan. 21, 2013. Click here or visit the PFBC website at www.fishandboat.com (under "Calendar of Events") to register and learn more.
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Individuals in a position of authority, often those with a higher level of education than the population at large.
Political Socialization
The process by which individuals come to adopt the attitudes, values, beliefs, and opinions of their political culture.
Life Cycle Effects
The impact of age-related factors in the formation of political attitudes, opinions, and beliefs.
Generational Effects
The impact of events experienced by a generational cohort on the formation of common political orientations.
The attribute of an individual's opinion that indicates a preference for or against a particular issue.
The attribute of an individual's opinion that indicates how central it is to her or his daily concerns.
Informational Support
The attribute of an individual's opinion that measures his or her amount of knowledge concerning the issue.
Benchmark Survey
A campaign poll that measures a candidate's strength at the time of entrance into the electoral race.
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A campaign poll that measures the popularity of competing candidates in a particular electoral race.
The people whose opinions are being estimated through interviews with samples of group members.
Probability Sampling
A sample design showing that each individual in the population has a known probability of being included in the sample.
Simple Random Sampling
Technique of drawing a sample for interview in which all members of the targeted population have the same probability of being selected for interview.
Systematic Sampling
A sample design to ensure that each individual in the population has an equal chance of being chosen after the first name or number is chosen at random.
Political Efficacy
The belief that an individual's actions can have an impact on the political process.
Political Ideology
A cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about the role of government.
Political philosophy that combines a belief in personal freedoms with the belief that the government should intervene in the economy to promote greater equality.
Political philosophy that rests on belief in traditional institutions and a minimal role for government in economic activity.
Political Philosophy expressing support for greater economic equality and for traditional social values.
Political philosophy that espouses strong support for individual liberty in both social and economic areas of life.


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Authorities say an overnight shooting in Monessen sent four people to the hospital.
Dispatchers said shots were fired at 1:41 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Chestnut Street.
Police said two people were flown by helicopter to Pittsburgh hospitals and two others were taken by ambulance.
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Some really interesting tidbits of information about Skype:
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The Way I See It!
I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions. As a blogger, I intend to provide a different viewpoint "The way I see it!" on various world, national and local issues with a few helpful tips & tidbits sprinkled in.
Guest Blog - Investing Info From Jeff
Want to hear a mind blower! If I were allowed, I would make annual contributions into a Roth IRA for my child. If I put in $5000 per year until she turned 18 and if we got an average of 10% return, she would have $238,972. At that point, I would quit contributing and the money would continue to grow (assumed 10%) for the next 43 years until she reaches 65. At 65, she would have $17,301,157 in her retirement account just from what I contributed! I did state, "If I were allowed" because current law does not allow you to invest in a Roth for someone without earned income. Seems stupid to me, as money that goes into a Roth is after tax money! Yes, I paid the taxes already, so why shouldn't I be able to help my child?
I would hope that I could teach her well enough that she would continue to invest the $5000/ year till she reaches 65 and she would have $30,868,446!!
Again, current law does not allow you to invest in a Roth for someone who does not have earned income. This means that she must wait to start her Roth. So, if she starts at age 18 till age 65 or 43 years contributing $5000/ year and still assuming an average return of 10%, she would have $3,409,233. I wish she could have the other $26.5 million!
Here are more things to keep in mind. First, saving for YOUR future is not that hard for most. To save $5000 / year you would need to deduct $208.33 from each of 24 paychecks. But you don't pay taxes on this money so your take home should be reduced by about $125. OK, sounds like a lot, but it gets better! Tighten the belt a little and soon you will be used to the new paycheck and the next time you get a raise, some of the hurt goes away. After a couple raises you will be back to your original take home and enjoying the results on you investment statements.
Some employers also do some sort of match to your contributions. If you are not getting the maximum amount from you employer, then you are giving up free money!
Understand the importance of ongoing saving of money for your future. You must be in it for the long run. I know people who cashed out their 401k money the last time we were in an economic downturn and quit making their regular contributions because they were worried about how much money they had lost. So they got their money at its lowest value (low stock price) and paid taxes and paid a penalty and quit buying shares at a relative bargain price. When the market came back all my newly purchased "bargain" shares went up as well and I have far more value than I did before the downturn. I don't need the money for another 20 years, so as the markets fluctuate so will my nest egg, but in the long run the long-term investor will be set for their future.
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Gallbladder with a thickened wall and multiple stones.
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An 88-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of gradual-onset, increasing right upper quadrant pain with aggravation on movement and cough. There was no complaint of nausea, vomiting, or change in her bowel habits. Her medical and surgical history included hypertension, gout, hypercholesterolemia, hysterectomy, diverticulosis, and hip replacement complicated by deep vein thrombosis. Physical examination revealed normal vital signs and respiratory and cardiac functions. On abdominal examination, there was no asymmetry or hernia, bowel sounds were present, and a palpable tender mass was detectable in the right upper quadrant, with significant guarding. The Murphy sign was positive and the rest of the abdominal examination was unremarkable. White blood cell count was 13 600/μL (to convert to x109/L, multiply by 0.001) with a neutrophil count of 11 700/μL, and all liver function test results were normal except for a mildly raised bilirubin level of 1.8 mg/dL (to convert to micromoles per liter, multiply by 17.104). Ultrasonography revealed thickening of the gallbladder wall with multiple calculi (Figure). Diameter of the common bile duct and the intrahepatic biliary system were normal. The patient was considered for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which was done in less than 24 hours of her admission.
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wmu coach andy Murray's eyes lit up when talking about McKee, a Detroit Red Wings draft pick.
"Mike is working at forward and defenseman," Murray said. "I think he's an unbelievably fit kid and he can play forward or defense. He's played defense the last two years. At this point, we're looking at him as a defenseman, but he came here at 6-5 and weighed in at 255 and we think he's going to play at 260. (Detroit Red Wings coach) Mike Babcock really likes him. I do know that."
He was 31st in scoring among USHL d-men despite missing 22 of 64 games and being ejected (or in the box) for a lot of the ones he did play in.
Here is a comment from his coach indicating his importance to the team to have him on the ice rather than in the box.
"If this (six-game suspension, his sixth of the 2012-13 season) doesn't get the message across to him … He sat in that penalty box for three goals against Fargo the other night. We need him on the ice for 25-plus minutes, as opposed to in the penalty box for 15 minutes." — Lincoln Stars head coach Chad Johnson (Lincoln Journal-Star, March 2013).
(he managed to play in all 5 playoff games score 4 assists and only(lol) had 18 PIMs)
He scored at the same PPG as Nick Jensen at the same age in the same league who is considered to have very good offensive potential..


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Young Girl's Homage To Mom Among 2 Entries In O.C. To Win Diamond This Mother's DayTwo Orange County students each won a quarter-carat diamond valued at $600 to give mom this Mother's Day in an essay contest.
Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Savvy Shopper's Best FriendThere's now a new option for consumers who want the brilliance of a diamond while being sure their gem doesn't come from a conflict zone.
Thousands Of OC Children Enter Essay Contest To Win Mom A DiamondA Newport Beach jeweler is searching for those Orange County mothers who shine most brightly in their children's eyes.
Woman Sought In 2 Distraction Robberies At Southland Jewelry Stores Authorities Thursday sought the public's help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a pair of Southland jewelry store robberies.
Santa Ana Couple Celebrates 75 Years Of Wedded BlissSome married couples don't make it 75 months (or for that matter, 75 weeks -- hello Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries!) but one Santa Ana couple knows how to make a marriage work.
Public Welcome To Try On 18-Carat Diamond Worth $1MAn 18-carat diamond = $1 million. The cost of gas from Los Angeles to Del Mar = maybe $50. Posting a photo of yourself on Facebook wearing a diamond nearly the size of a quarter? Priceless.
Pit Bull Named SPCALA's Hero Dog Of The YearDiamond is a pit bull. She's officially a hero too.


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EURUSD Forecast for March 19
Good morning! We seem to have had a turmoil on our forecast for yesterday, basically only EURUSD and USDCHF behaved close to what we had predicted. We did take a mixed stance on both US Dollar and Japanese Yen and the forecast has strengthened our sentiments even further. We should be in for yet another crazy day with tons of fundamental fueling factors arriving through the course of the day that could affect the British Pound, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, US and NZ Dollar pairs. For today's forecasts we could see a weak US Dollar and Japanese Yen. Adding two hedged pair to offset the trading risk. Happy trading everyone!!
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US Dollar: Weak
Today we're expecting the EURUSD to proceed Long above the barrier levels of 1.39118 and 1.38905.
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By Lauren Suffoletto When I began planning Friday Nights @ ZSR with several library colleagues, we knew that it would be an experiment. The series has promoted fun events after hours in the library throughout the spring semester. We knew that there was potential for the library to think outside the box, and bring new... more ›


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