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Exposed beams and bricks along with textured finishes make a great starting space. By applying a modern aesthetic to an industrial setting you can reinvent any space for the ultimate industrial chic look. Just let your creativity flow; play with … Continue reading
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DIY Wedding Photo Booths
Photo booths are a great way to entertain your guests, and especially fun for the kids at your wedding. Most likely your guests are going to have some downtime during the cocktail hour while you are doing portraits. A photo … Continue reading
How-To Personalize Your Wedding
You're in full wedding planning mode and of course you want to make your big day as unique and special as possible. What better way to achieve this than by adding personalized details throughout your wedding? Today we are excited to share with you Part 1 of 2 on how-to personalize your wedding, where we will look at adding those personal touches to your ceremony, reception and favors. There are so many options that we couldn't fit them all into one post! Be sure to check back for Part 2, coming soon.
Personalizing Your Ceremony
Aisle Runner
Walking down the aisle is a major moment. Rolling out a monogrammed aisle runner and backdrop will up the 'wow' factor without blowing your budget out of the water.
Featured above: Aisle Runner: Monogram Simplicity Personalized / Backdrop: Floral Dreams Personalized
Unity Sand Ceremony
The sand ceremony is a timeless tradition that makes for your own personalized unity ceremony. Customize the colors to match your wedding design and add a monogram to the vase to take it to the next level. The vase set can become a keepsake in your home as a reminder of your union.
Featured above: Sand Ceremony Set: Free Spirit Personalized
Personalizing Your Reception
Personalized Napkins
Personalized paper napkins are a great way to add that extra touch to your wedding reception. The options are endless with the ability to choose a custom logo, color, and personalized message. It's these dazzling little details that will make for a completely coordinated experience for your guests.
Featured above: Printed Napkins: Best Day Ever Personalized
Personalized Glassware
Glassware is everything! The perfect combination of function and favor. This year's trend is personalized wedding day glassware that can double as a unique favor for your guests!
Featured above: Flutes: Twisted Stem-Printed
Personalizing Your Favors
Personalized Matches
Matches have been a favorite for decades, but we've made them cool again. Put your personal spin on this popular favor with just the right logo and message to complement your big day.
Featured above: Matchboxes:Personalized / Matchbooks:Personalized
Personalized Mason Jars
The oh-so-popular mason jar is a favorite! With a personalized printed design you are taking a favor and adding so much more meaning. Some top trends for goodies to fill the jar with include jam, candies, bath salts and hot cocoa and….
Featured Above: Mason Jar: Gold Solid Lid / Twine: Metallic Gold / Place Card: Lace Medley
For finishing touches think about adding those extra details to your favors. Stickers,tags and personalized ribbon will take your look and really make it personal.
Featured above: Bottle Stopper: Dainty Gold Bow / Ribbon: White / Tag: Celebration Small Rectangular
Style Spotlight: Vagabond Romance
Today we are excited to share one of our Ambassador's photoshoots that was featured in the 2016 Weddingstar magazine! Alexandra McNamara of Blush and Bowties pulled together a stunning, bohemian wedding full of free-spirited, romantic details that has us all swooning. From naked cakes to caravans to one stunning couple, here's some serious inspiration to fuel your wanderlust.
See wedding style spotlights + more in our Weddingstar Magazine available here or on a newsstand near you.
Event and Floral Design by Alexandra McNamara, Planner, Owner + Creative Director, Blush and Bowties / Photography by LV Imagery / Wedding Gown by Violet Crown Vintage / Cake by Custom Desserts by Michelle / Caravans by Sweet Vintage Caravan Co. / Location by Sagewood Farm / Furniture, Dinnerware and Suitcases by Style Me Vintage / Jewelry by Spark and Thistle / Hair and Makeup by Amy Harper Makeup / Models Katie Odegaard and Greg Van Niekerk
7 Tips for a Stress-free Wedding
It can be easy for time to run away on you while you are planning, but your wedding week does not have to be a stressful one. We promise that with a little preparation and these tips, you will be smiling on the day of your wedding!
1) Cheat sheet
On the day of the wedding, it is important that your bridal party and family members are all on the same page. Make a little cheat sheet with some of the important details that they can refer to. A timeline and list of where they need to be when, a list of phone numbers they might need, addresses of the ceremony and reception locations could help prevent little timing mishaps throughout the day.
2) Payment
In all the excitement of your wedding day, a few key things might unintentionally escape your mind. Like paying your vendors. A great way to avoid this is by placing your cheques in a Thank you card. The night before your wedding, give all your cards to a trusted member of your bridal party or family to give to it's owner on the day of your wedding. Not only is this a nice way to thank them for all their hard work, but it is a great way to avoid that awkward money conversation at the end of the night!
3) Plan ahead
With such a large list of things that need to get done a few days before the wedding, the thank you speech is often the item that gets bumped to the very last minute.Don't get caught sitting in a corner on the morning of their wedding scratching everything down. Throughout the whole planning process, keep a little list. Booked your photographer? Add them to the list. Your cousin is helping with the guestbook table? Add them to the list. When the time comes to compile what you would like to say, it is going to be so easy AND the chances of forgetting someone is a lot less likely.
4) Hydrate
Ok, we know this is the most obvious tip, but it is also one of the most forgotten by brides. So we are going to say it again… Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated will keep you calm, keep your mind clear and make you feel your very best. Not only will you feel your best, but it can do wonders for your skin. Think of your wedding like you would think about preparing for a marathon. Athletes spend the days leading up to a marathon drinking extra water to ensure that their bodies are ready for the big day. We encourage all our brides to adopt the same practice to ensure they are powered up and ready.
5) Ditch your device
After countless hours of putting this day together, it has finally come. Now, it is time to let it all go and enjoy it! Step 1 is to hand over your cell phone. It is likely that there will be friends, family and vendors trying to get a hold of you on the day of your wedding. Assign a reliable bridesmaid or family member to man your cell phone on the day of your wedding. Trust us, the day is going to fly by and the last thing you want is to be on your phone all day long. Be present and soak it all in!
6) Put a sticker on it
Wedding décor and accessories can come from many places. Maybe you have gone through a rental company, borrowed from a past bride or purchased some things yourself. When the wedding is coming to an end, chances are that there will be lots of people willing to help with the cleanup and tear down. The last thing you want is to be bombarded with a million questions or for anything to get misplaced or forgotten. The solution is as simple as a subtle sticker. When you are setting up for your wedding, place small colored dot stickers to the bottom of your decorations. We advise that any rented items be left without a sticker, then use one color for the items you own and one for the items you borrowed. This way everyone will be able to divide and sort things properly and know where they go.
7) Organize
There are a lot important pieces of paper, lists, receipts and emails that need to be kept track of when you are planning a wedding. As simple as it sounds, it is something that will save you a lot of headaches. Keep everything in one place. Find a file folder, binder, or even shoe box (if that is what it takes) and keep all of your wedding related information in there. When you are doing some last minute searching for the rental contract or a vendor phone number, you will be so glad you did!
Wedding How-to: Pulling off the Mismatched Bridesmaid Look
Are you thinking about mixing things up with your bridal party style? The common fear is how it will all turn out for pictures. Every bride wonders: "What if it doesn't work and looks like a jumbled mess?" We promise that by following a few of these tips, you can create a fun and stylish look for your girls. Once you decide which direction you want to go, we will show you how to pull it all together!
Guided Freedom:
As tempting as it may be to provide your girls with every and any possibility, it is important to give them a few guidelines. You may think that keeping the dress requirements completely open is making it easier for them, but often it is the opposite. Your girls want you to be happy and get what you want for your wedding day. It can often be more stressful for them to try and guess. There are three main elements to consider when deciding on dresses: Fabric, color and style. Pick 1 or 2 elements that you would like to remain the same, and allow your girls to run with the rest. This will ensure your looks stays cohesive, but has some flair.
Color me pretty:
Mixing up the colors is a fun way to add some flair to your bridal party. You have a few options here so the first step is to decide how.
1) Mixed color palette. Find some colors that fit together well by placing swatches together. The trick here is to keep your hue consistent. For example: if you are hooked on a pastel pink swatch, keep the remaining choices in the pastel family.
2) Shaded: Changing each bridesmaid dress by a shade or two can create a very interesting look for your bridal party. To pull this look off, you will need to find a gown with a fabric that is available in many colors. Start with 1 color that you love and start to work into a darker or lighter shade. It is that simple!
The long and the short of it:
When the wedding arrives, your bridesmaids will create a beautiful and elegant frame for you and your new husband. Different dress length can often be distracting to the eye and pull the focus from the couple. There are many ways to play with the mismatched bridesmaid look, but when it comes to hem length, we suggest picking just one.
The Mini-Mismatch:
Mixing up your bridesmaid style doesn't have to mean everything is completely different. Even something as simple as different shoes, bouquets or jewelry can give your girls an opportunity to show off their personalities.
When putting together your bridesmaid style, there really are no rules. All you have to do is play with the options. Put fabrics, color and styles together until you are completely happy with the end result. Mismatching your girls is all about breaking the rules. So go ahead, be fearless!
From our Brides: 4 Ways to be the Worst Wedding Guest of all Time
It is wonderful to be able to celebrate your new Mrs. status with friends and family, but sometimes the combination of large numbers, varied personalities and high emotions can cause a little bit of stress along the way. When these moments happen, there are three things we want to remind you of. 1) You cannot please everyone. 2) There is always a solution. And 3) You're not alone. We asked our brides to weigh in with their own personal experience dealing with difficult wedding guests.
1) Dealing with the Narcissist:
"When family members who have conflict with each other make the day about them and their issues." – Sarah Beth
If you have found yourself in this situation, we promise that you are not the first. Emotions and adrenaline are at an all time high at most weddings and this can sometimes cause tension. When diffusing a situation keep in mind that you want to make it better and not worse. If you let your emotions get the better of you. things will only escalate. With a level head and a calm voice, politely remind them why they are here today. Your wedding is a celebration of your relationship and it is OK to remind them of that.
2) Runaway guest list: "I can invite anyone I want to your wedding, right?"
"Asking the morning of my wedding if you could bring your daughter, when you didn't even bother to send your RSVP. And RSVP-ing for 3 when your invite specifically said to Mr and Mrs your name there." — Michelle Flowers
There are 2 types of guests: 1) There was an unintentional miscommunication and your guest didn't realize who exactly was invited. or 2) Your guest disregarded your wishes and didn't think a plus one was a big deal.
It is so important to be clear who the invitation is intended for. If you don't feel like the names on the addressed envelope are clear enough, feel free to write the names out on their RSVP Card as well. This should help alleviate any miscommunication. If your RSVP mishap lands in the second category, ask yourself if it is a big deal. Do you have the space and the budget to have them there? Is it more of an annoyance than an inconvenience? If having extra person at your wedding is something you can deal with, consider letting it go and moving on. If having them there is not possible, a conversation is a great place to start. Explain to them that unfortunately you do not have any wiggle room with the guest count and although you wished more could attend, it is not possible at this time. And remember that asking is often more effective than demanding.
3) Dealing with the Flake:
"We had a groomsmen back out the week of the wedding and then one of them "forgot" he was in the wedding all together." — Ginny Raettig
Although situations like this are incredibly frustrating, they can often be the easiest to resolve. Many couples feel that it is really important to have an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. We are here to tell you that it is totally O.K to have an uneven bridal party. When you initially decided who you wanted to stand up with you, it was probably because they have been a key part of your life. Don't feel pressured to find a replacement just for the sake of having a replacement. Sometimes the best solution is to let it go.
4) Head Count:"RSVP's are just a suggestion, right?"
"Not RSVP-ing or saying I don't know yet but trying…." — Jamie Wieber
It can be as simple as asking your guests to send an RSVP email or click a button on your wedding website, but hunting down RSVP stragglers is just a part of the wedding planning process. That being said, there are a few ways to make it a little easier on yourself. A handy trick is to set the "please reply by:" date a few weeks before you really require a final head count. This will give some of the stragglers extra time to get their replies in and downsize the number of people you need to track down later.
Your day is about one very important thing, getting to say "I DO". We know that planning a wedding comes with it's up's and down's, but despite the fuss, it's going to be worth it! We are so excited to be on this journey with you and helping to put those beautiful elements into your day. We know it' going to be spectacular!
"None it was my day and everyone put all there problems aside and made it all about me my husband and six kids." — Stephanie Hodgins
How long will I need? – Your Guide to Timing your Wedding Day
Wondering how you will fit everything into your wedding day? We have a way to customize your timeline and create a solid plan.
Start with your wedding ceremony. Once you have a set start time, work backwards to create an outline for your wedding. Every wedding runs on a different time line, you can use this as a guide to bring the overall vision for your day to life. Once you have a general idea of what your timeline will look like, make sure you speak with your vendors. They are the pros and have done this many times. They will have a really good idea of how much time they will need to help create your perfect wedding day.
Hair and Makeup
A general rule of thumb for most hairstylists is 1.5 hours for the bride and 45 minutes for a bridesmaid. Talk to your girls about their hair in advance and get a couple of key pieces of information. Will your hair be staying about this length when the wedding rolls around? Will you be doing it up or down? By answering these 2 questions for each bridesmaid, your hairstylist will be able to provide you a more exact schedule for the morning of the wedding.
Most makeup artists will typically set aside 40-50 minutes for a bride and 25 -40 minutes for a bridesmaid. A good question to ask your bridesmaids in advance is: Will you be wearing false eyelashes? As these take a bit more time to apply than regular mascara.
The Ceremony
A great starting point for your wedding ceremony is about 20-25 minutes. A wedding of this time-frame would include the following: Procession, opening words, a reading from a loved one, exchange of traditional vows, exchange of the rings, signing of the wedding licence, first kiss and the recession. If someone will be singing or you are having a unity sand ceremony, it is important to you than make sure to include that extra time in the traditional ceremony outline. Remember to speak to your officiant about time when you are planning the ceremony for the most accurate estimate.
Make sure to meet with your photographer for a consultation closer to the wedding. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know them a little better, review times, addresses and a few shoot locations before the big day. Talk about a list of family photo combinations (ex: Bride's parents with Bride and Groom. Brides parents with Bride, Groom and Siblings etc.) Your photographer will be able to call out the names and your family photos can be done in record breaking times! Once you have gone through the details of the day with your photographer, ask him/her for a time estimate. Keep in mind that you may need to cut out a location, or adjust a few things.
The Reception
It is a good idea to set aside 1 hour for dinner. This will vary depending on the number of guests, and style of service (buffet/table service), but this is where your Master/Mistress of Ceremonies are going to be very important. They can keep an eye on things and once things start to settle down and everyone has eaten, they will be able to get things rolling for the program and speeches. If you are worried about how much time the speeches and toasts will take, just mention it in advance. Provide the speakers with a set time to keep their toast within. 3-5 minutes per speaker is a great starting point. It is very important that your Master/Mistress of Ceremonies are kept in the loop. Provide them with the plan for the evening so that they can keep their eyes on the clock and make sure everything moves along smoothly.
Here are some of our favorite tips to help you stay on time:
1) Delegate: If you've hired a wedding planner, they will be extremely helpful in moving the day along and sticking to the schedule. But don't worry. You don't need a wedding planner to stay on time. Speak to a reliable member of your bridal party or family member about helping in this area. If you provide them with the day-of schedule and ask them to help move things along, they will be able to keep an eye on the clock and make sure no one loses track of time.
2) Prioritize: Ask yourself "what is the most important part of the day?" Is it the photography? Is it having some alone time with your new husband? Once you have answered this question you will have a good idea of where to prioritize your time. It is also a really good idea to schedule in an extra 15 or 20 minutes for your most important item. Which brings us to our next tip!
3) Leave yourself a little wiggle room: Even the most organized of wedding days will often have a few unexpected surprises. The good news is that if you plan for them, they won't be a problem. There are 2 ideal times to leave some"buffer space". #1 is before the ceremony and #2 is after the ceremony. Leaving yourself an extra 20 – 30 minutes is sure to keep you on schedule and keep your guests happy.


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Town leaders have approved of it already and now they want residents to decide for themselves whether to support a feasibility study of environmentalist Roxanne Quimby's proposed 70,000-acre national park. The Board of Selectmen will host Quimby at a town meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, …
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Quimby to discuss national park plan in Medway
By Nick Sambides Jr. on Aug. 02, 2011, at 7:49 p.m.
East Millinocket school leaders deadlock on park feasibility study
By Nick Sambides Jr. on July 26, 2011, at 9:20 p.m.
The school committee will take no position on having a feasibility study done on environmentalist Roxanne Quimby's proposal to create a 70,000-acre national park next to Baxter State Park, but not willingly. With very little discussion, committee members voted 2-2 on whether to support a feasibility …
Katahdin Chamber supports national park feasibility study
By Nick Sambides Jr. on July 20, 2011, at 9:26 p.m.
MILLINOCKET | The Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce supports a study of the feasibility of creating a national park near Baxter State Park, its president said Wednesday. With members Deb Roundtree and Thomas Malcolm absent, the Chamber's board of directors voted 9-0 on Tuesday to support the study, which …
Roxanne Quimby says national park would create tourism jobs
By Nick Sambides Jr. on July 18, 2011, at 3:07 p.m.
MILLINOCKET | Roxanne Quimby sees a national park as a jobs creator, not an employment killer. Speaking before more than 200 people at Stearns High School on Monday, the noted environmentalist and cofounder of the Burt's Bees business empire presented a vision of the Katahdin region transformed by the …
Roxanne Quimby to visit Millinocket to discuss plans for land
By Nick Sambides Jr. on April 26, 2011, at 2:18 p.m.
Noted environmentalist and Maine national park advocate Roxanne Quimby will make a rare public appearance on May 5 to discuss her land holdings, officials said Tuesday. The meeting at the Northern Maine Timber Cruisers Clubhouse on Lake Road will begin at 6:30 p.m. It is probably the …


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Lloyd McClendon Rips Yankees Coach Kevin Long
New Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said Tuesday that Kevin Long should keep his opinions to himself, two days after the New York Yankees hitting coach criticized second baseman Robinson Cano for his unwillingness to run out routine ground balls while in the Bronx.
McClendon said Long overstepped his bounds with his critique of Cano's effort with New York and defended the Mariners' prized offseason free-agent acquisition.
"I'm a little surprised that Kevin Long is the spokesman for the New York Yankees. I wonder if he had any problems with Robbie when he wrote that book ["Cage Rat"] proclaiming himself as the guru of hitting."
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Can you still ice skate in Chiang Mai?
Too long in Exile, too long not singing my song.
Too long like a rolling stone, Too long in exile
Too long in Exile, baby you just arent my friend.
Too long in Exile my friend, Baby you can never go home again.
Van the Man 1993
Wasn't aware of Ice Skating in Chang Mai but I enjoy going to Esplanade on Ratchadapisek Rd for Ice skating in Bangkok. Rink is a little small though.


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Databases are great for storing our raw data, but usually raw data isn't all we want to see. We want to see calculated values on our reports. We want to see the total sales for last week, or the average daily bug submissions for this quarter versus the same quarter last year, or perhaps the number of products we have right now with a status of Out of Stock. But this kind of information, these kinds of numbers, would not and should not be stored in the database directly because we can figure them out on the fly. We can calculate these numbers, and we will use functions to perform these calculations.
Common functions including totaling or summing numbers together, counting them, averaging them, minimum or maximum, first and last. So let's say I want to create a report in Reporting Services with the total sales for last week. Now, I could get to this total and add these numbers together in two different places. First, when I write the dataset or query or SQL I use a function that asks the database to total up all those individual amounts and just return with one value to the report, and then all the report does is spread that single value out.
But another option is I don't ask the database engine to do that calculation. I ask it to return all the values to the report, and I ask the report to do it, where the query itself is simpler. We get all the numbers back and in the report we total them up. So which way is better? Now you might think that it's a coin toss; it doesn't matter. Or if you are a developer, you're probably tempted to say it's best to do it all in the SQL, all in the query. Let the database engine do the heavy lifting. But actually, in Reporting Services it's often preferable to do this kind of calculation in the report itself, because we might want that report to not only show the total but to also be able to drill down into the individual data.
We can't do that if all we are fetching from the database is one number. But I am getting ahead of myself. So let's see an example. So I am in my Reporting Services Report Manager. I am going to click Report Builder and create a new report. Like most of them that I'm doing early on, I will just use the Blank Report option here. And the first thing I need of course is a data source. I am going to point this to AdventureWorks light. It will be, again, a connection embedded inside this one report. Selecting SQL Server, I'll use the Build button and point it to my SQL Server, which I am just going to use AdventureWorksLT.
And now create a dataset. What is the data that I am interested in here? Well for this example I am just interested in sales information, sales totals. So I am going to call this dataset SalesInfo. It would be embedded in the report. We will use the data source I just created and then I will jump into Query Designer. Now in the AdventureWorksLT database, that information I'm looking for would be in the Sales Order Header table, and for the purposes of this example, all I am really interested in is the TotalDue.
So selecting that one column, I could run the query here and we can see some of the results coming out here. Sure, normally I'd have more data than this. But right now I am staying super focused on using a few different functions, and I can perform several just from these results. I could get a total by adding up all these values. I could count all the rows returned to get the total number of orders, and I can average them. So I am just going to be done with this option. So I will click OK and my dataset is done. So now I'm going to do something with the reports. I will just give it a title here, of Using Functions.
And instead of adding a table, I am actually just going to add three pieces of information. First, what I am going to do is have a label just to show what they are. So on my Insert section of the Ribbon, I am going to grab a normal text box here and with that selected, I should have little crosshairs that I can come down and just draw an area by clicking and dragging on this layout. I am going to show the total sales, and I am also going to show the number of orders and the average order amount. Again, this right now is just a label.
I am also going to improve the font a little bit here, take it up to, say, 20. Align this on the right-hand side. I am going to drag it a little bit wider and as I do that, it will move out the actual size of the page, so we can see it properly here. In fact that font is a little big. I will just drop it down to 18 and that will work. Now, I need some actual values that would be calculated when this report is run. So where do I get them from? If I look over here in the Report Data section in Report Builder, I can see that my data set is showing up as SalesInfo with just one field here, of TotalDue.
So what actually happens if I drag that over, because you can drag from the Report Data panel? Now, do be careful if you are dragging over existing elements in the report layout, like text boxes here; it can often upset things, so it's often a better idea to kind of move it around so you don't move over the top of another element. So I am just going to let go. And it's dropping in a textbox here with this little Expr for expression. So what? What does that actually going to do? After all, if I just dragged on one column name, is it going to repeat them all? We could have a thousand different orders so what will this show? Well let's find out. I am going to go up here and click Run.
Now actually here, it's showing here the Total Sales 956303.5949, and that actually is the total amount of orders. It's adding all those total due amounts together. The question is, why? Why did it do that rather than just write out the first one or right out the last one or just write out some random single value? Well, let's find out. Going back into Design view I am going to highlight that. And there is a couple of ways I could get to this, but with that selected, I am going to come over here to my Property Pages and open that up, because here is where we get the easy way of looking at the value.
It's saying it's getting it from an expression. And if I click the little Expression Builder button here, I can see that we have got this value being written in this expression, this calculation, which says =Sum(Fields!TotalDue.Value, "SalesInfo"). Okay, the format might look a little weird here, but what we are basically saying is add together all the values in that Total due column for the dataset called SalesInfo, and it's this word, Sum, that is summing them all together. This is Report Builder's best guess of what I probably want, seeing as I'm not using a table here to repeat multiple columns.
So this actually works in this case. Well, what if I wanted something else? What if I wanted the average instead, or the count of them? Well, I can always use that as a starting point. So I am going to grab the TotalDue again from my Report Data section and drag it over here and put it beside, say, Number of Orders. Now, right now this will do exactly the same thing. If I clicked into the Run mode, we'd see the same number. But I can use this as a usual starting point. I'll grab this one, open up the Property pages, and open up the Expression builder for the value. And instead of Sum, I'm going to just change that to Count.
Now, how do I know what this is going to do? What's the difference between Sum and Count? Well if you have been working with SQL, you are probably familiar with Sum and Count, but if you are not, Sum is the total. It will add all the individual numbers together and count will just add the number of rows together. How many Total Due values do we have? It's not interested in what's in each one; it's just going to count them all together. Now, if I look down below here in the Expression Builder, I can see that there is a whole bunch of different options. We have things like datasets that are available here. We have Variables.
Well, there is nothing in here, Fields, Built-in Fields like PageNumber, TotalPages, ReportName, and so on. And there is a list of common functions. The most typical ones we are using with data are in the Aggregate or Grouping functions. This is where we have the option for Averaging, Counting, First, Last, Maximum, Minimum, Summing, and so on, and even some examples here of how you might use them in the expression itself. You could type these in or you can actually double-click any of them and it will jump them up into this Expression Builder area.
We are going to see more about expressions later on, but for right now this will do. I am saying =Count instead of =Sum. I click OK, I click OK, and we run this again. Now it's saying Total Sales, 956303, Number of Orders is 32. Well, let's add one more to add the Average Order Amount. And instead of dragging and dropping, I will show a different way of putting this one the page. I'm going to jump over to my Insert section, insert a text box, and with that cross- hairs, I am just going drag in a place that I want this to be.
This is the Average Order Amount. And if I was confident enough in my expression building, I could actually just type in that expression directly in here. And if I click off, we are actually going to see that change the expression. Let's see if that worked. And that seems to be about right, regarding about 29894. So I can't type that directly in there, but again, I could just select that and use my Property pages to get to that expression if I wanted to construct it myself inside this window. And while you're learning how to work with expressions, it's often not a bad idea to drag something on here to use as a starting point and then change it rather than invent it all from scratch.
This is still looking a little bit ugly, so let's do a bit of alignment and reformatting here. I am going to grab these three text box areas and just move the font up a bit to, let's say 16. I may have drag them a little bit wider just so that number will fully appear. Also in the Home tab, I should be able to align the left-hand side of them and I will select to left align them as well. The main thing that we are missing here in terms of formatting is that the numerical ones here look pretty ugly here. We have got total sells 956303.5949.
This is meant to be some kind of currency. Well back into Design view, what I am going to do here is--grabbing this to get myself a bit more room-- is select that first one which should be a dollar amount and from the Home section of the ribbon, here I have got this Formatting section. How is this being presented? And right now it says Default. What I am going to select is Currency. I am also going to select that for the third one, which is the Average Order Amount. From Default to Currency. Run that again. And now we have something that's a bit more presentable.
Okay, I could tidy this up a bit more with alignment, but this should do the trick for right now. If I wanted to do more with the formatting, I could do a little bit more with any of these selected. If you start to mouse over the different buttons here, you can see things like placeholder styles. What that would change it from is this Expr to, for example, Sample Values, 12,345.00. And then I can start manipulating things like increasing the decimal point or decreasing the decimal point, and I am getting a little preview of how that would actually look here. But this should do the trick for right now.
As we go forward, we will start combining these functions with more complex report elements like tables and matrices.
Note: These tutorials are applicable to both the 2008 and 2012 versions of SQL Server.
- Understanding the elements of a report
- Grouping table regions
- Joining data from multiple tables
- Displaying data in a matrix
- Customizing report parameters
- Filtering and sorting data
- Creating charts
- Adding sparklines and data bars
- Creating at-a-glance reports with indicators
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Score: FMay 09, 2004
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Good Game
Score: B+
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Stake.A cool Power Stone-like fighting game.
It has simple, but beautiful graphics and medium controls.
The musics are terrible, but don't worry, you can hear tracks from your...
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ok so stake is no powerstone
Score: F
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Its true this game isnt great its not even good infact its preety bad.But you have to see that this game was made by like five guys total if you check the manual you'll see...
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NY Times Notices Lots Of People Stuck In Part Time/Low Pay Jobs
They can't quite get over their extreme liberal bias to note that this is the state of the Obama economy, but it's a start!
(Part-Time Work Becomes Full-Time Wait for Better Job)
The American economy has generated 30 straight months of job growth. But for millions of people looking for more work and greater income, that improvement provides little solace.
In March, 7.6 million Americans who want more hours were stuck in part-time jobs, about the same as a year earlier and three million more than there were when the recession began at the end of 2007.
These almost invisible underemployed workers do not count toward the standard jobless rate of 7.6 percent. A broader measure, which includes the involuntary part-timers as well as people who want to work but have stopped looking, stands at 13.8 percent.
Let's not forget about all the people who've dropped out of the jobs market in despair, sitting at levels not seen since the malaise era of Jimmy Carter.
Even for those who have been able to take advantage of the better job market, the opportunities have not been good. Since the economy began to recover almost four years ago, hiring has been concentrated in relatively low-wage service sectors, like retailing, home health care, and food preparation, and in contingent jobs at temporary-hiring companies. For example, nearly one out of every 13 jobs is at a restaurant, bar or other food-service establishment, a record high.
Remember the good old days during Bush's presidency when the media and Bush hating liberals whined about all the jobs being "bad jobs" because many were low paying, though the unemployment rate was much lower than today and far fewer people had dropped out of the jobs market? Now we see that the Obama economy is about low paying jobs and part time jobs, despite the massive amount of money, much of it (43 cents on the dollar) borrowed by President Obama and Congressional Democrats.
While increases in part-time and temporary work can sometimes be an early sign that employers will soon take on more permanent hiring, many workers have been trapped in such jobs far longer than they had anticipated.
Not in the Obameconomy, where they are now the new norm, and this condition will get worse as Obamacare kicks in and companies scale back hours and jobs to avoid the draconian requirements (which the Times eventually points out).
But, hey, this is what you voted for, America. You thought Obama was cool and super awesome and forgot that his policies have been disasters. So, suck it up.
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The Aristocratby Conrad Richter
An infinitely attractive human being--a great lady, American-style--comes alive in Conrad Richter's wonderful new novel. She is Miss Alexandria Morley, and in her eighties--a doughty warrior against creeping modernity and mediocrity. She has the warmest of hearts. She is the coolest of strategists. It is a joy to see her do battle. Secure in her Victorian mansion, in "her" Pennsylvania town, flying her flag in defense of principle and old-time decorum, she takes on and outclasses the mighty coal company (she's caught them cheating on taxes); civilizes her roughhewn young doctor (good character is no license for crudity); copes patiently (family obligations are sacred) with the poor old cousin who is a tidal wave of garrulous idiocy; stands firm against the poisonous cousin who is a knot of destructive envy; puts herself gently at the service of a sweet young cousin who cannot decide among her eligible beaux. All around her, in her house, in her memories, the past swirls. But Miss Alexandria lives in the now. She hopes, out of courtesy to her heirs, to die when her stocks are up. She tells the truth to those who can bear it--most especially to herself. She has learned, from the Southern belle who was her mother, to love the graces of life--and, from the mining potentate who was her father, to give no quarter to foolish circumstances. Even on her deathbed, Miss Alexandria, who has warned the officious clergyman that she won't have anyone praying aloud over her, wins a gallant victory. Like her dear ones and her adversaries, her servants and her fellow townspeople, the reader will take his hat off to the Aristocrat. She is the last of her kind.
A COUNTRY OF STRANGERSby Conrad Richter
A "chronicle of a white girl captive of the Indians returned against her will to her white home . . . Her reception here, her rejection and that of her Indian son by her Caucasian father and sister . . . the conflicts of her Indian upbringing with the white way are related."
The Fieldsby Conrad Richter
Of this second novel in Conrad Richter's great trilogy, Louis Bromfield wrote: "The Fields continues the life of Sayward after her strange marriage to the 'educated' New Englander Portious, through the raising of their family of eight children. But it is much more than that; it is also the tale of the slow battle and eventual victory over the Trees and that relentless forest which even today marches in and takes over an Ohio field that has been left untilled for a year or two. Bit by bit, through hard work and in hardship, the forest is conquered and the villages emerge into the light surrounded by fields of great fertility. . . . "The story is told with a feeling of poetry and the picturesque turn of language which characterized the speech of the frontier and can still be heard in the Ohio country districts . . . Sayward, the heroine, is the portrait of a simple, eternal woman dominating in an instinctive way a husband who is far more educated and subtle than herself. The children are real children, each with his own personality. . . . "It [The Fields] has beauty, form, historical significance, and at the same time reality and the magic which accompanies illusion."
The Free Manby Conrad Richter
Henry Free, they called him now, or Frey in the dialect; and they knew him well in all the Pennsylvania land his own Palatine fellow countrymen had settled. They had even sent him to represent them in the Congress at Washington. Captain Free, they said, when they thought how he had fought for the freedom of the colonies a year before the Declaration of Independence. But few of them remembered that he had been Henner Dellicker in the old country, where he was born beside the Neckar; or the tale of his voyage to the new land in the crowded and starved emigrant ship; or of his indentured service in the rich Bayley house in Philadelphia; or of the curel discipline that Miss Amity visited upon him; or how he fled the King's jailers to the wild frontier, and returned later to settle his accounts with Miss Amity in a way he had not expected. In this novel, the author of The Trees has written of those early Americans who were among his own forebears--the sturdy, courageous, hard-working, liberty-loving Palantine Germans who with the Alsatians and Swiss came to farm in Pennsylvania and stayed to win their collective freedom on the battlefields of the Revolution. As a footnote to history The Free Man is freshly revealing of an important but unfamiliar aspect of our growth to nationhood and the part played in it by the founding fathers of the Pennsylvania Dutch, their "little Declaration of Independence" as early as April and May 1775, and their introduction and development of that great American influence, the pioneer rifle.
The Light in the Forestby Conrad Richter
"True Son," born John Butler in a little frontier town, was captured by the Lenni Lenape Indians when he was four years old, and adopted into the tribe by the great warrior Cuyloga who renamed him and reared him as his son. True Son grew up to think, feel and fight like an Indian, to reverence their God. Then the Indians made a treaty and agreed to return all white captives to their own people. But True Son had learned to hate all white men. Though reared as a Lenni Lenape Indian, fifteen-year-old True Son, once called John Camera Butler, was ordered back to the white man. It was impossible for True Son to believe that his people were white and not Indian. He had learned to hate the white man. And now he learned to hate his new father, his new house, his new family. He hated the name John Butler. Where did he belong now-and where could he go?|
RAWHIDE KNOT&OTH STORIESby Conrad Richter
The powerful story-telling voice that has carried so many readers back into the world of the American frontier is heard again in these eight tales of pioneers and pioneer days by the author of The Sea of Grass, The Light in the Forest, The Waters of Kronos and The Town. Each story captures the force and sweep of our past in all its fierce reality, bringing us the strong, vigorous, unforgettable men and women of a simpler, harsher, more heroic time. The title story gives the collection its unifying theme, that of the frontier marriage, the "rawhide knot"--the couple bound together by the rough exigencies of pioneer life. A young girl, Sayward Hewett, has walked with her family from Pennsylvania to a settlement in the Ohio wilderness, and she is afraid of nothing. One night the men of the settlement--drunk, bent on real devilment, hardly less wild after a day's carousing than the panthers lurking just beyond the handful of log cabins--decide to "hatch up a marryin'" between an old maid and a shy, outcast, book-learned young lawyer from back East. But the girl Sayward, facing the whole lot of them, determined that she will marry their scapegoat bridegroom, wins her own victory. In "Smoke Over the Prarie," a marriage seems to presage--indeed, to precipitate--the downfall of a great baron of the Old West. In "Early Americana," and eighteen-year-old boy, trapped in a Comanche uprising, finds himself ambushed by love. In all of these stories, love and violence are yoked together by the challenge of life on the frontier. Here is the physical and emotional landscape of that world, with its vast spaces, its elemental struggles, its quality both of legend and of history, brought to us with the power and breadth that have given Conrad Richter's work its enduring place in American fiction.
The Sea of Grassby Conrad Richter
New Mexico in the late 19th century and the conflicts between the pioneering ranchers and the farmers.
Simple Honorable Manby Conrad Richter
This novel by one of America's foremost writers--and perhaps the most truly American of all--is rock-based in values and virtues which most of the time seem to have disappeared from our fiction, if not from American life itself. The story of a storekeeper turned minister, A Simple Honorable Man is the fictional record of a life spent in the service of others, a life bringing the power of simple goodnessto obscure, sometimes earthy and violent people. Harry Donner (the father in Mr. Richter's previous novel, The Waters of Kronos) stands in this novel as a man of integrity engaged in the day-by-day activities of son, husband, father, friend, and counselor in an age when home and family exerted moral conviction and social authority. Written with Conrad Richter's customary grace of style and purity of vision, A Simple Honorable Man joins the long list of his moving and evocative portrayals in fiction of American life.
The Townby Conrad Richter
In this superb novel--the longest Mr. Richter has written--Sayward, the eldest daughter of Worth and Jary Luckett, completes her mission and lives to see the transition of her family and her friends, American pioneers, from the ways of the wilderness to the ways of civilization. Here is the tumultuous story of the Lucketts, an American family born in the wilderness, grown to face the changing ways of America during the turmoil that was the first half of the nineteenth century. The Trees began the story of Worth and Jary, a wild and woodsfaring family who lived a roaming life, pushing ever westward as the frontier advanced and as new settlements threatened their isolation. How young Sayward and her family, facing the realization that the forests had become fields and settlements, took up the arduous task of tilling the Ohio soil was the story continued in The Fields. But The Town is a much bigger book in every way than its predecessors; it is in fact a major literary event and with them comprises a great American epic.
The Trees (The Awakening Land #1)by Conrad Richter
The Trees is a moving novel of the beginning of the American trek to the west. Toward the close of the eighteenth century, the land west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio River was an unbroken sea of trees. Beneath them the forest trails were dark, silent, and lonely, brightened only by a few lost beams of sunlight.
The Waters of Kronosby Conrad Richter
From the time of its first publication in 1960, Conrad Richter's The Waters of Kronos sparked lively debate about the extent to which its story of a belated return to childhood scenes mirrored key events of Richter's own life. As was well known at the time, Richter had spent several years in the Southwest, where he collected the material for his first successful book, Early Americans and Other Stories, but by 1933, he had returned to live in his hometown, Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. John Donner, the main protagonist in The Waters of Kronos, traces a similar route from west to east, although he finds that his family home and native town have been submerged under the deep waters of a lake formed by the construction of a hydroelectric dam. As Richter narrates his alter ego's efforts to salvage his past, he moves beyond "semi-autobiography" to offer what are widely recognized as his most haunting reflections upon the power of family history, the fragility of human memory, and art's role in structuring the communal ethos. <P><P> Winner of the National Book Award
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See San Francisco's finest attractions in this phenomenal tour package! From Alcatraz to the Golden Gate, Treasure Island and beyond – you'll experience the most sought-after sights. Hop aboard the luxurious motor coach for a three hour guided tour and be dazzled by all the wonders of San Francisco on this Alcatraz Plus Twilight Tour package.
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The Golden Gate Bridge: One of the most recognizable bridges in the world, this orange suspension bridge is an icon that represents San Francisco. Deemed to be one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers, this gateway to the Pacific Ocean is a gleaming beacon that invites you to the City by the Bay. It has been featured in countless postcards, pictures, films, and television shows, and is a must-see for your San Francisco experience.
Palace of Fine Arts: Originally constructed to exhibit works of art presented at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, it is one of only a few remaining artifacts of the Exposition. Designed by Bernard Maybeck, the Palace of Fine Arts took inspiration from Roman and Greek architecture. Built around a small artificial lagoon, this structure is breathtakingly beautiful. Featured in films and tv shows such as Vertigo, Bicentennial Man, Monk, Charmed, and more – the Palace of Fine Arts is an illustrious marvel.
Alcatraz: Ferry service will be provided to take you out to the site of this former maximum-security penitentiary. Now one of San Francisco's most popular tourist attractions, the ferry departs from Fisherman's Wharf and transports you to the ominous island. National Park Service Rangers will enlighten you to the history of the island, present a short slide show about its past, and provide you with an audio walking tour device. Roam the cellblocks as you learn the incredible stories of infamous inmates, such as the "Birdman" Robert Stroud and Al "Scarface" Capone. This chilling penitentiary tour is informative and fascinating.
North Beach: Don't let the name fool you – there is no beach here. After a landfill around the late 19th century, North Beach lost its coastal location, but did not lose its misleading name! This area has historically been home to a large community of Italian Americas, thus is known as Little Italy. North Beach was once home to Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Jack Kerouac, and many other talents – and is still home to some very authentic Italian cuisine!
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Elizabeth P. Hoisington '40 Distinguished Alumna Award
The Elizabeth P. Hoisington '40 Distinguished Alumna Award is presented to a graduate who, through achievements in career and or community service, embodies the principles of Notre Dame.
Winners, who have graduated no fewer than five years ago, have demonstrated loyalty to the University and achievements in career and or community. After her death in 2007, the award was dedicated to Brig. Gen. Elizabeth P. Hoisington '40, who served our nation with leadership and vision—particularly as one of the first women to attain the rank of U.S. Army general. The 2008 award was the first given under the new name.
2015 Award Winner- Frances Hanna Flanigan '65
Enjoying a lifelong career devoted to environmental issues, Fran is well-known in the region for her incredible ability to pull together people to deal with issues facing the environment, particularly the Chesapeake Bay. As a public affairs consultant since 2001, Fran Flanigan has provided assistance on public policy to numerous agencies and organizations including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the University of Maryland, the Maryland Department of the Environment, the U.S. Forest Service and many others.
Prior to her consulting work, Fran led the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay as their Executive Director for over 20 years. During her tenure, she worked to bring diverse points of view to the table and developed a variety of innovative programs to engage the public. She organized numerous conferences, including the historic 1983 conference that resulted in the signing of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, which pledged the states of Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and the federal government to work together to restore the Chesapeake Bay. Fran's work drew a standing ovation at the end of the conference. Since 2001, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay's Environmental Leadership Award has been given annually in Fran's honor.
She serves on a number of nonprofit boards and is the recipient of several service awards, including the Gulf Oil Conservation award, Harry E. Schlenz Medal from the Water Pollution Control Federation, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
A devoted alumna, Fran is a member of the Mary Meletia Society and the 2015 Reunion Committee.
2015 Award Winner- The Honorable Irene Murphy Keeley '65
United States District Judge Irene M. Keeley of Clarksburg, West Virginia is a member of the Class of 1965 and received her Masters Degree from West Virginia University. Before attending law school, she was employed as a secondary education teacher. She received her juris doctorate from the West Virginia University College of Law, where she was an associate editor of the West Virginia Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Board. From 1980-1992, she practiced law with the firm of Steptoe & Johnson in Clarksburg, concentrating her practice in the areas of litigation and health care law. She was appointed as judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia by President George H. W. Bush in 1992. She previously served as chief judge of the Northern District from March 2001 to March 2008.
Judge Keeley is a member of the American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar, and the West Virginia Bar Association. She is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and also is a Fellow of the West Virginia Bar Foundation. She is a past chair of the ABA National Conference of Federal Trial Judges. From May 2005 until May 2007, she served as president of the Federal Judges Association, and currently serves as chair of the Committee on Criminal Law of the Judicial Conference of the United States.
She is a former Chair of the Board of Advisors of West Virginia University.
In 2003, she was honored with the Order of Vandalia from West Virginia University, and in 2005 she received the Justicia Officium Award from the West Virginia University College of Law. In 2003, she received the President's Medal from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Between 2004 and 2014, she served two terms on the Board of Trustees and from 2012 to 2014, she served as chair of the Board Compensation Committee.
She and her husband, Jack Keeley, live in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and have three daughters and four grandchildren.
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Playing behind the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year might not be an easy task but it's one that can teach a player a lot of lessons if one is willing to listen and learn.
For senior to be defensive end Tim Starson, it's just part of the process that has seen the one year high school player to flourish into someone who can become something very special for the Red Wolves defensive unit.
Starson, a New York native, moved to Arkansas and played only his senior season at Fort Smith Northside for one year.
He lost his mother to cancer his senior season putting playing football in prospective for young man that was a lot more maturer than his young age indicated.
"That was a tough part of my life," Starson remembers. "I lost my mom, I didn't have my dad in my life. There were a lot of great people that stepped up and was there for me, to make sure I made something out of my life."
Starson, a skinny 6-foot-4, 200 pound senior at Northside, got an offer for an official visit to Arkansas State. He thought he was going to play football at the University of Central Arkansas, but after a visit to Jonesboro he knew he had found his future home.
"One trip to Jonesboro and I knew I found my future home," Starson remembers. "They offered me while I was on my trip and committed on the spot. It just felt right."
Now four years later he finds himself a little bigger, actually a lot bigger than he was when he first started playing at ASU. He now is 6-foot-5 and weighs 265-pounds.
"I remember when I first got here and was having to go up against some of the big boys," Starson said. "Everyone asked me if I was a wide receiver, he laughed and told them no, I'm a defensive lineman, some of the guys chuckled when I told them that."
A lot of offensive linemen aren't chuckling anymore.
Starson has developed into a physical specimen, playing a lot as a junior but didn't start due to Brandon Joiner (Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year) playing in front of him at his position.
"I learned a lot from Brandon," Starson said. "He is a great player, he has taught me a lot about the game and a lot about life in general. He is a great competitor."
Make no mistake about it, Starson is ready for his time to be the starter for the Red Wolves this fall.
"I have worked hard to get here," Starson said. "I'm not stopping now. I'm going to work my tail off this summer, this is my year to shine. I want to finish my senior season off on a great note."
Could the starting defensive end for the Red Wolves win back to back Defensive Player of the Year honors?
"Tim is a fierce competitor," John Thompson ASU Defensive Coordinator said after the spring game. "He has a chance to be really, really good. He works hard and he is very physical. We are looking for great things from him this fall."
Starson will be the first to tell you that things haven't come easy to him in his life, but he doesn't fault anyone or anything and is pleased to have a loving caring family at Arkansas State surrounding him.
"These guys on my team are my brothers," Starson said. "I have a lot of great friends on this team, they have been here for me during difficult times. We are a family here."
I don't know about you, but I have a feeling that all of AStateNation will take Starson as one of their own this fall, as they root for Starson to follow in Joiner's footsteps.


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Britain will seek backing from the UN Security Council for military intervention in Syria, in an effort almost certain to fail.
However leaders on both sides of the Atlantic hope that an attempt, which will be blocked by Russia or China, will give additional legitimacy to an assault expected later this week.
David Cameron was this afternoon due to chair a meeting of Britain's National Security Council at which military and intelligence chiefs will finalise options for military strikes.
The Prime Minister agreed in a midnight telephone call with Barack Obama, the US President, that there was no longer any


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