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Famous tap dancer, choreographer, and actor Savion Glover is the epitome of a living legend. Born in 1973, the tapping marvel has graced the stage since childhood. He set a record as the youngest person ever to receive a scholarship in the Newark Community School of the Arts. Before he was a teenager, Savion made his mark starring in the leading role in the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid.
Savion Glover developed his own dancing style he dubbed "free style hard core." The Tony Award winning dancer eventually worked with dancing greats Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr. Among his credits are starring roles in major motion pictures like "Jelly's Last Jam", a role for which he made history as the youngest ever recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts grant.
As a choreographer, Glover's work has helped maintain tap dancing as an art form in the modern dance world. His starring role in the musical Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, which he also choreographed, debuted on Broadway in 1996. The musical chronicles events in African-American history and brought Savion a Tony for best choreographer.
Glover was made known to the younger generation with recurring appearances on "Sesame Street." He also holds the credit as the live captured dancing motion behind Mumble the penguin in the Disney film "Happy Feet." Savion also served as co-choreographer for the film.
Glover's quick steps and amazing rhythms continue to influence the lives of young people. His production company tours schools across the country, spreading enthusiasm for tap dancing and cementing his place in history.
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Burlington is "Chocolate City, USA," named so for its Nestle plant, which opened in 1965. Chocolate Fest started 22 years later in 1987 and has been delighting chocolate lovers ever since. Although the dates used to move around, it now takes place every Memorial Day weekend – this year, that means May 25-28, 2018.
Plenty of exhibits on chocolate, demonstrations on chocolate-making, and samples highlight the main theme of the festivals. Music from national and regional acts, family events, and more add to the fun. Need a sugar rush? There's a cupcake-eating contest if you're in a hurry for it!
There's also a Rotary Carnival, a Chocolate City Bike Ride, fireworks, and a Memorial Day Veterans Day Parade. Chocolate Jenga is a crowd-pleaser – and suspenseful at times! Chocolate carvings, treats, and more add to the tasty fun.
The Burlington Festival Grounds are just off Milwaukee Street (City Highways 36 & 83) along Maryland Avenue near the Fox River and Riverside Park, northeast of downtown. City Highway 11 just to the south, and Highway 142 approaches from the southeast. While in town, you can check out other places like the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum and Fred's, one of Wisconsin's legendary burger joints.
Live music and other performances will take place on several stages across the grounds. The Main Stage will include performances from the Lunch Money Bullies Friday night, Separate Ways and Royal Bliss Saturday night, Reverend Raven and Bella Cain Sunday night, and The Britins and the Orange Crush Band on Monday.
Tickets run $8 for people ages 12 and up, $4 for kids 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Get all the details and updates on the Chocolate Fest website.
Have a chocolatey good time!
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681 Maryland Avenue (Business Highway 36)
Burlington, WI 53105
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1965-66 Topps Frank Mahovlich #81 PSA Mint 9
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1965-66 Topps Frank Mahovlich #81 PSA Mint 9.
Frank Mahovlich, the Maple Leafs legend known as the "Big M," is seen here for his tremendous entry from the 1965-66 Topps hockey issue. Fine color and centering have contributed to the PSA Mint 9 as given here.
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The Seminar Room can accommodate up to 25 people with a boardroom style set-up or up to 40 people with lecture style seating. The room is equipped with an LCD screen.
Combined Space
The partition walls separating the seminar and conference rooms can be opened to create a large, flexible space that can be used in a variety of ways. With lecture style seating the space can accommodate up to 90 people or with the furniture removed it is an ideal space for exhibitions and receptions.
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Hire of either room includes use of our circular breakout space and access to one of Sheffield's first green roofs. The Atrium has an impressive glass ceiling and is an ideal space for lunches and wine receptions. The Green Roof comes into its own in the summer months as guests make the most of the outdoor seating.
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This Old Man Straight Up Punched a Bear in the Face
America's newest folk hero is 73-year-old Carl Moore. This California man came face-to-face with a bear outside his home. While mere mortals like ourselves might run away or maybe call wildlife officials, this modern day Paul Bunyan simply walked up to the bear and punched it in the face!
"The man or beast that I run from ain't been born, and his momma's already dead," Moore told local CBS station WKOVR. Moore likely felt confident in this assertion because he is a real like folk hero and stands 20 feet tall (unconfirmed).
The damsel in distress in this tale was Moore's pet Chihuahua, Lacy. Moore heard whimpering outside his home and found a bear threatened his beloved pooch. So he put down the Buick-sized flapjack he was presumably eating for breakfast and ran out to show that bear who's boss.
"And I raised both hands in the air and I cussed at him, 'Rrraaaaaaa! Get out of here you bastard, and he looked at me like 'Go eff yourself," He told KOVR.
Just like when Pecos Bill carved out the Rio Grande because he was thirsty, Carl Moore wasn't going to let the reality of coming face-to-face with a bear get in the way of his heroics. So he cracked that bear right in the head.
"He come up like this, and turned, boom, I hit him hard. Tyler said I damn corkscrewed his head," Moore said.
Moore then left to travel this great land with Lacy at his side, righting wrongs and kicking the crap out of bears. Because Carl Moore is an American hero.


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If you think that a question or request isn't appropriate for the bug tracker, you can also use the forums instead.
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So here's our third Taking Stock post accompanied by a mini book review of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind as promised. Catch up on the first and second versions here and here. Hey guys! How ya'll doing? Great? Perfect! Happy to let you know that I now have an.
Corsets have since graduated from the back-breaking, organ-crushing entrapment they once were and boy, am I glad! Hey guys!!! How you doing? For the longest time, I have been trying to layer corsets and for each time I tried, I could tell it just wasn't right yet. On my birthday.
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Long time, no hear! Life's good? Good. Thank you for sticking around through my inconsistency. I want to promise that I will do better to churn out posts every week and I want to believe that as much as you probably do but life is being life and I'll just say that someday, I will get there. I'm easing back in with a post on Mixing Prints.
No, don't roll your eyes, it's not Ankara prints this time (well, just one) but contemporary prints as promised in my last Print Lecture here. The penultimate one here, had all the details you will ever need to get your print affair going.
All caught up? Good. Welcome back. Do you like the new look of the blog BTW? Let me know in the comment section. Will you? Thanks!
I'm incredibly fascinated with mixing prints as your surely already know. It's for the same reason I'd rather wear two pieces than wear dresses – The later is boringggg. With prints as with two pieces, I can mix and match, achieving very different looks each time and basically, just getting value for money.
As usual, there are five rules that pretty much sum up all that you need to know to get thing mixing business right and they are:
- Attention to scale
- Breaking up the pieces with solids
- Using colors from the same pallet and
- Keeping it simple
In today's post I have three contemporary outfits that incorporate either all the above or at least two of them.
Look 1!
Here I have on an ruffled hem Ankara midi skirt paired with a checkered wrap around top. Yes, it's the same fabric and pattern we wore back in Secondary School as day wears. Funny right? How we're willingly wearing them now.
Common to both pieces is the color red and the fact that they are both checkered. It's important to have a unifying factor with this trend.
The skirt was incredibly tight so I couldn't do much more than stand – which I know is basically what I do for the most part anyway. You know those outfits that have to be so snug they could smother you else they won't just work? That's the story of this skirt right here but we will tell it another day.
Look 2!
My least favorite look is a striped two piece which I created after seeing both fabrics hanging right beside each other. It's not everyday that you see inverted colors of the same fabric so it had to go in the bag. Only problem with it is that I wore the wrong pair of shoes so the trousers are a shorter length that they typically should be.This is always a safe method for mixing prints. You can't go wrong with inverting monochromes except they are doing you from the village. In which case, I can't help you.
Look 3!
I love how vibrant this is. I didn't realize how much I was missing by imposing a self ban on wearing pink. I have since seen the light. My pink polka dot skirt is paired with a blue stripped off-shoulder blouse. I've owned this blouse for about two years now and I'm pretty sure this is my favorite styling option for it!
Remember to keep your mixing to two or three patterns and colors at most. This is the one time I wholly agree with less being more. With this post, I have checked off pairing stripes with polka dots and stripes on stripes.
- Polka dots and floral prints
- Stripes and floral prints
- Stripes and animal prints
- Vertical stripes and horizontal stripes
So there guys, three more ideas for mixing prints. Did you enjoy this? -Please share via the buttons below. What look is your favorite? What other ways have you styled prints? Tell us in the comment section!
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I could go on and on and on about Monochromes. About how classy they are. I could tell you how blacks and whites come together to make the most beautiful ensemble in the history of fashion. I could tell you how different shades of a pastel is all you need.
Hey guysss!!! So, I think it would be nice to keep this Style Inspiration column running. We did a Work Wear Inspiration here, and another one with Sarah Audu of Princess Audu Blog, (who graciously took these pictures of me) here. The plan is to give you quick tips on how.
Hey guyssss!!! Between last year and now, I have found myself subtly but surely growing into wide legged pants. I suppose that subconsciously, I have always loved them but as with other weird outfit choices that I am into, I didn't want to be the only one wearing them. The.
It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to… Heh! So far, there has been no crying but I can't speak for the rest of the day. My birthday is always a bitter-sweet day for me. Being smack in the middle of the year, I can't help but do.
Hi guysssss! How you doing? Seeing that I almost always wear Ankara, I was somewhat skeptical about doing an Ankara themed post. But, I've realized that common place as it is to me, it isn't the same for everyone else. I've also found out that there are quite a lot.
Hi guys, How ya'll doing? This week (and in a few more to come), I will be collaborating with Omon Isinugben of Belois Couture to bring you contemporary women's wear for the African woman. I started to pay attention to Belois Couture when her Candy tulle top was making the.
Hey guys! How ya'll doing? The beret trend is one of those that I have looked at from afar with a healthy dose of uncertainty. I mean, I have always admired it on others but I wasn't quite sure I wanted to try it. The thing is, I don't like.


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Companions from Past Dragon Age games are definitely going to return for Dragon Age: Inquisition. It's only a question of who.
In Dragon Age 2, every single romanceable character from Dragon Age: Origins reappears briefly save for Morrigan. By some chance, they all manage to meet Hawke. It would make sense if, by some chance, they all managed to meet The Inquisitor as well. This trend may carry over from the second game as well, having Merrill, Fenris, Isabella, and Anders appear as well.
Before I fully go into that, I want to talk about companions from DLC games. From Awakening, we have Velanna, Sigrun, and Nathaniel Howe. Having made a grey Warden related appearance in DA2, I think we can expect to see Nathaniel in some fashion again. Whether or not it's in DA:I, well it won't be a surprise if he's there, but I'm not exactly expecting to see him. In most endings, Sigrun puts of death for a few decades. In most endings, Velanna's future is left open. As possible Grey Wardens, I wouldn't expect more than a Cameo from either of them.
I'm most interested in what's going on with Ariane and Finn, the two who were with The Warden when Morrigan gave them the mysterious artifact in the Witch Hunt DLC. Their actual importance remains to be seen, but future appearances were hinted at it was heavily implied that Finn, a circle mage, never returned to the circle after those events. I want it to be more than his clear growing attachment to Ariane. As they were involved in what will probably prove to be a big part of the plot, I would say their appearance is at least somewhat likely. What do you think? Will Finn and Ariane ever make another appearance?
As for main companions, I would stamp all of the full romances as almost definitely, whereas the others are largely up in the air. Save for Wynne, who died saving her son's girlfriend. I know. Right in the feels. Anyway. The return of Varric, Leliana, and Morrigan has already been announced, and Cullen appears in the trailer (squee!). And we can't even question the appearance of Sandal and Bodahn. Who else might we see?
Alistair first appeared as the main companion and a romance option for a female warden in DA:O. In most cases, Alistair became king and is thus an important political figure in Thedas. If he didn't become kind, he remains in the Grey Wardens. Due to his part in the blight, he would be one of the leaders of the Wardens in Ferelden and thus be an important figure. Regardless of what happens in the first game (assuming you don't let him kill the Archdemon) Alistair appears in DA2. These factors make me 100% positive Alistair will show up in Inquisition, likely in a larger capacity than in DA2. Alistair has been confirmed for DA:I.
Zevran first appeared as a possible companion and romance in Origins. As long as Zevran doesn't die, he gets his own side quest in DA2. Based on his history and his appearance in DA2, I think it's safe to conclude that Zevran always manages to find trouble and Bioware is willing to place him in a game even if he's totally irrelevant to the plot. This tells me that Zevran will probably return in some capacity for Inquisition. You'll probably have a chance for a threesome, because that's become an ongoing thing. Edit: It has been confirmed that Zevran won't be making an appearance. That being said, the voice actor, John Curry, will be voicing a male inquisitor.
We meet Oghren while attempting to get the the dwarven armies in DA:O. We see him again in Awakening, where he becomes a Grey Warden. We did not see Oghren in DA2, even when the Grey Wardens show up during the second act. That being said, he's a popular character. In the first trailer for Inquisition, we see and grey Warden outpost being attacked. While the full involvement of the grey Wardens remain to be see, I would say at this point Oghren probably won't appear in the game. However, I could see him appearing again in the fourth of fifth games of the series, depending on where they go with Inquisition.
Shale is a Golem that can only be acquired using a DLC for Origins. She hasn't appeared in any game since DA:O, but has continued to appear in the books. She was a major character in Asunder, making her part of a major plot point that happens just before the start of Inquisition. I would consider her return extremely unlikely, but I wouldn't completely write it off just yet. Edit: Shale will not be returning for DA:I.
Sten is a qunari who appears in Origins as a possible companions. If he survives Origins, he eventually becomes the leader of his people. Due to the qunari involvement in DA2, and the fact that you can play as a qunari in Inquisition, I would say an appearance from Sten in definitely possible. I wouldn't expect it, or consider it likely, but it's definitely possible.
He first appeared in Dragon Age: Awakening as a flouncy mage-turned-warden who had escaped from the circle several times. He appears again in DA2 – having totally lost his mind do to allowing Justice to possess him – as a playable companion and soap-opera romance option. It's pretty much his fault when everything goes to shit at the end of DA2. And, if he was left alive, it would be interesting to see him during the war. I would consider his appearance extremely likely. His chance of dying in the second game kind of throws his chance of being a major character, but it is very likely that Vengeance would continue to use the body, and this may only affect the type of encounter you have with him. I would consider an appearance likely.
Isabella is first seen in the first game as a pirate hanging out in a brothel. If you talk to her right, you have the chance for a three way (or even a full out orgy). She is a playable companion and romance option in DA2. The role she had to play in the Qunari subplot in DA2 and the fact that she's appeared in both of the main games makes her appearance very likely. The fact that you can enter into a three with (and Zevran) in both games makes her appearance even more likely. I don't think Bioware is just ready to pass on this running gag. Regardless of whether she comes back for Hawke or not, Isabella has a history in the Dragon Age games of getting into trouble. Where there is trouble, I'm sure we'll find her.
Like Isabella, Merrill has a solid history in the DA games. We first see her in the first game during the Dalish Elf origin story. She is not only a member of the Dalish Warden's clan, but she becomes a temporary companion during the second half of the story. She appears again in DA2 as a mandatory character and possible romance option. Throughout the series, she has been heavily connected with the Eluvian, the mysterious plot point that just keeps coming back. The Eluvian is hugely relevant in both Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2, making it likely we'll see it again in Inquisition. And, along with it, I'd say it's likely Merrill will make an appearance. I would love to see her as a sort of guard, warning people away from the danger of the mirror.
She first appears as a mandatory companion on Dragon Age 2. At first, he story may not seem all that relevant to the story of Dragon Age as a whole. That's because it's her character that's important. Aveline was a soldier in Ferelden, an officer at the battle of Ostagar. She survived and went on to become the captain of the Kirkwall guard. Aveline has conviction and skill. When she sees injustice, she does something about it. While the game takes place during a war, I would actually expect to see Aveline somewhere defending those who cannot defend themselves. I really think we'll see her again, but I also really think her appearance will be brief.
The sibling of Hawke in DA2. Regardless of which one of them survives, I think the only chance Hawk jr. will return is with Hawke, or as a Warden. If Bethany was in the Circle or Carver was a Templar, they are instrumental in the start of the war and flee with Hawke. If they survive, I imagine any appearance from Hawke may spark a brief appearance from the Hawke sibling. I would also expect to see them in some capacity if they were made a grey Warden. I consider the appearance of the Hawke sibling to be very unlikely, but I wouldn't totally write it off.
Fenris first appears in DA2 as a possible companion and romance (being the only totally new character to be a full romance option). His story has a lot to do with mages, as he pretty much hates them. He can show compassion and even respect for those who have control, but that seems to be pretty uncommon in Thedas. Also, I need him to return. For the sake of hope (and I'm sure a myriad of actual logical reason) I really think we'll be seeing Fenris in some capacity in Inquisition. If you did romance him, he'll be where Hawke is. If you didn't romance him, it would be really fun for me if he was still with Isabella. Anyway. We'll see him again.
I really think that Hawke will appear in Inquisition. Hawke was a the center of the conflict that started the war, and Cassandra was introduced as the Chantry Seeker trying to find them. On top of that, there is no possibility of Hawke's death in DA2. Varric is telling the story of The champion 3 years after the fact, and since then there has not even been a solid rumor of Hawkes death or location. This is the kind of set up for a major appearance. Assuming Hawke doesn't appear fighting in some capacity in the war, I imagine Hawke will return as a major player as Varric and Cassandra manage to find them. I would put Hawke's appearance (and thus the appearance of whoever romance Hawke) as very likely.
The Warden
This is the one I'm really unsure about. Based on what we know about Inquisition so far, it doesn't appear that the Wardens have very much to do with the plot. That being said, it did appear that the Seeker was looking for The Warden at the end of DA2. Based on the currently conflict, I would consider an appearance from the Warden as probably, but only in the fashion of a cameo. I think for a full appearance we would have to wait for a future game.
There you have it. My thoughts on who will appear for Dragon Age: Inquisition. Who do you think will return? Something to consider: It is highly possible that King Alistair may be calling on old friends and old heroes to help defend Ferelden. Who knows who he might call on?
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You're in the driver's seat when it comes to choosing investments for your retirement savings. Make too many wrong turns, however, and you may not achieve your long-range financial goals. Here are some common roadblocks to avoid.
The Poor-Diversification Block
You're free to choose from the range of investment options your plan offers, but concentrating too much of your retirement money in one investment type may not be wise. Some investments do much better than others -- at times no one can predict. By investing in a well-thought-out mix of investments, you'll give yourself an opportunity to take advantage of whichever asset type happens to be thriving at a particular time.
Choosing a mix of different investments (diversification) is also a proven strategy for managing investment risk.1 When one type of investment is down, another may be up or holding steady, adding stability to the overall value of your account.
When planning your investment mix, remember the differences in growth potential of the various asset classes. For instance, the historical returns of investments such as money market funds are often close to the rate of inflation and may be too low to deliver the long-term growth you need.2 On the other hand, if you have a heavy concentration of potentially high-earning stocks and the market performs poorly, you risk losing a lot of the value of your account, at least temporarily.3
The Quick-Escape Block
Expect the stock market to decline at times. It's inevitable -- only the timing is uncertain. When stock prices drop, don't automatically veer off course by moving your stock investments to bonds or another asset class that may be doing better at the time.4 Instead, it may be prudent to "stay the course" so that you'll be in a better position to benefit from potential future growth down the road.
The Spend-the-Future Block
If you change jobs, you'll have the option of cashing out your retirement account. You may be tempted to take the money and spend it, especially if the amount isn't very large. But, if you spend your retirement money, making up for it later may be very difficult.
The chart below shows just how costly spending a retirement nest egg can be. A much better strategy: Roll over your retirement money into an individual retirement account (IRA), into your new employer's tax-deferred retirement plan, if allowed, or leave it in your current plan, if allowed. You'll likely still be able to choose how your retirement money is invested. And you'll keep it working for you until you're certainly going to need it -- after you retire.
The "Cost" of Withdrawing $25,000
|Retirement Account Balance at Age 30
|Amount Withdrawn at Age 30 When Changing Jobs
|Balance at Age 65
|Employee A
|Employee B
|Cost of Early Withdrawal
Assumes: $125 monthly contributions and 7% average annual investment returns between ages 30 and age 65. Withdrawals are subject to income taxes at then-current rates and a possible 10% additional federal tax if withdrawn prior to age 59½. The chart does not reflect these costs. This is a hypothetical example. Your investment return and contributions will vary.
Source: DST Systems, Inc.
1There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not assure against market risk.
2An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund.
3Investing in stocks involves risks, including loss of principal.
4Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rates rise and are subject to availability and change in price.


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Tiny Tunes
Yes' "Open Your Eyes"; The American Analog Set's "From Our Living Room To Yours"
By Michael Henningsen
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Yes Open Your Eyes (Beyond Music)
As a youth, changing stations on the dial whenever Yes' "Roundabout" or "Owner of a Lonely Heart" came on the air was a regular activity. It was a period in my life during which I absolutely relished the salvation--even if the only alternative was Triumph or Golden Earring--of having something, no anything, to listen to that wasn't Yes. Later, I came to accept England's most celebrated progressive rock band and even to respect them for their remarkable, if overbearing, individual musicianship. And in all fairness, I must say that I did and always will prefer Trevor Rabin over Steve Howe. The Rabin days may be over (for now), but the Yes days apparently are still with us.
But with their best album, 1972's Fragile, now decades past, Yes are operating on the equivalent of a musical respirator. If only the family would muster the courage to pull the proverbial plug. Founding members Jon Anderson (vocals) and Chris Squire (bass) are joined for Open Your Eyes by on-again-off-again mem-bers Alan White (drums), Steve Howe (guitar) and some new blood in the form of Billy Sherwood (keyboards, guitar). Simply having a relative youngster in the band, though, does little to jump start old hearts in this case, making this record seem more a novelty than a serious attempt at recuperation.
The one remarkable thing about Open Your Eyes is the lush vocal harmony achieved by high tenors Squire and Anderson. The soaring melodies occasionally push the envelope--even for Yes--of orchestral rock singing. Most artists couldn't come up with such striking arrangements if their lives depended on it. Then again, most of them would never have the inclination or desire to do so, mainly because bands like Yes tend to wind up with music so obtuse as to make it nearly unlistenable. Except, of course, for that kid who used to be the butt of your jokes and bearer of your spitwads.
The 11 tracks here combine to make an all but disastrous effort from a band who ceased being a band by the late '70s, when they became an institution. In turn, those committed individuals will find Open Your Eyes as satisfying as medication time in the rec room. The rest of us will find some other reason to live. ! 1/2
My mother used to sing lullabies to send me to sleep. I don't remember them--or even her singing voice, for that matter--but, in listening to American Analog Set's latest collection of sparse, gentle creations, I remember the sweet delirium that poured ever-so-slowly over my psyche as I drifted off to Never Never Land.
For the most part, AmAnSet stick to a loose formula that bands like Stereolab have mastered and legitimized--breezy Farfisa organ melodies and reverb-drenched guitar over painfully restrained grooves and light, pulsating bass lines. But this Ft. Worth quartet have far more in common with Yo La Tengo and even Mazzy Star than they do with Eurorgan bands like Stereolab and Spiritualized. Like the former, AmAnSet find a circular vamp that works, allow themselves to become en-tranced and then let the whole thing bleed all over itself. As for the latter, both drummer Mark Smith and keyboardist Lisa Roschmann mirror Mazzy Star guitarist David Roback's want of gloom-soaked laze. The result is music that folds into your ears like warm batter into a waiting pan.
Unlike the aforementioned bands, though, AmAnSet maintain a certain reticent quality to their music that has nothing to do with art rock or depression. The music itself is simple, but it burns hot: melting through layer after layer of consciousness, ultimately content to smolder in the deepest annals of dreamland. Quietly contemplative and stunningly beautiful, From Our Living Room To Yours is a record to be savored patiently like a soft, lingering kiss. The rewards are sweet and the dream, as you'll soon find out, is real. !!!!!
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Generally, superheroes save lives whenever they can, and don't put long-game strategy over doing the right thing. Clearly, something has gone wrong.
And yes, I did copy the previous panel from the previous page, but if anybody's ever been stuck in traffic, you'll know that a complete lack of change in your surroundings is very much what you'll be seeing for hours. Roadside copypasta.
I like her determination! Don't let him tell you what to do. Act!
No good deed goes unpunished...
that was me, forgot to log in, sorry
Yeah, I'm getting a weird feeling he's trying to control her. Something bigger is going on here, but none of that matters when there are simple good deeds to be accomplished.
Lose your nerve, Bryce? Or is somebody paying you off? "Consultant" covers a lot of activities.....
Dammit, why do I have such clever readers?!
Bryce was too quick to disband the Wirecats... Too bad the idealistic super heroine is back from her coma...
Go K.A., gogogogo!
I am trusting Bryce less and less. I hope I'm wrong.
Yeah. Bryce is guilty of something. Not sure what it is. But it's something deeper than disbanding the team. I don't think his inaction is due to loss of nerve or complacency. He's covering something up, has an agenda, or maybe both. And, man... my request for a K.A. action figure... I want one more now. As for the traffic seen, I've been there before.
That last line gave me chills!
She sure can't wait to save the day.


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The Tennessee Department of Transportation
Jul 27, 2018
John Schroer was appointed Commissioner of Transportation by Governor Bill Haslam in January 2011. He is the 29th commissioner of the state agency that oversees a statewide transportation system including highways, rail, airports, waterways and transit.
A former school board member, Commissioner Schroer has continued his commitment to education by implementing TDOT Reconnect, offering support services like transcript review, program and financial aid advisement for employees who want to go back to school and the creation of a TDOT specific certificate, in partnership with the Board of Regents and Tennessee College of Applied Technology. The Commissioner says his proudest accomplishment to date has been supporting 173 TDOT employees who went back to school to get their GEDs.
Under Commissioner Schroer, TDOT has remained debt-free and has saved taxpayers more than $610 million dollars by reexamining and reducing the scope of projects from wants to needs. In 2017, Commissioner Schroer worked with Governor Bill Haslam to develop and pass the IMPROVE Act to provide increased funding for transportation for the first time in 30 years. The legislation will fund 962 road and bridge projects across all 95 counties and will provide an additional $105 million annually for cities and counties to support local infrastructure needs.
On the national level, Commissioner Schroer serves as the 2017/2018 President of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), an organization composed of peers from all DOTs across the nation. In this leadership role, he will continue to focus on sustainable transportation funding solutions and ensuring states are prepared for emerging transportation technology.
Previous to his state service, Commissioner Schroer served as the Mayor of Franklin, Tennessee. His public service experience also includes being a board member of the Franklin Special School District and the Tennessee School Board Association.
Commissioner Schroer received a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee. He spent ten years in the commercial real estate financing business before beginning a real estate development business in Franklin. Commissioner Schroer and his wife, Marianne, have three children and one grandson and are members of Franklin First United Methodist Church.
The Promise - an NPR podcast series about Nashville's James Cayce Homes
Aug 03, 2018
About The Promise
The Promise is a limited-run series from Nashville Public Radio about life in public housing, smack in the middle of a city on the rise. Reported from the James Cayce Homes, these are stories of a neighborhood in flux, a community defined by its struggles, and the growing divide threatening its very existence.
About Meribah Knight
Meribah is the reporter and producer of The Promise. She is a WPLN staff reporter with a track record of award-winning journalism. Her writing and radio stories have appeared on NPR, Marketplace, Here and Now, The PBS Newshour, as well as in The New Yorker, The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, Utne Reader, Crain's Chicago Business, Chicago Magazine and The Chicago Reader.
The State of our Rotary District
Aug 10, 2018
My Father's Business
Aug 17, 2018
The first-person account of the family that changed the American retail landscape.
Longtime Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. shares his extraordinary life as heir to the company founded by his father, Cal Turner, Sr., and his grandfather, a dirt farmer turned Depression-era entrepreneur. Cal's narrative is at its heart a father-son story, from his childhood in Scottsville, Kentucky, where business and family were one, to the triumph of reaching the Fortune 300--at the cost of risking that very father/son relationship. Cal shares how the small-town values with which he was raised helped him guide Dollar General from family enterprise to national powerhouse.
Chronicling three generations of a successful family with very different leadership styles, Cal Jr. shares a wealth of wisdom from a lifetime on the entrepreneurial front lines. He shows how his grandfather turned a third-grade education into an asset for success. He reveals how his driven father hatched the game-changing dollar price point strategy and why it worked. And he explains how he found his own leadership style when he took his place at the helm--values-based, people-oriented, and pragmatic. Cal's story provides a riveting look at the family love and drama behind Dollar General's spectacular rise, pays homage to the working-class people whose no-frills needs helped determine its rock-bottom prices, and shares the life and lessons of one of America's most compelling business leaders.
Golf Tournament Wrap up
Aug 24, 2018
Neurosurgery: Opening the Windows of the Mind
Aug 31, 2018
Reid C. Thompson, M.D. has served as the William F. Meacham Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center since 2010. He is also Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Vanderbilt and has served as Director of the Vanderbilt Brain Tumor Research Center since 2002. His clinical and research interests are focused on brain tumors. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in the Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Dr. Thompson received his M.D. in 1989 from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed the Halsted Internship in General Surgery and Residency in Neurological Surgery between 1989 and 1995 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then completed a one-year fellowship in Cerebrovascular Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. In 1997, Dr. Thompson moved to Los Angeles where he was one of the founding members of the Neurosurgical Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He became an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at University of California at Irvine before being recruited to Vanderbilt in 2002. Dr. Thompson is an active neurosurgeon with a high volume intracranial clinical practice. He has done over 4000 craniotomies. His clinical areas of interest include the spectrum of brain tumors from benign to malignant, primary and metastatic as well as complex skull base tumors. His research is funded by the NIH, is highly collaborative with faculty in the School of Engineering at Vanderbilt and is focused on enhancing surgical treatment of brain tumors through development of novel intra-operative imaging strategies.
The Rotary response to The Sevier County Firestorm
Sep 07, 2018
On 28 November 2016, high winds blew through the drought-stricken area around Gatlinburg, Tennessee, whipping a few isolated wildfires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park into a massive natural disaster.
"The whole horizon was aglow," says Roy Helton, a member of the Rotary Club of Pigeon Forge. "My wife and I were taking turns getting up, checking to make sure the fire wasn't getting close to our home. We have roughly 100,000 people in Sevier County, and I don't think any of us slept very well that night."
The Heltons were lucky, but many others weren't. The fire raced through the towns around Gatlinburg, destroying more than 2,400 structures. It spread over 17,000 acres so quickly that 14 people were trapped and killed, while others had to flee their homes. Around 14,000 people were evacuated from the area and not allowed to return for a week. Many lost everything, including their jobs. Gatlinburg, which sits on the edge of the national park, is a major tourist destination with millions of visitors each year, but in the aftermath of the fires, many stayed away.
"This wasn't a regular forest fire," says Jerry Wear, also a member of the Pigeon Forge club. "It was a firestorm." Most fires, he notes, leave debris such as charred stoves and cars. But the Gatlinburg fire "was so intense, they melted."
Sep 13, 2018
Sep 13, 2018 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sep 14, 2018
Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Sep 21, 2018
Dr. Anuradha (Bapsi) Chakravarthy, known better to her patients and colleagues as Bapsi Chak, is a member of the faculty of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Chak received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Following a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic she completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the University of Maryland and Radiation Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University. She is board certified in both radiation oncology and medical oncology. She has served on several university committees including the Scientific Review Committee, the Institutional Review Board and the Data Safety and Monitoring Board. On a national level, Dr. Chak serves as Radiation Oncology Chair, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. Dr. Chak's clinical interests involve treating malignancies of the breast and gastrointestinal tract (esophageal, pancreas, gastric, colorectal, and anal). Her research interests involve the development of markers to predict therapeutic response. Currently we treat many patients empirically with drugs that may benefit the population as a whole but not necessarily the individual. Using new technologies to analyze thousands of genes and proteins simultaneously from tumors, Dr. Chak hopes to identify molecular patterns that will predict an individual's response to specific agents. Dr. Chak works closely with basic scientists to help bring ideas developed in the laboratory directly to patient care. Dr. Chak also works with imaging scientists to determine whether non-invasive tools such as imaging can be used to predict therapeutic outcome.
Bapsi Chak, is a member of the faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the George Washington University. Following a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, she completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the University of Maryland and a residency in Radiation Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Chak's clinical interests involve treating malignancies of the breast and gastrointestinal tract. She will be speaking today on "Advances in the Treatment of Breast Cancer".
SEC Football
Sep 28, 2018
Doug, son of a newspaper publisher, was born and raised in Picher, Oklahoma. Mathews was a three–sport star in high school, before signing a scholarship to play football at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. in Miami, Oklahoma. While at NEO, Mathews earned a selection on the All–American team as well being named the National Junior College Player of the Year in 1967. In addition, Mathews was a member on the Golden Norseman's 1967 National Championship team
After graduating from NEO, Mathews signed a scholarship to play football at Vanderbilt University. At Vanderbilt he lead the Southeastern Conference in rushing during his senior year in 1969, earning a degree in History.
After his playing career ended at Vanderbilt, Mathews embarked on a collegiate coaching career. His stops across the country included:
In 1991, Mathews retired from coaching to spend more time with his family. That same year Mathews and his wife, Pat, founded Doug Mathews Team Sports in Nashville. They ran the successful business venture for 21 years before their two sons, Tate and Nick, began operating Mathews Team Sports, in Franklin in 2012.
For the past 22 years, Mathews has been a fixture on the Nashville sports radio scene hosting the highly rated Big Orange Sunday and Football Sports Saturday shows. For the past 11 years, Mathews' radio home has been the top–rated sports talk station in Nashville, 104.5 The Zone. Both shows also air on 1180 AM in Knoxville. Big Orange Sunday is a one–hour show heard every Sunday bringing the best analysis of University of Tennessee athletics. Football Saturday focuses on NCAA football with an emphasis on the Southeastern Conference each weekend for two hours. National media personalities, Tony Barnhart and Charles Davis, serve as weekly contributors on this fast–paced, highly rated program.
In his spare time, Mathews plays golf and also does numerous speaking engagements for local charities. Mathews and his wife of 44 years Pat reside in Brentwood. The couple has five grandchildren: Jarrett (12), Jackson (8), Jenna (6), Kate (4), Emma (18 months).
The Nashville Symphony
Oct 05, 2018
Giancarlo Guerrero is the six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Music Director of the Nashville Symphony, a post he has held since 2009 and has committed to through the 2024-25 season. In 2017, he was also appointed Music Director of the Wrocław Philharmonic at the National Forum of Music in Poland and Principal Guest Conductor of the Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon, Portugal. A natural and instinctive musician, Guerrero "brings to the podium not only vitality and insight but also an appealing physical dynamism." writes the Plain Dealer.
A passionate proponent of new music, Guerrero has championed the works of several of America's most respected composers through commissions, recordings and world premieres. Guerrero's advocacy has helped make Nashville a destination for contemporary music. He has presented eight world premieres with the Nashville Symphony, including the 2016 performance and recent GRAMMY®-winning recording of Michael Daugherty's cello concerto Tales of Hemingway. Recent seasons have also seen the release of new albums with the Nashville Symphony dedicated to the music of Terry Riley (the first album of orchestral music by that composer in a quarter century), Richard Danielpour and Jennifer Higdon, as well as a collection of wind concertos by Brad Warnaar, Frank Ticheli and Behzad Ranjbaran. Guerrero developed and guided the creation of Nashville Symphony's Composer Lab & Workshop initiative, together with composer Aaron Jay Kernis, to further foster and promote new American orchestral music.
A well-traveled guest conductor, Guerrero enjoys relationships with orchestras around the world. In the 2017/18 season, Guerrero's guest-conducting engagements include the Boston Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Queensland Symphony, Sydney Symphony, Brussels Philharmonic, Residentie Orchestra in The Hague and Gulbenkian Orchestra in Lisbon, among others.
Candidate for TN Governor
Oct 12, 2018
I decided to run for Governor of Tennessee because I think we need to bring economic opportunity to every Tennessean. Tennessee is a great state that is poised to continue moving forward if we focus on the right priorities. As Governor, I want to create opportunity for all Tennesseans, regardless of where they live, and that starts with education and jobs.
Having managed a city through the Great Recession and a historic flood, I learned that problem-solving doesn't begin with one person. I also know there is no Democratic or Republican solution to problems. It begins with all of us working together and that's the foundation on which we're going to build this campaign.
A good job and a great education are not rural or urban issues, they are Tennessee issues. As governor, I will not rest until a good job, thriving business, and quality education are the standard in Tennessee.
The Rotary Club Long Term Exchange Program
Oct 19, 2018
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at time.
Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students 15 to 19 years old are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
What are the benefits?
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
How long do exchanges last?
Long-term Rotary exchanges last for a full academic year. Inbound exchange students attend a local high school and live with local families so that they are completely immersed in the local culture.
Sister Cities Program
Oct 26, 2018
"To connect Nashvillians with people of the world, promoting peace through mutual understanding, respect and cooperation – one person, one community at a time."
Founded in 1990, Sister Cities of Nashville (SCN) is a chapter of Sister Cities International, which is based in Washington D.C. SCN is a volunteer organization that connects Nashvillians with friends around the world through exchanges, cultural programs, and partnerships.
Travel and Hospitality
SCN connects people where they live. As citizen diplomats, members of SCN have opportunities to host friends from our partner cities and participate in delegation visits abroad.
Professional Exchanges
SCN connects people through professions and occupations. Through SCN, Nashvillians are able to experience their profession internationally by working with colleagues from other countries.
Student Exchanges
SCN connects young people and families. School exchanges through our city partnerships regularly bring groups of international students to Nashville and provide opportunities for Nashville students to travel and study abroad.
Cultural Programs and Events
SCN connects people through creativity. From theater to science, the programs of Sister Cities bring international culture and entertainment to Nashville and allow artists to work together across cultures.
Community Service
SCN connects people through caring. In partnership with other community organizations, Sister Cities makes a difference globally and locally, bringing world perspectives to local needs and realizing international cooperation in meaningful local service.
LightWave Solar and the Music City Solar Project
Nov 02, 2018
LightWave Solar is an experienced turn-key solar engineering, procurement and construction firm who helped pioneer the solar industry in Tennessee. Founded in Nashville in 2006, LightWave Solar is focused on solar photovoltaics with over 800 solar projects installed for businesses, municipalities, and homes across the Southeast, primarily in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas and Mississippi.
Chris Koczaja serves as LightWave Solar's President and CEO, leading the company in its pursuit to deliver high quality and cost effective solar power solutions. Previous to this role, he served as PHG Energy's Chief Operating Officer. Chris also worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in both their Mining and Electric Power Divisions. While at Caterpillar he earned his 6 Sigma Blackbelt certification, and Chris holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
The State of the City
Nov 09, 2018
Kirk Bednar has been leading the City of Brentwood as City Manager since 2013. Bednar oversees the day to day operations of the city and ensures that the policies and programs approved by the Board of Commissioners are implemented in an effective and efficient manner. Bednar lives in Brentwood with his wife and children.
Nov 16, 2018
ShelterBox is a global not for profit organization providing vital shelter aid to people that have been displaced by natural disaster or man-made conflict. Started as a service project by a Rotary Club in Cornwall, England, the organization has grown to be one of the most respected shelter aid organizations in the international humanitarian aid community. ShelterBox is also Rotary's only official project partner for disaster relief. Wes Clanton spent a year interviewing and training for a spot as a volunteer on the elite ShelterBox Response Team and will share more about his experience with the organization and the life-changing work they perform around the world. To learn more, check out May's edition of the Rotarian magazine where Wes was featured for his work with ShelterBox (www.rotary.org/en/ShelterBox-daunting-final-exam-volunteers)
Wes was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, but only recently moved back to the area after living all around the country. After studying business at the University of Tennessee, Wes moved to Anchorage and began working with the American Cancer Society managing fundraising events throughout the state of Alaska. His career with the non-profit continued with work as the Executive Director of Seattle Metro operations and finally as Regional Director of Colorado and Wyoming, based in Denver. Wes ultimately decided he didn't want to have a corporate office job for the rest of his career and left the American Cancer Society to follow a dream of becoming a merchant marine officer and attended school at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Michigan to earn his unlimited tonnage license to command ships of any size on oceans around the world. He currently works as a Third Officer with ConocoPhillips' Polar Tankers shipping crude oil from Valdez, Alaska to refineries along the west coast of the US and Hawaii. Wes believes in the mission of "service above self" and has been a Rotarian for almost a decade as a member of numerous clubs around the country. Now that he has roots back in Tennessee, he recently transferred to the Rotary Club of Nashville and is excited to be more involved in local service. When Wes is not at work on the ship, he travels the world and is also committed to giving back whenever possible. Wes teaches future mariners as adjunct faculty at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and is on several non-profit boards and committees, but his most notable non-profit work is as a volunteer disaster response team member with the global NGO, ShelterBox and he is here today to share more about his work with the organization and the lifesaving aid they provide to those in need.
Nov 23, 2018
Pearls of doing business with China
Nov 30, 2018
Pearls of doing business with China
Ming Wang
Harvard &MIT (MD); PhD (laser physics)
CEO, Aier-USA
Director, Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center
In this presentation, Dr. Ming Wang, Harvard & MIT (MD); PhD (laser physics), will present pearls (and perils) of doing business with China, U.S.' largest creditor and trading partner and the world's second largest economy. As the CEO of Aier-USA, the new U.S. – China healthcare venture which brings investment from China and creates job here in America, Dr. Wang will speak about China's history and its astonishing rise in economic development in the 21st century, and best strategies for America in its interaction with the second superpower in the world today. He will talk about the characteristics of Chinese economy, and the best way to increase U.S. export to China and reverse (or at least reduce) our trade deficit with China, the world's largest consumer market and trading nation today.
Dec 06, 2018 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Anniversary Banquet Week
Dec 07, 2018
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New Year
Jan 04, 2019
Rotary Action Group Against Slavery
Jan 11, 2019
40.3 million are enslaved … some less than 4 years old. Get engaged NOW
Ashleigh S. Chapman, JD serves as the President/CEO of the Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice® (AFRJ), which exists to end human trafficking and protect the vulnerable. The AFRJ's key initiatives include: AFRJ® Global Network, which supports over 7,000 anti-trafficking organizations in their efforts; Engage Together®, which helps communities collaborate across sectors and develop comprehensive strategies; AFRJ® Freedom Council, which mobilizes global corporations and business leaders to join the cause; and Justice U™, an online education portal that offers digital badges and certifications for justice advocates everywhere.
Ashleigh has served 18+ years on behalf of the oppressed and vulnerable and travels on average 40+ weeks each year to strengthen the movement. Prior to founding the AFRJ, she served as: the co-founder and Director of the Center for Global Justice at Regent University School of Law; the Director of a non-profit organization for at-risk children and youth; a Children's Pastor; and a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care.
Ashleigh is a licensed attorney in the state of Virginia. She graduated 2nd in her class and Magna Cum Laude with her Juris Doctorate from Regent University School of Law, receiving the faculty's Most Outstanding Graduate award, and Summa Cum Laude with her B.S. from Tennessee Technological University.
Jan 18, 2019
Williamson County Crime Stoppers is made up of a board of civilian volunteers co-ordinated through the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Division. It serves all the communities in Williamson County including. Franklin, Fairview, Nolensville, College Grove, Triune, Arlington, Thompson Station and Spring Hill.
Retired Captain Tommy Campsey served the Brentwood Police Department two months shy of 36 years. He retired in July of 2013. He held the ranks of Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective, Detective Lieutenant, Detective Captain and Administrative Captain. While working in the Criminal Investigation Division for over 21 years he worked all types of crimes from property crimes to personal crimes, including all violent crimes such as Murders, Rapes, and one serial rapist. He also worked and supervised covert operations such as narcotics and prostitution. His awards include the Meritorious Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award, the Lifesaving Award, Department Citations, 2 time "Officer of the Year" by the F.O.P. and a member of the FOP'S Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. He received the Community Service Award from this Rotary Club 2013-14. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command College.He and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 33 years and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. He is a 20 yr. member of Clearview Baptist Church and current Board Member of the Williamson County Crimestoppers.
Golf Tournament Preparation
Jan 25, 2019
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I used worsted weight yarn and a 5mm crochet hook.
The body of the top:
Make a chain long enough to go from one side of your rib cage to the other. For me it was 64 chains. This sizing will fit a small/medium. If you want it bigger just add more chains but make sure its in multiples of 8.
So for example purposes chain 64 and add another chain (this will be your turning chain. So all together you have 65 chains!
Row 1:
Single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook. Single crochet all the way across to the end. Ch 2.
Row 2:
Half double crochet across the next row. Make sure to put your first hdc into the same stitch that the ch 2 is in.
Row 3:
Ch 4, skip 3 stitches. ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next stitch.
Ch 1, skip the next 3 stitches, 1 dc in the next.
**Ch 1, skip next 3 stitches, then ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next stitch.
Ch 1, skip next 3 stitches, and make 1 dc in the next stitch.**
Repeat from ** to ** until you reach the end of the row. When you arrive at the last stitch ch 1 and make 1 dc.
Row 4:
Ch 4, then work ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into the ch 2 space of the shell from the previous round.
Ch 1 and make 1 dc into the dc of the previous round.
**Ch 1, then work ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) into the ch 2 space of the shell in the previous round.
Ch 1 and work 1 dc into the dc of the previous round.**
Repeat from ** to ** until you reach the end of the row but before you finish this row work 1 dc into the 3rd ch of the turning chain that you made at the beginning of the row.
Repeat row 3 and 4 until you have reach your desired length. I did four shell rows!
Now for the cups:
Ch 12
Single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook and all the way to the 2nd last stitch.
In the last stitch make 3 single crochets. Place a marker in the middle stitch.
Continue in single crochet across the opposite side of the chain and single crochet to the end.
Ch 1 and single crochet until you reach your marker. In this stitch make 3 single crochets.
Continue down the row in single crochet until the end.
Continue in this pattern until the cup is big enough to cover your boob always making sure to make 3 single crochets into the stitch that has the marker. The marker always goes into the middle stitch of the three. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Make another cup in the exact same way.
When both cups are made line them up with the body part of the top wrong sides together. Sew together.
Now all you have to do is join your yarn to the tops of the cups. I prefer to join my yarn in the middle stitch where the marker usually is. Make a chain long enough as this will be your shoulder strap. Do the same to the other cup.
For the back straps I just joined the yarn anywhere on the side of the body part and made a very long chain. Do the same for the other side.
Weave in all the ends and you are ready to go!
Hope you all enjoyed this tutorial.
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Evening Land president and sommelier Larry Stone is a stellar cook. One of his favorite dishes is Crab Louie.
How to Make It
Step 1
In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the ketchup, relish, lemon juice, garlic, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus until just tender, 3 minutes. Drain and cool.
Step 3
Arrange the romaine, cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, eggs and asparagus on a platter. Top with large chunks of the crabmeat and serve, passing the dressing at the table.


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6 Small Business Marketing Growth Strategies for 2017
For any small businesses or start ups to keep their position stable in the online market or for that matter to create any position at all, it is important to keep an eye on future marketing trends and new marketing channels. Staying updated is key here and it is this constant introduction to new information and marketing techniques that allows them to come up with latest and unique ideas that deliver the most effective brand messages to consumers and the all over e-commerce market.
How to create successful marketing campaigns for small businesses?
To create an all rounded and potentially successful digital marketing campaign you need to keep yourself exposed to the best strategies. Some of the most competent marketing strategies that help small businesses stay in the leading online business loops and not go out of the notice of potential and existing consumers are- social media marketing, video content, data informed decision making, e-mail marketing, blogging and effective content marketing with the assistance of capstone project helpservices.
6 growth strategies for 2017 for small businesses:
In case that last year wasn't the most productive for your business online, here are 6 tried and tested strategies that will help your small business grow in 2017-
- Data Analysis and Knowledgeable Decision Making-
Making your marketing decisions with the help of proper analytical study of yoru previous marketing campaigns is the best support you can extend to your marketing trends. This not only helps you from preventing sourcing money in the wrong direction but also effectively reaching out to a larger base of consumers within the targeted base of time.
- Mobile Marketing-
Mobile marketing is the future as far as digital marketing is concerned. Over the span of past year, almost 52% of online based activities have happened over mobile phones as compared to desktops and laptops. Activities like online searches, mobile applications, mobile payment services, mobile banking, mobile only apps, mobile shopping, etc, have all lead to a larger base of consumers using mobile phones over any other device as an access to the world of internet.
The aim of small businesses in 2017 should be to exploit the mobile oriented market by creating mobile centric and optimised sites and applications. In case you are selling on mobile as well, connect your site to leading mobile payment gateways like Google Wallet, Apple Pay, etc, for better and more satisfactory consumer experience.
- Email Marketing-
Email marketing is not the latest marketing trend in the online market space, but is without a doubt the most progressive and competent. While a lot of people are of the opinion that email marketing has become old school, data and its analysis shows the complete opposite thing of this raging myth. When considering some of the most ROI- Positive Strategies, Email Marketing is noticed lurking somewhere on the top of the list.
Email Marketing allows businesses to establish a direct connection with your clients and expand the network with every passing day. It is also easier to keep track of and keep hundreds and thousands of people in loop of what the brand is up to, launch of latest products, introduction of new services, promotion of new offers and discounts and a lot more.
- Videos-
Creating interactive and interesting content is the next and latest trend that you need to focus on, in order to grow your small business. Videos catch a lot of attention and are great for grabbing attention of potential consumers.
- Social Media-
Create business profiles on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Pinterest. Use the same platforms to promote and market your products and services through sponsored ads and also through your profile pages. You can use the same profiles to market your content, thus reaching out to a far bigger audience than that you might have conceived.
- Blogging-
Blogging is the final brick in the wall, as far as digital marketing success and business growth and reach is concerned. Influencer blogging, website blogging, taking assistance of online publications are a great way to extend information about your business to potential buyers and reach out to a bigger crowd and keeping them loyal.
Follow these 6 old and new trends to help you small business grow on digital media and increase its reach by manifolds.


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Etalon Group set yet another new contract sales record in both RUB and sqm terms. The Board of Directors increased the target dividend payout range to 40%-70% of consolidated net profit.
New contract sales reached 496 ths sqm and RUB 47.4 bln, setting new records for annual sales in the Company's history.
Etalon Group outperformed its guidance despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
Etalon Group deliveries reach 580 ths sqm of NSA, an all-time record for the Company.
Etalon Group completes ExpoForum, one of the largest commercial construction projects in Saint Petersburg.
Etalon Group delivers 468 ths sqm of NSA.
The Board of Directors approved a dividend policy, under which the company will aim to pay out between 15% and 30% of IFRS net profit.
Etalon Group completes its post-IPO acquisition programme, acquiring two projects each in the Moscow and St. Petersburg Metropolitan Areas. This added another 887 thousand sqm to our landbank, securing Etalon's construction programme through 2017.
Etalon Group successfully completed an IPO, listing GDRs on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in April 2011. The IPO raised $575 million and becoming the first real estate company from Russia to go public since 2007.
Etalon Group commences Etalon-City, our second project in the Moscow Metropolitan Area.
Etalon Group acquires a 70% percent stake in LLC Severnaya Vysota I K (currently, UM Etalon), a company engaged in the construction of tower cranes under finance lease contracts, thereby increasing its stake from 30% to 100%.
SPM Zhilstroy is acquired. The company acts as the general contractor for Emerald Hills, Etalon Group's flagship project in the Moscow Metropolitan Area
Baring Vostok becomes a cornerstone investor in Etalon Group by acquiring a 15% stake in the company and providing expansion capital.
Etalon Group expands into the Moscow Metropolitan Area by establishing Etalon-Invest, a real estate development company based in the area.
First mortgage programme is established in partnership with Rosbank.
EtalonPromstroy, an industrial construction subsidiary, is established.
EtalonProekt, an in-house architecture and design centre, is established.
Aktiv, an entity engaged in leasing construction equipment and machinery to the Group companies and third parties, is established.
TSUN, a primary real estate broker, is established.
The company begins to take significant steps towards implementing a vertically integrated structure. Management Company Etalon is established to optimise the management structure of the company's operations.ZSM Etalon is integrated into the group structure to consolidate brick production facilities.
Investments in construction materials production business are made to supply the needs of the company's growing development process. Brick production facilities are acquired in the Leningrad region.
SSMU-Reconstruktisiya, a construction subsidiary, is established.
The company begins expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions and establishing new subsidiaries. SMU Electronstroy is acquired. The company is primarily engaged in production of ready-mix concrete, reinforced concrete structures and aerated concrete.
The first major real estate development project is commissioned.
LenSpetsSMU is reorganised into CJCS LenSpetsSMU.
The state-owned LSCMD is reorganised into a cooperative privately owned enterprise, LenSpetsSMU.
The Soviet Ministry of Electronics forms Leningrad Special Construction and Maintenance Directorate ("LSCMD"). Headed by Etalon Group's founding shareholder Viacheslav Zarenkov, LSCMD is a special unit within the Ministry primarily engaged in providing construction and maintenance services in the North-West region of Russia.


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Dark And Handsome
4 comments:
- Tina said...
Loving the grey Jules! those pops of burgundy or is it Shiraz in that bedroom are gorgeous:) I'm with you and that walk in wine cellar - yes please:) Hope you are having a fabulous weekend ~ Tina xx
- March 20, 2010 at 6:12 PM
- Razmataz said...
I love that grey wall with the white bookcases!. Greys is so interesting as it has such a range.
- March 20, 2010 at 6:50 PM
- Mlle Paradis said...
Great posts this week! I missed so much. The dogs with the shoes were a scream. Yes grey is very seductive but I've always thought one would need quite big spaces and windows to pull it off.
And I actually love it with red or orange which is difficult to pull off. I do remember you posting something with grey and turquoise. That totally worked!
- March 21, 2010 at 3:16 AM
- Dustjacket Attic said...
I really love this style and the name is perfect.....and yes, I would love a walk in cellar and a table in it to have little dinner parties!!!
- March 21, 2010 at 9:14 AM


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The assassination of America's Ambassador to Libya and the storming of the US Embassy in Cairo should remind us that blasphemy, bigotry, and insult, as deplorable as they can be, are the ultimate test of a democracy's commitment to free speech.
Speech isn't free at all if we declare that it must reflect the common wisdom, present a noncontroversial stance, or is subject to the political diktat of the State. No, free speech has always been first and foremost about the hard cases, those words and thoughts we despise. I recognize that, among Western peoples, this view might be uniquely American, but that doesn't mean I hold it to be any less true.
Now, before my initial claim settles into that niche of your brain labeled "cliché," remember that views we loathe today were often a majority opinion in the past, while those we cherish were sometimes the views of a minority that the State could and often did suppress.
Consider: Free speech is about calling people to Jesus and it is about denying the divinity of Christ. It is about the racist's venom and it is about the oppressed minority rising in defiance of the oppressor. It is about burning the flag and calling those who burn the flag moral pygmies. It is about others hurting our feelings and us using mockery — not bombs — as our weapon of choice in response. It is, in its most banal modern formulation, the right to be a douchebag and the right to call douchebags douchebags.
There will be those, possibly including some who work at the US Embassy in Cairo, who are ashamed of this aspect of American democracy, who envy Europe's restrictionist model and argue that the right to speak does not include the right to offend, though they would initially define "offense" to include only the most extreme cases. Yet "offense" is ultimately a subjective measure, and much like Plato's perfect government, the guardianship of a perfectly "sensitive" government is made impossible by our human failings. What's more, we should remember that all government power is fungible: the power to "improve" society by censoring speech we deem "hateful" is also the power to "improve" society further by eliminating views the majority simply deems "unhelpful."
I'm not one for constructing a partisan straw man. President Obama has responded adequately, and Secretary Clinton's response was better still. Governor Romney has arguably overplayed his political hand during the crisis. But we mustn't draw the wrong lessons from these attacks. The problem is the violent extremists themselves, not the behavior that "provoked" the violence. To say otherwise is to treat the First Amendment, if not the whole of the US Constitution, the way an apologist for rape treats women wearing short skirts.


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Finding "Protection" from Your Employees
About 2 weeks ago or so I got an interesting e-mail from one of the readers of my blog who asked me about measures that could be taken by employers under the Moldovan legislation to protect themselves from "employees walking away from positions (normally of in-depth knowledge of confidential business information but also as straightforward as taking part of the customer-base with him out of the door) and taking up either employment with competing businesses or setting up a competing business".
I told him that this problem affected many companies (both local and international ones) and promised to touch upon this subject in my blog. And now (though with some delay) I decided to keep my word and to post on that issue and try to investigate it, even in a little broader context than we have discussed it.
What is the essence of the problem?
First of all, let me outline the main hot problems relating to the discussed issue. When you hire a person you usually do the following things (in different combinations and proportions, of course): teach him the way how the work is done (particularly, if you deal with the beginners), provide different training and study opportunities, i.e. you make investments into your employees hoping that those investments would bring certain benefits to your company after a time. And certainly you don't want people being taught by you leave you immediately after this, for instance, being hired by a competitor company.
Or we may take another example that represents a more serious problem. You're left by an employee who had access to some insider information (no necessity to describe all possible consequences).
In other words you don't want to "cherish a snake in your bosom" (NB. Is this proverb has the same meaning as it has in Russian?)
So, are there any ways to feel yourself protected in such situations or at least to diminish possible damage? This is the topic of my today's post.
Whose side does the law take?
The modern Moldovan labour/employment legislation inherited to a considerable degree many Soviet traditions in providing to employees all possible and impossible means of protection of their rights. The laws (and most of all the Labour Code) regulating the labour relationships between employees and their employers set a row of very strict rules that all employers (regardless of type of ownership – the public or private one) must observe. And although the law stipulates certain provisions to protect employers from illegal actions and abuses of rights from the part of employees the general spirit of the labour legislation is likely to be called pro-employees.
The same situation may be observed in courts. With all things being equal you have very little chance of winning a case if you are an employer.
Anyway, you have to meet all these challenges and use all possible means provided to employers by law. Let's look at some of them…
Long-term retention of your employees: is it possible?
One of the questions that are most frequently asked by employers is how to make their employees to work for them during the long periods of time. The question easy to understand but hard to answer.
Articles 43 and 44 of the Moldovan Constitution provide to every person in Moldova the right to a free choice of labour and set the prohibition of forced labour. Many lawyers consider the employment contracts terms limiting the right of an employee to resign at any moment as infringement of the aforementioned Constitutional principles. Moreover, employees can't relinquish their rights under art. 64 para. (2) of the Labour Code that declares invalid any agreement that is directed to renunciation or limitation of employees' rights.
According to art. 54 of the Labour Code the labour contracts are usually concluded for unlimited periods of time. This rule was stipulated in order to complicate ungrounded dismissals using the terms of contracts containing the period of their validity. So, this provision is intended to bring certain stability for employees and to make their position more secured in the face of changeable mood of their employers. Article 55 of the Labour Code provides a number of cases when the labour contracts are permitted to be signed for certain fixed periods of time (but for no more than 5-years terms) for carrying out the works that have a temporary character.
But what if you wish to sign a contract providing that your employee would be bound to work for you not less than for a period of time stipulated in the contract (e.g., not less than 2 years)? Such situation is not foreseen in arts. 54 and 55 of the Labour Code mentioned above. The contract in this case is signed in fact for an unlimited term (because employees may work 5-10-20 years, BUT not less than 2 years) and provisions of arts. 54 and 55 are observed.
Moreover, para. (3) of art. 6 of the Labour Code stipulates that nobody can be forced to work at a certain place of work during his entire life. Does this rule mean that it is permitted to set in employment contracts the obligatory terms for employees for the periods less than "entire life"? I'd like to think so, BUT…
Article 85 of the Labour Code provides that an employee has the right to resignation that is the right to dissolve a labour contract signed for an unlimited period of time. And there are no exceptions to this rule. The only obligation for employees in this case is to inform the employer about the resignation 2 weeks in advance. This is the right of employees stipulated by the Code and as I have already mentioned they "don't have the right to give up this right".
So, as we can see the Moldovan legislation does not provide a possibility for employers to hold their employees on their positions and to not let them go…
If employers don't have the right to retain employees for certain fixed terms can there be any other means to secure their interests? This is the question that I'm going to answer in the next post here in my blog. To be continued…
Labels: Labour Law, Legislation


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Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim (February 5, 1840 – November 24, 1916) was an American inventor who emigrated to the United Kingdom at the age of 41, although he remained an American citizen until he became a naturalized British subject in 1900. He was the inventor of the Maxim Gun – the first portable, fully automatic machine gun – and held patents on mechanical devices such as a mousetrap, hair-curling irons, and steam pumps. He laid claim to inventing the lightbulb, and even experimented with powered flight, but his large aircraft designs were never successful. However, his "Captive Flying Machine" amusement ride, designed as a means by which to fund his research while generating public interest in flight, was highly successful.
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