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Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
In his race for reelection in the new 30th congressional district, Rep. Brad Sherman (D - Sherman Oaks) won a victory of a sort on January 22. In a preliminary meeting known as a pre-endorsement conference, more than half of the Democratic party activists from the new 30th congressional district urged the party to endorse Sherman.
Sherman's opponent, fellow Democratic incumbent congressman Rep. Howard Berman (D - Van Nuys), received 36 percent of the votes, with the remainder advising the party not to endorse either candidate.
By winning more than 50 percent of the votes cast, Sherman guaranteed that a second vote would be held at the Democratic Party convention in San Diego next month. The nomination process in this internecine contest could end up taking these two long-standing congressmen all the way to an open battle for the party's endorsement on the floor at the convention.
The 30th district vote was the last one taken at a meeting in Van Nuys that lasted almost four hours. Endorsements in 10 different state assembly, state senate and congressional races were considered. Most other races either produced one clear winner, resulting in a recommendation to endorse, or left the field so evenly split that the process of endorsement was halted immediately.
But in the 30th district race, when the votes were tallied, Sherman received 77 votes, or 54 percent of the total number of ballots cast. Berman received 52 votes from the district's party activists.
The two campaigns have been ferociously fighting for every endorsement, and the atmosphere on Sunday was tense. The Democratic Party official who was running the meeting made a lengthy and vague reference to allegations of "irregularities" in the process of casting ballots in the race between Sherman and Berman.
Even though Sherman may have received more votes—votes could be cast by mail or fax—in the hall, the most vocal support was clearly lined up behind Berman.
Supporters waved "Reelect Congressman Howard Berman" signs when Berman got up to outline his record over nearly 30 years in congress. Even after Sherman spoke, touting his endorsements by local Democratic clubs and his 100 percent rating from the AFL-CIO, many in the crowd chanted "Howard, Howard."
"I wasn't a bit surprised," Berman said of the result of the vote after the event. "This is Brad's strongest forum, and this now goes to San Diego."
A recommendation to endorse an incumbent that reaches the floor of the convention usually only requires a simple majority to pass. But in the 30th district, where two incumbents are facing off against one another, a 60 percent majority will be needed—if it makes it to the floor at all. Berman said that he felt "comfortable" about what he would face in San Diego and sounded dubious about the prospects of a party endorsement being made in the race.
"My best guess is we'll get nowhere near endorsing anyone," Berman said.
But Parke Skelton, a consultant for the Sherman for Congress Campaign, celebrated Sunday's result.
"Once again it is crystal clear," Skelton said in an emailed statement. "The Democrats who live and vote in [the 30th congressional district] know, trust and support Brad Sherman,"
Many of the races considered at the pre-endorsement conference featured only one candidate. Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield, who is running for reelection in the 45th Assembly district, is one such candidate.
Closely allied with Berman, Blumenfield used his two minutes to urge people to avoid intra-party fighting. He cited his own experience of receiving a pre-endorsement conference recommendation in 2008, only to have that recommendation stripped at the convention.
"When we're united there's no stopping us," Blumenfield said. "But when we're divided, the Republicans win."
Party unity isn't an option in some races. Four candidates are running for office in the 46th assembly district, and no single candidate took 50 percent of the vote on Sunday, eliminating the possibility of the party nominating a single candidate. All four Democrats will appear on the open primary ballot this June. While their party affiliation will appear on the ballot, no official party endorsement will be made.
Other candidates recommended for endorsement on Sunday included State Senator Fran Pavley, who is running for re-election in the new 27th district. Initially, there were two names of candidates on the sheet of paper hanging on the front wall—Pavley's and that of former Assembly Speaker and one-time Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Bob Hertzberg. Hertzberg, who is reportedly considering running in the 27th senate district, had not yet filed or paid, so he was not considered.
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January 19, 2012 | 12:05 am
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
A correction to our coverage of the debate between Brad Sherman and Howard Berman (Sherman Lays Into Berman in Four-way Congressional Debate, Jan. 13) appears in the print edition of the Jewish Journal that hits newsstands today.
The problematic sentence in the original article read as follows:
"On more than one occasion, Sherman attacked Berman for supporting a bill that he himself had also voted for."
So let's clear this up. At the debate, Sherman assailed Berman on a number of topics, including his support of the $700 billion bailout of the banks passed by Congress in 2008. Sherman led a rebellion against the bailout, known as TARP, and voted against the bailout. Berman voted for it. No flip-flop there.
More complicated—and perhaps more significant—were Sherman's jabs at Berman for his support of the Iraq War. Sherman did vote for the resolution authorizing the war in 2002—that's part of why we thought it unusual that he attacked Berman, an early supporter of the war effort, so fiercely.
But as Sherman pointed out at the debate (and as his campaign manager, Parke Skelton clarified in a subsequent email), Sherman supported the war resolution only grudgingly, and only after attempting to limit the mandate for war given to President George W. Bush. He introduced one amendment and supported another that would have had that effect. It appears that neither the Davis amendment nor the Sherman amendment made it out of committee—Berman voted against both of them. Ultimately, Sherman voted in favor of the resolution authorizing the Iraq war, a move he characterized at the debate as a mistake.
The last Americans troops left Iraq at the end of last year. Could their past stances on this unpopular war help voters distinguish between Berman and Sherman, two Democrats with very similar voting records? That's a question we'll take a look at in a future post.
January 5, 2012 | 4:30 pm
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
The four candidates vying to represent California's newly redrawn 30th congressional district in the West San Fernando Valley met on stage for the first time in a heated town hall on January 5.
Two long-serving incumbent Jewish Democratic congressmen who have represented adjacent districts in the valley for more than a decade, Rep. Howard Berman (D-Van Nuys) and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), focused their attention on their records.
Meanwhile, the two Republican candidates, businessman/actor Mark Reed, who ran unsuccessfully against Sherman in 2010, and writer Susan Shelley each hammered home the message that voters should throw out their current representatives.
Over 300 people gathered in an empty retail space at a Woodland Hills shopping mall to hear the candidates present their positions on topics including the economy, President Obama's 2009 health care law, Israel and the Iranian threat, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Most of the media attention thus far has focused on the contest between Sherman and Berman, who were thrown into the same district by the 2011 round of redistricting. Both congressmen are considered to be staunch Israel supporters, and many in the Jewish community had hoped this internecine battle could have been avoided.
On Thursday, Berman, who has been in congress since 1983, looked like he initially wanted to stay somewhat positive, presenting himself as a lawmaker who got things done. He touted a long list of accomplishments including securing federal funds to expand the 405 freeway and establishing the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy.
That attitude lasted about three minutes—until Sherman introduced himself and began swinging directly at his fellow Democrat.
"Howard has been very effective—on the wrong side," Sherman said, pointing to, among other things, Berman's support for free trade agreements. Since coming to Congress in 1997, Sherman has opposed such agreements, and his protectionist stance has won him the endorsements of five major labor unions in this race so far.
"I love organized labor," Berman countered, arguing that erecting trade barriers in the United States resulted in fewer American jobs. "But just because I love them doesn't mean I have to agree with them every time."
But Sherman's most frequently repeated criticism of Berman focused on what might seem like an arcane issue—the existence of multiple independent expenditure committees that are planning to support Berman.
Commonly referred to as Super-PACs, these committees are allowed to accept unlimited donations from corporations and individuals and then may spend that money in support of or opposition to a particular candidate, provided they do not coordinate their actions with the candidate's campaign.
Wielding a poster-sized reproduction of a letter he had sent to Berman one day earlier, Sherman asked his fellow Democrat to sign a pledge to forgo any advantage derived from outside money groups by donating an amount of money from his own campaign fund to the U.S. Treasury equivalent to the amount spent by any Super-PACs on his behalf.
Hosted by the Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce, the forum's moderator asked a few questions about local issues that fell beyond the jurisdiction of Congress that left the veteran lawmakers puzzled. "I'm not running for the state legislature," Sherman said in response to a question about whether California state laws about the environment should be relaxed.
Other questions—like the one asking whether the candidates would support requiring voters to present photo identification to vote in state and federal elections—divided the candidates on predictably partisan lines, with the Republicans in favor and the Democrats against.
The 30th district has almost twice as many registered Democrats as it does Republicans, and, for the first time this year, all four candidates will face off in a single open primary in June. The top two vote getters will advance to a run-off in November.
The forum did touch on foreign policy, and the candidates were asked whether they would support Israel taking preemptive action against alleged Iranian nuclear weapons development sites.
"Israel is gonna do what Israel is gonna do," Sherman said, adding that he had been an early advocate for sanctions against Iran. Berman also talked about his role in passing sanctions in congress at the end of 2011 and called a nuclear Iran "the single greatest international security threat we face."
Shelly, who is Jewish, said she would support an Israeli air strike against Iranian nuclear sites.
Reed went one step further. "What I support, before that, is a preemptive strike by America on Iran," he said.
Neither Shelly nor Reed has ever held elective office, and both of them pledged to stay true to the U.S. Constitution, sounding very much like the conservative voices that have dominated the nation's political scene in recent years. Both criticized the efforts at economic stimulus and the recent health care overhaul.
Shelley put forward a 5 percent national flat tax that she said would attract businesses from all around the world to the United States, and railed against "too much government control." Reed, who initially appeared to ignore Shelley entirely, proposed ending unemployment benefits, earning boos from some in the crowd.
Sherman and Berman have very similar voting records, and the two congressmen did, at times, give nearly identical answers. In response to a question about noise at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, both incumbents noted that they were working together on federal legislation with Rep. Adam Schiff (D - Burbank) to tackle the problem.
A "straw poll" was taken at the end of the event, but organizers said that the results would probably not be posted on the chamber's website for a few days.
January 4, 2012 | 7:35 am
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
In the race for California's 30th district, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) is running ahead of fellow Jewish Democratic incumbent Rep. Howard Berman (D-Van Nuys), an independent political newsletter has reported.
"Look, Sherman has released a poll showing him far ahead," said David Wasserman, the house editor at The Cook Political Report, an independent newsletter that began publishing political analysis since 1984. "Berman has not released any polling thus far. That reflects that Sherman is starting this race with an initial advantage, primarily because he occupies more of the district."
The listing of California's 30th district as "lean[ing] Sherman" was included in a broader report published last month about House incumbents' reelection chances. Sherman's campaign circulated the report as further evidence that the eight-term incumbent is leading in the race against Berman, who has been serving in congress since 1983.
Wasserman's analysis relied in part on a poll from August 2011 paid for by the Sherman campaign that showed Sherman beating Berman by wide margins—25 percentage points in a three-way race and 27 points in a head-to-head match-up.
"I don't believe it's quite that wide, and I also believe it will narrow," Wasserman said. "This is not a race that is by any means an easy one for Sherman to win, or as easy as his poll would suggest."
Like all elections, the race between Berman and Sherman will come down to a lot of different factors, including the amount of money that will be spent on what some have called the most expensive congressional campaign in American history.
Sherman had more cash on hand than Berman did at the end of September 2011, the most recent numbers available, but Berman has probably narrowed the funding gap since then. Berman's campaign raised $1.6 million at a fundraiser in November, and two separate independent expenditure committees that can accept unlimited donations, known as Super-PACs, are known to be supporting Berman's candidacy.
"Berman's money advantage will help tighten this race," Wasserman said, "but there's another thing at work here too. These days a long list of endorsements from party officials and fellow members of a Washington delegation don't necessarily sway Democratic voters like they used to."
Both candidates have announced endorsements in recent months, with Sherman winning the support of five labor unions and Berman touting the support of 23 of the other California Democrats in the House of Representatives.
December 28, 2011 | 12:46 pm
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
Kicking off what many expect to be a long, hard-fought and expensive campaign in the 30th congressional district, the Woodland Hills - Tarzana Chamber of Commerce is convening a candidates' town hall meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5.
The two well-known and well-funded Democratic incumbents, Reps. Brad Sherman (D- Sherman Oaks) and Howard Berman (D - Van Nuys), will be there, as will the two Republican challengers, businessman Mark Reed and author Susan Shelley.
Ordinarily, one might not see candidates from opposing parties sharing a stage this early in the election process, but in accordance with a new voter-approved California election law, 2012 will mark the first time that all candidates will compete in a single primary in June. Assuming no candidate wins an outright majority in the first round of voting—which some have called a "jungle primary"—the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will face off in a run-off in November.
Sean McCarthy, the chamber's chairman of government affairs, will serve as the moderator of the event, which will follow a town hall format. Candidates will be invited to make opening statements, and will then field questions "from chamber members and from audience members," according to a description on the chamber's website. Questions are expected to cover the economy, the ability or inability of Congress to function, and foreign policy.
"Each candidate will be given equal opportunity to answer all questions," the statement on the website added.
The free event begins at 6:30 pm and is being hosted by Westfield at the Promenade Mall, Warner Center, in the former Dicks' Sporting Goods Store on the basement level.
December 25, 2011 | 7:06 am
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
The redistricting panel that redrew California's political boundaries earlier this year was created by ballot initiative in an effort to ensure that voters choose their politicians and not the other way around. But as noted in an earlier entry on this blog, a recent ProPublica investigation suggests that Democratic officials made concerted efforts to sway California's redistricting panel in an effort to protect incumbents.
And in a Q&A-formatted update to their story on December 23, the ProPublica journalists identified what they called "evidence of an effort to influence the [redistricting] process" that can be traced back to Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), who is facing fellow incumbent Democrat, Rep. Howard Berman (D-Van Nuys), in a race for reelection in the newly redrawn 30th congressional district.
Here's how ProPublica's Olga Pierce, Jeff Larson and Lois Beckett explained it:
According to FEC [Federal Election Commission] records, on May 23, Sherman's PAC [Political Action Committee] paid $15,000, to an entity it called "PMPA" in their disclosures. The address of PMPA is the home of redistricting consultant Paul Mitchell's mother in Glendale. One of Paul Mitchell's firms is called Paul Mitchell Public Affairs, or PMPA. It's not clear what the work was for. Mitchell didn't respond to our request about his work about Sherman.
In the end, Sherman appears to have come out ahead. The so-called Berman-Sherman district was 60 percent from Sherman's old district, and 16 percent from Berman's district.
Sherman's office did not return our requests for comment.
Berman, who was quoted in the ProPublica reporters' recent update, said he didn't try to influence this year's process. Berman effectively ran California's congressional redistricting process before the Citizens Redistricting Commission was created.
It's Christmas, but this blogger will make inquiries to the Sherman campaign and to Mitchell after the holiday.
December 23, 2011 | 7:55 am
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
UPDATE: The ProPublica reporters behind this story have answered some of my questions as well as those from other readers. Read their full update here.
As a journalist working at a nonprofit news organization, I have a good deal of appreciation for what the reporters at ProPublica are trying to do—namely, cover stories nobody in the mostly corporate-owned media is willing or able to tackle. And the independent, nonprofit newsroom's recently published article, "How Democrats Fooled California's Redistricting Commission," has set the political chattering classes in Sacramento and elsewhere in the Golden State into about as much of a tizzy as can be mustered in late December.
At the heart of Olga Pierce and Jeff Larson's story is a simple assertion: that individuals at the heart of the California Democratic party launched a coordinated effort in 2011 to deceptively steer the brand-new California Citizens Redistricting Commission into drawing districts that would protect the reelection chances of Democratic incumbents.
There are a number of problems that critics of Pierce and Larson's story have pointed to, but one in particular is salient for readers of this blog: Their story does not mention the Democratic incumbents who, as a result of the lines drawn by the commission, are facing off against one another.
That's right: ProPublica succeeded in writing a story about this year's California redistricting process that doesn't rehash the (already quite hashed) tale of Reps. Howard Berman and Brad Sherman, the two Jewish Democratic incumbents in the San Fernando Valley who are both running for reelection in California's new 30th district.
And by ignoring this part of the story, Pierce and Larson appear to have overstated their thesis about the Democratic influence over redistricting in the state as a whole.
Their article is worth reading in full, because much of what they write is absolutely spot on. Democrats did fight against the propositions that created and empowered the Citizens Redistricting Commission. From the emails the ProPublica reporters dug up, it appears that some in the party did try to influence the commission, in part by identifying—or concocting, Pierce and Larson argue—"communities of interest" whose interests would align with those of a few Democratic incumbents.
But if influential figures in the Democratic party were, as the reporters contend, coordinating a centralized effort to fool the redistricting commission into helping their incumbents win reelection, would they really have allowed the Sherman v. Berman grudge match to materialize? Most of the Democratic House delegation has endorsed Berman in the race for the 30th district, and Rep. Henry Waxman in particular has been quite vocal in his support of his longtime ally. Would the Democratic party have coordinated an effort to "fool" the Citizens Redistricting Commission and not been pushed by these strong voices within its ranks to work to avoid the costly internal battle of the West San Fernando Valley, one that everybody knew was coming?
Perhaps they did. It's entirely plausible no map or series of testimonies to the commission—however mustered or concocted—would have resulted in the creation of safe districts for both Berman and Sherman. It's even plausible that those involved in the Democratic establishment saw that two safe seats for Democrats would be created in the San Fernando Valley and simply decided to let the incumbents decide their own fates.
But by not even mentioning the Berman v. Sherman race, Pierce and Larson have opened themselves up to accusations of confirmation bias. And that's something of a shame. By leaving out evidence that doesn't support their thesis, the reporters have tarnished what is otherwise an important piece of journalism. They dug where few others were actively digging, and found some evidence that politicians—of at least one party—were trying to keep control over a redistricting process that voters had worked to wrest away from them by two ballot measures in the past five years.
Politicians want to ensure their reelection chances, and they'll even go so far as to employ consultants bearing well-drawn maps to help make it possible. Should that come as a surprise?
"That's what happens in a democratic process," redistricting consultant Paul Mitchell told the L.A. Times' James Rainey last night on KCRW's "Which Way L.A." Mitchell, a Democrat, worked to sway the commission on behalf of clients, and was a particular focus of the ProPublica piece.
"It is ludicrous that any one party or interest would run the tables as people are reading the ProPublica article to say," Mitchell wrote in his email newsletter on Dec. 22, "but it is equally ludicrous to believe that incumbents were not looking at maps, discussing testimony, and tracking the process."
So, Pierce and Larson may or may not have gotten the story about what happened in 2011 right. But they have assembled a partial description of the playbook that both parties are sure to follow when the redistricting commission convenes again to redraw California's political boundaries, in 2021.
November 16, 2011 | 4:38 pm
Posted by Jonah Lowenfeld
At his fundraising dinner on Nov. 10, Rep. Howard Berman (D-Valley Village) acknowledged that his race for re-election in the West San Fernando Valley's new 30th Congressional District is likely to be the most competitive challenge he's faced in a while.
As a result of California's citizen-led redistricting process that concluded over the summer, Berman is facing-off against another Jewish, Democratic incumbent congressman, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), who is also pinning his hopes for re-election on the 30th District.
"To all of you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for being here when I really need you," the 29-year veteran congressman Berman told his supporters, who packed the Beverly Hilton ballroom and helped add an additional $1.6 million to Berman's growing war chest.
This intra-party race isn't the only one shaping up in California, but because it pits two long-serving Jewish lawmakers who have been reliable Israel supporters against one another in a district with many Jewish voters, a Berman-Sherman battle was something pro-Israel Democratic activists had hoped could be avoided.
But what looked like an undesirable possibility this summer, when the race was the subject of a cover story in The Jewish Journal, now appears to have become reality.
Many observers predict the two candidates could spend a combined $10 million, or even $12 million, on the campaign. Berman has been raising funds quickly in an effort to catch up to Sherman, whose campaign, as of the end of September, had $3.7 million cash on hand, as compared to the Berman campaign's $2.3 million.
The two are also battling to win endorsements — or, failing that, to deny them to the opposition. Three days before Berman's fundraiser, Sherman won an endorsement from the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley (DPSFV), an organization that politicos refer to by its unpronounceable acronym (just say DIP-siv).
Misleadingly named, DPSFV is not an official arm of the Democratic Party, but rather a coordinating body for 27 local Democratic clubs. Berman and Sherman both addressed the DPSFV members at the meeting on Nov. 7, as did three supporters of each candidate.
Sixty-two percent of the DPSFV voters chose to endorse Sherman in the 30th District.
Eric Bauman, the vice chairman of the California Democratic Party and chair of Los Angeles' Democratic Party, said that while the DPSFV endorsement wasn't an indication of what the actual Democratic Party would do at its convention in February 2012, it was, nevertheless, "definitely important," because it indicates that "Brad's work over the years with grass-roots Democratic activists has had an important payoff."
At the Berman fundraiser, the room was full of politicians, local leaders and numerous prominent and powerful members of the Los Angeles Jewish community.
(Full disclosure: According to filings obtained from the Federal Elections Commission, at least two members of the TRIBE Media Corp. board have made significant donations to Berman's campaign, as has former Jewish Journal publisher Irwin Field.)
Berman is getting support from two Independent Expenditure Committees, often referred to as Super PACs. These political action committees, which officially must not coordinate their actions with candidates or political parties, can raise unlimited sums of money from individuals and corporations, and can use those funds to independently support or oppose a particular candidate.
On Nov. 9, the Los Angeles Times reported that a new Super PAC, the Valley-Israel Alliance, had been created to support Berman's candidacy, the first such committee organized in support of a single congressional candidate.
And in an interview with The Journal at the Berman fundraiser, California State Sen. Alex Padilla confirmed that he has made phone calls to Berman supporters in recent weeks asking for contributions to a separate Independent Expenditure Committee that is supporting Berman, called Rebuilding America. (According to papers filed by the committee with the Federal Elections Commission, Rebuilding America could support other candidates as well.)
"I'll do whatever needs to be done to ensure his [Berman's] re-election next year," Padilla said, noting that Rebuilding America already had received some contributions and was "gearing up" to make its first independent expenditures to help Berman tell his story to new constituents.
Berman and Sherman will face off in an open primary, alongside at least two declared Republican candidates seeking election in the heavily Democratic 30th District, in June 2012. l


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Hawker Beechcraft Corp. (HBC) took another step toward emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday when it received authorization from the bankruptcy court to sell its remaining inventory of Hawker 4000s.
Jetex Flight Support, which provides business aircraft handling services around the world and operates two FBOs in Europe, is planning an aggressive growth strategy that could see its FBO holdings triple over the next year. As the Dubai-based company celebrates its seventh anniversary, having launched at the 2005 Dubai Airshow, it revealed that four more FBOs were in the pipeline–including one here at Dubai World Central (DWC) to be built next year.
In just a little more than six years since its founding, the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) has grown from a small regional organization to an influential shaper of business aviation's future in 23 Middle East and North African countries. Thus far in 2012, MEBAA has added 25 new members, reaching a total of 195 during this year's MEBA show - the organization's fifth - which ends today.
Visitors viewing the Airbus ACJ318 on static display (A15) here at MEBA 2012 are being viewed right back by the Vigiplane, the bright yellow, autonomous-monitoring system locked onto the jet's nosegear.
Brabus Private Aviation, which was revealed at EBACE in Geneva last May as a new luxury design, completion and management venture, was "launched" here at MEBA 2012 yesterday, coincidentally at 12 past 12 on 12/12/12.
Lufthansa Technik (Stand 335) is preparing to receive a second Boeing 747-8 for VIP conversion by the company's VIP & Executive Jet Solutions division at its Hamburg plant. The first 747-8 arrived at the end of August and is now into its completion program while the second aircraft is scheduled to arrive later this month, following contract signature at the Dubai Air Show last year.
As Cessna's sales representative in the Middle East, Wallan Aviation has naturally operated an all-Cessna charter fleet, but now the company has announced that it is to add two Dassault Falcon 900s to its roster. The aircraft will provide a significant long-range and large-cabin capability.
Royal Jet will celebrate its tenth anniversary next May, and the company is reporting significant growth and its busiest year so far. Last year Royal Jet operated 3,135 flights to 370 cities in 136 countries, and this year already is set to exceed this figure. Revenues in the first quarter of 2012 were up 15 percent, while the company's summer performance saw a 19-percent increase in flying hours over the same period in 2011.
Jet Aviation has opened a new FBO at Dubai World Central to take the pressure off its facility at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which at certain times of the day is unable to obtain slots for airplanes to land.
Aero Specialties (Stand 573), manufacturers of aircraft and airport ground support equipment; global fuel provider AvFuel (Stand 580); Aviation Partners, Inc. (Stand 575), whose blended winglets are found on airliners and business jets; Bangor International Airport (Stand 577) in Maine, a popular point of U.S. entry and exit for international private aircraft flights; Cirrus Aircraft (Stand 574), manufacturer of the popular SR20 and SR22 single engine piston aircraft; communication-equipment manufacturer Cobham/Thrane & Thrane (Stand 578); EVAS/Vision Safe Corp.
Along with new aircraft and a new show site, MEBA 2012 is presenting a new exhibit area, the U.S. Pavilion, showcasing the goods and services of ten U.S. aviation companies, spanning a range of goods and services from inflight catering to aircraft manufacturing.
As well as its day-to-day task of catering for business aviation in Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen Executive Airport is getting ready for the second Abu Dhabi Air Expo (March 5-7, 2013), billed as "the only general aviation exhibition in the Middle East." Organizers appear to be attempting to incorporate light and sport aviation, whereas MEBA is mainly a business aviation show, otherwise its claim to be the "only" show might suggest a strategy to
Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group (Stand 624) has added a second Embraer Legacy 650 to its aircraft management fleet, which now numbers about 20 aircraft, including two Legacy 600s. Empire's aircraft management philosophy "helps owners to optimize their investment and protect the long-term value of their aircraft asset," according to the company, "covering all aspects of the aircraft's operation, the option of charter and maintenance management."
Following the acquisition of Goodrich by United Technologies in July, the company was merged with Hamilton Sundstrand to form a new entity: UTC Aerospace Systems (Stand 445). The combined company stands as one of the world's largest suppliers of aerospace and defense products, providing systems, components and services for a wide range of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft in both military and commercial worlds.
Ac-U-Kwik (Stand 606), the well known airport and FBO directory based in Overland Park, Kansas, is highlighting the recent launch of Ac-U-Kwik Premium, an enhanced option for subscribers of www.acukwik.com, here at MEBA 2012.
Bahrain Airports Company (BAC) is well advanced with plans for further expansion at the international airport at Muharraq, in the north of the island, an official told AIN at MEBA 2012 in Dubai.
"Bahrain Airports Company is planning a major project to expand the passenger terminal building as well as a major service center," said Mohamed Yousif Al-Binfalah, CEO of BAC. "We have already developed infrastructural plans. We hope that by 2013, we will begin the work."
In just two and a half years, Apple has sold more than 100 million iPad tablet computers. Airline and business jet pilots were early adopters of iPad technology, which offers powerful electronic flight bag (EFB) applications that help with preflight preparation, inflight navigation and display of charts and flight manuals.
Jet Aviation Basel (Stand 590) recently completed and delivered an Airbus ACJ319 with the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system (CMS) and high-definition entertainment system.


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How Can Playing Sports Build Confidence
Sports are great for many reasons. They keep your body healthy and help reduce stress. However, sports also help build beneficial personality traits that people keep with them their entire life.
Confidence Building in Sports
A large part of confidence just comes from getting used to being in new scenarios. Playing sports is a confidence builder because you're constantly in new scenarios. Depending on why you're playing or who you're playing with, you have to visit different places to play games. Every time that you do this, you're facing a new challenge and overcoming it by going there. You can also watch more sports to familiarize yourself with their scenarios. Watch a good variety of them on sports networks offered from www.expertsatellite.com.
When you play a sport, you're trying to achieve a goal. The goal varies based on what the sport is, but every time that you achieve the goal, you're getting better at the sport. You will be able to recognize this in yourself as you play more and more. It might be easier to think about this with an example. Say that you play baseball. When you first start playing, you're probably not very good at whatever position you play. However, as you play the position longer and longer, your skills improve at the position. As long as they continue to play the sport, most people feel that they are improving. This builds confidence by showing that they can improve.
Becoming Disciplined
Discipline is a large part of playing sports. Discipline comes from knowing what the correct action to do is and carrying it out. It involves reacting a situation correctly and quickly. For example, someone who isn't very experienced with basketball might want to just chase the ball around the entire court and always try to get their hands on it. Whereas, someone who is disciplined can see the importance in trying to position themself for a good pass.
Discipline also plays a huge part in training for sports as well. Getting in shape is hard work. It takes commitment and hard work to push through pain associated with getting fit.
Confidence and discipline are vital traits for people to learn to maximize their success in life. By taking an interest and playing sports you can help develop those traits.
World's Most Popular Sportsmen and Sportswomen
Sports are an important part of our culture. They teach us how far a person can be pushed to achieve great things. Mohamed Ali is widely considered one of the greatest people to ever compete in the sport of boxing. He had some of the most memorable boxing matches the world has ever known. His fight with George Foreman is considered to be the best fight in history. Mohamed Ali shows off his superb strategy by letting George Foreman wear himself out before securing the win.
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When families play sports together, they grow together. Their individual achievements become less meaningful in favor of their accomplishments as a unit. When a family plays a sports game in an open field, they are exercising together. Americans do need plenty of exercise these days. With all the cell phones, computers, and video games available, the obesity rates are spiraling out of control. Quality family time with sports can help people stay happy and healthy as they form Read the rest of this entry »


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- Modern Classic fit
- Zippered security pocket keeps small items secure
- Imported
- 100% polyester MTR filament fleece
Men's Steens Mountain™ Full Zip 2.0 4.6 5 88 88
Men's Steens Mountain Full Zip great light weight jacket December 18, 2013
Warm without interfering with movement Product provides warmth without bulkiness. Does not impede movement during any activity.Well made and stylish.Many compliments from others. December 16, 2013
Great product for the price I have only had this jacket for a week so I can't comment as to it's long term durability. What I can comment on is how well it has performed this past week. Fit is true to size and it is very warm for a lighter weight jacket. I have been wearing it in 20-40 degree weather this past week in East Tennessee. This is my usual work jacket and my throw on for around town. So far a great buy. For the price you can't beat it. December 13, 2013
Great buy! I just bought this for my husband and he loves it! I've been using Columbia products for many years and I've never been disappointed. Great product and great price. December 11, 2013
Excellent Great jacket I got them for my boyfriend for Christmas so he hasn't gotten them yet but he has 2 others and wears them all through the winter. December 9, 2013
Excellent light jacket I use this jacket in California, both indoors with lower heating, and outdoors. I like it better than polar sweaters because you can adjust the warmth with the zipper and the draw-string. Got it in black, blue, and dark green. December 9, 2013
Great Jacket! This fleece jacket is a Columbia classic. You can never go wrong getting a fleece like this one. It is functional and the price will not break the bank. I love these jackets and own several! December 4, 2013
Just what I needed. I was looking for a light jacket that would be good for most all ranges of cold. I resist wearing jackets because they are usually too warm for my taste but this jacket was perfect. It kept me warm when it was 11 degrees and windy but was also ok to wear when the temp climbed to 30 (higher than that and I don't wear a coat). I'm not sure how it will fare when temp hits below 20 but I'll know soon enough! November 21, 2013
Overall a great piece of outerwear! I purchased one of these because I needed a fleece jacket for the chilly mornings, afternoons, and evenings of early November in Maine. Its very soft, comfortable, warm, and an attractive color. I'm a big guy, so I ordered the 2XL for layering room and freedom of movement. The only complaint I have is that the sleeves are tapered, especially the closer you get to the wrist, which makes things around the wrists and forearms a little tight, but not to the point where its uncomfortable. Its a great jacket and comes highly recommended by me. November 18, 2013
Full zip Fleece Jacket Great fit.Super comfy.Cozy warm.I'm ordering another in a different color. November 16, 2013
Great for a Group We purchased these jackets for our Winter Camping Staff who were so excited, they pushed us to order another color for our Winter Session Campers. In Texas the winter temps get cold (20s) and the wind picks up, but it's not cold enough to require a wind wall jacket. We are very pleased with the Steens quality and value. I'm sure these jackets will be a staple of ours for years to come! November 13, 2013
On the Go This fleece is warm and good fitting. November 12, 2013
Norm's review I love the quality and the feel of this product. I am very satisfied with my purchase with one exception. That exception being that I ordered it in deep woods Black, I received it in Green. By the way, I do not even see a Green in the choices offered. Perhaps, they failed to list it and decided to substitute a few here and there. However, I like the product so much, I just kept the Green one instead of returning it. November 11, 2013
Perfect Jacket This jacket is lightweight but keeps you warm and comfortable in any weather. It is the perfect jacket to have around for any reason. Good for work coat or to dress up a pair of jeans. I have had them before and used them for working outside and for painting inside my shop. Ruined two of them and had to have another one. I will keep this one for good and wear the other two for odd jobs. November 9, 2013
Bought for company jackets Great value. Nice looking and our employees seem to really like them. November 6, 2013
GREAT, Just as advertised Everything went accordingly, placed order, received product in a timely manner, jacket was great quality as always. I recommend Columbia, and will purchase items from them again in the future. November 6, 2013
Jacket has a great fit and feel. Wearing the jacket for driving is less restricting than many similar products. November 2, 2013
Thin material This is a very nice Columbia product, but it was not quite what I expected from a fleece jacket. The material is much thinner than other fleeces that I've owned in the past. I was pretty surprised--and not in a good way--when I opened the package. October 29, 2013
Poor Quality. Falls Apart, not the same as the 1.o version. Apparently Columbia has changed this product and not for the better. I had a number of these fleeces over the years and as they were wearing out, I wanted to replace them.I ordered a couple and found they were not the same as the originals. The material is lighter and flimsier. The zipper broke on both of mine with in a couple of weeks. These seem like cheap knock-offs of the original product.I'll stay away from Columbia coats from now on. October 25, 2013
Great product The coat is great. It's very comfortable and the fit is perfect. I like the way the cuffs feel around my wrist. Loose but sturdy, which is great when putting gloves on. It's warm and yet light weight. I wear it all day everyday. The only thing that I would say I dislike about it, is the zipper. It's a smaller zipper and feels a bit weak. I'm worried that after a few months of wearing it, the zipper will stop working. I would have liked to see a stronger, more durable zipper. It hasn't failed me yet.Overall, it's a great coat and if I had to find one for my wife, I would go with the same style. October 23, 2013
Awesome Jacket fit great, price was great October 18, 2013
Just needed a newer replacement My husband already had this jacket for 7 plus years. We just ordered him another jacket to replace his older well-worn one. It's the perfect jacket for cooler days. October 16, 2013
Really Nice A good fleece for fall weather October 15, 2013
some minor issues with me, but VERYYYYY WARM one thing I didnt like was the zipper strings, the zippers have a loop of string to pull your zipper, i understand this is just for looks but the string keeps falling off, they just looped it in they didnt secure it. the sweater on me ran a little large but i think i am just too small. I ordered the deep mountain one i think and i dont like the color much, but thats my own fault next time ill get black, overall the sweater is very warm and soft, super comfortable, just the right number of pockets, and looks great! i would recomend to anyone over 5'7" October 14, 2013
Great lt. weight fleece! I had this same Columbia jacket this past spring on a trip to Photograph a number of NC Waterfalls at/around/near Dupont Falls in NC. Very cool in the morning, but warmed up during the day. I put the jacket in the outer pocket of my Camera gear Backpack, and lost in on one of the trails hiking back from the waterfalls.Loved it so much that I had to go and get an exact duplicate for my upcoming fall photography trip to shoot the Fall Colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway! October 4, 2013
fleece jacket Bought for my husband for Christmas coming up and just showed him the sleeve to see if he liked the color....he did. Now just have to wait and see his reaction at Christmas time. Would recommend. October 2, 2013
Not so flaless flees A few issues with the product. Stitch on the sleeve was not precise and had 1" hole. Product send for an exchange. Jacket color appeared much brighter than it was displayed on the computer screen. Red jacket has black front zipper, no alternative with zipper in matching color. September 29, 2013
One of the best Fleece jackets by far This is a very impressive jacket for the price. Everything has a smooth nice quality to it, and you get the sense that this jacket will take you far. September 24, 2013
Nice, soft garment Nice and soft. Washes well and keeps it shape. September 4, 2013
High Quality Fleece Jacket at Very Reasonable price I really like this jacket and was amazed at its very reasonable price. I ordered a second one in another color because I liked it so much. I wear medium or large shirts/jackets depending on brand and style and the medium fit was perfect for me: 6 ft 1 in, 180 pounds. August 28, 2013
Great value Best fleece available for a reasonable price. Have been buying Columbia clothing for years. August 24, 2013
Jackets are great Jackets were just as described. Great quality for the price and size was perfect. Thanks. August 4, 2013
Good fit If it wears & washes as good as it looks, I'll buy more. July 8, 2013
Great Jackets Yes , I do love these fleece jacket.Very warm , lightweight, easy to wash and dry. I used them year round , not very cold here in San Diego ,this is my main jacket in winter.I have two of the older one and just recently bought two more (2.0) .The newer fit me better, a little bit longer, fell lower on the hips . I am skinny chest 36 and use the L size .My only complaint would be with the color , i have the sanguine and it's much brighter than the picture on the website. June 23, 2013
Perfect Every Day Jacket Great jacket to have when tooling around the Pacific NorthWest, where the temperature changes quickly. Very comfortable. June 18, 2013
Great! The fleece fits well and is warm and sturdy. June 11, 2013
Great jacket Everything works, style, color and quality June 7, 2013
Lite & Warm Great for that late night walk on the beach, or the overnight fishing trip in the canyon. May 17, 2013
runs a little small This is a nice jacket for the price. It runs a bit small especially across the chest and the sleeves are narrow. The sleeve length and body length were fine. The black was kind of gray-black, not really true black, and the fabric has a bit of a sheen which is kind of weird for a man. April 21, 2013
Zip it! Form fitting. What they call "finely tuned fit". So not easy to layer up underneath. But the lady in my life likes the look on me. And I like the fit. I like the feel. I keep it in my car because the weather here can swing from mild to cool and sometimes cold all in a short day. All your pockets have zippers to provide a safe place where things can't fall out. So you can't lose anything even if you try. So pick one up. It will provide you with a nice addition to your outerwear choices. And likely to become your "go to" piece. And listen here, you can't beat the price. April 18, 2013
Quality We are very happy with this fleece jacket. April 18, 2013
Product quality. The zipper in one of the two fleece jackets was defective and I can't zip it up. Unfortunately, by the time I found out I had washed the item and discarded the shipping paperwork. I still like your products and will buy again in the future. April 14, 2013
More comfy than expensive fleeces! I'm a 5' 6" 130lb female. I just bought the small and medium men's fleece's. The women's medium fit almost the same as the men's small but was an inch or two shorter in the torso and if I remember correctly (I tried on several different types) the wrist cuffs weren't as snug and it didn't have a drawstring at the waist, (important things to keep drafts out) so I chose the men's. The small fits perfectly, and the sleeves are not TOO long, but they are long enough to pull my hands in to keep them warm on hikes. The medium I bought because it was too cozy to resist, although it's a little large on me. It will be perfect for staying warm around camp or around the house in winter, and perfect for sleeping in on winter camping trips.I tried on many fleeces, but the more expensive brand-name ones were often fitted which made them too restrictive, or they had too many seams to be really comfortable. Some also had rough wrist cuffs or too-tight necks. I put on the Columbia and felt like I was coming home to something relaxing and familiar. It is also not unflattering despite not being fitted.My boyfriend has one of the same type that is well-worn. The fabric has held up well, no holes or pilling, just the normal uniform matting you expect from fleece. The zipper has fallen off though, and one seam is coming apart. However the zippers on mine seem good quality and they zip easily. The damaged seam is in a noncritical place on the neck, and all the critical seams have extra stitching.Now I just wish they would make this same jacket with a hood! April 10, 2013
Very good product! I got the small size. It's perfect to fit in me.This is a light jacket for Spring. Generally, I don't complain anything. April 8, 2013
Great Product My wife bought one of these jackets at the local store. I liked it so much, I wanted one too. They did not sell men's wear. So, I ordered it online. It arrived quickly and in good shape. I have worn it many time and it has really kept me warm on those cool early morning Spring days. It is so soft and made of great quality. Columbia makes good products. i ordered the gray and now I plan to buy the burgundy so my wife and I will match. April 3, 2013
comfortable and stylish I was looking for a light jacket that would fit easily into my carry-on bag. The "full zip 2.0" is perfect for that. It is warm enough without being to bulky and is just what I was looking for. March 31, 2013
Steens Full Zip I now have three of this particular product, which should indicate how much I like them!I much prefer the full zip over any partial zip for convenience, and this one checks all the boxes as far as comfort, quality, & function. An all around great value!During the winter, I'm usually wearing one around the house, and anytime it's cool outside, but too warm f0r a jacket.It's just the right weight! March 26, 2013
great look I love these fleeces. I buy a newblack one every year. I wear it everywhere, from fancy resturants to Cabo . It's the only coat I need . March 23, 2013
Men's Zip Up Fleece These fleece jackets are great. They keep me warm on cold days and I can even wear them on warm days and still feel comfortable. Ordering direct from the Columbia website was great as well. They arrived very quickly and checkout was easy. March 22, 2013
Not What It Used To Be I had bought one of these Jackets several seasons ago, off a clearance sale item rack at a local department store. The size was Large and the fit was generous, just right for layering and knocking around on cool mornings. I bought 2 others from the Columbia website recently, green & black, to keep in my car trunk and as another knock around. They're, just not the same quality or fit. Either Columbia changed the size spec, or the cutter is cheating on the marker. I held both new Large sizes up to the original, there is a 1/2 " in the green, 3/4 " in the black shorter difference in shoulder seam placement. The fit of the new ones are snug ( and I've lost a few lbs. recently), while the original is still the same comfortable fit. Could not go to the XL size as sleeve length would be an issue. Fabric quality is almost the same, but not quite as nice, as is sewing & make. Would not buy another, would spend more $$ for a more comfortable fit, but not Columbia as the sizing in now an issue. Another issue, this questionnaire, I was just informed that my nickname is too short, it's Ron, and apparently it's too short. wow, really. March 20, 2013
Men's Body Measurements (Inches)
Tops | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
neck | 14 14.5 |
15 15.5 |
16 16.5 |
17 17.5 |
18 18.5 |
19 19.5 |
sleeve length | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 |
waist | 27 29 |
30 32 |
33 35 |
36 38 |
39 42 |
43 46 |
hips | 32 34 |
35 37 |
38 40 |
41 43 |
44 46 |
47 49 |
chest size | 32 35 |
35 38 |
38 41 |
42 45 |
46 49 |
50 53 |
Bottoms | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |||
waist | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
hip | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
inseam | 30 - 32 - 34 |
How to measure
- Neck: Measure at the base or thickest part of your neck.
- Chest/Bust: Measure at the fullest part of the chest, under the armpits and over the shoulder blades, keeping the tape measure firm and level.
- Waist: Measure around natural waistline, allowing tape measure to sit comfortably.
- Sleeves: Start at the center back of your neck and measure across the shoulder to the elbow and down to the the wrist. Round up to the next even number.
- Inseam: Measure from the top of the interior leg to the bottom of the ankle.
Men's Fit Guide
Body contouring fit conforms to movement.
Body contouring fit conforms to movement.
Body skimming fit with end-use mobility in mind.
Body skimming fit with end-use mobility in mind.
Modern Classic
Universal, easy fit for comfortable range of motion.
Universal, easy fit for comfortable range of motion.
Most generous fit for a full spectrum of movement.
Most generous fit for a full spectrum of movement.
Shipping Information
Shipping Method | Rate | Expected Delivery Time |
UPS Ground | $6.00 | 3 - 7 Business Days |
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Summer is a popular time for weddings. However, even before the ceremony, the couple should take time to sit down and get serious about finances. The Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for newlyweds planning their financial future together:
- Let financial skeletons out of the closet. After marriage, any personal debt becomes "our debt." It is important to sit down early when marriage is being discussed to discover what outstanding obligations exist on both sides. These could include car loans, school loans and credit card debt. Review your credit reports to get a better idea what both people are bringing to the marriage.
- Build a budget. After you've gotten a grasp on your debt, it's time to build a monthly budget. Look at your monthly bills to create a realistic picture of how you spend. Discuss your long term goals-such as buying a house or car and having kids. Figure out how much money to set aside each month to reach those goals.
- Designate a driver but travel together. In order to avoid confusion, one person should be assigned to pay the bills every month. This doesn't mean that the other person takes a back seat role in managing the finances. Have a discussion at least every month about your financial progress in order map your path and nip in the bud any bad spending habits.
- Plan for emergencies. Many young couples fail to save money to get them through hard times such as health problems and unexpected unemployment. Experts recommend you set aside three to six months of salary in a rainy day fund-ideally an interest-bearing account that can be easily accessed.
- Save for the future. Retirement may seem like a long way off to newlyweds, but setting aside money now means reaping big rewards later on. Take advantage of both employers' retirement matching programs-if available-or set up individual retirement accounts.
- Make a vow to be savvy consumers. Many families have had their life savings decimated after becoming a victim to fraud or identity theft. Check out your BBB's website to find trustworthy businesses, get educated on the red flags of fraud and learn how to protect your identity.
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Final Sale
Silver & Rose Gold Sequin Jacket
Item# 2445823
Sorry, this item is no longer available!
- Open-front style with easy fit
- Lightweight net mesh with allover silver & rose gold sequins
- Patch pockets
- Silky contrast lining
- 24" Length
- Polyester
- Turn inside out. Hand wash.
- Imported
Fun but...
I've wanted this little sequin number for awhile but given the mixed reviews and the fact that my store didn't get it in so I couldn't try it on first, I was hesitant to pull the trigger. When it recently went on sale, I had a rewards coupon to use and decided to give it a try. I'm typically an XS in Limited jackets (5'3", 34B with narrow shoulders, size 4 overall) and ordered an XS in this. As previous reviewers have stated, this jacket does run on the larger side. It just kind of hangs on me and since I'm not tall, it kind of overwhelms me. I'm not sure that I have the type of build in order to pull this off. That being said, the sequins are pretty and do have a nice shine in person. I love the drape of this jacket, I just wish it was available in XS as I think that would work better on me. I'm going to try it on with a basic tee and see if that doesn't edge it up a bit. If not, I'll be taking this back.
January 9, 2013
I'm actually a fan
I actually really like this blazer. The sequins really make this thing pop! The only negative is that it runs really big. And, since there is no closure and it's not fitted, I had to size down. At 5'7, 145lbs, I usually vary between Small and Medium blazers. I had to size down to an XS and still had lots of room. But, I can make it work.
December 16, 2012
I loved the photo online however, when I received the Jacket it didn't give me that same "pretty" feeling. Very nice, just not me.
December 6, 2012
Not so good
This looks great in the pictures, but was big, baggy and shapeless on me (I ordered my usual size small). I think the pockets add to the shapelessness, and I *love* pockets. I returned it.
December 6, 2012
Love the sparkle
This jacket is perfect for dressing up any outfit. Love the fit; it does tend to run a little big; so a smaller size works great! Just make sure to keep hanging the beading can turn if left folded.
December 1, 2012
Loving Sequins
I haven't worn this jacket out yet, but I love the concept of it. I ordered a medium, even though I want to wear it over things. The fit is very loose, so I'm not sure if that will be irritating to be trying to keep it in place all evening.
November 27, 2012
Very cute!
I tried this on in my normal size in the store, but found that it runs a little big. I ordered the next size down and it ended up being just the right fit! I paired this jacket with dark denim jeans and a pair of dressy pumps for a night out on the town with friends - very cute!
November 9, 2012
Looks more lovely in person, great color and great color of the lining too. The fit is just not good, sadly I wanted to love this but it's going back. The neckline just does not lay nice and it's really boxy in the shoulders, not very flattering. With all the sequins it's a bit more stiff so not a nice drape
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East Asian Art Phoenixes and Peonies under Rising Sun Made in Korea, AsiaJoseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Korean Ink and color on paper; framed Currently not on view 1970-259-1c |
Gift of Mrs. W. James Anderson, Mrs. Samuel Bell, Jr., Mrs. Richard Drayton, and Charles T. Ludington, Jr., in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend Ludington, 1970LabelThis bird-and-flower painting, one of a pair, exemplifies the superb artistic achievements of nineteenth-century Joseon dynasty court painters. This panel depicts a phoenix couple and nine chicks on a paulownia tree with bamboo and the sun. Extensive research conducted during a recent conservation project revealed that this painting, and its pair, were most likely attached to the wall of a Joseon palace, serving both as wall adornment and as symbols of good fortune. It is extremely rare to see birds portrayed with their young, which is believed to convey the wish for many offspring. Such symbolism is further supported by the inclusion of the moon and sun, a pairing that represents the harmony of Asian cosmic energy, yin and yang, dark and light, female and male. |


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Hey guys dont you hate it when in the games, you get an item and the character asks you a yes or no question for instructions on how to use it, but they tell you anyway no matter what?
For example getting the Pokegear in HGSS or the old rod in DPPt
Hey guys dont you hate it when in the games, you get an item and the character asks you a yes or no question for instructions on how to use it, but they tell you anyway no matter what?
For example getting the Pokegear in HGSS or the old rod in DPPt
No. It's not like it's long anyways.
Currently Residing in the orange islands.
Fire is the key to life.
It's a bit annoying but it doesn't really bother me.
Hail zee master Arceus!
Yes, I'm sick of this, it's really boring and time wasting to experienced players. I don't mind them explaining it to newbies, but to waste my time with tedious explanations, especially after I specifically ask not to, is incredibly insulting to my intelligence.
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Yeah it is kinda annoying, especially when it is the tenth time you have reset that game.
Take a moment to consider just how nothing nothing really is....If you understand this, then you just solved the universe.
The truth that each person...each soul...is a book. And when we lay our feelings out in the open...and we give them no name...and we give them no author....and we give them no description.....who will actually read them..........?"
Credit to Eevee for the amazing banner.
Current fanfiction project: Pokemon: Absolution
No, I don't hate the instructions. They were made for newbie players. There should be an option to you skip them.
Yeah it's complete stupidity, "No thanks I know how to use this Pokégear, it's mine!"
"Yeah, just press A to answer it and B to end the call (Guess), it's so simple to call people!"
Go away. I know. I said No.
I own Heartgold, Platinum and SoulSilver. I am breeding the first four gen starter Pokémon! Send me a message if you want one and I'll get it how you want it (apart from shiny, and I will want more if it's shiny!) I will also breed other Pokémon if you want Just PM me!
Legendaries For Trade!
Events For Trade!
Shiny Pokémon For Trade!
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I don't mind normally. For some reason the only one that really bugs me is Fennel in B/W for some reason. Dunno why, she makes me want to throw my DS at the wall.
Yeah it's pretty annoying.
The intruction options are always annoying when it comes for me reset the the whole game over and over and over!
My Y Team So Far:
Fennekin, Scatterbug
My FireRed Champs:
My HeartGold Team:
My Black Team:
My White Team:
My White 2 Team So Far:
I'm not a fan of them. They're not long, but I sometimes don't want to hear them.
Naruto AMV - Gaara - Hurt
InuYasha AMV - Koga - E for Extinction
Naruto AMV - Sakura - Cicada Moratorium
Naruto AMV - Tsunade - Sweet Sweet Cendrillon Drug
Fight me in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 on PS3: YokoKuramaRose
It's admittedly a bit odd that they give the explanations anyway, but it's hardly worth being bothered about. What would I do? Be upset that it wastes time and effort? Hell - being upset would waste even more time and effort than just clicking a button a couple of times ever possibly could, so that doesn't even begin to make sense.
I never noticed this, and it doesn't really bother me either. The instructions are very easy to go through anyway, so I don't really care about it.
Put your hands in mine, ride through space and timePokécheck
All the way up here, it's all bright and clear
Right here, right now, is how far we've come
It does annoy me a little. Yeah. Like other's have said it's not that big a deal. Personally, I just keep pressing the "A" button, and it ends quickly. xD
I'll admit they irk me...
But I always jam the A button anyways, right?
-Azealia BanksRelationships are like farts; if you push too hard, you just end up with s***.
Ever since FireRed/LeafGreen, they've just had this tenancy to put instructions into the game itself when it's in the little booklet to begin with. I mean, yeah, I guess kids these days are too "lazy" to read the damn thing, but Pokémon is not that hard to figure out. I get it: it's for the newer gamers, but it's ridiculous. If I, as a [dumb] eight-year-old, could figure out how to work Pokémon Yellow(though it helped I was an excellent reader), then an eight-year-old today can figure out these Pokémon games. It makes sense if the mechanics are different from the norm, but still...
I'm hoping Pokémon X/Y won't do this as well, but the odds are against me.
WINNER OF Best One-Shot of 2012 - Best Timeless Fic of 2012 IN THE SHIPPING OSCARSCurrent Chapter: Chapter Nine - 11/14/13 / Current: Last Chance - 11/3/11 - Chapter 20 progress: 50%
It's irritating, that's true. But It's not like it's unbearably long. It's nothing I really feel the need to complain about, anyway.
I hereby claim the starter Fennekin and its Evolutions for my first run of Pokemon X
Put this in your signature if you think Ruby and Sapphire deserve remakes! (started by Flare 64!)
70% of the Serebii population uses ultra powerful legendaries (also known as ubers) in their teams.
If you are one of the 30% that thinks outside the box and doesn't use ubers, copy and paste
this into your signature! (Started by SapphireL)
My White 2 team:
Yes, actually... But it could be worse.


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01/12/2009 (KICTANeT) -- Statement by Alice Munyua at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place in India 3-6th December 2008 Good afternoon, Chairman your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests,Ladies, Gentlemen, and remote participants. ---------------------------------------------------------- We wish to thank India for hosting the third IGF and to extend its sympathy and condolences over the recent acts of terrorism experienced in Mumbai. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The WSIS Society underscored the need for Multi-stakeholder processes initiated at the national, regional, and international levels to discuss and collaborate on the expansion and diffusion of the Internet as a means to support development efforts to achieve internationally-agreed development goals and objectives, including the Millennium Development Goals. It was in this regard that Kenya organized and hosted the First East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) from the 10 to 12 November, 2008. The forums main theme was: Opening the Internet Governance Debate in East Africa; Thinking globally, acting locally. It was a follow up to national Internet Governance Forums (IGFs) held in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda in September and October 2008, to identify local priority issues in the respective East African countries. The national IG issues were then used as a building block for the regional Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF). The forum was attended by approximately 180 stakeholders drawn from the business, civil society, media, academia, internet users, government, and general public. It was the first of its kind in the Africa region and was initiated from the realization that there was a need to address the limited participation by African stakeholders on global internet governance debates and processes and the need to ensure effective and meaningful contribution to global ICT policymaking. It was organised through a collaborative partnership between various government institutions from the region, private sector, civil society, media and international partners. Some of the priority issues and recommendations identified by the EAIGF meeting are: Universal affordable Access (not from an incremental approach that focuses on creating more consumers rather looking at creating entrepreneurship opportunities, allowing for creativity, innovation that would by extension translate into social, economic, cultural and political benefits for all) Capacity and skills development Management of critical internet resources, including transition from IPv4 to IPv6 and more clarity and improved mutual collaboration on red legation of country code top level domains..Specifically dot UG and dot RW Cyber crime, security and privacy (creating a national and regional framework, which would involve setting national and regional computer emergency readiness team and computer security incident response team among other strategies Development of national and regional Internet exchange points The MSP model is important to us in the EA region and it has worked so far in terms of ICT policy and regulatory process. So it is crucial that we continue to work with all stakeholders giving them an equal footing in not only this IGF process but others as well. Finally, the EAIGF will be an annual event with the second one taking in Tanzania in 2009, prior to the Cairo IGF. For more information about the EAIGF, Visit: www.eaigf.or.ke. Thank you for your kind attention.
Date: 01/12/2009 Location: Theme: Source: KICTANeT
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At the office this morning I was talking with one of the county commissioners. His wife is a quilter. He does not mind (except when she mentioned purchasing machine #3) and goes with her on buying trips. He patiently waits in the car and listens to the radio. His complaint: Why don't the stores who cater to women have Men Only Areas? A few good sitting chairs, some sports magazines, television set to ESPN sports... Sounds like a great idea. But my question is why don't auto supply stores, lumber yards, sporting goods stores have the same setup for us women?! In addition to women oriented magazines, television set to HGTV or FoodTV - why not have a few sewing machines too? This message has been edited. Last edited by: KeepYouInStitches, Sherry Does this hat make my butt look big? www.keepyouinstitches.blogspot.com http://s193.photobucket.com/al...9/keepyouinstitches/ www.friendsofthedaingerfieldpu...library.blogspot.com | |||
LOL...my sentiments to a T....Sherry...lol... " Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile.. " | ||||
One lqs before closing had chairs and magazines for me. Chairs weren't that comfortable, but at least a sitting area. Also toys for kids. When she reopened at another location, doesn't have those. I think it would be a good idea. Of course I would rather shop without dh. Don't think I have ever been to a repair shop, car wash etc. that had ladies magazines in the waiting area. Strings Friends divide our sorrows and multiply our joys. | ||||
Most of the LQS's around here have a sofa or chairs for waiting. No ESPN, but at least somewhere to plop down. One former store had rockers on the front porch, and I'd often see men out there. I can think of another LQS that has a coffee shop in the same strip of shops. That's where my husband would disappear to, if I ever took him along (but why??). I had to laugh -- I recently had to pick up DH @ the shop that was doing some work on his truck & putting some special tires on it. When I walked in, it was Testosterone City in there! All sorts of Boy Toys on display, lots of black & chrome, and it even smelled like tires. I was the only hen in the rooster house for sure! When we went to leave, I told him I was going to stop at McD's to use the ladies' room. He said, "There's a restroom here..." I said NO WAY was I going in there! LOL!! | ||||
Huh uh. No way. DH does NOT go shopping with me if I can help it!!!! And I'll let him do the auto runs, thank you. www.floridafarmgirlsworld.blogspot.com Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain. | ||||
Fabric Depot has a waiting area with a table, lots of chairs, magazines and a tv. When we were there Saturday I didn't notice what was on the tv but the area had men only in it. | ||||
DH waits for me...he enjoys listening to the radio. He never says a word about how long it takes or anything...except once while I was in Hobby Lobby...in the middle of a hot Texas August...I'm talking 100+ temps. Even with the a/c running. He has been in Hancock's and Joann's with me before, but he does not like the stinky stuff in Hobby Lobby - candles, potpourri, eucalyptus, etc. We were with BIL and SIL one day in Houston so that they could pick out some floor tile. (For some reason DH was driving.) As we turned into that shopping center, I turned to SIL and asked if she'd been in that Joann's. She looked like a hoot owl turning her head on her neck asking WHERE? LOL She'd never noticed it. I asked DH if he minded letting us check it out. BIL immediately vetoed it. DH asked, What's it going to hurt? as he wheeled into a parking slot in front of Joann's. We both thanked him profusely and hopped out. Sherry Does this hat make my butt look big? www.keepyouinstitches.blogspot.com http://s193.photobucket.com/al...9/keepyouinstitches/ www.friendsofthedaingerfieldpu...library.blogspot.com | ||||
along with sewing machines a bit of fabric and a few quilting tools would be nice. | ||||
Sherry, did BIL have a hissy fit when his wife came out with Joann's purchase? I'm with you on having something decent to read (and footstools for the chairs) at the tire store. It does make sense to take the Ipad along with the books on it! Guess I better go make a bag to hold it with the check book---oh, I have already done that. Madelyn | ||||
I was at a doctor's office not too long ago, and all they had were golf magazines or medical ones. Obviously Dr. Male Doctor is the one who decorates his waiting room. I was very tempted to go back with a stack of old issues of Family Circle & Woman's Day to deposit them there! | ||||
I know of one car dealership in my town that has a quilting magazine....'cause I left mine there. lolll These are some great suggestions. | ||||
My ex and I once were in a store up North about 20 yrs ago and for once we were both happy! On one side of the store it was a sewing and craft store and on the other side it was a bait and tackle shop, lol. We both thought it would make the ideal retirement business and keep us both happy. | ||||
Once before SIL and I left the house together, BIL issued the edict (I think that's the word I'm looking for), Don't bring another piece of fabric to this house. I told him that she was actually saving money for every piece of fabric she bought and he wanted to know how I came to that conclusion. She's saved lots of money: He hasn't had to bail her out of jail for street-walking, shop-lifting, any of those horrible crimes. SIL grabbed her purse, toss it over her shoulder, and out the door we went. Sherry Does this hat make my butt look big? www.keepyouinstitches.blogspot.com http://s193.photobucket.com/al...9/keepyouinstitches/ www.friendsofthedaingerfieldpu...library.blogspot.com | ||||
The tire shop I frequent has some ladies magazines for me. They will even change the TV channel. But the best part of going there is they don't treat me like a "stupid" person who doesn't know anything about cars. One time I took my truck to a muffler shop for a new muffler (there was no muffler on it - thanks to ex's try at repair) and the "mechanic" asked me how I knew it needed a muffler. I have never gone back to that muffler shop since and it has been over 30 years. One LQS has lets anyone sit in the classroom and wait if there is no class. The other one encourages her husband to "hang" around - he is a talker and keeps everyone entertained plus he runs the shop when she is out of town. The quilters checked him out the first time he was in charge. I think she did a little extra business that week. TerryOH | ||||
There's a hardware store in town that's been in business about 80 years (until recently family owned) that had a "ladies" area...cooking utensils and doodads... I have 43 years of good memories of going with my dad and husband to Fresno Ag. We'd split off into our "areas" and have a great time. Lots of both men and women employees, experts in their areas. It holds its own with the big boys. A small town feel and lots of oldtimers. Still love going there. "It's bad to supress laughter. It goes back down and spreads to your hips." | ||||
Nancy, we had one of those hardware stores in the area. The owner died a few years ago sitting in his chair near the pot bellied stove. His son-in-law took over and it is still the same. I can go there and tell him what I need and he has it, even had to blow the dust off a few times. I love going there. Even had an old time cash register with the crank well into the 90s. TerryOH | ||||
There was one of those hardware/general mercantile stores in my home town until the infamous bully store came to town. After only a few years, the old store simply couldn't stay open any longer. Sad, cause they had been there for around 100 years. It was a drug store, mercantile/fabric store and hardware store all in one. And all the other clothing stores and such are gone, too. Now just your typical strip mall with poor quality everything. www.floridafarmgirlsworld.blogspot.com Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain. | ||||
Hardware store: One in Lake Jackson TX did survive the "big-box" store...two as a matter of fact. I think it's called Lake Hardware on Oyster Creek Drive. Still family owned as far as I know. When I moved to LJ in 1997, The Home Depot had opened and already closed! Lowe's came in, but still did not cause Lake Hardware to close. For one-on-one service, LH just couldn't be beat! Sherry Does this hat make my butt look big? www.keepyouinstitches.blogspot.com http://s193.photobucket.com/al...9/keepyouinstitches/ www.friendsofthedaingerfieldpu...library.blogspot.com | ||||
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Alice + Olivia
Cammie Trapeze Slip Dress
Launched in 2002, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is a sophisticated brand with a playful sensibility, which epitomizes the personality and style of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Staceys personal quest to create a flattering pair of pants, and has since grown into a full womens ready to wear collection, including outerwear, dresses, and the perfect pants that started it all. Now a full lifestyle collection, the brand has become a Hollywood favorite with fans including Gwyneth Paltrow, Fergie, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, and Taylor Swift.
- Shell: 100% silk
Lining: 96% silk 4% spandex - Neckline to hem measures approx 27" in length
- Fully lined
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Styled with Steven Altetude Pump in Bone.
- Modeled in size S. See fit guide for model's dimensions.
- Revolve Style No. ALI-WD124
- Manufacturer Style No. C203555690