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It's handy having all of these on one page.
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You'll often find me in some huge debates online on anything related to politics, religion and capitalism… all the red-hot buttons that most people avoid. It's why I have personal and branded presences across social media. If you want marketing only, follow the brand. If you want me, follow me… but be careful… you get all of me.+
While I'm an unabashed capitalist, I also have a big heart. I believe we should help one another and not depend on bureaucracies that are inefficient and ineffective. I truly believe the way we change things is by taking personal responsibility and helping to be the catalysts for change. Our agency is always donating time, money and other resources to not just help charities… but to also help businesses that don't have the resources but have promise. +
It's not just the right thing to do, being purpose-driven is also becoming an expectation of businesses, the motivation for employees and a growing buying habit by consumers. People want their money to go to businesses that are environmentally aware, treat their employees well, and invest time and energy in making the world a better place. +
I'm glad purpose-driven marketing is becoming a growing strategy and topic of conversation – I've written before about the frustration I have when people criticize cause marketing (we discussed this with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge… ugh). I'd encourage every company to promote the efforts they're making to help those around them – this inforgraphic points to why!
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Brian is SPOT ON here as usual. We've been watching the annual Cone Consumer Activism Survey for years. The number of consumes who want their brands to do the right thing about health, the planet and human rights has grown steadily for years.
Russ Merz, Ph.D.'s curator insight, September 9, 5:39 AM
An interesting blog post about the increasing traction that social activism is getting in social media marketing. Of particular note is the notion that this is becoming a new and powerful means for #brands to articulate positions and execute campaigns on a wide variety of social issues.
Karen Dietz's curator insight, September 10, 3:14 PM
Here's a handy infographic that addresses a shift happening in business: being purpose driven and sharing that story.
Being purpose driven means a company focuses on how their products/services not only solve a customer's problem or fulfills a need, but also positively contributes to fixing a social problem or makes a difference to humanity/the planet.
Certainly this infographic shows the consumer desire for this and the opportunity gap for businesses.
But hold on! If you name this activity "purpose driven marketing" you are already following the path to ruin. Why?? Because it will be a marketing project (re: a snow job) instead of the way the company fundamentally does business.
So be like Patagonia and a few other companies who really are purpose driven. There are far more companies today who are just jumping on this bandwagon but not walking their talk.
But if you can tell this kind of powerful story about your business, all kinds of rewards are in store for you.
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It's impossible to win solely by managing existing assets when your competitors are busy inventing new ones.
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Martin (Marty) Smith's insight:
Love this, "To win in these challenging times, innovation has become your most powerful source of competitive advantage. Playing yesterday's game--even with brilliant strategy--is no match for the hurricane strength winds of creative disruption. Today, an entirely new set of skills and approaches are required to succeed. Simply put: innovation eats strategy for breakfast."
Ken Cooper's curator insight, September 3, 8:15 AM
Actually, the Peter Drucker quote is, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Of course, innovation is essential. However, innovation is a team sport, and it flows from culture. The key is to establish the kind of culture that will produce a steady stream of innovation.
Warren Buffet's tips for startups as Bill Gates says, "Stick 'em up
Thinking Like A Startup
* Planning cycle shortened and became more about MONEY today instead of market domination tomorrow.
Why Do People LOVE & HATE Startups?
This post shares the strange WALK THIS WAY undercurrent inside the startup ecosysem and wonders if David Amerland's New Value System might "beat the dogs" less and accomplish more.
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As more things get connected to each other, how can businesses capitalize on the growing 'Internet of Things?' PricewaterhouseCoopers chief technologist Chris Curran joins the News Hub with Sara Murray.
After being the opening speaker at this weeks Startup Weekend in Durham, NC I came home and thought about 5 needs patients have that NO ONE is working on:
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Very cool doodle process graphics a la Sunni Brown. Love it.
Know thyself is great Internet marketing advice and this post helps explain how to define your Unique Selling Propositions and Unique Customer Aspirations.
Buffett's Startups Tips
* Spending - Don't buy what you don't need or you will be forced to sell what you do.
* Risk Taking - Never test river depth with both feet.
And more tips from the Oracle of Omaha for startups in this Haiku Deck
Josep M Agusti Roca's curator insight, September 17, 1:43 AM
Always interesting to know about the successful people's suggestions.
New business, major ambitions, no budget… now what? You know your startup brand should have a Twitter account, the marketing opportunities can rocket your company into the big leagues.
It's a free platform that puts businesses on a level playing field, where a decent Tweet can reach up to 271 million active users at an unprecedented speed. Using it correctly unlocks a huge return with little to no financial investment.
That sounds perfect – if you wanted to reach an audience of that size on almost any other medium you'd be paying an amount of money that most small businesses in the US could only dream of.
Getting a solid foothold on Twitter can be a challenge if your brand isn't established yet. But Twitter users follow at least 5 brands on average, so they're willing to be courted by you if you can appeal to them.
This means that in every industry there are startups using Twitter to grow their audience, increase their leads, help their customers, and ultimately improve their bottom line. Here's how you can be one of them:
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Last month, 14% of our website visitors AND new contacts came from Pinterest. Pretty good, right?
Well, for one of our clients, 48 percent of his traffic 57% of new contacts came from Pinterest.
...This example of the smoothie recipes is almost too easy. I know. But that doesn't mean your landscaping company has no choice but to create ebooks about smoothies! Let's say you created an ebook on starting a vegetable garden. The planning process may be broken down into a few steps. Then there is preparation, a trip to the nursery or hardware store, etc. Each of those steps could use its own pinnable image. You could either create one template and change out the text. Or, you could use colorful images of vegetables and gardens with some text outlining a specific tip or step in the process.
And that, my friends, is my #1 tip for how to get massive numbers of leads from Pinterest.
Via Jeff Domansky
Jeff Domansky's curator insight, September 9, 11:48 PM
On Pinterest, it's all about the pictures. Here's how to get better results.
M. Philip Oliver's curator insight, September 10, 3:59 PM
Thanks Jeff and Alisa; Pinterest has been a Mystery!
Mark Twain noted few souls are saved after the first 10 minutes of the sermon. Your pitch has, maybe, half that time.
1. Do some research.
2. Connect with your audience on a human level.
3. Tell a story they can relate to.
4. Share facts.
5. Be subtle -- don't give it all away.
6. Make them laugh.
7. Create a sense of urgency.
8. Make a bold statement.
9. Make your final words count.
3. Note any connection no matter how remote (based on research).
4. Tease with cliffhangers & Speak In Sound Bites.
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The ABCs of business have had a makeover. Instead of always be closing, today it's always be converting which is essentially the same thing but requires different tactics in the digital era:
1. Optimize the navigation
2. Diversify your payment options
3. Speed up load times
4. Manage your reviews
5. Use outreach carefully
6. Stay on top of social media
7. Show gratitude
8. Keep quality in mind
9. Target the right demographics
Jean-Marc Fraiche's curator insight, September 3, 5:32 AM
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« Travaillons Ensemble à votre Bonheur & à votre fortune »
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The purpose of this presentation is to list 5 typical mistakes people make when sharing stories in business settings.
The 5 Storytelling Mistakes in Biz:
* Don't say "Let Me Tell You A Story" in a business context.
* Stories and facts should be intermingled in biz storytelling.
* Easy to get the "Hero" wrong (THEM not YOU).
* Story must relate to real world "routines", "habits" & realities.
* Repeat, Rinse, Repeat and so on.
Funny was just thinking about how everything starts with a story now. Didn't think about these five "mistakes" though. Great post.
the more information overload out there, the more it becomes important to be able to tell a memorable story!
8 Visual Marketing Tips From Vogue
* Be specific & Use BIG NUMBERS to help.
* Branded - use existing and known brands.
* Portrait Images - images staring at camera = most powerful.
* Events - Ride wave of current events.
* Alliteration.
* Juxtapositions.
* Action verbs.
* Simple colors.
If every startup were to follow those 8 visual marketing tips from Vogue they would improve their website's performance. Just don't copy off of Vogue's website. For some reason great magazines haven't been able to crack the code for great websites (strange since these rules apply to either).
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In 2008, in the town of Little Sioux , Iowa, four boy scouts were killed, forty eight others were injured after an EF-3 tornado rips through a camp site.
Fast forward to 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma, an EF-5 tornado strikes Plaza Towers Elementary while in session, killing seven children.
Believe it or not, Ohio has the potential to see that kind of weather during the spring and summer months.
Storm Track Weather Meteorologist Ryan Wichman says, "We're certainly not immune to severe weather, in fact Northwest Ohio averages four tornados per year. The most susceptible time is in May, June and July."
Northwest Ohio has seen its share of tornados including the devastating Millbury tornado that hit back in June of 2010 in Wood County. Wichman says, "It was a night we were well prepared for. We knew that severe weather was likely and tornadoes were possible. I don't think anyone was prepared for the devastation we saw that evening."
It was that tornado that has caused so many families around the area to get prepared. But while many have a plan at home, what about when you're out?
During the summer months many kids spend their time in different programs and camps around the area. So we want to know, are local camps prepared?
I reached out to the YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo who host many camps throughout summer. Executive Director Steve Shives says the Y takes safety seriously and has written procedures that all staff is trained on.
Shives says "We gather all the kids up do a head count then proceed into the YMCA and then we all go into the inner locker rooms inside the building. They're the most inner rooms that we have all reinforced, then we sit, the kids sit down and we just wait."
While most camps are not required to submit a plan to the state the YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo chooses to be proactive.
Shives says it reviews all the procedures based on a review from the last season.
The YMCA/JCC has spent a great deal of time on planning for severe weather events, but I wanted to see what other plans were in place around the area.
I randomly chose three other local camps. I asked each camp if it has a plan in place and if campers know about it. I found not all were as prepared as others.
- Sunrise Gymnastics Academy in Toledo tells me quote "We have a plan, we don't practice it."
- Toledo Ballet says quote "We have it for the faculty... we don't give it to the kids."
- Stonehaven Farm Summer Camp in Temperance, MI tells me on the first morning of camp the riders are taught about safe places and there is a written plan that parents can have.
I also called the Ohio Attorney General's office to see if safety plans are required for camps. Officials at the Attorney General's office directed me to the Ohio Department of Education, who tells me only camps associated with schools would be required to have the same plan as the district.
If your child is at a camp with no practiced safety plan in place, it's important to talk with them about what to do.
Amanda Aldrich from the Red Cross has some safety tips. Aldrich say, "The best thing for you to do is to go to the lowest level of the facility and to a place that has no windows. A bathroom with no windows is the second best option."
If you're kids are outside and don't have access to a building or vehicle, Aldrich says, "You want to get to a place that's lower than the level of the ground so a ditch or someplace like that where there is a slope."
Aldrich says, "The more prepared the places you're sending your children to are or the more prepared that you are as a family, you can feel more secure sending your child to a place where they know what to do in the event a disaster happens."
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Andrea's Q & A
Favorite Sport/Team
Favorite Movie/Actor
My Cousin ( who's dating John Ham) but inspirational in her own right Jennifer Westfeldt
Go-to karaoke song
Anything by Taylor Swift
My first job
Nanny , but I almost can't call it a job because I love kids!
Piercings/Tattoos (How many? Where?)
A few small statements to remind me to stay centered and true to who I am.
Mac or PC?
Macbook simply because I am typing from one (;
Nintendo, Xbox 360, PS3, or don't game?
I don't game but I think Wii Fit is pretty awesome.
What fun fact, talent or superpower of yours should guys know about?
I am always myself no matter. I never try to put on airs or act different for a guy. What you see is what you get and if you got it I am pretty sure you'd be a very happy man.
What's the most memorable pick up line you've ever heard?
I have a trustfund, baby.
What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
There was a storm and a car was broken down on the side of the freeway , me and my friend pulled over to see if they needed help and turns out they didn't. Somehow we got on the topic of how hot it would be to make out in the rain so we did right there on the side of the freeway. She's still one of my best friends. (;
What's the most unusual place you've ever hooked up? How'd it go?
Lol , I think I covered that with the question above. But actually hooked up... on the top of a cliff overlooking the beach in a spot I came to realize gave people a better view than I was aware. Oops?
What's in your purse or pocket right now?
My Hello Kitty ATM card , Red Lipstick , my Iphone.
What do you feel most comfortable wearing?
A skirt , thigh highs and combat boots. Extra fun with a sexy shirt and sultry eye makeup.
Would you rather have boring sex all the time or an amazing romp once a year?
I am an all or nothing kinda gal. So I'll take amazing , thank you very much!
If you could do a shot of Jose Cuervo with anyone -- dead or alive -- who would it be?
Rosie Huntington Whiteley....what shes hot!


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Every now and again, I'll do a round of thrifting in my home neighborhood in Kansas City. If I've recently gotten a paycheck, I get a little chance-y and pick up pieces that I know I'll probably never wear. Some of them are ill-fitting, others are just ridiculous, and more than not, they end up in my closet unworn. If you thrift with any regularity, you've been there. You know that feeling. You don't need it, and you don't really even want it that badly, but you grab it just in case. After all, it only costs ¢50 or a few bucks. If worse comes to worst, it would make for a good Halloween costume at some point in the future.
Anyway, that was the story behind this blazer, initially. I didn't have a go-to blue blazer at the time, so I bought it, even though it didn't really fit. The shoulders framed me well enough and the chest wasn't bad, but it had a huge waist measurement. The gentleman that owned it before definitely had a belly. Seriously, Santa Claus status. Regardless, I bought it for a staggering $4.50. A navy blue, American-made, hopsack blazer for under $5? Sure.
After a few lonely months in the closet, I finally took it to get tailored. Tailoring thrifted clothing sounds and feels a little unnatural. Taking something that you bought dirt cheap and investing another $25 to $75 seems wrong at first. But, if the piece is of high enough quality, the investment is well worth the fit and wearability that comes with tailored clothing. I've gotten a jacket or two fitted, some legs of old trousers tapered, waists taken in. It can turn a forgotten thrift store purchase into one of your wardrobe favorites. In this case, the arms ride up a bit, making them appear a little shorter, but hey, it's perfect everywhere else.
Clarks, beat to death.
On Cameron: hopsack blazer, thrifted ($4.50), tailored for $45; patchwork button-down (eBay) by Gitman Vintage; cream sweatshirt (sale, $80 at the Baldwin Men's Shop) by Todd Snyder; the Henley in California wash, (sale at the Baldwin Men's Shop $116, reg. $232), by Baldwin Denim; beeswax desert boots (gift) by Clarks; WWII-era Russian watch (Etsy, $30) by Vostok; leather wrap (gift) by Tanner Goods; recycled cotton socks (Christmas gift purchased from Hickoree's), by Solmate Socks.
Photography by the one and only Grant Heinlein, check him out!
My boyfriend needs to invest in some new shoes, like yesterday! That being said, I've got a handle on casual boots, but if I see him pull his old Puma or Adidas (and not "old" in a good way) out of the closet one more time, I might freak out. Suggestions for some classic, athletic styled shoes?
i love the look
Meant to respond earlier…sorry to revive this thread after so many days. Just wanted to say we appreciate your comments, Kyle. You didn't come off as a dick. We actually welcome the debate, and we want to make sure this is a place where people feel free to describe how they'd make different choices. So: thanks.
I wouldn't wear the jacket as it fits. But that doesn't mean they can't or shouldn't style themselves in a way they prefer. I'm a little burnt out on barking traditionalism in the comment section of blogs. It's a style blog about three young dudes, not just a regurgitation of traditional menswear rules (they didn't say you had to wear jackets like this). I wouldn't read it if I didn't see anything new or different, and I doubt anyone else would either. Plenty of resources out there for rules. And besides, the point of the post remains the same regardless of whether you like this particular outcome. He took a thrifted piece to a tailor and ended up with an end product he enjoys more than before.
http://rosecallahan.blogspot.com/2010/04/christopher-bastin-of-gant-rugger.htmlDid not mean to come off as a dick. I am definitely one for Thome Browne proportions being that I am a short guy. However, I think the beauty of tailored clothing lies in the proportions. I'm fine with a short jacket that doesn't cover your ass, but I think it should at least get half way there. I believe Christopher Bastin does the look great:
When it sits too high it elongates your legs and shortens your torso making you look a little uneven. Just my opinion though. Anyway, I enjoy your site keep doing what you do.
Why, thank you, son.
Not to troll–to enlighten–but the suit coat doesn't fit you; it doesn't go over your ass, the sleeves are too short and the button point too high. If that is a medium, go for a large. The cut and material look quite nice, though (for cotton–I presume). If it fit you, it'd be a nice, casual jacket.
I suppose that that may be true, if I were a strict traditionalist. Unfortunately, I'm not, so I disagree. Although, my mother does have dashing style. The compliment is well appreciated.
Can definitely see your point…in fact someone called out Jeff for his Harris Tweed being too short. However, I'm not sure I see it as a hard-and-fast rule. For short guys like me, a blazer that hits higher than my fingertips is beneficial because it at least gives me the (illusion) of looking taller. Obviously Cam and Jeff don't have this problem, so it's sort of up to their personal style.
Sorry but that jacket is way too short. Kind of looks like you went thrifting in your mother's closet.
I would love to be able to thrift, but since my size is not even common in regular stores, chances to find one while thrifting are really low.
Awesome post, per usual! I'm getting married in the West Bottoms at The Hobbs building in October. We are doing a very industrial style wedding. If you guys want some good shots… yeah… anyways… I love your site… it's been a daily check on my list!
Love it. Perfect fit now. : )
I'm not gonna lie, in the decade I've lived in KC I can count on my hand how many men with impeccable style (and thrifting skills) I've seen. This city needs more of you (or, at least I need to know where to find them, haha).
The blazer, the shoes, the watch. Brilliant. Love this whole look.
Looks fantastic! The hidden magic in tailoring does wonders!
So, where in chicago is a good tailor to make diamond in the rough into gems like that jacket. Looking to get pants tapered.
Speaking of Santa Claus belly…
awesome awesome watch. also, great location for the photos, love that minted rust in the background
Very nice. What's the name of the shop where you picked up the blazer? Any others in KC you'd recommend?


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Blizzard Discusses Diablo 3 Console Port (Update: Director Jay Wilson Weighs In)Though Diablo 3 is currently only confirmed for the PC, Blizzard president Mike Morhaime has once again suggested that the long-awaited action-RPG may end up on consoles as well.
"Every game we have the discussion about which platforms make the most sense," Morhaime stated in an interview at BlizzCon. "As Diablo 3 takes shape, I think we'll do an evaluation."
"I think there is a pretty good argument to be made that that type of game might work very well on consoles," he added. "There might be some technical limitations though that we might need to get past."
Diablo 3 director Jay Wilson also chimed in on the oft-speculated topic, noting that the game's control scheme would work rather well on consoles.
"If we did it, we would want to do a really high quality version--we wouldn't just want to do a port," Wilson said. "We would never make that decision if we thought we had to compromise the overall quality...we could probably do it at any time, we could release the game and then decide we wanted to do a 360 version or a PS3 version."
"We haven't really decided to take the [console] plunge," he continued "We've really come to the conclusion that it's probably the best fit because the control scheme is actually not that incompatible. So if we were to make that decision, Diablo would be the natural choice."
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The Blogging Bon Vivant On Pointy Shoes, Handwritten Notes and Being Fashionably Early
Wit, walker and The New York Times bestselling author Derek Blasberg forecasts upcoming trends in matters sartorial and social in today's feature. The fashion writer and editor has been charming New York society since moving from his native city of St. Louis, Missouri, in 2000, and his piquant humor, A-list antics and dapper style now find daily expression on his Club Monaco-sponsored blog Mr. Blasberg. The hyper-busy Blasberg has contributed to publications including AnOther and W as well as serving as Senior Editor at V and Editor at Large at Harper's Bazaar. In 2010 he released a humorous take on modern etiquette entitled Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady. Recently, he unveiled a stationery collaboration with Opening Ceremony: eight lighthearted 'fill in the blank' missives that make it easy for the overscheduled to be thoughtful. Here he fills us in on his plans and visions for the upcoming year and takes the time to dash off some notes to the Duchess of Cambridge and Barack Obama.
What will replace the rule "fashionably late" in 2013?
I really want to be early and reliable in 2013. Anna Wintour once said she had some of her best ideas when she was waiting for a fashion show to start. I want more best ideas.
What is your New Year shopping resolution?
To buy fewer hats—because I never wear hats.
What should people do to stand out more when being snapped by street style photographers?
I think people should stop trying to stand out more when being snapped by street style photographers.
Who will make your best date to a fashion party in 2013?
The same best date I had in 2012, 2011 and years before: Lauren Santo Domingo. She's hosting the Met gala in 2013, so methinks she'll be in demand.
What are the must-have accessories for 2013?
I like that pointy shoes are coming back, especially in flats. I've been drawn back to the elegance of a single diamond stud earring. Also, let's bring back the handwritten note, and let me help.
What artist would to next like to see work on a fashion line?
I want T-shirts of Ryan McGinley's adorable animal pictures.
What is the fragrance to have for 2013?
My money is on Taylor Swift.
Style Rookie's Tavi Gevinson On Meeting Her Mentor in Editor Leith Clark
My Lula magazine collection sits on a shelf in my room away from all my other magazines. They exist in a nostalgia-tinted continuum next to boxes of baby teeth, masks a friend got me when she went away on vacation, and glitter I once played dress-up with. The people featured in Lula are there to be celebrated rather than to promote a product, and the normally recognizable designer clothing is styled to appear one-of-a-kind. Lula manages to feel disconnected from the rest of the world, but does not seem an exclusive society. Instead, it invites excitement, wonder and creativity. I wanted to keep that dream real. The idea of talking to Leith Clark, Lula's editor-in-chief and founder, felt like I would be learning too much. But it ended up being the most ideal manifestation of all the excitement and wonder and creativity Lula has inspired in me over the years, because I got to share with the person responsible for it all in the first place. It all happened in a rather Lula-esque way, too. We had pastries and tea, posed for photographer Jessica Craig Martin, and talked for an hour and a half from two fluffy marshmallow beds at the Pierre hotel in New York. It was the ultimate Letter to the Editor. And because I couldn't help myself, it was actually more of a Love Letter to the Editor.
Tavi talks to Leith Clark
Tavi: For my blog, I never cared if people liked the same things as me, but now I have to think about that more [Tavi has just launched RookieMag.com]. Lula is so personal to you, but have you had to shape it to your reader?
Leith: No, and I don't think you should either. The first issue we did was almost by accident. I thought, "I'm going to make my dream magazine, and when I'm 80 I'll show it to my grandkids and say, 'Look, I made this,'" I didn't even think about other people seeing it… And distribution is at about 121,000 copies now.
Tavi: I love looking back on the first issue I bought of Lula, and remembering where I was in my life then.
Leith: Which one was the first that you read?
Tavi: The witchy one with Ali Michael on the cover [September 2008]…my friend sent it to me. Then I found it at the local bookstore and I was like, "No one here [in the Chicago suburbs] reads this. Do they?" So I left a note in one of the copies.
Leith: You wrote a note and left it in the store?
Tavi: Yes, because I didn't think other people in my town read it. It felt like a secret.
Leith: What did you write in the note?
Tavi: Something simple like, "If you buy this copy write to me." I mean, we just emailed but never actually met. I think she goes to my school, but I didn't want to be creepy.
Leith: Why did you start your blog?
Tavi: It was before bloggers were sitting front row, when the only people who read fashion blogs were other people with fashion blogs. Susie Bubble was my hero. I wanted to be a part of that community. I was in middle school, hated it. I was not a very social person. I would go home and make something, read or watch movies and I wanted a new outlet.
Leith: So you used it to externalize?
Tavi: Yeah. I've tried doing the blogger-reporting-at-fashion-week-thing, but it doesn't work for me. I like relating a collection to something personal… For a while I couldn't figure out why I felt so compelled to record so many things, be so nostalgic and have it all in one place.
Leith: You're nostalgic for things you didn't experience, which is interesting. I read Sassy magazine. I was the right age when it came out. It's interesting that you want to read it now.
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Read commentary from Tavi and Leith on cult 80s teen movies and their remakes here, or visit Style Rookie for the extended interview.
Illustrator Margot Bowman Imagines the Ornaments of Tomorrow in a Three-Part Celebration of Christmas 2062
Fast-forwarding to a dystopian future where time is precious, silence is rare and true affection a luxury, illustrator Margot Bowman animates the extroverted, energetic Christmas decorations that she imagines will join us for the holidays several decades from now. At just 23 years old, Bowman counts fashion and beauty brands such as Kiehl's, Alexander McQueen and Rupert Sanderson as clients and has also collaborated with the British Fashion Council as Creative Director of The Estethica Review, a magazine released during London Fashion Week to promote ethical fashion and design. In this first installment of a three-part, animated series, we are introduced to the 'Huggeration', an outgoing bauble that senses when people in the room feel lonely, and responds with TLC. We also meet the well-intentioned 'Shshhhhhhh', which collects negative noise and energy that may threaten to ruin Christmas. Working with animator Andy Baker, Bowman enlisted the musical talents of songwriter Kai Fish to create a space-age soundtrack for the festive films.
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Dr. Waldorf specializes in a wide range of procedures, while continuing to educate herself of the latest developments in Plastic Surgery (she is currently participating in two clinical studies that are attempting to determine the safety and efficacy of saline and silicone gel filled breast implants in women undergoing breast enhancement and/or breast reconstruction). Dr. Waldorf is an active member of the Cleft Palate Team at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital and St. Vincent's, serving to surgically correct cleft lip and palate deformities.
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Dr. Waldorf is a board-certified member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She completed her undergraduate studies, medical school, and general surgery at Georgetown University, followed by a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University.
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Dr. Waldorf has admitting privileges at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, Legacy Portland Hospitals, Providence Portland Hospital, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, and Wilshire Surgery Center.
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- One Moda Charm Pack ~ Lily & Will (pink) Bunny Hill Designs By Anne Sutton
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Who's your favorite sports team, and why?
I'm from Pittsburgh, love representing my black and gold ;)
What's your favorite movie quote?
I can't think of one off he top of my head-- too many good movies! BUT I'll share with you one of my favorite book quotes: "Theresa was sitting on the floor next to a chair. This is always a bad sign. It's a slippery slope, and it's best to just sit in chairs, to eat when hungry, to sleep and rise and work. But we have all been there. Chairs are for people, and you're not sure if you are one." -- No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July.
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Just my ears :P
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Being able to drink more than any girl and still be composed. I'm half Irish! (but most importantly half Chilean)
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I can say I have enjoyed every job from working at my family's fish market in Pittsburgh behind the fish counter, to announcing weather on Pittsburgh's WDUQ and now I a freelance model!
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I sprinted after three guys who mugged me in Inglewood, South Side of Chicago. I now carry a hunting knife in my purse haha
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What's the strangest thing in your fridge right now?
Tofurky... but it's my roommate's, not mine, does that count?
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I'm a classy lady :)
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Work out clothes, for sure. I feel like I can conquer anything in my work out clothes.
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Warm and Restorative: Favorite Soup Recipes
For a meal that's both light and comforting, what's better than a lovely bowl of soup? Especially on a cold and gloomy day, a bowl of hot soup is perfectly filling, even with just a handful of ingredients. We've featured a great many soup recipes at The Kitchn over the years. Here are just a few of our favorites.
1. 30-Minute Chicken Posole – Come for the spicy broth and smokey grilled chicken, stay for the fresh, crunchy toppings.
2. Hot & Sour Soup - So Easy! – The name says it all – don't fear this classic Chinese soup. It can be made with vegetarian and vegan variations.
3. Sweet Potato Soup with Miso and Ginger – This one is technically a braise with sweet potatoes lightly fried with onions, garlic and ginger until just beginning to brown then simmered in a covered pot with broth until tender. It's thick, creamy, and bright.
4. Spinach and Lemon Soup with Orzo – A riff on the Greek avgolemono, this soup is a delicious concoction of beaten eggs and lemon juice, whisked into broth and cooked just enough to thicken. Spinach and orzo make it a meal.
5. Pumpkin Tortilla Soup – This vegan version of tortilla soup combines pumpkin puree (fresh or canned) with chiles, canned tomatoes, avocado and, of course, tortilla strips.
6. Post-Holiday Restorative Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup – This soup uses a lot of garlic, but don't be alarmed. Roasting takes away its sharpness and intensifies its sweetness, giving it a delicate, almost floral taste.
7. Cashew Tomato Soup – Its rich and spicy creaminess makes this soup a favorite for many carnivores, even though it's vegan. (Shh, we won't tell.)
8. Quick Udon Noodle Soup – This soup was made for improvising. Use whatever noodles you have on hand and those vegetable odds and ends in the fridge.
9. Chickpea and Chorizo Soup – Bold and flavorful, this one will hit the spot on a cold winter night.
10. Split Pea Soup – It's so easy to whip up, you'll never eat it from a can again.
11. Creamy Leek and Yogurt Soup – Combine the delicate flavor of green leeks with some punchy garlic and blend it up with yogurt for a smooth, tangy finish.
12. Pomegranate Lentil Soup – Something tart and tangy can add vibrancy and complexity to the earthiness of beans. Why not some pretty pomegranate?
13. Rutabaga Chipotle Soup – This soup has a tangy turnip kick to it that pairs well with the spicy smoked chipotle.
14. Cuban Black Bean Soup – Passed down from Kathryn's childhood neighbor, we'd put this soup up against a restaurant version any day.
15. Borscht – Even if you don't like beets, chances are you'll love borscht. This one includes porcini mushrooms.
Related: Crispy, Crunchy, Chewy: 6 Unusual Garnishes for Soup
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Recently I've made a milky miso soup with kabocha... inspired by this post from Humble Bean.
Recently I just decided to eat good wholesome soup to boost my diet plan because I can make scads of it ahead of time and can't blame myself when there's healthy food to eat.
I went to my local grocer and picked up two chicken thighs, a turnip, a leek, and an onion. I had some chicken broth at home already.
I chopped the veg (but kept the onion whole) put it all in the broth and a few extra cups of water to cover with the chicken thighs and let it cook. After the chicken was done (about 40minutes) I removed the bones and reincorporated the meat into the soup - added four tablespoons of random spaghetti sauce for some body and let it cook for another 15 minutes. After that I removed the onion and served. YUM!
Because I didn't have celery, I added some celery seed to the broth at the beginning to give it the required flavor. Not totally necessary if you're using stock, though.
I made a new batch of the same recipe this week with a rotisserie chicken instead and it has a nice smoky flavor, but its still really good.
I like making "These veggies are almost bad" chicken soup. I make stock with anything that I can boil, pretty much, and so I have it on hand all the time. I just add veggies and some chicken and sometimes noodles to the stock, and call it happy. The latest batch had kale, zuccini, potatos, turnips, celery, broccoli, and green beans in it.
I love cooking broccoli, cauliflower, or other veggies and then taking the handheld blender and mushing it all up with some vegetable stock and a dash of heavy cream...plus spices. Yummmm. Extra decadent with some parmesan shavings on top (they melt from the heat of the soup).
It's hard to pick a favorite, so I'm going to choose the latest one I made: it's roasted butternut squash pureed with ginger infused chicken broth, coconut milk, curry and a bit of cayenne. For a full recipe, look here.
And then of course there is borscht (my dad makes the best!): it's Russian beet soup.
I recently made a soup that turned out *so well*. It's basically a white bean soup. I started by browning three spicy italian sausages with their casings removed (breaking them up into chunks). Removed those and sauteed a chopped onion, some celery, carrots, garlic, and a poblano pepper. (And salt and pepper) Then added chicken broth and let the veggies soften. After a bit I added some chopped kale, a handful of grated parmesan (to add a touch of creaminess), and a couple of cans of white beans. Finally, near the end I added the sausage back.
It turned out to have just enough heat to warm the back of the throat, a lot of veggies, and a bit of creaminess from the cheese and beans. Delicious!
Oh this is exactly what I need! The Posole looks fantastic and the Cuban Black Bean might be my new best friend.
There is still a ton of kale in my garden (I'm lucky to be in Vancouver, BC, where the garden goes on year round), so I made a tasty little pot of kale & white bean soup the other day. I love adding garden fresh veggies to otherwise pantry-staple recipes:)
Unfortunately, we do have a lacto-nerd in the household, or I would have added a Parmesan rind to the kale & white bean. That's my tip for added flavour in many soups.
And orchidgirl1979, I second the borscht vote - love it! Nothing beats beautiful beats.
Thanks for posting- an including a lot of vegan options! I love soups as it is so convient to take the rest from dinner to work lunch next day. On my to try list are:
- Tomato Cashew soup
- Pomegranate Lentil Soup
- Hot & Sour Soup - So Easy!


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two other recent break-ins occurred on the 3000 block of Eastmoreland and the
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Twenty-five homes are threatened.
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Day projects
In a blaze of stash busting this week, I whipped out two hats, one for my brother and the other for his girlfriend. I had almost forgotten the thrill of seeing a project to completion in less than a day. I love knitting hats! Why do I not knit hats exclusively? Perhaps if I wore hats myself, I would knit more of them. Still, they are so much fun to make.
About once a year, I knit my brother a nice, warm hat in a dark color. However, single-color hats are so dreadfully boring to knit! And since I only wear hats when it is really, really cold, I find hats with a single thickness of wool utterly insufficient. The only solution worth my time is, of course, a stranded project. When I saw Tuulia's beautiful Alise Mittens (Ravelry link), I decided to use a similar XOXO pattern in a hat. You may find a link to my free hat pattern here but really, all you need is the 8 stitch x 8 row pattern repeat and a little common sense. Alternating gray and black provided enough visual interest for the knitter while the overall effect is dark and subtle. After all, my brother does not need a hat that screams, "My sister made this!" I also knit a 2.5″ lining to be tucked inside the brim for extra warmth around the ears.
Pattern: XOXO Hat (Ravelry link here)
Yarn: Approximately 200 yds of worsted weight for each color; I used Bemidji Woolen Mills Original Homespun (in some shade of dark gray) and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes (in "Coal")
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm), either DPNs or DPNs and 16″ circular
My scrap bag is rife with browns: coffee, taupe, chocolate, mocha, chestnut, tan, you name it, it's brown. All year, I have been meaning to put my scraps to good use and knit a Chevron Love Hat by Knitterly Things' Julia. The chevron mittens Julia made for Maritza at our October mitten swap only further convinced me: I need to knit zigzags. Finally, with the array of brown scraps in front of me, it was time. I knit this one up for my brother's girlfriend last weekend. I could not be more pleased with the result! It's a good thing I have plenty of brown left over because I see another chevron hat in my future! Julia's pattern is easy and fun and the knitting flies by! I heartily recommend this one to anyone interested in using up leftovers!
Pattern: Chevon Love Hat (Ravelry link)
Yarn: a mix of Rowan Magpie Aran, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, Top of the Lamb Lionspun, Plymouth Encore Worsted.
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm)
The fiber content is not entirely pure: this hat has some acrylic blends in it. I doubt it will be much of a problem; after all, winter hats are not routinely tossed in the dryer, are they? These zigzags are my favorite! Thanks for the wonderful pattern, Julia!
Well? What are you waiting for? Go stash busting and knit some quick hats!
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I really like the XOXOX hat! Very manly. :) And yeah, I don't wear hats, either, so I rarely knit them.
Both hats are great! I especially love the colours in the brown chevron though.
I've been wearing hats (my own hats) quite a bit lately but the trouble is that I have to keep them on all day because I get hat head! Not a pretty sight to say the least. Your hats are outstanding and I'm sure XOXO is destined to become a classic.
I love knitting hats too! Those are awesome!
You have done a great job!! I love every hat!
I'm in LOVE with that Chevron Hat!!! The colours you choose are perfect, love love love it!
Cute, cute hats!!! I think my husband would really like the XOXO hat. Thanks for sharing!
The XOXO hat is really cute! I may need to knit one to go with the Alise mittens :D Thanks for sharing the pattern!
beautiful hats! thanks for sharing the pattern. you are doing an awesome job of stashbusting! i never knit hats, but i really should. whenever i cast on for them, i always take forever to finish…really silly!
Really great hats!
you've been cranking out the hat lately! i love these :)
thanks for the pattern!
Oh a very beautiful hat and I like the colour and the pattern.
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
Super cute!!! I love them both. I printed out the chevron hat last week and am going to get out my scraps to use up….adorable!
Your hats are lovely. Great stash busters and when the holidays are over and I have leftover skeins everywhere I now know how I'll use them up. Thanks!
They're both great! The fair isle hat is perfect for a brother and the Chevron Hat is perfect for…me! I just queued it up. :)
Both hats looked great especially the XOXO hat. I just knitted a pair of socks for a dear friend & named it XOXO Socks – great minds think alike. Happy New Year to you & family.
HATS! I love knitting hats too. I always seem to have a ball or two left over from projects and hats are a great way to use them up. Thanks for sharing these patterns.
Perfect "brother" hat. Love it!
Love your blog. You make such beautiful things. I'm totally in love with hats and yours are great. I definitely come back here. Thanks!


text: A Dearborn Heights man who fatally shot a woman on his porch will stand trial, a judge said Thursday, rejecting a self-defense argument for the killer's "bad choice."Renisha's McBride's parents and loved ones embrace upon hearing the judge's ruling. "Thank you, God. The right decision has been made and that's all we wanted - is thank you, Jesus," says Bernita Spinks, McBride's aunt. "People can't walk up and ask for help and end up dead," says Ron Scott, a spokesperson for McBride's family. The 54-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter in the November 2nd death of McBride, the 19 year old who showed up knocking on his door in the middle of the night after she'd been in a car accident. Wafer didn't call 911before he answered the door with a shotgun."Bringing a shotgun to the door infers the intent to use or do great bodily harm. This is the very nature of what a shotgun is used for," said Judge David Turfe in court. The judge heard testimony that McBride was drunk and high on marijuana when she crashed her car a few blocks from Wafer's home. The testimony also stated she wandered away from the car and, a few hours later, appeared on Wafer's porch. Defense attorneys say he feared for his life and thought someone was breaking in when he fired through the front screen door in the early morning darkness."We can't allow one to use the bad decision as a shield to criminal prosecution. The defendant came to the door with a shotgun. His first thought was to bring the gun - not call for help or not answer the door," Judge Turfe continued. "We don't believe intent was proven by the prosecution in this case and we really look forward to trial where you will get all of the evidence," says Cheryl Carpenter, Wafer's attorney. Defense attorneys argued there was no malice, or no intent to kill on the part of Wafer. They had tried to show a videotaped interview of police questioning Wafer about the shooting but the judge said no.Defense attorneys will not say whether or not Wafer will take the stand at trial but they say they will be fighting to show that video that was not admissible here."We will do everything we can to get that statement in. There's a reason the prosecution wants to keep it out and that will become evident at the trial," says Mack Carpenter, Wafer's attorney. Wafer remains free on bond and is due in court in Detroit in January.


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File this under "Most Obvious Things People Say:" our children learn it all from us.
"Wow, Nick, breaking some serious ground there. You mean to tell me that kids watch and listen to what we do and then formulate ideas of right and wrong based on those observations? You're a stinkin' genius!"
I know I'm not blazing trails through undiscovered country on this one, but watching this video today made me nostalgic and made me have one of those "dad moments."
I have a 19-month old daughter and I've made no secret of the fact that I love being a dad. Like every dad out there, like every parent out there, I began immediately thrusting my sports allegiances onto her. She had onesies and sleepers and blankets adorned with Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers logos. I continue to dress her in her Packers cheerleading outfit on game day, her Brewers jersey on opening day. I can't wait for the first day when she pulls her ponytail through her cap and we make our way to
We recognize the importance of our jobs as parents in all other areas, but one area in which we seem to neglect our responsibility to our children is the athletic realm. First of all, I'm sensitive to the fact that I am setting up my daughter for a lifetime of small-market purgatory with the Brewers, but I can't help it. I cheered as my father cheered as his before him. It's in our blood. But parents, as you owe it to your kids to think of the playground when naming them, you too should give some thought to the teams you support. I mean, I've never seen a World Series victory in my lifetime. Heck, my team has never won one...has only been to one! It's possible that the Brewers will never win one for as long as I live…for as long as she lives. Perhaps I should have gone all-in with the Red Sox early on.
And secondly, more seriously, more importantly: parents…your kids pattern their behavior after you in every arena. That includes sports. The jerk sports dad is almost certain to produce a subsequent generation of jerk sports fans. Next time you're at a game and some dude (or chick) is out of control and you think to yourself, "How does that happen?" The answer, like so many answers, is likely – it began at home.
Give this cute little girl a chance


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GENERIC NAME: citalopram
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DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Citalopram is an antidepressant medication that affects neurotransmitters, the chemicals that nerves within the brain use to communicate with each other. Neurotransmitters are manufactured and released by nerves and then travel and attach to nearby nerves. Thus, neurotransmitters can be thought of as the communication system of the brain. Many experts believe that an imbalance among neurotransmitters is the cause of depression. Citalopram works by preventing the uptake of one neurotransmitter, serotonin, by nerve cells after it has been released. Since uptake is an important mechanism for removing released neurotransmitters and terminating their actions on adjacent nerves, the reduced uptake caused by citalopram results in more free serotonin in the brain to stimulate nerve cells. Citalopram is in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class that also contains fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft). Citalopram was approved by the FDA in July 1998.
GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes
PRESCRIPTION: Yes
PREPARATIONS: Tablets: 10, 20, and 40 mg. Solution: 10 mg/5 ml
STORAGE: Citalopram should be stored at room temperature, 15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F).
PRESCRIBED FOR: Citalopram is used for the management of depression. Citalopram also is used for treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric syndrome (PMDD), anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
DOSING: The usual starting dose is 20 mg in the morning or evening. The dose may be increased to 40 mg daily after one week. A dose of 60 mg has not been shown to be more effective than 40 mg. As with all antidepressants, it may take several weeks of treatment before maximum effects are seen. Doses are often slowly adjusted upwards to find the most effective dose.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: All SSRIs, including citalopram, should not be taken with any of the mono-amine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor-class of antidepressants, for example, isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), selegiline (Eldepryl), and procarbazine (Matulane). Such combinations may lead to confusion, high blood pressure, tremor, and hyperactivity. If treatment is to be changed from citalopram to an MAOI or vice-versa, there should be a 14 day period without either drug before the alternative drug is started. Tryptophan, a common dietary supplement, can cause headaches, nausea, sweating, and dizziness when taken with any SSRI. Linezolid and intravenous methylene blue are also MAO inhibitors and should not be combined with citalopram.
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|0. PL/Java - PL/Java is a free add-on module that brings Java™ Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Functions to the PostgreSQL™ backend via the standard JDBC interface.
The source code for PL/Java has been moved to https://github.com/tada/pljava
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Activity Ranking: 10.00
Registered: 2004-08-30 17:26
|1. Komo PostgreSQL Client - Komo is a Java Eclipse RCP app used to develop client UIs. It includes basic program and database access elements. Import the source code into an Eclipse workspace and develop a custom application by adding the specific elements you need.
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Registered: 2006-04-21 17:23
|2. JDBC Driver - JDBC Driver for PostgreSQL
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Registered: 2006-09-06 14:25
|3. PostGeoOlap - A tool for creating Spatial OLAP solutions on top of PostgreSQL + PostGIS (although working with solely conventional data is also possible). Results are presented in a spreadsheet frame (for conventional data) and in maps (for geographic data).
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Registered: 2005-06-01 03:19
|4. pgUnitTest - pgUnitTest is a tool for running unit tests on PostgreSQL databases. Unit tests can be either a comparison between an expected and an actual result of a query or an insert using random data generators.
Registered: 2007-05-09 20:00


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LemonFree has found some important recall information regarding 2012 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles2012 Chevrolet Camaro (1/24/2013)
Campaign Number: 13V023000
Component Name: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Description: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
Defect: If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
Corrective Action: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.