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"This is our first time staying in the hotel after many stays in the villas, and we were not at all disappointed. Despite being a little smaller, the layout is more ergonomic and the rooms are both homey and luxurious. It's been a truly wonderful experience. We're looking forward to our next stay, our next blessing event, and next opportunity to raise a glass with friends."
L. Walimaa – CA
"The grounds are beautiful and the new rooms are very well decorated. A great place to stay. Our guide for the behind the scenes wine tour was very good and entertaining."
R. Pechter – Carlsbad, CA
"What a beautiful resort! Excellent rooms with gorgeous views of the vineyards. The tasting room was great as well. We will definitely be coming back!"
K. Carolan – Corona, CA
"1st guest in hotel room 316. Room was nice. Liked robes and slippers, nice touch. Fireplace cute. Bed/Bedding comfortable. Soaking tub great!"
D. Pearce – Chino Hills, CA
"Absolutely love this place! These hotel suites are as comfortable as the villas. The bed and pillows are wonderful. The bathroom is very well designed. The keurig coffee maker is a BIG improvement over the one in the villas. We loved the bottle of wine. Extras in the bath area are very nice. Thank you again for a terrific stay!"
P. Schara – Santa Ana, CA
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D. Keeler – Chicago, IL
"Villa was relaxing and very quiet. All staff we encountered were well dressed, groomed and very polite. Great job! Our wine tour was led by Brian and assisted by Yolanda. Brian was great! Outstanding enthusiasm. It really showed how much he enjoyed working here. Yolanda was friendly and very helpful. They both made the tour and wine pairing a lot of fun. Our visit to the spa was excellent. My massage from Rachel was the BEST I have ever received. She is awesome! The entire spa experience was great. Breakfast staff at the restaurant was good. Julio and Vera were prompt and very polite. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back."
J. Robinson – Vista, CA
"Excellent experience. Everyone was great! I don't know what your customer service training is but it is exceptional!" Evette and Bob at the spa made my visit relaxing. Brian's wine tour was enlightening and fun. He did a great job explaining the wine and food pairings. Our restaurant visits were wonderful. Everything we had was memorable, especially the pulled pork sandwich. Wait staff was perfect and very knowledgeable, especially Sean. Matt in the tasting room was super! Thanks for a great stay. We will be back!"
M. Browne – Hesperia, CA
"Alicia served us in the restaurant. She was friendly and ALWAYS smiling. Greg conducted a great winery tour / tasting experience for us. The front desk staff was very gracious about correcting a minor travel zoo voucher booking error with ease. We also enjoyed our room."
C. Greene – Chula Vista, CA
"We have stayed at other properties. This is, by far, a better property. Quiet, upscale, good amenities. Looking forward to coming back. Very good overall experience!"
C. Reinglass – Newport Beach, CA
"Had a wonderful time... will be back soon."
T. Greenwood – Hermosa Beach, CA
"We did have a wonderful stay and will be back in the future."
D. Torres – Yorba Linda, CA
"Wonderful service and employees. Definitely coming back! Thank you!"
J. Kent- Menifee, CA
"Anthony and Julie have exceptional customer service skills. Everyone on the staff is very attentive and courteous. Will return. Thanks."
L. Barreto - Chula Vista, CA
"These three guys made our stay at South Coast a pleasure: David at the check-in desk was nice, Gregg in the wine tasting room was very friendly and Phillipe the French waiter was also very nice. Thanks for a good time!"
Mr. and Mrs. Valles - Pico Rivera, CA
"Accommodations were excellent! The service and employees were INCREDIBLE! We were beyond satisfied and we will definitely be returning! Again, the employees were above and beyond in customer service. We have never been anywhere that customer service has been so great!"
- N. Kelly, Long Beach, CA
"All service, in all areas, was 4-star. Sean, our server was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and the wait staff met every need before we knew we needed it. Tony, our guide was friendly, fun and full of vital and funny information. Yolanda, his assistant was great as well. We will definitely be back to stay, take the tour and visit the Vineyard Rose restaurant and South Coast Winery tasting room! Super job! The entire experience was exemplary. We will hopefully try the spa next time. Thanks South Coast for a very memorable Anniversary weekend!"
"We appreciated Jaimee's help at registration. It set the tone for our visit. Greg on the wine tour was excellent! He was informative, gracious, and very competent! Housekeeping was excellent! Thank you. We intend to make this a "favorite place" and a "celebration destination"! You prove that attitude makes the difference.
"We had an amazing stay for our 40th birthday enjoying the GrapeSeed Spa, Vineyard Rose restaurant, South Coast Winery tasting room and villas. We were impressed by the service, beauty and serenity of the resort. We will be back soon!"
"Lindsay was very friendly and helpful at check-in <South Coast Winery>. Atticus was an excellent waiter in theVineyard Rose restaurant. He was friendly, competent, knowledgeable and efficient. We returned on the second day to sit in his section. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!!"
As posted by Caroline L., Placentia, CA, on Yelp.com:
"WORTH THE TRIP -- My husband & I stayed at South Coast winery & Resort to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary. The resort is definitely worth the money. The room was very comfortable and clean. It had a nice view of the vineyards with a seating area. The restaurant was outstanding. Both the food and service were excellent. We also had an amazing time in their tasting room. The staff was so knowledgeable and friendly. We are looking forward to going back!" -- June 24, 2009 Post by ssbishop of Palm Desert on TripAdvisor.
"EVEN THE PICKIEST TRAVELERS WILL LOVE IT! -- Anyone will tell you that I am extremely picky when it comes to travel. I can find something wrong with almost any room, and tend to dwell on the small details. I could not find anything to complain about at this resort! It was simply amazing..."
- "The villas are just ridiculous (in the best possible way!). We had a large living room area, along with an extremely comfortable king-sized bed. The bathroom was pretty large... The walk in closet area was also very nice and gave us a lot of room..."
I just wanted to send you a note to say thank you for helping make our stay at South Coast winery an extra special one. We had an amazing time touring the winery and tasting a few of the wines you offer. I see why the winery won the award of winery of the year! That night we went for a walk among the vineyards, I got down on one knee, and told her I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. And she agreed, and said yes! We came back and enjoyed some appetizers, and toasted with a bottle of South Coast Brut! It was delicious! We also signed up for the wine club, so we are looking forward to more excellent bottles to come! And thank you again for the tour of the winery. I had a vision in my head of how I wanted things to go, and it could not have gone more perfectly. And now, we have a place to go back year after year to celebrate our anniversaries, and remember the extra special day. Take care, and thank you again for everything!
- N. Zangari, San Diego, CA
Cheers to all at South Coast! First class accommodations, outstanding staff, great wine, great food! We had the pleasure of meeting owner Jim Carter on our winery tour, who shared with us his passion for excellence in wine. Many thanks for the "world class" experience we'll share with our friends and family in Orange County.
My wife and I have stayed in some of the nicest resorts in many places in the world. (She is a former flight attendant and I am a college professor, so we get to do quite a lot of traveling.) We both agree that your resort accommodations are absolutely "first class." The service was good, and we really appreciated our early check in on Sunday. Next time, we plan to stay two nights to take better advantage of your resort. Thank you.
- M. Reed, San Juan Capistrano, CA
When my husband and I visited your property, we stayed the night in the villas, had dinner at the Vineyard Rose and finally finished our stay at the Spa. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with outstanding service. It was so relaxing. The food at the Vineyard Rose was delicious and our waiter was outstanding. We will definitely be back and tell our friends. Thank you for a wonderful time.
- J. Bennett, Ontario, CA
- D. Dell, San Diego, CA
- S. Pascale, Pasadena, CA
- G. Sterling, Vista, CA
This was our first visit and we found the entire experience fantastic, very relaxing. Almost spiritual. In fact, very spiritual. We must say thank you for the experience.
- M. & R. Mercury, San Diego, CA
This was our third visit. Top notch service, and the rooms are well stocked. The view from the outdoor patio seating is excellent. We love the restaurant and will try the spa on our next visit.
-David Marley
Everything about the room was perfect! I loved the atmosphere and the complimentary bottle of wine was a great touch.
-Nicholas Gomez, Nuevo, CA
Villa was beautiful. Very relaxing. Loved the spa experience and wonderful service ersonnel.
-Sandy Roberts, San Diego, CA
We were married in October and came to South Coast Winery Resort and Spa for our honeymoon. We had such a great time. Beautiful area and the staff was fantastic. Our wine tasting server was fun and friendly, and we became wine club members because of her. Our server at the Vineyard Rose restaurant did a fantastic job. We love it here and will come back again. Thanks.
-John and Lindsay, San Diego, CA
We have been working with Sales & Catering Manager, Ms. Maureen Boncodin, during the past several months and are very pleased we were able to select your facility for our annual District Conference. We considered your location as it was recently the place where our District judges had their meeting, and they spoke very highly of the resort.
After seeing your property, I must agree with them that everything is certainly first class. The Winery, however, is only a piece of it. It really is the people, and you are fortunate to have such a competent, helpful, friendly, and customer oriented person as Maureen on staff.
Could I ask if you would personally share our opinion of Maureen with her and express how grateful we are that we also have her now as our convention services manager? We've thanked numerous times, but I am sure it would mean so much more coming from you.
I know we are in good hands, and I look forward to having a very successful event at the end of August at the Winery.
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Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright: Songs of Measured Lament
Jeff Buckley was born in California in 1966 and died at the young age of 31 in a tragic drowning accident in Memphis, Tennessee. He had emerged in New York City's Lower East Side avant-garde club scene during the early-1990's as one of the most remarkable musical artists of his generation, acclaimed by audiences, critics,and fellow musicians alike. Buckley performed a version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah on his 1994 debut album Grace. By 1997, Buckley had moved from New York City and settled in Memphis, where he continued to work on what would have been his newest album. His last public show was a solo performance at a small club named Barrister's in Memphis on May 26, 1997. Buckley died three days later, drowning in Memphis in the Wolf River on May 29, 1997.
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Rufus Wainwright met Jeff Buckley in the 1990s when Wainwright was an up-and-coming act. By then, Buckley had already released his first album (Grace), and was well on his way to stardom. Wainwright is said to have felt somewhat exasperated that Buckley often played at Sin-é, a café on New York's Lower East Side, while he had been rejected three times by the club. The two met several months before Buckley's drowning, during a show that Wainwright was playing. Buckley supposedly helped out with some technical problems, and the two talked over beers for a few hours.
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The woman accused of killing her newborn son at the convent where she had been training to become a nun pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter Friday.
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People flipping out about the swine flu, H1N1, and the worry that getting vaccinated might mean suffering from Gullain-Barr© Syndrome might be calmed by reading this 2001 book by New York Times reporter Gina Kolata, whose research disputes the popular notion that one had anything to do with the other during the Ford Adminstration's 1976 effort to stem the flu's spread. The Virginia Department of Health reports that a Prince William-district woman died July 22 of h1n1.
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This is not 1918 people! Wake up and stop with the hysterics please (unless you can profit. ie media, pharm)! I bet malnutrition takes more lives than this ever will and yet we as the wealthiest country do little.
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"Swine flu may cause seizures in children "
Given the risks of complications from the vaccine, and the risks of contacting the swine flu, I'll opt for the vaccine for myself and my family.
That 36,000 people die of seasonal flu each year in the US, as quoted in the Baltimore Sun article, is bogus.
There are other side effects to any flu vaccine besides GBS. Before you get any vaccine, you may want to educate yourself on the ingredients, which include viruses, (possibly genetically modified, or "recombinant" or synthetic) preservatives, additives, adjutants, fetal and animal tissue, antibiotics, and often Thimerosol (Mercury). (Yes, the flu vax still contains mercury.)
A vaccine does not confer immunity. It may boost the immune response, but it does not render the recipient immune. Especially influenza vaccines.
Read up before you take any shot.
Much of the information available in the last 10 years agrees with Ms.Kolata's book. The testing has begun in Australia, and mass delivery of the vaccine will not begin until October.
"Aggressive tests set for new flu vaccines
Maryland one of 8 U.S. universities to take part in effort to stave off dangerous mutation of H1N1 virus "
James, there is still controversy about whether the 1976 vaccine was the cause of Gullain-Barre syndrome. It was never proven conclusively. Isn't this the important lesson to be learned ? ââ?¬Å?The math is overwhelmingly in favor of vaccine if there's an epidemic," said Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg, the president of the Institute of Medicine and co-author of ââ?¬Å?The Epidemic That Never Was," a book about the 1976 episode. ââ?¬Å?It's in the absence of disease that this rare effect looms large."
Unlike 1976, we are now experiencing a worldwide swine flu pandemic.
Not 1918 you say, history has a way of repeating itself. Remember the boy/girl scout motto " Be Prepared "
"An effective flu vaccine would put a dent in the pandemic, if large enough numbers of people get the vaccine before the next waves of the pandemic sweep the nation. Schuchat says the CDC is telling state and local authorities to plan to start getting H1N1 swine flu vaccine in mid-October."
Who should be vaccinated for swine flu first. The tentative list that the CDC advisory committee came up with was -- in no particular order:
-- Pregnant women
-- Household contacts and caregivers of children under six months.
-- The 14 million health care and emergency service workers in the United States.
-- All children, adolescents, and young adults age six months to 24 years.
-- Adults age 25 through 64 who have underlying medical conditions
There is an excellent article in today Washington Post concerning the flu "Complacency Bolsters A Pandemic "by Jorge R. Mancillas, a neurobiologist, involved in monitoring and coordinating responses to the flu pandemic as health services officer for Public Services International.
"Efforts to play down the threat are predicated on the idea that one must avoid creating panic. That reveals a condescending view of the public as a mindless mob prone to irrational behavior. A well-explained, sober and objective assessment does not generate panic, especially if it lays the groundwork for preparedness and is accompanied by clear guidelines for the public, medical authorities, front-line responders, health personnel and employers."
You posted about this book when the H1N1 virus first surfaced in the Spring. You seem to be leading an early campaign for mass flu vaccination.
Unfortunately, Gina Kolata's "Flu" is not a reliable source to calm anybody who is "flipping out" about Swine Flu or worried about GBS. In the 10 years since it was written, the amount of publicly available information has increased exponentially.
People can actually make informed decisions by reading up-to-the moment information at the National Vaccine Information Center website, www.nvic.org , among other places.
According to the FDA, swine flu vaccines will be tested for one to three weeks on a few hundred children and adults before being released for use by millions and millions of people. This is not long enough, nor a large enough patient sampling, to determine short-term side effects let alone long-term disabilities.


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- Part 1: The First 12 Rounds (19 MB mp3)
From the opening draft to the final card before the cut to the Top 4, Rich Hagon takes you through three days of action at Pro Tour-San Diego. Want to know more about how the Pros play Two-Headed Giant? This is the place to go.
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Chris Lachmann and Jacob Van Lunen shook up the Pro Tour with their innovative Sliver draft strategy. Follow along as they blitz through the Top 4 and then sit down for an in-depth interview recorded moments after their lightning-fast victory.
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It's Day Three, and welcome to our special Sunday supplement. On this, our final audio show of the weekend, we bring you up to speed with the story so far, access all areas in our tour of the Tour, and bring you the white-knuckle tension of the closing Swiss rounds. The best that 2HG has to offer. The appetizer before the main course. Sit back, and don't miss a thing right here on Magicthegathering.com.
- Saturday, 8:55 p.m.: Kenji Facing Elimination (7.9 MB mp3)
In our final show of the day, we bring you exclusive commentary on feature match action, with the Japanese pair of Kenji Tsumura and Yuuta Hirosawa taking on the Canadian duo of Aeo Paquette and Jeff Cunningham. Twists, turns, serious removal and monsters of doom aplenty in this marquee matchup that sends one team home early. A fitting ending to a great day of competition.
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Show three, and three great interviews from across the game. First, Brian David-Marshall joins us for a discussion of North American Magic. Second, the face behind the Pro Player Lounge, Christian Anderson, gives us a guided tour. And finally, Magic Lead Developer Devin Low joins us to blow our minds with talk of Game Theory, Lorwyn, and lots of slivers. Every angle, covered. Because that's what we do.
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Day Two, show two, and we're foot to the floor as we bring you a mammoth EIGHT matchups from the main event. Finkel, Nakamura, Sadin, Saito, Remie, Soh, Zidek, Merkel and more as minute-by-minute the games swing back and forth. Pyrohemia for the win? Not necessarily. Slivers all the way? Tune in to find out!
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Welcome back to the balmy beaches and the tropical tables here at the San Diego Convention Center, as the ProTour kicks into high gear on Day Two. Catch up with all the latest with mox news, and then listen to our special in-depth interview with the Death Star of Magic, head of the DCI Mr.Andy Heckt. Essential listening, here on the home of MTG.
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It's our final show of the day, and with the rounds counting down, more and more big names are sitting on the bubble, knowing one slip will put them out of the running. We talk to some of the "nervous nines" looking to become "terrific twelves" during the last rounds of the day. Fun, friendship, and a judge blog that includes one of the most unique ways to lose a game of Magic EVER. That was Pro Tour-San Diego part one. See you on Saturday for Day Two action.
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In our third show here on Day One, we take you on a visit to the Pro Shop, talk big dragons and big counterspells with Quentin Martin, and we meet with the Innovator himself, Patrick Chapin. Twenty-four teams remain undefeated at the halfway mark. Only three will make it undefeated to Saturday with a perfect record. Finkel and Ravitz? Oiso and Maaten? Humpherys and Sadin? Keep listening to find out!
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IF YOU ARE A NEWBIE TO THE WIZARDY of digital software for landscape, landscape lighting, and irrigation design, be prepared to be dazzled. With a few keystrokes or a simple click, drag, and drop on your laptop or desktop computer, you can create exciting knock-it-out-of-the-ballpark photorealistic designs—and you can do it lightning fast.
If you're like most landscape contractors, designing the landscape on paper and drawing up plans is not your thing. Your rough sketches don't reflect what's in your head. How many times have you visited prospective clients and asked them to envision how their landscape will look when finished? How many times did you not get the job? Did you ever think maybe it was because you didn't get what you envisioned across to the client?
Now, more than ever, it's easier for landscape contractors, landscape designers, and irrigation designers to present to their prospective clients a professional design in 4-color, a set of plans, a take-off sheet of materials, and a cost estimate—all with just a keystroke on your computer. equally as important, you can do all this in a very short time.
Once you start using digital software, you'll marvel at this versatile tool that is extremely useful in design, pricing and sales. Plus, it's a big help with increasing customer satisfaction. By showing a realistic photo of a landscape makeover, prospective customers get excited about what their future landscape will look like—before you install it!
So how does this timesaving, job-go-getter work?
Whether the project is a retrofit or a new installation, when you're called in to visit with a potential client, you can get things started easily. Just import to your computer a photo of the house and the property surrounding the house that is to be landscaped, or you can import an existing base plan or survey map.
"You take the software right to the customer's location, sit down at the front porch or kitchen table, and have real-world feedback," says David Sloan of Drafix Software, Kansas City, Missouri. "Get your customers' opinion on it right there. If they totally hate it, you know it right away, and you can change it to something they love, right in front of them, like magic."
From there, you can work your design magic. You can erase, select, drag, click and drop on top of the plan, map or photo. You can use simple line tools to start. Choose your page size and your scale. Add extra oomph to your design using fountain fills, transparencies, legends, or special effects like watercolor to your design. And you can do it all without having the artistic skills of a Norman Rockwell or Andrew Wyeth.
"It used to be, I'd use tracing paper, lots of erasers and hand coloring," says Bud Surles, owner of Bud Surles Consulting Group, Inc., Jackson, Wyoming. Surles uses PRO Landscape from Drafix Software. He designs multi-acre, multi-million-dollar projects, ranging from resorts and golf courses to RV parks. "Now, it [the software] probably cuts down design time to about 80 percent. I can get the work to the client faster and I can take on more work," Surles says.
"You get the design in your brain, and you begin to lay it out," explains Surles. "The software is just a mechanism for taking what is in your head, and putting it on a piece of paper, except you're using a computer."
The drawing screen is a 'what you see is what you get' interface that shows the designers exactly what they will see when printing and plotting. Symbol sizes, colors, line types and scales all appear on the screen exactly as they will when printed out onto paper.
"I can select a line and type in 29.9 and hit a button, and have a line 29.9 feet long," says Surles. "That's where the software is so wonderful. If I'm going to do a road 40 feet wide, I draw one line the length of the road, type 40, and boom, I have a line parallel to the other. I have a road. That's a wonderful thing."
Here's another wonderful thing. Calculations, estimates and pricing are made easy, too. With this software, you'll be able to design a professional-looking plan with exact measurements and distances, as well as simultaneously create both a cost estimate and materials estimate.
For irrigation contractors, there's RAINCAD, which can calculate total flow to total volume to distribution levels—even the number of pipes, fittings and solvents you'll need. estimating is a breeze. Digital software allows you to assign prices to various items, and then when you use them in your design, the program keeps track of the quantity and tallies the cost. It eliminates the fear of underestimating or losing money because you forgot those spicebushes behind the house.
Chris Walter, owner of Computerized Landscape Design, Liberty, Missouri, says, "It's made me a lot of money. For fun, I tested it: I had a buddy draw by hand, and I drew by computer. I made an estimate. He made an estimate. With the computer, it took me 50 percent less time for the design, and 25 percent less time on the estimate."
"Estimating is the biggest pain. It's drudgework," Walter said. "I want to focus on designing, so I like the idea that with a click, it [the software] gives me an estimate based on the plan."
Now the fun really begins. Digital software comes with a huge library of images. With such a dizzying array, you can easily exercise complete control over your design. Want to add texture to a concrete entryway? No problem—click and drag in some small boulders. Is landscape lighting a good profit center for your company? Just add fixtures to the photo with a click of the mouse.
Now show your customer what it will look like at night. No need for demo test lights and generators. Are you facing an unusual request, but can't find the exact plant, tree, flower, or firepit you need in the software library? No sweat. Just add your own photo. It's easy to personalize the software library with your firm's signature plants and design features.
But, if photorealism isn't your style, no worries. even though photos are all the rage, you can still use design software to render your plans in a variety of styles—as black-and-white line drawings, as blueprints, as a watercolor rendering. The software gives you options, so you don't have to sacrifice your personal preferences.
Sometimes "a nice watercolor ignites a customer's imagination better than something too realistic," says John DeCell, president of Software Republic, Houston, Texas, manufacturer of RainCAD/Land Illustrator. "You can do jaw-dropping things, but frankly, it takes time to learn it. Many of our customers just want to do it simple, they want to do it fast, make money, and move on."
Surles himself prefers black-and-white drawings. By way of example, he described the process for his lake makeover at Burnt Store Marine, Cape Coral, Florida. "Before I ever put pen to paper, I walk the land, I watch where the water is running.
I observe the terrain features. Then I come up with a schematic, usually a black-and-white drawing, and then a final color," says Surles. "We show a lot of our work on top of Google earth, so they [clients] can see how the design fits in with the existing landscape."
But if you really want to get fancy, you can impress prospective clients with three-dimensional images. Or even a 3D movie. Digital software allows you to zoom in and zoom out, even rotate your design from any angle. You can easily show different looks in one presentation. even let your client peek through a window. Yes, photo imaging software is that cool.
equally as important as the quality of the work is the amount of time it takes to do these renderings and plans manually. "It's an asset to work quickly in this business," says Jenn Rodriguez, a landscape designer for Ruppert Landscape, Laytonsville, Maryland. "Volume is everything . . . so having a program that gives good results quickly is critical." Rodriguez uses the software earthscapes from Visual Impact Imaging; she works on 100-plus projects a year. Rodriguez recently designed an Amazon theme for a Six Flags America waterslide with a deadline of only one week.
However, when it comes to sales and marketing, digital software really helps. For example, Walter often lands work by driving around a neighborhood, taking pictures of houses that need to be landscaped. He does several quick 15-minute designs for free—all from his car. He then uses his quickie designs like a modern-day cold call or business card. Recently, he landed a $6,000 job by contacting a builder onsite. "I asked him if I could do a plan for him at no charge, and I ended up getting the job," Walter says.
"If you're like me, you don't like the hard sell, " says Anne Behner of Visual Impact Imaging, Youngstown, Ohio, manufacturer of earthscapes. "Don't sell, show."
Joe McCown of Amazing Scapes, Columbus, Georgia, uses earthscapes, and recently designed a riverbed in a 12-acre wooded backyard for a prospective customer in Midland, Georgia, who wanted the makeover to give to her husband as a Christmas present.
McCown didn't think he had enough time to do it, but armed with design software and a Christmas spirit, he decided to play Santa. He quickly found most of the boulder and small waterfall images on Google earth, which he uploaded to his computer. Give-or-take, it took about six hours, and he was able to finish a photorealistic design in the nick of time for Christmas. McCown had the digital photo matted and framed—a perfect tool to help land a $30,000 job.
"She was so excited and appreciative," McCown recalls. "And it's exciting to be able to hand a client something like that, and say, 'This is what I'm going to do.' That picture tells everything."
That is the kind of excitement that translates into jobs, according to Sloan. You can even pump up your presentation, if you happen to own one of those cool new Apple iPads, Sloan adds. His company just launched a new free companion application to its signature software.
The new app will be available on other tablets in the near future, says Sloan.
Sitting down and working with your potential client is a natural way to build trust, and to impress your clients. This rapport with the prospective customer can be the difference that puts you ahead of your competitors, even if your project bid is more than theirs.
Todd Graham, a landscape contractor in Hockley, Texas, can attest to this. Graham uses RainCad/Land Illustrator, manufactured by Software Republic. "I presented my first landscape design to a homeowner, and I was $5,000 higher than my closest competitor, " says Graham. "The lady said if my design is any indication of the work I perform, she has no problem paying $5,000 more for my services. I've been dealing with landscape drawings for the past ten years and I've never had anyone 'whew' over a drawing like this before."
By using design software, it's simple to tailor your design to your potential clients' specifications. You can ask them in real time, what they like, what they don't like, Sloan says. Then you can make the necessary adjustments.
"Having the picture helps the client prioritize what is most important to them, what elements of the installation they want to keep or to get rid of," Rodriguez says.
Contractors can guide the potential customer by making knowledgeable, expert choices for the client to choose from. If the customer doesn't like the azaleas, you can click on the plant menu, and offer them crepe myrtles. You're acting more like a consultant than a salesperson.
Nothing brings home a contract faster than the pride of a client as he or she glowingly presents a printout of the design to their significant other. Letting the client take credit for the design is what puts you on top of your competitors.


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The Big Island of Hawaii is an exotic haven that nurtures creativity and The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i taps this wellspring of talent by partnering with the Pacific Island Printmakers to showcase Lisa Louise Adams' newest exhibit "Spiraling Artifacts" in the Luana Lounge Art Gallery on Thursday, September 22, with an artist's reception to be held from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
The third quarterly showing combines Adams ' many interests and incorporates handmade papers, numerous printmaking techniques, hand stitching, beading, encaustic and watercolor. The spiral is an important symbol, starting with something small and expanding outward, returning to the same, but different place, a bit of a metaphor for life.
Lisa lives in Volcano with her family, making paintings, prints, books, quilts, and pottery. Her work has been featured in numerous invitational and juried exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally since 1987. Lisa studied art at nine Universities and recently earned her Masters in Education for her thesis on "The Importance of the Arts in Education."
The Lounge's contemporary residential décor rambles through indoor/outdoor seating areas, interior bar and lanai overlooking the grounds and the blue Pacific. Paired with a refreshingly eclectic Hawai`i Island-inspired menu of pupu (appetizers), dessert tapas and Hawaiian tunes designed to put guests at ease, the resort embodies the Hawaiian translation of Luana (to be at leisure, enjoy pleasant surroundings and associates, live in comfort and ease, enjoy oneself, relax and be content). Come and experience luana, complimentary refreshments and valet parking.
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Hello all, hope your having a great summer so far!
Just recently, I've had the extraordinary privilege of receiving two nominations for the Mystery Blogger Award, and I'm wholeheartedly honored to receive them. I was nominated by SmartsandSparkles and TashneeVMavee, so please check them out!
Created by Okoto Enigma, the Mystery Blogger Award, is this cool award for bloggers with innovative and intelligent posts. She writes that,
Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging; and they do it with so much love and passion. – Okoto Enigma
A huge thank you to Okoto Enigma for creating this ingenious award! With each nomination, it is required by the nominated blogger to answer a couple questions from their nominator.
The Rules
The rules for this award are as follows:
- Put the award logo or image on your blog
- Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog in your post.
- Name the creator of the award and link their blog.
- List the rules.
- Answer your nominator's questions.
- Tell your readers 3 things about yourself.
- Nominate 10-20 people.
- Ask your nominees 5 original questions of your choice.
- Share links to your best blog posts.
- Notify each of your nominees by commenting on their blog.
So my first nominator, SmartsandSparkles, asks:
- What's your favorite topic to write about?
My absolute favorite topic to write about would have to be a tie between OOTDs and Black News (this realm includes anything to do with African-American culture, race relations, Black celebrity lifestyle and fashion, Black Lives Matter, and of course Black History Month).
- What gave you the idea to begin a blog?
The initial idea for me to begin what was Noire Rewritten, and what has now evolved into Femme Rewritten, came from my sheer love of writing. I've been writing since I was a little girl, and since then, I've written three novels, won awards in school and from popular authors like April Linder, been published, been accepted to write for a popular magazine, and have started this blog! I aspire to join my university's Journalism crew this year, finish another novel, and flesh out some freelance ideas I've been working on.
- Dogs, cats, or both?
This is a hard one, as I've never had a dog before, and my aunt has a cat that I'm constantly around, but I'll have to go with dogs! They're seem to be bit friendlier, and from what I've experienced, like to cuddle a lot more.
- What's a pet peeve of yours?
Probably my biggest pet peeve to date would have to be people not keeping their word. I see myself as a person of integrity and someone who never breaks a promise, and I'd love for other people to abide by that same unspoken rule as well.
My other would be not knowing what word I want to use, even though it's on the very tip of my tongue haha.
- What's a piece of advice you'd give to a beginning blogger?
Never isolate yourself! Get out there and make a connection to something, or with someone! Whether it be in WordPress, other blogging communities, school, or work, get yourself and your work out there. To do that, you have to be willing to meet them halfway sometimes. Be sure to read, comment, and like on other people's pieces every now and then! Major key.
My second nominator, TashneeVMavee, asks:
- What is the weirdest thing you've ever done?
The weirdest thing I've ever done? I honestly don't know, but the funniest has got to be one time I was taking food up to my room, and I tripped up the stairs and spilled it everywhere. I cleaned it up and my parents never found out lmao.
- Can you tell me some of your strengths that really helped you in blogging?
For some reason I've always preferred English and the Arts over every other subject, and I feel that that's helped me with this blog quite a bit, as I love to read, and reading can only make you a better writer.
I also consider my love of writing to be a major strength in my blogging efforts. Nothing fuels you more than passion.
- Who has impacted you most in blogging and how?
The person that has impacted me most in blogging is my mom, she fueled my love for English, reading and the arts because of how much she loved them too. She also wanted to start a blog, but unfortunately we never got to it. One day I hope to start a blog centered around her idea in honor of her.
- Who was your first style icon?
Again, my momma. Her fashion sense was amazing. She always knew what to pair with what, where to find the best styles and deals to coincide, and her way of life was simply effortless. She's also bought me a lot of the pieces that I've featured on my OOTD posts (like the Green American Rag Cargo Jacket and the Michael Kors Jet Set purse!).
- How would you describe your blogging style?
My blogging style tends to run along the lines of poetic and free with a touch of purple prose, yet explanatory and relying somewhat on visuals. I love photography, so I try to feature some of mine every now and then. I write about African-American and African culture, cosmetics, fashion, Feminist culture, lifestyle, and anything else that embraces everything that a woman is or can be!
3 Things About Myself
- I love fashion. This includes clothes, handbags, accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and the process of acquiring said items… Shopping.
- Organization is a huge part of my life, and I use it as a stress reliever. Mapping out my week in my 2 year planner, filling up my calendar, and reorganizing my room and closet fill me with this unbelievable sense of satisfaction that I can't get from any where else… Besides completing and publishing a blog post of course 😉
- As for being a writer, I'm also an entrepreneur, a self-declared photographer, and an athlete (Tennis, Volleyball, and Yoga).
My Nominees
Below I have listed and linked 15 amazing femme bloggers I've met here on WordPress who I believe deserve the Mystery Blogger Award ten times over. Congrats guys!
- Built By Flaws
- Tonye Tariah Fitness & Health
- Rated T
- Chocolate & Confident
- The White Rose
- Melissa Kimberly
- Samantha Boulos
- Affa Bonnie
- Not Your Average Girly Girl
- Life of Angela
- Pinot & Peeptoes
- Ruminvte
- The Terrence Effect
- I Wanna Be a Lady
- Niken's Martini
My Questions for the Nominees
- What made you start your blog, and what makes you stay?
- If you had to write about one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
- Where do you draw your inspiration from?
- Where's your favorite place to write? (Mine is Starbucks ☕ and outside on warm summer nights 🌴)
- If you could be anywhere in the world, doing anything, with anyone, where would you be, what would you be doing, and who would you be doing it with?
Again thank you so so so much for the nominations as these are my very first on WordPress to date. While you're here, why not check out some of my fav posts?
Stay tuned for my post about my One Lovely Blogger nomination!!
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Random Photos Part Three
On the right is Miley Cyrus just a few short years ago and on the left is her now. Quite the change.
On the right is Miley Cyrus just a few short years ago and on the left is her now. Quite the change.
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Labels: Anne Hathaway, Ashley Greene, Denzel Washington, Ice-T, Jennifer Aniston, Jon Bon Jovi, Madonna, Miley Cyrus
Coco has the most ridiculous tits I think I've ever seen
My goodness - did Coco have to apply for a building permit to have those bewbies installed? Egads!
I think my BF would ask why I was trying to get him to break up w/me if I showed up wearing Ashley Greene's suit.
Thats armani, not valentino, right?
That is not Valentino.
Are we sure Ashley isn't just wearing some sort of smoothing underwear there? When I enlarge the pic, the ensemb looks quite foundation-like.
Why HELLO, Justin! hot!
The orange one did something different to his hair and it's giving him an Einstein feel.
Those are some massive swimsuit bottoms. Atleast her bewbs look good.
I'm for once kind of jealous of Aniston- she found a stud. Good for her.
I like Annes winter hat..I like weird hats.
That's Armani.
Poorly groomed Oompa Lloompa!
I'm not a fan, but I kind of like Miley's new style.
JA's tummy is sticking out a little. Cue the pregnancy speculation in 5... 4... 3... 2...
At JBJ isn't reading 50 Shades of Meh.
You guys are right that is not Valentino and whoever that is, that is exactly what Steve Martin would look like if he fake tanned.
Ashley looks like she's channeling Jane Russell's Playtex bra ads circa the early 80's.
Justin has angry muscles
Didn't think that was Valentino......
For once, Miley actually looks pretty with her weird pseudo-lesbian look.
Ashley Greene has a rocking body- but those bikini bottoms are NOT flattering. Good thing she has that button-down covering most of them....
That is not Armani either. Aparently Anne did spent NY Eve with Valentino, it's just not him in the photo.
The man with Anne Hathaway and Madonna is Giancarlo Giammetti. He is the president of Valentino.
Who is the mini Miley?
Ashley's bathing suit bottom looks like the girdles my Mom used to wear.
At first I thought Valentino had let his hair grow out to white.
thanks guys, I really thought it was Armani!
@SKOR Isn't he also Valentino's boyfriend / husband very long term?
@Silly Girl
That's Miley! It's her younger self photoshoped with a picture of her recent self.
@Silly Girl...I think someone photoshopped Miley's younger (11-12ish yo) face on her sister's body.
I don't find Anne sexy either, but I'm a woman...
Noah, her little sis.
Yeah... I didn't look much like my 12 year old self when I was 19, either, Enty. For one, 12 year old me didn't have purple hair and a nipple ring. Neither does 35 year old me.
Justin Theroux makes me all tingly.
Nvermind lol
@Tuxedo Cat Yes, that is Valentino's long time partner.
Its crazy how much current Noah looks like past Miley did
That's not armani...not sure who it is though...definitely not Armani...It is
Giancarlo Giammetti at Valentino's New Year Eve's Party in Gstaad (December 31 2012)...
I realize all orange men tend to look alike, but there IS a difference. LOL
This is Armani:
I like Miley's newest look...brings back memories of my 20 y/o self!
Are Coco's tits real? Good gahd, why?
Coco's boobs look busted. Time for a downgrade girlfriend.
@Reese Yeah- I am pretty sure her boobs are as fake as fake gets. My husband had met her a few times in NYC and he said that because she is short and small, they don't look as huge in real life. In fact, he said that they looked the same as mine- which are big, yes- but they definitely don't look THAT big to me! I also never have them quite so 'on display,' though....
Yeah...not Valentino, but still orange!
Can someone tell me when orange became a thing for skin? Mr. Designer What's-His-Face, Lindsay, Snookie...why?! Why would anyone want to look like an Oompa Loompa?! I don't recall the name, but there was a product in the '70s that sisters and cousins used for a fake tan...dreadful stuff.
Paley's Unite!!
I also thought Ashley's "suit" looks more like undergarments!
I think Coco & Ice look pretty happy and relaxed actually....I hope they stay together. I like them.
Miley needs to stfu abt the bieber incident.
I didn't catch the photoshop thing. Thanks for pointing that out! I did think it looked a lot like her though!
Miley is immensely cute and growing into a beautiful woman. She smokes pot and has sex, apparently. Can't hate on her for that. I've done as much, and didn't look as good.
Coco's bewbs look painful! Like too much is tucked under too little skin and you can see the veins. NOT attractive at all.
And Anne has NO sex appeal to me either and it's not because I am a woman.
What is it with the Cyrus' teefs? They all look strange. almost like an overbite without an overbite. Hard to describe.
Ashley's suit is one of those crazy things that take place in the straight women/gay men vortex that is fashion that just do NOT translate to the real world. Just because it looked great in the editorial/runway, don't mean it doesn't look like granny panties IRL. sigh.
Also, Anne's right. She's got zero sex appeal. But she's got boatloads of money, so hopefully that's a comfort.
I was just thinking the same thing. They look painfully overstuffed. Frankenboobs!
Coco's boobs gross me out.
Coco's boobies look ridiculous, but I like her & Ice together. I hope they make it!
Anne Hathaway not only has zero sex appeal, but she is thisclose to earning herself a spot on my laminated hater list. I used to like her, but she is insufferable now.
Tell me again how Miley landed that hot (but dumb) piece. The Cyrus clan could've been extras in Deliverance for crying out loud.
It's not CoCo's boobs that bug me, it's her ass. Jeez, that thing has a life of it's own but at least it's not all cottage cheesy like Kim K's.
Me too.
Daaamn, Justin Theroux has a hot body. I mean... daaamn!
Yay for Miley! I couldn't stand her before she chopped her hair. Now I'll advocate all day.
Coco - love you girl but get a reduction !!
If she is stepping out on him, why is Ice-T still with her? He has a steady paying gig. I don't understand celebrities.
Anne has sex appeal to me. Well-educated women with a decent-sized chest are like heaven to me.
I could absolutely go for that.
It was for publicity
Well Anne- you look like you are wearing a back brace in that magazine cover pic.
Going o/t for a sec because the "Your Turn" post today got me all into appreciating everyone's posting names, lol. @eris hilton, always wanted to tell you how much I love your name. Brilliant! lol
Back to the thread: Coco's tatas are ridiculous, but I really like her and Ice-T together, I'd hate to see them break up. This crap about her and that other guy is giving me the sads. :-(
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That thing Ashley Greene is wearing, are you sure it should be called a "50's style bikini"? Looks to me like it should be called a "gunt-kini".
If I never saw a photo of Denzel again, I'd be fine with that.
I like Anne Hathaway a lot and I wish these try-hard antics would stop. She's better than that. Stop, woman!
Barton, I don't believe you - you look better than Miley any day.
Add me to the list wondering why Denzel? Overrated and a horrible man.
Anne is not sexy. She looks like a 12 year old boy and talks about herself non-stop.
Yes, that is Giancarlo Giammetti, Valentino's business partner and ex (?)romantic partner. There's a scene in the documentary Valentino: The Last Emperor (very good, btw) where Valentino asks Giammetti how he did after a photoshoot and Giammetti goes "A little too tan!" So, GG looking orange here is particularly hilarious.
Well, I was pretty glad that I looked different from my 12 year old self when I was 19. I'm sure Miley is too.
They look like they huuurt. Ouch.
Nikka , that was a fun doc on Valentino, enjoyed it.
I already couldn't stand Hathaway, but all this "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GIVE ME AN OSCAR!!! EVEN THOUGH I'M SO MODEST AND I KNOW I DON'T DESERVE IT BUT I'LL DIE IF I DON'T GET IT!!!" bullshit is making me want to punch her in the nose.
but we are going to ignore how awful, plastic and old madonna looks in that photo?
Does anyone watch watch what happens live on Bravo? Andy Cohen had Coco play a game where they took pics of Coco and cropped them so only portions of her body were shown & she had to guess whether the picture was of her ass or her boobs. It was hilarious! (and much harder than you would've thought!) I do like Ice T & Coco together...
Reeses - That 70's fake tan stuff was called QT, which stood for quick tan. Quite Terrible would be a better answer, that stuff was nasty!
Anne looks like shes modeling a line Les Miz Swimwear in that one pic.
Coco takes one big breath, and it's gonna be a boobalanche, Ice could be killed.
you said what I thought kathrynnova:-)
Yeah, that's not Noah, they are both Miley, just a Photoshop of her at 12, then 19. I also didn't have a pink Mohawk and safety pin earrings at 12, but did in my late teens. Everyone grows up.
I like Ashley's bikini.
I once had a black cashmere Armani coat that had a 1 button hold. I left it up north with a girlfriend who put it into her storage unit. She forgot to pay the bill (ahem..) and that was the last time I saw it or her. Damn, it was a beauty. Bought it at Filene's when I was a buyer for them for 60% off. Can't remember what I ate last night but I remember that coat vividly.
Löl, i like the writing just above old Mileys arm, 'oh darling, don't you ever grow up'
Löl, i like the writing just above old Mileys arm, 'oh darling, don't you ever grow up'
Löl, i like the writing just above old Mileys arm, 'oh darling, don't you ever grow up'
@Agent, that made me sad. :( I was just reading an article about Kate Middleton and loving her grey coat.
DB, I swear, it's like remembering the feel of the most elegant fabric I'd ever felt (other than Mom's wedding dress, of course).
Oh yeah, w/ Hoho those bewbys are fake as fake can be, and so is her smile. She probably feels like shit. And she should.
Anne Green is it? The twilight girl, Ashley Greene? Don't care enough to, whatever. Granny panty-itis.
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"Some think the way to beat the Democrats in November is to be more like them. I could not disagree more," the one-time Tennessee senator says in remarks he is to deliver before the Conservative Party of New York.
"I believe that conservatives beat liberals only when we challenge their outdated positions, not embrace them. This is not a time for philosophical flexibility, it is a time to stand up for what we believe in," Thompson adds.
He doesn't mention Giuliani's name in excerpts made available to The Associated Press, but he's clearly trying to draw a contrast with the rival who's leading in national Republican polls.
Giuliani was once a Democrat. Unlike Thompson, the New Yorker backs abortion rights and gay rights. And, the ex-mayor's central argument for Republicans to nominate him is that he gives them the most likely shot to win in the general election.
With voting beginning in under three months, Thompson is trying to win the support of conservatives who are pivotal in GOP primaries.
"With me, what you see is what you get. I was a proud conservative yesterday, I remain one today, and I will be one tomorrow," Thompson says.
He touts his eight-year Senate tenure and boasts of working to further the conservative causes of smaller government, lower taxes, less regulation and conservative judges.
In fact, while he was seen as a reliably conservative vote in the Senate, he sometimes strayed from the party line and focused more on investigating than legislating.
Conversely, Giuliani voted for Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in 1972. As a Republican mayor, he broke from the GOP and endorsed Democratic Gov. Mario Cuomo in an unsuccessful race for a fourth term. In his own two terms as mayor, Giuliani staunchly supported abortion rights, gay rights and gun control - and also was left-of-center on a host of other issues.
He also has had a rocky history with the Conservative Party of New York.
In his first mayoral race in 1989, Giuliani ran as a Republican but sought and won the Liberal Party's endorsement, too. He lost but ran again in 1993, that time winning with the Liberal Party's backing.
Thompson's address to the Conservative Party will be his first public event since participating in his first presidential debate in Michigan last Tuesday. He was scheduled to be in New Hampshire late last week for a fundraising breakfast for Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta, but he canceled his trip. Aides say he also plans stops this week in Washington, Georgia and Florida.
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The results support the idea that there is a way to develop universal flu vaccines which would eliminate the need for seasonal vaccinations, said the researchers.
The details of the research were published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Immunology, the journal of the International Union of Immunological Societies.
Vaccines contain bits of weak or dead germs that prompt the human immune system to produce antibodies that circulate in the blood to kill those specific germs, noted the researchers, led by professor John Schrader, Canada Research Chair in Immunology and director of UBC's Biomedical Research Centre.
However, the research team found that the 2009 pandemic H1N1 vaccine induced broadly protective antibodies capable of fighting different variants of the flu virus.
That's because the antibodies attacked the stem of a protein in the flu virus rather than the head of the virus, which is like the flower on the stem, said Schrader.
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The research team included scientists from UBC, the Universities of Ottawa and Toronto, the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
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Morgan County 4-H members received numerous awards in the Goat, Lamb, Swine, and Beef Divisions at the 2013 National Western Stock Show.
In the Market Goat Division the following were exhibitors: Wade Hofmeister of Fort Morgan, Bryce and Jordan Kendrick of Fort Morgan, Chelsea and Madison Linton of Fort Morgan, Braden Mortensen of Brush, and Amber Wolever of Snyder.
Jordan Kendrick won the Grand Champion Junior Goat Showman and took 6th, 7th, and 8th place Market Goats. Amber took 8th place in the Junior Goat Showmanship and 5th place in Market Goats. Braden placed 6th in the Junior Goat Showmanship and also received 9th and 10th place Goats. Chelsea received 9th and 10th place Market Goats. Bryce won 9th place Market Goat. Madison won 9th place Market Goat. Wade Hofmeister received 9th, 10th and 12th place Market Goats.
In the Market Lamb Division the participants were Cael Langford of Fort Morgan and Shelby Teague of Fort Morgan.
Shelby won 2nd place and was a Junior Market Sale Qualifier. Cael placed 12th with his Market Lamb.
The exhibitors in the Market Swine Division were Alex Martinez-Vickers of Fort Morgan, Amanda Sears of Wiggins, Charlee, Shelby and Tucker Teague of Fort Morgan and Gabe Vickers of Fort Morgan.
Tucker placed 4th and 8th with his Market Hogs. Alex won 5th place Market Hog. Charlee received 7th and 8th place Market Hogs. Amanda won 9th place Intermediate Swine Showmanship and received 9th place Market Hog. Shelby received 9th place Market Hog. Gabe won 11th place Junior Swine Showmanship.
The exhibitors in the Market Beef Division were Megan Griffith of Brush, Kelsey Kalous of Fort Morgan, and Audrey Osier of Snyder.
Megan won 9th with her Market Steer. Audrey received 12th place Market Steer. Kelsey placed 13th with her Market Steer.
The exhibitors in the Shorthorn Breeding Heifers Division were Madison and Makenna Sneddon of Weldona and Charlee Teague of Fort Morgan.
Charlee won 2nd place Senior Heifer Calf and 3rd place Senior Heifer Calf Open Show. Madison won 2nd place Yearling Heifer and 3rd place Yearling Heifer Open Show. Makenna won 4th place Senior Heifer Female Open Show.
The exhibitors in the Open Class Prospect Steers and Heifers Division were Carli Nichols of Brush and Jared Wacker of Brush.
Jared received 6th place Steer and 12th place Heifer. Carli won 9th place Steer.
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There seem to be two camps when it comes to Irish whiskey: those who absolutely love it, and those who don't. But this drink might just please everyone, and it's a great way to bring some Emerald Isle authenticity to your St. Patrick's Day party.
I found the inspiration for this drink in Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails—a great book for anyone looking to expand their mixing repertoire. The Derby cocktail dates back to 1947, using a generous portion of tart lime juice alongside sweet vermouth and orange curaçao. It's traditionally made with bourbon as the base, but the formula seemed ready for the substitution of a spicy, slightly sweet, slightly citrusy Irish whiskey like Redbreast.
Redbreast is a bit milder than bourbon, easily overpowered by lime, so I needed to tinker a bit to balance the new drink. Once the lime was cut back, the whiskey was increased, and some Angostura was dashed in, it all tied together wonderfully: the Irish Derby is a multilayered and flavorful drink with a strong essence of orange oil and a sweet floral aroma. With something this delicious to toast with, who needs green beer?
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- Social media erupts after course offers discount to "commemorate" terror attacks
- Offer: $9.11 for nine holes, $19.11 for 18 holes
- Management apologizes on Facebook, reports death threats
- Course may be closed on Wednesday due to security concerns
The small, black-and-white newspaper ad offered a discount: Nine holes of golf for $9.11 -- on September 11.
The management of a Wisconsin golf course said the idea was to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, but the ad turned into a public relations disaster on social media.
By Tuesday, TumbleDown Trails Golf Course was reporting death threats.
The golf course in Verona, Wisconsin, placed an advertisement in Monday's Wisconsin State Journal offering to "commemorate" the 12th anniversary of the terror attacks with "9 holes with cart for only $9.11 per person or 18 holes with cart for only $19.11!"
The ad quickly began circulating on social media, and the golf course's Facebook page was flooded with angry comments.
"It's an abomination and a disgrace," one commenter wrote.
"To make an opportunity out of a national tragedy is outrageous," another said.
The management of the course posted an apology on Facebook Tuesday and on a recorded message on the course's main phone line.
"Please accept our sincere apologies," the recording said. "Our attempt to remember the tragedy of that day has been met with negativity and now even death threats. We ask that you please take a moment to reflect and remember those we lost that day, as we were trying to do."
By Tuesday afternoon, many Facebook commenters were defending the course. Some called the ad an honest mistake, and some said outsiders were pumping up the outrage.
"They shouldn't have to apologize for anything! Who are you people to judge," one commenter wrote. "I've played the course before. Nice staff and seem like good people."
Another called the ad "badly worded, ill thought out" but added, "I'm not any more offended than I have been throughout the years every time I see a 9/11 limited edition coin on TV or exploding towers with an eagle crying on a T-shirt or ... the hundreds of others exploiting a tragedy for profit."
A message left on the course's voice mail was not returned Tuesday. Management said in a Facebook post the course may be closed Wednesday because of security concerns.


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Richard Branson's latest crusade is reforming the university system around the world.
The Virgin CEO, who dropped out of high school at age 16, spoke out on his blog:
All over the world, university students are ratching up thousands of dollars/pounds/pesos worth of debts, completely unnecessarily. Lengthy university courses are set more for the convenience of the professors rather than the students and yet the students end up paying for them. Here in Chile, seven year courses are not uncommon and the debts that the students accumulate for their courses are real debts unlike in other countries. So if a student cannot afford to repay their student loans, it destroys their credit ratings and their ability to get mortgages, etc. There needs to be an urgent rethink in all countries around the globe. Courses for most subjects need to be slashed in half so that students can get out into the real world quicker with less debt and the ability to start earning.
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The list of excuses for why it's impossible to save for retirement is endless. Some people may be just getting started in their careers, making small starting salaries. Others may be stay-at-home parents with no earned income. Everyone is juggling a plethora of different financial goals, of which retirement is just one. And those who are midway through their careers and who have procrastinated signing up for their workplace retirement plans may be wondering if there's any point at all to begin saving now.
The fact is, the best time to save for retirement is right now, no matter what your personality traits are or where you are in the continuum of your career. Bankrate consults financial experts who offer some tips on how to make it happen. Their advice will help you get motivated, so one day you can make a seamless transition from the 9-to-5 workday world to a retirement where you can call the shots on how to spend your time and money.
Entry-level Emily: Too Little Earnings
Don't ever think you're too young to save for retirement. As a new worker, "entry-level Emily" has something far more valuable than her experienced superiors: time. A 25-year-old worker who saves $5,000 a year throughout her career will amass nearly $1.3 million by the time she's 65, assuming 8% annual growth. If she waits until age 35 to save, she'll accumulate less than half that amount -- $566,416 -- assuming the same return.
Bottom line: If you're just starting your career, don't walk -- run -- to open a retirement account.
Grab free money. Have access to a 401(k)? Save enough to qualify for your employer's matching funds. That's typically 50 cents for every dollar you save, up to 6% of earnings.
Automate your savings. If you don't have a 401(k) plan at work, set up direct deposits into an individual retirement account at a brokerage firm before you spend your whole paycheck.
Go for growth. "An entry-level worker should put 100% of their retirement fund in equities," says CFP professional Drew Tignanelli, president of Financial Consulate in Hunt Valley, Md. The reason: Stocks grow more over time, and you're young enough to ride out dips in the market.
Rough it. Saving early is potentially worth millions, so make sacrifices now. "Keep eating ramen noodles, and save like crazy until you're 30," says Rick Kahler, president of Kahler Financial Group in Rapid City, S.D. "Then you can look at upping your lifestyle."
Stay-at-Home Sally: No Earnings
Even if "stay-at-home Sally" has no earnings, she can still save for retirement. Meetings and commutes may be distant memories for her, but retirement planning shouldn't be.
"Somebody at home is more preoccupied with the here and now -- a child, an ailing parent and so forth," says Eleanor Blayney, consumer advocate for the CFP Board. "At-home spouses have to make a concerted attempt to keep retirement front and center."
Open a spousal IRA. Your working spouse can make yearly contributions on your behalf -- up to $5,500 in 2013, or $6,500 if you're older than 50 -- as long as he or she earns enough to cover the contribution. That adds up: Save $5,500 for, say, 10 years. After another 20 years, you'll have $294,059 if your money grows at 7%.
Keep saving. Spouses can gift unlimited amounts to each other. Save these gifts in an account that's specifically dedicated to your retirement. "It's harder to spend ... if it's labeled," says Blayney.
Guard against mishaps. A workplace life insurance plan may not be enough in the event you're suddenly widowed. Get extra coverage. Find a quote for term policies at Bankrate's insurance center.
Stay employable. You're home today, but keep ties to your profession. Network. Update skills. "Don't go completely fallow," says Blayney. "Prepare."
Juggling (finances) Jerry: Several Commitments
Pay yourself first.
"Juggling Jerry" has heard that before, but what about the credit cards, the children's college education and those vacation plans?
When it comes to juggling finances, we often put our futures dead last. "I can tell you story after story of people who blew their chance to save for retirement," says Tignanelli.
It's time to reprioritize.
Set a goal. Just 46% of workers have attempted to calculate how much they will need for retirement, according to the latest Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, or EBRI. But without a goal, it's impossible to know how much to save -- and what's left over for other things. Set a target.
Kill the bills. Debts cost more than what you're likely to earn with savings or investments. Experts generally agree it's important to be debt-free before investing. The exception: If you have a 401(k) or 403(b), save enough to qualify for matching funds as you pay off bills. "You don't want to leave free money," says Philip Lee, a wealth manager at Modera Wealth Management in Boston.
Maximize savings. If you have catching up to do, fund up to the maximum allowable limits. In 2013, that's up to $17,500 in a 401(k), plus another $5,500 if you're 50 or older.
Now juggle. Once you're on track for retirement, you can start saving for your kids' college and that fun vacation.
Procrastinating Pete: Late to the Game
"Procrastinating Pete" is not alone. Nearly 3 out of 10 retirees say they didn't start planning for retirement until they were within 10 to 19 years of retiring, according to EBRI's 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey.
No matter how far behind you are, don't give up. Instead, buckle down -- pronto.
Increase savings. This year, you can save up to $17,500 in a 401(k), plus $5,500 more if you're at least 50, for a total of $23,000. In addition, IRA contribution limits are $5,500 ($6,500 for those 50-plus). If you're 50-plus and you maximize contributions for both the IRA and workplace plan, you can amass more than $1 million in 20 years, assuming a 6% annualized return.
Save smarter. A Roth IRA is often a great option for late starters because you can leave assets in them as long as you like. Plus, when you do withdraw funds after you're 59 ½, the money is tax-free.
Consider converting. If you have an IRA, you can convert it into a Roth IRA, but you'll pay taxes. Is it worth it? It may be if you have at least 20 years before retirement.
Delay Social Security. You can start collecting Social Security as early as 62, but it pays to wait. A monthly Social Security benefit worth $1,000 when you're at full retirement age will be reduced to $750 if you collect at 62. Wait until you're 70, however, and you'll get $1,320.
Super-Organized Stan: No Clear Plan
"Super-organized Stan" worked hard and managed to save for retirement. What else is there for him to do?
Plenty. "People save without a plan," says Bill Baldwin, president of Pillar Financial Advisors in Waltham, Mass. "They do helter-skelter planning."
Calculate. Sure, you've amassed "a lot." But is it enough? It's great if you're among those who have calculated your income needs in retirement. If you haven't calculated your needs yet, try using a retirement calculator, for starters.
Get expert feedback. When you have $100,000 to $200,000, it's probably time for some professional guidance. Opt for a fee-only planner who doesn't earn a commission by selling financial products. A good resource is the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors at NAPFA.org.
Take stock. Excessive fees, lackluster returns or unbalanced portfolios can undermine your efforts. Do a financial review annually to make sure you're saving smart. Tactical asset allocation funds, which are actively managed, or periodically rebalanced strategic asset allocation funds can get you the right mix without the hassle of micromanaging your investments.
Remember heirs and insurance. Your annual retirement review should include a look at all of your paperwork. Are beneficiary forms current? If not, you may end up leaving that annuity to your ex-husband. And consider getting long-term care insurance.


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Stephen Dover BA '83 and Andrea Stout Dover BA '83
April 12, 2010
Eager for a life exploring far horizons, and seeking a college with strong international study programs, the young man from Montana and young woman from Idaho came to Lewis & Clark. They met in Jeff Barlow's intellectually rich history class, immersing themselves in Chinese culture as they prepared to embark in 1982 on the College's first overseas study trip to China. Graduating in 1983, they possessed new skills for deepening and advancing international understanding.
Trustee Stephen Dover and Andrea Stout Dover have made a global life together, earning MBA degrees from the Wharton School, developing international investments and asset management in emerging markets, and living in China, England, Brazil, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and San Francisco. Their teen-age twins embrace this multinational perspective, speaking English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and studying Japanese.
"The world desperately needs people who demonstrate clear thinking, strong communication skills, and cultural sensitivity—the liberal arts values you gain at Lewis & Clark," says Andrea.
Engaging the world's peoples and cultures remains the family passion, just as the bequest the Dovers have made to Lewis & Clark will cultivate global citizen-scholars for generations to come.