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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Frantic Friday
Friday's Frantic none ability to post. We shall see if this goes through. I tried for two hours to post a comment and a follow up and kept getting a warning I could not post. So much to learn so little time.
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My chow chow in a million
Kendo has enjoyed a fabulous 11.5 years in the show ring. At his first weekend of Championship Shows in 2006 he went Reserve Best Puppy in Show - his first Best of Breed and group placing from the puppy class aged 10 months - his first group win aged 13 months. Aged 12 years, he is still winning the group , placing consistently high up in the group and placing in the BIS line up .
Some of his achievements include
310 x Best of Breed awards
70 x Group wins
60 x Best or Reserve in Show placings from Puppy to Veteran
TKC Montego Supreme Winner
Reserve Goldfields Dog of the Year
Twice Goldfields Dog of the Year 3rd
NAPC Top Dog and the following Year Reserve NAPC Top Dog
Reserve at Best of the Best
One of the Top 10 Showdogs in the Animal Talk ratings for 5 consecutive years
Featured in the Animal Talk Top 100 ratings for 11 years
Twice to the final four at the Animal Talk SABred Invitational
Ten invitations each to the Goldfields Dog of the Year , AnimalTalk SABred Invitational and Supa Seven Sensational . 7 invitations to the TKC Supreme.

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AB Vista's Research Director, Dr Mike Bedford, will be presenting new research data at the XIVth European Poultry Conference (EPC) on the practical limits of dietary calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) reductions with use of phytase at normal and superdosing levels.
The presentation follows the successful European launch of AB Vista's revolutionary next generation E. coli-derived phytase, Quantum Blue, earlier this year, and is scheduled as part of Plenary Session 1, which takes place in the afternoon of the first full day of the Conference on Tuesday 24 June.
Quantum Blue has spearheaded the introduction of effective phytase superdosing – the use of a higher than standard dose of phytase to enhance poultry performance through near elimination of dietary phytate – throughout the USA, South America, Asia and now Europe. Optimising dietary Ca and P levels has a crucial role to play in maximising both poultry performance and potential feed cost savings.
Representatives from AB Vista, a silver sponsor of the event, will also be present during the five days of the Conference, which is being hosted in Stavanger by the Norwegian branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) between 23-27 June.
"As the premiere poultry research forum in Europe, the EPC is the ideal opportunity for AB Vista research trials to be placed under the scrutiny of the European scientific community," states Ari Kiviniemi, AB Vista's Global Sales Director.
"European poultry producers need robust, credible scientific research to recognise the effects of different phytase characteristics and to enable them to optimise their diet formulation. The research published by the WPSA and presented at the EPC each year is a crucial part of this process."


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- UP34 Sumpro Sump - Skimz
Sumps are a great addition to any fresh or saltwater tank. From adding additional water volume to area for heaters, reactors, probes, and any other life support equipment you may want to add. Many tanks are already drilled or can be drilled for a sump to be added.
Skimz Sumps are by far one of the best sumps for the money and packed with features all reefers will value.
- Dimensions: 34" L x 15" W x 15" H
- Skimmer Chamber: 13" x 14"
- Refugium Chamber: 5" x 14"
- Return Chamber: 8" x 14"
- Approximate Water Volume: 30 gallons
- Top Off Volume: 2.4 gallons
- Skimmer Chamber Water Level: Adjustable from 7" – 9" with Level-O-Matic
We suggest choosing the largest sump that you can fit in the space allowed.
The features of the Skimz Sumpro series have been designed with the advanced reefer in mind, many of which you will normally only find on expensive, high end sumps. All Skimz sumps include integrated probe holders, filter socks, tube holders and an adjustable skimmer chamber. With a super clear front acrylic window allowing you see your equipment without any distortion and all other sides are white to keep things bright and super sharp looking.
DuoFlo Sock Chamber
With the importance of crystal clear water every Skimz sump comes with a DuoFlo tiered filter sock system. The system incorporates two filter socks of different lengths in a series allowing for fewer changes of both filter socks, and the ability to install a progressive micron system of filter socks.
Allows quick and steady adjustments of the water height in the skimmer chamber by controlling an adjustable baffle. There are no thumb screws to mess around with like many of the competitors and your hands will stay dry when adjusting the baffle allowing your choice of skimmer to perform at its prime level.
Probe Holders
Each Skimz Sumpro Sump comes with 4 integrated probe holders that will accompany any type of probe up to ½" diameter.
Dosing Tubes
Dosing tubes can always be a source of clutter and headache to keep looking clean and not a tangled mess. Every Skimz Sumpro sump comes with 4 dosing tubes letting you dose anything you want from trace element solutions, calcium reactor effluent, nitrate reactors, or anything else that uses standard 3/16" tubing.
Top-Off Chamber
Select Skimz models even include and integrated top-off chamber to house freshwater, just add an ATO unit and your set. The compartment that is dedicated for fresh top off water even includes a perfectly fitting lid that includes notches allowing the ATO's power cord and tubing to sneak through without modification.
Refugium Chamber
The Refugium Chamber on select models of the Sumpro's will allow you to grow beneficial macroalgae to help combat nutrient build up as well as house zooplanktons like copepods and amphipods. The Refugium section does have white acrylic baffles keeping the light in the refugium and from spilling out onto other equipment.
What's In the Box:
1x Sumpro UP34
1x Sock Cover
1x Level-O-Matic Control Knob and Nut
1x Spillway Gate
1x Spillway Sponge
1x Chiller Hose Cover
1x Heater Cover plate
1x El-M300 Filter Sock
1x EL-S300 Filter Sock
4x Silicone Dosing Tube
4x Dosing Tube Hose Barbs and Nuts
2x Switchable PVC Pipe Cover
8x Switchable Cover Thumbscrews
4x Probe Holder Thumbscrews
Skimz Sump Comparison Chart
|Approx water volume
|Skimmer Chamber
|Skimmer Chamber Water Height
|Refugium Chamber
|Return Chamber
|Built in Top-off reservoir
|Overall Dimensions
|19 Gal
|12" x 13"
|Adjustable 7" - 9"
|5" x 17"
|18" L x 18" W x 15" H
|16 Gal
|11.5" x 11"
|Adjustable 7" - 9"
|5" x 11.5"
|22" L x 12" W x 15" H
|27 Gal
|14" x 14"
|Adjustable 7" - 9"
|8" x 14"
|2.0 Gal
|30" L x 15" W x 15" H
|30 Gal
|13" x 14"
|Adjustable 7" - 9"
|5" x 14"
|8" x 14"
|2.4 Gal
|34" L x 15" W x 15" H
|32 Gal
|13" x 14"
|Adjustable 7" - 9"
|6" x 14"
|8" x 14"
|2.7 Gal
|36" L x 15" W x 15" H
|35 Gal
|14" x 14"
|Adjustable 7" - 9"
|8" x 14"
|8" x 14"
|3.0 Gal
|39" L x 15" W x 15" H
Well made takes some thought By Austin on 1/9/2019Austin would recommend this product to a friendVery well made compared to my previous sump love the adjustable skimmer water level took me awhile to figure out how to use it correctly but is much easier than using a riser plate. The filter socks being a different material takes about a minute to rinse clean every week a lot of premium sump features for a reasonable price not to me it is definitely worth it. Great sump.
good sump - poor service By leszekpmd on 9/18/2017leszekpmd wouldn't recommend this product to a friendtrying to get replacement for original SKIMZ El-M300 Filter Sock and EL-S300 Filter Sock but they are listed on BRS web site as "RETIRED".
Its OK after some mods By Jesse on 8/6/2017Jesse would recommend this product to a friendI purchased this sump mainly because of the size of the skimmer chamber and the way the 2 intakes were made. I plumbed my beananimal with the suggested 1.5" pipes. I did not want to reduce it as it goes into the sump for obvious reason. Unfortunately they do not provide a fitting for 1.5" so my pipes just hang thru the holes. What I didn't realize when purchasing, is that there is no bubble trap. That was the first issue with the sump that required me to make a slide in bubble trap. The adjustable outlet into the return chamber is just another bubble maker when you have any decent flow going thru the sump. Reason being is the small window that you are pushing all of that flow thru. The little guard with the course sponge in the bottom is absolutely worthless. The next issue is minor but still annoying. The probe holder is in the back area of the refugium chamber. After a couple months of use, it's completely covered in stagnant water and algae. There is not enough flow in this corner to keep the area clean. The main pluses of the sump are the ATO resevoir and the large skimmer chamber. Also, the sump is very well made. Overall I am happy with the sump but not for the price that I paid. A bubble trap would have probably made this a great sump. As is, it's just ok...
Love the sump By Jamesand on 1/22/2017Jamesand would recommend this product to a friendVery quiet sump and easy to set up and use. Great foot print for all chambers.
Excellent Product By FishyDoug on 12/16/2016FishyDoug would recommend this product to a friendWith plenty of volume and room for accessories, this sump gives you everything you need. The only drawback is that the existing filter sock holes do not hold industry standard sized sock retainers (the plastic piece at the top). I will be investigating a way to enlarge the hole as there is no reason to require you to order the socks exclusively from Skimz or "special" sizes that fit.
Great Value By Nick on 6/12/2016Nick would recommend this product to a friendI recently purchased this sump and I was bit concerned as this is a new product with no reviews to be found online. I'm very happy I took the chance and ordered this sump from BRS. The quality and features are well worth the price.
What is the wall thickness of the Skimz sumps? Thanks
The walls are 3/8" thick, all other baffles and braces are 1/4" thick. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Do the probe holders accommodate the APEX probes?
Thank you!
Is the water volume listed if the sump was full to the brim or the additional water volume added to the system when running?
Does the skimmer go in the middle compartment?
The Skimmer will sit in the middle compartment of the sump. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!


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We guess ballistics gels and other 21st century modeling for the human body is just not good enough. Clearly it is imperative that the manufacturers of body armor show that they take a round at point blank range to show the effectiveness of their product. Of course if taking one 7.62X39 round is not enough, you should truly show that multiple rounds will not diminish the protection value.
Live Leak released this video of an Italian manufacturer firing 10 rounds at their human guinea pig, whom we assume or at least hope is a higher up in the company if not anowner. While we don't see car manufacturers putting their Executives in harms way to test out safety features, the old adage still stands for marketing sake, "You could learn a lot from a dummy". If you prefer other calibers being tested on human subjects check out additional footage at LiveLeak.com
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Fifth annual Habitat Day held near New London
A total of 98 wood duck houses were built during the fifth annual Wood Duck Habitat Day held the morning of March 5 at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center near New London.
The event was sponsored by the Prairie Pothole Chapter of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association and was attended by an estimated 60 groups of people -- families, friends, clubs, etc.
Prairie Pothole Chapter members were on hand to help with construction of the houses.
Troy Heck, chapter president, said the annual Wood Duck Habitat Day "is a way to give back to the community."
Chapter members also see it as a way to "grow the wood duck population" across the region.
Each wood duck house that provides "nesting" shelter for a brood of wood ducks -- ranging anywhere from 7 to 33 ducklings -- boosts the survival rate by nearly 75 percent, according to Heck. He said without proper shelter for nesting -- including a predator guard -- the duckling survival rate is about 20 percent. When wood ducks nest in a properly installed house with a predator guard, the survival rate jumps to about 95 percent.
"We try to educate people on the best practices of a wood duck house," said Heck, "and how to install it."
Participants in last weekend's event came from across the west central region, including Willmar, New London, Spicer, Sunburg, Benson, Atwater and Granite Falls, as well as from Baxter and Clearwater. Two houses each were registered as going to the Baxter and Clearwater areas.
Heck said chapter members do a follow-up survey later with participants to see if they did put the house up and if the wood ducks used it. "We keep tabs on the location of where these houses are going around the region," he said. "And if they are being used."
Participants were charged just $10 per house, with a predator guard -- a definite savings over the usual price of $35 per house and $15 per predator guard.
"It gives us a chance to focus on youth education," said Heck. "To get the next generation involved in conservation."


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Wayne Hodge from www.IndieWorldCountry.com just wanted to remind you that the deadline for the newly launched Unsigned Only Music Competition is fast approaching (March 5). The competition is designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. The goal of Unsigned Only is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band, singer, or solo artist…a newcomer or veteran…raw or polished – the "gem" that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package. Judging criteria includes vocals, performance, originality, and songwriting. There is also a category just for Vocal Performance which accepts songs that are not original.
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Another world-class poem written especially for you by our Internationally acclaimed Poet and friend Patty Patrick, for all our wonderful WHISNews21 visitors. We sincerely hope that you enjoy reading Patty's poem's as much as we are proud to publish her poem's.
Although we do not really know what we want,
it takes up our whole energy.
And our operative hecticness
replaces the spiritual lull.
Where we are, nothing works!
But we cannot be everywhere!
Hank Jr.'s tour will visit the following cities:
3/03/12 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
3/04/12 – Plant City, FL – Florida Strawberry Festival
4/06/12 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (w/ 38 Special)
4/07/12 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre (w/ 38 Special)
4/13/12 – Duluth, GA – The Arena at Gwinnett Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
4/14/12 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center Coliseum (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
4/27/12 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center (w/ Josh Thompson and Jamey Johnson)
5/11/12 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
5/12/12 – Dayton, OH – Nutter Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
5/18/12 – Bossier City, LA – Centurylink Center (w/ 38 Special and Jamey Johnson)
5/19/12 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena (w/ Jamey Johnson)
7/27/12 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days (w/ Chris Young)
8/04/12 – Davenport, IA – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
8/16/12 – Louisville, KY – Kentucky State Fair, Freedom Hall (w/ George Thorogood)
8/17/12 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair, Grandstand (w/ George Thorogood)
8/18/12 – Sedalia, MO – Missouri State Fairground (w/ George Thorogood)
Ticket information, on-sale dates, and fan club promotions will be available at www.hankjr.com.
With more than 70 albums to his credit, Williams has a fascinating career to reflect upon for a legend still in his prime. His discography chronicles a bold profile of growth from adored offspring of a legendary father, to titan of the modern country rock movement in his own right. For two decades, America came to its collective feet each fall Monday night when this larger than life superman of a musician looked into the camera and unleashed the national anthem for viewers of Monday Night Football – 'Are you ready for some football?' Those simple words have won Williams an entirely new generation of fans and given him the distinction of being the first country performer to ever win an Emmy. Williams has also been named Entertainer of the Year five times, and most recently was the recipient of the 2009 Academy of Country Music "Pioneer Award".


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In (esp. Scandinavian) folklore and mythology: (with the and pl. concord) dwarves or similar supernatural beings as a class or race (see dwarf n. 1b). Also later as a count noun: a dwarf.
"duergar, n." OED Online. Oxford University Press, September 2016. Web. 3 November 2016.
I take everything I said yesterday back. Things can get worse before they get better. I know this is a slow journey, but some days I hope that I wake up and have unlocked some magical skill like I've hit level 2 in drawing and now I can do this or that. Nope. Going have to do this for a while.


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First Drive: 2011 BMW 135i DCT
BMW launched the 1-series just a few years ago, but the company's smallest current model isn't immune to the engine update that is spreading across the BMW lineup for the 2011 model year. Accordingly, the '11 135i is now offered with the new single-turbocharged "N55" six-cylinder engine, which features BMW's Valvetronic technology and direct fuel injection. Even more notable is the 135i's new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (a.k.a. DCT), the first application of a DCT with the N55 in-line six.
We drove a 135i convertible with the new powertrain on the track at New Jersey Motorsports Park and came away highly impressed. The seven-speed DCT gearbox rips off very quick, thrusty upshifts in manual mode while the engine begs for more. Or you can put the gear lever in Sport mode and let the transmission do its thing -- which it does almost telepathically -- while you concentrate on the other controls and transferring the nimble car's weight from side to side, turning in fast laps the whole time. (And yes, we do realize that many hard-core -- and perhaps insecure -- BMW fans would be ashamed to own a 1-series convertible, let alone drive it on a racetrack.)
On public roads in southern Jersey, the 135i's new dual-clutch gearbox continues to nail superquick upshifts. Even more impressive is how quickly the transmission jumps down to lower gears. For instance, if you're cruising at about 50 mph in seventh (top) gear and drop the hammer without using the gas pedal's kickdown switch, the gearbox will shift almost instantly to third. If you tap the kickdown button, you'll get second gear, whether you're in full-automatic or Sport mode. If you care to shift for yourself (as we usually do), you can use the steering-wheel-mounted paddles. Happily, these are proper left-for-downshift, right-for-upshift paddles, unlike those found in the new Z4 sDrive35is . Enthusiasts might be very unhappy, however, that the DCT won't hold gears at the engine's redline when you're in manual mode, a particular weakness on the racetrack.
No matter where you're driving, the 300-hp N55 engine reaches its 300 lb-ft torque peak 200 rpm sooner than the N54 (which had identical horsepower and torque ratings), so the lead-footed 2011 135i driver is greeted with smoother acceleration than in previous twin-turbo models, yet the urge remains plenty powerful. BMW reports that six-speed manual 1s with the new engine are capable of the same 0-to-60-mph times as last year's model, but dual-clutch automatic cars pick up two-tenths on N54-powered slushbox models (5.0 seconds for the 2011 135i coupe with the DCT versus 5.2 seconds for the 2010 six-speed automatic coupe). Another big improvement on paper is in the mpg category, where the new engine -- with the help of some revised gearing -- helps stick-shift coupes improve by a whopping 3 mpg in the EPA's combined rating (from 20 mpg overall to 23 mpg); customers averse to clutch pedals will see improvements of only 1 mpg here or there, depending on body style.
The lesson with the 135i DCT (and all BMWs with a dual-clutch automatic) is that there's now even less shame in paying more to get your Bimmer with one less pedal. A silver lining for stick-shift fans like us is that BMW has decided to charge $200 more for the DCT option in the 135i on top of last year's already pricey $1375 automatic option. The 2011 135i will go on sale by the end of May for a base price identical to that of the outgoing 2010 model: $37,800 for the coupe and $42,100 for the convertible.


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Our STARS and BACK is a cosy way to work a little playfulness into your wardrobe. This V neck design is crafted from a 7gg loose cashmere and has a relaxed shape detailed with star intarsia and ribbed trims.
Designed with a loose fit, cut to be worn loose.
Fits true to size, we recommend ordering your normal size.
All BRODIE garments are made from the finest Mongolian cashmere. We only use the longest fibres so that your jumper is machine washable at 30 degrees.


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Monday, July 16th, 2007
Script.aculo.us Accordion
Kevin Miller is at it again, this time with an accordion component that likes it both ways…. horizontal and vertical.
Another accordion I hear you cry? This is what Kevin says to that:
Haha! Like there was one. Well there was, but only for Rico and a bloated one by mootools, that's right I said bloated, live with it. For some reason there wasn't one for scriptaculous but now there is. The why is pretty simple, just like every other library, I had a need for it. Hope you can get some use out of it.
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Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology – University of Queensland
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What Was The Voyage Like?: A Brief Guide to Researching Convict and Immigrant Voyages to Australia and New Zealand , 2nd ed.,Unlock The Past, St Agnes SA, 2015
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My Ancestor was in an Asylum: Brief Guide to Asylum Records in Australia and New Zealand, Unlock the Past, St Agnes SA, 2014
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The feisty octogenarian Paul Jacobson and his new wife Marion have won an Alaskan cruise. Paul has a couple of problems – first he has no short term memory, when he goes to sleep everything that transpired during that day disappears from his mind. He doesn't even remember his wife on a day to day basis.
Cruising in Your Eighties is Murder
By Mike Befeler
2013 / 383 pages
Read by Jerry Sciarrio 7h 42m
Rating – B, (but I get a stupid little kick out of these books)
(#4 in the Paul Jaconson Geezer Lit Mystery series – )
Paul's other problem is that he regularly stumbles on dead people, murder victims. The police are naturally suspicious but Paul has his charms.
This time he goes in search of his masseuse and finds her dead. She's from Latvia and as coincidence would have it, there's a passenger on board who is looking for a long lost relative from that country. She wants to include this person in her abundant will. A niece and a nephew might be jealous enough to murder, but then …
Yes, that's the way it goes. Very cozy, nothing serious – fun if you can stand it.


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Buying a gift for someone is a very personal gesture. With most of us spending majority of time at work buying gifts for coworkers is very much a norm these days. Though we spend so much time together, we hardly know our colleagues enough to decide what to gift. While you want to show your colleagues that your are invested in them and they matter to you, there are etiquettes and rules you need to take care of before buying a gift for your colleague.
Here is a list for Dos and Don'ts while picking a gift for colleagues
Make a list and check it twice. It is very embarrassing to leave out someone from the list.
Stick to a budget. Set reasonable budget for each coworker. It is not advised to buy expensive or extravagant gifts
Buy a gift that shows your thoughtfulness.
Include a gift receipt so that you give the person the option of returning what you purchased.
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Both depth and breadth of study characterize the degree programs at Memphis College of Art. Intensive training in the major provides depth; general education provides breadth through the wide range of courses offered in the Division of Liberal Arts. These courses empower students with broad knowledge and the transferable skills of critical thinking, effective writing, and effective oral communication, thereby enriching both their studio practices and their lives.
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Outcome 3: Students will be able to speak clearly and effectively, demonstrated by clarity of ideas; effective grammar and articulation.
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Art History
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The Art History program teaches students to examine the form, meaning, materials and techniques of art and design, along with the fundamental concepts that cultures create to define art and the artist. We consider art in relation to social, economic, and ideological factors. Our focus is the European/U.S. canon, but we offer instruction in the art/design of other traditions so that students will avoid ethnocentricity and see themselves in a global context. Students learn from historical and contemporary art and build up a fund of images and themes from which to draw inspiration. We aim to impart a broad knowledge of art and design history, because breadth will enable our students to adjust to new circumstances over time in the art/design market.
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(6 credits–prerequisites to all Art History electives)
- AH100 Art History Survey I (3 credits)
- AH150 Art History Survey II (3 credits)
(6 credits–choose 2 courses)
- AH200 Renaissance Art (3 credits)
- AH210 Baroque Art (3 credits)
- AH225 Nineteenth-Century Art (3 credits)
- AH227 Modern Art: 1900-1945 (3 credits)
- AH230 Art Since 1945 (3 credits)
- AH250 History of Graphic Design (3 credits)
- AH270 American Art (3 credits)
- AH300 Art of First People (3 credits)
- AH303 Art of Asia (3 credits)
- AH310 History of Film I (3 credits)
- AH311 History of Film II (3 credits)
- AH320 History of Photography (3 credits)
- AH330 Art and Architecture (3 credits)
- AH331 Modern Architecture I (3 credits)
- AH332 Modern Architecture II (3 credits)
- AH350 Art and Design: The 50s (3 credits)
- AH360 The Artist and the Era (3 credits)
- AH375 African-American Art (3 credits)
- AH380 Women in Art (3 credits)
- AH420 Topics in Art History (3 credits)
- AH450 Art History Seminar (3 credits)
Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts Division, comprised of Art History, Humanities, Mathematics/Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, teaches all MCA students at every level. Our classes help each student to develop as a whole person by teaching the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, research, effective writing, and clear communication. Faculty encourage students to learn big themes from human history and experience, and foster a spirit of inquiry and imagination in preparation for a life of continuous learning.
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- HU090 Grammar and Composition (a noncredit review course that is prerequisite to Writing I only for students with ACT English subscore below 19 or SAT verbal score below 460.)
- HU101 Writing I (3 credits)
- HU102 Writing II (3 credits)
(3 credits–choose 1 course)
- HU215 Literature Survey (3 credits)
- HU222 Philosophy in Literature (3 credits)
- HU245 Survey of World Drama (3 credits)
- HU285 Southern Literature (3 credits)
- Additional 200-level literature courses may be taken to fulfill the 18-credit elective requirement.
Humanities Electives
(any of these courses can be applied toward the 18-credit elective requirement)
- HU200 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
- HU203 Philosophy and Film (3 credits)
- HU205 Elementary Logic (3 credits) (also satisfies the Natural Science/Math requirement)
- HU210 Values in Contemporary Society (3 credits)
- HU240 Creative Writing: Fiction (3 credits)
- HU241 Creative Writing: Poetry (3 credits)
- HU290 Survey of American Popular Music I (3 credits)
- HU291 Survey of American Popular Music II (3 credits)
- HU340 Eastern Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
- HU341 The Human and the Divine (3 credits)
- HU350 Text and Image (3 credits)
- HU360 Modern Literature (3 credits)
- HU368 Contemporary Novel (3 credits)
- HU370 Critical Writing (3 credits)
- HU387 Forms of Fiction (3 credits)
- HU391 Art Speak (3 credits)
- HU410 Philosophy of Art (3 credits)
- HU220-21, 320-21, 420-21 Humanities: Special Topics (3 credits)
Social Sciences Electives
(3 credits–choose 1 course; additional social science courses can be applied toward the 18-credit elective requirement)
- SS226 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- SS275 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- SS330 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
- SS333 Film and Gender (3 credits)
- SS342 Women's Studies (3 credits)
- SS345 World Mythologies (3 credits)
- SS375 Anthropology of Art (3 credits)
- SS220-21, 320-21, 420-21 Social Science: Special Topics (3 credits)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics Electives
(3 credits–choose 1 course; additional natural science/mathematics credits can be applied toward the 18-credit elective requirement)
- MA165 College Mathematics (3 credits)
- HU205 Elementary Logic (3 credits) (HU205 is a Humanities course that satisfies the Natural Science/Math requirement)
- MA220-21, 320-21, 420-21 Mathematics: Special Topics (3 credits)
- NS250 History of Science (3 credits)
- NS265 Environmental Studies (3 credits)
- NS310 Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
- NS220-21, 320-21, 420-21 Natural Science: Special Topics (3 credits)


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As far as I've known them, my then-inlaws would begin their Chrismas Eve dinner celebrations with a simple but delicious spread of aperitifs, including Spanish olives, cheese, and wine or tequila depending on the type of festivities. The simplicity of this classic combination of savory delights like the olives would always keep my attention. They were the perfect starter to open up an appetite and not overindulge before any meal. It was then that I came to see olives as more than just a pickled ingredient in a side dish— it was now part of a tradition. Only in my later years have I fully appreciated these savory fruits, more than just in my martinis — which I still very much do— from fancy olive oil, blue cheese stuffed versions for said martinis, and even to have on hand for my dinner party aperitif situations.
Last week I was invited to a very special tasting event in San Francisco known as the Great Match, showcasing distinctive wine, food, and culture from Spain. Spain is one of those countries that I have always envisioned myself living in so I, of course, jumped at the opportunity to eat, drink and be merry amongst all this Spanish culture. One of the sections I spent the most time at during this tasting was the Olives from Spain area. I tasted a plethora of seasoned and stuffed olives- from citrusy sweet ripe black olives, to giant queen olives seasoned with crisp apple slivers and goat cheese, to a more savory smaller green olive that really opened up my palette when matched with a heavier Spanish red wine.
I've always assumed wine paired well with olives, but the longer I hung out at the Olives from Spain section it seemed very apparent that olives were the perfect snack to pair with any varietal of wine. To be perfectly honest I kept going back for a taste of cava paired with my saltiest olive preference- which in my opinion was the perfect pre-meal snack. This Thanksgiving holiday I'm not sure what I'll do for my holiday dinner planning, but whatever I bring to my in-law's dinner party I know it'll probably entail Spanish olives.
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Zimbabwe's bank managers, already strapped for cash for their customers may soon have to worry about where to put cattle if a new law comes into operation which would allow people to use their livestock as collateral.
Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa told parliament this week that people in the huge informal sector should be able to use their moveable assets such as cows and goats, as well equipment such as lorries and ploughs, to secure loans.
Zimbabwe has been broke since President Robert Mugabe, facing defeat at elections in 2000, encouraged his political supporters to invade and take over nearly all productive white-owned farms.
With an unemployment rate as high as 90 per cent, most people surviving in the informal sector but they cannot raise loans from banks as they have no security.
Mr Chinamasa said the Movable Property Security Interest Bill would make it much easier for those with moveable assets, such as livestock to get bank loans.
"As minister in charge of financial institutions, I feel there is need for a change of attitude by our banks to reflect our economic realities," Mr Chinamasa said.
The bill provides for a collateral registry to be set up by the central bank of all movable assets, including cattle to be used as security for loans. Most Zimbabweans live in the rural areas and even those in towns have access to small farms.
"The purpose of the registry is to facilitate commerce, industry and other socio-economic activities by enabling individuals and businesses to utilise their movable property as collateral for credit," reads part of the bill.
Mr Chinamasa said several developing economies including Liberia, Ghana, Malawi, Kenya, Lesotho, Peru and Ukraine successfully used livestock and other movable assets as collateral to increase lending to small businesses.
Working out how to manage living assets may turn out to be less of a problem than actually stumping up the cash for a rush on small to medium loans the new rules could inspire.
Zimbabwe uses US dollars as its cash since its own currency crashed in 2008 after years of hyperinflation. But now US dollar notes have run out. People who live in the towns and have bank accounts depend on debit cards and virtual cash to finance their lives.
While many members of parliament from the ruling Zanu PF and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change welcomed the proposed new law, economist Godfrey Kanyenze said it won't work.
"This proposed new law tells us the majority of people are excluded from accessing financial resources. Traditional banks are not suitable for reaching out to these groups as we have seen from Asian models.
"It is not only about using cattle as collateral that matters, it is about creating alternative financial institutions such as micro finance and group lending."
Mr Kanyenze said he didn't believe Zimbabwe's bank managers would be settling overdrafts with cattle seized from small farmers any time soon.
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OPSkins is one of the most prominent companies in the field of in-game virtual assets. Malcom CasSelle is the CIO of the company and also happens to be the top merchant of bitcoin on the planet. The founders and creators of OPSkins are creating a new platform for blockchain. The platform will be used for any virtual asset trading with a program called WAX, or the Worldwide Asset Exchange. WAX is a type of P2P marketplace that deals with the trading of virtual assets that are built on the premise of blockchain as well as smart contracts that are decentralized. This enables any buyers and sellers to trade virtual assets between one another.
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Does ghee contain oxidized cholesterol?
Almost every reputable seller of ghee that I can find online claims that ghee contains no oxidized cholesterol.
Here is a quote from MAPI's ghee page:
Ghee imparts the benefits of the best essential fatty acids without the problems of oxidized cholesterol, transfatty acids or hydrogenated fats. It is also resistant to free radical damage and is both salt and lactose free.
However, several western doctors or scientists make the opposite claim. Who is right?
I'm having trouble finding good quality research papers that provide a definitive answer. If anyone has some good references, please let me know.
I do know of one report by Marc S. Jacobsen in the September 19, 1987 issue of the Lancet on pages 656-658. Ghee was found to contain about 12.3% of all sterols in the form of cholesterol oxides. That's bad news. [Update: it is also not true.] Jacobsen attributed the high morbidity and mortality from coronary heart disease of Asian Indians living in the London area to consumption of ghee containing these angiotoxic oxidized sterols.
However, that conclusion does not make sense because CHD was relatively unknown in India until around 50-60 years ago in spite of high consumption of ghee. Furthermore, ghee is revered in ayurveda, and there is a very strong trend where modern science confirms the ayurvedic practices it investigates. (This is similar to what happens when it investigates oriential medicine practices such as acupuncture.) I suspect that further research would lend further support for the ayurvedic view on ghee. However, in the mean time, I really want a definitive answer on the oxidized cholesterol question and Jacobsen's old report in the Lancet doesn't satisfy me.
I also want to point out that not all ghee is created equal. Some resembles butter in that it is semi solid at room temperature. Other ghee is a golden liquid at room temperature like a vegetable oil.
UPDATE : I'll add a personal note. I did an experiment of sorts. Soon after my physician performed my annual physical exam, complete with blood work, I added ghee to my diet. I typically ate 2 tbsp of ghee per day for a year. After a year of doing this, all measures of my cardiac health improved. My total and LDL cholesterol both went down. In the physical at the end of that year, the cardiologist was so impressed he declared I would never have heart trouble. He indicated I was one of the most exceptionally healthy patients he had seen.
Of course, this does not represent a rigorous scientific experiment. But it does indicate that eating ghee every day has been good for my heart. My pre-ghee diet was very healthy by almost any standards. Most people (but not me) would consider my diet with ghee to be slightly less healthy -- although it is still very healthy. For example, I eat organic fruits and veggies, no processed foods, I rarely eat at restaurants, etc. On the pre-ghee diet, I occasionally ate organic eggs, but on the ghee-included diet I replaced the eggs with whole milk almost every day. By the way, I lost a little weight on the ghee plus whole milk diet, even though my fat intake went up and my exercise stayed the same. As you can see, several variables changed, so I can't make any concrete claims -- except that all measurements of my heart health (including two EKG's, an exercise stress test, blood work and full cardiologist exam) pronounced my heart in tip top shape after the year of eating ghee almost every day.
UPDATE 2 : I found a reliable-looking quantitative answer here to the question, "Does ghee contain oxidized cholesterol?"
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some more ghee info links:http://www.yoghee.com/faqs.html
Here is a suggested reading
Here is a suggested reading new out from Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon, entiled EAT FAT, LOSE FAT, Plume, ISBN: 0-452-28566-6
This book has delves deep into the 'what are the best fats' delima and have a great deal to say regarding cholesterol. They highly recommend coconut oil and As you may know ghee and coconut oil are both saturated fats and very close in their molecular make up. I recommend checking it out.
Here is a suggested reading
Here is a suggested reading new out from Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon, entiled EAT FAT, LOSE FAT, Plume, ISBN: 0-452-28566-6
This book has delves deep into the 'what are the best fats' delima and have a great deal to say regarding cholesterol. They highly recommend coconut oil and As you may know ghee and coconut oil are both saturated fats and very close in their molecular make up. I recommend checking it out.
@Kai: Thank you for your
@Kai: Thank you for your comment. You inspired me to write a new article today. It can be found here.
Paper I found
I found a very interesting abstract on the matter stating this:
The anhydrous milk fat ghee is one of the important sources of fat in the Indian diet. Our earlier studies showed that rats fed diets containing greater than 2.5 wt% of ghee had lower levels of serum cholesterol compared with rats fed diets containing groundnut oil. To evaluate the mechanism of the hypocholesterolemic effect of ghee, male Wistar rats were fed a diet containing 2.5 or 5.0 wt% ghee for a period of 8 weeks. The diets were made isocaloric with groundnut oil. Both native and ghee heated at 120°C containing oxidized lipids were included in the diet. The ghee in the diet did not affect the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase activity in the liver microsomes, but it significantly increased biliary excretion of cholesterol, bile acids, uronic acid, and phospholipids. The rats fed ghee had lower levels of cholesterol esters in the serum as well as in the intestinal mucosa. Both native and oxidized ghee influenced cholesterol metabolism. These results indicate that supplementation of diets with ghee lipids would increase the excretion of bile constituents and lower serum cholesterol levels.


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One of the major concerns by parents and students will be looking for a good value violin or cello before their music lessons. Well, we understand that buying a violin or cello can be a long and confusing process. So where could we actually buy the best sounding...read more
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Horse power meets people power at the MCL32 car launch
At the launch of the McLaren-Honda MCL32, as the final glass of Chandon S was downed, and the last few hard-working journalists pounded their laptop keyboards in a final bid to get their copy down the line, the McLaren Thought Leadership Centre lay strangely quiet and empty.
But only for a few minutes…
All morning it had hosted McLaren-Honda's partner and media launch events for 2017's MCL32 grand prix car. Now, those events were over.
Suddenly, a train of black-outfitted team members started snaking down the long, winding corridor that connects the TLC with the McLaren Technology Centre. Soon, 150 smiling, bubbly, enthusiastic people were sat in the circular auditorium ready for the first of a series of arguably the most important launch events of the day: showing off MCL32 to the people who created it.
Replayed in full, including the spectacular 360-degree video and sound and light installation, the whole launch event had a greater resonance when played to an internal McLaren audience. As the screen blinked black and the words 'Change Your Game' appeared in huge white letters, the words felt less of a slogan, more a command, an instruction; a call to arms.
As the bass surged and the breakbeats bounded, the darkness was punctuated by dozens of phone-camera lights, all keenly capturing the event as it unfolded.
And, as the lights came up and the covers came off, there was a spontaneous and instantaneous round of applause. When the instruction was given that staff could leave their seats and come and grab photos, videos and selfies around the car, there was a huge surge to the front.
The screenings went on throughout the afternoon – until, in fact, the car had to be returned to the race bays and packed for Barcelona. Each time, the result was the same – an outpouring of enthusiasm and collective pride for the object on display. It might have been a hunk of carbon-fibre, titanium, steel, paint and rubber, but it was a talisman for the collective efforts of hundreds of passionate individuals; it meant something.
And that's important.
Too often, the whirlwind pace of building, testing, travelling and racing leaves little time for contemplation. On the afternoon of Friday 24th February, the MTC demonstrated that pausing to admire the view and appreciates one's efforts isn't merely a nice option, it's sometimes a necessity.
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We kicked around a few ideas including playing with "capping the mash" with dark malts for low/no roast but lots of color, and some single hop ideas but couldn't decide which hop to try out. We wanted to use something fairly new to brewing, or something unique that none of us had ever used before. As fate would have it, this tweet popped up in my feed, Azacca it is.
I first heard of Azacca (ADHA 483) while having Victory's Hop Ranch, which is brewed using Mosaic and Azacca resulting in a highly aromatic tropical delicious beer. Aside from that none of us had any experience with Azacca at all, but from the description its seemed like something that I would enjoy using in my brewing. Via Bear-Flavored.com
Azacca (ADHA 483)So a tropical/fruity hop sounds much of the same for me huh, and John for that matter, well yea it is but I likes what I likes. The grain bill, however, is really where John and I started to get out of our comfort zone, we both tend to favor a simpler bill where Sean seems to have a deft hand at blending malts, as shown in his Ryeghteous Brown Ale. When discussing the grain bill via email I like how Sean described what we would be going for "I'd like it to almost fool the drinker, to thinking by color and appearance it's a stronger beer.".
AA Range: 14 - 16%
Beta: 5.4%
Cohumulone: N/A
Total Oil: 1.8 ml/100g
Characteristics: Fresh citrus, tangerine, mango, grapefruit, piney, spicy, pineapple.
|Delicious Hot Scotchy's on brew evening, the biscuit malt paired amazingly.
Thanks to Sean for the delicious whiskey, the name escapes me.
We chose to go with mostly base 2-row, a touch of Biscuit, some light Crystal 20L and a little bit of Roasted Barley...in the Whirlpool. *Screeching Breaks* For real? For real. I was a little hesitant myself but we tossed 9oz right into my stainless hop spider at ~180F and it worked very well, the color really changed dramatically as we whirlpooled for some time. We had concerns for all the normal reasons, lacto/wild yeast on the grains not being boiled, astringency, etc but we threw caution to the wind in the name of experimentation. Come on, much worse could happen on a given brewday, no?
We each fermented our own 5+ gallons with a different yeast strain, I used S04 as I've been known to do, Sean went with ECY10 Old Newark Ale, and John used TYB Vermont Ale (Conan) as he is known to do on his hoppy ales. We all fermented in the low to mid 60s for the same length of time, and dry hopped for the same length of time using our own methods. Its amazing the difference in how we all do such small things, not huge differences but all 3 of us have our own dry hopping techniques.
|Pre Dry hops, after racking to the keg. Beautiful color.
Binford Pale Ale Tasting Notes: 6/2/2014
Binford Pale-Amberish Ale
Brew day: 4/10/2014
Kegged: 4/21/2013
Recipe Specifications
Sacch rest - 60 min @ 150.0 F (this was the target)
Fly Sparge 12.50 gallons 170f
Misc: 45 seconds of pure O2. Filtered Philadelphia Tap water.
Notes: I took no notes!


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Michelle Peterson-Albanoz makes sure to use discarded materials where ever she's at when creating her work. While in Florida she tends to focus on left-over concrete and waste paint. For this series she concentrated on concrete mixed with ash. Florida sports the adobe look so her thin-panel pieces reflect the architecture. Florida was hit hardest in the subprime loan debacle. Michelle was given loan applications for desperate home owners, which she then blended into her works.
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Just recently saw an article from Yahoo! about 7 style mistakes that all guys make, and I do think that they have some great points that, thankfully, are being addressed.
The appearance of a clothing piece should accentuate the body type of a person, and this is usually done through the tailoring of that piece. So yes, I agree that it shouldn't be baggy or slouchy, and it should create a better form/shape of that person. The jacket should feel "snug," as the article pointed out, but it shouldn't restrict movement and flexibility. I do have to say that I like their choice of the bomber jacket from Dolce & Gabbana.
I haven't owned a pair since the 80's, and even looking at the "trends" now, the 80's are coming back. But just because the trend is here doesn't mean it will last. Stick with darker denim that has room for the crotch and makes your appearance straight and tall. Bootcut jeans are typically very nice for slimming down one's physique.
And yes, get rid of the Seinfeld-esque sneakers and go for something more stylish, hip, and put together. H&M was suggested, but I can also argue for brands like Coach, Cole Haan, Armani Exchange, Kenneth Cole, and Steve Madden.
I've been on a case that accessories should be invested upon as much as one can possibly afford (at a reasonable amount, of course). Why? Because accessories also accentuate your physique as well as the overall look. It helps polish your attire and oftentimes makes things "fit" together. Cheap ties, as in most things cheap, don't possess the quality necessary to withstand the wear and tear. They feel coarse, the prints look cheap, and the threads/material feel like they've been made with bamboo.
Ahh, yes. The sagging pants. Shameless confession: I can't really say I haven't done this, but I have repented and moved on long time ago. It's easy to really get stuck in this rut, especially if you are shorter than the average person. I agree with the article: take your pants to a tailor. While it is much better to find pants that fit both vertically and horizontally, it oftentimes do not happen, especially in the sale racks. So, if you buy something on sale at Banana Republic that works on the waist, but not length-wise, take it to a good tailor, or for an extra $10 bucks or so, get the store to hem it for you.
Honestly, if you have the money to buy a great suit, you should also have (or try to invest in) the time to take care of the suit AND its other parts: shirt, shoes, accessories. I know we all get lazy at times, and I know that a lot of guys just give up and figured a great suit will negate the sloppy shirts. Well, the suit in and of itself may be great, but again, it's all about the whole and not just the sum of its parts. Take the time to iron your stuff if needed. Or, as the article suggested, buy shirts with firm collars and invest in collar stays (those plastic things).
I can even make the case for the right suit but the wrong shoes as well. I went to a friend's wedding once where the groom (my friend) wore an awesome tux and Birkenstocks. Yes, he's from the Pacific Northwest and he's an outdoors kind-of-guy, but a good outfit doesn't have to be ruined by the shoes or accessories you wear. Each piece of accessory or clothing needs to compliment the outfit. I like the article's point of view; if you have things that don't fit the suit or the outfit, retire it.
Come on, people. This isn't the 80's with the massive shoulder pads. Today's modern suit is form-fitting, and even if you don't think form-fitting is going to look good for you, think again. Lots of suits are made specifically for your type of body (granted some are quite expensive), but these suits don't just make the man, they make them look fantastic. And even if you do get a suit that looks a little big, invest in a great tailor that can help you look great for that job interview or that work-related lunch meeting. You're not just investing in what you wear, but you're investing in your confidence and overall appeal, both short-term and long-term.
My Brand Of The Week of 8.31.09 goes out to Steve Madden, makers of quality shoes at affordable prices.
I love their modern styles and subtle avant-garde influences. What really stands out to me about Steve Madden, and quite frankly is very impressive, is how comfortable — VERY comfortable — their shoes are. I think I have owned about 10 pairs of Steve Maddens so far, and even at this moment, am on their site looking for cool shoes to get. With shoes that makes your feet comfy, it gives me the perfect impression that their customer loyalty is based on the customer's needs, without sacrificing style and quality.
Father's day is coming up soon, so here are some great ways to get great gifts (and save $$) for the father(s) in your lives!
With the "new" Bing live and running, I've checked out some cool electronics for all you gadget dads out there. I personally would get an iPod, but I wouldn't discount the Zune products either. Coming from the land of Microsoft, it has very cool features that most iPods don't have, but I would still get the iPod anyway LOL.
And with summer being on the horizon, check out the summer sales that DSW has for you fathers out there. There are some good shoes on sale here that I wouldn't miss buying!
Let's not forget Your Personal Shopper's favorites, like Armani Exchange's summer sale event. Up to 70% off of your latest Armani fashions! Check out their Under $29 sale and their Tees selection as well!
Here are some more places to get great deals on your shopping spree 🙂
So go get shopping for your Dad! Just do me a favor: don't buy him Crocs, okay?
I have to hand it to my man, Kenneth Cole. I absolutely love his shoes. Very modern, sleek, stylish, comfortable, and best of all, they fit well with any outfit. Thanks to Shopittome.com, I received a Sale Mail that pointed me to the latest sales on the brands that I love. Check out this tight KC shoe on sale at Macy's.
Ok, how can you not go wrong with this? This is not your dad's slip-on or your grandfather's. It's sleek, modern, and so in style. When you're looking for any clothing piece, the general guidelines are that you want something that will be versatile, and Kenneth Cole pulls it off well. Want to look polished? This bad boy can go business as usual in the daytime and is an excellent addition to the water cooler Olympic discussions. Pair this up with some dark Diesel jeans, crisp button-down collar shirt, and a black Banana Republic Pinstripe 3-button blazer, and this baby will turn heads in a swanky bar at night before you can order your scotch on the rocks. As my man Mikey put it, "single malt, as long as it's not a blend…"
The Rat Pack will be so proud of you.
Express.com has some decent sales going on this time of year, and I'm going to show you an outfit that would look great for this coming fall.
Here are two shirts that look great and are definitely versatile for your wardrobe. Cotton/Spandex material that is a modern fit for all body types with pointed collars, single lined button barrel cuffs, rounded shirttail, and is machine washable for normal wear and tear. This modern style is contemporary enough for a classic look. Notice the pant selections for each shirt. The solid white 1MX shirt can be combined with both the gray or black pants for the office, or wear it on the weeknights with a pair of nice, dark flat-front denim jeans. The dark striped-shirt can be worn with solid black, off-black, or pinstripe pants for the office, and worn with dark denim jeans on the weekends.
1MX Shirt Solid: $49.50
Colors: A LOT!
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1MX Shirt – Summerall Stripe: $59.50
Colors: Black, Ruby, White
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With the two styles of shirts mentioned above, the next step is to find great pants to match. This solid cotton Producer Pant by Express is a complimentary pant to the shirts. Flat-front pants are great for average heights and slim builds, while pleated pants will accentuate heights of the "vertically-challenged" folks. This is Express' signature pant line, and the comfort value is great. I highly recommend it.
Price: $49.50
Colors: Black, Caravan, Marsh
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What really makes or breaks the outfit are the complimentary accessories that you combine with your attire. How you "accessorize" your outfit is by looking at the patterns, colors, and shapes of your wardrobe, and letting your accessories offset and accentuate what is lacking with your outfit.
For example, the outfit I chose above is very modern, sleek, crisp, and clean. So to match the accessories with the outfit, I chose a sleek buckle belt that is formal enough for a work outfit, yet stylish and casual for denim attire.
Next, I chose a selection of black shoes that will accentuate the look I'm trying to create. Most designer slip-ons (not necessarily penny loafers) have that modern look, so I am going with my trusty Kenneth Cole shoes to enhance the style of the outfit. Choose between a square-toe or pointed-toe shape, but for this outfit, I would stay away from cap-toe shoes, as it doesn't match the overall look.
Adding a buckle on the shoe will definitely compliment the belt and make the outfit a more polished, modern look. Finally, adding black or silver cufflinks from Kenneth Cole and Reaction and watches from Giorgio Armani and Kenneth Cole will round out the entire wardrobe for you.
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I've been getting a few emails and IMs from my friends who think Crocs are fugly, and are even sending me URLs of those that do. So I'm thinking, "Hmm… this can be good!"
I'm going to collect them and put the links on my site for those that want it. This will be good!!!


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