text:
Is the Tour over?
Not necessarily, but the strongest climber in the race now leads, with several days in the mountains to come, and only bad luck or carelessness will prevent Contador from riding into Paris in yellow.
The Spaniard is in a supreme position of strength. Nobody could follow his initial acceleration, and unusually for the Spanish rider, who often gains quickly before settling into a more steady rhythm, he gained all the way to the line. On Ventoux, which has an average gradient very similar to Verbier (7.5 per cent for Verbier, 7.6 per cent for Ventoux), but is 12 kilometres longer, it's hard to imagine Contador resisting the temptation to win in yellow.
Of his rivals, Andy Schleck is neither climbing nor time trialling as well, and Wiggins can't match him in the mountains. And Astana are too strong for him to be vulnerable to the kind of tactical ambush which won CSC the Tour last year.
What is over, however, is the debate which has been raging since before the season even started, about who is going to lead Astana at the Tour. The decision has been a long time coming, but it has definitively been made.
How high can Wiggins finish?
Bets have been placed between the British journos in the Tour press room, and dinners are at stake, with predictions between 10th, and first overall.
We've got a feeling that second is not out of the question, with third a little more likely. It's going to depend on how he manages the gap between himself and Andy Schleck. Wiggins still has 40 seconds on Schleck, plus whatever he can gain in the time trial, which should be 90 seconds to two minutes, judging by Monaco, where Wiggins put 40 seconds into the Saxo Bank rider.
That gives Wiggo a cushion of around 2-30.
But Schleck has three days in the mountains to add to the 23 seconds he gained on Wiggins today. Tuesday's stage to Bourg St Maurice isn't likely to create gaps, but Wiggins will be entering unknown territory on the five-col stage the next day to Le Grand Bornand, Schleck can do more damage to Wiggins on the Romme and Colombière than he did today, and again on the Ventoux.
The heart says second for Wiggins, but the head says third.
Why did Saxo Bank ride so hard at the bottom?
Contador attacked relatively early on the climb, just past the six kilometres to go marker.
But the damage had already been done to the lead group by then, by rival team Saxo Bank. Saxo Bank's pace whittled the group down to a handful of riders, with the intention of setting up Andy or Frank Schleck.
Instead, it gave Contador his springboard. The searing pace set by Saxo Bank until then made it impossible for anybody to respond, even Andy Schleck, who was supposed to be the beneficiary.
Why did Kloden chase behind Contador's attack?
With Contador ahead, it shouldn't normally have been Astana's responsibility to work behind him.
But with Andy Schleck also up the road, Kloden was defending Armstrong's second place overall. Tactically, it was justified, although its main effect was to pace Wiggins, Frank Schleck and Nibali up before Armstrong faltered.
Tour analysis: Is the race now over?
Is the Tour over?


text:
Incoming shipments are being affected by the current rise in the Silver market price. If you require quantity of an out of stock item, please can you let us know so we can plan accordingly, Thanks. Coronavirus update click here.
Our website uses cookies to make your experience better. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Items 1-18 of 3061

subset: commoncrawl


text:
You've covered some serious ground, collecting passport stamps with your current passport, or maybe it's been over the course of many! But the problem is that all of those little pieces of artwork are always squirreled away where nobody can ever see them. Let's fix that!
Now you can show off all of your passport stamps proudly in your home. Cover your walls, just like you've covered the pages of your little booklet, with a stamp for every country you visited on the date you arrived there.
For the thrill seeker, beach goer and eco-friendly tourist, Costa Rica is where it's at. Commemorate your adventures through the rain forests with this stamp.
Every personalized vinyl passport stamp decal we offer is based on each country's actual stamp. There are often many variations and they change over time, but we've captured their individual vibes and made them look excellent! There is a personalizable date on each one, so you can capture the date that you actually landed in each of your destinations.
You've officially landed at customs. Next in line, please!
Buy In Bulk and Save!
Check out all our other countries!
What's Included?
Everything you need to install and enjoy your new set of decals!
Semi-permanent adhesive-backed cast matte vinyl
While water resistant, care must be taken when washing around decal as it could come off if cleaned too aggressively, especially smaller pieces.
Installation instructions:
Your decal should have no problem sticking and staying on most walls or items. Our vinyl is made to last!
Here are some things to be aware of before buying:


text:
Guaranteed lifetime income is increasingly important for retirees in a post-pension world. But the primary vehicle for guaranteed benefits–annuities–can be a hard sell for many investors. It seems that every other day an article panning annuities is published in the mainstream media; and regardless of whether these attacks are unwarranted or uninformed, they have a real effect on those who need the protection of lifetime income the most.
Enter Stand-Alone Living Benefits (SALB).
The Basics
SALB offer a guaranteed stream of income without purchasing a traditional annuity. The product acts like an insurance policy on an investment account, with income benefits kicking in if the account is depleted during the insured's lifetime. The product is sometimes referred to as a "hybrid annuity" product, although it is not an annuity in the traditional sense.
Here is how they work. The investor places assets in an investment account that is eligible for coverage by SALB. The SALB provide a 4 percent to 8 percent lifetime income guarantee, calculated over the Retirement Income Base–essentially the account value–in place when the SALB are purchased.
The lifetime income guarantee will then continue payments to the insured if the account is depleted to zero dollars and can no longer support the payments guaranteed under the contract. Benefits typically are not available until the insured reaches 65. Fees associated with SALB range from 75 to almost 200 basis points, in addition to advisory fees associated with the underlying account.
For example, if an investor purchases SALB on an account with a Retirement Income Base of $500,000 and a 5 percent guarantee, the SALB promises that payments of 5 percent of the $500,000 base, or $25,000, will be available annually for the insured's lifetime, starting at 65. Then, if the account value drops to zero, the SALB will continue to make those $25,000 annual payments for the insured's lifetime.
Guaranteed income can increase annually if the value of the account increases, giving clients access to market upswings while still protecting them from downturns. For example, 5 percent SALB on an account worth $500,000 would pay $25,000 per year, but if the account value jumps to $600,000, the guarantee will jump to $30,000 per year.
A spousal option may also be elected that will continue payments over the surviving spouse's lifetime.
A lifetime payment option is available on some products. Under that option, the investor's account is liquidated and the proceeds are applied to purchase a fixed immediate annuity from the company. Payments under the annuity cannot be less than those that would be available by multiplying the proceeds of the account by the return promised under the SALB.
Limitations on SALB
The product was developed as a way for fee-only and fee-based asset managers to offer clients guaranteed income benefits without selling an annuity. Accounts on which SALB are purchased are managed by an advisor, not the insurance company.
But SALB cannot be purchased on just any account. Carriers offering the product allow asset management exclusively through a partner organization. For example, Genworth's LifeHarbor product is available exclusively through AssetMark Investment Services Inc. Likewise, Nationwide's Portfolio Innovator SALB product is offered only through Envestnet and Phoenix's Guaranteed Income Edge is offered through Investors Capital Advisory Services.
Also, trading in an account covered by SALB can be severely restricted. Fees associated with SALB depend on a number of factors, including the asset allocation used in the account and market volatility. Restrictions are placed on account management. If an account is managed in violation of those restrictions, the carrier may terminate SALB coverage for the account. The carrier may provide notice of an impending termination, giving the investor and manager time to remedy the situation.
Taxation of SALB
Although SALB may not be an annuity for nontax purposes, the IRS has indicated through a Private Letter Ruling that at least one brand of SALB products (Phoenix's Income Edge) is an annuity for income tax purposes. As a result, carriers offering SALB products will typically treat payments made under a SALB as annuity payments for tax purposes. Accordingly, payments made after the investment account reaches zero will be treated as amounts received as an annuity.
Because payments are treated as being made from an annuity, each payment will be treated in part as a nontaxable return of investment and in part as gain taxed as ordinary income. But "investment in the contract" is not relative to investment accounts. Instead, investment in the contract consists only of amounts paid as fees on the SALB policy.
Unfortunately, this annuity treatment does not extend to the account underlying the SALB. Gains inside the account are still taxable to the investor.
SALB can be a great way to guarantee lifetime income for clients without purchasing a traditional annuity. However, the product is not widely available and current restrictions on asset management in accounts covered by SALB may make it difficult for many advisors to offer the product to their clients. Also, despite having lower fees than variable annuities with guaranteed living benefits, the taxation of the underlying account must be taken into account when determining whether the product is suitable for a particular client.


text:
I need more information
Because our goal is to provide consumers with helpful information, we feel it is our responsibility to explain some of the complications involved in determining a patient's bill. Providing you with an estimate of your potential costs is an imperfect process and although we would like to guarantee our pricing estimates, it would be inappropriate to do so. You see, when you have services at our facility, your costs may be less or more than what we estimated because of a number of reasons. All estimates are based on information provided to us by a prospective patient and we compare that information to our hospital's historical pricing for comparable services. We cannot predict or estimate for changes in treatment decisions, unforeseen complications, and additional tests or procedures ordered by a physician, among other things.
The previous screen is asking you to acknowledge that you have read our legal disclaimer regarding our limitations. Once you select "I understand" on the previous screen, you will be taken to the Uninsured page which will list the estimated pricing on our top procedures. If you have any questions and wish to speak to a representative, please call us at 1-888-334-3868.


text:
Monday, July 22, 2013
Item of the Week
Here's a tee youngsters will love to wear all summer. While indoors the shirt appears as a black & white print of the reef and ocean friends, but the sunshine brings the shirt colorfully alive! Total magic and what kid doesn't love magic? Check out this item and many others in our online gift shop!
Magic Tee
Posted by The DRC Family at 10:46 AM


text:
Phegley delivers walk-off win for White Sox in CRG
Two-out single caps comeback victory; Dunn hits two-run homer
CHICAGO -- The White Sox catcher of the past, A.J. Pierzynski, has been getting loud ovations with pretty much every move made this weekend in his first return to U.S. Cellular Field as part of the Rangers.
But it was Josh Phegley, the White Sox catcher of the present and most likely future, who eventually took down Texas with a walk-off single in a 3-2 victory Saturday night. The contest marked Major League Baseball's seventh Civil Rights Game and completed a weekend of activities and festivities that included a Friday afternoon Roundtable discussion on Baseball and the Civil Rights Movement and the Saturday afternoon Beacon Awards Luncheon.
Phegley, who entered in the eighth after Jeff Keppinger pinch-hit for Tyler Flowers in the seventh, connected on a 97-mph fastball from Tanner Scheppers (5-2), scoring Avisail Garcia, who had singled and moved to third on Dayan Viciedo's two-out single to center. If not for third-base coach Joe McEwing's stop sign, Garcia would have tried to come all the way around on Viciedo's hit.
"I was trying to score that run and they stopped me, but it's OK," Garcia said. "[Phegley] got a big hit right there and we won. He was on the bench and then had to face somebody throwing 99 or 100. It's pretty impressive."
"Scheppers, I've faced him in college. I know he's a hard thrower and I just tried to get my foot down and get the barrel on something," Phegley said. "And I knew a strikeout wouldn't help us there, and if you can just get the bat on the ball and get something through the infield, game over."
This victory stood as the seventh in eight games for the White Sox (53-75) and raised their record to 13-6 over the last 19. It also was a win that might not have been possible for the South Siders to pull off when things were so bad before this recent hot stretch.
Alex Rios came back to haunt his former team with a two-run homer in the top of the sixth off of Hector Santiago, breaking a scoreless tie. With the dominance exhibited by Yu Darvish, it looked as if two runs would be more than enough.
Adam Dunn changed that outlook in the bottom of the frame. He followed Gordon Beckham's single and Alexei Ramirez's long flyout to left with a two-run, opposite-field shot, tying the game and giving Dunn 29 homers for the season. He has 435 for his career, and Dunn's blast marked the fourth first-pitch homer the designated hitter has hit this season.
Darvish finished with a no-decision, pitching out of a first-and-third, nobody-out situation in the seventh, and recording 11 strikeouts over seven innings. It was one pitch that gave the White Sox a chance for their 31st comeback victory.
"Dunn is the only person who could hit a home run off that fastball," Darvish said. "It was not a bad pitch at all. So my hat's off to Dunn."
"He made the mistake to Dunn," said Pierzynski of Darvish. "It wasn't a horrible pitch, but that's kind of where Dunner has been swinging and hitting it well."
Both teams missed prime scoring opportunities, aside from the seventh-inning shutdown by Darvish. The Rangers (75-54) put runners on second and third with one out in the top of the seventh, but reliever Matt Lindstrom induced an Ian Kinsler grounder to Ramirez with the infield in and then retired Adrian Beltre on a fly ball to center.
Paul Konerko's two-out single to left in the third looked as if it would bring home Ramirez from second with the game's first run. But Pierzynski blocked the plate well enough on Craig Gentry's throw home to put the tag on Ramirez.
Despite allowing seven baserunners in the first three innings, Santiago did a good job of matching the Texas ace. He struck out six, walked three and hit three, including Pierzynski in the second, over 6 1/3 innings.
Santiago emerged with an eighth no-decision in 11 starts. Even if he didn't get the individual victory, he was more than satisfied with the team's success.
"We're almost out of it and the numbers in the won-loss column aren't great, but we're playing like we're in contention to make the playoffs," said Santiago, who threw 105 pitches. "It feels like we're battling. We're definitely not giving in and not giving up when we're down and we're battling to keep our team in the game."
That battle allowed the White Sox to beat on Phegley during the postgame celebration following the White Sox eighth game-ending hit this season.
"As soon as you get that hit, you can't feel anything for the next 10 minutes," Phegley said. "So it's great to celebrate with those guys. Hector threw an awesome game. So did Darvish. It was a battle the whole way through. For us to come on top, it was awesome."


text:
NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge will decide whether to approve an agreement for BP PLC to plead guilty to manslaughter and other charges and pay a record $4 billion in criminal penalties for the company's role in the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance on Tuesday will either accept the deal and impose the sentence negotiated by BP and the Justice Department, or reject the sentence and allow the company to withdraw from the agreement.
Before ruling, Vance is expected to hear testimony from relatives of 11 workers who died when BP's blown-out Macondo well triggered an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig.
BP agreed in November to plead guilty to charges involving the workers' deaths and for lying to Congress.


text: Play sudoku, crossword and word search puzzle. This category will exercise you, for a sound body and mind. Keep your mind active always. For the young at heart, tips, tricks and cheats for popular games, are also found here. Magazine Land offers you the best prices on Games & Puzzles Magazines subscriptions.


text:
Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is often referred to as the third stage of embracing digital technology.
Main Contact
«The general change potential of digitalization is subject of intense market discussions. Thanks to our industry- and outside-in perspectives across markets and financial industries, we jointly develop concrete fields for action and implement them successfully. Thus digitalization is no longer a threat but becomes an opportunity.»
- Ingo Muschick
- Silvan Stüssi
Digital Business Model
Digitalization is changing the way we do business – customers are getting empowered, process get digitalized, business models need to evolve to keep up with new challenges.
Hardly any industry notices the impact of current and future information technology hypes like digitalization, big data or the internet of things (IoT). These topics provide chances for new business models, new customers and for internal optimization. Threats like new competition and change of customer behavior and expectations can be turned into lucrative opportunities.
For the insurance industry you can see the impact in all areas: life, non-life, reinsurance, and health insurance.
New customer areas are rising where digitalization enables new business models. For example Uber or AirBnB require specialized insurances and clarification of arising questions regarding liability. Simultaneously, traditional business is getting more transparent, and startups building on existing concepts create entirely new approaches (e.g. hioscar health insurance). Digitalization also facilitates proposing new products to customers based on their life style or using big data analytics (wearables, telematics, etc.).
Digital and innovative insurance business models include:
- New operating models (white labelling, outsourcing, alternative distribution channels, D2C sales, etc.)
- Data driven insurance analytics (big data, IoT)
- Telematics (real time & behavior data)
- UW tools for risk assessment
- External partnerships (data ecosystem)
Consumers are increasingly self-service-driven and are looking for empowerment and instant solutions. From searching for information to buying insurance products online, the customer journey is moving ever closer to the digital space.
Now is the right time to operationalize these hypes for your business and start securing results for the future. Synpulse is more than happy to support you with digitalization in the insurance industry by:
- Create business and digitalization strategies, and define new areas for activitie
- Develop and implement measures derived from your strategy, and build prototypes
- Accompany the digital transformation of your organization
The digital transformation of the entire value chain requires a rethinking of traditional business models of insurers. Future success depends on the ability to do this.
- Ingo Muschick
- Silvan Stüssi
Training Solutions
Banks and insurance companies are subject to constant organizational and technological change. Precisely where major restructuring or launch projects are concerned, professional training is key to success. In «Training Solutions», Synpulse has developed a methodology for mastering these challenges with modern and effective training solutions.
If you are facing the challenge of implementing a major change project in your organization, Synpulse is the ideal partner for your internal communication and training. «Training Solutions» is the methodology we have developed to prepare your organization well in advance for change.
Our first step is to explore with you your communication and training needs. Then we jointly decide on the most suitable training resources. Whenever possible, we use modern tools such as e-learning, webinars and e-classrooms. This gives you maximum effectiveness at minimal cost.
Precisely where international projects are concerned, it is essential that training can take place independent of time and place and that assessment is automated. Traditional training methods often break the agreed budget with the cost of travel alone, which frequentlyoften makes this option unviable.
We employ «Training Solutions» continually and successfully in projects and optimize it on an ongoing basis. Its pragmatic approach and the mix of training resources in particular mean that our clients can tailor the training process to their needs. It also means that we can make adjustments as and when they are required. Our customers additionally benefit from experienced Synpulse project team members, whose expert knowledge and skills from an insurance and banking background make them highly effective in putting together training packages.
«Training Solutions» is an ideal way of meeting a large-scale need for training. Our clients benefit from our many years of expertise. We help you to achieve maximum effectiveness from your training at minimal cost and working with modern tools and resources.


text:
Gizmodo Gallery '09 started off with a bang yesterday, as it was packed full of people despite a minor problem with the air conditioning. But we're back today with the exclusive new Draganflyer X8 UAV and the Mud Tub computer.
The X8 is the latest and greatest to come from DraganFlyer, who improved upon the X6 by giving the UAV 8 rotors and a lightweight, carbon fiber design. Plus, this is the first time the actual device has ever been seen.
The Mud Tub computer is also at the gallery, and in a nutshell, you can push a pile of mud around, and a projected ball of light will react according to what direction and how hard you push the mud. Trust me, it's much cooler and less gross than it seems.
And let's not forget that ArcAttack will be performing with their singing Tesla coils at 1p, 4p and 7p today (and everyday), with a couple of impromptu performances scattered here and there. You really can't miss that (literally).
Gizmodo Gallery 2009
267 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
Gallery Dates:
September 23rd-27th
9/22 Tuesday
Media Day by appointment only. For info please contact email@example.com.
9/23 Wednesday
9/24 Thursday
9/25 Friday
9/26 Saturday
9-? - Live Musical Performance
9/27 Sunday
Read more about our Giz Gallery 09 here, follow @gizgallery on Twitter and see what else we'll be playing with at the event.And special thanks to Toyota's Prius — without their sponsorship, there would be no Gizmodo Gallery.


text:
The beginning of April marks a renaissance of life outdoors! While natures first greens of the season are unfurling and purple hyacinth are popping up outside, the interior of your home should also enjoy a refreshed look. This is the time to let the light in, swapping out thick curtains for sheers and lace, and sprinkle your home with inspiring pops of pretty! Here are 5 ways to use Springs color and home decor trends in your space for a rejuvenated style.
Splash of Color
This Season, pastels are bathing everything in delicate hues of pink, pistachio, baby blue and lavender. These midtone versions of Easter candy hues are delightful and chic, adding a creamy dream soft beauty to everything from swimsuits to kitchen appliances. Somewhat reminiscent of the 1950s, these tender hues have an inviting and fresh feel. Try painting a wooden chair, making a feature wall, or introducing a new accessory into your home this season in a pretty pastel tint.
Blossoming Branches Or Potted Bulbs
It is widely known that a vase of fresh flowers brings a room to life. This year, think outside the bouquet and try decorating with branches or potted bulbs instead. Not only do these options last longer than cut flowers, they also have a sophisticated whimsy. Spring sprigs, like pussy willows, almond tree boughs and flowering cherry tree branches add height and enchantment to decor. Buy cut branches or snip your own to enjoy the gradual blossom of nature unfolding indoors. Potted bulbs provide a similar sense of charm, building anticipation as a spike of fresh green leaves slowly buds into a colorful posy of flowers.
Floral Prints
Florals never really go out of style, they just take on new tendencies each season. This year it seems watercolor florals, pixelated graphic florals and vintage chic retro florals are all the rage. Pick your passion or fee free to mix and match, because you simply cannot go wrong with flowers in the Springtime. Try mixing floral prints into the room with a tablecloth, a framed piece of art or wall decal kit, a garland of blossoms strung across a window, or in accent pieces like plates, vases or even napkins.
Pillow Update
We recommend swapping out pillows often! It is one of the quickest and most effective ways to renew a space. In the Winter we like to cuddle up on the couch, surrounded by fabrics like fur, velvet, and warm knits. April is the perfect time to trade these pillows for bright and cool new looks, with seasonally appropriate fabrics like linen, cotton and lace. Experiment with the seasons fascination with metallics, mixing pastels with gold accents and fun florals with shimmery sequins.
Bowl of Beauty
Is there anything more welcoming than a bowl full of treats to enjoy? Think of the sweet lady who always has candy on her desk, your favorite neighborhood restaurant with the delicious mints, or your Martha Stewart channeling relative who always has little snacks out to enjoy. Get seasonal and sweet with your own little dish of goodies – it's an opportunity to bring out your cutest dish and to make somebody smile – even yourself! Or, for a purely aesthetic display, try a bowl of floating blossoms, artichokes, or moss. To make your own decorative vessel check out our video on updating plain vases with designer decals. The results are gorgeous!


text:
Over the Rainbow: The Year's Most Colorful Shopping Posts — Best of 2012
Editorial Rating:
Average Rating: ( 0 votes)
We love some color around here. From our annual Room for Color Contest to our much anticipated announcement of Pantone's Color the Year , we've always got our collective eye on new hues. Throughout the year our contributors have shopped around for furniture and accessories in a rainbow of colors. These are 10 of our favorites… • Adding Color at Home: Bright Tables • Bring The Color of the Year Home: 10 Emerald Products & Interior Inspirations • Color Crazy: From Orange Crush to Tangerine Tango • 9 Shelving Units in Living Color • Get the Look: Peach • Spice It Up with Red Bedroom Decor • Colorful Tabletop Finds: Chartreuse • Furniture Focus: Feelin' Blue • Bold Black Accessories: 8 Ways to Add Black to Your Home • Hello Yellow: Bright Seating for Every Style More


text:
Like wine for chocolate: 32nd area winery to open
According to the Hook's latest count, there are 31 area wineries, which is enough to give Dish a hangover just thinking about trying to visit them all. Indeed, we appear to be surrounded by an army of wineries!
Well, it appears we will now have 32 wineries.
In early December, the Glass House Winery in Free Union plans to have its grand opening. Owners Jeff and Michelle Sanders, who moved here in 2006 and were featured in a story about "the lifestyle farming trend" in USAToday, have thrown their hats into the grape smashing ring with a few unusual twists.
Michelle is a chocolatier, so visitors will also be able to enjoy hand-made chocolates. But that's not all. The tasting room features some unusual architecture, including a giant wine barrel turned into a doorway (which will be stained to smell like wine during the early December grand opening), a geothermal heat and cooling system, and a glass conservatory attached to the tasting room to house tropical and exotic plants. As for the wine, well, there are seven of them, including a Merlot, a Pinot Gris, and one named C-Villian, which is a gossipy blend of chambourcin, cabernet franc, and merlot grapes
"They wanted to create a warm oasis for the winter months and a magical garden in the warmer ones," says Sabrina Youry, a tasting room worker helping to promote the grand opening. "They also plan to host weekly music nights once things get going. There's seating, and people are encouraged to bring in food and enjoy the wine and greenery all day."
Renowned local vintner Brad McCarthy consulted on the operation with assistance from Chris Hill, who was introduced to the world in the recent film about the Virginia wine industry Vintage: The Winemaker's Year.
"When we moved to the area, we brought with us our passions, and tied them into the winery idea," says Michelle. "Jeff, although his history is in executive management, is a farmer at heart and, among other things, ran a tropical plant nursery on an island in Honduras. I have a lifelong love of making chocolates, and got my professional chocolatier's certificate two years ago. We're thrilled that both of us were able to bring these passions into our new business. "
The grand opening will be held on Saturday and Sunday December 4 and 5. Saturday hours are noon-8pm, Sunday it's noon-5pm. They will have live music in the glass conservatory both days, and there is a $10 cover charge that includes the music, food, and a wine tasting.
25 comments
More rich people getting that "FARM " tax break.
Whats next tax breaks for cheese with their wine?????
A tropical plant farmer eh?
Hey Bonnie...You should open a casino on the James in Scottsville...Very sound logic there...Raymon Thacker's Thundering Shifflette Casino and Lounge. What Charlottesville really needs is a nice Putt-Putt, and a Go-Cart track!
? Whats wrong with a go cart track. Isnt that how NASCAR got started?? The C-Ville 500 .They'll serve wine and cheese not Bud light and Hot dogs .Well dress rednecks filling the stands !!Thats it.The only differance is theres only right hand turns in this town!
miss mj Get a life you can only eat so much drink so much hug a tree so much. As for history once you know it its still history .
How about a good sports bar . A place that wont cost you an arm and a leg. With real food real drinks and real people.That would tickle more fancies than you could count.
...digging the sound of this new winery and looking forward to visiting! I think we're fortunate to have history, food and wine entertainment and it makes the other places more cheesy and great vacation spots to visit!! I agree that tourism is a real plus for our wallets... just wish we had some nice roads and bypasses to assist in the traffic!
Wow, we have more wineries than McDonald's. We sure are a progressive little town aren't we!
Charlotesville already has a Go-Kart track. Just travel 29 North near Fashion Square any Friday or Saturday night and you'll see all the loud exhaust ricer karts racing up and down the highway.
whats wrong with another winery? charlottesville is all about food, wine, history, nature and good ole uva. if one of these doesn't tickle your fancy, then move.
ugh! to another winnery.....how about adding places to go..like ballet,theatre, casino, museum, art gallery, planetarium, aquarium, garden ..public...more shopping malls...
boring city..except for Monticello
"once you know it it's still history"
Thanks for writing that. Now I don't HAVE to ask your wife.
Those wineries save each and everyone of us thousands of dollars in personal income taxes each, because of the tourist dollars they bring into the community! I say go for it. The more tourist we can get the better my pocketbook likes it.
On the flip, there really isn't anything to do in C'ville that isn't food, wine or history related. I love all three, but would welcome a change of pace without having to go to Richmond, Roanoke or VA Beach. Bring on a public shooting range, a go-cart track, a great putt putt, it will not only add enjoyment to my life, but it'll bring the tourist as well and they'll spend more money here and I'll pay less in taxes! It's a win, win situation!
Oldhoo72 Spoken like an old hoo .You've been drinkin the cool-aid to long .
Build another winery, boring people have to do something.
"You've been drinkin the cool-aid to long"
Aside from the fact that it should have been "You've been drinking the Kool-aid too long" (you see, "drinkin" does have a "g" on the end, Kool-aid is spelled with a "K" and "too" in this case really does have that pesky little extra "o" on the end) that particular phrase stopped being witty after the 10,264th time we all heard it.
Maybe if you went to the tasting rooms at the wineries more often you'd meet some real people who are different from those you rub elbows (and God knows what else) with in the sports bars and pick up a few new catch phrases.
Starting yet another winery seems a bit bold considering the $35,000,000 foreclosure of Ms. Kluge's Estate Winery and Vineyards.
Hugh Depayen Oh My heart goes out for Ms. Kluge .It wasnt her cash anyway . She just pis@ed it away like it was and 'cause she could . She still got the TAX MAN off her back didnt she?
Bold move! Was it bold when the Germans bombed pearl harbor, was it bold when Bristol Palin makes it to the finals of DWTS Now thats BOLD
You're only seven months behind on this story. Good job, Hook. Not.
I'd rather drink moonshine myself, a better reflection of local history and such.
Dustbag Drink some shine and watch Animal House and you.ll know what I was talking about!
Local history? Go cart track and Putt Putt golf?
Rt. 29 North archaeologists know there is a mini golf course buried in front of Keglers and that Botox & Laser (not tag) fans can play mini golf and ride go carts before or after treatments...
And Free Union is more than one road, who, what, when, why and don't forget where?
oh and great sports bar? In Crozet it is now the Mudhouse...go figure
Wify got him a blackberry with the GPS locater so she can find him when he gets lost
I think he really doesn't know anything
ripley Things move slowwwwwwwwwwww in C-Ville ya know . They wanted to get it right the 1st time .
Oldhoo72 I suppose I should have used spell check . Oh well I didnt know spelling counted . Maybe if I was a UVA grad I'd have know that. Besides its hard to type, drive ,drink coffee all at the same time .thank you
So when exactly did the Germans bomb Pearl Harbor?


text:
Peter Jackson and the crew say goobye to The Hobbit as they wrap principal photography in New Zealand. If this video blog of hardworking strangers braiding dwarf hair doesn't make you misty-eyed, you're a robot.
This certainly isn't the last of the Jackson updates — there are still many more months until The Hobbit is released. But the teary eyed goodbye to the crew might make it the saddest! Plus check out some excellent footage of the crowd at Comic Con soaking up the magic of Middle Earth.


text:
Over 292,796
Satisfied Customers
Since 2002
It is the most reliable source and is famous for its efficiency among all our clients, The latest Testking training materials and tools for passing exams and becoming certified are always available to you and the products and services are frequently updated to ensure that you are never in trouble, and they assure you 100% undertaking of Exam result.
- Over 10 years experience
Incredible 99.3% Pass Rate 3218 Questions and Answers 24/7 Support 108 Preparation Labs 34 Professional Exam Content Writers 292,796 satisfied customers 3390 FREE demo downloads available 2 weeks of preparation before you can pass your exam 78 percent more cost effective than traditional training
Your acquisition of Testking is secure and quick. When you have paid your expenses your products will be available for instant download.
The Leader in online security - McAfree is protecting The Testking website through 256-bit SSL.
Need Help?
Contact our Customer Support
|ISC CISSP Value Pack
Save $64.97 Now
$224.96 $159.99
The decision of reaching the apex with the guidance of ISC CISSP CISSP online testing engine and updated Test kings ISC CISSP CISSP computer based training - the superb tools for attaining the equilibrium between timely and efficient preparation for passing CISSP video lectures. The online courses are very highly effective. They are commendable for imparting education to students. Willing to become an IT professional? But facing hurdles in clearing online CISSP video training, then there is a way to take you on to the road of success. The CISSP from Testking updated demo practice examsand ISC CISSP from Testkings updated courses are a resource that helps in doing preparations for certification exam. Its really good and different. At Test king there is training better and good than anywhere else can be seen. By the easy moving technology one can be easily fooled but this site will surely help you in making way likewise in Test kings CISSP mp3 guide and CISSP from TestKing's updated latest tests. It's easy to join with many advantages. If you are running out of time to prepare for your online ISC CISSP CISSP cbt, and you aren't getting any solution how to prepare for it, then ISC CISSP CISSP testing engine is the right decision for you which guides its students by granting them with high quality latest Testkings CISSP practise questions so that they could score well! Coming to terms with the fact that latest ISC CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional video training is a demanding and painstaking exam, it is pertinent to seek facilitation from the spectacular CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional ISC online intereactive testing engine and online CISSP from Test kings mp3 guide which make it easy and delightful - the unparallel ways of enhancing information with intensity in current ideas of giving academic excellence which is supportive for all students.
Select the probability of getting successful in an easy manner with CISSP latest preparation materials which is the valiant addition in the field of internet technology following a focused approach towards cooperation with the help of necessary lessons to students of ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP online video lectures contrary to the hopeless online CISSP CISSP ISC boot camp training. Achieve your purpose of passing with the dazzling scores in online CISSP CISSP ISC computer based training with the unsurpassed online institutes - the wonderful online CISSP from Test king practise tests and ISC CISSP from Testking test dump online are designed and formed for the student so that they are able to handle the certification exam with simplicity and affordability. A creation of the best procedures and latest practices for high level of learning and educating formed for achievement of amazing grades by latest CISSP exam engine and updated ISC CISSP CISSP from Test king audio exam. The courses are competent and very resourceful and also the best tools for the enhancing of grades in ISC CISSP CISSP online audio lectures. latest ISC CISSP CISSP engine imparts reliable assurance and trust to students and makes them grab their desired purpose by using the latest education system. latest Certified Information Systems Security Professional bootcamp training is very an old fashioned and incompetent for passing Certified Information Systems Security Professional latest audio lectures with desired numbers.
Turning up at your destination of overcoming the CISSP updated audio training is undoubtedly possible. Thanks to the outstanding Test King's CISSP updated exam dumps and updated Testking CISSP quiz - the adept tools for overcoming the exam. Beating the exams is a target that is within your reach with the proper guidance of these online courses.
If you look at yourself as one of those students who think they will be able to secure the best grades in ISC CISSP CISSP cbt and latest CISSP from Testkings study notes then updated ISC CISSP CISSP from Test King's demoare the online courses that have the ability to furnish you with all the support for enhancing your abilities several times. Strip yourself of the dread of taking this exam. Extremely boring, stiff and conventional class attendance requirement at latest CISSP boot camp training always annoys students. Become a part of the recent and original as well as rational updated CISSP from Testking practise questions and answers which is formed for educational enrichment in CISSP CISSP ISC updated cbt. The courses also assert a very striking ratio of success. Declaration of your ability to prevail is what it takes to succeed in a simple and unmistakable way for doing adroit preparations for the hard certification exam. The exclusive courses carry ample amount of exact and pertinent point sources for passing updated Certified Information Systems Security Professional ISC CISSP audio training with shining grades, the online CISSP from TestKing's latest test questions and answers and updated Testking's ISC CISSP CISSP sample practise exam never fail to astound students. The current techniques used as a tool for giving academic guidance and direction to students in order to lead them to the required step of becoming part of Certified Information Systems Security Professional from TestKing's online computer based training and updated Testkings ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP sample questions - the ways for triumph in CISSP ISC CISSP computer based training.


text:
Harooni Rugs - Dazzling 12x15 Authentic Hand Knotted Oushak Rug - India
Harooni Rugs SKU#B-75779
Rug Type: Area Rug
Pattern: Geometric
Style: India
Rug for Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Home Office/Study Room, Living Room
Weave: Hand-Knotted
Handmade in: India- Eco Friendly | For Chairs with Wheels (Living Area) | Kid Friendly | Non-slip | Wear Resistant, Rug for Rooms: Office, Weave: Hand-Knotted
Free Shipping- We want you to LOVE your rug. If you don't love it, just return it!!!
This Authentic Hand Knotted Oushak Rug - India is designed with bold geometric, classic patterns, and vibrant colors. This handmade rug is complemented by a variety of strong hues and rich tones that blend traditional and modern elements to present elegance and sophistication. This rug can surely beautify your home decor. Exact dimensions of this rug are 12´ x 14´ 10"
History to this Beautiful Handmade India Rug:
The story of Indian rugs begins in the 16th century, when the Great Mughal Akbar took over the reign in India. Being an enlightened ruler, he loved to surround himself with art and beautiful objects. Some say he inherited those interests after his grandfather, Babur, who spend a long time in luxuriously-looking Persia. To invite some glamor to the palace, Akbar brought to Agra, the capital, a few best carpet weavers from Persia. During the reign of Akbar and his successors, Indian rugs represented top-notch workmanship. Just imagine, that a single one was intricately made with exactly 4224 knots per square inch! The whole making process was extremely arduous. It sometimes took years to complete a one complex design.


text:
Louisville police briefed the media this morning on the shocking news that a horse groom was murdered at Churchill Downs following the Kentucky Derby. Lt. Barry Wilkerson of the Louisville Metro Police Department just wrapped up a 20-minute press conference and gave a clearer picture of what went down and what investigators are still piecing together.
• The victim was 48-year-old Adan Fabian Perez, who is from Guatemala and appears to have been working as a groom for Cecil Borel, a longtime trainer who is the brother of famed jockey Calvin Borel.
• Perez's body was discovered around 5 a.m. Sunday morning in Barn #8.
• The Louisville medical examiner is currently doing an autopsy and results are expected shortly.
• Police are "hearing there were some altercations earlier in the day," according to Wilkerson, and are currently interviewing witnesses to see if anyone can make a firm identification as to who else was involved.
• Their best guess, so far, is that Perez was killed and his body placed in the barn some time after midnight Sunday.
• Police have little doubt that Perez was murdered. His manner of death, according to Wilkerson, "just wasn't a natural event." He would not comment on what kind of weapon was used, only to say there "were some wounds that obviously suspect foul play was involved."
• There are security cameras in the immediate area. Wilkerson would not say where they are located, except to say they're reviewing the footage to see if it can be of help.
• Wilkerson would not comment on rumors that Perez's body was covered in feed bags when it was discovered.
For all the information Wilkerson shared, he was cagey on the question of whether any suspects had been identified or person of interests were being sought out. It sounds as if the LMPD has a lot of info it's sifting through right now, and with all the national attention this case has brought Churchill Downs, in the wake of I'll Have Another's dramatic victory on Saturday, it'd be shocking if the police—between the security footage and potential eyewitnesses to the "altercations"—didn't soon have a clear suspect in mind.


text:
Where does an advisor go to get his reputation back? That is the heart of a complaint of a former broker suing FINRA to expunge damaging allegations from his CRD that have kept the former wirehouse employee from working in the brokerage industry for two years.
The broker maintains that a vindictive wirehouse employer, abusing the ability to put complaints on his record, included allegations from clients of a former partner, whom this broker never advised nor even met. A FINRA arbitration panel last year agreed with the broker, who was disillusioned to later find out that FINRA refused to confirm the panel's finding.
In what is perhaps a sign of the extreme sensitivity of expungement cases, the broker, who contacted AdvisorOne and provided extensive documentation of his case including his and FINRA's court filings, apparently got cold feet and abruptly ceased cooperation on this story. His lawyer also did not return a call.
But the case is illustrative of misunderstandings that brokers often have about FINRA and the Central Registration Depository (CRD) system. According to Steven Insel, a Los Angeles securities attorney with 30 years of experience in these types of cases, an arbitration award alone gives no right to expungement.
"You always end up having to go court to have it confirmed" except in rare cases where FINRA has waived the requirement, such as instances when allegations are factually impossible.
That is because FINRA is generally opposed to expungement on public policy grounds. Consequently, brokers may find arbitration awards they won at great effort and expense to be Pyrrhic victories.
For brokers seeking to dispute information on their CRD without the expense and difficulty of going to court, FINRA spells out its strict guidelines on its website, saying that "to be eligible for investigation, the dispute must pertain only to factual information, and not to information that is subjective in nature or a matter of interpretation."
But brokers and securities attorneys say FINRA's process is too rigid. Says Patrick Burns, a securities lawyer in Beverly Hills, Calif., "Brokers have complained for years about the lack of accountability of FINRA arbitration panels, and the great deal of difficulty in getting expungements processed. The expungement process needs to be fixed. "
Attorney Steven Insel agrees, saying in certain cases involving mass product failures, FINRA needs to broaden opportunities for expungement. "In the case of auction rate securities, the regulators have made findings that the firms have misled their own advisors as much as they've misled the public."
Yet, despite "affirmative findings that the firms lied to the brokers," Insel continued, "if someone called in a complaint on you, it's on your record. If there was no complaint, it's not on your record at all even if the conduct was the same. There's a lack of consistency to the data in BrokerCheck as a result."
Insel proposes that FINRA form an internal group that could more liberally determine if it should expunge records in cases like auction rate securities where the authorities found that the firms misled its brokers, or other obvious situations. "They should have a streamlined internal procedure, a panel that can use a little more discretion to get ridiculous things off the record," he says.
"This would enhance the opportunity for fairness to the advisors. Not everyone can afford the huge fees to the court," Insel adds.
The broker who contacted AdvisorOne says he has borne significant costs in his dispute with FINRA, and doubtless has a costly legal battle ahead. A FINRA spokeswoman said, "The case is in litigation and FINRA is unable to comment on it."
In its motion to dismiss the complaint, FINRA offered many arguments based on the facts of the case, but also affirmed its general policy stance against expungement: "Confirmation of the award would violate FINRA's rules, adversely affect the investing public and CRD's integrity, and deprive regulatory authorities and securities firms of vital information."
In a notice to members issued in 1999, FINRA's predecessor organization (NASD Regulation) explained its reason for requiring court confirmation of arbitrator-ordered expungements, saying CRD information "is in many cases a state record, and state laws do not currently recognize the authority of an arbitrator to expunge a state record or do not otherwise currently permit such expungements because of state recordkeeping requirements."


text:
Crystal Affair String Body
€ 300,00 € 90,00
Dazzling beauty: The extra-soft tulle with the highest-quality workmanship and delicate seams make this string body wonderfully minimalistic and versatile. With its 185 Swarovski® crystals, each applied by hand, this piece has just the right touch of glamor.
- Close-fit
- Oversized sleeves
Makes every look shine.
Order Today: Estimated Delivery Date 21/10/2020
- main material 81% nylon, 19% elastane


text:
Last week was a jubilant one for the Internet, the triumphant victory of good over evil, the temporary defeat of the trolls.
You heard of the first win, or saw it on the "Today" show when it sprang from computer screens to television. Karen Klein, a bus monitor taunted to tears by pubescent donkeys in a viral video, received several decades-worth of hazard pay in the form of a "vacation-of-a-lifetime fund" set up by horrified viewers. The fund has surpassed $650,000 — several vacations for several lifetimes.
You might be less familiar with a second — the righteous vindication of Anita Sarkeesian, a media critic who attempted to raise $6,000 on Kickstarter to conduct a study about the stereotyping of women in video games. Her request unplugged a sewer of misogyny online (Stereotypes: proved), but the sewer was met with a backlash to the backlash. Instead of her original modest goal, Sarkeesian's project raised more than $150,000.
For years, trolls have given the Internet an undue amount of bad press. They represent the worst of humanity; unfortunately handwringers assume they represent the status quo of the Web. So it's exhilarating to see the Internet also draw forth the best of humanity. In fact, I propose that an equal-and-opposite term is needed for the troll-battlers who uplift rather than denigrate. I propose we call them "sprites."
Everyone loved the exceedingly spritely nature of last week. Bloggers chronicled Klein and Sarkeesian's ballooning funds like they were hosting a PBS telethon (Can we get her to $500,000? For a tote bag?).
But there's something a tad uncomfortable about the sprite solution. However horrible the initial mistreatment of the two women, healing their wounds with dollar-bill Band-Aids seems misguided. The Cinderella narrative is one that American society likes a lot — cars from Oprah, "Extreme Home Makeovers" from ABC — but it's a cop-out to Bippity-Boppity away individual problems rather than to acknowledge that these problems are systemic, symbolic and ongoing.
Ensuring Klein never needs to step on a school bus again doesn't mean that the bus environment will get any better, just that she won't have to witness it, and that that her donors get to feel happy about their part in that. Mob-rule generosity is absolutely a better response than mob-rule justice, but both are versions of chaos. (A counter-faction responded to Klein's plight by suggesting her tormenters — minors — be tarred and beaten in the town square.)
A sprite solution from last week that I liked better involved no personal monetary gains, but did unleash a greater-good mentality. After weeks of an ongoing, increasingly absurd legal battle between humor sites TheOatmeal and FunnyJunk — it involved copyright and libel — the founder of TheOatmeal attempted to quelch the madness. He proposed that instead of paying the $20,000 that FunnyJunk had requested, he would raise $20,000 for the American Cancer Society and the National Wildlife Fund. Ultimately, TheOatmeal's readers helped him raise more than $200,000.
Does the money solve questions of copyright and libel online? No. But the money went to a truly good cause, instead of just causing people to feel good.


text:
There are no Upcoming Shows listed for this comedian.
Andy Peters
You won't know what hit you. Andy Peters attacks like a mongoose in the night. He presents a tornado of absurd storytelling with off-the-cuff audience interaction zooming through the air. Andy's first show ever: opening for Colin Quinn at a jam-packed college arena...since then he has toured the country performing in Chicago, New York, LA, and some other, less popular destinations. He won the Rocky Mountain Laugh-Off, was a Finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and invitee to the San Francisco Comedy Competition, D.C. Comedy Fest, and Boston Comedy Festival. Andy will melt your face.
Andy Peters's Upcoming Shows
Andy Peters is Known For
|Seattle International Comedy Competition


text:
Math rescue
The dramatic $700 billion bailout of U.S. banks calmed markets and helped stabilize the financial system, but that doesn't mean taxpayers will see any direct returns from the investment. The Treasury says the Troubled Asset Relief Program might turn a profit. But the agency's fuzzy math wouldn't fly with any sensible portfolio manager. What it calls a gain looks more like a loss of at least $230 billion.
Treasury's rosy projections aren't half as bad as its methodology. The government declares a return when an investment's payments exceed the initial cash outlay. That boldly disregards the cost of money and its value over time.
By contrast, consider Warren Buffett's bet on Goldman Sachs. In the thick of the crisis, he loaned the bank $5 billion in exchange for 10 percent annual interest and stock warrants. Goldman paid back the Oracle of Omaha a few years later. Though hanging on to the warrants may cost him in the end, even without them he booked an annualized return of 14 percent.
Compare that to TARP, which had seven broad components. Start with the banks. Treasury estimates an ultimate profit of $22 billion. Even if that's achieved by year's end, taxpayers will have earned a paltry annualized return of 2 percent. Simply investing in the S&P 500 index would have earned 14 percent a year. Worse, applying Buffett's Goldman return as the risk-based cost of capital turns the net present value of the bank rescue into a loss exceeding $15 billion.
Then there's Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Treasury says its "loss" may shrink to $28 billion in a decade, generously assuming that profits from the giant mortgage backers will exceed housing-bubble era averages. Even using that questionable projection generates a net present value loss of $88 billion. Tabulate automakers and AIG similarly, figure a $28 billion loss on mortgage backed securities Treasury bought and sold, and accept Treasury's estimated $46 billion loss on foreclosure programs and its $3 billion gain on its flop of a public-private toxic asset scheme – and it all adds up to a whopping $230 billion loss, adjusting for the cost of capital.
Even using a more conservative discount rate of 10 percent would still leave the loss at over $190 billion. The U.S. Treasury isn't a hedge fund, so was willing to invest poorly for the bigger, unquantifiable return delivered by stability. But rather than try and obscure the painful price tag of its rescue, it should be emphasizing that avoiding a global meltdown was worth the cost.


text:
I need to use the_permalink() in order to construct a simple link from each post . the link should be like
I use ?output=something" >
the problem is that the trailing slash of the permalink is giving me an extar trailing slash that is breaking my link .
I know that I can construct the structure in another way , but I want to use the permalink (much easier) and i do not want to change the permalink structure sitewide ...
any way of getting rid of the trailing slash ??


text:
Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong achieved a hat-trick of MetLife BWF World Superseries titles by winning The Star Australian Badminton Open 2014 today.
The Men's Doubles pair from Korea added this rare feat to their already-impressive career records on an eventful final day in Sydney. Among other notable feats on the final day was that World and Olympic Men's Singles champion Lin Dan (left) of China won his first World Superseries title in over two years. Korea's Ko Sung Hyun/Kim Ha Na took home their first World Superseries crown in Mixed Doubles.
Lee/Yoo achieved the stunning sequence of title wins in three weeks – they had earlier won the Yonex Open Japan and the BCA Indonesia Open. Their 15th straight win came over Chinese Taipei pair Lee Sheng Mu and Tsai Chia Hsin with characteristic ease: 21-14 21-18.
The Chinese Taipei pair were blown away by the superior defensive abilities of the Koreans and wilted under the pressure. While Lee and Yoo were impenetrable in defence, they had plenty of variations in attack to decimate their opponents. It was only late in the second game that the Taipei pair posed some sort of challenge by varying their counter-attack and drawing level at 16, but that was as far as they could get. Lee hammered a smash between the two to break the deadlock – breaking his string in the process – and the Koreans sealed the issue in the next few minutes.
"We're overjoyed to win three World Superseries in a row but we don't want to stop there," said Lee Yong Dae, while his partner added: "We've definitely got the BWF World Championships in our sights."
The Men's Singles final was a classic battle until midway in the second game, after which Santoso caved in under the mastery of his opponent.
The Indonesian, who had a 1-10 career record against Lin, proved a tenacious customer in the opening game as he fought off deficits of 13-17 and two game points to take the lead. Lin appeared rusty to begin with, but once he warmed up the audience was in for a treat as a full repertoire of shots emerged from both players. Lin frequently punctuated his languid style with spectacular jump smashes while Santoso proved his equal with astounding returns.
Despite the first game loss, Lin upped the intensity, while Santoso began to falter under the stream of near-perfect clears, precision smashes and sharp net shots from his rival. By the third game the Indonesian had given up, allowing Lin to capture the title and power him in his quest to reach the top-8 of the BWF Destination Dubai World Rankings by the year-end. The match was the longest of the day at 75 minutes: 22-24 21-16 21-7.
Saina Nehwal (right) ended an interminable wait as she won her first World Superseries title in 20 months. The Indian last won a World Superseries at the Denmark Open in October 2012.
In the final today, Nehwal was up against left-hander Carolina Marin. Nehwal continued from where she left off in the semi-final win over top seed Wang Shixian (China), her athleticism and attacking abilities wearing Marin down. The Spaniard did sparkle from time to time with her deceptive left-handed shots catching Nehwal off-balance, but overall it was the Indian who dominated from start to finish.
Nehwal's relentlessness in chasing down Marin's shots broke the Spaniard's spirit in the second game. A warning from the umpire and a couple of service faults saw a dip in her focus even as Nehwal grew in confidence. The 21-18 21-11 victory took 43 minutes.
"I didn't think I'd be playing today because of blisters on my feet," said the winner. "I had to ask my physiotherapist at the start of the day whether it would be fine."
* In the opening match, Korea's Ko Sung Hyun/Kim Ha Na (above) chalked up a memorable first with the Mixed Doubles title. In doing so, they extended the wait of their German opponents Michael Fuchs/Birgit Michels. The Koreans broke away from 16-all in the first game and retained a healthy lead all the way in the second, for a 21-16 21-17 victory.
* China's Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei (above) packed too many weapons for Ayaka Takahashi/Misaki Matsutomo in the Women's Doubles final as they emerged winners: 21-15 21-9. The Japanese fought on par in the opening minutes, but eventually the greater resources of Tian and Zhao allowed them to stamp their authority. The Chinese were able to absorb the biggest smashes of Takahashi and Matsutomo and quickly convert defence to attack. The second game was a washout as the Japanese were left clueless on countering the marauding Tian and Zhao from winning rallies at will.


text:
Converse Outlet - Shop Now!
30 days Return Policy
New Arrivals – Shop Now
Students – Get 15% Off
Price Low To High
Price High To Low
Best Sellers
Most Viewed
Shoe width+
Sneaker Style+
Jack Purcell Converse for women is a classic sneaker style reinterpreted with modern details to provide greater comfort and meet contemporary fashion. This collection comes in High Top, Mid and Low Top as well as in a variety of colours and materials so that is a Jack Purcell Converse for everyone's taste. Variations of this women's trainer collection include the Converse x Polar Jack Purcell Pro, LLT Core Canvas and Signature. Stand out with Jack Purcell Converse!
Converse asks you to accept cookies for performance, social media and advertising purposes. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads. To get more information or amend your preferences, press the "more information" button or visit "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of the website.
You can always change your preference by visiting the "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of the page.
These cookies are required for basic site functionality and are therefore always enabled. These include cookies that allow you to be remembered as you explore the site within a single session or, if you request, from session to session. They help make the shopping cart and checkout process possible as well as assist in security issues and conforming to regulations.
These cookies allow us to improve the site's functionality by tracking usage on this website. In some cases these cookies improve the speed with which we can process your request, allow us to remember site preferences you've selected. De-selecting these cookies may result in poorly-tailored recommendations and slow site performance.
Social media cookies offer the possibility to connect you to your social networks and share content from our website through social media. Advertising cookies (of third parties) collect information to help better tailor advertising to your interests, both within and beyond Converse websites. In some cases, these cookies involve the processing of your personal data. For more information about this processing of personal data, check our
Privacy & Cookie Policy
. De-selecting these cookies may result in seeing advertising that is not as relevant to you or you not being able to link effectively with Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks and/or not allowing you to share content on social media.


text:
L OREAL PROFESSIONNEL - LOREAL - Hair Color
directly from the factory
at the BEST PRICE
click here
direttamente dal produttore
al MIGLIOR PREZZO
G Ionen ™ technology and gives neutral hues ' coloring ' Incell ™ offering an extraordinary beauty and 100% coverage until ' brilliance. For all hair types ' for women who want a deep reflection and faithful. The color is long lasting: fade ' does not turn even under extreme conditions (instrumental tests on resistance to sea water with a high concentration of salt and UV exposure); leaves hair silky to the touch.
shades: available in 29 hues.
method of use: 50 ml 75 ml oxidant MAJIREL COOL COVER + 20 volumes or 30 volumes.
packaging: tube of 50 ml.


text:
COATS FOR KIDS Winter coats for children of all ages can be dropped off at Dual Mountain Drycleaners, both locations, at Market Pavilion and Function Junction. Coats are accessed by anyone in need through the Re-use It Centre. Contact WCSS at 604-932-0113 or Jane Pratt at 604-935-7500.
FOOD BANK Whistler Community Services Society's Food Bank is open the first and third Mon. of each month. Food bank distribution hours are between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., in front of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church at the bottom of Lorimer Road. Donations are always welcome. For more urgent food bank requirements call 604-932-0113.
KIDSPORT WHISTLER Financial assistance is provided to local financially restricted families so "All kids can play." For info call Sheila Mozes at 905-9393 or 938-3133, ext. 350 or Janet McDonald at 932-0113. For Pemberton call Stephanie at
604-894-5979 for information.
PEMBERTON PARENT INFANT DROP-IN Facilitated by Caprii Mohammed, Public Health Nurse. Every Monday 11-12:30 at Coast Garibaldi Pemberton Health Centre, 1403 Portage Road. Call 604-894-6939 for info.
PEMBERTON PARENT-TOT DROP IN Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 1357 Aster Street. Call 604-894-6101.
RIDES TO AND FROM WHISTLER Seats are available in the Jack Bell Foundation carpool/vanpool service between Squamish and Whistler. For further information please call 1-888-593-7433 or www.ride-share.com.
teddy bear day care Affordable daycare for children 30 mnths to school age, seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locals and visitors, flexible schedules, drop-ins welcome at MY Millennium Place. Call to confirm availability at 604-935-8415.
WHISTLER YOUTH CENTRE Now open at MY Place. Activities include ping pong, pool table, Playstation, Nintendo, Internet access, big screen projection TV, day and overnight trips and tons of other activities. Call 604-935-8187.


text:
The Vampire Diaries Round Table: "Ghost World"TV Fanatic Staff at .
For the first time in ages, The Vampire Diaries was a total bust this week. So we noted in our review of "Ghost World," and so Round Table panelists Matt Richenthal, Steve Marsi, Dan Forcella and Eric Hochberger detail here.
Agree with their takes? Disagree? Find them utterly hilarious? Weigh in now!
What was your favorite scene from the episode?
Matt: Caroline brought her A game to a D episode. She cracked me up when she continually asked Bonnie if the dead witches were still around, and then she smacked some sense into Jeremy over the phone.
Steve: The last one. Regardless of how they got there, those cave drawings - and Alaric's dumbfounded expression looking at them - were pretty cool.
Dan: Elena finding Jeremy and Anna making out because it meant that Bon-Bon could finally drop that dead weight that is Jeremy Gilbert.
Eric: Damon's re-hashing of his Mason apology to Alaric. But, more importantly, Ric calling him on the bullshit. I know it's a lame scene by action standards, but when there's so many annoying ghosts run around and a lack of Forwood, I turn to my favorite bromance for entertainment.
Are you sad Bonnie and Jeremy broke up?
Matt: No, because now it allows me to use this awesome pun: looks like Jonnie is off the spot now, huh, everyone?!?
Steve: Not really. Besides, now Bon-Bon will never smile.
Dan: See Question 1. I was sad that Bonnie was sad, but he doesn't deserve her.
Eric: Absolutely not! Like Dan, I felt like Jeremy doesn't deserve Bonnie. I get he's a tortured soul tormenting by the ghosts of girlfriends past, but if Matthew McConaughey could get past it, so should you. Besides, who cheats on their hot witch girlfriend with a ghost anyways. Not me.
Which returning ghost were you most happy to see?
Matt: Lexi, by default really. She's headed to 90210, as well, BT Dubs.
Steve: Grams. Jasmine Guy rocks, and this was the only visit from the great beyond that made any semblance of sense.
Dan: I wasn't really happy to see any of the main ghosts, so I'll say the tomb vamps that were there to wreak havoc on the founding fathers. At least they brought back a storyline that was interesting once upon a time.
Eric: Mason Lockwood! Not because I miss his character, but he rekindled a friendship that glues this show together. Go back to question number-one for further explanation. Closer runner up was, of course, Jasmine Guy. Anything even remotely resembling Dead Like Me always gets you bonus points in my book.
Which main character (Tyler, Katherine, Klaus, Rebekah) did you miss the most?
Matt: Sorry, but I'm gonna cheat and combine them all. They are all tied in to the main storyline on season three. Is it fine to take a break from the typical VD madness for a week? Absolutely. But my frustration here is that this break didn't even involve any main players, and was madder than usual! Slow things down to focus on one core relationship or something, don't speed the series up by tossing random ghosts at us.
Steve: Rebekah. See previous week's testosterone-fueled Round Table.
Dan: Klaus. The answer to that will always be Klaus for me. I didn't get to hear one "rippahh" this week.
Eric:Unless Rebekah was planning on showing up in a cheerleading uniform, I'm totally on team Klaus. That guy perfectly combines creepy and fun for me every week.
More random development: Lexi's detox skills, Damon's convertible ride, Mason's entire storyline or Jeremy's love for Anna?
Matt: Everything involving Mason was more confusing than Taylor Kinney's girlfriend's typical attire.
Steve: Amazingly, Jeremy's obsession with Anna, while a bit overblown considering they dated for like one week while she was alive, may have been the most believable of these options, since it was at least rooted in... something. I thought Stefan endured decades of misery and discipline to cure himself of his ripper ways with Lexi's help. Now there's an accelerated Detox program? Mason's reappearance still takes the randomness cake, however. He showed up to torture Damon (who somehow escaped that chair like nothing happened), then enlisted his help to go find a secret weapon to kill Klaus that he heard about on the other side, then vanished. Because ... he needed redemption? I trust the writers have a grander narrative in mind for the season as a whole, so I'll reserve some judgment. In the interim, though, it's hard to see this being done any worse.
Dan: Lexi's detox skills. Seriously, she just has these abilities all of the sudden? Okay... if she does, why wasn't Elena asking her what the heck she was doing, so she could attempt to do the same when Lexi left? I will be glad if another ghost never steps foot in Mystic Falls ever again.
Eric: Please, Damon has always had a nice convertible. Pick up your season 1 DVD. Now when Jeremy managed to fall head over heels for a former stalker he couldn't stand, that one will remain a mystery. Though we always want what we can't have. And I'm pretty sure ghosts fit in that category. Now, like Dan, I just want them to never show up again,


text:
We often forget them, but they can provide an important service. Why not resort to an architect when the time comes to do major renovations? Such as expanding a house.
Of course, an architect will increase the cost of the work, but keep in mind that, in most major renovations, your property will increase in value. So why not increase this value as much as possible? Especially if it involves adding space to a house.
You don't have to call upon a renowned architect. A student fresh out of university will do just fine.
Don't be afraid to seek knowledge elsewhere when you want to renovate a house. An architect is a professional who has this knowledge.[caption id="attachment_12584" align="aligncenter" width="580"] iStockphoto[/caption]
First advantage: you can talk to the architect before starting the renovation project and throughout the process, which removes a great deal of stress. You will feel less alone.[……]


text:
The AWA Lodges
Kenai Riverside Lodge: The home base for many of our Alaska Adventures and Alaska Fishing Packages, Kenai Riverside Lodge is located in beautiful Cooper Landing, Alaska. Stay in an authentic Alaskan cabin just steps away from the world-famous Kenai River. In the evenings, savor delicious meals, enjoy the view from the spacious riverside deck and relax in the wood-fired sauna.
Kenai Backcountry Lodge: An authentic Alaskan wilderness experience at a historic and ecologically-managed lodge surrounded by one million acres of designated wilderness. Accessible only by boat, this lodge offers Alaska's pristine backcountry at the pace you choose. Hike through hemlock forest to reach the alpine tundra, or explore the lake by kayak or skiff. Relax in the wood-fired sauna, just steps away from a brisk dip into a glacially carved lake. The perfect destination to "unplug" - Kenai Backcountry Lodge will reinvigorate your love for the solitude and peace you find in nature.
Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge: As the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park, this exclusive new wilderness destination offers an unparalleled experience on Alaska's stunning seacoast. From this spectacular setting on the shore of a protected lagoon in full view of Pedersen Glacier, wildlife viewing opportunities abound as do activity choices: hike along a glacial moraine, paddle a sea kayak or explore the lagoon by canoe. Boat access to Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is possible most every day of the summer!


text:
Lunch in the Loop: Pizza by the Slice at Paulys Pizzeria
Reviews of restaurants in the Loop.
Editor's Note: Whether you're a tourist or an office worker in downtown Chicago, you can get sick of eating at chain restaurants all day. So we've started a series to get you the lowdown on where to find a great and affordable lunch.
My search for a good slice of pizza in the Loop continues. It's still a little surprising to me that there aren't a ton of places that sell pizza by the slice for lunch, since you can get in, get out, and be done. And even when I do find a place, sometimes it's not that good, which makes me cry deep within my pizza hole.
Paulys Pizzeria is located right by Columbia College on South State St, which makes sense because college kids and pizza are good friends, especially after a night of utter mayhem. Paulys does, fortunately, sell single slices for a quick and affordable meal. Their menu is huge—there's a ton of items, not just a few slices and some sides as an afterthought.
A few years ago, Nick thought it'd be funny if I ordered a garbage salad from every restaurant I went to that had a garbage salad on the menu. You know, because we're a hilarious bunch, and those are the things we food writers find funny. So, keeping with tradition, I did order a garbage salad ($8.99) to appease his garbagey wishes. [Editor's Note: You don't know how happy this makes me.]
The first thing you'll notice about the salad is its heft. Just by holding it, you'll know there's enough for two meals packed into the plastic container. It has a ton of ingredients, too, including spring greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, chicken, salami, Kalamata olives, pepperoni, egg, bacon, red onions, blue cheese, croutons, and a side of ranch dressing. Phew! You'd think that with that many ingredients, it'd be a noisy mess, but the salad works well. The only element I don't enjoy is the blue cheese; it's very strong, with a gritty texture. Otherwise, it's a fun salad with a loud flavor.
Something I don't often see here in Chicago are garlic knots ($2.99 for six). The first time I'd ever seen them was at Sbarro (aka the original home of pizza disappointment), of all places. In terms of form factor, I love the fact that they're actual tied knots of dough. Paulys knots are extraordinarily garlicky, so much that they end up being bitter. If you've got a meeting or a date that day, you might want to avoid them for the sake of your breath. The dough is crisp and crackly on the outside, but somewhat dry on the inside. A healthy dose of pizza sauce somewhat helps offset the dryness.
While they don't sell single slices of deep dish, Paulys does make personal deep dish pizzas. The sausage deep dish ($7) is quite a beast—the chewy, bready crust holds up to the large pile of cheese, sausage, and sauce on top. It's surprisingly good, and in my humble food-faced opinion, it's better than the single slices of thin crust pizza (more on that in a bit).
Along with the garbage salad, they serve a garbage slice ($4.59). It's not nearly as busy as the salad (which is a good thing); toppings include sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, onions, and mushrooms. I've seen other pizzerias call this combination "supreme." It's a tried and true combination, with salty fatty meat and savory mushroom cut by sharp onion and bitter bell pepper. The crust, however, is its downfall, as it's slightly too thick and soft. The ratio results in a doughy slice.
Normally, as a Chicagoan, I like a plain sausage slice ($3.99), but it's not nearly as satisfying as the garbage slice because there's simply a lot less overall flavor. It would definitely benefit from some more sausage, since there's a fair amount of empty space on each slice.
And of course, for you Slice'rs, here's your upskirt shot. The crust is unevenly cooked. There's no char to speak of, and the crust ends up being chewy and doughy. It works for the deep dish, however, but less so for the thin version.
Paulys Pizzeria proudly advertises that they use a blend of Grande brand mozzarella and provolone. It has a slightly thicker chew to it which eventually gets to be rubbery as the pizza cools off, so it's best eaten hot.
Stick with the deep dish pizza and avoid the chicken parmesan sandwich ($7.99). The chicken has a processed texture and isn't particularly outstanding.
Overall, I still feel like Paulys isn't quite consistent, but for a fast lunch or a late night pizza booty call, you could definitely do a lot worse. But my restless Loop pizza journey continues. I haven't found lunch pizza nirvana quite yet. If any of you wonderful Loopers have a favorite slice place downtown, I'd love if you toss me a few comments below.
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


text: Environmental Fashion–Frankie Morello goes architectural for their fall/winter 2013 outing. Juxtaposed with a rugged motif, the Italian label dresses sportswear with a graphic building print, while at the same time exploring various shapes in design. While trousers are slouchy with dropped crotch lines, precise seams reinvent pieces like the t-shirt, lending the essential an extraordinary flair. Following the incorporation of quilting into their pattern milking, metallic silver conjures up images of global warming while geometric fragments bring their man back down to earth.


text:
School safety in Pa. has improved since Columbine
Shootings bring back memories of Colo. school
The shooting at a Connecticut school may bring back memories of Columbine.
Two students opened fire at the Colorado high school in 1999, killing 12 students and a teacher, before killing themselves.
Since then, Pennsylvania schools have worked on tightening their security.
"We try to reinforce that school is a safe place, but sometimes things happen," said Don Smith of the Center for Safe Schools.
Smith, a former police officer, travels the state, working with schools public and private to lessen the impact of disasters and tragedies.
He said more schools are locking doors, but he's encouraging them to use a double door system.
"Ideally, you would be buzzed into a secured area, checked in and then given a visitor's pass before you are buzzed into the rest of the school. That would be the best-case scenario," he said.
Much has been done since the deadly shootings at Columbine, but school districts need to work and train with their emergency responders, Smith said.
"When a major incident occurs, police, fire, EMS and schools need to work together and you can't do that just on the day of the incident. That should be done in advance in planning, preparing and training," Smith said. "No one will totally be prepared for an incident [like the one] that happened today, but we can take steps to lessen an incident when it does happen."
Some schools have added metal detectors along with police or security guards.
While that may not be necessary in all schools, it is important that students feel safe, he said.
"I think the important thing is we should not rush to fortify schools based upon one incident. Each school district needs to examine their individual needs and work with their local responders to determine an appropriate response," Smith said.


text:
My Friend, Nellie King
Nelson "Nellie" King, pitcher and announcer of the Pittsburgh Pirates – author of one of the most distinctive baseball autobiographies ever written – one of the special people, beloved by most everybody who got to know him – passed away early this morning at the age of 82.
8 Comments
Wow. It really has been a rough year, hasn't it? Thanks for posting this, and I'm sorry to hear that he passed. Beautiful entry, Keith…. and I hope we can go for a long while without you having to write another eulogy. As beautiful as they are… you know? Hugs.
Keith, deepest sympathies on the loss of your friend. I never get tired of telling you how much I enjoy your writing, and this article is no exception. If only the circumstances were happier.
At the risk of sounding corny at a time when you?ve been dealing with such staggering loss, one thing stands out to me about Messrs. Sheppard, Steinbrenner and now King: How long-lived they were. At the time of their respective deaths, Sheppard was 99, Steinbrenner 80, and King 82. I can't help but wonder if baseball, and specifically their love for the game (and Steinbrenner's love for the wheeling and dealing end of it), contributed greatly to their undeniable productivity and longevity.
So, along with the folk wisdom of ?an apple a day,? it might be wise for all of us to get more involved in baseball.
I was going to say that I had the distinct pleasure of working with Nellie King (and then consulted the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article which said that couldn't be true, since I started working at KDKA some five years after Nellie and Bob Prince were fired from the broadcast booth). Still, I did get to spend some time with him, when he'd come around and visit the station, for some Duquesne activity or commercial voicetracking. He was everything that anyone has ever said in praise of the man, yet for all his celebrity, he truly never once exploited any of it. Even now I will recall his explanation of what makes for a pitcher's stats, and while I'll never be able to use that information, will always treasure the pitching tips that made him one of the greats in baseball.
I have saved my first ever posting to the internet to honor one hell of a man.
Nellie King could capture a radio audience with a style so natural and reassuring that it softened the sting when the Pirates got shutout or when our Duquesne Dukes got blown out… again.
On those few occasions in recent years when Nellie would sit-in with the Buc broadcasters, the game on the field once again morphed into a patch of Americana, as those of us in radioland tuned into real-time audio evidence of how baseball once claimed authentic rights as the national pastime.
He was that good.
If only more sports fans had known of Nellie King.
Keith, I am thankful that you and Nellie clicked. And yet, I am not surprised that you did. You do find the good ones.
Nellie King attended Milton Hershey School in the 1940's – a school for boys with one or both parents who died. I attended the school nearly 30 years later. One of my fondest memories of my time at the school is of a trip with my houseparents, the Stoughs, to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates play in 1972. I. Mr. Stough took me up to the press booth and asked the security guard to tell Nellie King that a student from Milton Hershey wanted to talk with him. I could not believe it when Nellie King actually invited me into the press booth where we had a chance to talk about our respective experiences at Milton Hershey. Later that year my classmate Bob Wable answered the door at his student home and found Neliie King standing in the doorway. All he managed to sputter out was: "You're Nellie King." Nellie laughed and responded "Yes I am." Bob had sent Nellie a letter and he stopped at his student home to say hello when he was traveling through Hershey. Thank you Keith for sharing your thoughts about this incredibly gracious individual and for sparking these memories of this wonderful man.
Today we lost an icon, a mentor, a friend and a loved one. I played for Nellie King during my tenure @ Duquesne University as the captain of the golf team. I showed up late as I transferred from a basketball/golf endeavor in Michigan prior to joining the Dukes. Ironically, my best sport may have been baseball, so Nellie and I swapped many a story while travelling the East Coast on golf trips. Our relationship went far beyond golf, baseball, or basketball and turned into a true friendship where the words, "I love you," were perfectly okay. The lessons learned from Nellie will be passed on to my children and hopefully for generations to come.
Mr. Olbermann, you are exactly right about the tenacity of this man and his willingness to do whatever it took to "get it done." Hitch-hiking to the next try-out with spikes on and glove in hand. I still can't pass up a logging truck without thinking to myself, "there's a lot of base hits stacked up on that truck." (a constant quote of my friend)
Nellie was so much more than a baseball guy, or a broadcaster, or even a golf coach. In fact, my golf swing was the last thing on his mind. "Quit worrying about your swing," was a frequent comment. "Just learn how to be at peace with yourself and learn how to score. You have a great short-game…use it and quit trying to be perfect!"
The quotes can go on and on, so out of respect to Mr. Olbermann and his blog, I will stop here and let the rest of you chime in. In a wild way, I look forward to this weekend and I look forward to sharing so many wonderful memories of Nellie with so many wonderful people. I'm honored to be considered one of his closest friends and honored to be accepted by the family. I loved Nellie as I know he loved so many of his friends. He was a family man through and through and put no one above his beautiful bride and three lovely daughters. So many of us can only hope to have comments like these left behind when we're gone.
I'll leave you with the most frequent and memorable quote I received from this legendary man…"Follow your heart, kid…" My heart is taking me to Pittsburgh this weekend. God Bless his family and God Bless all of us who miss him. BD
This once-Pittsburgh girl thanks you for this beautiful and moving tribute, both here and on "Countdown." (Seeing the photo of Nellie at Forbes Field made me homesick to the point of tears. ) Our Bucs were and are special because of players like King. Jan in Santa Clarita
I purchased and read Mr. King's book on your recommendation. As you suggested, it was a terriffic book and, as a longtime Bucs fan, re-introduced me to Mr. King. Rest In Peace Nellie and say hello to The Great One.


text:
Wish Nation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Make-A-Wish®. See how wishes come together and how they change lives forever. Hear directly from those who work or volunteer here, or those who have been transformed by a wish. And learn why we are so committed to someday granting the wish of every eligible child, every year.We want to hear from you.We moderate our communities by only one rule: Be nice. We welcome different views - just keep it courteous and considerate. Thanks for connecting.
Stay in Touch!
Sign up to receive email from Make-A-Wish.


text:
About the ProductIvy is the main player of a new concept of outdoor living: an outdoor lounge entirely made of steel. The seats are completed by seat and seat-back cushions covered in dark green camouflage cloth with structured warp working in stretch polyester. The Ivy collection is completed by two coffee-tables, one square, the other rectangular and by a pouffe/coffee-table. The square table has legs in ironed sheet metal with metallic rod frame and solid sheet metal top, customisable with magnetic decor with plant design. The rectangular table with legs in ironed sheet metal with rod frame, gives the customer the chance to customise it with 32 handmade and hand-painted Deruta tiles in enamelled terracotta, available in two subjects: gold fish on turquoise background and black bug on white background. The pouffe is one of the most characteristic and innovative elements of the collection: realised in ironed sheet metal and steel rod, it has a solid sheet metal top to which is fastened a photovoltaic device fitted with 5 LEDs which collects and stores solar energy during the day and release it at night like a firefly turning into a practical footlight. In addition to being a handy and lightweight seat, in the evening the Ivy pouffe turns into a source of light thanks to solar energy, for a period ranging from 4 to 6 hours (to be estimated on the basis of the geographical latitude and the period of the year). Next to the ceiling light there is a push-button enabling automatic switching on as soon as it gets dark. If the switch is left off, on the other hand, it is possible to decide whether to leave the light on or off.
The BrandMore about this Brand
EMU - Elettro Meccanica Umbra - was started in Italy in 1951 to produce military equipment; specifically radios. The founders of EMU, brothers Aldo and Angelo Biscarini, and Dante Menconi, stumbled on a process to plasticise the metal components of the radios to protect them from the weather.
Environmental Performance


text:
About THE PEP
Travel and transport are essential parts of modern life. We depend on transport to travel to work, for shopping and leisure, by car, by bus, by train, by walking and cycling. Human powered mobility can also contribute to our health and well-being through physical activity.
But transport also has harmful effects on the environment and on our health – through congestion, accidents, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
More than ever, we need to be aware of the crucial connection between transport, health and the environment. THE PEP – the Transport, Health and Environment Pan-European Programme – makes the link.