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Whether you are looking to buy, sell or merge, Oak & Associates can assist you in finding the right parties and close the deal. We can assist you if you need help on structuring the new entity.
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The Retainer Service program offers two levels of support for you and your agency. The foundation of the program is regular monthly consulting. The consultant will review with you the key issues impacting you at that time – agency operations, management issues, sales management, planning, etc.
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The sexes are different. Karel reviews some surprising recent research findings regarding gender differences, provides some personal context for the topic, and then summarizes 10 ideas for developing some good skills in this area which can be honed into life habits. Karel deals with topics having to do with equality, ideas for cross-gender learning yielding optimized androgyny, and advice regarding the celebration of one's gender including its strengths and advantages. Karel recommends the book "Why Gender Matters" by Leonard Sax which can also be found at audible.com.


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Interrupt by Jeff Carlson
English | 2019| Thriller| ePUB | 1.1 MB
In the distant past, the leader of a Neanderthal tribe confronts the end of his kind. Today, a computational biologist, a Navy pilot, and an autistic boy are drawn together by the ancient mystery that gave rise to Homo sapiens. Planes are falling from the sky. Global communications have ceased. America stands on the brink of war with China—but war is the least of humankind's concerns. As solar storms destroy Earth's electronics and plunge the world into another Ice Age, our civilization finds itself overrun by a powerful new species of man…


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When our boys were only toddlers, we planned a Family Christmas Party with our best friends one year, to be held in early December. We called it that even though our two families are not technically related. We invited two sets of grandparents and one other older couple, as well.
Our common bond? Five adorable kids and all the grown-ups who love them. Everyone dressed up, and the children performed their current talent. We had such a great time that we decided to make this Family Christmas Party an annual event.
That first year there were a few gifts -- mostly small things for the children. But somehow, over the years, the gifts grew in both quantity and quality. By the time this event passed the 35-year mark, four of the five babies were married with babies of their own. Lots of kids! Two grandparents had died, causing the family dynamic to change tremendously. But still, the Family Christmas Party went on. And every year the problem would arise: What to do about gifts?
I give you this background so you can fully appreciate what happened that one year.
The host (we would switch hosting every year) mailed instructions for how we would exchange gifts. She put all the names of the adults into a hat and drew one for each. We were to shop and buy for that person what we would if we had all the money in the world. How? Find a picture, photo or some other visual representation of the object. The instructions explained that we should come to the party with our gift properly wrapped and be prepared to give all the reasons we chose it.
The day the instructions arrived in the mail, I got a call from my mother-in-law, Gwen. She queried, what on Earth is THIS all about? Has Kathleen lost her mind? For days, Gwen was agitated and quite upset. She was happy with the person's name she drew (Wendy, my daughter-in-law) but not at all happy about this ridiculous non-gift way of giving a gift. I tried to help her think outside the box of typical Christmas gifting. She was not at all enthusiastic.
There were a few other grumblers, but mostly, everyone was willing to try. I did notice a lack of spontaneous enthusiasm, especially in my immediate family, and I was slightly apprehensive, too.
The night of the party there was an air of cautious anticipation. But no one was more visibly excited than my mother-in-law. I figured she'd done what she'd threatened to do: brought a store-bought gift in defiance of this ridiculous idea.
As people opened their gifts, the fun began. One flying enthusiast got a new Learjet. Wow, it was a beaut. It came as a framed picture complete with a list of amenities.
Others received beautiful new homes, luxury automobiles, a complete domestic staff, diamonds, golf courses -- the sky was truly the limit! And then, Wendy opened her gift from Grandma (my mother-in-law). I tried not to look for fear it was not at all in keeping with the night's theme. But to my surprise, Gwen had spent days preparing a small scrapbook filled with beautiful pictures she'd found in magazines, and catalogs and carefully picked out just for Wendy. It was a moment to remember as Grandma "gave" Wendy all the things she knew she would love.
Not only was that the best gift exchange ever but I also learned something important. Buying a gift is too easy. Creating a gift -- even if it is cut from the pages of a magazine -- requires the giver to think about the recipient and open his or her heart to that person.
What a memorable gift exchange we had. No one overspent; no one went into debt; no one went home with yet another dust catcher; there was no guilt, no expectation. It was a sweet and carefree time to share the best gifts we could think of -- things that would please and delight others.
And no one enjoyed it more than my mother-in-law, who we all agreed was the best gift giver of all.
Mary Hunt's column, "Everyday Cheapskate," can be found at www.creators.com.


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I don't think I've ever been more ready for Spring to arrive! We've had a rough winter filled with an obnoxious amount of sicknesses, and I am sooooooo excited for the warm sunshine, green grass and getting back outside (..because I absolutely HATE the cold)! I haven't done much with our home, but when I saw that Anthropologie Home is now available at Nordstrom, I just had to start shopping. I think a touch of color is exactly what (we) and our home needs! Here are a few of my favorites..
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Raine Maida is the founding member and lead singer of the multi-platinum rock band, Our Lady Peace, and considered one of the best songwriters in music today. An artist who combines his love of music, creativity, and technology, Maida speaks with passion on how others can access their creative side, and how technology and social media can be redefined by users as a more positive place for interaction.
In addition to his success as a front man, Maida has written and produced songs for some of the biggest names in show business, including collaborating on three songs with American Idol winner David Cook on his self-titled album. Maida also shares songwriting credits with his wife, Juno Award-winning artist Chantal Kreviazuk. The talented duo also contributed to three songs for American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson: Where is Your Heart?, the international hit Walk Away, and One Minute. Most recently, they co-wrote the song Permanent, for Cook. Other artists they have worked with include Martha Wainwright, Carrie Underwood, The Veronicas, Pink, Cheyenne Kimball, Katie Melua, and Ron Sexsmith.
Maida also boasts a solo album, The Hunters Lullaby, and has written with and developed numerous bands, including Men Women and Children, Die Mannequin, Green River Ordinance, Electric Touch, Sleepway, and Billy the Kid.
Maida is also well-known for his work with War Child and his passion for other humanitarian causes. With Kreviazuk, he was the recipient of the Tiffany Mark Award, the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award and, in 2016, again with Kreviazuk, he received Canada's highest honour, the Order Of Canada.
Currently, Maida is also involved with developing a number of digital platforms, including his app "RecMob" which will act as an egalitarian online community for counter culture creators and storytellers.


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Phishing is a type of attack whose goal is to steal private information, such as login credentials or credit card numbers, usually to carry out various types of financial fraud. An attacker impersonates a trusted entity, such as a bank, government, ISP, or large web site, and tries to trick people into giving up their private information. These attacks often take the form of "urgent" emails asking people to take immediate action in order to prevent some impending disaster. Examples include topics such as the following:
"Our bank has a new security system. Update your information now or you won't be able to access your account."
"We couldn't verify your information; click here to update your account."
Sometimes the email claims that something awful will happen to the sender (or a third party), as in "The sum of Rs. 30,000,000 is going to go to the Government unless you help me transfer it to your bank account."
People who click on the links in these emails may be taken to a phishing site - a web page that looks like a legitimate site they've visited before, but is actually controlled by an attacker. Because the page looks familiar, people visiting these phishing sites enter their username, password, or other private information on the site. What they've unknowingly done is given a third party all the information needed to hijack their account, steal their money, or open up new lines of credit in their name. They just fell for a phishing attack.
The concept behind such an attack is simple: Someone masquerades as someone else in an effort to deceive people into sharing personal or other sensitive information with them. Phishers can masquerade as just about anyone, including banks, email and application providers, online merchants, online payment services, and even governments. And while some of these attacks are crude and easy to spot, many of them are sophisticated and well constructed. That fake email from "your bank" can look very real; the bogus "login page" you're redirected to can seem completely legitimate.
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So the government is going to re-introduce the wealth tax on "fortunes" larger than about 700,000 euros. Of course, since this is just electioneering, the really wealthy are excluded from this tax, given that they have a vast array of loopholes they can use to avoid this tax. Including:
- Corporate ownership. If you own more than 5% of a company and are on the board of directors or CEO, you don't need to pay taxes on these shares.
- SICAV: These are effectively mutual funds that are require a 2.1 million initial investment, and are subsequently only taxed at 1%. The rules around SICAVs are very loosely enforced and the Tax Office cannot even investigate possible fraud without going through the Spanish equivalent of the SEC.
- Palaces and other historical buildings are exempt (I'm sure the Duchess of Alba will be happy)
So basically, this is effectively the really rich making sure that the aspirational rich don't make it up the next rung. But even the aspirational rich can use the above methods to avoid these taxes, so who is left? My guess is that the only people who will pay are:
- People just over the 700,000 boundary where it's not worth it to try to avoid it
- People that are real estate rich, but money poor (eg old people who happen own a house that is now in a very desirable neighborhood)


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Places to Retire: 6 Money-Saving Strategies
By Joe Udo
Housing is typically the biggest expense in a household budget. It would be nice to reduce that major expense when you're retired. Once you are near retirement, you might want to consider downsizing or relocating to somewhere more affordable. There are many choices because you won't be tied down to a location near your (former) employer.
Downsize. For most retirees, the easiest way to reduce housing costs is to downsize to a smaller home. This way, you won't be far from your local friends and family members. Retirement is already a big adjustment, and it will be easier with your support network close by. With the kids gone, most retirees won't need as much space anymore. A smaller home will also help you save money on utilities, maintenance and even vacuuming time.
Relocate to a cheaper town. Many of us choose to live in a location that has good schools, is close to work or has conveniences like shopping. There is likely to be a more affordable option within a 30 minute drive from where you currently live. The area might be less desirable for families with kids or a little further out from an employment center. However, this type of location is a good option if you want to be near your friends and save on housing costs, too.
Move to a more tax-friendly state. Some places are more affordable for retirees than others. Some states have high state income tax, sales tax and property tax, and low inheritance tax thresholds. If you're not tied down to a state, then you should take a look at state tax rates for retirees. Moving to a lower tax state could help increase your spending power by quite a bit.
Move to a more affordable country. Who doesn't dream of traveling more when working in a stuffy office all day? Once you are retired, relocating to a warmer and more affordable country becomes a real possibility for adventurous retirees. You can live a more comfortable lifestyle on a similar budget in countries like Ecuador and Nicaragua. A dollar goes much further there than in the U.S. Also, retiring in another country doesn't have to be permanent. You can always come back to the U.S. after a few years or just move on to a different country. Why not see the world a little while you can?
Become a nomad with a recreational vehicle. If you don't mind living in a smaller space, then a recreational vehicle retirement might be a good fit. You can travel at your own pace and even pick up some part-time work. Many RV parks hire RVers to handle reservations and other tasks. You can also volunteer to be a park host and enjoy a free site and utilities in exchange for a few hours of work. One side benefit of being a nomad is the ability to choose any home state. This is an easy way to avoid states with high taxes on retirees.
Retire part time in several places. One attractive choice is to live part time overseas and part time in the U.S. Living overseas for six months and then renting or RVing for six months is a great way to see the world. You can see your family and friends at the best time of the year and enjoy your travels when it's snowing in your home town.
Once you retire, you can decide whether or not you will continue to live where you currently are. Retirement opens up possibilities, especially if you wish to relocate. With careful planning, you can stretch your income further during your retirement years while reducing your housing expenses.
Joe Udo blogs at Retire By 40 where he writes about passive income, frugal living, retirement investing and the challenges of early retirement. He recently left his corporate job to be a stay-at-home dad and blogger and is having the time of his life.
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The middle girl is always the problem child. I love mine very much, but holy hell. She found out I'm writing about the Padres this evening. "Dad, they suck!"
They don't suck, darling. They're under-appreciated. Underachieving. Underrated. 71 1/2 is the over/under. 81 is break-even. I'm not telling you how to bet. But I wouldn't bet the under.
The Padres dropped their 3rd straight yesterday, losing to the Royals 7-4. The Stauf gave up a run, Erlin gave up a few, and the boys had some errors. It doesn't matter. You want them to get this all out of their system now, not in April.
Want some good upside? The Padres outhit the Royals, 15-10. This squad can swing it. Blanks brought some good wood, so did Darnell and Cabrera. Gyorko looked great out there. The future looks much more bright than does the record.
You know what you read into spring training? Nothing. The records don't mean a thing. I can't say how the Royals will do this season, but they're perfect so far. They would trade that in a second to be perfect this time next month.
So, my middle daughter and her husband sleep in my living room as I type. The Padres are sleepers, too. We'll see how we stand in May. I can't predict these Padres as pennant winners. But they're not going to suck. I'd wager that right now.
Pitching took a couple of hits. Harang is gone, so is Bell and Adams. But hey, at some point you're going to get Erlin and Wieland. And no way is Volquez a negative here. The Stauf will be fine, Richard looks to be on track, and Moseley will be along in time. Pitching will be there.
Hitting is way improved over last season. You have some bats you can righteously plug into a lineup now. Maybin leading off, Quentin hitting clean-up, and a lot of hitters you can slot however you want. Hundley batting 5th? Headley 2nd? No idea what Buddy plans on doing, but wow does he have some options he didn't have last year.
Point is, it doesn't matter how many games that any team loses in March. The Yankees went 13-15 last spring. Cardinals won the World Series, 14-16 in practice. It doesn't matter. It's practice.
I'll let you sleep, baby. I'll wake you up in May.
Forsythe is out for a while, the Padres have yet to time his return. Should be longer than some anticipate. Foot injuries are difficult. Headley, Denorfia, Bartlett, and Baker are going to be day-to day. Baker did work on Tuesday. He's more probable than the rest.
Today, there will be perhaps 150 foreign reporters covering Darvish. Yu is a media sensation before the 1st pitch. The Rangers will unveil him at noon today. I'm glad I'm not there. I hate big parties.
More like this:
- Padres ponder past prospectus as Mets meet Monks on Wednesday — April 2, 2013
- The BBWAA sucks — Nov. 15, 2012
- Padres Reel In The Fences — Oct. 22, 2012
- Padres Blow Chances, Game, in 11 Innings — April 11, 2012
- Kids at the Grown-Up Table — Feb. 16, 2012
I heard a Pads pitcher threw 10 pitches, all over 100 mph in a spring training game. What do you know about it?
Andrew Cashner, but that was one radar gun and it had a lot of pitchers throwing faster than they've ever been clocked. The gun was probably in need of calibration. Cashner has been clocked at over 100MPH before, I believe 102MPH. But in spring training, he isn't going to go that hard, there's no reason. I believe that Cashner's fastball is topping out at 98 MPH at this time. This is based on what I've heard catcher Nick Hundley tell media and a comment from Ted Leitner this afternoon.
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I'm pretty sure the apocalypse is near. How do I know? Because, yesterday, my in-laws moved into their new home – down the street from ours – contravening my well-publicized vow that "I'll live in the same neighborhood with my wife's parents the day hell freezes over!" No good can come of this close proximity either. Ever since the disastrous initial meeting with the Gambino clan, my relationship with most of Sophia's family has been a mite tenuous.Continue reading
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I like the Cee Lo Green song, "Forget You." I positively love its unsanitized version, "F**k You." That's the one I downloaded and burned a few weeks ago, along with some other current tunes I fancy. After popping the shiny new CD into my car's player, I listened to it nonstop for a solid week. Then, in typical fashion, I forgot about it. Yesterday, the CD's existence and contents were recalled to my attention by Sophia's sister-in-law, Gina.Continue reading
Since the unfortunate events involving my dog and the Virgin Mary, and my niece and Cee Lo Green, I haven't dared show my face at the residence now occupied by Sophia's parents, her brother (Giuseppe), and his wife and kids. But with Giuseppe's birthday falling yesterday, I saw my chance to make amends, by placing an online order with one of Atlanta's best bakeries, for a decadent, seven-layer, chocolate birthday cake.Continue reading
Yesterday, when Sophia's sister-in-law and mother both came down with some sort of violent bug, my wife graciously volunteered "our" services to host her niece and nephew for the evening. I could tell Gina and Maria must've been sick as dogs, since neither of them said "boo" at the idea of leaving the tykes in my questionable company.Continue reading
Tuesday night, Sophia showed me a Homeowners' Association letter to her parents, advising that their statue of the Virgin Mary (on the front porch) requires approval from the Architectural Design Committee. I didn't much appreciate her tone, when she doled out my marching orders: "Take care of this, Richard! If you can fix things for my mother, maybe my family will let you through their front door again."Continue reading
I just got back from Sunday dinner at the in-laws' house. Why they call a meal served at 2:00 in the afternoon "dinner" remains a mystery to me, but not the one addressed by today's post. Of more significance, this July 10 meal with the Gambino clan will probably be my last for the foreseeable future.Continue reading
Since I'm not presently welcome at the in-laws' residence, I told Sophia's visiting nephew, Nunzio, he could stop by our house today and throw a ball around. In the midst of playing catch, the 15-year-old caught me off guard with a bunch of questions about drugs. No kid had ever posed those inquiries to me before; nor did I have a clue as to the experts' recommendations under such circumstances. Not seeing any better alternative, I decided to give him the unvarnished truth. Here's the meat of our conversation.Continue reading
In order to understand the unicorn debacle, you first have to understand Gina. My sister-in-law thinks of herself as firmly grounded in reality. As I see it, her monthly credit card debt (at times greater than her husband's take home pay) proves that the last thing she's actually grounded in is reality. Nonetheless, in this instance, it's the thought that counts.Continue reading
Though Gina prayed Franco's unicorn fantasy would magically vanish after the library fiasco, she felt no surprise when her son revisited the subject the very next day. She was in the kitchen, doing some last minute straightening, when she heard a painful yelp echoing from the foyer. Responding immediately, she found her boy on his knees, crying, and bemoaning the fact that "My unicorn hurt me!"Continue reading
In my rush yesterday to talk about our luggage mixup, I neglected to mention the other minor fiasco which also occurred. Now's as good a time as any to rectify that omission.Continue reading


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Kids Adorably Answer the Question: 'What Is Love?'
These kids know just about as much about love as adutls do...
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jimmy Kimmel hit the street to find out what kids think about loving somebody, and their answers are pretty hilarious.
"What is love?" a producer asks the first kid.
"I have no idea," he says.
- RELATED: 9 Ways Toddlers Say 'I Love You'
Another kid adorably says loving someone "feels like heaven."
"What do people who are in love with each other do?" asks the producer.
"They be gross," a little girl replies.
When asked if Tinder is a good way to meet people, a boy says, "If it's chicken they would probably like it." As in, chicken tender. Oh man; so innocent. So sweet.
Next, a little boy who can't be older than 4 or 5 says he has a girlfriend. When asked what he likes about her, the kid says, "Her hair. She has beautiful toys." Well, I guess that's what it takes in preschool.
A kindergartner says good hair is also the reason he loves his girlfriend.
"I'm not really into that stuff anymore," another girl says. "I want to be single now." Um, what? She can't be older than 8!
I decided to ask my own kids what you do when you love someone. "Hug them, and kiss them," my 5-year-old told me.
"Do you love anyone at school?" I asked her.
"When do you think you'll have a boyfriend?" I pressed.
"NEVER!" she proclaimed. Aww. I wish that were true!
Melissa Willets is a writer/blogger and a mom. Follow her on Twitter (@Spitupnsuburbs), where she chronicles her love of exercising and drinking coffee, but never simultaneously.


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This is how Art Plus magazine describes it: "The Morning Line is a public art structure, 8 meters high and 20 meters long, built of 17 tons of black-coated aluminum. The structure explores the disciplinary interplays between art, architecture, music, mathematics, cosmology, and science."
- 8 pieces of peeled artichokes (Here we buy them fresh and peeled in late spring and all through summer. Perhaps you'll find them frozen in the U.S.)
- 1/2 bunch green onion, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoon dried mint flakes)
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1 bunch of dill, chopped
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Reine des Bois, Domaine de la Mordorée
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012
The Delorme brothers have, since 1986, forged an enviable reputation. They are based to the south-east in the village of Tavel, celebrated for its rosé wines, but they also own 4 hectares of vines on the Crau plateau of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and a very well-positioned parcel in Lirac. Christophe is adamant that 2010 is their best ever vintage; the key to its quality is the juxtaposition of trademark concentration and very fine tannins, much finer, he maintains than in 2007 or 2009, both highly successful years of course. Mordorée are aiming for full organic certification in 2013, aided in no small measure by the new member of the team…Sarko the horse…(at least I think that this is the name they gave!)
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Domaine de la Mordoree
Christophe and Fabrice Delorme at Domaine de la Mordorée did not take long to project this fine estate (which is named, somewhat poetically, after a woodcock) into the Premier League.
Based in the Southern Rhone appellation of Tavel, the brothers make, as one would expect, delicious rosé wine in addition to a very fine Lirac and an excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Christophe produced his first wines there in 1987. Up until that time the estate had been little more than a hobby for his father, an industrialist with two great passions; shooting and wine.
Christophe totally refurbished and modernised the winery as well as replanting much of the vineyards. Today the domaine has 40 hectares of vineyards - 7 hectares in Tavel, 15 hectares in Lirac (top-notch examples), 16 hectares for generic Côtes-du-Rhône and 3 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The vineyards are organically cultivated as much as possible, only using chemical weedkillers and pesticides as a very last resort. As for the winemaking, the grapes are all systematically destemmed upon arrival at the winery and vinification takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel fermenters. The wines are then matured in a mixture of stainless steel vats and new oak barrels. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de la Reine des Bois is a limited bottling only produced in the very finest years.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the largest and most important wine appellation in the southern Rhône. It is home to more than 3,200 hectares of vineyards and over 80 growers; more wine is produced in Châteauneuf than the whole of the northern Rhône put together. The vineyards are bounded to the west by the Rhône river and to the east by the A7 autoroute.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape was the first ever Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée established in France, in 1932. Small, rounded rocks from the ancient river bed known as galets roulés are a key aspect of what makes Châteauneuf -du-Pape wines so distinctive, with the rocks reflecting heat back into the vines at night, thus increasing ripeness and reducing acidity.
The gloriously rich red wines, redolent of the heat and herbs of the south, are enhanced by the complexity which comes from blending several grape varieties. Fourteen are permitted for reds: Grenache, Mouvedre, Syrah, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Counoise, Teret Noir, Muscadin, Picpoul Noir, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Picpoul Gris and Picardin. With red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache typically dominates with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support.
White Châteauneuf-du-Pape is becoming increasingly sought-after, even though it represents less than 10 percent of the total production. Here, five grapes are permitted: Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Picardin.
Recommended Producers: Château de Beaucastel, Clos de Papes, Vieux Télégraphe, Château Rayas,, Domaine de la Charbonnière, Sabon, Château La Nerthe, Domaine Perrin
Southern Rhône Blend
The vast majority of wines from the Southern Rhône are blends. There are 5 main black varieties, although others are used and the most famous wine of the region, Châteauneuf du Pape, can be made from as many as 13 different varieties. Grenache is the most important grape in the southern Rhône - it contributes alcohol, warmth and gentle juicy fruit and is an ideal base wine in the blend. Plantings of Syrah in the southern Rhône have risen dramatically in the last decade and it is an increasingly important component in blends. It rarely attains the heights that it does in the North but adds colour, backbone, tannins and soft ripe fruit to the blend.
The much-maligned Carignan has been on the retreat recently but is still included in many blends - the best old vines can add colour, body and spicy fruits. Cinsault is also backtracking but, if yields are restricted, can produce moderately well-coloured wines adding pleasant-light fruit to red and rosé blends. Finally, Mourvèdre, a grape from Bandol on the Mediterranean coast, has recently become an increasingly significant component of Southern Rhône blends - it often struggles to ripen fully but can add acidity, ripe spicy berry fruits and hints of tobacco to blends.
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Jeb Dunnuck - 28/08/2014
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MOUNTAIN VIEW — Filld, a mobile fueling service that delivers gas directly to individual, commercial and enterprise customers, has closed $9.65 million in Series A financing. Total funding to date now stands at more than $16 million. The round was led by Shea Ventures, with participation from previous investors PivotNorth Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Lucas Venture Group, as well as new investor Cendana Capital.
Filld aims to be the nation's leading retail fuel provider and plans to use the new funds to further invest in scaling its current operations for expansion, and to continue deepening its current, and forging new, strategic partnerships. The company already works with Bentley Motors, Volvo, Daimler car2go and Enterprise Rent-A-Car among many others, and plans to announce several other large automotive partners by year's end.
Customers simply request gas delivery via Filld's mobile app, share a vehicle's location, and schedule a convenient time to have the tank filled. One of the company's professionally-trained and licensed drivers arrives in a certified, specially-modified small truck to fill up each car (the customer does not need to be present). To keep costs low, Filld offers competitive pricing that is based on the closest gas stations to the delivery location. A small delivery fee is also added.
"We understand that people already dislike the gas station experience. Making matters worse, gas stations are disappearing – rising real estate and operating costs, combined with their inability to easily scale, are making local brick and mortar retail fueling operations economically challenging," says Michael Buhr, CEO of Filld. "We offer a simple, safe, convenient and cost-effective alternative that customers love. Our goal is to liberate all drivers from the stress and disruption of having to go to the gas station."
Despite traditional gas stations being on the decline, there are more cars on the road now than ever before. Filld allows customers to schedule fill-ups 24 hours a day, seven days a week at both commercial and residential locations, and has an exceptional, consistently high Net Promoter Score (NPS), ranging from 76 to 85 amongst its current users. The company has seen 500% growth in the past year alone.
"We continue to be impressed by Filld's momentum and achievements in the industry over a relatively short span of time. With individual consumers looking for affordable convenience, commercial fleets looking for cost effective solutions and automotive behemoths looking to add automatic refueling to their connected cars – there is exponential potential," says Jason Schoettler, Managing Partner at Shea Ventures. "Filld's focus on delivering an exceptional end-to-end customer experience is what sets them apart. We are thrilled to be supporting them as they scale their business to the next level."


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The Outdoor Lifestyle sofas have proven for many seasons that they can stay outside by using a special kind of foam called Quick Dry Foam. The difference with imitation outdoor sofas is that they are made of polyether and cold foam (because of the price), which can't remove the moisture properly and doesn't let the sofas breathe. They absorb water and turn into a large sponge after a heavy shower. After a while, the filling starts to mold, stink and rot and you can't sit on it anymore. To prevent this, the cushions should always be brought in when it rains and put back again when the weather permits.
Outdoor Lifestyle uses Quick Dry Foam for both loose outdoor cushions and All-weather outdoor sofas. This product is in a high price range but offers many conveniences.
Quick Dry Foam does not retain water (it runs directly through it), ventilates and is treated in such a way that molds do not have a chance to develop/spread further. The best, fastest drying solution is to combine Sunbrella® fabrics with Quick Dry foam. This allows you to sit on the couch almost immediately after a rain shower.


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Today I started a short-term diet where I eat only bananas. At least 30 bananas per day, nothing else except water, for 1 week to 1 month. The idea is that I'll have more energy and my overall physique will improve, and next Friday I'll assess my body to confirm everything. I'm guessing that I'll want to move forward through to a full month, but we'll see.
I know that this sounds crazy, but Freelee uploaded a video recommending the cleanse and she makes a compelling argument for it. Her video really inspired me, and coupled with the data I present here it might inspire you too. This bananas-only diet is nutritionally sound, at least for the short amount of time (relatively) I'll be on it.
My Stats 06/07/2013:
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Weight: 120 lb
Height: 5'8″
Weight Goal: Maintain Weight
Calorie Ratio Target: 80% Carbs, 10% Protein, 10% Fats
Cron-O-Meter, a fantastic nutrition tracker that I use, takes the above data and calculates the amount of vitamins, minerals, carbs, protein, and fats which I need to be healthy and meet my goals. In percentages, the data which follows is the amount of each nutrient I get from eating 30 bananas in a day, relative to my daily requirements (as calculated by Cron-O-Meter). The nutrients which this diet is deficient in are in red.
(Note: The nutrients which don't have a target aren't listed.)
Kcals: 153%
Carbs: 196%
Protein: 75%
Fats: 51%
Fiber: 279%
Cystine: 170%
Histidine: 577%
Isoleucine: 105%
Leucine: 130%
Lysine: 125%
Methionine: 61%
Phenylalanine: 294%
Threonine: 140%
Tryptophan: 170%
Tyrosine: 54%
Valine: 136%
Omega-3: 69%
Omega-6: 11%
Saturated: 23%
B12: 0% (which my B12 supplement addresses)
Choline: 73%
Folate: 204%
Vitamin A: 14%
Vitamin C: 394%
Vitamin D: 0% (which sunlight addresses)
Vitamin E: 27%
Vitamin K: 17%
Calcium: 20%
Copper: 353%
Iron: 133%
Magnesium: 275%
Manganese: 479%
Phosphorus: 128%
Potassium: 311%
Selenium: 74%
Sodium: 3%
Zinc: 56%
In other words, bananas contain some amount of every nutrient that you need (ignoring vitamins B12 and D), and 30 bananas in a day without anything else is more than enough for most nutrients. Your daily needs will be different than mine unless you have my exact same build and goals, though a month — let alone a week — on this diet isn't near-enough time for the select deficiencies to negatively affect your health.
Care to join me? :-)


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The Dallas Stars have acquired one of those players you completely hate until he's on your team: Claude Lemieux.
Speaking for all the Red Wings fans, I highly doubt we could ever have anything but hatred for Clod...even if the Wings stooped so low as to acquire him...
posted by MeatSaber at 12:46 PM on January 17
Speaking for all the Rangers fans, I highly doubt we could ever have anything but hatred for Clod...even if the Rags stooped so low as to acquire him...
posted by 86 at 01:01 PM on January 17
Speaking for all Devils fans, I agree completely. I love/hate Clode.
posted by Justin Slotman at 01:06 PM on January 17
...even if the Wings stooped so low as to acquire him... Ha ha hee. Woo-hoo. Ahhh. *wipes tears* That was a good one! The likelihood of that happening is about the same as Osama bin Laden being elected President of the United States.
posted by jmpeterson at 01:42 PM on January 17
Speaking as a Stars fan, I still hate the guy. But it was fun when he was cheap-shotting the Red Wings with the Avs.
posted by rcade at 03:21 PM on January 17
Speaking as a habs fan, I hated him when he was on my team. I still remember him going down like a soccer player for the 20th time, and even the trainer took his sweet ass time getting out there. I knew then that he was outta there.
posted by sauril at 03:45 PM on January 17
Sometimes he's even hated by his own teammates and coach, just ask the Avs and Marc Crawford.
posted by kickerofelves at 09:27 AM on January 18
Another player who fell into this category was Deion Sanders. As a Cowboys fan, I loathed the guy when he went to the 49ers and contributed to their NFC championship game victory over the Pokes. Then he signed with Dallas. To my eternal shame I became a fan. Only now, as I look back, can I recognize what an overrated, sanctimonious, showboating phony he was during the years in Dallas. Still like him a little, though.
posted by rcade at 09:48 AM on January 18
"He may be a son-of-a-bitch, but he's our son-of-a-bitch" - Cordell Hull
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contract sale
Use contract sale in a sentence
" You should try and make sure you know how much a contract sale will be so that you can budget for it. "
" We had a contract sale, and the details were finalized on a bright and sunny day over lunch at an outdoor cafe. "
" It was a contract sale and would be effective only after the buyer made a certain number of payments per month, which he would do. "


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What is Residential College?
University of Macau's "4-in-1" educational model includes disciplinary education, general education, research and internship education, and community and peer education. Residential College is the integrative platform for the model, focusing on community and peer education and allowing students to realize their full potential and become whole persons.
Our Mission
Chao Kuang Piu College and its students strive to establish an open and diverse platform for integration and innovation. We follow our core values of integrity, truth, service, and responsibility to light up others with love and positive energy.


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Rating your own module 5 stars is in very poor taste. I'm giving this module 1 star until the author removes his own rating.
I'd say a 3 star rating would be accurate, based on the general lack of documentation for the internals; not everyone just wants to use the script from the command line. However, the application itself appears useful.


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Startups are fueling innovation throughout the social media, augmented reality, and other emerging technologies industries. Now a new federal law is about to be adopted that aims to make it easier for these businesses to raise capital. The following client alert summarizes the key provisions of the new JOBS Act and is reprinted with permission of my law firm, Honigman.
This past Tuesday, Congress passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). President Obama is expected to sign the JOBS Act into law in the coming days. The JOBS Act's purpose is to drive the creation of jobs in America by removing access barriers for U.S. and non-U.S. companies to capital from both public and private sources. The JOBS Act makes significant changes to the securities laws and focuses on streamlining the initial public offering (IPO) process by reducing some of the costs and burdens of going public. While important provisions of the JOBS Act will go into effect immediately, other provisions will require further rulemaking by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This Client Alert provides an overview of the important changes to the securities laws to be affected by the JOBS Act.
Streamlined IPO Process
The JOBS Act will significantly streamline the IPO process making it more attractive for "emerging growth companies" (EGCs) to go public. An EGC is a company with less than $1 billion in annual gross revenue during its most recent fiscal year (other than any such company that first sold common equity securities in a transaction registered with the SEC prior to December 8, 2011). It should be noted that, in addition to not necessarily being "emerging" or "growing", EGCs are not particularly small companies. According to industry sources, over 90% of the companies that conducted IPOs in 2012 had annual revenues of less than $1 billion.
Under the JOBS Act, EGCs will benefit from the following changes to the IPO process:
- EGCs will be able to make pre-filing (oral or written) solicitations of interest to qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors (within the meaning of Rule 144A and Regulation D, respectively) to determine whether such investors might have an interest in a contemplated IPO or other securities offering;
- EGCs will be permitted to submit "quiet" draft registration statements to the SEC for a confidential nonpublic review, provided that such draft registration statements are publicly filed no later than 21 days before the date on which the issuer conducts a road show;
- EGCs will need only two (rather than three) years of audited financial statements in their registration statements to go public; and
- brokers or dealers will be permitted to publish/distribute research reports covering an EGC prior to or following the filing of a registration statement even if the broker or dealer will participate in the offering.
The JOBS Act also requires the SEC, within 180 days of the Act's adoption, to conduct a review of the disclosure rules contained in Regulation S-K, in order to update, modernize, and simplify the requirements of the IPO registration process for EGCs.
IPO "On-Ramp" for EGCs
The JOBS Act will also create a simplified "on-ramp" to access the public capital markets for EGCs by phasing in certain public company disclosure requirements over time. Once public, an EGC will have a limited transition period of one to five years (depending upon the size of the EGC) during which the regulatory requirements will be relaxed in order to reduce the cost of compliance. During such transition period, an EGC will be:
- exempt from Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires auditor attestation of internal control over financial reporting on Form 10-K;
- exempt from the detailed narrative disclosure requirements of compensation discussion and analysis;
- exempt from the executive compensation voting requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act of 2010, including the requirement for say-on-pay, say-on-frequency and say-on-golden parachute shareholder votes and the executive compensation disclosure provisions requiring the pay-for-performance graph and CEO pay ratio disclosure;
- exempt from complying with new GAAP accounting pronouncements otherwise applicable to public companies until the pronouncements become applicable to private companies;
- exempt from any rules that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board may adopt relating to mandatory audit firm rotation and any requirement to include an auditor discussion and analysis narrative in the audit report; and
- permitted, with some exceptions, to "opt in" and comply with the disclosure rules otherwise required of issuers under the federal securities laws on an "a la carte" basis.
The "on-ramp" provisions of the JOBS Act are structured as amendments to the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), which make such changes immediately effective upon signing by the President. There will likely be transition and implementation issues that ECGs and their counsel will have to address until the SEC has had an opportunity to issue interpretative guidance and update the rules currently promulgated under such acts.
Access to Private Capital
Another intention of the JOBS Act is to make it easier for private companies to raise capital by amending the Securities Act and Exchange Act and requiring the SEC to amend its rules and regulations as follows:
- the SEC is to revise Rule 506 of Regulation D and Rule 144A to eliminate the prohibitions on general solicitation and general advertising in private offerings conducted pursuant to these rules;
- the Securities Act will be amended to provide that trading platforms involved with the sale of securities in a Rule 506 private placement are not subject to registration as a broker or dealer as long as certain conditions are met (including the condition that no such person receives compensation in connection with the purchase or sale of securities and that the platform does not have possession of customer funds or securities in connection with the purchase or sale of securities);
- the SEC will increase the amount of securities that can be issued in a 12-month period under Regulation A from $5 million to $50 million (or promulgate a new Regulation A-like exemption from registration similar to Regulation A permitting such increased amounts); and
- the Exchange Act will be amended to raise the registration trigger at which private companies are required to register a class of securities and become subject to public company reporting obligations (shareholder thresholds will increase to 2,000 holders of record or 500 persons who are not accredited investors, excluding shareholders who acquired securities through an employee compensation plan or in connection with the crowdfunding exemption).
In contrast to the IPO on-ramp provisions, the private capital access provisions of the JOBS Act require the SEC to engage in rulemaking. The amendments to Rule 506 are to occur within 90 days of the JOBS Act being put into effect. There is, however, no required time period for the SEC to adopt the balance of the rules.
The JOBS Act also facilitates the practice of "crowdfunding" in which securities are publicly sold in small amounts to a large number of small investors. Companies seeking to take advantage of this capital raising technique will be required to provide information that includes their financial status, business plans and shareholder risks. Other crowdfunding changes in the JOBS Act include:
- limiting the aggregate dollar amount of securities that an issuer can sell in a crowdfunding transaction to $1 million over a 12-month period;
- limiting the amount an issuer can sell to an individual investor in any 12-month period to the maximum of (i) the greater of $2,000 or 5% of the annual income or net worth (for investors whose net worth or annual income is less than $100,000), and (ii) 10%, not to exceed $100,000, of annual income or net worth (for investors whose annual income or net worth is equal to or greater than $100,000);
- issuers utilizing the crowdfunding exemption to raise capital must sell the securities through an intermediary (either a registered broker or a person registered with the SEC as a "funding portal"); and
- issuers must make financial and other information available to both the SEC and investors, both in connection with the offering and on an annual basis, under a disclosure regime that enhances the disclosure and likely increases the expense with the size of the offering.
Importantly, it is unknown at this point whether use of the crowdfunding exemption will preclude an issuer from simultaneously conducting a Regulation D offering due to integration issues.
Impact of the JOBS Act
Although the JOBS Act moved quickly through Congress, it will take time to evaluate what impact it will have on investors and the scope of companies able to take advantage of its provisions. Nevertheless, the "on-ramp" established by the JOBS Act will likely make the IPO process significantly more attractive to most U.S. and non-U.S. issuers seeking to access the U.S. capital markets and should provide many newly public companies with an eased transition to the public company regulatory regime. While many capital-starved companies are very eager to take advantage of the barrier removals to private capital and crowdfunding, there is no doubt that numerous critics and implementation challenges will surface in the coming months.


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Help send our two First LEGO League teams to the state-wide competition this fall by participating in our Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament on Thursday, September 16th at 6:30pm. A $40 donation will provide you with the chips to play. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.
Your donations will go towards covering registration and build kit fees, as well as purchasing shirts for the team members.
Seats are limited. RSVP to reserve your spot.


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Make your Mind an Ocean – Aspects of Buddhist Psychology by Lama Thubten Yeshe is another realease from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. The quality of this work lies in it general approach based on deep wisdom.:
"To enter the spiritual path, you must begin to understand your own mental attitude and how your mind perceives things. If you're all caught up in attachment to tiny atoms, your limited, craving mind will make it impossible for you to enjoy life's pleasures. External energy is so incredibly limited that if you allow yourself to be bound by it, your mind it self will become just as limited.When your mind is narrow, small things easily agitate you. Make your mind an ocean."
Download the work here:
Make Your Mind an Ocean


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The dust swirls through the air, illuminated by a thin blade of light that peeks through an open door. The light cuts its way through the dust, coming to rest gently on a dusty bookshelf.
In the thin swathe of light, a pair of keys lay on the rotting wood of the shelf. Their once shimmering silver was now a dull grey, a dullness accentuated by the thick veil of dust that covered them. If one were to look closely at the keys, they would see a crux and a clock etched masterfully into the surface. As the dust begins to settle, the dark room takes on an almost unnatural eeriness. Shadows flicker in every corner, hiding from the light like they hadn't seen it in years. The rotten wooden floor, grey with dust and splintering in places, seemed to shrink away from the penetrating glow. Even the keys on their ancient pedestal seemed to hide behind their own age and disuse.
So it was that these keys tell a story. The keys themselves are insignificant, mere ants compared to the large world of mystery that is Fiore's history. But what they represent is a long line of magic, power, joy and sorrow. A root, burrowing deeper into the mysterious past of Fiore. Much of it is forgotten. Names that were once common knowledge are distant memories of the deceased.
Time and Knowledge. Together, these things would bring back long-repressed memories of a better age. It is time to shed a ray of light on the ancient mysteries. It is time to unlock the history of Fiore.
The door swings open further, tempting more light into the room. The dull light was teasing the shadowy room, and causing the dust to swirl in a frightful dance. And with the light came the breeze. Gently at first, the breeze merely caressed the room that had been abstinent for so long. Then the rough handling began - larger gusts, that made the dust ripple and cower on the corners. One key, however, is brave enough to face the tempest. As the wind howls outside, it races through the doors. Like a coin slapped from a hand, the key flew to the floor. Amidst the slowly easing winds, the soft, dull light and the eerie silence, a monotonous and disembodied voice begins to speak.
"It is the year X891. The last century has left tremendous scars on magical and non-magical folk alike. In the year X849, magic had reached the peak of its hold over the Kingdom of Fiore. Magic was everywhere, it did everything. And the people who were able to harness its power became the dominant force in Fiore. No longer was a Magic Council able to support the immense power struggles that various mage guilds began. No longer were the non-magical people able to take the back seat, and let the mages sort out their problems. For with the fall of the Council came the fall of organisation. As much as the Magic Council was rued, it did hold together a legal, organised balance of sorts - a balance torn asunder in the years to come.
Fairy Tail. The Baram Alliance. Sabertooth. Blue Pegasus. Hundreds more guilds just like them. All had their own motives, and all ran completely unchecked. Even those who strive to do good in the world were amongst the chaos that led to the schism.
And just when the fighting could escalate no further. Just when nobody thought it possible for there to be any more death, any more destruction. It was around the Year X853 when the Schism happened. The non-magical peoples of Fiore revolted. Not against a single guild. Not against Fairy Tail, or the Dark Guilds, or any group of guilds. They revolted against magic. The power struggles, the chaos, the devastation, the death. It was all too much for the good-natured but fearful common man. And their fear drove them to wild extents. It was shortly after the time of the Schism when the mage-hunts were formed. Or, as they were more commonly known, 'Witch-hunts".
Now, many would have assumed that the non-magical folk would be powerless against the mages. This was true for many cases. But what the humans lacked in power, they made up for in numbers. Fear makes a man do many things he will one day wish he didn't. The Schism was no different. Many a mage was silenced for the last time, all memories of their deeds burnt along with their bodies. The true nature fear was realised that day.
The hunts continued for another three years. Neither side would relent. Many mages opted to go into hiding, saving not only themselves but their family and friends from certain destruction. However, so the non-magical people feared magic, the magical folk feared the savagery of humanity. Ironically, many more mages began their own hunts, slaying many non-magical folk in retaliation. It is with great sadness that age is recalled.
The Schism would have lasted much longer, had it not been for the Guilds who had some shred of humanity left, and the decency to understand what drove the non-magical people of Fiore. One of these Guilds was Fairy Tail. They realised how much the magical body needed order. The chaos they had contributed to was enough to make them see what they had turned the world into. And so they proposed to reconstitute a magical council. Their work was done alongside a scattering of humans who could put aside their distrust, fear and even hate to work together to save the land.
It took another 2 years, but finally it was done. A new Magical Council took over as a governing body for the world. It took many months for the fighting to stop. But with an organised, ordered body of mages, those who were still rebelling or reveling in the discord were stopped. Over time, the mages stopped their all out wars with not only the humans, but to a lesser extent each other.
Even though the Schism came to an end in X858, the world was still at a loss. It was filled with mages, who had suffered terrible casualties, had been consumed by unchecked power and had been forced to form order in a world where there was nothing but hate. It was also filled with non-magicals, the people who separated themselves from magic, feared it and loathed it to its very core.
Deep gashes in the wellbeing of the world had been made. Too deep to heal over, they had formed scars. Scars in which a lot of memories are embedded. Scars that will take many more years to heal...even today, in the year X891, those scars are still mending. Guilds are now more common, and some have trust by the common people. But people will never forget what magic can do, especially if there is nothing to limit it. And mages will never overestimate their stability..."
The voice cuts off abruptly, the droning voice fading into the sounds of soft snoring. A shadow rises and falls gently in a smooth rhythm, flickering in the light that still penetrates the dark and abandoned room. Noises outside the room become more prominent - bustling crowds beginning to stir, the sounds of several dozen feet parading around in the strange unknown beyond the door.
A blinding flash of light illuminates the entire room for what it is - mouldy, rotten and dusty. The sudden torrent of light reveals every corner of the room, every nook and every cranny. The sleeping figure is gone. A shining key is left on the ground before the rotting, half-collapsed bookshelf. A voice mutters something, and a cool breeze rolls in. At its heart is the trace of magic. The dust is herded out the door, scattering into the air as if desperate to be free of its prison. As the cloud of dust rises over Magnolia City, life goes on for mages and commoners alike. Bonds are to be formed, friendships to be made and work is to be done. The world spins on, slowly healing. One day, the scars will fade...
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Seal's the deal at the giant, portable WaMu Theater at Qwest center
There really isn't a word or phrase in concert-industry jargon to describe the new, cutting-edge WaMu Theater that concert giant AEG Live and Paul Allen's First & Goal Inc. are assembling at the Qwest Field Event Center for this weekend's concerts by Seal and Van Morrison.
Convertible? Retractable? Transitional? Semi-portable?
"No word really applies to this kind of theater," said Alex Kochan, vice president of AEG Live's Northwest office.
"Because it's some of those things, but not all of them. It's a full theater that's assembled on an as-needed basis. And when it's not in place, the facility returns to its original configuration. There's really no language for it that makes it simple."
The WaMu Theater is the first of its kind in the Northwest.
With a capacity for 3,300 to 7,000 concertgoers, it fills a niche in a market that no longer has a 6,000-capacity Mercer Arena, a now-dormant midsize building that offered promoters and performing artists an option between the 2,800-capacity Paramount Theatre and larger arenas.
"It's all about options," Kochan said. "We now have another choice for booking shows in the Seattle area. We've now got that intermediate step in between the Paramount and KeyArena."
The challenge for AEG Live and First & Goal Inc., who entered into a partnership specifically for WaMu Theater, was to transform one of Seattle's most acoustically challenged performance spaces -- Qwest Field Event Center -- into a roomy, comfortable concert venue with theaterlike sound.
No small task.
When Seal takes the stage tonight for the WaMu Theater's inaugural concert, the proof will be in the pudding, as they say.
Imagine a giant, octagonal room assembled inside the sprawling, hangarlike Event Center, a room defined by floor-to-ceiling black velour curtains and overhead acoustic panels. It's like a super-high-tech adult version of a kids theater in a barn using hanging bed sheets and blankets.
Sandwiched inside the hanging velour curtains like the creamy filling in an Oreo cookie is a heavy acoustic curtain weighing 6 pounds per square foot. When you stand behind the curtain, sounds from the other side are muffled -- or disappear entirely.
Interlocking folding chairs -- padded vinyl with padded backrests and armrests -- are placed in rows on black carpeting on the Event Center's flat floor. In the rear, chairs are placed on tiered risers.
The 104-foot-wide stage is approximately 5 feet off the floor and 60 feet deep. Lighting is comparable to that of many state-of-the-art theaters. Providing the audio are six "line array" speakers, three on each side of the proscenium.
On the ceiling is an array of acoustical panels. "It tunes the room so that acoustically it behaves like a theater and not an echo chamber," Kochan said.
The theater is positioned inside the Event Center so that pillars don't obstruct sightlines on the main floor and in the reserved seats in the risers.
The theater is permanent only in the sense that the stage, speakers, chairs, risers, etc., can be stored in the bowels of Qwest Field when not in use and assembled and disassembled in as little as 12 hours, making the transition from trade show to concert theater a snap.
Well, maybe not a snap.
It takes a crew of 10 to 30 people 400 hours to assemble and disassemble the theater. The theater and lobby occupy about 80 percent of the space in the Event Center's main hall.
The lobby holds up to 6,000 concertgoers and has 48 "points of purchase" for food and beverages, including beer and wine and, for some events, spirits and mixed drinks. Chicago's Levy Restaurants is providing the food service.
The theater will make its public debut this weekend, with concerts by Seal (tonight at 8) and Van Morrison (Saturday at 7:30 p.m.). Each show will seat 5,200 concertgoers, reserved. But there are three additional configurations: 3,300 reserved, 4,000 general admission and 7,000 general admission.
WaMu Theater will offer five shows this year, including the all-new Barney Live! "The Let's Go Tour" Thursday night at 7. Remaining shows for 2006 are Cedric the Entertainer Nov. 25 and All American Rejects Dec. 6.
For 2007, WaMu will offer 20 to 30 concerts if the public embraces the new concept and lines up to buy tickets.
The opening concert features appearances by several of the Seahawks, as well as an opening set by Paul Allen's band.
Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling, London-born Seal (full name: Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel) last year released his "Live in Paris" CD/DVD featuring his performance at the Olympia Bruno Coquatrix in July 2004.
Encompassing pop, dance, urban and adult contemporary, Seal's music has broad appeal. His early hits include "Crazy," "Future" and his own version of "Killer," originally released as an Adamski single with Seal singing lead vocals.
Seal's self-titled 1994 album featured the singles "Prayer for the Dying" and "Newborn Friend." Another single, "Kiss From a Rose," became a huge hit when it was featured in the movie "Batman Forever." It later won Grammys for record of the year and song of the year, as well as best male pop vocal performance.
If Seal's concert at WaMu Theater is anything like his "Live in Paris" DVD, it'll be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Tickets are $45-$65 at Ticketmaster and the Qwest Field box office.
Tickets for Van Morrison's concert range from $95 to $225 and are sold out.
Interest in the singer and multiinstrumentalist born in Northern Ireland in 1945 remains high. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member known as Van the Man has long embraced American soul and R&B, fusing it with jazz and Celtic influences. Who can resist such classic songs as "Brown Eyed Girl," "Moondance" and "Domino," as well as "Gloria" from his days as frontman for Them?
But his current album, "Pay the Devil," is a nod to Nashville that includes three original songs and a slew of classic covers.


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Planning to have the best sleep sack for your little sunshine?
We review five of the best sleeping sack you can find on the market. We know the selection could be overwhelming so that we will provide you valuable details. Each item offers features that your baby will surely love.
Sleep sacks are a combination of a sleeping bag and a baby blanket. This baby product is ideal for children that are too young to use a blanket but too big for swaddling.
While there are baby blankets that can give the same benefits as a sleeping sack, babies can easily wiggle out of it. That is the wonder of having a sleeping sack. We know how important it is to you and your growing child the value of uninterrupted sleep. Hence, we recommend you this product.
Below are some of the benefits a sleep sack can provide.
- Sleeping sacks can keep tots warm without you worrying about SIDS. Your baby is at high risk of having the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS due to losing bedding or blankets. A sleep sack serves as a cozy sleeping bag that will prevent suffocation or be smothering while the baby is asleep.
- Whether you are a first-time parent or not, checking up on your child becomes a habit especially in the middle of the night. It is because we fear that they got tangled with their blankets. Using a baby sleep sack would somehow ease our fears and give us some piece of mind
- You and your baby can snooze off peacefully. The sleep sack doesn't come off quickly compared to traditional blankets. Thus, you can expect for extra hours of sleep.
- Aside from bedtime, sleep sacks are also popular for families who travel. You can use it if the baby goes with you in the supermarket, or when you need to place him in the car seat or his stroller.
- Babies can move naturally but remain bundled. Likewise, they sleep better in a cooler temperature hence, the need for a baby sleep sack.
Parents love to use sleep sacks because it provides warmth and comfort. It is not only for babies, but it is also ideal for toddlers and younger children. We believe there are also sleeping sacks made for adults. That's cool!
Before you buy a sleep sack, there are things to look for and consider. While these products all fall into the same category, each of them offers unique features.
Before you buy a sleep sack, there are things to look for and consider. While these products all fall into the same category, each of them offers unique features.
Different materials result to different thickness of a sleeping sack. Do you prefer lightweight sleep sacks? Or you opt for a mid-weight to a heavyweight type? Choose the brand and variety that suits the weather.
Some manufacturers offer items that are breathable and versatile. Most of the sleeping sacks I know are composed of quality fabrics like bamboo and muslin
Some sleeping sacks have closures at the shoulders while others feature a top to the bottom zipper. These accessories are essential as they can help in keeping your child bundled and prevent them from freeing themselves.
Apparently, this is a crucial factor to think about when purchasing a sleeping sack. Some sleep sacks suit a tiny baby and allow them to snooze off like a cocoon. If your child already can pull herself to her feet, switch to a toddler sack.
Aside from the materials of a sleep sack, it is essential to pay attention to its TOG. It refers to the warmth rating of a sleep sack and sleeping bags. Warmer products have higher TOGS and vice-versa. See to it that you have sleep sacks in different togs.
It will ensure that baby is sleeping in an appropriate temperature and that the sleeping sack is not too warm. Remember, if the temperature is hot; do not use baby products with higher TOG as it can cause overheating.
Following are five of the most popular sleeping sacks with their features. Take a look and decide.
HALO SleepSack 100% Cotton Wearable Blanket, Baby Blue, Large
Perhaps, one of the most favorite brands and type of sleep sack, this item from HALO is a sure hit for babies and parents.
- Can replace loose blankets and keep babies warm and safe.
- Most cases of SIDS are related to infant sleep. Hence, using a wearable blanket like this one from HALO matters the most for some parents.
- It has an inverted zipper system that enables easy diaper change without taking off the entire sleep sack. Also, it comes with generous space for kicking.
- Machine washable and made from 100% cotton which makes it breathable. Composed of organic materials which make it safer for babies.
- It is sleeveless and lightweight which makes it perfect for hot summer days.
- It is approved by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as a "Hip Healthy" product as it allows proper hip movement.
- It is ideal for parents who want to transition their babies from swaddling. It comes in four different sizes that suit infants up to 2-years old babies.
- The material used in the HALO sleepsack is thinner compared to other brands. Thus, it is more affordable and is usually given free in various nurseries worldwide.
HALO SleepSack 100% Cotton Swaddle, Cream, Small
Another favorite is the HALO Sleepsack which is a 2-in-1 sack. It can is best for swaddling babies from 0-3 months of age. It supports child's developmental stage by giving two product benefits in one. The majority of hospitals use this product for sleep education project.
- A natural alternative for parents who swaddle at night. Once the baby is trying to roll, experts recommend discontinue swaddling. Hence, you can still use this sleep sack as a wearable blanket.
- Ideal for shorter day naps as well as it features 3-way adjustable style for your baby's needs: "arms or one arm out", "hands-to-face" and "swaddle arms in". It ensures that baby is in his or her most comfortable sleeping position.
- It has adjustable fasteners to ensure the perfect fit and secure swaddling. The adjustable swaddle wrap prevents startle reflex and carefully immobilizes your child.
- Similar to HALO's other products, it has generous sack design so your baby is more comfortable to kick and move.
- Recognized by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as "Hip Healthy".
- It also features an inverted zipper for easy access. Likewise, it has "back is best" embroidery that will remind you to put your baby on his or her back.
- Made also from 100% cotton, so you are sure it is breathable and easy to clean.
- According to some users, their babies were able to pull it while swaddling which makes the product unsafe and risky.
Carter's Baby Girls' Floral Gown
If you are looking for a heavyweight sleep sack, this one from Carter is the best for you and your baby.
- Made of 100% polyester micro fleece and is naturally flame resistant. Likewise, it is free from harmful chemicals and toxins.
- It features a full zipper closure, and on top of that, it has a safety flap to protect your baby from getting caught in the zipper.
- Changing your child's diaper is easy because of its front closure. It also has long sleeves that will keep your baby warm during chilly nights.
- Parents consider this item a super soft sleep gown that gives their baby maximum comfort.
- It has a zipper up the front, and the entire dress covers the baby's feet. You can easily keep your child warm without worrying of suffocation.
- The floral pattern sure suits a beautiful little girl, and with its sleeves, there's no need for an extra pajamas or onesies beneath.
- The product may appear too small compared to its actual size and could only fit a 3-6 months old baby.
- Not suitable to use during summer or in warmer areas unless you are using an air conditioner where the baby sleeps.
Baby Deedee Sleep Nest Baby Sleeping Bag, Wearable Blanket Sleeper, Khaki/Lime Green, Medium
While most sleep sacks look like actual sacks, this one seems to be more a sleeping bag that baby can wear.
- It has shoulder snaps that can help you easily buckle your wiggling baby and keep him tucked and secured. Likewise, the reversed zipper is oversized that you can see it.
- This product is composed of polyester and cotton. The exterior is 100% cotton for superior breathability with a quilted interior made of 100% polyester.
- Machine washable and easy clean.
- Its unique cocoon shape gives baby a comfy and cozy environment to sleep which promotes better sleep.
- It falls under the Quilted Winter-Weight category. Hence, it is perfect for winter nights and days. This duvet sleeping bag is also a wearable blanket which The American Academy of Pediatrics approved.
- According to Baby Deedee website, this one is their warmest sack with a 2.5 TOG.
- Baby Deedee Sleep Nest Baby Sleeping Bag is quite pricey compared to other sleeping sacks in our list.
- According to some reviews, their Sleep Nest sleeping bag tends to have clumpy and messy polyfill lining after putting in the dryer thus. It is better to hang it to dry.
HALO SleepSack Micro-Fleece Wearable Blanket, Soft Pink, Medium
Since HALO is one of the most trusted brands of sleep sacks, their Micro-Fleece Wearable Blanket also makes it on our list of the best sleeping sacks today.
- Functional and comfortable, this SleepSack Micro-Fleece from HALO is also a "Hip Healthy" product according to safety organizations.
- It is made of 100% polyester material and is sleeveless which reduces overheating.
- It comes in five different sizes that suits even preemies up to larger babies.
- You will also get the design similar to other HALO products such as an inverted zipper, embroidered "back is best" and has plenty of leg room for babies to kick without pulling out their wearable blanket.
- We also like the fact that buying this sleep sack will allow you to express your support to several SIDS alliance and other baby foundations.
- We also like the fact that buying this sleep sack will allow you to express your support to several SIDS alliance and other baby foundations.
- The materials used in this sleep sack is thinner compared to other brands, so you still need to dress your baby in a pajama or bodysuit underneath this wearable blanket
If you are tired of worrying and struggling with sheets, quilts, and blankets to keep your little one warm and safe, it is the time that you give sleep sacks a try. These are the ideal alternatives that offer various benefits for baby and the whole family.
Considering all the factors we mentioned earlier, we believe that the HALO SleepSack Swaddle is the most convenient option to choose. It is ideal for swaddling infants and can turn to a wearable sleep sack as your baby transitions.
Likewise, its 3-way adjustable style can support your baby's various sleeping positions. Because it is spacious, you can be sure that there is enough room to allow your child to move naturally.
Fortunately, there are plenty of sleeping bags and sleeping sacks in the market to choose from but just make sure to choose the one that is age appropriate, has the right size and can provide your baby the best comfort.


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Brad Finkeldei
Project Coordinator | Engineer | Creative
Objective: Outgoing, accomplished web engineer and creative with 12+ years of experience. Seeking a position to blend my engineering, creative, and leadership skills as a future AWS Solutions Architect with a growing tech company.
Entrepreneurial Experience
Founded my own business where I did project consulting, speaking, website design with
The Yoga Forest Project
Led the creative direction and managed the website project for a destination yoga resort in Guatemala. Traveled to Guatemala, captured all the photography using canon cameras and Dji drones. Built the site using Squarespace and integrated a new resort booking system. www.theyogaforest.net
Skills – Creative direction, Project Management, Client management, Site creation, Photography.
Chase Park Plaza Marketing Video
Led the creative direction and managed the video production of a high-end marketing video which helped sell a $3,000,000 penthouse. Chase Park Promo Video
Skills – Creative Direction, Sales, Project Management, Video Production, and Client management.
Integrative Nutrition Podcast Website
Managed site launch and led the creative direction of site build. Outlined and managed the technical details and worked with the developer to create the site. Integrative Nutrition Podcast Website
Skills -Project Management, Creative Direction, Sales, Site Design, Client management, Hosting Setup
Strategy and Team Work
Led a team of three producing email campaigns, managing website projects, updating social media and created joint venture marketing relationships.
Skills – Team Leadership, Project Management, Email Marketing, Social Media, Creative Direction, Sales, Site Design, Client management, Hosting Setup, Sales funnel strategy
Passion Project – Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Coach
Designed and executed personal development workshops and events where I managed teams of speakers, built event website and secured event space.
Skills – Public Speaking and Event coordination, management, promotion and site creation.
Author of Inspired Mornings
Authored, managed the editing process, self-published to amazon.com, wrote sales copy, created marketing website. www.inspiredmorningsjournal.com
Skills – Writing, Project Management, Creative Direction, Contractor management, Website creation and Launch.
Career Experience
A top-performing, Web Engineer/ IT Manager with over 13 years of experience credited with combining IT and management expertise to implement cutting edge technology solutions. Strong expertise in middleware/cloud and troubleshooting Java and PHP applications in large, multi-tiered environments.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate 2018
IBM WebSphere Administrator 2005
Web Systems Administrator
- Managed multiple environments and coordinated with development teams to provide successful website launches
- Launched new Websphere 7.0 environments while maintaining existing infrastructure middleware environments.
- Managed PCI and security compliance in Websphere, Tomcat, Apache and OpenSSL environments.
- Created systems and standards for site updates and deployments.
Senior Web Engineer
- Managed Coca-Cola cloud migration of over 400 applications from Websphere 6.1 to 7.0 architecture.
- Migrated over 100 PHP applications and installed Websphere 6.0 and 7.0 on Linux servers.
- Trained edge managers on troubleshooting web hosting techniques.
- Managed working schedule for the web engineering team
Manager & Senior Application Administrator
- Trained new employees in middleware hosting environments.
- Managed operations of Websphere support team.
- Managed Reports and Analysis team providing executive level reports on a daily basis
- Monitored large test and production hosting systems.
- Improved processes and procedures for hosting environments.


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Glitter Cone Dangles · Teal
Regular price $15.00 Sale price
Laser cut from premium acrylic and assembled by hand. This is a clear acrylic with teal glitter. They have a stunning sparkle and are smooth to the touch. They shimmer and shine as they catch the light. Perfect for day or evening. Lightweight and easy to wear.
· Teal Chunky Glitter
· Approx 70mm drop
· Surgical steel posts
· Glitter density & clear areas can vary between each pair
· Handmade in Melbourne
Care is taken in representing each product but please consider there may be slight variation in colour between monitors. Please check the size carefully prior to ordering.


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Atomic Women's D2 VF 75 (2010)
Rating: / 5
Price: $999.00
Year: 2010
Level: 3
Gender: Female
Waist Width:
Tip/Tail/Waist: 121/75/111
Stability at speed: 4.20 / 5
Hard snow performance: 4.21 / 5
Crud performance: 3.38 / 5
Forgiveness: 3.89 / 5
We could explain Atomic's new Doubledeck technology, with its two independently flexing decks that adjust the ski's power as you pressure it, but we'd rather tell you how it skis. With by far the category's highest score in rebound energy, the VF 75 is the test's most enthusiastic, popping in and out of turns with boundless verve. A burly construction makes it unwavering at high speeds, but a nimble sidecut makes it comfortable and easy to tip on edge. "Strong, sturdy little ripper," Sheinberg said.


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Once a week we have a team of RP Reps who write, produce and edit 'RP TV'. Each time a show is produced, we will try and upload a copy on this page for you to view, but often the show is over a minute long so the file is too big for this web page.
RP TV usually has the following sections in each show:
The RP TV Team work hard to produce shows which give great advice and RP tips.
If you have any feedback or advice for the TV Team, or if you have any fab ideas about what else could be included in RP TV, please pop and see and member of the RP Reps Team.
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How can we move an account for the forum from local password to Google auth?
Hi @ghctim-
I don't believe this is a feature offered by our current community platform. If you would like, you can check out meta.discourse.com (the community for our community platform ) and the users there may have some ideas!
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