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What do the data say about dollarization and international lending?
Arellano and Heathcote’s model provides a theoretical case for dollarization as a means of building credibility and increasing global financial integration. But how has dollarizing played out in the real world?
In a separate section of their staff report, the economists review two sets of data on the economic impact of dollarization. They begin by examining time-series data on the experience of four countries that adopted stronger currencies: Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy and Portugal. The first two adopted the U.S. dollar in 2000 and 2001, respectively; the second two adopted the euro in 1999.
In all four countries, adoption of a stronger currency led to lower costs for international borrowing, supporting Arellano and Heathcote’s thesis that nations might be able to improve their credibility with lenders by abandoning their own monetary policy. In Italy, the price spread between deutsche-mark-denominated bonds issued by Italy and similar bonds issued by Germany declined substantially in the year following Italy’s de facto acceptance into the euro zone. Portugal had a similar experience.
Four countries is a slim sample, however, limited by the relatively small number of nations that have actually relinquished monetary policy and also have solid data on bond spreads. So the economists examine a similar sort of relationship in a larger sample of 76 countries: the correlation between credit ratings and exchange rate systems.

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what do the data say about dollarization and international lending?
arellano and heathcote’s model provides a theoretical case for dollarization as a means of building credibility and increasing global financial integration. but how has dollarizing played out in the real world?
in a separate section of their staff report, the economists review two sets of data on the economic impact of dollarization. they begin by examining time-series data on the experience of four countries that adopted stronger currencies: ecuador, el salvador, italy and portugal. the first two adopted the u.s. dollar in 2000 and 2001, respectively; the second two adopted the euro in 1999.
in all four countries, adoption of a stronger currency led to lower costs for international borrowing, supporting arellano and heathcote’s thesis that nations might be able to improve their credibility with lenders by abandoning their own monetary policy. in italy, the price spread between deutsche-mark-denominated bonds issued by italy and similar bonds issued by germany declined substantially in the year following italy’s de facto acceptance into the euro zone. portugal had a similar experience.
four countries is a slim sample, however, limited by the relatively small number of nations that have actually relinquished monetary policy and also have solid data on bond spreads. so the economists examine a similar sort of relationship in a larger sample of 76 countries: the correlation between credit ratings and exchange rate systems.


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ConnectPRO, manufacturer of advanced AV and KVM solutions, has announced they will be exhibiting their products at this coming Computex 2012 show at the Taipei World Trade Center from June 5 – June 9 in Taiwan. The Computex show, held annually in Taipei, is the largest ICT tradeshow in Asia, and the second largest in the world. This year more than 120,000 local and international buyers are anticipated.
ConnectPRO is an international company that has developed a variety of patented solutions which are sold to customers across the broadcasting, digital signage, and AV technology fields. They exhibit at Computex every year, and in 2009 came home with a Best Choice award for their DDM (Dynamic Device Mapping) Technology. Be sure to check out their latest technological innovations and check out the up-close presentation of the switches, extenders, splitters, and EDID emulators that ConnectPRO has to offer.

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connectpro, manufacturer of advanced av and kvm solutions, has announced they will be exhibiting their products at this coming computex 2012 show at the taipei world trade center from june 5 – june 9 in taiwan. the computex show, held annually in taipei, is the largest ict tradeshow in asia, and the second largest in the world. this year more than 120,000 local and international buyers are anticipated.
connectpro is an international company that has developed a variety of patented solutions which are sold to customers across the broadcasting, digital signage, and av technology fields. they exhibit at computex every year, and in 2009 came home with a best choice award for their ddm (dynamic device mapping) technology. be sure to check out their latest technological innovations and check out the up-close presentation of the switches, extenders, splitters, and edid emulators that connectpro has to offer.


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Smith Drumlin Prairie is owned by The Prairie Enthusiasts, a grassroots conservation organization with chapters in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. TPE has worked to manage and restore Smith Drumlin for nearly 20 years, including regular burning, tree removal, mowing, and invasive species control. In the last couple of years, TPE began to seed the former agricultural field between the two drumlins back to prairie. The site is now home to eight species of prairie-dependent leafhopper insects, including Memnonia panzeri, a species of Greatest Conservation Need in Wisconsin.
Smith Drumlin Prairie is a beautiful site to visit year-round, though perhaps a bit more so without snow. In the spring, puccoons and bird’s-foot violets put on beautiful displays. Moving into the warmer summer months, compass plant, rosinweed, rattlesnake master and prairie clovers show their colors.
Beginning in late July, cylindrical or dwarf blazing stars bloom. These short, stout purple flowers are a harbinger of what is to come this time of year.
A visit earlier during the year will find many tall flower stalks with seemingly unremarkable white flower buds. Soon, however, those buds will bloom in a resplendent display of purple petal power. The number of blooms depends on a variety of factors, such as if the prairie was burned earlier in the year, the weather, etc., but a visit to the site will surely not disappoint.
View Josh Mayer’s additional images from Smith Drumlin here.

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smith drumlin prairie is owned by the prairie enthusiasts, a grassroots conservation organization with chapters in wisconsin, minnesota and illinois. tpe has worked to manage and restore smith drumlin for nearly 20 years, including regular burning, tree removal, mowing, and invasive species control. in the last couple of years, tpe began to seed the former agricultural field between the two drumlins back to prairie. the site is now home to eight species of prairie-dependent leafhopper insects, including memnonia panzeri, a species of greatest conservation need in wisconsin.
smith drumlin prairie is a beautiful site to visit year-round, though perhaps a bit more so without snow. in the spring, puccoons and bird’s-foot violets put on beautiful displays. moving into the warmer summer months, compass plant, rosinweed, rattlesnake master and prairie clovers show their colors.
beginning in late july, cylindrical or dwarf blazing stars bloom. these short, stout purple flowers are a harbinger of what is to come this time of year.
a visit earlier during the year will find many tall flower stalks with seemingly unremarkable white flower buds. soon, however, those buds will bloom in a resplendent display of purple petal power. the number of blooms depends on a variety of factors, such as if the prairie was burned earlier in the year, the weather, etc., but a visit to the site will surely not disappoint.
view josh mayer’s additional images from smith drumlin here.


text: New umpires sponsor for AFLQ Posted on Monday, 10th April, 2017 AFL Queensland today announced The All Finanz Group as official partner of the South East Queensland community umpires. The deal will see the The All Finanz Group branding feature on all off and on-field uniforms for the next three years. On hand at Yeronga for the announcement was AFL Queensland CEO, Dean Warren, and Lyle Clifford, The All Finanz Group’s Brisbane based Director. With a large and established footprint across North and Central Queensland, The All Finance Group has recently expanded into Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast – teaming up with some experienced business partners. The multi-faceted finance firm was established as a ‘one-stop shop’ for all financial matters for its clients; with a clear strategy to offer clients a full suite of lending, insurance and life solutions. AFL Queensland Dean Warren said he was delighted to welcome The All Finanz Group on board as an official AFL Queensland partner. “It’s incredibly pleasing to have a reputable and expanding business like The All Finanz Group see the value of parenting with our community umpires,” said Mr Warren. “The team at The All Finanz Group have been long-time sponsors of community football in regional Queensland and their new, long-term support allows us to invest further in umpiring.” The All Finanz Group Director, Lyle Clifford, said their company was looking forward to partnering with AFL Queensland and the community umpires. “I’ve recently moved down to Brisbane from Townsville to extend our businesses footprint into South East Queensland, and being a lifelong football person – along with my business partners – we knew the value of partnering with the code,” said Mr Warren. “When we sat down with AFL Queensland to discuss how we could use football sponsorship to help build our brand in SEQ, we quickly identified the umpire sponsor opportunity was great in the sense of its different to what most do, and with us being relatively new to this region the synergies matched up nicely. “The sponsorship gives us a significant point of difference in terms of marketing and brand awareness and with SEQ umpires spanning from northern NSW through to Bundaberg it gives us great exposure across the region”, Also supporting the umpires over the next three years will Tribal Sport, who have extended their ongoing support of AFL Queensland by becoming the Umpires Apparel Partner.

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Ages 12 & under only.
All lunch entrees include dinner salad & garlic rolls. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
We serve authentic Italian cuisine here at Tuscany Italian Bistro in Richardson, Texas. A few of our homemade pasta dishes include Spinach Ravioli, Baked Ziti, and Eggplant Rolletini. We also serve Pizza, Calzones, and Soup. We're east of U.S. Rte 74 at the corner of Centennial Blvd and Greenville Avenue. Order online for carryout or delivery!

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ages 12 & under only.
all lunch entrees include dinner salad & garlic rolls. tuesday through friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
we serve authentic italian cuisine here at tuscany italian bistro in richardson, texas. a few of our homemade pasta dishes include spinach ravioli, baked ziti, and eggplant rolletini. we also serve pizza, calzones, and soup. we're east of u.s. rte 74 at the corner of centennial blvd and greenville avenue. order online for carryout or delivery!


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Fine Art & Classy Photography!
capture your day, the best way!"
My youngest son Kamron and wife Abby!
My middle son Kodey and wife Kalee!
My eldest son Kacey and wife Ashlee!

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fine art & classy photography!
capture your day, the best way!"
my youngest son kamron and wife abby!
my middle son kodey and wife kalee!
my eldest son kacey and wife ashlee!


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Virtual reality (VR) has been used in health care for decades. Dentistry has utilized VR simulations to relax patients, and ophthalmic researchers have used it to simulate a patient’s vision with both glasses and contact lenses. Optometric institutions have begun using virtual simulation labs to teach procedures, for example, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy.
When significant changes in the world occur, it takes a great deal of time. However, when everything is aligned, change hits us at light speed.
Optometry had heard for years in the 1980s and 1990s that the move toward electronic health records (EHR) was coming. While many of us became skeptical it would happen, the changes and movement to EHRs came quickly. For ODs, it is important that we not only provide quality care, but that we deliver a first-class experience to our patients.
How do we differentiate ourselves from other vision care options that patients have?
Innovative technology is certainly one way to catch a patient’s attention. Most patients will appreciate ODs who are not only current but use state-of-the art technology. If we follow the news, we can see that many groups have already made significant investments in virtual and augmented reality, such as, Facebook, Google, Amazon, professional sports, and major universities. Augmented reality refers to applications in which VR is used to overlay 3-D data on live images—such as the images seen through a microscope during surgery.
How can VR and virtual simulations improve my patients’ experiences, supplement the care I deliver, and integrate into a busy optometric office?
At our “SUNY Optometry New Technologies Hackathon I: The Future Eye Exam,” there was much discussion about the use of VR during an eye exam. Some believed that it was integral to the future of eye care, and some believed that it was an expensive way to use technology that is not yet proven to have clinical value.
As optometry advances, virtual and augmented reality serve as important tools to teach students, residents, and ODs important diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
SUNY College of Optometry and other optometry and ophthalmology programs utilize VR simulation laboratories as an integral part of their students’ education. While VR simulations will never fully replace wet labs and training on live subjects, it can be readily used to provide the majority of training for many techniques.
Most of us have spent many hours sitting as patients for our classmates as they learn gonioscopy, lid eversion, and binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (BIO). VR simulations save our test subjects’ valuable hours lost from their work or school schedules, and it reduces potential waste in the use of expensive specimens in wet labs.
Research has shown that BIO training for novice ophthalmology residents can be significantly improved by the use of VR simulators.
The ability to use VR to track eye movements has existed for some time but has been utilized mostly in sports vision training for elite athletes. Applications for visual field testing have been developed by CREWT Medical Systems in Tokyo, Japan.
CREWT’s head-mounted perimeter imo has been shown to obtain visual field sensitivity highly compatible to that obtained by the standard automated perimeter. Furthermore, CREWT’s binocular random single eye test provides an effective non-occlusion test condition without the examinee being aware of which eye is being tested.
Perhaps the entire concept of VR began with a desire to create a different human experience. Patient education and informed choice selection could be greatly enhanced by the use of virtual and augmented reality.
Clinical applications of wavefront aberrometry may be optimized by its integration with virtual and augmented reality to simulate night driving conditions, vision with premium IOLs, and correction of higher order aberrations. Researchers continue to work with VR simulations for glaucoma and low vision patients to improve patient education and to enhance patient life experiences.
It is impossible to predict the future of virtual and augmented reality in optometric care because it is up to us. Virtual and augmented reality presents an opportunity to differentiate our practices from others.
Google has shown us that less expensive cardboard VR devices can be just as effective as more expensive models that have so far failed to capture a strong market share. It is my belief that universities and athletics will lead the way toward the more widespread use of VR.
My alma mater Georgetown University has started to make use of VR applications in creating 360-degree YouTube videos of the Georgetown campus for use with any VR device, e.g. cardboard VR devices.
In March 2016, Fox Sports broadcasted the Big East men’s basketball tournament in VR format for the first time. Perhaps the time is near for optometry to utilize VR to enhance the quality of human interaction for our patients.

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virtual reality (vr) has been used in health care for decades. dentistry has utilized vr simulations to relax patients, and ophthalmic researchers have used it to simulate a patient’s vision with both glasses and contact lenses. optometric institutions have begun using virtual simulation labs to teach procedures, for example, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy.
when significant changes in the world occur, it takes a great deal of time. however, when everything is aligned, change hits us at light speed.
optometry had heard for years in the 1980s and 1990s that the move toward electronic health records (ehr) was coming. while many of us became skeptical it would happen, the changes and movement to ehrs came quickly. for ods, it is important that we not only provide quality care, but that we deliver a first-class experience to our patients.
how do we differentiate ourselves from other vision care options that patients have?
innovative technology is certainly one way to catch a patient’s attention. most patients will appreciate ods who are not only current but use state-of-the art technology. if we follow the news, we can see that many groups have already made significant investments in virtual and augmented reality, such as, facebook, google, amazon, professional sports, and major universities. augmented reality refers to applications in which vr is used to overlay 3-d data on live images—such as the images seen through a microscope during surgery.
how can vr and virtual simulations improve my patients’ experiences, supplement the care i deliver, and integrate into a busy optometric office?
at our “suny optometry new technologies hackathon i: the future eye exam,” there was much discussion about the use of vr during an eye exam. some believed that it was integral to the future of eye care, and some believed that it was an expensive way to use technology that is not yet proven to have clinical value.
as optometry advances, virtual and augmented reality serve as important tools to teach students, residents, and ods important diagnostic and therapeutic skills.
suny college of optometry and other optometry and ophthalmology programs utilize vr simulation laboratories as an integral part of their students’ education. while vr simulations will never fully replace wet labs and training on live subjects, it can be readily used to provide the majority of training for many techniques.
most of us have spent many hours sitting as patients for our classmates as they learn gonioscopy, lid eversion, and binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (bio). vr simulations save our test subjects’ valuable hours lost from their work or school schedules, and it reduces potential waste in the use of expensive specimens in wet labs.
research has shown that bio training for novice ophthalmology residents can be significantly improved by the use of vr simulators.
the ability to use vr to track eye movements has existed for some time but has been utilized mostly in sports vision training for elite athletes. applications for visual field testing have been developed by crewt medical systems in tokyo, japan.
crewt’s head-mounted perimeter imo has been shown to obtain visual field sensitivity highly compatible to that obtained by the standard automated perimeter. furthermore, crewt’s binocular random single eye test provides an effective non-occlusion test condition without the examinee being aware of which eye is being tested.
perhaps the entire concept of vr began with a desire to create a different human experience. patient education and informed choice selection could be greatly enhanced by the use of virtual and augmented reality.
clinical applications of wavefront aberrometry may be optimized by its integration with virtual and augmented reality to simulate night driving conditions, vision with premium iols, and correction of higher order aberrations. researchers continue to work with vr simulations for glaucoma and low vision patients to improve patient education and to enhance patient life experiences.
it is impossible to predict the future of virtual and augmented reality in optometric care because it is up to us. virtual and augmented reality presents an opportunity to differentiate our practices from others.
google has shown us that less expensive cardboard vr devices can be just as effective as more expensive models that have so far failed to capture a strong market share. it is my belief that universities and athletics will lead the way toward the more widespread use of vr.
my alma mater georgetown university has started to make use of vr applications in creating 360-degree youtube videos of the georgetown campus for use with any vr device, e.g. cardboard vr devices.
in march 2016, fox sports broadcasted the big east men’s basketball tournament in vr format for the first time. perhaps the time is near for optometry to utilize vr to enhance the quality of human interaction for our patients.


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After a while of filming with my last set of custom picture styles for my beloved Canon C100 and C300 I finetuned my old CPs and use them according to different shooting situations. These are the Custom Pictures Styles save to use for production, but as always, good advice is to test them before using them on production.
Recently I tested Canon C100’s new november 2013 firmware with the pimped up ISO 80.000 (80.000 Rats), the CP I used on the test was the NTtc1cN (first in the list) which was very pleasing with the high ISOs.
The CP files for the C100 are named 401.CPF for example, starts with number 4. The CP files for the C300 start with a 3 and has some more bytes in it, so they are not compatible to each other. I make C300 CPs directly downloadable as soon as I get a C300 in my hands again. So for now CP settings for the C300 has to be dialed in manually.
UPDATE: Added C300 version for the CinemaEX and the NTtc1N Picture Styles. Special thanks to Alexander ‘Bobo’ Boboschewski for the C300 support.
Color-Neutral CP based on Cine1 Gamma and Cine1 Color-Matrix with corrected black and white levels to match IRE 0-100 video levels with pure black and without superwhites.
The shadows are more defined and brighter and this CP is best used in darker scenarios. This Gamma settings are very noise-free, which makes them perfect for high-iso usage – better then the black-rising Canon-Log and even worst, the original levels un-modified Canon-Log Gamma.
Download NTcin1n.cpf file (for Canon EOS-C300). Finalized Version of the C100 Picture Style NTtc1cN.
Same as NTtc1cN but with modified Cine1 Color Matrix with more cine-like colors.
Color-Neutral CP based on Cine2 Gamma and Cine2 Color-Matrix with corrected black and white levels to match IRE 0-100 video levels with pure black and without superwhites.
A bit more contrasty, deeper shadows and more cine-like colors than the Cine1 Color-Matrix. This Gamma settings are really nice and pleasing for skintones and has really a nice Color-Matrix. It’s best use is for daylight exterior scenarios if you don’t bother grading the material much. Though it can begraded for sure!
Color-Neutral CP based on Canon-Log Gamma and Canon-Log Color-Matrix with corrected black and white levels to match IRE 0-100 video levels with pure black and without superwhites.
The infamous S-Type Gamma curve from Canon which is pretty popular now. This is a tweaked version which regeains the corrects video levels to be within IRE 100 and can be graded greatly while taking advantage of more brightness steps due to the lower black and white levels and therefore not falling appart too fast and reduced banding effects, which are the biggest problem on low-contrast, black-rised imagery, especially when recorded at 8-bit!
Download CinemaEX.cpf file (for Canon EOS-C300). Final Version.
This CP is actually the same like CincemaEX but with slightly modified colors to add a bit more cinema style to it.

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after a while of filming with my last set of custom picture styles for my beloved canon c100 and c300 i finetuned my old cps and use them according to different shooting situations. these are the custom pictures styles save to use for production, but as always, good advice is to test them before using them on production.
recently i tested canon c100’s new november 2013 firmware with the pimped up iso 80.000 (80.000 rats), the cp i used on the test was the nttc1cn (first in the list) which was very pleasing with the high isos.
the cp files for the c100 are named 401.cpf for example, starts with number 4. the cp files for the c300 start with a 3 and has some more bytes in it, so they are not compatible to each other. i make c300 cps directly downloadable as soon as i get a c300 in my hands again. so for now cp settings for the c300 has to be dialed in manually.
update: added c300 version for the cinemaex and the nttc1n picture styles. special thanks to alexander ‘bobo’ boboschewski for the c300 support.
color-neutral cp based on cine1 gamma and cine1 color-matrix with corrected black and white levels to match ire 0-100 video levels with pure black and without superwhites.
the shadows are more defined and brighter and this cp is best used in darker scenarios. this gamma settings are very noise-free, which makes them perfect for high-iso usage – better then the black-rising canon-log and even worst, the original levels un-modified canon-log gamma.
download ntcin1n.cpf file (for canon eos-c300). finalized version of the c100 picture style nttc1cn.
same as nttc1cn but with modified cine1 color matrix with more cine-like colors.
color-neutral cp based on cine2 gamma and cine2 color-matrix with corrected black and white levels to match ire 0-100 video levels with pure black and without superwhites.
a bit more contrasty, deeper shadows and more cine-like colors than the cine1 color-matrix. this gamma settings are really nice and pleasing for skintones and has really a nice color-matrix. it’s best use is for daylight exterior scenarios if you don’t bother grading the material much. though it can begraded for sure!
color-neutral cp based on canon-log gamma and canon-log color-matrix with corrected black and white levels to match ire 0-100 video levels with pure black and without superwhites.
the infamous s-type gamma curve from canon which is pretty popular now. this is a tweaked version which regeains the corrects video levels to be within ire 100 and can be graded greatly while taking advantage of more brightness steps due to the lower black and white levels and therefore not falling appart too fast and reduced banding effects, which are the biggest problem on low-contrast, black-rised imagery, especially when recorded at 8-bit!
download cinemaex.cpf file (for canon eos-c300). final version.
this cp is actually the same like cincemaex but with slightly modified colors to add a bit more cinema style to it.


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SALE CLOSES APRIL 5TH. ALL ORDERS WILL BE CAPTURED AND FULFILLED AT THAT TIME.
YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH YOUR SHIPPING STATUS INCLUDING YOUR TRACKING INFO.
SHIPPING: ALL ORDERS IN THE USA GET FREE STANDARD SHIPPING WHEN SPENDING OVER $30 AT CHECKOUT. WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE EXCLUDED FROM PROCESSING AND SHIPPING TIMES, SO PLEASE ACCOUNT FOR NON-BUSINESS DAYS WHEN ORDERING. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH TRACKING INFORMATION WHEN YOUR ORDER HAS BEEN SHIPPED.
ALL SALES FINAL. HOWEVER, IF YOU RECEIVE AN INCORRECT OR DAMAGED ORDER, PLEASE EMAIL US AT SUPPORT@EAGLESTHREAD.COM WITHIN 5 DAYS OF DELIVERY. IF A REPLACEMENT ITEM IS AVAILABLE, WE WILL RESERVE IT FOR YOU UNTIL WE RECEIVE YOUR RETURNED ITEM (MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF INITIAL DELIVERY). IF A REPLACEMENT ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, YOU WILL BE OFFERED A FULL REFUND TO YOUR ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT. ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN/EXCHANGE MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE DELIVERY DATE IN UNWORN, UNWASHED, NEW CONDITION. INCLUDE A PRINT OUT OF YOUR EMAIL ORDER CONFIRMATION OR THE ORDER SUMMARY FROM YOUR ONLINE CUSTOMER PROFILE.
ADDITIONAL TERMS: RETURNS RECEIVED AFTER 14 DAYS WILL NOT BE ISSUED REFUND OR EXCHANGE.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POST OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT LOST PACKAGES.

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you will receive an email with your shipping status including your tracking info.
shipping: all orders in the usa get free standard shipping when spending over $30 at checkout. weekends and holidays are excluded from processing and shipping times, so please account for non-business days when ordering. you will receive an email with tracking information when your order has been shipped.
all sales final. however, if you receive an incorrect or damaged order, please email us at support@eaglesthread.com within 5 days of delivery. if a replacement item is available, we will reserve it for you until we receive your returned item (must be returned within 14 days of initial delivery). if a replacement item is not available, you will be offered a full refund to your original form of payment. items eligible for return/exchange must be returned within 14 days of the delivery date in unworn, unwashed, new condition. include a print out of your email order confirmation or the order summary from your online customer profile.
additional terms: returns received after 14 days will not be issued refund or exchange.
please contact your local post office to inquire about lost packages.


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The name of the swing says it all! The new You & Me Swing Seat is all about swinging fun between child and adult.
Having eye contact and an adult care giver’s full attention make the child feel noticed and secure.
This unique experience where child and adult are completely absorbed in each other’s company is a strong facilitator of social emotional bonding between the two and emotional development in the child.
Swinging is one of children’s favorites and all children should be able to. The You & Me Swing Seat is designed to make sure that even children who need extra physical support and emotional closeness can enjoy the fun-filled experience of swinging.
The open steel frame makes it easy for an adult to place the child in the swing.The open seat frame is ergonomically correct and provides good support for children of all sizes between the ages of 1 and 4 years old.
The low hanging parent seat evens out the size difference between child and adult and brings the adult down to the child’s level, ultimately enabling the ever so important eye contact.
For very young or developmentally challenged children, swinging especially helps with sensory integration.
Sensory integration incorporates spatial awareness and inner ear balance. Stimulating the senses through swinging gives the child’s brain practice at organizing and interpreting spatial information, providing a foundation for complex learning and behavior later.
In fact, the rocking motion of swinging stimulates the part of the brain that helps you focus, the cerebral cortex. Research has shown that students are more focused and readier to learn after recess. And the twisting and untwisting of swings or spinning on tire swings stimulates additional areas of the brain that are important pathways for skills like spatial awareness, balance, muscle control and rhythm.
The You & Me swing enhances any playground environment and works perfectly as part of a solution with traditional swings. The You & Me swing allows adults to be part of the play and be active with their children. Even older siblings can get the unique experience of swinging younger siblings.
We wanted to create a swing with interaction between the child and adult while swinging. We designed the upper seat with more handles, so especially children with disabilities would have a good grip while sitting there.

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the name of the swing says it all! the new you & me swing seat is all about swinging fun between child and adult.
having eye contact and an adult care giver’s full attention make the child feel noticed and secure.
this unique experience where child and adult are completely absorbed in each other’s company is a strong facilitator of social emotional bonding between the two and emotional development in the child.
swinging is one of children’s favorites and all children should be able to. the you & me swing seat is designed to make sure that even children who need extra physical support and emotional closeness can enjoy the fun-filled experience of swinging.
the open steel frame makes it easy for an adult to place the child in the swing.the open seat frame is ergonomically correct and provides good support for children of all sizes between the ages of 1 and 4 years old.
the low hanging parent seat evens out the size difference between child and adult and brings the adult down to the child’s level, ultimately enabling the ever so important eye contact.
for very young or developmentally challenged children, swinging especially helps with sensory integration.
sensory integration incorporates spatial awareness and inner ear balance. stimulating the senses through swinging gives the child’s brain practice at organizing and interpreting spatial information, providing a foundation for complex learning and behavior later.
in fact, the rocking motion of swinging stimulates the part of the brain that helps you focus, the cerebral cortex. research has shown that students are more focused and readier to learn after recess. and the twisting and untwisting of swings or spinning on tire swings stimulates additional areas of the brain that are important pathways for skills like spatial awareness, balance, muscle control and rhythm.
the you & me swing enhances any playground environment and works perfectly as part of a solution with traditional swings. the you & me swing allows adults to be part of the play and be active with their children. even older siblings can get the unique experience of swinging younger siblings.
we wanted to create a swing with interaction between the child and adult while swinging. we designed the upper seat with more handles, so especially children with disabilities would have a good grip while sitting there.


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The few hours between dinner and bedtime should be the most relaxing part of the day, but too often we spend them thinking about what we will accomplish tomorrow. I propose a nightly ritual to help us forget our troubles and really let go: the nightcap. Some might consider the nightcap a lost art, but with a few tricks anyone can master it. There are only a few rules: no cocktails, no beer, and no scary stories (they might cause bad dreams).
Although many good nightcaps are high-alcohol, the point isn’t to become intoxicated. A nightcap is something to sip slowly. Enjoy the warming effects of a nice spirit while conversing with someone you care about. If you have a fireplace you should definitely sit by it. If you don’t, then consider playing a fireplace video on your laptop. Slippers and silk robes are optional; relaxation is mandatory.
Cognac is perhaps the most traditional nightcap. To be called Cognac a spirit must be distilled from grapes in the Cognac region of France. This bottle has wonderful floral and nutty flavors and will certainly help you forget about that coworker who won’t clean the fridge.
Armagnac is distilled through a process similar to Cognac, but comes from the Armagnac region. This example is full of warm spices like clove and cinnamon. One sip and it won’t matter that you found a scratch on your car this morning.
Are you out of milk? It doesn’t matter; you can grocery shop tomorrow. Just enjoy this beautiful brandy for now. This California bottle is full of caramel and pear flavors.
Put your feet up. This Calvados is distilled from 100 percent apples. You’ll feel like you’re sitting in an orchard.
This Pommeau de Normandie is a hard cider that has been fortified with apple brandy. The result is slightly sweet, apple-y, and full of baking spices. Try pairing this with a blanket and a good friend.
This bourbon is distilled in Brooklyn. It’s toasty, spicy, and complex enough to distract you from whatever is on TV.
This 10-year Scotch from Ardbeg is peaty, but not overwhelmingly so. It also has plenty of bright citrusy flavors. Pour a dram and lounge around in a mahogany den.
Many people associate rum with lounging poolside, icy drinks, and cocktail umbrellas, but it can be so much more. Try a small tumbler of this creamy, fruity Barbados-style rum neat and you’ll be instantly at ease.
This isn’t your grandmother’s cream sherry. Hidalgo is an oloroso sherry that’s quite dry, with plenty of fig and caramel flavors. Try a small glass to ward off nightmares.
This Madeira is perfect for those who have a bit of a sweet tooth. It’s complex and luxurious and the perfect accompaniment to a tranquil night in.
It’s unusual to find a dry anise-flavored liqueur, but this one is lovely. If you like herbal flavors and black licorice then this is for you. It won’t matter if the forecast for tomorrow says rain.
Grab a friend or lover, cozy up, and try one of these nightcaps to put yourself at ease before bed.
By day, Madeline manages the video program at Astor Wines and Spirits and Astor Center. At night, she can be found biking around Brooklyn, seeking out new dumplings in Chinatown, or experimenting in her tiny kitchen in Clinton Hill.

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the few hours between dinner and bedtime should be the most relaxing part of the day, but too often we spend them thinking about what we will accomplish tomorrow. i propose a nightly ritual to help us forget our troubles and really let go: the nightcap. some might consider the nightcap a lost art, but with a few tricks anyone can master it. there are only a few rules: no cocktails, no beer, and no scary stories (they might cause bad dreams).
although many good nightcaps are high-alcohol, the point isn’t to become intoxicated. a nightcap is something to sip slowly. enjoy the warming effects of a nice spirit while conversing with someone you care about. if you have a fireplace you should definitely sit by it. if you don’t, then consider playing a fireplace video on your laptop. slippers and silk robes are optional; relaxation is mandatory.
cognac is perhaps the most traditional nightcap. to be called cognac a spirit must be distilled from grapes in the cognac region of france. this bottle has wonderful floral and nutty flavors and will certainly help you forget about that coworker who won’t clean the fridge.
armagnac is distilled through a process similar to cognac, but comes from the armagnac region. this example is full of warm spices like clove and cinnamon. one sip and it won’t matter that you found a scratch on your car this morning.
are you out of milk? it doesn’t matter; you can grocery shop tomorrow. just enjoy this beautiful brandy for now. this california bottle is full of caramel and pear flavors.
put your feet up. this calvados is distilled from 100 percent apples. you’ll feel like you’re sitting in an orchard.
this pommeau de normandie is a hard cider that has been fortified with apple brandy. the result is slightly sweet, apple-y, and full of baking spices. try pairing this with a blanket and a good friend.
this bourbon is distilled in brooklyn. it’s toasty, spicy, and complex enough to distract you from whatever is on tv.
this 10-year scotch from ardbeg is peaty, but not overwhelmingly so. it also has plenty of bright citrusy flavors. pour a dram and lounge around in a mahogany den.
many people associate rum with lounging poolside, icy drinks, and cocktail umbrellas, but it can be so much more. try a small tumbler of this creamy, fruity barbados-style rum neat and you’ll be instantly at ease.
this isn’t your grandmother’s cream sherry. hidalgo is an oloroso sherry that’s quite dry, with plenty of fig and caramel flavors. try a small glass to ward off nightmares.
this madeira is perfect for those who have a bit of a sweet tooth. it’s complex and luxurious and the perfect accompaniment to a tranquil night in.
it’s unusual to find a dry anise-flavored liqueur, but this one is lovely. if you like herbal flavors and black licorice then this is for you. it won’t matter if the forecast for tomorrow says rain.
grab a friend or lover, cozy up, and try one of these nightcaps to put yourself at ease before bed.
by day, madeline manages the video program at astor wines and spirits and astor center. at night, she can be found biking around brooklyn, seeking out new dumplings in chinatown, or experimenting in her tiny kitchen in clinton hill.


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We’re happy to announce that SMRU Consulting has just won a bid from the Offshore Energy and Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA) and Innovate UK to help advance tidal energy. OERA is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding and facilitating collaborative offshore energy and environmental research and development on the Canadian east coast. Their mission is to lead environmental, renewable and geoscience energy research that enables the sustainable development of Nova Scotia energy resources through strategic partnerships with academia, government and industry. Innovate UK funds, supports, and connects innovated businesses to accelerate sustainable economic growth in the UK.
Our European and North American offices teamed up to submit a proposal entitled ‘Integrated active and passive acoustic system for environmental monitoring of fish and marine mammals in tidal energy sites’ along with other partners in the renewable energy industry including Emera Inc., Open Hydro Canada, Ocean Sonics Ltd., Acadia University, and Tritech Ltd. The aim of this joint UK-Canada research competition is to advance environmental monitoring, sensing, and instrumentation technologies for high flow marine environments.
We’re confident that the talent and expertise of our UK and Canadian teams will help solve some of the challenges associated with tidal energy and look forward to collaborating on this project for the next three years. Check out our tidal experience here.

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we’re happy to announce that smru consulting has just won a bid from the offshore energy and research association of nova scotia (oera) and innovate uk to help advance tidal energy. oera is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding and facilitating collaborative offshore energy and environmental research and development on the canadian east coast. their mission is to lead environmental, renewable and geoscience energy research that enables the sustainable development of nova scotia energy resources through strategic partnerships with academia, government and industry. innovate uk funds, supports, and connects innovated businesses to accelerate sustainable economic growth in the uk.
our european and north american offices teamed up to submit a proposal entitled ‘integrated active and passive acoustic system for environmental monitoring of fish and marine mammals in tidal energy sites’ along with other partners in the renewable energy industry including emera inc., open hydro canada, ocean sonics ltd., acadia university, and tritech ltd. the aim of this joint uk-canada research competition is to advance environmental monitoring, sensing, and instrumentation technologies for high flow marine environments.
we’re confident that the talent and expertise of our uk and canadian teams will help solve some of the challenges associated with tidal energy and look forward to collaborating on this project for the next three years. check out our tidal experience here.


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music schools (office & administration) based in ball street.
music schools (school & educational establishments) based in hallam grange rise.
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A new Rasmussen poll of likely Republican primary voters shows Kay Bailey Hutchison with 40 percent and Rick Perry with 38 percent. Two months ago, in mid July, a Rasmussen poll showed Rick Perry leading Kay Bailey Hutchison by 10 points in the Republican Gubernatorial primary.
The two candidates have practically identical approval ratings among the likely primary voters, with Perry at 72 percent and Hutchison at 71 percent.
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of primary voters now approve of the job Perry is doing as governor, down five points from July. Twenty-nine percent (29%) disapprove of the governor’s performance. Perhaps more significantly, 20% strongly approve, down five points from the previous survey, while 12% strongly disapprove, up three points.
In a primary will relatively low turnout, the intensity of support matters greatly. To see Perry's “strongly approve” go down and “strongly disapprove” go up, even slightly, may worry the Governor's campaign team.
While the polling at first glance seems like good news for Hutchison and bad news for Perry, a question still remains about how a challenger, even one as popular as Hutchison, can defeat a ten-year incumbent governor who has a nearly 70 percent approval rating among likely primary voters.
Some of Perry's largest leads in the poll were from self-identified conservatives and voters under 65, two groups that will likely make up a disproportionately high percentage of Republican primary voters next March.
Next Article TX-10: Will Michael McCaul & Rick Perry Denounce Rush Limbaugh's Call for Re-Segregating Buses?
to tell us this race is over again. i think he officially called it for rick back in june.
kay baby ain't going away. i would expect her to build a lead and hold it…especially if she'll start making family appearances.
clearly perry's polling has indicated that he needs to tie her to DC at every turn…and my gut tells me kbh's polling indicates that if you give gov. pomade enough rope, he'll hang himself.
i don't think that kbh's strategy (and, therefore, karen hughes strategy) of taking the abuse with a smile is by accident. i'm sure her polling must have found a thematic that shows perry's attacks soften his support and embolden her support.
assuming the lyceum poll was accurate, this is a 14 point swing in 3 months. don't think that happened, i think the lyceum poll was a little off.
this is shaping up to be a very exciting cycle.

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a new rasmussen poll of likely republican primary voters shows kay bailey hutchison with 40 percent and rick perry with 38 percent. two months ago, in mid july, a rasmussen poll showed rick perry leading kay bailey hutchison by 10 points in the republican gubernatorial primary.
the two candidates have practically identical approval ratings among the likely primary voters, with perry at 72 percent and hutchison at 71 percent.
sixty-nine percent (69%) of primary voters now approve of the job perry is doing as governor, down five points from july. twenty-nine percent (29%) disapprove of the governor’s performance. perhaps more significantly, 20% strongly approve, down five points from the previous survey, while 12% strongly disapprove, up three points.
in a primary will relatively low turnout, the intensity of support matters greatly. to see perry's “strongly approve” go down and “strongly disapprove” go up, even slightly, may worry the governor's campaign team.
while the polling at first glance seems like good news for hutchison and bad news for perry, a question still remains about how a challenger, even one as popular as hutchison, can defeat a ten-year incumbent governor who has a nearly 70 percent approval rating among likely primary voters.
some of perry's largest leads in the poll were from self-identified conservatives and voters under 65, two groups that will likely make up a disproportionately high percentage of republican primary voters next march.
next article tx-10: will michael mccaul & rick perry denounce rush limbaugh's call for re-segregating buses?
to tell us this race is over again. i think he officially called it for rick back in june.
kay baby ain't going away. i would expect her to build a lead and hold it…especially if she'll start making family appearances.
clearly perry's polling has indicated that he needs to tie her to dc at every turn…and my gut tells me kbh's polling indicates that if you give gov. pomade enough rope, he'll hang himself.
i don't think that kbh's strategy (and, therefore, karen hughes strategy) of taking the abuse with a smile is by accident. i'm sure her polling must have found a thematic that shows perry's attacks soften his support and embolden her support.
assuming the lyceum poll was accurate, this is a 14 point swing in 3 months. don't think that happened, i think the lyceum poll was a little off.
this is shaping up to be a very exciting cycle.


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University of Michigan-Dearborn graduate students offered several suggestions for making the Dearborn Animal Shelter work environment less strenuous and repetitive in their award-winning ergonomics project plan. One idea was to streamline the dishwashing process.
The wagging tails and animal snuggles make Wenjie Wang’s day when she volunteers at Friends of the Dearborn Animal Shelter.
However, the occasional sore back and neck do not.
“When you see the faces of the dogs and cats you know all the effort is worth it, but the work is repetitive and onerous,” said Wang, a University of Michigan-Dearborn graduate student.
So Wang was happy to learn about a project in Bochen Jia’s Human Factors and Ergonomics course to provide solutions for the nonprofit. Students, using methods learned in class, evaluated the shelter and came up with ideas to make the work environment less physically taxing.
The team of first-year graduate students—composed of members Wang, Pranav Indi, Edna Martinez, Joel Church and Jie Ren—did even more than come up with a plan. They sent their 75-page report “Ergonomic Risk Analysis of an Animal Shelter” to Auburn Engineers, who hosted the 9th Annual Ergonomics Design Competition for Student Teams competition and placed third.
This is the second year Jia’s students participated in the contest. Last year, a team from Jia’s class placed sixth.
Using ergonomic evaluation tools, Jia’s students looked at tasks such as dog walking, grooming, feeding the animals, cleaning laundry and washing dishes. Ergonomic solution suggestions included implementing the use of gentle leader leashes, increasing the height of the bathing workstation, adding feeding wall mount dispensers throughout the shelter, a new laundry process and streamlining the dish cleaning process.
Jia, who has taught the course for three years, said he continuously looks for ways to bring the real world into the classroom—such as incorporating competitions and company partnerships and using ergonomics computer software.
“It’s one thing to learn to solve the issues in class, but I want students to reach out and see the real-world problems, to help solve the problems, to apply what they learn,” Jia said.
Martinez said her time as a student in Jia’s course helped her grown personally and professionally.

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university of michigan-dearborn graduate students offered several suggestions for making the dearborn animal shelter work environment less strenuous and repetitive in their award-winning ergonomics project plan. one idea was to streamline the dishwashing process.
the wagging tails and animal snuggles make wenjie wang’s day when she volunteers at friends of the dearborn animal shelter.
however, the occasional sore back and neck do not.
“when you see the faces of the dogs and cats you know all the effort is worth it, but the work is repetitive and onerous,” said wang, a university of michigan-dearborn graduate student.
so wang was happy to learn about a project in bochen jia’s human factors and ergonomics course to provide solutions for the nonprofit. students, using methods learned in class, evaluated the shelter and came up with ideas to make the work environment less physically taxing.
the team of first-year graduate students—composed of members wang, pranav indi, edna martinez, joel church and jie ren—did even more than come up with a plan. they sent their 75-page report “ergonomic risk analysis of an animal shelter” to auburn engineers, who hosted the 9th annual ergonomics design competition for student teams competition and placed third.
this is the second year jia’s students participated in the contest. last year, a team from jia’s class placed sixth.
using ergonomic evaluation tools, jia’s students looked at tasks such as dog walking, grooming, feeding the animals, cleaning laundry and washing dishes. ergonomic solution suggestions included implementing the use of gentle leader leashes, increasing the height of the bathing workstation, adding feeding wall mount dispensers throughout the shelter, a new laundry process and streamlining the dish cleaning process.
jia, who has taught the course for three years, said he continuously looks for ways to bring the real world into the classroom—such as incorporating competitions and company partnerships and using ergonomics computer software.
“it’s one thing to learn to solve the issues in class, but i want students to reach out and see the real-world problems, to help solve the problems, to apply what they learn,” jia said.
martinez said her time as a student in jia’s course helped her grown personally and professionally.


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We believe learning how to paint art is the most rewarding hobby on earth. Perhaps we are somewhat biased! Second to that, is teaching how to paint art to others… is a close second runner up! Now, with easy online access to a comprehensive art program, you too can learn to paint AND become an art teacher if you want to take it a step further. You can become certified to teach this organized acrylic painting curriculum to new and aspiring artists alike.
Our CORE progressive art program builds a solid foundation for the artist and/or the art teacher who will become a committed and enthusiastic artist for years to come.
Become a Certified Core Teacher and give others the jump start they need to become confident and competent painters of the future. Many students struggle with what they need to learn when they decide to learn to paint. Take the guess work out of knowing what to learn and what to teach when you learn to paint from our comprehensive art program such as the CORE series of painting lessons.
Perhaps you have been teaching art for some time now, but want to teach a more structured program…this art program builds skills and painting techniques one step at a time. Each painting lesson builds on the previous painting lesson. There is no confusion knowing what the next step might be. As a student who is learning to paint for the first time, or a teacher looking for structure…this program will benefit you the most.
It’s easy…Work through the interactive art classes at your own pace, from your own home with other folks like you. It’s fun, flexible and VERY affordable too!
Learn to Paint As a hobby: If learning to paint is a new hobby for you, and local classes aren’t available, you will have easy access to our online classes from anywhere in the world, via the internet.
Learn to Paint and Teach As a business: If you treat art like a business, your greatest business threat may be not getting enough new painters to walk through your doors! Change this now! The new ‘CORE’ Art Education program (featured above) will affect the future of your store or studio art classes because it covers the broadest and most important principles of learning to paint.
I’m wondering how long the course is? What is needed to participate.. How much does the entire program cost, including being able to teach painting.. Thank you.
Hi Arica… all the answers to your questions are on our website. The link below will explain the Core painting program. It is on sale right now…if you are interested.
Below is the information for teaching the Core once you have completed it. Please note that there is no time limit to the core program or any of our online classes. You have unlimited access to the classrooms, videos and lessons.
Previous post: Learn to Paint! – Become an Artist Today!
Next post: Learn To Paint – Live the Rest of Your Life As An Artist.

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we believe learning how to paint art is the most rewarding hobby on earth. perhaps we are somewhat biased! second to that, is teaching how to paint art to others… is a close second runner up! now, with easy online access to a comprehensive art program, you too can learn to paint and become an art teacher if you want to take it a step further. you can become certified to teach this organized acrylic painting curriculum to new and aspiring artists alike.
our core progressive art program builds a solid foundation for the artist and/or the art teacher who will become a committed and enthusiastic artist for years to come.
become a certified core teacher and give others the jump start they need to become confident and competent painters of the future. many students struggle with what they need to learn when they decide to learn to paint. take the guess work out of knowing what to learn and what to teach when you learn to paint from our comprehensive art program such as the core series of painting lessons.
perhaps you have been teaching art for some time now, but want to teach a more structured program…this art program builds skills and painting techniques one step at a time. each painting lesson builds on the previous painting lesson. there is no confusion knowing what the next step might be. as a student who is learning to paint for the first time, or a teacher looking for structure…this program will benefit you the most.
it’s easy…work through the interactive art classes at your own pace, from your own home with other folks like you. it’s fun, flexible and very affordable too!
learn to paint as a hobby: if learning to paint is a new hobby for you, and local classes aren’t available, you will have easy access to our online classes from anywhere in the world, via the internet.
learn to paint and teach as a business: if you treat art like a business, your greatest business threat may be not getting enough new painters to walk through your doors! change this now! the new ‘core’ art education program (featured above) will affect the future of your store or studio art classes because it covers the broadest and most important principles of learning to paint.
i’m wondering how long the course is? what is needed to participate.. how much does the entire program cost, including being able to teach painting.. thank you.
hi arica… all the answers to your questions are on our website. the link below will explain the core painting program. it is on sale right now…if you are interested.
below is the information for teaching the core once you have completed it. please note that there is no time limit to the core program or any of our online classes. you have unlimited access to the classrooms, videos and lessons.
previous post: learn to paint! – become an artist today!
next post: learn to paint – live the rest of your life as an artist.


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The band, from Falkirk, are credited as being a key part of Glasgow's influential late 1990s music scene.
It could be the news almost every Scottish music fan has been desperate to hear.
In 2008, Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton called time on their indie rock band, Arab Strap.
However, a cryptic message on the band’s official website has sent fans into meltdown.
In block letters, the message: “HELLO AGAIN” has been posted next to a countdown timer, which is due to expire at noon on Monday.
The band, from Falkirk, are credited as being a key part of Glasgow's influential late 1990s music scene.

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the band, from falkirk, are credited as being a key part of glasgow's influential late 1990s music scene.
it could be the news almost every scottish music fan has been desperate to hear.
in 2008, aidan moffat and malcolm middleton called time on their indie rock band, arab strap.
however, a cryptic message on the band’s official website has sent fans into meltdown.
in block letters, the message: “hello again” has been posted next to a countdown timer, which is due to expire at noon on monday.
the band, from falkirk, are credited as being a key part of glasgow's influential late 1990s music scene.


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It’s kind of like Elf on the Shelf! We made these last year after the boys had been building forts out of blankets and clothes pins and I stepped on about 20 clothes pins in bare feet. We kept the little turkeys around because they’re so stinkin’ cute (I’m talking about my boys—but these paper turkeys survived too).
Make your own out of construction paper, clothes pins, feathers and googly eyes!

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it’s kind of like elf on the shelf! we made these last year after the boys had been building forts out of blankets and clothes pins and i stepped on about 20 clothes pins in bare feet. we kept the little turkeys around because they’re so stinkin’ cute (i’m talking about my boys—but these paper turkeys survived too).
make your own out of construction paper, clothes pins, feathers and googly eyes!


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Market Torque LLC is a marketing firm that advises small and emerging businesses in marketing strategy and execution. To support the local entrepreneurship community, Market Torque has become a sponsor of iMADdu’s Student Apprenticeship Program.
April 17, 2012 - PRLog -- Fairfax, VA: Founded by Emily Summers, Market Torque LLC is a marketing firm that advises small and emerging businesses in marketing strategy and execution. To further support the local entrepreneurship community, Market Torque has become a sponsor of iMADdu’s Student Apprenticeship Program (SAP).
iMADdu (I make a difference, do you?) Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides experiences to students to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs through apprenticeship and mentorship. Through the SAP Program, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to personally learn from an established entrepreneur.
Market Torque LLC is committed to helping small and emerging businesses increase their market presence in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland. Core industries we support include technology and professional services. Market Torque offers insight into your marketing and business development based on large corporate marketing experience and client experience. Ultimately, Market Torque’s mission is to help your business grow. For more information, visit www.MarketTorque.com.

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market torque llc is a marketing firm that advises small and emerging businesses in marketing strategy and execution. to support the local entrepreneurship community, market torque has become a sponsor of imaddu’s student apprenticeship program.
april 17, 2012 - prlog -- fairfax, va: founded by emily summers, market torque llc is a marketing firm that advises small and emerging businesses in marketing strategy and execution. to further support the local entrepreneurship community, market torque has become a sponsor of imaddu’s student apprenticeship program (sap).
imaddu (i make a difference, do you?) inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides experiences to students to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs through apprenticeship and mentorship. through the sap program, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and to personally learn from an established entrepreneur.
market torque llc is committed to helping small and emerging businesses increase their market presence in washington d.c., virginia and maryland. core industries we support include technology and professional services. market torque offers insight into your marketing and business development based on large corporate marketing experience and client experience. ultimately, market torque’s mission is to help your business grow. for more information, visit www.markettorque.com.