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Falken SEMA Booth
These two backdrops took an insane amount of man hours to complete. And I'm not just talking about the construction. They're printed on fully dye-sub substrate at 300 DPI on a wall that spans well over 12 feet wide and 8 feet tall. The images were stitched together from about a dozen shots long before "panoramic" photos became popular, then painstakingly aligned, corrected, cloned, edited, then revised and reshot (when necessary). The file size grew to several gigabytes big due to the enormous canvas it's being printed on.
B&M/Hurst at SEMA
B&M/Hurst booth at the SEMA show.
Since B&M is one of the founding members of SEMA, it is a virtual requirement to be "present" at SEMA annually. And by present, I don't mean just "being there," B&M's booth commands PRESENCE at the show. It is always center stage in the Performance segment of the hall.
So when I was entrusted with the responsibilities of not only providing booth graphics and collateral support, but the point person for organizing and coordinating the biggest industry show of the year for B&M/Hurst, it was definitely challenging since, well, I'm not an event coordinator. But coordinate it I did, and not only did I improve upon the old, plain and stale white displays of the B&M Booth, I made sure that the event goes without a hitch. Well, at least as "without a hitch" as any big show can be.
Here's another view of the booth.
America's Credit Union at NADA
This is the tradeshow display for America's Credit Union at the NADA show. A number of the largest credit unions in the country got together and co-sponsored a booth under the banner of "America's Credit Union" with CUDL to showcase the presence of Credit Union in the automotive industry.
America's Credit Union collateral at NADA
These collaterals were handed out at the NADA show for America's Credit Unions.
6th Annual CUDL Direct Lending Symposium Invite
The Annual Symposium has gone UPSCALE. Moving to the world famous Venetian hotel and casino AND a world class golf resort for a tournament on the same week.
5th Annual CUDL Direct Lending Symposium Invite
Invitation and solicitation to attend the 5th annual CUDL Direct Lending Symposium, the premier event in the credit union industry.


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We are excited to offer Spine Motion Imaging Technology
Frisco Spine has the region's only "real time" x-ray to view spinal motion — known as Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA). Vertebral Motion Analysis, or VMA, is an FDA-cleared system for assessing lumbar and cervical spinal motion. It is an updated method of assessing spinal motion compared to the standard flexion/extension bending x-rays that are currently used to assess spinal motion, including instability.
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An advanced software analysis of the motion is then performed highlighting any levels of instability. This analysis is read by a Board Certified Diagnostic Radiologist and provided to the surgeon who can reliably make decisions about the need for surgery based on whether the spinal bones remained properly aligned with motion. This technology has been proven to be more sensitive and reproducible in determining instability requiring surgical fusion. One of the major advantages of this technology is that the radiation dose is lower than what the patient would be exposed to with a standard six view x-ray series, which has been the standard until now. VMA represents the future of functional spine imaging.
Frisco Spine is excited about being one of the first in the region to offer this new Spine Motion Imaging option. The VMA offers a new diagnostic tool that provides additional imaging data to surgeons, which may help him/her to locate the source of your spinal issues. It providse more accurate motion measurements to help surgeons in diagnosing your unique condition, which lead to surgeons choosing better treatment options.
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Community Colleges of NH Foundation: Mission of Access
Community Colleges of NH Foundation: Mission of Access
In 2011, the Community Colleges of NH Foundation awarded more than $2.4 million in scholarships to nearly 3,500 students at the seven community colleges statewide.
With community college enrollments on the rise, students facing sustained economic challenges, and the need for new skills to keep pace with changing workforce demands, there is strong need for the Foundation's assistance. The Foundation awards both need-based and program-based scholarships.
The Community Colleges of New Hampshire Foundation was incorporated in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) corporation. Its mission is to support the Community College System of New Hampshire and its seven colleges by making higher education more accessible. The Foundation does this by providing student scholarship assistance, support for innovative programs, and instructional facility enhancement.
The Foundation supports CCSNH's mission through its efforts to strengthen the state's economy by increasing access to higher education and training. Ninety-five percent of students at NH's community colleges are in-state residents, constituting a local workforce that supports our state's business and industry.
The Foundation manages nearly 180 different funds for the seven community colleges, including memorial funds, program support funds, and capital project funds. Whether you have personally benefitted from an education at one of the Community Colleges or you would like to support the Colleges because of the important role they play in your community, we invite you to explore the opportunities for involvement by visiting our website at www.ccsnh.edu/foundation. Join us as we make our vision of Access for All a reality.


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ABSTRACTS - Room 115
All sessions take place in Butler-Carlton Hall on the Missouri S&T campus
Designing 4S Application Activities to Challenge and Motivate Students
Presenter: Dr. Keeta Holmes - Director of Learning Innovation & Design; University of Missouri-St. Louis
Audience: Higher Education
Time and Location: 12:15 - 2 p.m.; Room 115
Participate in a TBL (Team-Based Learning) format to explore group application activities that encourage group collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking. We'll begin with a TBL activity, then analyze the structure, process and essential characteristics of an effective TBL activity. Leave the workshop with an action plan on how you might convert a class session into a TBL exercise that enhances team cohesiveness, student accountability, and meaningful learning.
Visual Pedagogy: Harnessing the Power of Short Videos in Your Classroom
Elizabeth Reardon - Professional & Continuing Education; Missouri S&T
Dr. Dan Reardon - Associate Professor of English & Technical Communication; Missouri S&T
Victoria Hagni - Instructional Developer; Missouri S&T
Audience: Higher Education
Time and Location: 2:15 - 4:00 p.m.; Room 115
According to research conducted by Pearson-Prentice Hall, 65% of our students are visual learners (Vakos, 2017). While now-traditional visual teaching aids like PowerPoint and Prezi can be effective, instructors may also create short videos that will visually explain concepts. If one picture is worth 1000 words, then a two-minute video might accomplish what would otherwise be a 10-minute lecture. Short videos can therefore open class time for more active student learning through the visual enhancement of concepts. In this workshop, the presenters will discuss ways to create short videos to enhance or replace traditional lectures or too-often overused slide presentations, thus creating more dynamic teaching opportunities.


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By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For the past month more than 10,000 security agents have been operating in the state of Rio de Janeiro as part of a federal security plan to combat drug and weapon traffickers. Although residents have complained about abuse of power by security forces, officials say the overall plan has been a success.
The three major operations which took place in different parts of Rio's suburbs rendered the apprehension of 83 individuals, as well as weapons and drugs. Started on July 28th, the security plan has already cost the federal government approximately R$46.5 million, according to data from local news media.
Eastern Military Command spokesman Colonel Roberto Itamar made a positive assessment of this first month, acknowledging that it is too early for a more detailed analysis of the results and that forces are expected to remain in the area until the end of 2018.
"Mainly because the plan has a duration forecast until the end of next year. In addition, it is a national plan, which involves activities in border areas, in other states, a plan of great complexity, which cannot be evaluated yet," Itamar told government news agency, Agencia Brasil.
For residents, however, the presence of the armed forces and police have caused tension. They say police officers have searched houses indiscriminately and in some communities a curfew has been established.
Last week more than 21,000 school children remained at home while security forces roamed through eight favela communities looking for criminals. In the community of Jacarezinho,
Rio's Municipal Education Secretary, Cesar Benjamin, said the schools would remain closed for 'indeterminate' period of time due to police presence.
"The police do not want to know who is a resident, who is a child, who is a worker, who is a bad guy," said a resident of Jacarezinho to the government news agency.


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How will I see my images?
Right after the session we will review the best images with you.
What should I wear?
We encourage you to treat yourself to something new whether sensual, sexy, fun or flirty! Whether it's a new bra and panty set or a beautiful camisole, new lingerie can make any woman feel great. Please bring several different outfits to your shoot. Whether you're trying to achieve a number of different looks or just want some diversity, your wardrobe plays a big part in your shoot and will allow us to deliver a great variety of images to you. We can also, happily, provide you with ideas on theme and where to purchase different items before your session.
What about accessories?
We love accessories! They can really add another dimension to your look and personalize your boudoir photographs that much more. Often the best accessories are found in your closet already. Great accessories can be scarves, and hats. Ladies, DO NOT, forget your shoes. This may be the one accessory you can't live without. We're always open to anything that is special to you. If it makes you feel beautiful, bring it. (please take all tags off your garments and tags off the bottom of your shoes) additional charge to remove during processing
I'm very shy and worried about my body shape and that I won't look good on the photos
People come in all different shapes ans sizes, tall, short, large and small. There is nothing anywhere to say that one is better than the other. Having confidence and believing in yourself is what makes fantastic pictures.
The boudoir sessions are all about having fun, getting glammed up, dressed up and letting your hair down and forgetting about little insecurities. Treating yourself to a new lingerie and beauty treatments before the session is a definite excitement and confidence builder!
Do you do Maternity Boudoir shoots?
Yes! We believe that there's something truly gorgeous- and even sexy - about a pregnant woman. Maternity sessions can be fun on your own or with a partner. We don't all feel sexy when we're pregnant, this session will remind you that you are.
I want to get some sexy shots, but I don't want to be nude. Is that OK?
How much or how little you want to reveal is completely up to you. What one might find to be sexy is different than what another might find sexy. So please, do not feel any pressure to reveal any more than you want to but also keep in mind that that sometimes changes once you're feeling at ease in the studio. We are not in the business of pornography, we are in the business of making our clients feel contented, beautiful and encouraged. Know that we respect your boundaries. Your time with us is not about what we want, it's all about you and what you are comfortable with.
I've never done anything like this before, how will I know what to do and how to pose?
Do not fret! We are here for you in every way. Our team will work with you to create just the right look. We will direct you to pose in the most flattering, fun and sexy ways. Using different camera angles and lighting, we will work to play-up your best assets and simply not focus on your least favorite areas (unless of course they're his favorites).
Do you offer Hair and Makeup?
Yes, makeup is $75.00 hair and makeup add $ 100.00
What if I can't make my appointment?
Please cancel your appointment 48 hours before your photo session to avoid any cancellation fees.
What is the latest time I can schedule my appointment?
Thursday- Saturday Appointment slots start at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Anything after 4:00 pm is an additional charge for after hours $ 25.00. If you are requesting hair and makeup your appointment will be scheduled at 3:00 pm at the latest.


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Dubai is the second largest emirate in the federation of the United Arab Emirates. It is, also, the economic capital of the state due to many advantages offered by this modern city on all aspects. For a long time, Dubai Khor was one of the most famous landmarks of the emirate which was built on its banks. Al Khor is a waterway used in the past as a small port to unload cargo ships and transport to markets. Dubai Khor centers amid this beautiful city and divides it into two parts; Bur Dubai in the south which is the traditional heart of the city and Deira in the north which includes a lot of shopping centers and the famous markets famous in the emirate.
Dubai is characterized by such world-class network of roads and transportation. Such roads, bridges and tunnels that connect the whole city and the other emirates are hardly available in any other city of the middle east as a whole. Furthermore, Dubai Metro is the latest means of transportation at the entire region level.
Through a short period, Dubai was able to gain the trust of the whole world i.e. anything required is available in Dubai, from the traditional popular markets including various goods from around the world, to the most luxurious entertainment centers, golf stadiums and global world-glass hotels. Adding to that, the recreational facilities, shopping, and the short distance from Dubai to the beach and the sports activities. The most important factors that helped Dubai in improving its prominent place among the global cities as one of the most distinguished tourist destinations and the fastest developed and progressed city are the safety, the shining warm sun and the Arabian hospitality throughout the year. In addition, the geographical location of Dubai has played a decisive role in making it an important trade hub since the past; it is located at the crossroad of three major continents: Asia, Africa and Europe, which helped it to attract tourists who are seeking to new and different destinations.
Situated on 2 km of private beach, 5-star Madinat Jumeirah offers extensive landscaped grounds with canal-style waterways, rooms with furnished private balconies and a seafood restaurant suspended over the Arabian Gulf.Guests relaxing on Al Qasr Hotel's private, sandy beach are offered free fresh fruit and cool towels.
Situated on its own 800-metre, private beach on Dubai's Palm Island, the 5-star Atlantis offers stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. It provides an underwater aquarium, dolphin-swimming opportunities and an extensive water park.Arabian décor and large beds are fitted in all rooms. The balcony in each offers a panoramic view of the city or the Arabian Gulf.
Situated on its own 800-metre, private beach on Dubai's Palm IslOverlooking the Arabian Gulf, this 5-star resort boasts 14 international restaurants and bars. Its Roman-themed spa has saunas and 5 Hammam pools. Free Wi-Fi is available.Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai offers spacious rooms with 42'' LCD TVs and DVD players.


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Saturday, June 17, 2006
MacBook Review
I'm loving my new Apple MacBook. I've got the white one, because I couldn't see why I should want to pay more to get the color of almost every other portable computer on earth. I ordered it with the minimum RAM configuration and bought 2GB from Newegg right away. Apple must be smoking drugs to charge $500 for the same upgrade: Newegg's was around $180. I'm thrilled that the MacBook's RAM and hard drive are user-swappable, but there's a pitfall when installing the memory: shoving the memory modules in takes a good deal more force than anyone would reasonably expect. You don't usually want to be subjecting an expensive piece of equipment to brute force only a few minutes after you lift it out of the box. And it's a beautiful box, by the way. Apple has a knack for achieving obsessive levels of refinement, and you can see it right down to the museum-of-modern-art packaging. The MacBook has a new and different keyboard, and since I bought this machine sight unseen, I didn't know if I was going to like it. Well, I love it. It has a very crisp action that doesn't feel notebook-y at all. The key caps have a very subtle texture on them that makes them more tactile. The surface of the trackpad has the same texture, which makes it very nice to touch. If you put two fingers on the trackpad, you can scroll the active window. Remarkably, it's smart enough that if you have a window with multiple panes and multiple scrollbars, it scrolls the one your pointer is over even if if that pane does not have keyboard focus. Trackpad scrolling is so nice, I hope I never have to click a scroll button again. Speaking of clicking, the MacBook trackpad button is unfortunately a little mushy. My previous machine was a G4 PowerBook, so I am enjoying a big speed boost. I can build Sakai from scratch in four minutes instead of twelve. I've never had a computer with dual processor cores, let alone a "low end" consumer laptop like this one. Oh, I just misspoke. A lot of hay has been made about how the MacBook and MacBook Pro are too hot to sit comfortably on your lap. It is absolutely true. It's fine for a few minutes, but only if you're wearing pants. ;-) For extended use on your couch or in your bed, you are going to want some kind of tray to set it on. In spite of the dual cores, the heat, and the fact that it has a brighter screen and 25% more pixels than my old PowerBook, battery life is about a third longer. Since I like to be mobile, that's a lovely surprise. The MacBook has a new high-gloss screen. I wasn't excited about this, but it turns out that in most lighting conditions you won't notice it. In one case, reflections were obvious and I just had to adjust the angle a little bit. I personally don't buy the claim that this glossy screen is going to make video look better. That sounds like pseudoscience to me. The complement of software that comes bundled is pretty amazing. OS X is an entire universe all by itself, but you also get iLife '06, PhotoBooth, FrontRow, and full versions of ComicLife, OmniOutliner, and 7 classic board games from Freeverse. By surprise, there's also a full version of Quicken 2006 on here, which I could find no mention of on Apple's website. That's about it for my first impressions. The built-in iSight camera is nice, as is the ability to boot into Windows, should that need ever arise (I'm not holding my breath).
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Do you know if the MacBook can work with just 1 RAM slot occupied? For eg 1GB in one slot with the other vacant? Thank you if you can provide the answer.
- Zach A.T. said...
I believe it can operate with just one module installed, but performance is better with two. It uses dual-channel RAM, which means throughput is better if it can jam on both channels at the same time.
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Syracuse University was one of 29 participating institutions in the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Bringing Theory to Practice (BTtoP) Project's Well Being Initiative:
"The intent of this collaborative learning community is to jointly gain greater understanding, and then to encourage practices and policies that demonstrate commitment as institutions, and as educators, to valuing and promoting the transformative promise of higher education for students—a promise much richer than what may prevail elsewhere; a promise and expectation of connecting rigorous and engaged learning to being a whole person." – BTtoP Well Being Initiative (2014)
The Syracuse University project (Lopez, Bergen-Cico, & Pauline, 2013) examines the relationship between civic engagement and student well-being for three academic courses – including Intergroup Dialogue – offered across academic departments and colleges. The multi-method approach includes surveys, interviews, and content analysis of student coursework in order to capture student perspectives on holistic education that embraces affective, cognitive, and experiential learning.
For more information about Bringing Theory to Practice's emphasis on civic engagement, see the introduction to The Civic Series
AAC&U Bringing Theory to Practice – The Civic Series Introduction Video
In Fall 2013, Syracuse University (Lopez, 2013) also received a seminar grant from the AAC&U Bringing Theory to Practice Project to engage graduate students in discussions of the public role of higher education.
For a brief summary on the Syracuse University and other BTtoP well-being projects, see the BTtoP newsletter (Fall 2016).
Syracuse University (IGD) is also one of the collaborating institutions in the Multi-University Intergroup Dialogue Research Project, a multi-method study of the educational benefits of learning through intergroup dialogue for college students, originally funded through the Ford and W. T. Grant Foundations. Collaborating institutions include:
- Arizona State University
- Occidental College
- Syracuse University
- University of California, San Diego
- University of Maryland, College Park
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- University of Michigan
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Washington
An overview of the project and early results are provided online through:
- Diversity & Democracy: Nagda, Gurin, Sorensen, & Zúñiga (2009). Evaluating intergroup dialogue: Engaging diversity for personal and social responsibility.
An article that provides the institutional context and significance of the project for two campuses is available in:
- New Directions in Higher Education: Lopez & Zúñiga (2010). Intergroup dialogue and democratic practice in higher education.
A co-edited book, with contributions from researchers across campuses, summarizes key findings, outcomes and processes (Gurin, Nagda, & Zúñiga, Eds., 2013):
- Dialogue Across Difference: Practice, Theory, and Research on Intergroup Dialogue. NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Research articles drawing from the Multi-University Intergroup Dialogue Research Project are included in a co-edited special journal issue (Zúñiga, Lopez, & Ford, Eds., 2012):
- Intergroup Dialogue: Engaging difference, social identities, and social justice." Equity and Excellence in Education.


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The Spanish Exploration of Colorado began with Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, along with three companions, one of them being Estevan. They were the first explorers who told great stories about the Seven Cities of Cibola, known as Havikuh. Their stories brought others explorers, one being Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, in 1540. Vasquez and his small army took by force Havikuh and transformed it into the center of their settlement. They hoped for gold and silver, but their failure in finding cities of gold put an end to the Spanish conquests for a period of about forty years.
In 1583, Phillip II of Spain sent Antonio de Espejo and nine soldiers to find him precious metals. Juan de Onate was another European colonist who led his army towards Sierra sin Aqua, as they called San Francisco Peaks, being the first white people to see them.
Extraordinary stories about the new territories discovered appeared as a consequence of the colonist's desire to present the new lands as fantastic places, very different by those lived by Europeans. For example Farfan, a colonist, wanted to impress the Viceroy, who was not at all amused by his fantastic stories about Indians who had large ears and slept underwater. Consequently, he was recalled to Mexico and that was the end of his explorations.
For a period of about hundred years, only the Franciscan missionaries went west on the Plateau, because they were eager to save souls. Their attempt was dangerous and unsuccessful, because the Hopi only accepted their plants such as peach and wheat, and animals such as goats and sheep.
The Apaches and Navajos civilizations were the ones which kept away Europeans settlement on Colorado Plateau for about 150 years, due to their continuous aggressive attitude. Even though Europeans conquered the Pueblo Peoples, they were not able to reach control of the Apaches and Navajos.
Native Americans suffered a lot, as a consequence of the European explorations and conquests, because the white people transmitted them deadly diseases, such as smallpox and measles. With a bigger impact on Pueblos, and little effect on Navajos, the population of the Colorado Plateau, the diseases brought the Native American population in Colorado to a small percent of what numbered before the European incursions, or about 100,000 people.
On July 1776, eight civilians and two Franciscans priests ventured to find a route to California. They travelled from Utah to Western Colorado, but illness and lack of food made them come back, and the route to California to remain a mystery for them. That was the last significant Spanish exploration of Colorado.


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Being a mom is hard work. It takes a lot of patience, because kids are pretty great at stressing you out. Still, all that hard work is worth it, especially if you have the humor to take the not-so-great moments in stride.
Below is a list of some of the funniest mom tweets from around the internet.
1. Batman > Mary Poppins
2. Arts and Crafts
3. So that's why they do it!
4. Never look them in the eye.
5. The 5 Second Rule
6. We've all been there.
7. Next word this kid needs to learn is "sarcasm."
8. Truth.
9. Burn!
10. It's definitely frowned upon...
11. Sneaky sneaky.
12. It's all about those little things.
13. Free at last, free at last.
14. Oh my!
15. This can't end well...
Don't forget to SHARE these hilarious tweets with your family and friends.
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The Marriott International chain of hotels recently inaugurated its newest facility in Santo Domingo: the JW Marriott Santo Domingo, a 150-room luxury hotel situated in the very heart of the capital city in one of the city's most exclusive shopping malls.
The JW Marriott Santo Domingo is the first of its kind in the Caribbean region.
The new facility features two fine restaurants, the Vertygo 101 lounge bar, and nine meeting rooms.
The Blue Mall Shopping Center is situated on Winston Churchill Avenue, in the very heart of Santo Domingo, featuring high-end stores such as Cartier, Carolina Herrera, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo and Brioni.
There are currently 68 hotels JW Marriott hotels in 25 countries.


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Disney's Startup Accelerator Program
Will Change the World!
[This article was initially written and published by Kevin Ott for ArticlesBase.com as "Disney Loves Small Beginnings: Its Astonishing Startup Accelerator Program and Why It Will Change the World," but it has been syndicated to RockingGodsHouse.com under a Creative Commons License.]
The word "small" in the same sentence as Disney might seem incongruous, unless that adjective applies to the earth, which seems to grow smaller every year beneath the happy shadow of the Mouse ears.
A viral meme shows the starship Enterprise from Star Trek readying itself to jump into warp speed, trying desperately to outrun an Imperial starship from Star Wars. The meme's caption says it all.
Some might feel that Disney (#Disney) has gotten too big. It's everywhere. We can't escape. Large entities in human society always attract negative emotions — cynicism, envy, even anger — but there's a side to Disney that the public doesn't always see.
The Mouse likes small things — small beginnings, especially.
The 2007 Disney film "Meet the Robinsons," of all its films and TV shows, conveys Disney's soul the most clearly in this regard.
In the film, a family of genius innovators transforms the future for the better with their wild ideas and whacky inventions — and with their determination. The motto of this fictional inventor family is "keep moving forward," a motto that Walt Disney used. The family keeps all of their failed inventions on display as a reminder: "Look how many times we failed, but we never gave up. Now we're here."
This "keep moving forward" culture manifests most visibly in Disney's Startup Accelerator Program (#DisneyAccel). This year marks their second go-round with startup tech companies: finding small ones, investing in them, coaching them, and, if all goes well, launching them into a bright, Meet-the-Robinsons-like future.
Last year's inaugural Startup Accelerator Program has already yielded some fascinating results.
Take the ChoreMonster app from ChoreMonster.com (#ChoreMonster), for example. Kids and parents download the ChoreMonster app, and it makes chores fun. Epic fun. As in I-love-doing-my-chores-as-much-as-playing-video-games fun.
ChoreMonster essentially transfers the template of a gaming experience — where points earned unlocks fun items and new levels — into physical reality.
Kids earn experience points whenever they do a chore, and they (and their parents) use the app to track points. When the points hit parent-designated levels, rewards — i.e. a trip to the movies, money, candy — are "unlocked."
They're essentially flame-throwing the world of household labor with pixelated digital joy: video games become reality; reality becomes video games — but in a good way. Kids have fun doing chores. Parents pull less hair out. It's a simple but beautiful equation.
And then there's Codarica (#CodaricaHQ), which teaches kids to code using a video game environment and addictive storytelling. (Brilliant.)
Disney has helped both companies build apps.
Disney has also given $2.2 million in seed money to SnowShoe (#SnowShowStamp), a company that creates something small and charming but earth-shattering called a SnowShoe stamp, a little plastic card with a secret digital identity that can interact with any touch-sensitive mobile device by briefly pressing it to the screen like a stamp.
And, when the implications of this new invention sink in, a person's reaction typically involves a jaw dropping to the floor or disbelief.
The stamp creates a fully customizable bridge between your digital world and any physical object you choose. According to Medium.com:
"Something magical happens when ordinary objects are intrinsically linked to digital assets. Imagine simply touching a plastic toy to the screen of your smartphone and having that character teleport into a mobile game. Imagine simply touching your iTunes gift card to your phone screen to have your credits magically appear in your account. Imagine touching your tablet to your espresso machine and having the instruction manual appear alongside an order form for new, model-specific water filters."
It's undeniable: Disney has an eye for finding little treasures with big potential — for sifting through small beginnings to find big dreams.
And everyone's waiting with baited breath to see who will be chosen in their next Accelerator Program and featured in the much-anticipated Demo Day on Oct. 6, 2015.
Through it all, Walt Disney's words ring louder and louder: "keep moving forward" — even if it's only a small beginning.


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Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Shiraz 2015
This particular Shiraz reflects the area's unique terroir. Complex range of eucalyptus, spice, peppercorn and granadilla flavours is supported by subtle smoky undertones from eight months maturation in French oak. A well-balanced wine with supple tannins and smooth finish.read more »
Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Merlot 2017
Ripe mulberry and mint flavours mingle pleasantly with light smokiness from the oak. The palate is characterized by firm, ripe tannins with a hint of chocolate on the aftertaste.read more »
Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Pinotage 2016
Dark ruby in colour, this wine offers aromas of ripe plums, cherries, chocolate and a slight scent of dried banana, all wrapped in sweet, oaky vanilla. Dry, supple tannins add to a silky mouth-feel of black cherries.read more »
Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Dimension 2015
The wine holds a lively pomegranate hue and aromas of prunes, dark berries, chocolate and cassis on the nose. The wine is full-bodied and the palate is firm and graceful with a long, smooth finish and well integrated tannins from spending 25 months in French oak barriques.read more »
Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Nebbiolo 2015
This deep coloured, full-flavoured wine erupts with the seductively scented bouquet of violets.read more »
Du Toitskloof Selected Vineyards Pinotage Rosé 2018
Specially selected Pinotage grapes were used to produce this flavour packed wine. Beautiful colour from carefully monitored period on the skins. Raspberry, strawberry and red-berry flavours carry through to a perfectly balanced palate. Enjoy chilled with friends, and celebrate the beauty of life!read more »
Du Toitskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This full-bodied red wine holds aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and spices from ten months in wood. Sweetish and richly textured on the palate with good supple, dry tannins, ending in a long-lasting, savoury finish. read more »


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President Trump has used the public interest provision of the Executive Order governing classified information to release the House intelligence memo. The President should also release all the remaining withheld JFK assassination related information. The National Archives is still withholding information from approximately 23,000 documents related to the assassination of President Kennedy. Congress has found that the very strong public interest in this material requires it to be released to the public at the earliest moment. Yet the material is still withheld. We call on President Trump to release the withheld JFK related information, consistent with his actions in the case of the House intelligence memo.
The AARC and several JFK assassination researchers also have pending Freedom of Information Act cases which involve the application of Executive Order 13256's public interest provisions to information that has not been designated as subject to the JFK Act. The President's public interest finding may benefit disclosure in these cases as well.


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African Folklore and Myth
Despite having a remarkable place in global history, little is known or written of African folklore and myth. This will be the page devoted to expanding upon this subject. Separate pages will be added for each nation as information continues to grow.
This is non-specific African folklore and myth.
- Quicksilver (liquid mercury) irritates ghosts.
- A path in the grass with no footprints indicates where ghosts travel.
- Obeah- a form of "sorcery" that comes from West Africa.
- Allmuseri- An African secret society of the Nineteenth Century. The society was similar to the Cabiric (Hephaestus cult) and Orphic (Orpheus cult) Mysteries.
- Obambo- A central African term for a ghost.
- Mbwiri- A possessing spirit that causes epilepsy.
- Ngembi- A healing midwife who first attempts to cure the individual. If she is unsuccessful, a "fetish-man," the comes.
- Fetish-Man- A man responsible for healing and exorcising bad spirits.
- Stolen property can be recovered by consulting an Obi-man or -woman. If you pay the price, they will dance naked at midnight, backwards at the crossroad, and learn the name of the thief.
- If someone is suspected of stealing, they must fast for 12 hours. They must then drink a gallon of sassafras bark infusion. If they vomit or grow nauseous, they are innocent. If it goes through the body naturally, they are guilty.
- Beads that look like teeth are worn by babies to assist them in teething.
- Witchcraft was practiced in secret, otherwise it was certain death.
- Witch-finders- were a caste of natives. They were also known as, "witch doctors." Their purpose was to identify offenders and punish them. They were most often women.
General Central Africa
- Obambo- A ghost.
- When the dead tire of being out in the bush, they often return for their loved ones.
- After their return, the people gather at the grave of the individual seen. They fashioned a rude idol and begin the ritual to lay the spirit.
- The mythology of Central Africa was thought to have been influenced by Grecian mythology, particularly that of Charon and the Styx.
- Epilepsy is a sign of demonic possession. The individual has been overtaken y the Mbwiri, and will only be relieved with the help of the medicine man.
- The tribe of Africans along the Shari River blindfolded their corpses prior to burial. They believed it prevented the spirit from returning to haunt the family.
- Kosh- A wicked forest fiend.
- The Ndembo- A secret society, also known as the Kita, that was concentrated around the lower Congo.
- Nganga- People who survived the initiation rites of the Ndembo. They're also called the "knowing ones."
- Towards the end of August, the natives of Cape Coast Town would arm themselves with weapons. The held the ceremony to drive out the devil.
- Potters and iron workers were believed to have both the power of the evil eye and the werewolf.
- To pronounce a death sentence upon another, carry the individual to a table with an owl painted on it. They would commit suicide.
- Once a theft is reported, the news went to the "thief catcher." This individual had a trusty servant to detect the culprit. He mixed an amount of black meal with milk and fed it to the servant. He then made the servant smoke as much tobacco as was called for. It was believed this treatment threw the servant into a trance, or fit, and he crawls through the community, from house to house, and sniffs out the thief. When he locates the culprit, he goes into their home and sleeps on their bed.
- Belli Paaro- a celebration of an obscure ghost cult that takes place every 20-25 years. Tribal youths are conducted into a certain grove and do not reemerge until they have taken on another spirit. These individuals maintain a brotherhood with the dead, and are permitted to eat of the goods sacrificed. They re-emerge convinced they have been "possessed," by another person's spirit. Some rituals last for several years. Females are not permitted within the vicinity.
- The most notorious method for investigating a crime is the tangena poison ordeal. Poison was drawn from the highly toxic tangena shrub. The suspect had to eat the poison along with three pieces of chicken skin. If they vomited the materials back up, they were innocent. If they failed to vomit or died, they were guilty. The use of the poison ordeal was abolished in 1863, but its use was suspected for several decades further.
- Mamalol- An Igbo term for an obeah priestess.
Tunisia (Carthage)
- Alberigerius- A soothsayer discussed by St. Augustine. He fell into trances, or "ecstasies," and claimed he engaged in astral projection. He could read minds.
- Isinyanga and Abangoma- "Witch-finders" among the Zulu, in the 19th These women were well-known for their abilities.
- Witch-finders are attended by a circle of girls and woman. They clap their hands and drone a low chant, sometimes stomping and swinging their arms.
- To start the process, the king summons a great gathering. The witch-finders seat themselves in the center of the circle. After four or five days, they have achieved the frenzied state resembling demonic possession. They grab whichever spectator they believe to be a witch and drag them away. They were killed at that point. Oftentimes, all living things, including children, spouses, and pets, were slaughtered with them.


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The NBA rumors surrounding Ricky Rubio has toned down since the Summer League started but it is expected that he will be eventually be traded. According to the latest rounds of speculations, the Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers might have the most interest in acquiring Rubio from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rubio has been linked with several teams before the NBA draft and his future in Minnesota got murkier when point guard Kris Dunn was selected fifth overall. However, it seems like the trade rumors have gone nowhere and Rubio might be staying until the deadline.
ALSO READ: NBA Rumors: Zaza Pachulia, Warriors 'under the table' deal? Discounted deal for big man should be checked by the league?
In a recent interview with the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said that Rubio likely won't get dealt this offseason. He noted that head coach Tom Thibodeau is planning to improve the Spaniard's shooting and observe what Dunn can do before making a deal.
"I think the coach wants to bring an assistant coach to help Ricky on his shooting and I think that's where we're going to start out and go and we'll see how good Kris Dunn is," Taylor said.
According to Arthur Hill of Hoops Rumors, Rubio will share minutes with Dunn and Tyus Jones to start the season. However, he mentioned that it makes sense for Minnesota to deal Rubio because he still owed $42.5 million for the next three seasons.
Hill suggested that the Kings and Sixers are the likely destinations for Rubio. Sacramento lost Rajon Rondo in free agency and Darren Collison still has some issues off the court. On the other hand, the Sixers would be smart to have a true point guard to ease Ben Simmons transition to the NBA.
ALSO READ: NBA Rumors: Magic to make Aaron Gordon the next great point forward?
It should be noted that these are just speculations but the Timberwolves will likely hold on to Rubio until the deadline. Nevertheless, Minnesota's future is very bright as they have a bunch of young talents ready to take the next step.
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Miss L received her Bachelor's Degree in Cello Performance from Tainan National University of the Arts in Taiwan. While studying at Tainan National University, her area of focus was on traditional Chinese music performance. She was also a member of the Kaohsiung City Chinese Orchestra. Miss L has appeared as a Finalist in the Yung Fong Philharmonic Classical Contest, which is one of the most prestigious string competition in Taiwan. She attended the University of South Carolina where she studied cello performance with Robert Jesselson. Miss L received her Masters degree in cello performance and is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in cello performance at U.S.C. Miss L is also featured in many local performances by orchestras such as the South Carolina Philharmonic in Columbia SC and the Symphony Orchestra Augusta in Augusta GA.+ Read More
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Evolving technologies like virtualization, web services, unified communications, mobile applications, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS); and developments in remote access and site-to-site virtual private networks have made managing networks significantly more complex over the last two years. Consequently, enterprise network planners, IT operations and security staff need more visibility and control of their networks. As organizations become more geographically dispersed and their ability to collaborate, both internally and externally, becomes more important, real time visibility into inventory records and performance of the network becomes crucial to the effectiveness of the business process and the ability to grow.
Moreover, network and security administrators are being asked to do more with less. Network and security teams must continually meet IT demand, optimize efficiency, simplify management – and accomplish it all quickly and cost-effectively. To help these overburdened teams meet the ongoing challenges of network and security management, Lancope provides the StealthWatch System.
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Nepal Handmade Lazurite, Turquoise and Red Coral Om Mani Padme Hum Brass Pendant
Style: Vintage
Material: Brass and Silver
Length: 4.3 cm
Diameter: 4.3 cm
Thickness: 0.3cm
Weight: 15.8g
Unique filigree disc-shaped pendant is hand-crafted by Tibetan in Nepal. It has multiple small lapis, lazurite, turquoise and red coral gemstones inset. The filigree work on this exotic pendant is extremely detailed and very textural. This pendant comes strung on a simple black cord. The pendant is not flat but rather gently rounded on each side, giving it additional definition. Brass is the dominant metal for both of the symbols. It has a large OM symbol in the middle and surrounded with mantra at front and a double dorje motif at rear.
Tibetan Buddhists believe that saying the mantra (prayer), Om Mani Padme Hum, out loud or silently to oneself, invokes the powerful benevolent attention and blessings of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. The OM symbols represents the whole blessed mantra.
The Double Dorje or Vajra Cross:
The Vajra is the quintessential symbol of Vajrayana Buddhism, which derives its name from the vajra itself. The Sanskrit term vajra means 'the hard or mighty one', and its Tibetan equivalent dorje means an indestructible hardness and brilliance like the diamond, which cannot be cut or broken. The vajra essentially symbolizes the impenetrable, immovable, immutable, indivisible, and indestructible state of enlightenment or Buddhahood. The form of the vajra as a scepter or a weapon appears to have its origin in the single or double trident, which arose as a symbol of the thunderbolt or lightning in many ancient civilizations of the Near and Middle East.
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Hey guys! Happy Friday!
Yesterday I took a little siesta from blog land and it felt pretty good. Yesterday was a long day at work, and actually this whole week has felt pretty long. But I'm happy to report that I've been consistent with spending time with the Lord first and then working out every day this week.
Consistency feels so good, and I totally give the Lord credit for that. Truth is, I've been waking up excited and ready to spend some time with Him first. I've been working my way through the book of Revelation this week, and that's been really interesting so far. It's a very different book of the Bible than most of what I've read.
I'm definitely feeling in better spirits this week than I did a few weeks prior. And actually, yesterday I realized I have been working at my new job for a month now. It's crazy how time flies! I'd say that I think my adjustment period is probably ending. Now I just have to keep up the consistency I've started!
Crown of Beauty Magazine
Last week, Livy, the editor of the Crown of Beauty Magazine asked me if I'd like to check out their newest beauty issue of their e-magazine. It's a magazine written for young women with the aim of supporting a Godly view of how to live life.
Being a girl who was very confused and sadly mislead by typical "women's magazines" when I was younger, I can only wish that this magazine or something like it was made available to me then. The magazine addresses the issues we face as women today – wanting to fit in, look cute, be liked, have relationships – but also doing that in an appropriate, Godly, and pure way.
The magazine promotes healthy body image, modest but fashionable outfits and makeup, opinion articles on current events & issues from a Godly perspective, tons of scripture, and so much more. It also addresses the issues with current society today, countering the lies and misconceptions that girls are being told everyday – that they are not beautiful, that they need to be sexy to be liked, etc. and instead relying on the truth of God's word.
The Beauty Issue is 70 pages, so it's like a real magazine. I am very impressed with the quality and attention to detail as well as the creative approach in design and topic.
My favorite article from The Beauty Issue is one titled "I Survived the Pinterest Apocalypse." It was a parody of how Pinterest can so easily suck us in to think that we are being product and making our lives better, when in reality it's just a time-suck that makes us unhappy. Very funny, but also very truthful that I'm sure every Pinterest user can relate to.
I was also able to check out a separate fashion guide that comes with the magazine. This isn't just a typical how-to-put-outfits together fashion guide, although their website does offer great fashion advice like that. This was fashion advice from such an interesting perspective that girls of any age can use – myself included.
Most of the fashion issue was concerned with how to dress cute in a modern world without attracting the wrong kind of attention. Some of the articles included information on how men view women and how sometimes (more often than not) what we're wearing is not actually cute but distracting and more revealing than we realize.
There's plenty of wayward advice floating around, but the truth that rings throughout the Crown of Beauty mag is golden. I know it's already going to be a blessing to girls everywhere!
Be sure to check out the Crown of Beauty website where their magazine can be downloaded. Also catch them on Facebook & Twitter as well!
Faith in My Friday Link Up
Have a faith-related post from this week or recently? Feel free to link up with other Christian bloggers. I'd love to read your posts!
This is a sponsored post. I recieved a free copy of the magazine for review. I am not being compensated for this review. As always, all opinions are my own.


text: The sun has set on our season. Today was the last day we can groom up at Blacktail, well, actually, Friday was, but our groomers just couldn't stop. Thank all of you for your continued support and a special shout out to all of groomers, Lloyd, Gary, Steve R. and Lew, that kept trails in awesome shape. Thanks again and see you next year!


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You can call me Negative Nancy / Debbie Downer [Note: I prefer Realistic Rick or Logical Larry or Accurate Alex], but…
If ~99% of startups fail, yet ~100% of entrepreneurs believe they'll succeed, then YOUR Assumptions, Beliefs, Confidence about YOUR startup, simply can't be viewed as objective or valid…
So, the honest/harsh (objective!) reality is that you (and your startup) are NOT A SMART BET (for an investor, or even for yourself to make the All-In / Full-Time leap!) — UNLESS or UNTIL you have AT LEAST one of…
P.S. In case you were wondering, no, I don't consider "CUSTOMER DISCOVERY" to be a good enough indicator — partly because I think most people kinda suck at it. Spoiler Alert: There's often a HUGE difference between someone who *SAYS* "I like it!" or "Dude, that's awesome!" or "Wow! That's a really cool [startup, app, product, service, whatever] idea" or even "Yeah, I would totally use that!" — and someone who will *ACTUALLY* purchase your product, pay for your service, download/use your app, etc.
Unless/Until you have one or more of those OBJECTIVE INDICATORS — then your assumptions, your hypotheses, your confidence, etc. are objectively no better than everyone else's; so, unfortunately, neither is your likelihood of success. #99percentFAIL #100percentBelieveTheyWillSucceed #BadMath
We're living in a time when countless entrepreneur-friendly services (like WordPress, Amazon Web Services, Shopify, MailChimp, Google Analytics, Facebook Ad-Targeting, and MANY others) make it EASIER, CHEAPER, and FASTER than ever before to build, launch, and A-B test a Startup MVP (minimally viable product).
So … it is not only possible, but we actually RECOMMEND getting started in a PART-time capacity to build your MVP and test your assumptions. THEN, if/when you've achieved one of the aforementioned "OBJECTIVE Indicators", you will be able to make the "Go All-In?" decision with much more OBJECTIVE information at your disposal (and investors will have a much better way of objectively evaluating you!) in regard to whether or not you have a better than average chance of success!
…*Proof of Concept?
…*Proof of Assumptions?
…*Proof of MVP Viability?
…*Proof of Reliable Objective Indicators — of above-average (~1%) success likelihood
(For "STARTER STARTUPS" and Our "PART-TIME PURSUIT Of PROOF" Programs & Improvement Initiatives)
- Entrepreneurial Self-Awareness
- Complementary Co-Founders
- Objectivity Over Optimism
- Bootstrapped / Self-Funded / Low Overhead
(at least initially, "prior to proof")
- Risk-Mitigation (not risk glorification & celebration)
- "Ready, Aim, Fire!" vs. "Ready, Fire, Aim"
- Entrepreneurial Employees
- Shared Resources / Economies of Scale
- Blurring the lines between Products, Content, Marketing
- Anticipate Pivots BEFORE you're forced to
- A-B Testing isn't just for marketing! A-B Test EVERYTHING — even Potential Pivots (on your core product!)
- Short-Term Goals: PROVE Key Assumptions and/or Achieve RELIABLE OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
- Crawl → then Walk → then Run
- PART-Time Pursuit of Proof (…of Concept, of Assumptions, of MVP Viability, of Reliable Objective Indicators…)
P.S. Quick Note to EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS on "Startup ASSumptions"
If you've ever been in the room with founders — particularly first-time founders — when they've been discussing the "assumptions" necessary to create their Financial Projections, have you ever observed something like this:
>> Co-Founder A: "Let's say our sales growth rate will be 10% in Year 1, 20% in Year 2, and 30% in Year 3…"
>> Co-Founder B: "Ok… [*enters numbers in Excel*]… Dude, that's not gonna get us anywhere close to the $2.5 Million Valuation we're looking for."
>> Co-Founder A: "Shit. Ok, well… what if we double the price of this and this, cut this expense in half, change those two from monthly expenses to annual, and let's just get rid of these 3 rows entirely — and let's plug in a sales growth rate of… how about… 50% in Year 1? 100% in Year 2? and 200% in Year 3?"
>> Co-Founder B: "Ok, let's see… [*enters numbers in Excel*]… BOOM! Awesome! Dude, these numbers look GREAT now!"


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Joseph Weber-Lopez, MD
Dr. Joseph Weber-Lopez was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up on Long Island. Dr. Weber-Lopez graduated from Georgetown University and completed medical school at the American University of the Caribbean. He is a board-certified family medicine specialist and sports medicine doctor. Dr. Lopez is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
After completing his residency in family medicine at the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine in Glen Cove, NY, Dr. Joseph Weber-Lopez then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown, NJ. During his fellowship, Dr. Weber-Lopez served as the sports medicine fellow for the New York Jets football team, Seton Hall University, and many local high school and college sports teams. Dr. Weber-Lopez has also provided event coverage to local triathlons and volunteered as part of the medical staff at the New York Marathon. Dr. Weber-Lopez has also lectured at both national and local academic meetings.
Total Body Approach
Dr. Joseph Weber-Lopez brings a total body approach to the treatment of athletes and non-athletes alike at Gotham City Orthopedics. Dr. Weber-Lopez treats non-operative orthopedic conditions including sprains, strains, and fractures. He also treats athletes with concussions from a variety of sports using the latest techniques. Dr. Weber-Lopez is actively involved in concussion research and dedicated to getting athletes back on the playing field as quickly and safely as possible.
Dr. Joseph Weber-Lopez's training in family medicine and sports medicine allows him to treat the whole body and not just a body part. Dr. Weber-Lopez's advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound helps him find the right diagnosis, and his experience with athletes of all types and levels allows him to craft an ideal treatment plan for each patient. Dr. Weber-Lopez specializes in providing alternatives to surgery if it is the best option for the patient.


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We have come across a great opportunity to enhance and build on our players skating and hockey abilities. Being able to skate effectively and efficiently with power and speed will create a longer lasting and more enjoyable experience for our kids.
Prior to tryouts this year, Laura Stamm Power skating instructors will be visiting the Thunderdome. The cost will be much less than going anywhere else to get the same camp. It does not matter if you skate mites or varsity, house or travel - this opportunity is open to everyone who wants take their skating to the next level. The clinics will be age and ability appropriate. If your child is a certain age but has a higher skill we can move them to the next age group up and vice versa so that they can maximize the effectiveness of the camp to their current ability and potential.
Please apply for the level your child is going into for the upcoming season. Click here for the application form.
If you have any questions please email them to email@example.com or call Jeb Hoffman at 431-6084.


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In Krasnodar, without explanation canceled concert Diana Arbenina.
Recall performances of Diana Arbenina in Russian cities are canceled without explanation after the concert of "Night Snipers" on July 3 in Kiev and claims the singer in support of Ukraine.
Concert Diana Arbenina was to be held on September 29 in the hall of DC HD, but then the show was moved to a smaller club Arena Hall.
September 23 concert agency "Province" stated that that Krasnodar stage tour Arbenina canceled.
"Causes of failure of the concert organizers are not explained. Tickets can be returned to their places of sale", – noted in the SC "Province".
Kassir.ru site also provides an opportunity to exchange tickets for one of the following concerts: "Bi-2″, Olga Kormuhina, "Ural Dumplings", "Picnic", "Alice", "The Mill", "Surganova and Orchestra." Exchange takes place in the central office for tickets to the equivalent nominal value.
Earlier intention to disrupt the tour Diana Arbenina Krasnodar said co-chair of the Youth Public Movement "Slavic shield Kuban" and one of the founders of the public association "Sober Kuban" Alexei Gayvoronskiy.
"Arbenina publicly supported iudohohlyatskih punitive. Organize a" good "meeting Russophobian trash", – he wrote on his page "VKontakte".
Before that A. Gayvoronskiy actively opposed the holding in the Krasnodar Territory rock festival KUBANA, accusing event in promoting alcoholism and drug addiction.
As reported YuGA.ru currently Interregional Public Organization "Orthodox Union" also calls for ban in Krasnodar concert Cannibal Corpse and asks the police to cancel the Russian tour of this group.


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My recent collaboration with stylist Britt Lavoi and makeup artist Jamie Dorman has just been published in Lucy's Magazine. We chose to work with a pastel color pallet. I created a set design using pink and blue seamless paper and painted cubes. The colors play off each other very well. We selected to work with model Mal Dolgan from MC2 New York. Mal is beautiful, fun and really captured the essence of our playful concept.
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Beauty/Lingerie Photography
A recent shoot with model Lini Kennedy from Next Model Management, New York. The team consisted of makeup artist Margina Dennis and hair stylist Monae Everett. The photo shoot features lingerie by Gem Pickett.
I love it when my work is featured on the model's online portfolio.
To see more images from this shoot visit the beauty section on my website: www.erichason.com
Lingerie photography published
It is exciting to see my fashion photography for lingerie designer Young and Ng featured in the UK magazine Beyond Beyond!
Model is the beautiful Irina from Q Model Management, NYC.
Click here to see the article!
Lingerie Photography – again
I haven't looked very hard at the photos I took from yesterday's shoot which I blogged about in this post… but my client has!
She just send me this stunner of model Irina Kondrateva of Q Models NYC. Needless to say she is quite pleased with our results!
Lingerie Catalog
For years I have wanted to work with Irina Kondrateva of Q Models. Go figure this is the second time shooting her in 3 weeks. She is as sweet as she is beautiful. We photographed a lingerie catalog today with a wonderful, talented team – Alexandra Fongaro hair and Lilly Jean makeup that made the day a breeze.
Here are a couple of behind the scenes photos and some images of the looks that we shot. Please note these images are not retouched and are straight out of the camera… just cropped and resized.


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When a person is visiting a new place, it will be advisable to use the services that are provided by the private car companies as they will be more reliable than the taxi. The details about the private car services can be got at luxelimoindy.com as it will be a bit more advantageous when compared with the traditional methods. Since the services will be offered by the local companies, it will not be very difficult for the tourist to identify the address and other tourist spots that are famous in the location. But before hiring a company, it is essential to note the information and details related to the company so that there are no complications.
This type of services will be usually provided in two categories, and they are given below in a very detailed manner. First is the limo ride that is said to be one among the most comfortable rides on the road. This type of transport is also said to be affordable. The variety of cars that can be hired here will be more. This is a mode of transport that will support both professional and personal purposes. According to the requirement and the budget, the choice shall be done by the person. In fact, this type of rides is considered to be once in the lifetime opportunity to some people. So it will be better to take the complete comfort during the ride.
The next option is the sedan ride that is said to be a luxurious ride. The cost of sedan rides is said to be even more affordable when compared with the limo rides, and this is the added advantage of this particular vehicle. The hassle-free and cozy travel experience provided by the vehicle cannot be ignored easily. This popular service is also known for the on time pickups and best service.


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Ben Carson to campaign for Donald Trump across central Iowa
Ben Carson to campaign for Donald Trump across central Iowa
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The Trump-Pence campaign announced in a press release that former presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson will stump Sunday for the Republican presidential nominee and the rest of the ticket.
Carson, a front-runner during the Iowa caucuses who was popular among evangelicals, will visit a week after the Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll showed Donald Trump leading his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, 43 percent to 39 percent in Iowa.
Carson's schedule is as follows:
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Trump-Pence Iowa Campaign Office Visit
2775 86th St.
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Republican Meet and Greet
Marshall County GOP Office
2501 S. Center St. Marshalltown
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Black Hawk County GOP 9th Annual Lincoln Dinner
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Title: Gunmetal Magic
Author: Ilona Andrews
Series: Kate Daniels #5.5
Publisher: Ace
Publication date: 31 Jul 2012
Format: Paperback | 448 pages
Genre: Adult | Urban Fantasy
Some people have everything figured out—Andrea Nash is not one of those people. After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea's whole existence is in shambles. All she can do is try to put herself back together, something made easier by working for Cutting Edge, a small investigative firm owned by her best friend, Kate Daniels.
When several shapeshifters working for Raphael Medrano—the male alpha of the Clan Bouda, as well as Andrea's former lover—die unexpectedly at a dig site, Andrea is assigned to investigate…and must work with Raphael. As her search for the killer leads her into the secret underbelly of supernatural Atlanta, Andrea knows that dealing with her feelings for Raphael might have to take a back seat to saving the world…
My thoughts:
I was pleasantly surprised by this read because I initially thought it would be another novella type deal and not a full blown novel. I soon noticed the number of pages it contained on goodreads though and immediately got excited - anything more of Ilona Andrews is a good thing in my book.
So…Andrea. I never thought I could like her any more than I already did from her appearances in Kate's life, but reading this book from her perspective was a breath of fresh of air. I loved getting to know her better and I have to say, she seems like a completely new character now - I definitely won't see her in the same light in the next Kate Daniels book. Andrea used to be so much meeker in the past books, partly because of the Order she was a part of, but also because she was so unsure of herself: her identity and who she wanted to become. Everything changes in this book though and her story is not an easy one.
But of course, I still have to mention my favourites, Kate and Curran. I adored seeing their relationship through Andrea's eyes. It was beyond adorable. I also feel a need to mention Raphael - is it just me, or did anybody else start to really dislike him at the beginning of this book? He did redeem himself towards the end, but I find myself unable to really forget what he did and said - he went a little too far in my eyes.
As usual for a Kate Daniels novel, the plot was a perfect mix of humour, romance and amazing action that has you biting your nails in anticipation. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
My rating: 9/10
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Fat in the chin area might be the result of genetics, aging, or even weight gain and could cause several self-esteem issues. Submental fullness, better known as "double chin," is a term used to describe the excess subcutaneous fat that is found in areas around the upper neck.
Often left untreated, patients try to reduce the appearance through diet and exercise with little success. Enter Kybella, a revolutionary injectable that helps reduce fat in the upper neck area, commonly known as "double chin."


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Infotel exhibition sucks and It realized the stupidity of Sri Lanka's government sector. Yes! it is the truth and final conclusion that I have to say.
First time I allocated my valuable time for infotel exhibition
I was coding all the time and I got a good company. Rodica and I opened a great market for web developers. But as I always needed, I tried to help my country. Once, I made a "Grama Niladhari" software named Game Potha. The government never wanted to help it. They worked with stupid projects that made huge problems in Government sector. They never saw the real opportunity in this country.
I decided to invest my money and time for Infotel exhibition with my Bu.lk product. Rodica advised me to keep working for our International products. I didn't listen to her. I participated Infotel exhibition in 2016. This is the stupid experience I ever had.
Sri Lankans are Light years away from the real IT industry
This is the end of IT. We call this time as the evolution of DT (Data Technology). What I saw in Infotel exhibition is really mad. They said there will be 100,000+ visitors, but as we counted, there were only 10,000+. And they said it is Sri Lanka's biggest IT exhibition. If it is, then god bless Sri Lanka's future!
Where is foreign sector IN infotel exhibition ?
Hahaha … funny! Do you think Apple, Google or anyone will like to invest here? with this childish government? Never. God bless Sri Lanka again!
I am not unhappy with infotel exhibition
Because, I found few contacts who are experts in technology. Now I am going to contact them. The funniest thing is, they are same like me. They take risks and work hard to grow their business. Everyone can complain, but only few can combine those complains together to find the opportunity in the market.
Special Thanks To!
- Rodica Grecu
- Kasun Suchira and his awesome crew
- Aruna Prasad & Shazin
- Dinesh Surnga and others!
- FITIS team who tried to provide their best service!


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Tip: False advertising claims against business competitors are a staple for helping maintain or establish market share and dominance in the food and beverage industry, but agency regulations and timeliness are important factors that cannot be ignored in making claims against your rivals.
"If you break open a coconut, what's inside? Coconut milk." – So said Nancy Chapman, the Executive Director of the Soyfoods Association of North America, as reported on NPR the other morning in response to the latest salvo from Congressional representatives writing to the Food and Drug Administration in favor of the National Milk Producer's Federation over the perceived lack of enforcement against "misbranded" products calling themselves "milk." You know the ones – soy milk, coconut milk, rice milk, pistachio milk. (Yes, many others say "coconut water").
The problem pointed out by the Congressional representatives, is that the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 131.110) actually defines milk as a lacteal secretion:
(a) Description. Milk is the lacteal secretion, practically free from colostrum, obtained by the complete milking of one or more healthy cows. Milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall have been pasteurized or ultrapasteurized, and shall contain not less than 8 1/4 percent milk solids not fat and not less than 3 1/4 percent milkfat. Milk may have been adjusted by separating part of the milkfat therefrom, or by adding thereto cream, concentrated milk, dry whole milk, skim milk, concentrated skim milk, or nonfat dry milk. Milk may be homogenized.
So products that come from plant based proteins which aren't secretions shouldn't be allowed on the market with the "milk" label, or so they claim. All this, the representatives assert, is correlated with the falling price of milk while sales of plant-based "milks" have grown 250% in the past five years to $894.6 million (that's a problem for lacteal secretion milk producers, not for the protein-plant-based manufacturers). The NPR piece goes on to report that some consumers believe that the products contain similar nutrients, thereby adding to a case for consumer confusion. And consumer confusion, is good grounds for competitors to take each other to court. This debate between producers over what should be called "milk" goes back many years – Planet Money (another NPR source) noted it back in 2010 regarding the "bastardization of dairy terms."
And the debate over these proper dairy definitions has increased to a healthy clip in the courts where competing brands often challenge each other, especially over the type of market share resulting in the multi-billion dollar markets surrounding dairy products.
One such case recently hinged on the lack of an FDA definition for Kefir. Lifeway Foods sued Millennium Products a probiotic beverage company and CocoKefir seeking an injunction to stop them from calling a coconut water based product "kefir".
Lifeway first wrote a cease-and-desist letter to Millennium reiterating some previous FDA warnings from an inquiry into CocoKefir (You can read the original FDA warning letter to CocoKefir back from November of 2011 here) (and you can read Lifeway's letter to Millennium here). The problem is that the FDA warning came back in 2011 and the FDA closed out its investigation regarding CocoKefir back in 2013. Here's the closeout letter finding that CocoKefir had addressed the violations raised in the FDA's 2011 letter – and did not instruct or direct that CocoKefir stop using the term "kefir." And the FDA had, in 2011, pointed out that:
We are concerned that the brand name of the product, "CocoKefir," may potentially be misleading because it appears to imply that the product is a dairy beverage. Use of bolding and an alternate font makes the word "Kefir" appear more prominently featured than the word "Coco." Kefir is commonly understood to be a dairy beverage of fermented milk from cows, sheep, or goats.
In spite of what appears to have been FDA and FTC consideration of the issues and conclusion of the matter, Lifeway brought suit looking to stop the practice and a federal District Court has now denied their request for an injunction to stop the alleged unfair practice of calling a product that isn't based on dairy, "kefir", and dismissed their false advertising complaint.
The FDA conclusion of the matter as well as the time lapse were seminal points in the opinion of the District Court denying the preliminary injunction Lifeway sought and also in the Court's later opinion granting Millennium's motion to dismiss the complaint brought by Lifeway for false advertising and unfair competition based on Millennium's claims that Lifeway simply waited too long (from 2011) to bring a suit in 2016 over false advertising claims when it should have known from defendants' social media presence and their interaction with the FDA that they had not withdrawn their product from the market:
Defendants have relied on the FDA's Close Out Letter approving of their labels and proceeded to develop their business accordingly. They would not have continued to invest in their brand had they known that Plaintiff would bring suit five years after discovery of their brand.
While not a substantive determination that "kefir" need not come from dairy, the District Court did note that the term was not yet defined:
Plaintiff's claims are largely based on its assertion that kefir must contain dairy in order to be called kefir. If kefir must be a dairy-based beverage, then Defendant's product could be misleading because it does not contain dairy. Plaintiff cites a wide range of dictionary definitions and websites supporting its argument that kefir must contain dairy. However, these sources are minimally convincing. As mentioned above, kefir only recently rose to popularity. As Plaintiff's concerns of irreparable harm indicate, the market for kefir is relatively small and not yet fully developed. Thus, these websites' and dictionary's definitions do not provide a convincing definition of kefir, but rather, a surface-level understanding of a relatively new product. These definitions are not ones on which the FDA or any regulatory body has chosen to rely. On the contrary, the FDA has reviewed the core of Plaintiff's claim and found it to be unworthy of regulatory action. The 2011 warning letter from the FDA to CocoKefir stated in relevant part that the FDA was concerned the name CocoKefir would mislead consumers to believe it was a dairy-based beverage. However, after CocoKefir's response, the FDA was satisfied that CocoKefir was neither misleading nor mislabeled.
Furthermore, Plaintiff's attempts to define kefir as a necessarily dairy-based beverage based on the word kefir's inclusion in various FDA regulations is unconvincing. Plaintiff points out that "kefir cultured milk" is listed as an example of "cultured milk" in 21 C.F.R. §113.112(f). The mere inclusion of the word kefir in the regulation defining cultured milks is not proof that kefir must be a dairy-based beverage. It proves nothing more than the fact that there may be kefirs which are a type of cultured milk. Defendant points out that "soy milk" products are not mislabeled by virtue of calling itself milk despite its lack of dairy. Plaintiff responds by arguing, simultaneously, that kefir has a more historical and specific definition as a dairy-based drink than soy milk while also arguing that it has spent "millions" of dollars branding its kefir as a dairybased drink. If the meaning of kefir was so clear and "enshrined," it would seem unnecessary to spend millions of dollars specifically branding kefir as a dairy-based beverage.
While this isn't a resounding endorsement of the argument Millennium made in its brief that "Kefir is a fermenting agent used to ferment a wide range of liquids including coconut water," it is a decidedly sympathetic passage and shows the great deference paid by courts in false advertising suits to both action and lack-of-action on the part of federal regulators (especially the FDA in food-related false advertising claims) with regard to the precise definition or implications of product claims.
So, while the opinion may rely on the timing and lack of diligence in bringing the lawsuit back in 2011 or earlier to stop the practice, it is entirely likely that a timely claim would still find no purchase based on the lack of a federal standard for what constitutes, or is meant by, "kefir."


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Like many of our students, Joe Hinds first heard about MyComputerCareer on the radio. As his time in the military was coming to an end, Joe faced the daunting task of retiring from the military and transitioning to civilian life. He was 46, had a wealth of military experience, and needed help. So he came to MyComputerCareer and was immediately impressed with the professionalism. "Every one of [the instructors] was top notch," he said.
Joe enrolled in our ITSA program and excelled as a student. "They had a very good way of teaching," he said, "Taking something that can be extremely complex and a little unnerving at points, break it down and put it so almost anybody could understand it." After about 10 months in our program, Joe was able to earn his certifications and accept a job making more than $68,000 per year.
Phil Smeby is an Iraq War veteran who heard about MyComputerCareer from a friend. He needed a way to take his military experience and apply it to a civilian life. "Veterans know what it's like to be able to give everything plus more in order to have a successful mission," he said. MyComputerCareer helped him take his military experience and build upon it to gain a successful career.
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- The UK Baby Event
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10:00 am - 3:30 pm
The biggest and best baby and toddler show arrives in Yorkshire on Saturday 21st October featuring over 60 top suppliers.
York Racecourse is the perfect setting for this family friendly event.
Purchase Advance Tickets now for Yorkshire's biggest one-day baby & toddler show and save over 50% off the door price.
Special Offers end midnight on Friday 20th October 2017.
All children accompanied by an adult will be admitted free of charge to this event.
We are also raising money for the Action for Children charity so if you would like to support this fantastic cause please select the option which includes a £1 per ticket donation.
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Set in 150 acres of scenic parkland, York Racecourse is a hugely popular venue. An award-winning, modern facility offering first-class catering and plenty of free parking. This picturesque location is the perfect setting for our baby show and we are thrilled you have chosen to join us. Feeding and changing facilities are also available for your convenience.


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Since instigating proper SEO techniques I have seen my web site visitors increase by over 1500%. My conversion rates have also gone from a meagre 0.5% to a very healthy 8%. How has this been achieved? By following seven simple guidelines which have not only seen my visitor figures sky rocket but also the web sites position in the major search engines has gradually improved until it sits on page one for all the important search categories and many surprising ones also. So what are these seven basic rules I have followed? 1. Develop as many pages as is possible all with good and different content on.
The content should be different but obviously related. The content should be written for the visitor not for the search engines. It has to be good sales copy because you are trying to sell a product or a service virtually in an instant so it must grab the attention of the visitor. 2.
Develop reciprocal links with related sites. They can be in exactly the same field as you if you are providing a service so long as they are situated away from your area and not directly in competition with you. Do not worry about the page rank of these sites as it is more important that they are relevant to yours service. If you have products which are sold worldwide then it is not quite so simple and you will have to link with sites that have some relevance but not a direct one, otherwise you would be linking with your competitors. 3. Place your link in as many directories as is possible. Most are free and do not require a link back but even if they do it is of no consequence. Do it. Some may require a small fee. It is entirely up to you whether you are prepared to pay this fee.
Be careful however because you could end up paying out large sums in total if you do not keep a careful check on the monies paid out. Be selective. 4. Do not direct all your links back to the homepage. Spread the links around the relevant pages. 5. Write articles and submit them to the article distributors. This will give you an ever increasing number of backlinks to your website as the articles get picked up and published on weblogs, websites and ezines. You could find a good article ending up in some very surprising places. 6.
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The Spa at Celadon Club
We are pleased to offer the following selection of rejuvenating massages.
Celadon Spa is open to the public, though members do receive preferred pricing.
Call us at 843.379.1088
Therapeutic Massage
30 minutes/ 60 minutes/ 90 minutes $45/ $85/ $120
A therapeutic massage is perfect for relieving muscle tension or discomfort and improving range of motion. Your massage therapist will help loosen tense areas and break up knots using a medium to firm pressure throughout your entire body.
Swedish Massage
30 minutes/ 60 minutes/ 90 minutes $40/ $70/ $100
During a Swedish massage, your therapist will use slow gliding strokes with a light to medium pressure to give you a full body massage. This is perfect after a long week to help put your mind and body at ease.
Prenatal Massage
60 minutes/ 90 minutes $95/ $150
A prenatal massage helps create a sense of overall well being for the mother and baby. Help relieve back aches, leg cramps, increase blood flow and other common discomforts of pregnancy.
Special Services-
Celadon Signature Facial ‐ 60 minutes ~
60 minutes/ 90 minutes $75/ $110
This customized facial will renew dull skin, deeply hydrate and infuse your skin with anti‐oxidants. Natural fruit acids provide a beautiful exfoliation, while the pure ingredients detoxify the deep layers, leaving your skin glowing, firmed and toned. Enjoy massage techniques for the face, décolleté, shoulders, back, arms and hands.
60 minutes $65
This facial is specifically customized to male needs including a smooth shave, razor burn, or skin conditions like sensitivity and dullness. We include deep pore cleansing, exfoliation, toning, moisturizing, and upper body massage.This treatment was created to target skin roughened by spending time in the great outdoors, sweating, and living in the city. It can be tailored to acne prone skin, oily to dry skin, or aging skin.
30 minutes $50
A mini facial, sometimes called an express facial, will leave you with a nice glow in a short amount of time. Perfect for those on the go! Mini facials give you firmer, smoother, healthier skin and can also help treat acne. Even just a quick session with Eminence Organics products can help to correct small imperfections such as sun damage or fine lines.
45 minutes $65
Back facials are a purifying treatment for an often neglected area. Cleansing exfoliation, and extraction of clogged pores are the main focus of this service. Not only is the back facial beneficial for all skin types, it is also extremely relaxing.
45 minutes $85
A body scrub is an exfoliating skin treatment for sloughing off rough dry skin and leaving it soft and smooth. Body treatments are invigorating and can help improve the circulation of the blood and lymph, helping fight cellulite and improve skin tone. Body scrubs are the perfect treatment to prepare your skin for an even sunless tan and can open the pores before a body wrap or mud treatment.
Waxing Services-
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, which is a computer chip encased in a glass-like resin, which emits therapeutic wavelengths of light energy. Light therapy was originally designed to speed up the healing of wounds and post surgery scarring, the anti aging benefits were just a coincidence. when the light energy is the correct wavelenth, the skin's cells convert the light energy into fuel to do it's job, for example, producing collagen and elastin.
Collagen and elastin are responsible for giving your skin the plumped, healthy look and the ability to bounce back. Using LED in this way essentially give our skin the jump start to producing collagen and elastin like it once did in our 20s.
Although anti-aging is one of the key benefits, LED light therapy has also been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve and uneven skin tone, kill acne causing bacteria and reduce pore size. There is no down time for this treatment, in fact it is easily incorporated into any facial.
Tired, overworked feet are refreshed and relaxed and skin is softened and smoothed. Aromatherapy benefits give your a sense of calming and is the perfect start to a relaxing spa experience.
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting creates more definition and appearance of longer, thicker lashes and brows. It is a fantastic treatment to have before you go on holiday and for those who don't like wearing makeup. Using specially formulated and safe permanent hair tints, a natural look is achieved. A range of colors and shades are available to cater for all skin types and colors.
Sunless tanning, also known as spray tanning is a process in which a DHA (dihydroxyacetone) based solution is airbrushed onto the skin to create a sunless bronze tan. When the solution is applied to the skin, a safe and natural tan develops and can last between one and two weeks. Our DHA tanning solution is organic and FDA approved. It is not orange, has little to no scent, and will produce a natural color based on the client's skin tone. Sunless tanning appointment's only take 15 mins and it is recommended the you prep your skin prior to the appointment by exfoliating and shaving the day prior, as well as show up to your appointment lotion and deodorant free.
Lindsay Mack, Esthetician
Lindsay graduated with a Master Esthetics license from The Skin Institute in southern Utah in 2014. She then moved to the Beaufort area to be with her husband who is in the Marine Corps. She likes spending her free time by the water, doing yoga, or going on adventures with her husband and her dog. Lindsay specializes in relaxing 60 and 90 minute facials, as well as full body waxing and brow design. She absolutely loves being an Esthetician because she likes to educate her clients and help them feel relaxed and beautiful.
Eddie was born and raised in the west Philadelphia area. He attended the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps, completing his basic training at Parris Island in the summer of 1998. He was later stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, where he served the majority of his tour of duty. Eddie, loving the area, decided to stay in Beaufort after his exit of the Corps in 2003 for medical reasons. After working in the food and beverage industry for several years, Eddie decided to go back to school. He now has both Associate of Art and an Associate of Science degree as well as a Certification in Massage Therapy from the Technical College of the Lowcountry.
Cheryl Carver, MASSAGE THERAPIST
Cheryl is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee but moved to Beaufort in 1999. She was trained in massage therapy at the Technical College of the Lowcountry and obtained her license in 2010. She has also participated in furthering her education with courses involving Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, hot stone massage, muscle energy therapy and positional release. Her goal as a massage therapist is to provide therapeutic massage and bodywork that will meet her client's specific needs, whether it is just for relaxation, to promote a healthy lifestyle or address particular issues in the body.
Celadon Club Spa requires a credit card to book all spa services. We also require a 24 hour notice to cancel or reschedule a spa session. Same-day cancellations will result in a 50% service charge. No call, no show will result in a 100% service charge.