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When I first started my web designing business five years back, I didn't have any experience, customers, money or any clue about building websites. For my first attempt at a dynamic website I bought a book on ASP programming and with the help of the book I built my very own simple content management system. It was really difficult. It took me almost 2 months and cost about $10,000.
Last week we launched a dynamic CMS based website for a client and it took us one day and cost $299.
Back in 2006, it was rather difficult to build a website and you pretty much had to be a web developer to do it. Open source programs hadn't yet taken off. Most of the websites were custom programmed by the web developers. If at all they used a CMS, it would be the ones built by themselves. Either way, you had to be a programming geek if you wanted to build your own website.
Thus many businesses didn't have dynamic websites at all.
Thankfully the times have changed…
These days it is not really necessary to be a programmer to build a website. After my initial foray into ASP, I tried to find an open source system that I could use; that is when I discovered great systems like Joomla! and WordPress that could be used for back end client websites. I never looked back once I started using these open source systems.
I do have programmers on my staff, however there is no programming required for an average small business website. At least for people like me who are using open source systems like Joomla! and WordPress it isn't required. All the programming work is already be done for you.
This is the reason why you don't have to be paying a web developer to build your website. If you are paying for developing small business websites:
1) They either haven't been using the free systems available and are still stuck in the dark ages coding the site by hand or
2) They are using their own CMS which makes it harder for you to move on if you want to.
Standing Out
While it is rather simple to build a website these days, it is not easy to build a good one. In fact you can argue that as it is really easy to build one, the task of building websites in lots of cases is put back in the hands of the business owner.
Hence there are a lot of self-built websites of average quality in the sea of small business websites. When you combine this with the number of legacy websites online from back in the day, it paints are really grim picture of the quality of sites online. Here lies the opportunity.
The opportunity
In the good old days, you just needed to have an online presence, but now the opportunity is in having a websites that stands out from the numerous average websites with a website that works properly.
So who should you engage?
Now the question is if you don't want to engage a web developer, who should be responsible for building your website. Building a website requires a lot of different skills, some that can be provided by yourself and some by your provider. Below is a list of ingredients that are required for building a great website.
You are the most important ingredient for building your own website because:
1. One can design a great website only around a goal and you are the only one who would be able to express the strategies for your business.
2. Great websites will give the visitors exactly what they are looking for. You are the only one who will be able to know what your customer wants and how to pull their strings.
3. You will have to exhibit something unique. You will be the person who knows what is unique about your business.
4. You will have to work out a plan with your provider to generate traffic and lots of traffic will come through your own efforts.
Your Provider
1. You have to make sure that your provider is a good designer because great websites will look good.
2. Your provider needs to be flexible and open because you will need CMS that is easy for you to maintain.
3. Your provider needs to know about web promotion and help you to generate traffic to your website.
Using the services of a web developer to build website is close to over. If you wish to take the present opportunity you will need more.


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Lionel Messi shares embrace with pitch invader (PHOTO)
It seems like we're always repeating ourselves, but what a night for Lionel Messi.
The Argentine footballer scored twice -- the eighth (!) consecutive start he's done so -- and extended his world record to 90 goals in one calendar year. His effort helped Barcelona to a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid, its nearest competitor in La Liga.
But the lasting image from the contest had nothing to do with the game. Instead, it is this photo of a pitch invader who got onto the field at Camp Nou just to embrace the greatest soccer player with whom we share this earth.
Here's another look:
It's never a good time or idea for fans to enter the field of play, but there is something really serene and surreal about this photo. He just wants a hug. And Messi hugged him, too.
At any rate, I'm reminded of this great read from Sports on Earth's Chuck Culpepper about the joy of seeing Messi:
"Leo," said teammate Gerard Piqué, "is supernatural." You know the best thing about the accounts of his record-breaking match on Sunday in Seville? The best thing was this numeral that jumped out: "25." Sometimes, an athlete's age can get lost in the deluge when he starts young and gets going, so you might stop to wonder about Messi being perhaps 26 or, please no, 27.
Twenty-five. Thank goodness it's only that.
Read the Rest:http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/40592744/

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Encore is nearly a mirror image of the Wynn Las Vegas, from the brown glass exterior to the style and placement of the logo — and it's just as luxurious as the original. Some call Encore the younger, hipper sister of Wynn.
Located steps from Wynn Las Vegas, yet under the same roof, Encore's fanciful and intimate atmosphere is unlike anything anywhere, with an environment that is uniquely Wynn and distinctly Encore.
Steve Wynn spared no detail in his newest property when designing Encore. The casino floor is decorated in rich reds, browns and purples with mosaic butterflies embedded into the marble floors and fresh flowers greeting guests in the casino atrium.
Luxury doesn't end of the casino floor. Encore boasts 2,034 impeccable guest rooms and suites. The standard suites resort accommodations are 700 square feet with the larger suites measuring in at 5,800 square feet. Standard suites guest rooms feature plasma screen TVs, high-end bath products, spectacular views of the Strip, and also plush linens and mattresses, which can be purchased in the Encore store, in case you can't get enough.
When the temperature rises, don't miss Encore Beach Club, the premier daylife destination that features three tiered pools and luxurious cabanas and bungalows with private infinity pools.
Encore Esplanade features 11 high-end retail stores, with brands like Hermes, Chanel, Loro Piana and Rock, and Republic Piaget luxury watches. The resort also has a Forbes Five-Star spa, a salon and an 18-hole, on-site golf course, which is adjacent to the Wynn.


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At U.N., Obama defends free speech
UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama used a high-profile speech to the United Nations Tuesday to deliver his most robust defense of the value of freedom of expression since an anti-Muslim video triggered protests against America across the Muslim world.
While Obama's forceful endorsement of free speech rights was delivered to leaders of many regimes that repress critics, the president's message seemed intended as much for a domestic audience: He sought to quiet Republicans who have attacked him for failing to stand up for "American values."
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"I know there are some who ask why we don't just ban such a video. The answer is enshrined in our laws: Our Constitution protects the right to practice free speech," Obama told world leaders and delegates gathered for the United Nations General Assembly.
"Here in the United States, countless publications provoke offense. Like me, the majority of Americans are Christian, and yet we do not ban blasphemy against our most sacred beliefs. As president of our country, and commander-in-chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day, and I will always defend their right to do so," Obama said, drawing sustained applause.
( Also on POLITICO: Obama's audacity-free campaign)
In the wake of the protests, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and others in the GOP sharply criticized Obama for expressing sympathy with the demonstrators' outrage and not immediately standing up for free speech.
The president's half-hour speech to the United Nations Tuesday also came amid fresh GOP attacks for his decision to delegate the usual one-on-one meetings with world leaders to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, even as Obama made time Monday for a taping of "The View."
Obama's forceful defense of free speech rights included a civics-class-style explanation of why allowing offensive speech and confronting it with other speech is preferable to trying to ban objectionable speech outright.
"Americans have fought and died around the globe to protect the right of all people to express their views — even views that we disagree with," he said.
( Also on POLITICO: A transcript of Obama's remarks)
The president argued that efforts to suppress free expression are increasingly ineffective in an interconnected world.
"I know that not all countries in this body share this understanding of the protection of free speech. Yet in 2012, at a time when anyone with a cell phone can spread offensive views around the world with the click of a button, the notion that we can control the flow of information is obsolete," Obama said.
The president made little mention of Afghanistan during his speech, devoting a clause to a recent suicide bombing and a sentence to promising that "America and our allies will end our war on schedule in 2014."
Obama began his address with a tribute to Chris Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, who was killed earlier this month along with three other Americans in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi. The president sought to harness sympathy and outrage over the attack by describing it as a strike on diplomats of all nations and on the entire civilized world.
"The attacks of the last two weeks are not simply an assault on America. They are also an assault on the very ideals upon which the United Nations was founded," Obama said. "If we are serious about those ideals, we must speak honestly about the deeper causes of this crisis. Because we face a choice between the forces that would drive us apart, and the hopes we hold in common."
"Today, we must affirm that our future will be determined by people like Chris Stevens, and not by his killers. Today, we must declare that this violence and intolerance has no place among our United Nations ," Obama said.


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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation & Tour Aswan
Meet and transfer to board Royal Lily Movenpick Nile Cruise before lunch. Visit High Dam, Philae Temple and Sail on Nile by Felucca. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 2: Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo then relish morning trip to Sobek temple. Continue sailing to Edfu for an evening visit to Horus temple. Afternoon tea while sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3: Cross Esna Lock to Luxor
Arrive Luxor to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples in East Luxor. Disco, Music in the evening and overnight aboard cruise.
Day 4: Luxor Tour & Disembarkation
Disembark Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Luxor after breakfast meal on board. Explore Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi Memnon. Shopping in Luxor then transfer to airport for final departure.
Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise Features:
- Free airport pick-up
- Spacious cabins with Nile view
- Cruise through ancient Egyptian history
- Health club
- Swiss-quality service
Trip Includes
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
- All transfers by modern AC deluxe vehicle
- Movenpick Royal Lily River Nile Cruise on full board basis
- All Cruise excursions sharing Nile cruise group
- Entrance fees to Luxor and Aswan sights
- English-speaking tour guides during sightseeing
- All service charges and taxes
Itinerary Highlights
Nile River
The Nile is a major north flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. In the ancient Egyptian language, the Nile is called (Great River), also called the river Aur (black) for the color of the sediment left after the river's annual flood.
Valley of Kings
The Valley of the Kings is the major tourist attraction in Luxor. It is a valley in Egypt used as royal burial site for a period of nearly 500 years in ancient Egypt. In modern times it has become famous for the discovery of Tutankhamun tomb.
The Colossi of Memnon
One of the main attractions in Luxor West Bank on the road to the monument area, 2 gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon belong to Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis.
Edfu Temple
Edfu is located 60 Km to the north of Aswan, today it is an important center for sugar production and pottery. The most important monument in Edfu is the Temple of Horus, it is one of the most beautiful and preserved temples in Egypt & second largest after Karnak.
Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo is located in Upper Egypt on the east bank of the Nile. The origins of Kom Ombo are mysterious, perhaps still buried for future generations to discover. The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Thebes Egypt
Luxor is one of the world's greatest cities, the West Bank of Luxor in Egypt is even more of an archaeological paradise than the East Bank. It is much more than what we refer to as the Valley of the Kings, though many have called the whole of the area by that name.
Luxor Temple
Many festivals were celebrated in Thebes (Waset in ancient Egyptian). The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important one, the festival of Opet. It appears that the temple's purpose was for a suitable setting for the rituals of the festival.
East Bank Luxor
In ancient times it was known as Waset and later Thebes under the Greeks. Homer is said to have described Luxor as the 'City of the Hundred Gates'. Travel to Luxor and you will know why it is one of Egypt's great tourist attractions and one of the world's greatest cities.
Karnak Temple
Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest Temple in World ! It contains a group of Temples (Great Temple of Amon Ra, Temple of Khonso, The Ipt Temple, Temple of Ptah, Temple of Montho & the Temple of God Osiris).
Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahri Temple Complex) is an incredible expression of the absolute power of a pharaoh, whether woman or man. It includes one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, perhaps in the world due to its design & decorations.
Esna Lock
Esna Lock in the River Nile links Esna to Aswan. The Lock was opened January 1 st 1996 at elevation difference of 8 meters, 17 meters wide, 221 meters long and 14.6 meters depth. Its body consists of 7 Joints each of them is 20.6 meters long.
Luxor Egypt
Luxor is one of the most wonderful Egyptian cities. The city that witnessed the flourishing of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt when it was called Thebes and it served as the capital of Egypt for hundreds of years. Many Egypt travel packages would include a visit to Luxor.
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is one of the most popular sites in Aswan. Situated on the southern edge of the Northern quarry. It is being promoted to attract more visitors to Aswan providing unusual insights into stone working techniques employed by ancient Egyptians.
Aswan High Dam
To find a way to manage the water of the Nile so that Egyptians had just the right amount all the time so the solution of this problem was the dam. Tourists visiting Aswan come to marvel at the High Dam, which has become somewhat of a local attraction in its own right.
Philae Temple
One of the main sites visited by almost every tour to Egypt, Philae is actually a nonexistent island now buried beneath Lake Nasser and the previous site of an Ancient Egyptian temple complex in southern Egypt.
Aswan Egypt
Aswan is a city of special magic of its own. Located at the southernmost point of the Nile Valley, Aswan has served as the southern gateway of Egypt for many years.
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel, site of two temples built by the king Ramses II, located in Aswān Egypt. It is generally considered the grandest of temples commissioned during the reign of Rameses II, one of the most beautiful and among the most interesting Pharaonic Temples.
Egypt is safe country to visit with notable low crime rate, tourist attractions are well secured and there is no common negative attitude towards foreigners, with some sensible precautions and preparations you will feel at home and as safe as you'll ever be.
There is no special dress code when visiting Egypt tourist sites, modest dress is recommended in less tourist sites and there is no special concern for women traveling alone.
Egyptian Arabic is the most commonly spoken language in Egypt, it is also the national language in the country but Egyptians speak and understand English as they study it in school. Fewer Egyptians can speak other languages like French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Egyptians working in tourism sector are accustomed to speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of most travelers.
Egypt is very connected to the world, it has many direct flights with Africa, Asia, European Union and United States. Visit Cairo Airport website for a full list of Airlines that fly to Egypt.
Duty free allowances on arrival to Egypt are 1L alcohol, 1L perfume, and either 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200g tobacco. Duty free shops are available in Egypt airports and major tourist cities (Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm El Sheikh).
Giza Pyramids and most monuments and Museums in Egypt open between 8 Am to 5 Pm. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, be aware that these hours will change significantly.
Shops and stores in Egypt are usually opened from 10 Am to 10 Pm however in major cities it opens much later and some are open 24 hours.
Visitors are welcome in most mosques throughout the year. Modest dress is recommended, women should cover their hair, arms and legs. Both Women and men will remove their shoes before entering.
Taking pictures for people and streets is fine after people permission While Taking pictures for official type or army structures is not permitted. In most historical sites and museums in Egypt it is allowed to use camera, some of them may charge you for camera but at the Egyptian Museum and some similar historical sites it is prohibited and you will be asked to leave camera at reception before entering.
Egypt enjoys big hotel variety from world class luxury to simple hostel accommodations; Check in time in most hotels in Egypt is around midday, 12 or 1 PM.
There in no health concerns or vaccinations required to visit Egypt but we recommend to check with your own doctor, he knows you and your medical history best.
The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound (LE), it is about ,06 to USD. Money exchange is widely available, Credit cards are largely used in Egypt major cities and tourist spots.
We do not recommend the public buses in big cities. Taxi and limousine service are fine every where but price is negotiable. Trains go to all big cities in Egypt except Sinai and the Red Sea. Flights from / to tourist cities are always available.
Tipping in Egypt is an appreciated habitual attitude but is Not obligatory. Generally 5 to 10 EGP for small favors is fine for carrying luggage, parking a car or to guys who clean bathrooms. 10 % is fine in restaurant and spa. Tipping your tour guide and vehicle driver should be considered if you're provided with good to great service, feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.
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- Package price always excludes personal expenses & optional activities.
- Package prices are fixed in USD but you can pay with any other currency.
- Package prices are per person per trip including all items in tour offer
- Package price does NOT include Entry visas to any of served destinations.
- Package price does Not include fees of any special archaeological sites.
- Package prices are updated always to give you the best possible price.
- Prices would NOT be changed once you have tour booked & confirmed.
- Children under 2 years old are free of charge in all similar tours package.
- Children between 5 and 5.99 years would pay 25 % of adult price package.
- Children between 6 and 11.99 years would pay 50 % adult price package.
- Children will be charged in case your tour package includes any airfare.
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- Full payment should be settled in cash or credit card upon arrival.
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Your company recently changed electrical testing firms. The new firm, which is NETA-certified, came highly recommended. However, the plant manager is puzzled by the firm's report. They identified nearly 30 breakers that need repair of some sort. "Yet," the plant manager says, gesturing around the room, "the lights stay on just fine."
The testing firm also submitted a list of recommended tests that haven't previously been done at your plant. These include transformer oil analysis, testing of the power factor correction capacitors, and a recommended program of cable testing.
The plant manager wants you to confirm or deny the firm's findings. Where do you start?
First, you need to understand what testing your company should be doing in general. To get that understanding, you must know what testing standards apply to your facility and its electrical infrastructure. Since your company is paying for these tests, purchase your own copies of the standards.
At a minimum, you should have these two sources on hand:
- ANSI/NETA Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications.
- IEEE STD 242, "Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems," otherwise known as the IEEE Buff Book


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Special Days in June
June 30 It's David McPhail's birthday.
Summer is here this month, and so is summer reading. There is a lot of science going on this year with FIZZ BOOM READ, so be sure to check out the exciting programs and events happening at your local library.
June is Fruits and Vegetables Month. Read a book about gardening. Visit Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom for some fun old-fashioned fruits and vegetable games.
June is Dairy Month. Check out some cow art and craft ideas. Visit our own Fair Oaks Dairy Adventure to see a real live dairy operation up close.
Word of the month: bovine: characteristic of or resembling cows or cattle. To err is human, to moo bovine.
June 1 It's Oscar the Grouch's birthday. Read a grumpy storytime online.
June 2 It's Helen Oxenbury's birthday. Did you know? Helen Oxenbury is married to another children's book creator, John Burningham.
June 4 It's Aesop's birthday. Read a book based on one of Aesop's fables.
June 5 World Environment Day Visit Enchanted Learning for World Environment Day crafts and projects.
June 5 It's Rick Riordan's birthday. Visit Riordan's Kane Chronicles website for links to good sites for Egyptian fun and games, or visit this link to enter Percy Jackson's world.
June 6 Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Allied troops' invasion of Normandy, a turning point in World War II known as D-Day. Read a book about D-Day or check out some online videos and links about D-Day from SurfnetKids.
June 10 Maurice Sendak, author of Where The Wild Things Are, was born this day.
June 11 Wedding bells are ringing with Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century, a new Fancy Nancy title by Jane O'Connor.
June 12 It's Anne Frank's birthday. Visit Anne Frank: Beyond the Diary Extension Activities at www.scholastic.com.
June 14 Did you know? Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
June 15 is Fly a Kite Day. Read about this fun hobby, or try it out!
June 15 It's Brian Jacques' birthday. Visit the Redwall website.
June 15 is Father's Day. Check out Darth Vader and Son or Vader's Little Princess by Jeffrey Brown with your favorite Star Wars fan.
June 16 The first roller coaster in America opened at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, on this day in 1884. Read a roller coaster book today!
June 17 It's baseball season. Want to see baseball as it was played in the 1800s? Check out the free Deep River Grinders Vintage Baseball games in nearby Lake County.
June 19 is Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Read The Underground Railroad for Kids by Mary Kay Carson.
June 21 Summer begins. Because of the tilt of the Earth's axis, tonight, the Summer Solstice, will be one of the shortest nights of the year, with sunset at around 8:30 p.m. and sunrise the next day around 5:30 a.m. giving 9 hours of darkness and 15 hours of light. The Winter Solstice, in December, is, by contrast, one of the longest nights of the year with around 9 hours of light and 15 hours of darkness.
June 22 The invention of the donut on this day in 1847 is attributed to Captain Hansen Gregory. Read about an unstoppable donut machine in Homer Price by Robert McCloskey.
June 23 It's Olympic Medalist Wilma Rudolph's birthday. "My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother." – Wilma Rudolph. Watch Wilma run in the 1960 Olympics at YouTube.
June 25 It's Eric Carle's birthday. Celebrate with one of his books about caterpillars, spiders or bears!
June 26 The American Library Association's Annual Conference starts today in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn about being a librarian.
June 27 It's Helen Keller's birthday. Watch a 1930 newsreel of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller at YouTube.
June 28 The Raggedy Ann doll was invented in 1917. Creator Johnny Gruelle made them to accompany the books he wrote.
June 29 Ramadan Begins.
June 30 It's David McPhail's birthday.
Q: What are the rules in zebra baseball?
A: Three stripes and you're out.


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When Evangeline left home, she didn't take a cent of the money she had earned playing piano at concerts.
To make a living she learned to play guitar and sing vocals with various bands at 'hole in the wall' clubs in L.A. What little money she had she used for voice lessons, rent, and food. She increasingly wrote and sang her own songs.
At twenty-four, Evangeline auditioned for the popular reality TV show, "The Voice." From the beginning, her talent blew the judges away and she eventually won first place. She called home and invited her mom to come see her final performance for the show.
When Evangeline sat down in front of the grand piano her hands shook above the piano keys. She hadn't played a piano in three years beyond practising in private for the finale show. She surprised everyone with her skillful piano playing and successful rendition of Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back."
At the end of that night Evangeline hugged her mom. Every ounce of resentment and hate she felt for Ruth in the past had faded. She was also amused when she remembered the priceless expression on her mother's face, hearing the lyrics to "Sexy Back."
She was also grateful Ruth had pushed her and provided Evangeline a background as a performer. It gave her an edge as she was now able to pursue her musical talents true to her own choices.
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After a couple weeks of living—and growing—under their parents, Laysan albatross chicks are to big to sit on. But that doesn't mean their parents stop trying. They also still provide shade from the sun and shelter from the rain.
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It needs to be noted that this was my first high end eyeshadow purchase and that this review is based on experience without an eye primer product.+ Very versatile The palette's eyeshadows are buildable, which means that you can get it as intense as you like. The palette contains five shimmer shades: A light gold which suits perfect as a highlighter. A dark blue shade with hints of grey A pinkish bordeaux A chocolate brown neutral One black shade which functions as eyeliner.You can achieve a neutral veryday look or go bold.+ Finish and texture The shades are very creamy and easily blend. The shimmer is subtle.+ Long wear I once went to a student party that lasted over six hours in a small, damp cottage and these shades did not crease, streak or fade. They start fading and losing their vibrancy if I wear them for over eight hours.+ Packaging I love the packaging, really lovely and looks exclusive. Normaly sponge applicators can result in an uneven an streaky application since they are too hard, but i found these to be made of a lot softer material and therefore resulting in a better application. The way the shades have been pressed is also very decorative.- The blue shade For some reason the blue shade is the hardest to blend and is prone to fallout and is a lot more chalky than the others.


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CHICAGO, July 22 (UPI) -- We haven't heard much of late about why Johnny can't read but a study released by Harvard's Program on Education Policy and Governance indicates U.S. students aren't making progress in catching up to their peers in other industrialized countries.
Debate is raging in Chicago on extending the school day to 7 hours for elementary school students and 7 1/2 hours, four days a week, for high school students in a system that had no funds even to give teachers the raises promised in the last contract negotiation. Classroom sizes are swelling throughout the country with districts laying off personnel because of dwindling property tax collections, the result of lowered real estate valuations from the housing industry implosion and subsequent recession.
The state of U.S. public education has been a whipping boy for decades with various schemes -- charter schools, vouchers, incentives for both students and teachers -- having little effect on overall performance. No Child Left Behind, which requires a specific percentage of students to meet proficiency goals by 2014, resulted in numerous states setting standards so low they defeated the purpose of the legislation. So far, the Obama administration has granted waivers from the law's requirements to 32 states, in the absence of action by Congress to amend the law, and five more waivers are under review.
The PEPG study found little correlation between increased per pupil spending and improvements in test scores so just throwing money at the problem is not the answer. To make matters worse, though significant gains were found at the fourth grade level, those gains fall off by eighth grade and virtually disappear by the junior year of high school.
The PEPG study pegs U.S. students in the middle of the 49 countries studied -- students in 24 countries doing better and students in 24 others doing worse.
The study found students in Latvia, Chile and Brazil improving three times faster than students in the United States and those in Portugal, Hong Kong, Germany, Poland, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Colombia and Lithuania making gains at twice the rate.
"Progress within the United States is middling, not stellar," Paul E. Peterson, Harvard professor and PEPG director, said in a release.
"In sum, the gains posted by the United States in recent years are hardly remarkable by world standards. Although the United States is not among the nine countries that were losing ground over this period of time, 11 other countries were moving forward at better than twice the pace of the United States, and all the other participating countries were changing at a rate similar enough to the United States to be within a range too close to be identified as clearly different," the report found.
"The United States' failure to educate its students leaves them unprepared to compete and threatens the country's ability to thrive in a global economy," a report by the Council on Foreign Relations concluded earlier this year.
"Overall, U.S. educational outcomes are unacceptably low."
The PEPG report cites another study that found a strong correlation between math scores and a country's gross domestic product.
"Because rates of economic growth have a huge impact of the future well-being of the nation, there is a simple message: A country ignores the quality of its schools at its economic peril.
"Some would excuse the mediocre U.S. performance by claiming that it provides a more equal education to a much more diverse population than other countries do. It is claimed that test scores in the United States are lower than those in many other countries because they are not providing an education to all their students," the study said.
"That argument might have made some sense 50 or 75 years ago, but it is a seriously dated view of the world. The data included in this report come from students who are between the ages of 8 and 15, and in virtually all the 49 countries participating in this study, only tiny percentages of the population within these age cohorts are not in school."
The study also notes the 72 percent four-year high school completion rate in the United States is comparable to graduation rates elsewhere.
Within the United States, schools in Maryland showed the most progress, followed by Florida, Delaware and Massachusetts, the PEPG study found. But in most states, improvement rates were half those in the top tier and the smallest gains were made in Iowa, Maine, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Alaska, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont and Washington weren't included in the assessment because students in those states did not take the National Assessment of Educational Progress tests in the early years of the study, which covered testing from 1992 to 2011.
"Had all students throughout the country made the same average gains as those in the four leading states, the United States would have been making progress roughly comparable to the rate of improvement in Germany and the United Kingdom, bringing the United States reasonably close to the top-performing countries in the world," the report said.
Part of the problem, said Eric Hanushek, another of the study's authors, are unrealistic, ill-defined goals with no clear path to getting there. He cited, as an example, a 1990 pronouncement by President George H.W. Bush and the nation's governors setting a goal of making U.S. students "first in the world in math and science by 2000." Clearly, that didn't happen.
More realistic, Hanushek said, would be setting a series of milestones along a 20-year timeline.
Five of the top 10 performing states were part of the Confederacy -- Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia -- while Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Indiana were in the bottom tier. Rounding out the top 10 were Massachusetts, Louisiana, New Jersey and Arkansas.
"Unlike in the South, the reform movement has made little headway within midwestern states, at least until very recently. Many of the midwestern states had proud education histories. ... Satisfaction with past accomplishments may have dampened interest in the school reform agenda sweeping through southern, border and some western states," the report said.
The PEPG study can be found at http://www.hks.harvard.edu/pepg/PDF/Papers/PEPG12-03_CatchingUp.pdf.


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ou think Santa's just flying in some dumb antique sleigh sprinkled with fairy dust? You're dead wrong, buddy. GE has given the fat man's ride a super high tech redesign.
How much did GE pimp out Santa's ride? They added air traffic control technology, so he doesn't hit any gridlock on the way from rooftop to rooftop. They gave those reindeer a boost with a little thing called an engine. And it also added an Electric Traction Motor—like the one used in hybrid cars—that turns off the sleigh when it's idle. It's also the backup power, so Rudolph can take a nap when he's tired.
The blades of Pape Noel's ride are now more aerodynamic, because they're 3D-printed. That means that rather than taking a piece of say, steel, and milling it away, GE added layer on top of layer of material until the blades were perfect. And the frame of the entire thing is built from the same ceramic composites used in jet engines, making it one-third lighter. Don't forget about the battery; it's a GE Durathon, which means it will last 10 times longer than your regular acid battery. Looks like we all owe GE a debt of gratitude; it's hard to imagine how ol' Saint Nick made it around the globe with out all these shiny new toys. [GE]


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It is also suggested that conventional plants may need to be shut down and restarted more often, again leading to additional costs through wear and tear and because the start-up and shutdown processes are inefficient.
A report, The Western Wind and Solar Integration Study Phase 2, published last year by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), however, demonstrates that the extra costs are very modest. With 33% solar and wind energy penetration, "cycling costs", as they are termed, account for $0.14-0.67/MWh. This is set alongside the fuel cost savings, which are around $28/MWh.
As a corollary of this finding, the study also concludes that the savings in carbon-dioxide emissions are roughly equal to the penetration level. So, with 33% of the electricity coming from wind, the carbon-dioxide emissions come down by 33%. This is more than some critics have previously argued.
The way in which the output from conventional plants need to be adjusted to accommodate the variability of wind can be gauged by looking at the way wind power and system demand vary on a typical electricity network. For example, in western Denmark over a two-day period at the end of 2013 (see below), there were very strong winds over most of Europe for a period of time. The graph shows how demand and wind-power production varied. For seven hours in the morning of 30 December, both wind and demand were increasing, therefore the wind-power production was actually easing the requirement placed on the thermal plant to increase production.
In practice, the output of the thermal plant was still increased during that period, probably because some additional power was sent over one of the interconnectors.
After 4pm, demand increased, and an increase in wind-power production again alleviated the excess demand on the thermal plant. Then from 7pm, demand decreased steadily. As the wind output was initially increasing, the thermal plant output was reduced and, possibly, more energy was dispatched over the interconnectors. From midnight until approximately 4am on 31 December, wind and demand were again falling together. For the rest of that day, there was a similar mixture of wind and demand sometimes moving together, sometimes in opposite direction.
Rare power swings
It is also worth noting that the magnitude of the hour-by-hour variations in wind output are similar to those of the demand. While there may occasionally be large wind-power swings, experience from a number of integration studies across the globe suggests that these are fairly rare.
The NREL study concludes that it is start-up and shutdown costs that dominate the cycling costs, rather than ramping costs. The modest size of the ramping costs may or may not be accurately reflected in the overall prices that generators charge for the provision of balancing services - contracts to increase or decrease output on demand. These are the mechanism that system operators use to ensure that their systems are kept in balance.
A recent review of balancing charges for wind energy, Integration Costs and the Value of Wind Power by the US Association for Energy Economics, published last year, reflected a wide range of prices, averaging about EUR2.5/MWh with 20% wind energy. The most recent studies mainly quote lower prices than many of the earlier studies, suggesting that increasing experience and better wind predictability are leading to a reduction in the costs of assimilating wind energy.


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Score and Swap, For Free!
One person's trash really is another person's treasure. At the inaugural swap organized by Score!, over 1,300 people attended to "score" new items and donate to a selected charity.
Jenny Gottstein created the idea of Score! when sorting through her office and realizing how much stuff she didn't need. So, she called up some of her friends and professional clothing shoppers to create an event that drew over 1,300 people at its first swap.
Swappers have the opportunity to find old vinyl records as well as brand new running shoes, but clothes are the most popular item at the events.
Check out the Score! website at www.scorepopupswap.com.


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Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) ("Quad/Graphics") today announced it has acquired UniGraphic, Inc., one of the largest commercial printers in the Boston metro area. The acquisition fortifies Quad/Graphics' commercial and specialty printing, in-store marketing, and digital and fulfillment solutions for businesses on the East Coast. The acquisition also strengthens Quad/Graphics' ability to service national retailers' large-format and in-store marketing needs, adding an East Coast presence to Quad/Graphics' existing Midwest and West Coast locations. "UniGraphic is a premier print solutions company that has earned customer loyalty through superior quality, flexibility and reliability," said Joel Quadracci, Quad/Graphics Chairman, President & CEO. "We are excited to build on UniGraphic's success on the East Coast, serving clients in a wide range of industries from arts and entertainment to education, financial, food, healthcare, mass media, pharmaceutical and retail. This acquisition expands our commercial and specialty and in-store marketing footprint to both coasts as well as the Midwest, and supports our vision to grow in markets where we can create value for clients and shareholders alike." Craig Faust, Quad/Graphics President of Commercial & Specialty, added: "We look forward to welcoming UniGraphic's employees to our family and leveraging their experience and expertise in high-impact, quick-turn solutions. UniGraphic serves the East Coast from two strategically located facilities featuring leading-edge capabilities such as web-to-print and on-demand services for static and variable print as well as the latest technology for producing large-format signs and point-of-purchase displays. This is an ideal platform on which we can better service our existing client base as well as grow by providing a more robust national footprint." Bob Quinlan, Owner and President of UniGraphic, will remain with the company along with the rest of his management team and employees. "We are excited to be part of Quad/Graphics – a company with a long-standing reputation for investing in its business to improve quality and productivity," said Bob Quinlan, President of UniGraphic. "Its culture of employee empowerment and servicing customers beyond expectations match the way we do business. We look forward to introducing our clients to Quad/Graphics' worldwide platform and distinctive revenue-generating solutions, such as interactive print."
UniGraphic employs approximately 190 employees between two facilities: a 91,000-square-foot plant in Woburn, Mass., just north of Boston, and a 27,000-square-foot plant in Long Island City, New York, strategically located across the East River from Midtown Manhattan.Among UniGraphic's offerings are:
- Full-service prepress services, digital asset management and color retouching
- Web-to-print / On-demand printing and finishing
- Complete wide-format digital printing capabilities
- Digital printing featuring the latest technology for variable data and image personalization
- Offset printing, including 10-color UV perfecting press technology
- Full-service binding and specialty finishing
- In-house mailing services that are HIPAA compliant and feature CASS-certification and NCOA verification
- Automated, quick-turn kitting and fulfillment services.
About Quad/GraphicsQuad/Graphics (NYSE: QUAD), a leading global printer and media channel integrator, is redefining print in today's multichannel media world by helping marketers and publishers capitalize on print's ability to complement and connect with other media channels. With consultative ideas, worldwide capabilities, leading-edge technology and single-source simplicity, Quad/Graphics has the resources and knowledge to help its clients maximize the revenue they derive from their marketing spend through channel integration, and minimize their total cost of production and distribution through a fully integrated national distribution network. The Company provides a diverse range of print solutions, media solutions and logistics services from multiple locations throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. About UniGraphic UniGraphic, established in 1964, is a premier marketing communications provider, offering a wide variety of services, including full-service prepress; web-to-print and on-demand printing and finishing; digital, offset and large-format printing; full-service binding and specialty finishing; in-house mailing services; and automated, quick-turn kitting and fulfillment. One of the largest printers in the Boston metro area, UniGraphic serves clients in a variety of industries from arts and entertainment to education, financial, food, healthcare, mass media, pharmaceutical and retail. Headquartered in Woburn, Mass. with a second facility in Long Island City, N.Y., UniGraphic offers experience and expertise in high-impact, quick-turn solutions utilizing the latest technology for producing large-format signs and point-of-purchase displays. For additional information, please contact us at 781-231-7200 or visit www.uni-graphic.com.


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Dorchester suspect allegedly often fought with victim
February 27, 2011
Boston Herald, By Marie Szaniszlo
Neighbors of a 28-year-old Dorchester woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend to death said they routinely heard the couple arguing violently. But when one of them allegedly heard the pair's final fight Friday morning, instead of calling police, he "turned on the music."
"My daughter came into the room and said, 'Daddy, they're fighting again,' so I turned on the music to drown out the noise," Robert Ennis said of the "banging" he heard coming from Cherry Clinton's apartment at the Franklin Field housing development. "I didn't want to hear it."
Clinton was charged with murder Friday in connection with the killing of her 23-year-old boyfriend, whose name police have not released.
At about 10 a.m. Friday, another neighbor, Guerlande Merisier, also said she heard arguing and "banging, like falling on the floor." Minutes later, she said, she saw Clinton outside, crying, telling first responders, "Come in right away, my baby's unconscious."
Ennis said he never called police because after he testified a few years ago against a man accused of gunning down a youngster outside his building, a brick was thrown through his window.
"The streets aren't forgiving," the 50-year-old father of three said. "When you weigh it all out, I got to take care of my family."
The killing marks at least the fifth domestic violence homicide this year, said Toni Troop, a spokeswoman for the victim's advocacy program Jane Doe, Inc. Of those, two of the alleged perpetrators are women who said they were acting in self-defense, Troop said.
People who are concerned about someone's welfare can always call 911 anonymously and ask that police do a well-being check, she said. "We appreciate people are afraid to get involved," Troop said, "but sometimes all it takes to save a life is a call."


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Millie's Diner in Richmond, VA
July 30, 2012 by Cori Sue
It's been a bit of a rocky year for this Bitch. Granted, life is still ah-mazing. But, there's been a few ups-and-downs. Most notably, no less than four of my best girlfriends (co-Bitch excluded), have left Washington for greener pastures. They flew off to Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Richmond. Miss Lacy, a regular guest at brunch and a blonde, bubbly and beautiful Southern belle, headed back down South for graduate school.
"You'll love Richmond," she said to me one day. "You simply must visit, and I know just where to take you for brunch."
Lacy was right about me loving Richmond—the Southern town is filled with adorable boutiques, unique dive bars and delicious Southern restaurants. The neighborhoods are charming—the houses are traditional, American homes with wrap-around porches, bench swings, American flags and fenced-in flower beds. Every time we turned a corner, I squealed with delight.
Lacy was also spot on in her selection of Millie's for brunch. Millie's Diner, which is named after the owners' black-and-white spotted dog, labels itself as "Richmond's Landmark Eatery" that provides "good food served right."
The good food is indulgent, heavy delicious Southern cuisine, made fresh in a teensy tiny kitchen right by the door. It's served right—quick, hot and efficiently.
We waited outside under a patio decorated with huge bright paper lanterns with at least 30 other people to gain entrance. As this wait time is the norm, the owner of Millie's himself doles out mimosas, Bloody Marys and coffees for brunchers while they wait. The only complaint we have about Millie's is that mimosas and Bloodies are $8 a piece, which is steep for most places, particularly Richmond.
After thirty minutes in the 105 degree weather, we were shuffled into the restaurant, past locals cozied up at the long bar, where waiters shouting drink orders over their heads. We nestled into a red booth—built for four, but there were five—so they stuck the poor gentlemen of our group at the end of the table with a makeshift table ease. This must happen a lot at Millie's—hungry people packed in because there are just so many of us.
Each booth at Millie's, including ours, is decorated with a vintage (working) jukebox.
Sloane, , a lovely Richmond native who joined us for brunch, described the ambiance as "Not intimidating. I could definitely see myself getting rowdy in this dive-ish diner. Although I hesitate to categorize any place that serves lobster as a 'dive.'"
In addition to coffee, I ordered a Bloody Mary, which was essentially entirely vodka with a splash of house-made Bloody Mary mix. Sloane, who must be part Russian, certainly didn't seem to mind. She likes vodka much more than I can stomach.
The menu is written up on the wall, so tough cookies if you have bad eye sight– someone else will have to read it aloud for you. There's also a no-substitutions policy, meaning if I wanted something sans-bacon, it was again, tough cookies. By contrast, Lacy says, "There's something cool about the 'no substitutions' policy… you know the food is good if you're not allowed to make any changes."
For my entrée, I selected the "Eggs Ben Gurion," two poached eggs, smoked salmon and Hollandaise on a bagel, served with home fries. It was enormous—an absolutely loaded plate. So full, in fact, it was hard to tell what was what or even locate the bagel. It was heavenly. The Hollandaise was amazing—richer and more flavorful than any I've had before. The salmon was fresh, the eggs cooked to my liking. Best of all, underneath everything, the bagel was moist, hot and buttered. The home fries were oily, crispy and well-seasoned. On the plate was spicy Siracha sauce, which actually paired really well with the potatoes. So well, in fact, I poured more of it all over them.
Chris had a frittata– which was enormous and covered in glorious cheese. Served alongside the enormous dish of eggy goodness were Millie's delicious home fries with Siracha, of course.
Sloane selected the soft scrambled eggs with lobster, which was bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, puff pastry and Hollandaise. She says, "soft scrambled eggs with lobster…. I mean… YUM. I couldn't read the full description on the menu from where I was sitting so the puff pastry was a pleasant fluffy surprise. When I started getting full I just dug through for big chunks of lobster because lobster cannot go to waste! The Hollandaise was amazing—it didn't taste a bit healthy (not that Hollandaise ever is) but it was delicious."
Lacy opted for the Ham Benny , which is what she always has because Millie's Hollandaise is the best she's ever tasted. "Plus, it's a really salty dish, which is an excellent hangover cure. Adding, 'Me? Hangover? No way.'"
For dessert, we ordered the house-made pecan-crusted chocolate cake, which came served with soft, light fluffy home-made whipped cream. This cake was unlike anything I have ever tasted—rich, thick, creamy and smooth. Very rich, each bite was decadent and delicious. Once each person took their first bite—their eyes literally widened with surprise at how good it really was.
Our waitress was young, friendly and accommodating, making sure our coffees and waters were always full.
The Bitches say: A+. Great food, fun ambiance—definitely worth the wait and the hype. Brunch there if you ever find yourself in Richmond.
Millie's Diner
2603 East Main Street
Richmond, V.A. 23223
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Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan's father was remembered by family and friends at a funeral in Massachusetts.
The former Olympian buried her face on her mother's shoulder and appeared to weep as her father's flag-draped casket was carried into St. Patrick's church in Stoneham on Thursday.
Kerrigan did not speak during the funeral Mass for Daniel Kerrigan. She appeared somber as she left in a limousine for a private burial service.
More than 100 people attended the service.
Daniel Kerrigan died four days ago following a violent struggle with his son, Mark Kerrigan. Family members say he died of an unrelated heart attack.
The 45-year-old Mark Kerrigan has pleaded not guilty to assault. Authorities are awaiting tests on the cause of his father's death.


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How to Align a Golf Ball for a Putt
Putting starts with alignment. You know you need to get the ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible. The trick is knowing how to do that. You improve your putting when you know where to aim the ball and the line it should follow.
Improving your aim as a golfer
Some golfers aim at a spot a few feet in front of the ball. When they place their putters behind the ball, they aim the face of the putter or the lines on the putter at that spot. Aligning to a spot a foot or so in front of the ball is easier than aligning to the hole, which may be much farther away.
You can also use other strategies to help with your aim (check out the photos for examples of these):
Take the logo of the golf ball and set it along the line that you want the putt to follow. This method can help you get a better visual reference to the line.
Use a permanent marker to make a line about an inch in length on the ball. Tiger Woods uses this method. The line allows you to achieve a better visual reference for directing the ball down the intended path. When you stand over the putt, the ball is already aimed.Aim the logo of the ball or a drawn line toward the target.
Lining everything up for a golf putt
Players say they putt better when they "see the line" of the putt (the line between the ball and the hole). Some days the line seems so visible that you can't miss. Most of the time, however, you have to concentrate to see the line.
Another set of lines that can help your game are the lines of your feet, knees, and shoulders. By keeping them square (at a right angle) to the target line, you help your eyes appreciate what is straight — and keep your stroke on line.
To help you keep the clubface square to your target line, try this drill:
Place tape or a yardstick on the floor.
Aim the tape at a distant target, like a baby grand piano at the far end of your ballroom.
Set up at the end of the tape as if you were going to hit an imaginary ball straight down the tape line.
Seeing the straight line between Point A and Point B hones your visual alignment skills.
This drill trains your eyes to square the clubface. You can use this exercise to visually process what a square clubface looks like. Spend a couple of minutes appreciating this perspective. If it looks okay to you on your first try, you're in line for your Bachelor of Alignment degree. If not, repeat the drill daily until it looks okay the first time you place the club down.
If you're having alignment problems, take a piece of chewed gum and attach a tee to the putter with the fat end flush to the face (see the following figure). Then aim that tee at the hole from about three feet away.


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Re: Changes since new Cubit policy
tchitcherine wrote:Obviously I mean the banning. No, Sean hasn't reversed anything. Perhaps he thinks you should take responsibility for your mistake.
Obviously, my username is tchitcherine.
If you unban me now, then I shall tip a virtual hat to you.
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Hehe - feisty to the end - well, I won't accept that banning users who advertise other websites is a mistake, and I will likely continue to do so, as I see fit, but I have unbanned you because you are not ultimately a bad user, just a very vocally dissatisfied one.
I asked for your username because I assumed you could not log on here if you were banned - but I suppose your credentials were cached so you did not need to log on here...


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It's a reasonable (if naive) question... that's been asked a zillion times, and everybody knows it.
Nobody marked it as a dupe (I was on mobile), the question got upvoted, the answers got upvoted, and there's YAOLTAIAAMS1 page on SO now.
What's the canonical solution? Flag as a dupe and hope enough people notice it and agree, or...?
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The Great Recession has left many in the wine business looking for new ways to provide high quality wine at more affordable prices. One approach, which I wrote about recently, is keg wine. Another, which has recently started in Seattle, is the use of refillable wine bottles.
Paul Beveridge of Seattle's Wilridge Winery started offering reusable bottles several months ago. Beveridge says that the inspiration was both to be as green as possible and to provide high quality wine at "recession buster" pricing.
The reusable bottles reduce environmental impact by eliminating cork (the bottles have reusable stoppers), capsules, paper labels, and the waste associated with recycling glass. "It takes five percent of the energy to clean and refill a bottle as it does to recycle a bottle," Beveridge explains. Additionally, unlike boxed wine, it comes in a package consumers are already familiar with and that is fully reusable.
The wine, which Beveridge provides under a label called 'Maison,' comes in a 1.5 liter bottle. Nitrogen gas can be used to preserve the wine for extended periods. Beveridge currently offers a red blend, which is mostly Cabernet, a white blend, which is mostly Chardonnay, and a rotating varietal. The winery takes an initial deposit upon purchase. When the bottle is returned, the deposit is credited toward the purchase of the subsequent bottle.
In addition to eliminating the waste associated with glass bottles, the wines are kept in plastic crates, eliminating the cardboard boxes associated with bottled wine. Beveridge collects the crates of used bottles from businesses that sell the wine, brings them back to the winery, cleans them, and refills them.
'Maison' reusable wine bottles are currently offered at the Fremont Wine Warehouse (Beveridge credits proprietor Michael Cawdry with inspiring the idea), The Tasting Room in Pike Place Market, Bottlehouse in Madrona, and Leschi Market. Beveridge also provides the wine in a keg format to several area restaurants.
The response from consumers so far has been positive. "Consumers love them," Beveridge says. "They bring the bottles back with pride and eco-consciousness. They also love the price: twenty dollars plus deposit for a 1.5 liter bottle of quality Washington wine."
Fremont Wine Warehouse's Michael Cawdry agrees that the reusable bottles have been a hit. "The 'first adopters' have been back two or three times in the forty-five days since I started the program and seem to like it," Cawdry says. Like Beveridge, Cawdry takes a deposit on first purchase. If at any time the consumer decides not to continue with the program, he simply returns the deposit.
While refillable beer growlers have been used for quite some time, the concept has been more difficult to apply to wine due to federal statues. Beveridge explains, "Federal law prohibits filling a wine bottle anywhere other than at a bonded winery, but there is no similar regulation for beer."
The idea was unique enough in Washington that Beveridge faced some hurdles getting it started. It took two years to determine that the program was compliant with existing laws and to get the reusable bottles approved.
In addition to reducing the environmental impact associated with glass bottles, reusable wine bottles also substantially reduce the cost associated with producing wine. This allows the wine to be offered at a lower price. Beveridge says "With the reusable 'Maison' bottles, we can pass the packaging savings onto our customers and help the environment at the same time."
Reduce, reuse…refill wine bottles?
The Great Recession has left many in the wine business looking for new ways to provide high quality wine at more affordable prices. One approach, which I wrote about recently, is keg wine. Another, which has recently started in Seattle, is the use of refillable wine bottles.
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Ashley M. Says:
Very interesting idea! I hadn't heard of reusable bottles. I'm curious to know how much the deposit is?
Sean P. Sullivan Says:
Ashley M, the deposit at Wilridge is $8 and at Fremont Wine Warehouse is $9 as it includes a deposit for the stopper.
KENTONRP Says:
I've talked to Bruce Stephens at http://winebottlerenew.com.
The have a bottle reusing plant in Stockton, CA.
We were trying to figure out how to get funding for a plant in Washington. If anyone has any ideas please contact me (firstname.lastname@example.com)
let's try to be environmentally sound.
Another interesting article, Sean!
calapmardo Says:
Great idea -- I hope more vintners make reusable bottles available. I referred to your story on my blog/website: thewinecellarsclub.com. I've also written several reviews about Washington State wines (Mercer, Bergevin Lane, Tamarack, L'Ecole 21), and recommended them in my retail store in Ohio. Not to be satisfied with just writing, I hosted a wine dinner with Mercer wines, and had Dave Forsyth in attendance. Love the wines and wish the Washington wine industry lots of success. Cheers!
Tuck Says:
FYI, DavenLore is also doing this with their "Recovery Red." It is sold at the farmers market in Prosser, and I think somewhere else, there, too. In Yakima it is sold at Stems.
Hardy Says:
We started using reusable bottles (stainless not glass) 3yrs ago and it has been well received. www.thenpa.tv
Kati Freytag Says:
Where can I do this in Texas, specifically near/around Austin?


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I tend to understand things rather quickly, but after 2 years of programming in Python I still stumble across things (like Flask today) that amaze me. I look at the code, have no idea what's going on, and then feel very humbled. I feel like an absolute expert each time this happens, up until the moment it happens. Then, for about a 2 week period I feel like an absolute beginner.
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What role does food and feasting play in our lives? How does one extol the virtues of a fine glass of wine, a bag of greasy french-fries from the local chip truck, the delectable promise of a shiny new lunchbox? WAG educators join forces to dish out Feast, a unique and tantalizing exhibition featuring a smorgasbord of art from the permanent collection that explores a variety of fascinating issues and ideas surrounding food and the daily act of eating. Sure to satisfy art lovers and foodies alike!
What's on the menu? Here's a sampler from our educators…
André Kertesz, Celebration in Montparnasse after the first futurist ballet, Paris,1928. • "I love the energy in this photograph. For me, it signals the excitement at the turn of the century, a time when Paris was considered the hotbed of creative activity. Shot in a popular café in Montparnasse, young avant-garde poets, artists, and dancers gather to celebrate the debut of the first Futurist Ballet. A veritable feast for the senses, the photo draws us into the very heart of the festivity so we can actually smell the cigars, hear the sounds of laughter, the lively conversation, and the continuous clinking of glasses!" Rachel Baerg, Art Educator, Youth Programs
John Kelly, Sauce Ladles, 1785. Silver. • "Practically speaking, spoons or ladles are meant for moving food around, but when does our understanding of these utensils, and in this case, utensils we also categorize as fine art, move from their practical usage to ideas about human relations? The very 'silver-ness' of these spoons points to the complicated relationship between the consumption of food and social standing. We say someone is 'born with a silver spoon in their mouth' and we refer to their wealth and privilege. When is a ladle more than a ladle?" Anna Wiebe, Associate Art Educator, Adult Programs
Marianne Gopalkrishna, The Sweet Taste of Maple Sugar, 1990. Earthenware, coloured underglazes. • "This delightful ceramic charger exemplifies many of the images we might imagine when considering a feast. People are depicted busily engaged in the harvesting, preparation, and consumption of maple syrup delicacies. Winter provides the backdrop and domesticated animals are interspersed to suggest a sense of harmony between humans and nature. All of this is cozily encircled by a pattern of alternating houses and trees along the periphery of a large terracotta serving platter, whose earthy hue adds warmth to the muted blue, white, and black glazes." Michael Boss, Art Educator, Studio Programs
Fritz Brandtner, French Fries at Fletcher's Field, 1938, Ink on paper. • "The variety of ways in which the medium is applied offers different vocabularies that seem to resonate from the sounds of the busy business parked on the side of the street. The cross hatching mimics the clinking of the dishes in the tiny truck's kitchen and I can almost hear the chatter from the people in the scribbles of the night sky. Another layer of sound can be heard in the big bold capital letters that scream out CHIEN CHAUD PATATE FRITES. Brandtner demonstrates his affinity with pen and ink by jotting down this lively and noisy drawing." Aline Frechette, Art Educator, Youth Programs
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Do you have a favourite recipe? When you visit Feast bring it along and pop in the recipe box to share with others. Then sit down, go over the other recipes, and copy out some exciting new ones.
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Curator's Tour - Feast
Feast, is a unique and tantalizing exhibition featuring a smorgasbord of art from the permanent collection that explores a variety of fascinating issues and ideas surrounding food and the daily act of eating.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 12:10pm to 1pm
The WAG's signature dinner-and-tour program features a three-course, exhibition-inspired meal at TABLE Restaurant, on the Penthouse Level.
Thursday February 16, 2017 at 6pm
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In every aspect Benjamin Cardozo High School senior Kayla Garcia is an average teenage girl.
She goes to parties with her friends, complains about the length of the SAT, and is still contemplating which college to attend next year.
But Kayla, 17, was born without her right forearm.
"When I first had her I was worried, is she going to ride a bike?" said Cindy, Kayla's mother. "But then I was like, it's stupid to worry about stuff like that. She's healthy, there is nothing mentally wrong with her, those are the kind of challenges that are probably harder to overcome."
Kayla, who is a member of Cardozo's step team and cheerleading squad, is just fine with her body and is hoping to continue dancing in college.
She wants to major in psychology, while participating on the cheerleading and stepping teams at the next level. Kayla is considering a wide range of schools, including Dickinson College, Hofstra University, Wesleyan University or Ithaca College, among others.
"I'm excited for that, I'm not nervous for college," Kayla said. "I'm just wondering where I am going to go."
Her right arm is stunted to about her elbow, but the Flushing teen uses the ligament naturally, such as to brush aside her long, wild hair when strands creep in front of her face.
During her years in Cardozo she has done various extracurricular activities, including volunteering at local organizations and events, such as the Dribble for a Cure cancer fundraiser at St. John's University with the cheerleading team. She is also part of Cardozo's Leadership Class, the student government group that oversees all club activities, parties and numerous events for the more than 4,000 students enrolled in the school.
Kayla performs with the step club during the school's popular basketball games, and the cheerleading squad at the football games.
She shines with confidence, despite the missing limb, because Kayla has been attending support groups since she was about three years old with her mother to meet with parents and other children in similar situations.
Cindy heard some advice that stuck with her from the groups, which influenced the way she raised Kayla. "Your kid is normal, how people perceive her that's their problem. Raise her like you would any other kid and she'll be fine," Cindy recalled.
And she followed through. When Kayla was about eight years old, Cindy pushed her into salsa dance classes.
Kayla developed a love for dancing, which years later she used to be accepted into Cardozo, after auditioning her talents for the school's performing dance program.
Looking towards the future Kayla doesn't think she will cheer or do dancing for a career. She also doesn't want a right forearm.
Since she never had one, she doesn't even miss it.
"I'm so used to doing everything with one. Doing it with two would throw me off," Garcia said. "I am just used to being this way I wouldn't want [a prosthetic arm]."


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By Ron Hansen (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008)
The pivotal moment in Ron Hansen's Exiles comes almost exactly midway through the 225-page book.
A fellow Jesuit seminarian scans a poem that Gerard Manley Hopkins is writing about the 1875 shipwreck of the German passenger ship the Deutschland and expresses befuddlement at its odd rhymes and rhythms. Yes, Hopkins says, those are so odd that poetry magazines will never publish the work.
"Why write it, then?" the other seminarian asks.
To which Hopkins responds: "Why pray?"
Exiles is Hansen's seventh novel and his third with a specifically religious theme. It features three intertwining stories.
One focuses on five nuns-exiled from Germany and heading to new ministries in the United States-who lose their lives when their ship runs aground in a storm. Another centers on the efforts of Hopkins to write a poem about their deaths, a poem that, like all of his great works, wasn't published until after his death.
The third and most important thread is Hansen's tale of Hopkins' life as a Jesuit priest little valued by his religious superiors and as a brilliant poet laboring in absolute obscurity, with no readers except himself, a couple friends, and his God.
In the world's eyes it was a wasted life. Hopkins never found encouragement or won recognition for his poetry. When acclaim came, the poet had been dead for nearly 30 years.
Yet, in Hansen's hands, these life stories aren't tragedies. He's drawn vibrant characters leading rich existences. It's their faith that gives their days focus and tang, even in the face of exile, obscurity, and death. Faith, in Hansen's telling, allows Hopkins to write poetry that as far as he knows no one else will ever see. He stretches and strains to create because God has given him a genius. By following that genius, he is answering God's call.
For him, the writing of poetry, the creating of art, is praying. So is the living of life.