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Frequently Asked Questions:
How do you offer premium services at low prices?
The traditional dry clean business
model involves a central processing facility surrounded by multiple
neighborhood pick-up stations…and the costs associated
with transporting garments between those locations. Dry Clean
Super Center of Bartlett believes that the rising costs of fuel,
vans, and drivers have made the operation of neighborhood pick-up
stations both inefficient and over-priced. With the exception
of leather, suede and heirloomed garments, all of our cleaning
is done on site – and the resulting savings are passed
on to our customers. Additionally, our prices generate more volume
than is customary at a traditional dry cleaner, and these savings – driven
by economy of scale – are also passed on to our customers.
What do you mean by "Premium Services at Low Prices"?
Dry Clean Super Center of Bartlett is a one-price dry cleaner with the full range of customer services offered by dry cleaners charging more than twice our price. Among those customer services are:
What additional services do you offer that are typical of a full-price, premium-service dry cleaner?
We accept all major credit cards with no hidden fees and no minimum order amount. We offer leather & suede cleaning, as well as heirlooming of wedding dresses, christening gowns, etc. If your email address is in our database, you'll even receive an automatic email message from us when your order is ready
What is 'one-price' dry cleaning?
Dry cleaning experts have suggested over the years that the path to success is paved with customer up-charges. Dry cleaners have been encouraged to invent reasons to charge more to dry clean a jacket versus a blouse, a dress versus a jacket, or a long coat versus a dress. One-price dry cleaning was created in answer to the excessive up-charges that have become all too common in the industry. With the exception of leather, suede, and gowns, all garments are dry-cleaned at Dry Clean Super Center of Bartlett at one price. All comforters, including king comforters, are cleaned at one price.
How can we be sure that your concept works?
Dry Clean Super Center of Bartlett is one of over 150 Dry Clean Super Center franchises. Each franchise is locally owned and operated, so our customers get the best of both worlds: a proven dry cleaning concept at work in multi-state locations and a local owner personally committed to customer satisfaction.


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Location: Bowen Island is situated at the mouth of Howe Sound, just a 20-minute ferry ride (5.6km/3 nautical mi) from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver. The island municipality has an area of 52sq km/20sq mi. Immediately west of Bowen Island is Keats Island, to the north lies Gambier Island.
Geography: Approximately 6 km wide by 12 km long, the island at its closest point is about 2 km west of the mainland. Bowen Island is forested and hilly. The tallest mountain on Bowen Island is Mount Gardner with an elevation of 762m/2500ft.
Getting There: There is regular ferry service from Horseshoe Bay, as well as three water taxi services.
Population: There were 3,551 permanent residents as of the 2007 BC Stats Estimate, a number that is supplemented in the summer by roughly 1,500 visitors.
Commerce: Snug Cove is the commercial centre of Bowen Island with a choice of restaurants, stores and galleries to browse.
History: Long established as a day-trip getaway from Vancouver, Bowen Island was originally used as summering grounds by the native Squamish Nation.
Recreation: Bowen Island offer water lovers a wide range of recreational options from kayaking in sheltered bays to swimming at sandy beaches and fresh water lakes or just watching the bustle of activity at the Snug Cove Marina, there is something for everyone. From Mount Gardner to the shores of Killarney Lake, hiking and mountain biking offer both hilly challenges and pure relaxation. Check out the Round Bowen kayaking and sailboat races (June).
Arts & Culture :
Bowen Island is home to many artists and is Canada's fourth-most artistic community per capita. Cultural celebrations include the Write On! Bowen writers festival (July 1), the Bowfest (August) with a parade, animals and carnival, AppleFest in historic Davies Orchard (October), and the Light-Up Bowen lantern parade (December).


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The online shop of the Hamburger Kunsthalle is organized by the FREUNDE DER KUNSTHALLE e.V. Here we offer you publications and exclusive products of current exhibitions as well as a selection of cult(ural) highlights of our museum shop. Explore and order posters, artist editions and fancy gift ideas.
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Wealth is security. It gets even better when it is secured within the family confines. We take a look at some of the world's wealthiest families and what they do, the legacies they continue to leave behind and how they ensure that the wealth is transferred from generation to generation. You could even get some pointers on how to maintain family wealth by getting knowledge from some of these richest families of 2018 and how they pass the baton from old to the young.
10. Iris Fontbona and family
The Chilean family got its wealth as an inheritance from their father who was the owner of one of the largest copper mines globally. After the death of Andronico Luksic, the business fell in the hands of his wife and three sons who have been able to control and manage the business pretty well. Apart from the copper mine, the family also has shares in a company known as Quinenco which produces and packages consumer products. They also have interests in the banking sector, the energy and hospitality industry as well. Their net worth is $17.8 billion.
9. Alberto Bailleres Gonzalez and family
Alberto Bailleres Gonzalez comes from Mexico and Him together with his family own serious interests in Mexico such as the mining industry where he sits in the board of the largest silver miners in all of the world known as Industrias Penoles as the chairman. The family also has shares in FEMSA, a bottling company for world leading company Coca Cola. Apart from all that, they also own a group of department stores and an insurance company. The family is worth $18.2 billion.
8. Theo Albrecht Jr. and family
This fortune was left behind by Theo Albrecht senior who passed on after establishing one of the largest grocery chain stores in Germany and parts of Europe. His two sons Theo junior and Berthold, inherited his business empire. Their collective wealth is gathered by a foundation that spreads the dividends amongst all the family members to ensure that everyone enjoys the fruits of the company. Some of the companies the family members co-own include Trader Joes, and Aldi Nord which is a supermarket chain in Germany. The family is collectively worth $18.9 billion.
7. Thomas and Raymond Kwok family
These two brothers specialize in the property business. They have worked hard to rise through the ranks and become the lead property company in Hong Kong. Their mother is a part owner in their company known as Sun Hang Kai properties. They amassed this wealth through inheritance from their father who was an immaculate business man. Their net worth currently rests at $20 billion.
6. David Thomson and family
The Thomson family has been able to accumulate a lot of wealth because of their interests In the media industry. They are the owners of Woodbridge which is a private company. The family also has dominant ownership of Thomson Reuters which is a media information and technology company with 55% interests. As if that were not enough, they also have shares in HIS which is a company that specializes in real estate and market analysis. The family is worth $20.3 billion.
5. Michele Ferrero and family
If you are a lover of Ferrero rocher chocolates then the Ferrero family is the originator of these delicious chocolates. The company was inherited by the son of Pietro Ferrero, Michelle Ferrero. This is one of the largest confectionery companies in the world. They now not only have the chocolate brand but they also have the nutella brand and tic tac under their belt. They have operations in more than twenty countries around the world. Their net worth is $20.4 billion.
4. Christy Walton and family
This is the family behind Wal-Mart group of stores. The wife of the late John Walton inherited the business empire together with their son Sam Walton who also passed away. Therefore the fortune was left to the wife and one child who accumulated a huge amount of money in dividends. Christy also separately made another investment with First Solar Company. Their collective net worth is $ 28.2 billion.
3. Bernard Arnault and family
The genius business man is one of the most successful businessmen globally. He is behind the famous and well accepted luxurious brand Moet Hennesy Louis Vuitton abbreviated as LMVH. The man hails from France but a few years ago he had applied for Belgian citizenship in fear of the government of France's taxation agenda for the rich people. Bernard together with his family has shares in the world celebrated brand Christian Dior. They have accumulated $29 billion.
2. Liliane Bettencourt and family
Currently, Liliane Bettencourt is the richest woman in the world as reported by Forbes Magazine. The family acquired their wealth as an inheritance from a family member who at that point owned 1/3 of L'Oreal Company, one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world. Though Lilliane is 90 years old and some of her duties have been taken up by her daughter she is currently the patriarch in the family. Their worth is an impressive $30 billion.
1. Carlos Slim Helu and family
This family is reported by Forbes magazine as the richest family in the world. This family owns a mobile phone company that has its operations spread through all of Latin America. Apart from that they also own a huge financial institution in Mexico known as Grupo Financiero Inbursa. His sons are now managing some of Carlos Slim Helu's companies. Their net worth is a whooping $78 billion.
The above families have worked hard to acquire and maintain their wealth. It is very easy to lose money but hard to earn it so the above ten families have done impressively well in managing their business empires. Also note worthy is that they all earned their money through legally correct ways proving that sometimes shortcut are not really worth it.


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Walloomsac Taproom Hours
Wednesday – Friday: 3 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: noon to 9 pm
Sunday: noon to 7 pm
Welcome...pull up a barstool!
The North Hoosick, NY brewing facility at 50 Factory Hill Road is called "The Walloomsac Brewery" as it sits right on the banks of the historic Walloomsac River. The Walloomsac River's name is Native American in origin and one account claims that it is Algonquian for "paint rocks." However there is documentation that suggests the river was also known as "Walloon's Creek", named for the French speaking Belgians who inhabited much of the Hudson Valley in the mid 1600 to 1700s. The area around the brewery was the site of numerous French and Indian, and American Revolution War skirmishes. The Walloomsac, or "Roaring Branch" is a 16.8-mile-long tributary of the Hoosic River with origins in Southern Vermont, just east of Bennington.
The site of Brown's Walloomsac Brewery is steeped in manufacturing history. The current brewery and shipping and receiving buildings are just a part of several structures that occupied the site over the last one and a half centuries. The original factory was built around 1854 by the Stevens and Thompson Paper Company (a.k.a. Stevens and Thompson Wall Paper Mills) as a wallpaper manufacturing plant and became the Walloomsac Paper Co. around 1904. By 1943, the building was bought and became the White-Flomatic Corporation which manufactured water system valve products. Flomatic Corporation operated in the space until the mid 1980s when it expanded internationally and moved its manufacturing operations in 1996.
Garry Brown purchased the site in 2006 with the intent of converting the two brick structures into a full scale production brewing facility as an expansion from Brown's Brewing Company's Taproom brewpub in Troy, NY. Since his beginning days as a brewer, Garry Brown always had the goal of creating a craft brewery that distributed its beer throughout the Northeast. With the opening of the Walloomsac Brewery in 2013, this dream was realized and Brown's Brewing was on its way to becoming a significant player in the growing craft beer segment in America.
In addition to offering a breathtaking view of the Walloomsac River waterfall, the Walloomsac Brewery is an ideal location for a craft brewery. Its two buildings provide ample space for brewing, fermentation, conditioning and packaging. The lower riverside brewery also houses a beautiful and relaxing tasting room bar area open to the public that directly overlooks the Walloomsac River.
Last evening was perfect! The atmosphere, the chef, you, and all the servers were top-notch! You all seemed to be having fun while providing excellent service. The food was out of this world amazing. I cannot stop talking about it. All of our hospice volunteers had the best time and raved about the food as well. You all really out did yourselves! Thank you!
Beautiful structure, great food, and fantastic brews.
Beautiful setting, atmosphere, and drink! We will be back!
Visiting from Baltimore, what an amazing tucked away spot!
Awesome! We keep coming back.
Your staff is amazing and the beer is great. Will return!
Loved the whole experience! Hunter and Kyle are real assets to the business. Kyle's bread is incredible.
I just wanted to let you know that I gave Kyle the nickname "Coltrane" because the guy plays jazz while preparing food! I know first hand as a business owner the value of good employees. Watching Kyle in action is an impressive show that adds a unique feel.
Great place to relax!
Love everything! Beautiful building.
Came for Kyle B. and left with great and full bellies. Will be back soon!
Love the beer, food, and ambiance!
Great beer, delicious food, and beautiful setting - I love the waterfall!
Thank you so much for making it possible for us to have a cosmopolitan experience and drive 10 miles home.
Historic setting, exquisite food, finely crafted drinks, a gathering place for friends old and new — a gem for Hoosick Falls! Well done, Garry and Kelly.


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Over the past 43 years Shebby Lee Tours has developed a reputation for providing quality tour programs that provide more than just a scenic overview of an area. Our tour directors are trained to provide the insights to the sights: Who lived here first? Why did they disappear? Is the wildlife of this area endangered? Why is Lake Powell so low? They also encourage enlightening discussions among participants so that everyone comes away from their travel experience with a deeper appreciation of what they have just seen and explored.
Specializing in the historic and cultural heritage of the Great American West since 1978, the company is a member of ABA (the American Bus Association) and a founding partner in the Travel Alliance Partners (TAP). Our staff is always on the hunt for tour components that will enhance these unique experiences for our clients.


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Ja Rule, 50 Cent in Rap Peace Talks?
Sure, the Middle East is tricky — but can anyone bring peace to feuding rappers Ja Rule and 50 Cent?
Controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is apparently hoping to do just that, as he met last week with Ja Rule in hopes of heading off further trouble in the longstanding feud between the Murder Inc. star and Eminem's top-selling protege, AllHipHop.com reports.
The face-to-face reportedly took place last Thursday on the Nation of Islam's farm, and Farrakhan also will reportedly meet in the coming weeks with 50 Cent (real name: Curtis Jackson) and his manager Chris Lighty, as well as with Murder Inc. boss Irv Gotti.
Originally, says the Web site, Big Tigga was going to sit down with Ja Rule, but then Farrakhan was chosen at the request of Irv Gotti.
The contents of the conversation between the minister, 70, and Ja Rule (real name: Jeffrey Atkins), 27, which apparently was about reaching a peace accord between warring factions in the music world, was taped. It's also due to be broadcast on 85 urban Clear Channel stations across the country.
This isn't the first time that Farrakhan has intervened between feuding rappers. Shortly after the murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G., he stepped forward to attempt to broker a peace between artists, notes AllHipHop.
In January, Farrakhan, who is reviled in many quarters for his anti-Semitic sentiments, said of the rap industry: "The reeducation of the public, which is the duty of all in leadership, will cause us to make demands on our artists, their managers, promoters and the owners of the recording, movie and television industries so that the public will be fed a better diet spiritually and mentally, as well as musically and artistically."


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Your personality on the web - Branding 101
Your brand is the sum total of every interaction and touch point your target audience has with your business. Social media and social applications let you extend and expand your brand reach and brand penetration by leveraging technology that makes your business easier to socialize with. Understanding and planning your brand strategy is crucial to success in creating a successful social network for your business. This blog article asks you to clearly define what your brand is, and what you want it to represent in the eyes of your target audience.
Branding 101
If you sell gaming computers and hardware, you probably want your company to appear young, hip, and current because that's the personality your target market is attracted to and will more likely buy from. Behaving like your target audience isn't just for show or convenience, it has direct impact on business profitability. Customers like buying and interacting with someone they can relate to, and so the closer your company can behave like them, the better your overall success. Consciously planning out a strategy to attract a particular audience demographic is where a brand starts to show its usefulness.
What The Brand Actually Is
The brand of a company is its persona. That persona is represented by everything customers can see and interact with – logos, business cards, employees, letters, products, packaging, services, phone calls, store fronts, front doors, parking lots, etc. Each of these touch points builds an experience for your customer that works together (or not at all) to create a persona that customers can identify with.
Every Touch Point
Every interaction customers have with your company is considered a touch point. Every touch point affects how your company brand is perceived. Managing every customer touch point can lead to a stronger brand image since every interaction has the potential to contribute to the company brand.
Review every touch point you have with customers from the first letter, phone call, or face-to-face greeting right out to the final sale. See if those touch points match the brand image and persona you want, or matches the persona customers prefer to interact with.
What Does Your Brand Already Say?
It's more than likely a brand voice and personality already exists in your company. You might not have a full fledged brand strategy, but you will have some idea about how you communicate with customers. For example, you might host CEO luncheons for partners to help promote new technologies that save them money, thus positioning you as team members for success in the eyes of your target audience. Look at what your company is communicating already. If you don't have a clear and consistent message that includes your company's vision, mission, and values, start communicating one now.
Pick three customers, and ask them to describe your company as a person. Take the most positive things they say and use that to think of a brand personality you want to bring to life. Note the feedback you are happiest about or matches where you are going or want to go. What customers say about your brand or the brand of your competitors should give you some ideas about a brand personality you can design.
Brand Creation
Successful branding involves promoting your company's strengths, assets, and unique company values and mission. Look at what your company is good at, and what you believe in as a business. For example:
- The unique skills your business has
- The level of customer service you provide
- The best value for money you provide to customers in your marketplace
- Your business's unique approach and innovation
The key elements of a successful branding project are:
- The big idea that makes your business different from everyone else
- Your company's vision for where you are going or want to go in the marketplace
- Your company's values that clarify what you believe in as a business
- Your company's personality dictated by the tone, language and design of your communication
Why Create A Brand?
Strong brands have many tangible business benefits:
- Differentiation in highly competitive markets
- Higher customer recall and recognition
- Creates customer trust and loyalty
- Inherent value creates long term goodwill and increases value of the business
- Cost effective when a brand identity speaks for itself
- Easier for customers to market to their friends/family
Ways To Communicate A Brand
After you have a clear idea of what your brand needs to be, you need to decide how to get your message across. Numerous techniques exist that you could use including:
- Storytelling – telling your story of how your business started, grew, etc
- Visual identity – your logo/trademark and other visual means of representing your company
- Credibility – showing through testimonials, case studies, and customer feedback
- Differentiation – explaining how you are different from competitors
- Focusing on product creation – focusing all your efforts on the product and product innovation which leads customers to believe something about your brand
- Endorsing – using the goodwill of an existing and already successful brand to launch a child/sibling brand.
Brands Online
Most social tools are meant to increase and improve communication with your customers, friends, partners and peers. All of these tools provide an opportunity to exercise your brand strategy. Some of the more commonly used online social tools available include:
- Blogging on your website – to communicate your company's ideas and innovations
- Facebook – to communicate your company news, updates, and commentary
- Twitter – to communicate relevant and timely short messages or promos
- Social Bookmarking – to communicate what you care about and follow
- User-generated Videos – to communicate with speech and video
- Flickr and other photo-sharing sites – to communicate visually with pictures
Just as you manage how your brand is represented at every other touch point, you must be conscious of how an online audience perceives it. This includes keeping a consistent tone of voice and/or visual style whenever your brand is represented online. It can also dictate where you may want have your brand seen.
For instance, if you want your CEO to appear more approachable, a Twitter account managed personally by the CEO would be an option. This has been used to great success by Zappos.com. On the other hand, a company wishing to maintain a very traditional, conservative demeanor may not want to participate in Facebook because it is much more informal and friendly. Remember, you want your brand to talk to your target audience where they are. Sometimes, that means picking only certain social media while forgoing others.
Don't get caught up in social media for social media's sake. If you're going to choose to use a social media tool, make sure it fits your company and that you use it properly. It's very easy to drift into spam territory on Twitter. Posting brief, important information with hash tags people may search if they're in the market for your business is smart. Rabidly searching for any word that could, even slightly, relate to what you do and then replying to that tweet is not.
If you choose to blog, do so with care. As we discussed before, you must know your audience. You should be aware of what kind of information they are looking for and aim to provide it in an easily accessible manner. Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because you care about something your customer will find it interesting as well. Stick to communication that's relevant, interesting and unique to your target. The readers will come.
Regardless of the tools used, developing a brand strategy and company personality is an important first step before using any of the tools listed above because it's that strategy that dictates the methods and tactics, and not the other way around.
- Your brand of a company is its persona. It's everything a customer can see or interact with.
- A consistent brand is important and must be carried out through all touch points (every interaction a customer has with a brand).
- Find out what your brand is already saying. Ask three customers to describe your company as a person to get started.
- Promote your company's strengths, assets, and unique company values and mission.
- The key elements of a successful branding project are:
- The big idea that makes your business different from everyone else
- Your company's vision for where you are going or want to go in the marketplace
- Your company's values that clarify what you believe in as a business
- Your company's personality dictated by the tone, language and design of your communication
- Brands can be communicated in many ways, including:
- Storytelling
- Visual Identity
- Credibility
- Differentiation
- Focusing on product creation
- Endorsing
- Social tools allow you to improve communication with customers, but only when done correctly.
- Know the social media you're using and make sure it matches your brand.
- Use the media properly and only communicate what is interesting and/or appropriate to your target.


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Grant Committee
The Grant committee looks for grant-based funding for programs at Palms, matching grant opportunities to school goals and helping Palms through the application process. Teachers often look for their own grants as well.
If you would like to help the Grant Committee please fill out a Parent Volunteer Form.
2019-2020 Grant-writing chair: open position (click to volunteer)
In 2015, Ms. Hoffman received a grant for a class trip to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and Beach: Thursday October 29, 2015.
Ms. Hoffman also received in 2015 a grant from Pets in the Classroom to buy a classroom aquarium and fish with which to stock it.
In 2014, English and Video Production teacher Ms. I. Clark received a $500 grant from the California Credit Union to create a sound booth for her Video Production students.
In 2014, Ms. Hoffman and Mr. Scott won a grant from the Society for Science & The Public that let them take over 40 students to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
In 2013, Ms. Hoffman received a $150 grant for Pets in the Classroom to set up a classroom aquarium.
In 2010, Ms. Garret received a Keeping History Alive grant from Azusa Pacific University. Palms received the maximum $850 allocation. The funds were used for
- classroom materials and resources
- transportation for field trips to museums and historical sites
- professional development attendance at conferences, workshops, and seminars


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Torrey All-Weather Wicker Square Arm Sofa, Espresso
- Overview
Capturing the easygoing beauty of rattan, our Torrey Collection is thickly woven of multihued synthetic fibers so it can be left outdoors year-round. Generous seating, comfy cushions and a grand presence make it an especially welcoming spot to lounge.
- Woven of durable Ecolene® fibers that replicate the look and feel of wicker, but are remarkably resistant to sun, rain, heat and cold.
- Welded aluminum frame is rustproof.
- Seat cushion core of resilient Quick Dry® foam is designed for fast water drainage and air circulation.
- Includes a quick-drying and water-repellent cushion with polyester canvas slipcovers in Natural.
- Adjustable levelers provide stability on uneven floors.
- Ring-spun polyester cover removes for machine washing.
- Get a colorful update with additional slipcovers (sold separately) in water-repellent, fade and stain-resistant Sunbrella® fabric.
- Sunbrella® slipcovers (sold separately) are special order items with expected delivery in 2−3 weeks. Please click on the shipping tab for shipping and return information.
- Assembly required.
- Imported.
- Dimensions & Care
Love Seat 62"
- Overall: 62" wide x 40" deep x 35" high with cushions
- Seat: 48.5" wide x 28" deep x 11.5" high (without seat cushion)
- Backrest: 55.5" wide x 19.5" high
- Seat Cushion: 50" wide x 30.5" deep x 3.5" thick
- Scatterback Pillow (2): 27" wide x 22" high
- Arm Height Above Floor: 23" high
- Clearance from floor to bottom of skirt: 2.5" high
- Weight Capacity: 300 pounds
- Weight: 65 pounds
Sofa 86"
- Overall: 86" wide x 40" deep x 35" high with cushions
- Seat: 72.5" wide x 28" deep x 11.5" high
- Backrest: 79" wide x 19.5" high
- Seat Cushion: 72" wide x 30" deep x 3.5" thick
- Scatterback Pillow (3): 27" wide x 22" high
- Arm Height Above Floor: 23" high
- Clearance from floor to bottom of skirt: 2.5" high
- Weight Capacity: 300 pounds
- Weight: 78.5 pounds
Grand Sofa 112"
- Overall: 112" wide x 40" deep x 30.5" high
- Seat: 97" wide x 28.25" deep x 11.75" high
- Arm: 7" wide x 40.25" deep x 23" high
- Seat Cushion (1): 96.5" wide x 29" deep x 3.5" high
- Back Cushion (2): 52.75" wide x 22" high
- Legs: 4.75" wide x 4.75" deep x 2.25" high
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 800 pounds
- Weight: 100.5 pounds
To maintain outdoor hardwood and wicker furniture for years of enjoyment, we recommend the following care tips:
- For daily care, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
- Wipe spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth.
- Avoid the use of harsh cleaners and abrasives.
- Store indoors during long periods of inclement weather.
- Make sure furniture is completely dry before storage.
- Cover furniture with outdoor covers (sold separately) when left outside during inclement weather or when not in use.
- Use a proper outdoor cover that allows for adequate ventilation without trapping moisture.
- Shipping & Returns
Orders for special order Sunbrella cushions & slipcovers cannot be cancelled. Once placed, your order cannot be returned except when due to defect. Rush Delivery service is not available for some oversize items, special order items shipped from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
In-stock items will usually ship within 7-10 business days for the cities listed below:
- San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, New York City, Baltimore, Boston, Cromwell, Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, Tampa, Fort Meyers, Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale. For other areas, your items will be delivered within 2-3 weeks.
Unlimited Flat Rate Shipping
For one low, flat fee per trip, we will*:
- Deliver every eligible piece to the room of your choice – regardless of number of items
- Unpack and assemble each piece
- Remove and recycle the packaging
You can schedule delivery as soon as all items are ready. White glove service includes a two-person crew. Delivery fee varies by zip code and order total. Eligible items will show "Unlimited Flat Rate Delivery" on the product page.
White Glove delivery is only available in the contiguous 48 states. Delivery is by appointment Tuesday – Saturday in most major metropolitan areas, with Monday delivery available in some areas. Service to outlying areas may be restricted based on geographic location. Our delivery service will contact you to arrange a delivery date and confirm the appointment timeframe.
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As part of my claim at the Employment Tribunal, I have submitted two audio recordings. Here are the transcripts of the recordings.
The first one is a brief conversation I had with Selina Gibb and Una Forsyth shortly after my grievance hearing on 26 February 2010.
In April 2010, Selina made a formal complaint against me in which she falsely claims that a few weeks before this conversation, I had a private conversation with her in which I went wild with anger, my face went red with rage, and I was spitting on her desk in anger. Selina said that I had frightened her, and it meant that from then on she was nervous and anxious around me. Apart from this conversation there is other documentary evidence that Selina had lied.
Also in April 2010, Una made a formal complaint against me in which she falsely claimed that, out of the twelve women in the team, I only got on well with two of them, neither of them being herself or Selina. Apart from this conversation, there is other documentary evidence that Una had lied.
Note that, even though we are discussing my grievance with Kathy, there is no display of anger. Note also that Una and Selina begin the conversation, just as Selina had begun the previous conversation as I was leaving the room.
Una: Are you away home?
Allan: Yes
Selina: How come?
Una: Because of the snow?
Allan: The snow? No.
Selina: What are you going home for?
Allan: I had my hearing with Kathy just now, and it just lasted two minutes. We were told we could go home if we wanted, because I'm a bit stressed out.
Selina: It's not long term?
Allan: What's not long term?
Selina: You going home.
Allan: No, I'll be back on Monday. It's just because it's a stressful thing.
Selina: Yeah. Did it go okay?
Allan: From my point of view it went okay, and the guy that was with me, the union guy, he said it went okay. It's up to management now to make a decision on dealing with this properly, or what to do.
Una: Is she going home as well?
Allan: Well she's got permission to go home, so she might.
Una: It's a carry on.
Allan: It IS a carry on.
Una then talks to Allan about a work problem. Allan begins to respond, and Selina interrupts.
Selina: You never had your dancing shoes on.
Allan: This IS my dancing shoes.
Selina jokes some more about Allan's shoes. Una laughs.
Allan returns to the work issue, and says he'll resolve it on Monday.
Una: That's fine; I'll sit on it till Monday.
Allan: Okey cokey!
Una and Selina together: Have a nice weekend!
Allan: You too. Bye!
The second one is during a meeting with Kathy McCabe and David Black on 18 March 2010. I inform Kathy of an incident on 10 March 2010 when Jackie O'Neil screamed at me and slammed her hand and pen on her desk in anger. David was standing right beside us, and there were about 12 colleagues in the room. Jackie had wrongly thought that I'd made a mistake, when in fact, the mistake was her own. Note how Kathy is not surprised, but tries to justify Jackie's behaviour. Jackie had misinformed Kathy about this incident, just as I expect she had misinformed her about many things concerning me. And Kathy was eager to believe her.
Kathy: Unicode upgrade.
Allan: Yes, that's next week.
Kathy: Yes. Right, and are we all geared up for that?
Allan: Yes, I think so. We did QA last week, and I've got to tell you there was an incident last week where Jackie got angry and started shouting again and slamming down her pen on her desk.
Kathy: Right, have you come to inform me about that?
Allan: I'm just letting you be aware of it, that's all.
Kathy: Ok. Cos I know that she ended up working till 10 o'clock on Wednesday night.
Allan: I don't know what she's working at 10 o'clock at night for.
Kathy: Because she had to kick the QA upgrade off again at lunchtime. Is that not.....?
David: I'm not sure, but I think the upgrade only took two hours. I don't know what she'd be doing at night.
Allan: I don't think that would cause her to work till 10 o'clock at night.
Kathy: Ok.... Right. We're all geared up for production on Thursday?
Allan: I hope so, yes.
I worked at Stirling University for 13 years. I was bullied by my manager, Kathy McCabe. I asked her to stop, but the ill treatment continued, and I raised grievances against her. As a result I was dismissed. Stirling University claims to be committed to allowing employees and students to be able to work and study free from bullying, victimisation and discrimination. However, here I provide evidence of the extreme lengths that management takes to protect and support bullies.
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If property investment is in your future, make sure to consider all of the costs so you have the greatest opportunity to enjoy all of the benefits ownership can bring.
If you're thinking of investing in real estate, whether because you're looking to buy a primary residence or because you're ready to become a landlord, you've probably done a lot of thinking about what that means to you financially. It may mean, for instance, taking the money you're paying in rent each month and earning long-term equity. It could, depending on your market, even mean saving money because your loan payment is less than rent. Or it could be a strategy that you believe will strengthen your portfolio and result in a better financial position as you head into retirement.
But what are the costs associated with homeownership outside of the purchase price or monthly payments? The answers may not surprise you, but many property investors lose sight of them in the heat of looking for and finding that perfect home.
- Closing costs. Even if you are buying a primary residence or an investment property, there will be costs associated with it. Appraisals, title work and costs associated with filing documentation are all costs associated with purchasing a home. If, like most people, you have to take out a mortgage on your home, there are also considerations as to loan origination fees, discount points and loan processing fees. You will be advised of all anticipated costs up front when you apply for your mortgage loan, and a good rule of thumb is that the more expensive the property you purchase is the more costs you will pay.
- Mortgage insurance. Many mortgage loan programs require the payment of mortgage insurance. This is different than homeowners insurance; mortgage insurance essentially protects your lender should you default on the loan. Again, your lender will notify you if mortgage insurance will be a consideration on your loan, but if you can qualify for a loan without PMI, you are better off from a financial perspective.
- Homeowners insurance. Home insurance is a necessary cost of home ownership. If you finance your property, odds are your lender will want (or require) you to pay your insurance to them along with your monthly payment–and they will disburse it on your behalf. The good news is that you have a lot of control over the cost of your insurance; having a higher deductible, for instance, will lower the overall cost of your premium.
- Repairs and improvements. Being a property owner is great…until something goes wrong. Leaking pipes, broken appliances or a failed furnace can really ruin your day and your wallet. A couple of considerations: look closely at your homeowners policy to see what kind of flooding (if any) is covered. Some only cover damage if it comes from the outside in–and some don't cover water damage at all. Likewise, look into programs available through your local utility companies, as some offer appliance replacement policies or coverage of internal lines. And whatever you do, opt to get a home inspection from a qualified person BEFORE buying the house. It can save you thousands of dollars over the first few years of homeownership.
- Taxes. They say there are no guarantees other than death and taxes, and "they" are right! Be aware that when you buy a home, you are responsible for payment of property taxes–and they're likely to go up over time. Unless your taxes are rolled in with your payment, make sure you have enough wiggle room in your budget to accommodate payments on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.
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The 25th edition of the Brazilian spectacular Sertões Rally so an increased number of Teams taking place. This was a reflection of the ever-increasing appreciation of the rising status of Brazil as a sporting destination. The number 0f international participants was also noticeable meaning even native Brazilians would be seeing increased competition in all the races. For them, it was a good thing as it meant more exposure as well as increased visibility for what they were capable of on a global stage.
The T1 prototype category would see the return of the Bull Sertões Rally Team. This is a team that has been competing in this category for a number of years.
The team which was the brainchild of Michel and Rodrigo has been very visible in the category. They drive the T-Rex sometimes branded in bright orange. The edition saw them being paired in different cars where Michel Terpin was onboard #322. The #322 was under the capable hands of Michel Terpin and Maykel Justo his navigator. Maykel Justo was brought on the team to help in navigating the nine hundred and ninety-nine kilometers of terrain that is considered special in rallying terms. The overall rally covered a distance of more than three thousand kilometers. This was no mean feat to complete as the enter circuit went through three different states in Brazil. The organizers had vetted the route and we're sure it would provide fair challenge weeding out some but ensuring only the best could pull through. The #322 went through the first stage in quite the record time coming in at position one. This was not by luck or chance as it was proved in the second stage where they emerged first again. The third stage, however, proved challenging as the car faced a myriad of challenges when the car developed a gearbox problem which slowed the team down completely. The team however still proved to be up to the challenge and were able to steer the T-Rex even with a broken gearbox and complete the stage. The team would later comment on the challenges faced and there aspirations going forward.


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Original Medicare covers hospital and doctor services. It is a program run by CMS "The Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services," (i.e. the Federal Government) and is available to those over 65 or with certain disabilities. While Medicare is a tremendous healthcare program, it does have "gaps" in coverage. These gaps are in the form of additional fees for deductibles, coinsurance, uncovered days, and the 20% patient responsibility.
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As there is no ceiling or maximum for this patient liability, these fees can lead to medical bankruptcy in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury. This lack of a safety net is where Medicare Supplement or "Medigap" plans fit in. Medigap or Medicare Supplement Plans are sold by private insurance companies. A Medigap plan reduces the exposure to limitless fees. It is best seen as a way to manage expected and unexpected costs of healthcare. That previous lack of a cost ceiling now has a definition. The definition is the price of the premium for the policy.
Types of Medigap Plans
The scope of safety provided by a Medigap plan depends on the type of plan selected. There are a range of plans designated by letters, with some of the more popular plans being A, F, G, N and F High Deductible. These plan types are all different but each type is equal. As in all F plans are the same. Medigap policies are acquired through independent insurance companies. Each company sets the price at which the plan is being sold, and this can differ within the same letter plan. Though the price can vary, the coverage for each letter plan remains the same. Our brokers have access to insurance provided by a variety of these independent companies, allowing us to use the lowest-cost policy.
Selecting the Right Medigap Letter Plan for You
As stated earlier, these plans are named by letters. And as an example Medigap Plan F covers all costs not covered by Part A and Part B 100%, including the deductibles, there are no additional out of pocket expenses for the insured. With Plan F, the subscriber knows the premium is the maximum limit of expenses in a year. Other letter-named plans cover differing percentages of additional costs, so there is some variability in annual costs, but still the safety net is there. Our brokers match the letter plan with your needs to find the best protection for you against planned and unplanned health care costs.
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"Why does the old woman feed Bootsy, mummy?"
"I guess she likes cats T"
"But Bootsy is mine mum"
Then she proceeded to tell me that the next time her cat comes home, I'm not allowed to let her out again. I tried explaining that cats are different from dogs, but she refused to listen. She wants her cat back. Little T misses her Boots.
Just as I was replying to emails yesterday, I heard a familiar meow, I looked up and saw little Bootsy's face by the window, demanding to be let in, so I opened the window and she seemed hesitant at first, after a little bit of coaxing, she relented.
My husband quickly got her bowl out. We've given up leaving her food in her bowl. What's the point? It always ended up stale since she was seldom home. As a treat, we put some bits of bacon, but she snubbed both her food and the bacon. Clearly, she wasn't hungry. Within less than ten minutes, she was meowing to be let out again. Remembering little T's instructions, I tried to ignore her whinging and tried to pet her, to get her settled, when she sat on the couch. But she refused my touch and just kept meowing to be let out, sitting by the window and looking forlorn. After awhile I gave in and opened the window. She leapt out without a single glance and ignored my "Please come back home later Boots! Little T really misses you"
Cats, I don't think I'll ever understand them.
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When Prodigal Pieces maven Larissa Haynes set out to remodel her home's only bathroom- for her family of eight! - she knew she wanted more of a vintage-farmhouse theme to go with the style of the rest of her house.
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Before Haynes got her hands on the space for this final incarnation, though, she said it was a dark and dreary space she and her husband tried to make work by changing things here and there.
"First makeover included painting upper tiles dark maroon and the ceiling panels and grids white, added green floor tile, plus mirror and light fixtures, and took out the shower doors," she posted on her Prodigal Pieces blog. "Second makeover, yanked out the tub and toilet for new fiberglass tub with surround, and put in new floor tile."
After living with her decorating band-aids for a few years, Haynes finally took the bathtub by the horns and pulled the bathroom apart with a plan to make it light, airy and completely functional for her large family.
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To make sure we stayed true to Haynes' vintage-farmhouse theme we shopped together and found the perfect match: a Danze shower arm mount handshower. Despite being a modern piece of engineering, the design retains a hint of vintage charm and the finish matched Haynes' new faucets perfectly.
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Actually, the top on my list of my most beautiful nature spots I visited is the White Island in Camiguin. But I just decided to share with you my pictures of Sagpulon Falls (2nd on my list) which is located in Jasaan Misamis Oriental. At first, I just saw pictures of the falls from Sharisse's album in Facebook. From the pictures, I was already amazed by its beauty and really told myself that I'm going to visit that place! And yeah, I (with my blockmates) really did visit the place to see the falls. ""WOW" AND "SIGH". From those words, you can already imagine how I reacted when I saw the falls right in front of my eyes. The falls is really spectacular and majestic! Such a lovely creation from God. (sorry for the photos. Just search for better photos over the internet. :D )
Note: I'm back! ^_^
When it comes to nature, I got only one place in mind- CAMIGUIN ISLAND :)
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In the past, one could always assume with reasonable accuracy that when a large, multi-million dollar tract of land was sold, it was bought by institutional investors. Lately, though, many large tracts of real estate in Australia are being sold not to institutions but to family groups and individuals with "ultra high net worth (UHNW)," defined as assets of $30 million or more.
For example, an office building in Elizabeth Street in the CBD of Sydney attracted bids of more than $100 million from UHNW Asians. Alistair Meadows, who is the head of Asia Pacific, an international capital group based in Singapore, says that it is now commonplace to see properties worth $100 million or more bought by family groups or UHNW individuals.
According to Meadows, the nine-figure end of the market used to be inhabited exclusively by institutional buyers: managed trusts, private equity groups or listed companies. Now, families and UHNW individuals are carving out a very good market share.
Bright Ruby Resources, a private investment company in China, is one such family group. They are owned by the Du family, based in Shandong. In the last 12 months, they have purchased two buildings in Sydney worth a combined $264 million. They were also reportedly looking to place a bid for an office block in George Street for over $500 million.
Bright Ruby would go on to pay the most money ever paid in Singapore for any piece of commercial real estate when they paid $1.04 billion to buy the Grand Park Orchard Hotel, which also has retail shops. Sources in Singapore report that the purchase may have been a joint venture with other UHNW's from China.
In the US, another UHNW from China, SOHO China founder Zhang Xin, bought 40% ownership of the GM building in New York. In London, Singapore billionaire Kuok Khoon Hong and Indonesian billionaire Martua Sitorus spent $518 million to purchase the Aviva head office last June.
According to many business people who have had dealings with UHNW investors, real estate makes up a large part of their portfolios. According to the Wealth X-UBS Billionaire Census, published in November, real estate is the top passion of billionaires, ranking ahead of travelling and golf respectively.
Australian real estate seems to rank #3 for UHNW investors, trailing only London and New York. John Talbot, who is the Managing Director for Investment and Advisory Group of Jones Lang LaSalle, says that UHNW individuals with over $100 million to spend are becoming increasingly common.
According to Mr Talbot, UHNW's look for buildings with the potential to be redeveloped and invest in them through their family businesses. Property development is a favourite because of its opportunity for high profit margins.
Recently, an Asian UHNW spent close to $60 million for a shopping centre in Sydney's north-west. In two separate transactions, two different Hong Kong UHNW's are spending $40 million and $45 million for two Sydney office blocks.
Dominic Ong, with Knight Frank in Sydney, is their Director of Asian markets. Currently, Ong is sourcing hotels, shopping centres, office towers and development sites for as many as 20 UHNW investors whose expenditure levels range from $20-$100 million. Ong fully expects these investors to seek multiple investment opportunities in Australia.
New Money vs Old Money
According to Daniel Harel, who is currently the head of the UBS Global Family Office's South East Asia division, says that most of the UHNW's from Asia represent "new money" and are looking for returns in the 10%-15% area.
According to Harel, "old money" families are typically from Europe and seek investment with long-term cash flow and appreciation. New money UHNW's from Asia tend to look for emerging market trends. They are currently investing in agribusiness and sectors that stand to profit from an ageing world population, such as healthcare.
So far, there are only six large commercial real estate transactions involving UHNW's in Australia but the transactions have been prime commercial investments. In addition, UHNW's are buying up some of Australia's best residential properties, including Sydney's waterfront mansion called Altona in Point Piper. A Melbourne mansion in Toorak sold for over $20 million, which was the highest residential transaction in the city's history.
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Caveman Woodman: The evolution of Detroit rock 'n' roll
Crude has never been so charming. Loud rambunctiousness never so lovable.
By day, Frank Woodman is a (relatively) mild-mannered registered nurse at St. John Hospital & Medical Center. But in truth, he never truly steps out of his alter ego, the Caveman, constantly hungry to get back out into the wilds of local stages, armed with a guitar, and backed by a consummate rock drummer (Brandon Moss) who shares his enthusiasm for costume-clad tribal theater.
Having grown up New Haven, Conn., Woodman moved to Michigan in the '80s, and like a sponge, quickly absorbed as much Detroit culture as possible, particularly its lineage of great rock 'n' roll. Aptly described as "a one-man audience," he became a dynamic and enthusiastic advocate for local music. When his son and daughter were finishing high school, he started a family band (in 2007) and finally got his feet wet, playing live rock 'n' roll like his heroes. When the kids went off to college, he started a whimsical solo project known as Caveman Woodman. With good-natured jubilance, he often crashed other concerts by playing in parking lots, wearing nothing but a loincloth.
Soon he began collaborating with Moss under the name Caveman Woodman & Bam Bam Moss.
Woodman and Moss are preparing for some touring and the release of their album, "Early Man," in October on Detroit-based Jett Plastic Recordings. Moss has commitments with his other band, Bear vs Shark, this weekend, so metro Detroit singer-songwriter Craig Brown will fill in on drums for a performance at the much-beloved neighborhood festival Dally in the Alley.
Meanwhile, the Free Press chatted with Woodman about how some Neanderthal DNA can accentuate rock music's best qualities.
QUESTION: You were a guerrilla busker, setting up just about anywhere. How'd it grow into a somewhat-traditional band?
ANSWER: Yeah, pretty soon I just decided to try writing songs for Caveman. Until then I was just doing covers like the Beatles' "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" Because, you know, I was sometimes literally doing this in a road.
And on a whim, I asked one of the best drummers in the city (Brandon Moss), and turns out we're two peas in a pod. (Moss) is my kind of guy because we both like to entertain! We're both family men, too, but he's just as enthusiastic! Wilder? Crazier? (Moss) is all about it.
I realized, I pretty much am the Caveman! I just don't wear the outfit the whole time. It's basically the same guy ... I mean, if you see me, I'm bouncing around at shows, and right in the crowd, and anywhere else, I can always be kind of hyper and jumping around. Though, at (St John, other nurses) kind of can't believe it, if they watch YouTube clips (of Caveman) because I can actually be kind of quiet.
Q: Numerous local musicians see you as this engine of encouragement. Like everyone loosens up just by having you in a room. Was that always there?
A: My deal is: Fan first! And I have to be social. I mean, my first school dance, junior high, they're playing "Off The Wall"? And you had either the denim boys listening to Zeppelin or the dancing boys listening to Michael Jackson. I was with both. I always liked to dance, I was just never self-conscious about it, and that came from my mom, her influence on me was, just, very freeing. Because if you can get to feel comfortable in your own skin, then you feel like there's nothing you can't do or try. ...
My parents were both wild. You know, it was the early '70s, we were on the East Coast. Dad was a musician, Mom was a bartender. They were young, they had three kids before they were 20, and they partied. It wasn't a normal upbringing. But, still, we learned how to take care of things and take care of each other. There was always excitement and music in the house. And still to this day: I've just got to be doing something.
Q: So you exposed your offspring to lots of music, live music especially?
A: Any parent's going to expose their kids to, hopefully, what they love, and pass it on. Whether it's music, painting, or architecture, whatever: Just pass something cooler down. We took our kids to all of these festivals, even in carriages; I thought it was always really important. Just had to make sure their young ears were protected. But (wife) Shelley and I could have a yin and yang between us, taking care of them, you know, balancing the craziness with responsibility.
I contributed to the latter of those, too, but Shelley'll elbow me sometimes, saying, "You probably shouldn't do that in front of the kids!" (chuckles). But my son Derek's practicing law in D.C. My daughter Hillary's graduated Wayne in art, and they're both kind, talented people. ... How do you be a good parent and be a musician? I don't know. I feel like I've pulled that off.
Q: What's a Caveman-Bam Bam recording experience like?
A: The record was all done here in Hamtramck. Written, recorded, mixed, mastered. (Producer) Adam Cox has Hamtramck Sound Studios just two blocks away from my house; he'd worked with King Tuff and Timmy's Organism. (Moss) and I went in there and bashed out 11 songs. The songs are quick and spiky. There's some psych-rock influence coming in, for sure, and a track that we made instrumental that wound up kind of surfy. I wrote (Moss) an anthem, "Bam Bam Can..." but I've still got to figure out how to pull off that lick off, live.
Q: What's it like to take what started as a sort of street stunt to a headlining slot at Dally in the Alley?
A: I'll be at work, and I just can't wait to get out and rock. I just love the whole process, even the mundane stuff (of band life) like loading our van. I've wanted to do this for so long that even getting a T-shirt made is still exciting. I don't know, I probably talk about my band too much. (Laughs.) But Dally? I'm over the top, about that. This is Detroit Cobras territory ... this is like, the Paybacks, the Oscillating Fan Club, Passalacqua.
I mean, you look at past Dallys and your favorite bands have been headlining this thing before and you realize you're in good company. It's amazing. And, yeah, I feel blessed. I guess, you hang on long enough, and stuff is going to happen. You've just got to stick with it. And stay positive. Not saying I don't get negative thoughts, (but) I just can't play them, you know? Must be something in the genes.
Dally in the Alley
The annual Dally In the Alley festival brims with good vibes, creative spirits and an endearing advocacy for communities and neighbors working together. This is a free, all-day event that invites lovers of music, art, local cuisines and craft brews into the cozy expanse around Wayne State University between Second and Third Streets and Forrest and Hancock. There are four stages, each featuring performances spanning rock,hip-hop, folk and techno — often top names and up-and-comers on the Detroit music scene. There also will be vendors of handmade crafts and art, and beer tents.
Dally, heading into its 39th year, is consistently a conduit for positivity, with artists and musicians convening to celebrate the legacy and raise the efforts of North Cass Community Union, a nonprofit working to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood.
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.
At Second Street & Forest, Detroit
Free, but donations encouraged to benefit North Cass Community Union
Caveman Woodman & Bam Bam Moss perform at 9:15 p.m. Saturday on the Garden Stage


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I picked these two cuties up at a Party City last year. I went there to get some other things and found them by the check-out. They'll have a spot on my entry way table each year at Christmas. We call them "Fred and "Ethel". ;-)
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As the Autobots begin their final push against Shockwave's oppression, Ultra Magnus finally meets with Shockwave for explanations.
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Writer: Brad Mick
Pencils: Pat Lee
Inks: Rob Armstrong
Backgrounds: Edwin Garcia
Layout assists: Ferd Poblete
Colors: Espen Grundetjern, Pat Lee, Alan Wang, Rob Ruffolo, Ramil Sunga & Gary Yeung
Letters: Ben Lee
- Originally published: August 27, 2003
- Major characters (in order of appearance): Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Thrust, Dirge, Blaster, Smokescreen, Prowl, Eject, Ramhorn, Springer, Arcee, Kup, Gnaw, Blurr, Tracks, Broadside, Cosmos, Beachcomber, Powerglide, Ultra Magnus, Grimlock, Perceptor, Shockwave, Blitzwing, Soundwave, Starscream, Reflector, Ratbat, Skywarp, Thundercracker, Astrotrain, ?????
- Chronology: Modern era
The Autobot resistance rushes into battle against Shockwave's fortress, defended by the Guardian robots. While Prime leads the united front, Hot Rod recounts how only three breems ago, Optimus quickly brought together the divided Autobot resistance groups into a single fighting force.
Ultra Magnus consults with Perceptor over the state of the Dinobots. Magnus orders the Dinobots to be quickly repaired (despite the hostilities Grimlock retains towards Magnus). Magnus then leaves to go finally meet with Shockwave and get a much-needed explanation.
Shockwave, repaired after his battle against Grimlock, is glad to see that all events are proceeding as he arranged. The one loose end however, is Starscream. On Shockwave's command, Reflector (from the monitoring womb) locates Starscream in the alleyways. But their input deceives them as Starscream ambushes Reflector and takes control of the womb. Soundwave arrives to join Starscream, who pays for Soundwave's service with the cassette-bot, Ratbat.
Ultra Magnus finally confronts Shockwave and demands an explanation on why Shockwave has let the situation on Cybertron degenerate (suspecting Shockwave was responsible for the unleashing of Menasor after discovering a component of Frenzy at the site of the rampage). Shockwave, as usual, dismisses Magnus to go defend against the Autobot attack. As Ultra Magnus leaves (unsatisfied with the meeting), Shockwave readies his gun.
Witnessing the murder of Ultra Magnus on a nearby monitor, Optimus Prime transforms and drives into Shockwave's citadel, while the other Autobots provide cover-fire. Making his way into the command tower, Optimus only briefly stops to demand information regarding Shockwave's whereabouts from Skywarp.
In Shockwave's throne room, all Optimus finds is Ultra Magnus. The two leaders make amends with each other, and Optimus vows to find the underlying cause of the events. Magnus points Optimus in the direction that Shockwave has retreated to, where Optimus finds a secret tunnel. Carefully venturing towards the grand heart of Shockwave's scheme, Optimus opens a door with a mysterious logo, but the glorious light from inside blinds him.
Outside, the Autobots continue their battle against Shockwave's army, without their leader. Where Hot Rod's gunfire fails, Ironhide succeeds using some ingenuity and liquid nitrogen. Before the two have time to relax, Springer reminds the two the battle isn't over.
Inside, Shockwave overpowers Optimus, tearing open and pulling the Matrix out of his chest. From the pinnacle of Shockwave's tower, a bright light shines magnificently, (with a solid beam of light shooting off into the distances of space to some unknown destination). Deciding that Shockwave's agenda has gone far enough, Starscream decides to lead his team off-planet again.
While Shockwave starts to gloat that everything has gone perfectly according to plan—Ultra Magnus reawakens!
- None yet identified.
Items of note
- The title of this issue was borrowed from the G1 episode "Countdown to Extinction".
- Ratbat is silent in this issue, while in the (chronologically earlier) series The War Within: The Dark Ages he was quite verbal. Soundwave continues to remain speechless.
- Although unstated, it was presumably Starscream and Soundwave who directed footage of Shockwave's betrayal of Ultra Magnus to the outside.
- Ultra Magnus turns gray as he deactivates, much like Prime turned gray during his death in The Transformers: The Movie.
- Hey, see that combined Autobot-Decepticon logo? Good.
- That's the Greek alphabet on the door to Shockwave's secret chamber.
- When Optimus opens the door to the secret chamber, one of the panels is seen from Shockwave's perspective. On his heads-up display, "The Transformers Are All Dead" is written (mirrored). This quote comes from the memorable cover of early Marvel issue "The New Order".
- Dude, Unicron. Does Shockwave know that his use of the Matrix sent some kind of signal to Unicron? The world may never know.
- The "Wavelengths" page has a letter from the desk of Don Figueroa.
- The "DW Letters" page which has fans' mail answered by Matt Moylan and a piece of fan art by Minoh Kim.
Covers (2)
- Cover A: Starscream and Laserbeak monitoring events (left), and
- Cover B: a video display showing Optimus standing over a defeated Ultra Magnus (right), art on both by Pat Lee. The covers can connect to form a single image. Note: Laserbeak doesn't appear in the issue itself.
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Summer brings its share of pet emergencies from exposure to water—whether chlorinated, salt or fresh—so review these common toxicities explained by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and be ready!
Ocean creatures: Starfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, squid—there are a lot of critters in the water that can cause harm. Fortunately most of them live far enough out in the water that most pets won't come in contact with them. Pets often find sea creatures dead on the shore when they are likely to pose less of a problem.
Salt water: Many dogs just love playing in the waves—and when they do they can drink a lot of salt water in a short time. Because of the salinity, hypernatremia can occur. Clinical signs may include vomiting, polydipsia, ataxia, depression, tremors and seizures.
Red tide: This is a common name for an algal bloom caused by certain species of dinoflagellates; they are recognizable by their red-brown color. Not all red tides produce toxins, however when they do regional differences are noted.
Brevetoxins are primarily isolated from blooms in the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of California. Concerns may include ocular and respiratory irritation, gastroenteritis, disorientation, ataxia and possible seizures. Pets can become ill from drinking the water, eating dead fish (mainly bivalves), or inhalation.
On the northern Atlantic and Pacific coasts, paralytic shellfish poisoning may occur and is often noted by ataxia, restlessness, paralysis, tachycardia and potentially respiratory distress. Pets generally become ill by eating contaminated shellfish, particularly bivalve shellfish.
Blue green algae: Salt water has its red tides and fresh water has its blue green algae. The latter is a phylum of bacteria that gets the name from its color. Large accumulations or "blooms" of these organisms can be found in lakes, ponds and rivers. These bacteria can produce several types of very nasty toxins with microcystin (hepatotoxic syndrome) and anatoxin–a (neurological signs) being the most notable.
Sunscreen: Not one of the bigger worries at the beach, but make sure you know the basics by reading up on the common ingredients and potential concerns of sunscreens.
Pool chemicals: Chlorine, pool shock, pH balancer; there seems to be a never-ending list of pool chemicals. Even so, there are limited concerns, mainly gastrointestinal upset and oral and gastrointestinal ulceration.
Water intoxication: This scenario is the same as at the beach; the pet is having fun playing in the water and ends up drinking a lot. But instead of become hypernatremic like with salt water, the pet becomes hyponatremic. Pet owners often don't think their pets drink that much, so a good history is important along with knowing the common signs: nausea, vomiting, lethargy, ataxia, weakness, coma, seizures and hypothermia.
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Tercer día: la ciudad Heredia
I'm sitting in bed after another long day of class and our first excursion! We had class from 8-12. I'm understanding "la profe" more than I did yesterday, and starting to accept that this is going to be a slow learning process.
Today was an overview of the geography and culture of Latin America. We listened to a couple songs about Latin American pride and culture. Calle 13 – Latinoamérica was one of the songs we listened to. The lyrics said, "Tu no puedes comprar [el viento, el sol, la lluvia, el calor]" You can't buy the wind, the sun, the rain, or the heat. The lyrics speak for themselves!
After class, we took a bus to downtown Heredia where we did our first cultural activity. We each had to find a specific type of fruit to buy for the rest of our group. My assignment was to find "Granadillas" which kind of look like small oranges at first glance. Later I would find out that they're more similar to pomegranates on the inside. You can scoop the seeds out and eat them. They were kind of slimy, but pretty good!
The market was full of carnícerias and fruit stands. We found my granadillas within 2 minutes. The shop owners were very helpful, a friendly shop owner around every corner. There were corridors with clothing vendors, candy shops, and small restaurants. The vendor who helped me find granadillas was an older man with a gentle laugh, he laughed at my broken Spanish, but I just shrugged and smiled.
I loved going to the market and supporting "los ticos" and the local businesses. We probably all stuck out as tourists to the ticos, but one of my favorite things about traveling is immersing myself in the culture and experiencing the local flavor of a new place. I don't think I've ever been so happy to go to the grocery store in the U.S.
The second part of our cultural activity was to try the fruits we bought. We went to a small café in Heredia to eat. Most of the fruits weren't sweet at all! Most were tart or sour. Angie, our director, told us to pour salt on them which most of us thought was kind of unusual, but I tried all 8 fruits nevertheless!
We walked back from downtown Heredia which didn't take long at all and I was happy for the extra exercise. It was a quiet night until we had dinner at about 8:30 pm. This time mama tica made us huge plates of alfredo pasta, we asked to take the rest for lunch tomorrow. We had great conversations once again, we even scratched the surface of the environment and politics. I'm really beginning to love it here.
Buenas noches mis amores.
Cuarto día: San José y Cartago
Today was our last day of class this week because tomorrow we're going white water rafting, which I've never done before! We talked about Paleo Anthropology and homo sapiens, homo erectus, "bipedísmo" and theories like Darwinism and Neodarwinism. It was a lot of information I had already learned, so the context helped my understanding of the lesson in Spanish. At the end of class, however, we watched a documentary to tie all of the info together. We watched without subtitles and I can't say I understood much of that, but I wrote down a lot of new words!
After class we took one bus to San José and another to Cartago. San José looked like a really interesting city, and I'm hoping to spend some more time there in the next couple of weeks! Once we arrived in Cartago we weren't really sure how to get to la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles from the bus station, so we asked a couple of locals. One woman took us all the way there! She was also going, but since she spoke English and grew up in Costa Rica, she was happy to show us the way.
We washed our hands and faces in holy water that was supposed to cleanse our souls. Mama tica told us the history, but I'm not sure I would do such a great job translating it into English, so see this link for more info! The basilica is a very important religious spot in Costa Rica, people from all over the world make a pilgrimage every August!
The ruins of Parroquía Santiago Apostól were next on our list. We stopped for quesadillas that didn't have cheese … not really sure if that was normal or not (lol.) The ruins came from an unfinished construction project in the 1800's. The construction of the parish stopped because of an earthquake; they are fairly common in Costa Rica.
We took the train home from Cartago to Heredia. Looking out the window on the train was probably one of my favorite parts of the day. We meandered through little mountain towns and smaller cities on the bumpiest train I've ever been on. I saw children playing in the dirt at dusk. Orange streetlights showed up like stars in the distance as the shadow of nighttime covered the land. The culture is so rich in each and every one of the cities I've been to so far. I can't wait to see what's next! I'll let you know how white water rafting goes tomorrow.
Hasta luego y siempre pura vida.