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Off to Beijing
Day 27-28
June 19, 2008
Off to Beijing. We departed the hotel this morning at 0600 and headed out to the Shanghai airport. Among the more interesting sights to those in the FBO business was the ramp cleaning lady who was literally camped out near our plane- which was at a MINIMUM two miles from the nearest building- cleaning any FOD she could spot on the tarmac. I got a wave out of her and caught it on the Blackberry.
The fuel truck finally came with the right hose to fit our plane and we slowly got fueled, only to have to all get out and push the Citation backwards as the fuel truck's transmission refused to go out of Park and was stranded right in front of us. Unfortunately, no one was available to take a picture of this action as all hands, including the fuelers, were needed to push the plane backwards and slightly uphill far enough for us to be able to start up and depart.
Jim and Chris once again took the front seats and I tested my ears on this flight to see if they would clear correctly at last. They did, so I'm back on flying status for future flights when asked. One of the attached pictures shows our friend Earl keeping Mercer and I enchanted with yet another of his stirring tales from his repertoire.
Now, I've seen some big airports, but I don't think I've ever seen anything to match Beijing! We must have taxied for 5 miles after clearing the runway to get to the area that had 3 Gulf streams and us parked in a very remote spot. I did notice that one of the Gulf streams belongs to our company's fuel supplier, ConocoPhilips. I only hope they were working to get the oil prices back down some with the help of our Chinese friends.
We can cut the air here, as advertised, the smog is pretty bad. Very low visibility on a sunny day. We are at The Raffles Hotel, one of a chain started 199 years ago in Singapore and a well known high scale chain here in China. It is a beautiful place and my room is just terrific.
UPDATE! Friday Morning Beijing Time Room update. Well, my room is "mostly terrific." I found out when the construction crew quits work on the building across the alley from my window…. when the Olympics start in August! Loud arguing in Chinese accentuated the front end loader's diesel song; punctuated by the cymbal crash of occasional deliveries of steel dropped on the ground by a crane when offloading a truck.
But, the good news is that I can have plenty of time, since I'm starting before 5AM our time, to bring you a little more about our trip. I just uplinked the Shanghai blog and discovered that here in Beijing, just like Shanghai, I COULD NOT LOOK AT OUR OWN BLOG! I've decided that the blog addresses have been blocked by the government here, since you might imagine that you can get all kinds of opinions on blogs on the internet. I know that there are filters in place here that aren't found elsewhere- as we did in Dubai as well- interesting.
Anyway, some humor attached-once again- to food. We wandered down the street to the shopping mall where we were told there were many options. We found one 'sit down' style restaurant, we were the only non-natives we saw in the whole mall. We ordered from menu's pictures and then spent the better part of 90 minutes frequently dissolving in helpless laughter as we encountered a number of funny things:
- Watching Jim rolling noodles up on his chopsticks like you would spaghetti on your fork. No it doesn't work!
- Trying to identify over a dozen unknown food "items" that would float up in our soup or appear under a pile of noodles or in the casserole of chicken that was the "haus espeshealluty".
- Trying to decide where the chicken dish fell on the Kelvin Scale of heat. Let me tell you, I do not shy away from spicy food, but this dish made a jalapeno pepper feel like a snowstorm. The rest of them ordered beer, which we discovered came in huge bottles. I started with one Coke, but was driven to another by the chicken dish. While the attached picture taken by my phone isn't the best, the little white pieces that look like snow were the seeds from the peppers from Hell that are what makes the whole dish red in color. WOW! Chernobyl style Chicken in Beijing!
Yes, you did have to be there, but the laughter and the good natured natives in the restaurant made it all a wonderful evening. Jim gave the manager a tip from us after paying the very reasonable dinner bill. I don't think it had ever happened to him before. He stood and looked at the 50 yuan bill ($8.00) in his hand like it was from space!
We are off to tour the town in a couple of hours. More later. - Bob
June 20, 2008 - Beijing
The tour of Beijing today started in the lobby of the Raffles when we met "Mavis", our 27 year old native guide. Turns out that when the students are in English class in college, the teacher picks out an "English" name for them and Mavis was it for this quiet yet very competent guide. Along with our driver "Rio", we set out in a Buick minivan no less, to see the Great Wall, followed by the Forbidden City of the Emperors and then Tienanmen Square and a walk back to the hotel. Once again, traffic is our constant companion as we slugged our way out through the 6 "Ring Roads" that circle Beijing.
It was once again terribly hazy with visibility below a mile for almost 100% of the day, getting a little better as we walked from the Square to our hotel in the very hot and humid afternoon. It was a treat to get back for shower two of the day. In my determination to be a good reporter, I managed to beat off the beer sellers in the lobby and get up here to write the blog BEFORE going back to the bar in an hour or so :-).
The Story of the Great Wall is truly incredible. At one point about 650 years ago VIRTUALLY EVERY ABLE BODIED MALE IN THE COUNTRY was hard at work on the building of the wall. It is also known as the world's largest cemetery. Many, MANY workers died during the building of the Wall, they were simply made a part of it, buried on the spot in whatever section they were next to when they died. The Forbidden City was spectacular. About 200 acres of incredible construction and wealth displayed for us to see today after being closed to all but the royal family and its slaves for so many centuries. We decided since about 20,000 Eunuchs were used to protect the Emperor and work for him, that we would just as soon not be a party to helping him out!
We are certain that many of the things we saw today would be three times as spectacular if it was a bluebird day with clear skies and bright sun. Alas, that was not to be today. We drove through the Olympic area on our way back from the wall and were able to see some things in the dim distance. If the networks have the same kind of weather when the show starts, they will have a hard time bringing you anything that looks like it was shot "in living color."
We are off to Seoul in the morning. I'm heading over to Mercer's room in a minute to try downloading some of his pictures of Shanghai. If the construction workers do their thing again, I'll be up in the morning early and will have a chance to send some of them up to the blog. See ya! - Bob S.
June 20, 2008 - Off to Seoul in the morning
Again, check back later this week for the pictures that will go with this blog Beijing The Olympics are about a month away. The "Party" has had 1,000,000 workers brought in to get ready for it. They have been working constantly since they were awarded the games. They have not stopped yet and it is a horse race. Just ask Bob, where outside his room at the Raffles Beijing Hotel they work 24/7. Bob didn't get much sleep as workmen bang steel girders together constantly. I, on the other hand and on the other side of the hotel luxuriate in my suite with its two bathrooms and beautiful fabrics. The master bath is much bigger than my first house and had as much marble as Mount Rushmore. My Butler, Frank was very nice but not ever having a Butler before I was a bit intimidated. I really tried hard to find stuff for him to do thinking that his job probably depended on his charge keeping him busy. In the end I decided having a Butler was just too much trouble. Frank would have to fend for himself. I drew my own bath and refused to eat the chocolate he laid out on top of the 12, count them 12, pillows on my King Size, canopied and shrouded bed. The bed was also raised on a very proper, sultan-esque dais which I fell off of, first night. Thought I was going to have to call Frank to pick me up and tuck me back in.
Back to the City tour. Mazy, our great Chinese guide was spectacular. Warm, friendly, very bright and communist. The reality is if you want to get anywhere with your career in Beijing, you need to be a member. You don't have to practice or go to Party meetings but, I get the sense you better have that little card in your pocket. We did the tourist things, the Great Wall 1/10,000th of it anyway. Did you know it is the biggest cemetery in the world? One fifth of the population of China during the Ming Dynasty was working on the wall. This was very tough work and if you died on the job they just plastered you in and kept going. Of course, this great endeavor didn't work. the Mongol's were amused and road right through it. Bummer! The Forbidden City is something everyone needs to see before they get plastered in and left behind. I forget the statistics but it is 100 times bigger than I imagined. And 100 times more beautiful. It was very good to be the Emperor. There are 9,999.5 rooms in this place. That is the real number no hyperbole here. The Emperor was God. The .5 room was in heaven. The logic escapes me but Mazy said it was true and I believe her. Three thousand wives and 20,000 eunuchs. He was the only fully equipped man on the premises after 6:00pm when all the ministers and aids were sent home. It would make you think twice about accepting an invitation to an evening backgammon game with the emperor. You might leave more on the table than your marbles. Off to Seoul, South Korea. - Mercer


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DIY Friday! Wooden and Metal Table Numbers
Happy DIY Friday! We love to mix different materials, like wood and metal. We saw something similar for home decor with initials and thought it would be fun to try as table numbers!
All you need is:
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-wooden dowel (a hand saw if yours is too long)
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-metal spray paint
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-2 wooden bases (we got ours at a local craft store and used two different shapes)
First we cut the dowel to around 12 inches. You can make it any length you want, depending on the height you need.
Next we drilled a hole in the base, just make sure the drill bit is large enough for the dowel size.
Add some wood glue to the hole and put the dowel in and hold in place for a few seconds. Then wipe off the excess glue.
Spray paint the stand and the table number (we did both sides, but you just need to front and sides).
Use the wood stain and brush a thin coat of stain on the upper wooden piece. We wiped off the excess stain with a cloth to try and keep it even. If you want it darker you can do another coat once it dries.
We glued the upper wooden piece to the dowel and let it dry. Then we glued the number on the front and let that dry too! There is alot of drying in this project! You could also drill the top onto the dowel, but ours had an odd shaped bottom so we opted to glue.
Now you are ready to use it! We might try just a square piece of wood next time for a more rustic look. You could definitely try out different shapes and numbers!
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|Guest of Honor
The Doubleclicks
The Doubleclicks (Laser Malena-Webber and Aubrey Turner) are a Portland & LA-based musical duo who mix comedy, messages and geek culture in charming, catchy songs. Since debuting with a weekly YouTube songwriting project in 2011, the Doubleclicks have carved out a space in geek and songwriting communities with their message of empowerment and their penchant for involving their community of listeners in the creation of their music and videos. The Doubleclicks' 2012 album Lasers and Feelings and 2015 album President Snakes hit the Billboard charts in comedy.
The Doubleclicks tour the country, playing everywhere from music venues to comedy clubs, game stores, and at events like San Diego Comic-Con, PAX, JoCoCruise and more. The band's loyal fanbase frequently participates in their music videos and has elevated the band by funding two albums via Kickstarter projects raising a total of more than $135,000. The Doubleclicks have written theme songs and created commercials for popular game brands Cards Against Humanity and Fluxx, for a Nerdist partnership with Totinos, and for many podcasts and web series.
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Amy Engelhardt
From 1998-2011, AMY ENGELHARDT was "Amy Bob" from Grammy-nominated vocal quartet of nutjobs, THE BOBS. She's won a bunch of awards for songwriting, scored a rock musical adaptation of Henry Fielding's TOM JONES Off-Broadway and other musicals about Carl Sagan and Nikola Tesla, and worked with folks including The Flying Karamazov Brothers, Weird Al, Jill Sobule and Spinal Tap. A musical geek since birth, Amy is most proud of the multiple plays she's had over the years on the Doctor Demento show, and now The FuMP! www.amyengelhardt.com
Carrie Dahlby
Carrie Dahlby is a classically trained opera singer from the Chicago area who lends her talents to many of the other FuMP artists for their own music. Carrie has released three studio albums and is best known for her songs about being a parent.
Earlier this year, Carrie enjoyed her first "Music Guest of Honor" status at Capricon 39 (Chicagoland, IL).
Clearly Guilty
There is only one word that describes Clearly Guilty's music: Nerdy. And Purdy. Two words. There are only TWO words that describe Clearly Guilty's music: Nerdy and Purdy. And Dirty. Three words. Clearly Guilty: Nerdy, Purdy, and Dirty. (Also Geeky, Funny, Science-y, Absurd, Delightfully Inappropriate, and Rutabaga)
Insane Ian
Insane Ian is a comedy-musician from Chicago with a penchant for video games and a strange Spider-Man fetish. Recently knighted as a "comedy music god" by legendary radio personality Dr. Demento, Ian has made a name for himself with his quick wit and video game related song parodies.
Be sure to check out Ian's recent release of his live concert recording from FuMPFest 2017.
Ian will be returning to host FuMPFest once again as well as performing.
Lauren Mayer
Lauren began playing the piano at age 3 and discovered her penchant for writing comedy songs shortly thereafter. Her early influences included Alan Sherman, Dr. Demento, and Tom Lehrer (which explains her slightly warped sense of humor). For the past 25 years Lauren has written and performed customized shows for corporate clients and private parties. She has written several published children's musicals, released three albums of kids' music and three comedy CDs, created and performed a one-woman show, and won numerous songwriting and performing awards.
Raymond and Scum
When Matthew Dunn and Jeff Smith met in junior high, they made a pact: they would become a frickin' awesome comedy rock duo by the end of the millennium. And it happened: that 7th grade dream lived and breathed as Raymond and Scum. From 1992 - 2015, R&S played their witty, catchy-as-hell songs in comedy clubs, coffee houses and conventions across the country and were regularly played on the Dr. Demento show. Then...without warning...it all stopped. They vanished into the comedy shadows and remained silent. And they waited...and they waited...and they waited...and then FuMPFest 2019 was announced. And just like that, for the first time in four years, Raymond and Scum are back, baby!
Rob Paravonian
Rob Paravonian has the mind of a comedian and the soul of a musician, and he taps both to deliver sharp comedic performances fused with expert musicianship.
Whether it's one of his well-crafted original songs, comedic observations about music, or a joke-filled song introduction, Rob blends comedy and music so seamlessly people soon stop asking if he's a comedian or a musician and realize he is truly both.
Rob is well known for his viral hit The Pachelbel Rant, and his songs that have been played on the Dr. Demento Show. Live recordings have been played regularly on SiriusXM's Laugh USA channel and his latest album Rob P. Rocks a Jazz Club is his first full-length live concert album.
Rob is currently based in Brooklyn, NY, runs The Odd Rock Comedy Hour monthly show at Q.E.D., and tours the western hemisphere playing clubs, cons, and cruises.
Photo by Jon Taylor Photo.
Robbie Ellis
Robbie Ellis is an overeducated wordy piano comedian. He performs regularly at The Paper Machete in Chicago, he was the host of WFMT's Classical Cabaret, and he's played the New York Funny Songs Festival. He's done full length concerts at Davenport's and The Second City Training Center in Chicago; The PIT in New York; ComedySportz Philadelphia; and all over his native New Zealand. Robbie also works as a music director for improv, sketch and musical theatre; as a classical radio presenter for WFMT Chicago; and as a composer for orchestras, choirs and more. He released his debut comedy album Pumpkins in 2018. www.robbieellis.net
The Better Boobie Bureau
Better Boobie Bureau productions is Chicago's Buffet of Burlesque, committed to bringing diverse and inclusive burlesque and variety performances to the Chicago stage since 2014. The Better Boobie Bureau currently produces four themed shows a year at Otherworld Theatre in the Lakeview neighborhood.
Chicago's Slapstick Burlesque Syndicate, The Screwbelles, are notorious for serving up comedic neo-vaudeville spectacle. Playfully brazen, this ensemble sure knows how to split sides and mesmerize. Buckle up for the absurdly amazin' with The Screwbelles!
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Show is 18+
The Library Bards
The Library Bards are a nerd parody band consisting of Bonnie Gordon (ABC's The Quest) and Xander Jeanneret (TBS' King of the Nerds). They take popular songs and transform them into the nerdy versions they should have been in the first place! The Bards have been featured on CBS' Celebrity Name Game, SyFy's Geeks Who Drink and on the legendary Dr. Demento Show. You can keep up with all of their shenanigans on their Twitter.
The Shanty Shipwreck Show
These portside characters put the naughty in nautical and the "R" in piracy. A shipload of original music awaits you with enough musical booty to fill your bosom with giggles, guffaws and titters aplenty.
The Shanty Shipwreck Show started in 2010 as a group of friends from the Bristol Renaissance Faire. In 2013 an offshoot ensemble arose consisting of a few dedicated comedians (read: hams) with a love for humorous and somewhat off-color songs. By the following year, the group's reputation for rampant innuendo got them moved from the streets of Bristol to the stage where they could further hone the art of double entendre away from the questioning ears of young children. Today, the Shanty Shipwreck Show continues to appear as a regular stage act at the Bristol Renaissance Faire and has also appeared as part of the Adler After Dark series at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL.
Tim Cavanagh
So, did you hear the one about the high school teacher who walked into a comedy club--and they hired him? That's where the Tim Cavanagh comedy story begins. For a full year, Tim taught teenagers by day. By night, he sang his funny songs in Chicago comedy clubs. "Not surprisingly, I found the biggest difference between the classroom and the nightclub was the drunks--which I generally let the principal handle," Tim says.
Since leaving the classroom, Tim Cavanagh has brought his comedic songs and inventive stand-up to concert halls, corporations, college campuses and nightclubs across America. Over the years, he has also made several trips to Canada, where he has to convert all his jokes to Celsius and his one degree in philosophy becomes a bone-chilling minus 31. He has even performed on the island of St. Lucia, his first time ever doing comedy in the Atlantic Standard time zone, where they got his jokes one hour sooner than they would have in New York.
Early on, it was Tim's funny songs that got a lot of attention. His song, "I Wanna Kiss Her (But She Won't Let Me)," was the first of Tim's pieces to receive national radio exposure, on the legendary "Dr. Demento" show. Other songs followed, including "99 Dead Baboons," "Get Drunk with Dignity," and "Really Safe Sex." His funny music has been heard on radio stations everywhere, as well as on XM Satellite and even the BBC.
Note: Due to other obligations Tim Cavanagh will only be appearing on Sunday.
TV's Kyle and Linzilla
TV's Kyle is the puffy-vested bloopcore artist responsible for some of the more surreal songs posted to The FuMP. He is also the creator of Cartoon Network's Mighty Magiswords. Together with Linzilla—the world's smallest kaiju—they will take the stage and tell you the four things you need to know, one of which is that you can't get there from here. Booyah!
|Also Appearing
The following artists will be in attendance and on stage for one thing or another throughout the weekend, but do not have a featured concert.
Devo Spice
Power Salad
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Santa's shoes are undeniably tough to fill, however, there are some adorable kids that are up for the task! Lands' End interviewed potential Santa candidates from Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Dane County and they shared just how they would approach the job of being Santa, should he be unable to fulfill his jolly duties this holiday season. Watch and share their #SantaForADay story.
Each day, a unique Santa interview question will be asked from @LandsEnd. Answer the question on Twitter using #SantaForADay #landsendholiday and #contest to be entered for a chance to win a $100 Lands' End gift card. Winners announced DAILY and will be selected at random.
What are you waiting for? Think of all the great gifts you'll be able to buy and get to play Santa yourself!
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If nobody took a risk then our world would never progress
Published on 12 Apr 2016 | Listed on : #studiobotezblog
Well this is it, the launch of studiobotez.com. I didn't really know where to start and what to write but to start was promising and I have happily overcome a massive and somewhat irritating hurdle! I guess this is where we've all been and still struggle with on occasion, I'm going to call it 'first hurdle syndrome' or call it what you will: procrastination, uncertainty, fear of taking risks etc etc… This doesn't only apply to writing our blog it applies to emotions and situations encountered with the whole process of starting a company, something, I'm sure every single human being has gone through in the same or similar situation and of course through many aspects of our lives.
Starting your own business isn't a simple task or one to be taken lightly, then when you are bold and confident enough to make that decision, suddenly overnight, you feel very grown-up and understand it's time to take control and realise your destiny and put dreams into reality.
We have a young family too and many fears are born of worrying if we can make the business a success, enough so, to make sure our family is provided for and are happy. Finding a perfect balance will always be difficult, a real 'toughie', but we will learn how to make it work through practice and understanding.
What we have to remember is, if nobody took a risk then our world would never progress.


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Call this a blog post. Call it a PSA. Call it an article on the ins-and-outs of friendship.
Whatever you see it as, call it a message that needs to be HEARD.
I have one particular issue that people around their mid-twenties (girls, especially) seem to continuously encounter, whether it hurt you in the past, bothers you daily, or keeps popping up in your life like a flower you're allergic to. This rant is on the issue of cutting off friendships.
We all have that one friend, usually from high school or college, who you were just BESTIES with. You did everything together, the Bert to your Ernie without all the rubber ducky mumbo-jumbo (or perhaps even with it, after a night of tequila shots and childhood reminiscence- we're not here to judge.)
You were inseparable. You were sisters. You were each other's secret keepers, confidants, and best friends. And when graduation came, you promised each other that nothing would change, you pinky-swore to the sky that your friendship, solid as diamond, would remain intact.
Well, kids… people grow up. Jobs happen, marriage happens, babies, new cars, more degrees, other friends, addictions, illnesses, new hobbies—they HAPPEN. And one day, two years or ten years after graduation, you wake up and realize the solid friendship you once cherished has crumbled.
This is when it's time to take a good look at your life and evaluate who deserves to be in it.
Now, listen.
There are two kinds of people in every relationship.
I'm talking about the leader and the follower. The one who tries and the one who complies. The top-tier and second-tier. There is always, in every relationship ever established, a person who cares more than the other. And you my friend, if you are reading this article, are probably on the side of the follower. The trier. The second-tier. (Sorry to break it to you.)
Why else would you have clicked on a ramble-rant about letting go of the dead-end friendship?
It's okay, though. These types of people are the ones who have many friends because they excel in keeping friendships afloat. You're exceptionally good at planning and getting people to open up about their feelings. You're the comfort friend- and that's a good thing.
What's not okay is when your efforts are unappreciated and unnoticed. Now, admittedly, I've been both of these types of people. I've been strung along by someone I called my best friend, spending years putting in effort where it wasn't appreciated or acknowledged and got my heart broke time and time again from it AND I have, admittedly, been the friend who keeps a person around simply because I'm too nice to say 'hey- this was fun. But we had our run. See you around!' to someone's face.
Consequently, you either get hurt or hurt other people when you are in either of these positions. This is why you should CUT IT OFF NOW.
Think of the person you're spending all your time and energy caring about- the one whom you pictured when you read the title of this article. YOU ask about their life, YOU invest your time and effort into their problems, YOU go out of your way to see and love them because YOU are a good friend.
Now do yourself a favor and cut the dead weight of a long-gone friendship away from your positive well-being and LET IT GO.
This will be hard.
Yes, you will have memories you cherish. YES, you might see each other around or at gatherings years from now- yes, you will reminisce. I'm not saying you have to tell them everything you hate about them and leave the scene a bloodbath. I'm not saying that not being close now invalidates the friendship you once had, either.
What I am saying is… now? Now, you're upset because you're not the way you guys once were. You're not putting in equal effort, you're not feeling the same sentiment about each other that you once did. You're a shadow of your former selves, holding onto them because they remind you of a part of the past you love, not because of how they positively lift you up, now.
This is damaging for multiple reasons, but the forefront of them is the simple fact that YOU are holding onto something and someone who simply doesn't want you to grip them so tightly anymore and that realization is PAINFUL. It hurts and it's hard, but that's what it is.
And you're worth more than that. We all are. Life is short and adventurous and messy and sporadic and dammit, it's hard enough without having to put in effort where effort is certainly not deserved.
In the long run, you will be happier. What's the quote about being precious with your time? Be fiercely protective over it. Be very selective about who you spend it on because it is a finite amount that you will never be able to find more of. This is an attitude I'm trying to put forth in my everyday and you should, too. Be better than a person who lets other people take their time and effort and concentration from them. Make sure you're a priority in the lives of those you care about. Spend your moments on people who make you feel like you MATTER because you do.
I know I'm going to.


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Although they are no longer the only solution, braces are still incredibly common. Yet many people do not know what to expect. Here are the top 7 braces questions and answers.
1. What Are My Options?
In addition to traditional metal braces, you can also choose clear or tooth-colored brackets and wires, or even fashion colors. Other options include Invisalign or similar aligner-based tooth straightening systems.
2. At What Age Should My Child Get Braces?
Every child is different, and there is no single "best age" to get braces. An early orthodontics appointment around the child's 7th birthday gives us the opportunity to perform any needed preventive treatments, giving the permanent teeth the best chance to come in straight. Still, many kids will need braces. They are normally placed between ages 10 and 14, depending on the child's physical growth rate and how fast the permanent teeth are emerging.
3. How Long Does Treatment Last?
Braces treatment typically lasts for one to three years, depending on how severe the issues are and how fast growth occurs. The length of treatment is also affected by the patient's commitment to the process, including keeping all appointments, wearing rubber bands and other equipment as instructed, and maintaining scrupulous oral hygiene.
4. Should Adults Get Braces?
Adults make up about 20% of all braces wearers. Braces can be highly effective long after the permanent teeth emerge. They can correct problems with your bite and give you many decades of straight and attractive teeth.
5. Are Braces Just for Aesthetics?
Although many people's motivation for getting braces is aesthetic, straight teeth are important to oral health. Correcting bite issues can reduce or eliminate pain in the jaw, especially during chewing. Straight teeth are also easier to clean, minimizing the risk for gingivitis and tooth decay.
6. Are Braces as Bad as They Were When I Was a Kid?
Braces have evolved significantly in the past few years. Traditional metal brackets are smaller than they once were. Clear and tooth-colored brackets are far less noticeable. Heat-activated wires move teeth gradually, making adjustments less painful. Technological advances have developed smart brackets and wires that provide more efficient, more comfortable, and faster treatment.
If you are seeking a passionate, caring, highly experienced orthodontist in Westchester County, contact Fine Orthodontics today at 914-666-8997 (Mount Kisco) or 914-232-2997 (Katonah).


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The reoccurring theme I am hearing right now is "I need to plan a shower and/or bachelorette party this summer!" If this sounds familiar, you are in luck. There are some awesome themes popping up right now that will certainly make your BFF feel special. One of my favorites is a Bridal Brunch, mimosa bar anyone?? You can't go wrong with brunch, especially if your friend loves breakfast (my favorite meal of the day, hands down). The cost for food is usually cheaper and sometimes it's easier to find venues available in the mornings.
I am also loving the idea of a Country Western Weekend. Riding horses with your gal pals, followed by a little BBQ, s'mores & swapping stories around the campfire. Who said hoe downs were just for kids?
Finally, I can't leave out my own favorite, a Bridal Tea. You can go a few different directions with this one. Traditional (like my own shower), Mad Hatter, or modern (think glitter!).
I am loving the combination of mint and peach right now, and I think it would be an adorable theme for a bridal shower. You can purchase this design on my Etsy shop here. Watch for more designs & themes coming soon!
When in doubt, be authentic to you and the bride-to-be. Our mamas and grandmas have been throwing beautiful showers for ages. Don't be intimidated by Pinterest-envy. You don't need a theme, but sometimes it can be helpful to pull together ideas for food and decor.
Be yourself. Honor the bride. Shower her with love.


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This pinafore dress ticks all the boxes- super soft corduroy fabric, beautiful teal shade, ultra cute emrbroidered bee design on the chest pocket and adjustable dungaree straps. It's super versatile too, looking great worn over t shirts, breton tops, boho blouses and more. And it has pockets! !
Available in sizes 8-14, 100% cotton. This dress does run quite small, if you are unsure which size to go for we would recommend sizing up.
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From a celebration of Rugby's young talent to a feast of loved-up pop hits, there's much to enjoy...
Elton John's Aida, Rugby Theatre Summer Youth Project, Rugby Theatre, until August 5
Staging an all-singing, all-dancing musical from scratch in less than two weeks may sound like a tall order, but that's just what the talented crowd from Rugby Theatre's annual Summer Youth Project are doing. Around 70 budding musical theatre stars are coming together for their production of Elton John's award-winning show Aida. The young performers, all aged between 10 and 21, have been put through their paces by a professional director, choreographer and musical director, and though rehearsals only began on Saturday, July 21, the production has already taken to the stage. Meanwhile, a hard-working backstage team, also made up of young people, have built the set, designed the lighting and sound and are crewing the show under the supervision of the project stage managers. Aida was written by Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice and opened on Broadway in 2000. Based on the Verdi opera, but with a pop score, it was nominated for five Tony Awards, has had huge success around the world, but has never been staged professionally in the UK. Diane Trezise, who helps organise the summer project, said: "This is a wonderful chance for a big group of incredibly talented young people to come together to create a unique piece of musical theatre. We're so lucky to have such great support from people in the town, the parents, the theatre, and from the production team. And the young people show such commitment to rehearse and stage such a challenging production in around 11 days.They never cease to amaze me!"
Details: rugbytheatre.co.uk
Love Machine, Benn Hall, Rugby, August 2
A new fun, up-tempo show featuring the greatest love-related songs of all time comes to the Benn Hall. Acclaimed vocalists share the love through the decades of popular music, starting way back with the magical American Songbook on to the disco era and beyond.
Details: LoveMachineShow.co.uk
Wistow Maze, until September 2
To mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, the award-winning Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of an ambulance.The giant eight-acre maize maze has a fun quiz trail hidden among its three miles of pathways, with high level bridges and towers giving stunning panoramic views. Visitors will have to find 12 quiz boards which will test their first aid skills and how to treat a casualty. Anyone going along can also take part in a variety of mini mazes and games in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space-hopper track, hoopla, beanbag throwing and a football shooting game.
Details: www.wistow.com
Sean Paul, Ericsson Indoor Arena, Coventry, August 19
The chart-topping Jamaican rapper shot to fame in the UK in 2003 with a flurry of Top 40 hits such as Gimme The Light and Get Busy, before hitting the number one spot with Breathe – a collaboration with Blu Cantrell that stayed at the top of the charts for a month. Since then his presence within the music industry has grown – amassing 25 Top 40 hits in the UK Official Charts - thanks to his work with international stars such Beyoncé, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. More recent hits include No Lie with Dua Lipa and Mad Love with David Guetta and Becky G.
Details: showtimelive.co.uk
The Pig & Applestock Festival, near Naseby Reservoir, August 24 to 26
Rugby bands The Anteloids and Stupid Boots are among the acts on the bill at this family-friendly fundraising festival.
Details: applestock.co.uk


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As you have probably already heard, the transition to ISO 9001:2015 must be completed by September 2018.
Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that you have up until August 2018 to begin transitioning – the process can take some time, you might have some non-conformances to address or you could even fail outright, and it's unlikely that there will be enough auditors available in the last few months for everybody to do the transition.
We would like to share some important things to know about the changes to the Standard so that you can get a head start and avoid last-minute panic.
What are the main differences, and why are they important?
The main principles of the Standard have not changed substantially, and its intent has not changed, but it looks and reads differently from the 2008 version.
The 2015 version specifically spells out some elements that were only implicit in the previous version, and makes the requirements more specific.
The two biggest differences in terms of requirements are "Risk Management" and "Processes". There are also some changes to "Context", the role of leadership, terminology, and handling "exclusions" is now quite different.
Another big difference is the way that the Standard has been structured. The new Standard identifies three levels: Management/Leadership, Operations, and Support. These three clear levels are a very helpful way to conceptualise your business.
The 2008 Standard didn't explicitly mention 'Risk Management', although it was somewhat inherent and many people took it to be a good measure of what is significant in their business.
Risk management is important because it applies in every business - as we all know, there's no point dedicating disproportionate time, resources, and attention to activities which have very low risk.
'Risk' is now expressly mentioned in the new Standard, so this will require all businesses to identify their risks, and recognise where to focus controls and training.
While "Processes" was mentioned in the 2008 Standard, the requirements were not as specific, so many businesses got away with using the structure, the terminology, and even the clause numbering of the Standard without sufficiently describing the processes and activities specific to their own business.
The new Standard is very clear - you will not be considered to be compliant if you don't have your processes clarified in the right amount of detail. It will no longer be enough to take the 'clause-based approach', so it will be important to work through what all of your processes are, and then set them out in a way that makes sense to your business.
This may seem like a fairly big task. However, processes are fundamentally important for achieving quality – so for all the effort you put in, you will get that much benefit back (and more!).
The new Standard requires you to define and understand the context in which your business operates.
It is fundamentally important for every business to understand what they produce, what market they're selling it to, who might have an interest in that product, and what's important to all of those interested parties. So, most businesses will already have this information; it will just be a matter of aligning this with the quality system.
For anything in business, we know that unless top management is committed, it won't be implemented effectively.
The Standard has always required that top management takes responsibility for implementing Quality Systems.
The new Standard is much more specific about how responsibility should be taken by the leaders in the organisation, and what other responsibilities can be delegated down through the business. Top management now has ultimate responsibility for Quality to a larger extent than under the previous Standard.
The new Standard specifies that the terminology used should be that used by the business itself. Most businesses I know don't use the term "product realisation", for example, when describing their operational processes. So don't use these terms in your documented processes - the processes that you develop are to be used by your business, so express them in a way your people will understand.
In other changes, "documented information" now refers to both documents and records; and reference to "suppliers" is now "externally provided processes, products and services".
Under the previous Standard, organisations could exclude themselves from adhering to certain components that they felt were not relevant to their business.
However, under the new Standard, there is no room for standard or default exclusions anymore. In order to exclude a component, you must demonstrate that it is not applicable.
What do businesses need to do in order to transition to 9001:2015?
1. Obtain a copy of the standard and READ IT.
It may not be a lot of fun to read, but if you keep in mind the overall framework and what the Standard is trying to achieve, then it will fall into place and make more sense to you.
2. Do a 'Gap analysis'.
We (or any other Certification Body) have a checklist that you can use to assess how well you are doing.
It is important to compare your own practices against a checklist and identify any 'gaps' you need to address. This will also help you to develop a better understanding of the requirements so that you know how to answer questions from your auditor about whether you have fulfilled certain criteria.
3. Put the changes into place.
This may involve creating a plan of implementation and assigning responsibility for each task, and updating documents to reflect the changes.
Because there are changes that will affect management (i.e. changes to the role of leadership) and there are also some changes that will affect risk management and context, it would probably also be very useful for most organisations to provide some training for managers and anyone else who contributes to the quality system… This will ensure that managers and others understand their roles so that they can be consistent with the requirements of the Standard, and that they're aware of the various changes, including new terminology.
It may also be practical to aim for a 'progressive transition' by putting in place changes over time. Use your own internal audits to check how well the changes are being implemented. Your certification body can also help by either extending the scheduled audits or conducting a separate gap analysis for you. This may mean more time and more cost, but it could make life a whole lot stressful for you.
Where to next?
It is important to get a copy of the Standard early, and to start reading. It may not take a lot of time to take the steps you need to transition, but it does require a bit of thinking and reflection.
Now, in March 2017, you should consider that you've got a relaxed 12 months to transition. Use this time wisely so you are not stressed by the drop dead date in September 2018.
The process of transitioning may seem overwhelming. If you're unsure of whether your company is meeting the requirements of the 2015 Standard, or to find out more about becoming transitioning to the ISO 9001:2015, please do not hesitate to contact Dianne Gibert, Managing Director of Service Excellence Consulting Pty Ltd.


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Hi and welcome to my VLSI page.On this page, I would endevour to keep myself, and those who are interested, up to date with the latest developments in the world of VLSI.
Here is the block diagram of the MAC unit (
cumulator) unit that was successfully completed at the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
of the final circuit
Final Report
of the project
Final Report
of my RC6 Encryption/Decryption project at NCSU
Analog/Mixed Signal
The New England Center for Analog and Mixed Signal Design at WPI
Analog & Mixed signal Circuits Laboratory, uconn
ANALOG AVENUE: Reinventing The Role Of Analog/Mixed-Signal
Planet Analog - Where does analog live in a mixed-signal world?
(8.97) ANALOG/MIXED SIGNAL: PLLs for clock & distribution chips (48:0.2)
Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI Design,iastate.edu
(01.97) ANALOG/MIXED SIGNAL: Managing power consumption in analog and mixed-signal circuits (36:1.67)
Analog / Mixed Signal (A/MS) ASICs, nasa.gov
MOSIS SCMOS Layout Design Rules (rev 7.4)
MCMs, Cadence and Skill Links
ISU Cadence Help Page
Customized Newsgroup List for firstname.lastname@example.com
UIC: Cadence University Alliance Program Member
University Links, cadence.com
VLSI Documentation and Instruction, CALTECH
VLSI Circuit Design Texas A&M
The Johns Hopkins University Cadence Users Group
Advanced packaging(editorial), Computer Design
Introduction - Multi Chip Modules ,The Nordic Electronics Packaging Guideline
MEMs and Multi-chip Modules
PUMA Publications, The University of Michigan
MCM - Good figure
Multi-Chip Modules (MCM) Home Page, ucla.edu
Richard Newton's Presentations, eecs berkeley
SPICE - a brief overview, upenn.edu
SKILL for Layout Engineers
Cadence Software Tools at EE/CprE - ISU
LISP and Back Again, intro to SKILL,ICNet
Bookmarks for Larry McMurchie, washington.edu
University of Delaware's Cadence Software
Cadence Tutorial for VLSI Design, vt.edu
University Links, Cadence.com
NC State University Cadence Design Kit (CDK)
Material on this site is the Intellectual Property of the respective authors.
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I'm Jonathan Grey Mendoza, a 29-year-old London based photographer, videographer & motion graphic designer originally from Sydney, Australia.
After a few years building a career as a travel consultant, I quickly realised life was too short to be tied down behind a desk - so I left my 9-5 and have been fortunate enough to travel the world since 2015 focusing on creating engaging travel & lifestyle content.
Fifty-eight countries later, my work has allowed me to collaborate with various brands, artists, travel companies, airlines, hotels, tourism boards, apps, magazines & most recently an art gallery.
Inspired by the natural world, I aim to capture epic human experiences and share them with a global audience.
My work is represented by Dolffs Photo Art House Berlin.
NOV 2018 UPDATE: I've now been appointed Global Lead Video Editor (link) at Vamp — a leading international content and influencer marketing platform. However, I am still shooting weddings & events, marketing campaigns!
I want them to echo Walter Mitty's delusions of grandeur. I don't always expect them to have a deep meaning - but I do hope they shape your perspective and make you question the brevity of life & the importance of doing something you love.
From moody landscapes & abstract aerials to bright dreamscapes & honest portraits, I adapt my artistic style to suit a particular environment or evoke a feeling.
I once read somewhere that the most creative people are not bound to one art form but instead, their creativity permeates through everything they touch. Although I studied music & film at the University of NSW, in hopes of becoming a film score composer ala Hans Zimmer, the visual arts have never been more prevalent and influential than they are right now.
For bookings, editorials, portrait, videography, weddings, commercial, events, brand collaborations & creative projects or to simply say hi — email firstname.lastname@example.com or drop a line below!
These questions pop up in my inbox every few days so I hope this answers it.
Feel free to ask any other questions below!
My new filmmaking workhorse given by Panasonic to The Love Assembly for me to use on her content.
Crisp 4K 60fps, 10-bit, 240fps FHD footage with a plethora of colour profiles making it professional hybrid shooter.
Hands down the best value mirrorless camera for filmmaking (most of the video features it contains are only found in cameras way more expensive!).
Lenses: Pana-Leica 8-18mm f/2.8 + Pana-Leica 12-35mm f/2.8 II.
I switched from my Canon 5D MK II to the newer (at the time) 6D full frame mainly for its wifi functionality which I use quite a bit in conjunction with the Canon Camera Connect App. This app is great if you're a solo traveller and want to get in the picture.
This is my most used lens & what I use to take 90% of my photos. Super sharp, versatile focal lengths perfect for travelling - wide enough to capture landscapes & tight enough to zoom in for portraits on the street.
This lens replaced my heavy Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 (still recommend the Tamron though, r.i.p) and is pretty similar to my 24-70mm up to 35mm so it's only used when specifically shooting landscapes, in tight spaces or if I want to crop the image.
One of my favourite lenses to use, this is renowned as one of Canon's sharpest prime lenses (and also one of the cheaper L series). Aside from using it for portraits, my favourite thing to do with this bad boy is to shoot approx. 20 m away from my subject to get a 20:80 subject : background ratio.
This is my second most used lens (and my cheapest) perfect when I want to run around shooting street/portraits and get max bokeh. Such good value out of this piece of glass and would definitely recommend it to anyone starting out!
I've unfortunately gone through two of these! The Phantom 4 was the best value prosumer drone at the time I purchased it however the Mavic Pro would be a much better recommendation now. Like the Inspire series, any Phantom series owner can attest to the bulkiness of carrying these drones kms up a mountain along with other camera gear. For stills I always use manual settings + shoot RAW and generally film in 4K + d-log. I pair this up with an iPad mini for max screen real estate.
I've been in love with Incase bags for years and especially since my brother used to manage their brand in Australia. I bought this bag in New York 2017 and it's by far the best investment to date. Adjustable dividers, padded back panel & big enough to fit a 15" Macbook + DSLR + 4 lenses + iPad + tripod on your next shoot.
I rarely shoot video without this beautiful piece of technology. Silky smooth shots and reliable stabilisation time after time.
It comes with its own hard case but you can ditch that - it's light enough to throw into your backpack and can support a payload consisting of my Canon 6D + 24-70mm (although not advised for the smoothest shots). Best used with a lightweight mirrorless.


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December 29, 2017
I was a member of The Planetary Society a number of decades ago when I was in my twenties. I've rejoined, with a family membership, because my daughter, Alana Dunlap, is currently a student at Rockingham Community College. She is a member of the college's science club and plans to graduate with an Associate of Science Degree. Alana would like to further her education at a four year school. Ultimately, she would like to become an environmental scientist.... more »
November 16, 2017
Hi, my name's David Hendry. I'm 33 years old and live in Ayrshire Scotland. I was taken out of school at the age of 12. I never learned to read or write or even do any kind of math while I was in school. I was always fascinated by space. The thought of all the worlds out there and all the alien life just waiting to be discovered was something that filled me with excitement (I'm a big Star Trek fan). When I was 13, I taught myself to read so I could read learn about space exploration and what ... more »
November 7, 2017
I once believed in the Lord with all my heart, with all my mind, and all my soul. My entire existence was about living in service to that God, a God who represented goodness and mercy and love. In return for my servitude, I was promised a life that lasted longer than death, a peace that surpassed understanding, a world without end.
Per Aspera
But I learned soon enough that that unending world in fact had walls, and boundaries that ought not be crossed. The same teachers who showed me God's world without end, stated the world had to work one specific ... more »
September 20, 2017
Dear Planetary Society members: It's very nice to meet you! There are three of us in this story: Zack, Giovanna, and John. The universe blows our mind! So does all the ways humans are exploring it. We never want people to lose the spirit of exploration and doing the impossible, like landing a person on the moon, and soon--hopefully--elsewhere. Currently we are trying to capture that spirit in a new documentary feature called WHEN WE WERE APOLLO. It features new stories from a few of Apollo's 400,000-strong workforce that have never been heard before. In the film, the Apollo generation ... more »
August 25, 2017
My name is Norman Ritter. I am a member of the Archenold observatory in Berlin Germany. Every time I look deep into the night sky with my 2 little sons and my wife, we are able to understand how precious life is on our earth. We are happy to also be members of The Planetary Society. Without Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dr. Josef Martin Graßner, and Bill Nye, our passion wouldn't have found its way up into the sky. With the help of the astronomy, I wish for everyone's daily view to change into the view of a star explorer.... more »
August 1, 2017
In 1950 or so, an article about the Haydn Planetarium appeared (in the NY Times as best I recall), featuring a presentation currently at the Planetarium about the future of space exploration. As part of its promotion of that event, the article contained a reservation form, to be cut out and returned to the Planetarium. It offered a choice of reserving a place on the first expedition to the moon or on the first expedition to Mars. I signed up for Mars, and mailed my reservation in to the Haydn Planetarium; I'm waiting patiently.
At age 10, as I was then, ... more »
May 22, 2017
My father loved science and math, and he shared that love with me. He used to lecture for the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. He lectured about the "new" space shuttle program and the Voyager I and II spacecraft. And I went to almost every lecture with him.
Later, my dad was invited to Pasadena to tour the Jet Propulsion Lab. He brought us with him. We saw live pictures of Saturn coming in from Voyager. It was a highlight in my life. That night we got to hear a lecture from Carl Sagan, who was an idol ... more »
April 21, 2017
A scientist in the making
In my life, since childhood, I have always been extremely interested in science, especially astronomy. I grew up watching the television shows that include Doctors: Bill Nye, Carl Sagan (of course), and Neil Tyson. These individuals, among many others, set the tone for my excitement of the universe and its various natural sciences.
My early education was very flawed and I never thought I would become anything. Along with many other trials and tribulations thrown at me by life and my military service, it didn't seem like I was ever going to get to be the scientist ... more »
March 30, 2017
I am a 24 year old student living in Melbourne, Australia. As a child I was always looking up at the night sky wondering what is out there. As a four year old I was asking my parents what other species live in space. I never had the chance for a proper education when I was younger, but after school I went after my dreams and decided to study again to get a proper education. As of this year, I am a first year undergraduate student in Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics. Science Fiction has been a huge influence ... more »
March 28, 2017
Gliding across the sky, a pearly star; Neither a Moon nor a god; The only of its kind, an impish glee; For countless millennia, shrouded in poems; In one instance, I know what I see; As it sets in half-light, sinking in the glow; A world I can see; A world I have yet to know.... more »


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While many well-known e-commerce companies charge for shipping, lesser-known sites that sell everything from textbooks to furniture are increasingly absorbing shipping costs as a way to lure bargain-hungry consumers.
Analysts say the strategy could be risky for some e-tailers. Not only does free shipping set customer expectations high from the start, it's also expensive.
"Free shipping is one of most appealing ways to attract new buyers to a site," said Melissa Bane, an e-commerce analyst at market research firm Yankee Group. "But is it a sustainable way to attract new shoppers? That remains to be seen."
According to Yankee Group, some 66 percent of online shoppers consider shipping costs an obstacle to buying online. But Bane, who calls shipping charges the "dirty little secret of the Internet," said e-tailers are trapped. While it may attract customers in the short term, those same customers could look elsewhere should the e-tailer later try to charge for shipping.
For now, many e-tailers are convinced that the benefits of offering free shipping far outweigh the cost.
Free shipping for life
Beauty and health store More.com takes the free-shipping model to an extreme. The company relaunched the site, formerly known as Greentree, last month with a promise of free shipping "for life" to customers who sign up as charter members during a "Forever More" promotion.
That promotion also applies to More.com's prices--meaning a customer buying an item, such as shampoo at $1.99, is locked into that purchase price for life, as long as the buyer purchases that item at least once a year.
"Our greatest competition is [customer] inertia," said More.com's marketing director Tim Hogan. "This is a great way to attract and maintain customers long term."
Hogan said More.com's recent partnership with pharmaceutical company Bergen Brunswig makes the free-shipping offer feasible. San Francisco-based More.com uses Bergen's distribution center located in Kentucky, which saves on inventory and management costs, he said.
"We have a very efficient customer acquisition cost," Hogan said.
Meanwhile, college textbook store Bigwords.com, which competes for student dollars with traditional campus bookstores, started offering free shipping on orders of $35 or more in January.
"If there's any reason why students wouldn't shop online, it's shipping charges," said Bigwords' chief executive Matt Johnson. "If we can remove that from the equation, we can acquire customers faster."
While almost all of Bigwords.com's customers qualify for free shipping, because of the high price of textbooks, about half choose to pay for faster delivery using United Parcel Service or Federal Express, Johnson said. Compared with other products, books are relatively inexpensive to ship, Johnson added, arguing that covering the cost of shipping is a small price to pay to bring customers to the site.
Bigwords.com will evaluate the policy after the current back-to-school buying period, Johnson said.
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Also weighing the idea of continuing a free-shipping policy after a trial period was luggage and bag seller eBags, which started its promotional offer in June. Company cofounder Peter Cobb said the promotion went so well that eBags decided to make free shipping a permanent benefit.
"People imagined that shipping a piece of luggage could get expensive," Cobb said. "We said, fine, we will wipe that fear away and take care of the shipping."
Cobb said high-profit margins on luggage will allow the company to eventually turn a profit even if it has to absorb shipping costs. Unlike books or music, which have have margins in the 12 percent to 17 percent range, luggage has gross margins of up to 40 percent, Cobb said.
Like luggage, furniture also is a high-margin business. Furniture.com has been offering free shipping since the company began selling on the Web more than two years ago. Furniture.com ships its products through moving companies and also helps set up the furniture in the customer's house, at no additional cost.
Furniture.com spokesman Don Goncalves said the company offered free shipping as a test. He declined to say how much free shipping costs the privately held company, but did say there's no immediate plan to change the policy.
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For me, a writer aware of how much more complex each book becomes with each sentence added, it was the clarity of the patterns and structure in Scripture and their ability to intermesh with one another through as many levels as I could imagine that convinced me that the Bible couldn't be the creation of a man or any number of men, and was certainly not the product of separate men divided by centuries, but was of another world: supernatural.
I was forced to admit under no pressure but the pressure of the text itself that it could be only what it claimed it was, the Word of God.
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'Redon's Fantasy of Venus'
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This installation was inspired by the Odilon Redon painting titled Birth ofVenus. Seward Johnson was particularly interested in creating something viewers could discover off the beaten path, as well as creating a piece that would hold a bit of mystery. In order to achieve the unique lighting effects that you see in this work, the sculptor worked closely with a master lighting designer who creates opera and theatrical lighting design in New York as well as around the globe.
More Work By Seward Johnson
Autin's Advanced Artistic Awakening (the visceral moment), 2013
Were You Invited?, 2001
A Thought to Consider, 2003


text: On Wednesday evening, November 19, OLM School and Parish community was treated to a very special evening. Organized by members of the school's Parent Teacher Group, and OLM Assistant Pastor Father Ryan Connors, the event was the first of its kind at OLM but left many attendees asking for a repeat performance. Following a brief reception of food and beverages generously donated by Wild Harvest Catering and Greenwich Liquors, the priests took their spots before the crowd and got ready to be "grilled" by the nearly 100 guests in attendance. In what has become a somewhat popular format in recent years, participants were allowed to ask questions, either "live" or anonymously via notecards, on a variety of topics. Monsignor Albert Kenney, Vicar General for the Diocese of Providence, acted as moderator for the evening. The brave priests on the panel included OLM Pastor Father Bernard Healey, Father George Nixon from St. Phillip's Greenville, Father Christopher Murphy, Chaplain at Bishop Hendricken High School and Father Connors. Questions covered a wide variety of topics, ranging from priests' annual salaries and favorite movies, to the more spiritual inquiries about the difference between the Resurrection of Jesus and of Lazarus. The priests took turns answering questions that were either directed specifically to them, or based on their area of expertise. Father Healey, lobbyist for the Diocese of Providence at the State House, was the obvious choice to answer questions on such pertinent topics as the election of Governor-elect Gina Raimondo. At one point, however, he joked "everyone else is getting the tough questions and people are asking me what my favorite movie is!" It was an evening of great spirituality and laughter and sure to become another favorite OLM tradition


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Header Artwork by Skyla Hodsdon, Class of 2020
In the News
May 4, 2018: Teens Display Talents at OHS Art Show
Link to an article about the annual Night of the Arts
April 8, 2016: OHS Junior Takes Third Place in AMC Art Competition
Link to an article from the Webster Times about Erin Reid's success at the Anna Maria Art competition.
February 26, 2016: Aspiring for Artistic Greatness
Link to an article from the "That's a Picture" campaign in the Webster Times about Senior artist Taylor Brigham.
May 22, 2015: An Overwhelming Community Effort
Link to an article from the Webster Times about our silent auction and collaboration with BJ's in support of the Oxford Ecumenical Food Shelf.
March 5, 2015: Hometown Bank Art Opening
Link to an article from the Webster Times about the artist reception that featured OHS student artwork at Oxford's Hometown Bank on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5-7 pm. It was a great event and we are so grateful for the support of Hometown Bank.
April 4, 2014: A Sculptor's Paradise
Link to an article from the Webster Times about the new ceramics program added at OHS thanks to the Janet Malser Humanities Trust Grant.
April 23, 2012: "Art Program Flourishing"
Some great quotes from a couple of OHS students taken from the Patriot Newspaper article:
"I think the art program here is fantastic. We are one of the only schools where we are allowed to paint on the walls and people do take notice of that," said Ryan Donovan, who lives with his parents Jon and Marie Donovan, "I really have grown so much in art here so I think it's a great program."
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Southern Water is investing £1.3 million to improve its Fittleworth Wastewater Treatment Works.
A record 400 entrants will compete in the 2014 Southern Water South & South East in Bloom competition, which will culminate in awards presented at Brighton & Hove Albion's American Express Community Stadium.
A major environmental improvement scheme in Goddards Green, West Sussex, is nearing completion.
A donation has been made to Chailey Heritage Foundation to mark the completion of a Southern Water scheme.
Southern Water has been praised for its corporate responsibility in a leading national benchmark.
Tanks containing 120 tonnes of sand, will soon be giving the environment in Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells, a boost.
The Chichester Water Quality Group has praised a Southern Water scheme that will add greater protection to Chichester Harbour during storms and when groundwater levels are high.
A temporary closure of the northern section of the road will be in place between Church Lane and Scotts Close and there will be a 1.4km local diversion.
A Southern Water flood alleviation scheme that has shown "the highest levels of consideration" won silver at a national awards ceremony.
A major Southern Water scheme with an "exemplary profile" won gold at a national awards ceremony.
Southern Water has appointed Robert Jennings as its new Chairman following the resignation of Colin Hood, effective from April 1.
Southern Water and its suppliers PN Daly and RPS Water have won a top award for finding and stopping leaks.
Craig Gilbert has been named Southern Water's Mentor of the Year.
Callum Towse has been named Southern Water's Apprentice of the Year.
Ashford's MP Damian Green visited the town's wastewater treatment works to officially open Southern Water's £13 million revamp of the site.
Entrants took on the mantle of judges to find out exactly how they can improve their medal chances in this year's Southern Water South & South East in Bloom competition.


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For a few months now, I've had Seb Montaz-Rosset's beautiful Skyliners highlining video teed up to share with you guys and never got around to pulling the trigger. Maybe it's for the best, cause he's gone and produced a documentary that's even wilder, more scenic, and more beautiful.
And more fun, too. "I Believe I Can Fly (Flight of the Frenchies)" has more than a bit of silliness to it. If you're accustomed to highline slacklining as the realm of meditative concentration, serious focus, and a lack of falls, the teaser for this doc might come as a surprise. Seb's "skyliners" are an irreverent, frenetic group, cartwheeling and dancing off the crags and falling from the lines constantly, to be caught by webbing tether or parachute. One thing these kids do is have a good time in their dance with danger. And why the heck not?


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Go Punk Yourself Kick Ass Concert Giveaway: Authority Zero w/Strung Out
This should be an epic show Saturday at the Marquee! Let us know your favorite Authority Zero song on the Go Punk Yourself FB page and we will get you registered for a free pair of tickets! Must be 18 or older. I will be picking 3 lucky winners tomorrow morning at 10:00am! Get busy ya'll! Read More »


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Get Reviews of 'Take Shelter,' 'The Thing,' 'Footloose' and 'The Big Year' in Our Film Roundup
Published Oct 14, 2011If you're thinking of heading to the movies, make sure you check out Exclaim.ca's Recently Reviewed section for reviews of films hitting theatres this weekend. Here are just a few of the highlights.
First up, The Big Year stars three big names in comedy -- Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson -- as competitors in a prestigious bird-watching contest. The "big year" takes the trio all across North America, while sub-plots develop with each of the endearing main characters. Directed by David Frankel, The Big Year is a "thoroughly enjoyable" film that delves beyond the stereotype that birders are just "a little cuckoo."
Jeff Nichols's Take Shelter (pictured) picks up an Exclaim! Mark of Excellence this week for its empathetic portrayal of a man coming to terms with paranoid schizophrenia. Michael Shannon plays Curtis, a man suffering from mental instability but trying to hide the symptoms from his wife, played by Jessica Chastain. The threat of a world-ending storm lurks in the background throughout the entire movie, adding a "sense of foreboding mystery" to the impressive and memorable film.
On a different note, it's not quite Halloween yet, but the horror flicks are starting to make their ways into theatres. Matthijs van Heijningen's prequel/remake to John Carpenter's cult classic The Thing may bear the same name, but it doesn't necessarily live up to the horror of the original. Read the full review to find out how this "pre-make" holds up to Carpenter's version.
Also a remake, Craig Brewer's version of the 1984 classic Footloose is out this weekend. Contrast and compare the two by checking out the full review.
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Are you willing to have a business that is so big,
you can't control it?
What if it's not about the doing - but rather the commitment to being more every day - that grows your business beyond anything you have ever been willing for it to be before? Are you willing to be so different, and to have that much ease? Prioritizing an ever-expanding space of being is the greatest energy that will make your business grow.
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Program Dates: July 15 2019 - Jan 15 2020
2x LARGE GROUP CALLS PER MONTH
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with business & revenue streams.
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Dynamic business creation conversations with Heather in your 'pod' of 5.
3x 45 minute Symphony of Possibilities Sessions either in-person or online
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Acknowledge: 30 Days of Nurturing Fruition (June 25-July 24)
Sexualness & Creation: 30 Days of Receiving (July 26-Aug 25)
Where we create magic together!
As we progress - Heather always adds surprise bonuses!
"Success is a constantly expanding space of being & play." - Dr Dain Heer
$650/month USD recurring for 6 months
(this IS a 6 month commitment - not a choose as you go program)
Or $3500 USD paid in full.
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Space is limited to 15 people
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