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In February 2016, General Motors Co. reported record profits for both the final quarter and the whole of 2015. Quarterly profit before interest reached USD2.8 billion, while net income over 2015 was USD9.7 billion. The OEM reported total global sales of 9.8m vehicles, the third consecutive year of increasing volumes and a year-on-year increase of 0.2%.
Supplying GM reviews what changes have been made throughout the company in order to lay a foundation for this plan-in-progress, primarily from the perspective of how the company is aiming to reposition itself from a global company split into regions, to a global company building global products. This coverage includes how production strategies are being put in place to maximise both local and global efficiencies, and how those facilities will fit into the new global structure. Additionally, the report details how GM will look to increase the role of a centralized purchasing office as it looks to put in place an increased number of global supply contracts in order to fully leverage the OEM's global buying power.
Further sections of the Supplying GM report cover such areas as the products, systems and materials General Motors is developing at a series of new technology centres around the world, the largest of which is based in China – now the carmaker's largest single market. The research details how this push for new technology will be of vital importance to GM as it attempts to win and maintain market share around the world, while the company 'learns' how to quickly incorporate and deliver these new technologies to eager customers.
General Motors is a company in transition. Supplying GM outlines and analyzes the changes and strategies being defined and implemented across the company as it looks to redefine itself in terms of efficiency, quality and cost, and what this will mean for GM as it looks to the future.
This report is available to OEM Strategy Service subscribers
Global market overview
Financial data
Financial overview
Company history and strategy review
Major model programmes
1. Chevrolet Cruze
2. Chevrolet Silverado (including GMC Sierra)
3. Chevrolet Malibu
4. Chevrolet Aveo
5. Buick Excelle
6. Opel Corsa
7. Chevrolet Sail
8. Chevrolet Equinox
9. Opel Astra
10. Chevrolet Spark
Platform strategy
Major platforms
9. Lambda
Component sharing
Volume planning
Production strategy overview
Manufacturing network
United States
South Korea
Germany, Poland, Spain, UK
Internal supply network
Modularisation strategy
Supplier parks
Cluster of reference
Strategies for manufacturing efficiency
Purchasing strategy overview
Levels of vertical integration and outsourcing
Purchasing organisation
Purchasing offices
Key purchasing personnel
Purchasing budget
Supply base development
Major and strategic suppliers
Supplier eligibility
Supplier evaluation criteria
Working with General Motors
Policy and plans
NAFTA (GM North America)
APAC (GM International, including China JVs)
EMEA (GM Europe)
LATAM (GM South America)
Cost reduction strategies
Raw material price management
Payment terms
Quality level
Quality management systems
Supplier integration into product development
Management of suppliers and sub-suppliers
Supplier awards
Technological positioning
Areas of focus
R&D organisation
R&D spending
Access to supplier technology
Approach to alternative fuels, electrification and fuel cells
Special vehicle development
Kim Brycz, Executive Director and Global Lead, Global Product Purchasing, General Motors
Introduction to the SuRe Index
Executive summary
Performance review – General Motors
2014 SuRe survey results
Top of the ranking: Trust and future potential drive harmony
Middle of the ranking: OEMs push cost reduction
Bottom ranking: Cost overrules quality
Profit potential
Pursuit of excellence
Outlook 10
SuRe by region
SuRe by company size
Global Footprint
BUICK Verano [2015] (SHENYANG, CHINA) GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX D2SB
CHEVROLET Cruze [2015] (LORDSTOWN, UNITED STATES, GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX, D2LC)
CHEVROLET Volt [2015] (HAMTRAMCK, UNITED STATES, GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX, D2JCI)
GMC Acadia [2016] (SPRING HILL, UNITED STATES, CHI, C1UG)
OPEL/VAUXHALL Astra [2015] (ELLESMERE PORT, UNITED KINGDOM,
Figure 1: Global light vehicle production, 2010-2019
Figure 2: The J400 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was unveiled in mid-2015
Figure 3: The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab
Figure 4: The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is reported to be 300lbs (136kg) lighter than equivalent versions of the out-going model
Figure 5: The 2014MY Sonic saloon - the only car in its class to be produced in the United States (Orion)
Figure 6: Shanghai GM introduced the third-gen Buick Excelle in March 2015
Figure 7: The 2014 Opel Corsa – the new model serves as the basis for related variants around the world
Figure 8: The new Sail 3 was developed by the Pan-Asia Technical Automotive Center in Shanghai, China
Figure 9: Chevrolet Sail sales, Greater China region (by Sales Parent, Sales Brand) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Figure 10: The 2016 model year Chevrolet Equinox features more standard equipment across the range
Figure 11: Changes to the D2XX platform have helped to cut vehicle weight by up to 200kg in the new 2016 Opel Astra
Figure 12: Chevrolet will offer the 2016 Spark in more than 40 countries around the world
Figure 13: The 2017 Cadillac XT5 will be based on the new VSS-S platform system
Figure 14: Based on the Mini platform, the Opel Karl is manufactured in South Korea for European distribution
Figure 15: Lordstown produced the one-millionth Chevrolet Cruze in 2014
Figure 16: Laser brazing on the Cadillac CT6 at the new SGM plant in Shanghai. The joining method is said to improve structural strength by up to 20%
Figure 17: The Chevrolet Silverado Cheyenne High Country is produced at Silao Assembly
Figure 18: Topping out ceremony in 2015 for new Powertrain Center at the Russelsheim facility
Figure 19: Aerial view of the Joinville engine plant in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Figure 20: The GM plant in Gravatai (left of picture), with associated supplier parc to the right
Figure 21: Mark Reuss, General Motors
Figure 22: Steve Keifer, General Motors
Figure 23: Sean Liang, GM China
Figure 24: Katherine Worthen, GM Europe
Figure 25: Main building of the Warren Technical Center
Figure 26: Magnesium components developed at the Advanced Technical Center in Shanghai, China
Figure 27: GM do Brasil developed the Chevrolet Onix, launched in 2012
Figure 28: The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV with chassis and battery pack
Figure 29: 2016 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
Figure 30: The Buick Avista concept could serve as the basis for a four-door saloon and two-door convertible
Figure 31: The Opel GT Concept has hidden door handles and no exterior wing mirrors
Figure 32: Kim Brycz, General Motors
Figure 33: OEM Supplier Relations - Top of the Ranking
Figure 34: OEM Supplier Relations - Middle of the Ranking
Figure 35: OEM Supplier Relations - Bottom of the Ranking
Figure 36: OEM Supplier Relations - North America
Figure 37: OEM Supplier Relations - Europe
Figure 38: OEM Supplier Relations - Asia
Table 1: Key financial performance values for General Motors Corporation
Table 2: General Motors Top 10 best-selling global models (by Sales Parent, Global Nameplate) 2004-2009-2014-2019
Table 3: Chevrolet Cruze global sales (by Sales Brand, Global Nameplate) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Table 4: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra global sales (by Sales Brand, Global Nameplate) with light-duty segment competitors 2010-20
Table 5: Chevrolet Malibu global sales (by Sales Brand, Global Nameplate) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Table 6: Chevrolet Aveo global sales (by Sales Brand, Global Nameplate, Sales Nameplate) 2010-2019
Table 7: Buick Excelle sales, Greater China region (by Sales Parent, Sales Brand, Bodytype) with segment competitors 2011-2019
Table 8: Opel Corsa sales (by Sales Brand, Global Nameplate) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Table 9: Chevrolet Equinox sales, North America region (by Sales Parent, Sales Brand) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Table 10: Opel Astra sales, Europe (by Sales Parent, Sales Brand) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Table 11: Chevrolet Spark global sales (by Sales Brand, Global Nameplate, Sales Nameplate) with segment competitors 2010-2019
Table 12: General Motors' Recent Platforms
Table 13: General Motors Top 10 most used platforms (by Sales Parent) 2004-2009-2014-2019
Table 14: General Motors Global Top 10 production plants with annual output (by Sales Parent and Country) 2004-2009-2014-2019
Table 15: General Motors' United States plants
Table 16: General Motors' dedicated press locations in the United States
Table 17: General Motors' dedicated powertrain locations in the United States
Table 18: General Motors' component assembly locations in the United States
Table 19: Chevrolet Bolt forecast Global sales (versus BMW i3, Nissan Leaf) 2010-2019
Table 20: Recent GM recalls
Table 21: Automotive sales of SuRe Index survey repondents
Table 22: SWOT Analysis - General Motors
Table 23: BUICK Verano [2015] (SHENYANG, CHINA, GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX, D2SB)
Table 24: CHEVROLET Cruze [2015] (LORDSTOWN, UNITED STATES, GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX, D2LC)
Table 25: CHEVROLET Volt [2015] (HAMTRAMCK, UNITED STATES, GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX, D2JCI)
Table 26: GMC Acadia [2016] (SPRING HILL, UNITED STATES, CHI, C1UG)
Table 27: OPEL/VAUXHALL Astra [2015] (ELLESMERE PORT, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL DELTA/D2XX, D2JO)
Table 28: GM Future Model Programmes by Nameplate


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|Reviews for In the Darkest Forest
| kazeko-chan chapter 1 . 8/10/2013
Danielly - Actually, Pluto states that she is the daughter of *Chronos* the God of Time, not Cronos the Titan-God of the Harvest (see: Saturn) but I can see where that is probably just a spelling mistake. Also, in the manga, it is very bluntly stated that the Outer Senshi guarded the Silver Millennium alone from their individual castles and it's intimated that Setsuna has a thing for Endymion. I never said that I followed to the letter everything from the anime, nor do I follow the manga exactly. I decided that I wanted to include the Pantheon of Greek Gods in my stories and I very liberally use the interesting gods to create my universe. Chronos is, quite simply, a very boring primordial god and I only mention him once in the origin story told by past-Setsuna to Nao in "The Last Sacrifice". Hades is interesting, an important part of the Pantheon as one of the three brothers leading it, and she is still a *child of Chronos* in a metaphorical sense (being a godling with powers over time charged with guardianship of the Time Gate). If you want to see her past explained more concretely, she has a big part in "The Last Sacrifice".
| DaniellyNery chapter 1 . 8/3/2013
Darling you have made a mistake, in the anime, and in the manga Cronus is the "father" of Pluto, if you search in the anime you'll see that there's a time that she mentioned it !
| Meneldur chapter 1 . 7/11/2012
Very nice. From what was already there, little has changed, but it was very interesting and good to see the god's reactions and interactions regarding the loss of their Avatars, and their role in allowing the cupids to help Usagi win. I quite enjoyed it, as well as your new explanation for Uranus and her existence.
| LoveInTheBattleField chapter 1 . 7/10/2012
Great story.
| Guest chapter 1 . 7/9/2012
Great story.
| SmTwilight chapter 1 . 7/9/2012
Great story :) thank you for posting!
| DeLaLunaLove chapter 1 . 2/10/2010
great story
| Ruka-Roxy83 chapter 1 . 9/4/2008
Cool versions of the Senshi. What did Mamoru turn into? I just love the way you write.
| Phantasy Star chapter 1 . 10/5/2005
Wow, what a wonderfully creative story! I didn't like how the series ended due to the horrible lack of Mamoru/Usagi moments. I wish they wrote the ending the way you did :)
| Leshyaedawnfire chapter 1 . 12/18/2004
Two words. Love it.:)
| Kyouryoku Senshi chapter 1 . 12/13/2004
I loved it! You did a great job! Keep up the fantastic work!
| rockfreak2003 chapter 1 . 12/13/2004
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text: Johannesburg - Kaizer Chiefs have produced a masterful performance at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening when they beat Polokwane City 4-1 in the PSLWRAP: PSLBernard Parker scored a brace whilst Eric Mathoho and Kingston Nkhatha scored a goal each. Puleng Tloalane got City's goal at the death. The home side were quick out of the blocks early on and showed their intent of dominating when they opened their scoring in the fourth minute. Centre-back Mathoho received the ball from Parker just inside the box and perfectly placed his shot beyond City keeper Modiri Marumo. There was a 45 minute break in play at the FNB Stadium due to the dangerous weather conditions. The referee brought a halt to the match in the 13th minute after persistent lightning above the stadium. The break in play was more utilised by Chiefs as they recorded their second goal of the match in the 26th minute just 13 minutes after the restart. It was a comedy of errors at the back for the away side as centre-backs Thapelo Tshilo and Vukile Mngqibisa failed to communicate and applied a horrendous clearance which Nkhatha cut off and scored from close range for his third league goal of the season. Chiefs applied more misery on Boebie Solomons's charges when they made it 3-0 just inside 32 minutes. Left-winger George Lebese provided an inch perfect cross for Parker, who was on the edge of the box, and the striker unleashed a powerful diving header for his fifth league goal of the season. Parker grabbed his brace in the 60th minute when he received the ball from Lebese again. The Bafana Bafana striker made space for himself just outside the box and let rip a powerful left footed shot which hit the inside roof of the net. In the 83rd minute Josta Dladla was sent for an early shower when the referee gave him two yellow cards in a matter of seconds; the first was for a mistimed tackle and the second for continuous protestation. Three minutes from time City scored their consolation goal when Tloalane beat the static Chiefs defence and netted from close range as Pieterse tried to close him down. Scorers:Kaizer Chiefs: (3) 4 (Mathoho 4', Nkhatha 26', Parker 32', 60')Polokwane City: (0) 1 (Tlolane 87') Teams:Kaizer Chiefs: Khune (Pieterse 46'), Dladla, Mashamaite, Mathoho, Ritchie, Katsande, Letsholonyane, Nkosi, Parker, Lebese (Masango 77'), Nkhatha (Majoro 56') Polokwane City: Marumo, Molekwane, Lichaba, Mngqibisa, Tshilo, Molala, Moyana, Rakhale (Kanyenda 71'), Motsiane (Mthimkhulu 40'), Nzimande, Gopane (Tlolane 39')


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The Global Soap Project is the work of Derreck Kayongo, a Uganda native, who began this special recycling campaign back in 2009. The idea came to him about fifteen years ago when he was visiting the United States and residing in a hotel in Philadelphia. Upon noticing that the soap in the hotel bathroom was replaced every day despite being only slightly used, he decided to share his feelings with his father who was a former soap maker in Uganda.
For both men it seemed a great waste of a product and they couldn't help but wonder what would happen if they took some of this soap and recycled it into brand new soap and then sent it to people who couldn't afford to buy it. Koyonga's mission soon became the collection of soap as a "first line of defense" to combat child mortality all over the world.
Derreck and his volunteers are based in Atlanta, Georgia, where they collect used hotel soap from all over the United States. Serving the double purpose of helping humanity and the environment, instead of ending up in landfills these soaps are cleaned and re-processed and then sent to impoverished nations that include Haiti, Uganda, Kenya and Swaziland.
Hundreds of tons of soap have been collected through the Global Soap Project, and so far 300 hotels throughout the world are donating their soap to this worthy cause. In addition, some hotels are even donating high-end soaps that sell for more than US $25 for a single bar.
Thirty years ago, Kayongo and his family fled Uganda and the murderous legacy of dictator, Idi Amin. He became a college graduate, a U.S. citizen and a field coordinator for CARE International, a private humanitarian aid organization. But he has not forgotten where he comes from and this project is an important way to give back.
Soap bars are not released for shipment until they have been tested for pathogens and deemed safe by a third-party laboratory. The Global Soap Project then ships and distributes the soap for free directly to those in need. To date, more than 100,000 bars of soap have been distributed throughout nine countries.
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So yeah I completed 9 months in the mission this week. I am ofically on the downslope....that´s a word right? Anyways I have offically made it half way through my mission. It hasd bveen a crazy 9 months, but it has been such a life changing experience so far!
This week started off with a mini cambio with our hermana leaders. It was good! I learned a lot of my strengths and weaknesses. It is always interesting to see how others can see our strengths so easily buy so hard for us to see them. I think something that would all really help us is if we could see our strengths more than weaknesses, but then we might get a little prideful so better that we dont do that. hahaha
Something crazy that happened this week was that every new person that we found to teach was a super devoted Catholic. Good ol Hermana Monroy has a super good knowledge of the bible, so that came in good use ahaha. Catholics are so interesting because their views of God are so different. For example, we taught a girl named Chrsiting this week and she felt very strong that her baptism as a baby was something sufficient for her. We tried to talk with her and help her to see the difference in a baptism like Christ and her baptism, but it was something really difficult for her to understand. We are also teaching a woman named Chrsitina, she is awesome, Catholic, and with tons of questions. She hasnt been praying or reading the scriptures. She was very honest and told us it was due to a lack of habit. It is so interesting because I think that this is something even memebers of the church struggle with, lack of habit. I know as we make a habit of reading the scriptures and praying daily, we will see changes in our relationship with God and have happier lives. Who doesnt want that right? ahah
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With over 25 yoga classes per week, we have a wide range of classes and styles available for you. If you are new to us, have a look at our New to us? section too
When you look at the timetable, clicking on a teacher's name will give you a quick profile of that teacher. By clicking on the class name you will see a short description of the class too so you know exactly what you are signing up for!
This is the styles of yoga that we offer:
Yoga / Hatha Yoga – this is what we think of as traditional Hatha Yoga often referred to as the basis for all types of Yoga. It is great for beginners as well as the experienced.
Gentle Yoga – exactly what it says, an opportunity to restore your body and mind. A gentle slower class.
Vinyasa flow – this is a more dynamic yoga where one pose flows into another and requires a bit more stamina as a result.
Power yoga – the strongest yoga that we offer, suitable for those who have done Yoga before and have the stamina, it will have you working up a sweat!
Kundalini Yoga – each class consists of exercises, mantras, meditation, music, breathing, philosophy and relaxation.
About Yoga
Yoga is not only for people who can say "om" loudly and/or can touch their toes! Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing.
Benefits of Yoga
You will spend time on the mat working every major muscle group in your body through a process of stretching and lengthening those muscles, calming your nervous system and relaxing your mind. This unique blend of physicality and stillness of the mind is the magic that is yoga.
Scientific studies suggest that yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity, especially strength, flexibility and balance. There's some evidence that regular yoga practice is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains – including lower back pain – depression and stress.
Yoga is also a perfect addition to a more rigorous training programme, allowing the body to stretch well and gain strength between more cardio-based exercise sessions.
And finally, you should leave every yoga class with a smile on your face!
If you are new to us or new to yoga have a look at our new to us section
Hopefully any question you have will be answered here, but if you have any further questions or concerns, simply get in touch with us & we'll be happy to help!
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Please be punctual – it is really helpful if everyone is on time for the class. If you are however late (aren't we all sometimes?!) please find your spot and settle yourself quickly.
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great nanaimo bar recipe, kids and adults love these, my wife makes them every Christmas
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- 30 bars
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/3 up sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1.5 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups graham cracker wafer crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 6 tbsps butter (or margarine or shortening)
- 3 1/2 ounce package of vanilla instant pudding powder (102 grams)
- 3 cups sifted icing sugar
- 1/3 cups milk
- 1 tsp mint flavouring and green food colouring (optional for mint bars)
- 3 tbsps milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (175 gram package)
- BASE place butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, & eggs in large bowl, stir until well blended In another bowl, combine dry ingredients, then add this to the other mixture. Mix until well blended. Press firmly into 9x13x2" pan FILLING Cream butter in medium sized bowl Mix pudding powder & icing sugar together, then add to butter, along with milk Beat until it resembles cake icing *** Add flavouring and food colour at this point if desired*** Spread filling evenly over base and chill pan for 15 minutes, until firm TOPPING Heat milk in double boiler add chocolate chips, stir constantly until smooth *** Microwave option*** combine milk and choc. chips and put in microwave for 20 seconds, then stir, repeat until it is smooth Spread melted chocolate quickly and evenly over contents of chilled pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then cut into bars before serving yields about 30 bars


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Scrap Gold, Scrap Silver, Coins and more Garage Sale Finds! #14 (Part 1)
25 Responses to Scrap Gold, Scrap Silver, Coins and more Garage Sale Finds! #14 (Part 1)
You wouldn't want to. It's not pure gold and it makes more sense just to sell it and then buy a real bullion coin.
is there a way you could send in all that gold someone and get it melted down into a coin?
Sure can! (though most of the time you wouldn't want to)
Can coins be sold as "scrap" ?
ok tnks
I am coming out with a new video soon of a bunch of commemorative Silver Israeli coins. They are super low mintages. Check em out when I put up the video
HI i wish to buy some silver coins or even gold if u hv. R u interested in sellin?
Most of what you see in this video has already been sold. If you are interested in buying some junk silver coins, PM me.
With out the cake thing
How much for all your silver
Great advice! I already do that, but thanks!
wow great video, i metal detect, and do similar picking , id always list something on ebay etc before u scrap it, google the item as u most likely already do and look for comparison price range, then list with price u are willing to sell for anything above is bonus there… Ive sold animal skulls ive found for 50$ just to give u example. no i dont collect them but others do! good luck
Where in the world do you live that you find such cheap silver?
Thanks! I really love hearing when people learn something from my channel! Thats what I'm here for!
That sounds about right.. i doubt that electrical / plumbing solder would bond with anything pure silver. eh..? Congrats and much love for your channel..I've learned a lot from you since I subbed. Keep up the good vids man. 🙂
I just pealed it off. Came right off. Thanks though!
..and if it works and you feel generous I'd love to have one of those..:) Had to sell my whole coin collection back in 2009. Good luck..!
To fix those soldered peace dollars.. buy some "solder wick", hold it against the solder spots and heat it up with a soldering iron.. it will pull the solder into the wick material and leave the coin clean.. solder melts at 400-500 deg. you can also prime the wick with flux or fresh solder.
Are u interested to sell the peace dollars?
Unfortunately there is competition. I know many of them. (I'm just better at it)
Great idea!
Awesome haul!!!! There must be no pickers in your area (except coin pickers). We hit minimum 15-20 yard sales a weekend and never find that much. 🙁 But where I live it seems everyone trying to be pickers. On the earrings list them as sighned and they will fetch a good price but do a lot type sale. Costume jewelry buyers will jump them bad, throw a few gaudy rhinestone pieces with it and call it "vintage costume jewelry lot-signed pieces" throw a few known names up and let em bid it up.
that solder should come right off with some heat,, i would hang them vertical and let the solder drip off
that solder might have toned those peace dollars.
I hope it comes off because they are nice looking coins
It's because sometimes i accidentally cover the mic with my other hand. It's not touching the camera when I use the magnifying glass. My bad, I'll try and be more careful in the future. Thanks!


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Joyce Ann 'Doodle' Tunnell Simpson, 58, TN, obituary
Joyce Ann 'Doodle' Tunnell Simpson, 58, Kingsport, TN,
passed away at Bristol Wellmont Hospital on Deccember 15,
2008, Bristol, TN.
Joyce had lived in Bristol, TN, for the last several years
and had been a patient at Greystone Health Care Center for
the past year. Joyce was born and raised in Kingsport,
Sullivan Co TN.
She attended Long Island Elementary School. She was an
active member in the Salvation Army Church since childhood.
Joyce was in Sunbeams and as an adult she joined the
Women's Home League until she got sick.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Lucas
Tunnell and Elmer Tunnell; four brothers, Truman, Freeman,
Gary and Robert, all of Kingsport, TN; two nieces, Karen
Davenport Williams, of Gray and Kathy Hudson, of Knoxville,
TN; and a nephew, Scottie Stairs, of Knoxville, TN.
Joyce is survived by three sisters, Della Hudson of Oak
Ridge, TN, Loretta Bowers of Gray, TN, and Regina Stairs
of Knoxville, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the 3rd floor nursing station at Greystone
Health Care and to Rev. Elmer Lester for their kindness.
Joyce will be cremated at Snyder's Memorial Gardens in
Gray, Washington Co TN.
There will be no services and no flowers please. If anyone
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may contact Loretta Bowers at (423)477-2410.
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Complex decisions on electric welding equipment for ship-building and ship-repair
The producer of welding equipment Firm "SELMA" (Ukraine) proposes to you comprehensive decisions for welding and cutting in shipbuilding and ship-repair, in particular:
- for manual arc welding with coated electrode on direct current.
- for MIG/MAG welding with electrode wire in shielding gases.
- for automatic welding under flux and in shielding gases.
- for argon-arc welding with non-consumable electrode in shielding gases.
- for manual and automatic air-plasma cutting of metals.
- for edge preparation of metal sheets for welding.
For manual arc welding on direct curren:
1) Compact, light, energy saving inverters VD-162, VD-200 for welding on direct current with coated electrode on nooks and height.
2) Multistation sources VDM-6303S on 4 stations, VDM-1202S on 8 stations, VDM-1600S on 10 stations. Welding current adjustment per each station is provided by ballast rheostats.
3) Welding converters KSU-320 (MMA, MIG/MAG) and KSU-500 (MMA, MIG/MAG). KSU is electronic voltage regulator, could be used in multi-station machines instead of ballast rheostats.
Main advantages of KSU:
- to reduce essentially the power consumption,
- to move off the welding station on length up to 200m from welding sources.
- KSU is electro safety.
- using KSU with wire feeder it is possible to get the system of multi-station MIG/MAG welding;
- KSU has characteristics like inverter but it doesn't depend on fluctuation of temperature and humidity.
For manual MIG/MAG welding on direct current in shielding gases:
1) For welding with solid and powder wires in different positions the compact light wire feeders PDG-322M and PDG-421 in complete of power source VD-320 KS, VDU-506 and VDU-511 are used. These wire feeders provide stabilization of wire feed speed and voltage feedback on the engine of wire feeding. It allows to make quality welding on the distance up to 30m from the power source.
2) For MIG/MAG welding of yacht's bodies, compact ships of aluminium and their alloys we propose new machine – the power source VS-450 synergic in complete with wire feeders PDG-421, PDG-312-5, PDGO-510.
For automatic welding under flux or in shielding gases:
1) ADF-1000, ADF-1250 in complete with power source VDU-1000 and VDU-1250. They allow weld line-to-line, angle joints by slope electrode, T-joints, overcloak joints. VDU-1250.
2) Compact automat ASU-5 is designed for under flux welding of angle joints of rectilinear, curvilinear, and ring stiffening rib with height up to 170 mm.
3) Universal compact automat ADFG-630 for welding under flux or in shielding gases. It is used for welding line-to-line, angle, overcloak and V-joints.
4) Automat ADF-1002 (type of 2TS-17S) for automatic under flux arc welding of T-joints of carbon and alloy steel by two slope electrodes.
5) Automat ADF-1000 TWIN for single-layer and multi-layers under flux welding by binary wire (cleft arc).
For argon-arc welding by non-consumable electrode for nonferrous metal:
1) For welding in cabined conditions we propose compact complexes for argon-arc welding on direct current KSU-320 TIG, KSU-500 TIG in complete with microprocessor control unit BU-TIG and multistation power source VDM-type.
2) For stationary welding works we propose universal machine for welding on direct and alternating current all types of metal and allows UDGU-251 AC/DC, UDGU-351 AC/DC, UDGU-501 AC/DC.
For manual and automatic cutting all ferrous and non-ferrous metal:
1) For manual air-plasma cutting – machines UVPR-120 and UVPR-200.
2) For completing the complexes of automatic cutting portal-type we propose UVPR-200 and UVPR-400.
For preparation edges of sheets for weldingwe propose mobile high-speed edge beveling machines MKS-21U. Using such machines is allows to automatize the process of edges preparations. It allows to rise the labour productivity, simplify the technological process and minimize labor costs.
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How does it work?
As a UNSW student, you can study overseas at one of our partner institutions for either 1 semester, or 1 year.
Student exchange is part of your degree. The way it works is that you remain enrolled at UNSW while on exchange and, at the end of your exchange, you bring a full-time credit load back to your UNSW degree. Exchange does not add extra time to your studies.
A student exchange program is always a full-time workload, regardless of whether you're enrolled full-time or part-time at UNSW. For each semester you are on exchange, you will be enrolled in 24 unit of credits (even if you take on 18 units of credit).
The courses you take and pass at the partner university are credited back to your UNSW degree (to a maximum of 24 credit units per semester). However, the specific marks you attain for each course are not transferred. Your transcript simply shows satisfactory for the courses transferred. You will receive a copy of the partner university's transcript at the end of your exchange.


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Aside from fees, what's the best way for individuals to assess a potential financial adviser?
LARRY ZIMPLEMAN: First of all, you should conduct interviews to find the right financial adviser, just like you'd pick a doctor, dentist or any other professional. Fees matter but other things are also important.


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Bob and Sophie give them their supposedly terrifying ' and where do you think you're going with that ? ' look.
The delivery men are unperturbed. They plumb in the new machine and cart off the old one. The process completed within ten minutes. Sophie is told she's a 'honey' by the man who plumbs in the machine. She glares at him from beneath her fringe.
It's only after they've gone that we notice that they've headed off with the Japanese solar system door magnets. Bob is unimpressed. Anyone passing a Muji store in Tokyo please contact us urgently.
The special needs children are dancing on the village green all afternoon. They love this song. Their unburdened joy makes me smile. I'm humbled by the tenderness of the young carers and staff . Kindness and patience in combination are great virtues:


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Kado Lespwa provides immediate relief to the ultra poor in Hinche Haiti.
Kado Lespwa facilitates this through a crisis management approach that fosters independence through financial aid, education, nutrition, clean water and health care. Our Christ centered work is provided compassionately in a dignified manner for the recipients.
Kado Lespwa is designed to help families in a crisis whether the underlying cause is hunger, extreme malnourishment, poor health, lack of shelter, poverty or simply poor in spirit.
Our goal is to provide the necessary resources and tools to enable such recipient to reach self sufficiency and graduate from our program within 12 months.
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Fundraising is primarily through general donations and the God Parent Program in which Godparents are identified for each family member.
Hope for Haiti, Hope for Hinche
The Catholic Church of Saint Monica
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Your tax-deductible gift helps us save lives and carry out life-changing programs in Hinche.
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Supporting the health, independence, and well-being of us all as we age means ensuring that our health system recognizes and rewards quality services benefitting older adults. Among our many efforts in advocacy and public policy, the Society participates in the development and valuation of physician service codes and works closely with a coalition of specialty societies to improve payment accuracy to recognize new services provided by primary care and other cognitive specialties.
Our Position
We believe that federal and state policies must expand older adults' healthcare options, help older adults and caregivers better understand healthcare needs, provide caregivers with adequate resources and support, and strengthen primary and preventive care and care coordination.
Our Work in This Area
- Comment Letter to Acumen, LLC on MACRA Episode-Based Cost Measures (April 24, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on PACE Innovation Act (February 10, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on ACA Market Stabilization Proposed Rule (March 6, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on Patient Relationship Categories and Codes (January 6, 2017)
- Letter to CMS on MACRA Final Rule (December 29, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Proposed Changes to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (October 17, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Bundled Payment Models for Cardiac and Orthopedic Care Proposed Rule (October 3, 2016)
- Letter on CY 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 6, 2016)
- Multispecialty Coalition Letter on CY 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (September 6, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on MACRA Proposed Rule (June 27, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Changes to Medicare Part D for CY 2017 (March 4, 2016)
- Letter to CMS on Episode Groups RFI (March 1, 2016)
- Letter to Senate Finance Committee on Chronic Care Policy Options (January 26, 2016)
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- Article: American Geriatrics Society Policy Priorities for New Administration and 115th Congress
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10 Key Considerations When You Decide to Study OverseasTuesday, June 02, 2015
Choosing the right country for higher education is the primary step for students aspiring to study abroad. The destination you decide must be conducive to your interest, your budget and your passion. Here are a few considerations for selecting the right country overseas for higher education.
- Choosing the destination – When you carry out a research on various countries, you will find a plethora of options related to study overseas programmes. Keep your specific goal and interests in mind while making the choice. For example, if you love adventure sports, you could choose a country that offers a lot of exciting opportunities for adventure and if you are looking for a medical course, make sure the country you choose offers a degree that is recognised in your country or worldwide.
- Passion for learning a foreign language – Many people wish to study abroad because they are passionate about mastering a foreign language. Joining an overseas university would prove to be an excellent way to practice a foreign language and fine tune your skills. If you wish to study a foreign language, choose a country where people speak the language you wish to learn because this will make your task much easier.
- Choosing a culturally rich country – If culture is important to you, you must choose a country that has a culturally rich background. In this case, you can choose to study in the chosen non-English speaking country even if you are not highly proficient.
- Getting the actual environment right – In any study abroad program, you must ensure that the actual environment you are planning to study in is good. Remember that as a student, you will be spending a couple or more years in your study abroad destination. For this, you must consider the geographical and geological locations that include the local weather conditions and also consider whether the college is in a rural area or suburb or in an urban centre.
- Talk to students already in the country – This is one of the best ways to find out about the destination you wish to study in. If you are able to find a student who has done the same program you plan on doing or has studied in the same country, you can get some idea about the college, the course and the country.
- Decide on the subject first – Even before you start looking out for the right college, it is important to decide on the subject you wish to study. This will help you decide on the right course to pick. If you love animation or music over physics or mathematics, convince your parents instead of labouring at the Engineering course you absolutely hate.
- Research your options carefully - Today technology has opened up numerous avenues to get information. On the internet, you will be able to carry out extensive research and find the exact course that will suit your specific interests, eligibility, budget and academic qualifications.
- Apply to at least three colleges – In order to be on the safe side, choose three or four colleges that offer the course of your choice and apply for all of them. This will avoid disappointments.
- Check for eligibility – As you choose the country for overseas education, check if the entry requirements at college you have narrowed down match your eligibility in terms of knowledge, English language skills and expertise. Ensure that you meet all the necessary eligibility criteria by carefully going through entry requirements at the university websites.
- Choose a country with lot of career opportunities – If you are planning to complete your course and settling down in the country, you need to make sure that you have enough career options there. The course you take must be able to secure a relevant job for you. As you choose a course based on your particular skills and tastes, it is also important to ensure that the course will get you the job once you graduate.
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The final episode of SoloLive for 2013 aired this past Wednesday on the Higher Ed Live network. Feel free to check us out. Our guest this month is former Providence College social media guru Alana Riley talking about motivation and positivity.
December 2013
(Higher Ed) Blogging Is Dead
Once upon a time, there were lots of higher ed bloggers. We wrote, we mused and we talked about ideas. Those wondrous days of yore were actually not that long ago. It's almost 2014 and many of us are still up to our old tricks. Except, the tricks are different now. No one really comments on blogs anymore, unless it's a huge site and even then, you just find yourself engaged in battles against trolls who may or may not be real.
Okay, so that's probably not the case on most of our blogs. But it's a concern nonetheless in blogging as a whole. The practice of getting a bunch of people to share their thoughts, however, is over. I'm not really trying to be too outrageous, but we're simply bantering about the same topics without any real desire to resolve anything. Here's why.
1. It's too difficult to apply one situation to all of our situations.
Try as we might, one size doesn't actually fit all. You can't apply situations that work for some of us, to work for all of us. Too many barriers. We can be informed and we can watch what others do in the hopes that watching their successes can ignite a fire within our own institutions, but it doesn't really work that way. So all of the blogging in the world, doesn't really solve much.
2. The people who (probably) need to be reading, aren't on our radar.
How many times has this scene played out at a conference? You hear an amazing talk on [insert topic of concern here] and wish your boss could be there to see it. But lo and behold, senior leader isn't at said conference. And sure, you might relay the information back when you return but people are desk surfing with too much paper and chair surfing to meetings all over campus to really give thought to that "REALLY AWESOME PROPOSAL FROM SOMEONE AT A SCHOOL WAY LARGER THAN OURS AND THAT PROBABLY ISN'T AS FEASIBLE FOR OUR SIZE AND/OR OUR BUDGET!"
So why are wasting time again? If it's just members of the choir trying to convert each other, there's not a lot of conversions and the unwashed masses continue to wander in the land of no-clue. It's a lose-lose proposition.
3. You can't really be a contrarian. Someone might be watching..
Sure there are a few naysayers out there. But most of them are people who used to work at schools who no longer do. There's only so much you can say before you get nervous about who is reading what you're saying. Maybe it doesn't matter as much as we think, but there's always a concern that what you say in a blog might impact future employment opportunities or you might change your mind, but be held to your random thoughts from a bygone era.
So what's the point, really? If there's a point to this exercise of blogging at all, someone should reveal it? Why are we still doing it? When we started Higher Ed Solo, we openly asked ourselves the question, "Are blogs dead?" We decided in the end, there was value to having the content out there whether people actively engaged with or not; with the hope that we could get them to engage. It's a process, but I think the world is a better place with us attempt it versus not.
4. How much insider baseball can we spin our wheels on?
So many of our conversations in higher ed are about the inner workings of our very specific and often highly complicated lives. The life of the higher ed professional can be very different than many other jobs, even if we're doing similar things as people on the outside. This can lead to increasing difficulty of relating to the struggles of more conventional workplaces and having expectations that outsiders might view as unrealistic. To be fair, this can be a problem in any industry; the difference is you don't see people from those industries blogging about what they're running into. I'm generalizing, but there comes a point where you have to openly question how much good we're really doing when we spend our time trying to solve intense issues.
I've always used blogging as a personal exercise. In my professional life, I use it to disseminate ideas and to work through things I'm thinking about. I've found it to be a really useful tool in my own development. But I often wonder whether the whole exercise has lost its relevance in a world where there's too much noise to keep up.
So where does that leave us, Mister Naysayer?
Well for starters, I don't think it means we stop blogging. This isn't the death knell of the practice and the opposing arguments I hope to spark from this intentionally bleak post will surely talk about the value of collaboration and all of the things we gain from putting our ideas out there.
There just comes a point where doing the same things we did don't advance the conversations beyond the same places they've always been. At some point, people are going to dig deeper and decide that what we're sharing with the community pushes the boundaries a bit more. How we get there or where that leaves us is anyone's guess.
I just know it's time for something different.
Ruminating on talking about yourself
I relay a real-life story of helping a client write about themselves & tie it to networking on Medium tonight.
Spaghetti-Os and Knowing Your Place
This tweet arrived on a Saturday by the folks at Spaghetti-Os. This tweet has been deleted, because of Twitter outrage over the perceived insensitivity of using a mock pasta O to commemorate a solemn moment. Probably because our fake pasta friend has a smile on its face. That's not Mister Pasta's fault though.
Here's the deal with all of the mock outrage, I get it on a level. But why I get it probably isn't for the reasons people are howling. The real issue as I see it, is about knowing your place in the landscape. Tweeting for a brand is difficult.
On the flip side, deleting the tweet is a cowardly act that people need to stop. Look, it's in the public record. Sure, you might be tired of people replying to it. But there's something to be said for communicating and sticking to your message sometimes. The internet mob isn't always right.
We apologize for our recent tweet in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. We meant to pay respect, not to offend.
— SpaghettiOs (@SpaghettiOs) December 7, 2013
There's this belief that the internet mob has to always be right. But it's a pack mentality. Someone howls and finds a problem, others follow in an effort to be part of a trend and before you know it, there are legions of folks singing the same refrain. How many people who were complaining actually eat SpaghettiOs at all? Maybe they did as kids, understand that sometimes you just have to drown out the noise and carry on.
You're not going to please everyone, whether in social media or life. So stop trying.
I originally wanted to write this post about the fact that brands can't be everything to everyone. I'm not sure that I'd have ever thought to use a brand like this to post about something like Pearl Harbor Day. It's just not something you'd ever expect from your canned pasta maker brand. To be fair, you want to generate interest and I can imagine someone working behind the scenes there who was hoping to get Retweets and Favorites to show their higher ups how they're connecting and instead; you'll have social media "ninjas" posting that whoever did it ought to be fired.
If only all of our work foibles were so visible that strangers would think to comment based on one action how good (or not good) you must be at your job.
Understanding your audience is a golden rule and having a strategy prevents throwing darts at a wall in the hopes of something sticking. Birds and certain insects communicate with each other on frequencies we can't understand. Brands aren't birds. Humans hear what you're putting out there, making what you say more important.


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American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge
Decatur, GA
Atlanta Hope Lodge exterior
Exterior view of the American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge, Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta Hope Lodge dining room
Dining room at the American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge, Atlanta, GA.
Atlanta Hope Lodge living room
Living room at the American Cancer Society Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge, Atlanta, GA.
Local Area Resources
Helpful Local Information
Atlanta.com - Visitor's Guide
City of Atlanta - Visitors Brochure and Guide
Emory University Visitor's Information
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
MARTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Welcome to Atlanta - Newcomer's Guide
Area Lodging (Near Emory Campus)
Concierges at the clinics can provide brochures containing information about facilities and maps to the hotels that within five miles of the Emory University. Many offer special rates for families of Emory patients. The concierge desks are located on the second floor of Building A and on the first floor of Building B.
Hampton Inn
1975 North Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Maud Baker
Open 7 days a week
609 Church Street (downtown Decatur)
Carithers Flowers (A portion of purchase benefits the American Cancer Society.)
Other Helpful Links
National Cancer Institute
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Colonial Bank
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–12 Noon
3361 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur
Fidelity National Bank
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–12 Noon
160 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur
First Union
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–12 Noon (Sat hours at Druid Hills location ONLY)
250 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue - 800-ASK-FUNB
2942 North Druid Hills Road - 800-ASK-FUNB
Bank of America
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
163 Clairmont Avenue - 404-371-6930
3819 North Decatur Road - 404-297-1180
2963 North Druid Hills Road - 404-329-4801
1651 North Decatur Rd (Emory Village) - 404-329-4835
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–12 Noon (Sat hours at Clairmont location ONLY)
2700 Clairmont Road - 404-636-7855
2920 North Druid Hills Road - 404-320-1336
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (Sat hours at Clairmont location ONLY)
1937 Clairmont Road - 404-728-1225
1685 North Decatur Rd (in Emory Univ) - 404-728-1200
2675 North Decatur Rd (DeKalb Med Ctr) - 404-297-1103
Wells Fargo
Mon–Thurs: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
2851 North Druid Hills Road - 404-329-1850
2725 Clairmont Road - 404-329-1820
Outside Emory University Center – ATM Only
Dining Out
Atlanta offers a rich selection of dining options. A wide variety, both in price and style, exists within easy access of the Hope Lodge. Here are a few suggestions:
Corner of Clairmont and North Decatur Road
All of these restaurants are only ½ mile away. Many have delivery service also.
In North Decatur Plaza
(On the left, if traveling from Hope Lodge, before the light)
Philly Connection
2140 North Decatur Rd.
In Emory Commons
(On the left, if traveling from Hope Lodge, after the light)
Evans Fine Foods
2125 North Decatur Rd.
2113 North Decatur Rd.
In Emory Promenade
(On the right, if traveling from Hope Lodge, after the light)
Community Q (BBQ)
1361 Clairmont Rd
Los Loros
1248 Clairmont Rd.
My Thai
1248 Clairmont Rd.
Pizza Hut (take out)
1248 Clairmont Rd.
In the Shopping Center at the light, before Clairmont and North Decatur Road (On the left, if traveling from Hope Lodge)
Athens Pizza House
1341 Clairmont Rd.
Le Giverny
1355 Clairmont Rd.
Papa Johns Pizza (take out)
1369 Clairmont Rd.
Pyng Ho
1357 Clairmont Rd.
1359 Clairmont Rd.
Tanner's Chicken Rotisserie
1371 Clairmont Rd.
Drug Stores
2738 N. Decatur Road - 404-508-2456
2730 N. Decatur Road - 404-508-2456
2929 N. Druid Hills Road - 404-325-4592
2175 N. Decatur Road - 404-377-8122
2846 LaVista Road - 404-633-0479
2523 N. Decatur Road (in Suburban Plaza Shopping Center) - 404-377-2688 or 0792
2480 Briarcliff Road - 404-321-4250
Kroger Pharmacy
2205 LaVista Road - 404-633-4201
DeKalb Pharmacy and Medical Supply
2765 N. Decatur Road #103 - 404-296-6006
Dry Cleaners/Coin Laundromats
Dry Cleaners
Cachet Cleaners
2131 N. Decatur Road (at Clairmont Rd.)
Emory Village
1556 N. Decatur Road
Kim's Cleaners
1535 Clairmont Road (across the street)
N. Decatur Coin Laundry/Dry Cleaning
2092 N. Decatur Road (at Clairmont Rd.)
One Price Dry Cleaning (Toco Hills Shopping Ctr.)
3024 N. Druid Hills Road
Pinchard & Morgan Cleaners (just up the block)
1361 Clairmont Road
Toco Hills Valet (Toco Hills Shopping Ctr.)
2205 LaVista Road
Coin Laundromats
Emory Village
1556 N. Decatur Rd. (Emory Village)
Toco Hills Coin (Toco Hills Chopping Ctr.)
2941 N. Druid Hills Road
Laundry Lounge
1544 Piedmont Ave. (Ansley Mall)
N. Decatur Coin Laundry/Dry Cleaning
2092 N. Decatur Road (at Clairmont Rd.)
Gas Stations/Repair Services
Gas Stations
Corner of Clairmont Road & N. Decatur Road - 404-315-7139
2146 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur
2832 N. Decatur Road
Clairmont Road and Mason Mill Road
Clairmont at N. Druid Hills Road - 404-636-7704
1605 N. Decatur Road - 404-378-5481
Quik Trip
3830 N. Decatur Rd - 404-292-4098
2375 N. Druid Hills Road - 404-315-6700
Repair Services
Clairmont Tire Center (NAPA Auto Care)
2810 Clairmont Road
Williamsburg Chevron
1923 Clairmont Road
2460 N. Druid Hills Road
Precision Tune Auto Care
2145 Lawrenceville Highway
Q Lube
1271 Clairmont Road (at N. Decatur Rd.)
Sears Auto Center
Northlake Mall
Chuck's Auto & Diesel
1766 Dixie Ave. (Smyrna, GA)
Goodyear Auto Service, Inc.
2144 Lawrenceville Highway (at N. DeKalb Mall)
Certified Auto Repair of Atlanta
1885 Clairmont Rd.
Hair Salons
Cut Zoo
2106 N. Decatur Road (at Clairmont Rd.)
J. Thomas Salon, Inc.
2793 Clairmont Road
Great Clips
2480 Briarcliff Road
524 Church Street
Mario's Hair Place
2716 Clairmont Road
1583 N. Decatur Road
Van Michael Salon, Inc.
(ask for their "New Talent Salon" for a less expensive cut)
778 N. Highland Ave.
Health Clubs
YMCA (FREE memberships while being a resident at Hope Lodge)
1100 Clairmont Ave
404 377-0241
Athletic Club Northeast
1515 Sheridon Rd
404 325-2700
Ladies Workout Express
2865 N. Druid Hills Rd
404 320-0050
The Fitness Factory
500 Amsterdam Ave
404 815-7900
Gold's Gym
3293 Buford Highway
404 325-3351
Emory Univ. Student Athletic & Activity Center (FREE passes at Hope Lodge Guest Services).
Starvine Way
404 712-2430
Medical Facilities
Cancer Center (Northside Hospital)
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342-1611
Dekalb Medical Center
2701 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
Patient Information: 404-501-5200
Dentist- Dr. Joseph Looper
Sage Hill Shopping Center
1799 Briarcliff Rd, NE
Emory Clinic
1525 Clifton Road
(corner of Houston Mill Road)
Atlanta, GA 30322
Emory Clinic (Building A&B)
1365 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Patient Information: 404-712-3411
Emory University Hospital
1365 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Medical Association of Atlanta
1718 Peachtree St., NW #489
Atlanta, GA 30342-1611
Northside Hospital
1000 Johnson Ferry Rd., NW
Atlanta, GA 30342
Radiotherapy Clinic of Georgia
2349 Lawrenceville Highway
Decatur, GA 30033
Emergency: 404-701-1581
Fax: 404-728-1081
St. Joseph's Hospital
5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Veterans Admin. Hospital
1670 Clairmont Rd.
Decatur, GA 30033
Winship Cancer Center for Medical Oncology
1365 Clifton Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Movie Theaters/Movie Rentals
Movie Theaters
Tara Cinema
2345 Cheshire Bridge Road
*AMC Northlake 8
4043 LaVista Road
*AMC N. DeKalb Mall 16
2042 Lawrenceville Highway
*AMC Buckhead Backlot (Theater and Café)
3340 Peachtree Road
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Road
United Artists Lenox Square Cinema (located in the Mall)
3393 Peachtree Road
The Plaza Theater
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Fernbank IMAX Theater
767 Clifton Road
*For all AMC Theaters, call 404-816-4262 for an automated schedule.
Movie Rental
Blockbuster Express:
Publix (outside)
3870 N Druid Hills Rd
Quik Trip (outside)
1910 Lawrenceville Hwy
Red Box Locations:
Walgreens (outside)
585 Dekalb Industrial Way
Kroger (outside)
2875 N. Decatur Rd
CVS (outside)
2586 Lawrenceville Hwy
Post Offices
3104 Briarcliff Road
Directions: Turn left onto Clairmont Road. Go about 3 miles, and turn right onto Briarcliff Road. The Post Office is 0.1 mile on your left.
Open until 1 pm on Saturday
Druid Hills
1709 Briarcliff Road
Directions: Turn right onto Clairmont Road. Go about ½ mile and turn right onto North Decatur Road. Go about 1 mile until you reach a five-way intersection (main entrance to Emory University is on the right), cross the intersection and stay on North Decatur for one more mile until you have reached Briarcliff Road. Make a right onto Briarcliff Road and go 1 mile. At Johnson Road, make a right into the Shopping Center, and the Post Office will be on your right.
520 W. Ponce De Leon Avenue
Directions: Turn right onto Clairmont Road. Stay on Clairmont Road, going toward downtown Decatur, approximately 2 miles until you see the Old Court House directly in front of you on E. Ponce de Leon. Turn right, and the Post Office will be on your left.
Public Library
DeKalb County Public Library System
Toco Hill/Avis G. Williams
Mon. – Wed.: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thurs. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1282 McConnell Drive
Directions: Turn left onto Clairmont Road. Go about ¾ mile, and turn right onto McConnell Drive. At the stop, go left into the entrance to the Library.
Mon – Thurs: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
215 Sycamore Street
Directions: Turn right onto Clairmont Road. Stay on Clairmont Road until it deadends into E. Ponce de Leon Avenue (about 2 miles). Turn left onto E. Ponce de Leon Avenue. At next light, turn right onto Church Street. Make first left onto Sycamore Street. Library is on the right. (Parking is in the rear of the Library.)
4115 Clairmont Road
Directions: Turn left onto Clairmont Road. Go about 6 miles, and the Library is on your right.
Religious Organizations
Information on service times, contact the appropriate religious organization
A.M.E. Church Headquarters
208 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta
404 524-8279
Atlanta Jewish Federation
1440 Spring St. NW Atlanta
404 873-1661
Cathedral at Chapel Hill
4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur
404 243-5020
Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta
680 W. Peachtree Street, NW, Atlanta
404 888-7801
Church of God, State Office
6179 Buford Highway, Doraville
770 448-9300
Christian Science Reading Room
88 Broad Street, NW, Atlanta
404 522-9380
Clairmont Hills Baptist Church
3528 Clairmont Ave, Decatur
404 636-1406
C.M.E Church Head
2001 Marin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta
404 752-7800
Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
2744 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta
404 365-1010
Georgia Baptist Convention
2930 Flowers Road, NE, Atlanta
770 455-0404
Georgia Atlanta Presbyterian
1455 Tullie Road, NE Atlanta
404 633 8061
Immaculate Heart of Mary
2855 Briarcliff Road, NE, Atlanta
404 636-1418
St. Thomas More
624 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
404 378-4588
Southeast Conference United Church of Christ
756 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta
404 607-1993
Southern Union Conference of Seventh Day Adventist
3978 Memorial Dr. Atlanta
404 299-1832
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta
1911 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta
404 659-0002
United Methodist Center, N. Georgia Conference
159 Ralph McGill Boulevard, Atlanta
404 634-5134
Shopping Malls
North Dekalb Mall
Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun 12 Noon - 6 p.m.
2050 Lawrenceville Hwy
404 320- 7960
Department Stores: Macy's, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshall's
Directions: Turn left onto Clairmont Rd. and go ¾ miles to N. Druid Hills Rd. Turn right at the light (there will be a gas station on the right corner). Travel 3 to 4 miles. Mall entrance will be on your right.
Northlake Mall
Mon – Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
4800 Briarcliff Rd
770 938-3564
Directions: Turn Left onto Clairmont Rd. Travel 11/4 miles to LaVista Rd and turn right. Follow LaVista Rd for approximately 5 miles. Northlake Mall will be on your left.
Lenox Square
Mon – Sat 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
Sun: 12 Noon - 6 p.m.
3393 Peachtree Rd
404 233-6767
Department Stores: Neimann Marcus, Rich's, Macy's
Directions: Turn left on to Clairmont Rd and go ¾ miles to N. Druid Hills Road. Turn left and follow N. Druid Hills Road 3 to 4 miles. After a major intersection with Buford highway, go ½ mile until the road splits. Follow the left fork; this is E. Roxboro Rd. Continue straight 1 mile to the intersection with Peachtree Road. Turn left at the light and you will see Phipps Plaza to your right. Approximately 1/3 mile on your left you will see Lenox Square.
Phipps Plaza
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun: 12 Noon – 5:30 p.m.
3500 Peachtree Road
404 262-0992
Department Stores: Fifth Ave, Lord & Taylor, Parisian
Directions: Turn left on to Clairmont Rd and go ¾ miles to N. Druid Hills Road. Turn left and follow N. Druid Hills Road 3 to 4 miles. After a major intersection with Buford highway, go ½ mile until the road splits. Follow the left fork; this is E. Roxboro Rd. Continue straight 1 mile to the intersection with Peachtree Road. Turn left at the light and you will see Phipps Plaza to your right. Approximately 1/3 mile on your left you will see Lenox Square.
Rainbow Natural Foods
2118 North Decatur Road
Directions: Turn right onto Clairmont Road. Go about ½ mile and turn left onto North Decatur Road. Rainbow Natural Foods is in the shopping center on your left. (There is also a small restaurant inside).
2205 LaVista Road, NE
Directions: Turn onto Clairmont Road. Go about 1 mile and turn left onto North Druid Hills. Go about ½ mile and turn left onto LaVista Road. Kroger is on the left.
Directions: Corner of Clairmont Road and North Druid Hills Road.
Whole Foods Market Place
Directions: Corner of LaVista and Briarcliff. Left onto Clairmont, left onto North Druid Hills, left onto LaVista. Entrance to World Food Market is on the left just before Briarcliff Road.
Tourist Attractions
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road, NE
Fernbank Museum isn't just another museum-it's a journey to another time and place. A visit to the Museum brings a unique opportunity to explore cultural treasures, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. And thanks to a stunning line-up of special exhibitions, special events for adults, families and children, and ground-breaking research projects-there's always something new to discover! There is an entry fee.
Directions: Car – Turn right onto Clairmont Road and follow it for about a mile. Take another right onto GA-8 W/US-29 S/US-78 W/Scott Blvd and continue for 2 miles. Turn right onto Clifton Road, museum will be on the right.
Stone Mountain Park
Highway 78, Stone Mountain
This 3,200 acre park is home to the world's largest base-relieve sculpture, which depicts three Civil War Confederate generals on the world's largest exposed granite monolith. This handiwork also serves as the backdrop for an impressive laser show that runs nightly during summer months. Other park activities include picnicking, hiking up the mountain, swimming, fishing, tennis, mini golf, golf, as well as a sky lift to the top of the mountain, ice skating rink, steam driven locomotive and train, paddle wheel riverboat, antique car museum, and Civil War museum.
Directions: Car- Turn right onto Clairmont Road. Go about ½ mile and turn left onto N. Decatur Road. Go about 1 mile and turn onto Scott Boulevard. Follow the sights to Highway 78 (Stone Mountain Parkway). Follow signs to Stone Mountain State Park (you will be able to see the mountain in the distance!). There is a fee for parking
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker Street NW
Around every corner you'll experience something new and inviting. You'll see great interactive exhibits such as a thrilling, multi-sensory 4-D movie (3-D glasses with moving seats) and a fully functioning bottling line. You can even give our 7-foot Coca-Cola Polar Bear a big hug! And of course, a World of Coca-Cola favorite-the tasting experience, will give you a refreshing opportunity to sample over 60 different beverages from around the world. All this and much more make the World of Coca-Cola a unique and must-see Atlanta experience! A visit of the entire attraction is estimated to last an average of 90 minutes. There is an entry fee.
Directions: Turn right onto Clairmont and take another right onto N. Decatur Road. In ½ a mile, keep left at the fork. At the traffic circle, continue straight to keep on N. Decatur Road. In ½ a mile turn left on Briarcliff Road NE. Turn right onto Ponce De Leon Ave NE then left on Freedom Parkway. Take ramp onto I-75 N and get off at exit 249D for Spring Street toward US-19/US-29/W. Peachtree St. Spring Street will turn slightly right and become Spring Techwood Con and turn right onto Baker Street NW. World of Coke will be on right.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE
Located just minutes from Downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, is the Zoo Atlanta features 250 species of animals from all over the world, living in naturalistic habitats. Some unusual creatures to look for include the Sumatran orangutans, Western lowland gorillas, black rhinos and pandas from China. Do not miss the ford African rain forest, which houses four gorilla families.
Directions: Turn left onto Clairmont road and go 3 miles to I-85 South. I-85 will merge with I-75. Follow I-85/I-5 to I -20 East. Take Exit 26 off I-20 and turn right. Turn right into Grant Park and follow the signs for the Zoo through the park.
Centennial Olympic Park
In the heart of downtown Atlanta, this 21 acre site is the legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The park is the largest inner city park built in the last quarter century. Some of the park's favorite attractions include the Fountain of Rings (with daily water shows) and free summer concert series in the Southern Company amphitheater.
Directions: Car- Turn left on Clairmont road and go 3 miles to I-85 South. I-85 will merge with I-75. Follow I-85/I-75 to exit 99 (Williams Street). Stay straight on Williams Street for about 3 blocks and turn right onto International Avenue. Stay straight on International Avenue and this will take you through the park. You will pass many different lots as you drive through the park.
Marta – Take the Southbound train to Peachtree Center (N1) Follow International Boulevard West to the Park. You can also take the Westbound train to Omni Station (W1) and follow the signs to the Georgia World Congress Center.
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District
Visitor Info: 404 331-6922
This four block area on Auburn Avenue is where Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was born and raised. Today it includes the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (Founded by Coretta Scott King shortly after her husband was killed in 1968), the restored King birth home and Ebenezar Baptist Church. The King Center displays his personal belongings and Grave Site, a marble crypt surround by the Reflecting Pool. A visitor's Center Operated by the National Park Service television footage.
Directions: Turn left on Clairmont Road and go 3 miles to I-85 South. I-85 will merge with I-75. Follow I-85/I-75 to Exit 96 (Freedom Parkway). Make a right at the light the end of the off ramp onto Boulevard Avenue. Then make a right at the next light (which will appear immediately and does not have a street sign). Enter the parking lot on the left and walk to the visitor's Center across the street.
CNN Studio Tours
1 CNN Center (Marietta Street & Techwood Drive)
See Global News in the making at the CNN Studio, CNN Center, downtown Atlanta. A 45-minute walking tour includes an exhibit area with CNN and Turner memorabilia, the Control Room Theater, Special Effects Studio, and Main Newsroom. Tours: Adults- $8, Senior Citizens - $6, Children ages 6-12 - $5.
Directions: Car – Turn left on Clairmont and go 3 miles to I-85 South. I-85 will merge with I-75. Take Exit 99 (Williams Street) and follow the blue signs for the World Congress Center (you will end up on International Boulevard). Follow International Boulevard until intersects with Techwood Drive. Turn left and go 2 blocks. The CNN Center will be on the right. Private Parking is available within 2 blocks of the Center for a fee.
Marta – Take the Westbound train to Omni Station (W1) on the East/West line.
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Explore Atlanta history from Civil War to Civil Rights in award winning exhibitions at the new Atlanta History Museum.
Directions: Turn left on Clairmont Road and go 3 mile to I-85 for about 4 exits, getting off at the exit for I-75 North (exit 27). Take I-75 North to West Paces Ferry Road (exit 107). At the bottom of the exit, make a left at the traffic light (Northside Drive). At the next intersections, make a right on to West Paces and follow the signs.
Margaret Mitchell House and Visitors Center
10th & Peachtree Street - 404 249-7012
990 Peachtree Street NE - 404 249-7015
Tour this turn of the century home, where Margaret Mitchell wrote "Gone with the Wind". Exhibits in the house and the adjacent Visitor's Center tell the story of Margaret Mitchell's life, her book and movie and their profound impact on Atlanta, the South and the rest of the World.
Directions: Turn left on Clairmont Road and go 3 miles to I-85 South. Take I-85 to the 10th/14th Street exit (exit 26) and stay on the access road until you get to 10th Street (2nd traffic light). Make a left onto 10th Street East. Travel 3 to 4 blocks and turn right on Crescent Avenue. There is free parking lot on the right. You will be behind the Margaret Mitchell House and should follow the signs to the Visitor's Center.
Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Circle, NE
404 -727-4282
Occupying a 45, 000 square foot building designed by renowned Architect Michael Graves. The Museum has a permanent collection of some 16,000 objects including art from Egypt, Greece, Rome the Near East, the American, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and art work on paper ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Founded in 1919, the museum was expanded in 1993 to include 29 galleries for permanent holding of other Nationally and Internationally renowned institutions.
Directions: On the Emory University campus. Main quadrangle (North Decatur and Oxford Roads.)
Jimmy Carter Presidential Center
441 Freedom Parkway
404- 865-7100
Under the leadership of former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, the Carter Center Fellows, and Programs Directors, the Center has earned an International reputation for bringing people and resources together to promote peace and human rights; foster democracy and development; and fight poverty, hunger and disease worldwide. This facility is surrounded by nature and hosts a fine view of the downtown Atlanta skyline. Such is the case in the Japanese Garden, an area designed by renowned Master Gardener Kinsaku Nakane, which feature two waterfalls cascading over rocks into a pool. Inside are artifacts from Carter's Presidency. Admission: Adults $8.00, Senior Citizens, Military & Students with ID $6.00.
Directions: Turn right onto Clairmont Road. Go about ½ mile and turn right onto North Decatur Road. Go about 1 mile and you'll hit a give-way intersection (main entrance to Emory University is on right), cross the intersection and stay on North Decatur Road for 1 more mile until you come to Briarcliff Road. Turn left onto Briarcliff Road. After 1.4 miles, the road will change names to Moreland Avenue (once you cross Ponce de Leon Avenue). At the 2nd traffic light after Ponce de Leon Avenue, turn right onto Freedom Parkway. Follow signs to the Carter Center.
Car Rentals
Alamo Rent- A- Center
404-768-4161 (airport)
Avis Rent- A- Car
404-530-7200 (airport)
Budget Rent –A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz Car Rental
National Car Rental
404-530-2800 (airport)
Taxi Services
Emory Yellow Cab: 404-371-0883
Check Cab: 404-351-1111
Atlanta Yellow Cab: 404-521-0200
Buckhead Safety Cab: 404-233-1152
Decatur Best Taxi Service: 404-377-0340
Twenty-Four Seven: 404-298-0019
Airport Shuttle
Atlanta Airport Shuttle: 404-768-7600
Emory Airport Shuttle: 404-299-3886
Bus Lines
Greyhound Transportation
232 Forsyth Street
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
Marta (Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
MARTA operates a coordinated system of bus and train lines for access to all of Atlanta. Exact change or tokes are required. Weekly and monthly passes, or unlimited rides on all routes, also available.
Rail and Bus lines: 404-848-4711
Para Transit Services: 404-848-3340
Lift Services: 404-659-2359
Handicapped Services: 404-848-5389
Residency at a Hope Lodge facility is a courtesy extended at the sole discretion of American Cancer Society. All individuals who meet the Hope Lodge eligibility requirements will be welcomed regardless of race, creed, citizenship, physical disability, gender, color, ethnic heritage, veteran status, economic status, or sexual orientation. For admissions information, please select a Hope Lodge location.


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Weight: 11.8 oz
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Technology: ABZORB Crash Pad, N2 Cushioning, N2 Burst.


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Summer Heats Up as AHRMA Round Three Quickly Approaches!
AHRMA Southwest Regional Motocross Series
Round 3: Cahuilla Creek MX Park
Courtesy of Tami Greenhill, AHRMA Southwest Regional Coordinator
Photo by Robin Lee
Summer is here, racing is tight, and it's time to get down to business as we head to round three of the Jake's Garage AHRMA Southwest Regional Motocross Series this Sunday, July 19, at the Cahuilla Creek MX Park in Anza, California, hosted by the California Vintage Motocross Club.
For VMX Racing, over the first two rounds, some of the tightest battles have taken place in some of the top classes, including the Sportsman 250cc Expert class, in which Southern California's Clark Jones is on top in the points chase. The Sportsman 500cc Intermediate class leads the way, with 11 participants competing for the series crown, while Patrick Leonard and Ricky Richardson are tied in the points with three rounds remaining. Northern California's Tom McDaniel is dominating the Over 50 Intermediate class, but there are 10 other competitors hot on his tail!
What's New for 2015?
Joint efforts between AHRMA's Northwest and Southwest regions and AHRMA NW member Nicky Trevino's stepping up to the plate to promote Post-Vintage Motocross is what's new! PVMX competition is on the rise!
The most dominant class in the first two rounds this year has been the Over 50 Expert class, in which there is a tie between Eric Harvey and Steve Williams.
There is also a tie in the Historic Four-Stroke Expert class between Jeff Robertson and Shawn Culp. Shawn travels all the way from Scottsdale, Arizona, to compete.
Complete results and overall points standings can be found on the AHRMA Southwest website under the "Results & Points" tab.
Please remember that in order to participate in this series and in order to earn points, AHRMA membership is required. Membership information can be found at www.AHRMASouthwest.org or at the track. To qualify for year-end awards, racers must participate in at least three out of the five rounds scheduled.
Event Schedule
Gates Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sign-Up: 7 a.m.
AHRMA Tech Inspection: 7 a.m.
Practice: 8:45 a.m.
Riders' Meeting: 9:45 a.m.
Racing begins at 10:15 a.m.
Track Information
Gate Fee: $10 per day
Camping: $10 per night
Concessions: Not available
Track Website: www.CahuillaCreekMotocross.com.
For more information, please visit us at www.AHRMASouthwest.org or www.facebook.com/AHRMASouthwest.
About AHRMA Southwest
AHRMA is a member-owned nonprofit association dedicated to enhancing the sport of historic motorcycle racing and the enjoyment of riders and spectators. The AHRMA Southwest team coordinates events for members from four states: Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Southern Nevada.
Category: Announcements, Motocross, Regional, Vintage, Vintage Motocross


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Last year we were so excited to go to the entire fabulous weekend of Starfest and my kids loved it. We went for all 3 days and there were tons of things to see, events to attend and stuff to buy! 🙂 Read more about our visit last year here.
This year they have brilliantly scheduled it around May the 4th, Star Wars day celebration announced for the United States is taking place in Denver, CO, at the annual StarFest convention. Rumor has it that Margaret Thatcher was actually the first to utter the pun that has become an international holiday for all fans of Star Wars movies, culture and fun.
Not just a day – but a full weekend of activities celebrating Star Wars, including a Jar Jar Binks Dunk Tank, Yoda Sound-Alike contest, Miss Empire Pageant, light saber piñata bashes, stormtroopers, life-size functioning R2D2 robots, a "These ARE the Droids You're Looking For" scavenger hunt, trivia, and art and costume contests. "May the 4th Be With You."
"It's the ultimate Star Wars Geekend," says organizer KathE Walker. "We've been running this convention since May, 1977. That first year, we were contacted by Lucasfilm, asking if we would mind running a 16mm trailer for a movie they were releasing at the end of the month called Star Wars. They gave us some hand outs and t-shirts to give away and as far as I know we were one of the first conventions to show the trailer anywhere. I figure it this way…if it weren't for us showing the trailer and getting folks excited about the movie, Star Wars wouldn't have been the success it is today," she laughs. "Okay, so I like to think that way."
Today, StarFest includes programming and attractions celebrating a host of sci-fi, fantasy and horror films and TV shows. More than 25 media guests will also be in attendance, signing autographs, meetings fans, and speaking onstage.
Many Star Trek guests are also expected to appear. Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura from the original series, ) Tim Russ (Tuvok the Vulcan from Voyager) and Suzie Plakson ( Worf's half-Klingon mate, K'Ehleyr from Star Trek: The Next Generation) will all be greeting fans, signing autographs and appearing on stage during the 3-day festival, set for May 2-3-4 at the Marriott Tech Center. Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor X in the Xmen) is also planning to appear, although his appearance is tentative, awaiting professional commitments.
StarFest is one of the nation's oldest fan-run science fiction media conventions. Over the decades, the convention has grown to celebrate all forms of science fiction, fantasy and horror, and includes several other conventions-within-a-convention the same weekend: ComicsFest, HorrorFest, GameFest, RoboFest and DigiFest. Owned and operated by lifelong sci-fi fans Stephen and KathE Walker, the weekend event draws more than 10,000 fans annually.
General Admission tickets are $35 for Saturday or Sunday; $55 for a weekend pass. Child tickets are $15/$24. Upgrades and VIP packages are also available. Buy tickets online at www.StarFestDenver.com .
StarFest opens Friday, May 2 at 3:00 pm and the fun runs non-stop until Sunday, May 4th at 6:00 pm. The Marriott Tech Center is located at 4900 S. Syracuse Ave, just north of Belleview, and east of I-25 in Denver/Greenwood Village. For more information, visit www.StarFestDenver.com.


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Еще один замечательный видеокурс, посвященный ретуши и обработке цифровых фотографий в программе Adobe Photoshop.
Course Description:
LEARN PORTRAIT PHOTO PHOTOSHOP EDITING FOR FUN OR PROFIT! Many of my university students have went on to become full-time wedding photographers or do portrait photography on the side for extra income. Learn the industry-standard portrait photo editing techniques today!
THIS IS LIKE 5 COURSES IN 1 ULTIMATE COURSE: Portrait Corrections, Portrait Retouching, RAW Retouching, Portrait Stylizing and Special Effects, and Advanced Black-and-White Conversions.
This is the course that can teach you everything you need to know to advance in portrait photography Photoshop editing, whether you're a professional photographer looking to offer more services to clients and increase income, or a hobbyist looking to improve personal photos.
Ever wonder how portrait photographers have compelling portfolio photos? Or how magazine models look so flawless in those feature stories and covers? Or how that black-and-white photo jumps from the page with such detailed tonality and sharpness? Or how that couple's wedding photos feature that "pop out of the frame" special effect?
In this course, I've included the essential techniques to succeed in portrait photography Photoshop editing, including
Relevant color, lighting, and composition corrections
Effective retouching techniques
Stylistic adjustment techniques
Improved black-and-white conversions
Special effects and edits to offer as a bonus to your clients
These are methods you can use to improve your own photos for fun, or you can apply them to photos in your portfolio to attract more clients. Add excitement and interest to engagement photos, wedding photos, professional and executive photos, maternity photos, and all the other various categories of portrait photos.
This course will not just help you retouch photos that you're already taking for a client. It also has the potential to help you land more customers, and add more photo enhancing services to your business.
Enrollment in this course includes access to hours of follow-along lectures where students "learn by doing."
Signing up for the course also includes
Access to the discussion forums (for discussion and posting links to your portrait photos that you've been working on so fellow students and I can critique and give feedback!)
Access to all future lectures that are added to this course (that may be a result of questions from the discussions forums) or new techniques related to portrait photography
Discount coupons for other new courses that I launch
Free support files to follow along in the lectures (most of the lectures feature the same photos available for download, but students are free to use their own photos of course)
Besides over 5 hours of lectures, I also include quizzes to assess your learning, and some helpful handouts on file formats, color terminology, Photoshop keyboard shortcuts, and a portrait retouching checklist.
See my bio on this page for more of my educational and professional background.
Let's get started learning and creating!
What are the requirements?
Students need Adobe Photoshop (preferably Creative Cloud, although many earlier versions will have many of the tools; free trial version is fine as well).
It's okay to be new at Photoshop when taking this course. However, taking my free course, "Getting Started in Photoshop," and optionally, "Photoshop In-Depth: Tools," can be helpful.
What am I going to get from this course?
Over 76 lectures and 5.5 hours of content!
Edit and improve portait photos professionally in Photoshop.
Improve lighting, color, composition, and sharpness with Photoshop.
Apply industry-standard Photoshop retouching techniques in portrait photos.
Use Photoshop to create special effects in portrait photos.
Convert color photos to black-and-white in an artistic manner in Photoshop.
Stylize and add interest to portrait photos.
What is the target audience?
Anyone interested in learning the essential Photoshop techniques in portrait photography.
Portrait photographers who want to offer extra services to clients such as special effects, color and lighting correction, retouching, and advanced black-and-white conversions.
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