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Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors met Thursday in Columbus for its regularly scheduled February meeting. The following are highlights from the meeting. The complete set of meeting minutes are posted at OHSAA.org.
– By a 6-3 vote, the board approved an OHSAA Out-of-Season Coaching Instruction Proposal that will allow expanded opportunities for Board of Education approved coaches in the team sports to provide instruction outside the season of play. The regulation becomes effective Sept. 3, 2013. Individual instruction is defined as no more than four individuals present at any one time in all combined facilities where instruction is taking place. Team sports include soccer, volleyball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, basketball, softball and baseball. Note that 'no-contact periods and the summer coaching period (10 days of team coaching permitted from June 1-July 31) will continue to exist and that out-of-season instruction is already permitted in individual sports (golf, tennis, cross country, wrestling, swimming & diving, gymnastics, bowling and track & field).
– By a 7-2 vote, the board approved an OHSAA proposal regarding the start of football practice in 2013. For schools that start classes August 16 or earlier, football practice may begin on Monday, August 1. All other schools may begin practice on the previously established date of August 5.
– Three additional referendum items were approved by the board to go on the ballot this spring for member schools, including proposed changes to Bylaw 4-3, Enrollment and Attendance; Bylaw 4-7, Transfer; and Bylaw, 4-10-2 Amateur.
– The board approved an updated OHSAA policy for concussion management. In December 2012, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law House Bill 143, which legislates concussion prevention, recognition and management and includes many of the same policies that the OHSAA already mandated. The law, which goes into effect April 26, 2013, adds several aspects to previous OHSAA regulations. To be fully compliant with the law, modifications have been made to the OHSAA's concussion policy. Among the changes is that no student who exhibits symptoms of a concussion shall be permitted to return to play on the same day he/she was removed. (Previously, an authorized medical professional could approve a student to return to play on the same day if it was deemed that no concussion was sustained.)
– Twelve member schools were recently penalized for committing infractions of OHSAA bylaws or sports regulations. The list of schools, along with the infractions and penalties, is included in the board meeting minutes posted at OHSAA.org.
– In January, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) released the list 2011-12 Coaches of the Year in each state, as well as NFHS Section Coaches of the Year.
– Jolinda Miller, athletic administrator at Cincinnati Hughes High School, has been named the OHSAA's 2013 Ethics and Integrity Award winner. The 2012 winner was Chris Spielman and both are expected to be honored during the upcoming OHSAA state basketball tournaments.
– The regional and state tournament draws in softball and baseball were conducted and will be posted at OHSAA.org. In addition, tournament regulations in softball, boys tennis and track & field were also approved by the board and will be posted at OHSAA.org. The baseball tournament regulations will be approved at a later date.
– The board approved the appointment of Beau Rugg to the position of OHSAA Assistant Commissioner. Mr. Rugg will oversee the OHSAA's officiating program and serve as the sport administrator for football and wrestling.
For more Northeast Ohio high school sports news, scores, photos and videos, visit usatodayhss.com/Cleveland.
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A few weeks ago, Mike Hendricks of the KC Star interviewed me. In the middle of Bike Week, Keith from the KC Star photographed me (and I photographed him). I didn't know exactly where the article was going, but I gave my all to paint a positive picture of my route. After all, this is the best bicycle commuting route I've ever had, even though it's littered with diagonal rail road crossings.
Enjoy: Happy Trails to you, cyclists
KC Star did caption the below photo to indicate that I had made a hand signal to indicate my intent of taking the lane before cutting across the diagonal rail road tracks. I had also made eye contact with the Dodge driver behind me, and he'd slowed down to let me proceed. This plays out several times per day on my usual commute. Motorists along Santa Fe Trail Drive are usually pretty easy to get along with.
|Photo of me from linked article. Copyright KC Star/Joco913

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i hope you are laughing hysterically by now, if not you are officially weak, or my friends and i are officially weird. i also came upon this other transvestite, Mimi Plastique...now she is gorgeous, a gorgeous gorgeous man woman. She leaned on my mans in the subway lol..straight outta the chi-town, Mimi don't take no shit!
but what about the tranny on "I wanna Work for Diddy?"...well she's backin that thang up on men in the club and doing other thangs to the thang (lol). Her name is Laverne COX (isn't that ironic)
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NEW YORK The response by computer makers to the iPad stealing sales from them: Make their PCs more like iPads.
The if you cant beat em, join em strategy is prompting a wave of experimentation with the design of the laptop, which has been largely unchanged for two decades. Touch-sensitive screens and the use of Googles Android system for mobile devices are two ways the PC industry is adapting.
About 50 million tablets are expected to be sold this year, and that could double to as many as 100 million next year. PC shipments worldwide grew just over 2 percent in the second quarter, short of what research firms IDC and Gartner had expected. The popularity of tablet computers was one of the main reasons.
One way PC makers are countering the threat is with iPad-style tablets running Android, but these havent seen wide success so far. And in trying to emulate the iPad, theyre competing not just with Apple, but also with phone makers such as Motorola Inc., which are launching their own tablets.
So PC makers are offering hybrids that try to offer the best of both worlds. Some are tablet-like devices that come with keyboards, which the iPad doesnt have. Others are PC-like, combining the tablets signature touch-screen with the ability to run heavy-duty Windows programs for photo editing and design.
Witness the Acer Iconia, a Windows laptop that looks like any other when the lid is down. When you open it, youll find two touch-sensitive screens and no keyboard, similar to a tablet computer. To type, you bring up a virtual keyboard on the lower screen. If youre not using the keyboard, Web pages can flow from the top screen to the bottom one.
Another iPad-like laptop is the Dell Inspiron Duo. Its screen can be flipped around to face outward when the lid is closed. When folded that way, it works like a tablet.
Lenovo Group also sells a Windows laptop with a screen that can be detached from the keyboard to function as an Android tablet.
We should learn some things from tablets, such as the iPads user-friendly interface and the ease of installing software from outside parties, said Yang Yuanquing, CEO of Lenovo, the worlds fourth-largest maker of PCs.
Hewlett-Packard Co., the worlds largest maker of personal computers, is giving its PCs the ability to run applications written for its webOS software, which runs on smartphones and a tablet, the TouchPad.
In their experimentation, PC makers are reviving designs that havent been very successful in their previous incarnations. The laptop with a screen that detaches to become a tablet is an idea that dates to 2002, when a flurry of tablet computers debuted along with Microsoft Corp.s Windows Tablet Edition.
This earlier generation of tablet PCs didnt catch on because they were expensive and too heavy for comfortable use in tablet mode. Windows Tablet Edition wasnt much different from regular Windows, and it wasnt fully adapted for tablet use. Microsoft added more touch-oriented features when it released Windows 7 in 2009.
Even with the improvements in Windows, however, the PC faces hurdles in mimicking the tablets design.
Windows isnt a very friendly operating system for tablets, partly because it needs Intel-style processors to run on. These chips drain batteries much faster than the cellphone-style chips used in the iPad, with a core designed by ARM Holdings PLC. ARM chips can save power by turning off parts of themselves when theyre not in use, among other tricks.
A lot of what makes the iPad an iPad is the long battery life, technology analyst Rob Enderle said.
Windows-based PCs and tablet computers that use Intel chips need bigger batteries, which make the devices heavier. Even then, the batteries dont last as long as the iPads. The Dell Inspiron Duo weighs 3.4 pounds, or two and a half times the weight of the iPad. It has four hours of battery life, compared with 10 on the iPad.
Microsoft is hard at work developing a version of Windows that will run on ARM chips, and its expected to be ready next year. That means the next generation of laptops could match the iPad for weight and battery life.
But while waiting for the new software, PC makers are in an uncomfortable situation. The new software might be what they need, but in the meantime, they have to try other means to distract consumers from the iPad, such as borrowing tablet features. These experiments with laptop-tablet hybrids are unlikely to be as important as the advent of the new system, currently dubbed Windows 8. But something might stick, providing a model for the future of PCs.
Right now the PC industry is fighting kind of a holding action, Enderle said.


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Eternal Jing
- Profound restoration
- Deep rejuvenation
- Tonifies and restores Yin and Yang Jing
- Contains revered Deer Placenta from New Zealand
- For men and women
Product Label: Eternal Jing
Treasure Rating
The Taoist sages who developed Chinese tonic herbalism said that a human being is composed of three "Treasures." The "Three Treasures" are called Jing, Qi and Shen.
Jing – the wax and wick of a candle – is the first Treasure and is translated as "Essence." Jing is the primal energy of life and is closely associated with our genetic potential and is associated with the aging process.
Qi – the flame – is the second Treasure, and in the Three Treasures system includes both Energy and blood. This is the aspect of our life that involves action and thought.
Shen – the light being given off by a candle – is the third Treasure. Shen is our Spirit. This is ultimately the most important of the Three Treasures because it is the basis of our higher nature as human beings.


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Investor Relations
Investor Relations News
The Walt Disney Company Announces Expiration and Final Results of Tender Offers by The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox America, Inc.
The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results Via Webcast
The Walt Disney Company Announces Pricing Information for Tender Offers by The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox America, Inc.
The Walt Disney Company Announces Early Results of Tender Offers by The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox America, Inc. and Upsizing of Tender Offers for Notes of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company Sells Its Interest in the Yes Network to Investor Group Including Yankee Global Enterprises and Sinclair Broadcast Group
Annual Reports
Quarterly Earning Reports
SEC Filings
Proxy Statements
Financial Reconciliations
Here is a complete list of the Disney Shareholder Forms that are available to view and download.
Form 8937
Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities:
The Walt Disney Company
Form 8937
Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities:
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.
Tax Certification
Sample tax certification form and instructions regarding tax treatment of cash consideration received in connection with the acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. by The Walt Disney Company.
Order Financials
Only one copy per document can be ordered at this time. Available forms are 2018 Annual Report, 2017 Annual Report, 2019 Proxy Statement, and 2018 Proxy Statement.
Direct Deposit Authorization Form
Use this form to authorize direct deposits into your bank account:
Direct Deposit Authorization Form
Joint Proxy Statement
A joint proxy statement relating to a proposed merger between The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox.
The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan Prospectus
The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan Prospectus
Enrollment Form
Use this form to enroll in The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan:
Electronic Delivery of Financials
If you are a Registered or Beneficial Shareholder in The Walt Disney Company, click below to order electronic delivery of financial information.
Legal Transfer Form
Use this form to transfer ownership of The Walt Disney Company shares:
Account Maintenance Form
Use this form to request and make changes to your account:
Sale Request Form
Use this form to request and authorize the sale of The Walt Disney Company shares:
IRS Form W-9
Access IRS Form W-9 here:
IRS Form W-8BEN
Access IRS Form W-8BEN here:
Corporate Governance
We are committed to operating our businesses with the utmost integrity, adopting governance policies that promote the thoughtful and independent representation of our shareholder interests.
Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company board of directors is a strong, balanced blend of global industry leaders whose exceptional knowledge and considerable experience strategically guide and support the delivery of long-term value to the Company.
Robert A. Iger
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Susan E. Arnold
Director since 2007
Mary T. Barra
Director since 2017
Safra A. Catz
Director since 2018
Francis A. deSouza
Director since 2018
Michael Froman
Maria Elena Lagomasino
Mark G. Parker
Derica W. Rice
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in its oversight of the integrity of the Company's financial statements, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of independent auditors, and the performance of independent auditors and the internal audit function.
Safra A. Catz
Audit Committee Chair
Francis A. deSouza
Audit Committee Member
Michael Froman
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the performance of the Chief Executive Officer in light of those goals and objectives, and determines and approves the compensation level for the Chief Executive Officer based upon this evaluation.
Mary T. Barra
Maria Elena Lagomasino
Compensation Committee Chair
Mark G. Parker
Governance and Nominating Committee
The Governance and Nominating Committee monitors the implementation and operation of the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines, reviews from time to time the adequacy of the Corporate Governance Guidelines in light of broadly accepted practices of corporate governance, emerging governance issues and market and regulatory expectations, and advises and make recommendations to the Board with respect to appropriate modifications. They also identify, review and evaluate candidates for election as Director who meet the standards set forth in the Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Susan E. Arnold
Governance and Nominating Committee Chair
Maria Elena Lagomasino
Governance and Nominating Committee Member
Derica W. Rice
Governance and Nominating Committee Member
Executive Committee
Susan E. Arnold
Executive Committee Chair
Robert A. Iger
Executive Committee Member
Contacting the Board
Shareholders and other parties interested in communicating directly with the Chairman of the Board or with the non-management directors as a group may do so by writing to:
Chairman of the Board
The Walt Disney Company
500 South Buena Vista Street
Burbank, California 91521-0931
The Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board has approved a process for handling letters received by the Company and addressed to non-management members of the Board.
Under that process, the Corporate Secretary of the Company reviews all such correspondence and regularly forwards to the Board a summary of all such correspondence and copies of all correspondence that, in the opinion of the Corporate Secretary, deals with the functions of the Board or committees thereof or that he otherwise determines requires their attention. Directors may at any time review a log of all correspondence received by the Company that is addressed to members of the Board and request copies of any such correspondence.
Concerns relating to accounting, internal controls or auditing matters are immediately brought to the attention of the Company's internal audit department and handled in accordance with procedures established by the Audit Committee with respect to such matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disney Shareholder Accounts
Q: How do I transfer shares from my account to a new and/or existing Disney Shareholder account?
A: Complete a Legal Transfer Form and submit it along with any additional required documents to The Walt Disney Company's Transfer Agent, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions. The Legal Transfer Form is available in the Forms section of this website.
Q: How do I access my Disney Shareholder Account?
A: To access your Disney Shareholder Account, click here. Please note that you will be leaving Disney.com to access your account information. You will be required to register as a user on the system to access your shareholder information.
Disney Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Q: When and where was the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders be held?
A: The Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting was held Thursday, March 7, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Q: Where can I listen to the audio webcast of the meeting?
A: Click here to listen to the audio webcast.
Q: Where can I view the photos taken at the meeting?
A: Photos taken at the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are available at: www.shareholderphotos.com
Disney Stock
Q: Where are your shares traded?
A: Disney common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Q: What is the ticker symbol?
Q: What is the CUSIP number?
Q: Can I buy or sell stock directly through Disney?
A: Yes, you can buy and sell shares directly through The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan. The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan Prospectus and Enrollment Form are available in the Forms section of this website. Additional information regarding The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan is available at www.disneyshareholder.com.
Q: When did Disney declare the most recent dividend payment?
A: On June 26, 2019 The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.88 per share, payable July 25, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2019.
Q: If I am enrolled in The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan, when will my dividends be reinvested?
A: The reinvestment of your dividends will be completed within five business days of the dividend payment date.
Q: If I am not enrolled in The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan, how will my dividend be paid?
A: The dividend is paid by check or may be directly deposited into a bank account. Most domestic banks and financial institutions allow for direct deposit. For more information regarding direct deposit, you can access your account online at www.disneyshareholder.com or you can contact us at our toll free number: 1-855-55-DISNEY (1-855-553-4763). Although the amount of your dividend may be negligible, we encourage you to keep your account up to date by cashing your check. There are abandoned property laws that require us to remit dividends and stock holdings for inactive accounts.
Q: How can I have my dividend reinvested?
A: Dividend reinvestment is offered through The Walt Disney Company Investment Plan. You may request enrollment materials online at www.disneyshareholder.com or you can contact us at our toll free number: 1-855-55-DISNEY (1-855-553-4763).
Q: I never received my dividend check, how do I request a replacement?
A: Please allow the post office at least 10 mailing days to deliver your check.
If you never received your check or it was misplaced, you will need to request a replacement. You can request a replacement by accessing your account online at www.disneyshareholder.com.
You may also contact our transfer agent, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, to request a replacement check. Broadridge's contact information is located in the Transfer Agent section of this FAQ. If you are submitting your replacement request in writing, at least one of the registered owners must sign the letter.
Replacement checks are mailed within 7-10 business days once a request has been submitted.
Please note: There is a fee to replace dividend and sale checks.
Stock Split History
Q: When has Disney stock split?
|Record Date
|Payable Date
|Closing, Pre-Split Price
|Jun. 19, 1998
|Jul. 9, 1998
|3 for 1
|Apr. 20, 1992
|May 15, 1992
|4 for 1
|$152 7/8
|Feb. 10, 1986
|Mar. 5, 1986
|4 for 1
|$142 5/8
|Dec. 6, 1972
|Jan. 15, 1973
|2 for 1
|$214 1/2
|Feb. 4, 1971
|Mar. 1, 1971
|2 for 1
|$177 3/4
|Oct. 26, 1967
|Nov. 15, 1967
|2 for 1
|Aug. 17, 1956
|Aug. 20, 1956
|2 for 1
Shareholder Benefits
Q: Do you have a shareholder benefit program?
A: No, we do not have a shareholder benefit program.
Financial Publications
Q: How can I obtain a copy of your Annual Report?
A: If you would like a hard copy of Disney's Annual Report, you may order it through our Financial Request Form. You may order one copy of each available document; please allow four to six weeks for delivery. You may also click here to access our Annual Reports online.
Q: How can I obtain SEC documents such as a prospectus, a 10-K, or a 10-Q?
A: SEC documents are accessible on the Internet by clicking here.
Disneyland Paris (Euro Disney Stock)
Q: How do I receive financial information regarding Euro Disney?
A: The French company Euro Disney S.C.A., parent company of Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., operator of Disneyland Resort Paris, is no longer publicly traded and was delisted from Euronext Paris in June 2017. In June 2017, subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company acquired all remaining shares of Euro Disney S.C.A. at €2.00 per share through a tender offer and subsequent mandatory buy-out. Legacy shareholders of Euro Disney S.C.A. should contact their respective bank or financial intermediary with any questions regarding these transactions.
Historical Financial Information
Q: Where can I find Historical Financial Information?
A: On this website you can access the latest — as well as historical — annual report, proxy statement and earnings press releases.
Shareholder Replacement Checks
Q: Who should I contact regarding replacement checks?
A: For information related to a replacement check, please visit the shareholder portal by clicking here.
Transfer Agent
Q: Who is the transfer agent?
A: Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions ("Broadridge") is the Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar for The Walt Disney Company.
Written Inquiries:
Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions
P.O. Box 1342
Brentwood, NY 11717
Phone: 1-855-553-4763
Toll: 1-720-358-3605
Fax: 1-215-553-5402
Website: disneyshareholder.com
Email: email@example.com
Overnight Mail:
Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions
1155 Long Island Avenue
Edgewood, NY 11717
Window Service:
400 North Brand Blvd., Suite 900
Glendale, CA 91203
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Adjusted Cost Basis
Q: How can I determine the cost basis for my investment?
A: Cost basis information will be included on IRS Form 1099-B following a sale of "covered" shares.
Click here to access a tool that will assist you in calculating your adjusted cost basis. You will need your annual plan statements to utilize this tool. If you do not have your historical statements, please contact our transfer agent, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, for assistance. Contact information is available in the Transfer Agent section of this FAQ.


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Vermont today became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a Legislature's vote. The Burlington Free Press reports that Gov. Jim Douglas' veto of a bill allowing gays and lesbians to marry was overturned by a 23-5 vote in the state Senate and 100-49 in the House.
Excellent. Full Story Here.
Better yet -- it was done by the legislature, not by the court. There's a school of thought that civil rights should not be a subject to the whims of popular votes, which is true. But it's better for society when the elected representatives of the people are enacting this sort of legislation -- it shows that attitudes are changing and people are moving past their prejudices. Tactically, it's also less likely to provoke a backlash.


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Fun Things to Do in an Elevator
From: "Cap't Bob"
Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering, "Shut up, damnit, all of you just shut UP!"
Whistle the first seven notes of "It's a Small World" incessantly.
Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask, "Got enough air in there?"
Offer name tags to everyone getting on the elevator.
Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you "Admiral."
Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce, "I've got new socks on!"
Meow occasionally.
Bet the other passengers you can fit a quarter in your nose.
Walk on with a cooler that says "Human Head" on the side.
Wear a puppet on your hand and use it to talk to the other passengers.
Say, "Ding!" at each floor.
Listen to the elevator walls with a stethoscope.
Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.


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The special exhibitions of Sofia City Art Gallery play an important role in Bulgaria in bringing together the paintings of people like Dobre Dobrev, Nikolae Boiadjiev (to mention 2 recent events) from the various municipal and private museums in the country. But the Sofia gallery boasts the best collection of Bulgarian art (7,000 artefacts) and how therefore to ensure that they see the light of day? The Gallery curator Dr. Maria Vasileva has different ways of dealing with the issue - first collections around themes such as "the window"; the "artists's studio and model" and "portraits of artists"(to mention three recent themes).
The Gallery has also started a series of exhibitions (and booklets/discs)("The other Eye") which involves opening up the gallery's large collections to selected outsiders - who are invited to comb the dungeons of the gallery where the collections are stored, strip off the protective covering and select some paintings for public display.
I missed the first two exhibitions of such works – selected by an artist Luchezar Boyadjiev and a philosopher Boyan Manchev. The small booklet which accompanied the second exhibition tells of Manchev expecting to find a large section of the museum's collection covering major events – whether historical or personal). Instead
"the representation of various aspects of people's private world obviously prevails, there being, conditionally speaking, an "idyllic" thread running through the works, which unifies all those aspects through the representation of elements of everyday living, which are not directly related to either big moments in history and monumental events, or to essential existential and metaphysical issues such as life, death, birth, violence, suffering, etc."It says a lot about the richness of the Bulgarian painting tradition that only the first four of the following names selected for the exhibition are on the list of more than 140 painters I have selected for the booklet on Bulgarian painting I am working on! Naoum Hadjimladenov, Bencho Obreshkov, Dechko Ouzounov, Kiril Tsonev, Vera Nedkova, Vera Loukova, Ivan Nenov, Lika Yanko, Sami Bidjerano-Sabin, Georgi Bawev, Nadezhda Kouteva, Samouil (Suli) Seferov, Dimiter Voinov, Dariya Vassilyanska, Nadezhda Deleva, Andrei Daniel, Zina Yourdanova, Luben Kostov, Nina Kovacheva, Ivan Moudov, Nikola Mihov, Stoyan Sotirov, etc.
Of the new names, I found Loukova, Nedkova and Nenov most attractive.
And a third exhibition has just opened – The Choice - of artefacts this time selected by 43 prominent Bulgarian art and cultural historians belonging to different generations and fields of work (lecturers, researchers, museum curators, directors of art galleries, museums and nongovernmental organizations, art critics, curators and freelance researchers. The project aim is defined in very ambitious terms
• to look into the factors that single out an artwork as valuable and important for the development of Bulgarian art from today's perspective;The accompanying booklet (only 5 euros) allows each of the 47 to analyze their choice both in view of its specific features and the features it shares with other works belonging to the same historical period. Alongside the collection's masterpieces there appear somewhat forgotten names, as well as some totally unfamiliar ones; alongside classical artists there stand young artists. For my taste, there is too much contemporary crap – collages and multi-media. And the text which accompanies each artefact – which could have been informative to lay people like myself – is too often self-indulgent and uninformative.
• to establish whether selection criteria have changed as compared to the ones applied in decades past;
• whether the best textbook examples of artworks have stood the test of time;
• whether the language of art criticism has changed; what is the personal stance of the most prominent Bulgarian art historians.
The displays which impacted on me were –
• A still life from a forgotten - Patriki Sandev (1881-1959)
• A portrait by Konstantin Shturkelov (1889-1961)
• A portrait by Kiril Tsonev(whose greatness I am only now beginning to appreciate)
• The famous Haymaking-Rest by Zlatyu Boyadjiev (1941)
• Village scene (Muslim Bulgarian women) by Simeon Velkov (1885-1966)
• Zlatin Nuriev's harrowing scuplture Window (1985) of an eyeless Pomak (carved during the "Revival Process" when those of Turkish descent were forced to take Bulgarian names.
Perhaps I can persuade the Gallery to let me into its depths?? And I wonder whether the Regional Galleries have the same policy. I hope to visit the Stara Zagora Gallery on Sunday. The painting is an Ivan Milev - who died so young.


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I have done up a series of videos where I explain and try to de-mystify making your own rhinestone templates with your digital cutter.
I have tried designing rhinestone templates in both KNK Studio and Make the Cut! software and although I am most familiar with KNK – for most users Make the Cut is the way to go. Make the Cut unlocks a ton of features for your digital cutter and works with most cutters- including KNK machine ( i.e. KNK Zing, Maxx) Cameo, Silhouette, Pazzles, Gazelle, etc.
I did the video tutorial for making Rhinestone templates in 5 sections. I won't get any cinematography awards with this series of videos but it's a good start .
You will also feel immediately better about your own craft area when you see how I operate -I am the friend that always makes you feel better about your own housekeeping skills 🙂
The steps that are covered include designing your rhinestone template with Make the Cut software from an SVG, using your cutter to cut out the template, placing rhinestones then lifting with transfer tape , and then the fun part applying your design to card ( or fabric).
I used a very simple image of a crown on a card cut out using design from Lettering Delights Card Set C and design #3.
To do rhinestone template and design from start to finish this is what you will need:
1) Software to make design ie. Make the Cut or KNk Studio. Depending on demand I am happy to create video for KNK Studio- let me know if you would like me to do.
2) Digital cutter
3) Rhinestone Rubber Motif
4) Template backing for rubber- chipboard, foam core, etc. ( You stick rhinestone template on to this and serves as backing). When done you can use over and over.
4) Rhinestone Transfer Tape
5) Rhinestones (you need HOT FIX Rhinestones- stones that have glue on the back)
6) Shur Line Trim/Touch Up Pad or similar
7) T-shirt, fabric, paper , etc to place your design
8) iron or heat press ( you will also need thin tea towel or card stock to place over rhinestones when using iron)
9) Baking sheet or similar ( you put finshed rubber template in this and brush in stones- the dish just makes it easier to collect unused rhinestones)
-talc/powder/cornstarch and brush to dust over rhinestone template before putting in stones,. This helps them lift a bit more easily. I find this step invaluable.
–Speedball 4-Inch Pop-In Hard Rubber Brayer
Part 1
Creating Your Rhinestone Template in Make the Cut
Notes: Make sure to save your work often. Also make sure you have it properly sized.
Once you create your rhinestone design you cannot re-size. A 4 inch design can't be re-sized to 8 inches- you need to start from scratch with an SVG of 8 inches.
The holes will just get bigger and not fit the rhinestones.
In my video, I use a simple SVG file of a crown that I plan to put on a paper card.
Download Crown SVG and finished rhinestone template SVG HERE
Part 2
Creating Rhinestone Templates with Make the Cut Part 2- Cutting Out Your Design
When setting origin leave at least 1 inch of empty space around your design. This will make it easier to brush in stones.
Notes: Remember to adjust your blade offset and use a thick material blade.
Settings to Cut Rhinestone Rubber with Make the Cut Software
KNK Groove-E and Maxx: Speed of 150 and force of 75. Blade offset .50-60. Use multicut of of 2 passes.
Settings for KNK Zing for Cutting Rhinestone Rubber
Speed of 10 and force of 85. Blade offset .75 force of 84 and Multi cut 2. Use multicut of 2 passes.
As always- test cut on small piece of rubber to make sure you get results you want- also remember to record!!!
Guaranteed that if you don't you will forget!
Part 3 & 4 –
Creating Rhinestone Templates with Make the Cut- Adding Rhinestones to Your Rubber Template
In my video I am using a card design from Lettering Delights, Card Set C and design #3.
I had to make 2 parts because I had a technical difficulties near end of the process.
Make sure you have your Shur Line Trim/Touch Up Pad or similar handy and to pre-talc the rubber before putting in stones.
When you lift up transfer tape you can use your design right away or place on the transfer tape backing to store for later.
Part 5
Creating Rhinestone Templates with Make the Cut- Applying Rhinestones to Media
Make sure you iron plugged in and set on high with steam OFF. I set in between cotton and linen. If you have a heat press then of course use.
You need to do on a surface that isn't too soft. Don't use on ironing board or thick towel- you wont get good positioning with the iron.
If you are using on fabric I put sheet of chipboard or cardboard in between layers of fabric so glue doesn't stick on the other side.
If you are doing on pare also put paper in between layers so glue doesn't bleed.
You would press iron on for 15 seconds on each section.
Note- These designs hold up very well in wash , etc of done properly- don't release heat too soon. I am very impressed that none of my stones have fallen off.
Generally larger stones i.e. SS21 and larger don't do so well and will be more likely to fall off.
Rhinestone and Rhinestone Supplies
ME! You can buy Rhinestones, transfer tape, Rubber Rhinestone Motif from Quilling Patch Store- Rhinestone Supplies
High Quality Rhinestones in Canada- "Rhinestone Canada"


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STERLING — The Sterling Tigers will be hosting their 2013 basketball camp on May 28 through May 30.
All boys in second through fifth grade are invited to attend from 8:30 to 10 a.m. all four days.
Boys in sixth through ninth grade may participate from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The cost is $35 for second through fifth graders if received by May 25 or $40 at the door.
The cost is $40 for sixth through ninth graders if received by May 25 or $45 at the door.
The camp is being held at the Wally Post Gym at Sterling High School.
The 2013 Tiger Basketball Camp will be conducted by Sterling High School Head Boy's Basketball Coach Mike Holloway and the Tiger coaching staff, along with several current and former SHS players.
This four-day action-packed event will focus on the fundamentals of the great game of basketball and take place in a positive, fun-filled atmosphere. In addition to the development of their fundamental basketball skills, campers will participate in exciting contests and game situations, and have a lot of fun.
Prizes and awards will be given away each day.
For additional information contact coach Mike Holloway at (970) 580-3763 or (970) 521-9820.
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Foodspotting: 10 Pumpkin and Squash Dishes from Around the World
Note from Foodspotting: We're happy to report that we, the Foodspotting Team, have a few super powers. One is the ability to make you hungry. The other is to help point you to interesting foods from around the world via the shared knowledge base of our community.
Here on Serious Eats, Team Foodspotting showcases some favorite dishes eaten and enjoyed by the Foodspotting community around the world. Today, a selection of pumpkin and winter squash dishes, like Kabocha Cake in Japan, Buñuelos De Calabaza Con Chocolate (pumpkin doughnut fritters with chocolate) in Spain, and more.
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It's Never too Early to Plan11 September, 2012 | (01 hr)
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DETROIT – The Detroit mother accused of stabbing her 8-old-daughter to death will undergo a competency exam before her case moves forward.
The exam was ordered Wednesday during a hearing for 26-year-old Semeria Greene.
Greene is charged with felony murder and first-degree child abuse in the stabbing death of her daugher Tameria Greene.
Her next court date is March 1.
--Tameria Greene
Read more: Detroit mother charged with murder in death of 8-year-old
--The apartment where Semeria Greene was found stabbed to death
The girl was found dead Dec. 30, 2012, at the Martin Luther King Apartments in the 2200 block of E. Larned Street in Detroit. She had been stabbed in the chest.
A petition filed in Wayne County Juvenile Court on behalf of the state Department of Human Services reveals that Tameria's 4-year-old brother witnessed her death.
Watch: Documents reveal more about slain Detroit girl's home life.
The petition was filed in a neglect case involving Greene's other children -- four sons.
It says the boy told child advocacy workers that she "had a big knife and cut his sister and his mother killed Ti-Ti."
Watch: Court blunder blamed for lack of protection for 8-year-old stabbed by mother.
Neighbors wonder if Detroit girl's death could have been prevented
People living at the Martin Luther King Apartments say this is a death that could have been avoided.
"That little girl, every time I go to school every morning, when I take my daughter to school, that little girl went up to me and gave me a hug," said neighbor Dion Carter.
Carter said police had been at the home several times.
"I know they got that stuff on record. Look at the file, how many times were police here? There have been times when the door was wide open and the kids were in there by themselves," he said.
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disarmament, nuclear, the reduction and limitation of the various nuclear weapons in the military forces of the world's nations. The atomic bombs dropped (1945) on Japan by the United States in World War II demonstrated the overwhelming destructive potential of nuclear weapons and the threat to humanity posed by the possibility of nuclear war and led to calls for controls on or elimination of such weapons.
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- Introduction
- International Agreements
- Bibliography
- Public Pressure
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Ethanol gets a boost from Missouri lawmakers
Jim McCarty
from the furrows
Ethanol gets a boost from Missouri lawmakers
Jim McCarty
from the furrows
Ethanol gets a boost from Missouri lawmakers
Jim McCarty
Jim McCarty
When Gov. Matt Blunt
delivered his State of the State speech in January, Missouri farmers
were dancing in the halls of the Capitol. That's
because the governor threw his full support to making the state a leader
in the ethanol industry, calling for full funding of the ethanol incentive
"Missouri farm
families will benefit from many of the initiatives we are discussing
tonight," Blunt said in his annual address to
all Missourians. "I
support full funding for the bio-diesel and ethanol incentive funds, which
will help position Missouri as a national leader in the fast-growing
renewable fuels industry."
The governor had
already made ethanol a priority during his first year in office. At
a grand opening ceremony for Mid-Missouri
Energy, Missouri's
third ethanol plant located in Malta Bend, Blunt said, "There
is no reason to remain dependent on Middle Eastern oil when our farm
families can produce cheaper, higher-quality fuel right here in our
own backyard."
Already three bills
have been introduced in the statehouse that would require all fuel
sold in Missouri after Jan. 1, 2007 to contain at least 10 percent
of the renewable fuel made from fermenting corn. That's good
news to corn producers, the three Missouri plants already producing
ethanol and the two new ones in the works.
beyond fantastic," says Byron Fink, president of Golden
Triangle Energy Cooperative based in the northwest Missouri town of Craig. "We've
got all the magic ingredients: cheap corn and high-priced energy. The
only chink in the armor is the price of natural gas and that's
come off significantly."
Adds John Eggleston,
president of the Northeast Missouri
Grain plant in Macon, "When
I heard the governor's speech the other night, I almost had to
pinch myself because of what has transpired in the last 15 years. That's
almost like a dream come true."
Leaders like Fink
and Eggleston can rightly feel vindicated when they look at the positive
direction the ethanol industry has taken. Just 10 years ago the two
traveled the state urging reluctant farmers to invest in the dream
of adding value to their corn.
Fink, a former director
for Northwest Missouri Electric Cooperative (now part of United Electric),
remembers when promoters outnumbered potential investors at meetings
held around the state. Today those who took the plunge are wishing
they had invested more in these new generation cooperatives.
The industry
is poised to take on an increasingly larger share of the fuel market.
And that can only be good news to the public, which is still reeling
from the price of gas.
With lawmakers from
Missouri's governor
to its two U.S. Senators Jim Talent and Kit Bond throwing their support
behind ethanol, Missouri's
growing industry is expecting demand to skyrocket.
During debate on
the energy bill Sen. Talent helped add legislation that will increase
availability of E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gas,
by giving station owners a tax incentive to switch pumps to E85. He
also helped negotiate the Renewable Fuels Standard which would add
7.5 billion gallons of ethanol, biodiesel and other renewables to the
nation's fuel supply by
The Northeast Missouri
Grain plant located in Macon has already expanded since it began operation
in 2000. Originally designed to produce 15 million gallons of ethanol
a year, in May 2003 the plant nearly doubled in size. Constant tweaking
by its engineers lets the plant operate at more than 100 percent of
its rating, turning out a whopping 46 million gallons a year.
The Macon
plant also sells carbon dioxide, a coproduct of producing ethanol.
The plant has contracts with food, meat and beverage companies for
100 percent of its carbon dioxide output.
In addition, corn
that has been turned into ethanol remains a high-quality cattle feed. "It's
very good feed," says Roger Hill, Golden Triangle's
general manager. "We sell lots of it to feed lots
and dairies. Most of it stays within a 100-mile radius."
Fink, "We are sold out and I think that is the
case all over the country. They can't take any
new customers and that is scary."
While the increased
demand for ethanol and its coproducts is exciting
to industry leaders, the real purpose in putting these
plants together was to add value to the corn they
produce. By that measure, the three plants have succeeded beyond anyone's
wildest dreams.
Eggleston says in
northeast Missouri the ethanol plant has added 25 cents to the price
of a bushel of corn. Hill estimates Golden Triangle has raised the
price of corn 10 to 15 cents a bushel in Missouri's northwest
"Overall around
the state, that's somewhere around
a nickel or a dime and that's for every farmer," Eggleston
As the Missouri Corn
Growers Association likes to point out, Missouri has two oil wells
and no refineries but millions of acres of corn. Last
year the state's
20,000 corn growers produced 320 million bushels
of corn despite drought conditions. Every bushel of corn can produce
2.8 gallons of ethanol.
Missouri once imported
100 percent of its gas. Currently half of the fuel used in the state
is blended with ethanol. With two new plants in the
works and a host of politicians supporting the
fuel, ethanol is poised to help Missouri meet its
energy needs.
Better still is the
investment in rural areas that is coming with these plants, located
in places like Craig, Malta Bend, Macon and Laddonia.
"You look
at rural Missouri and you can say the same thing about Iowa," says
Fink. "There's been no new
investment since they tore up the rails
in the '50s. We're not going
to turn it around with 33 jobs, but at
least it's a step in the right
A study done in 2002
predicted that with five plants in
operation Missouri would see a $1 billion impact
on the economy and the creation of
8,890 new jobs. A new study in the works will
show the full impact of ethanol on
the state's
economy today.
Ag leaders hope to
use that study to make ethanol a major player for Missouri's
energy future.


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text: The TourDay-by-day ItineraryToolboxFAQ VideosEn RouteFreetime Hotels & MealsInclusions & OptionsWhat's Included Airfare OptionContactReach OutWhat's Included?HighlightsAirfare OptionsTrip OptionsGo BackTransportation and Lodging7 nights in superior tourist class hotels or better, 2-share rooms with private bath/showerAll intra-Europe transportation by air-conditioned motor coach as per itineraryMeals7 daily continental breakfasts4 three-course specialty dinners including:Welcome dinner and cocktail in LisbonBBQ dinner in the AlgarveTraditional Portuguese dinner in PortoFarewell dinner in PortoActivities & AdmissionsWelcome orientation in LisbonGuided sightseeing tours in Lisbon, Sintra, and Porto all led by local historiansVisit Quinta da Regaleira and its gardens in SintraVisit Lello bookstore in PortoYoga class in LagosVila Nova de Gaia Port Wine tasting in PortoVisit Cabo San Vincente, Europe's most southwestern pointVisit the beaches of the AlgarveVisit UNESCO Heritage university town of CoimbraExplore the old fishing town of SinesSightsSee Lisbon's historic Alfama quarter, Belém Tower and Jerónimo's Monastery, Sintra's many castles including the colorful Pena Palace, the beautiful harbor and beaches of Lagos, Coimbra's university grounds, tower and Joanine Library, Porto's Pont Luis I Bridge, Lello bookstore, Douro River and much more...Plus: A private tour director for the entire duration of the land tourAll service charges and local taxesLisbonLisbon city and UNESCO World Heritage Site ... 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These activities are not included in your land package price to allow free time for those who want to explore on their own. Rates have been specially negotiated with the suppliers and will include transportation to and from the event, where applicable. All options are based on a minimum number of travelers participating. Rates listed are approximate rates in US$ and are subject to change. Contact your tour director upon arrival overseas to book and pay for your options. Payment to tour director in cash in local currency.If nothing listed below, check with your tour director overseas for possible options being offered. AllDealsGo BackAllFrom the historic cities of Porto and Coimbra, to the rich cultural center of Lisbon and striking beaches of the Algarve, Portugal offers history, stunning architecture, amazing food and wine, plus unlimited adventures for adrenaline seekers. Today, we embark on our overnight flight to Lisbon, capital of Portugal. Meals: In-flight The history and traditions of Lisbon and New World discoveries will be unveiled on our afternoon walk with a local historian. Delve into the city's historic Alfama quarter rich with Moorish tiled buildings and narrow, cobblestone alleyways. Walk through the Belém district from where sailing ships once set forth to find unknown lands. Admire the Discoveries Monument honoring Henry the Navigator, who led Portugal's expeditions into the New World in the 15th century; then marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery. Tonight we meet fellow travel companions at our welcome dinner and plan our journey ahead. Inclusions:Guided walking tour of Lisbon led by a local historianWelcome orientationWelcome cocktail and dinnerMeals: Welcome cocktail and dinner Enjoy a free morning or consider a guided canoe or kayak tour of Lisbon's waterfront. Paddle past Catalazete´s Fortress, São João das Maias´s Fortress, Giribita's Fortress and St. Bruno Fortress. In the afternoon we visit Sintra, a fairytale-like town with its UNESCO World Heritage Sintra-Vila. Streets are lined with pastel colored houses wrapped in lush hills that roll down to the Atlantic along the coast. Some of the must-see sights are the colorful Pena Palace, built in the Romanticism style, the Gothic Palácio Nacional, and the ancient walls of Castelo dos Mouros, perched high above the city. Visit the Quinta da Regaleira estate containing an extensive and enigmatic system of tunnels. Its "Initiation Well" is a steep 27-meter staircase that leads directly underground and connects with other tunnels via a labyrinth of underground walkways. Upon return to Lisbon, enjoy your leisure evening. Inclusions:Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sintra-VilaExplore Quinta da Regaleira and its gardensMeals: BreakfastOptional Excursion: Canoeing During free time this morning, consider a ride on the Tram 28 that takes you through some of the city's most prominent neighborhoods to see popular attractions such as St. George's Castle. The funicular railway travels up steep hills of the old town for more exploration of Alfama's winding streets past charming shops, cozy restaurants, exotic gardens and traditional Fado clubs. This afternoon we start our journey south along the coast to the famous Algarve region. We stop in Sines, an old fishing town and the birthplace of the explorer Vasco a Gama. Relax by the water or join us on an optional horseback ride across meadows, dunes and coastal forests on the Costa Alentejana. Afterwards, we continue to Cabo San Vincente, Europe's southwestern most point and a spot with spectacular views before we arrive at our beach hotel. Inclusions:See Lisbon's historic Alfama quarterExplore the old fishing town of SinesVisit Europe's southwestern most point, Cabo San VincenteMeals: BreakfastOptional Excursion: Horseback Riding The alluring coast of the Algarve receives much attention for its spectacular cliffs and sun-kissed beaches. It offers endless opportunities for adrenaline seekers and water sports fans, as well as those in pursuit of just relaxing on the beach. The delightful inner Algarve features quaint castle towns and villages, flower-covered hillsides, and amazing hiking trails. We will start our day with a yoga class on the beach. Then, design the remainder of the day depending on your energy level: kayaking, surfing, hiking or swimming are just some of the options available. Tonight we share stories of this day's adventures at our very own beach party. Inclusions:Yoga class on the beachVisit the picturesque beaches of the AlgarveBBQ dinnerMeals: Breakfast, BBQ dinnerOptional Excursion: Watersports, hiking We start our drive north to Portugal's second largest city, Porto. En route, we visit Coimbra, located in the heart of the country. Coimbra has been the medieval capital for over 100 years and is the oldest University City in the country. Tour the university grounds, which UNESCO has placed on its list of World Heritage sites, climb the tower for a birds-eye view of the city, visit Pátio das Escolas courtyard, the Chapel of São Miguel with an imposing Baroque organ, and the Joanine Library featuring over 300,000 works dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries arranged in beautiful gilt-covered bookcases. We arrive in Porto for a welcome dinner of Portuguese delights. Inclusions:Visit UNESCO Heritage university town of CoimbraTraditional Portuguese dinnerMeals: Breakfast, dinner Our local historian takes us on a discovery of Porto this morning. The city town center is one of Europe's oldest and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire monuments such as the Luis I Bridge and Porto Se Cathedral, Torres, Igreja dos Clerigos, and Avenida dos Aliados. We end our tour at the famous Lello Bookstore. Even if you are not into books, you don't want to miss this exquisite 1906 neo-Gothic construction, with its carved plaster resembling wood and stained-glass skylight. Its intricately wrought, spiral staircase was supposedly the inspiration for the one in the Harry Potter books, which JK Rowling partly wrote in Porto while working here as an English teacher from 1991 to 1993. Vila Nova de Gaia, considered the Port Wine capital, is just across the Douro River. Lodges of the historic port wine producers are strung along the waterfront with their caves, aging tanks, and tasting rooms. After some free time, join us for a tour and tasting of this delicious, sweet red wine. Inclusions:Guided tour of Porto led by a local historianVisit the famous Lello BookstoreVila Nova de Gaia Port Wine tastingMeals: Breakfast Take today to further explore Porto and its surroundings on your own, or join us on an optional all-day bike ride through the Douro Valley vineyards. Ride through historic villages and along UNESCO world heritage terraced vineyards to experience the traditions of this region. Visit a wine cellar, taste some of the best port and Douro wines, and enjoy a hearty lunch. We return to Porto with some time to relax before our farewell dinner and opportunities to listen to Portugal's soulful national soundtrack: Fado music. Inclusions:Farewell Portuguese dinnerMeals: Breakfast, Farewell dinnerOptional Excursion: Full day Douro Valley Biking excursion with wine tasting After breakfast our land program ends and we bid farewell to our new-found friends and fellow adventurers. Meals: BreakfastDownload BrochureFreetimeHotels & MealsGround TransportationGo BackLISBONBelem Tower Seeming to float on the Tagus river, this castle was once used for protection in the 16th century. Admire the tower's architecture and peculiar location from afar, or take a tour of the interior!Tram 28 Like cable-cars in San Francisco, Tram 28 runs up and down (literally) the steep streets of Lisbon. Catch a ride from point A to point B, or just to enjoy the ride!St. George's Castle Situated high on a hill, this castle can be seen from nearly anywhere in Lisbon's historic center. It was first built nearly 2,000 years ago and displays the Portuguese royal seal in the entryway. Catch the tram up the hill or challenge yourself to the climb and be rewarded with amazing views and an on-site restaurant!Lisbon Oceanarium Get up close with underwater wildlife at the Lisbon Oceanarium, Europe's second-largest aquarium! The Oceanarium is home to over 15,000 water-creatures, and the building itself "floats" above the ocean, only accessible by foot-bridge!LAGOSPonta da Piedade This beautiful coastal setting is accessible by boat or foot, just a few minutes south of Lagos' center. By boat, you will arrive through natural caves and arches, while on foot your journey will take you along cliffs and down a steep staircase to the beach.Igreja de Santo Antonio Church of Santo Antonio – Lagos was originally build in 1707 and features incredible wood decorations on all walls. In addition to the beautiful walls and statues inside, look up to see the wooden, vaulted ceiling and intricate prints it displays. Lagos Marina Head here to kick-start any watersport adventure, or just to enjoy the social atmosphere! The marina is not only the launchpad for many water-based activities, but also home to countless bars and restaurants where you can sit back and enjoy the view.PORTODom Luis Bridge Take a stroll across this famous bridge, designed by the student of Gustave Eiffel, creator of the Eiffel Tower. The bridge has two levels, the lower for cars and the upper for Porto's metro. Pedestrians can walk alongside either level for incredible views of the city and Douro River. Crystal Palace Gardens In the shadows of where the Crystal Palace once stood, torn down in 1956, now stand beautiful gardens and walkways. Walk through green trees and colorful flower beds, around fountains and alongside the Douro River.Foz do Douro Though no longer in use to direct ships safely to shore, the Farol Molhe do Douro lighthouse stands tall on the coast of Douro, at the end of a promenade full of coastal trees and restaurants. For the best views, visit near sunset on a clear day.The best way to see the Europe is by private deluxe motor coach. Door-to-door service with all the spectacular scenery in between. Our modern fleet of Mercedes, Volvos (or comparable) coaches for continental Europe are air- conditioned for your comfort. Enjoy deep-cushioned reclining lounge chairs, wide panoramic picture windows and a built-in stereophonic sound system. Our drivers are picked for their experience, skill, dependability and personality. Travelers to other exotic destinations enjoy modern mini vans or motor coaches for the transfers between each location while safari guests are transported in 4 x 4 land cruisers.Many programs also include the fun of travel by ship from Italy to Greece or along the Rhine River, sleek trains or cable cars, private sailing yachts in the Greek Isles, bicycles in Holland, and jeeps in Dubai, just for the fun of it.Special Destination Tours The majority of transportation on other programs is also by private deluxe motor coach unless stated otherwise in the respective itinerary ( i.e.: mini vans in Costa Rica). Please see each tour page for exact details.Luxury motor coach for European tours Enjoy your journey with a professional driver at the wheel. Enjoy the scenery and view mountains and valleys, cities and villages through panoramic windows. Our luxury, air-conditioned motor coaches provide you with stylish and comfortable seats.Eurostar train and high-speed intercity trains Eurostar is the high-speed rail service directly linking the UK to France via the Channel Tunnel. It started operating in 1994, providing city center to city center services. Eurostar departs from London's St. Pancras Station. Fast journey times London-Paris in 2 hours 15 minutes. Journey from Paris to Nice on a TGV high-speed train in just over 5 hours. Enjoy air-conditioning and modern seats as you pass through the French countryside at up to 200 miles per hour. Other intercity trains in Europe travel at speeds of up to 125 mph featuring individual seating or in groups of four sharing a table.Travel by rail in Europe is efficient and fun.Overnight cruise Italy – Greece Greek ferries are used to travel from southern Italy to Greece. Departures are from Bari and Brindisi, Italy. Normal accommodations are 4-share on all vessels. Sea travel is fun and ships have amenities to make certain that you have a great time starting the moment you step on board including swimming pools, discos, bars and casinos.Dubai land cruisers & coaches Desert Safari includes off- road driving in the Dubai desert. The drivers are qualified to operate the 4x4 vehicles in the desert. These cars are air-conditioned and safety features include seat belts and roll bars. Six passengers can be carried per vehicle plus the driver. Off-road driving can be rather bumpy and is often compared to roller-coaster rides. Advise your tour director accordingly if you do not wish to participate in the dune bashing. Ground transportation for the city tour and city transfers are by luxury air-conditioned motor coach. Dinner cruise by Arabian 'dhow.'Central America & other exotic destinations - mini vans Traveling by bus is one of the best ways to get around in these locations. Depending on group size, you will travel by mini-van or motor coach. Both are comfortable and safe means of transportation with local expert drivers. All vehicles are air-conditioned.What to do during your free time? For more details or current local events talk to your tour director or your local city guide. They are always the best source for free-time activities and offer great tips on restaurants or local hang-outs.AllMealsTraveling on this trip will introduce you to some native cuisine, including local specialties. more informationHotelsWe stay in superior tourist class hotels, all with private bath/shower in 2-share rooms. Our hotels have been specially selected for their European atmosphere, friendly hospitality, and cleanliness. Our hotels are centrally located or within a short walk of public transportation to take you to the landmark of your choice in the city you are visiting. (Why stay in remote cabins, hostels, or share your room with up to 6 people, when you can stay in a centrally located hotel?)You'll be given a complete hotel address list with your final documents. Properties are subject to change and any substitutions would be the equivalent of those listed. *Single supplement only applies if single accommodations are requested. Independent hotel reservations, special tours and FIT tours always apply a single supplement. Please check your itinerary.AllGo BackFAQWhy Go With Us?TestimonialsDownload BrochureAirfare & TransfersVideo LibraryPlanning & PackingMeet Our Tour DirectorsClick on a date below to get a quote or book onlineStart In [FirstHotelCityName]End In [LastHotelCityName]Land OnlyThere are no Departure Dates available for this Package. Also Available Or call 800-638-7640 to speak with a travel expert If you purchase your own airfare, book your overnight flight from the USA one day earlier than the tour start date listed above. * Price per person based on a twin share room. If you're traveling alone, AESU will attempt to arrange for a 2-share room (same gender). Please see rooming policy. If you prefer a single room, a single supplement of $525 will apply. AIRFARE Gateway Cities Fly into Lisbon return from PortoAirfare is not included in land price. If you choose to book air with AESU, after receipt of your land booking, AESU will email you a quote with your tour confirmation invoice. You will have 72 hours to accept or decline airfare. (Or call AESU at 800-638-7640 for a quote prior to booking). Book Airfare with AESU - FREE Airport Transfer Purchase your airfare from AESU and receive free arrival/departure transfers from the airport to your hotel. We also try to book you on the same flights as others traveling on your tour. Land only participants BOOKING OWN FLIGHT OVERSEAS, DO NOT receive airport arrival/departure transfers. If you book land only with us, book your flights from the USA one day earlier than the tour start date. If you are not booking flights through AESU, we recommend not booking airfare until your tour is guaranteed (This will be noted on website with "guaranteed" next to tour start date). Learn More >>>How to Book Click on a date above to get a quote or make a reservation. You can make your $500 deposit ONLINE to confirm your space on the land tour. Full payment isn't due until 90 days before departure, and you or friends and family can make partial payments after you've booked (See NOTE below if within 90 days). Or you can scan/email or fax a booking form. If you just want a quote and don't want to secure a spot on the land program, select date above and click "Get a Quote" button on next page. NOTE: Reservations to be paid in full 90 days prior to departure. Reservations received after this date are subject to availability and any airfare quote can only be held for 72 hours. Payment in full will be due upon receipt of invoice from AESU. A late booking fee of $100 per person will apply. All prices reflect a cash discount (For full payment by credit card, there is a 4% processing fee.) To download a copy of the Terms and Conditions Click here.INSURANCE: We highly recommend travel insurance. You can get a quote and purchase online through Trip Assure. See the insurance link on AESU's website under Travel Tools or copy this link into your browser: https://www.tripassure.com/main/?welcome=AESU3922MD Is This Trip Right for You?Please WaitYou have chosen to amend the arrival and/or departure date of the selected tour program. 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Need more reason to enter our design challenge? Gain inspiration from the women who make the Plates with Purpose™ and will be etching (your?) winning design onto a new plate to benefit City Harvest!
Cassandra said, "Our Plates With Purpose™ concept was founded by Mary Irwin-Scott," one of the co-founders of Riverside Design Group. "We were looking for a way to strengthen and support our community. Beginning with a single design in 2004, the collection has grown to several beautiful designs that raise funding for a diverse group of national and regional non-profits."
This is the first time Riverside Design Group has done a contest for its plate designs. Cassandra is excited to view the submissions and said, "This could be the start to a whole new wave of plates! It is also really gratifying to see the outreach of Plates With Purpose™ growing to new partnerships."
Cassandra encourages artists and designers to "Be bold!" She says, "I think the most graphic designs tend to be the most eye-catching and will serve to represent the impact City Harvest is making in the community. I also think designs are most compelling when they tell a story … so if there is a reason you are choosing a certain motif let us know."
Plates With Purpose™ has brought together artists, non-profit partners, and customers together because, "People love the designs and the way the missions of the organizations are captured in the graphic artwork," said Cassandra. UncommonGoods' partnership with City Harvest serves as an especially meaningful opportunity to put food on more plates of the hungry in New York City.


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John Pogue's supernatural thriller The Quiet Ones, starring Jared Harris, Sam Claflin and newcomer Olivia Cooke, is inspired by a real 1970s poltergeist experiment. Wendy Mitchell visits the set of Hammer's latest spooky production.
It is not often one gets spooked visiting a film set, but this reporter got the heebie-jeebies while walking around the creepy old house in Oxfordshire, England that served as the main location for new supernatural thriller The Quiet Ones. Perhaps that is a good sign of how scary Hammer's finished film is likely to be.
John Pogue (Quarantine 2: Terminal) directs the project, which is now in post-production and is being sold by Exclusive Media here at the AFM. Alex Walton and his team have a promo to show buyers.
Tobin Armbrust, Exclusive Media's president of worldwide production and acquisitions, oversaw the production alongside head of physical production Jillian Longnecker. TPSC Films president Steven Chester Prince is a producer on the project for the newly formed independent film division of the Traveling Picture Show Company.
Jared Harris, best known recently for Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows and for his role as Lane Pryce on Mad Men, plays an unorthodox butcharismatic professor who recruits some open-minded students (Erin Richards and Rory Fleck-Byrne) to attempt an experiment to create a poltergeist. Olivia Cooke plays a disturbed young girl who is brought into the experiment, and Sam Claflin (Snow White & The Huntsman) plays a local man hired to film it all. The film is inspired by true events that took place in Canada in the 1970s.
Screen visited the house that serves as the base for the unorthodox work of the professor and his students. "It is a twisted take on the family home," says Ben Holden, who produces alongside James Gay-Rees. "It needed to be fairly iconic but this is not a haunted-house movie. It's also about the relationships between the professor and his disciples, the pop scienceof the 1970s and morality. There will be bumps and scares — we hope it's quite frightening."
Tom de Ville wrote the story and original screenplay, which then had revisions by Craig Rosenberg, Oren Moverman and Pogue.
"The Quiet Ones is so intelligent and elevated, while a lot of other scripts we were seeing at the time were slasher films and torture porn," says Simon Oakes, vice-chairman of Exclusive Media and president and CEO of Hammer. "In the lexicon of horror, the gory movies will be a small box. This is more like Kubrick, Hitchcock and Polanski…The best form of genre movies are when you care about the characters. James Watkins brought that to The Woman In Black with Daniel Radcliffe's character."
Landing Pogue to direct was a great boost for the project. "He is a brilliant writer and now a brilliant director. He is such an expert in genre," says Holden.
Pogue adds: "What drew me to the script was the concept, which I thought was thought provoking and intriguing. It was set in the 1970s with all this research into telekinesis, which was joined with experimental psychology. It's part classic ghost story and part genre, a lot of different things. I really saw a lot of promise in the concept."
Getting Harris on board as Professor Coupland was key. "Without question, he elevates it," says Pogue. "I have been a huge fan of his work. He instantly takes it to another level. It helps pull out the rest of the cast. He's had a lot of good ideas about his character and the atmosphere. He's been a tremendous creative force on this project."
Oakes adds: "It was a huge attraction for the other actors to be able to work with him."
The producers are equally effusive about newcomer Cooke, who plays Harper, the troubled young guinea pig. "Harper is not an easy role, she has to have many facets. Olivia is a new actress, she's going to be huge," Oakes says of the 18-year-old. Pogue adds: "Olivia is a real find, she's going to have a huge career."
Cooke says of her role: "It is a great part — she's manipulative but also innocent and naive. It's a dream role."
Glenn Garland (Grindhouse, Rob Zombie's Halloween) serves as editor, Matthew Gant (Hush) as production designer and Matyas Erdely (Miss Bala) as cinematographer. Pogue notes they are using an Arri Alexa digital camera but making the film look like it was shot on 16mm. "Those early '70s movies that shot on 16mm were very exciting to me as a reference," he says.
The team shot as much as they could on camera without relying too much on visual effects. "It is important for the sense of authenticity and reality," Pogue says. "Less is more in many horror movies."
Unit Zero, which also worked on David Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, is doing VFX. The Quiet Ones should be ready for delivery by the end of the year.


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Whether you're looking to upgrade your bathroom or simply replace an outdated fixture, consider Delta® WaterSense® labeled faucets, showerheads or toilets to help increase your home's efficiency and save money, while still enjoying maximum performance.
The WaterSense program is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partnership program that aims to protect the future of the U.S. water supply by providing people with easy and identifiable ways to conserve water. Look for the WaterSense label on Delta lavatory faucets, toilets and showers to ensure your new product meets the EPA's water conserving guidelines.
Delta Faucet Company has been recognized as a 2011, 2013 and 2014 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year for its ongoing commitment to water efficiency.
Here's a sampling of what we're doing to support water conservation around the globe:
Product Innovations
- Since 2012, 100 percent of Delta lavatory faucets meet WaterSense standards. In addition, all Delta toilets also meet the efficiency and performanceguidelines outlined by the program.
- In 2010, when the WaterSense program instituted specifications that showerheads flow at fewer than 2.0 gallons per minute (gpm), Delta Faucet Company became the first manufacturer to offer WaterSense labeled showerheads. By controlling the speed, movement and droplet size of the water, proprietary H2Okinetic® technology helps decrease water usage by up to 40 percent without compromising users' shower experience. Learn more about H2Okinetic showers: http://www.deltafaucet.com/smart-solutions/h2okinetic-showers.html?filter=all
- In the absence of WaterSense specifications for kitchen faucets, Delta Faucet Company has actively promoted water efficiency in this space. Forordinary tasks, Delta Multi-Flow™ kitchen faucets flow at a water-efficient 1.5 gpm, saving up to 32 percent over faucets that flow at the industry standard in the kitchen of 2.2 gpm. A toggle on the Multi-Flow wand boosts flow, when needed, to quickly fill sinks, pots and vases. Learn more about Multi-Flow kitchen faucets: http://www.deltafaucet.com/smart-solutions/multiflow.html?filter=all
- In 2011, Delta Faucet Company unveiled its flagship Dream2O® showroom located in Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart. The 3,000 square-foot showroom is outfitted with WaterSense labeled bathroom faucets and shower fixtures, as well as a wide range of water-efficient kitchen faucets. Reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability, recirculating water pumps, bamboo floors, porcelain tile and recycled carpet are used throughout the space.
Learn more about our WaterSense labeled products: http://www.deltafaucet.com/smart-solutions/watersense-labeled.html?filter=all
- In addition to the WaterSense program, Delta Faucet Company maintains memberships in several key trade associations that also help promote water efficiency, including Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE), United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI).
- Delta Faucet Company was one of the founding members of the Hospitality Sustainability Purchasing Consortium, a Web-based, industry-wide purchasing database that comprehensively researches, measures and reports on the corporate social responsibility, environmental and product sustainability performance of suppliers. On an ongoing basis, Delta Faucet Company helps ensure that the sustainability performance standards in the hospitality industry align with standards, such as WaterSense specifications, that exist for the product category.
Learn more about what Delta Faucet Company is doing to support the WaterSense program: http://www.deltafaucet.com/company/media-room/mediamaterials/WaterSense%202013%20.html


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AdAge.com: Can Industry's New Ad Campaign Convince the Public of Behavioral Targeting's Merits?
The article linked above is from the Ad Age website, introducing The Digital Advertising Alliance's new campaign. It is an effort from the industry to persuade the public of the benefits of behaviorally targeted advertising or, in laymen's, ads based on a user's Internet browsing.
As I read, there was an ad for cell phone services at the top of the page. It caught my eye immediately because I spent most of last week querying providers about their services and pitting them against each other. But that was last week. This week, I've already committed to a contract and I'd really prefer not to be reminded of my newly signed shackles by Verizon or At&T and especially not by Boost Mobile. Lucky for me, I know what to do. I already watched the video introducing the Ad Choices icon that appears in the corner of most ads now and the first thing I thought was, "Sweet! Now I know how to get rid of those!" I was a fool. This is the ad industry. I should have known better.
The Ad Choices icon (triangles are so hot right now) does not go away and neither do the ads themselves because that is how websites keep running, people. Buuuuut it is a user friendly addition to browser ads that allows each of us to opt out of targeted advertising or adjust which of our interests are used for marketing purposes.
The Ad Choices campaign definitely chose the right time to reassure users about their privacy and control. People are concerned with marketers storing their personal information online but their even more worried about their browsers. Have you seen the recent tizzy over Google's new privacy policy? The concern is understandable, but not as reasonable as you think.
Did you know that you risk identity theft every time you register with a school, employer, or swipe your ATM card? But checking your account balances daily (and yes, we mean, online) will help you catch abnormal activity and prevent further damage. Unless you were thinking you'd just avoid the Internet altogether … Yeah, we couldn't do it either.
Had we been given some input on the DAA campaign (what's up, guys? Seedwell!), we would have focused more on the persuasive similarities and differences (like control and relativity) between online ads and all other forms of marketing.
Browsing history – how different is that from the shows you watch on which channel and at what time? If, for example, you're watching the late night dirty stuff, you're gonna get late night dirty ads. It was just an example, sheesh! But with that nifty little three-sided guy, you can scoff and say to yourself "I'm not interested in such trash!" before changing your preferences or turning Ad Choices off by opting out.
Unlike commercial breaks, junk mail and telemarketer calls, the user is in control of their browser ads. They can also clear their browsing history regularly and delete their cookies in order to be a smart web surfer who is even more in control of their privacy. Your search history stares at you while you sleep … So poke its damn eyes out. Safari's not going to do it for you.
That is, unless you're like me, and – gasp! – you actually like having your preferences remembered sometimes. You like your ads to apply to your interests; you even like your browser knowing from page to page what you're trying to get done. A consumer's actions speak louder than words and as the web becomes a more personal experience everyday, many users actually enjoy the streamlined capabilities more than they abhor releasing their information.
When I clean out my e-mail box, I sift through a lot of ads. Most are immediately trashed, but some I read. If I read them, they're not junk. And which ads do I read? Well, the one's I've requested of course. Local coupons, airline deals, doggie tuxedos etc. Whether you choose paranoia (what exactly have you been searching, anyway?) or personalized ads, there will still always be advertisements. The way we see it, this is the most effective in cost and content that consumer, advertiser and manufacturer have ever been, but the Ad Choices campaign may still have a ways to go to convince everyone else.


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The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday sanctioned three SEC-registered advisory firms for violating the "custody rule" that requires them to meet certain standards when maintaining custody of their clients' funds or securities.
SEC investigations by the Enforcement Division's Asset Management Unit following referrals by agency examiners found that New York-based Further Lane Asset Management, Massachusetts-based GW & Wade, and Minneapolis-based Knelman Asset Management Group failed to maintain client assets with a qualified custodian or engage an independent public accountant to conduct surprise exams.
The firms also committed other violations of the federal securities laws, the SEC said, and each firm has agreed to settle the SEC's charges.
"The heart of the relationship between advisors and their customers is the safety of client assets," said Andrew Ceresney, co-director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, in a statement. "Surprise exams or procedures associated with audited financial statements provide additional safeguards against assets being stolen or misused. These firms failed to comply with their custody rule obligations, and other firms who hold client assets should take notice that we will vigorously enforce such requirements."
The SEC notes that while the majority of investment advisors do not maintain custody of client assets, which are instead held by qualified third-party custodians like a bank or broker-dealer, advisors must comply with the custody rule "if they have legal ownership or access to client assets or an arrangement permitting them to withdraw client assets."
The commission amended the custody rule in 2010 to require all advisors with custody to undergo an annual "surprise exam" to verify the existence of client assets.
Advisors also must have a reasonable basis to believe that a qualified custodian is sending account statements to fund investors at least quarterly, the SEC said. "Advisors with custody of hedge fund or other private fund assets may alternatively comply with the custody rule through fund audits by a PCAOB-registered auditor, after which financial statements must be delivered to investors."
The SEC issued orders instituting settled administrative proceedings against the three firms for deficiencies related to the custody rule – Rule 206(4)-2 under Section 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
The SEC released a detailed description of each action.
Further Lane Asset Management
According to the SEC's order against Further Lane Asset Management (FLAM) and its CEO, Jose Miguel Araiz, despite maintaining custody of assets of hedge funds managed by FLAM and affiliated adviser Osprey Group Inc. (OGI), Araiz and FLAM failed to arrange an annual surprise examination to verify the funds' assets. The funds' investors also did not receive quarterly account statements from a qualified custodian of the funds as required by the custody rule.
FLAM and Araiz additionally engaged in fraud related to a fund-of-funds under their control. They caused the fund to acquire a promissory note from another entity that Araiz owned without informing investors in writing that the fund might acquire related party promissory notes or otherwise materially deviate from its fund-of-funds investment strategy. The order details other securities law violations, including FLAM and OGI engaging in securities transactions with advisory clients on a principal basis without providing prior written disclosure to clients or obtaining their consent. In consenting to a censure and cease-and-desist order, Araiz, FLAM and OGI agreed to pay disgorgement and prejudgment interest totaling $347,122. Araiz additionally agreed to pay a $150,000 penalty and be suspended from the industry for one year. FLAM consented to comply with certain compliance-based undertakings.
GW & Wade
According to the SEC's order against GW & Wade, the firm was subject to the custody rule in part due to its practice of using pre-signed letters of authorization and then transferring client funds without always obtaining contemporaneous client signatures. The firm did not have proper safeguards as a custodian of client funds, and failed to identify itself as a custodian to its independent auditors or in public disclosures.
This practice exposed clients to potential harm and ultimately contributed to a third-party fraud in one client account in June 2012, when someone hacked into the client's e-mail account and posed as the client. The imposter requested that GW & Wade wire the client's funds to a foreign bank, and the scheme was not discovered until three separate wires totaling $290,000 had been sent to the foreign bank.
The firm reimbursed the client. GW & Wade additionally made inaccurate Form ADV disclosures about the amount of client assets in custody and its custody arrangements. In consenting to a censure and cease-and-desist order, GW & Wade agreed to pay a $250,000 penalty.
Knelman Asset Management Group
According to the SEC's order against Knelman Asset Management Group (KAMG) and its CEO and chief compliance officer, Irving P. Knelman, KAMG had custody of the assets of a fund of private equity funds named Rancho Partners I. However, Rancho's funds were not subject to annual surprise examinations and Rancho members did not receive quarterly account statements from a qualified custodian.
Alternatively, Rancho's financial statements were not audited or distributed to Rancho members. The order details other violations of the securities laws, including improper discretionary cash distributions to Rancho members, failure to adopt and implement controls designed to safeguard client assets, and failure to conduct annual compliance reviews. In consenting to a censure and cease-and-desist order, KAMG agreed to pay a $60,000 penalty. Knelman agreed to pay a $75,000 penalty and be barred from acting as a chief compliance officer for at least three years.
Check out How the SEC Plans to Be 'Everywhere' on ThinkAdvisor.


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St Leo Florida Wall Murals
Are you looking for a St Leo Florida Wall Murals?
You have come to the right place! Tampa Mural Painter is also St Leo Florida Wall Murals Studio and services all of Florida specifically Tampa and the surrounding areas.
This is just one of hundreds of painting we have done in the central Florida and the St Leo Florida area.
Please take a moment to get more information on our Wall Murals page.
We pride ourselves on being able to take any image or idea and transform that into works of art for our clients. Although we produce a number of larger works, St Leo Florida Wall Murals Studio started as a Portrait artist. Whether you are looking for Wall Murals for a children's room or an entire side of a warehouse we can handle it. We have completed literally hundreds of paintings for corporate, institutional, educational and residential clients in or around central Florida. Or works range from just a few feet to thousands of square feet (see the roof of the amphitheater at the USF Marshall Center
St Leo Florida Wall Murals Studio is an industry-leading company based in Tampa, Florida and servicing Central Florida.
We specialize in providing superior services; including Wall Murals, large scale mural painting, faux finish painting, portraits, fine art and large logo design and implementation. Founded in 1999, Tampa Mural Painter and St Leo Florida Wall Murals Studio has demonstrated a commitment to delivering best-in-class customer support. In 2013 we have quickly become the "go-to" company for corporate logo design and painting. We have recently completed large scale murals for residential, huge corporate murals and logos as well as some commissioned canvases.
At Tampa Mural Painter, we stand for a lot more than just great customer service.
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Large and Small Scale Mural Painting
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We use only the finest paints and products from Windsor Newton, Golden, Behr and Andek Performance Coatings for our Wall Murals.


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Christopher Trent is a Hollywood foley mixer who has worked on all four of the live-action Star Trek spin-offs. He is related to fellow sound engineers Audrey and Jerry Trent.
Chris Trent won two Daytime Emmy Awards in 1991 for his work on Pee-wee's Playhouse. He worked with Audrey and Jerry Trent (and many other Star Trek sound department members) on the films The Only Thrill, Family Plan, and She's All That. He and Jerry have also worked together on such films as U-571, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Frank Miller's Sin City, Ladder 49, The Punisher (2004), and two films starring Anton Yelchin – House of D and Alpha Dog.
Outside of the Star Trek franchise, other TV shows Trent has worked on include Baywatch, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Seven Days, Greg the Bunny, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.