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It is quite stressful to be in a car lockout situation. There are a number of individuals who have experienced such event and it is not fun to lose the key especially if you have an appointment to catch up or you are locked out somewhere far from your home. However, there are plenty of ways to prevent this kind of situation from happening. If you do not want to be locked out ever again, always try these simple ways of prevention in order to ensure your safety and security at all times.
- Always check your keys before leaving your home or workplace. Do not try to place your keys anywhere because you might have a hard time finding it when it is misplaced. Car key replacement from your auto dealer might take time and money so better keep an eye on this tiny thing in your bag or pocket.
- Attach some accessories on your key chain. The purpose of doing such is to hear the keys when it falls somewhere else.
- Have a spare key and leave it with your neighbor, friend, relative or family member. You can also place it in a secure and accessible area of your home in order not to bother other people when you are locked out. However, always remember that leaving a spare key to someone else will make a difference especially in an emergency situation.
- If your key is damaged or malfunctioning, replace it right away. Do not wait until you experience a car lockout. As much as possible, have it checked with your dealer and repair the soonest. Nevertheless, if the keys are still in good condition, check it regularly in order to identify any need for replacement or repair.
- Try to have some alternative in case you lost all the keys for your car. Some vehicle locks can be opened through a cellular phone or a high technology system so you do not have any problems in the future.
- Know the basic of opening a locked vehicle. Although it is risky to do it yourself, it is best to know the basic ways of solving a lockout problem. Seek the advice of an expert and take note on his/her simple tips. You might need to apply it during emergency situations.
- Keep a contact number of your chosen locksmith provider. There are a lot of companies nowadays that provide roadside assistance and locksmith services but you have to approach the best person when a car lockout is experienced.
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MAINZ, Germany — A politician who spent 11 years as a member of Germany's parliament quit Wednesday after admitting that major parts of her resume were fabricated — including the claim that she had a law degree.
Petra Hinz, a member of the center-left party SPD, was first elected into Germany's parliament in 2005 but had apparently made false claims about her education and work since the 1990s.
"In hindsight, Mrs. Hinz is unable to identify which factors caused her to use false information about her school diploma as a basis for further unfounded claims about her legal education and experience," a statement published on her website read.
In her resume, a version of which was published on the German parliament's official website, Hinz claimed to have received her "Abitur" — a German secondary school diploma that allows entry to college — in 1984, and then to have studied law until graduating in 1995. However, she never actually received the high school qualifications necessary to enroll in university.
Her office admitted Wednesday that she never studied law or received a university degree and by the afternoon she succumbed to pressure from her own party and resigned.
Reporters in the town of western German town of Essen, which Hinz represented in parliament, first raised questions about her resumed earlier this week when the politician also announced that she would not seek reelection in 2017.


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The Power of Jewelry
The Power of Jewelry
Whether I'm going out to dinner or running to the store for groceries, I always remember to add a necklace, earrings, or bracelet.
It's amazing how often people will focus on a necklace and begin a conversation. I've discovered this while at the deli in Publix grocery store or checking out at Walmart. Jewelry is such a great accessory and conversation starter.
Recently, I was at a Trim Happy Mama meeting and a lady complemented me on my necklace. I told her I purchased it at Beall's clothing and loved how it popped with even my tees. She admired it, but said she never takes the time to wear jewelry. It was sad because she had on a lovely top that would have shone with a necklace of the same color.
I'm so convinced that jewelry is a powerhouse that I convinced my sister to add more of her hand made pieces to Daisy Street Boutique. Below are a few of her necklaces:
It's amazing what a simple necklace can do to an outfit. And you don't have to spend a lot for a stunning piece. If you are self conscious of jewelry, try wearing a simple piece with a small pendant. For those who are more daring, try wearing a multi-layered necklace or a necklace with a large pendant.
And here's a simple rule for you: If you want to emphasize your top, wear the same color necklace. If you want to emphasize the necklace, wear a colored necklace that is opposite on the color wheel to your top. For example, a coral necklace looks great with turquoise.
Ideas abound when it comes to jewelry. Have fun creating!
A note about my Trim Healthy Mama journey: I've finished 3 weeks and my weight loss is really slow, but the food is wonderful, and I feel so much better. I will continue the journey and update with my success in later posts :)
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Pedestrian Killed in Citrus Heights Intersection
I'm Ed Smith, a Citrus Heights pedestrian accident lawyer. A woman crossing an intersection in Citrus Heights died March 28 after she was struck by a vehicle making a turn there. The intersection was closed for approximately five hours while officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department investigated the scene of the crash.
What Happened
The rush hour accident happened at about 4:30 in the afternoon at Auburn Boulevard and Greenback Lane. According to reports, the woman had entered the crosswalk against the walk light. A raised truck, waiting in the left turn lane, struck her after proceeding when the light turned green. First responders, upon arrival at the crash site, tried to help the woman but were unable to.
Comments by Local Residents
According to a passerby, the driver did not spot the pedestrian. A local resident who is a truck driver said the advantage of a high vehicle is the larger field of vision, however, the driver should have looked both ways for pedestrian activity before proceeding. The resident also pointed out that big trucks have big blind spots.
The driver of Truck Cooperates With Local Police
The driver of the lifted truck was cooperative with local police after the tragedy. Drugs and alcohol consumption were not believed to be involved in the accident.
Fault in a Pedestrian Accident
Because California is a comparative fault state under California Civil Code 1714(a), everyone in California is responsible for injuries incurred through their "want of care." In other words, if the negligent actions of one individual causes an injury or the death of another person, the family may be able to recover financial compensation through a personal injury claim. Since both parties may be partially at fault, the fault is assigned as a percentage. For example, one individual may be 80 percent at fault, while the other is 20 percent at fault. In that case, the person 80 percent at fault could still collect 20 percent of the damages awarded. The individual who is 20 percent at fault would collect 80 percent.
Pedestrian Fatality Along Auburn Boulevard in 2015
Watch YouTube Video ~ A vehicle struck a pedestrian back in 2015 along Auburn Boulevard at Whyte Avenue in Citrus Heights. In that incident, the driver stayed on scene to cooperate with police who had the task of performing a thorough investigation of the sequence of events leading up to the pedestrian fatality.
Pedestrian Accident Injuries and Fatalities
The California Office of Traffic Safety reported 30 fatalities and injuries to pedestrians involved in traffic accidents in 2015 in Citrus Heights. This was out of the total of 378 traffic accident fatalities and injuries that year. Sacramento County was the scene of 440 pedestrian deaths and injuries in 2015. Forty-eight of those involved in traffic accidents were 65 or older, while 60 were children 14 and younger.
Determining Fault
In cases where the pedestrian is struck while walking on a designated crosswalk, it would have to be determined whether the "do not walk" sign was lit when the pedestrian started across or whether the pedestrian was crossing illegally. In addition, although the light may have turned green for a vehicle making a turn, the driver still has the responsibility to guard against striking a pedestrian. A personal injury attorney who is experienced in pedestrian accidents can conduct an investigation into the details of the crash to determine fault. By using an accident reconstruction specialist, talking to witnesses and using expert witnesses, the attorney can build a strong case for compensation for the pedestrian's injuries or wrongful death.
Similar Articles by Citrus Heights Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Ed Smith
- Accidents Involving Truck Driver Fatigue
- Who Is at Fault When a Pedestrian Is Struck by a Car?
- Who Is at Fault When a Car Strikes a Pedestrian Crossing Outside a Crosswalk?
- If a Pedestrian Is Struck by a Vehicle at Night, With no Witnesses, How Is it Determined Who Was at Fault?
Citrus Heights Pedestrian Accident & Wrongful Death Lawyer
I'm Ed Smith, a Citrus Heights pedestrian accident lawyer. If you or a loved one has been struck by a motor vehicle and injured, contact me at (916) 921-6400 for free, compassionate and friendly advice. I can also be reached at (800) 404-5400 or through AutoAccident.com, my website with our contact form.
I am a member of the Million Dollar Forum, a forum reserved for trial attorneys who have obtained compensation for their clients of $1 million or over.
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We've probably mentioned time and time again how Cambridge is a place that is worth visiting. Today, we want to talk more about the festivals that are held in Cambridge that you should definitely not miss. Festivals have certainly evolved through the years. They used to be small town gatherings that usually celebrated a harvest, an event, or even a great person. What has been usually attended by locals has bloomed into something that generates massive income for local businesses.
Here are a few major festivals that are held in Cambridge:
Cambridge Folk Festival
This particular festival actually started way back in 1965 and has been held every year since. This is one of the oldest music festivals that exist. If you are a big fan of Jazz music, this is one festival that you will want to attend.
What sets this music festival apart from the rest is the fact that locals and local businesses make it their business to ensure that the facilities are top-notch. No dirty or subpar toilets here. What is truly amazing about this festival is the fact that is it is now one of the largest music festivals that exist.
Cambridge Shakespeare Festival
While not as old as the Cambridge Folk Festival, it does not want for appeal in the least. This particular festival lasts around eight weeks and heavily features the works of the world's most famous poet and playwright.
This particular festival has the cooperation of local theater groups from the various schools and universities. They present and perform the different plays that Shakespeare became famous for.
Cambridge Science Festival
Another annual festival in the great city of Cambridge! This particular academically driven festival is free and is typically held every March. It should be noted that this particular science festival is the largest held in the UK.
Not only is it a great way to explore the recent discoveries in the field of science, but your attendance also lends support to the youth who are involved with this festival. There are usually competitions which are all charitable events.
Always Remember
Festivals are a wonderful way to get a pulse on the local scene. You get to experience local delicacies and local specialties all in one place. Depending on the theme of the festival, you get to also experience art, culture, and limited time offerings that simply cannot be beat. We hope that you'll consider attending one of the amazing festivals that we hold here.
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When it comes to personal injuries suffered by patients in hospitals and nursing homes in New Jersey and throughout the country, emphasis is commonly placed on preventable medical errors -- things like facility negligence, medication errors, hospital-acquired infections and other mistakes that experts say can and routinely should be prevented.
Study focuses on patients' fall risks, inadequacy of bed alarms
Delayed diagnosis may cause major harm for New Jersey patients
Most New Jersey readers have probably never heard of valley fever, an illness caused by fungal spores most common in the southern United States. Valley fever is difficult to diagnose and rare in many parts of the United States, but health experts say that even in areas where it is more common, doctors often consider it as an option only when the disease has become more severe.
Study takeaway: Patients' safety compromised by hospital protocols
Comparisons have been drawn many times in the past to safety protocols and outcomes in the medical industry versus what is in place in the aviation field. In the latter realm, the focus on safety and the highest level of unerring performance is absolute and exacting. Virtually every mishap is widely publicized and painstakingly examined and fixed by aeronautics authorities, with uniform applicability across all countries and airlines.
Study probes effect of nurse burnout on medical errors
In one of our recent blog posts (please see our August 14 entry), we referenced the staffing levels and policies in New Jersey nursing homes, noting the obvious nexus that exists between an inadequate level of trained staff members on hand and a heightened degree of nursing home neglect.


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Commentary: Miss those summer days so long ago
I hate to be the "When I was a kid" guy, but here I go.
When I was a kid… we played outside all summer with little supervision, made our own fun and we ran in neighborhood packs.
Driving around towns these days I don't see the same activity I recall as a kid. The days of vacant lot pick-up football and baseball games, the hallmark of my youth, are gone.
Most of us look back fondly at the things we did in the good old days, each generation snubbing their nose a little at the next. The generation before is tougher and did more with less.
I was a town kid who grew up without lakes. Lake life is different with a different set of rules. We had public swimming pools where we spent summer days without sunscreen. We were pre-teen punk kids who ran where we weren't supposed to run and tested the resolve of high school lifeguards, ignoring multiple warnings.
We had a high-dive. It was a time before over-regulation and liability concerns all but killed public swimming pools. The high dive was dangerous, but a rite of passage.
The cool older kids did back flips, front flips and bottom-bouncers. I tried a high dive cannonball once. I didn't tuck my knees tight enough and for the rest of the day talked in a little higher pitch than what was normal for a 10-year-old boy.
I have three brothers and my parents found the money for season passes to the public pools. Getting us out of the house was by design, I suspect.
After a day of swimming we walked with a belly-full of chlorinated water to the Dairy Queen for a 25-cent Dilly Bar, followed by a 25-cent strawberry soda pop at the local pit stop on the journey home.
Later in the day, the neighborhood boys met up at the church yard to play football or baseball. Rough play that oftentimes led to a scrap. A bloody nose or two and hurt pride were common, but we were all still friends the next day.
Parents didn't intervene, and there were no peer conflict mediators wearing orange vests stepping in to resolve issues. We were all conflict mediators. If someone got beat up, you helped him to his feet and continued the game.
Scrapes, bloody knees, dirty snot noses, sprained ankles, maybe a broken arm here and there. Those were our afternoons; no watches, we just knew to make it home for supper. If we were late dad whistled from the front porch and it was time to get home.
We were shirtless, barefoot and dirty all summer.
We rode our bicycles to get to where we were going; or just to kill time. Our bikes were often pieced together with parts from other bikes. We had to save up money from odd jobs to buy a new inner tube.
Back to the church yard in the evening for classic games like "Kick the Can", full contact "Tag", or we made up our own games which were usually some variation of gang-tackling.
Someone always got hurt but we all survived.
Neighborhoods were neighborhoods, each with its own legends. We were town kids at the edge of development. We ventured to unexplored areas, places I wouldn't let my kids go to today; acres of trees with dirt trails spider webbing throughout. Dare not enter the urban forest alone or you'll get caught by the creepy guy who hangs out in the "Hippie Hole."
As we grew older into the teen years we got bold and innovative with all the free time that comes from living a life void of smart phones and game systems.
We didn't bargain with our parents for "screen time." We watched TV on a television set with three channels and a broken knob. We turned the channel with pliers and smacked the side for better reception. Dad let us know when our "screen time" was up.
"Turn off the damn TV and get outside," was the only motivation we needed. There was no bargaining.
We caused trouble and found mischief at night. I learned early on cops have spotlights on their cars.
I miss those summers. Time goes by too quickly.
Here's to summers of scraped knees, dirty elbows, bloody knuckles, high dives and Kool-Aid mustaches.


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Seminar on September 08, 2010
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- Load the CSML file containing the estimated gene network.
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- By adding information about "in degree", "out degree" and, "node degree", it is possible to set up the nodes' size proportional to them. The obtained network can be displayed by using the CIO5 software.
Seminar on September 09, 2010
This seminar explains how to analyze gene networks estimated by a general mathematical model by adding visual attributes to the estimated network.
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Why Children Need to Learn Household Tasks
You Don't Need to Make Your Own Mistakes
When I was a small child, I was taught most basic household tasks, and took learning simple sewing, ironing, cooking, laundry, and other tasks for granted. I thought that was what everyone did. However, last year, to my surprise, I met a woman who had gone to the same high school at the same time that I did (although I didn't know her when we were in school together). To my astonishment, she could not sew on a button, or cook a simple meal, or do any of a number of similar tasks for herself. Her parents never taught her to do anything because they thought they were showing their love for her by doing everything for her, and letting her "just enjoy her childhood."
What was the first household task you learned?
Unnecessary Suffering
My new acquaintance had grown up in the same neighborhood as I, in a similar family to mine. However, there was a big difference in our situations. Even though we made similar amounts of money, and lived in similar situations, she was flat broke, and begging friends for money to pay her rent. She had sold her car for food, and was calling around every day asking people for rides. Why were our lives so different?
My parents, on the other hand, trained me to do things for myself. I began washing dishes when I was three, cooking when I was nine, ironing when I was ten, sewing and doing laundry when I was twelve, and learning to use power tools and work on cars in my very early teen years. This woman had never washed a dish, cooked a meal, sewn on a button, or done laundry, and didn't know how, and had long ago decided that her way of living was better. After all, her parents wanted the best for her, so they must have been right!
The Real Difference
The difference is that she had to pay for labor to do just about anything, and I could perform my own labor. Where she would spend $7 at a fast-food restaurant for a single meal, I could cook a well-balanced meal for less than that, and have leftovers for the next day. When her clothing lost a button, she sold it as damaged, or donated it to charity, or threw it away. When my clothing gets damaged, I can repair it in minutes.
She dry-cleaned everything or sent it out to be laundered: clothing, linens, etc. I do my own laundry for several months for her cost to dry-clean one item. The list just went on and on; every household task she paid someone else to do for her, where I could do the same thing for myself at a fraction of the cost. And she even paid someone to come in and clean for her, where I was able to save the money to buy some labor-saving devices, like my beloved Roomba!
And worse, she spent so much time shopping, going to places, or trying to find someone to do something. In the time it took her just to get her clothing to the dry cleaners, or go to a restaurant, I could have completed the task. She was completely dependent on other people, and paid dearly for her dependency.
Worse than that, her health has suffered because she can't cook, and has had to depend on unhealthy chain restaurant food, so that her health bills are very large, and because she is below the poverty line (but not quite poor enough for MedicAid in our state, where you basically have to be on the street), she can't get health insurance.
And the worst: when it came time for her to look after her aging parents, she quit her job and moved in with them, but she was helpless to be able to do anything for them, so she spent her entire savings, her retirement account, and sold everything she had to have someone come in and cook and clean for her and her parents. When they died, she was left penniless.
Fortunately, (and it's only random that this has happened), my parents are still in good health and able to fend for themselves a large portion of the time. However, when they need help, I will be able to easily cook them nutritious meals, keep up their house, and not have to worry about exhausting my family's resources.
This little book will serve as a great reference point for someone just getting started living on their own, or teaching a child about household tasks.
The Bottom Line
After meeting her, and understanding her situation, the first thing I did was go visit my parents, and thank them for having put me through all the torment of learning to do everything myself. While I may not have appreciated their efforts at the time, I am so happy now that they taught me to be independent and be able to do everything for myself, even if sometimes I don't have to. At least I have the choice!
So if you are wondering whether to teach your children basic household skills, the answer should be a resounding "Yes." Your children may grumble now, but whether they ever realize it or not, they will be grateful later, and you will be preparing them for confidently confronting the everyday difficulties of life head-on.
My first task was sweeping the floor, mum said i sweptthe floor without life like a ghost floating
It is certainly a tragedy what this woman suffered needlessly. We are never too old to learn, and the sooner we do it the better. We may have to humble ourselves a bit and recognize that we need to do things differently, but life will be much better for it!
To me, teaching children every day tasks is part of parenting. How can we prepare our children for adulthood if they don't learn how to take care of themselves?


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Chris Thompson and caddie Brad Ziegler watch Thompson's second shot on-par 5 No. 7 at Indian Creek in Omaha in Sunday's final round of the Pinnacle Bank Championship, a web.com tour event. He finished tied for 23rd.
Omaha — Same man, same putter, same caddie, same greens. Couldn't miss Saturday, couldn't make one Sunday. It even happens to men so skilled they make their livings playing golf.
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What are the basic start-up costs? and What ongoing costs can I expect?
When I first started my health coach biz in early 2011, I only invested the hosting money for a website (like $10 a month?) and bought a few supplies, like "how-to coach" books and ink and paper! Literally, that was IT! Hee hee – oh how times have changed 😉 Later, I added the expenses of hiring business coaches, joining masterminds, and other "overhead" type costs, but I TRULY feel that those are NOT absolutely necessary to find success, and although I do credit those expenses with adding to my success, they often proved to be a distraction, or creative procrastination! Success is achievable without them!
What skills are required?
The beauty of coaching is that the skills that are required are often skill sets you already have or are already operating in. In fact, that is what drew me in to this opportunity in the first place! The confidence that I was already informally "coaching" others in my life and now I could actually turn those skills into a career excited me! Another thing I figured out was that although I most certainly need to develop my skills daily, they are not why my clients coach with me. People want to know you care before they trust you with their private lives and heart issues, so I have made listening to them and genuinely caring about them my number one skill!
Tell me about the learning curve
I have truly enjoyed the challenges I have faced as I build my coaching business (though not always while in the midst of them!) I've learned more about the techie world, online etiquette and language, and communication aspect of interpersonal relationships than I ever thought I might! I feel like I've received a college education-worth amount of learning in the past 3 years on these topics and more! (Now if only there was a piece of paper for that!)
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I feel there is tremendous potential for income in this business, but I am finding that it is NOT overnight success! Its lots and lots of freely given hours as I build this influence and presence on the internet and in my community. Its hard work with little pay initially, and then it begins to turn around. I always tell my mentoring students to make sure that they are NOT desperate for income from this biz initially (make sure bills are paid some other way for a while) so that the $$$ don't blind them out of desperation – money-motivated decisions in a "care business" like this is not only unhealthy, but will bring irreparable damage.
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Can you give us a picture of a "typical week"?
A typical Week for me looks like this:
Mondays are BIG "work days" – client calls, webinars, appearances, social media relationship-building etc.
Tuesdays are just as big, but with more "behind the scenes" work like staff meetings for my organization, writing and blog posting, FB group admin work, etc. Wednesdays are filled with writing , client calls, FB chats, etc.
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So in a nutshell, Mon thru Wed are my big "coaching" days!
I absolutely love what I do, and recommend this career to many, as it is more needed by people in our society than ever before. Coaches are like affordable therapists, but better, because we are part of our client's team! We're their equal, and top cheerleader. We may be the only person in their life who truly listens to them, hearing more than what they are saying. I'll be a health coach and mentor to health coaches til God tells me to stop – I love it!
As a Family Health Coach, Author & Speaker, Bess assists others in establishing healthy lifestyle changes using small steps to create lasting change. The results are healthy weight loss, disease prevention, breaking the hold of addictions and habits, and finding ongoing wholeness in body and spirit! Her contagious spirit and grace-filled "health evangelism" touches and equips audiences all over the country. She has a special heart to minister to women, who are often the keepers of the home and the family pantry! You can find recipes, resources, and more about Coach Bess at www.theintentionallifestyle.com and join her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coachbess for lively conversations and helpful tips and posts!


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All About Initiative (Part One)By Skip Williams
Player characters in the D&D game often go looking for trouble and, more often than not, they find it. When trouble arises, combat is sure to follow. The action during a round of battle in the D&D game takes place more or less simultaneously; however, resolving everyone's activities at the same time isn't too practical, so everybody must take turns. That's where initiative comes in.
Initiative doesn't pose too many difficulties for players and DMs. Nevertheless, situations often arise that can make even something as simple as initiative seem hopelessly confusing. These series examines those times when the action in a D&D campaign makes the initiative rules break down.
Initiative Basics
A complete tour of the initiative rules requires several stops. Pages 136-137 in the Player's Handbook cover initiative fundamentals. The descriptions of special initiative actions, which begin on page 160 in the Player's Handbook, add considerable depth and complexity to the initiative rules. The rules for starting and running an encounter on pages 22-24 in the Dungeon Master's Guide include additional information on initiative. A look at the introduction to D&D combat on page 133 in the Player's Handbook and the general information on acting during combat on page 138 also would prove helpful in understanding initiative.
From the page 136-137 of the Player's Handbook:
Every round, each combatant gets to do something. The combatants' initiative checks, from highest to lowest, determine the order in which they act.
Initiative Checks: At the start of a battle, each combatant makes an initiative check. An initiative check is a Dexterity check. Each character applies his or her Dexterity modifier to the roll. The DM finds out what order characters are acting in, counting down from highest result to lowest, and each character acts in turn. In every round that follows, the characters act in the same order (unless a character takes an action that results in his or her initiative changing; see Special Initiative Actions, page 160). Usually, the DM writes the names of the characters down in initiative order so that on subsequent rounds he can move quickly from one character to the next. If two or more combatants have the same initiative check result, the combatants who are tied act in order of total initiative modifier (highest first). If there is still a tie, the tied characters should roll again to determine which one of them goes before the other.
Monster Initiative: Typically, the DM makes a single initiative check for monsters and other opponents. That way, each player gets a turn each round and the DM also gets one turn. At the DM's option, however, he can make separate initiative checks for different groups of monsters or even for individual creatures. For instance, the DM may make one initiative check for an evil cleric of Nerull and another check for all seven of her zombie guards.
Flat-Footed: At the start of a battle, before you have had a chance to act (specifically, before your first regular turn in the initiative order), you are flat-footed. You can't use your Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) while flat-footed. (This fact can be very bad for you if you're attacked by rogues.) Barbarians and rogues have the uncanny dodge extraordinary ability, which allows them to avoid losing their Dexterity bonus to AC due to being flat-footed. A flat-footed character can't make attacks of opportunity.
Inaction: Even if you can't take actions (for instance, if you become paralyzed or unconscious), you retain your initiative score for the duration of the encounter. For example, when paralyzed by a ghoul, you may miss one or more actions, but once the cleric casts remove paralysis on you, you may act again on your next turn.
When a combat starts, if you are not aware of your opponents and they are aware of you, you're surprised.
Determining Awareness
Sometimes all the combatants on a side are aware of their opponents, sometimes none are, and sometimes only some of them are. Sometimes a few combatants on each side are aware and the other combatants on each side are unaware.
The DM determines who is aware of whom at the start of a battle. He may call for Listen checks, Spot checks, or other checks to see how aware the adventurers are of their opponents.
The Surprise Round: If some but not all of the combatants are aware of their opponents, a surprise round happens before regular rounds begin. Any combatants aware of the opponents can act in the surprise round, so they roll for initiative. In initiative order (highest to lowest), combatants who started the battle aware of their opponents each take a standard action during the surprise round (see Standard Actions, page 139). You can also take free actions during the surprise round, at the DM's discretion. If no one or everyone is surprised, no surprise round occurs.
Unaware Combatants: Combatants who are unaware at the start of battle don't get to act in the surprise round. Unaware combatants are flat-footed because they have not acted yet, so they lose any Dexterity bonus to AC.
Here's an overview of the initiative rules and some key concepts relating to initiative:
The initiative rules exist to make sure that everyone involved in a battle gets a chance to act once during each round of combat. A round remains 6 seconds long no matter how many combatants become involved in a battle. This is possible because, as noted earlier, everyone who acts in a round is assumed to act more or less simultaneously.
As noted on page 136 in the Player's Handbook, an initiative check is a Dexterity check. Few other things can affect an initiative check. Feats such as Improved Initiative can improve your initiative bonus. Any improvement or impairment to your Dexterity score that is in effect when the battle begins affects your initiative for that battle. If your Dexterity score changes during the battle, your initiative result doesn't change. For example, if you receive a cat's gracespell before a battle begins, you get the benefit of the improvement to your Dexterity score when you make your initiative check for that battle. If a foe dispels your cat's grace spell after the battle begins, your Dexterity score decreases appropriately, but your initiative number doesn't change as the result of the decrease.
The initiative order in a battle isn't completely set in stone, however. The ready and delay actions both have the potential to change a combatant's place in the order (and they usually do). Part Three considers these actions in more detail.
As noted earlier, one pass through the initiative order constitutes one 6-second round. One could say that a round of combat begins just before the combatant with the highest initiative number acts and ends just after the combatant with the lowest initiative number acts.
Despite the foregoing, remember that the term "round" can be relative. It can refer to one complete initiative cycle, or it can refer to the period of time between one combatant's turn and that combatant's next turn.
From the page 138 of the Player's Handbook:
Each round represents 6 seconds in the game world. At the table, a round presents an opportunity for each character involved in a combat situation to take an action. Anything a person could reasonably do in 6 seconds, your character can do in 1 round.
Each round's activity begins with the character with the highest initiative result and then proceeds, in order, from there. Each round of a combat uses the same initiative order. When a character's turn comes up in the initiative sequence, that character performs his entire round's worth of actions. (For exceptions, see Attacks of Opportunity, page 137, and Special Initiative Actions, page 160.)
The rules leave identifying an encounter's start to the DM's good judgment. As a rule of thumb, however, an encounter begins when two groups are close enough to each other to perceive each other and at least one of the two groups has done so. As we shall see in Part Two, it is sometimes best to call for initiative when a group's meeting is merely imminent, such as when a party opens a door in an unexplored dungeon. In any case, it's usually best to call for initiative checks whenever you find that establishing an initiative order might prove helpful. For example, establishing an initiative order could prove useful during an encounter in which several different creatures are trying to deal with a series of traps or negotiations with several different creatures.
When one group surprises another, a surprise round ensues. During a surprise round, the character or group that has achieved surprise can take one standard action. Creatures that have been surprised cannot act during a surprise round.
At times, some creatures in a group will notice a foe when the others do not. In such cases, an encounter still begins with a surprise round, but everyone who has noticed the other group gets to act during the surprise round, though the acting creatures still are limited to one standard action each.
It's usually a good idea to keep characters in initiative order until all danger to them (at least from the current encounter) is past. Players might pick up on this, so sometimes you may want to keep using an initiative order for a little longer than strictly necessary just to maintain a sense of danger and tension in the game. Once a party has dealt with the challenges and obstacles an encounter offers, however, you'll probably find that maintaining an initiative order slows things down. For example, after the party defeats a group of monsters in an encounter they'll probably want to distribute some healing magic among the player characters, loot their defeated foes, and look for treasure. It's usually best to simply allow the players to handle those tasks outside of the initiative order.
Sometimes, it's not entirely clear just when actions in initiative should stop. We'll consider some of those situations in Part Three.
The rules don't allow you to "take 20" or even "take 10" on an initiative check. Your initiative check result initially represents your character's ability to react when an encounter begins. (That's why characters are flat-footed until they take an action in an encounter's first round.) You have only one chance for an initial reaction to an encounter, and the rules don't allow you to prepare yourself for an encounter when you don't know it's coming.
If you're fortunate enough to notice potential foes before they notice you, you achieve surprise over your foe, which is a great advantage for you. See page 137 in the Player's Handbook. Even so, if your foe survives your initial action, you could lose your advantage. That's why you and your foe must make initiative checks after a surprise round.
Managing Initiative
The rules make one very valuable suggestion for any DM trying to handle combat smoothly and efficiently: Write down the initiative order. Many DMs I know keep a pad of paper or a small dry erase board for jotting down initiative. This is a great idea, especially if you can prop up your writing surface when you're done -- if you do so, everyone can see the initiative order and will know when their turns come. I use a particularly large vinyl mat (marked in 1-inch squares) to regulate combat and I jot the initiative right on the mat.
I also use another trick. When preparing for a game, I jot down the game statistics for everything the PCs will meet onto index cards. I also have each player record key information about their characters (ability scores, Armor Class, base attack and grapple bonuses, saving throw bonuses, and key skill scores) on index cards as well. When an encounter starts, I place all the cards into initiative order. When someone delays or readies an action, I can remove the appropriate card from the order and place it back in the correct place when the combatant finally acts. If I happen to drop or somehow scramble the cards, I can easily reset the cards by referring to the written initiative order, and the players also have the written order for reference.
I find this method well worth the effort it entails. One of the biggest advantages of the D&D game's initiative system is its potential to speed up combat, and the combination of cards and a written initiative can make things speedy indeed.
What's Next?
That's all the time we have this week. Next week, we'll consider the fine art of deciding just when an encounter begins.
About the Author
Skip Williams keeps busy with freelance projects for several different game companies and was the Sage of Dragon Magazine for many years. Skip is a co-designer of the D&D 3rd Edition game and the chief architect of the Monster Manual. When not devising swift and cruel deaths for player characters, Skip putters in his kitchen or garden (rabbits and deer are not Skip's friends) or works on repairing and improving the century-old farmhouse that he shares with his wife, Penny, and a growing menagerie of pets.


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| August 18, 2016
Creative local student wins national competition to honour Australia's Vietnam War sacrifice
A school student from Kyabram P-12 College has won a national competition to commemorate Australia's Vietnam War veterans on the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
The Nationals Member for Murray, Damian Drum said Sarah Varcoe was a worthy winner of the Federal Government's Honouring Australian Vietnam Veterans Competition, which was open to all students from years nine to 11.
"This year, as Australia honours the men and women who served in Vietnam, it is essential that future generations learn about this important chapter in our history and respect the service and sacrifice of those who defend our country," Mr Drum said.
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Sarah submitted an artwork and rationale on the role of dog handlers and 9 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force during the Vietnam War. Sarah's artwork of a newspaper collage included wartime articles from different part of the world which expressed how people felt about wars at the time.
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Austin Security Camera is a Security Camera Sales and Installation Company. Our mission here at ASC is to provide a quality service where our customers can achieve piece of mind in knowing that everything you work hard for, especially your home and or business, is kept under lock and key with real-time surveillance. After 10 years in the field seeing many companies juggle access controls, alarm systems, monitoring etc, and surveillance, A.S.C. strictly deals in surveillance only. Established in 2015 and recently accredited by The Better Business Bureau we sincerely fallow the code of practices set forth by this historical company.
Owned and operated by Richard Hill, he says he finds it gratifying to find solutions for real life challenges whether it be at home or at work. He knows how to diagnose, design, and implement a security camera system that meets your surveillance needs, budget, and offers guidance to how the system functions. As a traveler, builder, inventor with a vision of the capabilities of the future, he is always searching for the next advancement in technology that can deliver better results and higher efficiency for the company and its customers.
"I simply stumbled into this field, right about the time I was having my first child, and realized, well I also need security cameras for my own home. Building websites and networking other devices and computer systems allowed me a basic understanding of the equipment used and configuring all their features, such as live view. Relieving the worry of al the what if's, security cameras really helped me feel a lot more secure. All through out the day I can drop into live view on my phone and see what my two little munchkin's are doing. The eye in the sky."
There is only one code of practice that a business should fallow and applies to all facets, honesty. ASC will do what other companies aren't always able to do, show up on time, do exactly what we say we will do, perform a clean professional installation, and supply a quality product that can stand the test of time.We uphold warranties for hardware and service, and ensure that our customers have a clear understanding of how the system operates.
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Friday, 28 September 2012
Day 108 to 109 – to Windermere, Canada
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Pat - enjoying your ride report greatly. Can I ask, are you still using the Samsung PL211 compact camera for you snaps? The photos seem exceptionally good for what is a modestly priced compact camera.ReplyDelete
Cheers LMG - till more to come. Yep I am still using the same camera. I just leave it in auto mode, point and shoot (which is just about all I can manage anyway). Very pleased with the results - which just give a glimpse of what you see with the naked eye.ReplyDelete
Cheers. I have done the US trip several times (from my 2nd home in Phoenix up to Glacier NP) - some of my fondest memories are those in the Colorado Rockies (Pikes Peak, Mt Evans, etc) and Neptune Valley in South Dakota. the blog entries have stopped circa July. Have you paused your trip?ReplyDelete
LMG - looks like you will have recognised a lot of the sights I saw running through the lower 48!ReplyDelete
Blog hasn't stopped, I'm still posting every few days. I just ended up getting a bit behind the actual trip. Its hard work trying to write while on the road!
If you Follow by registering your email on the right hand side, you'll get a little nudge every time I post a new episode - or you can register as a Member. Not sure what the difference is.


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FULTON, NY – Francis P. Kehoe, 86, of Fulton, died Monday December 22, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse.
He was born in Sargent, Nebraska, to the late Bernard and Florence (Knight) Kehoe.
Mr. Kehoe was retired from Sealright Corp., Fulton after 30 years of service.
Mr. Kehoe is a United States veteran having served for nine years the United States Marine Corps.
One of the highlights of his military career was his service as a military guard for President Eisenhower at both the White House and Camp David.
Mr. Kehoe followed his active duty service with 31 years in the Navel Reserves were he retired as a Navy Reserve Chief Warrant Officer-4.
Since leaving the service he became active in several veterans' organizations such as the Fulton VFW Post #569.
He was a lifetime member of Post #569 serving in every position including commander and the color guard.
He was also an active member of the Fulton Veterans' Council and the Fulton American Legion.
He was once selected as Fulton's Veteran of the year as well as a nominee to the New York State Senate of Veterans' Hall of Fame where he was honored by Senator Patty Richie at Fort Drum Military Base, NY, in May of 2012.
His most recent honor came from the Fulton VFW Post #569 with the dedication of the Francis P. Kehoe Memorial Park located near Route 481 in Fulton.
He was a longtime parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fulton.
He was a long time member of the Fulton Elks, the Fulton Polish Club, and the Ancient Hibernians.
He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and listening to country music with his many friends and family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Jo (Fisher); his brothers: Bernard J. (Pat) and Darrell G.
Mr. Kehoe is survived by his three children: Debra (Robert) French of Palermo, Deacon F. Phillip (Sara) Kehoe, of Oswego and Michael (Ria) Ballou, of Irvin, Calif.; one brother, Richard (Joyce) of Franklin, NC; one sister, Kathleen LaComb of Niskayuna NY; his loving companion of 12 years, Ruth McAllister; eight grandchildren: Gary, Becky, Kelly, Phillip, Ryan, Matthew, Noah and Owen; several great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Saturday at the Sugar Funeral Home and 12:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, Fulton, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.
A spring burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Fulton.
Calling hours will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Sugar Funeral Home, 224 W. Second St. S., Fulton.
Donations may be made in honor of Mr. Kehoe to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.


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Penderyn Distillery is a young Welsh distillery, the first distillery in Wales, located in the homonymous hamlet of Penderyn, from which it is named. It was founded in 2000 by the Welsh Whiskey Company. The first distillation took place in September of the same year, while the first bottle was marketed four years later. The distillery uses a unique distillation system in the world: a single copper dome surmounted by a distillation column. The maturations take place in two types of barrels: in the first stage in barrels previously used for bourbon and in the second stage in barriques used for producing the madeira.
The Penderyn Legend is the new name that the distillery wanted to give to their more classic product. This single malt unleavened malt was aged in Buffalo Trace distillery American ex-bourbon oak barrels before receiving further refinement in oak barrels that previously contained Madeira wine.
The Penderyn Single Malt Madeira is the leading product of the Welsh distillery, winner of the IWC gold medal in 2012. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in barrels that previously contained Madeira wine, this process gives whiskey a taste Generous and a subtle complexity.


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Miami R&B Singer 2
In a world of overnight sensations, this Miami R&B Singer has come from the road less traveled. In an era where most singers are "auto-tuned," manufactured and packaged for entertainment value, this singer brings the total package to the table; A powerful, yet sophisticated blend of beauty and exceptional NATURAL vocal talent.
A mainstay in the South Florida entertainment market for nearly decade, this artist is now developing a national following, playing venues across the U. S. in cities such as New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and Dallas. This Miami R&B Singer has also been featured at SXSW (Austin), The Black Women's Expo (Chicago), as well as opening for headliners such as Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Teena Marie, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Mario, Tank Noel Gourdin & Confunkshun. And the results are the same each time she leaves the stage. Reviewers of her work repeatedly say that audiences experience a rare and powerful performance the likes of that reserved for names like Celine, Whitney or Mariah.
Miami R&B Singer CD
This Miami R&B Singer's passion for music flows through her blood and fills her heart and soul. That is why in 2007 she began work on her debut CD which features a delicate blend of R&B dance grooves, love songs, and inspirational messages. "I want my music to move my listeners not just on the dance floor....but to encourage, motivate and heal, " she states. "Singing is a natural high for me. It takes me to another realm. Those are the feelings I want my audience to experience too. I want to lead them on a personal journey of rediscovery. I really want to inspire each listener," she says, who prefers to refer to her debut disc as 'medication for the mind.
On her critically acclaimed 14-song independent disc the singer/songwriter introduces a new and exciting R&B sound with a splash of "old school" flavor. With powerful vocals and insightful lyrics, she delicately blends the smoothness of Anita Baker, the sensitivity and consciousness of Oprah, and the soul of Aretha Franklin, as she explores the deepest emotions within our heart and soul.
Miami R&B Singer notoriety
Signed to Urban Music Group in 2007, this Miami R&B Singer early notoriety came about due to the success of her debut single, which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B Single Sales Chart in the spring of 2007. The single soon gained the attention of television shows such as WSVN's (FOX) Deco Drive, as well as landing feature stories in the Miami Herald and Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel. The single has generated airplay on a multitude of radio stations across the U.S., which landed it on the Mediabase Top 100 R&B songs chart. Now with the release of two singles she is becoming a recognizable force.
Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, this Miami R&B Singer grew up like many of her diva idols singing in the church. Her own musical journey began at the age of 6 when she started singing and studying piano. She sang in choirs and gospel groups while attending grade school through high school.
This artist's buzz is real, and it doesn't require a crystal ball to predict that you'll be hearing much more from this Miami R&B Singer.


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Two of New Zealand's largest loyalty card programmes joined forces to offer a range of new rewards. We were tasked with turning this complex merger into a simple, attractive and compelling offer for all New Zealanders.
We created a campaign that hinged on a single and powerful emotional benefit — that saving money feels good. The campaign was rolled out in various executions across TV, radio, outdoor, POS and online.
Over 600,000 Kiwis (that's 1 in 5 adult New Zealanders!) signed up for a new Onecard in the three weeks that followed the launch, well exceeding the initial targets.
What they said
"Thank you for the incredible campaign that you have delivered for Onecard. It has been a privilege to work with you guys and your team."


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Following on from Heroic Tutorial: What you need to know about the new WordPress REST API, this article covers how to use the WordPress REST API to create a widget that can search an external WordPress website and display the results in the widget. Once you are through the tutorial, I'm sure you will agree that... Continue Reading →
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I'd like to thank everyone that came to my presentation last Friday at the 2013 KCMBA Bench Bar and Boardroom conference. This is always one of my favorite events of the year and it was great to see some familiar faces in the audience as well as some newcomers who were looking to get a high level understanding of the role that digital forensics can play in civil litigation.
The KCMBA staff deserves a great deal of credit for pulling off a fantastic conference at a new location. The facility was great and as a presenter and attendee I felt as things went off without a hitch.
If you couldn't make it and are still interested in catching my presentation on Practical Digital Forensics, I'll be giving it at a few of the CLE events sponsored by the KCMBA and UMKC and later in the summer at SecKC. I'll post more details as the dates and times get solidified.


text: Featuring Kristian Braathan on drums, Paul Miyai on piano, and Paul Rushka on bass, the PK3 Jazz Trio performs with great feel and interesting arrangements. The sound of the trio is influenced by Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal and Thelonious Monk. From festivals to weddings, corporate functions, and hotel lounges and restaurants, the swinging sound of the PK3 Jazz Trio is a fine addition to any event!


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We're off to a great start this year!
Third grade in room 315 has been action packed so far. We are getting to know each other and learning expectations and routines that will help us have a great learning year.
Our class has many students new to Weatherstone. Some have moved recently to North Carolina, and several from other school districts in North Carolina..We are from far apart but we are certainly coming together nicely.


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Consumers dictate packaging - Tropicana
2/24/2009 -- Consumers dictate packaging - Tropicana
Hardly find our favorite OJ any more. Reason is the new packaging for "Tropicana" since January. Yesterday PepsiCo announced to revert to the old picture on the carton again. Consumers apparently were upset, including us. PepsiCo got enough feedback to redecide.
What preachy lesson is to learn from this? Consumers can be the driving force when it comes to defining products and especially their packaging. Who thought we could undo a change in which PepsiCo invested "a boat-load of money" (The Pitch ). If we as consumer can dictate Tropicana to come in the packaging we like, we are also able to dictate that excess packaging is eliminated - and a lot more changes related to groceries. See green tip "Put pressure on your grocery store".
Apparently, your share makes a difference! :)
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Featuring a classic look inspired by vintage briefcases, this Atlantic Camera Bag from Jo Totes is handcrafted from Italian leather and features a brown suede interior. It can comfortably accommodate a DSLR, 2 lenses, a flash and accessories between padded interior dividers and features a dedicated sleeve for up to a 15″ Macbook Pro.
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- For DSLR, 2 Lenses, Flash & Accessories
- Dedicated Sleeve for 15″ Macbook Pro
- Front Zip Pocket with Interior Organizer
- Top Zip Closure
- Rear Zip Pocket
- Padded Touch-Fastened Dividers
- Handcrafted Italian Leather & Suede
- Detachable Adjustable Shoulder Strap
- Removable Shoulder Pad
- Dual Top Grip Handles
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text: Featuring elegant weaves in shades of deep walnut, the Veronne line is sure to warm up your outdoor living room scene. Its bowed backs and sweeping arm rests give you comfort and support whether you're entertaining, rejuvenating, or simply relaxing after a long day. Veronne features a swivel recliner and a variety of pieces, including woven dining sets, and slatted table tops.


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I married a man who went to jail for failure to pay. He is on parole until 10-2010. He says his parole officer makes him pay more than he owes. Mail from the state shows him still to be $51,000 in arrears. Help. I have his case # but cannot determine the truth to anything he tells me.
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Rocco Ceselin is an italian born commercial photographer based in Los Angeles. He is specialized in Commercial, Fashion, Portrait, Wine and Travel Photography.
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The color scheme was dominated by a sea of black and white with Chanel, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Gucci and others, with frequent pops of vivid color. Tones of gray, brown, mustard yellow, beige and navy set a serious mood for fall.
Some designers like Miu Miu had us ODing on flashy, intricate patterns. Paisley and floral contrasted with geometrics in several collections. We do love our prints and patterns!
We voted on some of our favorite Fall 2012 looks:
Elegant, flowing dress. The yellow print adds a little spark to a long black dress.
Plus, we're partial to showing off our shoulders.
A bright little dress for fall. Love the yellow detail.
|Luis Vuitton
Doing the shimmery trend right. Dandy can definitely look sexy on a woman.
And who doesn't love a fun top hat?
|Burberry Prorsum
A feminine take on the wool suit jacket.
The way this piece falls is so flattering.
Gorgeous colors on an airy dress. Red pants for fall.
We love that the dress pattern looks hand-painted, like our own designs!
How about you? What fall designs have you drooling over the catwalk?


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A location to love: our hotel in Cleveland, Ohio
What does Cleveland have in common with Vienna, Sydney, Dublin and the Jujuy Province of Argentina? They're all listed among National Geographic's Places You Need to Visit in 2018. That Cleveland is included in this illustrious lineup of 21 unforgettable places isn't surprising to anyone who knows this town well. Boasting a rich industrial history, a fierce sense of community and an epic cultural renaissance that shows no signs of stopping, Cleveland does indeed rock.
With nearly all of Cleveland's urban treasures at our downtown doorstep, Kimpton Schofield Hotel makes a great home base while you're here. Go forth and explore Playhouse Square (the nation's second-largest theater district), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, indie-music venue Beachland Ballroom, Restaurant Row, plus the revived Hingetown neighborhood and Waterloo Arts District for eclectic shopping. Click Downtown Cleveland below for all the irresistible details.
Downtown Cleveland
Catch up-and-coming music groups, stroll past creative public art, shop independent boutiques and enjoy boundary-pushing cuisine — it's all up for grabs downtown.
Cavaliers, Indians, Browns? Whether it's basketball, baseball, or football that you prefer, come visit the home to these Cleveland teams where home team fanatics are unlike any other.
Convention Center
Less than one mile away from our lobby doors is Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland's prominent convention center. Kick back with us during your conference or convention and don't stress the commute.
Cleveland Clinic
Only a few miles away, Cleveland Clinic is conveniently close to your home away from home during your visit to Cleveland. Leave your worries in our hands while this leading hospital and our hospitality will do everything possible to make your stay stress-free.


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As I stood on the banks of the Allegheny River watching the waterfowl swimming and flying over and around the docked pontoon boats across the way; I recollected a childhood story told to me by my grandmother. It was a story about my father and uncle growing up in the small town of Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Here I stand in 2012, I had made a road trip with my wife, Susan, to revisit my father's birthplace, retelling her the story of "Salty Apple Pie." It was about 1939, a warm summer's day, when young boys would swim in the river while cooling down from the hot days sun. On such a day, my father, Reynolds, dressed and headed down the steep, ridged Johnston Avenue going home. On his way he would pass the house of Aunt Jeanette, who was known for her great apple pie. As he walked by her house on Wilson Avenue, just across from the Fourth Ward School, he smelled the aroma of freshly baked apple pie. It was unmistakable! The warm summer breeze was blowing the scent of the pie through the neighborhood. Reynolds caught the scent and began to run towards her house, as he had done each day after school to catch a chance at a delicious treat. He would always knock first before entering the unlocked screen door. "Aunt Jeanette, its me." The aroma of cinnamon and apples created images in his mind of a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over slice of warm pie. Aunt Jeanette answered the door, "Rennie, where's your brother?" I left him at the river, he'll be along sooner or later." She apologized, " I'm sorry about the apple pie, but there's been a small misstep on my part, I mixed in salt thinking it was sugar." Disheartened, he replied, "Sucks, I really was looking forward to a piece of your special pie." She ordered, " Rennie, you better throw out the pie, excuse for a minute, I have to run an errand." There was a moment of silence, as she left slamming the screen door. Rennie's thoughts began to entertain the idea of playing a practical joke on his brother,Jack, who was 4 years his senior.
Rennie ran out of the house, down the steps, and across the street to the school yard, looking for Jack. "Hey Jackie, Aunt Jeanette made us some apple pie." Jack's eyes opened wider with each thought, he turned without a word and raced across the street and into Aunt Jeanette's house. Jack found no one home, so he decided to help himself to a piece of pie by pouring some cold milk over a slice. There were few comforts living in a small mining town, but eating homemade pie was at the top of the list. Jack's expectations of pleasure turned into a mouth full of disgust, as he spat out the pie into the sink. He was duped, he was mad, and he was going to get even with his younger brother.
Later that same afternoon, Jack returned home in a crabby mood and with a surly mouth. He had been fooled by his younger brother and was humiliated. As Jack walked in the door, he could hear his brother telling their mom about the tomfoolery.
As I finished telling the story to Susan, we decided to visit the schoolyard and Aunt Jeanette's house on Wilson Avenue, laughing about a tale of two brothers that has been handed down over the generations. All parties to the story have left this earth, but their spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of those who loved them. To this day, I love apple pie.