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Analysis of Leadership Perceptions Using Multirater Feedback.
Date: May 2004
Creator: Bradley, Thomas P.
Description: Performance improvement intervention begins with assessment. How that assessment is interpreted can mean the difference between success and failure. Previous research of 360-degree feedback instruments has tried to reconcile the differences between multiple rater groups. Rather than searching for agreement, this research proposes to understand the meaning of the differences using multirater feedback. Individuals determine ratings based upon their own perspective and building upon the understanding of rater perspective may result in improved assessments. Data from an existing data set was processed using a second-order CFA in structural equation modeling. Covariance between the second-order factors and rater groups determined the difference in how each rater group perceived the leader.
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Analysis of Perceptional Differences Among Department Chairs, Faculty, and Instructors Toward the Barrier to Using Multiple Teaching Strategies in Two-Year Technical and Community College Electronics Courses
Date: May 2004
Creator: Hutyra, Jerry Emil
Description: The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze perceptional differences among department chairs, faculty, and instructors toward the barrier to using multiple teaching strategies in two-year technical and community college electronics courses. The literature review focused on defining multiple teaching strategies and identifying and discussing four major perceived barriers to implementing them in the electronics classroom: student, resources, classroom environmental, and teacher training/teaching technology. The targeted population consisted of 150 out of 231 electronics teaching technical and community college department chairs, faculty, and instructors throughout the state of Texas. In actuality, the targeted population's breakdown consisted of 36 full-time electronics teaching department chairs, 96 full-time electronics teaching faculty and instructors, and 18 part-time electronics teaching faculty and instructors who were actively involved in the delivery of instruction in their respective schools. Analysis of the data revealed that: (1) there are no significant differences among the perceptions of department chair people, faculty, and instructors toward the four perceived barriers to implementing multiple teaching strategies in a post-secondary electronics program; and (2) there are no significant differences in the perceptions electronics faculty members categorized by years teaching experience toward each of the four perceived barrier categories to implementing multiple teaching ...
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An Analysis of Sales People's Perceptions of Performance Appraisal Criteria at a Telecommunications Corporation.
Date: December 2001
Creator: Harris, Ellen L.
Description: The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze sales people's perceptions of performance appraisal criteria in a telecommunications corporation. The study was prompted by the perceived disillusionment of the sales people with the current performance appraisal criteria. The perceptions of 67 sales people were assessed using a questionnaire developed by the researcher. One-way analysis of variance procedures (ANOVA) were used to determine if there were statistically significant differences in premise and telemarketing sales people's perceptions of performance appraisal criteria. Findings indicated that there were no statistically significant difference in premise and telemarketing sales people's perceptions of the 38 performance appraisal criteria statements. Findings did not indicate a statistically significant difference in premise and telemarketing sales people's perceptions of the performance criteria statements, the attitude or satisfaction statements, and the peripheral issue statements. Based on this study, the sales people appear to have clear perceptions of the performance appraisal criteria.
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Assessing Allied Health and Nursing Post-Secondary Career and Technical Education Teacher Attitudes and Beliefs About Reading
Date: May 2005
Creator: Moore, Bridgit R.
Description: This study examined allied health and nursing career and technical education (CTE) teacher beliefs and attitudes about reading. Since beliefs and attitudes influence the way teachers teach, it is important to understand what those beliefs and attitudes are, especially in relationship to reading in subject matter classrooms. One hundred twelve individuals responded to a written survey concerning their attitudes and beliefs about reading. A four-factor solution was achieved with a principal components factor analysis. A significant number of variables were associated with the factor labeled Reading Apathy, which appears to be indicative of the condition known as aliteracy among faculty who participated in the study. Professional development activities grounded in novice-to-expert theory are suggested as a way of overcoming the phenomenon. Recommendations for future research involve a more detailed study to further characterize the condition of aliteracy and its impact on student learning.
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Assessing the Efficacy of Learning Communities at Four North Texas Community Colleges.
Date: August 2002
Creator: Dodd, Patricia M.
Description: This observational study involving intact groups and convenient sampling examined learning communities at four North Texas Community Colleges. The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a significant difference in cathectic learning climate, inimical ambiance, academic rigor, affiliation and structure among students in learning communities and freestanding classes. Learning communities are gaining nationwide popularity as instruments of reform in Higher Education. Recent studies have discussed the benefits of learning communities to student, faculty and institutions. As learning communities are gaining popularity, especially at the community college level, there is a need to determine if the learning communities are significantly different than freestanding classes. The College Classroom Environment Scales, developed by Winston, Vahala, Nichols, Gillis, Wintrow, and Rome (1989), was used as the survey instrument for this study. Using SPSS 10.1, a multivariate analysis of variance, (Hotelling's T2) was performed on five dependent variables: cathectic learning climate (CLC), inimical ambiance (IA), academic rigor (AR), affiliation (AF), and structure (ST), which yielded a significant difference. The independent variable was learning community compared to freestanding classes (group). Follow-up independent t tests were also conducted to evaluate the differences in the means between the two groups and to explore which dependent ...
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Comparative Analysis of Management and Employee Job Satisfaction and Policy Perceptions.
Date: May 2003
Creator: Andrews, Charles G.
Description: The purpose of the study was to investigate the perceptions of job satisfaction as defined by management and nonmanagement employees and to compare both parties' perceptions of organizational benefits to a list prepared by the organization's benefit personnel. Turnover is costly to the organization, both in money and in the impact it has on those individuals remaining with the organization. Every effort should be undertaken to reduce the amount of turnover within the organization. A contributing factor leading to turnover may be a gap between what the employees believe is important to them and what management believes is important to the employees. The boundaries of the gap need to be identified before any effort can be made to reduce or bridge the gap. Once the boundaries are identified, policies can be analyzed and the possibility of reducing the gap investigated. Management as a whole must be aware of the needs and wants of their employees before any attempt to develop a retention strategy is undertaken. This knowledge can be acquired only through two-way communication with the employee. The communication process includes the simple process of asking employees for this information and then listening to how they respond. This study suggests ...
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Comparison of Computer Testing versus Traditional Paper and Pencil Testing
Date: August 2000
Creator: Millsap, Claudette M.
Description: This study evaluated 227 students attending 12 classes of the Apprentice Medical Services Specialist Resident Course. Six classes containing a total of 109 students took the Block One Tests in the traditional paper and pencil form. Another six classes containing a total of 118 students took the same Block One Tests on computers. A confidence level of .99 and level of significance of .01 was established. An independent samples t-test was conducted on the sample. Additionally, a one-way analysis of variance was performed between the classes administered the Block One Tests on computers. Several other frequencies and comparisons of Block One Test scores and other variables were accomplished. The variables examined included test versions, shifts, student age, student source, and education levels. The study found no significant difference between test administration modes. This study concluded that computer-administering tests identical to those typically administered in the traditional paper and pencil manner had no significant effect on achievement. It is important to note, however, that the conclusion may only be valid if the computer-administered test contains exactly the same test items, in the same order and format, with the same layout, structure, and choices as the traditional paper and pencil test. In ...
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A Comparison of Trainee and Supervisor Perceptions of Transfer Climate in a Union-Based Training Program.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Dodson, Gayle J.
Description: A supportive work climate is critical for successful transfer of learning. Influences in the work environment affect the trainee's ability to apply new skills to the job. The supervisor can be a significant figure in the trainee's perception of a supportive transfer climate. Little is known of the effect of supervisor participation in the training on transfer climate. The purpose of this study was to identify differences in trainee and supervisor self-perceptions of the factors affecting transfer climate. Additionally, this study examined the effects of supervisor participation in the training program on perceptions of transfer climate. The participants in this study were trainees in a union-sponsored instructor training program and their supervisors. The study found perception gaps between the overall perception of transfer climate and supervisor support. The level of supervisor participation in the training program was not to be a factor in the differences between the trainee and supervisor perceptions. No statistically significant difference exists in the perception of other transfer climate factors: supervisor sanctions, peer support, resistance/openness to change, and feedback/performance coaching. In addition, the study found that supervisor participation in the training made little difference in the perceptions of transfer climate by supervisors and trainees. Studies comparing ...
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Computer Supported Collaboration: Is the Transfer of Cognitive Structures Mediated by Mode of Communication?
Date: May 2002
Creator: Bandy, Kenneth E.
Description: The objective of this study was to observe evidence of structural transfer among subjects in a group problem-solving activity and determine whether mode of collaborative technology or use of a priming agent affected the nature of transferred structures. Evidence for structural transfer is found in three theoretical perspectives: organizational ditransitive (linguistic) verb structures, adaptive structuration theory, and mental model transfer theory. Dependent variables included various grammatical structures and coefficients derived from pretest and posttest scores on David Kolb's Learning Styles Inventory, modified for the experiment. The combination of changes in grammatical frequencies and learning style may suggest that one or more media or the priming agent may affect structural transfer. Results indicate that groups using the GroupSystems collaborative technology produced less overall linguistic content than did subjects using a generic chat system, but employed more complex language as indicated by frequency of the organizational ditransitive verb structure. Also, subjects supplied with an organization chart (priming agent) during the group problem-solving session experienced greater change on the learning styles inventory than did those participating in the session without the chart. These findings suggest that mode of communication and use of priming agents may contribute positively or negatively to the transfer of ...
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Dimensions of Social Network Position As Predictors of Employee Performance.
Date: August 2007
Creator: Burton, Paul
Description: Research of social networks has revealed that certain components of network position can have an impact on organizational effectiveness, yet relatively little research has been conducted on network position and individual performance. This study sought to determine if a relationship exists between an employee's social network position and an individual's job performance. The participant organization was a network of individuals within an Information Technology (IT) department at a major defense company. A social network analysis (SNA) was conducted to determine the employee's network position, measured by centrality and constraint. Centrality refers to the extent to which an individual is connected to others. Constraint refers to how constrained or inhibited an individual is within the network. Performance was measured by annual appraisal ratings provided by the employee's supervisor. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed to determine relationships between the dependent variable (performance) and independent variables of centrality and constraint. Secondary variables also studied in relation to the model included education level, service years (tenure), job grade, and age. The overall model revealed 17% of variance explained. The primary predictors of network position, centrality and constraint, were not statistically significant predictors of performance ratings. Three variables, job grade, tenure and age, were found ...
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text: Perspective is one of the most important concepts that you can learn as an artist. Regardless of what your medium is (traditional or digital, 2D or 3D) perspective can be applied to your artwork. Hopefully you have already have a bit of education over this subject from geometry class if not take a geometry class if you ever get the chance! For now here is a basic introduction to perspective. Expect more to come!

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In Finder one is able to group the files by kind. For example "Movie" kind groups .avi, .mov together. I would like to add additional file extension .mkv to the list of "Movie" kind. Is it possible?
As a bonus, it would also be interesting to know if, similarly, it is possible to add additional "kinds" of files.


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Does Jesus always use the mustard seed to signify the property of "smallness"?
The phrase "mustard seed" is found in the New Testament several times. I am not sure, maybe it is also found in the Old Testament. I wonder what this phrase in fact meant in those languages that the Bible was written in? I heard that the meaning is "the smallest possible measure of something", that is, there could be no smaller degree, no smaller unit than the one described by this phrase. Is that definition correct? I also heard that it means "small", but not necessarily "smallest". Is that correct? Any other possible meanings?
Here are some occurrences of "mustard seed" in the New Testament:
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field (Matthew 13:31)
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you (Matthew 17:20)


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Nikkei Outperforms Asia as Yen Slides
Japanese stocks surged on Monday, outpacing gains across Asia, as the dollar once again crept closer to the important ¥100 mark.
The yen weakened sharply on Friday and continued its descent Monday after officials from the Group of 20 signaled their approval of Japan's use of aggressive monetary policy to stimulate its economy.
The move helped reassure the market, as there were concerns before the meeting of finance ministers that Japan would be subject to criticism for its plan to double the size of its asset-purchasing program, announced earlier this month.
Although the dollar was stronger against the yen early Monday, it remained below the much-watched ¥100 mark. The greenback was at ¥99.79 late in Asia, after rising 1.4% on Friday, but slightly lower than its earlier session high of ¥99.89.
This is the second time that the dollar has attempted to breach ¥100, a level that hasn't been surpassed since April 2009. The dollar came close earlier this month, only to pull back as broader market sentiment turned sour, which pushed investors back into the yen, one of the traditional safe-haven currencies.
Softness in the yen translated into another strong performance for Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei Stock Average shooting up 1.9% to 13568.37—its highest level since July 2008.
Exporters followed the market higher in Tokyo, with Canon Inc. up 1.8% and Tokyo Electron 8035 0.31 % 3.2% higher. In addition, a number of large Japanese companies are due to report earnings this week, which will provide the market with a chance to see how much of an impact the weaker yen is having on profitability.
Stocks across the region were higher. The Australian market took its lead from a positive performance in U.S. stocks on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.7% to 4966.60, while South Korea's Kospi Composite was up 1% to 1926.31.
The other market in focus on Monday was China, where stocks were slightly lower after an earthquake hit Sichuan province over the weekend. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.1% to 2242.17 in the mainland and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closed up 0.1% at 22044.37.
Although the broader market was little moved, there were gains in companies that could benefit from reconstruction spending, though insurers were mostly down after the quake.
Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co. 000935 1.59 % jumped 10.1% in Shenzhen; while in Hong Kong, West China Cement 2233 -1.35 % climbed 5.8% and China National Building Material Co. 3323 -1.39 % rose 1.5%. China Pacific Insurance CHPXY 11.81 % (Group) fell 2.3% in Shanghai.
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The Next 25 Years of Video Games
2013: Badass Handhelds With Even Badderass Web Connections
A PS3 in Your Pocket
We'll be at the generation of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox ... 720 or whatever they decide to call it.
Now, the gaming industry' greatest obstacle has always been the fact that humans eventually have to go outside. This is why handheld gaming is such a big deal these days The best-selling game machine isn't the Wii, PS3 or 360. It' the handheld Nintendo DS, by a huge margin.
People need something to do in all those settings where, in the old days, they used to read a paperback (at the beach, waiting at the airport) and kids need something to do on car trips or in detention. Both groups tend to be avid non-readers.
Come 2013, you should have a portable as powerful as a PS3 or 360 (portables run about a generation behind), which is pushing the limit of what the human eye can even perceive on a little 4-inch screen.
Now, saying handheld gaming is the future right after saying online gaming is the future may sound like a contradiction. After all, wireless Internet access is spotty and cell phone Internet makes you feel like it' 1997 all over again. But ...
The Miracle of 4G
This is where 4G comes in.
4G is the upcoming standard that will give you a wireless connection at 100Mbit/s, anywhere. That' more than 30 times faster than the best DSL connection you can get at home, kids.
Above: The Nokia 4G phone concept, currently in the
"Make-an-awesome-Photoshop-of-it" phase of development.
Whatever the virtual-gaming universe looks like at that point, be it World of Warcraft 2 or the second generation of PS3 Home or a sprawling descendant of Spore, you should be free to access it anywhere, at any time, from your handheld.
Also, this nearly-unlimited Web access will probably signal the end of physically buying games off the shelf. Electronic Arts is not going to see the point in selling boxed games for $60, when they can have you download it for a fee, then pay another monthly subscription fee to play it (the scheme that made Blizzard rich off World of Warcraft).
What Will Suck About It
As you may have already guessed, this era of "download anything, anywhere, anytime" also introduces the era of your mom screeching up the stairs after she opens up a $600 monthly gaming bill.
That bill won't just be from little Timmy buying new games or paying subscription fees on existing ones, either. It'll be from buying in-game content. Already you Xbox-360 gamers can spend real-world money to get extra cars in Forza 2.
It will be a money-making bonanza for them. For us, well, some day we'll reach the final boss' castle and meet a dragon who tells us that the only way to prove we have the heroic heart of the Chosen One is to give him 20 bucks.
Of course, being gamers, we'll still spend most of our time wishing for the Next Big Thing. Which brings us to ...


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6 Baffling Mistakes Every Movie Criminal Makes
#3. Having Extended Conversations With People Who are Trying to Catch You
As Seen In:The Thomas Crown Affair, Insomnia, Heat, Thief, Bonnie & Clyde, The Departed, Silence of the Lambs and countless other serial killer movies.
Ads like to describe these crime movies as something like, "a thrilling cat and mouse thriller, guaranteed to thrill." This assessment might be accurate if mice were known to run in front of cats telling them exactly where they are, where they will be in the future, and what they plan to do once they get there. But they don't do that, because mice are smarter than that. Movie criminals, not so much.
They always seize the opportunity to taunt their pursuers, saying things like "You'll never catch me." That statement may have once been true, but by revealing his identity and his plans, well, it seems like he's made it fairly easy for the police to catch him. They no longer have to go about the tedious work of determining who the culprit is.
To make things worse, the bad guys often meet the good guys in public places.
That's right, places like a diner.
Worst Offender:
The Thomas Crown Affair, in which Steve McQueen (and in the remake, Pierce Brosnan) courts the private investigator hired to catch him. Granted, said private investigator is Faye Dunaway and later, Rene Russo, so we can see where he's coming from.
Still, if you're going to be a successful criminal, you can't think with your dick.
#2. Trusting the "New Guy" Who Nobody Knows
As Seen In:
Donnie Brasco, The Departed, Reservoir Dogs, any movie where somebody goes under deep cover.
So you'd like a career in crime, but you don't have any particular skills in that area, and you're not insane enough to fill the sociopath role. Well, there's always another surefire way to make it on a crew: be a cop.
Seriously. If there is one guy that mob bosses love even more than their funny little friend who tortures innocent people in his free time, it's the new guy who joined the crew just before the cops suddenly started magically figuring out what they were going to do next.
They don't seem to care that, despite years of work in this business, they've never heard of the guy, or that none of their associates have, or that there's no real indication the dude has committed any crimes up to a month before joining. They are also oblivious to the fact that the kid is so visibly uncomfortable with committing crime that he looks as nervous as Fred Durst at a spelling bee ("our next word is 'biscuit'...").
The thing is, the guys who have been with the boss for years, have remained loyal, done their jobs, and never asked for more, well, he couldn't really care less about them. But when a cop comes along, the boss suddenly has either a best buddy or, better yet, a surrogate son. After all, who is more open and trusting than a life-long criminal?
Worst Offender:
The Departed. Again, it's pretty odd when a cop can gain access so easily to the criminal organization even though no one knows anything about him. But in this film, the bad guys do know something about him: the fact that he was in training at the police academy.
But, sure enough, they take him on. Suddenly the cops become much more efficient once Leonardo Dicaprio has joined the crew ... making him all the more valuable! And they don't suspect him, because when asked by Jack Nicholson's character, Leo assures him he's not a cop.
"Good enough for us! If he was a cop, he's required to tell us! Right, gang? Somebody should check up on that later."
#1. Killing People Whenever It Seems Convenient
As Seen In:
Every single crime film you have ever seen.
Listen, we know that it has been scientifically proven that there is a direct correlation between how cool a movie is and how high it's body count is. And while some dark corner of our psyche likes the idea of being in a situation where we can gun down dudes with no consequences, it doesn't make for a terribly effective criminal. Let's face it, after the opening scene of Dark Knight, nobody's ever going to agree to rob a bank with The Joker again.
But in movies, even the calm, cool, rational bad guys make the mistake of gunning down victims when the consequences of murder are a hundred times greater than the consequences of what they were doing in the first place.
In Heat, our characters screw up a "perfectly-planned" heist (does that really surprise you anymore?). We totally understand trying to escape when the cops arrive, but once they're hemmed in, instead of surrendering and calling their lawyers, they whip out machine guns and go on a shooting rampage in the middle of the city.
That's only gonna make things worse, guys.
Worst Offender:
The Die Hard movies.
Cool criminal genius Hans Gruber wants to commit a robbery. He comes up with a simple plan that involves committing several dozen counts of kidnapping, several acts of murder, firing missiles at police cars and blowing up an entire skyscraper.
His idea was to disguise his robbery as an act of international terrorism. Think about that; in order to pull off a job that would normally draw the attention of the FBI and maybe InterPol, he disguises it as something sure to bring the entire force of the US military down on him and his entire home country.
Hell, if he'd gotten away, he'd likely have wound up on a waterboarding table in some secret CIA prison a few months later, wishing Bruce Willis had thrown him off a building. Good idea, Hans!
For some movie mistakes that make even less sense than these, check out 8 Classic Movies That Got Away With Gaping Plot Holes. Or find out about some good guys who made some bad mistakes in 5 Movie Martial Artists That Lost a Deathmatch to Dignity.


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The latest addition to the ever-transforming Butchertown neighborhood might seem like it popped up out of nowhere – spacious, industrial-style lofts featuring exposed brick, metal beams and innovative sliding barn doors – but, much like the historic district itself, the bare bones of this newly-finished project lay hidden in plain sight for years, simply waiting for the right amount of polish.
Built in 1928 for the Wesley House, a local community center which provided childcare for working parents, the Mission Revival-era structure now known as Edison Park Lofts actually began its life as a gymnasium. The space for indoor children's activities housed basketball hoops, a stage and unique spectator balconies high above the gym floor. Approximately 80 years later, the charitable organization had moved on and the old gym sat vacant and in disrepair, partially remodeled by owners who were unable to finish an ambitious project.
Identifying the cluttered, unused property as a diamond in the rough, Denton-Floyd Real Estate Group moved in, bringing along with them Cash Moter of Joseph & Joseph Architects. Moter undertook not only to finish the abandoned remodel, but also to re-imagine the space in such a way that its unique historic features could be enhanced, rather than overlooked, in a new residential complex.
"These are the original hardwood floors," explained the architect as he walked across the polished, blonde wooden beams that once lay inside the basketball court. "And they have catwalks, balconies, up here on either side. Spectators used to stand up here and watch the basketball games, so we kept all those, we've incorporated them on the bedroom side. …We've tried to work around all the existing lighting, the existing windows and keep as much of the light, airy feeling in the units as possible, and all the brick we've left exposed if we could. …And we left the structural trusses exposed, leaving all the historic elements, and incorporated them into the loft as best we could."
The one- and two-bedroom, high-ceilinged lofts, 12 in all, certainly haven't lost the feel of the original space, despite the addition of modern light fixtures and appliances, washer-dryer hookups, industrial metal-tracked sliding doors and insulated, corrugated metal ceilings. Careful to adhere to national historic preservation standards, Moter even salvaged the large windows' original metal safety grates, leaving them in spaces where current safety codes required barriers. The inventive architect found Denton-Floyd to be the perfect partner in his quest to strike a balance between luxurious modernity and classic character.
"I was able to get done what needed to be done, and done the right way," he smiled. "They didn't spare any expense. Economical, but still these are granite counter-tops and (top-of-the line) cabinets… They did the right things coming from an architecture standpoint, keeping the historic things and knowing the elements that they needed to spend a little extra money on. I often have to fight owners to do the fun things in a project, and I didn't have to do that with this project."
While the majority of the loft-style apartments showcase the instantly-recognizable, shiny basketball court floor, one of them offers a feature that is just as fun and perhaps even more unique. Three or four wooden steps lead visitors up and into the final living space, slightly raised, since it was built directly atop the gym's original wooden stage. Another whimsical aspect of the apartment is its "staircase to nowhere," the gymnasium's original wooden stair which led up to the spectator balconies, now walled off at the top to create the perfect reading nook or just a clever shelf space. The carpeted apartment includes the same loft space as its neighbors, with the addition of an extra window, recreated to match the enormous latticed windows that take up nearly the entire north-facing wall in each unit. "We're hoping we're going to get a nice view for Thunder (Over Louisville) from here," commented Denton-Floyd Marketing Manager, Michael Rose.
As the paint was still drying on the last unit's newly-built window frame this past Monday, Shawn Willoughby, director of business development for Denton-Floyd Real Estate Group, made preparations for eager residents to begin moving in to their new homes. All but one of the lofts, which will rent for $1,300 to $1,500 a month, were quickly leased once prospective residents toured the first model, before the project had even been completed. "It's just been easy – I could list 50 of these," Willoughby enthused. "We didn't market this at all… We did the Downtown Living Tour, so we had the model finished enough to do that, and then the rest of them were under construction and they were pretty rough – that was the middle of September. …We're extremely exited, and I hope to have that last one leased (soon)."
While the Edison Park Lofts have nearly filled up, those who are just learning about the dynamic new Butchertown complex can still look forward to additional rental space on the property. Architect Cash Moter will soon begin work on "phase three," a red brick, Victorian-style building that also once belonged to the Wesley House and will be transformed into two more apartments. The addition is expected to be completed in early 2013 and will offer a more classic, traditional look than the modern lofts, in keeping with its original appearance. Denton-Floyd also has plans to update the small greenspace directly behind the lofts, to establish the area as a local park. "It was the outdoor playground area for the Wesley house, and we're going to keep it as a park for the neighborhood for the time being," explained Mr. Rose. "It's a way to give back to the neighborhood and be a part of the community, as opposed to a gated community."
Added Moter, "It's been kind of a labor of love, and it's been a great experience. …They really came in here and filled a hole that Butchertown needed filled."
The Edison Park Gymnasium Lofts rent for $1,300 to $1,500 per month, with only one unit still available. For information on other Denton-Floyd Real Estate Group projects or properties, contact Shawn Willoughby at 502.612.9987.
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What I Do In My Spare Time
Tags: Theatre, MTM, Music Theatre Montreal, Musical, Theatre
You may wonder what, as an Electrical Engineering student turned CS Student, I do with my spare time. Then again, you might not, but I'm going to tell you anyway. Ever since high school, I have worked in technical theatre. People always ask me what "technical theatre" is, and the best explanation I can give is that technical theatre is every part of theatre that isn't acting. I've designed and built sets, I've designed and hung lighting plots, I've designed sound cues, and I've even worked on a few animatronic props. But the most impressive piece of theatre that I've worked on to date was Into The Woods by Music Theatre Montreal. And they're latest play will likely be even better.
No, this is not some spam post trying to increase MTM's page rank, I actually worked on the show too. I am the Master Carpenter for MTM's production of Cabaret, which I'm certain will establish MTM's reputation as a theatre company to be contended with. Most people think of "amateur" theatre as being silly, awkward, and unprofessional. Rather than trying to prove those assumptions wrong, tell me that this video is silly, awkward, and unprofessional.
Right? Yeah, that's what I thought. In all seriousness, a lot of people have put a lot of work into this show, and it's going to be incredible. Student tickets are $15, and MTM can offer group rates if you contact them in advance. You should totally see it; it's going to be incredible1.
1 - See the Cabaret sign in the back? I totally built that.


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Minimally invasive heart surgery is an option for patients who have a low risk of complications and whose blockages can be bypassed through a smaller incision. Advantages of the minimally invasive approach include:
One of the major advantages of this approach is that the surgeon does not need to split the patient's breastbone to access the heart. This reduces pain and recovery time for most patients, enabling them to resume normal daily activities sooner. Besides reducing trauma for the patient, minimally invasive surgery also provides the surgeon a better view of some parts of the heart anatomy than was possible with traditional open heart surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery can be used to treat congenital (present at birth) heart problems and issues that have developed later in life.
Questions and Answers1. What types of problems are treated?Minimally invasive surgical procedures that our surgeons currently perform include:
2. Who is a candidate for minimally invasive heart surgery?Your cardiothoracic surgeon will review the results of your diagnostic tests to determine whether you are a candidate for the minimally invasive approach. Conditions that may exclude a patient from minimally invasive heart surgery include:
3. What are the risks associated with less invasive surgeries?All major surgeries have the potential for complications. Only your doctor can determine your risk factors and help you weigh the risks and benefits of a given procedure.
4. Why choose Boulder Community Hospital?BCH is the only hospital in Boulder County that offers open heart surgery. Our experienced open heart team includes highly trained nurses and technicians. Our specially trained surgeons are associated with Colorado Cardiovascular Surgical Associates:Colorado Cardiovascular Surgical AssociatesBCH Medical Pavilion1155 Alpine Avenue, Suite 190Boulder, CO 80301303-440-2244DirectionsOur Medical Staff
Randolph Kessler, M.D.Dr. Kessler has expertise in minimally invasive heart and lung surgery, plus aortic and mitral value repair. He graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1983. He then completed five years of general surgery training at the University of Utah and a two-year cardiac surgical fellowship at the University of New Mexico.
Dr. Kessler was Assistant Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of New Mexico for five years prior to joining Colorado Cardiovascular Surgical Associates (CCVSA) in 1995.
When not taking care of patients, Dr. Kessler spends most of his time with his family – wife Dawn and son David – often on a bicycle or skis.
Dr. Kessler is the primary heart surgeon serving Boulder Community Hospital. He is supported by fellow CCVSA heart surgeons Dr. Myles Guber and Dr. Bradley Hofer. Myles Guber, M.D. Dr. Myles Guber has extensive experience in complex mitral valve repair surgery and has performed "small incision" mitral and aortic valve surgery for many years. His broad experience encompasses all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Dr. Guber received his medical degree from Northwestern University. He trained in general surgery at Louisiana State University and completed his cardiac surgical training at University of Southern California, Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles.
Bradley Hofer, M.D. Dr. Hofer has special interest, training and teaching experience in minimally invasive, beating heart, off pump, percutaneous, small incision and port access cardiac and thoracic surgery. His publications and presentations include discussions and techniques concerning complex aortic and mitral valve repair, bloodless cardiac surgery, off pump coronary artery bypass, electrophysiology, pacemakers, defibrillators, aortic aneurysm and dissection, lung disease and cancer, and esophageal disease.
Dr. Hofer received his medical degree from Northwestern University. His residency and fellowship training include general surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, an esophageal and thoracic fellowship in the United Kingdom, and cardiac and thoracic surgery at Louisiana State University and the University of Washington.
After completing training in 1990, he remained at the University of Washington Medical Center teaching cardiac and thoracic surgery until 2000, when he joined CCVSA. Dr. Hofer enjoys boating, skiing and biking, as well as traveling.
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Free Flashlight from RadioShack for $0
No purchase necessary. Simply print the add and take it in to your local RadioShack.
Perfect for trick-or-treating!
Offer good until 10/30/2010
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Curious how this hasn't made it over to popular...
I suddenly feel very old, but I remember back in the late 1970's, early 1980's Radio Shack was BIG on cheap/free flashlight offers ... with the intent that it would get you to buy their "C" or "D" size batteries for the free (and very cheaply made) flashlight.
But that was back when they asked for your phone number, just to buy some batteries (from a Seinfeld episode which made a joke about that old Radio Shack practice).
I found so many LED flashlight deals (under a dollar) with batteries, that I don't know who would get this free flashlight, then BUY C OR D sized batteries (whatever this offer needs) for a poor, heavy, large and ugly flash light.
My local RadioShack went out of business . . . now I know it was part of an evil plot to forbid me a free flashlight!
"D" batteries not included...
That's how they get ya! :P
If it wasn't come in and buy batteries, it would be $4.99 shipping.
Like they say nothing in life is truly free, not even the candy the people give out on halloween. Those rot your teeth or make you obese. And it cost me $40-50 in candy, because I live in a family neighborhood and I get over 100 kids coming to my house.
turn your lights off and spend nothing. in fact save on electricity. use the money to buy internets. qq moar.
I was really excited because I thought it said "Free Fleshlight"
Harbor freight has been pretty constant in having coupons out for free led flashlights w/batteries, not sure about online though.
I bet its a real crappy flashlight too. Probably drains the batteries in mere minutes ;)
@radbeets: Heh! Yeah, I get all my sex toys at Radio Shack!
Poor Radio Shack. Soon to go the way of the TRS-80.
@tesla33: Me too!
"Perfect For Trick-Or-Treaters". Right, I can see little kids trying to lug around a flashlight from the 80's with two "D" batteries; Is Radio Shack stuck there?
You can never have too many flashlights when the apocalypse is nigh...
Plus @wootnewbee, it's not for the little kids, it's for the big kids to look intimidating with when they're stealing the little kids' haul as they pop out from behind the bushes.
Harbor Freight--free led flashlight every week w/coupon from Sunday paper. Includes batteries too.
i use a 3 cell mag lite so i can lay a beat down to the people who give out apples or tooth brushes.
takes 2 d batteries and they ask you for an email when they ring you up.
@radbeets: were you "measurably" excited?
@radbeets: i literally LOL'd at work... and the worst part is i can't explain why i'm laughing because the fleshlight topic is definitely NSFW.
@joninla: Works nicely if you got batteries at home lying around.
This seems about as current and relevant as this:
I can't IMAGINE anyone being stupid enough to even want this for free. With LED technology where it is now, this thing is just crap. Might as well wheel a giant generator with work lights on it, around. Even buying a C or D cell mag lite is pretty questionable now. I bet this thing would break immediately if dropped from even a small height. You can get a light that fits in your pocket, uses cheaper AA batteries and is twice as bright. Sure it's more expensive, but I can't imagine 40 D batteries are cheap either. What a joke! It's laughable that Radio Shack would even offer this piece of garbage. Just goes to show how behind the times they are. I bet my dad already went out and redeemed his coupon for this.
@pleepleus: Rage Much? jk thats funny.
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I was in my local RS this afternoon and they tried to give me a free flashlight. Guess what? I would have had to give them my e-mail address.
Things never change--back in the 70's Radio Shack wouldn't even take cash unless you gave them your address and phone number. I said "no thanks" to
the free flashlight, which looked like it would have cost 59 cents to manufacture in Bangladesh. The profit in one set of batteries would pay for this crappy light.
Got mine this morning :D Looks cheap, but I was picking up headphones anyway so no sweat off my back
@snowmanvt They take your Email address so that later when you try to get another one, they will see you already got it.
@abramokids well that makes a lot of sense, since I only have one email address!
I picked up mine today. It's orange and black for Halloween! And I happened to have some D batteries lying around, so this is a pretty sweet deal. They didn't ask for my phone number or email. As for everyone badmouthing this deal, well, haters gonna hate. :)
@radbeets: winnar, funniest interwub joke of the week!
did anyone notice in the ad it states only 24 per store..
@rill2503456: Its not exactly the most thought out system :P
Me and my friend went and picked up one today. They death looked us out of the store when we didn't buy anything with it.
Tell them your e-mail is email@example.com
2nd time you go, tell them firstname.lastname@example.com
And so on.
Don't worry, they'll never be the wiser.
They do work at Radio Shack, after all.
"You got questions? We got blank stares."
whoa whoa whoa, print it out? take it in? in person? I'm far to lazy to do that. if they're not gonna ship it to me for free, I'm not interested. :]
Geez, are people actually complaining that they don't get Free Batteries with their Free Flashlight?
These guys probably complain they have to spring for Dinner even if they got a date with Jessica Alba. facepalm
Not a good comparison.
The free flashlights from Rat Shack suck, and always have sucked. (and not in a good way)
They are actually so bad, that buying batteries to use in them is a waste of money.
If you are going to buy batteries to power that crappy flashlight, your money is much better spent on a cheap LED flashlight instead.
there is a coupon some where on the net for a free LED flashlight from harbor fright and it's totally free(u don't have to pay taxes or anything)and it's not cheaply made and it's a damn good flashlight and bright as hell!


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In illustrator I can convert a selected shape to another shape by the
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Convert to Shape option. Now I need to convert to custom shapes, e.g. some shapes created myself. Is there any way to do that?
In illustrator I can convert a selected shape to another shape by the
You can do so using the Copy To Multiple Objects script from the awesome http://www.wundes.com/JS4AI/
It takes all the selected objects, and turns each one into whatever shape or group is at the top of the selection, maintaining the size and position of the original.
Also, if the thing at the top of your selection is a symbol, the converted shapes will be instances of that symbol too - so editing one can edit all of them at once.
It's great for things like complex diagrams - you can get the layout roughly right with appropriately sized blobs, then make your icons, labels etc, then just magically swap them in.
Not via any effect really. There are items that will alter the appearance of a shape such as Effect > Distort & Transform. But they don't create other geometrical shapes.
There are shape tools for basic geometrical shapes, and the Pen Tool us customarily used to create "custom" shapes.
You can't "store" shapes in the menu like you can in Photoshop. However, you can drag artwork to the Symbols Panel and create symbol libraries which will store custom drawn objects.


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It's been wonderful to see your baby's progress and facial features as each day of the pregnancy has passed by. 2D and 3D ultrasound images, as well as MRI, have all played a part in giving us a glimpse into the fascinating and complex world of life before birth.
Your newborn's stomach will be fully developed, but low acid levels mean she can only be fed milk for the first few months.
Unlike an adult, your baby produces little gastric acid and keeps amniotic fluid in the stomach longer; it is this fluid that helps keep the acid content of her stomach low. While your baby is in the uterus hiccupping, turning upside down, and trying to coordinate breathing with swallowing, not having much hydrochloric acid in the stomach is a good idea.
After birth the acid content of your baby's stomach will increase quickly in the first 24 hours but not reach adult levels until three months. This is why solids aren't introduced until a baby is at least four months old, although six months is the current advice on when to start weaning. Babies have a reflex to spit out solid food if it's introduced too early and will only be able to take about 20-25 ml of food before the stomach is full. So it's easy to see how the stomach can quickly be overloaded, resulting in spitting up, which is when the baby brings the food and some milk back up.
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During pregnancy, a plug of jellylike mucus seals the lower end of your cervix and this prevents infection from getting into your uterus (see The "bloody show"). This "plug" comes away toward the end of pregnancy-known as a "bloody show"-and although this can mean that labor is going to start soon, it can also dislodge up to six weeks before your labor actually starts.
Raspberry leaf tea
Raspberry leaf tea is a traditional remedy in Europe. European studies have found that drinking this tea in the months prior to delivery (not before week 30) helps shorten the second stage of labor by helping the uterine muscles to contract more efficiently, so that contractions are more effective.
The tea is also said to reduce the risk of having an assisted delivery, such as emergency cesarean or vacuum.
In addition to this, raspberry leaf tea is believed to help the uterus to contract back to its normal size after the birth, and encourage the flow of breast milk.
As always you should talk to your doctor, before drinking any herbal teas or taking any kind of herbal remedies.
The Lowdown
Take a break
Getting to know your newborn can be difficult if there's a constant stream of visitors bearing gifts and good wishes. Why not shut out the world and spend a few days home alone? Your newborn baby will sleep a lot, so take the opportunity to do the same. There will be plenty of time for people to meet the new member of your family.
Your hormones will be all over the place, so expect to experience lows as well as highs, especially when your milk comes in .
Your partner also needs time to bond with his baby, nurture you both, and come to grips with diaper changing.
So stick a message on the front door, switch on the answering machine, and snuggle up with your new family.
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I want to drive from Barcelona to Madrid (Around 600kms) this december.
- Is it beautiful?
- What are the safe car hiring options for foreigners?
I want to drive from Barcelona to Madrid (Around 600kms) this december.
Two years ago I drove from Madrid to Barcelona. I didn't rent a car, but used my own. However, I can add some hints:
'Beautiful' is relative, but if you take the highway, well, it's a highway.
Spain ain't, say, the Central African Republic, so, car hire is a pretty boring (and safe) business. All the regular players are available in Barcelona. I recommend booking through 3clickcarhire. They tend to give decent deals. This September, I also rented a car through 3clickcarhire in Barcelona, the provider being Budget Rent-a-car, where the cost of renting the car was pleasantly low and service good. Do realise that Spain has plenty of (sometimes expensive!) toll roads.
I've done this drive a couple of times. You can do it in under 6 hours easily on the motorway. I found parts of the trip extremely beautiful, but I guess it depends how used you are to the barren dry landscapes. There were lightning storms in the distance for long stretches of the journey, which looked amazing to us. However, I must admit that long stretches of the trip are a bit samey.
As other people have mentioned, there are loads of tolls you have to pay coming in to Barcelona. I think we paid around €30 in total. The other thing I remember is that there are NO signs for Madrid anywhere in the Catalonia region - the Catalans really don't like the Madrileños! This can be confusing at times, if you don't know exactly which road to take. Whereas on the other hand, there are signs for Barcelona even in the very centre of Madrid city, so the feeling isn't mutual.
Every time I've done the drive, I've been under time pressure to get to my destination, so I don't have much advice about stops. Zaragoza is quite nice. One beautiful stop along the way is Alcala de Henares. It's only an hour or so outside Madrid, so maybe a bit too close to be stopping, but it's a beautiful medieval town worth at least a quick walk around.
Regarding safe car hires, all the usual suspects are there. You have to remember that Spain is a first world country, so expect everything you're used to at home (except that hardly anyone speaks English).


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A walker is basically a lightweight aluminum frame with four legs. The most common style has wheels on the front legs for smooth, easy movement and glide caps on the rear ones for stability. Most walkers fold easily so that they can be stored out of the way. Stylish designs and colors give today's walkers less of a medical device look. EZ Fold-N-Go Walker by Stander for instance comes in shades of black walnut, regal rose, and cobalt blue.
Specialty walkers are made for specific mobility needs. For instance, a hemi walker is designed for people with limited or no dexterity in one arm or hand and is easy to lift and maneuver with one hand.
A knee walker like the Universal Knee Walker by Drive Medical provides an alternative to crutches and is made for people who are recovering from foot surgery, breaks, sprains, amputations and ulcers of the foot.
A rollator or rollator walker looks just like a walker with a wheel at the end of each of its four legs. Having a 4-wheel rollators means faster movement—and you need to be able to successfully use the hand breaks to control speed. This style of rollator offers stability and, often, a seat for resting. The 3-wheel rollator may maneuver more easily, but traditionally doesn't have the built-in seat design.
If you're very mobile and are outdoors a lot, be sure to choose a wheel size meant for inside and outside use over a mix of surfaces.
Both walkers and rollators should offer adjustable height so that you can maneuver with good posture and not have to snoop over. To find the best floor-to-handle height measurement for you, stand straight with your arms at your sides and have someone measure the distance from your wrist to the ground. The device should also be able to safely support your weight; choose a bariatric design if you need a greater weight capacity.


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When shopping for a Spinning® bike to use in your home, there are a number of things to consider. How often do you plan to use your bike? Where will it be located in the home? What is your budget for your new bike? For beginnings who are new to indoor cycling, one of the most affordable and quality indoor exercise bike is the Spinner® Sport. This bike has everything you need to get in shape fast, and it costs under $350, far less then if you were to pay for a weekly cycling class at the gym. Even if you only use your new bike only once a week, your investment will pay for itself, in most cases, within six months. The Spinner® Sport comes with a variety of features tailored specifically to beginner and intermediate riders including:
- - No-slip handlebars with foam grips that can easily be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of riders.
- - A wide, padded seat that will keep you comfortable throughout your ride. The seat adjusts horizontally and vertically so you can be sure to have a perfect fit.
- - An easy to use resistance knob, which allows you to quickly adjust your resistance whenever you want.
- - A weighted flywheel, which keeps your pedals moving smoothly in a non-jarring motion that is gentle on your knees.
The Spinner® Sport bike also comes with four different themed indoor cycling DVDs for you to mix up your workout.
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TEMPLE (February 20, 2012)--The Ronald McDonald House in Temple will receive between 36-40 Tempur-Pedic mattresses on Wednesday.
The new mattresses will replace the sleep number mattresses that are currently in use.
The Ronald McDonald House on 47th Street serves local families with seriously ill children receiving medical treatment at local hospitals.
According to a spokesperson for the facility, all 18 rooms will be upgraded with the new mattresses that are intended to help families in stress have a comfortable night of sleep.
Starting at 9 a.m., the old mattresses will be removed.
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Hello! First off, I must admit that I don't actually have a lot of glassware; this is primarily because I seem to be clumsy with breakables and so try to avoid them. But I have certainly seen enough glassware at thrift stores to know that it's plentiful and usually quite cheap. Need some more wine glasses? Go to a thrift store. You'd like a punch bowl set to serve Grandma's killer eggnog recipe at Christmas? Look around long enough in thrift stores and you'll find one. Mixing bowls? Yep, they're often present. Remnants of someone's kitschy shot glass collection? Pick up a few shot glasses and pretend you'd been in that same tourist trap town.
In spite of my clumsiness, I do have a few thrifted pieces to show off. A recent Country Living spread reminded me that I should discuss glassware in a blog post, for there was a familiar sight in a photo of a trendy kitchen - stacks of this on a shelf:
This is the Duralex 8.5 ounce Picardie tumbler; the Duralex USA website (Duralex is a French company) calls the Picardie "the original French tumbler" and that it's "functional and stylish".
I don't have a large stack of these, but I do have several, for which I paid 25c or 50c apiece. Quite a savings when the Duralex USA website sells a set of six for $24.00. There might be better deals on Amazon or eBay, but I doubt that sellers there would be offering up these tumblers at 25 or 50 cents!
Several years ago there was a nice event in our neighborhood. The hosts are lovely people and have a lovely house to match. Although it was an informal gathering, the setting called for a nice vessel for the homemade cheese wafers I was planning to bring. Found this at a thrift store for a very reasonable 50 cents:
Unfortunately, there's no manufacturer's information whatsoever on this serving bowl (about 2 1/2" high and 7 1/2" in diameter). Note the narrow rectangular pattern on the sides and the illusion of "bubbles" on the bottom (those "bubbles" are underneath the surface; the bottom of the bowl is smooth).
I don't know how old this is, but it has the look and feel of an older piece.
I've discussed kitchen items thus far, but if you're in need of vases, go to your friendly neighborhood thrift store and you'll find enough glass vases to start your own florist business.
Such as:
This was my most recent purchase, an Ikea product for which I paid 50c. I liked its resemblance to a beaker and the bubbled exterior. (that's a State Fair zinnia in it)
As you can see, none of my glassware purchases set me back more than 50c per item - which is great given my tendency to break things!


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Any returns which are received after 14 days will be accessed a 10% restocking fee, returns received after 30 days are assessed a 20% restocking fee, and all products received after 60 days will be returned to sender.
CoutureCandy.com accepts returns which are sold with a discount of 30% or more, however we apply a 10% restocking fee. This fee will be deducted from the refunded amount and applied to the original form of payment. Shipping fees, if any, which were applied at purchase are not refunded.
This policy applies to the following brands:
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Return your evening dress hassle free to us within 3 business days of receiving your package - no questions asked. Upon receipt of your purchase, we will provide the choice of either a Store Credit for the original cost of the item less the freight charges if shipped for free or a Refund to the credit card used to make the purchase less a 10% restocking fee, and any original freight charges. Store credit is valid for one year if chosen. All products must be in original condition, unworn, and with tags attached.
To return a Evening Dress please contact email@example.com for a return authorization number (RMA) and request either Store Credit or Refund. Write the RMA number on the outside of your return package. Our support team will issue you a Return Shipping Label for your convenience usually within one business day of receiving your request and deduct the return shipping amount from your store credit or refund if applicable.
Packages returned without first obtaining an RMA number will be accepted, but a penalty of 25% percent of the purchase amount will apply so please email our Customer Service team to receive an RA first before returning your package!
An additional 10% fee will be applied to your Refund or Store Credit if your package is returned after 3 business days of receiving your RMA from firstname.lastname@example.com.
Return Shipping Label (RSL) if used is deducted from your Refund or Store Credit.
At CoutureCandy.com we want you to be 100% satisfied. Your store credit can be used on any product sitewide without restrictions. Store credits once issued may be redeemed only one time at which point merchandise purchased with a store credit becomes a Final Sale.
To use your store credit, simply sign into your account, and checkout as you normally would. At the payment step of checking out, your store credit will automatically be applied.
We offer a price match of 110% on special occasion dresses. If you find the same dress from an authorized retailer we will deduct 10% from your purchase price.
To be eligible for a price match, the retailer must be authorized by the designer to sell the item at that price, and they must have the item in stock in that same color and size. This policy excludes sale items.
Return Shipping Labels are issued to US customers only. All international customers are responsible to pay any and all fees when shipping an item back. (Duties, taxes, etc) - we recommend UPS and select "Free Domicile" when completing the shipping label.
We understand that you may change your mind about an item selected. We will gladly cancel any order as long as it has not been processed and shipped. If your selection has been processed and shipped, the order will follow our return policy listed above.
Because of the nature of Special Order products, Clearance Dresses, and Bridal Dresses we cannot accommodate any requests for returns or exchanges.
Also, all items purchased with an issued store credit become final sale.
If your dress is damaged when you receive it, please contact email@example.com the day you receive it for a return label and we will replace it.
Your satisfaction is our top priority. If for any reason you are not satisfied, we will take every measure possible to deliver on our customer promise. Please use our instant chat, email, or toll free number and our staff will do everything we can to accommodate you.
Items must have all original tags and hygienic liners still attached. Please see our fit guides before purchasing from any of our swimwear brands. A complete refund of the purchase price will be applied to your credit card if returned within 14 days of delivery. Any products returned after this period will be accessed a 10% restocking fee. No refunds to the credit card can be given after 30 days from the date of purchase for swimwear purchases.
CoutureCandy.com agrees to price match up to 110% of the price of a US authorized brand retailers price for all products with the same size, style, and color listed on the CoutureCandy.com site with the "110% Price Match" text ad within the price field of the product. Not all product are eligible for price matching so please refer to the product page or call Customer Service if you are unsure for qualification.
If you want to exchange your item for another size just email email@example.com. One of our staff will be happy to place a new order for you and provide a RMA for your previous purchase following our standard return policy. Please note re-stocking fees may apply, and the shipping cost of returning your original purchase will be deducted from your refunded amount.
Fit Guide
To find your size take your body measurements using the guidelines found below. For the best possible fit, the less clothing you wear as you take your measurements the more accurate your measurement will be. Use a fabric measuring tape. If you do not have one, use a piece of ribbon or string and line measure it against a ruler or yardstick, keeping the ribbon or string a bit loose.
With your arms relaxed at your sides, measure completely around the fullest part of your chest.
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape or ribbon a bit loose. Find the natural crease of your waist by bending to one side.
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your legs. Approximately 7 to 8 inches below your waist.
Starting from the bottom of your crotch measure down to just 1 - 1 1/2 inches from the floor.
How To Measure For Your Swimsuit Size
Measuring Your Bust
Wearing your best fitting bra, measure around the fullest part of the bust. Make sure to keep the tape level all the way around the body. Don't let it slip low or slide up too high in the back. This is the measurement you'll use when referencing your size charts.
Measuring Your Waist
First, find your natural waistline. To do this stand up straight and bend sideways till crest of using your side. Generally, it's just below your last rib and couple of inches above your navel. Don't forget to keep the tape level all the way around. This number is your waist measurement.
Measuring Your Hips
This number is determined by measuring around the widest part of the hip area. It's different on everyone but, it's roughly eight inches below the waistline. Be sure to stand with your feet together, wrap the tape around your hips making sure the tape is level all around and it goes of the fullest part of your rear. This is your hip measurement.
Measuring Your Torso
The torso measurement is often overlooked. But it's very important to getting the right fit. Place the end of the measuring tape on top of your shoulder about two inches in the edge. Direct the tape over your bust down between your legs and back up to the starting point. This is your torso measurement.
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I am creating a A4 Print PDF file from InDesign. From the InDesign file I am doing the following :
File > Adobe PDF presets > [High Quality Print]
Doing this exports a PDF file from InDesign pretty good for printing, the problem is that I have images in my InDesign file and all of the images are at 72 DPI, with this [High Quality Print] PDF preset all the images are converted to 300 PPI which is not good as my Images are 72 DPI and so in the PDF they are pixelated.
First Question : What is the diffrence between PPI and DPI ?
Second Question : If I save/export as a custom PDF profile with the image settings set to 72 PPI is there any chance I'll get a high quality A4 print ?
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Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world's only daily column that was underestimating the heating power of our office. Turns out we're doing just fine in here, nice and toasty in fact.
Tea in hand, space heater cranking after consistent, but light, snow has us thinking it's gotta be any day now for one of the ski areas to open their slopes.
Us mountain folk saw the first really significant snow in the county on Saturday. We're getting close to the middle of October and can mark our snow tally so far at around two inches. Not great but not bad either!
A stark contrast to Kandace Keefer, reading the Summit Daily from Akumal Mexico, the High Country is experiencing snow! And with snow comes skiing (or snowboarding if that's what you're into). It's about time to feel a little snow under the good ol' planks, we can't wait.
Flash Back Alert!! Flash Back Alert!! Last winter, there was a snow storm that produced 8 inches Oct. 13, that allowed Arapahoe Basin to open the very next day. We're just a step or two behind this right now so everybody put on your snow boots and make necessary sacrifices to the snow gods.
And now a quick look at the weather forecast through the rest of the weekend into early next week. This time of year, the big news is the weather!
Unfortunately we don't have any big dumps projected anytime soon. Starting today the high temps are going to bounce between to mid-50s to the low 60s. Low temps are looking good though and humidity is low which sets our local ski industry up with prime snowmaking conditions.
Snow season is among us and honestly we've been hearing some mixed reviews from town folk! Some are ready for the major dumpings while others are grapsing onto that final feeling of the fall sunshine.
Some are so fanatically ready for the snow we're frankly a little taken aback. Don't get us wrong though, we're definitely stoked for the pow days and finding excuses to get on the hill during the work week.
The days leading up to ski area openings, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland in particular, are filled with everyone in the county brainstorming on how to get out of work.
Here's a little advice for the masses: Start nailing down your snow day excuses now because the more quickly you develop rare flu-like symptoms or unbelievable logistical issues, the more likely they are to slip under the radar of your boss and free you to enjoy the first runs of the season!
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The Roadster Pickup Gets Steering - Point And ShootWritten by on September 1, 2012
With space at a premium in my dual-purpose street/race Model A, I decided that keeping the steering assembly up and out of the way in the cowl would help. The idea being that with no column to contend with exiting the firewall, it would make pedal placement a lot simpler. Boy, what a packaging nightmare it turned out to be! Installing the Borgeson late-'60s Mopar steering box and Wilwood pedals last month was easy compared to routing the column to where it would be comfortable to drive.
I used a universal joint and vibration damper joint, both from Borgeson, and ididit's new Old School Straight Column, which is easily cut to any desired length from 6-36 inches. Mine ended up at that minimum length! Not only is this unit affordable, but takes all the headaches out of shortening a column. It's perfect for installing in a regular manner, where the lower end will exit the bottom of the firewall and attach to a more commonly used steering box, such as a Vega version, but was equally adaptable for my off-the-wall application. The simple and neat steering wheel boss accepts any standard three-bolt wheel too, though I had to make life complicated for myself and adapt a Speedway Motors quick-release hub, as there's no way I'll get in and out of the car once finished otherwise.
Follow the captions as I show you my solution to how I gained cowl steering without using an expensive race or sprint car steering box.
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1 It's possible to notch tubing using a grinder and a half-round file, but why bother when the job is so much easier using a tubing notcher? This one's from Eastwood, and is used with a handheld electric drill and regular holesaws. Using a holesaw of the same diameter as the tubing (1 5/8 inch in our case) produces a perfect notch every time. The tool can also be set to cut the tubing at an angle.2 This length of tube will be used to mount the steering box we temporarily mounted last month. I used 90-degree magnets to locate the tubing while I tack-welded it in place.3 The benefit of temporarily mounting the steering box is obvious here; it made fabricating the actual lower mounting bracket simple. This bracket will also mount one corner of the pedal assembly (arrow).4 There's the finished bracket with the nuts welded in place. This will make any future disassembly so much easier in the confined space.5 With the box mounted (I still have to mount the top) I could trim the cowl side panel for clearance. The assembly extends a little far out for my liking, but it's necessary for the tie-rod end on the draglink to mount from behind the Pitman arm and still clear the bodywork. I'll make a cover for this.6 Here's the view from the inside. With a Borgeson vibration damper and universal joint in place on the steering box shaft, I could now install the steering column. These joints have maximum operating angles and will bind if these are exceeded, so work within their design parameters. Do not be tempted to modify them at all!7 Before I started to install the column, I mocked up the rear cab panel and seats (the latter from Speedway Motors) in order to establish exactly where I wanted the steering wheel to be. A Model A roadster pickup is very small, and every available extra spare inch was needed to provide a comfortable driving position.8 A short length of double-D shaft was required to join the damper to the U-joint, which I cut using a cutoff wheel in a grinder. Remember to always use eye protection, as well as a shield and gloves! Ahem!
10 I'd already sourced a steering column from ididit for this project before it morphed into a semi race car. It's their new Old School Straight Steering Column, which is supplied 36 inches in length, but can be shortened to as little as 6 inches. It has a standard three-bolt steering wheel mounting flange and comes in a paintable steel finish.11 Here's the lower end of the column. The shaft is a double-D for its entire length, held in place with this spring washer and collar with a set screw. The lower bearing is not installed fully, making it simple to remove it to shorten the column.13 I sourced a 1 1/2-inch internal diameter collar from my local tool supply house to use as an upper column mount, as you'll see later, but it came in handy to make the outer column for a perfectly square cut.14 I shortened the column to the minimum recommended length, 6 inches. This is what it looked like prior to reassembly.15 I like to drill the double-D shaft just slightly to provide a countersink for the set screw to locate in. Once the set screw is installed, even if it loosens slightly, the shaft cannot slide out. There's no danger of this in this particular installation, but in steering linkages with multiple joints, it can happen.16 The collar I bought fit so snug it wouldn't slide over the bearings ididit uses at each end of the column, so I installed the collar, then used a press to install the lower bearing for the final time. This can be fitted using a large socket and hammer, but seeing as we have a press in out tech center, I made use of it. The old alternator pulley was used in order to press on the outer bearing race and not the inner.17 The finished, shortened, column. It's ridiculously short, but had to be in order to fit the U-joint yet still mount the steering wheel sufficiently far forward. It was simple in the extreme to shorten though, and made the job so much easier than using a length of shaft, a couple of heim joints for support, and machining a steering wheel hub to suit.
20 As I said, I ordered the ididit column prior to the car's change in direction, and will definitely need a quick-release steering wheel in order to get in and out of the car with a rollcage in place. Speedway Motors sell a number of quick-release hubs. I selected this splined version.21 You may wonder what the large washer was for in the previous picture. The shaft that comes with the hub is designed to be welded to the top of a steering column, but I wanted to retain the three-bolt hub on the ididit column, so I bought the large washer to fabricate a flange to bolt the hub to the column. What do you do when you need to open up a large hole and don't have a lathe? Use a taper reamer in a drill press!22 With the center hole opened up so the washer was a tight fit on the splined shaft, I drilled the washer to fit a standard three-bolt steering wheel.23 With the round section of shaft cut off so it fit part way through the washer, I used the press again to fit the two parts together (hence the tight tolerance when reaming). Using the press kept both parts "square" to each other.24 The washer was then MIG-welded to the shaft on the back side, and the weld ground flush. This way no welds are visible once it's installed.26 While ididit makes drops in various lengths, I wanted to complete this install, so I used the upper and lower portions of an ididit drop, making my own centerpiece in the style of the ididit version. With this made, and a couple of fabricated tabs, the lower column support was easy.27 A column requires an upper and lower mount to be secure though, so I went back to the tool supply house and grabbed four 5/16-24 heim joints and a length of 3/8-inch DOM tubing to make a couple of strut supports. The tubing was drilled out slightly for a 5/16-inch tap and threaded to accept the heim joints.
28 That collar you saw earlier will mount the upper end of the column. I used a couple of Allen bolts with a 5/16-inch shoulder, cut the heads down, and used up a favor at Circle City Hot Rods, where owner Jimmy White TIG-welded them in place for me. You can also see the finished quick-release shaft here, too.29 Using pre-fabricated brackets from an industrial metal supply house, the struts were secured to the cowl hoop. The column is now secure and sturdy.30 The finished installation, though all final welding will be done at one time once the chassis/'cage structure is complete.


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