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- In the very first Goodie Gremlin short, the gremlins sing their cheerful, happy anthem to mayhem, war, terror and chaos and the causing thereof.
We're the gremlins, devilish gremlins
We're a miserable and underhanded crew
We delight in dirty tricks, getting people in a fix
There is nothing that's too mean for us to do!
- South Park:
- "Christmas Time in Hell" is a joyous song with its lyrics actually matching the tune... but it's a song that sings about how the Damned get the day off from being horribly tortured.
- In the episode "The Death Camp of Tolerance," a gerbil named Lemmiwinks is forced to crawl up Mr. Slave's ass and must traverse Mr. Slave's entire digestive system and crawl out the mouth or else he will die. Amusingly, this entire disgusting sequence is described in a song with a merry, adventure-y tune.
- South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut is built almost entirely on this trope and plays with them:
- "Up There": A rousing Broadway showtune about loneliness and wanting to get out of a bad place. Sung by Satan. A Satan who is not a complete monster.
- "La Resistance": "They'll cut your dick in half/ and serve it to a pig./ And though it hurts you'll laugh,/ and dance a dickless jig/ for that's the way it goes/ in war you're shat upon/ though you die, La Resistance lives on." Sung by a choir of eight year olds. Eight year olds who usually have IQs higher than their parents but with just as questionable moral compasses.
- "Blame Canada": A rousing march about evading personal responsibility to the extent of going to war with Canada, a country that seems to go out of its way to be America's friend. The song, however, is a satire on American tendency to scapegoat others.
- Cartman and Cthulhu's Song from South Park episode "Mysterion Rises". Super cheery song about, well, being friends with Cthulhu and going on a rampage with him. Made worse by the fact that it's a spoof of a song from "My Neighbor Totoro".
- In one episode of The Flintstones, Pebbles and Bam Bam are found singing what sounds like an upbeat, cheery song about how "Smilers never lose, and frowners never win." Do you know why frowners never win? Because THE DEVIL WILL GET YOU IF YOU FROWN.
- The Ren & Stimpy Show has the "Happy Happy Joy Joy Song". Although the song itself is a deliberately insipid — though insanely catchy — song about being happy, it's the increasingly insane rantings of Stinky Wizzleteats (the singer) between verses that bring some dissonance. "I told you I'd shoot, but you didn't believe me! Why didn't you believe me?!" (The reason is that most of these lines are quotes or paraphrases of Burl Ives' character from The Big Country, but of course younger viewers — especially kids — can't be expected to catch the references.)
- One Arthur episode has Art Garfunkel act as a one-man Greek Chorus to the characters' actions and feelings. This includes a part where he sings a lively song about Buster being "a sad, sad bunny." Buster then broke the fourth wall and demanded Art Garfunkel sing a more melancholy version.
- The first verse of the Incredible Hulk's segment of the Grantray-Lawrence Marvel Superheroes show of the mid 1960s:
Doc Bruce BannerBelted by gamma raysTurns into the HulkAin't he unglamour-ays?
- In the Phineas and Ferb episode "Meapless in Seattle", the Meaps' war song definitely counts:
We we we we (whee!)Are going to war (We're going to war!)We're going to war (We're going to war!)We we we we (whee!)Are going to war (We're going to war!)We're going to war (We're going to war!)De- de- de- de- de- de- de-Destroy our enemies!La- la- la- la- la- la- la-Let's bring them to their knees!We we we we (whee!)Are going to war (We're going to war!)We're going to war (We're going to war!)We we we we (whee!)Are going to war (We're going to war!)We're going to war (We're going to war!)
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- In "Norm Unleashed", Norm the Robot Man brings his own cheerful song about conquering the Tri-State area with an array of deadly, built-in "Weaponry".
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- Candace sings a song called "Give Up" in "Last Train to Bustville". It's a cheerful, upbeat anthem about... giving up. It Makes Sense in Context, since what she's giving up is her obsession with busting her brothers.
- Baljeet and Buford's song in "Bully Bromance Break-Up" is a power ballad about the relationship between a bully and his victim.
- The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 gives us "It's a Dog's Life" from "Life's Ruff". The lively and catchy song is about...Luigi and King Windbag wanting to be human again after Hip and Hop turned them into dogs.
- Futurama has a cheerful reggae song about being a bureaucrat in "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back".
- To say nothing of the Xmas carol, "Santa Claus Is Gunning You Down".
- In an episode of The Critic, the national anthem of an unnamed country sounds like a repeated chant of "pee-pee, pee-pee, pee-pee, poopy", but has a rather different meaning.
- Tim Burton is a master of mixing the macabre and the lighthearted, so it's no surprise that the music in his movies are the same. The best example is "Remains Of The Day" from Corpse Bride, a swinging jazzy tune about death and murder. Even while you're tapping your feet to the beat, you probably don't miss the extremely dark chorus:
"Die, die, we all pass away, but don't wear a frown, cause it's really ok! You might try to hide, and you might try to pray, but we all end up the remains of the day!"
- "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind", from The Great Mouse Detective, is one of Disney's cheeriest villain songs. The most disturbing lyrics?
Even Meaner? You mean it? Worse than the widows and orphans you drowned?
- Hoodwinked! crosses it over with Soundtrack Dissonance in a Just Between You and Me. After Red's fight with Boingo in the tram terminal, he orders Dolph to tie her up. She says, "You're crazy!" and he replies "Maybe, but I'm top of the woods now, baby!" So he sings "Top of the Woods", an upbeat song with lyrics about oppression, getting children addicted to goodies, and becoming a ruthless dictator, like:
"When you're hopping on down the bunny trail, the critters all seem to look down
You're fuzzy and small
Your ears are too tall
And goodies make the woods go round""Now I'm not a pig
But you gotta think big when you're competing with the girl in the hood
So you won't be a fan of my evil plan, but I'm gonna be top of the woods!""When your only desire is to dominate the land of the wolves and the squirrels
You've got to think with a open mind and learn to detest little girls
And everyone knows at the end of a show the villain puts his plan into words
Except there won't be a rescue before the credits roll cause I'm gonna be top of the woods!""Now the kids will be packed with my BoingoSnax
Construction begins in a day
And all of the bears will be ruled by the hare
As I maniacally plot from my evil lair!" [cue evil laugh]
- At the end, with some nice upbeat chords: "You've been hoodwinked, baby! Oh, yeahhh"
- The soundtrack dissonance comes when you consider his audience (Red, who is tied up with ropes).
- The Island of Misfit Toys segment from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer starts with a song about the toys being unloved and missing out on the joys of Christmas, when the song itself sounds very cheerful.
If we're on the island of unwanted toys, we'll miss all the fun with the girls and the boys...
- "L'il Ark Angel" from Cats Don't Dance starts with Darla singing about the world being destroyed in a flood and people and animals drowning in exactly the same cheerful tone she later sings about the various animals she's rescuing. If you hadn't already realized she'd be the Big Bad of the film from the foreshadowing in the intro, it's hard to miss it after that.
- Some of the Silly Songs With Larry invoke this. From an 80s love ballad...about cheeseburgers to a tango...about manatees, the team purposely make the music sound completely authentic to the genre while keeping the silly lyrics.
- A cutaway scene from Family Guy features "You Have AIDS," a happy barbershop quartet song that Peter sings to someone who has contracted AIDS.
- In the episode "Welcome Back, Carter", Peter sings a song to a soft romantic tune to "set the mood". Unfortunately, he chooses his favorite song, "Surfin' Bird".
- Another example from a cartoon, namely Drawn Together, is Foxxy Love's touching ballad "Crashy Smashy Die Die Die."
- "Batty Rap" from FernGully: The Last Rainforest. It has a fast and springy beat and tune.....with the lyrics being about how Batty was used in animal testing laboratory, with strong implications that he was conscious throughout all the processes. Due to its 'adult' nature, quite a bit of the song was cut from the film, but was left in on the CD.
"The Eye makeup, when inserted rectally, has some effect...Remove the brain cap...If you notice, by dipping the bat in a series of paints...After 600 packs of cigarettes, the animals seem to exhibit some carcinogenic tendencies..."
- The tune's single most horrifying line: "As you see, the animals don't really feel pain, THEY JUST GET USED TO IT!!!"
- As an example from a musical - The Lion King 2 has "My Lullaby", a brutal declaration of war and violence set to the tune of a children's lullaby. On the other hand, it grows to be pretty creepy...
- The children's movie The Brave Little Toaster contains a song near its end which the other wiki sums up perfectly: "Worthless is sung by the junkyard's broken down cars, each singing a few verses about their life before being smashed and killed by the compactor." However, they fail to mention the upbeat music it's sung to.
- "Christmastime Is Here" from A Charlie Brown Christmas. It has lyrics that describe how wonderful Christmas is ("Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year") but has a very slow, almost melancholy feel to it. This makes it memorable.
- This acts as Fridge Brilliance as well since Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time, but Charlie Brown finds it depressing.
- "Won't You Come over to My House?", best known from the famous short One Froggy Evening. If your memory's a bit hazy, here's the cartoon (songs only), and here are the full lyrics.
- This is pretty much the entire gimmick of Dethklok on Metalocalypse, as they render everything, from the blues to a jingle for a coffee shop to a birthday song, as over-the-top death metal.
- The song "The Violin", by Brian Dewan, is included on the album Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?, notably a kid's show. It is set to decidedly upbeat, Irish-sounding music. The song's lyrics discuss a kid who is constantly trying to break away from his controlling parents' desire to make him learn the violin, getting snubbed by his crush for someone who does, and then ultimately drowning in a shipwreck. It's a children's album, fun for the whole family!
- The titular song by Rockapella could qualify, as a peppy upbeat number about an impossible-to-catch criminal and her various misdeeds.
- Music by Jody Gray are great examples of this trope. Both Arthur's Missing Pal and Clifford's Really Big Movie feature upbeat music... with downer lyrics about the protagonist's lost dog?!? In the latter, the opposite also occurs on a tribute CD: the owner of said big red dog sings upbeat lyrics about her dog to a bitter-sounding tune.
- The song "Mother Knows Best" in Tangled is a cheerful, bouncy song where Gothel terrifies Rapunzel by listing off all the "scary and dangerous" things in the outside world and how all of them will happen to Rapunzel if she steps out of the tower. Throughout the song, Gothel is intentionally emotionally abusing Rapunzel by playing with her fears to make her seem like she's the only one in the cruel world Rapunzel could trust.
- "The Ballad of Magellan" from Animaniacs, a rather lively and happy-sounding song about Magellan's famous voyage - the one that ended in his death. The song is far more lively than the lyrics, tune, and story (which is actually historically accurate) suggest.
- In the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episode "Winter Wrap Up", the cast begin singing a jolly song about cleaning up winter to make way for spring. Rainbow Dash sings about awesome holidays, Pinkie about having fun and Rarity about fashion. Applejack? She's singing about possible starvation due to running out of food.
Rainbow Dash: Three months of winter coolness, and awesome holidays
Pinkie Pie: We've kept our hoovsies warm at home, time off from work to play
Applejack: But the food we've stored is runnin' out, and we can't grow in this cold
Rarity: And even though I love my boots, this fashion's getting old...
Pinkie Pie: You stomp your whole self in
- The first season finale has "Poney Pokey", a lively and upbeat song about the Mane Six becoming dissatisfied with the Grand Galloping Gala. It's most evident during Fluttershy's verse while she's chasing the Canterlot critters:
You stomp your whole self out
You stomp your whole self in
And you stomp yourself about
You do the Pony Pokey and you give a little shout
Fluttershy: COME OUT!
Pinkie Pie: That's what I'm talking about!
"In our town, in our town
- The season 5 opener has "In Our Town", the cheerful-sounding anthem of Stalight Glimmer's uber-conformist False Utopia. According to songwriter Daniel Ingram, it was based on World War II propaganda songs. The main cast clearly notice the dissonance, getting increasingly disturbed apart from Fluttershy, who gets caught up in the mood before Pinkie frowns at her.
We work as a team
You can't have a nightmare
If you never dream"
- In "The Singin' Kid" on PB&J Otter, there's Jelly Otter singing about friends and family keep her strong and being true to herself at the same time she lets fame go to her head in "The Singin' Kid."
- "Let It Go" from Frozen, an uplifting-sounding song by Elsa about finally accepting her powers... which is also about choosing to live a life in isolation and cut herself off from the world. Ironically enough that's inverted on a meta-level, seeing as by many people it's viewed as an empowerment anthem and has actually encouraged many, which is arguably the opposite of what some dissonance may suggest it means for Elsa. Also of note is that it was originally meant to be a Villain Song before the story was changed, and the song led people to treat it as... well, the exact opposite. Irony at its finest.
- Adventure Time: Marceline's song about a fisherman.
"You look so cute sitting in your boat, I wanna suck out your eyeballs and rip out your throat. I wanna suck out your eyeballs... and rip out your throat..."
- The song she sings in "What Was Missing" also definitely counts:
"Lada-da-da-da, I'm going to bury you in the ground. Lada-da-da-da, I'm going to bury you with my sound. I'm gonna drink the red from your pretty pink face..."
- Another example comes in "The Tower". While Finn is building the titular tower, he sings a cutesy little lullaby about violently ripping his father's arm off and reattaching it to his own arm-stub. He literally means to do this.
- The song she sings in "What Was Missing" also definitely counts:
- One episode of Tiny Toon Adventures did a music video of "Particle Man" by They Might Be Giants (which the band approved of) with an odd twist. Although the lyrics were not changed, Universe Man was just as mean to Particle Man (played by Plucky) as Triangle Man was, despite what the lyrics said. You can see it here.
- Steven Universe:
I always thought I might be bad, now I'm sure that it's true'Cause I think you're so good, and I'm nothing like you
- The "Steven and the Crystal Gems" song is in the style of classic rock n roll songs, and is a homage to Josie and the Pussycats. Its lyrics are quite upbeat at first but then it goes on about how Steven created an Alternate Timeline and how he watched himself (including the original Steven from the start of the episode) die.
- The song "Do it for Him/Her" from the episode Sworn to the Sword also fits this trope. The song starts as a really nice piano piece about how to fence. It quickly develops into a really nice piano piece about how worthless you are and how you should die defending the person you love, because (s)he's the only one who gives a meaning to your life.
- The song "On the Run" starts up as an upbeat little tune, Steven's lyrics reflecting whatever he likely thought the No-Home Boys would've thought. Amethyst's turn the song around, however.
Amethyst: I don't care about what all the others say / Well, I guess there are some things that just never go away / I wish that I could say, "There's no better place than home" / But home's a place that I have never known."
- The ending theme, Love Like You, is a sweet little lullaby-like piano tune, and the full lyrical version is sung sweetly enough that you could hear it as just a nice, relaxing song. Except that the lyrics are actually the singer lamenting about what a terrible person they are compared to the person they're singing to:
- Jem And The Holograms songs are almost always cheery, upbeat 80s pop. Even songs like "Who Is He Kissing?", which is about infidelity, and "Nightmare", which is about how Jem's life has become a living hell due to gaslighting, are in a peppy tone. Certain songs have fittingly slow rhythms though.
- "Remember" from Danny Phantom. Sam even scoffs it as a mindless pop song. It is a depressing song about how a girl was abandoned by a boy. It gets even worse when it turns out it's about Ember's death. Fanon largely took it as a song about Ember committing suicide however Word of God says it isn't quite that dark, though not by much. Ember was an unpopular girl who was asked out by a boy who never came to the date. She was too exhausted to wake up when a fire broke out and died. Suddenly Ember's need to be remembered and breakdown when her Popularity Power fails is dramatically less amusing.
- In the Julius Jr. episode Smellalicious Flower, the gang tries singing Sheree's special staying awake song, which consists of original lyrics about staying awake sung to Brahms Lullaby.
- Wander over Yonder:
- Wander's bouncy, happy birthday song for Lord Hater in "The Birthday Boy" has some comically dark lyrics about impending mortality.
Wander: It's your happy birthday
Here's your happy birthday song
And your birthday best be happy
'Cause you won't be around for long!
Sylvia: So try not to be so sad
About your impending doom
Someday we'll light birthday candles
On your frigid tomb!
- In "My Fair Hatey", Lord Dominator's Villain Song/"I Am" Song "I'm the Bad Guy" combines a bouncy tune with cheerful vocals about how she loves to cause wanton mayhem and destruction and crush people's hopes.
Oh, it's magic
To watch a planet
Shrivel up and die!
Oh, ain't it thrillin'
To be a villain
I destroy their homes
And then I watch them cry!
'Cause I'm the bad guy!
- Wander's bouncy, happy birthday song for Lord Hater in "The Birthday Boy" has some comically dark lyrics about impending mortality.
- When used in Teen Titans, Puffy Ami Yumi's "Shiawase" ("Happiness") sounds like a bouncy, lively song. The lyrics, however, when translated to English, don't seem quite so innocent.


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I just found this site, and I have not gotten much feedback online,
so therefore this is very exciting, I have added some photos in my portfolio, no bios tho. I had planned to put up much more pics before showing to anyone, but I guess I wasn't patient enough ^^
I am, like many others, trying to make it in this business. Art is my thing, I haven't been doing this for very long. But it is my dream.
I bought a pen tablet two weeks ago. It has helped :P
Plz let me know, do u think those pics reach a level where I could get work ?
I will add much more pics also.
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Never be afraid to follow your dream. As I told my sons, "Pursue you passion; the money will come." -- Of course, it sometimes takes a while. ;-)
I don't know what the entry level is for artists. (I play at art, but earned my keep as a programmer.) My suggestion is to keep building your portfolio, work on your art every day (that's how you get better), and do what you're doing here. Put it out for comment.
When you feel you've got a strong enough portfolio, start interviewing. If you don't know where, start networking. You'd be surprised at how many jobs are gained through networking.
Re: Your work, it shows good color and movement. Decent variety, but don't be afraid to stretch yourself. Often we learn by trying and failing.
I especially love Dragon Mother. The atmospheric perspective is spot-on, and you captured that somber mood perfectly. The next image, Chica, was a bit of a surprise -- quite different from your other pieces, but the modeling on shoulder, arm and bosom are beautifully done. Definitely another another one of my favorites.
You've got talent, and you've got passion. Just keep expanding your network, and you'll find that all important "first job".
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Thanks alot Don, it means alot what you wrote. I will pursue my passion :)
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I was about to answer, but Don answered everything so clear :)
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You will find it very difficult to break into the games industry as a concept artist purely because they are not in demand and there are very few positions. AFAIK, we don't have any at the studio I currently work at.
Your best bet is to either expand your skills to computer art (either 3D or 2D) and/or expand the number of industries you would be willing to work in.
As dgb101, you need to network and get noticed by someone. Flaunt your skills online, use subject material that fan sites might be interested in. Very example, someone recently got hired for the next Tin Tin movie because he did a really good piece based on the current Tin Tin movie.
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yaustar, ok, thx for the tips, but when u say expand into computer art, what do u mean exactly ? =) If I would do 2D art, like some of the stuff that I do now, what industry should I turn towards ?
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Look for work in illustrations (books, magazines, short story writers), advertising, etc.
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As visitors arrive in the quaint coastal Central California enclave of Carmel-by-the-Sea a collective sigh of relief is carried on the cool ocean air. Park the car, you won't need it for the next 72 hours – welcome to the insiders guide.
Stop in at the Carmel Plaza and welcome our newest neighbor Kate Spade to the village. A shot of color adds a bright cheery feel to the already flower lined promenade. Across the way visitors will find Blue Lemon, where jewelry-making classes can be scheduled and taken or hand crafted designs can be purchased. With many more options lining the streets of Carmel-by-the-
After working up an appetite from shopping, experience the latest expansion of David Fink's empire, 400°'s Gourmet Burgers & Fries. Burgers, fries, hot dogs, and shakes as well as kids meals are all on the menu and each one is more delicious than the last. For a more refined lunch- any of the Firok Shield's family restaurants (he has 3 in Carmel), or Portabella on Ocean located within a quaint Comstock cottage or Patisserie Boissiere all offer epicureans delights.
Time to walk off lunch and prepare for the remaining hours ahead. Make your next stop the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center on San Carlos between 5th & 6th, here you can pick up the Carmel Wine Walk by-the-Sea wine tasting passport, (www.facebook.com/
Upon arrival at the hotel be welcomed by one of the friendly innkeepers in our city. One of the many unique facts about the 1x1 square mile of the Carmel-by-Sea:
As the evening ensues, be sure to check the schedule for one of the upcoming events in Carmel-by-the-
And the sun sets on day 1.
Day 2: A morning stroll along Ocean Avenue, leads to one of the most pristine beaches in America. Stop off for breakfast or coffee at a local eatery, you won't find any chain restaurants or fast food in Carmel-by-the-
Before you get back to your inn, be sure to dodge into a few of the more than 40+ courtyards that grace the village. Visitors and locals are often surprised by the public displays of art that are found in side courtyards as a little delight for taking a "road less traveled." As a side note, it has been over 20 years since "Dirty Harry" was mayor of Carmel-by-the-
Renowned as a mecca for artists, writers and musicians since the turn of the last century, American Style awarded Carmel the prestigious "Top 25 Art Destinations in the U.S." in 2012. The Carmel Art Association (www.carmelart.org)
If guests are in town during one of the many days that hosts an event, the fall lineups and world-class productions at the historic Golden Bough Playhouse, the intimate Circle theaters, and famous outdoor Forest Theater include Beauty & the Beast, Julius Ceasar, and Much Ado About Nothing. (www.pacrep.org)
Ready to begin Happy Hour? By all means, go where the locals go: Terry's Lounge (inside the famous Doris Day's Cypress Inn) offering Yappy Hour, and live music for you and well-leashed guests. Il Fornaio has the best deal in town with a $5 menu with select food (including full pizzas), wine and cocktails, plus $3 beers; or if visitors like an atmosphere of see and be seen then Vesuvio—the newest flagship in the Pepe International consortium—is open, with expanded Starlight 65 lounge rooftop deck, great happy hour, and serves an "Adult Happy Meal." If pubs and cheers for beers is more up your alley, than Brophy's Tavern is the place for Monday Night Football, and Jack London's has regular live music and sports TVs. A.W. Shucks on Ocean Avenue remains a locals and visitors favorite oyster bar and grill respite.
After a busy day, grab a picnic basket and a bottle of wine with delectable's from Salumeria Luca, The Cheese Shop, Bruno's Market, or Nielson Brothers Market, walk down to the beach and let Romantic Room Designs (www.romanticroomdesigns.com)
Day 3: Greet the morning with a soothing yoga class on the beach offered by Lululemon, (www.lululemon.com/
You've worked up an appetite now, and rest assured it will be assuaged with the Carmel Food Tours. Carmel's newest tour in town offering tastings of specially-selected, world-class foods and wines that help visitors become acquainted with the unique history and culture of Carmel-by-the-
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I just released a new running application that lets you know if you are running too fast or too slow so that you can train at a desired pace.
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The Balm Cosmetics has been making waves over this side of the pond with its eye-catching and retro-inspired packaging. Having achieved somewhat of a cult status amongst beauty junkies and gurus, the Balm offers an illustrious range of multi-purpose products high in quality. Cruelty-free, paraben-free and made in the USA, I've sampled a couple of things from the brand which do live up to the hype including the shimmery Cindy Lou Manizer Highlighter, which not only can be used as a highlighter on the cheeks but on the eyelids too. A lot of the Balm's products favour the neutral look
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No, it's not a trick of the imagination – Urban Decay is indeed opening a second boutique in north London on Thursday 11th February – that's next week! Hot on the heels of the Covent Garden store, the latest one will be in Brent Cross Shopping Centre which is in my neck of the woods) and located at Unit B4A (opposite Lush and below the food court). Actually I stumbled across this discovery last weekend when I was scurrying past and suddenly stopped in my tracks. It makes a pleasant change for north London to get something good as normally
An Illamasqua sale is legendary and once again the maestros in maquillage has an incredible sale on with up to 70% off. Here is my top 10 of the best products to snap up but hurry as once they're gone, they're gone for good. Aura & Semblance Palette (£45 £22.50) These multi-faceted palettes have a mini double-ended angled and blending brush and features 8 shades to complete a full variety of eye and cheek looks. I reviewed Semblance here. Lipstick in Sangers (£19.50 £9.75) A classic from Illamasqua, everyone should have Sangers in their stash and at £9.75 it's practically a steal! Gleam in


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'Sea Grass' photo wins contest week 5
Published: Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:35 a.m.
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The winner of the fifth week of the Englewood Pioneer Days Photo Contest portrays "Sea Grass."
With the conclusion of the photo contest, an additional 5 winners from all the 151 submissions were chosen by the judges. The winning photos are posted at www.EnglewoodPioneerDays.com. Vote for the photo contest at the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay through 4 p.m. today and Saturday in Pioneer Park, the Shipwreck Dance and Sunday and Monday at the Park Festival.
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Lois Lane - Comicon by RandyGreenWatch
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Second commission done for my good friend John Higashi at SD Comicon. He's got quite an excellent collection so it's always nice to be included, as well as a challenge.
I dig those pinstripes.
This so amazing! FANTASTIC work!!!
I love it. Very beautiful, the painting, the body. Very nice!
great illustration, Lois looks ready to catch the next big story for the Daily Planet
This is awesome Randy! Love her legs!
That art looks great!
Stunning work!
Damn! Nice!
Great work. How did you do the white lines on her suit?
Lovely detail, the greys in her skin look great
That is just gorgeous Randy. There is nothing not to love. One of my faves.
god this is amazing
thats really good
You did such a great job on the material of her skirt and jacket!
wow really cool!!!!!!
love this so much
great stuff man
love it
mmm... nice
i love how dynamic she looks.... reporter on the run...
I can relate to this
very cool
Nice job bro!
Running out for a paper?
Great work!
Cool! That hand scanner works pretty good.
sweet work!
so beast
that is nice.
Awesome take on Lois.
Lovely work
DAMN! I didn't saw the heading and i knew it was Lois! THIS IS PERFECT!
Where's Jimmy bumbling behind her??
Nice work, Randy
Nice work, Randy
Copics ? Smart choice for the tailor's and skirt's texture !
This is Awesome man. GREAT work.
Awesome angle hun!
Wow, nice!!
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In todays New York Times there was a review of New York Theatre Ballet's recent program at Gould Hall, and one of the pieces was by former NYCB dancer and the movie "Fame" actress, Antonia Franceschi. The review notes that "City Scenes" was originally choreographed for Ballet Black, and that Franceschi has lived in England since 1995.
It's full circle for Franceschi: she was a student of Margaret Craske, one of Ms. Byer's teachers and mentors, and a teacher of teenagers at the company's school at least well into her '80's.
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Antonia Franceschi News
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Posted 12 March 2012 - 06:50 PM
I was so happy to see this and read of Antonia.....I knew she was living in England( from mutual friends). We were at SAB together....she was a little older than me, but w/ mutual friends in City Ballet, I was always very fond of her!
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About The Specials
True innovators of the punk era, the Specials began the British ska revival craze, combining the highly danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude, and taking on a more focused and informed political and social stance than their predecessors and peers.
The band was originally formed in Coventry, in 1977, as the Coventry Automatics and later the Special A.K.A. by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals), Neville Staples (vocals, percussion), Roddy Radiation (guitar), Sir Horace Gentleman (bass), and John Bradbury (drums). An opening slot for the Clash stirred up interest with the major labels, but Dammers instead opted to start his own 2-Tone label, named for its multiracial agenda and after the two-tone tonic suits favored by the like-minded mods of the '60s. The Dammers-designed logos, based in '60s pop art with black and white checks, gave the label an instantly identifiable look. Dammers' eye for detail and authenticity also led to the band adopting '60s-period rude-boy outfits (porkpie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers).
The Specials debuted with the "Gangsters" single, which reached the U.K. Top Ten in 1979. Soon after, hordes of bands and fans followed in the same tradition, and the movement reached full swing. Over the next several months, 2-Tone enjoyed hits by similar-sounding bands such as Madness, the (English) Beat, and the Selecter. Late in 1979, the band released its landmark debut album, The Specials, produced by Elvis Costello. They followed with several 2-Tone package tours and a live EP, Too Much Too Young (confusingly credited to Special A.K.A.). The title track, a pro-contraception song, was banned by the BBC but reached the number one spot in the U.K. At this time, the band switched musical directions, releasing album number two, More Specials, with a new neo-lounge persona. Signs indicated that the movement was fading and 2-Tone began to experience financial troubles. Nevertheless, a film documenting the 2-Tone package tours, Dance Craze, as well as its companion album, saw considerable success.
"Ghost Town," one of the band's most significant singles, was issued in 1981 amid race-related unemployment riots in Brixton and Liverpool. The song jumped to number one, but the band was falling apart. Hall, Staples, and Golding left to form Fun Boy Three, leaving the band without its trademark voice. Dammers held on, reverting back to the old name, Special A.K.A., and enlisted a new vocalist, Stan Campbell. After several years, they returned with In the Studio in 1984. They managed a few hits, including "Racist Friend" and "Free Nelson Mandela," but the album stiffed. The band's final single, "What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend," failed to break the British Top 40. Dammers dissolved the unit and pursued political causes such as Artists Against Apartheid.
Shortly after the official breakup, various members of the band joined up with other ska revivalists (English Beat, etc.) to form a touring unit named Special Beat. By the mid-'90s, in response to the third wave ska revival, a Dammers-less version of the Specials reappeared with a series of shameful cash-in albums: Today's Specials (1996) Guilty Til Proved Innocent! (1998), and Conquering Ruler (2002). The Specials reunited again in 2008 (still without Dammers) and toured until 2015, when John Bradbury, the backbone of the 2-Tone sound, passed away in December at the age of 62. Trombonist Rico Rodriguez had died three months earlier, on September 4. He was 80 years old. ~ Chris Woodstra, Rovi
Tour Dates
Sep 09 FridayNew York, NY, US Terminal 5
Sep 10 SaturdaySilver Spring, MD, US Filmore Silver Spring
Sep 12 MondayBoston, MA, US House of Blues
Sep 13 TuesdayToronto, ON, Canada Danforth Music Hall
Sep 16 FridayChicago, IL, US Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center
Sep 20 TuesdaySeattle, WA, US The Showbox
Sep 21 WednesdayPortland, OR, US McMenamin's Crystal Ballroom
Sep 23 FridaySan Francisco, CA, US The Warfield
Sep 23 FridayLong Beach, CA, US Music Tastes Good Festival!
Sep 26 MondaySan Diego, CA, US House of Blues
Sep 28 WednesdayDenver, CO, US Ogden Theatre
Sep 30 FridayLas Vegas, NV, US House of Blues
Oct 19 WednesdayNottingham, UK Rock City
Oct 20 ThursdayNewcastle Upon Tyne, UK O2 Academy Newcastle
Oct 22 SaturdaySheffield, UK O2 Academy Sheffield
Oct 25 TuesdayGlasgow, UK O2 Academy Glasgow
Oct 27 ThursdayBlackpool, UK Empress Ballroom
Oct 29 SaturdayLiverpool, UK Liverpool Olympia
Oct 31 MondayLlandudno, UK Arena, Venue Cymru
Nov 03 ThursdayLeicester, UK De Montfort Hall
Nov 04 FridayWolverhampton, UK Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Nov 05 SaturdayExeter, UK Great Hall
Nov 07 MondaySouthampton, UK O2 Guildhall Southampton
Nov 08 TuesdayReading, UK Rivermead Leisure Complex
Nov 11 FridayCambridge, UK Cambridge Corn Exchange
Nov 12 SaturdaySouthend On Sea, UK The Cliffs Pavilion & Palace Theatre
Nov 13 SundayEastbourne, UK Winter Gardens
Nov 15 TuesdayLondon, UK Troxy
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Does anyone know how to use Nortel Netdirect (Version 184.108.40.206) with Windows 7 64 bit (Home Premium)?
There are several ways available to me for connecting, all of which work for me on a 32-bit XP machine:
- Nortel Contivity VPN client (v6_02.022). The installer appears to be 16-bit, so I can't even install it on a 64-bit machine.
- Web-based SSL via IE
- Web-based SSL via Firefox
The Web-based SSL process is supposed to load Netdirect and start it up, establishing the VPN connection.
Using Firefox, I'm able to authenticate with my smartcard, but when it tries to download the applet, the process stops with a message box saying that it couldn't download the zip file. If I run Firefox in Vista compatibility mode, it gets a little farther, and manages to start Netdirect, but then exits after notifying me that the netdirect adapter was not installed.
Using IE, I'm able to authenticate with my smartcard, then the java applet starts, but dies with the following sent to the java console:
load: class NetDirect not found.
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: NetDirect
at sun.plugin2.applet.Applet2ClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2ClassLoader.loadCode(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager.createApplet(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager$AppletExecutionRunnable.run(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
Caused by: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: Received fatal alert: unknown_ca
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.Alerts.getSSLException(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.Alerts.getSSLException(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.recvAlert(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.readRecord(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.performInitialHandshake(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.startHandshake(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.net.ssl.internal.ssl.SSLSocketImpl.startHandshake(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsClient.afterConnect(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.https.AbstractDelegateHttpsURLConnection.connect(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.getInputStream(Unknown Source)
at java.net.HttpURLConnection.getResponseCode(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.https.HttpsURLConnectionImpl.getResponseCode(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Applet2ClassLoader.getBytes(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Applet2ClassLoader.access$000(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Applet2ClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
... 7 more
Exception: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: NetDirect
I've tried installing certificates using java's keytool, but that didn't change the outcome.


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Property transfers for May 25, 2014
Real estate transfers of $100,000 or more as shown in the records of the Shelby County Register's Office include:
5084 Farmland Way: Christopher I. Sutton from Regency Homebuilders LLC, $249,763
5094 Farmland Way: James K. Jones from Regency Homebuilders LLC, $250,150
5117 Grassland: Nathaniel L. Harris from Regency Homebuilders LLC, $262,837
9713 Kingsbridge Cove: David M. Borkowski from Todd A. Carr, $196,500
5086 Mabry Lane: Jennifer Swearingen from James T. Gavigan III, $221,000
5354 Milton Ridge: FREO Tennessee LLC from Matthew L. Miller, $153,000
6091 Old Brunswick: Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., $228,710.70
6091 Old Brunswick: David G. Shepherd from Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp., $227,790.70
5163 Shetland Trail: Bryant A. Parrish from Linda F. Clark, $230,000
5480 Thurlow Cove: Jacob B. Watson from Fannie Mae, $269,900
3062 Woodland Fern Cove: Travis A. Bateman from Benjamin E. McCaslin, $134,500
1707 Englehart: Janeka V. Temple from Fannie Mae, $172,000
8523 Farley: Antonino L. Incardona from Delores L. Shadko, $185,000
1930 Glen Turret: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC from Jerry W. Perry, $206,894.80
8793 Grandbury Place: Pamela J. Curry from Jarrett M. Curry, $127,500
9903 Greenalder Cove S.: Investor Nation LLC from Housing & Urban Development, $116,000
8759 Lybrook Cove W.: FREO Tennessee LLC from James R. Stephens, $159,000
9321 Pinkerton Lane: Trutnie D. Murphy from Regency Homebuilders LLC, $142,022
10166 Tall Hickory: Gerald M. Rogers Jr. from Audrey N. Lemmon, $142,000
261 Amber Waves Lane: Brian D. Matthews from Douglas R. Beaty, $309,900
431 Ashana: Benjamin Ruiz from Marilyn A. Meeks, $163,000
607 Belle Watley Cove: Brian A. Hendrix from James C. Ezelle, $229,000
747 Belle Watley Lane: Joseph W. Duncan from Robert H. Shearon, $246,500
10004 Bentwood Creek Cove: Kimberly A. Wilson from William B. Lies, $484,000
1009 Crosswinds Cove: Peggy H. Cockroft from Daniel B. Millsaps, $355,000
572 Ogilie Lane: Kimberly Boshaw from Hallmark Builders Inc., $406,800
1019 Ostlers Way: James A. White from Mollie L. Allen, $342,900
525 Quail Crest: Brearn Wright from James A. White, $249,000
1326 Riding Brook: Alpesh N. Rambiya from Susan E. Christopher, $252,000
10325 Shea Woods: Kenneth J. Cammarato from Landon Homes Partnership, $859,200
766 Southern Pride: Robert A. Stolze from Bryan S. Stotts, $284,000
687 Cedar Brake: Tag G. Li from Housing & Urban Development, $103,100
8688 Eagle View: Jaya S. Bhatilapenumarthy from Dana J. McMillan, $112,000
312 Meadow Trail Cove: Joseph C. Jones from Eric M. Gifford, $142,000
1029 Milano Cove: Bradley W. Hall from Donald Letterle, $128,000
710 Radiance: FREO Tennessee LLC from Lanita L. Williams, $121,000
910 Stixx Lane: Jessica L. Garcia from Penny F. Platan, $132,000
8306 Wesley Woods Cove: Sharon J. Tippitt from Jonathan D. Calvin, $145,000
605 Shady Hollow Cove: Pygmallian from Edwin D. Sarniak, $265,000
9385 Bolton Estates: Randel Jones from Christopher D. Price, $248,700
9060 Brunswick Road: Kirk R. Wymore from Brent E. Haywood, $397,500
4356 Field Oak Road: Carmen Bernard from Fannie Mae, $136,000
4532 Kings Station Road: Sherrell S. Davis from Joseph W. Gibson, $150,000
8048 Rosemark Road: Lena A. Akerson from Richard G. Williams, $222,900
1264 Island Harbor: Mickey W. Lindsey from Patrick M. Shanaghan, $217,900
991 Island Park: Kenneth S. Robinson from Florence M. McGowin, $862,500
676 S. Main: Ricky D. Floyd from Citymark Construction & Development LLC, $273,000
1192 Misty Isle: Karen A. Ryan from Zachary R. Drabick, $175,000
1063 Blythe: Lori Mathews from Jason E. Potter, $139,900
1577 Carr: Sarah A. Lusk from John T. Basek, $529,900
691 Clanlo: Robinson Michael A. Tr from Susan M. Weber, $450,000
420 N. McNeil: Diversified Trust Co. Inc. from Heather Leitch, $130,000
1157 Sledge: Riverland Properties LLC from Kevin L. Rougeau, $110,000
872 N. Barksdale: Ed Bradberry from Amy Nielsen, $114,000
299 Aurora Circle: Andrea D. Cropper from Jordan A. Tice, $209,900
116 Barnett Place: Seth Harkins from Christine Jehu, $135,000
4037 Goodlett Cove: Corey J. Dewaters from Mary V. Sayle, $245,000
226 Marne: Mark McDaniel from David M. Coleman, $117,500
744 Normal Circle: Jared C. Weaver from Andrew Stolnicki, $155,000
3710 Northwood: Russell T. Nenon from William K. Dickerson, $268,000
247 Patterson: Mary T. Dicken from Samuel J. Davis, $140,000
3439, 3449, 3450 Southern: WI Memphis LLC from Spring Court Apartments LLC, $695,000
238 Angelus: Stephen K. Holliday from James R. Martin, $250,000
647 N. Seventh: Walter Williams from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis Inc., $105,000
2256 Airways: Mohamed Ali Omer from Zhen C. Xue, $320,000
1033 Whitaker: Birchleaf Holdings LLC from Saddle Vineyards LP, $850,000
5238 Dee Road: Kaylyn Strausser from Aaron Parker, $134,900
1159 Fairmeadow: Trent D. Williamson from Robert A. Thompson, $253,525
4903 Helene Road: James B. McCuller from Cydney A. Mosteller, $115,000
189 N. Mendenhall Road: Susan W. Wyant from Wilma M. Tate, $129,000
61 S. Mendenhall: Thomas Mambourg from Memphis Turnkey Properties Gp., $270,000
19 Pinehurst: Biffco Gp. from Lorene B. Womack, $183,000
4130 Adrick Cove, 1664 Welsh: JC Best Properties LLC from Memphis Cashflow Gp., $148,800
1460 Wheaton: Andria Simonsen from Larry W. Anderson, $126,000
5716 Chapman: Douglas C. Smith from Earl Allen Blackwell, $105,000
2346 Eastover: CGW Enterprises LLC from Ryan T. Martin, $121,000
6234 Heather: Jonathan A. Van Hoozer from Stephen C. Rainer, $375,000
6215 Solway: United Housing Inc. from Lenora Anthony, $110,000
6673 Vinings Creek Cove W.: Esmond L. Arrindell Jr. from Firstbank, $369,900
1490 Kirby Road: Soromoveis Inc. from Clyde E. Howell Jr., $172,500
190 Sylben Cove: James M. Davis from Barbara Low, $192,500
3643 Shirlwood: Amy C. Halford from Marjorie S. Baker, $142,000
3655 Shirlwood: Lauren Steinkemp from Mark D. Foster, $155,000
7396 Holly View: Nikole To from I2l LLC, $109,900
8351 Meadow Vale: Rufus Joiner from Vintage Homes LLC, $215,890
8340 Phillipson Way: American Homes 4 Rent Properties Seven LLC from Gregory Griffin, $180,000
4907 Saddlehorn: Bonita Johnson from Kendra Chaffin, $162,000
1909 Tulsa Road, 3164 Woodrow Road, 3473 Piney Woods, 2283 Slocum, 2304 Slocum, 3629 Hawkins Mill Road: Jane A. Williams from G 2 Holdings LLC, $132,500
3911 Mallard Point: Kevin T. Fields from Curtis J. Jones, $154,000
7875 Linda Joyce: David B. Sales from James M. Musick, $103,000
3589 Morning Dew Lane: Richard Henry from Alan K. Davis, $185,000
2324 Pagely Place: Bryan James from Ernest C. Sutton III, $155,000
5975 S. Pamela Ann: Daniel B. Walker from Carolyn A. Urschel, $135,000
5767 Redford: April C. McCullough from Edwin N. Scruggs Jr., $134,000
4908 Rivercrest Lane: Christopher J. Raffanti from Tina W. Dunn, $187,500
4518 Tall Meadow Cove: FREO Tennessee LLC from Duc Hoang, $164,500
3619 Crestwyn: Dirk Tully from William D. Pollan, $292,000
2915 Farindon Cove: Wafa R. Mustafa from Timothy B. Hill, $194,900
6828 Old Bridge Lane: Joseph M. Gleason from D. Michael Edelmuth, $640,000
1676 E. Ravenhill: Howard A. Wenbert from Pamela K. Jones, $153,500
3131 Saddlegait Cove: Christopher D. Price from Warren J. Davis, $482,000
7497 Zurich, Unit 29: Antonio Olavarrieta from Geffrey S. Desouza, $112,500
2594 Brachton: Jeff Glatstein from Yoke H. Woo, $350,000
2048 Goodview: Shannon Jackson from Michael G. Ostien, $450,000
9499 Inglewood Cover: Bank of America National Association from Ruben Freyre, $884,933.73
8985 Latimer: Dustin Hoover from First Tennessee Bank National Association, $180,000
2095 Newfields Road: Carolyn A. Young from Thomas E. Willingham, $265,000
2088 Norcross: Jason Schwartz from John A. Canfield Jr., $247,000
1855 River Park: Sanjeev Bharani from Michael A. Slater, $297,000
6979 Ridge Top Place: Doris Smith from Markeithous D. Wright, $114,000
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2871 Directors Cove: Kreston C. Sites from Getwell RGJB Partnership, $159,500
4597 Park Side Circle: Ruth Evans from Leslie A. Dillingham Van Horn, $186,000
U.S. 70: First Tennessee Bank National Association from Landvest Partners, $811,656
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Ray's Take With people living longer due to advances in medicine and lifestyle changes, chances are that most of us will become disabled for some time before we die and will need some long-term care. The projected numbers are at least seven in 10 Americans over age 65, and the vast majority underestimates the cost.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Verizon is buying Yahoo for $4.83 billion, marking the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet.
It is the second time in as many years that Verizon, extending its digital reach, has snapped up the remnants of a fallen internet star. The nation's largest wireless carrier paid $4.4 billion for AOL last year.
We've all been there. Your boss doesn't appreciate you. Your coworkers are rude. You're underpaid and getting no respect. The last thing you want to do is spend one more day at that awful place you call work.
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon is renewing its "Prime Day" July sales gimmick as Wal-Mart also tries to go after online shoppers.
The e-commerce powerhouse launched the discounting event last year to commemorate its 20th anniversary and to advertise its $99 annual Prime loyalty program, which offers free two-day shipping, during sleepy summer shopping months. It has said previously that Prime Day would be an annual event. This year it will take place on July 12.
Ray's take: Target-date funds have become one of the most popular retirement plan investment choices in recent years. A target-date fund is a mutual fund that automatically changes its mix of stocks, bonds and cash based on a date of planned retirement. You just determine your retirement date and choose the one closest to that date.
MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina (AP) – It's a troublesome story playing out across America in the 10 years since the housing bubble peaked and then burst in a ruinous crash: As real estate has climbed back, homeowners are thriving while renters are struggling.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – German automaker Volkswagen plans to ramp up its offerings of electric vehicles as it fights to bounce back from a scandal over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests.
Ray's take: Most investors place "safety" or "guarantees" on the list to consider when evaluating any investment. Too many don't fully consider the risk of going broke safely on that list. That's what inflation does to you.
Fragile is probably the best way to describe the compromise that emerged this week from county commissioners to fully fund the Shelby County Schools budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The plan that closes a $27.4 million gap between what the school system wants and what Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell proposed in April had eight votes on the 13-member commission in Wednesday, June 15, committee sessions.
We recently had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop at the 41st Neighborhood USA Conference (nusa.org) held right here in Memphis. Participants came from as far as Alaska and Japan. The city bustled with energy from these dedicated community activists and the estimated $750,000 economic impact they made on the local economy. We caught the buzz and want to share three topics that emerged from our conference session.
Shelby County Schools superintendent Dorsey Hopson calls it "a brave new world" after four years of unprecedented changes: the merger and demerger of the county's public schools systems, the rise of charter schools, the formation of both the state-run Achievement School District and locally run Innovation Zone model, and declining SCS enrollment.
One of the first directives Dr. James Downing got from the board of directors at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital upon his appointment as the hospital's president and CEO in 2014 was blunt, to say the least:
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans are of two minds about the economy in the midst of an elec-tion race that largely hinges on the issue. They are strikingly pessimistic about the national econ-omy yet comparatively upbeat about their own financial circumstances.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Online shopping is reaching such a critical mass with American households that many of the icons of the traditional mall –from Macy's to The Gap and J.C. Penney – face an increasingly uncertain future.
Even now, Explore Bike Share founder Doug Carpenter does not try to pretend that the initiative will cure all that ails Memphis.
It won't wipe out poverty. It can't cure cancer. It won't eliminate diabetes and obesity, solve all of the city's transportation problems or totally bridge cultural and racial gaps that predate the bicycle's invention.
The slogan still resonates: When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.
All the world came to know that was Federal Express. I can remember knowing it was Federal Express.
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. wants a federal judge to appoint a receiver for the Warren and Tulane Apartments owned by Global Ministries Foundation, citing "an appearance of fraud" by GMF in a memorandum filed with the call for a receiver.
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. wants a federal judge to appoint a receiver for the Warren and Tulane Apartments owned by Global Ministries Foundation citing "an appearance of fraud" by GMF in a memorandum filed with the call for a receiver.
The city begins demolition of the Sears Auto Center Saturday, May 7, at the Raleigh Springs Mall even though the city is still in court with the owners of the main mall building itself in eminent domain proceedings.
Monday, May 2, marked Day One of Memphis' first "summer of acceleration," a joint program of seven startup accelerators running concurrently that have collectively drawn the participation of 18 startup teams and dozens of founders hailing from as far away as Slovenia and Israel.
What started with a roar is ending with a whimper.
On the first day of the 2016 legislative session, dozens of Insure Tennessee supporters rallied, shouted and sang songs outside the House chamber.
NEW YORK (AP) – Bought a ceiling fan but just don't know how to install it?
Wayfair, one of the largest online destinations for all things home, has teamed up with Porch.com to connect shoppers with professionals offering a variety of services, from installing a light fixture to assembling a bookcase.
The tours and inspections are done for now. And City Hall's timeline for selling the circa-1910 Memphis Police headquarters at 128 Adams Ave. is a bit behind schedule.
To best understand another man's baseball passion, you must first understand his baseball pain. So if you hope to truly understand Peter B. Freund, new majority owner of the Memphis Redbirds, you must travel back to his youth.
DOUG, JANICE, SUSAN, PETE, DAD. AND SEARS. Doug Ford – two-time major winner and golf Hall of Famer – is 93, and coincidently that's what I shot at Ridgeway last week.Janice was a high school girlfriend, and she liked her horse a lot more than me. Susan was a junior-high girlfriend, or whatever you are when you're 12, and our relationship was worth peanuts. Pete was my best friend, and just about the coolest things we'd ever seen were vending machines that served hot food and Cokes in cups. My father believed in my mother, the United States Navy and Sears – because whatever story he was telling or advice he was giving, at least one and probably all three got in the conversation.
Teach901 will hold a job fair Thursday, April 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 East Parkway S. More than 30 school operators are hiring for more than 200 available positions for the 2016-2017 academic year. For details and to register, visit teach901.com.
Memphis Child Advocacy Center will host its annual children's memorial flag-raising on Wednesday, April 13, at noon on Civic Center Plaza outside Memphis City Hall, 125 N. Main St. The ceremony remembers Shelby County kids who have died as a result of abuse or neglect. Visit memphiscac.org.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Canadian Pacific said Monday that it is ending its nearly $30 billion takeover bid for Norfolk Southern, less than six months after it offered to buy the rival railroad.
Top U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Irish rival Allergan are charting independent futures after scrapping a record $160 billion deal torpedoed by new Treasury Department rules meant to block American companies from moving their corporate addresses overseas – on paper – to avoid U.S. taxes.
The leadership at Metropolitan Bank is feeling confident enough about its balance sheet, its talent bench and its future prospects that it let shareholders know in recent days – we're looking for banks to buy.
Next month will mark five years since the first Passat rolled off the assembly line at Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant. Most anniversaries are a cause for celebration.
But as Chattanoogans blow out the candles on this particular milestone they'll be hoping that Volkswagen's diesel emissions troubles will soon be extinguished, too, and that the new SUV model they'll start producing this year will help VW emerge from the crisis a better and stronger company than before.
DETROIT (AP) – If you're in the market for a Japanese car, March is a good time to buy.
Unlike U.S., European and Korean automakers, which end their financial year on Dec. 31, Japanese companies such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. close their books on March 31. In order to hit their annual sales targets, Japanese automakers usually ramp up the promotions and deals in March.
The role of the private and public sectors in growing minority wealth came to a head at the March 16 board meeting of the Memphis-Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine.
EDGE says that requiring companies that are receiving tax breaks to contract with minority- and women-owned companies makes for good public policy.
Keafur Grimes has joined Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Inc. as transportation project manager, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience. In his new role, Grimes manages transportation planning and construction projects to meet federal, state and local regulations; ensures that projects meet quality compliance and assurance standards as well as customer needs; and are delivered on time and within budget.
The city of Memphis now has three offers to buy the old Central Police Station at 128 Adams Ave. and renovate it as a hotel. It will likely have even more offers by the time the Memphis City Council decides who, if anyone, to sell the circa-1910 building to at its April 19 meeting.
The much-discussed deannexation bill in the Tennessee Legislature always had the votes Monday evening in the House with Memphis Democrats succeeding only in delaying the outcome in Nashville by about two hours.The bill passed by a wide margin after a debate that was for the most part Memphis against the rest of the state starting just outside the city limits with Republicans in the Shelby County legislative delegation.And there is some dispute between the bill's sponsor from the Chattanooga area and Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Strickland puts the potential loss of tax revenue to the city at $80 million. Rep. Mike Carter says it is more like $27 million.
Let the coaching drumbeat resume after the Tigers Sunday post-season collapse one game past Tulsa.A confession here – I am so sports challenged that I thought UConn was a team from Alaska until I saw it spelled out.In my defense, who associates Huskies with Connecticut?My point is what happens next isn't just about basketball. It's about a change with a good track record of being emotional in the worst way.It's linked to how we want to be known for treating people and what they think of us as a result of that.In those two areas, it's never just business. It's always personal.Josh Pastner's four predecessors were each very different case studies in this regard.It could have been any stop in any city with a basketball court and a one-and-done star he could find and recruit to John Calipari. But he still had to hide under a blanket in the back seat of a car on the way to the airport and lie about it long after everyone knew.Knew about the Kentucky job that is. The mess he left at the university would surface shortly thereafter.Tic Price was two fast seasons and the proof that the Memphis job isn't just about what happens on the court and the attendance at games.Price was clearly excited about coming to Memphis. He clearly understood the importance and heritage of Tigers basketball and valued it. And he wasted no time at all getting lost in the Memphis that is not a part of that all encompassing world.It was the only job Larry Finch wanted and ultimately the job he couldn't continue to have. That after ignoring conventional wisdom as a player and coming from Melrose High to Memphis State, bringing a beloved team with him and then picking Memphis again in the ABA over the Lakers in the NBA.None of that was considered in pushing him out the door and then naming a building after him.Dana Kirk wanted to be the hustler John Calipari was. He was certainly impersonal enough about it and he took the team to an era where a post-season NCAA bid was expected and is still expected to this day.But his impersonality exacted a high cost and he paid most of that cost. Although you could argue the experience for his team that produced some legendary players also made some of them legendary casualties of his emotional distance. It didn't allow him to go elsewhere because he never figured out that he was being underestimated just as much as the team whose needs he ignored was in the national view of college basketball. While Calipari dodged big trouble twice, Kirk wasn't even in Calipari's league when it came to ducking and timing.We are past our inferiority complex. That's what the last NFL drive of the 1990s did for us. But it's not necessarily a bad thing that we see the people chosen to occupy these very public positions as a reflection to the world of who we are.
Lots of news on a very rainy day including the flooding from the constant rain that closed some schools and cancelled a lot of other events. And then there was a mudslide on Riverside Drive from the bluff overlooking Tom Lee Park and the Mississippi River. The rain has also pushed the Wolf River to the point that it is now over some parts of the greenway in Germantown.
Nordstrom Rack is just the tip of the Class A iceberg. At least three more best-in-class retailers are headed for the newly-built East Memphis shopping center, and the fate of the Wolfchase Galleria Sears is to be decided.
Nordstrom Rack is just the tip of the Class A iceberg. At least three more best-in-class retailers are headed for the newly built East Memphis shopping center, and the fate of the Wolfchase Galleria Sears is to be decided.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is backing the plan by the Memphis Area Transit Authority to make some short-term adjustments to its route system later this year.
Have you heard the rumor? Everything important about your career is listed within the pages of your resume. Why would you possibly want to waste your time putting together a cover letter these days? Applying online is easy. All you need to do is upload your resume and click submit. If you're qualified, the company will call you. Right?
Pugh's Flowers co-owner Michael Pugh might have seemed out of place a few weeks ago when he stood in front of an audience of marketing professionals to address the Memphis Public Relations Society of America's Memphis chapter.
It's a good time to buy in Shelby County, according to a recent study from SmartAsset. In looking at Tennessee's major counties, Shelby County came in at No. 6 as one of the best markets to own a home.
The sports nation's eyes are rarely fixed on the Tennessee Titans. The upcoming season will be the franchise's 20th year in the state of Tennessee, and except for their Super Bowl run in 1999 and a couple of playoff years where they were the No. 1 seed, the Titans haven't really commanded the full attention of the football world.
Germantown-based Trezevant Realty Corp. has deep roots in the Mid-South commercial real estate market, and the uptick in the economy has more projects moving full-steam ahead.
NEW YORK (AP) – UPS, looking for ways to get goods to shoppers faster, is investing in same-day delivery company Deliv.
Deliv, founded nearly four years ago, works with Macy's Inc., Kohl's Corp. and other retailers to deliver online orders within the same day. Shoppers select same-day delivery when they're about to buy something from the retailer's website and Deliv's workers get it delivered. Retailers pay Deliv for its service and the stores usually charge customers. At Kohl's, for example, shoppers pay $9.95 for same-day deliveries on orders above $75 and $14.95 for orders below $75.
After a year and a half as leader of the Memphis Area Transit Authority, Ron Garrison has emerged with a start on the bus system he wants that won't cost the city anything more.
A cube of clay thuds onto the potter's wheel. Hannah Harper, artist and studio manager, prepares to transform it as the wheel's rhythmic sound accompanies the voice of her boss, potter and entrepreneur Leanne Moe-McQueen.
One of the most exciting – and also challenging – things about business ownership as an entrepreneur is that things are always changing, creating both opportunities as well as threats.
The recent explosion in technology advances have allowed businesses to become more flexible, more mobile and definitely more efficient. I have recently shifted my business accordingly and have been able to increase my bottom line while reducing overhead through technology. Women who own businesses must balance their time and prioritize important tasks constantly.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Eight years after the financial crisis, the world is coming to grips with an unpleasant realization: serious weaknesses still plague the global economy, and emergency help may not be on the way.
Electronics retailer Best Buy celebrated having raised an all-time high of $10.2 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with a technology-focused event for patients this week.
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Best Buy executives and its local Geek Squad agents hosted the event Wednesday, Feb. 10, designed to spark patients' imaginations through things like Star Wars-themed coding activity and other hands-on technology experiences.
NEW YORK (AP) — If we are indeed in the midst of a recession — and we won't know we're in one until well after it's begun — stocks likely still have a long way to go down.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index has dropped 14 percent since peaking last summer, and it joined markets around the world in another steep slide on Thursday. Worries are high that the sharp slowdown in China's growth, falling U.S. corporate profits and other downward pressures will pull the economy back into a recession.
Ray's Take If we're honest, we should admit that debt is only incurred when we want something that we haven't saved for. That said, there are two types of debt – good debt and bad debt. And it's important that you know not only the difference between them, but how they affect your lifestyle and financial plans. This gives you confidence to know when it's prudent to go ahead and borrow money.
Guys, there's an important holiday coming up that forgetting about would mean immense trouble for you. Luckily, City & State is coming to the rescue. Head over to the Broad Avenue retailer on Friday, two days before Valentine's Day, for "BYOB" (Bring your own Bailey's).Bring something like Bailey's, Irish cream, whisky, whatever, and City & State will add it to any item you order over on the coffee side of the shop. Meanwhile, the shop has also invited the makers behind Paper & Clay and Question the Answer to be on hand with their wares to take some of the pressure off trying to decide what to buy your significant other for Valentine's Day.
If experience is the best teacher, the Tennessee Titans' young roster is headed to school – old school, that is.
Head coach Mike Mularky's offensive and defensive coordinators – Terry Robiskie and Dick LeBeau – have a combined 80 years of coaching experience, Robiskie starting with the Oakland Raiders in 1977 and LeBeau with Philadelphia in 1973.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the unemployment rate continues to hold at 5 percent while payroll employment rose by 292,000 in December. Exciting news for our economy, but an indication to hiring managers that challenging times lie ahead.
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Higher sales in most of the world helped Ford Motor Co. achieve a record pretax profit in 2015, but investors remain skittish that the good news won't keep coming.
NEW YORK (AP) — The biggest months for adding and dropping credit cards are December and January, so now's the time to make sure that $95 annual fee is really worth it.
Chances are, it's not.
In the wake of the closing of its merger with Tornier N.V., a global medical device company headquartered in Amsterdam that makes and markets joint replacement and soft tissue repair devices, Wright Medical Group Inc. has transformed itself into a high-growth extremities and biologics company.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is opening its new Whitehaven Center on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The building, which accommodates nearly 2,000 students at 1234 Finley Road off Elvis Presley Boulevard, is seeing new life following its run as a Kroger store that closed in 2011.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller told workers at the German automaker's lone U.S. plant in Tennessee that recovering from a diesel emissions cheating scandal "won't be a walk in the park," but that the company is committed to turning around its prospects in what he called a core market.
The major U.S. stock indexes veered higher in afternoon trading, recovering from an early slide. Energy companies led the rally, climbing along with the price of crude oil. The gains came a day after the market had its worst drop since September. Exxon Mobil and Chevron each jumped about 5 percent, by far the largest gains in the Dow Jones industrial average.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock prices are crumbling around the world, but the usual place for investors to go for safety, bonds, can't provide as much cover as usual.
Bonds are still doing their job this year as investors' best friends during a downturn: They're holding up better than stocks, cushioning the blow for balanced investors. High-quality, investment-grade U.S. bonds have returned 0.9 percent through Wednesday, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index has lost 7.4 percent on worries about the strength of the global economy.
Chuck Laminack was exhausted. He faced a long flight from China back to the U.S. and all he could think about was sleep.
So he approached the boarding agent in an attempt to upgrade his seat to first class and one that would allow him to really get comfortable on the flight. But his credit card was declined for the $3,600 charge, which was odd considering he always made sure the balance remained at zero.
I am writing this article as the Powerball lottery jackpot prepares to pay out $1.3 billion to some lucky fool – I mean lucky winner.
I'm always amazed at the long lines and hype surrounding these potential payouts from the lottery. It seems Americans just can't pass up the possibility that, "I might win it." So they stand in line, buy a ticket (or several) and hope.
Things move quickly once it is decided the incumbent mayor will not be returning to City Hall.
The political spotlight shifts quickly to the new mayor who has about two months and two weeks to make some important decisions about his inner circle, set some priorities and figure out what needs to wait for more deliberation.
At Halford Loudspeakers, customers aren't getting the latest brand of headphones or earbuds. Sure, those products serve a purpose for listening to music.
But when it comes to the pure sound of music, Halford Loudspeakers brings an extra level to the experience. This Cooper-Young shop is where David Halford repairs speakers, sells turntables and other equipment in a hi-fi showroom, and builds his own brand of high-quality speakers.
NEW YORK (AP) – Kiddie tablets have grown up. Tablets designed just for kids are getting more sophisticated as they face increased competition from regular tablets. The new products also have better screens, speedier chips and fashionably slim bodies. They let older children do more, yet hold their hands until they're ready for unsupervised access.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The humming is constant; a low-pitched drone from 155 miles of conveyer belts racing packages in every direction. Boxes shift from one belt to another and bump into a metal wall. Thud. Thud. Thud. In the background, trucks beep and jet engines roar.
Anybody got a spare $2 billion lying around? If so, the Tennessee Titans could be yours. Despite statements to the contrary by Titans management, there is growing sentiment locally and around the NFL that the team soon will be available to the highest bidder.
It was the middle of the season and the Tigers were rolling along at 7-0. They had climbed to No. 16 in the national polls and Paxton Lynch was being talked about as potentially the best quarterback in next spring's NFL Draft.
NEW YORK (AP) — The mobile payment wars are heating up.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said it's launching its own mobile payment system that will allow shoppers to pay with any major credit or debit card or its own store gift card through its existing smartphone app at the cash register.
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent more than $3 billion online this "Cyber Monday," making it the biggest online shopping day ever.
Research firm comScore said shopping by phone, laptop or tablet jumped 21 percent to $3.11 billion Monday.
ULI Memphis, the local Urban Land Institute chapter, will present its annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate event Thursday, Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. National and local speakers will discuss a variety of emerging real estate trends. Visit memphis.uli.org/events to register.
Downtown Memphis Commission Design Review Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.
Black Friday, taking place Nov. 27, is only a week away and local and national retailers are gearing up for the busiest day of the year.
The National Retail Federation predicts that 2015 will be a banner year for holiday shopping with sales in November and December expected to reach $630.5 billion, a 3.7 increase over 2014 and significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy shares plunged Thursday after reporting disappointing quarterly sales and a cautious outlook for the key holiday shopping season as it faces price pressures and tougher competition from online stores.
Americans might have more reasons to travel this holiday season as airfare trends continue to work in favor of the consumer.
Jet fuel prices have declined nearly 35 percent this year, and airfares this summer saw the biggest fare decline in 20 years, leading to projections that the end of the year would continue to see those falling prices.
The federal government isn't likely to descend on Tennessee with trust-busting vengeance once three of the state's four largest newspapers are owned by the same company.
Newspapers are too far down a virtual slippery slope of monopolism to retrieve from the hands of Gannett, which recently announced it plans to pay $280 million for Journal Media Group, the owner of The Commercial Appeal in Memphis and Knoxville News Sentinel.
The world can be a big place, even within one city or a single ZIP code. But the world also can be made smaller when the right kinds of lines are crossed.
Steve Nash founded nonprofit Advance Memphis in 1999, beginning an ambitious project without end. His goal: bring economic sustainability to the people living in and around the Cleaborn/Foote Homes public housing developments in South Memphis' 38126 ZIP code, the poorest urban ZIP in Tennessee.
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. is speeding toward what could be a record year for auto sales.
Sales of new cars and trucks rose by double-digit percentages at most major automakers in October, and companies are raising their expectations for the rest of the year. Ford now expects total U.S. sales of 17.4 million this year, just topping the record of 17.35 million from 2001.
Halloween is big business for the retail industry, whether it's costumes, candy or party supplies.
The National Retail Federation reports more than 157 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year. Its Halloween Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics reports the average person will spend $74.34, with total Halloween spending expected to reach $6.9 billion.
St. Jude's annual "Thanks and Giving" campaign is a few weeks away from launch.
What began as a holiday-focused fundraising effort by St. Jude has now grown into an annual tradition that has raised more than $588 million, funds that support St. Jude's mission to provide cutting-edge treatment and pursue visionary research. The campaign unites celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners in asking consumers to donate while they shop.
Jim Strickland has some big decisions to make.
At the top of the list: make sure the toilets are flushing, the lights are coming on at night and the stoplights are flashing red, yellow and green.
"Is greatness born – or is it made?"
It's an age-old question, but in my view, greatness can be made – especially in sales. While sales skills can be taught, the learning curve is shorter for candidates with two key character traits: empathy and drive.
Operating adjacent to Trolley Stop Market, at 694 Madison Ave., a food-focused nonprofit has just kicked off the fall season of its work connecting Memphians to healthy food from local farms.
A FedEx jet turned for Memphis International Airport just north of Landers Center in Southaven, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 26, the opening weekend of the Mid-South Fair.
Below it, a ride on the parking lot of the arena made a perpetual turn in the other direction under the same overcast skies.
On the first morning of his group's visit to a hospital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as part of a medical mission trip, fourth year Campbell Clinic resident Dr. Eric Bowman was taken aback by the patients' response.
Expectations. That's the word that drives all sports narratives. Remember the record of Josh Pastner's first University of Memphis team, the ragtag bunch that was left over after John Calipari exited for Kentucky?
This fall the legacy of handmade craft art in Tennessee is getting some big promotion from a statewide weeklong celebration that coincides with American Craft Week in October.
"We want to put a spotlight on and build an appreciation for crafts artists," said Teri Alea, executive director of Tennessee Craft. "They show up in lots of different ways throughout the community. Craft, especially high-end, is a big business and it has a big impact on the state economy."
Perhaps Benjamin Franklin summarized a major business challenge best: "When you're finished changing, you're finished."
NEW YORK (AP) — When it seems like the stock market has lost its mind, big banks and investment firms often turn to one particular psychiatrist: Richard Peterson, CEO of MarketPsych, a firm that applies research from behavioral science to financial markets.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates dropped this week to their lowest levels since May, in a week marked by turmoil in global markets that was stoked by economic developments in China.
AAF Memphis and AIGA Memphis will host a joint luncheon with Debbie Millman, president of Sterling Brands' design division, Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kroc Center's Hardin Grand Hall, 800 East Parkway S. The topic is "On Rejection: How the Worst Moments of Your Life Can Turn Out to Be the Best." Visit aafmemphis.org/events for details and registration.
B.I.G. for Memphis, a business interest group that connects Memphis Police colonels and business leaders, will meet Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Security, 4932 Park Ave. Kenneth Brown and Charles Stewart from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will speak. Visit phelpssecurity.com.
The gold rush of residential development throughout Middle Tennessee conceals what some in the region say is a growing crisis in affordable housing.
New homes and condos come on to the market every day, and even more are under construction or still in the planning stage, but those homes are often on the higher end of the price scale.
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