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The well-oiled marketing machines in the bicycle industry are constantly touting the latest and greatest technology. With so many different brands available and broad-sweeping claims made, we consumers can often times become confused. In the next few minutes, I will help you wade through the facts and provide some unbiased data on the high-end wheel offerings. In the end, it should be possible to determine exactly what you get when you spend $800 on a set of the hyped-up high performance wheels. However, we first need to investigate how I approach the wheel selection/evaluation process.
The first step in choosing the optimum wheel is in defining an optimization/evaluation function. This function is based on the primary design variables of price, performance, and durability.
I believe that there are three different types of bicycle wheel consumers that have the following weighting values for the above evaluation function:
Performance based (x = 0.05, y = 0.05, z = 0.9)
Price/Durability based (x = 0.45, y = 0.45, z = 0.1)
All design variables are equal (x = 0.33, y = 0.33, z = 0.33)
Essentially, performance based consumers don't care how much the wheel costs or whether it is durable, whereas the price/durability consumer doesn't really care too much about performance. I will give a final wheel rating on a scale of 1 to 4 "D's" based on the even weighted rating function; keep an eye out for the "Performer" and "Durable" identifiers if you fall into this category of wheel consumer.
The Wheels
Mavic Ksyrium
Price: $799
F/R Mass (w/o skewer - clincher): 770g/920g
F/R Mass (ready for tire - clincher): 824g/978g
F/R Spoke Count: 18/20 – radial front and cassette side, 2 cross non cassette
Rim Depth/Width (mm): 24.5/19.5
Marketing Features: Aluminum spokes, spoke attachment method, radial drive side lacing, sealed bearings, machined brake track, welded rim, low spoke count
Claimed Benefits: Lightweight and aerodynamic for all around performance
Shimano Dura Ace
Price: $750
F/R Mass (w/o skewer - clincher): 743g/974g
F/R Mass (ready for tire - clincher): 821g/1056g
F/R Spoke Count: 16/16 – 1 cross
Rim Depth/Width (mm): 29.7/18.5
Marketing Features: "lateral crossover" spoke attachment method, low spoke count, nipples at hub, lighter rim, titanium freehub body, bead blasted braking surface
Claimed Benefits: low inertia, aerodynamic, lightweight
Campagnolo Nucleon
Price: $660
F/R Mass (w/o skewer - clincher): 693g/920g
F/R Mass (ready for tire - clincher): 776g/1006g
F/R Spoke Count: 22/24 - radial front/non drive, 2 cross drive
Rim Depth/Width (mm): 18.9/20.9
Marketing Features: Asymmetric rear rim, titanium pawl carrier, straight pull spokes ("Ultra-linear geometry"), thicker drive side spokes, cartridge bearings, machined braking surface
Claimed Benefits: lightweight, stiff, ideal for climbing and sprinting
28 hole Chris King/Mavic CXP-33 DT Revolution Spokes/Aluminum Alloy Nipples
Price: $490
F/R Mass (w/o skewer - clincher): 690g/844g
F/R Mass (ready for tire - clincher): 768g/926g
F/R Spoke Count: 28/28 - 3 cross
Rim Depth/Width (mm): 23.5/19.7
Marketing Features: RingDrive freehub ratchet, machined braking surface, welded rim seam, custom designed and manufactured cartridge bearings, oversized aluminum axle, 5 year hub warranty
Claimed Benefits: lightweight, stiff axle, nearly instant freehub engagement and high torque resistance, long bearing life, consistent braking
Lew Palermo (tubular only)
Price: $1800
F/R Mass (w/o skewer - tubular): 502g/715g
F/R Mass (ready for tire - tubular): 552g/770g
F/R Spoke Count: 16/20 – radial front and non drive, 2 cross drive
Rim Depth/Width (mm): 42.7/17.2
Marketing Features: all carbon rim, ceramic impregnated braking surface, deep and narrow rim, aluminum freehub body
Claimed Benefits: lightweight, aerodynamic
Performance Evaluation
The variables that significantly impact wheel performance are aerodynamics, mass, and potential for brake rub. Based on previous mathematical modeling efforts, it has been shown that aerodynamics dominates overall wheel performance by nearly 10 to 1 when compared to wheel mass. The wind tunnel entries I have participated in and the literature I have read have led me to believe that the factors (in order of importance) that affect wheel aerodynamics are:
Rim depth/shape (~80%)
Spoke count (~10%)
Hub shape (~8%)
Spoke shape/diameter (~2%)
It is important to note that tire selection is a wildcard in determining aerodynamic wheel performance. With a wide tire, you may benefit by decreasing rolling resistance, but you will reduce the aerodynamic gains of a deep section rim. As your speed increases, the trade-off between rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag begins to favor the improved aerodynamics of a narrower tire. Quite simply, if you want to go really fast, choose a deep section rim (>30 mm), slap on a tire that is as narrow as your rim and jack up the tire pressure.
It should also be mentioned that as rim depth increases, the more difficult the wheel becomes to handle in a crosswind. However, the wheels tabulated above should not pose a problem for a competent cyclist.
Overall mass is most significant when climbing steep hills at low speeds. However, the weight of your wheels is still only responsible for around 1% of total power requirements and rotational inertia effects are so small, that I will ignore them as a performance indicator. The following table lists wheel mass just before a tire is installed, and the overall mass evaluation rating.
Wheels Mass (g) Rating
Mavic Ksyrium 1802.4 3.3
Shimano Dura-Ace 1876.6 2.5
Campagnologo Nucleon 1782.3 3.6
Chris King Mavic 1694.7 4.6
Lew Palermo 1322 9
Standard wire wheel 2000 1
Stiffness/Brake Pad Rub
Stiffness or deflection under load is the last performance variable I investigated, and it does not significantly affect performance unless brake pads rub the rim. However, some people simply prefer a stiffer wheel because the perception is that stiffer is better. All of the wheels tabulated below are at the soft end of the wheel stiffness spectrum. Unfortunately, all of the rear wheels tested, except the Ksyrium, rubbed my rear brake pads (2 to 2.25 mm of clearance on each side) when fixtured in my old-school Titanium frame from the early 90's. This rubbing occurred during low speed sprints and strong efforts on steep climbs. I weigh around 165 pounds and have never been considered a powerful rider, so these results were disappointing.
All of the front wheels performed satisfactorily when my dual pivot brakes were opened all the way up (the Lew's rubbed initially so I had to open the pads up a bit more). The static deflections below are under a constant load while fixtured in the front fork and rear dropouts of my bike. The boundary condition (how solidly the axle is gripped) at the dropout in this configuration is not fully rigid, but it is interesting to note that the trends are consistent with previously published data. To my knowledge, dynamic rim deflection between the brake pads has not been previously published. Note: less deflection means the wheel is stiffer.
The poor performance of the rear wheels is largely due to low spoke counts, flexible axles and possibly, a flexible frame. Further analysis of the data collected has led me to believe that ~50% of the motion between the brake pads is due to chain loads and the other ~50% is due to lateral loading of the rear wheel. It also appears that the frame/fork's ability to resist bending moments plays a significant role in the magnitude of the rim deflections.
Overall Performance Rating
The results summarized below might surprise some people. When cost is no object, the Lew Palermo is clearly the way to go. With its lightweight and good aerodynamics it wins the "Best Performance" label easily – but at $1800 I don't think many people will be able to afford them. For nearly equal performance try looking at a set of the Zipp wheels for around $800 less. It is also interesting to note that the other expensive wheels perform very similarly to the slightly cheaper, custom-built Chris King/Mavic wheels. The question then becomes, how much are you willing to spend for fractionally better racing performance? And, how much are you willing to sacrifice in durability?
Clearly, the best way to evaluate a wheel's durability would be to put it on a test fixture and let it run until failure. Unfortunately, Bike.com and I do not have this type of budget (as evidenced by my hi-tech wheel stiffness fixture – my bike, a vice, living room floor, and a gallon of water). However, there are general rules of thumb that will give us a pretty good idea on what wheels will be more durable.
It is very difficult to improve on the durability of a well-built 36-hole steel-spoked bicycle wheel. This type of wheel, and any wheel for that matter, should last until the brake track is worn through – in my experience this is equivalent to 15,000 to 30,000 kilometers depending on how much you ride in the rain.
The most important thing in wheel durability is the quality of the build. Spokes should have consistent and high spoke tension and they need to be stress-relieved (done by grabbing opposing pairs of spokes and squeezing them together as tightly as possible to eliminate residual stresses) during the final stage of wheel building. Failure to stress-relieve wheels is the primary reason behind steel spoke breakage. Properly manufactured and stress-relieved steel spokes simply don't break during normal use.
I won't bother you with any more details, but I would suggest that you read "The Bicycle Wheel" by Jobst Brandt if you are interested in more information about how bicycle wheels work. In general, wheel durability is diminished when spoke count is decreased, radial spoking patterns are used, non-steel spokes are used, and poor seals/undersized bearings are used.
With nearly perfectly even tension on the front and fairly even tension on the rear, the Chris Kings appear to be the best built out of all the wheels evaluated. The overall tension on these wheels seems like it could be a bit higher, though. If you are looking for even more durability, you could increase the spoke count, use 2.0/1.8 spokes, and brass nipples. Furthermore, the hubs have well-sealed cartridge bearings, and a correspondingly high amount of seal drag. If you turn these axles in the shop they are not as easy to spin as the rest. This extra seal-drag will not affect your cycling performance significantly, however.
Both the Dura-Ace and Ksyrium rear wheels went significantly out of true during my brief period with them. This is indicative of a poor wheel building process and in the case of the Ksyrium, there is simply not enough spoke tension to support my hefty 165 pound butt. The Dura-Ace wheels exhibited significant rim deformation where the spokes enter the rim. The large spoke bending moment here will eventually cause a crack to form at this location. Rims should not deform like this during the wheel building process.
All bicycle wheels will break eventually, and when they do, either you buy new ones or you repair them. The non-traditional component wheels (Ksyrium, Shimano, Lew) sacrifice some of your ability to quickly and inexpensively make repairs. Often times, the manufacturer will require you to send in the wheel to be serviced (meanwhile you are without your wheels) or you simply cannot even true the wheels due to extremely high spoke tensions and low spoke counts. These wheels may also require expensive replacement parts ($10 spokes anyone?). On the other hand, with a conventional wheel that uses standard hubs (Campy/Shimano), replacement parts are readily available and you can even make the repairs yourself if so inclined.
Price Evaluation
This one is easy.
Overall Ratings/Final Comments
The furthest column to the right shows that on a scale of 1 to 4 deltas the Chris King/CXP-33 wheels had the best overall rating. These wheels also ranked the highest in the Price/Durability category. The other high priced wheels failed to excel in any of my evaluation categories and leave me wondering about how good a value they really are.
Source: http://www.biketechreview.com/


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Biscuit Recipe:
2 1/2 cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon (14 grams) granulated white sugar (optional)
1/2 cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
Biscuit Recipe: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (use pastry blender, two knives, or fingertips). Add the milk and slightly beaten egg and stir until just combined. (The texture should be sticky, moist and lumpy.)
Place mixture on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently until it comes together and is a smooth dough.
Roll out dough to about a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Cut out biscuits with a lightly floured round cookie cutter. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg and milk mixture and bake for about 10 - 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the biscuit comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.
Makes about 10 - 2 1/2 inch (6 cm) biscuits.
In North America a "biscuit" is a small quick bread that is made with flour, butter (or lard or shortening), baking powder (soda), milk (buttermilk), eggs, and sometimes a small amount of granulated white sugar. A perfect biscuit, in my mind, should have a golden brown crusty top and bottom and when you split it in half it should be soft and flaky and moist enough to absorb a pat of butter, which is absolutely necessary.
The American biscuit is very similar to the British scone. The difference is that while scones are often served split in half and filled with jam and cream, biscuits are usually served alongside a meal. Both biscuits and scones are best served warm from the oven with butter. Biscuits are also excellent for making another American favorite, the Strawberry Shortcake.
To make a good biscuit, the correct mixing of the ingredients is crucial. Although you could use an electric mixer I prefer to mix the dough by hand using either a pastry blender, two knives or just my fingertips. Mixing by hand helps to prevent over mixing of the dough. To begin, the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder/baking soda, and salt) are whisked or sifted together in a large bowl. Next the butter is cut into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs. It is important that the butter be cold so when it is worked into the flour mixture it becomes small, flour- coated crumbs, not a smooth dough. This method is similar to how a pie dough is made and gives the biscuit a wonderful delicate and flaky texture. The wet ingredients are then added to the flour mixture. Only mix the dough until it comes together. I cannot stress enough that this dough should not be overworked and that a light hand is needed. If you end up with a hard and doughy biscuit, you will know to mix the dough less the next time. When the dough is mixed, gather it up in your hands and place on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough a few times to make it a cohesive mass and then roll to 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Use a lightly floured cookie cutter and cut into rounds. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Using an egg wash gives the biscuits a nice appearance and helps with browning.
Biscuits need to be baked in a hot oven so the dough sets quickly thereby producing a light biscuit with a golden brown top and bottom with white sides. They are done when they are nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the center of the scone comes out clean. The texture of the interior should be light and soft, and white in color. Cool on a wire rack. If you want crusty biscuits, cool them uncovered. If a softer crust is desired, then wrap the hot biscuits in a clean dish towel.

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Dungeons are often, in the eyes of many BrikVerse minifigures, the most important (or at least coolest) room in a large space ship or fortress. This room is a combination of torture gallery, transplant-surgery theatre, and over-all prison. It should come with a torture table, some kind of execution chamber, (usually electric or gas, but a firing range is good too) some surgical apparatus for the transfer of POW figs' parts onto wounded soldiers', and a few holding cages. More insane dungeon designers come up with more insane ways of executing minifigs though, so in the ships or bases of especially demented minifgs you might find things like snake pits or lava pools which minifigs are lowered in to their deaths.
Possible Uses:
- House and interrogate prisoners to obtain tactical information.
- Stage rescue attempts.
Tactical Considerations:
- There's a whole lot of really deadly stuff in a dungeon. Most of it takes some time and effort to use, however, and a whole lot of it is designed for pain, not death. As an attacker, consider moving quickly and ignoring most of what you find unless its small, light, or easily usable.
- As a defender, consider the worth of the possible information. If it will help you achieve victory, defend the chamber with all you've got. If not, abandon it at the earliest opportunity and use the time gained to set up a counterstrike.


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Yesterday was Sunday… and I heard some very inspirational words yesterday that I'd like to share and believe are applicable to our work. The context: new pastor being installed at Kearney eFree. His mentor, Tom Shirk of Calvary Bible Church, was giving him advice on how to lead the church. (Listen…)
[Note: These are my notes – not necessarily exactly what was said… more what I heard!]
- "There is danger in knowing more than you can apply." Take it easy and apply what you know and learn. We all have massive amounts of skills, talents, and knowledge but maybe too much to actually apply.
- "Failing in love is better than succeeding in pride." Relationships should be first and foremost in all we do.
- "We are bigger than the present." We are going to grow and the seeds we are planting and nurturing are what really matters.
- "What we are doing is a BIG deal!" We are shaping and nurturing the future of teachers and students. It's a BIG deal! Be well prepared! Our influence is immeasurable. We should act and prepare accordingly.
- "Lift up our leaders." More can be accomplished by lifting others up and recognizing their strengths than criticizing their weaknesses.
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Five key components that make the best nurse teams
As one of the managers of the inpatient psychiatric units at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, I have the privilege of working for the best team of inpatient psychiatric staff in America.
This is because we consistently demonstrate five key components. They are:
(1) clinical expertise
(2) continuity
(3) compassion
(4) coordination and
(5) curiosity
That's what makes us a high-functioning team.
Although most of our team members are tenured staff, their curiosity and hunger for learning continues to grow. All of the primary nurses have obtained their ANCC certifications or master's degree. All of the staff demonstrate a culture of inquiry through their frequent applications for research projects or their submissions for publication of their work, which documents their development of new interventions that have produced better clinical outcomes.
The team leaders are primary nurses with expertise in a variety of psychiatric diagnoses and behaviors. The primary nurses share their expertise with other team members so the staff can design tailored clinical interventions that work. The team developed a process that assures the continuity of these tailored interventions on a 24/7 basis. This process consists of the primary nurses partnering with the same psychiatrists and the same off-shift nurses. This seamless continuity creates smaller-component teams that deliver expert clinical nursing care 24 hours a day. This care is rendered by staff who always demonstrate compassion for their patients, their work and each other.
This year, our team experienced the unexpected death of one of our nurses. The nurse didn't have any family in the area; his team became his family. We coordinated our schedules to make sure that while the nurse was in ICU, one of us would remain at his bedside until his death. And just as families should, the team coordinated beautiful funeral arrangements for our friend and colleague.
All of this is why our team is the best in America.
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Career, Career Advice for Nurses, Charge Nurse, Nurse Certifications, Nurse Manager, Nurse Teams
Evelyn Perkins, RN, MS, PMH-BC, NE-BC, Clinical Practice Manager, Psychiatry, is a graduate of St. Xavier University's BSN and MS programs. Psychiatric nursing has been her professional area of practice for 30 years, with 25 years in management. She has been a nurse manager in psychiatry at NMH for 15 years. Perkins has published in the area of chemical dependence and presented at local and national nursing conferences on the subject of violence. Recently she was selected to be a mentor for NMH's new mentorship program. This opportunity will expand her current interest in the growth and development of nurse leaders.
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Students applying to transfer from another university are welcomed at uOttawa. To receive a University of Ottawa degree, you must complete 50% of your diploma requirements here.
- Choose a program that offers French immersion.
- Apply to your program via the Ontario Universities Application Centre. Be sure to select the French immersion option on the program details screen.
- Take the Immersion Admissions Test before or after you apply.
- Once you receive an offer of admission, contact an immersion mentor to help you select courses in French and build an immersion study plan. Depending on the results of your admission test, your program requirements, and your personal ambitions, the mentor will help you choose courses and create a study plan that fits your level of proficiency in French and your personal language goals.


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Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member Clarence Page argued President Obama's executive action on immigration is "constitutional" and "especially now when you got fruit on the vines out there waiting for people to pick it" the president can "very easily" argue that action needed to be taken on Friday's "McLaughlin Group."
Page said, "I think it's constitutional under the president's powers, emergency powers, and other executive powers. It's a kind of regulatory enforcement other presidents have done in the past, and especially now when you've got fruit on the vines out there waiting for people to pick it. The president can make the argument, very easily that we need to take some action, right now."
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Kevin Rudd is hellbent on making Australia look as unappealing to refugees as possible. He's got a tough competition: the Taliban, people who mutilate women so they can't feel pleasure, the constant bombardment of Palestine and so on. But why should we even care about refugees? Can we just say, it is not our fault that all those bad things are happening, so why should it be our problem? Well maybe because the people getting killed, mutilated, tortured or otherwise made to suffer are also human beings. Yes, that means part of the same species we belong to. Also if we stand by idle while it is happening we are passively assisting… damn you Albert for pointing that out! That was already an unacceptable excuse during the Nuremberg trial anyway…
That is a hard subject so let's put all that misery and suffering aside and talk about another group of refugees or soon to be refugees. The environmental refugees. …
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I imagine walking in to Sydney airport and I seeing a group of people with the glasses, sitting on the lounges all over the terminal, reading books and holding drinks or talking among themselves. These people would be activists who support a the man who is currently in exile at the Moscow airport. Some of them could get so used to this situation or are so deeply sympathetic with the man in Moscow, that they practically could live there, while catching every bit of information available about that man and waiting for further revelations about other attempts to erode physical freedom by any government.
The most wanted man who merely liberated some data held in a computer is not a war criminal …
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We may think ourselves superior to addicts, since we are not addicted to the same things as they are. We may not be addicted to heroin or alcohol, but we certainly have a lot in common with them. If we have a look at "them" and "us" we can clearly see that there are more than striking similarities. Let's examine them!
So, we both need air, food to live, we both were born to a mother and the father, the blood in our veins is red, although it may contain different substances, and believe it or not, we both need love. Furthermore …
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Looking for the beauty and luster of wood? But want the scratch resistant technology? Then state of the art laminate flooring is the perfect choice for you and your family.
Our laminate looks so real, your best friend won't even know its not a real wood floor. Animals? Kids? Then laminate is ideal for you. With that superior look and feel like hardwood you'll feel better knowing that it's 10x more scratch resistant than real wood. Enjoy the floors in your home and admire the everlasting beauty of them as well!
Laminate flooring is designed to look like natural products, such as wood or stone. It is comprised of either synthetic materials (usually melamine resin) or of synthetic materials combined with natural and recycled ingredients. The natural look is achieved with an attached decorative applique and finally given an aluminum oxide finish.
Laminate floors are fairly low-maintenance when compared to hardwood floors. Unlike natural wood, laminate floors do not require waxing, oiling or staining. It is important to keep laminate clean, however, as dust, dirt and sand particles may scratch the decorative surface in high-traffic areas over time.
It is also important to keep laminate relatively dry. Many new finishes are equipped with water-resistant coatings. Water spills aren't a problem if they're wiped up quickly. Installed laminate floors typically "float" over the sub-floor on top of a foam/film underlayment, which is meant to provide moisture and sound-reducing properties.
In the past, laminate floors were easy to spot, but today's technology allows manufacturers to create strikingly realistic visuals and textures that result in elegant, quality floors. In many cases, you can't tell the difference. Laminate floors are perfect for those who want the look of real hardwood or stone but not the maintenance or price tag. Laminate is durable and stain resistant, making it ideal for a busy household.
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Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze Florentine Iris is a handsome essence.
Created from three different type of iris, which are grown for three years and dried out for three years more, the iris note is earthy and dark. The roots are then extracted and transformed into an absolute that is the backbone of a truly multifaceted arrangement.
As part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze collection of scent signatures, Florentine Iris is discerningly sourced, uniquely composed and brilliantly simple.
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Designed and manufactured for durability, Carhartt jackets offer the modern street look combined with their American work wear heritage style.
As well as their fine range of jackets, Carhartt also produce a quality collection of t.shirts and shirts, both with their adopted American heritage. Other brands that may peak your interest if you like Carhartt include Penfield and Levis, two other American brands.
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What to Expect from Top Mariners Prospect Taijuan Walker in His MLB DebutAugust 29, 2013
Taijuan Walker finally got the call and will make his much-anticipated debut for the Seattle Mariners on Friday at the Houston Astros.
Walker, who is the top prospect in the Mariners system and No. 4 overall in baseball, was 9-10 with a 2.93 ERA across Double-A and Triple-A this year.
So what can fans expect from Walker in his debut?
Timeline of His Progress
Walker was selected 43rd overall in the 2010 MLB Draft out of Yucaipa (Calif.) High School.
He made four appearances for the Arizona League (Rookie) Mariners, going 1-1 with a 1.29 ERA in seven innings. Walker then spent all of 2011 at Class-A Clinton where he went 6-5 with a 2.89 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 96.2 innings.
He spent the following year at Double-A Jackson, where he went 7-10 with a 4.69 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 126.2 innings. Because of those struggles, he started this year back in Jackson and found success before being promoted after 14 starts.
The Mariners have been careful with his progress, noting he's still only 21.
Scouting Report
According to scoutingbook.com, Walker works with a 94 mph fastball and an 82 mph changeup, among other pitches.
Walker works mainly with a 94mph darting fastball that has great late movement, and when he mixes in a sometimes-effective straight change at 82mph, the fastball is nearly unhittable. His breaking pitch is a slurvy curve that isn't yet ready for regular use, but he'll have time to develop.
Baseball Prospect Nation believes he's a "true front of the rotation monster."
If the change-up leaps forward to be an average pitch there won't be much left to stop him. The ace tag is thrown around too often by fans but Walker has everything needed to develop into a legitimate top of the rotation stud.
If what the scouts are saying is true, Walker will eventually become a stud in the big leagues.
What Fans are Saying
A lot of fans are excited about Walker making his debut. Here's just a few of their reactions:
What to Expect
There's definite excitement in Seattle.
Add Walker to Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma, and you have a formidable trio. Throw in Danny Hultzen and James Paxton next year, and you have the best young rotation in the baseball.
Expect the Mariners to allow him to get his feet wet this year. Starting with the Astros (and if he maintains his spot every fifth day), Walker will also face the Royals (twice), Astros again, Cardinals and Angels.
Outside of the Cardinals, I'd say that's a pretty good way to get your feet wet.
He'll likely go five or six innings (at most) in his first few starts, but by the end of the year, the Mariners could let him go seven or eight to see what he's got.
It may not amount to a hill of beans this year, but Walker's promotion is the beginning of something good in Seattle.


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On July 25 at 2:30 pm, in the GSSI Main Lecture Hall,
Prof. Francesco Profumo will hold a colloquium with the following title:
"Smart cities in the framework program 2014-2020"
Francesco Profumo is an Italian engineer and academic who was Italy's Minister of Education from 16 November 2011 to 28 April 2013. In this function he made possible the creation of the GSSI.
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A. Constitution of the Philippines
The following sections of Article XIV entitled: Education, Science and Technology provide:
Section 1 -- The state shall protect the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.
Section 2 -- The state shall: (1) establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society; and (2) establish and maintain a system of free public education in the elementary and high school levels.
Section 3(2) -- All educational institutions shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity, respect for human rights, appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country; develop moral character and personal discipline; encourage critical and creative thinking; broaden scientific and technological knowledge; and promote vocational efficiency.
B. Education Act of 1982
Rule II, Section 1 of this Act defines the basic state policy and educational objectives as follows:
It has been declared a basic state policy that the educational system make maximum contribution to the attainment of national development goals; that among others, the state promote and maintain equality of access to education and of enjoyment of the benefits of education by all citizens; that the state recognize education as an instrument for the development of the cultural communities of the nation; that the educational system reach out to serve educationally deprived communities to enrich their participation in the community and national life, and to unify all Filipinos into a free and just nation.
It is therefore the duty of all officers and employees involved in the administration of the educational system, and of all educational institutions and their personnel, to support and promote the basic educational policies and objectives of the educational system, as provided for in the Act, and as embodied as principles in the Constitution, as well as relevant policies under existing laws.
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With the National Hockey League on the cusp of locking out its players and possibly jeopardizing the start of the NHL season, it's a saving grace for fans to know that minor pro level leagues will be operating business-as-usual. Or not so usual, if one team get its way and convinces Justin Bieber to lace up his skates.
Bieber has been offered an amateur tryout contract by the Bakersfield Condors of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), reports QMI Agency . The team said the 18-year-old pop icon described positionally as a "right-winger" has "soft hands, a good skating stride and a devastating wrist shot capable of beating NHL caliber goaltenders" which could help the Condors this season.
"The 5' 7" slender built superstar should provide a rookie presence for the second-year laden Condors squad," the team said on its site regarding Bieber. "Plus, his sick flow will fit right in with a Condors team known for their style. The Condors have reserved his much publicized favorite number 6 to be worn in Condorstown."
Bieber has skated previously with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which the Condors included in a YouTube video with footage of Bieber playing. A hashtag of #BIEBSINBAKO is also included in the roughly minute-long video.
"Very rarely do you see this combination of skill and toughness," said coach Matt O'Dette on the team's site. "We share a common Canadian heritage since we both hail from Ontario. I've scouted some video of him online skating with my hometown team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and I think he could provide some elusive speed up front for us."
This would not be the first amateur tryout a sports team has offered a musician. In 1999 Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres announced country singer Garth Brooks would attend their spring training camp.
Thus far Bieber has yet to comment on the offer as he's currently in Europe promoting his latest album Believe.
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Welcome to The Transfer Station (THEXFR), an innovative resource center for artists and entrepreneurs and a unique venue for the community they inspire. Located on Main Street in Manayunk, The Transfer Station offers tailor-made spaces and customized support services for bringing ideas to life. Our curated retail marketplace, co-working spaces, creative labs, artist studios, kitchen share and garden cafe make for the ideal setting to work, sell, create, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Above all, The Transfer Station is a place to start.GET STARTED NOW
The Transfer Station has been under development for years and, thanks to the incredible support and feedback from our community, we're finally able to bring the concept to life! While our primary facility (Transfer West located at 114 Green Lane) is under development, operations have officially begun at our secondary facility (Transfer East located at 4120 Main Street). Sign up today to become a member and start co-working, co-selling, co-creating, and collaborating now!
Transfer East is housed in the former Restoration Hardware building on Main Street in Manayunk. This gorgeous open floor plan, flooded with natural light through two massive skylights, inspires productivity, creativity, and collaboration. Our facility provides incredible retail exposure and one-of-a-kind workspaces, all in one cohesive environment. Stop by and see it for yourself today - you won't want to leave.SEE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Say goodbye to the home office, the coffee shop, and the cubicle. Co-working is about large, open, shared environments that allow you to work independently, collaborate, or move from workspace to workspace in search of the perfect productive environment. We have all the amenities of a high-end office without the hefty overhead. Change the way you work today.
For those looking to support The Transfer Station from afar, or participate in classes and events, this membership option earns you a spot in our community and helps our network grow and thrive.
For those looking to experience coworking for the first time, or looking for a change of office scenery every once in a while, this option gives you a full day of services at Transfer East.
For those who are on the go, moving between multiple workplaces or looking for an auxiliary office, this options gives you ten days of coworking services per month. These days can roll-over if unused!
For those looking for a full-time office, look no further. Our shared space has all the amenities of a traditional office environment, with an unmatched aesthetic and an inspired community.
Small spaces, big ideas. The Transfer Station's co-retail model changes the way we think about buying and selling by offering prime retail exposure and management solutions with minimal overhead. Now artists, makers, and manufacturers of all sizes can have their products showcased and sold on Main Street with minimal time and monetary commitments!
If you're just getting started or want to begin as small as possible, retail gallery space is available starting from a single shelf. Big enough for a small jewelry display, this option provides you with a dedicated glass enclosure.
If you would like to showcase your work on a wall, be it a painting, photograph, or other vertically-mountable product, we have dedicated gallery wall spaces available up to 4' x 8'
If you're interested in having your own dedicated display case, we have modular case options available - tall and thin or low and wide, both lockable glass enclosures. Use this option to create your own micro-store!
If you would like enough space to think outside the (display case) box, dedicated areas of our gallery can be reserved to build your own custom display, and create your own store-within-a-store.
COMING SOON The Transfer Station isn't just about beautiful spaces and affordable services - it's about self development and professional growth. We'll be offering a schedule of courses that teach real-world skills and common business practices, along with regular office hours hosted by local business experts.
COMING SOON The heart of The Transfer Station is collaboration - meeting and working with likeminded individuals. Soon, we'll begin hosting an array of regularly-scheduled events that encourage networking, showcasing, and sharing. Interested in hosting a class or an event at Transfer East? LET US KNOW
The crown jewel of The Transfer Station ecosystem is our stunning four-story facility on the corner of Main Street and Green Lane. Originally built at a power substation in 1925, this building will become home to our entire array of services including our co-retail market, private and shared office spaces, collaborative learning environments, a three-story library cafe, a blackbox theater, and a stunning glass-front event space overlooking the Schuylkill river.FIND OUT MORE
We're taking a unique approach to developing Transfer West by inviting the community to take ownership with us! Working with Shift Capital through Fundrise, Transfer West is Pennsylvania's first crowd-funded real estate development. Learn more about our crowd-funding efforts and become a backer on Fundrise.comVISIT FUNDRISE.COM
Built in 1925 as a power station for Manayunk's "dinky" trolley line, 114 Green Lane has sat idly on the corner of Main Street and Green Lane for well over two decades. We aim to bring new life to this beautiful historic property, and we hope you'll join us in lighting it up once again! We've been working on The Transfer Station concept for several years now, and it's our greatest pleasure to finally be able to invite you to become a part of it. Sign up, let us know what you think, and share this concept with friends. Let's make history in Manayunk. Together.
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I think the Black Friday tradition is a wonderful way for merchants and customers to interact. I'm all for merchants giving specials to customers. If the customer is willing to wade through the masses and has the patience to participate, good for them.
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STATE SUPREME COURT / Colleges must pay local costs
California's public colleges must pay surrounding communities for increased traffic, firefighting and other costs caused by campus expansions, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.
The justices unanimously rejected arguments by California State University that it is not obliged to pick up some of the local costs of an expansion of its Monterey Bay campus because it is exempt from local property taxes.
The ruling could have implications far beyond the Monterey area. Local governments and taxpayer groups in several cities have complained that the CSU and University of California systems routinely ignore the burdens their growth plans impose on already tight municipal budgets.
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State law requires public agencies, just like private developers, to prevent or reduce their projects' impact on the environment, Justice Kathryn Mickle Werdegar said in Monday's ruling. She said money paid by a university to an affected local agency, in an amount subject to negotiation between the parties, is not a tax.
Environmental impacts can be broadly defined under state law to include such items as the need to build more sewage treatment plants or find a way to cope with more traffic.
CSU argued that spending millions of dollars statewide to ease the effects of campus expansions on local cities would mean less money for classrooms, professors' salaries and outreach effort for poor youths. Werdegar replied that "while education may be CSU's core function, to avoid or mitigate the environmental effects of its projects is also one of CSU's functions."
Although the ruling addressed laws governing public colleges, it also applies to other tax-exempt state and local agencies, said Mary Hudson, lawyer for the Fort Ord Reuse Authority, an agency of local government representatives that administers land occupied by the former Army base north of Monterey. The agency has been challenging the university's environmental review of its expansion plans since 1998.
Under the ruling, any agency contemplating a project "will have to recognize the full range of costs, including environmental costs," Hudson said.
Locally, Berkeley and the University of California settled a similar suit last year in which the university will pay some of the city's costs of transportation, sewer and storm water service and fire protection caused by UC Berkeley's long-range development plan, said Assistant City Attorney Zach Cowan, who filed arguments on behalf of city governments in Monday's case. He said Monday's ruling preserves local governments' ability to negotiate such payments in future cases.
Clara Potes-Fellows, spokeswoman for CSU, said the university would negotiate with the Fort Ord authority to determine its share of the costs, and would seek funding from the Legislature. Despite its outcome, the ruling was welcome for the clarity it brought to the issue, she said.
The CSU system hopes to expand its Monterey Bay campus from its current enrollment of 3,800 to 25,000 by 2030. The campus opened in 1995 on 1,370 acres of former Fort Ord property.
The Fort Ord authority has estimated that the expansion would cost nearby communities $20.5 million over the next decade to pay for improvements in roads, water supply, drainage, wastewater management and fire protection. University trustees agreed in 1998 to pay some of the local costs but denied any responsibility for the costs of roads and fire services, saying they were exempted by state law.
Overturning a lower-court ruling in the university's favor, the state's high court said California law protects state agencies from certain types of assessments but not from responsibility for the off-site environmental consequences of their actions.
The case is City of Marina vs. Board of Trustees of the California State University, S117816.


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Going forth this next year we are altering the Team Management Staff. In previous seasons we have had issues of inactive GMs or HCs, leading to issues throughout the year. In hopes of alleviating this, we will be switching to a Primary and Secondary Contact system.
Primary Contacts must have been a part of the FBA (joined Slack, submitted player/character, etc.) for at least 6 months. Secondary Contacts do not have a time restriction.
Primary Contacts will have to apply for the position to lead the team, they will have the ultimate say in the team's decisions, outside of any Committee Canon decisions. They have the option to pick a contributor as the Secondary Contact. A Secondary Contact at the bare minimum will make decisions for the team if the Primary Contact is unreachable; however, that is not the limit to the role. It is up to the Primary Contact to set the boundaries and responsibilities between the Primary and Secondary Contacts for the team. It is perfectly acceptable for the Primary Contact to take the role of a Head Coach and only make Game-day Rotation changes and leave any Trade or Free Agency deals to the Secondary Contact, or any other breakdown of responsibilities.
When a decision does need to be made regarding the roster, e.g. a trade proposal, the Primary Contact will be the first person contacted. If they do not respond within the required time-frame then the Secondary Contact will be contacted and they will have the power to make the decision. If no Secondary Contact is selected for the team and the Primary Contact fails to respond in the required time-frame, then they will receive a strike according to the 3-2-3 Rule. If neither the Primary or Secondary Contact responds within the regulated time-frame, they both will receive a 3-2-3 Strike.
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Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts' "2014 China Sales Mission" Kicks Off In Beijing
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the sales forces from 51 Shangri-La hotels around the globe and the group's senior management executives have embarked on the "2014 China Sales Mission", whicht kicks off in Beijing on 11 August and will conclude in Hangzhou on 22 August 2014.
Designed to update corporate, leisure, MICE and travel trade on Shangri-La's latest developments, the sales mission covers five cities across China with an anticipated attendance of 1,300 clients.
Shangri-La's 2014 China Sales Mission, covering Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, will also have travel marts as part of the event agenda for travel buyers and trade partners to meet with the participating hoteliers. On this special occasion, all participating 51 hotels will present an exclusive offer to MICE organisers attending the mini travel marts. The offer features a RMB2,000 cash reward coupon for a new MICE group inquiry confirmed and materialised with a minimum of 40 room nights, and a reward of up to 10 coupons per group for bookings made during the sales mission and materialised before 28 February 2015. The coupon is valid at all Shangri-La hotels until end of June 2015.
Apart from promoting the group's newest landmark openings in Lhasa and London this year, the sales mission will also introduce the group's hotel projects currently under development. The projects include hotels scheduled to open in the second half of the year in Qinghuangdao, Nanjin and Sanya, where the group's first resort in China will open. Both mainland China and overseas will see more new Shangri-La properties.
In addition to showcasing each hotel, the Shangri-La China Sales Mission will introduce myriad offers from individual properties and the group designed for business and leisure clients. The group's new programmes, such as China National Day Package, Suite Indulgence and Signature Weddings, offer better value to meet customers' different needs.


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#YEGBestDressed Home Edition – Photo ContestThursday, January 4th, 2018
Laurier | Valleyview | Parkview | Crestwood
See contest winners below…
at KENNEDY Real Estate we appreciate the time and effort it takes to infuse a little spirit into our community! Whether you're holiday decorating, showing off your green thumb, shoveling mountains of snow, or building the biggest and bestest snowman… We love that you're infusing a little spirit into our community! Our YEG Best Dressed Photo Contest looks for homes that have inviting look to their front doors/porches. Whether it is summer florals, creative collections, a node to the past; all of which reflect how you say hello and welcome your neighbors and guests. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, keep it up! We would like to run the contest for our office neighbors, Laurier, Valleyview, Parkview and Crestwood 3 times a year as such:
Yeg Best Dressed:
Winter – Holiday Edition ( Nov/Dec)
Summer – Floral Front Porch Edition ( May/June)
Fall – Halloween Edition (October)
Our Nomination Crew… Jackie Stewart & Jennifer Kennedy We will be out in your Neighborhood keeping an eye out on the YEG Best Dressed Homes!
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2017 Dressed for the Holidays Winners
CONTEST Entry #4 appropriately named, SLEIGHED IT as our 1st place Winner! Congratulations on your creativity and holiday spirit!
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Looking for feedback on a Group Name:
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Comment below for your choice! We'd Love to hear from you… BTW – our first topic on our FB group page will be the elephant in the room. SO we are gonna go get em and put em on the table with a mic and the topic will be …INFILL (AKA Skinnies) – wooo this shall be interesting. Infill is great unless….its going in next to you, well at least that's what we have been hearing from the community. Its interesting, I grew up in these parts, went to Crestwood – rode my bike home everyday down parts of Candy Candy Cane Lane and Parkview and beyond…and ooooh how the streets have changed. How do YOU feel about it? Are all our neighborhoods now up for infill grabs? DO owners have a say? Well, we'd like to think so, so lets start talking!! Watch for our Facebook Group invite coming soon!! ~ Jennifer et al


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4 helpful tips for those visiting Florida for the first time
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Theme parks
The major theme parks in Orlando are located within a 15-mile radius. You can get the best theme park tickets if you book in advance. If you want to dine with a Disney character, then you have to book up months in advance. Guided tours are available. You will find guidebooks in various languages as well.
You can choose from different types of accommodations. If you are looking to stay for a week or longer and have come with family, then you can choose a vacation rental. You can get one-bedroom villas to five-bedroom homes and more. This can give you great value for your money. You will find hotels of various budgets in Florida.
Renting a car will make your stay comfortable in Florida. There are some good rental car companies located in many hotels and at the airport as well. There are shuttle services available to theme parks and airports.
There are lots of things to do at night. You can have dinner at wonderful restaurants and enjoy dinner shows. You can visit the city's night clubs.
The people of Florida are very friendly. If needed, you can ask anyone for help on the street, and they will be happy to guide you. You can have a safe trip to Florida with your family.


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The grueling task resue workers face in Washington state has been hampered by recent rain. Workers are hopeful that a break in the weather will help them ramp up their efforts. So far, the death toll in the mudslide stands at 21.


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In the wake of its flagship event, the PGA Tour heads to Texas for the next two weeks of action. While Colonial will play host next week, this week all eyes are on TPC Four Seasons in Dallas for the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
Be sure to join the Golf Channel Fantasy Challenge to test yourself against our panel of experts, including former champion Win McMurry.
Jason Dufner returns to defend the title he won last year by one shot over Dicky Pride. Here are 10 names to watch in the heart of Texas:
1. Jason Day: A winner here in 2010, Day has also posted top-10 finishes in Dallas each of the last two years. The Aussie has four top-10 finishes this season, most notably a third-place finish at the Masters, and enters off a tie for 19th at TPC Sawgrass.
2. Matt Kuchar: Kuchar has four top-10s to his credit this season, notably a win at the WGC Match Play, and hasn't missed a cut in 2013. He's finished inside the top 15 each of the past two years, including a tie for sixth in 2011.
3. Marc Leishman: An ideal combination of current form and past event history. Leishman enters off three straight top-10 finishes, including a tie for fourth at Augusta National. He also tied for third last year in Dallas, the third time he finished inside the top 12 in this event since 2009.
4. D.A. Points: In the midst of a career year, Points sits eighth on the Tour's money list thanks to a win in Houston and runner-up finish in New Orleans. He has played well in Dallas before, most notably a third-place finish in 2009 and a tie for seventh in 2010, and has broken par in nine of his last 12 rounds overall.
5. Louis Oosthuizen: The highest-ranked player in this week's field, Oosthuizen has made five PGA Tour starts in events with a cut, but has played the weekend only twice. Those two efforts, though, resulted in a tie for 10th in Houston in addition to last week's T-19 finish at the Stadium Course.
6. Jimmy Walker: Now in possession of the longest active made cut streak on the PGA Tour at 22 in a row, Walker heads to Dallas on the heels of a 5-under 67 Sunday at TPC Sawgrass. He ranks seventh on Tour in birdie average, 10th in scoring average and has three straight top-25 finishes.
7. Keegan Bradley: Bradley notched his first career PGA Tour win here in 2011 and followed up with a T-24 finish last year in defense of his title. After a strong start to the 2013 season, he's missed two consecutive cuts but is likely to bounce back against a relatively weaker field on a course where he's won in the past.
8. J.J. Henry: A graduate of nearby TCU, Henry has a surprisingly strong record in this event: 10 made cuts in 11 appearances, with four top-15 finishes including last year's tie for third. With four missed cuts in his last five starts overall, Henry lacks momentum but appears to thrive in this event.
9. Ryan Palmer: Coming off an emotional week where he tied for fifth at TPC Sawgrass after news of a close friend's death, Palmer returns to a course where he lost in a playoff in 2011 and tied for ninth last year. He's made the cut in six of his last seven starts overall and will undoubtedly benefit from crowd support in his home state this week.
10. Charl Schwartzel: Making his first appearance at this event, Schwartzel has finished inside the top 25 in five of six PGA Tour stroke-play events this year. The South African is sixth on Tour in scoring average, 11th in birdie average and 17th in total putting.


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When it comes to wedding makeup and hair, we know it can be easy get a little confused. In reality wedding hair and makeup should be fun and stress free, once you know what style you would like and how much of your budget you're willing to spend. The style is totally up to you, but knowing what is a "normal" price to pay can be tricky, after all it's not likely a cost you've considered in life before. Wedding hair and makeup costs vary hugely. Like everything if you want a good quality service you will generally pay a decent price. Today I have gathered all of the wedding hair and makeup costs you can expect to pay to look amazing on the day, all day. This is one to print out, keep on file for reference, and then sit back and think about the fun part - your personal style.
Typical Wedding Hair Costs
We've come along way from traditional wedding day hair and makeup and now anything goes. Recently we've seen lots of natural wedding hair styles, braids and simple chignons or top knots but what you go for is ultimately up to you.
Most hair stylists usually offer price bundles, e.g Bride + 2 others for €250-300. The following is a quick guide of what you can expect to pay for a variety of styles:
- Deposit €50 (Depending on your stylist this may be redeemable against your styling)
- Trial €50
- Styling on the day €100
- Bridesmaids hair €100
- Flowergirls hair (12 years old or younger) €20 - €30
- Mother of the bride €100
- Routine cut & colour before the wedding €90+ (best to stick with your regular hairdresser for this)
Lastly don't forget to budget for your groom! A day-of-wedding hot shave or treatment is getting more and more popular. If you think your partner might like a little grooming treat take a look at our pick of the best barbers and grooming rooms in Ireland here.
Makeup & Beauty Costs On Your Wedding Day
Your makeup artist will generally spend an hour on your bridal makeup, even if you're going for a super natural look.
Like hair stylists, makeup artists often offer custom rates for a set number of girls to have their makeup done. E.g Three girls' makeup for €250 - €300.
We've broken down the average bridal makeup costs below:
- Your Makeup Trial: €40-70
- Bridesmaid Makeup Trial (generally carried out at the same time as the bride): €30-€45
- Makeup for you: €70 - €100
- Bridesmaid Makeup: €70 - €100. If you have a large number of bridesmaids makeup artists may offer a discounted rate.
- Makeup for your mum: €50 - €80
- Manicure: €15 - €65
- Extras: eyelash tint (€15)/ eyelash extensions (€25-95) / HD brows (€25-€50)
Travel Expenses
If your makeup artist or hair stylist isn't local you will more than likely have to pay a call out charge. This will vary depending how far away you are located. You can expect to pay approximately €20 per half hour travel time, while others charge by distance. Some makeup artists and hairstylists will have a minimum spend in order to justify a call out, so it's always best to ask to be sure.
A big thank you to Sian Sharkey who helped me out with all of the bridal hair cost information. For lots more bridal hair advice and information get in touch with Sian at [email protected] and for any makeup queries check out our One Fab Day recommended makeup artists here.
For some inspiration have a look at our wedding hair and makeup section.
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I am from a Jewish Seidler family that mostly settled in Baltimore (some in Phila.) in the early 1900's and came from small towns (like Orinin) in SW Ukraine near the city of Kamenetz-Podolsk. We believe our name was probably Zaidler/Zeidler before coming to America.
Jewish Seidler/Zaidler/Zeidler from SW Ukraine
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I have been researching Jewish Seidler/Zeidler/Zaidler families in the hope of finding connections between them. The link below shows the families I have found. I do not know if any of these families are related,
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For Canada, Asia does not exist "over there." It is, has been, and will continue to be, right here, contributing to and shaping our country. Canada's citizenry includes over 7.5 million people — almost 22 per cent of the population — who were born outside Canada. Recent immigrants to this country are more likely to have come from Asia and the Middle East than from Europe. Chinese ancestry, East Indian ancestry and Filipino ancestry are among the 20 most common ancestries reported by the Canadian population. (Census of Canada, 2016).
This collection of articles, exhibits, images and quizzes explores francophone Canada in all its complexity, bringing its communities, institutions and struggles for language and education rights into focus. It also showcases francophone culture in Canada, from arts, literature, music, folklore and symbols to the identity and heritage of these communities. Above image: Saint Boniface Cathedral, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nov. 2013. 38962960 © Wwphoto | Dreamstime.com
Canada has its roots in immigration and remains a nation formed of many different communities. From European colonization of Aboriginal territory to the recent arrival of refugees from Syria, the laws and regulations governing immigration to Canada have long been marked by discrimination. On the other hand, Canadians have shown their humanity by welcoming several hundred thousand refugees with open arms over the course of the country's history. As a result, diverse cultural, religious and linguistic communities have established themselves here and integrated into Canadian society — some with relative ease, others with greater difficulty. Through articles, features, exhibits and timelines, this collection explores the diversity that defines Canadian society today. Image below: Vancouver's Chinatown, ca. 1955. © Rolly Ford/Heritage Vancouver.
Benjamin Hart, businessman (b at Montréal 10 Aug 1779; d at New York, NY 27 Feb 1855). Brother of Moses Hart and son of Aaron Hart, a prominent Trois-Rivières merchant, Benjamin followed his father's occupation, first at Trois-Rivières and Montréal, then almost exclusively in Montréal.
Maurice Ruddick, coal miner, musician (born 1912 in Joggins, NS; died 1988 in Springhill, NS). After a mine shaft caved in on Ruddick and six other workers, he helped keep his companions' spirits up by singing and leading them in song and prayer. He later described the experience in "Spring Hill Disaster," the song he wrote about the event. Ruddick and the other "miracle miners" enjoyed public attention briefly after the disaster. For Ruddick, the only Black person in the group, racism dimmed his moment in the spotlight.
Arlene Duncan, actor, singer, songwriter (born in Oakville, Ontario). Arlene Duncan is an award-winning actress and singer who has worked extensively in theatre, television, radio and film, but is perhaps best-known for her role as the conservative and crotchety café owner Fatima Dinssa on the hit CBC Television series "Little Mosque on the Prairie" (2007–12).
Leonard Austin Braithwaite, CM, OOnt, QC, lawyer, politician (born 23 October 1923 in Toronto, ON; died 28 March 2012 in Toronto). Braithwaite was the first Black Canadian elected to a provincial legislature. He served as a Liberal member of the Ontario Legislature from 1963 to 1975.
Clement Virgo, director, producer, writer (b at Montego Bay, Jamaica 1 June 1966). Clement Virgo came with his family to Canada in 1977 and attended West Preparatory Public School in north Toronto before the family moved to Regent Park, the city's largest public-housing estate, known for its troubles with drugs and crime.
Bruny Surin, athlete (b at Cap Haïtien, Haiti, 12 July 1967). Surin was just seven years old when he immigrated to Québec. At the age of 17, he took an interest in the long jump and the triple jump. As a member of the Canadian team, he finished 15th in the long jump at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.


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Justin at the start of his four-dog sled race in Meredith, New Hampshire. The video of Justin's finish is also online.
Snow started falling early Friday and continued through Saturday morning. It's the heavy, wet snow you get when the air is still warm. The frost isn't deep and there are still-soft patches of ground here and there, so the snow is melting in parts, but it's snow nonetheless. It's snow enough that Justin might be able to run the dogs on the sled, rather than on his bike as he does through the Fall. These photos are from February or March 2002, but I've been waiting for snow before posting them here.


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I had my ears up to 3/4", left them out for two years when I was partying really hard after loosing a lot of plugs/tunnels. Those shrank down to a 0. I have hand carved Amazonite in them right now. I have two tattoos. A flower on the back of my neck and the Buddhist knot on my right lateral deltoid. I am going to get my nose pierced in the next couple weeks. I am not sure if it should be the left or right side. I have wanted my lip and eyebrow pierced for a while now, but decided against the lip because I get fidgety and I would fuck my teeth up. Plus I am planning on taking Krav Maga soon and don't want the piercing to knock out a tooth. The next tattoos I have planned are 1) The flower of life. Either on the left side of my chest or on my left arm same as the other. And 2) All the states I have lived in around my bicep, tricep and then onto the front area there on the arm. Virginia, with a star in Richmond the biggest; Utah, with a dot in Orem and Salt Lake City and a circle in the lower left corner crossing over the line into Nevada where I spend 63 days of my life camping and hiking; and soon to be Colorado!
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Embarrassment Delayed, Thank Heavens…
Response to the Dictionary, Smictionary Daily Prompt at …
I'd always been a bit of a jokester (thanks, Dad), and meeting a fellow student at Teachers' College who also appreciated the double entendre, and not only she, but meeting her in an English course taught by Pat, a drily ironic punster, that first year was a hoot.
Other students would wait for some wise-crack or other. Of special entertainment were the occasions when the three of us, in the midst of a lecture/discussion, would follow a tangent and chase every terrible pun we could fit into a chain of one-liners.
Because of this habit, I got away with an enormous GOTWK (goofup of the worst kind) simply because other students (another paper in the course) who knew me thought I'd made one of my usual bad puns. And it was bad, as I had not at that stage read every word in the dictionary*.
The discussion of the moment was aimed at making us rethink our motivation for wanting to be a teacher.
"What would you have chosen if not teaching?" was the topic.One girl stated she had thought of taking up penal psychology.
"I didn't know you could study psychology about penises?!" I said, and thinking back, lord alone knows why.
Mass crack-up at my "joke" that wasn't throughout the room (I Really Did think that was what she meant and Was Genuinely Surprised at her choice), and the would-be penal psychologist turned beet red, and shot me a filthy look.
Hours later, back at my flat, I realized she had Not meant "penile psychology"! Oh the shame! I kept my head down in every lecture the next day, and still snigger at myself for being so D-U-M-B!!!
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As we slowly inch toward BioShock Infinite's March 26 release, developer Irrational Games has revealed the PC version's hardware requirements. The minimum specs are nothing to get excited about—folks will be able to get away with a Core 2 Duo and GeForce 8800 GT graphics—but the "recommended" specs are steeper than I expected. See for yourself:
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit Processor: Quad Core Processor Memory: 4 GB Hard Drive: 30 GB free Video Card: DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Video Card Memory: 1024 MB
You can get that kind of GPU horsepower for less than 200 bucks today, but the Radeon HD 6950 cost a whopping $299.99 when it came out just over two years ago. That was after the first BioShock Infinite trailer hit the web, incidentally.
Today's announcement is about more than just hardware recs. Irrational Games also discusses the perks of the PC version, which will include full-resolution textures, DirectX 11 graphics, support for Steam Cloud and Steam Big Picture mode, support for multi-display gaming, and a wealth of graphics options. There will apparently be six graphical presets, not to mention a custom setting that will let geeks tinker with "anti-aliasing, texture detail, texture filtering, dynamic shadows, post-processing, light shafts, ambient occlusion, and object level of detail." Some of those settings will only be available on DirectX 11 hardware.
Speaking of which, Irrational says it worked on the game's DX11 support in close collaboration with AMD. (The title is part of AMD's Gaming Evolved program.) DX11-specific features will include "contact-hardening dynamic shadows, diffusion depth of field, high definition ambient occlusion and optimized antialiasing," the studio says.


text: Genevieve C. Meagher, 87, of Ottawa, IL, beloved mother of Phillip J. (Marie-Elena) of Elmwood Park; loving grandmother of Paul and Alaina; devoted wife of the late Paul E. Meagher; dear sister of the late Ben, Leonard, Art, John and Walter Kaszynski, Evelyn Thompson, Gertrude Martinkus and Della MacPartland, died Saturday, April 19. Visitation Tuesday, April 22, 4 to 9 p.m. at the Mueller Funeral Home, 800 1st Ave., Ottawa. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 23, at 11 a.m. in St. Patricks's Church, 726 W. Jefferson St., Ottawa. Memorials may be made to Fenwick High School, 505 W. Washington Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60302. For info: Mueller Funeral Home 815-434-4433.


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Trumpet virtuoso Dr. David Champouillon will be the featured performer when the Lander University Wind Ensemble takes the stage for its first performance of the semester on Tuesday, Feb. 22.
The appearance by Champouillon, professor of trumpet and jazz at East Tennessee State University, is the result of a partnership with Lander professor of trumpet and wind ensemble director Dr. Reed P. Gallo, who, along with the other members of Lander's Faculty Brass Quintet, played in East Tennessee State's "Brass Fest" in December.
Gallo was introduced to Champouillon, a graduate of the famed jazz programs at both the University of Miami and the University of Northern Colorado, by Lander Wind Ensemble members Ray and Sonja Crenshaw, who once performed with Champouillon as members of the 504th Air Force Band of the Golden Gate in San Francisco, California.
Champouillon will be the featured soloist in the wind ensemble's performances of Herbert L. Clarke's "Carnival of Venice" and Alfred Reed's "Ode for Trumpet," then join Gallo in a rendition of Italian baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi's "Concerto in B-flat for Two Trumpets."
Other selections include Anton Bruckner's "Hunt Scherzo, from Symphony No. 4, which Gallo calls "a great opener," and the finale of the show, a suite from the opera "Carmen," which in Gallo's view is marked by "really neat orchestration."
Principal trumpet player Gregg Hinton will conduct the ensemble in his orchestration of "Agnus Dei," by American pianist and jazz composer Michael Smith.
Gallo believes the event has all the makings of a great show. He described the physically imposing Champouillon as "a big bear of a guy" and said, "I'm very much looking forward to hearing him play."


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06-15-04 Celina council tiptoes around tax hike
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Celina needs more money, and residents may be asked to dig a little deeper for the cause. Don Kohnen, a Celina resident who regularly attends the twice-monthly city council meetings, told city officials meeting Monday there is no doubt in his mind an income tax hike is "a very serious consideration" and "a matter of time constraint." Council members took the opportunity opened by Kohnen to discuss city income and the need to discuss it before the deadline for putting an issue on the November ballot expires. Council member Angie King said she has asked her colleagues several times in the past few months for a finance committee meeting to look at the city's position, for the benefit of council's two newest members. "My request has fallen on deaf ears," King said. "At this point I don't know what else to do." Freshman council member Chris Mohler announced that a meeting to examine the budget already has been set for July 14, but is that enough time to really examine the budget and act on supplementing it, he asked. Members discussed if enough meetings can be held prior to the mid-August deadline for getting issues on the ballot for the November election. After King and Mohler's comments, officials looked to Mayor Sharon LaRue for the answer. "Who is supposed to bring up this recommendation that the city needs more money?" LaRue asked. "As council, we're part-timers, administration does the day-to-day business," council member Rick Bachelor said. "We would like to have your recommendation." The mayor said she will prepare information on the city's position, as well as several options geared at increasing the city's income. "Let's get everything out on the table," Bachelor said. Celina Auditor Pat Smith said in a memo to city officials Celina could have a negative balance in 2005 of near $533,000 if income is not raised or expenses reduced. Council President Bill Sell said the city is "under the gun," if they want to make a move before the Aug. 19 ballot deadline. Member Denny Smith said it is possible to come up with a financial plan by Aug. 19. "I'm for giving the people of Celina the opportunity to voice their opinion," King said of an income tax vote. "There are many, many ways to come up with an appropriate strategy, and some things are going to be rejected," Bachelor said. Celina's income tax rate is 1 percent and out-of-city workers are given an income tax credit if taxes are paid to another city or village. Officials have in the past suggested increasing the tax or removing the credit. Those issues were not addressed directly Monday. "Let's get on with the meeting and we'll wait for administration's next move," Sell said. Residential customers may end up paying more for electric service if city council moves ahead with legislation restructuring the rate classes in the electric department. Officials had little discussion Monday and decided to look at the ordinance more closely in committee. The changes were formed using information from a rate study that showed industrial users have higher per-unit costs while residential users have lower costs comparatively. It also showed larger users keep the city electric load consistent, which keeps cost down. In a separate matter, council members set a public hearing for July 12 to gather comment on a proposal to change the zoning of several parcels at the intersection of Majorki Place and Irmscher Boulevard. Developers want to change the bare land from residential-office (R-O) to medium density residential (R-2) The change would allow homes and duplexes and disallow businesses.
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