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These don't just have to be for the kids anymore!! Watching the little ones hunt for eggs is adorable, making room for loads of oohs & ahhhs, and plenty of sweet photo moments. Now hide a few eggs for the grown-ups with some worthy stuff inside, and just watch the competitor in everyone come out!! These can be geared at any age group, and be super fun for all.
First, some simple ideas for any age. I have 3 children, and most plastic egg packages come with 6 different colors. To avoid the fight of "They got more eggs than me!!, " on Easter morning the Easter Bunny would leave 2 colors of eggs in each child's basket, along with the number of eggs they had to look for. This way everyone had specific colors that belonged to them, so no fighting over eggs. As kids get old enough to avoid the hurt feelings, add in a few special eggs, like glitter or multi-colored, on top of the regular ones that contain bonus prizes for a little extra excitement.
At my grandmother's, my cousin always put on a hunt for the kids, but instead of candy-filled eggs, she hid fun non-candy items. Okay, there was a little candy involved, but mostly little toys or books. She placed a colored dot sticker on each item, and just before the hunt, gave every kid a coordinating sticker on their hand. Everyone only got what was intended for them, and everyone got the same amount. Worked like a charm, and as the kids got older, so did their items. When my daughter went to college, her items included things like a travel laundry hamper and Ramen noodles!!
Adults sometimes need a little more motivation than purely candy. Money is always a big draw for the older crowd, including teenagers. The majority of the eggs can contain change, which can add up quickly if you're a good enough hunter, and put the big bills in just a few eggs. Throw in some candy here and there for a little variety.
Another idea is to have everyone bring a bag of candy and $5, pool the money, and put special "You win!!" notes in some of the eggs. The fewer winners, the bigger the pot. And to save yourself some work, make stuffing the eggs part of the festivities before the hunt!! You just need a couple of volunteers that don't want to hunt to hide the eggs for your group. Kids are great for this.
I would love to hear any of your ideas or traditions for Easter egg hunts. Comment here, or share them on my Facebook page. Happy hunting!!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
April Fool's Fun
April Fool's Day- the perfect excuse to be silly and have a little fun. A good laugh lifts your spirits and brightens your day. Hopefully even if the joke was on you!!
Here is a bit of inspiration for some "foolish" fun...
Here is a bit of inspiration for some "foolish" fun...
This party table is full of gags just waiting to be discovered. The best part is that most of this stuff can be found at the Dollar Store, so lots of festive for very little cash!! You, of course, HAVE to start with Whoopee Cushions in the seats. Probably not well hidden enough for your guests to fall for it, but a great favor for them to take home and try on their own unsuspecting friends.
The cup full of mini-M&Ms on each plate not only matched the polka dots on the centerpiece, but also contained it's own surprise. To eat dinner, the cup needed to be moved out of the way, but guests had no idea that each cup was missing it's bottom!! Once picked up, the candy spilled out onto the plate.
For added fun, the little cup had a water squirting ring on top, and a fake lottery ticket attached. I wrapped the tix in colored paper and wrote "Good Luck" on each, but this would also be a great place to write names and double them as place cards. It is attached to the cup simply with a colored paper clip.
Under each place setting was a colorful maze placemat. I copied mazes from the internet, but for this particular theme, I took a thin black permanent marker and made an extra line towards the end, blocking the path to the exit. If you are careful, it isn't obvious at all, and then there is NO WAY OUT!! This should keep your guests busy for a little while. It said "Answer on back" in the corner, but when it's turned over, it just says "There is no escape... HA-HA-HA!! April Fool!!"
A classic gag is switching out the salt and sugar, so how could I resist? I filled one shaker with each, then added the question mark to make them wonder.
A couple of other things that I added were odd-flavored Jellie Bellies, and fake spilled wine, which I made pretty easily with nail polish and a plastic cup. As an added bit of decor, I found a great quote, printed it out, and framed it for the table.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Great ideas for crafty moms, scout leaders, room mothers...
I loved doing crafts with my children when they were younger. Sadly, they outgrew it. Not me!! If I could get them to sit down and join me, well, that would be a glorious thing. Maybe that can be one of my wishes if I meet a leprechaun this St. Pat's, !! Oh well, someday my grandkids will craft with me again.
While researching some St. Patrick's Day craft ideas, I stumbled onto www.makingfriends.comThis site came in very handy when I used to be my daughters' Girl Scout leader. Free printables, including crafts, mazes, color pages..., plus all of the instructions you need to complete the projects.
This adorable shamrock garland would be an easy decoration to make, and at very little cost. Thank you Someday Crafts for blogging about it. You can find the tutorial at Bless This Mess.
I would absolutely love to see your creations- crafty, edible, or otherwise!! Head over to my Events DEE-signed facebook page and upload your pictures.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Taste the Rainbow...
Rainbows are often seen in a lot of St. Patrick's Day pictures. The end of the rainbow IS where a leprechaun hides the pot of gold!!
These treats are adorable, fun, and I am betting absolutely delicious!!
The link gives instructions for making these as shots using vodka, but they would work just as well as jigglers so that the kids can enjoy them, too. My favorite part about this treat is the cherry stem sticking out of the top. Pretty & functional!!
And now, cupcakes!! I made these last year for St. Pat's, but too late to use them in a blog.The cupcakes above were made by me, but you can get the instructions from the Family Fun website. The shamrocks are green gumdrops. To shape these, first flatten the gumdrop. Sprinkle sugar on them if they get too sticky to work with. Once flattened, you can cut them into the shapes you need.
Recently, I saw a picture of what must have been pudding. (There was no caption with the picture, so hard to tell for sure.) They had made different shades of pudding (my best guess, add food coloring to vanilla) and layered them in clear plastic cups for the rainbow effect. I would top this with a golden coin!!
Another snack idea I love are these fruit kabobs. Pretty, tasty, and healthy.
All of you Pinterest addicts may recognize the Skittles Vodka below. I looked at a few different blogs about this project, and this one was the most detailed and easy to follow.
For the kiddos, I would stick with different flavors of kool-aid.
Monday, March 5, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Cocktails
March makes me think of St. Patrick's Day, so when I needed to pick a featured party for the month, I settled on cocktail parties. First I picture shamrocks, but then my brain immediately jumps to green beer!!
I will be working on a more kid-friendly party blog for my next post, but for today, I promised my Facebook friends some cocktail party inspiration.
Number 1, you should have GREEN BEER available. Depending on your group, it could be a huge hit, or after the first cup, no one will want to bother with it anymore. Regardless, it's a simple thing to do. All you need is a cheap bottle of food coloring, beer, and clear cups or mugs. Drop a tiny drop of the green food color in the bottom of the glass, pour in the beer, and voila!! Super simple!!
For those not really into beer (if anyone would dare to admit that on this day), APPLETINIS are the perfect color. The most basic recipe is just 2 oz. vodka and 1 oz. Green Apple Schnaaps. Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice, and strain into a chilled glass. If you can find green Pop Rocks, these are awesome for rimming the glass.
MIDORI (melon-flavored liqueur) is also a perfect color for St. Patrick's Day. It tastes great mixed with sour mix. (The stuff used for Margaritas.) Throw in the tequila, too, and you have MELON MARGARITAS. Yummy!! Sure, tequila is more "Cinco de Mayo," but hey, it's green!!
Corned beef & cabbage is the popular food for the holiday. I found this CORNED BEEF & RYE DIP online today. FYI, I haven't tried it myself yet, but it sounds good and I hope to get a chance to make it this year. If you give it a try, please tell me what you think. There were a couple of other recipes on the same page, but this one looked the tastiest to me.
A few things to make sure of:
-Have LOTS of ice. If you have ice left over after a cocktail party, then it's a win. If you used the very last piece in the very last drink, you got lucky!!
-Cocktails need cocktail napkins. They keep the drink dribbles at bay, and they can add a little color. For St. Patrick's Day, you can go with all green for everything, or choose to use every color of the rainbow for some variety. Rainbows are a big deal with leprechauns!! (A future post will contain some really fun rainbow ideas!!)
-Make sure you have some finger foods available, too. People will need a little something in their bellies so that the drinking is less likely to take an ugly turn.
-Most importantly, make arrangements for all of your guests to get home safely. Drinking & driving ruins the fun for everyone.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Superbowl Yum-Yums !!
This year it's most likely me and a couple of teenagers watching the game at my house on Superbowl Sunday. (Unless, of course, they get a better offer than hanging out with Mom.) That doesn't really call for lots of decorations or plans, just lots of food!! I am going to make game boards, but we'll see if they are in the mood to play. (I always am!!)
Our snacking staples are generally Little Smokies, Rotel Dip, a veggie tray (for the appearance of "healthy" on the buffet), and maybe some sort of dip in a bread bowl. Hot wings are a favorite, too, but we have to order out for those. This year, I want to try some new food, and this is a link to the recipe that looked the most scrumptious to me:
Our snacking staples are generally Little Smokies, Rotel Dip, a veggie tray (for the appearance of "healthy" on the buffet), and maybe some sort of dip in a bread bowl. Hot wings are a favorite, too, but we have to order out for those. This year, I want to try some new food, and this is a link to the recipe that looked the most scrumptious to me:
I LOVE hot wings, and we've almost always got some cooked chicken in our fridge already, making this a perfect recipe for me to try. These sound yummy, I love that they are baked instead of fried, and rolling them into balls is something my kids might actually help with.
For dessert, I'm kind of feeling like some plain and simple cupcakes. Maybe brownies. We'll see. If you are feeling like putting a little more effort into your sweets, try one of these:
Both of the kids still living at home with me are football fans, but not for either of the teams playing this year. I personally am looking most forward to the commercials, the half-time show, and "The Voice" that will be on after the game is over. (Woo-hoo!!) I hope everyone finds something they can enjoy about the game. It's a great excuse for a celebration, and I live for those.
I would love to hear the new recipes you are trying this year, or even your absolute, can't-do-without-it old favorites. Maybe I can try one of your recipes next year!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
So Many Reasons To Party!!
To double-check that I didn't miss any, I went to one of my favorite holiday places on the web, Holiday Insights. They have a page for the major holidays, but even better, they also have a page for bizarre and unique days. This list is for the person (like me) that wants an excuse to celebrate every day of the year!! There is even more info than this, like birthday stones and signs, holiday recipes, and so much more.
So anyway, after researching, I see that 4 events are happening even before February 14. (Five where I live, but only because my town has a huge Mardis Gras Pub Crawl, and it's on the 11th this year.)
Jan. 16: Martin Luther
King Day
(actual birthday- 15th)
Jan. 23: Chinese New
Feb. 2: Groundhog Day
Feb. 5: Superbowl Sunday
Feb. 14: Valentine's Day
Feb.21: Mardis Gras
(Fat Tuesday)
On top of that, the Oscars are on tv Feb. 26, and Leap Day happens this year on Feb. 29!! Plus, for all of you superstitious people, a Friday the 13th!! There are so very many reasons to get together with your friends and have some fun. With all of those days coming up, there is plenty of subject matter for me to blog about, so I had better get to researching and writing. Be blogging at you soon!!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Happy 2012 !!
Happy new year!! The end of 2011 was a bit of a disappearing act for me on the blog. I do apologize for that to anyone that actually noticed. I let other things get in the way. Important things, mind you, but still. One thing I do realize after much deep thought (okay, daydreaming at my other job) is that this party planning business makes me happy, and I need to dedicate time in life to the things that truly make me happy.
So, my business resolution for 2012 is to step up my game. I vow to put some sort of effort in every day, no matter how small. I also promise myself to let people know that I plan parties. Self-promotion feels strange, like bragging, but I realize that it shouldn't. I will now look at it as sharing something that I love!!
Some of my blogs this year may be just like this one. My thoughts and discoveries on this journey that I began. Don't worry, though. I will make every effort to write the "interesting" blogs, too. You know, the ones that teach you something, or just show you something new. Those are the ones that draw my attention into opening them and reading. These "wordy" ones can just be for my own piece of mind, and maybe for a person or two out there going through a similar time in their life.
Once again, Happy 2012 !! Make the most out of everything you do, and never forget to enjoy every minute of it!!
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THB - Transient Hot Bridge - Thermal Conductivity Meter
Transient Hot Bridge - Thermal Conductivity Meter
The Linseis Transient Hot Bridge - Thermal Conductivity Meter enables thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat measurements on various sample geometries and materials. This Linseis measuring instrument provides the three material properties simultaneously after just a few minutes time regardless of whether you have used the patented sensor in a solid matter (incl. bulk material, gels, pastes) or in a liquid. The preparation of solid samples is pretty simple: One pla-ne surface of two sample halves is sufficient for the sensor. Reference or calibration measurements are a thing of the past. As a matter of course, the THB measures absolute values, with an uncertainty which is not behind that of conventional plate or our laser flash devices.
Different sensors, easily to be exchanged, are available for laboratory and field use. The THB measures fully automatically. Its software control optimizes the measurement process independently, aiming at a short duration and a minimum uncertainty.
- Highest Accuracy
- Absolute technique (no calibration or reference sample required)
- Fast measurement cycles
- Non destructive measurement
- Broad measuring range
- Broad temperature range
- Easy handling (no trained staff required)
- Simple sample preparation
- Applicable for solids, liquids, powders and pastes
- No influence of sensor contact pressure on measurement
- Easy measurement of porous and transparent samples
|Measuring ranges
|Thermal conductivity:
|0.01 up to 1 W/(mK)
|0.01 up to 100/500/1000 (1800) W/(mK)
|Thermal diffusivity:
|0.05 up to 10 mm2/s
|0.05 up to 10 mm2/s
|Specific thermal capacity:
|100 to 5000 kJ/(m3 K)
|100 to 5000 kJ/(m3 K)
|Measurement uncertainties
|Thermal Conductivity:
|better than 2 %
|better than 2 %
|Thermal Diffusivity:
|better than 5 %
|better than 5 %
|Heat Capacity:
|better than 5 %
|better than 5 %
|Duration of the measurement
|typically 1 to 10 min
|typically 1 to 10 min
|typically 1 to 120 s
|typically 1 to 120 s
|Service temperature
|–150 °C to 200 °C
|–150 °C to 200 °C or -150 to 700°C
|Sensor type:
|Kapton insulated sensor
|Kapton or Ceramic insulated sensor
|Sample size
|Smallest sample:
|40 x 20 x 3 mm
|3 x 3 x 3 mm
|Maximum Sample size:
|Sample consistence:
|solid, liquid, gel, powder, granulate
|solid, liquid, gel, powder, granulate
|Sample temperature*:
|-150 up to 200 °C
|-150 up to 700 °C
* Optional climate chamber
All thermo analytical devices of LINSEIS are PC controlled and the individual software modules exclusively run under Microsoft Windows operating systems. The complete software consists of 3 modules: temperature control, data acquisition and data evaluation. The Linseis 32 – bit software encounters all essential features for measurement preparation, execution and evaluation with a THB run, just like with other thermo analytical experiments. Due to our specialists and application experts LINSEIS was able to develop this easy understandable and highly practical software.
General Features
- Repetition measurements with minimum parameter input
- Evaluation of current measurement
- Curve comparison up to 32 curves
- Curve subtraction
- Zoom function
- Multiple smoothing functions
- Storage and export of evaluations
- Program capable of text editing
- Export and import of data ASCII
- Data export to MS Excel
- Signal-steered measuring procedures
- Zoom in function
- Undo function
Polymers, Organics, Metals / Alloys
Automotive / Aviation / Aerospace, Power Generation / Energy, Research, Development and Academia, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals and Food Industry, Chemical, Electronics Industry
Ceramic filled Polymers
In the following diagram you can see a typical measurment of a ceramic filled polymer. All three parameters, thermal Diffusivity, thermal conductivity and specific heat have been calculated and reported simultaneously. In addition to the measurement values, the Software calculates and displays the associated measurement uncertainties in accordance with the international ISO standard.
Different Accessories are available for the Linseis THB:
- Huge amount of Sensor types for many different applications. For example:
- Small samples, large samples
- Liquids
- Pastes
- Gels
- Solids
- Different climate chambers for temperature range from –50 °C to 200 °C or -100 to 600°C
Watch the Linseis THB - Thermal Conductivity Analyzer - NEW Application Example Polymers "PMMA"
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Induction Ceremony 2014
The Editors of the Sixth Volume of the University of Puerto Rico Business Law Journal were formally inducted into their posts in a ceremony held on Friday, November 21, 2014. Dean Neptune-Rivera welcomed both editors and guests with words of great pride and enthusiasm for the Journal's accomplishments in only five years of existence. The Hon. Rafael Martínez-Torres, Associate Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, offered his remarks for the occasion, both from his experience in the High Court and as a former Director of the Journal's elder sister, the University of Puerto Rico Law Review.


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Since receiving a pasta maker for Christmas I have made homemade pasta twice – once it was successful and once it turned into a big sodden gloop.
I was booked onto a pasta making class for Saturday 8 March…a mere week or so after returning from the home of pasta, Italy. It was with some trepidation that I took my Dads Army apron in my hand, but by the time I was striding through Hoxton in the early afternoon sunshine, I was determined that in a few hours' time I'd be a pasta making genius.
The Open Kitchen in Hoxton is a place of learning, attached to Hackney Community College and part of the London City Hospitality Centre, there were students flowing through the very nicely dressed restaurant talking and learning their craft. After being welcomed myself and eight others were taken to the less glamorous, but very practical, kitchens upstairs. Once we'd donned our aprons it was time to get to work…
We watched the main chef, there were four teaching our group of nine so very hands on, demonstrate how to prepare the dough for our pasta, then we went away and did it. The key I think for a course like this is to listen out for the little titbits of information that are passed on through discussion, for example, I thought my dough was too wet and I was about to add more flour when the chef told me that my dough was fine but my fingers were sticky. Obvious I know but over flouring and then over egging my dough was how I'd made pasta gloop weeks before.
Once our dough was made the chefs demonstrated different ways of making different types of pasta shapes including the classes focus, lasagne sheets, tortellini and rigatoni.
After the demonstration our dough was ready to shape and I have to confess, this was far easier than I'd ever found it before – but maybe that's because I was under the instruction of professional chefs…who knows?! I used the machine to shape the dough, making lasagne sheets and the two different types of pasta and then set them aside while we had a demonstration on how to make béchamel sauce.
This creamy sauce is a mainstay of lasagne and we used the batch produced in the demonstration to make our own lasagnes with mounds of roasted vegetables that were provided. Once we'd cheesed up the lasagnes, they were put in the oven and we did some more shaping of the dough.
At the end of the class we took away our own lasagnes and our own pasta and the confidence to go for it at home. I know this brief description doesn't sound like much but it was not only really informative and confidence building, but also a lot of fun.
The teaching was spot on and I'd not hesitate to recommend the Open Kitchen to anyone for a cookery course. Find out more on their website: http://www.openkitchen.biz


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As a hobby, photography might not seem all that complicated or restrictive when it comes to scheduling. You can't generally go fly fishing or play golf in the dark. You can only ski in the winter (at least in PA/NY). Even cycling, my other favorite thing to do, requires some planning.
But photography - you just pick up your camera and go take pictures of...whatever. After all, it's an artistic passion! Art does not wait until you can set a play-date with yourself! You don't need to 'pencil' anything in.
Mmm, yes and no. Sometimes it's fun to mount the macro lens and sit at the kitchen table and mess around with a bowl of fruit. Or to experiment with lighting subjects in the studio, should you be fortunate enough to have access to one. And of course, don't forget about your cat or dog, ever the loyal standby for when you want to press the shutter button but can't really think of anything else to photograph.
But I'd argue that if you really want to improve your skills and possibly land 'that' shot that makes a session worth all the time and effort, consider looking for great 'excuses' for taking pictures.
I belong to the Lancaster County Photo Meet-Up group, and that's basically what they're all about: they find events that might be fun or challenging to photograph. This past Saturday, I went to Civil War Days at Landis Valley Museum - something I might not have heard about or even considered before joining the Meet-Up group. Of course, the more socially-oriented folks like to mingle with other group members.
They have critique sessions and contests with different themes. The current contest, is something yellow in the food category. Bananas come to mind, of course, and I'm sure there will be lots of those. Each member can submit two. What a great motivator - and one that didn't come from your own brain, so maybe you'll encounter topics and themes you normally wouldn't think of on your own. Kind of like keeping your fitness training going by signing up for a 5k in the fall.
Local concerts and parades provide great opportunities as well, and if you happen to know the fellas in a band they certainly appreciate free images. Slimfit is my favorite local band AND they're photogenic and still small enough to be very accessible. A Slimfit show is a perfect excuse to blow the dust off the long lens and get out there and fire away. Long's Park concerts are great for this, too.
Anyways, my point is that when I really feel like mixing it up and practicing with different lenses and techniques, I look for suitable events and start entering dates in my calendar. It doesn't have to be anything you've previously had any passion for, or interest in. The key is that they provide opportunities to tell interesting stories with your camera and learn new things. Think of these events or outings as 'gigs' and yourself as a photojournalist, harvesting images for your favorite magazine or web site.
In no particular order, some things I definitely want to photograph soon:
How about you?
Oh by they way, anyone got any ideas for this yellow food category? I'm still stuck on bananas. Lemons, maybe? What about a food that started out as some other color but TURNED yellow...that might be it...hmmm...
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Definition of Defuse
1. Verb. Remove the triggering device from.
Definition of Defuse
1. v. t. To disorder; to make shapeless.
Definition of Defuse
1. Verb. To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.). ¹
2. Verb. To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile. ¹
3. Verb. (obsolete) To disorder; to make shapeless. ¹
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Definition of Defuse
1. to remove the fuse from [v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES]
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5 star Indian restaurant poisons health inspectors
If you're going to have an outbreak of food poisoning happening in your establishment, you REALLY don't want it to happen when 10 health inspectors visit. But that's exactly what happened at the Kayal restaurant in Leicester, which has previously been lauded and frequented by everyone from the Hairy Bikers to Paul 'blue eyes' Hollywood.
The outbreak in the previously spotless restaurant - which achieved a 5 star hygiene rating - means that it has been closed since November 6th. In the fortnight leading up to the closure, a total of 19 people had fallen ill, including 4 hygiene inspectors from Leicester City Council, who visited on November 2nd. It's not known what caused the outbreak, but samples of the food have been taken away for analysis, and the kitchen is currently being refitted.
But despite giving the trots to the powers that be, relentlessly optimistic owner Jaimon Thomas said:
'It was unlucky that we had the council in, and that it included health inspectors, but we would obviously be concerned if anyone at all reported feeling ill. We've been open since 2008 and this is the first time we've had any problems whatsoever with people getting sick. We had a number of people come to us and say they had stomach aches. We refunded the money straight away and offered them a free meal, which they gladly accepted. The fact the council health inspectors chose to eat there is testament to how highly they rate the restaurant.'
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- CharleyIt'll be the rice.
- DariusHealth inspectors have a night out, get their money back, plus a free meal next time. Way to go!


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The iconic detergent brand Norit, a feature in our houses all our lives, for being the favorite brand of our mothers and grandmothers has begun to aim its products at a younger market. How are they doing this? Basically, they´re implementing a new strategy based on linking the brand to the fashion world.
In 2005, Norit signed an international agreement with Mango. The aim of this agreement was to increase Mango`s customer satisfaction, making it easier to preserve the quality of the garments and guaranteeing the quality after use and daily wash. On its part, Norit expects to benefit from the international projection of Mango and the good quality of their garments.
The launch of the campaign included a new label on the garments, recommending the use of Norit. The campaign also included graphic supports in the 760 stores that the textile firm has all over the world. Furthermore, Mango made brochures available for the customers with the slogan "Steps for a perfect wash".
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In 2011 Norit carried out a cobranding action with Oysho, given to HighCo Shopper agency. The action was to present 4 homewear and lingerie collections that Oysho sold in its stores under the Norit label for a limited period of time. As a complement for a purchase of any garment, the fashion chain offered a Norit Total Care sample as a gift.
Besides, in parallel with the in-store action, HighCo Shopper created a fan page in Facebook with different applications, where the consumer could find all the Norit products and design a look for a virtual doll. The user could win a set of 5 Oysho garments and 1 year of free Norit products. The fansite also offered a store finder, videos about Norit, applications for the fans' birthdays and so on… The promotion is publicized, in addition to the Oysho sales outlets, through advertising campaigns in Facebook and discount coupons for the garments in the collectionpublished in women's magazines.
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At the end of 2011, the brand Norit made the definitive jump to digital communication linked to the fashion world, an important decision that had as it main objective to change the brandawareness in its younger target and to bring the renovated product range closer to the new consumer. To face this challenge, Norit has entrusted its communication to the interactive creative agency Archibald Ingall Stretton, which has carried out an online communication strategy based on content design and the relationship with users.
Norit sponsors www.fashionbloghunter.com, where a coolhunter group shows the best posts of the fashion bloggers. This content is published on Norit's facebook and Twitter profiles.
The first action implemented by this agency has as objectives to show the evolution of the brand and strengthen its leadership in the daily care of clothes day by day. "Norit By", as the campaign is called, is bases on an exclusive collection of tees, designed by famous fashion designers inspired by the well-kown little lamb, the brand icon. The tees, which are limited edition and signed by Davidelfin, PeSeta, Kling, La Casita de Wendy y PepaLoves, are only available on the Norit fanpage, where they also carry out competitions for their fans.
The agency recorded videos with each designer, who explained how the inspirational process behind the design as well as their personal opinion of the brand and the product. To promote this action, Norit organized a public presentation for the media with the presence of Malena Costa, model and ex- girlfriend of Carles Puyol, the Barça player as godmother.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Deborah Eisenberg, whose short stories have been widely praised for their concentrated language and striking insights, has received a lifetime achievement award.
Eisenberg is this year's winner of the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story. Prize judges Tuesday cited her as "one of the consummate story makers of our day." Her books include "Transactions in a Foreign Currency" and "Twilight of the Superheroes" and her previous honors include another lifetime achievement prize for short fiction, the Rea Award.
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Managing the growth of a small financial advisory firm is tricky but important as planners face decisions about growing the client roster, adding staff and maintaining work-life balance.
For Christopher A. Lamia, of Lamia Financial Group in Thousand Oaks, Calif., keeping the size of his firm manageable is an important part of his philosophy. Since his firm is a partnership between himself and a small accounting firm, it includes two full-time CPAs, one part-time CPA and one staff person. But as the firm grows he is faced with decisions about adding additional staff.
"It's also about having the right chemistry for a small office," Lamia said.
Despite the fact that he just went out on his own in 2009, Lamia said his practice is "very mature," and that the average client has been with him for ten years.
Now Lamia said he is moving his minimums up to become more selective, and transitioning some clients to other planners. His minimum fee is now set at $12,500 a year, though some of his legacy clients are not at that level.
Being more selective is part of maturing as a financial planning firm, Lamia said. "When you first start out, in the beginning you think everyone who can fog a mirror is a prospective client," he said. In hindsight, planners often feel that they would have benefited by being more selective up front.
Lamia highlighted an interesting problem for financial planners who get most of their clients by referral – what if it's not a good fit? Rejecting a client that was referred by an existing client or a center of influence in the community could damage both relationships if not handled well.
Lamia said that he will always conduct a discovery meeting with a referred client. "I'll let them know at the discovery meeting that it's a chance to figure out if it's a good fit, and if it's not we'll find them a good home," he said. Since he has become more selective he's also developed relationships with planners who are happy to work with someone with less than $1 million in investable assets, so he can help the clients that don't fit with him find someone who will be able to serve their needs.
Lamia said that just preparing for a discovery meeting with him can be beneficial for prospective clients because helps them get organized and then provides him with the information to make a targeted referral. He said he has had clients who did not fit with him but were happy enough with the experience that they went on to make subsequent referrals.
Referrals are also delicate when it comes to the CPAs in the office. Since both side of the business had their own client lists and community relationships prior to joining together, Lamia said they are very careful about not making referrals that could be problematic – for example, he said he would never market the firm's CPA services to a client who was initially referred by another CPA in the community. "We're very low pressure in terms of cross-selling," he said. But being able to provide full tax services is a plus for clients, because of the importance of tax planning in wealth management.
While Lamia is a number of years away from retirement, he said the development of new financial advisors and succession planning are key concerns for the industry as a whole.
"It's an industry challenge – how do you develop new talent?" he asked. The amount of time and effort to train someone at the beginning of their career means it's difficult for a small firm to take on the task. And if there is any turnover, the process must begin all over again.
He suggests that a system where an older planner, approaching retirement, could transition their business to a younger planner over a period of a few years could help both new and veteran members of the industry.
Lamia said that for his firm he is considering more outsourced solutions because that limits the need of going through the hiring process, and then you only pay for the work that is needed as opposed to a full-time salary. "I'd rather be spending time with clients than managing staff," he said.
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Most baseball fans know the main rules of the sport. There are even more rules than those though, in fact, there is an entire culture of "unwritten rules" that many players follow to either show respect to their fellow player, or for practical reasons that are supposed to help your team have a better chance. Some of these rules have a place and are there for good reason, but some rules are just stupid. Here, is a list of some of the best, and worst of these rules.
Worst- Don't Steal with a big lead late in games
I get it, you don't want to show up the other team too much. That shouldn't be your concern though, your concern should be to win the game. History has proven no lead is secure, and you need all the runs you can get. In 2001 the Mariners had a 12 run lead over the Indians going into the 7th inning. The Indians ended up tying the game and eventually winning in extra innings. A difference of only one more run could have won that game for the Mariners.
Not running up a score out of respect is an unwritten rule in many sports, but it is one I have never understood. Score as much as you can, and make sure you have a lead at the end of the game. You don't take the final part of a game off because you have a big lead. If you start laying back, you won't be able to just snap back into play if the other team does start to make a comeback. I say play hard until the game is over, and don't worry about the other team's feelings.
Best- Don't steal when greatly behind in a game
In contrast to the last unwritten rule, it actually makes sense to not steal late in the game if you are behind. The entire purpose of stealing is to get a runner into scoring position. If you are down by a lot though late in a game, you don't need one run, you need a bunch. There is no point in trying to get a runner across if it is at the risk of getting an out. Every out is precious when behind late in a game, don't waste it by getting caught stealing. Your team is going to need extra base hits anyway to make a big comeback. Only steal if that one run is going to make a difference.
Worst- Don't admire a home run
I can go both ways on this one. It is stupid to stand in the batter's box and watch a home run because you don't know if it is going to
be a home run. On the other hand, pitchers shouldn't be offended every time a player shows emotion after hitting one. I am sick of seeing players get mad just because someone takes a little too long to round the bases, looking at you Brian McCann. The game is meant to be enjoyed, and as long as a celebration doesn't disturb the game, who cares.
I don't want to see guys acting like fools on the field and showboating, and there is some wisdom to the saying "act like you have been there before." I also think that players need to stop over-reacting every time a guy looks at his home run for a second or takes a little longer to round the bases. Especially with young players, who actually haven't hit many home runs. It is a game, have a little fun.
Best- Don't show up your fielder's
When a defense continuously makes mistakes behind a pitcher, it can be frustrating. Making a fuss about it though isn't going to help, and it will only anger your teammates. It is almost never a good idea to show up a teammate in any sport, and that is no different for baseball. Your team is going to make mistakes, and moving on for them is the best way to deal with it.
Acting out will cause troubles in the clubhouse, and the media will make a big deal about it. Any issues with a teammate are best dealt with in the clubhouse, where you can keep it out of the eye of the public.
Worst- Don't talk about a no-hitter
This one is more for fans and broadcasters than anything is. If you are a player and it is your teammate throwing the no-no, then yes, leave him alone and do not distract him. For everyone else, it is just silly superstition. You aren't going to jinx the player, they can't hear you. Go ahead and discuss the potential for a no-hitter.
In fact, announcers should be mentioning it, it is their job to keep the listeners informed. If I come into a game late, I might not know there is a no-hitter being thrown. They should be mentioning something as important as that at the top of every inning so viewers know what is happening. Otherwise, viewers coming in late, to viewers who aren't as attentive, won't necessarily know there is a potential for history in this game.
Best- Don't steal third with two outs
The saying is, never make the first or last out at third. If you are at second, you are already in scoring position, and there isn't much to gain by getting to third. If you are fast enough to be considering stealing the base, then you are already fast enough to score from second on most singles. Most of the benefits of being on third over second base are because you can score on sac fly's and ground balls, but that doesn't matter if there are already two outs.
This rule isn't absolute, and if you know you can steal third, go ahead and steal third. It has some benefits, for instance, you can now score on infield singles and passed balls. You had better make it to third though because ending the inning by making an out on the field is embarrassing you will probably have your ear ripped off by your manager later for doing so.
Worst- Don't Bunt to break up a no-hitter
If your team is having trouble hitting, then you should do whatever possible to get on base. It is not the other team's job to make it easier to get a no-hitter. If you have a speedy player up to bat who is a good bunter, have him bunt. Anything to get momentum going. Winning should be the main concern of your team, not helping the opposing pitcher get his place in history. Do what you can to win the game, you can worry about the other teams feeling later.
Best- Let the Center Fielder make the Play
There are few more embarrassing things in the MLB then two players colliding in the field. To avoid this, it is best to let one guy try to make the play. That should usually be the Center Fielder, as they generally have better range and are the better defenders. This way they can avoid running into each other and letting the ball drop.
Players are too busy tracking the ball during the play to see you waving them off most of the time, so it is best to just go by the standard of if two guys can make the play in the OF, let the center fielder make it.


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That's become more of a possibility over recent days, but today that rumour has acquired a little more substance. It was widely expected that we'd see a drop in RRP of some sort during the early months of 2008 - keeping in mind there were no announcements pre-festive period and with PS3 gathering momentum, now would seem like the perfect time to strike a blow.
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Playstation 3 gets an advantage with the Blu-ray press, Microsoft aim to stop it.
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Arjun Kapoor has claimed that modern Indian cinema-goers are fussier than older ones.
The actor was responding to Karan Johar's claims that there are no longer any legendary Bollywood stars.
Kapoor told The Times of India: "Karan is right. We don't have the hype and buzz that surrounded the older stars. Unlike them, we are not larger than life. Audiences are fickle today.
"But that is because they are looking for good work. We cannot afford to indulge in senseless cinema. Also, our generation of actors is playing characters which are more relatable and normal. We have to ensure there is a credibility attached to what we do."
He added: "There is a subconscious understanding of what I am capable of pulling off. I cannot start imagining that I can do a Rowdy Rathore or an Ek Tha Tiger. Those stars have been working for over 20 years or so, and they have built their own audience. You need to know your worth. I am lucky I got accepted this early."
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Georgia's WSBTV discovered over 100,000 Georgia voters are also registered to vote in Florida or Ohio.
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"This is extraordinarily disturbing," said Secretary of State Karen Handel.
A team of investigative journalists from WSB-TV in Atlanta, WFTV in Orlando and WFTS in Tampa and WCPO in Cincinnati compared Georgia's voter rolls with those in Florida and Ohio and found more than 100,000 people who appear to be registered to vote in more than one state, with no government oversight to catch it.
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The Australian dollar has been falling over the last few hours, but now just hit a new air-pocket:
On a longer-term chart, it looks as if it's just cratering. It probably has something to do with the fact that the futures market is predicting an interest rate cut, despite the fact that Australia led the global rate-hike cycle since last year.
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One year ago, I arrived in Nicaragua after spending over a week in Nevada dessert dancing with strangers in the Playa Dust at Burning Man festival. I knew nothing about the country and was struck by a moment of what the hell just happened to me and I'm so far from home! I was still recovering from my accident and knew nothing about the country. My senses were peaking and I noticed every tiny ounce of energy around me. On my first day walking down the street, I literally bumped into two friends from home, Nancy and Ben. Guarding f-ing angels. Needless to say, we got busy catching up on lost time and a week passed by in a blur.
When I finally acknowledged it was time to move on to my volunteer / ashram / eco-community project I started the long trek to my volcano home across land and water to Isla Ometepe. I was carrying a large backpack with contents suitable for potential volcano hiking, backpacking, city living, hot and cold conditions as well as the remnants of Burning Man. Having far too many contents, I also had a satchel and was juggling all of this with a bicycle that I thought would be awesome to ride around the volcanic island on. The most valuable item in this mix, which was reminiscent of a turtle on wheels, was a hand drawn map with instructions on how to walk to my target via back paddocks stretching across a volcano. The last few weeks had taken their toll on me and I was on the brink of giving up. Out of nowhere, anything guardian angel appeared in front of me. An Aussie guy from Melbourne. He left his girlfriend up in the states to come to Nicaragua for a visa run and we shared the trek to the island together. He took one look at me, my bags, my bike and then made it his personal mission to get me to Inanitah. Together we trekked across the side of the volcano laden in bags and doing our best to decipher the map.
Not knowing what to expect on the arrival to this far off land, as we walked through the gate I was greeted by Michael. A 29 year old guy from Sydney. You've got to be kidding me, the world IS a small place.
And the Melbourne guy? Just proved himself even more of a guide by catching the gigantic pig who had just broken free with his bare hands, explaining that he grew up on a pig farm. And just like that, he disappeared. Gratitude to whoever sent that gem my way!
Fast forward one year. I am in my final days of my Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India and who turns up on my doorstep – Michael, now 30 years young. It's so nice to feel a familiar and knowing smile and embrace. So much has changed in that year and both of us have come to new strengths. I'm seeing things come back to a full circle.
We celebrate by heading out to an open jam session and drink Chai served in coffee cups. Hard-f*ing-core.


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On Monday, December 8th at around 3:30a.m. I woke up from having really strong contractions. I was already dilated at 5 centimeters for a week. I was also having contractions every once in a while but they were never constant. So when I woke up from the first contraction, I didn't think anything of it, so I went back to bed...then I had another. I got back out of bed and waited a bit longer. The next one came stronger. I wanted to wait a bit longer for my water to break but I was nervous since I was already 5 cm. I was afraid the baby would come out fast and we wouldn't make it to the hospital. I quickly woke up my mother and we left for the hospital. I was 6 cm when we arrived. Then the waiting began. The nurses were for sure my water was going to break at any moment since my cervix was super thin. My doctor wasn't on call yet so she didn't give orders for them to break my water until she got there. I was really hoping for my water to break and it go really quick so that I wouldn't have to get the epidural. But my water wasn't breaking and I was in soo much pain that I gave in. My doctor finally arrived around 7:30a.m. By that time I was already dilated at 9 centimeters for an hour and my water still hadn't broken. My doctor came in and the baby came out literally as soon as she broke my water. Then I saw this perfect little baby and I couldn't believe I just pushed out a baby because I didn't feel a thing! It was really weird. I remember feeling super awesome and accomplished after I gave birth to Judah and Micah because I had to go through all this pain and I had to actually work to get them out. If only the nurses went ahead and broke it earlier, right? I still regret getting the epidural. That was the worst decision ever.
The anaesthesiologist was very rude and barely said anything to me. He didn't bother telling me how the whole epidural process was going to go down. He didn't explain anything to me and I was very nervous about getting the epidural in the first place and in pain! When he decided to put the needle in me, he didn't even tell me he was doing it and then raised his voice at me when I flinched. "Don't move! That's how you get hurt!" he said. I wanted to cry and then he did something else. I don't know if it was the medicine or the needle but this sharp rumbling pain went through my right leg. I told him it hurt and then he said It was my fault and that he had to readjust it. Now two weeks later and my right leg hurts so bad, and I know it's from the epidural. I really wish I didn't get it. I should have just stuck it out like I did with Judah and Micah. Oh well. Shoulda coulda woulda.
I am just really glad I have this little gem right here. They grow up so fast in the first month. He's getting soo big already. Wouldn't it be awesome if baby's could remember everything from their first moments being able to see? Or their first Christmas? Or the first time they started to walk or talk? Yea...I think about those things a lot. I also wonder about when they actually start to remember things.
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Mathematics is the language of science. And it seems to be one of the hardest subjects to grasp. Have you ever sat down and tried to help a child get through algebra homework? Are you tackling college and struggling with some concepts that you either forgot since high school or, like Dr. John used to sing "I GOT STONED AND I MISSED IT." But without those basics you're not going to advance to the next step until you recover that missing information. The problem is: Where do I find that info?
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When medically retired Navy Lt. Paul Jenkins saw the high veteran unemployment rates in 2012, he knew he had to do something to help his fellow servicemembers.
The U.S. Naval Academy graduate saw beer companies marketing to veterans, which sparked the idea for Veteran Beer Co. But his company's mission goes far beyond brewing. He only employs other veterans, and they buy their materials and ingredients from other veteran-owned companies - or those committed to hiring former servicemembers.
"The idea is to run it like a nonprofit," Jenkins says. "The first 10 percent of anything we bring in goes to charities that support local veterans. Then, as soon as we make enough money, we hire another veteran."
Veteran Beer Co., which opened in 2013, bottles flavors like the Blonde Bomber, Hooyah! India pale ale (IPA), Freedom Road, and Bunker Buster. Beer fans also can purchase a mix of the brews in a 12-pack called the "Show of Force."
The results have been promising. The company's beer has won or placed in 39 of the 42 beer contests it has entered.
This isn't the first time Jenkins, a former A-4 Skyhawk pilot and Gulf War veteran, has sought to employ other servicemembers. He's also the chief executive officer at Bancroft Architects and Engineers, a firm that hires disabled veterans and has created designs for VA facilities and laboratory suites.
To encourage his staff at Veteran Beer Co., Jenkins says he's giving himself a 10-year limit in the organization's top leadership position. By 2022, he wants to see another veteran step up and take the reins.
"On the one hand, it's scary," Jenkins says. "But it can't be nearly as scary as turning over your command in a war. What we've been taught to do as officers is trust the next generation.
"It can be horrifying to be an entrepreneur and not know how you'll get through a crisis, but it goes back to what we were trained to do - lead," he adds. "I feel like leadership didn't end the day I resigned my commission."
Former Army Capt. Kevin Ryan and his fiancee, Meredith Sutton, also wanted to start a brewing company that did more than just make beer.
The two came up with a business plan and mission statement that included giving back to the veteran community. With that plan, they attracted investors who also were interested in supporting charities for servicemembers or first responders.
Once they had the funding, the couple launched Service Brewing Co. in 2014. They had the help of 23 investors - 20 of whom had served in the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps.
"I think I've always had a charitable mind-set," says Ryan, a U.S. Military Academy grad who served as an infantry officer in Iraq. "When I was in Iraq, my unit would receive packages every day from people all over the country who had no idea who we were - it was just their way of showing support. … We try to do that here at the brewery as well."
Over the years, Service Brewing Co. has not only brewed up beer for its tasting room - regulars include Ground Pounder Pale Ale, Rally Point Pilsner, and Scouts Out Honey Saison - but also donated more than $30,000 to charitable organizations. Those organizations include a group that matches veterans with service dogs,
the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program, and an organization helping troops who are transitioning out of the military.
Ryan also mentors other veterans who want to start their own businesses. He attends transition summits and works with the Veteran eMentor community, which links up servicemembers with people in their desired career fields.
Ryan's advice for servicemembers who are leaving the military: Get off base and meet people in your community. "You'll be surprised at how much people are willing to help," he says.
Service Brewing Co. also encourages its patrons to express how they give back to their communities. There's a board in their tasting room that asks, "How do you serve?" Patrons are invited to sign the board and leave messages.
"You don't always think about how much your neighbors are doing for your community," Ryan says. Someone might be a lawyer by day, he adds, but they also might volunteer to clean up a beach or help mentor young people.
Service Brewing's board got what Ryan calls its coolest addition in May 2016, when Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey signed it. Dailey, who was Ryan's former first sergeant, dropped by the brewery during a visit to nearby Fort Stewart. His message says, "Never, and I mean never, forget that I am a soldier, no better or worse than any other!"
"That pretty much sums up his attitude toward his leadership," Ryan says.
Seth Jordan wants you to raise your beer can and toast a fallen servicemember.
Dog Tag Brewing teamed up with Pabst Brewing Co. to create Legacy Lager, a 16-ounce can of beer that features names of troops who lost their lives in combat. The goal: to prompt people to pause for a moment and reflect on the loss of a servicemember.
"I think the family really likes that," says Jordan, who served as a Marine Corps officer. "They say, 'Somebody in California today took a selfie with the beer and [said] cheers to my son. He's been gone for eight years, but it's nice to know that someone learned about him today.' "
Jordan and his teammates at Dog Tag Brewing Foundation are familiar with the pain of losing a comrade in combat. Jordan fought in the Battle of Marjah, where thousands of leathernecks and other coalition forces eliminated the Taliban's last stronghold in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Dozens of U.S. troops were killed in the 10-month battle - and that had an impact on Jordan, who deployed to Afghanistan twice, first as a joint terminal attack controller and later as a Huey pilot.
After about 10 years in uniform, Jordan wanted to find a way to give back to families who had lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. He teamed up with other vets to launch a foundation awarding grants to Gold Star families who
establish charities in honor of their fallen servicemember.
Dog Tag Brewing offers free consulting and advisory services to help Gold Star families make their charities special, Jordan says. Many families have ideas about how to honor their sons or daughters, but don't quite know where to start.
The family of Army National Guard Spc. Christopher Patterson, for example, recently met up with Jordan's team for advice. Their son was killed in 2012 in Afghanistan when his vehicle struck an IED. Growing up, Patterson's parents say he was a bit shy. But he came into his own once he got involved in the performing arts.
His family wanted to create a charity in Patterson's name that provides resources and money for other young men and women interested in the performing arts. Dog Tag Legacy Fund helped them establish the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation, and on the fifth anniversary of the soldier's death, the group held its first-ever board meeting.
"We can't control what happened to them, but we can help control how they're remembered and how their families interact with the community," Jordan says. Families who receive grants are then eligible to apply for the Legacy Lager dedication cans.
It's Jordan's personal mission to get more veterans involved in philanthropy. Former or retired officers are a great fit for the work, which he says made him a better leader.
"I think [philanthropy] softens your heart and puts you in the right mind-set for civilian life," Jordan says. "It's also an opportunity for [veterans] to be seen as civic assets."
Many aspects of the brewing community remind Casey Jones of his time in the military.
"It has more of a community feel than any other commercial industry I've been in before," says Jones, a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate who runs Fair Winds Brewing Co. "That's what draws people to the military - they love that culture, and you get that in brewing."
When a local microbrewer's wife was sick with cancer, for example, Jones and the other nearby brewers collaborated on a drink in her honor. They all sold it in their taprooms and donated the proceeds to help cover the family's medical bills.
"When you're part of this community, people really rally around you," Jones says. "You don't really find that in the classic retail space."
Jones, who served as a Coast Guard officer aboard East and West Coast-based cutters for eight years, opened Fair Winds in 2015. Their brews have a Coastie vibe with seafaring names like Siren's Lure and Howling Gale IPA.
On any given night, Jones estimates 20 percent of the crowd at Fair Winds is veterans or active duty servicemembers from nearby Fort Belvoir. The brewery only will be successful if it connects with its community, Jones says, and for Fair Winds, that means honoring those who serve.
Every month, Fair Winds runs an event benefiting a military or veteran charity. Around Veterans Day, they also launch a "buy a vet a beer" program. Patrons can purchase an extra beer that, on Veterans Day, goes to someone who served.
Like Jenkins, Jones says military officers are well-suited for entrepreneurship. He still applies lessons he learned at the academy to his business.
"Every Friday, we clean down the brewery as if we're getting ready for a Saturday-morning inspection," Jones says. "It has sort of become our ethos here - cleanliness matters above all else."
Enforcing good practices means setting a good example as a leader. If the restrooms need to be cleaned, Jones grabs the mop to pitch in. And when the brew house hits 110 degrees in the summer, he's back there helping his staff.
"They don't want someone in their air-conditioned car driving by and waving," he says.
Veterans also are tenacious and know how to adjust course amid ever-changing scenarios.
"Most of us have operated in an environment where failure is not an option," Jones says. "You can't say, 'I had to crash the plane, the weather was just too rough.' In this current business environment, things change all the time, and veterans are used to finding solutions no matter what.
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Symposium 32: Nanostructured Bioceramics and Ceramics for Biomedical Applications
Recent advances in nanostructured ceramics for medical applications have resulted from three complementary forces. First, there is a natural evolution from the microscale to the nanoscale as novel processing and characterization techniques become available. Second, nanostructured ceramics provide exceptional capabilities for specialized interactions with proteins, DNA, viruses, and other nanoscale biological structures. Third, novel techniques for processing ceramic materials are being developed that will facilitate improvements in medical and dental care. This symposium will allow for discussion among the many groups involved in the development and use of bioceramics, including ceramic researchers, medical device manufacturers, and clinicians.
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Min Wang, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Mohan Edirisinghe, University College London, U.K.
Chikara Ohtsuki, Nagoya University, Japan
Hui-suk Yun, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Korea
Rizhi Wang, University of British Columbia, Canada