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Why Your Legal Firm Needs a Website, and How to Build One
Make yourself the best—and easiest—choice for clients
Clients make decisions about you based on your website. Not having a website for your firm means handing off potential business to other lawyers who do.
While personal referrals are still the most common way for clients to find and hire a lawyer, online searches are becoming more frequent—especially among 18 to 24-year-olds. According to a recent study that looked at behavior among a set of 19,539 consumers, of the 1,578 who hired a lawyer in the previous year, 15.5 percent used an internet search engine to find the lawyer they chose.
When looking at the canvas of possibilities, deciding what to include on your site is a big step. Here, we'll look at what goes into building a website, and your options for getting it done.
What your clients need from you
For many clients, your website will be a first point of contact. Depending on your focus industry, you'll likely want to balance a degree of professionalism with personability. Being professional means offering a clean and efficient presentation, free of spelling errors and with a great sense of the value you provide. Being personable is about putting forward a good image of yourself and using a tone of voice that is approachable for the type of client you want to attract.
You'll need to provide information about you and your practice. This information could live on your site's home page, on a dedicated "About" page, or spread across multiple pages. As a rule of thumb, use as few pages as possible to minimize the amount of clicking your readers have to do to get the information they need. For a small firm, one page will be enough.
When describing your services, it may seem tempting to cast a wide net, offering every possible service under the sun. But this can be counter-intuitive. Narrowing the focus of your practice area will make you stand out among non-specialized firms, presenting you as a valuable niche expert. If you find yourself spending time dealing with bad leads—i.e. leads that aren't a good fit for your services, or that won't be profitable—narrowing your practice area can be a way of filtering your clients.
You'll also want to give your clients the means in which to reach you, whether it's through email or phone. Be sure to include this information on a contact page, and make sure it's linked to every other page via a header or footer, or both.
Invest in good design
There are a few options to consider when setting up your website.
Do-it-yourself approach. There are a number of tools available to set up your own website for a marginal cost. WordPress is one of the most popular platforms, but there is a bit of a learning curve if you want to avoid the most basic and generic presentations. There are also simple drag-and-drop platforms, such as Weebly and Wix, which are fairly intuitive. While these platforms may be easy to use, it's worth noting that there's much to be said for professional-quality content and design—especially if you haven't already invested in developing your own image and branding.
Professional web developers. There are many professional services that can cost as little as a few hundred dollars to more than $100,000 (not including the ongoing support to maintain them). For a simple firm, a developer should be able to create a comprehensive and unique design scheme, with proper training and support, for a few thousand dollars. Though, the number of pages, content support, and additional features can affect the overall cost. The best way to ensure you're getting what you want, for the best price, is to shop around.
How much you want to spend on a website may depend on the industry and practice area you work in. If your firm relies on word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business, you might only need a placeholder website to build your online identity. If your firm has high turnover rates, it might be worth investing more.
Aside from getting price estimates, some questions to ask when hiring a web developer include:
- When will you be available to work on my website? How long will it take?
- What training will you offer to show me how to use the site?
- Will I be able to update content on my own?
- Will you be available for support in the future? This may include software and security updates, or it could be for when something breaks on the site.
- What steps will you take to optimize my site for search engines?
- Will my site be responsive for mobile and tablet browsing?
- Who will own the domain and hosting accounts?
Some of these questions should be easy to answer up-front. Others (cost and time, for example) will require a bit of discussion to determine your needs. You'll want to find a developer who offers services that match your budget, level of knowledge, and time availability.
Not just a pretty page
A website can be more than just a place to be found. It can be a means to engage potential clients.
By sharing knowledge and discussing issues relevant to your industry and practice area, you position yourself as an authority to potential clients. It's all part of demonstrating your potential value. Without even meeting you, clients build their own sense of your expertise.
To make your website more than just a static repository, you can use a number of tools to create and share dynamic content—keeping your site fresh for audiences and search engines.
- Blogs, articles, and white papers. Publishing regular content is a great way to make yourself seem topical and relevant to emerging issues in your industry. It's also a great way to earn the favor of search engines, which can be lucrative in drawing traffic to your site.
- Social media integration. Social media accounts can be created easily and for free on most platforms. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are great resources for finding and reaching out to people. Published a new blog article? Let people know through social media. For people who visit your site, including links to your social profiles can be a means to future engagement.
- Newsletters. If repeat clients are common in your area of practice, publishing a newsletter can be a way of keeping yourself top-of-mind whenever legal issues crop up. They don't need to be super frequent, or even consistent. Sending a newsletter twice per year may be enough to remind previous and potential clients of your vast knowledge.
Creating a quality website
A website can be a powerful tool—bringing together your online communications and serving as a great resource for potential clients. Make sure it's a good representation of your practice. When preparing to work with a developer, it's a good idea to review other websites to determine what you like, and what you might want to avoid. To help you stand out, you'll also want to differentiate your website from other firms. Consider reviewing websites in non-competitive industries as well.
At the end of the day, you want to ensure you're setting up good expectations for your services. If your site doesn't reflect what you do, it might be time to look at doing a redesign.
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Elizabeth Perez of Vista, Calif. joins CalVet as deputy secretary of minority veterans. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment Jan. 8.
She will lead CalVet's Minority and Underrepresented Veterans Division, which advocates on behalf of minority and LGBT veteran communities, seeks to identify and address gaps in service, and supports activities that address the unique needs of these veterans.
"Liz brings a wealth of experience and a passion for serving veterans that will help to improve our outreach to minority and underrepresented veteran communities to ensure that every veteran receives the benefits they have earned," said CalVet Secretary Vito Imbasciani MD. "We are proud to welcome her aboard."
"As somebody who served in the military from an underrepresented community and coming from generations of family who served in uniform from an underrepresented community, it is an absolute honor to be able to represent this population of veterans," said Perez. "My commitment is to ensure that underrepresented veterans receive the benefits that they have earned and that the needs of this community are heard and addressed."
A Navy veteran, Perez, 39, served as an aviation logistics specialist from 1997 to 2005. Since 2010, she has been president and founder at GC Green Inc. She was a director in business development at Xnergy from 2007 to 2011 and a branch manager at Ferguson Contractors from 2005 to 2007. She was a member of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Delegation in Israel in 2016 and a 2013 White House Veteran Champion of Change.
Perez is a Truman National Security Project fellow and a member of the California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative Board, Disabled Veterans Business Alliance of California San Diego Chapter Board, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California San Diego Chapter, American Legion Post 365 and the California Nations Indian Gaming Association.

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Angela Cummins Personal Development Coach, Visual Coding Displacement Therapist (VCDT®), PSYCH-K® Practitioner
Angela had a high-flying corporate career in Hong Kong when her husband lost his battle with depression and took his own life. Angela's life fell apart, the grief was so unbearable it took her to thoughts of taking her own life. Knowing the devastation suicide had caused her family and friends, Angela knew she had to try a different approach to coping with her pain.
Despite counselling and amazing support from family & friends, Angela wanted to get off the emotional rollercoaster, put the trauma behind her and create a new life. The Speakmans not only helped Angela to cut the emotional attachment to what had happened but also some time later trained her in their therapies. Angela started her quest to learn the antidote to depression, and truly how to be happy. Retraining in various therapies Angela wanted to 'pay it forward' leaving the corporate world behind her, dedicating her life to help others ultimately to not have to go through what she endured. Angela's coaching philosophies and treatments are simple, straight forward and to the point. Issues quickly become non-issues and life takes a turn for the better.
Angela's combination of coaching, VCDT® and PSYCH-K® do just that. Detaching you from emotional experiences, getting rid of Depression/Suicidal Thoughts, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Phobias and Fears, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCDs), Emotional Trauma, Post Break-up/Divorce issues, Self-Esteem issues, Self-Confidence, Self-Sabotage, Guilt, Regrets, Anger, whatever it is that is stopping you from running at your optimum levels.
Once the past is no longer dragging you down, following Angela's own recipe for self-confidence and happiness, you get to live in the present moment with joy, then harnessing the power of the law of attraction, embracing self-confidence Angela teaches us how to make our dreams come true. With Angela's guidance, you will find the self-confidence and happiness to enjoy life the way you want to and rewire your thinking and beliefs so you can turn your life in the direction of your dreams.
More about Angela's Coaching:
When wanting a positive change in your life, a good coach and therapist will help you get there much quicker. Angela can help you to focus, set goals, identify the areas you'd like to change and guide you how to easily make those changes. Angela can help you to easily step out into the upgraded, successful, confident new you. Whether it's to do with career, relationship, finances, weight loss, confidence, happiness, or embracing a new change in your life, Angela can help you. Whether you're a busy parent, a business professional or an Athlete, Angela is able to help you achieve your goals.
More about VCDT® :
Visual Coding Displacement Therapy, VCDT® is a revolutionary therapy created by Nik & Eva Speakman. Angela has been personally qualified by The Speakmans to be a VCDT® practitioner and specialist.
VCDT® has its roots in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). We say that the eyes are the windows to our souls. NLP and VCDT® know this to be true and that our eyes and brains are so much more connected than we ever realised. VCDT® uses eye cues to locate a specific 'programme' in the brain, associated with particular emotions, memories, issues and thoughts. Then we use a simple technique to change the way we think about those issues. We can turn the volume down so the issue isn't as much of one before, or we can turn it off.
More information regarding VCDT® can be found: http://www.angelacummins.com/vcdt/vcdt-faq
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It's a simple and straightforward, yet powerful process to get rid of ingrained negative beliefs that you want to change because they sabotage your success and happiness
PSYCH-K® transcends visualisation methods, affirmations, willpower, and positive thinking
It's derived from scientific research in brain dominance theory as well as ancient mind-body wisdom
It's a powerful approach to facilitating changes at the subconscious level
The by-product of PSYCH-K® is changed positive behaviours and stress reduction
Beliefs are built into the fabric of every cell of your body. Your subconscious mind, where your beliefs are stored, controls 95% of your life; while the conscious mind only governs 5%. Having your subconscious beliefs match your conscious desires greatly increases the chances you will succeed at whatever you put your mind to. If you desire change, make sure every fibre of your being wants the same thing. PSYCH-K® puts every part of you into alignment.
Beliefs can affect every aspect of our lives including:
- Confidence, Self-Love & Self-Esteem, Happiness
- Improving Existing Relationships or Finding the Perfect Partner
- Abundance and Prosperity
- Improving Health, Including Weight Loss
- Grief & Loss
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Surveys are one of the most reliable ways to get real feedback from your customers. In the pre-internet era, running a survey was quite expensive and time-consuming, which meant not all companies could afford to use them.
Today, in the middle of the digital era, we have diverse software and communication technologies that allow business owners to conduct surveys with minimum expense yet maximum efficiency.
Customer satisfaction surveys are aimed to find out your clients' opinions about the quality of the customer service you provide, the level of your employees' professionalism, and your company's overall policies and strategies. The more feedback you get, the more complete a picture you'll have of the current state of your customer experience.
Rarely will you know what your customers don't like about your product/service until you see their angry posts on review platforms. Take the time to prepare a quick survey to ask your customers about the quality or your product/service and their satisfaction level. You will not only see what improvements to implement but also show your clients you care about their opinion.
Conducting customer surveys allows you to see your business from a fresh point of view. This a good way to find out what your customers want the most. For example, if you are going to add some improvements to your product/service, asking your customers about these upcoming updates will give you the understanding of whether these changes are exactly what consumers need. There is a chance they are hoping for something completely different.
Constant communication with customers and attentiveness to their feedback and suggestions will demonstrate that you are a caring business owner. It's very important to show your clients they are much more than a source of revenue to you.
Depending on what your goal is, you should choose one of the following kinds of surveys:
You can mix all these strategies to get as much diverse information as possible.
So now that you know how important surveys are, you can get started with conducting your own survey. Here's a step-by-step guide so you don't miss anything.
Before you start with the survey, you need to have a clear understanding of what information would be helpful to your business. Do you need opinions on your products or services? Do you want to get feedback on your customer support experience? Is your survey general or would it be more helpful if it was targeted at a specific segment of your customer base?
There are lots of different questions that can be used in a survey: open and closed questions, questions with single or multiple responses and many more. Most people prefer taking multiple-choice surveys as they are quick and easy. Please note that the language in your survey should be simple. Don't make your respondents think or write too much.
Make sure your survey questions and possible responses are detailed, yet concise enough to ensure that respondents fully understand the target concept. If you are unsure about the quality of your survey and questions, send out a test survey to a small batch of respondents before passing it on to your full recipient list.
There are many ways to invite people to participate in your survey. To get more people involved, the survey can be promoted through social media, email, or SMS. The more channels you use to send out invitations, the better.
Collecting survey responses can be a real challenge. Keep an eye on your response rate, and work on an action plan in case you need to generate more responses. To improve your response rate, you can offer a gift or a discount for your products/services to motivate people to answer your questions.
Once you have all the responses, you need to analyze them to understand whether you achieved your goals and got answers to all the questions you wanted. Once you have a full set of data in front of you, create a report and dig in to find trends in the responses.
Any survey must be well-designed and easy-to-use so that your customers are actually willing to take it. If your survey is boring, contains tons of long questions, and requires customers to spend a lot of time, the response rate will likely be very low. We have prepared a short list of the most popular and effective survey tools for you to consider.
Consumer surveys are a valuable tool for any kind of business, especially for small and medium-sized companies. Despite their simplicity, surveys are one of the most reliable sources of information, and a great way to find out what your customers like and dislike, what they want and need. Collecting feedback through surveys will help you to take the pulse of your customers and make sure your processes are working properly and your clients are satisfied.
Author Bio: Olga Mykhoparkina is a Chief Marketing Officer at Chanty a simple AI-powered business messenger and a single notification center. This powerful and free Slack alternative is aimed to increase team productivity and improve communication at work. Having a 9-year experience in digital marketing field, Olga is responsible for Chanty's online presence strategy, managing an amazing team of marketing experts and getting things done to change the way teams communicate and collaborate. Follow Olga on Twitter or feel free to connect on LinkedIn.
For many people, the idea of "being your own boss" is part of the American Dream. As a small business owner, you can set your own schedule, take time off when needed, and have full control of your lifestyle — in theory, at least.
In November 2015, Credibly conducted a survey of over 1,400 small business owners, asking them, "What was your primary motivation to start a business?" 42.3% answered that the "ability to choose my own lifestyle and manage my own time" was their primary motivator.[1]
The desire for freedom of lifestyle skews even higher for women and younger business owners. 45.2% of female survey respondents selected it as their primary motivation for starting their business, compared to 39.9% of male business owners.
Among business owners aged 25-34, a full 52.14% reported that "ability to choose my own lifestyle and manage my own time" was the main driver for starting their businesses.
But does the dream of business ownership match up to the reality? When asked "What is your biggest challenge as a business owner?," the second-most popular response was "Not enough time to do everything," with 20.3% of survey respondents reporting time management as their biggest challenge.[2]
"Not enough time" was the biggest concern for owners of manufacturing companies — 26.9% selected it as their biggest challenge — and it was a slightly more popular response for female entrepreneurs (21.4%) compared to male entrepreneurs (19.4%).
Speak to any small business owner, and you'll get an earful about the long, grueling hours involved with "being your own boss." According to Don Jaeger, co-owner of Next Level Health & Fitness and the Mack Athletic Complex:
"As a business owner, I don't have a time clock. If I have to stay late because there's something that needs to get done, it falls on my partner and I's shoulders. There are a lot of times where we miss time with our friends and our family, and that is by far the toughest thing. The amount of time that you put in makes a 40-hour work week look real nice."
So let this be a reality check for budding business owners who hope that small business ownership will give them more "freedom" than they'd have as an employee of someone else's company: It's hard to consistently manage your time when you're the one who has to put out the fires.
Fortunately, the rewards outweigh the challenges if you're doing something you truly love. "When you work for yourself, you will work harder than you ever imagined," Jaeger explains, "and you'll also feel more proud about what you do than you ever have before."
[1] The second-most common answer was the ability "to do the work I love," which was chosen by 30.6% of survey respondents. Just 22.01% of small business owners reported that their biggest motivation was "to build a profitable business."
[2] The most popular response to this question was "Staffing / hiring the right people," which was chosen by 20.9% of total respondents. Business owners from the health care/insurance industry led the pack for this answer, with 31.6% of them selecting staffing as their biggest challenge.
Considering that small businesses are the primary engine of the U.S. economy, optimism among business owners can be an important indicator of economic health. Fortunately, American business owners are feeling quite positive right now.
In November 2015, Credibly polled over 1,400 small business owners from across the United States about a variety of topics related to business ownership. When asked "What is your outlook on the success of your business in the next 12 months?," a full 73.1% of survey respondents said their outlook was either "very favorable" or "somewhat favorable."
Owners of technology companies reflected the most optimism of any industry subtype, with 77.8% reporting a favorable outlook on the next 12 months, including 51.1% who reported that their future outlook was "very favorable." Owners of manufacturing companies were the least optimistic industry group, with just 61.5% reporting a favorable outlook on the success of their businesses in the next 12 months.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, optimism corresponded strongly with an owner's time in business. Among startup owners in business for less than six months, a full 94.9% reported a favorable outlook over the next 12 months, with 91.0% calling their outlook "very favorable."[1] The least optimistic group were the small business veterans: Only 56.2% of business owners with more than 20 years of ownership under their belts reported a favorable outlook for the coming year.
Only 6.9% of total survey respondents answered that their future outlook was either "very unfavorable" or "somewhat unfavorable." One-fifth of respondents (20.0%) reported that they had a neutral outlook on the year ahead.
The generally high level of optimism among business owners corresponds with strong business demand over the last year.
In the same Credibly survey, small business owners were asked "Over the last year, have you seen an increased or decreased demand for your product/service?" and 57.7% responded that they noticed a "significant increase" or "slight increase" in demand, compared to just 10.2% who reported a significant or slight decrease in demand.
Owners of restaurants and other food/drink establishments were the big winners, with a full 79.8% reporting that they saw increased demand over the last year. And if you own a business in New England, count yourself lucky: 81.8% of total business owners in the region[2] reported increased demand for their product or service over the last year, more than any other area of the country.
From a surging labor market to continued GDP growth, there are many signs that the U.S. economy is stronger today than it was a year ago — and small business owners appear to be ready to capitalize in 2016.
[1] Optimism also tended to favor the young. According to the survey, 80.34% of business owners aged 25-34 reported a favorable outlook for their success in the next 12 months — making them the most optimistic age group. At the other end of the spectrum, just 62.42% of business owners aged 55-64 shared the same positive outlook on the next 12 months.
[2] Including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Between New Mexico's thriving entrepreneurial community and the explosion of Hispanic-owned small businesses in Arizona, the Southwest might be the most exciting region for small business ownership in the United States. So which Southwestern city is the most welcoming for small businesses? If you're thinking of staking your own claim in the desert, listen up:
The Credibly Business Index takes data from the United States Census and the US Small Business Administration — such as the number of businesses in each city, their annual revenue, and how many businesses stay open after their first two years — and uses a proprietary calculation to crunch those variables into a single number on a scale of 1-100, which reflects the friendliness of those cities towards small businesses. For this analysis of the best Southwestern cities for small business, we looked at 17 major cities in the Southwestern U.S., spanning various geographic regions and demographic makeups.
The full list of Southwest cities on the Credibly Business Index is below…
Phoenix, Arizona (80)
Scottsdale, Arizona (75)
Tempe, Arizona (71)
Albuquerque, New Mexico (65)
Henderson, Nevada (62)
Las Vegas, Nevada (60)
Tucson, Arizona (59)
Reno, Nevada (57)
Chandler, Arizona (55)
Mesa, Arizona (54)
El Paso, Texas (53)
Glendale, Arizona (52)
Santa Fe, New Mexico (52)
Las Cruces, New Mexico (51)
Gilbert, Arizona (38)
Peoria, Arizona (31)
Surprise, Arizona (15)
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The Best Florida Cities for Small Business
Credibly Business Index Names Chicago Best Midwest City for Small Business
What are the best big cities for small business owners to make a splash? Credibly and Venngage have joined forces on a new infographic that lays it all out: The 10 Best Big Cities for Small Businesses.
We took the 20 most populous cities in the United States, then cherry-picked the 10 that had the highest Credibly Business Index scores, indicating their "friendliness" towards small businesses. (Cities with matching scores were ranked based on their annual small business revenue.) The result is a fairly definitive ranking of big cities that are fertile ground for business ownership and entrepreneurship.
View the infographic below, or at this direct link. A big thanks to our friends at Venngage for the lovely design; go here to download an ebook on how to create great infographics of your own!
All signs point to Florida being one of the country's hottest states for small business growth. SBA loans have exploded in Broward and Palm Beach counties this year, and optimism among Florida business owners is on the rise. But which Florida city is the best for starting a small business?
According to the Credibly Business Index, St. Petersburg is the most business-friendly city in Florida. St. Pete earned an Index rating of 79 based on the overall health of its 5,459 small businesses and its exceptional survival rate: Only 22% of St. Petersburg small businesses close within the first two years.
Coming in a close second was Fort Lauderdale, which scored a 78 on the Credibly Business Index. The Broward County seat has been a major driver of the area's small business boom, with 9,319 unique small businesses generating about $19 million in annual revenue. Miami took the #3 spot in our best Florida cities list (Index score: 74), followed by Florida's most populous city, Jacksonville (72).
On a less positive note, Cape Coral came in dead last among Florida cities, with an Index score of 25, based on the low average revenue of its 2,277 small businesses, and an intimidating two-year failure rate of 65%.
The Credibly Business Index takes data from the United States Census and the US Small Business Administration — such as the number of businesses in each city, their annual revenue, and how many businesses stay open after their first two years — and uses a proprietary calculation to crunch those variables into a single number on a scale of 1-100, which reflects the friendliness of those cities towards small businesses. For this analysis, we looked at 15 major cities in Florida spanning various geographic regions of the state and demographic makeups.
The full list of Florida cities on the Credibly Business Index is below…
St. Petersburg (CBI rating: 79)
Fort Lauderdale (78)
Miami (74)
Jacksonville (72)
Tampa (69)
Orlando (66)
Tallahassee (53)
Hialeah (51)
Gainesville (45)
Hollywood (42)
Pembroke Pines (37)
Coral Springs (36)
Miramar (29)
Port St. Lucie (26)
Cape Coral (25)
Fun fact: In 2014, Orlando and Miami were named the two best cities for food trucks in the U.S., with Tampa coming in at #9. If you're interested in taking your restaurant on the road, download our free white paper to learn more about food truck ownership.
Previously — Credibly Business Index Names Chicago Best Midwest City for Small Business
What's the best Midwest city for small businesses? According to the Credibly Business Index, Chicago reigns supreme — and it's not even close.
With an Index rating of 86, Chicago scored the highest out of 40 major cities that we analyzed across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. (You can see the complete list of Midwest cities at the end of this post.)
The Credibly Business Index takes data from the United States Census and the US Small Business Administration — such as the number of businesses in each city, their annual revenue, and how many businesses stay open after their first two years — and uses a proprietary calculation to crunch those variables into a single number on a scale of 1-100, which reflects the friendliness of those cities towards small businesses.
Chicago's strong showing is due to its 46,298 unique small businesses, generating $122,832,938 per year in cumulative revenue. The two-year survival rate for Chicago businesses is relatively high, with only 29% of businesses failing within the first two years. 20.5% of Chicago businesses (9,492) reported that they took out small business loans to meet their operational needs.
Coming in second place on the list of best Midwest cities for small business was Indianapolis, which earned a Credibly Business Index rating of 80. No other Midwest city scored higher than 75. Check out the Midwestern leaderboard below, and the full list of 226 U.S. cities on the Credibly Business Index right here.
Chicago, IL (CBI rating: 86)
Indianapolis, IN (80)
Omaha, NE (75)
Columbus, OH (74)
Minneapolis, MN (74)
Cleveland, OH (73)
Detroit, MI (73)
Wichita, KS (73)
Springfield, MO (70)
Madison, WI (69)
Lincoln, NE (68)
Sioux Falls, SD (68)
Cincinnati, OH (64)
St. Louis, MO (64)
St. Paul, MN (64)
Kansas City, MO (63)
Fort Wayne, IN (60)
Cedar Rapids, IA (58)
Evansville, IN (58)
Fargo, ND (57)
Milwaukee, WI (57)
Toledo, OH (57)
Grand Rapids, MI (56)
Rockford, IL (56)
Kansas City, KS (53)
Aurora, IL (52)
Overland Park, KS (51)
Sterling Heights, MI (51)
Warren, MI (51)
Akron, OH (50)
Naperville, IL (50)
Dayton, OH (46)
Topeka, KS (46)
Springfield, IL (45)
Ann Arbor, MI (42)
Peoria, IL (40)
Columbia, MO (39)
Olathe, KS (36)
Joliet, IL (35)
Independence, MO (31)
Is your home city a good place to launch a small business, or would you have a greater chance at success somewhere else? Until now, there hasn't been a simple guide to help entrepreneurs answer that question. Credibly is about to fix that.
In our quest to provide practical resources for small-business owners, Credibly.com is proud to announce the Credibly Business Index, which aims to calculate the "friendliness" of American cities towards small businesses.
Using a variety of data taken from the United States Census and the US Small Business Administration — such as the number of businesses in each city, their annual revenue, and how many businesses stay open after their first two years — the Credibly Business Index uses a proprietary calculation to crunch those variables into a single number, on a scale of 1-100. The first installment of our City Index features 74 mid- to large-sized cities across the United States. Here are some key takeaways…
Tech-Boom Towns Still Lead the Way
With matching scores of 92, the top rated cities in the Credibly Business Index were Seattle and San Francisco — two well-known hubs of high-tech ingenuity. Though business competition is strong in both cities, the available talent and opportunity to reach consumers with fresh ideas is unparalleled. Adding to the West Coast's strong showing, Portland landed in fourth place with a score of 85.
Stockton Can't Lose Its Bad Reputation
Infamously named "America's Most Miserable City" by Forbes in 2009 and 2011, Stockton came in dead last on the Credibly Business Index, with a woeful score of 28. Stockton's poor tally owed to its intimidating failure rate for small businesses — roughly 67% of Stockton small businesses will shutter within the first two years — as well as its recent municipal bankruptcy. But Stockton wasn't the only California town that's challenging for small-business owners: Sacramento (52), Long Beach (52), Oakland (54), Chula Vista (54) and Fresno (54) also turned in underwhelming scores.
Texas Is a Mixed Bag
Is Texas a good state to start a small business? It depends on where you are. The scores for the nine Texas cities we considered landed all over the map, from frontrunner strong (Austin and Houston, both at 80) to bottom of the pack (Arlington at 51, El Paso at 53, Corpus Christi at 55).
Browse through all 74 cities in the Credibly Business Index right here, and read on for our lists of the highest and lowest scoring cities.
10 Highest Scored Cities:
Seattle (92)
San Francisco (92)
Chicago (86)
Portland (85)
Denver (83)
New York (83)
Indianapolis (80)
Austin (80)
Houston (80)
Phoenix (80)
8 Lowest Scored Cities:
Stockton (28)
Laredo, TX (36)
Lexington, KY (49)
Virginia Beach (50)
Arlington, TX (51)
Sacramento (52)
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Kentucky at Missouri College Basketball Picks & Predictions 2/3/2018
Saturday, February 3, 2018
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The Kentucky Wildcats travel to Mizzou Arena to play the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, February 3, 2018. The opening line for this game has Missouri as 3 point favorites.
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Kentucky heads into this matchup with a mark of 17-5. They currently have a point differential of 7.2 as they are averaging 77.6 points per contest while giving up 70.4 per game. Missouri has an overall record of 14-8. They are averaging 73.8 points per game and surrendering 66.9, good for a point differential of 6.9.
Valuable Kentucky Wildcats Betting Trends
The Kentucky Wildcats are 9-12 against the spread this season
The Kentucky Wildcats are 12-10 against the over/under this year
Important Missouri Tigers Betting Trends
The Missouri Tigers are 11-10 against the spread this season
The Missouri Tigers are 10-11 against the over/under this year
Key Kentucky Wildcats Injuries
11/06/17 G Jemarl Baker Knee is out indefinitely
02/02/18 F Tai Wynyard Back is "?" Saturday vs Missouri
Key Missouri Tigers Injuries
12/08/17 G C.J. Roberts Left Team is out for season
11/22/17 F Michael Porter Jr. Back is out for season
01/26/18 G Terrence Phillips Suspension is out indefinitely
01/09/18 G Blake Harris Left Team is out for season
Player Spotlight
Kevin Knox averages 15.6 points per game while playing 32.8 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 5.8 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is at 76%. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 12.6 points per game in 31.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4.3 assists per contest and 3.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 49% for the year while his free throw percentage is 82%.
Player Spotlight
Kassius Robertson averages 16 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 2.5 rebounds per game and has 2.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage is at 83%. Jordan Barnett averages 14 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.9 rebounds per contest and 1.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 91%.
Useful Team Statistics
Kentucky averages 77.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 90th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 7.2 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team, which has them ranked 51st. Behind the arc they shoot 35%, which is good for 171st in the country. They average 39.2 rebounds per game and 13.8 assists per game, which ranks them 38th and 171st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 122nd with 13.9 per game. The Wildcats allow 70.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 135th in Division 1. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc, ranking them 34th and 4th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.9 rebounds a game which ranks 126th and they give up 13.5 assists per contest, which puts them in 193rd place in college basketball. They force 12.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 75th in the nation.
Useful Team Statistics
Missouri is 184th in the country with 73.8 points per game this year. They are 104th in D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 6.9. They shoot 38% from 3-point range, which is good for 73rd in college basketball. They are 75th in the nation in rebounding with 38.0 boards per game, and 161st in assists per contest with 14.0. The Tigers are 55th in turnovers per game with 14.7. The Tigers surrender 66.9 points per contest, which ranks them 53rd in the country. Their defense allows a 40% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 29th and 48th in those defensive statistics. They rank 25th with 10.7 assists allowed per contest and 27th with 31.2 rebounds surrendered per game. The Tigers are 41st in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 11.5 per game this season.
Advanced Statistics
The Wildcats are 89th in the nation in offensive rating with 108.9, and their defensive rating of 98.7 is ranked 102nd. In terms of pace they are 129th in the country with 70.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 143rd. As a team they are 121st in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 25% of their shots, ranking 348th in Division 1. Kentucky is 153rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 47%, which is 31st in the nation.
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Missouri is 30th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 46%, which is 23rd in the nation. The Tigers are 83rd in the country in offensive rating with 109.1, and their defensive rating of 98.9 is ranked 105th. In terms of pace they are 290th in Division 1 with 67.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 54th. As a team they are 40th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 44% of their shots, ranking 40th in the nation.
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JOSÉ MARÍA SÁNCHEZ, (Cortegana, 1965) doctor in "Art History" at the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Seville, he obtained his tittle with his thesis called " El comercio cerámico entre Sevilla y América" (1492-1600), he defended it on July 12th of 1993, obtaining the punctuation of APTO CUM LAUDE, unanimously. He is a member of the research group "Equipo Laraña", they focus their studies on the "Artistic Relations between Spain and America between the 16th and the 18th Century"; he has published several works related with this in an international and national level. Also, he has dealt with the study and diffusion of the artistic heritage of the region of " Sierra de Huelva", where he comes from. Since 1992, he is a professor in the Department of Sculpture and History of Plastic Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts, he teaches Theory and Art History I and II. He has participated in the doctorate programme: ""Historia del arte y gestión cultural en el Mundo Hispánico" at the Faculty of Humanities of the University Pablo de Olavide. Currently, he is a professor of the PhD programme "Art and Heritage" at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Seville.


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Little Heart Crochet Preemie Hat Free Pattern
Little Heart Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern by Crochet For You.
February is a month of love, we can make it meaningful. Every life is a precious, even they come to the world right time or early. Little Heart Preemie Crochet Hat Pattern is great for charity and donate. Make these tiny little hats for little hearts that came into the world early.
Since it's a basic crochet hat pattern even beginner to crochet can be done in few minutes, at last, attach the little heart.
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Skil level: Easy
Finished size: (Preemie)
- Hat height = 4″
- Hat circumference = 10″
- Crown circle diameter (round 1 – 4) = 3"
If you want to make this hat other sizes. See the tutorial how to crochet a hat in any size.
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- I-9 / 5.5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 13 hdc x 9 rows = 4″ with I-9 / 5.5mm crochet hook.
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st = stitch
- beg = beginning
- *to = repeat * to the instructions.
Little Heart Crochet Preemie Hat
Round 1: ch 1 (does not count as st), 8 hdc into the ring, sl st to the first hdc. (8 sts).
Round 2: ch 1 (does not count as st), 2 hdc in first st and each of next st around, sl st to the first hdc. (16 sts)
Round 3: ch 1 (does not count as st), 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; repeat to around, sl st to first hdc. (24 sts)
Round 4: ch 1 (does not count as st), 2 hdc in first st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat * to around, sl st to the first hdc. (32 sts)
Round 5 to 10: ch 1 (does not count as st), hdc in first st and each st across, sl st to the first hdc. (32 sts)
Fasten off and weave the end.
Heart Applique
Make a magic ring, ch 2, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 3 hdc into the ring, ch 2, sl st to the ring. Fasten off, weave the end and cut the yarn leaving 10″ yarn tail. With yarn needle attach the heart one row above at the edge of the hat.
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8 areas of work in progress for the future of PR #GorkanaNewWorld
Media intelligence firm Gorkana brought together Telefónica's Paul Fabretti, Domino's Sarah McGhie, Golin's Neil Kleiner, Threepipe's Farhad Koodoruth, and myself at the British Museum yesterday to discuss the collision course between advertising, digital and other disciplines. During a lively debate the panel discussed data, evaluation, measurement, paid media, social, skills and, other issues. Here's a summary of the conversation thanks to people that shared their views about the event on Twitter using the hashtag #GorkanaNewWorld.


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Two indicted in 2015 killing of Mays Landing man
Two men were indicted Wednesday in connection with the 2015 killing of a Mays Landing man. Dennis J. Munoz, 37, of Galloway Township, was indicted on charges of murder and weapons offenses. Edwin Velazquez, 42, of Atlantic City, faces charges of conspiracy to commit murder and being an accomplice to murder because he "did… agree … Read moreTwo indicted in 2015 killing of Mays Landing man


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Your wallet can take a major hit when you look at buying a new computer. When looking for your next computer, you should consider buying a refurbished computer instead of a new one. It is important that you understand the benefits of refurbished computers to understand why this is a good option for many people.
The Functionality
The majority of refurbished computers are ones that have been returned to the manufacturer by customers. In some cases, there is nothing wrong with the returned computer and the customer simply did not like the product so they returned it during the warranty period. As these computers are previously owned, the manufacturer cannot sell it as a new model and will have to sell it as a refurbished model.
The functionality of the computer will be identical to that of the new model. Refurbished computers are also retested by the manufacturer and the hard drive completely reformatted. This will ensure that they work as well as a new computer and do not have any defects. You can get amazing offers on refurbished laptop given by gigaefurb.
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One of the primary reasons why you should consider a refurbished computer is the price tag. As manufacturers are not able to sell these computers as new, they will not have the same price tag. A refurbished computer will often be greatly reduced when compared to a new computer. The lower price is a major bonus for anyone who is looking for a computer on a low budget.
The warranty that you get with a refurbished computer should also be considered. The warranty will be identical to the one offered on new products. The computer you get will also be given a new serial number which will be used for the new warranty. When you combine the warranty with the lower overall costs of the computer, there is no reason why you should not consider a refurbished computer.


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The Clemson Tigers are currently one of the favorites to win the 2015 ACC title, but it will all depend on whether or not star sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson can stay healthy. He had a big season last year, but unfortunately dealt with injuries down the stretch of the season that held him out of the action.
Despite the injuries that he faced last season, he still showed that he is capable of putting up big numbers. Looking ahead to the 2015 season, Watson is setting the goals high for his team.
Watson ended up throwing for 1,466 yards, 14 touchdowns and two interceptions last year as a freshman. Those are exactly the type of numbers that Clemson is hoping he can replicate this season but keep up throughout the entire year. Clemson is going to have a very hard time going undefeated this season, but setting the bar high is a good thing.
If the Tigers do want to go undefeated this season, they will have to come away with wins over schools like Notre Dame, Georgia Tech and Florida State. None of those three teams are going to be easy to beat, but Watson can power his team to victories if he stays healthy and plays to his potential.
All of that being said, it will be interesting to see how he plays during his sophomore season. Clemson has put together a very solid all-around team and there are quite a few reasons for them to be excited about their 2015 chances.
There is no denying that Watson has star potential, but it will all depend on how healthy he stays and how he attacked his workouts this offseason. If he took it seriously and improved like he should have, the Tigers are going to be just fine at the quarterback position for the 2015 season.
Going undefeated is an extremely difficult task, but Clemson certainly does have a chance to live up to that goal.


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The Avenues Early Learning Center goals are based upon the school's philosophy and an underlying respect for the individual child. Classroom teachers determine how the objectives, which are appropriate for the age group of the children they teach, are implemented. These objectives are developmentally based and are guided by both knowledge of the typical development of children in a chronological span and by awareness of individual differences in patterns of growth, personality, learning style and family background.
The curriculum is designed to provide experiences that will promote competency and the successful mastery of developmental tasks through adjusting expectations, varied activities and materials and through interactions in the learning environment. Learning is presented to children using a variety of sensory experiences to teach concepts. Young children learn by doing, and play is the medium through which children explore the world and learn about themselves and others. Thematic units are developed to expose children to new concepts and expand their knowledge of the world around them.
Most of the goals of the program represent processes rather than isolated skills; therefore, mastery is reflected along a continuum of growth. This allows children the opportunity to experience success and satisfaction with their own developmental ability.
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A major focus of the Early Learning Center is on the development of social skills. Hands-on and experiential skill development is individualized, as well as in small groups. Children develop independence and work on problem solving. Children learn how to interact with others and how to learn in groups. The curriculum thus includes:
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Global Journeys offers several programs students can take during Fifth Term, and in 2019, students participated in programs to China, Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil and Hawaii.
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The 7th grade Wu Ji Xian class completed another project in their target language—a financial literacy project named "ru guo wo you yi bai wan," or, "if I had one million dollars."
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This past spring, the kindergarten's Owls and Toucans learned about their teachers' different cultures in the target language. We took time to talk about the mountainous terrain which yields various types of exotic fruit in Honduras and also touched on the volcanos surrounded by lakes in Nicaragua.
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Questioning a scientific hypothesis is not heresy? What a novel idea/
No, Sierra Club, it is not "a violation of scientific integrity" to claim tat the science of global warming is not settled.
The Sierra Club filed a complaint to the inspector general against [EPA head Scott] Pruitt in March, alleging Pruitt violated the Scientific Integrity Policy by saying during an interview that there is disagreement among scientists about whether CO2 is the primary driver of global warming.
The inspector general referred the allegation to Dr. Francesca Grifo, the EPA's Scientific Integrity Official, who then passed along the Sierra Club's complaint to the EPA Scientific Integrity Committee.
The committee cleared Pruitt of the charge, and, in fact, defended the EPA administrator for expressing his opinion and encouraging "vigorous debate."
"In his response, the Administrator expressed his opinion regarding contributions to global warming and called for more debate, review, and analysis as a precursor to any future EPA policy decision on the matter," the Scientific Integrity Review Panel said. "This expression of opinion, which was not made in a decisional context, is fully within the protections of EPA's Scientific Integrity Policy and does not violate that Policy. We also note that, in his remarks, the Administrator did not suppress or alter Agency scientific findings."
The EPA panel went further in refuting the Sierra Club's interpretation of the Scientific Integrity Policy. The liberal environmentalist group had branded Pruitt a "climate denier" in its complaint.
"Expressing an opinion about science is not a violation of the EPA Scientific Integrity Policy," the EPA panel said. "Indeed, the Scientific Integrity Policy—in the spirit of promoting vigorous debate and inquiry—specifically encourages employees to express their opinion should the employee disagree with scientific data, scientific interpretations, or scientific conclusions."
The Sierra Club did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The group's complaint was spurred by an interview Pruitt gave to CNBC, where he was asked, "Do you believe that it's been proven that carbon dioxide is the primary control knob for climate?"
Pruitt responded: "No. I think that measuring with precision human activity on the climate is something very challenging to do and there's tremendous disagreement about the degree of impact. So no, I would not agree that it's a primary contributor to the global warming that we see. But we don't know that yet… We need to continue the debate and continue the review and the analysis."
When "science" is transformed into religion, heresy trials and suppression of dissent are to be expected.


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One of the most overlooked performance items of a car is what is actually in contact with the road. It's surprising to see the amount of money that is spent on things like exhausts, intakes, and cams, yet still running around on a terrible set of tires. One could argue that this is mainly because the general public doesn't understand how to find and buy the right tires for their car or truck. Here is a quick article to help you with your next tire purchase.
Deciding what tire is right for your car
Step one would be to decide what the main use of the vehicle is. Is this a daily commuting car? A weekend track car? Do you ever drive the vehicle in the rain? Do you go on long road trips? Would you say that durability of a tire is more important or performance? Being honest with yourself and answering these questions will be the first step to choosing the proper tire. We have all had that neighbor or friend with the lifted struck or SUV that spends 90% of its time on paved roads yet is rolling around on a set of "Super Swamper" off road tires that make so much noise its hard to hear people talk inside the truck. We also read stories of people buying a super high performance/sticky 80 tread wear tire for the daily commuter vehicle for "Ultimate performance", only to complain when the tire barely makes it 6,0000 mi or Km. So, let's decide right now to not be that guy/girl and choose a tire for our vehicle that is going to give us the best driving experience for what we usually do.
What size tire to buy?
If you don't understand how tire sizing works, first read our article on Tire Sizing. The best advice here is to just put the same size tire that the OEM manufacture recommends. If you deviate from that, just understand that it could compromise the ride or the fitment on the vehicle. In some cases, changing the tire size can be a good thing though if done properly and with the help of an expert. Some examples might be:
Going for a wider tire. Let's say the stock tire is a 225mm width tire. Going to a 235 or 245 tire might be acceptable and fit on cars rims, while also providing the potential for a little more traction or the owner may enjoy to look of a more "beefy" wider tire.
Another example might be going for a taller tire. In the example we will say the car came with a 225/40/17. If the owner went to a 225/45/17 it would cause the height of the tire to be taller. A taller tire can absorb road bumps a lot better and can offer a much smoother ride. The taller tire would also slightly change the gearing of the car to be longer maybe offering a much lower cruising RPM when on the freeway/highway.
These are just a couple examples of why one might deviate from the stock/OEM tire size, but a word of caution. Unless you know that the tire will fit your vehicle and you have had the help of an expert in selecting the tire it is best to follow the manufacturers recommended tire sizes.
Selecting the right tire for your application
Once you have decided what will be the right TYPE of tire for your car/truck, you then will be overwhelmed with all the choices in that category. This is where things can get tricky. The best advice is to trust the reviews and professional installers. Remember that after all the engineering and time that has gone into making your car/truck what it is…….the only thing that actually touches the road is the rubber of the tires. This is not an area where "going cheap" is the right way to go. The internet is filled with terrible stories of tires having blow outs at high rates of speed, or even the tire tread delaminating because of poor craftsmanship at the factory. Having a good/reliable tire is going to make the driving experience of any car more enjoyable and could be the difference between you making a stop in time, or being able to weave around a potential accident. While many of us are always looking for a good deal or savings, having a solid tire is worth much more than a fancy dinner or fine suit.
Selecting Tire Tread Patterns
This will be a short section. It actually is much more common sense than one might think. A tire with small treads and large open void spaces for water/snow will perform better in the rain/snow. The opposite is also true when it comes to dry performance. A tire with large tread blocks, with very little open void spaces with maximum rubber contact patches will perform excellent on dry pavement, but will be terrible with even a small amount of water on the road surface. See the two photo's below as an example:
The tire on the left is a "full-weather" tire that would work well in all seasons and weather. The tire on the right would offer incredible grip in dry weather, but would be incredibly dangerous in the rain/snow.
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About D.P. Brown
At seventeen, after showing drawings to Lawren P. Harris Dan enrolled at Mount Allison University (Sackville, New Brunswick). Instructors included Alex Colville, Lawren P. Harris, Edward B. Pulford; colleagues included Christopher Pratt, Tom Forrestall.
In 1961 he graduated and returned to Ontario (Canada) and began to make his art. For the following 35 years he lived mostly in Ontario, in both rural and small town settings. In this period he had solo exhibitions in Canada and participated in group exhibitions in Canada, US, England and Europe. In the mid 90's he left Ontario for nearly a decade to live in Baltimore (Maryland USA) and then Brussels (Belgium). Today he lives north of Toronto (Ontario) in a rural setting. He has never stopped making his art.
His techniques are those of his gods: drawing in silverpoint or with carbon pencil, painting with egg tempera on boards prepared with gesso made from whiting and rabbits' skin glue. His attention to detail and to execution is also very evident in his handmade prints.
Dan's work cannot be easily grouped by subject; rather there are themes and ideas to which he returns again and again. The landscape: not the wild landscape of the Canadian Group of Seven but rather the inhabited landscape. The passage of time, and its inevitable cycle of endings, death, change. Social commentary: depictions of the events, the fabric which binds us together. And like so many artists, the genre of the still life and the portrait, and the exploration of the nude: its vulnerability, its truth.
D. P. Brown's works are in important public, private and corporate collections throughout Canada and the World.
Exhibitions and BooksExhibitions Solo
J. Russell Harper, Painting in Canada: A History, University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1966
Paul Duval, Four Decades Clarke, Irwin & Company Ltd., Toronto (1972)
Paul Duval, High Realism in Canada, Clarke, Irwin & Company Ltd., Toronto, 1974
Frances Duncan Barwick, Pictures from the Douglas M. Duncan Collection, University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1975
Jerrold Morris, 100 Years of Canadian Drawings, Methuen, Toronto, 1980


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Re: Conlanging History
Allison Swenson <[log in to unmask]>
Constructed Languages List <[log in to unmask]>
Mon, 5 Feb 2018 17:19:16 +0000
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I lurk, mostly, but I figured I'd share my story as well.
My first real exposure to conlangs was through Tolkien's work. I saw the
first two movies (the third hadn't come out yet) and was immediately
obsessed and wanted to read/watch everything about Tolkien that I could get
my hands on. I watched every documentary I could find on the making of the
movies, which included some lengthy segments on the languages, and devoured
the information in the Appendices on the languages as well. (I was a little
young to have figured out the "just google it" thing, so I never found the
online communities for Tolkien until much later, unfortunately.)
I've always been a writer and a conworlder, so I decided I was going to
create my own epic fantasy world, just like Tolkien had. And obviously, if
you were going to create an epic fantasy world, you needed languages to go
in it! So I started inventing my own "Elvish" language. I was 11 at the
time. I'm sad to say that somewhere in the multiple moves I've made since
then, I lost that original sheet which had my first words written down...
I've looked for it more than once and haven't been able to find it. I can
still picture it, though! I'm still a little proud of my previous self for
deciding that "goblin" was going to be an Elvish compound composed of
"gob-" and "-lin" (which I believe meant "evil" and "warrior"
respectively). I still think that was pretty clever of 11-year-old me, who
had no linguistics knowledge at all. (I knew a little Spanish, but that was
I never really did much with this language, and over time, the world it was
set in changed dramatically. (it went from a very boring "epic fantasy"
world to an urban fantasy world set in modern times, for one) Then, in high
school, I took Spanish classes and became fascinated by how languages
worked. I was learning all these new terms like "past perfect" and
"imperative" and realized that you could analyze English in a lot of the
same ways too. And it got me interested in inventing my own language again,
where I could use these building blocks to build up an entirely new
language that wouldn't quite be like either English *or* Spanish. I found
zompist's Language Creation Kit and used its advice, but still didn't know
a lot about language, so it was quite relexy. This language used some of
the same vocabulary from the original version, and I called it "Tirina", a
name it still goes by today.
Eventually I hit college, where I took my first actual linguistics classes.
And that set me off on conlanging all over again, with a complete overhaul
of Tirina to something that actually resembles its modern form. In the six
years since then, Tirina's continued to evolve, and I intend to keep on
evolving it into the future. But all these years later, <len> still means
*tl;dr: *Tolkien in middle school, Spanish class in high school, and
linguistics courses in college. Put it in a blender and you get conlangs.
On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:02 AM Jörg Rhiemeier <[log in to unmask]>
> Hallo conlangers!
> On 05/02/2018 02:57, Walter Sperat wrote:
> > Hey everyone!
> > Due to a recent thread on which several people listed their ages, and
> > having recently watched Conlanging: The Art of crafting Tongues, I got
> > curious about the individual stories of the people on this list, i.e. how
> > did you get into conlanging?
> I have always been fascinated by systems in which small things combine
> into something bigger: LEGO, letters, numbers, chemical formulas - that
> sort of stuff. And when I was ten years old (that was in 1980), my older
> brother started learning Latin in school, and the curious kid I was, I
> leafed through his Latin grammar and saw all those wonderful
> inflectional paradigms. That was the spark which lighted the "conlanging
> fire" in me!
> My first conlang was an attempt at an IAL, which never flew far (see
> http://www.frathwiki.com/Homu). Later, I made conlangs for some
> fictional worlds I created, especially after encountering Quenya and
> Sindarin in Tolkien's writings. After all, foreigners speak foreign
> languages, so why shouldn't fictional nations speak fictional languages?
> Little survives of these conlangs, and they worked basically just like
> German (my L1) and Latin.
> But what really got the ball rolling was an oddball Tolkien fan fiction
> story featuring Elves in the world of today
> (http://www.alt-tolkien.com/r13home11.html). I wondered, what kind of
> language would those Elves speak? That was early in the year 2000. I
> decided to build that language myself! Obviously, it would be a
> descendant of Sindarin, hence I began to peruse Internet sources on
> Tolkien's languages, and also found the late, lamented Langmaker conlang
> database and the CONLANG list which I joined. And so "Nur-ellen" began
> to take shape. The old-timers on this list perhaps still remember it.
> But I got carried away. The Elves began to mutate, from Tolkienian Elves
> to a human ethnic group who share some cultural traits with Tolkien's
> people, and whom I imagined to be the grain of truth in Germanic and
> Celtic traditions of Elves, as well as the Greek tales of Hyperborea,
> the Phaeacians and Atlantis. Nur-ellen was briefly considered for
> inclusion in Ill Bethisad at this point, but it was soon revised out of
> it again because I had disagreements with some other members about the
> direction of the project.
> Then, I took a brief detour, as Andrew Smith's Brithenig (Latin with
> Welsh sound changes) and Geoff Eddy's Breathanach (Latin with Irish
> sound changes) inspired me to build a Latin with German sound changes,
> originally also intended for Ill Bethisad: Germanech. This was done
> quite quickly and gave me a language ready to use in translation relays
> and such. After my departure from Ill Bethisad, Germanech ceased to be a
> part of it, and soon after, I pretty much abandoned it (after changing
> the name to "Roman Germanech": http://www.frathwiki.com/Roman_Germanech).
> But Germanech had taught me how to properly work diachronically. I
> realized that Nur-ellen was in this sense done not very well. Also,
> after my Elves had ceased to have to do anything with Tolkien's, I
> decided it was time to sever the link to Tolkien's languages. So I
> scrapped Nur-ellen and started from scratch.
> At this point, the conlanging interest spawned a second linguistic hobby
> in me: historical linguistics. And I found that two former Soviet
> scholars, Tamaz Gamkrelidze and Vyacheslav Ivanov, had written a book in
> which they proposed some novel ideas about Proto-Indo-European:
> _Indo-European and the Indo-Europeans_. And a library in the city where
> I live carried it! So I checked it out, and found an interesting idea
> therein: PIE may once have been an active-stative language, like what I
> had in mind for my Elven languages. I decided that the Elven languages
> were related to IE, branching off at that early stage.
> So the Albic project (http://www.frathwiki.com/Albic) was born. Today,
> the classical language of the old Elven civilization, Old Albic, has
> grown a lot, I can already compose texts in it, though I am still far
> from being fluent, and the vocabulary needs being laid down in an
> ordered dictionary. At the same time, I am working on Old Albic's
> ancestor, Proto-Albic, and that one's ancestor, Proto-Hesperic, which is
> a sister of PIE.
> And right now, yet another lost language family of Europe is beginning
> to take shape: Tommian, to which the Razaric languages belong. Tommian
> will be related to Kartvelian in a similar way as Hesperic is to IE, and
> Razaric is the language of a people who are to Dwarves what the Albic
> speakers are to Elves.
> --
> ... brought to you by the Weeping Elf
> http://www.joerg-rhiemeier.de/Conlang/index.html
> "Bêsel asa Éam, a Éam atha cvanthal a cvanth atha Éamal." - SiM 1:1
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