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Pre-Departure Orientation = OVS 203
All semester, year-long and summer (study/intern) students will register for OVS 203: Cross-cultural preparation for study abroad (0/1 credit) the semester immediately prior to departure. This course is designed to help you prepare for your experience overseas and is a pre-requisite to semester/summer study and intern abroad. Talk to the Center for International Education for more information.
Travel Study students do pre-departure preparation with the faculty leaders the semester prior to departure as well. Faculty determine whether this preparation is in the form of a course or not.
Nuts and Bolts of Travel Abroad
As soon as you decide to study abroad, you should begin making sure all your travel documents, transportation arrangements, and accommodations in your host country are in order. Applying for some documents like passports and visas can be a lengthy process, so don't put this off! You can get started by following the links on this page.
*note the below list is not meant to be all-inclusive, just a starting point of resources.
Travel Documents
Passport. You need a passport for travel to and from a foreign country. You will need to apply for a passport by the time you apply to study abroad. Allow a minimum of six weeks (longer during April - September) for processing. Applications can be obtained at designated U.S. post offices. For passport applications, and also a general list of requirements for a passport application, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
6 months: If you already have a passport, check to make sure it will be valid for at least six months following the return of your study abroad program. Many countries will not let you enter if it is not.
Before you go, take a picture of your passport and leave a copy at home with your family.
Visas and Residence Permits. Some countries require that U.S. citizens (and citizens of other countries) have a visa or residence permit, depending on the length and purpose of their stay. A visa is an official document giving permission to enter a country and can be obtained from the embassy or consulate of the country you wish to enter. Visa and residency requirements vary from country to country, and the rules are often different depending on whether you visit, whether you are a student, or whether you plan to work. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you have all the necessary visas for what you plan to do. It can take up to three to four months to obtain a visa, and may require you to travel in person to the consulate, so it is important to find out early whether or not you will need to get any additional documents for your stay abroad.
You apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of your host country once you have a letter of acceptance from your host institution. To find embassies and consulates in the U.S. visit http://www.state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/32122.htm Talk to the Center for International Education for information about what the requirements are for your host country or study abroad program.
Certificate of Vaccination. Some countries require proof of vaccination for entry into the country. To find out what vaccinations are required and recommended for the country or countries where you will study abroad, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/.
International Student Identity Card (ISIC Card) This is a useful, optional document that entitles the student to numerous discounts and travel benefits. For more information: http://www.isic.org/.
Make sure you are familiar with your home and host countries' customs regulations. These regulations govern what you can and can not bring into a country.
You are allowed to bring a limited amount of souvenirs and goods home with you from your travels. Be sure to look at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection site at http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/know-before-you-go to know what the current regulations are. Google your "host country" and "customs regulations" to find the website for your host country information.
Currency Exchange: Carrying large amounts of money (cash) with you when you travel is not recommended. You need to be prepared to use several different forms of payment while you are abroad. Traveler's checks, credit cards, ATM cards and cash may all be good options depending on the country. Familiarize yourself with the local currency by using a currency converter online like http://www.xe.com/ucc/.
It is always good to have some local currency when you arrive on site. You should exchange some U.S. dollars either at your departing airport in the U.S.A., or upon arrival at the international arrival airport. Which one you use may depend on the time of day you are arriving, as these services are only available during daytime hours. More information on money can be found in the Education Abroad Handbook.
Arrival Plans & Transportation
After you have booked your flight, make sure you have a plan for getting from the airport to your final destination in your host country. Familiarize yourself with the modes of transportation in your host country, the cost of transportation, and how much space you will have for your luggage. Talk to travel agents and people who have been to your host country to learn more.
If you are traveling on a January-Term program, you will travel as a part of a group of Maryville College students, and your faculty leaders will make your travel arrangements.
You will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements to your host country if you are studying on a semester or summer program. Be sure to book your flights well before you leave, especially if you plan to travel during the summer or peak travel periods. Make sure you know:
- Whether you have been fully accepted to study at your host institution. Do you have an acceptance letter from your host institution in hand?
- What arrangements have been made for the arrival of students in your host country before finalizing your flight reservations. Often a designated meeting place and time are established so that program staff can greet students upon their arrival.
- Many countries list a round-trip ticket as one of their entry requirements. Don't buy a one-way ticket, even if you don't know when you want to return home.
- Whether you need to purchase an airline ticket in order to get a student visa. In some cases this may be required. In other cases, it may be recommended that you wait until you have gotten a visa.
Advice from studyabroad.com: "Even though you may not know when you want to return home and you may have to pay a surcharge to change your return ticket, it is still cheaper to buy the round-trip ticket instead of buying two one-way tickets. Shop carefully to find a flight that best suits your needs. Compare the price of open-ended tickets, in which you return at any point within a specified length of time, with the price of a ticket bearing a stated return date. If you are planning to travel on your own after your program ends, you might want to investigate "open jaw" fares, which let you return from a different location from your point of arrival."
You should look at various online search engines for airfares (like www.kayak.com, www.mobissimo.com, www.expedia.com, www.travelocity.com). Another online search engine to check out is www.cheapflights.com. Not only can you search for flights, but they have a useful tab called "Travel 101" that has useful tools like Airport Guides, Destination Guides, and Travel Tips.
It is a good idea to also talk with a student travel agent to compare fares, and see if you can find comparable fares that are refundable, cancellable and changeable.
STA Travel is one of the top student travel agents in the world. More information about STA Travel and its travel services is available online at: www.statravel.com. Talk to the Center for International Education to get the contact information for our regional STA contact. Their most discounted rates are not online, but available through an agent. They also have an airfare deposit program for study abroad students that lets you book now and pay later (and use your financial aid!). Learn more at http://www.statravel.com/airfare-deposit-program.htm
Another good student travel site (with student fares) is http://www.studentuniverse.com/.
Free travel literature is usually available from the government tourist office, consulate or embassy of the country or countries to which you travel. You can also learn more about discount airfares from the following websites:
Useful Websites:
- Lonely Planet Online www.lonelyplanet.com (Getting there and around section on local transportation)
- Eurorail www.eurorail.com
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) www.iata.org
- www.budgettravel.com
- www.routesinternational.com (provides links to airlines)
Credit Transfer
If you are participating in an approved MC Study Abroad Program, then all of your credits taken while abroad will count as non-resident credit, and will count towards the 128 credits required for graduation. However, before you leave and after arrival , you need to work closely with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for your coursework abroad so that you know how those courses will apply towards your degree. If you choose to study abroad at a program that is not on Maryville College's list of approved programs, it is still possible to get transfer credit for your studies at accredited institutions. There is a special approval process for transfer credit in this case. Talk to the Center for International Education for information.
MC January-Term programs offer students the chance to take one three-credit MC course abroad. As a Maryville College course, it will show up on your transcript.
Will grades I earn at foreign institutions affect my grade point average (GPA) at MC?
Grades earned at any MC study abroad program will be factored into your GPA here at MC.
How many credit hours am I expected to earn while abroad?
Students are expected to take a full course load abroad. The number of credits varies from country to country. It will be important for you to learn how the academic system is different, and the Center for International Education can help you figure this out. You want to be sure that you are transferring 12-18 US credits/semester back to Maryville College. How many credits within this range may depend on how many credits you need to stay on track for graduation.
Studying abroad should not necessarily delay your graduation. In fact, for most students who plan to study abroad from their freshman/sophomore year, it fits easily into a MC program. Careful prior planning with your academic advisor, the Registrar, and the Center for International Education should be done in advance to determine whether a delay in graduation will occur.
If you don't think you can fit in a study abroad program, think about a January-Term program during your sophomore or junior year. These are open to all students and shouldn't conflict with any degree requirements. In fact, these courses help you meet a degree requirement by fulfilling your experiential requirement.
Did you know? Studying abroad for a semester means that you've fulfilled your experiential requirement too!
Taking Courses Abroad
Deciding What Courses To Take Abroad:
You can obtain information about specific courses offered at your exchange site through the websites of the institutions you are interested in. Look for classes that interest you, and also classes that look similar to courses offered at Maryville College on your paradigm. Please be flexible, as particular sites may not have the exact courses your need.
Meet with your academic advisor as you are filling out your application form to make sure you have a good understanding of what courses you should be looking for during your study abroad program. Do you need to look for specific courses for your major, minor, or general education requirements? Or can you take all electives? You will also need to meet with your advisor soon after acceptance to get approval for courses you will take while abroad, your schedule when you return, and your progress towards graduation.
Think that study abroad will be too expensive? Think again – study abroad can be made affordable for any Maryville College student! Many factors, such as location and type of exchange program, influence the cost of a program. No matter what program you choose, there are financial aid and scholarship options available to help you pay for your trip. Check out the links below, and schedule a visit to the Center for International Education to discuss options for financing your trip.
How much do the programs cost?
Bilateral and ISEP Exchanges: You will pay your regular tuition and fees to Maryville College, so these costs are not different from a semester at MC. Generally students also pay room and board to Maryville College. In some cases, students pay room and board to the host institution, however the costs are often lower, and these costs are still covered by MC financial aid.
Students need to budget for costs such as: airfare, passport, visa, immunization (if required), travel health insurance, books, and personal or travel expenses.
Financial Aid And Scholarships
MC has funding available for travel grants for study abroad. Application for these grants is concurrent with your study abroad application. These grants include the Ragsdale, TRAAVEL, and Carter awards.
Because study abroad involves additional expenses, such as transportation, passport/visa fees, and travel insurance, it is important to meet with the financial aid office to see how this can affect your financial aid package. In many cases, additional aid is available. Work-study is the one kind of aid that is NOT available for study abroad. If you currently have a work-study position, you will need to check with your supervisor and the Financial Aid Office before you depart to determine whether your job will be there upon your return to MC.
Health & Safety
It is very important that you prepare yourself in advance for any health and safety issues in your host country. Think about the medical care and safety support you receive in the United States, and start looking into how you will receive similar care in your host country. Where will you go if you get sick? Whom will you contact in case of an emergency? Also consider the risks specific to your host country, and find out how you can prepare in advance to neutralize those risks. When you check out the links below, try not to worry (or worry your parents) too much! As long as you think ahead and prepare yourself, you should have a safe and healthy study abroad experience.
American Consuls/Embassies Abroad
It is imperative that you know the location and phone number of the nearest American Embassy or Consulate in your host country, in case of emergencies. You can find these out, and other important information, from the U.S. State Department website at http://travel.state.gov. You can also find passport information, travel warnings and tips for your particular country at this website. The U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world provide emergency, legal and documentary services to U.S. citizens abroad. This is the first place you would call if you lost your passport while abroad, for example.
You should also register your trip abroad with the U.S. Embassy at http://travel.state.gov/. This makes your presence and whereabouts known, in case it is necessary for a consular officer to contact you in an emergency.
Travel Medical Insurance
It is important to consider what kind of insurance coverage will protect you from potential major financial problems while abroad.
In order to ensure that all Maryville College students participating on an education abroad program have necessary health insurance, Maryville College has instituted a policy that all students participating on a college-related travel abroad program must purchase the travel health insurance policy as designated by the International Programming Committee. Travel Medical Insurance offers coverage above and beyond the coverage that is often not part of regular U.S. health plan coverage. For example, it covers repatriation of remains, emergency medical evacuation, emergency medical reunion and 24-hour support assistance service. These are very specific elements that meet needs that normal health insurance plans do not.
A study abroad participant should, however, always consider one's own health condition, talk with one's physician, and ensure that one has adequate coverage to meet your personal needs on top of the Maryville College Travel Health Insurance. Note that preexisting conditions are excluded from coverage.
Travel Warnings
It is your responsibility to learn about the country you will study abroad in, and to understand the risks and responsibilities related to traveling there.
An important site to visit before you travel is the U.S. Department of State website, which contains advisory notices and consular information for the majority of countries around the world: http://travel.state.gov.
Maryville College regularly monitors country reports and security updates from the U.S. State Department. There are two types of advisories issued by the State Department: "Travel Warnings" and "Travel Alerts." A Travel Warning is issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country. A Travel Alert or "Warden Message" is intended to disseminate information quickly about events which pose risks or disruptions to Americans. A Travel Warning reflects an increased level of seriousness, and generally, Maryville College does not sign agreements, plan trips, or send students to restricted countries, or countries where there is a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning, unless appropriate health, safety, and liability coverage can be guaranteed.
You should also visit the web site of the Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/travel. Follow links to arrive at pages covering the specific country that you will be traveling in. Please read their recommendations and notices about different health concerns.
Students/Participants and parents should also be aware that certain lab procedures and immunizations are required by some governments for visas. The cost of these tests are the responsibility of the student but may be added to the cost of the study abroad for financial aid purposes for those on an MC approved program.
The Center for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov/travel) is the best resource for determining required and recommended immunizations. Look up requirements early and figure out the best timeline for getting vaccinations. Many have very specific requirements, and you may need to begin getting vaccinations months in advance.
The information on the CDC website states: "Many local or county health departments provide pre-travel advice and any needed shots or medicines. However, the CDC recommends that travelers with more complex itineraries or travelers with health problems see doctors who specialize in travel medicine." You can find a local clinic through the Tennessee Department of Health website or talk to your primary physician for advice. (http://health.state.tn.us/)
Emergency Action Plan
It is a good idea for any individual traveling abroad to have an action plan that outlines what to do in case of emergency. Talk with your parents about what steps you want to take if an emergency were to happen to you while abroad or an emergency were to occur at home. See the checklist for creating an emergency action plan in your Education Abroad Handbook.
Support & Communication
Cultural Preparation
The more you know about your host country before you arrive, the more positive your experience is likely to be. You are less likely to be caught off guard or to face awkward or confusing situations. Research your host country before you leave. Check out books and websites, and talk to people who have been to your host country to learn about their experiences. Learn some basic expressions in the local language. A little bit of cultural preparation will go a long way!
Steps to Take:
1. Find out about the country where you will be going. You can do this through books, websites, and talking to people from that country or Americans who have been there before.
2. Keep an open mind. Do not make assumptions about a particular culture.
3. Start to learn the language. Basic expressions take you a long way! It also shows that you respect and recognize your new country's culture.
There are many places to find out about the country you are going to. Try:
- The Center for International Education, Bartlett Hall 332
- U.S. State Department: travel.state.gov
- Martindale's the Reference Desk: www.martindalecenter.com
- Learn Basic Words in World Languages: www.travlang.com/languages/
Cultural Adaptation
Culture shock comes from the stress of dealing with a new culture and having a conflict of values from your home to the new society. It can occur when we misunderstand cultural clues that we are used to. When facial expressions, words, or behaviors no longer mean what we thought, we often experience a feeling of confusion. Read more about cultural adaptation in your Education Abroad Handbook.
For Parents: Supporting Your Child Through Culture Shock
When your child travels abroad, he or she is almost certain to experience some form of culture shock no matter how well he or she has prepared. You may begin to hear negative reports of dissatisfaction or frustration with the culture, the environment, or the language in your child's host country. As a parent, it is important for you to realize that this is normal and that, if handled properly, it is also temporary. Don't try to come to your child's rescue all the time; encourage your child to find solutions to problems and seek help from others in the host country. Remind your child that sometimes different experiences are uncomfortable, and express confidence that he or she will figure things out. Adaptation takes time, but your child will gain confidence and valuable life skills as he or she learns to overcome this challenge. (Adapted from NAFSA handbook p. 15-16)
Communication While Abroad
Talk with your family to figure out a plan for communicating with home. Students sometimes tell family and friends that they will phone home at a specific time, just after arrival at the program site. Events can happen to make that call impossible—plane or train delays, unavailability of an international phone line, etc. Rather than promising that you will call or e-mail as "soon as you arrive," we suggest that you will tell them you will call them "as soon as it is convenient." This policy could save your parents and MC considerable worry.
For Parents: Creating Your Family's Communications Plan
Communicating with your child while he or she is abroad is important, but it is also important that you don't expect too much: part of the study abroad experience is developing independence. Talk to your child about how often you will communicate and what methods you will use. Once your child touches base and informs you of his or her safe arrival, try not to communicate too frequently; your child will get more out of the experience if he or she is not constantly worried about getting in touch with people at home. Use your communication as a way to encourage rather than distract from cultural immersion.
It is also a good idea to work out a plan with your child for establishing contact in the event of an emergency or communications breakdown. Exchange emergency contact information of friends or relatives in the U.S. and in your child's host country. Establishing a plan in advance will give you both peace of mind.
Reentry Preparation
People rarely prepare for the return experience because they expect it to be easy and are surprised when it is not. The reality is that returning home after an overseas experience can be stressful. "I don't want to go home!" is a common expression heard from students after a sojourn abroad.
Many students who study abroad find that adapting to "home" can be much harder than adapting to another culture. And being aware that this could happen in advance helps! Some of the things you might experience when you get home:
- Excitement to see family and friends, familiar food and environment.
- A sense of no longer belonging to your home culture.
- The frustration of re-adapting to a different pace of life in the U.S.A.
- The sense that friends, family, or colleagues are not interested in discussing your experience.
- Friends made abroad are sorely missed, as well as the culture and way of life in the host country.
So how do you prepare to return home? Here are some ways to do it:
- Keep up to date with what is happening with friends and family. Try to pay attention to local and national news at home, so you don't feel totally lost when you get back.
- Think about what you want to do when you get back! Pre-register for courses and apply for residence if you will return to Maryville College.
- Plan your finances for your return. How will you pay for school, rent and food? Do you need to apply for FAFSA or other financial support?
- Plan to attend re-entry orientation activities and get involved with the Center for International Education when you get back!
- Evaluate your program.
- Give yourself time to adjust to the idea of going home.


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Memo to Carly Rae Jepsen, Frank Ocean, Hunter Hayes, Mumford & Sons, Miguel, the Alabama Shakes and all the other young singers and bands who are nominated for Sunday night's Grammy Awards:
Mr. Harvey would be so proud today.
By the end of the Super Bowl on Sunday night, one or more professional football players will be hailed for their valor, for their guts, for their devotion to their teammates.
As the buildup to next Sunday's Super Bowl intensifies, a simple question for your consideration:
There will be a good deal of public singing these next few days, during the parties, celebrations and services surrounding the inauguration, and at the inaugural ceremonies themselves.
"Hey, Joe!"
Let's say that you're the Federal Aviation Administration.
This is the week, every year, when you come across special displays in bookstores.
Taking attendance.
At dinnertime the other evening I walked into a seafood restaurant in a small strip mall off U.S. 41 in southwestern Florida.
If, say, Justin Bieber were to offhandedly announce that he will never record another song; if Kristen Stewart were to proclaim that she is finished acting forever; if LeBron James were to declare that he has played his last game of basketball. ...
The debate over whether the hand-to-hand-combat excesses of Black Friday represent a grotesque over-commercialization of the holiday season has lost its meaning.
In a country as splintered as the United States has become, can there be any such thing as a national pastime?
They're not just constant characters on a television screen, these candidates who every four years seek the presidency. They're not present only to give us something to talk about for months on end.
How annoying and frustrating have calls from telemarketers, and robocalls pitching useless and sometimes fraudulent services, become?
Pat Nixon had taken Mamie Eisenhower out to lunch. This was in the summer of 1973; the wife of one president and the widow of another talked quietly in the dining room of the United States Senate.
Over the years, it seems that just about every format imaginable has been used for debates between presidential candidates.
When a group halfway around the world, without setting foot on American soil, can claim responsibility for preventing a man in Wichita, Kansas, or a woman in Shreveport, Louisiana, from gaining online access to his or her own money in the local bank, it would seem to be a pretty big deal. Something to worry about.
Who can ever forget the electrifying series of presidential debates in which Lyndon B. Johnson, outlining his Great Society program, went head-to-head in 1964 with Republican nominee Barry Goldwater, who boldly stood his ground on rock-solid, small-government ideals?
We just knew they were going to be huge stars, internationally famous, wealthy beyond imagining.
"Excuse me," the woman called. "Is the president still speaking?"
There is a phrase that has long been used in discussing nuclear warfare:
As rooms go, it's quite nice.
Have you been flying much this summer?
During the Olympic Games in London, which will end with Sunday's closing ceremony, there have been many memorable moments:
Outside, there was an old black dog next to a tree. The dog kept barking.
Dear reader:
For all the cheers, roars and ovations in all the Olympic stadiums and arenas over all the years, perhaps the most significant Olympic sound heard in the last quarter-century was a yawn.
It is the implicit bargain every moviegoer makes.
What must it be like to step to the plate for your first appearance as a major-league baseball player and knock a grand-slam home run into the far reaches of the seats in Yankee Stadium?
The startling thing, in the long run, is not that the power went out and stayed out in so many parts of the United States during the week just ended.
If the furnace in your basement stopped working, and you hired a company to repair it, what would you do if several of the workers came upstairs, told you they couldn't figure out how to get the furnace started, and then began pointing fingers at each other and saying:
All eyes are on London this summer. The Olympic Games begin next month; earlier this month, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee provided glorious pictures and joyous sounds to the watching world.
In a bookstore, I saw a woman taking photograph after photograph of newly released titles that were arranged on a shelf. She was using her phone to take the pictures.
It is such a cruel disease, one that can sneak up on a person and catch him unawares.
So there he was, sitting on the queen's bed, wearing a soiled T-shirt and jeans, holding a broken ashtray and bleeding from a cut on his hand:
Memorial Day weekend has, over the years, turned in large part into something it was not originally intended to be:
A very nice married couple from Canada struck up a conversation in a restaurant where we were having dinner. At one point the husband said that, earlier in his life, he had played with some buddies in a rock band.
For well over a century the world has come to call on Garden City, Kansas, every day of the year.
When the White House, back in March, made the unexpected announcement that this month's G-8 summit, long planned to take place in Chicago, was being moved to Camp David, the reasons given were bland:
If you're watching the first round of the National Basketball Association playoffs this weekend, take a good look at the players' jerseys.
In a long line at an airport security checkpoint, the man in front of me wearily reached into his travel cases and began to unload his electronic gear into the gray plastic bin.
May we spend a few minutes discussing a major part of American life where there has been a shocking lack of diversity?
A few years ago a group of us were having dinner at a steakhouse, and among the people at the table were the terrific sports columnist Mike Downey and his wife, Gail Martin. The manager of the place came over to say hello; introductions were made.


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Like those seen in French patisseries, this cake stand is made for elevating all kinds of baked goods, from whole cakes to assorted cookies and pastries. Or use it for serving savory bites like hors d'oeuvres, cheeses and tea sandwiches. Made of white porcelain with a gently raised rim, it creates an eye-catching display. Made in France by Pillivuyt, a producer of porcelain tableware since 1818.
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- Small: 11 3/4" diam., 4 1/4" high.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by ChanChan from Perfect cake plate Everyone needs a white cake plate! Pillivuyt Is the one to get. It's perfect in size and beautifully presents your desert.Date published: 2019-11-11Rated 5 out of 5 by txchristy32 from Love the Large Size I bought the 14" to use for a display for birthday cakes throughout the year, and I really love it. I thought the simplicity would bother me, but it is actually perfect. I want to get the smaller one, now! I think the two of them will be perfect on a serving buffet.Date published: 2018-07-17Rated 5 out of 5 by LorraineN from Elegant for Wedding Cake Perfect plate for our daughter's upcoming wedding. It is difficult to find a simple, elegant 14 inch pedestal cake stand; this one will work beautifully with 12 inch wedding cake.Date published: 2016-02-06Rated 2 out of 5 by Brian78TX from Quality Control / Attention to Detail? We have had the Pillivuyt dinner and salad plates for the last year and really like them as well as the quality. Just last week, we ordered this cake stand, and it arrived last night. We are returning it today. The base, that is glued to the underside of the top, is very obviously off-center. So noticeable. Putting a tape measure to it, it was off-center by about ⅜" to one side. I am making the return and re-ordering, hoping this was just a fluke. You would think there would be a little better quality control in the factory in France and for a company that has been in this business since 1818. Would cautiously recommend.Date published: 2015-10-22Rated 5 out of 5 by btropical from Absolutely Stunning! Oh, if I'd only purchased years ago! I bought both sizes, and they are fabulous! So beautiful no matter what you use them for. Makes me happy just looking at them....Date published: 2014-06-15Rated 1 out of 5 by Jcmcc from Not the quality you would expect The item was delivered with a chip but on top of that it wasn't made up to the standard I would expect. The glue was showing where the base and plate are put together.Date published: 2013-09-18


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I have found a ton of cute ideas on pnterest!!!
Where do you find ideas for your child's birthday party?
From decorations, to invitations and games, there is a lot to plan for a kid's birthday party. Where do you find ideas for party plans your kids will love?
Family Fun magazine and its website.
I usually look through birthday expresses website and find a set I like and go from there. I don't order the whole set just bits and pieces and supplement from the dollar store so I can get the look without the price. This year Im using pinterest for other ideas...cake, decorations, food, ect but in the past I just did a google image search for ideas
Hey check out any online store such as MyBirthdaySupplies and see the themes they are offering. This is the best way to get an idea on the options that you can consider.
Last year I got the theme from parents magazine (candyland).
Pick a theme--whatever your kids are into--and start surfing the web. I always start with birthdaypartyideas.com and read through what others have done with same theme. Familyfun.com is my next stop. Then I just google my theme and check out all the ideas out there. My research always gleans me a wealth of ideas for a fantastic party!
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Yes Pinterest! When is your kids birthday?
Party City has an extensive collection of b-day decorations, plates, napkins, cups, goodie bag gifts, balloons, hats & tiaras to choose from. They are not over-priced either.
Pinterest!! I'm obsessed with it.
http://www.ticklemeplant.com Have a TickleMe Plant party
I use this site for all my parties.
I like blogs and Pinterest! And if your kiddos are a little bit bigger you can get lots of inspiration from them too! They really have some great ideas- some may need a little tweeking but they are pretty simple to run with!
Hope this helps!
I usually look on-line for new things to incorporate into my daughters birthday party. This year I found these cute new accessories called TagTailz that tie up girls shirts. That gave me the idea to throw a Tie Dye T-shirt party. The girls loved it! We made the T-shirts on our back deck, and while they were drying the girls went swimming. We had some pizza and then for the party favors I gave each girl a Peace Sign TagTailz to wear with the cool Tie Dye T-shirts they just made. Then the girls came up with the idea to all wear the shirts and TagTailz to school the next day. My 8 year old said it was one of the best birthday parties she ever had!
google, pintrest, blogs, and facebook!
internet. I did a Willy Wonka party for my daughter one year, I found all the wonka candy at the dollar stores and popped in the video....whenever somthing happend in the movie, such as when they ran thru the factory trying candy on walls I had them lick dots on a strip candy (everyone had thier own strip) and when the burping part came along they all had to drink some soda and everyone had to produce a real or faked burp before starting the movie again..it was a hit in the 8 yr old dept!!!
Partycity.com They have all the themes that kids will love and everything for the party, even scene setters that could be fun for taking photos etc.
I choose whatever he is into as the theme. Last year it was trains, this year it's dinosaurs. I jot down what comes to mind when I think of the theme and then I search google images for inspiration/resources.
i went to diapers.com to get my daughters first birthday theme. and bought her things when they were on sale. so i spent $30 when it would of been $90. $60 save. i think thats pretty good.
I found the BEST site that is affordable and they have everything, if they don't have it they will make it like they did for me, I was looking for Skylanders items and asked them if they had anything, they created an entire line for me!
Here is the Link
She also gave me discounts for ordering multiple items....THEY ARE THE BEST!
Gee, are you a salesperson?
No not at all, I am a mom of 7 and just know when I find good service! Sorry If I offended you or came off that way, I have never been to this site, I usually am at cafe mom,
no need to apologize @Mandy. that was helpful. :D
I get "Parents" magazine, and last month I was sent a special birthday insert. I have been looking on "Youtube" to get ideas for cakes/ cupcakes, its entertaining to see people's posts of their babies 1st bday cakes. With Linus' bday approaching in less than 2 months, I am desperate for fun ideas. There are lots of video clips of themed cupcake instructions. It's great to watch.
I ask my daughter what she wants as a theme and then use my own thinking cap and the internet to find ideas I can do and like for our budget, I also ask my Mom's group for ideas. We have 6 birthdays in 6 weeks so we try to work together so we don't duplicate a theme, crafts or games!
you can go to part works or anything like that store and the workers really have great ideas and you can get everything there as well.
My husband and I usually come up with our own ideas! For my son's first birthday in three months we're doing a music theme, I"m going to make a cake in the shape of a piano, and have musical decorations and a drum pinata, my son loves playing on the piano and banging on the drum its so cute, so that's where I got the idea, and I use the internet too to find decorations in the shape I want them =)
I ask my kids and then talk to friends/family and get the creative thinking cap on!
The INTERNET!!!! Has everything & anything you can think of!!!! Other people have such great ideas!!!!
I use pinterest and party blogs
They are both filled with beautiful photos to give you ideas of what works and what doesn't
Also you can see very quickly colour schemes and table layouts as well as pretty cakes
I agree pinterest has givin me many party ideas!
cool :) great to know there are liked minded moms :)
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Bujagali is Commissioned! Uganda Nearly Doubles Electric Capacity in One Fell Swoop
This past Monday I was present as the 250 megawatt Bujagali hydropower plant on Uganda's River Nile – supported by MIGA, as well as our sister institutions the World Bank and IFC – was commissioned into active service.
After many years of preparation and planning, this was an auspicious moment indeed for Uganda, with the plant's opening coinciding with the Jubilee celebrations marking the country's 50 years of national independence. The new Bujagali power plant comes close to doubling the country's electricity capacity and in a single step has elevated Uganda to having the second largest kilowatt consumption per capita in East Africa, following Kenya.


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Regional News, Industry Updates, & Items Of Interest From Around The Country
Manufacturers, Sanctioning Bodies,Race Promoters, Track Owners: Send us your latest news w/ photos! Email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
CV Products Hires Industry Veteran Scott Highland
Thomasville, NC
Scott Highland, a veteran in the motorsports industry, joins CV Products as the Director of Marketing and Business Development. Highland has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, previously holding key positions with JE Pistons, CV Products, and Xceldyne Technologies. More recently, he held the position of Director of Off-Road and Sportbike Markets for the Motorsport Aftermarket Group, along with being the General Manager of DragonFire Racing. "Scott's experience in marketing, and most recent role in developing products and building brands, will increase our ability to expand our business in both the automotive and powersports markets," says Jim Zoretich, President and CEO of CV Products. "His experience over the past several years will be utilized to identify and integrate acquisition candidates as we begin an aggressive growth strategy here at CV Products." Zoretich believes big things are in store for CV Products in the near future as Highland heads the marketing efforts in a new direction. "Scott worked with CV Products in the past and he is uniquely qualified to drive our future growth." "I'm grateful to rejoin CV Products and its customer-focused team," explained Scott Highland "Everyone has a passion for motorsports and offers solutions for 'Everything Racing' approach. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced, results-driven industry and help expand CV Products and its brands Spin, Xceldyne, XTS, and X2 exponentially."
Race Car to be Raffled to Benefit Children with Cancer
Granite City, IL
Leaps of Love, an organization established to embrace families affected by childhood brain tumors and the late-effects of childhood cancer, has recently been donated an '08 Rayburn Combo Race Car with a 604 Crate to be raffled off to raise funds for its organization. The winner may choose between the car and $10,000.
The race-ready crate car will be taken and displayed at many tracks throughout the race season where they will sell tickets–$20 each or six for $100. You may also purchase tickets online at www.leapsoflove.org. The drawing will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012, during the intermission at the Tri City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois. No tickets will be sold after the start of the first race, and no tickets will be sold after noon on October 12, 2012–if purchased over the Internet. The winner does not have to be in attendance to win. For more information about the raffle, contact Traci Riechmann at email@example.com or visit www.leapsoflove.org.
ARCA Racing Series Banquet To Be Held in Conjunction with IMIS
Indianapolis, IL
Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) announced that the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Championship Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. The 2012 Awards Banquet, which will mark the culmination of ARCA's 60th anniversary season, will be held in conjunction with the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), also taking place in the Indiana Convention Center December 6-8. "Downtown Indianapolis offers a fresh, new setting for our awards banquet, and partnering with IMIS provides additional opportunities for our teams and sponsors to make great use of their time in Indy," said Mark Gundrum, vice president of business development and corporate partnerships for ARCA. IMIS is the United States' premier hard-core racing tradeshow, conducted each year at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis and owned by Chris Paulsen, owner of C&R Racing, Jeff Stoops, president of Stoops Freightliner, and three-time and defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart. "We're thrilled that ARCA has scheduled their banquet in conjunction with IMIS," Paulsen said. "ARCA has been a great partner and all of us at IMIS are confident that Indy will be a great home for them in the years to come."
Lensing Purchases Dells Raceway Park
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Ownership of Dells Raceway Park officially changed hands when Wayne Lensing closed the deal to become the sixth owner in the facility's 50-year history. Lensing has been a key member of the Midwestern short track racing scene for almost four decades. While working at a Chrysler factory and racing in the '70s and '80s, an idea came to Lensing. He said one day he decided to be brave, quit Chrysler, and form what is now one of the most well-known companies in auto racing–Lefthander Chassis. "I want to make sure there is a playground for everyone to race at, that there is a place for everyone to race," Lensing said. "Dells Raceway Park is the perfect size racetrack for short track racing. It's easy on engines, when you get in a wreck it isn't quite so hard on the car," Lensing said. "It's the perfect size racetrack for fans to watch a race. The Dells puts on really good shows for the fans to see."
Stenhouse, Jr. to replace Kenseth
Charlotte, NC
Roush Fenway Racing announced that 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will compete for the team full-time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition beginning in 2013. Matt Kenseth and Roush Fenway will part ways at the conclusion of the 2012 season. "Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has more than proved his abilities on the racetrack," said team co-owner, Jack Roush. "We feel that he is not only a key piece of our team's future, but a key piece of the future of the sport. Roush Fenway is an organization with a wonderful past and present, as well as an extremely promising future, and I can't think of a better candidate than Ricky to usher in the next era of success for the team. "Of course, I'd like to thank Matt Kenseth for his many years of loyal service," added Roush. "Matt has been an integral part of this organization for well over a decade, and we are extremely appreciative of his accomplishments and contributions to the team, and will always consider him a part of the Roush Fenway family." "I'm ecstatic about Ricky Jr. moving up!" explains Ricky Stenhouse Sr. "I know he's ready to move up. He's doing a really great job where he is now, and it couldn't be a better time. With Matt [Kenseth] leaving, it made the decision for [Roush Fenway] easy. We're all really pumped up about it, and hopefully good things will come of it."


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Founding Fathers Quotes
Here are quotes by America's founding fathers, quotations about the American Revolution, and assorted remarks related to America's founding. For more history, see Founding Fathers. If you have an iPhone, you might be interested in this slick Founding Fathers Quotes app.
To browse quotes by specific founding fathers, choose one of the following pages. For other founding fathers quotations, scroll down.
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George Washington Quotes
'Tis done. We have become a nation.
Benjamin Rush, on the ratification of the Constitution, letter to Boudinot, July 9, 1788
A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.
Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, February 12, 1779
A good government implies two things; first, fidelity to the objects of the government; secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which those objects can be best attained.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
A lady asked Dr. Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy — "A republic," replied the Doctor, "if you can keep it."
Anonymous, from Farrand's Records of the Federal Convention of 1787
All good men wish the entire abolition of slavery, as soon as it can take place with safety to the public, and for the lasting good of the present wretched race of slaves. The only possible step that could be taken towards it by the convention was to fix a period after which they should not be imported.
Oliver Ellsworth, The Landholder, December 10, 1787
An honorable Peace is and always was my first wish! I can take no delight in the effusion of human Blood; but, if this War should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it.
John Paul Jones, letter to Gouverneur Morris, Sept 2, 1782
An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.
John Marshall, McCullough v. Maryland, 1819
And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
Another not unimportant consideration is, that the powers of the general government will be, and indeed must be, principally employed upon external objects, such as war, peace, negotiations with foreign powers, and foreign commerce. In its internal operations it can touch but few objects, except to introduce regulations beneficial to the commerce, intercourse, and other relations, between the states, and to lay taxes for the common good. The powers of the states, on the other hand, extend to all objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, and liberties, and property of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the state.
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833
As our president bears no resemblance to a king so we shall see the Senate has no similitude to nobles. First, not being hereditary, their collective knowledge, wisdom, and virtue are not precarious. For by these qualities alone are they to obtain their offices, and they will have none of the peculiar qualities and vices of those men who possess power merely because their father held it before them.
Tench Coxe, An American Citizen, No.2, September 28, 1787
Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.
Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787
Besides, to lay and collect internal taxes in this extensive country must require a great number of congressional ordinances, immediately operation upon the body of the people; these must continually interfere with the state laws and thereby produce disorder and general dissatisfaction till the one system of laws or the other, operating upon the same subjects, shall be abolished.
Federal Farmer, Antifederalist Letter, October 10, 1787
But the safety of the people of America against dangers from foreign force depends not only on their forbearing to give just causes of war to other nations, but also on their placing and continuing themselves in such a situation as not to invite hostility or insult; for it need not be observed that there are pretended as well as just causes of war.
John Jay, Federalist No. 4
Don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want a war let it begin here.
Captain John Parker, commander of the militiamen at Lexington, Massachusetts, on siting British Troops (attributed), April 19, 1775
Dr. Franklin, looking towards the president's chair, at the back of which a rising sun happened to be painted, observed to a few members near him, that painters had found it difficult to distinguish in their art a rising sun from a setting sun. "I have," said he, "often and often in the course of this session and the vicissitude of my hopes and fears as to its issue, looked at that behind the president without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting: But now at length I have the happiness to know that it is a rising and not a setting sun."
Anonymous anecdote from the Constitutional Convention
Eloquence has been defined to be the art of persuasion. If it included persuasion by convincing, Mr. Madison was the most eloquent man I ever heard.
Patrick Henry, on James Madison, November 12, 1790
Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.
Noah Webster, On the Education of Youth in America, 1788
Every person seems to acknowledge his greatness. He blends together the profound politician with the scholar.
William Pierce, on James Madison, 1787
Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of both.
James Wilson
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Superior is in Wisconsin, USA and is a port of Lake Superior.
Superior is a city of 27,368 on the Western tip of Lake Superior, across Superior Bay from Duluth, MN. The two cities make up Lake Superior's "Twin Ports." Shipping, education, oil refining, tourism, railroads, and forestry are the primary economic activities in Superior.
Get in[edit]
By plane[edit]
Duluth International Airport is about 30 minutes away, and provides service to and from many Midwest cities and Las Vegas. The Richard I. Bong Airport in Superior can accommodate small private planes, and Duluth's Sky Harbor will let you land your seaplane.
By car[edit]
Superior is accessible via US 53 and Wisconsin 35 from northwestern Wisconsin, US 2 from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and Interstate 535 from Duluth, Minnesota.
By bus[edit]
Greyhound Lines serves the Twin Ports from its depot in West Duluth.
Get around[edit]
Car rentals are available in Superior from Avis (218-727-7233) and Enterprise (715-395-9900). The Duluth Transit Authority (218-722-7283) provides bus service throughout the Twin Ports area. Courtesy Cab (218-590-9222) and Badger Taxi (218-393-5555) offer transportation on demand 24 hours a day.
Primary roads in Superior include East Second St., entering as US 2/53 from the East End of town, Belknap St., routing US 2 from the harbor to downtown, and Tower Ave. (WI 35), running the length of the downtown business district and into South Superior.
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The Richard I. Bong Museum, dedicated to telling the story of America's 'Ace of Aces' during World War II. Junction of US 2 & 53 near Barker's Island.
University of Wisconsin-Superior, home to 2000+ students and the Yellowjacket hockey and basketball teams. Belknap St & Catlin Avenue.
Pattison State Park, located 20 minutes south of town on WI 35. Big Manitou Falls, located there, is the largest waterfall in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Point recreation area, located east of town off East Second St. Birdwatching, fishing, swimming, and hiking are enjoyed there by locals and tourists.
Fairlawn Mansion located at 9th Ave. East & East Second Street. Lumberman Martin Pattison built this mansion during Superior's early years, and it has been restored to its former glory. Also home to the Douglas County Historical Society.
The Vista Fleet offers tours of the Duluth-Superior harbor, and boards at Barker's Island as well as in Duluth's Canal Park.
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Cheer on the UW-Superior Yellowjacket hockey team or the Superior Senior High School Spartans at Wessman Arena (N. 28th St. & Catlin Ave.)
Enjoy the Superior Municipal Forest's trails. The trailhead is located off N. 28th St. & Wyoming Ave. in the city's Billings Park neighborhood.
Catch a movie at the Mariner Mall, located on N. 28th St. & Hill Ave.
Take in live music at one of the local taverns along Tower Ave. in Superior's downtown area. Popular choices include Norm's Beer & Brats, Shooters Saloon, and Thirsty's.
Stay Safe[edit]
Common sense rules about leaving valuables out-of-sight while your vehicle is unattended will help provide for a happier trip. Violent crime is extremely rare, but sometimes occurs in and around the city's many taverns. Keep in mind that the posted speed limits are strictly enforced, especially on the city's viaducts on Belknap and N. 21st streets. Winter driving can be hazardous at times due to snowstorms, and strong northeasterly winds are common in the spring months, which can make travelling the bridges to Duluth an adventure. Superior has removed crossing alerts at many of its railroad crossings in town (and there are 'many' of them!), so use caution.
Eat[edit][add listing]
VIP Italian Pizza, Sammy's Pizza, and Shamrock Pizza are three pizzerias that locals rightly rave about. Nikos offers an authentic Greek gyro experience. Elbo Room serves family style Italian dishes. The Anchor Bar & Grill is famous for their burgers and homemade french fries. China Inn of Superior features Szechuan delights. Eddie's World Famous Ribs is hidden in the far eastern end of town, but worth the trip. And Bridgeman's or Culver's will be happy to top any of your meals off with a tasty ice cream dessert.
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Sleep[edit][add listing]
KDAL 610 AM is an authority on local news and weather cancellations in town. KUWS 91.3 FM is the local university NPR outlet. WDIO-TV Channel 10 provides up-to-date news and weather, and ABC programming.
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Theres a pic on instagram from barkley watching todays game on a stream at home,,,surely even he can see that he could walk back into the side and become an instant hero again
We've had 3 coaches in a span of about 5 months now, and all the problems are still the same. Especially in attacking play. Don't see how people can't say that just maybe, maybe, our players aren't good enough.
The same players who made all those chances for lukaku way more than he scored we all know how poor his first touch is ....now can't get over the halfway line ?.Doesn't really ring true tbh....the negative style employed by three managers in a row doesn't help in the slightest either ....even Koeman had this team attacking last year ffs.
Can anyone point me in the direction of the Ross Barkley thread?
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Jury sides with Love in trial over tweet
A US jury has rejected a defamation case against Courtney Love over a Twitter post that suggested one of her lawyers had been "bought off" for not pursuing a lawsuit over her late husband's estate.
The verdict came after roughly three hours of deliberation in a case that spanned eight days and focused on the Hole frontwoman's postings on the social networking site.
The case centred on one 2010 post that suggested that San Diego lawyer Rhonda Holmes had been "bought off" and that was why she wasn't representing the singer anymore.
Love had hired Holmes to file a fraud case against the estate of her late husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The lawyer contended during the trial that she was fired by Love and that the tweet and other statements the singer made against her have caused her substantial damage.
Love's tweet stated, "I was (expletive) devastated when Rhonda J Holmes Esq of san diego was bought off" in response to a question from user of the popular social media site.
The message was never meant to be public, Love told jurors. She said she meant for it to be sent as a direct message, which only the recipient would see, but it instead went public and was quickly deleted.
The swift verdict wasn't witnessed by Love, who had left court after closing arguments ended on Friday morning. She arrived just as the courthouse was closing down and met her lawyers, John Lawrence and Matthew Bures, in the hallway where she hugged them both.
Love praised her lawyers and the jury after the verdict. Asked about her social media presence, Love said she refrained from posting on Twitter during the trial. "I didn't tweet out of respect for the case," she said.
While the case was billed as the first "Twibel" trial in which Twitter and libel law intersected, Lawrence said it was tried by the same rules as traditional defamation cases.
Jurors determined that Love's tweet included false information, but the musician didn't know it wasn't true.
Holmes lawyer Mitchell Langberg said the jury's verdict meant the panel determined Love's statement was defamatory, but the singer couldn't be held liable for it. Holmes' side asked the panel to award $8 million in damages and send a message that false statements online had consequences.
Langberg said that while his client was disappointed with the verdict, her reputation was upheld and the world now knows that Love's statements were false.
"At the end of the day, her biggest asset in life is her reputation," Langberg said. "That she got back today."
Love's social media postings have gotten her into trouble several times.
In 2011, she agreed to pay $US430,000 to fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir over statements she posted on Twitter and Myspace.
Simorangkir sued Love again last year, alleging the musician libelled her when Love accused Simorangkir of theft on the Howard Stern's radio show and taunted her on the social media site Pinterest.
The case is pending, but Love said she's trying to be more careful about her online musings than she was when she tweeted about Holmes.
"I don't tweet like I did back then," Love said on Friday.


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Stephen Colbert crashed the "Daily Show" Wednesday night to tell Jon Stewart the "The Colbert Report" will be coming coming to an end.
"I have to Jon, don't beg me to stay. You see there is no mountain left for me to climb," Colbert said to Stewart. "It has become clear to me that I've won television."
Colbert continued to humorously praise himself.
U.S. & World
"You see, almost 9 years ago I promised to change the world and together--I did it,"
"You have a gift. Why do you stay in television? I've heard that David Letterman is retiring," Stewart said.
"Yeah I've heard that too but they already gave the part to some fat guy," Colbert said.
CBS Television Network recently announced Colbert will succeed David Letterman as the host of "The Late Show."
Then Colbert brought up the fact that, unlike John Oliver and other "Daily Show" correspondents who have left the show, he never got a goodbye accompanied with a reel of his past segments.
"You never left, you went to 11:30!" Stewart said. "We'll put something together."
"Don't trouble yourself Jon, I already did," Colbert said.
Then, a video played of with many of his "Daily Show" segments, after which Colbert said, "I'm really going to miss me."
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Willem Huyberts (d. 1573)
Willem Huyberts (Hubrechts), an Anabaptist martyr, burned at the stake on 21 February 1573 at Antwerp, Belgium, together with Lynken Ghyselleers and Lysken Pennaerts. Willem, apparently a young man, was not yet a member of the church; during his trial he confessed that he was not yet (re) baptized, but was eager to receive baptism. The authorities, assisted by the clergy, sought fanatically "to convert him," but in vain. Willem remained steadfast.
Génard, P. Antwerpsch archievenblad XIII, 106, 107, 174; XIV, 901, No. 1013.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Willem Huyberts (d. 1573)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 11 Dec 2019. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Willem_Huyberts_(d._1573)&oldid=139602.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
The X Factor
As you all know, I have been working with Paula Abdul for quite some time. For the past few months, I have had an incredible time making a whole series of custom garments for her. Tuesday, when she arrived in town for the New York/New Jersey leg of the X Factor auditions, I met her at her hotel for the final fittings. My designs were a hit and she wore one on each of the two filmed days. I can not tell you how happy I am. I have attached a whole bunch of pictures below so you can see my design. I would love to know what you think....
39 comments:
- Tali said...
- June 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM
- melarol said...
So beautiful! I love the colour.
- June 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Laura K said...
- June 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- ChristopherM said...
She always chooses the wrong thing for her body. This, on the other hand, is gorgeous! She has never looked better! She should never leave the house in anything but Leanne.
- June 10, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- Ulrich Moosbrugger said...
Wonderful colour, great dress. Like a smooth rose.
- June 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM
- Milaxx said...
Great dresses and they look great on Paula.
- June 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM
- tullelle said...
so beautiful. you really got lucky! the color combination looks amazing on her.
- June 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM
- Margo Isadora said...
Beautiful! I love the vibrant pink!
- June 10, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Paula is lovely and charming. And in your design, she is also classy and elegant, in an artsy way. Love your designs, Leanne!!
Hugs from Copenhagen,
- June 11, 2011 at 1:49 AM
- Blue Eyed Night Owl said...
Beautiful! And great to see your designs are getting lots of red carpet time. I love your work:)
- June 11, 2011 at 4:17 AM
- Angie D said...
I think she always looks the most beautiful in your clothes! That pink is perfection :)
- June 11, 2011 at 4:54 AM
- sweet jane. said...
gorgeous! I love that shade of pink, and it's perfect for Ms Abdul
- June 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- That's MIZZ Gypsy To You! said...
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- June 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM
- That's MIZZ Gypsy To You! said...
I never have expected her to look good in that color but that's why you're the designer and I'm just a fan. It was the perfect color for her and she looks knockout gorgeous.
I'm still waiting for Michelle Obama to step out in her Leanne original but this is really a better showcase for you. Congratulations!
- June 12, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Cheryl said...
Conrgrats! Paula has never looked better.
- June 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- April said...
gorgeous! the color is fantastic
- June 12, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- Love + Marriage said...
She looks so young, fresh and stylish. I love that she is working so closely with you, it definitely improves her personal style! So pretty!
- June 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM
- Colleen MacDonald said...
She's never looked more polished and beautiful. Great job and congratulations!
- June 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM
That looks amazing! Your designs are always so mesmerizing, I can never figure out how you go about making them.
- June 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM
- The Working Girl said...
Looks amazing, Leanne! I want that dress!
- June 18, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- Morgan Jordan said...
Love this dress! She looks so great, especially in that color.
I'd be honored if you checked out my blog. :)
- June 18, 2011 at 8:46 PM
- Erica said...
I love the colour. Lovely!
Silver MLM
- June 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Mary said...
Where can I buy this Dress????
Please...please....I love it!!!
- June 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM
- B said...
The color is stunning on her and really makes her pop on the red carpet!
I absolutely love the silhouette! its cute, sexy and gorgeous! makes her look like she has legs for days =]
go leanne! woot
- June 28, 2011 at 1:58 PM
- Splenderosa said...
Oh, Leeanne, I am so happy for you. Her dress is absolutely perfect for her, isn't it. Congrats, sweet one...
- July 25, 2011 at 5:50 AM
- Mrs. Pancakes said...
- July 29, 2011 at 6:52 PM
- Kenny and Cory said...
Just beautiful. One of my favorite colors!
- August 16, 2011 at 10:51 AM
- Aslaug said...
So beautiful!
I saw a rerun of the final in Project Runway today, and oh my world, your design is so beautiful and elegant!
I just love it!
- Love from a fan in Norway!
- August 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM
i LOVE the architectural components of it - stunning. And the colour - oh my.
- September 15, 2011 at 5:42 PM
I love this dress, and it looks stunning on her!! Can't believe you get to dress Paula Abdul
xo Sherrie
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- October 20, 2011 at 4:09 PM
- Kaleido Mind said...
omg, you are one of my project runway favs.....love it!!!
- October 24, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels said...
That dress is so pretty! Though the shoes are kind of awful... a dainty silver strappy sandal or an elegant platform pump with a sky-high heel like the YSLs, maybe in nude leather, would have worked much better!
- October 24, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Kacie @ A Collection of Passions said...
That color is absolutely fantastic! I just found your blog and I love it! I am a fellow Oregonian (I live in Hood River) and blogger (http://acollectionofpassions.com/) and PR lover (of course). So happy to have found your blog so I can see what you are designing!
- October 25, 2011 at 4:10 PM
- MeLlr said...
I think you're blog and designs are amazing.. love your work… so classy young and chic..
With love,
- October 29, 2011 at 3:10 AM
- Jessica said...
dress looks amazing, I wish I had half your talent. I agree with the other comments Paula has never looked better.
- November 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM
- Amish Stories said...
I'm just stopping by different type of blogs and thought id say hello folks. So greetings from an Amish community in Pennsylvania, and wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a healthy and happy new year. Richard from Amish Stories
- December 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM
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- January 8, 2012 at 8:23 PM
- minden said...
this is so beautiful.
what fabric did you use?
- March 11, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Audacious, modern und very well thought out - well done!
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LONDON—Alexander Litvinenko, the former Russian agent-turned-Kremlin critic, was a "registered and paid" agent working for Britain's foreign intelligence agency when he died after being mysteriously poisoned, a lawyer representing his widow told an official hearing Thursday. Another lawyer said the U.K. has evidence the Russian government was behind Litvinenko's death.
The 43-year-old Russian died in November 2006 after drinking tea laced with the rare radioactive isotope polonium-210 at a London hotel. Six years later, British authorities are reopening investigations into the shocking circumstances of his death.
On his deathbed, the former Russian FSB agent accused the Kremlin — specifically Russian President Vladimir Putin — of being behind his killing, and his family has long demanded Russian authorities be held accountable.
The case has strained relations between Britain and Russia, which denies poisoning the former Russian agent.
Thursday's session aimed to set out the scope of a public inquest into Litvinenko's death. Judge Robert Owen said the inquest is expected to start in May.
Lawyer Ben Emmerson, representing Litvinenko's widow, Marina, alleged that at the time of his death, Litvinenko was working for Britain's MI6 spy agency and had been tasked to help Spanish intelligence investigate the Russian mafia. The U.K. probe must consider if MI6 failed to properly assess the risks before sending the agent out on his assignment, Emmerson said.
According to the lawyer, Litvinenko had been employed by MI6 for several years and frequently met with a handler from the agency known only as "Martin" in central London. Payments from both the British and Spanish intelligence agencies were made to a joint bank account held by the agent and his wife, Emmerson alleged.
Shortly before his death, Litvinenko was due to travel to Spain with former KGB bodyguard Andrey Lugovoi to provide intelligence to Spanish authorities, Emmerson told the hearing. He said he was basing his claims on information Marina Litvinenko gave to British police.
Britain has accused Lugovoi and another Russian, Dmitry Kovtun, of killing Litvinenko. Moscow has refused to hand them over, and Lugovoi has publicly denied involvement in the death. He is now a lawmaker in Russia.
Lawyer Neil Garnham, representing Britain's Home Office, told the hearing he could neither confirm nor deny whether Litvinenko was employed by British intelligence.
Meanwhile Hugh Davies, the lawyer who advises the coroner in the inquest, told the hearing that a "high-level assessment" of confidential material provided by the British government established a case for the Russian state's culpability in Litvinenko's poisoning.
The review of the material ruled out responsibility of the British government or Chechen gangs in the death, he said.
After the hearing, Marina Litvinenko said she was encouraged. "I appreciate all that was done today and I'm looking forward to any decision which will be taken by the coroner after today's hearing," she told reporters.
Inquests are held in Britain to determine the facts whenever someone dies unexpectedly, violently or in disputed circumstances. Inquests are meant only to determine a cause of death, so they don't apportion blame. But in Litvinenko's case every detail of the inquiry is being scrutinized for clues to the alleged involvement of Russia's secret services.
The inquest process has been delayed until now because, for a long time, officials thought there was a chance the Russians named as main suspects in the killing could be prosecuted. But last year, it became clear that the U.K. would not be able to put the two suspects on trial.


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FILTER 50: Getting to Know: The Joy Formidable
By Jessica Jardine; photo by James Minchin III on January 18, 2013
Being snowed in might force most people to subsist on beans and toast or down a bottle of Jack to pass the time. But for the members of Welsh band The Joy Formidable, it provided the ideal opportunity to hunker down and record a second full-length album.
At the end of a recent American tour, the trio found themselves stuck in Portland, Maine, with mountains of snow outside their door. The wintry weather provided the perfect, sealed-off atmosphere for lead singer and guitarist Ritzy Bryan, bassist Rhydian Dafydd and drummer Matt Thomas to finally lay down the tracks that had been buzzing around their tour bus for the previous few months.
"I relay the story now and people think, 'You're fucking crazy,' because it was really cold, we're snowed in and I think to people it sounds like, 'Oh, you got cabin fever,'" says Bryan. "It sounds kind of strange but we were just having a really great, fruitful time. We really couldn't record fast enough. It was not a difficult second album at all."
The recording process was made even easier considering that the band tour with a mobile studio, which makes sense given the amount of time they're on the road these days. On the heels of last year's major label debut The Big Roar, Bryan and company found themselves playing nearly every major international music festival—from Glastonbury to Lollapalooza—on top of their own headlining tours. Audiences grew considerably, in part due to the song "Endtapes" being included on the soundtrack to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.
The Joy Formidable's brand of dreamy, driven shoegaze has thrived in the live setting; fans resonate with the searing live performances that showcase the trio's ability to temper powerful percussion and heart-melting melodies in songs that feel alternately frantic and soothing. It's an impressive feat to pull off, resulting in critical raves in addition to an exponentially growing fan base. And like true maniacs, the band have barely given themselves a moment to breathe before heading out to promote their upcoming sophomore effort, Wolf's Law, via their own international tour and a European trek supporting Muse.
According to Bryan, they're not immune to the frenetic pace of their rapidly rocketing careers. "We're feeling a little bit crazy," she laughs. "It's one fucking hell of a journey. One minute we'll be in an arena and the next minute we'll be in a very sweet, little North Walian bar. But we're really enjoying it out there."
It took four years from their formation in 2007 for the threesome to release a full-length album, which meant their fans were kept satiated through a series of EPs and singles—including the delightfully titled 2008 track "My Beerdrunk Soul Is Sadder Than a Hundred Dead Christmas Trees." Bryan and Dafydd had already suffered bruises from playing in two bands that fell apart—Tricky Nixon and, later, Sidecar Kisses—before bringing in Thomas to create The Joy Formidable. Fortunately, it was love at first jam for the new trio.
"If you've had a strange dynamic in the previous band, you come to really appreciate when something is special," says Bryan. "As soon as the three of us got together, we knew we'd chanced upon something that was definitely unique."
More than anything, the three members share an openness to absorbing a broad mix of music while out on the road and recording together. During the lead-up to Wolf's Law, Bryan even turned her bandmates' ears towards Disney animated films. "It sounds crazy, but we were really turned on by how intricate some of the changes are and the choral effect and the strings," Bryan says of the beloved anthems. "Even though a lot of those soundtracks have got a very distinct milieu to them, we wanted to do something like that."
The end result is an album that ensnares the untamed freedom of their previous efforts with an added poignancy and thoughtfulness. Also taking profound inspiration from the recent passing of her grandfather and his love for old Perry Cuomo and barbershop tunes, Bryan's voice on Wolf's Law has become a powerful, emotive weapon. On the title track, her vocals are both vulnerable and blistering as they cascade to an emotional zenith above mounting piano and strings. But just when your eyes might begin to feel the slightest bit watery, there's a track like "Cholla," which blasts out the gate with a steamroller guitar hook that would make Jack White proud. It's a fitting album of contrasts for a band that appreciates thunderous, speed-metal-inspired percussion as much as Sleeping Beauty's vibrato.
But for Bryan, much of the credit goes in great part to that unplanned winter retreat in Maine. "I think that the patience and solitude roots back to the fact that we could lose track of time and exhaust the music and the writing. It was a really, really great place for us to go." F
Are You Experienced
It blew my mind. It took me to a place I hadn't been before. Jimi's music has everything: passion, aggression, a pure joy for experimentation, natural flamboyance and sex appeal.
The Queen Is Dead
Wry, moving and brilliantly written, it's a beautiful, timeless album that always has and always will connect with me on a lot of emotional levels.
This Year's Model
Exciting, scathing and lyrically brilliant. Seeing him live—my first ever concert—is a big part of why I went home and picked up a guitar.
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