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I feel that one of the great miracles in recent journalism, if I may, is that that swagger and freedom that the Reader represented when it was flush with cash has somehow survived to one degree or another through all these difficult financial times. It's easy to be on top of the world, cocky and cool, when you're rolling in the dough, but when you're struggling…if you still maintain that sense of mission, it is really impressive.
Author: Olivia Stovicek
In the Report
In December of 2015, after massive public outcry over the killing of Laquan McDonald, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a probe into the Chicago Police Department. The thirteen-month investigation, for which the Department spent hundreds of days in Chicago, conducted hundreds of interviews, and reviewed tens of thousands of pages of documentation, resulted in the release last Friday of a 160-page report. The report concludes that CPD engages in the unconstitutional use of force and suffers from severely broken training and accountability systems. Below we have highlighted particularly jarring numbers, anecdotes, and conclusions from this report.
Best of Auburn Gresham 2016
Breaking Down the Electric Fence
Monika Neuland on socially engaged art
I grew up in Chicago; in my earliest years I grew up around Humboldt Park. It's really funny, people ask me how did I come to work wherever it was—West Side, South Side. I was one of two Anglo kids in my school, so when people ask me about why I choose to work with diverse populations or whatever bizarre verbiage or politically correct verbiage du jour that there is floating around, I'm never sure how to really put that forward. The reality is I work with people that I grew up with, that are really to me the primary comfortable real everyday people. I guess as a white woman I've noticed people put this frame on me of, "Well, you're this person working here, this is not the same."
Growth of a Neighborhood
Pullman will soon have the largest rooftop farm in the nation. Will its impact be proportional to its size?
By this spring, a factory roof in Pullman will be home to a farm that grows up to a million pounds of pesticide-free produce a year. As 9th Ward Alderman Anthony A. Beale says, "That amount of lettuce is unreal!" When it opens up on top of eco-friendly cleaning product company Method's new manufacturing plant, Gotham Greens' rooftop farm will be the largest of its kind in the world. Not only will it grow produce year-round, but, along with Method's plant, the farm will also bring close to 150 new jobs to the community. The plans are an exciting development for an area that has historically had a higher unemployment rate than the city as a whole, but they also highlight a divide between Pullman proper and the surrounding area. Continue reading
At Home in the House of Atreus
"Iphigenia in Aulis" at Court Theatre
I am a sacker of cities, destroyer of Troy," proclaims Iphigenia toward the end of Court Theatre's Iphigenia in Aulis. Only sacrificing Iphigenia to the goddess Artemis will raise the winds the Greeks need to sail to Troy; to that end, her father, the Greek commander Agamemnon, has resolved to kill her. Anguished but out of options, Iphigenia (Stephanie Andrea Barron) finally and fervently accepts her fate. The veneer of glamorous martyrdom in her words belies her death's horror, and its futility: her murder will pave the way for the ten years of slaughter and atrocities to come. The fluidity and power with which Barron delivers the line similarly conceal the care and challenge involved in translating Euripides' 2,400-year-old tragedy for today's stage. In this production, what is just below the surface often has the strongest effect. Continue reading
Grrrls' Night Out
Shred Fest comes to ChiTown Futbol
There's something about Shred Fest, She Shreds magazine's annual festival celebrating female musicians, that seemed perfectly at home inside Pilsen's ChiTown Futbol.
Piling up the Years
A review of Joseph G. Peterson's Gideon's Confession
Most people feel aimless or apathetic from time to time, but for the title character of Gideon's Confession, stasis is a way of life. Describing himself as "a compass without a magnet"—directionless —he wallows in indecision about his career and his life, enabled by regular checks from a generous uncle. Continue reading
The Confidence Project
Behind the podium at the Englewood Toastmasters Club
I came in second," says Sherri Allen-Reeves, stepping out from behind the lectern, "and most people who come in second and not first would feel defeated." Her voice is powerful, but not too loud. Each word is measured, patiently delivered. "But I felt like I had come in first because for the first time in my life, I competed. I stepped out of my comfort zone, and I did something I had never done before." Continue reading
Law and Privilege
"Saviour?" at eta Creative Arts
In "Saviour?" the lawyer Michael Jamal Williams III, played by Parrish Morgan, repeatedly pulls out a tape recorder. Continue reading


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About Jackson HoleREAL ESTATE IN JACKSON HOLE!
Jackson Hole! There is no place like it anywhere else on earth! For this reason Real Estate in Jackson Hole and the surrounding area has always been at a premium. The real estate market continues to be very strong here in the Jackson Hole Valley. We ended 2018 with the lowest inventory in the last 30 years which will continue to keep upward pressure on prices and rents here in the Valley. As to the future we see the market continuing to strengthen as it did in 2018 with sales prices increasing and inventory decreasing. If you are considering buying in the Jackson Hole area NOW is the time as the market becomes tighter and prices increase sellers are less willing to negotiate. There are still some really great values in the market. If you are even thinking about purchasing a property in Jackson give me a call and we can discuss the opportunities that exist now, but won't for too much longer. Some of these are legacy properties others are just an opportunity to purchase exceptional properties at really amazing values. Combine this with interest rates still very low historically and 2019 will be the year that many people will look back on and either be glad they bought in Jackson Hole or will wish that they had.
Let me know what you are looking for, I know the market, both what is currently listed for sale and also properties that may be available but are not listed. Remember the listing Realtor represents the sellers interest not yours! As a buyer you should have an agent represent your interests, it is at no cost to you and can save you thousands of dollars!
If you would like to search on your own then click on the Property Search button on the right side of the page for instructions on the search function.
People from all over the world come here and want a piece of Jackson Hole. Investment in property in Jackson and it's surrounding areas is a significant financial commitment. Having been in sales & marketing for over 25 years and having had extensive negotiation experience during that time combined with my over 30 years in this Valley makes me uniquely qualified to help make sure that YOUR real estate transaction IS successful. Whether it's for your primary home, a second home, a business or an investment property, you want to make sure that the person representing you has the skills, background and the knowledge to give you the representation you deserve. Please utilize this website to get the information that will help you in that process. If you have any specific questions or interests please fill out the form below and I will get back to you right away!

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Thursday, 26 January 2017
Idea-ology Part 1
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such cool works of Art Kaz! TFS :DReplyDelete
- Anonymous26 January, 2017
Fabulous Kaz i love them all, i will have to try the vignette boxes as i us small old altoid tins and they are getting hard to find, i love all Tims new Idea-ology i need it nowReplyDelete
Love all the detail Kaz on each one and that lovely vintage feel . Fab pieces. Tracy xReplyDelete
Your pieces are amazing! TFS Kaz!ReplyDelete
Gosh... so fantastic...love them allReplyDelete
Each one individual and so utterly fab! Together they make for one really cool gallery of creativity xReplyDelete
Beautiful work Kaz.ReplyDelete
Ooh these are fabulous Kaz. These vignette boxes look great fun to use. I love what you've done with them xxxReplyDelete
Gorgeous Kaz!ReplyDelete
Just gorgeous, Kaz! You have such a way with Tim's products. Your vintage work is perfection!!!ReplyDelete
They are stunning!ReplyDelete
Tim's booths at the show always looks amazing, even more so "knowing" someone who has contributed to the display.ReplyDelete
Kaz, you did such an amazing job on each of these! Congratulations and well done! Hugs, AutumnReplyDelete
Love all your pieces Kaz so talented and very cool!!ReplyDelete
thanks Kaz for everything! Amazing work my friend!ReplyDelete
I do love your work Kaz, always have. I just think these little pieces are amazing! Great job and congratulations on a wonderful show at the show~! lolReplyDelete
Fabulous pieces Kaz, each and everyone of them.ReplyDelete
I LOVED all these boxes, Kaz! You did an amazing job! Tim was lucky to have you design them!ReplyDelete
Wow! These are awesome! :)ReplyDelete
You and Ideaology are just made for one another! Totally brilliant samples!!!ReplyDelete
I had no idea who's projects were whose, so I'm glad to know. I took photos of all of these because I loved them so...I should have known. Well done, just stunning work.ReplyDelete
Oh Kaz your vignette boxes are so amazing; after seeing the photos I went and bought more so I could play ... you and Paula always make the cutest projects with those found relatives ... I'm going to try one ! Can't wait for the new product to hit the store !!ReplyDelete
Hi Kaz here I am again admiring your work, I wish you could make a tutorial on this!!! greetings, BrendaReplyDelete
totally in love with the finials and paper dolls too Kaz..............fabulous makes and you so deserve to be creating for Idea-Ology xxxxxReplyDelete
I love your work , so glad I found your this.ReplyDelete


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Hello friends and welcome to another fun challenge at The Play Date Cafe! This week, we are sponsored by Mona Pendleton and are showcasing her fabulous new stamps and dies available at My Favorite Things! I've had a chance to work with Mona in the past and her creativity is just so inspirational!
I was lucky enough to get the "Dandelion Wishes" stamp set along with the coordinating dies to play with and they are so much fun! And, I just received a big package of new supplies, including colored inks and cardstock that are just perfect for this color story! For my card, I started off with a cantaloupe card base and layered some patterned paper over the top. I stamped the background with one of the wonderful sentiments from the set and then stamped the dandelion on a smaller panel and embossed the white "fluff." I finished the card with a stamped dandelion in this week's colors that I cut out with the dies. A fun contrast for sure!
Thanks so much for visiting and don't forget to link up by Tuesday for a chance at a wonderful prize sponsored by MFT!
Supplies: Stamps (MFT), Cardstock - Crisp Cantaloupe (SU!), Ink - Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake, Basic Black (SU!), Versamark, Embossing Powder (SU!), DP (Studio Calico), Ribbon (Joann)


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Title : Learning Innovation Talks (LIT)
Date : 7 March 2012
Time : 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Venue : Level 3, Wisma R&D, University of Malaya
LIT was simply AWESOME in so many ways! CONGRATULATIONS and a BIG BIG BIG THANK YOU (AND HUG!) TO EVERYONE involved.
At the moment I am too exhausted, and simply in NO MOOD to reflect (Yet!) and share some thoughts about LIT. However, I am in the mood to share my presentation slides for my talk, and that is why I am posting right now!
This post will be furthered updated once the video recordings of all the LIT sessions are made available online.
Can we use Twitter to enhance teaching and learning? My talk explored how we can use Twitter before, during and after classroom learning to engage and inspire students to reflect, discuss, collaborate and learn. Here are the slides:
Using Twitter to Transform Classroom Learning
View more PowerPoint from Zaid Alsagoff
Believe it or not, the MC (Samir Harith) for the LIT seminar WON the Twitter Challenge (during my talk)...
Prof. Karim, no hard feelings, alright (Just some fun!) :)
All the LIT talks were video recorded and once they are made available online, the list below will transform into juicy learning hyperlinks that you probably don't want to miss out on:
- Learning in a World that is Open
Presenter : Prof Dr Zoraini Wati Abas (OUM)
- iPad and Flipped Classroom
Presenter : Prof Dr Abd Karim Alias (USM)
- Using Twitter to Transform Classroom Learning
Presenter: Zaid Ali Alsagoff (IMU)
- Using Classroom Presenter on Windows-based Tablets for Teaching & Learning
Presenter : Dr Abdul Halim Sulaiman (UM)
- How to Design and Use Prezi Like a Pro
Presenter: Mohd Hafiz Md Hanif (UPSI)
- I Annotate, You Annotate
Presenter: Norhayati Maskat (Taylor's College)
- Picture Link: Good Presentations Made Better
Presenter : George Easton Hanna (Taylor's College)
- Beyond Present Schools : MUVilLE (Malaysian multi-User Virtual Learning Environments
Mimma Sayuti Khalid (MOE/UM)
- Forum : LIT Forward
Panels: Prof. Dr. Raja Maznah Raja Hussain, Prof Dr Zoraini Wati Abas, Prof Dr Abd Karim Alias, Zaid Ali Alsagoff, Norhayati Maskat
As for me, I will be flying off soon to another world until 26th March...Until then have fun learning on planet Earth :)


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A life drawing masterclass with the master of drawing heads: Godwin Bradbeer! This workshop will address portraiture with a concentration on structural aspects of the head, neck and upper body. Linear and tonal approaches demonstrated and analytical discussion within a group context will further explore working with the human image.
Sunday 2nd December
10am – 4pm
Places are limited
$270 full fee / $250 student
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Breakfast Sandwich
April 3, 2011 § Leave a comment
My friend was lamenting the loss of a local eatery yesterday because she really liked a breakfast sandwich they served. I never tried the breakfast item (it wasn't vegan), but it sounded really good and I knew I could veganize it. So with the sunshine streaming through my windows and Save the Moon streaming through my laptop this morning, I made breakfast. And it was good.
You'll need:
(Use organic when possible.)
avocado, tomato, herb & garlic tofu, fresh spinach, whole grain bread, balsamic vinegar
Dry fry 1/2 inch slabs of tofu until golden on both sides. Slice tomato and avocado. Make toast. Toss spinach with balsamic. Assemble all ingredients.


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Wear and tear on property not profit
Wear and tear in a rental property is inevitable. Paintwork will chip, carpet stains will appear and the odd breakage is common. It's how a property agent reacts to maintenance queries that can affect profitability for landlords.
At Lemontree, we know it is not always easy to find trusted trades people to carry out repairs. Time-consuming research, inflated quotes and poor workmanship are just three concerns landlords often voice to us. This is why we have our own in-house maintenance team, as part of our property management service, who react quickly and cut out any hassle for landlords; we will only contact you to approve maintenance arrangements and quotes, see the landlord testimonials on our website.
The emphasis on property maintenance is heightening after ARLA statistics suggest tenants are staying in their properties for a record 20 months. As a trusted agent to manage a landlord's property, we are responsible for protecting the investment. Making sure the condition of the property remains near perfect is focus of Lemontree because of the key benefits; it keeps the tenant happy and loyal, and it also protects the value of a property for our landlords should they wish to sell the property or for future lets.


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By Alan Knight
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How many people are really out of work? The accurate answer is surprisingly difficult to ascertain. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the official unemployment rate as of February 2015, is 5.5 percent. For reasons that are highly political, official unemployment figures are greatly under-reported. There are other factors that should enter into the reporting. For example, there are discouraged workers (those who have given up on looking for work.) There are those employed part-time but not able to secure full-time work, and there are others who are marginally attached to the labor force. In reality, then, the actual U
. S unemployment is up around 11 or 12%. .
Those who are fresh out of high school and college are finding full-time employment more difficult to find. Many are
educated but over-qualified for the
few entry-level positions that are available.
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While many professional careers do require formal education and years of experience, there are high-paying jobs out there that don't require a college degree or prior experience. Let's look at some of the better paying jobs that don't always require a college degree or vast amounts of experience needed:
Security Guard
Working as a security guard can mean a lot more than just patrolling the local mall for unruly punks. You might work as a protective sentry for an embassy, a secure cash transporter for firms such as Brinks, or even a member of the Homeland Security team at an airport. A high school diploma is sufficient for most of these jobs, but requirements vary and could include passing a drug test, having a clean criminal record, and perhaps even obtaining a firearms license. Annual Salary Range: $18,000 - $39,000.
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You don't need a formal education to work as a bartender, but you should go to a bar tending school. Working behind a bar can be difficult, as each shift requires dealing with an imbibing public from different walks of life. Some locales have laws in place where a bar or bartender can be held responsible if a patron drinks too much, so there is the added pressure of monitoring how much alcohol your customers consume. The ABC Bar Tending School lists locations around the country.
Delivery Drivers
Whether national, regional, or local, companies need delivery drivers. As long as you have a clean driver's license, you're eligible for these jobs. You sometimes don't need prior experience for many of these jobs, and they often offer a lot of scheduling flexibility. Starting with a company as a driver can also help you get your foot in the door, with opportunities to work towards a higher-paying position such as in sales, a shift manager, a terminal manager, etc. Annual Salary Range: $17,000 - $46,000.
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Bill Collector
Experts project the employment rate for bill collectors to grow by approximately 19% in the next 10 years
and most of these positions
only require a high school diploma. Job
requirements include effectively communicating over the phone and having good
customer service skills. Previous bill
collection experience is sometimes not required.
Annual Salary Range:
$22,000 - $48,000. ,
Sanitation Worker
Garbage collection may not sound as attractive as some other non-degree jobs, but the pay is good and the opportunities are abundant. You'll need to wake up before the crack of dawn to start your work day, but you get most holidays off, receive
benefits, and you get to exercise a bit on the job when you work as a garbage
collector. Requirements include being
physically fit, capable of lifting heavy items, and the ability to drive a
garbage truck. You can begin looking for
a job in this field on a waste management company's career site. Annual Salary Range: $20,000 - $60,000. good
School Bus Driver
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You must have the patience of a saint if you want to drive children to and from school every morning and afternoon. Additionally, you need a clean driving and criminal record. Bus drivers usually work twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon, and get all the same holidays and days off that students enjoy.
Oftentimes no previous experience is required to become a school bus driver, and
the job can come with benefits as well as a decent salary. Annual Salary Range: $16,500-$40,000.
Cable TV Installer
Cable TV and Internet installers can make decent salaries. Previous experience is not required for employment, and on-the-job training is provided. A good rapport with the public certainly helps make this job easier. Annual Salary Range: $21,500 - $52,000.
Semi-Truck Driver
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Real Estate Brokers & Sales Agents
The most successful brokers have established a large referral network and have return business. In other words, it takes at least a few years to make significant income in the field. But the potential is there to earn a great deal of money, and you only need an agent license to get your foot in the door at a real estate firm. To become eligible for a license, you must take an approved pre-licensing course and then pass the state exam. You can then affiliate with an established broker and work your way towards getting your own broker's license. Annual Salary Range: $30,000 - $200,000+
Taxi Driver
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Specific licensing requirements for taxi drivers vary from state to state, but include being over 21 years of age, having a clean driving record, several years driving experience, and passing a background check. Generally, taxi drivers pay to lease their cabs from a cab company, keeping all the income they receive from their
. Work hours can be long and often
include nights, weekends, and holidays, and the work can even be dangerous at
times. But with no previous experience
needed and the ability to set your own hours, being a taxi driver can make for
a relatively comfortable career choice. Annual Salary Range:
$17,000 - $67,000. fares
Bathtub Refinisher
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Those who have been truly successful have taken the time to learn the trade by attending a professional Refinishing School. There they can get not only classroom time, but precious hands-on instruction, so that when they go into a customer's home, they can provide professional results. Tub King, Inc.,
in Jacksonville, Florida provides such a
course one weekend each month.
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For the past decade, people from all over the world have traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to attend its bathtub and kitchen refinishing class. Previous participants have hailed from Canada, Colombia, Spain and Germany and, of course, from throughout the U.S. Typically, the class runs Friday and Saturday, unless the class size is larger, in which case, it
into Sunday. The class usually runs for a full eight hours each
day with a free lunch included. It's taught by Tub King's Operations Manager, Mike Turner, who has been instructing the class for well over a
year. is continued
During the class, participants learn about the entire refinishing process, repairing damaged bathtubs, spraying the
to make them
look new, refinishing countertops, and more. The students are taught the
various skills and then are able to practice in real-time during the class.
It's here they'll actually get hands-on experience in learning how refinish a
variety of Clawfoot bathtubs, countertops, sinks, cabinets, etc. Furthermore, the course offers hands-on instruction in: tubs
- An Overview of the Refinishing Industry
- How to Select the Right Equipment
- Proper Preparation
- What are the Most Reliable Coating Products
- How to Refinish Porcelain (sinks and tubs)
- Striking Gold in Antique Clawfoot Bathtubs
- How to Refinish Fiberglass
- How to Do Spot Repairs
- What are the Most Effective Cleaners
- How to Refinish Kitchen Countertops
- How to Refinish Appliances
- How to Refinish Ceramic Tile
- How Refinish Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets
- How to Create Multi-speck Patterns
- How to Refinish Concrete
- Bathtub Conversion (for Walk-in Tubs) for seniors
- Truck Bed liners (which is a separate business all in itself)
- How to Properly Set Up Your Business
- A Review of the Best Marketing & Advertising Strategies
- Using Key Strategies to Obtain Work for Months
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At the conclusion of the class, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion as a trained refinishing professional. After receiving a Certificate of Completion from Tub King's course, students can start their own bathtub and kitchen refinishing business. With the purchase of a professional spray rig, approximately $700 of materials, they're now a professionally equipped, well-trained contract laborer. Not only are they now skilled to refinish tubs, but also counter tops, ceramic tile, appliances, sinks, and cabinets. Whether as a part-time or full-time job, this could expand your income far beyond just being able to refinish your own tub.
Tub King's well-lauded refinishing class empowers students to work for themselves to change and improve their lives as a qualified, certified refinishing professional. Upon completion, students can "put up their shingle" and earn a decent income by providing their professional services, whether it's in commercial, residential or doing antique work.
Equipment and coating materials can be obtained inexpensively and there are many avenues for advertising that are affordable. In fact, Tub King also offers its
discount pricing on requisite equipment and materials as well as advertising
assistance; so in addition to offering expert hands-on training, the class also
addresses marketing techniques to help its students' get started with their
refinishing business. We offer marketing assistance in the form of brochures,
advertisements, and flyers. students
Tub King also has a very active referral program. Every class
added to Tub King's database of certified graduate is . When
someone from another state contacts us to find out if we'd recommend a
professional for any of their refinishing projects, we help them get in touch
with one of our graduates who's nearby them. refinishers
Learn More About Tub King's In-Depth Refinishing Course
In this article, I provided solutions to the issues surrounding our nation's current unemployment figures. I then recommended several possible non-degree career tracks such as security guard, truck driver, etc. I especially discussed Tub King's internationally acclaimed Bath and Kitchen Refinishing course, going into detail about the once-per-month course's hands-on curriculum, and also mentioned some of the things Tub King does to facilitate our graduates' business success. If you found this article useful, please share it with your family, friends and co-workers.
If you have a comment related to this article, leave it in the Comment section of this blog.
If you'd like to receive a Free Walk-in Tub Buyers' Guide, fill out the form below.
If you'd like to receive a FREE Clawfoot Tub Buyer's Guide, fill out the form below.
Have a question? Feel free to contact me at the number or email listed at the end of this article and I'll personally get back to you. It's been my pleasure sharing this information with you.
Thanks again for visiting with us.
|Click Here to Learn More About Tub King's Refinishing Classes
Alan Knight is the owner of Tub King, Inc., and SeniorBathtub.com in Jacksonville, Florida. He has many years of experience in the antique and senior bathtub industries. HIs companies not only provide superior products, they are also award winners, receiving the "Best of Jacksonville Chamber Award" four years running. If you'd like to contact them, call (800) 409-3375 or (800) 843-4231; or send an email to email@example.com.
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granite vs marble vs quartz vs others
1. How do the Various Stones Compare in Price?
Every natural stone has its own price. There are some very inexpensive granites and marbles and some very expensive granites and marbles. About 90% of granites and marbles cost between $10 and $26 per square foot. Some are less and some are more. Most limestones and travertines are in the lower half of that price range. Most quartz products are around the $17 to $29 range. Quartzites, as a class, are the most expensive. Most are over $40 per square foot.
2. What is Granite?
Granite is among the most durable countertop materials. It is heat-resistant, scratch-resistant, and stain-resistant. Granite comes in a wide array of colors and patterns to choose from. Each granite has a different combination of minerals that contribute to its unique appearance. There are hundreds of varieties of granite from all over the world – over 600 varieties from Brazil alone. Granite is formed from magma (liquid rock) that cooled before it reached the surface.
3. What is Marble?
Marble is mainly used in bathrooms rather than kitchens. It is often used for bathroom countertops, tub decks and shower surrounds. Compared to granite, marble scratches more easily and, even if well-sealed, may stain. Acids like lemon juice or tomato juice will chemically react to marble and damage the finish. Marble is a sedimentary stone composed of calcium carbonate that has been heated and compressed.
4. What is Quartz?
Quartz is similar to granite in durability, but not quite as heat resistant. It's man-made from chopped and powdered quartz. Most quartz varieties have a "mellow" and consistent appearance. Some quartz varieties look very much like the most popular marbles, but without the durability issues marble has.
5. Is Quartzite the Same as Quartz?
They're very different from each other. Quartzite is 100% natural. Most quartzites are as durable and heat resistant as granite, but a few are scratchable.
6. How About Limestone and Travertine?
Most marbles are harder than most limestones. Travertine is usually the softest of the three. Like marble, limestone and travertine are sedimentary calcium carbonates.


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|While I object to their advertising campaign ("Are you a Betty?" No! I am not a Betty thankyouverymuch! ) I still want it all!!
|"Prints are so 1959."
The even better part? Butterick is having a sale online through Wednesday; their patterns are on sale for $2.99. Am I going to take advantage of this? Is Joan way cooler than Betty?
The other thing I'm super happy about is What Katie Did is having their twice-a-year sale, and I snagged some great pieces. For $27 I managed to get a '50s corset, which I never would have been able to afford otherwise. Now I'll have something to wear over it!
I also need some jewelry and QVC (don't laugh) has some pieces that look really similar to ones Joan wears. I guess it's for all the old ladies that shop there. ;) The prices are okay. My mom also has some things her mother gave her that she says she'll give me that I'm curious to see.


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At age 80, Antonia Gonzalez has rediscovered the mandolin. Pablo Torres, 78, boasts that his singing and guitar playing has been heard "all over the Valley." And 70-year-old Pete Luczon says it feels "Oooooh so natural" to belt out a chorus of his favorite song.
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, the three join 27 other senior citizens to play mandolins, violins, guitars and tambourines and dance inside a dreary auditorium at Las Palmas Park in San Fernando.
This week the group, which calls itself "Los Suenos de Oro" or "The Golden Dreams," is celebrating its 10th year of music making. What started as a beginning guitar class for senior citizens has blossomed into an orchestra-chorale, where one's enthusiasm to play an instrument and sing is more important than the sound of the music.
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"As long as I have my health and my voice, I will sing my heart out," said Torres, the group's announcer and lead male singer. "Years and years ago, I stopped singing and playing the guitar. I got too busy or too lazy. Now these people are part of my life."


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"Painting with colored pencils brings the best of both worlds - painting and drawing. It produces the richness and saturation of the surface with colors, which is a signature trait of a painting, within a completely controllable process, which is the prerogative of a drawing." - Alyona Nickelsen, Colored Pencil Painting Portraits.
That girl in the above picture was created with colored pencils - can you believe it? And the artist shows you the steps to create realistic portraits like this with colored pencils. There's detailed description of not only how but also why the artist author uses the mediums that she does. For those who are turned off by nude portraits, the good news is every portrait in this book is clothed. I particularly love the appendix where the author lists a comparative analysis of blending properties of selected colored pencil brands so you can decide which one is the best choice for the project you are working on.
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It's hard not to love a place like Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill. The name alone says "neighborhood watering hole and stick-to-your-ribs grub."
Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill, with all its funkiness, has catered to the Burbank locals since 1939. It must be doing something right because it has had only three owners since that time. It was one of my favorite places in the early 1970s when I was the sports editor of the Burbank Daily Review.
When I returned last week after a 35-year absence, swinging open the saloon doors, it was like walking into a time warp. It could have been 1975 all over again. The atmosphere was the same — a pool table right in front of me, the long bar to the left, booths to the right, the patio straight ahead. The friendliness of the wait staff was infectious.
That is all fine and dandy, but what about the food? Tinhorn Flats is known for its eclectic hamburger menu. I selected the bacon cheeseburger ($8.50), with steak fries. I'm not a big steak fries guy, but these were good. The half-pound burger, with its handmade patty made fresh daily, was awesome. It was so big, I had trouble opening my mouth wide enough to take a bite. There are 14 burger choices on the menu from the American Classic to Mushroom Swiss to Jalapeno Cheddar. All burgers are $8.50 with the exception of the Tinhorn Cheese Burger ($7.50).


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Antoine Saout Video Rating: 5 / 5
25 comments
He deserved to win the title, but Cada was so f3ckin lucky. He a very good poker player, without expression
completely agree with all that been said
this guy is so much in control like he dont feel any pressure ..a genuine poker player
saout = the man
he cant stop looking at her boobs at the beginning thats funny
He sould have won the main event! Cada did not deserve it, what a luck against every opponent! Always coming from behind! Moon and Cada were the 2 weakest players and they won, crazy!
Followed it live on bluffmagazine.
whwere did u see it brother?
please reply asap
at 1:22 … she is ready. Antoine, you shoud have collected that fresh giggling pot. Poker is poker, women are women. 🙂
Fuck Cada! Saout is my 2009 wsop main event champ.
After Ivey was out, Saout deserved to win that thing.
Damn…. that girl makes is making me believe I may get laid just cause of my accent =)
His English is so cute ! xD Fortunately I understand his french u_u
This guys the real deal!
What is about the Moon ur impressed with? his luck?
Ca a été extraordinaire de suivre cette finale que tu as dominée de bout en bout. Quelle déception à la fin mais quelle performance tu as accomplie!!!
Bravo!! Ce n'est que le début!!
I felt like I was about to vomit when his Q-Q got cracked, and then went out. Was hoping for Saout vs Ivey in the HU, but wth, it's poker. Happends…
J'ai suivi toute la finale sur le CP et franchement je suis épaté de la finale qu'il a faite. Car il est parti très short et il a marché sur cette FT.
VGG a toi Antoine et je suis encore degouté des deux derniers coups ou Cada chatte son 2 et son K… (mm si pour ce derniere coup je ne sais pas si j'aurai tt envoyé avec 88 et 40BB mais c'est peut etre la fatigue ou le bad beat juste avant.)
Say u have AA against KK. U know that u are ahead w AA, but 18% of the time u will lose. Its like throwing the dice and know u gonna lose if the 6 or 5 hits. Its a fair race w 22 against AK, so I dont think that its such a bad play 5, 4, or three handed. Good luck to the final two. Im especially impressed w Moon.
Great final table results
This has been an extremely exiting final table. I think they all went in good and played well. Moon made a small error in the beginning but fixed it moments later. All in all, everybody knows that u can get sucked out when u play pre flop poker for 19 hours like theese guys.
Saout played 100% awesome.
Now Cada, who has this love of shoving with baby pocket pairs, he got all in with 33 against an over pair and hit a 3, then 22 to hit a 2.
Along with Moon, who has been overplaying his hands so much itsnot even funny..AQ to beat Ivey"s AK, and AQ again to take Begleiter's QQ.
Horrible final table results
Sorry you lost that hand Antoine. Was hoping for Buchman v Saout heads-up, unfortunately it's luckbox #1 Cada against luckbox #2 Moon. Terrible final table all round.
Well….QQ vs 22…Cant help but feel sorry for the guy, Definately played better poker than the other 2. Now it will take ages for those 2 luckers to finish…Harsh 🙁
RIGGED imo
Vraiment dommage se K à la river…. Cada à vraiment eu d'la chatte


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I had two blogs. This one, which was never intended to go beyond a year, and was simply a project whose goal was to take a picture of Lake Superior every day and compare/contrast how the color palette changed from day to day, month to month. The second was Working With What I Have, which began as a way for me to catalog my most and least favorite recipes for easy reference. Eventually, though, I started adding posts that had nothing to do with daily photos or food. What I wanted to post didn't fit in either of these blogs. So I combined them into a general "my life" themed blog which I'm calling:
What does that mean for Daily Duluth? It means it's over, folks. Anything I would have posted here, will now be posted over at Life Lived. I've transferred all my posts from both former blogs to Life Lived so nothing (theoretically) will be lost.
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This organization was founded by Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, DMD who faced the problems of sole practice like any other dentist. That is why he wanted to pave the way for the dentists who are willing to continue their sole practices without having troubles of mismanagement and lesser turn out of patients.
MB2 Dental Solutions offers a variety of dental services which include providing management services to orthodontics in improving their skills and dedicating quality time to their patients. Usually starting up a business whether small involves a lot of effort, time and care. That is why it becomes difficult for private dentists to work alone and as a result of it, they have to reduce the number of patients that have a negative impact on their business. This eventually leads to failure of their business. That is why MB2 Dental Solutions have come up with rendering its management services to dentists.
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At the end of 1965, four members of The Hague's popular Jumping Jewels dumped their manager and struck out on their own as the Jay-Jays. With the name change came a new musical direction, a pent-up beat music sound inspired by the Beatles, the Who and, especially, the Kinks. Their first single, Bald Headed Woman, was a Top 10 smash. The Jay-Jays' most impressive recordings were all released within the span of one tumultuous, action-packed year: 1966. Their self-titled album included such Dutch beat gems as Come Back If You Dare, I Keep Tryin', Today I'm Gay and the fuzz-packed instrumental Cruncher.
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APPEAL: Police at the scene of the fatal shooting in East Dulwich yesterday afternoon (Nov 3)
POLICE CONTINUE to appeal for witnesses and information following the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in south-east London yesterday afternoon (Nov 3).
Officers were called East Dulwich shortly after 3pm to reports of gunshots. A man aged 21, was confirmed dead at the scene, which was just minutes from where a funeral was taking place.
Another male, thought to be in his late teens, was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to the ankle. He is in a stable, non-life-threatening condition.
Officers have arrested four males (no further details at this stage) in connection with the incident and they are all currently in custody.
Enhanced police patrols are taking place in the area where the shooting took place, with a highly visible police presence.
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ABC News has obtained a police security camera video showing a handcuffed George Zimmerman being brought in for questioning after shooting Trayvon Martin. Remember how Zimmerman's lawyer said his client had a broken nose and a skull laceration from having his face and head pounded by Martin? Look at this video. Zimmerman's face is a bit blurry, but I see no blood on his face, and not a scratch on his head. This video is not conclusive, but it does not build one's confidence in George Zimmerman's case, or, to be more precise, the credibility of his lawyer.
UPDATE: Leo Ladenson points to the police report saying that when officers found Zimmerman, he was "bleeding out of the nose and the back of the head." And that he received first aid on the scene. It would make sense that he would have been cleaned up during that first aid treatment before being transported to the station. I had not realized these things.
Leo, if, as you say, I'm "blowing hot and cold," it's because I don't feel comfortable yet saying, "Yes, this is what happened, I'm sure of it." Because I'm not. I'd rather blow hot and cold than take a side based on incomplete information. What seems true emotionally may not at all be what's actually true.
UPDATE.2: Or, the police who filed the report might have been lying to protect Zimmerman. Possibly.
UPDATE.3: Enhanced photo from the police surveillance tape shows a significant gash on the back of Zimmerman's head.


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When I first became a supervisor, I was so naïve I actually thought that meant people would do what I said. It's even worse when you're a project manager, and the people you need don't even work for you.
The discipline of influence management, which is a practical and completely legitimate form of office politics, is another of the core competencies of good project managers.
Influence management is, as the name suggests, the art and craft of gaining influence over others, which requires power. There are six sources of organizational power that reinforce one another to give you expanded influence to get the work done:
ROLE Power
Your official role in the organization, along with special delegated assignments, committee and staff positions, etc., gives you certain influence. Even those who do not report to you in a formal sense normally have to show at least a minimum respect for your organizational role. Notice that this power is given to you by others, and is capable of being countermanded.
RESPECT Power
A powerful source of influence management is the respect others have for you, because of your track record, your special knowledge, your insight and intelligence, and your personal integrity and honesty. While respect power takes time to build, it's often much more powerful than organizational role in influencing the behavior of others.
RHETORIC Power
Skill in the arts of communication is a source of influence and power. A clearly written memo setting forth goals, roles, expectations, and time requirements for a specific task is harder to ignore than a badly written and confusing one. Your personal ability to negotiate, to sell, and sometimes even to plead are ways to influence others to get the work done.
RESOURCES Power
You often have control of certain resources—your own time and priority list, if nothing else—that others require to get their work done. While it's in the long run ineffective to try to deny others to blackmail them into cooperating with you, it's legitimate to go the extra mile for those who are willing to go the extra mile for you in return.
RELATIONSHIP Power
Who you know and what kind of relationship you have with them is another traditional source of power. Some people interpret this too narrowly, and only suck up. But notice the power held by someone who has a staff-level friend in every department. Good manners and a friendly smile are effective influence management tools available to anyone.
REASON Power
Depending on the priority of your project, you may get additional power from it. Reason power comes from the "Why?" of your project. Under normal circumstances, you couldn't evict a vice president from his or her office, but if you're the acting fire marshal and there's a fire, your reason for giving orders is so high that everyone will tend to obey you. Faking a higher level of priority for your project is normally a bad idea, but when your project has significant priority and legitimacy, it's completely appropriate to use that power in support of accomplishing your ends.
Adapted from Gameplan for Getting Results with Project Management, by Michael S. Dobson, PMP. Copyright © 2010 Michael S. Dobson. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.


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As an optional rule my players may roll during character creation (but AFTER choosing a class) on the following table (it's inspired by an Arduin table, but I tinkered a little bit with it):
Character Aspects (1d20)
1-2 Thin (-1 to Strength)
3-4 Choleric (-1 to Wisdom, +1 to Constitution)
5-6 Melancholic (+1 to Intelligence)
7-8 Nimble (+1 to Dexterity)
9-12 Normal
13-14 Serene (+1 to Wisdom)
15-16 Vivid (+1 to Luck/Charisma)
17-18 Brawny (+1 to Strength)
19-20 Fat (+1 Constitution, -1 Dexterity)
If I need some characteristics for NPCs fast, I use this table too. It doesn't change a lot, but it can give a character some depth if the player is willing. Ask the thin dwarf, he'll tell you...


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This 750ml bottle was given to me as a gift recently and it was some very interesting stuff. I haven't had many White IPAs so I can't say that I'm an expert in this rather interesting style. From what I am led to believe, the White IPA is somewhat like a cross between a Belgian Witbier and a good old India Pale Ale. Sounds just about perfect to me as the weather is starting to get hot and humid. A nice wheat crispness is always a solid contribution to summertime brews. Then I saw the kicker on the front of the bottle… "Bottled with Brett". This got me very interested. Bottle conditioned using wild yeast, this, I thought, was going to be different. The bottle also mentioned that it had wine yeast added and that it was aged in oak wine tanks. At this point I honestly didn't know what I was in for. This beer was bottled in August 2012, so it has been bottle conditioning for almost a whole year. I had a feeling that this was going to have a lot of Brettanomyces characteristics and maybe not quite the hop bite that it would've had at an earlier date.
I popped this baby open and started to pour. I poured as slowly as I could, and yet I still got a full pint glass of head. This beer was extremely fizzy and that's not a bad thing for a summer thirst quencher. I took a whiff and I was surprised at what I smelled. I can't say I've had much of an introduction to Brett beers up to this point but it was unmistakable. An extremely funky, horse, barnyard, smell was overpowering the other aromas and I was already a bit scared to take a taste. As I gave it a little more of a whiff I could tell that there were some fruity notes under that heavy blanket of Brett aroma but it was hard for me to get past it. The taste was also extremely funky, much like the aroma but with a distinct wine note to it on the end. There's definitely some fruity stuff going on as well, but once again the wild yeast is definitely front and center and it is hard to separate it from the other layers.
This beer is complex, and not very approachable. The other person that was tasting this with didn't like it at all. I'll admit that at first I wasn't too sure I liked it much myself since I was unaccustomed to the funky aroma/taste that this beer had in spades, but as I drank it, it started to grow on me. I don't think this would be a beer I'd drink all the time, but I would certainly love to taste a young batch and an older batch of this at the same time. I think not only would it be fun to see how much the overall flavor changed in that time, but also to see if it would be easier to pick out the other notes in the younger beer in order to have a better sense of those flavors underneath the Brettanomyces flavor in the older one.


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American fourth-graders are good, not great, readers. But they clearly know their way around the Internet. At least that's one of the lessons to take away from the latest international assessment of nine-year-olds' reading ability.
Earlier this week, the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) released the results of the 2016 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). Our fourth-graders scored 16th out of the 61 participating countries and jurisdictions, although just 12 countries outscored us by statistically significant margins. The five top performers in descending order were Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland and Finland.
Although we can't claim number one status, our young students once again show they are more competitive internationally than either their 15-year-old siblings or their parents and grandparents, who barely register at the international average on tests of literacy. (As though the nation needed more evidence that we Baby Boomers need to get over ourselves.)
Yet the report was not without troubling signs. For one, the overall average was not significantly different from 2001, and we actually saw a decline from 2011 even while scores increased in ten countries. As we often remind CPE readers, one year's data does not make a trend. But it does bear watching, particularly since the decline in this case was most pronounced among our low scorers, producing a widening gap.
As in past administrations of PIRLS, our fourth-graders performance is largely driven by their proficiency with reading literature. Only six countries outperformed the U.S. when reading for "literary experience." In comparison, 14 did better than we did when asked to "acquire and use information." The relatively weak performance in informational reading extends through adulthood in the U.S. — an issue CPE addressed three years ago in our report Beyond Fiction, which highlighted the importance of including non-fiction texts in the school curriculum.
Interestingly enough, however, our fourth-graders are really good at locating and using information online. For the first time in 2016, PIRLS assessed students' ability to navigate the internet for information. IEA developed discrete web pages that students accessed through computer, and navigated through them to answer short multiple-choice or open-ended questions. (You can test-drive ePIRLS sample items here.) Out of the 16 participating education systems, only three — Singapore, Norway and Ireland — outperformed the U.S.
This begs the question: Why can our students read for information online, but aren't as proficient in print? Hopefully, ePIRLS will prompt researchers to take a deeper look into this area. And while they're at it, we need to know more about why U.S. schools seem to be able teach kids to read, interpret and analyze literature, but the skills aren't transferring to their approach to printed informational texts. There's an urgency to finding answers. Our nation has entered an era when consumers of information must increasingly rely on their own judgment and skills in order to discern fact from fiction. We need to figure out how to make sure our next generation is up to it.
CPE will soon be releasing a report that examines differences in the perceptions teachers in the U.S. have about their profession compared to their peers in high-performing Finland. The report, written by our research analyst Annie Hemphill, doesn't specifically address reading instruction. But it does highlight some issues important to preparing and retaining good teachers who, after all, are a key ingredient in students' academic development. So keep watching this space.


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Vivo is considered as one of the most celebrated mobile phone brands in Malaysia. The good thing about this mobile phone is that it offers a fresh and a unique choice for people who would want to experience something new when it comes to their mobile devices.
Fans of the mobile brand are already looking forward to the release of its latest flagship phone, the Vivo Xplay 5S. One of the rumoured features of this flagship phone is the fingerprint scanner that is embedded underneath the display of the phone itself. In most smartphones, the fingerprint scanner feature is usually found at the home button of the phone or on the back of the mobile device. This is the only time that the fingerprint scanner will be incorporated in the display screen of the phone itself. An external scanner like this can make the phone slimmer and stylish.
It still remains unclear on who shall provide Vivo in Malaysia with the technology for such feature. Both CrucialTech and Qualcomm possess the capabilities to do such after unveiling similar technologies a few years back. As for Qualcomm, they have already achieved an ultrasonic technology that allows fingerprints to be captured and scanned in the display screen of the mobile device.
If this would push through, the latest mobile phone products of Vivo in Malaysia with the onscreen fingerprint scanner will be the very first in history. The earlier released mobile flagship phone of the brand, the Vivo Xplay 3S, features QHD Display. This could possibly be the same feature for the Vivo Xplay 5S. It will have a 6-inch screen and run with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 clocked at 2.5GHz with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. It will have a rear camera of 13-megapixel and front camera of 8-megapixel. No word on when the phone will be released has been announced but a lot of Vivo fans are already looking forward for it.
Another unique thing about the phone is that will feature a 2.5D curved glass that has 2560×1440, 590ppi resolution. It will also offer expandable storage of up to 128GB. As for the battery life, it will come with a 3,500 mAh battery and has a pre-installed Android 4.4.4 Kitkat together with Vivo's Funtouch 2.0 UI on top of the Google's operating system. It will be 5.68mm thick, an interesting feature for a mobile phone with a 3,500mAh battery.
More specification and feature leaks are expected to surface for the Vivo XPlay 5S as Vivo continues to keep its release confidential to the public.
More on Vivo mobile updates:
Vivo X5Max with Larger 2300mAh Battery Launched at MWC 2015 (gadgets.ndtv.com)
Vivo XPlay 5S with 2.5D Curved Glass Spotted in Pictures (gizmochina.com)


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Desert Oracle
Hozhoni's presence in the media continues to spread all across the country, and now it has landed in the pages of a book of stories called the Desert Oracle. Based out of Joshua Tree, California, the Desert Oracle is described as "a pocket-sized field guide to the fascinating American deserts: weird tales, ghost towns, wonderfully bizarre animals and plants, mysteries and folklore, national and state parks, slickrock arches, legends of lost mines and ships on the sand dunes, beloved authors and artists, and plenty of oddball desert characters from the past and the present." In the Spring issue of this year, an article was included that featured our very own Robert Zappanti, and it tells the narrative of his trip to Roswell with a former art instructor. Written by that very same former Hozhoni art instructor, it gives a very raw look into the inspiration to one of Rob's favorite subject matters, and shows the perspective of what it is like to work with artists with disabilities.
This zine can be purchased online at their website, http://www.desertoracle.com, for a very reasonable fee, if you wish to read this story and many others from the deserts of America. Its a great read, and gives a unique perspective into art, inspiration, and aliens.


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Hi all, Dorinda here.
Have you done much gardening this year?
I love doing it but wish I had more time.
This gorgeous scene has certainly produced some beautiful produce and blooms.
It's just soothing to look at.
This image is called Garden Bench.
I did write all colors down. There were tons and then I misplaced the list.
I do apologize.
Big Hugs,


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It's also exactly why contact centers must constantly aim to deliver clear messages as a way of improving communication. This means that if you want to be understood, your call center training program must focus on effective communication. One way to do this is to encourage agents to avoid commonly thrown-around phrases that complicate, rather than add value to, conversations.
Although this is a difficult habit to break, it's one of the best ways to ensure that agents and customers truly understand one another. Eliminating these customer service phrases whether you're on the phone, email, or live chat can instantly improve transactions.
1. Vague expressions
There's no room for uncertainty in platform-based customer care transactions. Customers want to know that you have a concrete plan for solving their problems, and using obscure phrases won't help your case. Examples of these are:
• Let me look into that.
• I'll see what I can do.
• I'll get back to you on this.
Aside from diminishing the quality of interactions, these lines give off the vibe that agents don't really know what they're doing. What customers want to hear are exact, goal-oriented solutions. To placate customers, you must provide them with a detailed, step-by-step course of action to resolve their issues.
2. The word "no" and its variations
As much as possible, call center agents should avoid responding negatively to any kind of query. Never utter these phrases at all costs:
• Unfortunately, we don't have a solution for that.
• I don't know.
• I can't help you with this.
• It's not our job.
Remember that your primary role as a contact center is to assist customers through all types of pain points. Granted, there'll be instances wherein you won't be able to directly solve their problems, as you may be limited by industry or brand policies. When this happens, agents must be ready to provide alternate solutions. Start with lines like these:
• Although we can't provide a solution to that, here's a better offer.
• I understand your frustration. The solution we recommend is this.
3. Ambiguous deadlines
Brands have to deliver customer service as fast as they can, and customers expect you to come up with speedy solutions. However, using ambiguous time indicators such as these can be frustrating for them:
• urgent
• quickly
• soon
• right away
• when I get the chance
Instead of these indefinite time frames, why not give them an exact schedule? You may use these lines instead:
• Expect this to be resolved within two working days.
• I'll call you back at 3:00 PM today.
• You'll receive an email from us in two hours.
4. Exaggerations
To manage customers' expectations well, call center agents must not promise what they can't deliver. When you exaggerate, you're setting the bar high, which means that customers may end up disappointed if you fail to follow through. Examples of these are:
• We'll work our magic to solve this!
• We're simply experts at this!
On the other hand, you must not also be perceived as incompetent. Although it's necessary to project a can-do and positive attitude, you should consider your actual capabilities and resources. The better way to assure customers that you're working on their requests is to be direct and honest. Explain to them the procedures you'll be following to resolve their complaints. You may also let them know which tools you'll be using, or tell them about your team of subject matter experts.
5. Overused words
The golden rule of effective communication is this: Do away with unnecessary words and phrases. These are terms or expressions that don't add meaning to statements. In fact, casually using them can irritate customers or complicate the message. We're all guilty of this mistake at times. Some of the phrases that must be avoided are:
• basically
• literally
• like (e.g., I'm, like, confused here.)
• OMG, LOL, and other abbreviations and internet slangAlthough these expressions seem to lighten up the atmosphere, it may sound too informal and it could be a big turn-off for some customers. So rather than using these phrases, try instead to find the balance between keeping the conversation businesslike but relaxed at the same time.


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Whilst my hubby is away on his annual pilgrimage to the Moto GP at Phillip Island, I have been sewing up a storm. Lots of sashing added to DJ blocks, and more applique for IC border, only one and a half borders to go. And quilting my nieces quilt.
You may recall that I put myself on a fabric/project diet earlier in the year. Well I have been very good, but fell off the wagon this week. A new project has arrived from the Crewel Gobelin......a cross stitch sampler of all things!
And then in a moment of weakness I downloaded the Fancy Fox quilt pattern. Check out Sharon's. I am in love with this little fox. Instant download is so instantly gratifying, if only I could do the same thing with fabric! It didn't take very long to whip this block up this morning. I wish, wish, wish I had enough linen in my cupboard to keep sewing these blocks TODAY. I think I might make one from my stash only using blues and teals, with one red fox!
And if there was ever any question about my sanity...........there is a baby fox too! Please don't judge him by his odd ear.
If only there were more sewing hours in the day! Hope you're having a lovely sunny, stitchy weekend.
Susan x


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In an idyllic resort on the island of La Réunion, Liane Bellion and her husband Martial are enjoying the perfect moment with their 6-year-old daughter. Turquoise skies, blue sea, palm trees, a warm breeze.
It's probably not going to come as any surprise to find that DON'T LET GO jumped up the reading queue as quickly as possible, because every novel from Michel Bussi I've read now has been clever, different and intriguing. DON'T LET GO didn't disappoint, it's all of those things and more.
In it we have a family on holidays on the island of La Réunion. Liane leaves her husband Martial and their daughter poolside to head back to their hotel room for a short break and vanishes. There's blood everywhere in the hotel room, but no body. Right from the outset the statements of her husband don't match witness accounts, but there's no sign of Liane Bellion alive or dead. There's plenty of conjecture about murder, how her body could have been disposed of, and lots of suspicion over her husband's possible involvement, not helped when he takes his young daughter and effectively goes on the run.
All of which might sound a little odd, given it's a small island, but this is holiday home territory and Martial Bellion turns out to be a very resourceful man. As is the local cop who leads the chase for him. Despite the higher ups interfering, and the constant pressure to find Bellion, she's calm, methodical and more than a bit annoyed that she can't find the main suspect, the victim or why they are all in this situation in the first place.
DON'T LET GO is the sort of book that grabs the reader from the outset and confuses, confounds and pulls you in. As well as imagination running wild over what could have happened to Liane Bellion, there's never quite knowing what's the story with Martial. Has he killed his wife, in which case what's going to happen to their daughter? Is he a threat to her, or is he trying to save her from something that only he knows about? You're never really sure. But there are aspects of all the characters that confound, confuse and sometimes even annoy a bit.
All of this action, suspense and doubt is interwoven into a great sense of place, infused with the history and culture of Réunion Island, and the intricate social connections that become a big part of the overall story.
All of Michel Bussi's books that I've been fortunate enough to read so far are standalones, so you can dive in at any point. But once you're here, along with what I can't help but think will be an ever increasing fan base, you'll end up like the rest of us. Searching out earlier books and nudging the next to arrive straight to the top of the priority pile as soon as you can.


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Please excuse my wonky polishing job....I had a few cocktails this evening :D
I'm really liking this color...I had on a tan sweater (yes, a sweater in June....it's only in the 60's in my corner of the Pacific Northwest!!! What the H?) and it looked so fab with this shade!