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True Blue
Venturing into hidden parts of Hiroshima to discover how fabric for Uniqlo jeans are made at the legendary Kaihara mills.
BY IAN LOH | Mar 27, 2017 | Fashion
It's a beautiful autumn day and the mountains are crowned with leaves in resplendent hues of red and yellow. As we travel along twisting mountain roads, between tiny hamlets buried deep in the far east of Hiroshima prefecture, there's not a soul in sight… until we arrive at the Kaihara mill in Fukuyama.
At first glance, it's hard to believe that this sleepy town has a long tradition of weaving and cotton-dyeing, and has been a key producer of kasuri (fabric made of yarn that is dyed to produce a pattern or an image when woven) in Japan since the Edo Period (17th through mid-18th centuries).
Established in 1893, Kaihara is one of the earliest known producers of Bingo-kasuri. But it wasn't until the '60s that the company started leveraging on its traditions in manufacturing indigo-dyed kasuri textiles and developed rope dyeing to produce world-class denim fabrics.
Fast-forward to today, and Kaihara produces up to 400 different types of denim fabrics for more than 200 jeans brands around the world, including Uniqlo. After an extensive tour of all four Kaihara mills, we're pretty sure that it isn't quantity that makes Kaihara the natural choice for Uniqlo. It is quality.
To this end, Kaihara uses only raw cotton harvested from high-quality sources found in the US and employs ring or open-end spinning, according to the desired yarn quality. For added strength, the threads are spun and re-spun a total of 64 times. The delivery robots that operate across the processes are so efficient they require little to no human intervention.
The dyeing process is also very special here. Although the exterior of the yarn is a stunning indigo blue, the core retains cotton's natural white. The unique rope-dyeing process—which Kaihara developed in 1970—is the ultimate secret to producing this white core. The yarn for ropes is repeatedly submerged in indigo dye, pressed in bundles and oxidised to achieve a rich deep blue. In fact, the attractive gradual changes of natural fading is a characteristic only seen in denim woven from such yarn.
The yarns then undergo a sizing process that strengthens, lengthens and smoothens out the warp in preparation for weaving. Today, Kaihara is one of only a handful of mills that still uses and maintains old-fashioned shuttle looms originally deployed in the '70s and the early '80s for its selvedge jeans. The wooden shuttle that threads the weft flies back and forth, producing a rhythmic clanking: this repetitive motion causes minute inconsistencies in the denim—a key element of vintage denim's exquisitely modulating texture. While an advanced high-speed loom can produce about 350M of yarn every day, the daily limit for an old-fashioned shuttle loom is about 120M.
To ensure that the denim produced is of the highest quality possible and will last as it is intended, Kaihara's team performs grey fabric inspection and a series of tests on every single cloth created, as meticulously as possible. As one of Kaihara biggest clients, Uniqlo also works closely with the manufacturer. Its new Denim Innovation Centre in Los Angeles focuses on providing a structure for optimal fabric development and selection based on the type of jeans manufactured.
With the "3Fs" (Fabric, Fit, and Finish) in mind, the centre is tasked with developing fabrics, as well as conducting R&D on the latest production technologies. In addition, it will also focus on environmentally-friendly processing and production methods, as well as conduct R&D on chemicals and techniques used for the fading and the distressing of jeans.
By forging a longstanding partnership with Kaihara, Uniqlo aims to combine traditions and innovative technologies to craft a new generation of jeans.
Masaaki Matsubara, Director of Denim Innovation Centre tells us more about Uniqlo denim.
ESQUIRE: Tell us more about the Denim Innovation Centre in Los Angeles.
MASAAKI MATSUBARA: The DIC is a research and development centre or design centre that specialises in jeans for Fast Retailing Group. We collect all the information and the development that is in alignment with the respective brands. To be more specific, for example, we would develop items with the fabric manufacturers and upon research, draw up lists of optimal design as well as the fit. And ultimately, we develop the finish as well.
ESQ: How is Uniqlo denim different from other brands?
MM: First of all, Uniqlo itself has this concept of LifeWear where we offer essential items for everyday life. So, the same concept applies to denim. Authenticity is very important in the denim we offer. We strive to remain relevant and always respond to the market.
ESQ: As a Japanese brand, how much Japanese craftmanship goes into Uniqlo denim?
MM: Japanese craftsmanship denim definitely forms the foundation in our approach. But rather than simply single-mindedly focusing on that, we want to keep challenging ourselves to innovate the denim.
ESQ: What are some of the technologies or innovations that have been highlight so far?
MM: Heat Tech denim is one of them. Another example is the Ultra-Stretch jeans. The new Ultra-Stretch jeans have doubled the stretchability compared previous versions.
ESQ: With so much effort being put into the R&D, how do you keep the price competitive?
MM: Innovation is not simply generating something new but also requires costs for development. So, that means a solution needs to be well thought out. We put cost reduction and cost control into our processing as well. For example, removing redundant processes, stream lining etc.
ESQ: What can we expect from the new Uniqlo denim line?
MM: The main difference in the past was the fit, whether it's wide or skinny. But the new denim focuses on the length and the proportion. The wash of the denim is another important element.
ESQ: After being in the industry for almost 20 years, what do you think is the most interesting thing about denim?
MM: I think denim is very special because of its fabric. Once you wash it, it gives a character that has not existed before. Or you distress it; it gives another different kind of character. I mean, the basic design of denim will always be the same—five pockets. There's not much of versatility when it comes to that. But yet, we need to develop something that is new and updated within the given framework, and how we pursue R&D is extremely important. What can we do to make the denim look cooler or what can we do to make it more comfortable. It's the accumulation of the daily effort that we put in that I find interesting.
This article was first published in Esquire Malaysia's April 2017 issue.


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0 miles on restoration: Couldn't get the car to start.
29 coats of hand rubbed paint: Needed that much to cover the rust
5 speed: Top speed of 5 mph.
95% Complete: Can't find the other 5%.
95% Complete: Everything except the engine.
98% complete: The average car has 10,000 pieces; this means only 200 are missing.
A real screamer: You need to bounce it off the redline to do 50 mph.
Air Conditioned: Broken windshield.
Alarm: What you'll experience when you discover that the brakes don't work.
Always garaged: The local garage made a fortune on this car; we had it there every week.
Always starts: But has no brakes, so you can't drive it anywhere.
Bargain: What you'll need to do with the mechanic.
Big block: The car is currently sitting on four of these in my backyard.
Burglar alarm: What the thief will experience when he realizes what a piece of junk he has stolen.
Call for Price: Sucker!
CD: Creaking Differential.
Celebrity owned: Everybody is a star.
Classic Old.
Cleaned it: sat in the rain yesterday
Collector's car: Collector of dust. What it will be doing while sitting broken down in you garage.
Compact Disc: Small brakes.
Dream Car: Like in a nightmare.
Drive anywhere: Preferably out of state so we won't have to look at it anymore.
Drive it home: Be sure to bring a cell phone and your AAA membership card when you pick this one up.
Drives great: Makes a grating noise while driving.
Easy restoration: Parts will come off in your hands
Excellent example: Of what NOT to do when you're restoring a car.
Forced sale: Owner is prepared to use force to make you buy it.
Frame-off Restoration: The body actually rusted right off the frame.
Fully equipped: And all of the accessories need to be fixed.
Good investment opportunity: For someone else.
Hurry, won't last: Even now, Mother Nature has already begun the process of recycling this car.
Illness Forces Sale: The owner is sick of neighbors complaining.
Impress all your friends: Your neighbors will all hate you when you unload this car next to the house, but your friends will be impressed with how brave you are for doing it.
Just aligned: But it won't stay aligned with those worn out front suspension parts.
Less than 500 miles on restoration: Keeps breaking down, just like before the restoration.
Listing this for a friend: Because the friend was too embarrassed to do it himself.
Lively handler: Car won't travel in a straight line.
Looks Like New: …in the photo!
Lots of Potential: To drive you insane.
Low miles: It's been at the mechanic's most of its life.
Lowered: Worn out suspension.
Make an offer: I'll take anything, just get the thing away from me.
Many new parts: I'm sick of dumping money into this broken down heap.
Many spare parts: (i) You'll need 'em.
Many spare parts: (ii) I pulled the car apart to fix it and had some pieces left over.
May run: But never has
Mechanical restoration complete: We painted the engine.
Must Sell Due to Move: More precisely, due to lack of move.
Must sell: There isn't enough money in the world to fix this thing.
My loss is your gain: New owner will feel the same way after 6 months of ownership.
Near Mint: Owner lives near U.S. Mint.
Needs front-end alignment: Some serious frame straightening wouldn't hurt either.
Needs interior: Seats are gone
Needs nothing: I like it the way it is, but of course I am easily pleased.
Needs nothing: New owner, however, will need deep pockets or a high credit limit.
Needs work: You just don't want to know how much.
Never driven at night: Lights don't work either.
Never driven in rain: Refuses to run in damp weather and the wipers don't work.
Never smoked in: Unless you count that electrical short back in 1978 that melted the instrument panel.
New car cover: Neighbors complained about looking at it parked next to the house.
New shocks: What you'll get every time you drive it.
No disappointments: Once you hand me the cash, I promise I won't be disappointed.
No expense spared: This money-pit took all I had to keep it going.
No visible rust: It's there, but you just won't see it.
Nothing more to spend: What you'll have left after getting it fixed.
Older restoration: Can't tell it's been restored
Once in a lifetime deal: You'll never be ripped off this badly again.
Only 26,000 careful miles: The other 100,000 not so careful.
Or best offer: Seller just wants it to go away.
Original: It's really that old.
Owned by same family since new: Now everyone in the family knows about the car and doesn't want it, so we're hoping to dump it on some poor dolt who isn't a relative.
Parts car: Beyond repair, too bad to lie about
Prize winner: Hard luck trophy 3 times in a row
Project Car: I can't figure out how to finish it, and I doubt you will either.
Racing pedigree: Thrashed.
Rapidly Appreciating: You will quickly appreciate that you paid too much for this car.
Rare color combination: Original owner had no taste.
Rare model: Nobody liked them when new, either
Ready to restore: Can't get much worse, so there's only one way to go.
Religiously maintained: Prayed for it to keep running
Rust Free: No charge for the rust.
Safe car: Car had seatbelts.
Solid as a Rock: Rusted solid.
Solid: Just try moving it.
Some rust: Iron oxide-lovers dream.
Stunning finish: You'll be stunned too when you see all the rust.
Sunroof: Hole in roof that leaks incessantly.
Sure prize winner: If they ever start judging at night.
Third owner: To see the light and get rid of this piece of junk.
Too many projects City has ordered me to get rid of all my junk cars.
Totally original: Never washed, waxed, tuned up or maintained in any way.
Towable: So is the Queen Mary.
Unable to finish: Took every extra dollar that I had..
Very rare: This refers to the car getting you where you want to go.
Very rare: This refers to the car starting.
Zero Miles Since Overhaul: All that money and work, and it still won't run.
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This summer, Tate Liverpool will present the most comprehensive exhibition ever staged in the UK of the Belgian Surrealist René Magritte (1898–1967). Opening on 24 June, René Magritte: The Pleasure Principle will bring together over 100 paintings, some never before seen in the UK, as well as a rich selection of his little-known photographs, home movies and commercial art. The exhibition will reveal new dimensions to this popular artist, whose life and work seems now more relevant than ever.
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Vacant State lands not required for immediate development are usually put to meaningful use for the public to enjoy.
The list of sites managed by SLA is a fluid one. Some of these sites will be removed from the list when they are put to interim use, while others may be added on in future.
Access the available sites and search for Community Use Sites (under Search theme here…).
Since 2003, we have been opening up State land to the public for community use. Today, 178 State fields are open for this purpose so that the public is free to use them to enjoy the great outdoors.
These fields, which were identified from public feedback, cover almost 231 ha (equivalent to some 361 football fields). Located throughout Singapore, with more than half near housing estates, these fields are easily accessible by the public. We regularly maintain and improve the sites by turfing and levelling the grounds to eliminate potholes as well as to compact the earth, so that they will be safer and more conducive for play. Today, many communities have integrated these sites into their social lives, and their activities have helped to liven up the heartlands. Some of these fields have become regular grounds for motorized kite-flyers while others have senior citizens playing gateball .
To encourage a sense of ownership and responsibility for such fields, SLA introduced the "Adopt-A-Field" (AAF) programme in 2007. The programme encourages corporate or grassroots organisations to "adopt" any of the State fields as a way to further their corporate mission. Organisations may select fields for adoption based on proximity or any other factors. While the government will continue to conduct basic maintenance on the site, adopters can make further improvements to the fields at their own expense. Adopters will not have exclusive use of the site. No fencing or infrastructure is allowed either. State fields adopted are still open to the public for community use free of charge.
Organisations who would like to have exclusive use of an adopted field can take up a Temporary Occupation License (TOL) and pay a license fee according to usage.
For general enquiries, contact the SLA customer service hotline at 1800 323 9829 or 65 6323 9829 if you are calling from overseas
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In this world where communicating is fundamental aspect to survive, you cannot remain aloof for quite some time. One day you have to break the ice and speak your heart out and the best way is to talk with your mates, friends and with your own circle to enjoy in your own skin.
People are social these days; they resist negativity and step up ahead on healthy and friendly grounds. No matter what, one day or the other we have to socialize for some purpose or some need. You cannot always put finger on your mouth and remain mute because tongue is gifted to each one of us to use but for a good and productive reason.
When communicating is talked about, the best platforms that come on the surfaces are the social networking sites where you socialize meet up new people, interact with them and through the online channel you come into terms with people of various backgrounds.
In the techno world where every little kid is having a smartphone, people are more into downloading messengers through which they can make free text messages and calls all across the globe. It is seriously a wonder, when no cost is charged and yet you can greet each other with special sticker messages on messengers. Telephone/cellphone is a half meeting perhaps Skype has changed it to "one to one" meeting.
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NaturVet, Tear Stain for Dogs & Cats, Plus Lutein, 70 Soft Chews, 5.4 oz (154 g)
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NaturVet, Tear Stain for Dogs & Cats, Plus Lutein, 70 Soft Chews, 5.4 oz (154 g)
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Q: What is Enhanced Session Mode in Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V?
A: One change in Windows Server 2012 R2 for virtual machines (VMs) is that the Remote Desktop Connection can now integrate with the VMBus, which is used between a VM and the parent partition. This enables VM connections (via Hyper-V Manager or via VMConnect.exe) to leverage functionality traditionally associated with RDP connections, including:
- Rich display
- Audio
- Printers
- Clipboard
- USB devices
- Drives
- Plug and play devices
- Smart cards
The requirements that need to be met are as follows:
- Guest OS in the VM supports remote desktop services (e.g., Windows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise/Windows Server 2012 R2)
- The server policy in Hyper-V Manager server settings for Enhanced Session Mode is enabled (Enhanced Session Mode Policy, Allow enhanced session mode.) It's disabled by default.
- Remote Desktop Services service is running in the guest (but the Allow remote connections to this computer in System configuration doesn't need to be enabled).
- User logging on is as a member of local administrators or remote desktop users in the guest.
- Out Of Box Experience (OOBE) has been completed.
When you connect to a VM that supports ESM, an initial dialog allows configuration of display and local resources redirected in addition to letting you save the configuration. Any saved configurations are written to %APPDATA%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Hyper-V\Client\1.0 with a name format of vmconnect.rdp.
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The FHA 203k loan program provides home buyers the opportunity to buy and fix up a property, without exhausting their personal savings.
Superstorm Sandy will be felt by homeowners thousands of miles from the wind and surge that devastated this Northeast last week. Homeowners insurance premiums are rising already even as the last of the storm's flood waters wash out to sea.
"Rates are increasing rapidly across-the-board, and on a national basis, even in states that were left high and dry by the storm," says Richard "Gordy" Bunch, president and CEO of The Woodlands Financial Group.
"Our headquarters in Texas, with 3,000 affiliates and branches in 38 states, are being forewarned with definitive messages from insurance carriers that they are filing for rate increases," Bunch said. Almost all insurance rates are set by carriers, but they must be approved by licensing commissions in individual states.
Bunch said one of America's largest carriers sent him an e-mail this morning that said that property rates are increasing and new higher rates will go into effect almost immediately. The email said agencies should document any lower rates they have already quoted.
"The premium on your quote will be higher than your original quote," the insurance carrier is telling agencies. "Customers will have to pay the new higher rate, but your documented original quote could be reviewed later for policyholder credit."
Bunch represents more than 200 carriers and says homeowner insurance premiums have been rising since 2004. "Sandy is only the latest in a series of devastating and costly hurricanes that have hit the United States and keep changing our models," he said, noting that each hurricane contributes, by its unique impact, to new catastrophe modeling and increased homeowner premiums.
"'Andrew' brought new construction guidelines in 1993 since that storm uncovered lax building codes. In 2005, 'Katrina' increased PML (Probable Maximum Loss) projections for almost every coastal-exposed home. Since many insurance companies had not bought 'reinsurance' coverage prior to Katrina, post-Katrina created a surge in demand for catastrophe reinsurance which increased reinsurance expenses for the carriers and, ultimately, homeowner's premiums along the Gulf Coast. 'Rita' made landfall just 30 days after Katrina. Then, three years later; 'Ike' created another new model by adding near-term frequency updates to the catastrophe expectations. This increased premiums because the expectations of catastrophes had increased," he said.
Bunch said the insurance industry has not had its geographic focus on the mid-Atlantic and New England regions. "The fact that in 2011 'Irene' became more of an inland flooding storm, may have provided a false sense of security and avoided new modeling for that area. But, now that 'Sandy' in 2012 has made a significant impact, just one year after Irene, there will be new modeling and near-term frequency factors applied to the mid-Atlantic and New England exposures. Higher premiums for homeowners are again inevitable."


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The seriousness and toughness of the examination can get to the students sometimes and this can affect their mental levels by putting them under stress and anxiety, which in turn can deter their performance even more. This is why it is important for students to manage their assignments, scholarship essays or examinations in a well-mannered practice or technique. Today's academic blog will focus on four ways through which students can tackle a tough examination in a very easy way.
Revising at the right time
All tough courses and examinations require students to revise properly. Revision is the pre-requisite to being successful in an exam. This is why it is important for students to start their exam revisions at the right time before it's too late or exams are too close. Depending on the depth and complexity of the course, students should allow ample time for revisions so much so that they can cover the course at least multiple times before their exam. This gives them enough time to properly learn all the concepts and allow themselves a good read in order to tackle the examination in an effective and efficient manner.
Learning not reading
Learning is important. Students take their focus away from learning and put all their efforts in trying to remember every word mentioned in the book. This makes studying even more difficult. Their aim should be to properly understand the course and coursework so they learn all the concepts rather than trying to memorize. One big disadvantage of not properly learning and memorizing is that if you forget one word during the exam, you will forget everything and this will initiate panic and anxiety during the examination period.
Keeping notes
Notes are important because they help you learn your courses in a better way. Students should attend their lectures and during those lectures their focus should mainly be on making notes of what teachers are saying. This helps them revise better and understand the concepts in a much improved manner.
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Winner's Circle | Dress Review from eShakti
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What a cute black dress that goes anywhere! I love the extra details that you added, especially Brownie=love.. It does seem like you are going to the winner's circle with the white gloves and dressy overall look. After looking at the site, they do have a unique idea here for providing clothing that is available in current popular styles with that built in flexibility. I am thinking it must be quite popular for many young people wanting a basic look that can easily be switched around. Thanks for sharing! And you look beautitul!ReplyDelete
Lovely pictures! I won a blog giveaway for an eShakti dress, and I chose this exact same dress but in red. :) I was also the tinest bit disappointed in the fit, and the sleeves look a bit odd on me (I want them snugger around the bottom where the smocking is). But I can fix that, and now that I see your photos, I might have to try adding a belt {I don't usually wear belts}. :)ReplyDelete
P.S. Your hair always looks so elegant and effortless.
Wow! That dress looks so cute on you! And the horse was the perfect addition to the photo shoot! ;)ReplyDelete
Beautiful Kellie. Stunning. ;)ReplyDelete
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Oh. My. Word! What a loverly new frock! And how exciting to be asked to review it! I just had to take a peek at the website, and you weren't kidding when you said their stuff is adorable. My favorite is the "Rosette Trim" dress. Especially the turquoise print--LOVE!ReplyDelete
That smocking on the sleeves is adorable, and the whole thing is very 1950s (especially with your accessories--and your always-fabulous hair). What fun!
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how do you do your hair? You are so beautiful!ReplyDelete
Thank you, Winnie:)ReplyDelete
Kirsten - how fun! We can be twins! Yes, the bottom sleeve smocking was a bit loose, but that can be fixed. This dress in red would looks gorgeous on you! Thanks:)
Tom - isn't the Rosette Trim one cute? Their designs are very cute. Very very cute:)
Thank you so very much, Keely! I'm planning to do a tut on this hairstyle... soon:D
Such an adorable dress!! Love it!ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous! How does Brownie manage it? His hair/mane always looks amazing! ;)ReplyDelete
Seriously now, you look just lovely, dear:)
I have been sooooo busy but I have been meaning to tell you that I absolutely adore these pictures. I also fell in love with about 90% of the eShakti dresses!ReplyDelete
That's wonderful, Kellie! You look so great and I love the photo shoot. As usual, your hair is amazing. I would love to try eShakti sometime. :D But considering that I don't usually spend that much money on clothing. . . it will just have to go on my wishlist. :DReplyDelete
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This dress is soooooooo cute!!! I have never really seen a 50s style dress that I liked, but this one I really, really do! I love how eShakti combines those classic, old fashioned styles with modern day, making them totally timeless. Those old styles are so pretty, but sometimes, sadly, they come off as too "costume-y" for modern day. But eShakti really updates those looks to perfection so you can wear them anywhere without feeling silly! (something that happens to me alot:) You look great in this dress, great choice. I now have my eye longingly on their Surplice Shirtdress in navy blue. *sigh* Keep up the great style you've got goin' here!ReplyDelete
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Key to families | Table of families and genera
(For a list of species in Chylismia, use the above link.)
Jepson Manual glossary definitions can be seen by moving your cursor over words underlined with dots.
1. Hypanthium 4.5–40 mm; plant with cauline, simple leaves; rosette 0 or poorly developed (sect. Lignothera)
2. Hypanthium 18–40 mm; inflorescence open; sepals 8–15 mm ..... C. arenaria
2' Hypanthium 4.5–14 mm; inflorescence dense; sepals 3–9 mm ..... C. cardiophylla
3. Hypanthium 4.5–12 mm; hairs generally spreading, occasionally some glandular; c&s Mojave Desert (San Bernardino Co.), Sonoran Desert ..... subsp. cardiophylla
3' Hypanthium 9–14 mm; hairs generally glandular, some spreading, nonglandular; n Mojave Desert (Inyo Co.) ..... subsp. robusta
1' Hypanthium 0.4–8 mm; plant generally with well-developed basal rosette, occasionally cauline leaves also present; leaves generally 1-pinnate (sect. Chylismia)
4. Petals lavender, base generally yellow, lavender-dotted; rosette poorly developed ..... C. heterochroma
4' Petals yellow or white, occasionally fading purple or red or base purple- or red-dotted; rosette well developed
5. Fruit generally < 2 mm wide, ± same width throughout
6. Sepals 1.5–4 mm; hypanthium 1–1.5 mm; stigma ± = anthers; inflorescence erect; lateral leaflets < 30 mm ..... C. walkeri subsp. tortilis
6' Sepals 5–9 mm; hypanthium 3–8 mm; stigma > anthers; inflorescence nodding; lateral leaflets generally < 10 mm or 0 ..... C. brevipes
7. Flower bud reflexed; petals generally fading red ..... subsp. arizonica
7' Flower bud not reflexed; petals not fading red
8. Plant hairs spreading; sepals in bud with free subterminal tips; petals not red-dotted ..... subsp. brevipes
8' Plant strigose (spreading-hairy proximally); sepals in bud without free tips; petals generally red-dotted ..... subsp. pallidula
5' Fruit > 2 mm wide, wider toward tip
9. Pedicel and fruit becoming reflexed; petals yellow ..... C. munzii
9' Pedicel and fruit spreading or ascending; petals white or yellow ..... C. claviformis
10. Plant spreading-hairy proximally; free tips of sepals in bud conspicuous; petals generally yellow ..... subsp. peirsonii
10' Plant strigose or glabrous proximally (except Chylismia claviformis subsp. cruciformis); free tips of sepals in bud 0 or inconspicuous (except Chylismia claviformis subsp. funerea); petals white or yellow
11. Petals yellow
12. Plant strigose distally, also glandular or not; free tips of sepals in bud 0 or short ..... subsp. yumae
12' Plant glabrous distally or glandular-hairy; free tips of sepals in bud 0
13. Terminal leaflet ovate to ± cordate, lateral leaflets few to many; flower generally opening at dawn ..... subsp. cruciformis
13' Terminal leaflet lanceolate, lateral leaflets 0–few; flower opening at dusk ..... subsp. lancifolia
11' Petals white (pale yellow in Chylismia claviformis subsp. claviformis)
14. Lateral leaflets generally well developed
15. Plant strigose distally (glandular-hairy) ..... subsp. aurantiaca
15' Plant ± glabrous distally or with few glandular hairs ..... subsp. claviformis
14' Lateral leaflets generally 0 or poorly developed
16. Free tips of sepals in bud conspicuous; plant generally strigose distally ..... subsp. funerea
16' Free tips of sepals in bud 0 or minute; plant ± glabrous distally or generally with some glandular hairs ..... subsp. integrior
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The 50kg instrument plummeted towards them when they gave it a hard tug
Elderly party included Bath and Wells' oldest bellringer John Fowler, 90
One said: 'The bell jammed between two beams which is incredibly lucky'
A group of veteran bellringers - including their 90-year-old leader - were forced to flee their church tower after a bell broke loose and crashed through two floors towards them. The eight admitted today that when the 50kg instrument plunged down through the 600-year-old church tower it 'scared the living daylights out of them'.
One parishioner tripped and fell in the rush to leave St Peter & St Paul Church in Kilmersdon, Somerset, but luckily nobody was seriously injured because the bell got stuck 30ft above their heads.
It has caused so much structural damage that the church has now been sealed off and emergency works started in case the five other bells also fall down. Veteran bellringer Sid Johnson, 79, who first started there as a 14 year-old, said: 'The bell came adrift and jammed between two beams which is incredibly lucky really.
'No one is allowed back in there at the moment because it is so dangerous. I believe the hundredweight bell is just hanging on by a thread.' The drama happened on November 5 after one of the group noticed the tenor bell was proving difficult to ring during their regular Tuesday practice session. They gave a hefty tug on their rope - and the main axis spindle of the bells broke and sent one plunging down the church tower. The bell smashed into the timber beams in the clock chamber floor and scattered timberwork and debris. Emergency engineers were called in and they immediately closed the church, which remains shut. The engineers have temporarily secured the remaining five bells to stop them from falling and causing any further damage. Church vicar Sue Greatorex said: 'The bell which has fallen down is the fifth - if it had been the tenor bell there could have been very serious consequences. 'It has caused significant damage but we hope that it can be swiftly repaired and we can hold services at the church again within the week. 'The bell ringers are very shaken but thankfully managed to escape without serious injury, although one person suffered bruising as they fell down the stairs.' The bellringers are from the local Radstock group who practice at the church between 7.30pm and 9pm every Tuesday. They are led by the oldest bell ringer in the Bath and Wells Diocese, 90-year-old John Fowler, who first began bell ringing as a 12-year-old in 1933.
The bell ringing community have responded in shock and amazement at the 'very rare' incident. Michael Hansford, from Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, said: 'I have never heard of anything like this in my 42 years of ringing. 'What happened in Kilmersdon was a freak and very rare accident and I'd be surprised if I hear of another incident like this in my lifetime.' The Bath and Wells diocese is now carrying out an investigation. Andy Piggott, Archdeacon of Bath, said: 'We are very grateful to God that no one was seriously injured. 'The fallen bells have now been secured by experts and we've been assured that they're now completely safe. 'It must have come as quite a shock to the bell ringers below. 'The PCC at Kilmersdon is working with engineers to investigate what could have caused this to happen. 'Every church in the diocese is thoroughly inspected by a qualified architect every five years. The church insurers also inspect churches on a regular basis.'
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Conference on Operator Algebras and Applications in celebration of Erik Christensen and his work
University of Copenhagen
May 4-8, 2015
Organized by Søren Eilers, Ryszard Nest and Stuart White.
On the occasion of Erik Christensen's retirement we celebrate his person and his work by a conference featuring, we hope, most of Erik's collaborators as speakers and emphasizing the many areas of operator algebras that Erik has influenced.
The event will take place at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen and is hosted by the Centre for Symmetry and Deformation. You can find information for short term visitors including directions to the mathematics department here.
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Scholastic feathers its nest with Chicken House
Building on a winning streak will be Scholastic's goal as it integrates its latest acquisition, indie Brit publisher Chicken House, into its Children's Trade Book division. Founded in 2000 by Barry Cunningham (who is famous for signing J.K. Rowling while working for Bloomsbury), Chicken House inked a distribution deal with Scholastic in '01 to get its books out in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The company's stable of talent includes Cornelia Funke, author of New York Times bestsellers Inkheart, The Thief Lord and Dragon Rider, which have sold more than 2.6 million copies to date. Scholastic plans to turn Chicken House into a new imprint that will continue to operate from its headquarters in Somerset, England.
Barbie goes high fashion with Benetton
Mattel has teamed up with Italian apparel manufacturer Benetton Group to create a line of aspirational fashions for tween girls under the banner 'Barbie loves Benetton.' The range will include more than 50 garments and accessories divided into four looks inspired by the world's fashion capitals. London and Paris collections will hit United Colors of Benetton stores in September, with New York and Stockholm following in October. Then in December, the line will welcome a special holiday-themed clothing collection.
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It's the first Muffin Tin Monday for 2012!
The Muffin got this cute silicon muffin tin for Christmas, and she couldn't wait to use it, so we did a bug theme for dinner tonight. It was also kind of a "leftovers" theme :o)
Top Row: Banana Bee with prune head, apple wings, and royal icing eyes; Leftover sausage.
Middle Row: Apple Dragonfly; Fairy bread Butterfly with royal icing eyes.
Bottom Row: Leftover (home made) Hawaiian pizza; Leftover (home made) potato salad.
I love this picture of the Bee:
"Heeeeeeeeeelllllllllp meeeeeeeeeee!!!!"
The After Shot:
This tin was not a challenge at all for The Muffin, as she likes all these foods anyway. Next week I might pop in a few things she's not so keen on, and see how she goes!
Too see how other Muffin Tin Mummies began the new year, click on over to The Muffin Tin Mom's blog. Or for more of my Muffin Tins, check out this post and see what other people liked here last year...
Monday, January 2, 2012
Muffin Tin Monday - Leftover Bugs
It's the first Muffin Tin Monday for 2012!
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- JDaniel4's Mom said...
I love your bee! You did a great job matching leftovers into your super fun tin!
- January 2, 2012 at 9:14 PM
- My Journey With Candida said...
Just stopping by from 2 Bears farm to check out your muffin tin Monday
The banana bee is really cute!!
- January 2, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- Crystal said...
Oh my! I LOVE that tin!
- January 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM
- kewkew said...
I love your tin and I just love that bee. What a great meal.
- January 3, 2012 at 3:50 AM
- Niki said...
That be is precious! Love the tin, too.
- January 4, 2012 at 12:57 PM
- Candy Girl said...
Adorable! Love that bee!
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Originally published Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 06:00a.m.
MoviePass is trying to bring to movie theaters what Netflix did for DVDs and online streaming: Let subscribers watch as many movies as they want for $10 a month.
In doing so, MoviePass has struck a chord with moviegoers and a nerve with the movie industry.
For many people, going to the movies is worth it only a few times a year. Ticket prices keep rising, and moviegoers have plenty of cheaper alternatives, including Netflix.
MoviePass believes it can get people to theaters more often. Major theater chains and movie studios aren't so sure, putting MoviePass' business plan at risk.
Subscribers with MoviePass can watch a movie a day, be it a splashy blockbuster or an indie movie contending for the Oscars.
Though MoviePass works at most theaters, it has key restrictions: It excludes pricier 3-D and Imax showings and most advance online sales. And even if everyone in a group has a subscription, tickets must be purchased individually. Subscribers also complain that MoviePass responds too slowly, or not at all, when there's a problem.
Nonetheless, the thrill of the bargain has sparked interest. MoviePass said Thursday that it signed up a half-million subscribers in less than a month, bringing the total to 2 million.
"I've seen a little over a dozen movies, which is way more than what I would have without it," said Cassie Langdon, a 28-year-old Indianapolis woman who works in sports communications and joined MoviePass in October.
Langdon said she's taking chances on smaller releases instead of sticking with blockbusters and their sequels.
Success could ultimately bring MoviePass' demise. Although subscribers pay $10 a month, or less with promotions, MoviePass is paying most theaters the full price of the ticket. The U.S. average is about $9, though $15 and up is common in big cities, putting MoviePass in the red with just one movie. By contrast, MoviePass competitor Sinemia offers only two or three movies a month for higher fees.
Plus, with an unlimited plan, MoviePass has to eat some unnecessary costs, such as when a subscriber buys a ticket just to use the theater's restroom.
MoviePass' parent company, Helios and Matheson Analytics, warns in a financial report that MoviePass' future is in "substantial doubt" because it "has incurred losses since its inception and has a present need for additional funding."
The service is ultimately counting on a "gym membership" effect: Subscribers might binge at first, but slow down once the novelty wears off. Although subscribers can cancel anytime, they wouldn't be able to sign up again for another nine months to discourage short-term memberships.


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Forget five a day, eat 10 portions of fruit and veg to cut risk of early death
Scientists say even just 2.5 daily portions can lower chance of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death
Five portions of fruit and veg a day is good for you, but 10 is much better and could prevent up to 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide every year, say scientists.
The findings of the study led by Imperial College London may dismay the two in three adults who struggle to manage three or four portions perhaps some tomatoes in a sandwich at lunchtime, an apple and a few spoonfuls of peas at dinner.
All of that is good because a daily intake of even 200g, or two and a half standard 80g portions, is associated with a 16% reduced risk of heart disease, an 18% reduced risk of stroke, a 13% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, 4% reduced risk of cancer and a 15% reduction in the risk of premature death.
But the study suggests we should be piling up platefuls of vegetables and raiding the fruit bowl every day if we want the best chance of avoiding chronic diseases or an early death.
We wanted to investigate how much fruit and vegetables you need to eat to gain the maximum protection against disease, and premature death. Our results suggest that although five portions of fruit and vegetables is good, 10 a day is even better, said Dr Dagfinn Aune, lead author of the research from the School of Public Health at Imperial.
Eating up to 800g of fruit and vegetables equivalent to 10 portions and double the recommended amount in the UK was associated with a 24% reduced risk of heart disease, a 33% reduced risk of stroke, a 28% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a 13% reduced risk of total cancer, and a 31% reduction in premature deaths.
And not all fruit and veg are created equal. Apples and pears, citrus fruits, salads and green leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce and chicory, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower were found to be best at preventing heart disease and stroke.
To reduce the risk of cancer, however, the menu should include green vegetables, such as green beans; yellow and orange vegetables such as peppers and carrots; and cruciferous vegetables.
The researchers did not find any difference between the protective effects of cooked and raw fruit and vegetables.
Fruit and vegetables have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and to boost the health of our blood vessels and immune system, said Aune. This may be due to the complex network of nutrients they hold. For instance they contain many antioxidants, which may reduce DNA damage, and lead to a reduction in cancer risk.
Compounds called glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, activate enzymes that may help prevent cancer. Fruit and vegetables may also have a beneficial effect on the naturally occurring bacteria in our gut, he said.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/23/five-day-10-portions-fruit-veg-cut-early-death


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There was persistent, desperate crying eminating from the bathroom...this is what we found:
He used his sister's step stool to try and get to the toothpaste that was in a cup on the rim of the sink...
A smile of relief when help fnally arrived!
What is it about toothpaste that they love so much?! There is plenty of other yummy stuff to eat.. perhaps I should spike some oatmeal with peppermint...? Annebella gets so excited when she sees us brush our teeth and one squirt of toothpaste is never enough - thank goodness for Enchantrix toothpaste!ReplyDelete
Hehe...I see you left him there long enough to get the camera : )ReplyDelete
Hi A.A.G - yeah, it was just to good not to capture. My husband always relishes these kind of photos -he says we are building up our stash to show at their twenty first birthday parties!
Angela...ditto on Enchantrix!
I love to hear from you and appreciate your comments! I will try my best to reply here to each comment promptly. Have a beauty-full day!


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Soccer fans heading to Moscow for the Champions League last could possibly be proven the pink card in the event that they forget about travel insurance says Swinton. This is among the will need to have issues whether you are traveling on a bus, train or a plane. The new order keeps a 90-day ban on travel to the United States by residents of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, but excludes Iraq. An experienced cruise travel company will have the ability to give you that information without having to recollect to look it up.
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Michael took the day off today to get some projects done around the house. We've worked up quite a list of desirable changes, but today began with the hanging of new doors. Considering that not a single door in our house closes nicely, I'm pretty excited.
Mike's dad came over to help. Mike had taken down a lot of the molding when our helper arrived. Then they ran out to Lowe's and picked up some 6-panel doors. By the time they had finished the prep work, it was noon.
"Ahem," I cleared my throat. "I'm no expert, but is there any way you guys can get a door done by naptime?" Naps, mind you, usually start anywhere from noon to 1:00.
Mike answered, "One door? Oh, sure."
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
TTCRD- Sponsored by Little Blue Button Stamps
12 comments:
- Mandy said...
Gorgeous card Deonna! The image is so cute & I love the pretty banners.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
- Tuesday, February 14, 2017
- Pam Tiedtke, or Pammie Lou said...
The bold colors are perfect and colored very nicely too! Thanks for sharing it with us at PIP Challenges!
- Wednesday, February 15, 2017
- Diane Louise J said...
Hello… Thanks for joining our 'Anything Goes' challenge with your lovely card… Please join us again next time. Good luck!
[Diane Louise, Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]
- Wednesday, February 15, 2017
- Susan Hogan said...
Very cute image and lovely work coloring them. Thanks for sharing the fun with us at Crafting with Dragonflies for our current challenge.
- Thursday, February 16, 2017
- Wendy L said...
Lovely card, great bunting, thanks for joining us at Crafty Friends this week, xxx
- Thursday, February 16, 2017
- Carla Brooke said...
A lovely card, thanks for sharing with Crafting from the Heart!
- Thursday, February 16, 2017
- happyglitzygirl said...
Great colours and colouring, thanks for playing along with us at Crafting with Dragonflies, blessing Hilde
- Thursday, February 16, 2017
- Sybrina K said...
Deonna, This is a perfect birthday card for a little girl who is all about pink and/or purple, and that birthday banner is a great embellishment! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Words 2 Craft By. :)
- Friday, February 17, 2017
- Terri Winske said...
What a beautiful friends card....we can never appreciate our friends enough! Awesome colors, and your coloring is beautiful.....so bright and bold! So happy to see you at PIP challenges this week!
- Saturday, February 18, 2017
- Granmargaret said...
Lovely work. Thank you joining the challenge at Crafting with Dragonflies. Hope to see you again next time.
- Saturday, February 25, 2017
- Helen said...
A great card - thank you for joining us at the Crafting With Dragonflies Challenge.
Helen x
- Monday, February 27, 2017
- The Little Stamper said...
Great colouring and a lovely bright and cheery card. Thanks for sharing at Colour Crazy.
Sharon x
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Oosterdam Cruise ship from Holland America Line is a classic example of a 21st century cruise ship of the Vista-class vessels. It is a large and beautiful vessel from a 130 year old company which incorporates youthful and family-friendly elements. The ship's triple decked atrium is adorned with Waterford crystal sculptures while vivid colors are used throughout her interiors.
Launched in 2003, Oosterdam is the second Vista-class ship from Holland America. One of the ship's main attractions is her four elegant exterior glass elevators providing a sweeping view of the ocean. The ship weighs 82,305 tons and can accommodate up to 1,916 passengers. The ship has a total of 817 friendly and dedicated crews attentive to your every cruising need. Oosterdam cruise ship uses a diesel electric power plant and an Azipod propulsion system.
Guests can have meals at the formal dining room which offers two dining seating and open seating. The best alternative dining place is the Pinnacle Grill, but you will have to make a reservation in order to get in. Guests can also have a nice meal near the pool at the Terrace Grill. For buffet breakfast and lunch consisting of mostly Asian specialties, pasta and pizza, head over to the Lido. The Italian restaurant Canaletto serves the best pasta dishes and desserts.
Entertainment and Nightlife
During the night, guests will enjoy the entertainment on board the Oosterdam ranging from comics to magicians. The Crew Show featuring Indonesian performers is highly recommended. For a night of dancing you may want to head over to the Northern Lights. But if you want to catch a movie complete with popcorn, head over to the Queen's Lounge.
Oosterdam has a total of 924 cabins, 85 percent of which provides an ocean view. Most of the outside cabins also feature a private balcony complete with chairs, tables, and loungers. The storage space of the closet and bathroom shelves are quite adequate in every cabin. Guests staying in one of the suites will enjoy a whirlpool tub, powder room, and a walk-in closet. Some of the amenities include high-tech gadgets such as DVD players, a Jacuzzi and a large balcony.
Sun worshippers will enjoy a day at the ship's two pools which provide sufficient space even on peak hours. The main pool with a retractable roof is adorned with a sculpture of four penguins. One of the more crowded places is the promenade deck which measures a mile when circled three times. Guests who want some pampering time would want to stay at the Greenhouse Spa and Salon for some relaxing treatments such as massages and facials. The ship also features a spacious Gymnasium fully equipped with exercise machines such as treadmills, weight machines, plus fresh water and towels.
Taking the Kids
Kids ranging from 5-17 will have a great time over at the Club HAL where a number of supervised programs are offered. The Wave Runner is another teen area where you can find a big screen movie corner and a dance floor.
Onboard Fees
Like in any other Holland America ship, the total tip per person a day is $11 shared among cabin attendants, waiters, and service personnel.


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Friday, June 30, 2017
Chateau de Malmaison tour
6 comments:
- Thombeau said...
Incredibly fabulous no matter how you look at it! Thanks so much for sharing!
- June 30, 2017 at 3:20 PM
- ArchitectDesign™ said...
Yes Thombeau! I was so excited by this place -particularly the bright colors and how modern it all felt.
- June 30, 2017 at 3:27 PM
- Coulda shoulda woulda said...
I would love to visit and that red and black settee looks so fresh and modern still.
- June 30, 2017 at 6:11 PM
- Stephilius said...
Yes, one of my favorite places! I, too, am quite the Empire addict. : )
- June 30, 2017 at 7:37 PM
- The Swan said...
Hello, I understand the mystery firebox in the library is the same that inspired John Elgin Woolf, the famed architect to use in his beloved Hollywood Regency style homes...a window above the crackling fire, a surreal touch indeed which is achieved by adding the flue on the side, masked by a shallow faux bookcase at Malmaison or in the case of Hollywood, a hollow area behind the adjacent wall. Light years ahead in design and style, but all of Josephine's eye! A great Lady, a stylish Empress, but a broken-hearted wife...it all unraveled for Napoleon shortly thereafter the divorce...I adored her traveling necessaire, in her bedroom. One can only imagine her Swans floating outside her rooms in the little lake. Have you seen the Napoleon at Apsley House in London, the Duke of wellingtons London home...in the main stairwell as well.
- July 3, 2017 at 4:26 PM
- M. Denise C. said...
Another lovely posting! I shall have to put this house on my to-do list! I was immediately reminded of the Canova statue at Apsley House after seeing the bust. Cheers, MDC
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I hope you are having a good weekend. Whenever we have company coming over and my husband is helping me clean up (yes, my hubby helps me clean up) for some reason, he puts away the tissue...now, I personally think that it is nice to have tissue available to your guest. I was thrilled when I saw these tissue box covers available from Jamie Lane on the Silhouette sight. So far I have made two of them to go with the nautical theme of my beach cottage.
I am entering this project into the following challenges:
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In the next few weeks, we here at Rosetta Stone are very excited to bring you a series of materials dedicated to helping English Language Learners succeed.
The Pathways to English Language Learner Success series will consist of blog posts, a live webinar, on-demand demos, and dedicated web pages all written with ELL success in mind.
The current state of ELL education
This is a pivotal time in ELL education. Latino students are currently the second-most prevalent ethnic group in American schools. Nine percent of the student population is enrolled in some sort of language learning program.
And the states that are affected by this population growth are not only the usual suspects like Florida, Texas, and California. Indeed, they are well prepared to meet their challenges in language education. It's states like Massachusetts and West Virginia that have a tough time meeting the requirements for ELL education set by the Department of Education. The Department's Office of Civil Rights has received 475 complaints since 2009.
That's why ELL student success is an imperative and why we feel so strongly about helping schools and districts meet those goals.
ELLs and the Common Core
Of course, those same schools and districts are facing another set of challenges with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and other next generation college- and career-readiness standards.
ELL education and the Common Core might not seem related, but they actually fit together quite nicely. When practiced correctly, the Common Core actually can make ELL education easier and more concrete. Over the course of the next few weeks, we're going to show you specifically how that can be done, but here are some ideas that you can start thinking about now:
- Which texts can help illuminate universal themes that would resonate with ELL students of different cultures? Particularly, look at the text exemplars provided by the Common Core in this appendix.
- How can students use the latest technology and become more digitally literate, even in an ELL curriculum?
- Rather than just rote memorization, in what ways can critical thinking be employed to achieve proficiency?
- How can ELL students work together cooperatively, boosting the interpersonal and communication skills for all?
We're very excited to focus our efforts to help ELL educators meet these 21st century challenges. The first step on the ELL Path to Success is our upcoming webinar, Pathways to English Language Learner Success on Wednesday, March 11th at 3:00 pm EDT.
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