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Since its founding in 2016, Purple has become one of the biggest names in the online bedding world. Not only does it boast an extensive accessory line of pillows, sheets, seat cushions and pet beds, but it also has two impressive mattresses on its docket, aptly named the Original and the New. These beds are really unlike anything else on the market and have long captivated potential buyers with their iconic purple hyper-elastic polymer smart comfort grid, which responds to the body in ways you have to see to believe.
Though I've tested out both of these models in the past, I thought I'd do something a little special today and take a look at them side-by-side. On this violet-hued journey, I'll suss out their similarities and key differences in an effort to help you better understand which one of these beds could be the perfect fit for you!
I should note that while the New Purple comes in three different firmnesses (the firm Purple 2, medium firm Purple 3 and soft Purple 4), I'll be comparing the Original to the Purple 3. And to make things a little easier on myself—and you!—I'll mostly refer to these models as P2, P3 and P4 throughout the comparison.
Continue reading below for the ultimate Original Purple Mattress v. New Purple 2, 3, 4 match-up. Don't have time to read the whole thing? Skip to the end for some recs on how to choose between them!
Before we dive into all the ways in which the Original and New Purples are different, I wanted to take a brief moment to chat about their similarities. While they feature pretty divergent constructions, they do share a few characteristics that unite them under the Purple brand.
Smart Comfort Grid – Both the Original and New Purples employ the brand's hyper-elastic polymer comfort grid in the top layer. This section features rows of purple squares, which collapse and conform to the unique curves of a sleeper's body. While the thickness of this grid varies between the models (which I'll explore more below), it provides some excellent comfort regardless.
Temperature Neutral – Purple claims that both of its beds are technically "temperature neutral" in that they're able to acclimate to anyone's body heat and create a cool sleeping experience. I should note that the New Purple amps up the cooling of the Original with its layer of pocketed coils, which encourages even more breathability through the structure.
Pressure Relief – Though achieved in distinct ways (via responsive foam in the Original and a supportive pocketed coil system in the New), both Purple beds were built with pressure relief in mind.
Now that we've gotten the similarities out of the way, let's figure out what makes these beds distinctive! The biggest thing you'll notice is that the Original features an all-foam design while the New Purple is outfitted with a hybrid one, meaning they're built to support the sleeper in different ways.
I'm going to walk you through a breakdown of each bed's specific construction below, but would encourage you to also check out my full review of the Original and New Purple.
Original Purple
Cover – The cover is made up of a blend of Polyester, Viscose and Lycra. It's a soft, breathable fabric that's thin to allow airflow into the mattress. Lycra is a stretchy material often found in athletic clothing, so helps with temperature regulation by wicking moisture away from the body.
Comfort Layer – This layer is made up of 2" of the hyper-elastic polymer smart comfort grid we discussed earlier. While the springy material has a quick response to pressure, the individual polymer squares are likely to collapse under the weight of your body, producing a sort of quasi-contouring feel. This creates an interesting interplay between pressure relief and support that'll give you some satisfying comfort without leaving you feeling too stuck in the bed.
Transition Layer – Directly below the comfort layer, you'll find 3.25" of poly foam, which functions to transition the sleeper from the comfort layer up top to the foundation below
Base Layer – And finally, the base of the mattress, which is built with 4" of high-density poly foam. This firm layer acts as the foundational support of the mattress and gives the bed its structure and shape.
New Purple
Cover – The cover is built with a polyester and spandex blend, making for a material that's thick, stretchy and breathable.
Comfort Layer – As in the original, this layer is made up of the brand's smart comfort grid. While all three versions of the New Purple feature this grid, the thickness varies depending on the number attached to the name. So, the Purple 3 mattress has three inches of the stuff while the Purple 2 mattress boasts two and the Purple 4 mattress—you guessed it!—has four. I should note that the grid is surrounded by a layer of foam edge support, which gives this section some structure and allows you to use the entire surface area of the mattress.
Transition Layer – A thin layer of polyurethane foam separates the soft comfort layer from the pocketed coil system below. The main function of this section is to transition the sleeper between the various materials.
Support Layer – The support layer is comprised of 7.5" of responsive coils. They're individually wrapped, so they'll not only provide support to the sleeper, but also some incredible motion isolation. Additionally, the pocketed coil system works to extend the pressure relief of the top comfort layer throughout the entire structure. The combination of this support system with the polymer grid makes for an extremely bouncy mattress, which will help to position you on top of the bed. A 4" layer of high-density poly foam edge support will also help lift you up and out of the structure.
Foundation Layer – The base is made up of a thin layer of high-density poly foam, functioning mainly as a springboard for the pocketed coil system above.
The Original Purple v. The New Purple
As I mentioned up top, one of the biggest changes in the New Purple is its hybrid design. The inclusion of pocketed coils here establishes an overall bouncier structure than its predecessor, which helps to position the sleeper on top of the bed. Even for this extra buoyant lift, the New Purple still features the deep contouring of the Original with plenty of satisfying, targeted pressure relief.
Another big difference is the addition of edge support in the New Purple, which helps to create a more stable structure. This will be especially important for those of you who plan to share your bed with a partner as it'll allow you to use the entire surface area of the mattress.
With all these fresh fabrications, the New Purple does cost more than the Original (with a P3 Queen size costing $2,199 compared to the Original's $999), which is definitely something to keep in mind.
A nerdy side note: it was cool getting to bounce between these two beds as their feels are so totally different from anything else on the market. It's like this space age, trampoline vibe that I'm super excited to continue exploring with all of you below!
See where the Purple landed on my roundup of the Best Mattresses of 2018!
The Feel
Now that we've taken a look at the Purples' different constructions, let's chat about how these bad boys feel. To help you figure out how you'll likely experience each bed, I'm going to examine their individual firmnesses, sinkage amounts and motion transfer rates. By combining all of these characteristics together, we should manage to paint a pretty solid picture of each mattress' unique vibe.
First up: firmness. Since everyone feels firmness a little differently, I brought in three other testers to help me try out of each of these Purple beds. Below is the graph showing our combined average firmness ratings for each of the two mattresses.
Original Purple
The Purple has nice bounce as well as a medium mix of support and pressure relief that makes it a great pick for the combo sleepers out there.
The Original Purple received an average rating of 6.4 from my testers. When compared to the industry standard of 6.5 for medium firmness, it's clear that this bed is pretty much exactly medium firm.
I gave the Original a 6.5 as I experienced really great supportive relief while lying on top of it. Though you're likely to sink into the hyper-elastic polymer grid for some immediate comfort, the firm foundational foam does an excellent job of keeping you lifted on top of the structure. This combination of feels should work for most sleepers, though strict side sleepers may find the mattress a bit firm for their liking.
As far as edge support is concerned, I noticed some pretty deep compression through the top comfort grid as I scooted closer to the side of the mattress. While this didn't necessarily make me feel as though I'd roll out of bed, I would note that you're not likely to feel as supported at the edge as you do in the center.
New Purple
Bounce meets cozy luxury in the New Purple mattress! Order now to get a free base with your purchase. Get $100 off all Purple mattresses, except Twin and Twin XL mattresses which will be $50 off + free sheets with purchase until June 3rd!
My testers also gave the P3 an average rating of 6.4, denoting it as having a medium firm feel.
I personally gave the P3 a 6.5, finding it to have a nice mix of pressure relief and support. While you'll definitely sink through the comfort grid a bit, the buoyant lift of the pocketed coil system will prevent you from feeling stuck in the mattress. This should satisfy a wide range of sleepers, particularly those who sleep in multiple positions throughout the night.
When it comes to edge support, the New Purple definitely has the Original beat. Lying all the way to the side of the newer model, I felt incredibly secure, thanks in part to both the edge support foam and supportive pocketed coil system.
I should note that a person's weight can make a big impact on how they'll experience either of these Purple mattresses, with heavier folks sinking through the comfort grid much more quickly than lighter ones. That's partly why the brand decided to create multiple firmness levels for the New Purple, to alleviate some of this discrepancy. So, if you need a softer feel, I'd recommend checking out the P4, which my testers gave an average rating of 5.7. Conversely, the average firmness rating for the P2 was a whopping 7.2.
Next, we're going to take a look at sinkage, or the amount that you're likely to sink into the bed while lying on top of it. To visualize this, I've placed balls of different sizes and weights (a 6 lb medicine ball, a 10 lb steel ball, a 50 lb medicine ball and a 100 lb medicine ball) on the surface of each mattress and measured how far into the structure they sank.
As you can see in the graphic above, the two beds have very similar sinkage results, with the only differentiation coming at the 100 lb. ball. What this tells me is that you're likely to feel as though you're situated "on top" of these mattresses as opposed to "in" them. This isn't that surprising when you consider their bounce and firm support.
For reference, the P2 had slightly less sinkage than both of these beds and the P4 had just a little more. While the Original and P3 are probably the best mattresses in the Purple suite for those who doze in multiple positions throughout the night, the sinkage rates for the other two make them ideal candidates for stomach sleepers (P2) and side sleepers (P4).
Whether it's with your long term partner or a college pal staying over for a weekend, you're bound to share your bed with someone at some point, so will need to know just how bothered you'll be by their movements in the middle of the night. Enter motion transfer, or the amount of disturbance you're likely to notice from one side of the bed to the other.
To illustrate this motion transfer, I dropped a 10 lb. steel ball from heights of 4 inches, 8 inches and 12 inches and measured the disturbance it caused: the bigger the lines, the bigger the disturbance.
FYI: Each drop is meant to symbolize a common movement in bed, from tossing and turning (4"), to getting out of bed (8") all the way to full on jumping (12").
Showing the motion transfer results for the Purple 3 with a 10 lb ball dropped from 4, 8 and 12 inchesI'd say these are slightly above average results overall, which tells me there's quite a bit of motion transferred across both of these beds. If I had to give a slight edge to either model, I'd give it to the New Purple, but just barely. While the buoyant lift of the hyper-elastic polymer grid isn't doing any motion transfer favors for either bed, the New Purple does benefit from its pocketed coil system. Since these coils are individually wrapped, they're able to isolate motion fairly well and dampen some of the disturbance throughout the structure.
So what?
After considering all these different feel factors, I think the big takeaway is that the New Purple has basically borrowed all the fantastic things that were working in the Original (supportive bounce, contouring pressure relief, breathability) and amped them up to a higher level of comfort. This is most evident in the additions of the ultra-supportive pocketed coil system and durable edge support foam.
Another big advantage of the New Purple is that it comes in multiple firmness levels. While the Original was built to be a medium firm bed that could satisfy a majority of sleepers, it's not always a great fit for those with stricter sleep preferences. The addition of the P2 and P4 models helps to ameliorate this by creating options for those who only slumber on their stomachs or sides.
So which do I buy?!
When deciding which of these fantastic mattresses to go with, there are a few factors to consider that will practically make the choice for you.
The first thing to figure out is what kind of construction you're after. If you want the pressure relief of an all-foam mattress, you can't go wrong with the Original. However, if you want to combine this pressure relief with some strong support, you'd be well served by the New Purple's hybrid design.
The second comes down to whether or not you'll be sharing your bed with a partner. With slightly better motion transfer results and an overall stronger edge support system, the New Purple is my pick over the Original for couples.
And third, how much are you willing to spend? There is a noticeable price difference between the two models, with a Queen size of the Original coming out to $999 as compared to $2,199 for the Purple 3 mattress, $1,599 for the Purple 2 mattress and $2,799 for the Purple 4 mattress.
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|Purple 3
|Purple 4
|Twin XL
|California King
To get even more specific about my recommendations, I'm going to list the great aspects of both models as well as some of their specific pros and cons.
General Recommendations
- Either Purple would be great for anyone in need of deep pressure relief. The smart comfort grid employed in both designs provides the sleeper with fantastic comfort and is especially great for anyone who sleeps in multiple positions throughout the night.
- Both beds also sleep extremely cool. Since the materials used in both constructions are "temperature neutral," they're going to do an awesome job of absorbing body heat and dissipating it throughout the structure.
- And finally, the two Purples are both super durable. The hyper-elastic polymer is an incredibly strong material and can withstand a lot of wear and tear.
Original Purple
The Purple has nice bounce as well as a medium mix of support and pressure relief that makes it a great pick for the combo sleepers out there.
- As we discussed above, a big advantage of the Original over the New is price. For just $999, you can get your hands on a Queen size, which is a pretty tremendous deal.
- Another win for the Original is that it'll arrive on your doorstep compressed in a box. This makes delivery a breeze and allows for a convenient set-up.
- And as far as design is concerned, the all-foam construction could be a big plus for sleepers in need of a softer feel for pressure relief.
New Purple
Bounce meets cozy luxury in the New Purple mattress! Order now to get a free base with your purchase. Get $100 off all Purple mattresses, except Twin and Twin XL mattresses which will be $50 off + free sheets with purchase until June 3rd!
- While the New Purple may not arrive compressed in a box, it does have a lot more support than the Original thanks to its pocketed coils and added edge support. This feature could make it a real win for those of you in need of some extra lift.
- The New Purple is also much bouncier than its predecessor, which helps to position the sleeper on top of the bed as opposed to in it.
- I'd also add that the New Purple offers customers greater choice, as the inclusion of the Purple 2, Purple 3 and Purple 4 provides a much wider range of firmnesses and feels.
General Cons
- Though there are a lot of benefits to the smart comfort grid, the feel is not going to suit everyone. I personally really like the hyper-elastic polymer, but would note that if you're on the hunt for a more traditional feel, you may not be satisfied with this material.
- Neither the Original nor the New Purple feature the kind of contouring sinkage you'd get from softer foam, so if you want to feel as though you're sleeping "in" your bed, you make want to check out a different mattress.
Well that about does it for this Purple comparison! If you have any specific questions or want a personal bed recommendation, make sure to leave a comment on our YouTube video at the top of this page. You can also learn more about the Original or New Purple mattress on Purple's site.
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RJ's Frittata
Everyone loves frittata because it's a dish that has it all, and can be eaten any time of the day. While it's best enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, it's also great for dinner with a side salad. This is a riff on a Martha Stewart recipe from years ago to which I've added my own touches here & there. Don't skimp on the ingredients. If you are worried about calories, just try to eat a small portion. But you probably won't be able to resist because it's that's good. It's got roasted smashed potatoes, caramelized onions, sauteed zucchini & spinach, eggs, heavy cream & cheese. I'll also give you some ingredient variations so you can play around with different flavor combinations. If you can afford organic produce & dairy and free range eggs, go for it. Good ingredients make all the difference.
- 2lbs of small yellow potatoes (I use Trader Joe's Dutch Yellow Baby Potatoes cut into quarters)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 medium zucchini diced
- 8 ounce bag of spinach
- 1 dozen eggs
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 8 ounce block of cheddar cheese grated
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
On a baking sheet, toss potatoes in a few tbsp of olive & a good sprinkling of salt and roast until soft about 25-30 minutes. Once out of the oven, take a fork and smash the potatoes right on the baking sheet. If you can't smash the potatoes fairly easily, put them back in oven until you can. Sometimes I just try smashing one piece while still in the oven to make sure they are ready. Do not skip the smashing - this is what gives the frittata such a fabulous texture - it's the secret!
While potatoes are roasting in oven, saute the onions in a tbsp or two of olive oil and a good sprinkling of salt in a large skillet until nice & golden over medium high heat - about 15 minutes or so. You want them to caramelize so be patient. After you reach a light caramelization, add the garlic & zucchini and saute for about 10 minutes until zucchini turns a little golden and is cooked through. Add the spinach and cook until it just wilts for a minute or two. Add enough kosher salt so the mixture tastes good. You need to season well yet not over salt.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and heavy cream and a tsp of kosher salt until well combined. Add the grated cheese and the sauteed veggies and potatoes to the egg cream mixture, and stir until all the ingredients come together. Pour into a sprayed or greased large casserole dish and bake in the oven until just cooked through about 30-40 minutes. If the top starts getting too much color, cover in foil. Let cool for about 20 minutes so that frittata sets up a bit before serving. I actually like to serve it at room temperature and not piping hot. This is a great dish for entertaining because it can be prepared, baked and taken out of the oven before your guests arrive.
A great brunch menu:
- Frittata
- Fruit platter with melons & berries
- Simple green salad of butter lettuce and sliced cucumber & radish with lemon olive vinaigrette
- If frittata is vegetarian, perhaps some oven roasted maple bacon
- Fresh baguette sliced on the bias along with butter & jam
- Strong coffee
- Grapefruit mimosas
- Add any kind of breakfast meat you want to the above mixture - sausage, bacon, pancetta, ham, etc
- Sauteed broccolini, crispy pancetta & goat cheese along with roasted potatoes & caramelized onions
- Sauteed mushrooms, bacon, chopped fresh arugula & grated fontina cheese along with roasted potatoes & caramelized onions
Thanks and have a great day!!!
Rachel is a woman of many facets: Wife, mother, personal chef and 1/2 of the 'Housewifery Podcast' team! She is always motivational, hilarious and such an amazing woman, I'm so incredibly glad our paths have crossed!
Besides tuning into her podcast you can catch up with Rachel on her Instagram as well as her personal catering website!

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Call for Papers: Regional Late Antiquity Consortium of the Southeast Meeting (ReLACS)
October 25-26, 2018
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites paper proposals from graduate students for the annual Regional Late Antiquity Consortium of the Southeast (ReLACS) meeting to take place October 25-26, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This conference will meet for the sixth year in 2018 and is a workshop for scholars working on any aspect of Late Antiquity held on a rotating basis at the University of Tennessee, the University of Kentucky, and Vanderbilt University. This call for papers requests that graduate students share abstracts for work-in-progress papers on any topic broadly related to Late Antiquity or the early Middle Ages in any geographic region. Papers will be given in 30-minute sessions and may be read aloud or pre-circulated to allow more time for discussion.
Graduate students are invited to send an abstract or a short description of the paper (approximately 200 words) including mention of its proposed scholarly context (article, dissertation chapter, part of a book manuscript, etc.) to Gregor Kalas (firstname.lastname@example.com<mailto:email@example.com>) by July 20, 2018.The meeting will feature a keynote presentation by Kimberly Bowes of the Classics Department at the University of Pennsylvania. There will also be faculty presentations during the meeting.
If you would like to attend or to receive further information about ReLACS workshops please subscribe to our e-mail list:
To subscribe, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the command "SUBSCRIBE LATE-ANTIQUITY-SOUTHEAST" in the body of your message. This list is a public listserv intended as a regional e-mail list to connect ReLACS scholars (including students) throughout the southeastern United States. Messages publicize regional meetings or other regional collaborations of interest to the list. (This regionally-oriented list does not reduplicate the nationally-oriented list maintained by the University of South Carolina).
Please forward this CFP widely to anyone who might be interested in attending or participating in ReLACS.
Tina Shepardson
Lindsay Young Professor
Department of Religious Studies
Chair, Middle East Studies
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Last week, I ventured into Wegman's for the first time in about a month. The grocery store is currently undergoing a floor redesign, so essentially I walked into a food filled maze. What I thought would be a quick trip turned into an 1+ hour adventure, asking employees where the gluten free bagels went & who moved the Yogi tea?
When I asked the cashier about the redesign, she seemed a little exasperated. "Oh, this is has been going on for a MONTH. And, we still have the produce section to move!" I replied with, "Well, change is a good thing." And, the cashier said, "I know many who would not agree with you." Hmmm, change can be a good thing, right?
The very next day, we started rearranging furniture at the Matullo abode. Specifically, we moved furniture out of what used to be my study, aka my cozy little office haven/meditation nook. Why? Because this spot, one of my favorites, is now transforming into a nursery. And, that's wonderful, right? It's so exciting. I'm excited. Totally.
But, in that moment, I was actually kind of sad and a little disgruntled. What about my cozy office vibes? What about that ikat rug I picked out to meditate on with my cushion? Nope. No more dedicated study. No more of this particular meditation space. Cue internal freak out, and just overall realization that big change is coming.
Oh, but wait. Change is a good thing. Didn't I say that not 24 hours previously to that sweet Wegman's cashier? Humph. Yes, I did.
And, you guys, I really do believe that, even when it's hard to practice. Why am I telling you this story? To illustrate impermanence. One of the most profound lessons I've ever learned from yoga is that nothing is permanent, except for impermanence itself. Change is constantly swirling about us. The very breath you just took is different than the one before. The tree pose you do today may be better than yesterday, and you may fall out of it tomorrow.
We tend to attach ourselves to what is, or even the past. What happens when we choose to hold so tightly to what we know? What happens when we choose to ignore the fact that nothing is permanent? Our resistance to change actually causes the suffering, the uneasiness, the panic, even pain that we try hard to avoid.
When I think of impermanence, I think of barnacles on the side of a boat or a dock. Like them, sometimes we grip to what is known, even with the lapping of soft waves to encourage us to float into the water. Change means facing the unknown. It means facing uncertainty. And, that's a good thing. Accepting change is accepting possibility, growth, adventure, and the ability to share stories and wisdom as we get older. I'd rather live in a way that minimizes suffering and honors new beginnings, however challenging they may be.
As for me, I've accepted that I can create a new meditation nook somewhere else, right? Especially, with this gift we are welcoming so very soon. What about you? What has changed for you over the past couple months? How have you accepted that change into your life?
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Education is a human right with immense power to transform ..… (Kofi Annan)
Hi everyone,
Rose and I have just returned from another wonderful trip to Hanoi. We were extremely busy but we had a great time catching up with everyone.
It's quite amazing how quickly ACCV is growing. When we decided that education was the tool that we would use to help these young people to break the cycle of poverty and empower them to build a better life for themselves we had no idea just how many people we would meet who really need our help. As the initial massage and Braille course we funded has been so successful (eight out of ten students are now working) we have been asked if we will support a couple of other blind Association centres in the poorest parts of Hanoi. We will be running a number of different courses for blind students including Massage, Information Technology (IT), English language and IT teacher training courses.
We have met so many delightful young people who are very eager for an opportunity to educate themselves, and we're very eager to help them, there's just a minor detail of raising the funds!
Here's how you can help
$10.. Will buy a Braille board and paper for a blind student
$20.. Will buy Hien's family rice and medicines for a month
$50.. Will pay for two blind siblings to attend school for a month
$100. Will pay for rice and oil for Friendship Home for two weeks
$200.. Will supply the children of FH with necessary household goods
$500.. Will pay for an English language course for eight blind students
$1000 Will pay for an IT course for ten blind students
$2000. Will pay for an IT course to train 5 blind IT teachers
$5000 Will pay for a massage course for ten blind students
We also really appreciate the efforts of those who run fund raising activities on our behalf.
Every dollar makes a difference, and all donations at all are gratefully received. Thank you!!
Alison & Rose


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text: Google has succeeded by innovating again and again. Not just search, but Gmail and Google Docs and even self-driving cars. Their secret? They don't tell their employees how to innovate; they manage the chaos. Eric Schmidt—CEO of Google since 2001 and now Chairman of parent company Alphabet—shares the controversial management techniques he created to cultivate an environment of free-flowing ideas plus disciplined decision making that lead to breakthrough ideas. He reveals the hidden secret in Google's famous "20% time" policy, their approach to hiring smart creatives, and the parallels between leading Google and piloting small airplanes. Plus, his "roommate" at Google, and the decision he made to support a crazy idea that he was certain would bankrupt the company.


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Petra Krulc
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After finishing her studies of design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, Petra started working as the Art Director at Grey Ljubljana. Today, as Executive Creative Director she leads creative team responsible for the creative excellence and effectiveness of campaigns of the largest local and global brands.
Petra is a fierce creative. She always trusts her intuition and never gives up. Together with Grey team she has led the agency to the prestigious title of the agency of the year (SOF – Slovene Advertising Festival) and the Adriatic region agency of the year (Balcannes festival), received the title of Creative Director of the Year and won two Cannes Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival. All in one year. Despite the great success, she remains grounded. She maintains her "underdog" mentality, because she believes that the best things arise when you find the power to create everything from scratch.


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Craig Robinson is a famous American actor, singer, and comedian. Robinson was known for his roles in different movies include 'Sausage Party', 'This is the End', 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno', 'The office and Hot Tub Time Machine'. Keep reading to know more about Craig Robinson's net worth in 2019.
Early life
Craig Phillip Robinson was born on October 25, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois. His father served as an attorney and his mother as a music teacher. He spent his childhood time in a Southern part of Chicago and attended his high school from Whitney M. Young Magnet School. His degree was completed at Illinois State University and also took a master degree from Saint Xavier University. He also served as a music teacher in the Horace Mann Elementary School in Chicago.
Robinson steps out in his career with the classes of acting from The Second City which is located in Chicago. In 2005, he was chosen for the American version of 'The Office' and also allotted the role in its fourth season. His appearance also looked in different television series such as Reno 911, Halfway Home, Lucky, Friends, and Arrested Development. Craig has made his first appearance in the music video for the most popular song 'Hump de Bump' of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Further, he also hosted the last season of 'Last Comic Standing' and also provides his voice in different roles as Reg Mackworthy on Eastbound & Down series and also in Shrek Forever After.
Robinson was noticed when he was collaborating with Seth Rogen in different movies includes Sausage Party, This is the End, Pineapple Express and Zack and Miri Make a Porno.
In 2015, he made his appearance in the commercial advertisements of Wal-Mart in which he played the piano. For the A24 drama, he didn't get that much attraction of the people towards it but got the nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for a best-supporting male.
In 2014, he also performed in a comedy act along with Jerry Minor for the Music duo theme. Further, they are offered different comedy shows which were telecasted on HBO such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Real Time with Bill Maher, and Comedy Central. After, he also performed in the different episodes of 'The Office' which was featured on Hot Tub Time Machine. When he appeared in the movie Miss March, where he has played the role of Phil rapper and he also produced two songs for the same movie.
Awards and Achievements
Robinson has achieved numerous achievements in his entire career. He allotted the role as YoYo in 'AppleJax and YoYo in 2001. His roles are mostly given for the comedy scenes and he also got the nomination for the Independent Spirit award for the role as the best supportive male actor of all time. He also appeared in the television shows such as Play'd: A Hip Hop Story, Luckey, Friends, Arrested, Fax and The Office.
Net Worth of Craig Robinson
Craig Phillip Robinson is an American actor and comedian who have made his net worth of around $7.5 million. He started earning from the very small age while working as a small stage performer. Further, he allotted several television shows for the comedy scenes and known for his comedy scenes. From the past few years, his earning has been increased more than half of it.
Robinson has easily achieved what he wants in his life. He made his focus on career and ignores rest of the personal things which comes with his goals. After doing several comedy shows, he was loved by most of the people and also made singing performance in different roles.


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My aunt forwarded this to me some time ago and it was so funny, I thought I'd share it with all of you 🙂
The mobile device application brought to us by Rovio, "Angry Birds," seems to have received its second…or third…or fourth wind. According to a New York Times article, with its holiday releases—Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine Day—"Angry Birds" has reached almost approximately 100 million downloads.
"Angry Birds" is fascinating in how its reported development cost was only about $150,000 when games like Sony's "God of War III" came out to a $44 million expense. Typically, companies the size of Rovio are unable to absorb flops in the games they develop. But with overhead costs as low as what they incurred and the amazingly high popularity they achieved, there seems no place else for the company to go but up.
"We're building an integrated entertainment franchise where merchandising, games, movies, TV, cartoons, and comics all come together, like Disney 2.0," said Peter Vesterbacka, the head of Rovio's business development.
And Mr. Vesterbacka's Disney reference shouldn't be taken lightly, either. Rovio is essentially following in the footsteps of early Disney in how they're trying to brand the characters in their little series through their flourishing line of merchandise like cute plush toys much like how Mickey Mouse was first established by Steamboat Willie and was cemented by similar toys, comics, cartoons, and even his own video game series' .
What's most interesting about Rovio is its potential for expansion. The company has recently secured $42 million in a financing round led by venture capital firms Accel Partners and Atomico Ventures. But why would the company need to secure fundraising when its profit margins are as high as they are now? Surely the ad revenue itself should have supplied the company with enough money to create another sequel, even if they spent over ten times the amount to develop it as they did the original game.
But Mr. Vesterbacka and the rest of the Rovio team have got their minds on bigger and better things. One of the partners at Accel Partners happens to sit on the boards of Facebook and Wal-Mart Stores, both of which could play vital roles in the future of the company. Rovio plans to bring a new, cooperative version of its game to the Facebook platform this spring. Soon enough, millions of people will be mounting assaults against pig fortresses with their friends from all around the world. And as their virtual reach extends, so too does the companies physical presence as they consider branching out from Helsinki, Finland to cities within China, the United States, and South Korea.
All that's left to do now is wait for the Broadway musical about the plight…of the Angry Birds!
"Flash back a little more than one month ago to December 17th of 2010—Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old Tunisian citizen and recent college graduate with a computer science degree, had started a fruit and vegetable stand to make ends meet. There was already a sense of unrest n the air as Tunisia was supposedly undergoing some of the worst unemployment rates in recent history as well as a spike in food prices across the country…"
Click here to continue reading the rest of this post. I posted it to a blog called Constantly Connected which is maintained by my technology research group through my university's honors program.
Almost exactly two weeks ago, live from Zurich, FIFA announced the host countries for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. These announcements came after impressive presentations made by each of the bidding teams:
Russia 2018's Ready to Inspire campaign's central selling point was that they, of all the different parties, had the most to offer the world: "I have given a lot of presentations recently, but never one as important as this. Important to so many people and for all the right reasons," opened Alexey Sorokin, CEO of Russia's 2018 Bid Committee, "We can show you what you cannot find in our bid books, we can show you what's in our hearts…This morning we have just 30 minutes to share with you the collective passion and pride of 145 million Russians who would like nothing more than to welcome the Fifa World Cup to our home for the first time in history. History, and the making of it, is a powerful theme in our bid…Our bid and our vision is about opportunity for Russia and opportunity for Fifa—for Russia, these opportunities are clear. For Fifa, these opportunities include new markets, new stadiums, new players and fans, and an assurance of an impeccably hosted tournament…"
It was clear from early on in their presentation that Russia was bringing some of their biggest guns to bear in this bid as some of their most culturally relevant stars were present, including a vital Andrey Arshavin—their national team captain—Yelena Isinbayeva, a two-time Olympic gold medalist pole vaulter, opera stars, etc. Isinbayeva's delivery in her speech, in my opinion, was very weak, but her message of how much Fifa has positively empowered female athletes, and how the organization can continue to make a difference here, must have rang true to the decision makers.
Their first video featured a young soccer player dreaming of playing in the World Cup while the audio boomed an inspiring, "Russia Never Sleeps!" frequently throughout the duration of the promo.
Their technical video, The Jewels of Russia, was hosted and narrated by a stunning woman whose identity, despite some Googling, leaves her nameless for now.
"It is true that if awarded the 2018 World Cup, Russia has much to do, but the reality is that most of the infrastructure development is already planned and budgeted for and the World Cup will just accelerate this development," said Alexey as he went on to outline the four cluster plan they have for their stadiums, centrally planned around the Russian capital of Moscow. Their plans for accommodating the inevitably huge surge in fans are impressive and those with match tickets were guaranteed free inter-country transportation between the 13 hosting cities.
Why should Russia be chosen to host the 2018 World Cup? (according to their Deputy Prime Minister).
Welcome to Russia, fellow futbol fans! Let's make the best of it.
Needless to say, there remains much anger and dissent amongst those in support of England's failing bid as they have not hosted the World Cup in 44 years despite how it is where soccer, as we know it today, was "invented."
But as our wise friend, Jay-Z once said, "On to the next one."
2022 World Cup Host: Qatar
Well it looks like for once the United States was, in the end, defeated by the Middle East despite the best efforts of Bill Clinton, Morgan Freeman, Landon Donovan, and Attorney General Eric Holder (not to mention a video appearance by Obama).
The US was thought to be the favorites and performed well with a strong bid, but perhaps it was one of their main selling points which backfired on them? Yes, we are the most diverse country in the world, there's nothing negative to be said about that. We also would not have required any significant changes to our infrastructure to host the cup, but perhaps this was not looked upon favorably? Wherever the World Cup goes, it is believed that progress, construction, and an economic surge will follow. Could this have been one of the factors leading into the committees' selection of Qatar? Probably not, but it's a thought.
Unsurprisingly, Qatar was listed among the "12 More Countries You've Never Heard of And The People That Live There," post on Smosh.com. The website's rich and informative description of the country tells us all we need to know about Qatar:
"Qatar is owned by one really rich Arab dude that likes to stage bicycle races every day for his personal amusement."
Well that about sums the country up, but just for you nerds who aren't satisfied with that flash of brilliance, here's a little more insight into the State of Qatar. According to several different web sources, Qatar is a Constitutional Monarchy where the Emir (Chief of State) Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani holds the power to name prime ministers and such though the title/rank of emir is hereditary. There's a messy but interesting history here where they used to be a British protectorate state and how they battled Saudi Arabia and played a role in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, but I won't go into all of that, but promise me you'll get around to it before 2022.
But to be clear, Qatar is a much more progressive country than many would think. Many would wrongly assume that because of how the country's legal system is based on a combination of Islamic and civil law codes, that the country would be rife with inequality between genders and that there would be severe government censorship, when this is not the case. Yes, the television and radio broadcast media are state controlled, but around 1999, the emir lifted press censorship, took steps towards instituting democratic elections, and pushed for woman's suffrage. It's 2005 constitution guarantees freedom of expression, assembly, and religion with 30 of the seats within their 45-seat parliament will be decided upon democratically.
This is not to say, however, that Qatar is not without its problems. In fact, I expect that many organizations will rise to oppose this decision—if they haven't already—due to reports of trafficking and sexual abuse. The country is said to have taken significant steps to tackle this issue, and hopefully the looming date of the cup will speed up the process.
One interesting aspect of all of this is how the expected numbers of fans expected to flood the country's gates in 2022 will far exceed the entirety of the state's population of less than 850,000 people. This will surely be interesting to see.
Did you know that Qatar's team has never even qualified for the World Cup? Well, don't worry, because the hosting country is guaranteed a slot. Perhaps they will join forces with South Africa to become the second hosting nation to never make it past the first round of the tournament? But I hope this isn't the case. In my opinion, the World Cup is always a more pleasant experience for everyone when the hosting team fares decently in the grand scheme of things. I remember how watching South Africa get knocked out of the most recent cup was kind of a buzzkill for most people.
What excites me most is the new technology Qatar unveiled in their bid. The stadiums to be built for the cup will mostly be powered by sunlight! Not to mention the climate-control systems they will use to keep the stadiums at decent temperatures despite the blistering heat that is sure to pester the unfortunates not within the structures. But those without the stadium won't be without their benefits either. To see what I'm talking about, go through the below pictures and then watch the video:
To my surprise, I found many reports online asserting that despite the billions of dollars of corporate sponsorship and additional monetary wealth expected to be brought to the region which is hosting the event, that they can overall be expected to lose billions. Despite these reports, I can't wait to see what the future holds for Russia, Qatar, and the rest of the world in the years to come.
"You will be proud of us, you will be proud of the Middle East, and I promise you this," said one of the delegates from Qatar.
Check out Qatar Foundation's multimillion dollar deal with FC Barcelona.
Video of Russia & Qatar Winning their Bids.
You know your audience consists primarily of college kids when your view count drops to single digits during finals week.
But check out these cartoons on your study break for a few laughs 🙂
If you're a computer programmer, check out these jokes.
If you still haven't heard about Ireland's newest declaration of war, click here!
Got this forwarded to me a long time ago. Just saw it again a couple minutes ago and thought I'd share 🙂
The Economy is so bad that:
-I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
-I ordered a burger at McDonald's and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"
-CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
-If the bank returns your check marked Insufficient Funds," you call them and ask if they meant you or them.
-Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
-McDonald's is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
-Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.
-A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico .
-Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore.
–The Mafia is laying off judges.
-Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.
-Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh Great!! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!
-And, finally
I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan , and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck!
Look what I found! Just thought it was interesting 🙂 Click on the chart to enlarge it.
Source of chart: http://www.the-numbers.com


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August 8
'Que for the Cause I The Wendy Parrish Memorial Fund for NBCF
Saturday, August 8, 2015
7pm - 10pm
7pm - 10pm
Porch Light Real Estate Group
838 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
838 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
The 2nd annual 'Que for the Cause will take place Saturday, August 8, 2015. This event is in memory of and in celebration of Wendy Parrish. In 2013, Wendy lost her battle after a five year struggle with stage-4 breast cancer.
This year's fundraiser will include a Texas-style barbeque with all the fixins', beer and drinks, music from gypsy jazz ensemble Gypsy Swing Revue, and a silent auction.
Recommended donation is $35 with proceeds going to NBCF.
'Que for the Cause is about good food, good fun, for a good cause.
All are welcome. We look forward to seeing ya'lI there!


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Tunisia's Summary Justice
Ben Ali's trial began on Monday morning—and ended six hours later.
The trial of former Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali began on Monday morning. . . and ended six hours later. Mr. Ben Ali and his wife, both of whom fled to Saudi Arabia in January, have been sentenced in absentia to 35 years in prison and fined $66 million on charges of embezzlement and misuse of state funds.
Judging from everything we've learned in recent months about Ben Ali's reign, we wouldn't be surprised if the charges are true and the sentence fair. Then again, short trials and long sentences are more typical...


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El lector anónimo de The Lazy Review of Books tarda dos horas treinta y tres minutos en leer Opendoor y lo comenta en el blog.
Apologies for the delay. Given the season, I've been busy trawling the jobsites in a grimly stoical humour worthy, I think, of The Old Man and the Sea, and then applying, an activity I'm quite sure you don't want to hear any more about. So it's been hectic, and, frankly, quite miserable. It was cheering, therefore, to unexpectedly receive Open Door in the post, via a friend who subscribes to And Other Stories. And Other Stories is quite excellent, and makes me feel rather less desperate about the demise of publishing. Or even, on a good day, faintly positive.
Like on the day I read Open Door, starting and finishing in the 2 hours 33 minutes it took me to travel between London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street. It's hands down the best new book I've read all year, with the possible exception of Umbrella. Something this original reads like a whole new form. This isn't a novel which capitulates and feeds the apparent hunger for stodgy plot and sweetly sympathetic characters. The soothing artifice of such straightforward storytelling is largely absent.
Instead, the reader is fully immersed in the world of the protagonist - right down to the flaked-pastry texture of her partner's skin - and almost blinded by this closeness. Havilio dispenses with space and distance, leaving the reader marooned in a dreamlike world of the unexplained and the unconnected. Through this strange perspective he captures, to a quite remarkable degree, the unpredictability and instability of lived experience. And what's more the touch is light. This isn't purple prose; it's clear and uncluttered, an efficient foil for the many opacities of the novel. This matter-of-factness adds a necessary naturalness to some of the odder scenarios Havilio presents, which helps to check any sense of calculated strangeness. With this naturalness comes a surprising readability; Open Door is in many ways a disconcerting, but never a taxing read.
Misjudgements on Havilio's part are rare, although some of the stranger scenarios can stretch the reader's patience a little. One or two of these bizarre happenings have so little connection to other events in the text that they can seem superfluous. Although the dreaminess of the novel is intentional, this too can be overemphasised, slipping into a slack numbness which is less successful. The carefully crafted dislocation can be overstrained too; there are episodes which become almost piecemeal as a result. None of this is really damaging, however, and I couldn't find a flaw half as sustained and striking as the books remarkable accomplishments.


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The plan attracted a record number of public submissions and contributions, and the Council has delivered additional funding for key community assets while keeping the rates rise low.
"We've achieved a great result on three distinct levels," says Mayor Wade-Brown.
"There has been a wide-ranging and successful consultation process where over 2,600 submissions were received on a broad range of important topics and over 1600 submissions on Zealandia.
"We've kept the rates rise low, reducing rates from an initial average of 4.1 percent to around 3.5 percent.
"And we've listened closely and been able to deliver additional funding for Te Papa, Miramar and Kilbirnie town centres, a partnership with the SPCA to progress the Chest Hospital project, and other projects we see bringing significant benefits to the city.
"What is particularly exciting is that the projects we've supported are all intrinsic to the strategic vision of Wellington 2040: Smart Capital, providing for a city where talent wants to live, work and play."
"They include city resilience and economic development projects, cultural grants, the development of cycle routes, improvements to public space in the central city and improved management of water networks to improve the health of our harbour and streams."
"This budget includes immediate investment to diversify and set Wellington's economy on a positive path."
Other issues raised in a large number of submissions include: encroachment fees, an aquatic extension to the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, funding for Clyde Quay and opposition to the sale of Vogelmorn Hall.
In response the Strategy and Policy Committee has agreed to make a number of changes to the final plan including:
The Council also agreed to revise its encroachment policy, which is used to recover rentals from property owners who make use of Council road reserve, to reduce fees by 10% and allow property owners to provide alternative valuations. Officers will also report to the Council on the introduction of encroachment remissions.
The Council agreed not to allocate funding in the plan for a new deep water pool at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, but has directed officers to work with supporters of the project to look at alternative funding sources, and report back to the Council in December.
Following a number of submissions, Councillors also agreed to defer any decision on Vogelmorn Hall and carry out further consultation with the community on options for the future of the hall.
Additional projects are able to be funded as significant cost savings have been identified by the Councillor-led Financial Sustainability working party. The Mayor chairs the group, which has identified that around $4 million in savings can be made by not funding the depreciation on about 5% of the city's assets. This will result in reduced expenditure on renewing assets and will allow the Council to reduce rate levels.
Rates are not yet finalised as Councillors still have to consider and agree on funding for a replacement venue to the Town Hall, which requires earthquake strengthening. They will do this at a meeting on 21 June. The final version of the Long-Term Plan is expected to be adopted by the Council on 27 June.
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Hedgehogs in the oven
«Hedgehogs» are the same meatballs. But if in minced meat for meatballs, the rice is cooked until half cooked, in rice for hedgehogs rice is laid raw. Baked in the oven hedgehogs produce rice «thorns» out.
Description of preparation:
Hedgehogs in the oven are prepared simply. We cook the minced meat, sauce, then bake the hedgehogs in the sauce in the oven. This dish will appeal to small whims, which refuse to eat.
Minced meat — 1 Kilogram (Mixture of beef and pork)
Rice — 1 glass
Onion — 4 pieces (2 onions in minced meat, 2 — in sauce)
Egg — 1 piece
Boiled water — 1/2 cup
Salt — — To taste
Black pepper powder — — To taste
Butter — 3-4 Art. spoons
Carrot — 3 pieces
Garlic — 2 Teeth
Tomato paste — 5 items. spoons
Flour — 3 Art. spoons
Chicken broth — 5 glasses
Cream fat — 1/2 cup
Servings: 8-10
How to cook «Hedgehogs in the oven»
1. Turn on the oven for 200 degrees. Rinse rice with boiling water. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients to make hedgehogs: minced meat, rice, two finely chopped bulbs, egg, water, salt and pepper.
2. Stir the mince thoroughly with your hands.
3. Put the hedgehogs in the baking dish. To mold them it is necessary by wet hands or by means of the moistened spoon for ice-cream.
4. For each hedgehog leaves about two tablespoons of minced meat.
5. Prepare the cream sauce. In a frying pan, melt the butter. Fry until tender, diced onion (two onions), salt and pepper. On the frying of onions, you will take about five minutes.
6. Carrots clean, rinse and grate. Add to the onion and fry for another fifteen minutes. Carrots can also be slightly salted.
7. Add the garlic, tomato paste passed through the press and enter the flour. Fry, stirring, for two minutes. Then add a portion of the chicken broth.
8. Stir. Then cook for 15 minutes on medium-low heat, gradually adding all the broth.
9. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and add cream. Stir and try the sauce. If necessary, salt and pepper.
10. Pour the hedgehogs sauce.
11. Cover the form with hedgehogs in foil sauce and bake for 40-50 minutes in a preheated oven to 200 degrees.
12. Hedgehogs in the oven are ready! Serve with mashed potatoes.


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THE PARTY Oceana's New York Gala was held in the acclaimed Blue Hill at Stone Barns, 30 miles north of New York City. THE GUESTS David and Susan Rockefeller co-hosted the event with actor Sam Waterston, master of ceremonies. Other A-list ocean advocates included Adrian Grenier, Kara Ross, Abbey Lee, Julie Gilhart and Leslie Zemeckis, who turned heads with her custom-made hat adorned with shells and a mermaid tail. THE HIGHLIGHTS An unexpected delight of the night was when former President Bill Clinton came out from behind a curtain to surprise his friend Ted Danson and present him with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Clinton said, "The real reason you're giving Ted Danson this award tonight is that for more than 30 years he has been at this cause." -Faith Gates
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City News
Congratulations to Goodyear's Top Teachers!
Congratulations to Goodyear's Top Teachers! Our residents submitted hundreds of nominations during #TeacherAppreciationWeek, May 6-10, and had amazing things to say about several great teachers, especially these two.
Ms. Carolyn Meeks is a second grade teacher at Incito Schools. Her students and their families say she's a passionate and dedicated educator with a "heart of gold", and focuses on the individual strengths of her students to help foster learning.
Mr. Eric Wiederlight is a kindergarten teacher at BASIS Goodyear. Families say he is compassionate and dedicated, and truly cares about the kids, always "going above and beyond" for them.
Thank you to the educators who do amazing work for our kids each day!
In June, Goodyear's Top Teachers will be recognized at a city council meeting as well as on two billboards on Interstate 10 at Dysart and Bullard exits.


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STOCKHOLM – An updated GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standard on water stress – a pressing issue for many firms in the garment sector, particularly manufacturing and finishing – has now been introduced.
The organisation asserts that companies operating in regions with high levels of water stress have an urgent responsibility to assess their impacts and make more informed water stewardship choices.
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Month: June 2018
There were two reports published earlier this month which made me think about coal, one was from Credit Suisse and the other BNEF. The report from Credit Suisse, using IEA data, sees coal remaining the prime energy source of energy for power generation across the globe in the coming decades. BNEF, in stark contrast, see coal … Continued
Alexa Capital sponsors Ecosummit 2018 in Berlin where Gerard Reid speaks about the future of mobility
Alexa Capital sponsors the 2018 Ecosummit in Berlin where its Founder, Gerard Reid, speaks on the future of mobility. Ecosummit accelerates smart green startups, investors and corporates enabling business development, co-investing, open innovation, corporate venturing and M&A. Gerard's presentation and video can be viewed here.
It was with great surprise to me some weeks back that Germany's biggest utility E.ON reached an "agreement in principle" with its biggest competitor RWE to acquire its grid and retail business Innogy via a wide-ranging "exchange of assets," including RWE taking over the renewables and other power generation businesses of E.ON. The result, if the … Continued


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Before starting Small Coffee, I spent a working as the Marketing Manager for the most adorable upholstery shop you'll ever know, Spruce. At the time I started, the shop's owner Amanda Brown was just about to go on book tour and she was expecting her first child. Needless to say, I was thrown in the the fire but I learned a ton about Austin's design community, upholstery and being an entrepreneur. Amanda encouraged me to help other business owners, like herself, with their marketing and business strategies. I caught up with Amanda--who moved the business from North Lamar to South Lamar and is about to have her third child any day now--about her business and what it takes to be a successful creative.
What does a typical day look like for you?
These days, I split my time between home and Spruce, so depending on the day, I'm either shuttling kids to and from school, shopping for groceries and cleaning the house or meeting with design clients, shopping for light fixtures and plumbing hardware and completing a variety of administrative tasks for the shop.
When I worked with you, you always seemed to take on projects with ease. I don't ever remember you losing your temper over anything and if you were ever stressed, you rarely showed it. Where does that come from?
Wow, thanks! I'm so glad it appeared that way. My mom always tells me I seem cool and collected, but I often have a lot of emotions going on internally. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, so I try to remember that when I'm in the throes of chaos or a difficult situation. And experience has definitely numbed my reaction to stressful situations. I tell myself, "In a year, you won't even remember this."
One of the many things I learned from working with you is to put on your blinders, do your own thing, and dive into projects head first. What else would you attribute to Spruce's success that you could share with other entrepreneurs?
Be adaptable. I've had to change the direction of the business many times to keep it afloat. I originally wanted a retail store but found it wasn't viable financially for me. Instead, I became an upholstery shop, then a DIY resource, and now we do a lot of commercial installations and design consultations. Eventually, you may have to deviate from the dreamy version of what you imagine for yourself and business and do what works better.
You wrote this beautiful book (Spruce: A Step-By-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design) in under a year that ended up being a best-seller, and I was fortunate to witness all of the doors that it opened for you. How did you get to that point where you could write a book that people wanted, and what tips do you have for other people who want to write DIY books?
Leading up to the book, I had several years of experience training employees, teaching classes and writing tutorials for Design*Sponge and other websites and magazines. It helped me finesse the way I phrased and organized my thoughts so upholstery would make sense to people who were learning it for the first time. It also hadn't been that long since I was learning myself, so the struggles I had with certain aspects of the trade were fresh on my mind.
I was approached by my publisher (Storey) a year before I pursued the book, but I wasn't in a place to take a back seat in the day-to-day operations of Spruce. A year later, with a solid staff in place, a book agent called the shop and Storey followed up with me the same month. It seemed to be the perfect combination of events to indicate it was the right time to take on this massive project.
The Spruce book is a project that is very special to me but also pushed me to my limits. It required an incredible amount of time. I was isolated for months on end during the writing process and had to dig deep to stay motivated and meet deadlines. In hindsight, choosing the right book agent and publisher and having a supportive staff in place made all the difference.
What have been some of your favorite projects to work on recently?
One of the things I don't get to do much these days is host dinner parties and get togethers, but I absolutely love meal preparation, flowers and tablescaping. A client tasked me with putting together her casual breakfast and lunchware, casual dinnerware, and Christmas table setup at the end of last year. And she loves pattern and color, so I was a kid in a candy store!
What are you most looking forward to, in life and in business, for the next year?
I have a baby due any day, so I'm currently waiting with baited breath to see what we'll get, boy or girl! We also just bought an old house on two acres we're renovating. It's quite an undertaking, and we'll be moving in a few weeks after the baby is born (perfect timing, ha!). I'll be elbow-deep in special details for the new house, a new baby and the holidays!
What do most people not know about Spruce?
We do full home design and love managing the tiniest special details for our design clients and their homes.


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Doping Scandals Make Winners Of Olympic Losers
But Used Medals Lack Glory, Sponsorships; Marion Jones's Old Gold
Most Olympic champions learn they are gold medalists when they cross the finish line. Pauline Davis-Thompson learned about her gold while alone in a hotel room watching CNN last October. The news: Seven years after winning the 200-meter dash in Sydney, Australia, Marion Jones had confessed to using steroids -- likely lifting Ms. Davis-Thompson from second place into the top spot.
"I got the shock of my life," says the Bahamian runner, now 41 years old. "I just sat there staring at the television with my mouth...


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America Coin Exchange is Orange County's best source for buying and selling your pre-1940 paper currency, both foreign and domestic. Whether you have large-size currency, pre-1900 notes, old currency of any denomination, our family-owned business has over 35 years of experience serving the needs of thousands of satisfied Orange County clients. You can trust that when you work with America Coin Exchange, you'll receive superior customer service and competitive prices on old currency.
At America Coin Exchange our currency specialists have the knowledge and expertise to accurately assess and appraise your currency, then offer you competitive cash payments made on the spot. We buy currency of all denominations, from good to mint condition. We purchase fractional currency, Confederate and Hawaiian currency, silver certificates, gold certificates, national currency, banknotes, large-size currency, and more. Additionally, because our local business has remained in the same convenient Huntington Beach location since 1979, we always need and are looking to buy old paper currency in all conditions.
America Coin Exchange's priority is our customers' satisfaction. We offer in-store appointments, and welcome walk-ins as well. Call today or come into our store, one of our courteous professionals is ready to assist you with all your old currency needs.
I am not a collector. So I simply googled selling coins. A few links down I saw America Coin Exchange, located close to my home it was my first choice. John runs the place he is a very nice man . . .


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Toronto Maple Leafs (27-39-6) at Ottawa Senators (35-24-11)
|Date & Time
|Saturday March 21, 2015, 7:00 PM (EDT)
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The Line: Ottawa Senators -225 / Toronto Maple Leafs +201 --- Over/Under: 5.5
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The entire league has been captivated by the performance of Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators. Since he has stepped into the lineup for the Senators they seem to be winning every single night. It's actually 13-1-1 over their last 15 games, and if they had started him the first time they played the Boston Bruins they might actually be in a playoff spot right now. Dave Cameron didn't make the same mistake this time around when the Bruins came to the Canadian Tire Center on Thursday night. On this night however it wasn't Hammond that was the difference maker for once. These two clubs came out flying, and Kyle Turris opened the scoring for Ottawa just 19 seconds in. It sent the crowd into a frenzy but it didn't last long as the Bruins would answer just 40 seconds later to even the score. Boston would then take the lead just after the four minute mark, but Ottawa would even things this time on Milan Michalek's 13th goal of the season. Instead of getting a defensive struggle as expected, both goaltenders really struggled all night long. David Legwand gave the Senators the lead with his ninth goal of the season early in the second period, and then another wild sequence would ensue later in the period. With Eric Gryba off the ice for a double minor high sticking penalty, the Bruins would even the score before watching Ottawa answer short handed just 15 seconds after. This was one of those games that was back and forth all night long, so that meant the Bruins would tie things up at 4-4 a little over a minute later. Things settled down in the third period as both clubs tried to play a more defensive game, but Bobby Ryan was able to snap the tie for good with his 18th goal of the season. Kyle Turris scored his second goal of the night into the empty net and the 6-4 Ottawa win moved them to within two points of the final playoff spot with all the momentum in the world. With a cupcake schedule the rest of the way the Senators really have a chance to finish off this run.
Things have been going just the opposite for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, and the end can't come soon enough. The Leafs have lost seven of their last eight games and they've been out scored 12-3 during the last three. Not only are they getting absolutely putrid goaltending from Jonathan Bernier, but they aren't getting any goals from Phil Kessel. None of these players are this bad, but the atmosphere that has permeated this organization has had some terrible effects. It seems almost impossible for any of these players to focus on the task at hand and remain positive with the way that things are going lately. This entire team is going to be blown up in the off season and a lot of these players don't know where they're going to end up. Firing Randy Carlyle earlier in the season seemed like something that made some sense at the time, but it turned out to be the match that sparked the fire. Thursday night the Leafs returned home to host the San Jose Sharks, and they couldn't even find a way to compete with another club that is in turmoil. Toronto allowed three second period goals after trailing 1-0 after one as the Sharks sent them to a 4-1 defeat. Jake Gardiner scored the only goal for Toronto in the loss. Jonathan Bernier played better in this game than he has recently, but still allowed four goals on 42 shots to take the loss.
It's hard to imagine the Senators losing this game on Saturday night. While it's possible the Maple Leafs will be able to steal some points from the Sens the rest of the way, it's hard to see them doing so in Ottawa.


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- Vintage Twist -
Normally I steer clear of color, but there's just something about a Betsey Johnson floral pattern. I was struggling with an outfit to wear to an outdoor summer wedding before I rediscovered this dress. How cute is the swing skirt?!
My hair up combined with the neckline of this dress gave me some vintage vibes while photo editing. These contemporary lace-up heels are some of my favorites. Forever 21 shoe shout out.
Would you babes wear this to a wedding? Let me know xx


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The Flying Ace
A rural crime drama revolving around a pair of rival aviators, The Flying Ace is popular entertainment in the traditional Hollywood style, and a unique aviation melodrama in that no airplanes actually leave the ground (the spectacular flight scenes being performed on terra firma, in front of neutral backdrops). The film is divided into chapters, so that exhibitors could show the film as a feature or as a six-episode serial and is buoyed by the presence of Norman Studios regular Steve "Peg" Reynolds, who in one memorable scene rides a bicycle while firing a rifle built into the shaft of his crutch.
Mastered from 35mm film elements from the Norman Studios Collection, preserved by the Library of Congress. Musical score compiled from historic photoplay music by The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.


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We believe in creating dynamic runners from the ground up at the Jim Ryun Running Camps. A lot of that begins with the drills that reinforce proper running mechanics. That is why we do a lot of drills before and after workouts. These drills "groove" efficient form. And efficient runners are faster runners.
Captain Matt Williams of the Air Force, a current staffer at camp and physical therapist for the Air Force, put both the handouts below together for us (click on the titles to download the PDFs).


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Blue Badge scheme to be extended to hidden disabilities
Blue Badge scheme to be extended to hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions.
People with hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions will soon have access to Blue Badges, removing the barriers many face to travel. The Blue Badge scheme already means those with physical disabilities can park closer to their destination than other drivers, as they are less able to take public transport or walk longer distances.
In the biggest overhaul to the scheme since the 1970s, this will now be extended to those with less visible conditions early next year.
The new criteria will extend eligibility to people who:
- cannot undertake a journey without there being a risk of serious harm to their health or safety or that of any other person (such as young children with autism)
- cannot undertake a journey without it causing them very considerable psychological distress
- have very considerable difficulty when walking (both the physical act and experience of walking)
The changes follow an 8-week consultation and are part of the government's drive for greater parity between physical and mental health conditions.
Presently people with non-physical disabilities are not excluded from receiving a Blue Badge, but the current rules are open to interpretation. The new criteria will give clear and consistent guidelines on Blue Badge eligibility for the whole of England.
The consultation, which ran from 21 January 2018 to 8 March 2018, received more than 6,000 responses from across the country.
The Department for Transport will now work with stakeholders to develop new guidance to help them administer their Blue Badge schemes when these changes come into force. Enfield Disability Action will keep you updated via our newsletter and website.


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Lighten Up Your Look with TLG Specs
Let go of all your style stress and pop on a pair of the new effortlessly sophisticated and lightweight TLG specs. Modern non-mechanical designs allow screw-less hinges to preserve tension and durability of the temples for a thinner and lighter profile. Rectangle silhouettes and modified square shapes offer a timeless look that's accented by understated… Read more »


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Chit Chatting with 小小宝贝
In the car, on the way home. The sun was shining in our faces.
小小宝贝 : Mama! Hot hot!
Me : oh! The sun is on your face. Where are your hat and sunglasses??
小小宝贝 : (in a piteous voice) Forgot…
Wow! Although it's not in full sentences, we are able to hold a decent conversation. 19 months old and already a chatty toddler.
Soon he's going to wear my ears out with his incessant chatter. I can't wait for that day to come!!


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Why Sunshine and Bug Fixing Go Together
I was having lunch at the recent LinuxCon and Plumbers conference with a colleague, bragging as usual about how much I love my home near Portland, Oregon.
Intel® System Studio – JTAG DebuggerIntroduction
This article describes about the requirements, features and usage of Intel(R) System Debugger.
Intel® TXT Reset: How to Get the Error Code
When an Intel® Trusted Execution Technology (Intel® TXT) reset occurs, an error value is written to physical memory location 0xFED30030. Here is what you can do to retrieve the error code:
Using Intel® System Debugger with OpenOCD*Using Intel® System Debugger with OpenOCD*
UEFI Debugging with Intel System Debugger - Part 1
In this video I show some interesting debugger commands for UEFI debugging.
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UEFI Debugging with Intel System Debugger - Part 2
In this video I am demonstrate how to inspect the EFI system table and list all DXE modules loaded
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Intel System Debugger, System Trace usage – Export & Compare trace logsThis article is to share about how to use Intel System Debugge-System Trace feature to help system boot-up issues. The general idea is to compare two issues logs collected between good case and trouble case.
Debug SPI BIOS after Power Up SequenceDescribe how to halt CPU core, after power up sequence including CPU reset deassertion, to read/display SPI BIOS
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has appealed to residents of the state to maintain peace and order following the recognition of Mr Jimoh Ibrahim as the Governorship candidate of the PDP by INEC.
The party, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Abayomi Adesanya, decried the wanton destruction of government properties in Akure on Friday by some supporters of PDP over the INEC's decision.
Blackface News reports that some supporters of Mr Eyitayo Jegede, a factional Governorship candidate of the PDP, had on Friday, protested the recognition of Ibrahim as the party's candidate in the Nov. 26 election following a court order.
Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court in Abuja had on Oct 14 ordered INEC to accept Ibrahim as the governorship candidate of PDP.
The ruling displaced Jegede, who was earlier recognised by INEC as the governorship candidate and replaced him with Ibrahim.
"We passionately appeal to residents and supporters of PDP to maintain peace and order in the interest of Ondo State.
"Election should not be a do-or-die syndrome,'' Adesanya said.
He condemned the wanton destruction of public properties and the prevention of law-abiding residents from engaging in their lawful businesses by the protesters.
Adesanya, therefore, advised the two factions in Ondo PDP, Ibrahim and Jegede, to tread with caution; obey the rule of law; and seek legal redress in court if aggrieved on any issue.
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US Stock Markets Reach Record Highs as Fed Remains Accommodative/
The US Stock Market as defined by the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 achieved record closes Thursday afternoon. European stocks markets are at 5 year highs, and emerging markets such as Shanghai and Bombay have rebounded 10% from the summer's lows. The technology stock laden NASDAQ needs to rally about 32% to eclipse the dot com bubble levels of 2000.
Leading into yesterday's Federal Reserve Meeting, most economists were expecting that the Federal Reserve would reduce, or even reverse the policy of recent years of buying long dated treasury bonds. Historically, the Federal Reserve controlled the throttle of short term interest rates by setting the Fed Funds or overnight rate. During the last expansion (2003-2007) Fed Funds averaged 3.2% and peaked at 5.25%. However, the financial crisis of 2008-9 was so damaging to the economy that keeping Fed Funds at an average of 0.15% over the last 5 years failed to produce the usual robust recovery. With no leverage left at the short end of the yield curve, the Fed bought longer dated bonds, driving up the price and therefore driving down yields at the longer end of the curve. For example, yields in the ten year range average 4.3% between 2003-2007, peaking at 5.1%, but have averaged only 1.9% over the last two years, which is good news for mortgage borrowers and corporate borrowers, hence a rebounding housing market and record corporate profits.
The problem is: every bond investor KNOWS that the current environment is an artificial environment. When the Fed stops buying long dated bonds, or worse, starts selling its inventory back into the market, yields will pop and prices will fall. We already saw a taste of that in June & July, when the Fed hinted that it might scale back on bond purchases.
Coming into yesterday's Federal Reserve meeting, most economists expected the Fed to "taper" the bond program because the Fed Chair Ben Bernanke had hinted as much several times this earlier. Instead Bernanke commented yesterday, "We have been overoptimistic. The Fed is avoiding a tightening until we can be comfortable that the economy is in fact growing the way that we want it to be growing." The Federal Reserve has two mandates:
- Promote Full Employment, which might be defined in the current economy as 5% or less (in the late 1990's 3.5% was considered full employment - remember those happy days?) At present unemployment is still 7.3%, but in truth much higher given how many workers have dropped out of the workforce.
- Control Inflation, generally a target of 2%/year or less. Over the last year, inflation ranged from 2.1% to 1.1%, most recently 1.5%.
In this context, the Fed can continue to hold down rates, because inflation realistically in not a worry. Between the sequester earlier this year, which reduced economic growth in the first half of 2013 and the pending federal budget impasse over Obamacare, US economic growth remains depressed by 0.75% (currently 2.5% when it should be 3.25% or higher.)
What does this mean for stock prices?
US stocks prices are set by expectations of future earnings, discounted by expected long term interest rates, for example the 10 year treasury. Even with conservative assumptions about both parameters, US stocks remain fairly valued to under-valued - there is not much risk in buying stocks right now IF you maintain a 5 year time horizon. So we can continue to put our clients' funds to work even though the S&P 500's gain of over 21% totally crushed our January forecast of 8%.


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RE/luminance Collection
WAFER Light
APPEAR is a lighting fixture made out of recycled material collected and processed from disposed LCD displays and high-tech products. The bulb is embedded inside the rPCB (processed printed circuit boards) base, and the glass shade is made with layers of reclaimed BEF (Brightness Enhancement Film) and re- arranged to create the Moiré texture as well as to redirect the light 90 degrees from the base on to the glass.
Product Design
width 26 cm
length 28 cm
height 8 cm
weight 1.6 kg
Manufacture Process
Glass shade made from recycled BEF (Brightness Enhancement Film) and recycled PMMA (Optical Acrylic). Base made from recycled PCB board mixed with recycled CRT glasses
Most of the E-waste consist multiple chemical substance and that make it almost impossible to recycle or to reuse. Through many years of development, SDTI came up with different possibilities for these material, such as art sculptures made from recycled PCB and CRT monitor glass. By testing and exploring, we have discovered intriguing characteristics of these material and have utilized them in product designs.


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The separate "conclusions of law" briefs filed by the DOJ and the states in the landmark antitrust trial largely track the 207-page finding of fact submitted in November by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson, which strongly favored the government.
Today's court filings will lay the groundwork for Jackson's conclusions of law--in essence, his verdict--expected by March. Microsoft is scheduled to file its responsive memoranda on the conclusions of law on Jan. 17. The software giant, meanwhile, will be intensely scrutinizing the DOJ's brief for potential flaws as settlement negotiations continue.
In a 71-page filing, the DOJ argued that Microsoft wields a monopoly in computer operating systems and that it used this power to take over the Web browser market. Further, Microsoft imposed exclusionary contracts on computer makers, Internet service providers (ISPs) and content providers to further its own goals, the DOJ asserts.
Many legal experts believe that Microsoft's use, or misuse, of its power in these contracts is the government's strongest argument.
According to the DOJ brief: "This is not a case of a firm simply enjoying the fruits of economic forces that may produce a natural monopoly, with entry efforts failing on their own cost-and-quality merits. Nor is this a case where Congress or a State legislature has concluded that a particular market is better subjected to regulatory controls on entry than left to free-market competition. Rather, this is a case in which a monopolist in an unregulated market intentionally set out to squash promising marketplace efforts to lower the critical barrier to entry and expansion in the monopolized market.
"Whatever Microsoft may think of the value of preserving its platform, its calculated effort to prevent competition is fundamentally anathema to the commitment to competition embodied in the Sherman Act," the DOJ continued.
Each state's conclusions are listed separately in another 42-page filing.
Although each state's claims are treated separately, the points appear to be similar for each. Overall, they assert that Microsoft engaged in illegal conduct in five separate ways:
by tying browser sales to sales of the operating system;
by using its market power to illegally maintain a monopoly;
by attempting to monopolize the browser market;
by imposing exclusive dealing arrangements between itself and Internet service providers and/or developers; and
by imposing first boot-up and screen restrictions on computer makers.
These five acts violate sections of the Sherman Act as well as state laws, the states assert, and constitute conduct that served to restrain trade.
The tone of the government's conclusions could greatly affect settlement talks, which started last week in Chicago. If Microsoft detects the government has overplayed its hand and created a potential vulnerability, it could take a more aggressive posture during negotiations or bag them in favor of an appeals strategy, say legal experts.
Section 2 of the Sherman Act states, in part: "Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a felony..."
The antitrust trial has been one of the most closely followed corporate cases in recent history, raising complicated legal, political and philosophical arguments on topics ranging from capitalism to the Constitution. Because of Microsoft's sheer size and technology's important role in driving the global economy, the impact of the case will be felt well beyond the company's headquarters outside Seattle.
The government will be hardest pressed in trying to prove that tying the Internet Explorer Web browser to Windows violates antitrust law, said Bob Lande, an antitrust professor with the University of Baltimore School of law, among other experts.
The tying argument is tricky because Jackson--in a previous, but related, trial--issued a preliminary injunction forcing Microsoft to separate the browser from the operating system. An appeals court criticized that ruling.
The case is strongest in exclusive dealings, where the government alleges Microsoft used exclusive contracts with ISPs and others to preserve its Windows franchise, say legal experts.
News.com's Michael Kanellos contributed to this report.


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The Fireworks Dance Center Dance Portal is available at www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/fireworksdance.
We use our Dance Portal (Dance Studio Pro) for invoicing and bookkeeping.
View Your Studio Account 24 x 7
Our Dance Portal allows you to see your dancer's account online and pay your account. You may also add classes, view your dancer's schedule and calendars, access any music or files your dancer's teacher shares, order Spiritwear and dance apparel online, and so much more.
Pre-Payment & Payment Due Dates
The Dance Portal does not allow families to pre-pay tuition online. We must first post the tuition in order for you to see it on your account online so that you may pay it. We typically post tuition 8 days before the start of the next month (about the 23rd of each month).
Should you want to pre-pay tuition before it is posted on the Dance Portal, you may always make pre-payments at the Front Desk.
Studio payments may be made via Checks, Credit Cards, Online Credit Card payments, or Cash.
Check Payments may be left in the INSIDE studio. If no one is at the desk, please leave in an envelope at the front desk.
Credit card payments may be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through FDC Dance Portal (www.dancestudio-pro.com/online/fireworksdance). Credit card payments may also be made during studio business hours.
Cash payments must be made during standard studio business hours. Please DO NOT leave cash at an unattended desk or in the mailbox. Please make sure always to receive a cash receipt when you are paying via cash.
Bookkeeping Questions
Our weekly bookkeeping is completed on Sundays. We try to track all payments during the week, yet we do the quality check of them on Sundays. Expect answers to your questions about your account at the beginning of the week.
Welcome to Fireworks Dance Center and the 2017-18 Academic Year! We appreciate you and your dancers, and are truly thankful that you have made FDC your dance studio. We mean it when we say it: You Belong Here.
Should you find a bookkeeping error, please bring it to our attention immediately by e-mailing [email protected], and we will remedy any unintended errors.
We charge late fees on the 8th of the month. As always, if there is an extenuating family circumstance, please contact the Front Desk to make any special invoice requests.
Scholarship Students
If you are receiving a discounted tuition (except our military and first responder discounts), you are a scholarship student family. As such, you are expected to provide basic service back to the studio. There was a scholarship student meeting on Sunday, October 22 to explain the scholarship program. If you did not attend that meeting and are a scholarship student, you are responsible to review the scholarship program information and meet your scholarship obligations.
If you need to reach the office, please e-mail us at [email protected], and we will do our best to answer you within 2 business days. You may also ask us for an appointment at an hour other than our scheduled office hours. Call the studio and leave a voice mail. Please do NOT use Facebook messenger to communicate to the Front Desk, since our Facebook account is not always monitored.