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This is probably not big news to most of you: eating healthy foods can be expensive. And last week, yet another study confirmed this. But the researchers looked at healthy eating in a more creative way than I've seen in other studies. They surveyed almost 1300 people using "food frequency" questionnaires. They then compared the foods people were eating to the 2010 Nutrition Guidelines and also estimated the cost of their foods. Turns out, the people who were meeting the nutrition guidelines for getting key nutrients like potassium, fiber, calcium spent more money on their foods than those who were not meeting those guidelines.
For those you of you who are science and policy geeks, you can see the study here: http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/30/8/1471.abstract
The researchers also found that potassium was one of the most expensive nutrients to get at recommended levels. High potassium foods are getting a lot of press these days as evidence continues to mount showing diets high in potassium can lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, stroke and death in general.
And here's another fascinating finding from this study – the higher your diet is in saturated fat and added sugars, the lower your food costs!
So what does all this mean? While this study shows that healthy eating is more expensive, other studies show that it depends on your choices and ability to spend more time cooking and preparing your foods. Convenient healthy eating may be where costs jump.
But the most important conclusion the study's authors reached, in my opinion, is that when we as health professionals and healthy policy makers set forth diet guidelines and advice, we must start taking budgets and practical issues into account. Too often, we just say "eat more fruits and vegetables to get more potassium". But we need to help people make economic, healthy choices. For instance, one of my favorite foods is the avocado. It's very high in potassium and also pricey. But potatoes and bananas – two great sources of potassium as well – are much easier on the budget. We need to make the healthy choice the easier and economic choice.
I welcome your comments and suggestions on eating choices that are both healthy for the body and the budget.
Beth Kitchin MS RD
Assistant Professor of Nutrition Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Beth Kitchin MS RD
Assistant Professor of Nutrition Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham


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Description: Microdermabrasion is a skin-revitalizing treatment that helps repair skin that is damaged from over-exposure, scars, acne and the unwanted effects of aging. The system uses gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin in order to stimulate and reveal new healthy skin underneath. Your skin will be instantly smoother and you will notice a vibrant glow after the first treatment. Hyper-pigmentation, acne scars, fine lines, and stretch-marks will lessen gradually over a series of treatments.
Description: Ultrasound Cavitation is a relatively new aesthetic treatment. Using leading edge technology it converts fat cells into liquid which can then be naturally drained by the body's own natural filtration system. Generally one fat cavitation treatment lasts 25 – 30 minutes where a single part of the body is treated. 72 hours must pass between each session so that the body can eliminate the fat. The minimum suggested number of fat cavitation sessions is between 6 and 10.
Which are the areas where treatment is more effective?
All those areas with localized fat: thighs, abdomen, flanks, and buttocks are the most popular but there is no real limitation as to areas of the body.
What do I need to do before treatments?
We recommend a low calorie diet and drink at least 1.5 litres of water before and after the session. Drinking water is a necessary part in order to eliminate the fat. Regular exercise such as walking or other aerobic activities should also be maintained in order to help the system to naturally process the fat after the treatment.
Number of treatments and treatment frequency for each area?
Ultrasound Cavitation: 6–10 treatments spaced 1-2 weeks apart per specific area.
Preparation before each treatment:
Drink at least 1.5 to 2 litters of water a day a week before your treatment. Choose an area you wanted to treat and start moisturizing that area thoroughly everyday and at night. Hydration will help make the treatment a lot more successful.
Description: Stimulates muscles, restores skin's natural balance and suppleness. Includes face, neck and decollete massage, herbal exfoliating, face extraction (optional), herbal eye pack and "neckease" to release tension and soothe strained muscles. Hand massage.
Description: Stimulates muscles, restores skin's natural balance and suppleness.
Includes face massage including neck and decollete massage, aromatherapy steam, relaxing tonilizing face mask, hand massage and eye pack.
Description: This hard to reach and oft-neglected area will be given a true "facial": a deep-cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed, and a mask to balance the skin. Your esthetician will customize the treatment to best suit your skin type.
Description: The focus on this deep cleansing treatment is to effectively care for problem skin types. Thorough extractions will help clear problematic and blemished skin. Great for teens and adults with excessive oil or acne. Includes a glycolic acid peel.Toning and proper hydration will restore your skin to an optimal balance.
Description: This remarkably hydrating treatment uses the latest skin technology to visibly lift, tighten and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles using Hyaluronic layering, instantly leaving skin luminously radiant.
Description: Is a new breakthrough in aesthetic technology. Benefits include reduction of acne, painless extractions, softens and re-texturize skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, hydrates the skin, lightens sun damaged skin, reduction of oil and pore size. There is no down-time with this treatment you leave feeling refreshed and glowing.
Description: This treatment is great for clients with troubled skin. This safe, gentle oscillating and oxygenating power of high-frequency electrical current has been shown to increase collagen and elastin production and eliminate toxins and acne-causing bacteria.
Description: Helps prevent migraines or headaches, detoxifies the body by stimulating lymphatic drainage, relieves sleeplessness, restlessness, and insomnia relieves symptoms of anxiety and depress renews energy levels boosts memory capabilities.
Description: Helps erase fine lines and wrinkles, while firming your skin and defining your features. It improves muscle tone, reduces puffiness, increases cellular activity, and tightens pores. The overall result is a healthier and younger looking skin. Helps with Skin Damage, Skin pigment, while also hydrating the skin.
LED Therapy Benefits:
LED Therapy Advantages:
Red Light 640 nm - Wrinkle Removal
High-purity red light can penetrate into deep level of the skin to increase microcirculation by photochemical activity, to stimulate metabolism and to accelerate cells refresh. Red light irradiation could increase effectively collagen cytoactive, speed up elimination waste matter or dead cell from the tissue and stimulate fibroblast growth. Therefore, the red light can repair impaired skin, smooth fine wrinkles, recover skin flexibility, improve dark complexion, leaving your skin tender, white and fresh. Furthermore, the red light can eliminate skin inflammation and has positive effect on cell pathological changes. The treatment is easy, soft, comfortable and effective.
Blue Light 423 nm - Acne Killer
High-purity blue light, which well matches with light absorption peak of propionibacterium acnes, can permeate into cortes below 0.25mm, destroy the living environment of bacillus, and relieve inflammation. Thus it can remove the acne from the skin as well as improving the scar. Meanwhile, the blue light keeps you calm. If the blue light is treated on part of forehead, you will feel relaxed, calm and comfortable.
Yellow light 583nm - Skin Rejuvenation
High-yellow purple light, which well matches with the peak of light absorption, can stimulate lymphatic and nerve system, strengthen the function of muscle and immunologic system, and relieve sensitive skin.The yellow light could improve effectively microcirculation, regulate cell cytoactivee, reduce brown spots, control the growing of melanin, and remove freckles.
Yellow light 583nm - Skin Rejuvenation
High-yellow purple light, which well matches with the peak of light absorption, can stimulate lymphatic and nerve system, strengthen the function of muscle and immunologic system, and relieve sensitive skin.The yellow light could improve effectively microcirculation, regulate cell cytoactivee, reduce brown spots, control the growing of melanin, and remove freckles.
Green light 532nm
Effective reduction of melanin cell, decreased pigment formation, adjustment of skin gland function, adjustment of skin gland function, reduction of grease gland excitation.
Description: Via this treatment, radio waves penetrate the patient's outer skin layers, delivering heat energy to the muscles and tissue beneath. This heat stimulates collagen production and that, in turn, triggers tissue contraction. The overall result is tighter, brighter skin and a significant reduction in sags and wrinkles. That is why this treatment is often referred to as a "Radiofrequency Facelift".
Radiofrequency energy is primarily used to treat skin laxity through facial tightening, but the treatment also improves skin tone and texture. This protocol is FDA-approved as a non-surgical treatment for wrinkles and facial skin imperfections. Because it is non-invasive, there is no downtime or recovery. Results are immediately noticeable, and they become even more so in the weeks following the treatment as the build-up of collagen stimulates further skin contraction.
The process is called Collagen Induction Therapy
The process is called Collagen Induction Therapy
Far Infrared Sauna Blanket Weight Loss Body Slimming Blanket Infrared Ray Heat
Description: It uses the radiation and penetration function of infrared heat energy, soften and dissolve fats to expel sweat, detoxify and burn fat, activate cells and rejuvenate body and strengthen metabolism.

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A little taste of Paris in Grand Haven/
Looking for a slice of Paris in the middle of west Michigan? Visit Patricia's Chocolate at 126 Washington Avenue in downtown Grand Haven. The décor, the ambience, the packaging, and, of course, the chocolates are très French! From the tinkle of the bell when you open the door to the smell of chocolate wafting through the air, it's a wonderful place to spend a little time.
Patty Christopher is a chocolatier extraordinaire creating exquisite preservative free, ganache-centered chocolates in the French style. Using local ingredients whenever possible, offering flavors like bleu cheese/roasted fig, mandarin ginger, raspberry Chambord, peaches and cream and fresh mint leaf, chocolate samples allow you to savor the goodness and help you decide which flavors you find most enticing.
Don't hesitate to engage Patty, Paul or any of the staff in the shop in conversation about the origins of chocolate, how the goods are made and where they source the ingredients. You'll learn a lot!
Patty and I first met on Mother's Day weekend of 2015 at Art of the Table on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids when Steve and I paid our first visit to that establishment. In the back corner I spied someone wearing a white chef's jacket (hmmm, now who could that be?), so we headed back and struck up a conversation with Patty and her husband Paul.
We soon discovered our mutual love of France, Paris, pastries and chocolates and our friendship was launched. And the fact that they had both been school psychologists before going full tilt into the chocolate business was almost eerie as I recalled my own transition from emergency medicine to pastry. Wow – small world!
So if you find yourself with a free afternoon, head out to Grand Haven for a taste of Paris. You'll be glad you did.
Disclaimer: The French Tarte's all butter shortbread cookies are baked and sold at Patricia's Chocolate.
À bientôt!
Posted by Susan VandenBerg, pâtissière
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Intellectual popcorn
I love good, witty, and sarcastic writing in the morning. It's wonderful. (from "No Opinions? No Problem" on Wired News)
I wish I could write this creatively.
Events are taking place. Disturbing events. World-shaking events. Fortunes are at stake. Countries are at stake. The survival of the most adorable life forms on the planet are at stake. Blogs and news sites across the web host message boards yearning for your commentary.
You owe it to everyone to let them know what you think, and by extension what they should think. All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people fail to register.
You may be impaired by -- among other things -- the lack of an actual opinion on the subject at hand. That's OK, opinions are filthy, malodorous things that tend to fall apart under close examination. What you need is something that appears to be an opinion without actually requiring defense, justification or rational thought.
While you're wasting time considering context and relevant factors, lesser minds are beating you to the Submit button. This simple guide to posting on message boards requires no more contemplation than is necessary to microwave popcorn.
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The Trick® 4.0 – The new awarded, patented technologies.
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Sweat is energy – particularly when it evaporates where it has the maximum cooling effect. The only thing is – how does it get there? THE TRICK® does this. With an integral infrastructure programme. Patented Thorny Devil Technology collects and guides moisture through sweat collectors and sweat transporters to sweat distributors – precisely where athletes benefit most from the cooling effect of evaporation. Creating perfect conditions for maximum performance.
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I think that climate change is real, and if you want to argue or agree, just comment below.
First of all, we are not currently in an ice age, right? Wrong. Right now we are supposed to be in the same ice age that wooly mammoths are in. Now, this doesn't mean that we should be buried under a ton of ice right now, but it does mean that temperatures here in Austin should be about 70 – 80 degrees. If you walk outside at noon, then it is probably more than 70 degrees right? This is the first reason that I think climate change is real.
The second reason is China.
So far China has probably the most concern for climate change and pollution. If you have ever been to a place in China with a lot of pollution, then you know what I'm talking about. The air smells horrible, there is weird white stuff floating in the air, and you can't even go outside for safety reasons. If this can happen to China, then why can't it happen to us? If we continue to create pollution and releasing carbon dioxide into the air, then we won't be far behind in the pollution race.
Now, you might be thinking, "what does pollution have to do with climate change anyway?" Well, the more pollution in the air, that means the carbon from millions of years ago is being released into the current air. Mother Nature knows what she's doing. The current amount of carbon in the air is perfect. Not too much, not to little. By putting the carbon from millions of years ago into the current atmosphere, we are effectively disrupting the perfect balance that was set in the first place. The extra carbon is trapping the heat from the sun in the atmosphere, heating up the temperature. If we don't make efforts to stop or reverse climate change, then we could be causing a mass extinction on many levels. Watch this video and you can decide weather we are causing a mass extinction or not.


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PE & Sport Funding
St John's Vision Statement for P.E
Our aim is for all children at St John's Catholic Infant School to experience high quality Physical Education(P.E), school sport and physical activity that will lead to lifelong participation in sport as part of a healthy lifestyle.
We will aim to:
improve children's health and well being
provide high quality sporting opportunities for all
assist each individual to be the best that they can be
encourage community involvement and responsibility
promote a lifelong love of sport
celebrate sporting achievements
continue the lasting legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic games.
We recognise that sport has an important role to play in raising standards and narrowing the achievement gap. Research has shown that sport as part of a broad and balanced curriculum can improve attendance,behaviour and attainment. Sport can also build self-esteem,teamwork and leadership skills.
The PE and Sport Premium Grant is designed to help primary schools improve the quality of the PE and sport activities they offer their pupils. Schools must spend the additional funding on improving their provision of PE and sport, but they have the freedom to choose how they do this. It is important to emphasise that the focus of spending must lead to long lasting impact against the vision (above) that will live on well beyond the Primary PE and Sport Premium funding.
Department for Education Vision for the Primary PE and Sport Premium
All pupils leaving primary school physically literate and with the knowledge, skills and motivation necessary to equip them for a healthy, active lifestyle and lifelong participation in physical activity and sport. To achieve self-sustaining improvement in the quality of PE and sport in primary schools.
It is expected that schools will see an improvement against the following 5 key indicators:
the engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity – kick-starting healthy active lifestyles
the profile of PE and sport being raised across the school as a tool for whole school improvement
increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport
broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils
increased participation in competitive sport.


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23 Day Meal Plan
Thanks to Nanny Goat, I found a solution to the reoccurring question for Thomas and me of "What's for dinner?" Now that I'm working full-time (I know 25 and the first time I've every worked full-time, kind of crazy) I don't want to have to come home and decide what's for dinner. Check out Nanny Goat's blog if you have that same issue. Here's how mine turned out:
Although there's a clear tutorial on how to make the box so the card fits, I did it wrong. Sometimes I don't really read directions. So, my box is a bit small so the cards have to fit at an angle. My mom's old real estate calendar magnets are getting good use. I used them for James & Grace's chore charts and the recipe box.
The beauty of this plan: you can stock up on what you know you need based on the master spread sheet you make in the beginning, you don't have to do anything but flip the card and take out the meat to thaw (unless it's a crock pot meal), and it's quick and easy. We may eventually get tired of these 23 meals, but I'm sure we'll add more as we go. I mean, until 3 nights ago, Thomas and I didn't know we liked saffron rice. We're branching out!


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- Travel to the Cultural Triangle to see Sri Lanka's many World Heritage Sites
- Admire the views from the top of the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, rising high above the rainforest
- Marvel at the stunning wall murals to be found inside the Dambulla Cave Temple
- Visit the ruins of the city of Polonnaruwa with its spectacular statues and ancient relics
- Relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka during time on the east coast
- Explore the Hill Country capital with a trip to Kandy, including a visit to the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth
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Sacramento Kings
Crunching numbers in the Kings' loss to the Golden State Warriors
A statistical look at the Kings' 117-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at Golden 1 Center:
1: Visits by the Warriors to the Kings' new arena.
1: Offensive rebounds for the Kings, grabbed by center Kosta Koufos. The Warriors had 13 offensive boards.
6: Dunks in the game. The Warriors had four.
10: Game-high rebounds pulled down by Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins.
10: Game-high assists dished by Warriors forward Draymond Green.
12: Technical fouls for Cousins this season. He received one in the second quarter for punching a chair after being called for his third personal foul.
13: Consecutive victories for the Warriors in matchups against the Kings.
Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings https://t.co/Chcqr9t3k3 pic.twitter.com/mcHVlsbbmc— Graphiq Feed Sports (@Graphiq_Sports) January 9, 2017
16: Largest lead for the Kings in the game.
17: Points the Warriors outscored the Kings by in the third quarter. Golden State put up 39 to Sacramento's 22.
18: Seconds into the game when Warriors coach Steve Kerr called a timeout following a Cousins dunk after eluding Warriors center Zaza Pachulia.
Sixth in voting....okay.— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 9, 2017
DeMarcus Cousins #NBAVote https://t.co/ZgnGvr2PCS
Make it right Twitter...— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 5, 2017
RT DeMarcus Cousins #NBAVotehttps://t.co/RX8Teslxze
23: Points scored by Kings forward Rudy Gay to lead the team.
30: Assists for the Warriors. They dished at least 30 assists for the 26th time this season.
30: Points scored by Warriors guard Stephen Curry, a game high.
32: Victories this season for the Warriors, best in the NBA.
33: First-quarter points for the Kings. That was the only period the Kings won.
124: Consecutive regular-season games the Warriors have gone without back-to-back losses, which extends the NBA record.


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H is for Harmonise
Our founder, Clio Wood, created &Breathe because she needed to spend time on herself. Of all the instalments in our mindfulness series, this is the one that resonates the most. When you're staring at a new baby with not a clue how to look after it and you spend all your subsequent hours in its thrall, self-care might feel like a thing of dreams. But it's really important to find some balance and take care of yourself, so that you can be your best you for everyone around you.
Our Resident Happiness Coach, Olivia Horne, talks us through feeling HARMONISING and how to find time for you, because whether you realise it or not, you need it.
Go on - #BeYourOptiMUM
Because balance is the key to a contented and fulfilling family life. It's essential for your happiness and wellbeing, and therefore essential for your children's happiness and wellbeing. When you are in balance, you feel calm, grounded, clear, and motivated, and it can also boost your productivity, energy and quality of relationships. We are constantly bombarded with messages and pressures about all the things we should or shouldn't be doing as parents – it seems whichever choices we make, we're doomed to get it wrong. So take a step back for a bit of perspective, make choices that work for you, and release the need for everything to be perfect. "Some days you eat salads and go to the gym, some days you eat cupcakes and refuse to wear pants. It's called balance" (Anon). Cut yourself some slack and give yourself permission: permission to look after yourself as well as everyone else, permission to get it wrong sometimes, and permission to say no. Be present to your own needs, be true to your own values and be kind to yourself. And release the guilt, because it's really not serving anyone.
Noticing that you need more balance in your life is the first step, and from there you can choose to take action that works for you. "Balance is not something you find, it's something you create" (Jana Kingsford). So how to create it?
Well, start small. Choose one or two simple things and work up from there. Make a promise to yourself to do something for yourself, possibly by yourself, every single day. Some days it will simply be to take one long, deep breath. It might just be a hot (ish) cup of tea, or a solo trip to the loo. Other days you might start to notice more opportunities for other things that bring you joy, peace, fulfilment, energy, or whatever it is you're looking for.
And over time these little top ups of good stuff will add up. It can be hard to know how to fit these things in when you're constantly at the beck and call of small people. So choose things that you're already doing, and start to do them more slowly, more mindfully, and with more awareness on your physical body, your breath and your senses. Ask for help and share the load where you can. Decide to have a no-phone zone – a time of day or area in your home, and honour this as a simple, restful time and place in which to connect with yourself and loved ones. Or try a creative outlet like a journal or a sketchpad, or just some colouring in with the kids, and remember to keep it playful. Spend time in nature, move your body, eat well, schedule a date night, have a good laugh and know that you're doing an all-round fabulous job.
Try it now
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Ask yourself "what do I need?" and just let some answers bubble up. Listen to your body, listen to your heart, and go feed your soul.
Olivia Horne is &Breathe's Resident Happiness Coach, because finding your best you is about the mind as well as the body. She also offers one-to-one coaching and small group meditation classes in London, find out more here and here.
At &Breathe we believe in Being Your Best You to be at your best for everyone around you. Our retreats and events allow you the selfcare time you deserve and through this Spring, we're sharing ways to #BeYourOptiMUM - what's yours?
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Wedding Wednesday: Luck of the Irish/
Happy Wedding Wednesday, Friends! I'm here with a venue review about the Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans located off of Conti Street (one block from Bourbon for all you brides looking to host a wild after party!). The museum is home to a variety of informational exhibits and displays about Irish heritage and culture in New Orleans, and is situated in a charming French Quarter venue complete with courtyard. Also doubling as a prime venue location, their incredibly inclusive wedding packages made the Irish Cultural Museum (ICM) number two on the list of possible venues for this bride! Read on for more information! Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans
The Venue Space
The ICM facility (933 Conti Street) is adorned with beautiful, vintage architecture, brick walls, and an upper balcony overlooking the courtyard. A front room off the street offers interactive kiosks and historical Irish artifacts, and also doubles as the bridal suite during ceremonies and receptions. Outside of the front room is the courtyard, which reaches across to the back building that has two levels. There is a beautiful staircase leading to the upper level room with a balcony, which can be used as the bridal entrance during your event. The upstairs also has artifacts, and televisions for use as well. The downstairs has more historical pieces, as well as a research library, and is utilized for the buffet space during receptions.
I absolutely love the wrought iron gates that open up into the courtyard; very picturesque! It is also the best location for Second Lining out of the venue with your guests!
The Details
- Price
The ICM as a venue offers rental of the facility on its own, inclusive packages, and additional services, so brides have a wide range of options to fit their needs.
Those wanting to rent only the facility (for a maximum of 125 guests) can do so with the following options:
- Monday through Thursday-> 1 hour- $1,200; 2 hours- $1,500; 3 hours- $2,000
- Friday through Sunday-> 1 hour- $1,500; 2 hours- $2,000; 3 hours- $2,500
(This will include access to only the courtyard, balcony, and rear building {1st floor room} for the time allotted. Additional hours start at $500.)
The packages (listed in the section below) include the facility rental fee in the pricing and charge by the number of guests/day of the week, rather than set minimums.
- Monday through Thursday:
- The Cocktail Package- 1-34 guests = $78/person; 35-49 guests = $65/person; 50-84 guests = $50/person; 85-125 guests = $49/person
- The Ceremony Package- Up to 125 guests = $1,750 total
- The Reception Package- 1-34 guests = $99/person; 35-49 guests = $95/person; 50-84 guests = $90/person; 85-125 guests = $80/person
- The Complete Ceremony and Reception Package- 1-34 guests = $125/person; 35-49 guests = $112/person; 50-84 guests = $99/person; 85-125 guests = $85/person
- Friday through Sunday:
- The Cocktail Package- 1-34 guests = $80/person; 35-49 guests = $69/person; 50-84 guests = $60/person; 85-125 guests = $55/person
- The Ceremony Package- Up to 125 guests = $2,250 total
- The Reception Package- 1-34 guests = $105/person; 35-49 guests = $99/person; 50-84 guests = $93/person; 85-125 guests = $89/person
- The Complete Ceremony and Reception Package- 1-34 guests = $129/person; 35-49 guests = $119/person; 50-84 guests = $109/person; 85-125 guests = $95/person
The ICM does offer the option of outside caterers if so desired, at no extra cost. However, beverage and bar service are only to be provided by the ICM. Cash bar and on-demand consumption is also available if desired. There are a few additional options that are offered, including NOPD security detail (4 hours minimum) at $40/hour, an in-house DJ (should you not choose a package including it) at $125/hour, ceremony chair rental (rental from ICM required if not utilizing a package deal) at $5/each, and white rope lighting over courtyard at $250/event.
- The Package
The ICM offers several different package options including a cocktail party package, a wedding ceremony package, a reception package and a complete ceremony and reception package.
- The Cocktail Party Package:
- Includes access to the facility for two hours, full open bar (beer, wine and mixed drinks), bartender service, catered hors d'oeurvres, chairs, tables, linens, sound system and programmable LED lights.
- The Ceremony Package:
- Includes access to the facility for two hours, ceremony chairs with set up and breakdown, altar candles, bridal suite, a balcony, sound system, programmable LED lights, and a 30 minute rehearsal.
- The Reception Package:
- Includes dedicated access to the facility for three hours, full open bar (beer, wine and mixed drinks), bartender service, 5-item buffet style menu, chairs, tables, linens, an in-house DJ (YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT), sound system, television sets, and programmable LED lights.
- The Complete Ceremony and Reception Package:
- Includes dedicated access to the facility for 5 hours, ceremony chairs, chair set up and breakdown, altar candles, a 30 minute rehearsal, a bridal suite, a balcony, full open bar (beer, wine and mixed drinks), bartender service, 5-item buffet style menu, chairs, tables, linens, an in-house DJ, sound system, television sets, and programmable LED lights.
Wow, am I right?!
When I first came across this venue, I was blown away by how inclusive the package was. I mean, a DJ included?! That takes a chunk of the leg work out for a lot of brides! And when I went to visit, I was even more in awe of its natural beauty! Seriously, gorgeous.
The other aspects that drew me to this venue? It is family owned and operated, and, let me tell you...they are the most genuine people. Prompt at answering any questions, responding to emails, meeting me for a venue viewing, etc. And on top of that- they allow pets! (The best part in my book!)
With its stunning decor, prime location, inclusive packaging (can you tell I love a good bargain?), and the professionalism and kindness of the owners, the Irish Cultural Museum is absolutely a top contender when it comes to NOLA wedding venues. It just has so much to offer! The only drawback that I saw with this venue is that it is just a tad on the small side. I feel that 125 guests might be a little bit snug for the space. However, for an intimate wedding it would be absolutelyperfect.
Brownie Points:
- Beautiful architecture, little need for decor
- Ideal French Quarter location
- Inclusive packages, many options
- Professional, prompt, and kind owners
- Pet friendly!
- Slightly smaller venue space
What are your thoughts on the Irish Cultural Museum? Are you as in love with it as I am? Leave a comment below or share your experiences! With all of the flexible options at the ICM, both brides looking for inclusive packaging, and those looking for more flexibility can find something to suite their needs.
Head on over to www.icmnola.org, call 855-514-8139, or email email@example.com (yes, I noticed the discrepency- however, both icmnola.org and icmnola.com link to the same website) for more information or to reach the owners, the Ahearn family. Most of my interaction was with Matthew Ahearn, and his son Luke, who also serves as the DJ at events. Both of them were very professional and I don't doubt that anyone who does business with them would be in for exceptional service!
That's it for now! Be sure to follow me on Instagram at @newlynolabride and on Twitter at @NewlyNOLABride for more NOLA bridal fun! And as always, I can be reached by email at email@example.com anytime!
Also, if you didn't catch my previous post, I'm going to be launching a bridal series soon full of tips and advice for NOLA brides, so stay tuned!
Lassiez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
-The Newly NOLA Bride


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GigUtah: How Fiber Networks Are Transforming Salt Lake City, Provo and Utah
Utah Breakfast Club Event
Copper Room, Utah Senate
Utah State Capitol Complex
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. MT
(Gather at the auditorium at 11:30 a.m. for a box lunch and networking; the program will begin promptly at Noon, and end by 1:30 p.m.)
Google has captivated the enthusiasm of internet users -- and the attention of economic development professionals -- by offering Gigabit Network service in selected cities across the country.
In announcing on March 24, 2015, that Google Fiber will expand to Salt Lake City (its eighth metropolitan area nationwide), the broadband world turned its envying eyes on Utah. With Google Fiber in Provo and now Salt Lake -- and with Gigabit Networks available in the 11 cities served by the Utah Telecommunications Open Infrastructure Agency, or UTOPIA -- Utah is poised to be the first state where a substantial portion of its residents have access to the fastest-possible broadband internet services.
What does Google's investments say about the economic health and technology-savvy nature of Utah? What do cities and citizens get from Google Fiber that they haven't gotten from traditional telecom companies? And, for cities and states seeking to get a Gig, what are the best options to build and enhance Gigabit Networks?
Join us for discussing the future of GigUtah!
Panelists include representatives from cities, from the builders of Gigabit Networks, and from business officials who can speak to the benefits that such networks provide to the health of the economy.
CONFIRMED Panelists:
- Devin Baer, Head of Fiber Business, Salt Lake, Google
- Paul Cutler, Mayor, City of Centerville
- Brock Johansen, President, Emory Telecom, Orangeville, Utah
- Justin Jones, Vice President, Public Policy and Communications, Salt Lake Chamber
- David Shaw, Shareholder, Kirton McConkie; Chair, Government and Utilities Practice Group
- Nole Walkingshaw, Manager, Institutional Engagement, Salt Lake City
Moderated by Drew Clark, Of Counsel, Kirton McConkie; Founder, Utah Breakfast Club
The "GigUtah" LUNCHEON event and webcast are sponsored by BroadbandBreakfast.com.
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Leopard is the 6th major OS X upgrade, and as such feels very refined and polished. Nearly every nook and cranny has been through a number of iterations and most features feel very well thought out.
Sometimes though, you'll come across features or behaviours that leave you scratching your head. Today we'll take a look at one OS feature that feels as though it was added with 10.0 and forgotten about ever since: Clippings.
If you've ever selected a bit of text in Safari and dragged it to your Desktop, OS X will save it in a "Text Clipping" file. Double-clicking this file will open a small window displaying your text. That's all you can actually do in that window though: You can't select, drag or edit the text in any way.
The only way you can re-use the text is by manually selecting "copy" from the menu bar and pasting it into another application, or by dragging the text clippings file itself into another app. Both are fairly non-obvious to the casual user: The copy & paste method because you can't actually select the text to copy (usually a requirement for copy & paste) and the file-drag method because you don't always expect dragging a file to result in its contents being pasted (the exact result of doing this will also vary from app to app).
(Actually some experimenting reveals you can select text: Dragging the cursor over part of a clipping and then using copy & paste will only paste the part of the text that you dragged over. It turns out you are selecting – but there's no highlighting to indicate your selection – which means this feature is actually more fucked up than I had ever dare to imagine).
These are actually harder to produce: Some apps such as Photoshop will create them if you drag a selection to the Desktop. Most apps default to saving a copy of the current image file to the desktop instead, so it could be argued Image Clippings are only still around for legacy purposes.
As with Text Clippings, you can't really do anything with the clipping except view the image and there's no really obvious way to retrieve your content to re-use it elsewhere. In fact they're actually even harder to re-use than Text Clippings: You can't open an Image Clipping in Preview or any other Image editor I tried. Dragging it to Mail will attach it to a new message and dragging it to TextEdit will open a surprisingly low-quality version of the image. The only way to access your image is via the Clipboard – pasting the image will usually work.
Neither file format supports thumbnail previews or even Apple's much-touted Quick Look feature and Spotlight will only find your Clipping's file names.
Okay, enough snarkyness: Clippings are an interesting idea that were probably great in the NeXTStep era, but are not very practical nowadays.
A better solution would be to simply create "proper" files that other applications can interact with normally. Instead of creating Text Clippings, the Finder could create .txt (or preferably .rtf to preserve formatting) files with your text contents and instead of creating Picture Clippings, store a .PNG file with your image contents. Both are file formats most users are accustomed to and can be used by most applications.
Hopefully this is one forgotten corner of OS X that Apple can finally dust off and give some new spit and polish in Snow Leopard.


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Washington University School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is the medical school of Washington University in St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1891, the School of Medicine has 1,260 students, 604 of which are pursuing a medical degree with or without a combined Doctor of Philosophy or other advanced degree. It also offers doctorate degrees in biomedical research through the Division of Biology and Biological Sciences. The School has developed large physical therapy (273 students) and occupational therapy (233 students) programs, as well as the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (100 students) which includes a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree and a Master of Science in Deaf Education (M.S.D.E.) degree.[1] There are 1,772 faculty, 1,022 residents, and 765 fellows.[citation needed]
Parent institution
|Washington University in St. Louis
|David Perlmutter, MD
Academic staff
including 605 MD (183 MD/PhD)
United States
The clinical service is provided by Washington University Physicians, a comprehensive medical and surgical practice providing treatment in more than 75 medical specialties. Washington University Physicians are the medical staffs of the two teaching hospitals - Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. They also provide inpatient and outpatient care at the St. Louis Veteran's Administration Hospital, hospitals in the BJC HealthCare system and 35 other office locations throughout the greater St Louis region.
U.S. News and World Report ranks the college high;[2] the school is currently ranked 6th for research[3] and has been ranked as high as 2nd in 2003 and 2004,[4] It has been listed among the top ten medical schools since rankings were first published in 1987. The school ranks first in the nation in student selectivity.[5]
17 Nobel laureates have been associated with the School of Medicine. 12 faculty members are fellows of the National Academy of Sciences; 30 belong to the Institute of Medicine. 92 faculty members hold individual career development awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 59 faculty members hold career development awards from non-federal agencies. 14 faculty members have MERIT status, a special recognition given by the National Institutes of Health that provides long-term, uninterrupted financial support to investigators. 6 faculty members are Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.
Medical classes were first held at Washington University in 1891 after the St. Louis Medical College decided to affiliate with the University, establishing a Medical Department. Robert S. Brookings, a University benefactor from its earliest days, devoted much of his work and philanthropy to Washington University, and made the improvement of the Medical Department one of his primary objectives. This especially became a cause for concern after an early 1900s Carnegie Foundation report derided the organization and quality of the Medical Department.[6]
Following a trend in medical education across the country, research and the creation of new knowledge became a stated objective in a 1906 course catalog for the medical department. For Brookings and the University, incorporating the Medical Department into a separate School of Medicine seemed to be the next logical step. This process began in 1914 when facilities were permanently moved to their current location in St. Louis's Central West End neighborhood in 1914, and was completed in 1918 with the official naming of the School of Medicine.[7] The first female faculty member seems to have been biochemist and physiologist Ethel Ronzoni Bishop, who became an assistant professor in 1923.[8]
The Medical School began its escalation from regional renown in the 1940s, a decade when two Nobel Prizes were awarded, in 1944 and 1947, to groups of faculty members. In 1950, a Cancer Research Building was completed, being the first major new building addition to the School of Medicine since its relocation in 1914. More buildings were added in that decade, and in the 1960s the School of Medicine focused on diversifying its student body by graduating its first African-American student and substantially increasing the percentage of graduating students who are female to nearly 50%.[7]
Washington University Medical Center comprises 164 acres (0.5 km²) spread over approximately 17 city blocks, located along the eastern edge of Forest Park within the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, the teaching hospitals affiliated with the School of Medicine, are also located within the medical complex. Many of the buildings are connected via a series of sky bridges and corridors. As of 2008, the School of Medicine occupies over 4,500,000 square feet (420,000 m2) in the entire medical complex.[9]
Washington University and BJC HealthCare have taken on many joint venture projects since their original collaboration in the 1910s. The Center for Advanced Medicine, completed in December 2001, is one such collaboration, which houses the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. At 650,000 square feet (60,000 m2), it is one of the largest single buildings in the Medical Complex.[10]
In the expansive Medical Complex are several especially large buildings. Recently completed is the 700,000-square-foot (65,000 m2) BJC Institutes of Health, of which Washington University's Medical School will occupy several floors. It is the largest building constructed on Washington University's campus. Called the BJC Institute of Health at Washington University, it will house the University's BioMed 21 Research Initiative, five interdisciplinary research centers, laboratories, and additional space for The Genome Center.[11]
Prominent buildings, centers, and spaces at the medical campus includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Central Institute for the Deaf, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Saint Louis, Siteman Cancer Center, Center for Advanced Medicine, Charles F. Knight Emergency and Trauma Center, and the Eric P. Newman Education Center.
The Medical Complex is accessible via the Central West End MetroLink station, which provides transportation to the rest of Washington University's campuses.
Nobel laureatesEdit
Physiology or Medicine
- 1943: Edward A. Doisy (1893–1986), Faculty of Medicine, 1919–1923
- 1944: Joseph Erlanger (1874–1965), Chairman, Department of Physiology 1910-1946
- 1944: Herbert Gasser (1888–1963), Faculty of Medicine, 1916–1931
- 1947: Carl F. Cori (1896–1984), Faculty of Medicine 1931-1984
- 1947: Gerty T. Cori (1896–1957), Faculty of Medicine 1931-1957
- 1959: Arthur Kornberg, Chairman, Department of Microbiology, 1952–1959
- 1959: Severo Ochoa, Faculty of Medicine 1940-1942
- 1969: Alfred Hershey (1908–1997), Faculty of Medicine 1934-1950
- 1971: Earl Sutherland (1915–1974), M.D. 42, Resident in Internal Medicine 1943-1945, Faculty of Medicine, 1945–1953
- 1974: Christian de Duve, Faculty of Medicine 1946-1947
- 1978: Daniel Nathans (1928–1999), M.D. 54
- 1978: Hamilton O. Smith, Washington University Medical Service 1956-1957
- 1980: George D. Snell, Faculty of Arts and Sciences 1933-1934
- 1986: Stanley Cohen, Faculty of Arts and Sciences 1953-1959
- 1986: Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909-2012), Faculty of Arts and Sciences, 1948-1977 [12]
- 1992: Edwin G. Krebs, M.D. 43, Resident in Internal Medicine and then a Research Fellow in Biological Chemistry 1945-1948
- 1998: Robert F. Furchgott, Ph.D. Faculty of Medicine, 1949–1956
- 1970: Luis F. Leloir, Faculty of Medicine 1944
- 1980: Paul Berg, Faculty of Medicine 1954-1959
- 2012: Brian Kobilka, Resident in Internal Medicine, 1981-1984
Notable alumniEdit
- Alexis F. Hartmann, MD '21; pediatrician, biochemist and former professor of pediatrics
- Ewald W. Busse, MD '42; psychiatrist and dean of Duke University School of medicine
- Earl Sutherland, MD '42; biochemist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- Edwin G. Krebs, MD '43; biochemist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- David W. Talmage, MD '44; immunologist
- Helen Elizabeth Nash, MD, PhD '45; pediatrician; dean of minority affairs at Washington University School of Medicine
- Ernst Wynder, MD '50; linked smoking with lung cancer[13]
- Daniel Nathans, MD '54; microbiologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and National Medal of Science
- James E. Darnell Jr., MD '55; molecular biologist and winner of the National Medal of Science
- Selna Kaplan, MD '55; pediatric endocrinologist
- Thomas Hornbein, MD '56; mountaineer and chairman of anesthesiology at University of Washington School of Medicine
- Clay Armstrong, MD '60; physiologist and winner of the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research for describing K+ channels
- Floyd E. Bloom, MD '60; chairman emeritus of neuropharmacology at Scripps Research Institute and editor-in-chief of Science
- Pedro Cuatrecasas, MD '62; inventor of affinity chromatography and winner of the Wolf Prize in Medicine
- C. Garrison Fathman, MD '69; clinical immunologist
- Philip O. Alderson, MD '70; dean of Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Jonathan Mann, MD '74; head of the World Health Organization global AIDS program
- Dan R. Littman, MD, PhD '80; immunologist, HHMI investigator, member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine
- Eric D. Green, MD, PhD '87, HS '91; director of the NHGRI
Other associated hospitalsEdit
See alsoEdit
- ^ "Programs". pacs.wustl.edu. Washington University in St. Louis. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ "Best Graduate Schools | Top Graduate Programs | US News Education". Grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ^ "Best Medical Schools: Research". U.S. News. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ^ "Historical Medical School Research Rankings" (PDF). U.S. News. Retrieved 2013-03-17.
- ^ "FACTS – Washington University School of Medicine". Medicine.wustl.edu. June 30, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ^ "Medical Campus Tour". Historical Campus Tour: School of Medicine. External link in
- ^ a b Anderson, Paul; Marion Hunt. "Origins and History of the Washington University School of Medicine". Washington University Medical School, Bernard Becker Medical Library. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- ^ "Ethel Bishop Ronzoni" (PDF). Washington University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
- ^ "Facilities". School of Medicine. External link in
- ^ "Washington University Medical Center". Washington University School of Medicine: Department of Neurology. External link in
- ^ Ericson, Gwen (October 30, 2007). "Immense new facility to house BioMed 21 research at Washington University Medical Center". Medical Public Affairs. External link in
- ^ http://beckerexhibits.wustl.edu/mowihsp/bios/levi_montalcini.htm WUSM's Becker Library Biography of Rita Levi-Montalcini
- ^ "Ernst Wynder, 77, a Cancer Researcher, Dies". Retrieved 2013-02-14.


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For college graduate Sidney Temple, the Roaring Twenties bring opportunities even members of his accomplished black bourgeois family couldn't have imagined. His impulsive marriage to independent artist Loretta is a happiness he never thought he'd find. And when he's tapped by J. Edgar Hoover to be the FBI's first African-American agent, he sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure real justice.
Instead of providing evidence against Marcus Garvey, prominent head of the "dangerously radical" back-to-Africa movement, Sidney uses his unexpected knack for deception and undercover work to thwart the Bureau's biased investigation. And by giving renowned leader W. E. B. Du Bois insider information, Sidney gambles on change that could mean a fair destiny for all Americans...
But the higher Sidney and Loretta climb in Harlem's most influential and glamorous circles, the more dangerous the stakes. An unexpected friendship and a wrenching personal tragedy threaten to shatter Loretta's innocent trust in her husband—and turn his double life into a fast-closing trap. For Sidney, ultimately squeezed between the Bureau and one too many ruthless factions, the price of escape could be heartbreak and betrayal no amount of skill can help him survive.
"The Strivers' Row Spy unfolds at a leisurely pace and gently pulls the reader into a very comfortable place, but not for long. By the end of the third chapter, Jason Overstreet's debut novel is as suspenseful as a ticking time bomb. The prose is superb and deeply felt. The plot is elegantly constructed and the characters are bigger than life. Sidney Temple's dangerous double life and his shocking crimes had me on the edge of my seat. The explosive ending made me turn the pages so fast, I finished this story long before I wanted to." —Mary Monroe, New York Times bestselling author
"A powerful read that introduces us to a young J. Edgar Hoover and reminds us just how far he was willing to go to bring down two Black leaders: Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Du Bois." —Benjamin Todd Jealous, Former President & CEO, NAACP
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Pulaski County Welcomes 2011!
Pulaski County is excited for the New Year to begin! 2011 brings fantastic things to do throughout the year.
2011 marks the 150th Anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Throughout the state, families and school groups will venture out to learn about this important time of our nation's history.
We, in Pulaski County, are proud of our own icon, the Old Stagecoach Stop Museum, which served as a hospital during the war and is listed on the National Historic Register. There, you'll be greeted by tour guides, dressed in 1860 period costumes, assisting you as you travel through time at this living history museum. Head across the Square in Waynesville to the Pulaski County Courthouse Museum where you can bang a gavel in the original courtroom or photograph a piece of the World Trade Center.
Pulaski County is also home to Fort Leonard Wood, an active military post which trains all branches of the U.S. Military. The Fort is open to the public and offers complimentary museums and a WWII Building Complex. The Pulaski County Visitors Center produces a self guided auto tour which takes you by historical sites, walking trails and Millers Cave.
Other museums include the Dream House Dolls, the second largest Barbie distributor in the U.S., and the Frisco Railroad Museum in Crocker.
Route 66 is another big draw for our area; take our self guided tour throughout the county, mail a post card from Devil's Elbow's old tyme market, enjoy lunch of lip smacking BBQ or frog legs. Check out our 66 beers on tap or dine in a cave.
As you are bundled up at home, waiting for spring, plan your vacation … away from it all. We invite you to explore our beautiful, scenic rivers by way of canoe, raft, kayak or inner tube. Enjoy bass, cat or trout fishing, or just glide along watching nature at its finest; turkey, turtles and deer in their natural habitat. Several resorts from the 1930s offer cabin stays or you have your choice of RV Parks, camping and for those looking for the comforts of home there are plenty of lodging opportunities.
Events are occurring year-round: Pulaski County's first event of the season is the Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders Gun and Trade Show, set for January 15th, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in St. Robert. This unique event is held annually and visitors come from as far away as five hours to attend and participate. Frog Fest, Railroad Days, Dixon Cow Days, ATV Rodeos are just a sampling of the family friendly events the county hosts. Multi-day music festivals are a favorite throughout the year featuring bluegrass, rock, country, gospel.
So, as cabin fever starts to settle in, start planning your 2011 get-aways. VisitMo.com is an excellent resource for vacation planning for destinations throughout the state of Missouri. To learn more about Pulaski County specifically, visit our website, www.PCMO.info to learn more about our area attractions and events.
Written by Beth Wiles, executive director of the Pulaski County Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center. For more information, contact the tourism office at 573-336-6355 or toll-free at 1-877-858-8687. Visit on the Web at www.pcmo.info, or Fan us on Facebook; PulaskiCountyTourism.


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Over the last year and change, many of our users have showed us an incredible amount of love. That love may have come in the form of a referral to a friend, a thoughtful review on our Facebook or Yelp page or even just a "keep it up" message after a delivery. We've gotten so much love that we thought it was only right to reciprocate. In our new User Spotlight Series, we're going to highlight a user that's just plain cool.
Today's User Spotlight guest is Elizabeth (or Liza for short) and she's one of our favorite Fishbox users.
Tell us a little about yourself in a few sentences (what do you do for work, what do you enjoy doing outside of work, etc?)
I am a healthcare attorney in the Philadelphia area. I love art, going to the gym and to concerts. I have a hectic unconventional schedule which is why Fishbox has been an absolute lifesaver!
How long have you been a Fishbox user and how did you find out about us?
I read about Fishbox on a local website when it first opened and signed up within hours.
How were you getting packages before you joined Fishbox?
This question assumes I got the package in the first place :)If I did receive the package, it would be after multiple attempts. If that didn't pan out, I would drive (sometimes) to locations as far as the airport to attempt to track it down.
What's your missed package "horror story"?
I live in a gated condo so it was inevitable that even if I would be home I would still receive a "missed package" notice. A Sisyphean task as the process would start all over the next day. Although this is terribly aggravating my horror story (like many others) would be when the packages got stolen. This is a daily occurrence in my neighborhood. Everyday I see frustrated people post on our neighborhood chat board about their packages being stolen. This is especially rampant on Amazon Prime days or around the holidays. If you call the cops they say "Ok Lady, so you got a couple packages stolen" and there is obviously very little recourse. When you look at this in context of whats happening throughout just my neighborhood this is theft on a large scale. Fishbox to the rescue!
What's your favorite place to eat in Philly?
Gran Caffe L'Aquila and if I am lucky, Studio Kitchen.
What are some of your favorite places to shop online?
If you had to guess the number of packages that you've received since you joined Fishbox, what do you think that number would be?
I would be too embarrassed to tell.
If you had to make one suggestion to make Fishbox better, what would you recommend?
I really cant think of one thing! Its the best! Returning the packages would be amazing and rumor has it, that's the next phase.
What's your favorite thing about Fishbox?
Its the little things in life. This is one of those things. Fishbox makes your life easier and Napoleon always has a smile! I very rarely if ever write reviews and in this case I cannot say enough!


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Here stands our little red dwarf in his delightful little tough stance. He's just recently opened his eyes and has been delivered to his nice, new family.
This little guy is the product of a redeemed, little gift card which we had on offer this passed December. So, he's much more than a little purchase. He's a gift. And, as you'll see, he's full of little surprises.
His little door opens downward, supported by a metal rod hinge and a custom-made zebrawood lid stay. This reveals the inside of his little body where he offers you storage in a deep cabinet and a shelf to keep your things organized... the practical little fella.
His door itself can hold a variety of items from dessert plates and glassware for entertaining to decorative and accent pieces for everyday decor.
But, he's more than just a little storage. He also has a lot going on "upstairs." Resting on top of his little head is a tray. And inside that tray is his great big metal saw blade.
It was this saw blade and a set of four turned legs that set about the birth of our little red dwarf. These items were given to us by our clients to incorporate into a table. And frankly, without the blade guiding our ideas, we may never have decided on a tray at all for this little guy.
So, our red dwarf has a good amount of grit, history and perseverance coming together to shape that tough little stance of his.
Adding in your found and cast off items into our designs is a pleasure. We know it enhances your connection to a piece. But, it also enhances our connection with you. Which is important, because custom design is about people.
Custom design is about creating your own hinge or handle or leg or tool because you can't find it in a store. It's about creating your own solutions and delivering something that's more than just one-of-a-kind. It's about delivering something special.
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HOUSTON – Lynne Liberato, a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, is one of three laureates inducted into the Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas' (JASET) 2012 JA Hall of Achievement.
Liberato's induction is a result of her accomplishments in Houston's legal community, including service as the first female president of the Houston Bar Association and president of the State Bar Of Texas, as well as her commitment to public service, including service as the chair of the United Way of Greater Houston.
The 2012 laureates were selected by a committee comprised of previous inductees of the JA Hall of Achievement and the JASET Board of Directors. The other inductees are Earl Hesterberg, president and CEO of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. and James Mulva, chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips."These laureates epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit while being positive role models for the young people who would walk in their footsteps," said Rick Franke, president of the Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas.Laureates are honored in a permanent educational display within the JASET experiential learning center. Each laureate's life story is displayed to share a unique perspective of the individual's life as a child and adult in hopes that children look at the stories and find threads of inspiration and motivation to dream bigger, work harder, and most importantly, never give up on themselves. The JA Hall of Achievement was founded by JASET in 2006, and has inducted eighteen Houstonians to-date. The induction ceremony will take place on March 29 at the Hilton Americas - Downtown Houston. To learn more about the event, visit www.jahouston.org. At Haynes and Boone, Liberato co-heads the firm's Appellate Practice Group and has led some of the most significant appeals in Texas, including before the United States and Texas Supreme Courts. About Haynes and Boone
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Getting Those Goodreads In/
Reading more books is one of those desires that always fall to the wayside once life gets busy. As I struggle with the all-too-rampant addiction of being online, reading books is really helping me break that mindless scrolling habit. The magic of escapism through reading stands the test of time, and no amount of Instagrams or even articles saved to Pocket could measure up to a good story.
This year, I've made it a goal to read at least one book a month. It's a humble goal, but enough for me to make it a priority. I got a library card late last year (because they were giving out special Seahawks edition ones, LOL) and am getting into e-book checkouts from there. I joined goodreads last month to get recommendations from my coworker, Taylor. There I keep track of all that I've read, am currently reading and what I want to read. It's cool to see what some of my friends are reading as well!
Are you on Goodreads? Find me @JessEstrada & let's share book recommendations!


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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Nick Stafford followed up a morning score of four-under 68 with a three-under 69 in the afternoon to hold a one-stroke lead after 36 holes of the Jay Jennison Cup at the World Golf Village.
After a morning score of 294 that left them in 11th place, Belmont Abbey cut 12 strokes for a six-under 282 to move all the way to fourth. West Florida (-12), Barry (-4) and Newberry (-1) are ranked ahead of the Crusaders.
Jacob Scruggs is tied for 37th at 147 (74-73), while John Molyneaux and Parker See each finished strong to stand tied for 39th. Molyneaux trimmed six shots from the morning for a 77-71=148, while See dropped 10 strokes for a three-under afternoon for his 148 (79-69). Levi Kettelhut rounded out the scoring at 153 (75-78/t-69th).
The final round at the World Golf Village Slammer and Squire Course is set for Tuesday morning.


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This is how it's done. A hell of a Sam Cooke closing song from Benjie Porecki (keys), Bryan Fox (bass,vocals), Marshall Keys (sax), and Biscuit Bynum (drums). Did Not have enough hands to do camera and sound so just chill and listen to Benji's gorgeous reserved opening gospel piano intro.
The Trio playing one of Mark's tunes. Shot and edited by Eva Hambach
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US saxophone player Marshall Keys performs "The Man I Love" with friends at the Saint-Jean bistro in Paris: Serge Forte on piano, Marc Michel Le Bevillon on bass and Xavier Desandre Navarre on drums. Captured and edited by Eva Hambach.
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Marshall Keys plays the Tim Warfirld arr. of "Taking A Chance On Love" for the Elkins Jazz Walk at the El Gran Sabor on Friday night, August 5th, 2016. Marshall Keys (saxophone), Benjie Porecki (organ), and Mark Prince (drums).
Vinny Valentino Band in Concert ay BET. Vinny Valentino - guitar Marshall Keys - soprano saxophone Dan Reynolds - piano (keyboards) Bruce Guttridge - drums Ekendra Das - percussion Steve Zerlin - bass
Mark Prince and Aqua Leo Productions composition and production. Mark Prince - drums Federico Peña - piano and keyboards Rich Brown - electric bass marshall Keys - soprano and alto saxophone
This is the Vinny Valentino composition "Color Funk" performed at the Java Jazz festival. Featuring Vinny Valentino on guitar, Gilad on percussion, Joel Rosenblatt on drums, and Baron Browne on bass.
Marshall Keys revisits the stage of his early days at Takoma Station with trombone player Greg Boyer, keyboardist Dan Reynolds, bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Mark Prince.
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When I was looking for my first full-time position as a UX designer, there was one question that I ran into a lot: "What are some of your favorite user experiences?". I've always been picky about apps on my phone — only those provide unique values on a frequent enough base get to stay. (Never try those photo apps recommended by App Store every round, even if I do feel something beyond Instagram and VSCO is necessary.)
Uber is definitely one of the apps that come to my mind immediately. I'll start this "My Favorite" topic with Uber, including the part of it that I am not a so big fan of.
I was introduced to Uber by my friend Ben at a night before San Francisco's Pride Parade. We were leaving Mission to catch up my first Rockey Horror Show up in the north. The traffic was terrible. You hear sirens everywhere. The bus took forever to come and we could never get a taxi — plus Ben had his bike to carry. Uber's Black Car saved us. Ever since it has been absolutely one of the most useful tools for me.
The reason that I choose Uber over taxi is quite obvious: Requesting a pickup from your phone is way easier than the traditional way:
No searching nor filtering every time in a new city.
It tells me ahead how soon the taxi might arrive and where it parks right after .
Safety is not really a concern for me: there is a risk in taxi too. At least Uber keeps tracks of the driver and my route.
Being a non-English speaker, I could have problem having dispatchers understood my address over a phone call (I used to live on an 8th Street and for some reason people never get it).
Similar reason, I'm having difficulties identifying an available taxi in various cities. (Actually long after I discovered that my American friends may face the same issue too...)
Most cases, you are guaranteed a pickup, or you are aware when you are not.
And last but not least, it's cheaper!
What about the actual interaction with the app? Performing tasks is pretty simple and direct as it should be in such app. Upon opening the app:
Pickup location is already pinned by GPS;
Set pickup location, confirm payment information, then you could go straight ahead to "Request Uber".
Destination input is powered by a legit map app, which also remembers your history and preference.
I often text the driver my accurate location so he/she could find me easily; However you may also just wait for Uber notifying you the driver's arrival.
- Fare would be automatically deducted after your route completed. (Plenty of times I found myself just leave the app there until the next use.)
I would say it is very close to everything I could ask for. However, I have noticed that occasionally even as an experienced user, I get lost of features in the app: There was a while that I couldn't find the Fare Estimate feature somehow; Then I found out the ">" on "SET UP PICKUP LOCATION" pin doesn't provide additional information than the pin itself; Sometimes I forgot to tap the second "REQUEST uber" button...
Why and how does this happen? With follow-up investigation, I discover that there are a few touch points don't always serve what I actually want to do at the moment.
For me, there are usually two conditions (and as they say, two kinds of people):
Understanding the different objectives under, I set my design goal: To create a flow that allows a user to request an uber right away, while another user could check estimated fare before doing so. I listed the elements of each interface that each case would be through, and realized that there are some redundancies :
When I took a further investigation at the interfaces, interestingly I even found some details that I never noticed before (during more than two and half years!). Minimizing such details that being neglected by users anyway could have helped expand the flexibility of current interface for better clarified user goals. For instance, the vehicle silhouettes can hardly tell the differences between tiers of service anyway, so it could be make space for a request button.
I sketched some ideas:
The final idea I chose hides fare, payment and promo code actions in a folding and reveals with a swipe. I picked it as it keeps the initial screen clean and the gesture wouldn't be confused with tapping.
The point here is not to reimagine the UI, so I'm reusing Uber's established style and not continuing to pursue visual design. What do you think about the hidden features and the gesture? What are your Likes and Don't Likes about mobile ride request services? Also, follow me for more opinions on everyday digital experiences.


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I met up with Rebecca and Dave in the Financial District last week. I don't spend a whole lot of time around here because it's not a particularly inspiring area for me. Rebecca, on the other hand, really loves this area. It was super cool to have her show me around and it really opened me up to the city. While I constantly wish I was in the mountains, I'm learning to love the city again and understand it's charm.
Rebecca and Dave are such a fun couple who have such excellent chemistry. They were a ton of fun and so natural in front of the camera!


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Nobody much cares for modern art anymore. And why should they? It's become the 'salon art' of our day – the dried-up art that the Impressionist rebels fought against over 100 years ago in 19th century France. Painting, drawing, and all its offshoots have become cold, impenetrable, shallow, and at this point in time, they have no connection or relevance to your life or mine. It's a wonder anyone cares about modern art at all. But I do.
I care about it so much, I want to end it and replace it with something great again. This POST is all about that. It contains these short pieces:
1. Snake Oil – A Conceptual Art Piece/Video/Event that uses Conceptual Art to Attack the Abuses of Conceptual Art.
2. The Last Minute of Modern Art Conceptual Art Event
3. Postism, No-isms, or Postmod Art. What the new art may look like.
4. 3D Art Theory
5. Main Problems with Most Modern Art
6. PORTRAITS: A Novel about Art, Artists and the Art Revolution
7. Poems and Sayings on art
8. Why are So Many People Saying Bad Art is Good?
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2. THE LAST MINUTE OF MODERN ART (This is a reprint from Musea #108 about the exact moment when modern art ended on 1/08/02.
Can CONCEPTUAL ART be used to end the abuses of conceptual art? It all began this way. I was walking home from a taco place and thinking about Martin Creed and his Art Prize. He won the annual Turner Prize that goes to the best art work from a British artist younger than 50. The prize was a check for $31,500 that was handed to him by Madonna.
And what was his art? Now this is hard to even say – even let the words sputter out of my mouth. The reason being I, too, am an artist. I have been one for decades, have studied and copied the masters, done work in almost every media (pencil, acrylics, and colored pencils are my favorites). And I worked hard to have some scope to my art whether portraits, landscapes, still lifes, abstracts, or just about everything in between. I love the stuff. I breathe art. I love to know everything there is to know about art and artists.
So what was HIS art? He got the yard-wide novelty check from Madonna (representing a couple years of my income) for his exhibit of flashing light bulbs in an empty room! (His previous works include a scrunched-up piece of paper and a ball of clay stuck to a wall). British art curator Simon Wilson notes: "He wants to make art where he is doing as little as possible that is consistent with doing something. The fact that many people find his work so baffling indicates that he's working on the edge."
Oh I see. Now I am getting it. Now I am figuring out the "NEW" rules. Creed himself comments, "If I can make something without adding any objects, I feel more comfortable."
And then it DAWNED ON ME. I would bring modern art to its end. I would suggest the ultimate. The ultimate in baffling minimalism. I would get the 'plastic' check from Madonna.
So on TUESDAY 1/08/02, at 1:30-1:40 PM, as I, Tom Hendricks, was walking home from the taco place, I took art to its ultimate. This was the last minute of modern art. It could go no further. Where Creed had flashing lights in an empty room, I would … IMAGINE A GALLERY IN MY MIND THAT WOULD HAVE NO LIGHTS ON AT ALL! And that moment marked the end of modern art.
3. POST-ISM ART, or NO- ISMS or POSTMOD ART. My suggestion for the art that replaces modern art.
Well then, what's to replace modern art? Generally speaking its art that has relevance again – that touches the lives of the entire world – that enriches the world.
1. I suggest first an end to the gallery system of art. There is a trio of elite insiders that are keeping art out of the world and into goofy-land. They consist of the gallery owner, the artist, and the buyer. The general public isn't rich enough, trendy enough, or 'well versed enough' (I say foolish enough) to play the 'art' game. So, what initially began decades ago as enlightened gallery owners respecting new and innovative art work – has turned into a shell game with three nuts vying for art as worthless as the pea they chase!
2. Make use of all the tools of art, all styles, all genres. The new art has scope again. It is not a one-trick-pony. It's not a pigeon-hole. And its artists are not locked into one style or format or subject mater. Finally any painter can explore in all the styles from realism to abstraction. (It's taken the art world hundreds of years to go from realism to total abstraction. Now we are the first generation able to use the full range of those styles. Let's make use of that privilege). And add all subjects too: portraits, landscapes, still lifes, abstractions, illustrations, surrealism, and all the rest. The new painters strive for wide ranging skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, as well as many other modes of art expression.
3. Painting and Drawing Reproduction. Technology has also given our generation the first chance to mass-market paintings on canvas (and drawings too). Let's make use of that. And (as I have mentioned this many times in past issues) exact canvas reproductions of paintings allow copies to travel, to exhibit anywhere in the world from the largest city to the smallest hamlet. It allows painting copies to travel the world while the original works are safely ensconced in well protected modern museums. It allows paintings to be sold and become best sellers. It fires artistic competition and allows artists to make royalties on canvas copies while retaining control of the original work. It shifts the emphasis from galleries and museums to town halls and art centers anywhere. It takes art out of the hands of elites and puts it into the hands of all. Look what mass marketing has done for books and recordings, and films. Now its art's turn.
4. It's art that communicates without added explanation. Great art has never needed manifestos to explain it. Sophisticated art and art ideas are certainly challenging. but sooner or later the world catches on. The people speak, debate, and consider the art, and in the end the majority of art lovers like it. And all along the art piece itself communicated its message loud and clear. Only bad art doesn't communicate clearly. Great art always does.
5. Art is put back to work. The new art works. It illustrates a novel or a kid's book. It adds a mural to a public building. It expresses religious fervor. It reflects an event in history. It's a design for a building or a pattern for a dress. It's a landscape of a treasured spot on earth. It's a protest against abuse or an expression of political beliefs. It's a picture of the future. It is an expression of our lives here and now. Art's indolent days are over.
6. The emphasis switches back. The emphasis of art is switched from the diva artists – back to the art work itself. It's the quality of the art not the novelty of the artist's life that counts.
7. Shift from public subsidy to the public. Instead of government subsidy to artists or art groups, it is invested in city art centers. These multi purpose centers allow for all local or visiting artists of any kind to show their work, or perform, or talk, or anything else the community wants to do with its art center. Promote all art not specific artists, art groups, or art agendas.
8. The New Art celebrates all art. Along with the new developments in art, the new art celebrates, preserves, and protects all art from the past. It also promotes art education for everyone everywhere. It enriches every life with art.
9. Technical skills. The new artist has enough technical skill so that lack of technical skill is not an issue of contention. Also the new art critics have enough skill to tell the talented from the trendy, and enough courage to challenge art abuses in every aspect of art.
10. Art in Schools. And finally the new art suggests that a part of all student's study is the ability to draw. We have schools that teach reading/writing skills (one of the two hemispheres of the brain) but little to no teaching of visual language skills. The new art, teaches art, respects art and goes one step further. It brings back fun, excitement, relevance, and ultimately a world full of great art.
5. Main Problems with Most Modern Art
1. Cold 2. Disjointed 3. Can't communicate it's message 4.Weird. 5.Elitist 6. Technically poor if there is technique at all 7. Pompous and inflated, often takes up a room 8. Non functional, not useful, not integrated into life 9 No breath or scope. From Five Doors to the Art Revolution, video #2.
6. PORTRAITS: A Novel about Art, Artists and the Art Revolution
Portraits is a novel, by Tom Hendricks, about three things: Nine artists that come together in an art co-op to change art, the romance of two of the artists Jack and Francesca, and a secret admirer, Missy U., who plays a major role in it all.
It is a novel about art, artists, and the art revolution and is now available at all the main streaming suspects, I-Books,
Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Baker and Taylor, Copiea, Garners (Britain) etc.
7. Poems and Sayings on art
8. Why are So Many People Saying Bad Art is Good?
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Industry Interview
Following is the remainder of the interview between Lynn Larson, Recharged Education, and Dr. Richard Palmer, RPMG Research Corporation, in which they discuss The 2014 Purchasing Card Benchmark Survey Results. See also the beginning of the interview and more about the survey results.
Q: Based on the latest results, what would you say are three key opportunities for the majority of organizations? In what three areas do most organizations fall short?
A: At present, I would identify the three key opportunities as:
- expanding the card toolkit to include electronic accounts payable (EAP) to reach higher dollar transactions
- expanding card acceptance across the supplier base, and
- focused targeting of P-Card payments for commodities and vendors
It is also good to remind card-using organizations to "make first things first" by paying attention to program fundamentals.
Solid Ground
Q: Conversely, in what areas do most organizations seem to do well?
A: I think most organizations are better informed about the potential impact and benefits of the card program.
Area of Frustration
Q: Is there an area for which the results are continuously disappointing?
A: My frustration has always been with the knee-jerk orientation toward boundless control. As a former auditor, I think organizations reflexively move toward a "belt and suspenders" concept of control that is both unnecessary and inefficient. Program managers need to be thought leaders who work with and enlist the support of other thoughtful associates in the finance function to construct the right blend of controls for card-based procurement. In an era of constrained resources, one should be able to make a compelling case for the technology-enabled controlled growth of P-Card spending.
Electronic Accounts Payable (EAP)
Q: EAP solutions have been around well over a decade. Why do you think EAP adoption/usage was reported by only 18% of survey respondents?
A: First, innovations of this nature take time to migrate through the marketplace. Keep in mind that Purchasing Cards took over 10 years to become "common practice" among business and government. It will, in all likelihood, take the same amount of time for EAP. We are trying to better understand the adoption of EAP use and "best practice" in our upcoming 2015 Electronic Accounts Payable Benchmark Survey, which will open in December of 2014 and run through the end of February 2015. If you are interested in participating, email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Supplier Acceptance Challenges
Q: Results show continued challenges with supplier acceptance of card payments. Even though 59% of respondents indicate that they are "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the level of supplier enablement, this leaves 41%. Can you shed some light on acceptance?
A: It is very important, particularly in the "business-to-business" segment of the market, that card issuers and card-using organizations quantify and educate suppliers on the beneficial aspects of acceptance. Absent a clear demonstration of value and education, suppliers will focus on the costs of card acceptance and remain unaware of, or ignore, the benefits. Articulating and measuring the benefits will insure an open and honest discussion. In all likelihood, suppliers will buy in.
With respect to the level of supplier enablement, we did find that "best practice" organizations were more likely to have requested and obtained the support of their card issuer in expanding card acceptance.
Drivers for Conducting the Studies
Q: What keeps you motivated to do these studies? What most excites you about the P-Card industry?
A: We have been able to stay motivated because the Commercial Card value proposition and the organizations that use those cards are in constant motion. Every survey we do has required us to re-evaluate our approach because the landscape has changed in meaningful ways (typically to the better). That has helped to keep it fresh and exciting.
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