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Free Crochet Pattern for the Matilda Tote - Crochet Cables Bag/
****You can find the PDF version of this free pattern in my shop by clicking here. Great for easy printing!****
I am delighted to share with you my latest pattern: The Matilda Tote! It's a lovely structured and cabled bag that is surprisingly simple to make. It consists of three pieces, a front and back panel along with a long piece that wraps around the sides and bottom. I've taken TONS of photos of the process of making this bag in the hopes of you being able to 100% understand how to make this beaut!
The bag is made with two strands of worsted weight yarn and a smaller hook to achieve a structured look to it. I went a step further though and decided to add some fabric stabilizer to it so it'd be ultra sturdy. This thing can stand on it's own, it's great. There will be a separate post for how to add the stabilizer, plus a fabric lining that will be linked below.
This bag would make the perfect yarn tote in my opinion. It's a pretty good size, plus the pattern features a button-close feature on the top to keep yo junk from falling out. lol
I was having a hard time deciding on which kind of fabric to line the tote with, but ended up going with the lighter option on the right. I think it's because that option is a bit more versatile season-wise. As plaid and yarn kind of screams winter. Still, it was a tough decision because the plaid looks good too!
If you're having doubts about the cables, I included an insane amount of photos to help you better understand what I'm talking about on each step. My hope is that this pattern could give you confidence when it comes to cables. In fact, the front panel is only a six-row repeat, that includes every other row being single crochets!
What you'll need:
- Approximately 1,000 yards of worsted weight yarn (I used three skeins of Mainstays Basic Yarn found at Walmart in Soft Gray Heather-- while it was called gray, it totally had a taupe-ness about it)
- Size H hook, 5 mm (or hook size to obtain gauge)
- Purse handles, many craft stores carry them. I actually repurposed mine from an ugly purse found at the thrift store, ha!
-yarn needle
-One 1" - 1 1/4" button
-sewing pins, optional
If you're lining the purse:
-sewing machine (you could always hand sew also)
-thread in corresponding color to your yarn
-1/2 yard of fabric
-1/2 yard of Peltex 71F Single-Sided Fusible Ultra Firm Stabilizer (I found it at Walmart, but I'm sure it could be found at any fabric store)
-Hot steam iron (for stabilizer)
-damp cloth (for stabilizer)
12 sc by 14 rows (using TWO strands) equals a four inch square
Finished tote is approximately 16.5" wide, 12.5" tall, and 4" deep
sc=single crochet, ch=chain, st(s)=stitch(es), fphdc= front post half double crochet, fptr=front post treble crochet, sl=slip, sk=skip
-ch's at the beginning of the rows do not count as sts
-the purse is worked with TWO strands of worsted weight yarn. And this is paired with a smaller hook for a reason-- to create a structured piece.
-I included many photos for assistance as I write the pattern below on working the cables
-All the fptr's are worked into the post stitch below it (not the the sc's)
-The front panel of the purse has cables, the back is plain sc's
-You could always skip making the middle long piece (the piece that wraps around the sides and bottom) and just sew the two panels together, it may make things easier. Just another option!
-all the odd rows of the front panel will be a sc across row
-each of the panels measure approximately 16.5" x 12.5". The long piece measures 4" x 41"
-***Below is a helpful tip for knowing which st to work in after you've worked the cables..
Front cabled panel:
Row 1) ch 53, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (52 total sts)
Row 2) ch 1, turn, work 4 sc, 4 fphdc, 12 sc, 12 fphdc, 12 sc, 4 fphdc, 4 sc --see below for photo assistance (52 total sts)
Row 3) ch 1, turn, sc across (52 total sts)
Row 4) ch 1, turn, work 4 sc, 4 fptr, 12 sc, 12 fptr, 12 sc, 4 fptr, 4 sc --see pics below for assistance (52 total sts)
Row 5) ch 1, turn, sc across (52 total sts)
Row 6) **this row is a doozy to explain, there are photos for assistance below** ch 1, turn, work 4 sc, then sk the next two fptr from row 4, then work 2 fptr into the next two fptr from row 4, then working IN FRONT of those 2 fptr you just worked-- you will work a fptr into each of the two skipped fptr from row 4, sc 12, then sk the next three fptr from row 4, then work 3 fptr into the next three fptr from row 4, working BEHIND those 3 fptr you just worked-- you will work a fptr into each of the three skipped fptr from row 4, then you'll sk the next three unworked fptr from row 4, then work 3 fptr into the next three fptr from row 4, then working IN FRONT of those 3 fptr you just worked-- you will work a fptr into each of the three skipped fptr from row 4, sc 12, then sk the next two fptr from row 4, then work 2 fptr into the next two fptr from row 4, then working IN FRONT of those 2 fptr you just worked-- you will work a fptr into each of the two skipped fptr from row 4, sc 4 in the last four sts (52 total sts)
Row 7) ch 1, turn, sc across (52 total sts)
Row 8) Repeat instructions from row 4, there are also photos below for assistance because it's a bit tricky working with the cables that were worked in front of/behind others... (52 total sts)
Row 9) ch 1, turn, sc across (52 total sts)
Row 10-45) repeat rows 4-9 consecutively (you will repeat rows 4-9 six times, row 45 will be a sc across row)
To work the clasp part that's on top:
1) you will turn your work after row 45 and sl st across the top for 24 sts, ch 1, and work sc's into the next four sts (see pics below for assistance)
2) then you will ch 1, turn and sc across the four sc you just worked (4 total sts)
3-6) repeat the instructions from step 2 four more times (4 total sts)
7) ch 1, turn, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in the last st (2 sc, 2 ch's)
8) ch 1, turn, work sc's across- even in the ch's (4 total sts)
Finish off and weave in ends
Back panel:
Row 1) ch 53, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (52 total sts)
Rows 2-45) ch 1, turn, sc across (52 total sts)
Finish off and weave in ends
Long piece that goes around the sides and bottom:
Row 1) ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (12 total sts)
Rows 2-143) ch 1, turn, sc across (12 total sts) **important-- you should double check this amount of rows fits around the two sides and the bottom of the panels exactly. The length should be about 41 inches. If it's short or long, adjust the amount of rows accordingly so it will fit.
Finish off and weave in ends
Next you'll want to sew on your button to the back panel (It's important to check the button fits through the button hole on the clasp before you sew it on!). This needs to be in the center of the piece. You can align the front and back panels and put the clasp over the top and onto the back piece to see where exactly it should line up and how far down. I just used the yarn and needle to sew it on.
*****At this point, if you are adding in the stabilizer to your tote you will need to do that first before you sew your bag together and add handles. The post that contains the information on lining the bag can be found by clicking HERE.*****
So if you're not adding the fabric/stabilizer, you are ready to sew your crochet pieces together! You can start with the front panel and the long piece that goes around the sides and bottom. Align the edges like in the photo above, and pin it together if you'd like. You will sew the pieces right side out.
Using a long strand of your yarn and a yarn needle, sew over the edge of the panel and the long side piece. I used a whip stitch to connect the pieces (a video tutorial can be found here). Sew along the entire edge, working the stitches pretty close together, yet not too tight. Once you've made it all the way around, you can attach the back piece to the other side using the same method. Remember to face the right side out on the back side also.
For my handles, I decided to snag them off a rather unsightly thrifted purse I found. I liked how they looked a bit worn so I decided to make it an experiment to see if I could make them work. I just cut them out with a good pair of scissors, and got rid of as much of the layers off the back as I could. I wanted the stitches to remain on them though.
***If you are adding the fabric lining, take into consideration how low the handles should be so you can sew the fabric in. If the handles are in the way, that will be an issue!***
Then following the stitches that were already on the handles from the thrifted purse, I hand sewed them into place, in between the cables. For the back panel, I just aligned the other handle to the one I sewed on the front.
And.... If you've decided to not put the stabilizer and fabric in, your tote it totes complete! I hope you got as excited as I did when I finished this bad boy. It's so special to me. A true gem of a bag...
If you finish one of your own Matilda Totes do please share with me over on Instagram! I would love to admire your work. :)
And that's a wrap for the Matilda Tote pattern, I hope the cables weren't too intimidating and the instructions were easy to follow.
Take care and happy hooking,


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January was a constructive month for GCC bonds and sukuk. While economic data in the US remained firm, downward revision to global growth and ongoing trade tensions seemed to have made the US Federal Reserve more cautious on the interest rate outlook in the US. The Fed appears willing to be more patient on rate hikes in 2019. Dovish tone of the FOMC January meeting cemented the market expectation of slower rate hikes which in turn shifted the UST benchmark yield curve lower. Yields on 2yr, 5yr and 10yrs US treasuries closed the month of January at 2.46% (-3bps, m/m), 2.44% (-7bps, m/m) and 2.63% (-5bps, m/m).
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In that post I argued that tech "for its own sake" did indeed make if one considered that it is unreasonable to expect the students to leverage technology for innovative projects that call for self-direction creativity,and critical thinking if they have not practiced and played with the tools. Essentially such practice would be "tech for tech's sake". I pled guilty to appending technology activities to assignments that did not directly align with outcomes— the purpose being to reinforce the their competency with the technology.
In this post I wish to consider the following poster that was pushed out on Twitter by ISTE shortly after the conference:
Once again I would like to push back on criticizing technology use for its own sake. In this illustration, merely using tech is in every way secondary to higher more dynamic purposes like "learn from anyone (and everyone!)
It is my contention that a technology leader must model competency with tech tools in order to have the credibility to lead. For example I think if a leader did not authentically use technology (left column) his or her feet of clay would be showing as while attempting to change a school culture (right column). My Becoming a Digital Administrator course is predicated on the importance of leaders walking the talk, which I guess to others would be tech "for its own sake."
I get it that simply being able to use tech tools is not leadership. However I think that some tech for its own sake-- modeling the use of technology oneself to collaborate, create, and discover-- is essential for the desired leadership outcomes I see on this chart.


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While the Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia may not be setting the world alight with its smartphone sales at the moment, it has retained its position as the world's number one phone manufacturer shipping 417 million phones in 2011.
Nokia's market share however has fallen significantly from one year ago when it had 32.6 per cent of the mobile phone market, compared to just 27 per cent now. Nokia has been on the dnowward slope for some years now but IDC, which produces these figures, expects that Nokia will retain its number one position for at least one more year.
Quickly closing in on Nokia however is Samsung, with 21.3 per cent of the market in 2011, a rise of 17 per cent year-on-year. This growth is attributed to the success of its flagship smartphones such as the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus. It shipped a total of 329m phones in 2011, and broke the 90m unit barrier for the first time in the final quarter of 2011.
Next on the list is Apple which almost doubled its market share in 2011, going from 3.4 per cent in 2010 to 6 per cent in 2011, shipping 93m iPhones. The main reason it managed to jump ahead of ZTE and LG was the launch of the iPhone 4S in October, with Apple shipping 37 million iPhones in the final quarter of 2011 – which was a 128.4 per cent increase of the same quarter last year.
Fourth in the list is LG which has 5.7 per cent of the mobile phone market which is a drop of 24 per cent compared to last year when it was in third position. LG volumes declined for the third quarter in succession, blamed on waning interest in its feature phone line-up and stalled smartphone shipments.
ZTE have long been seen as the coming force in the mobile phone world and having jumped into the top five last year has consolidated its place there this year. The company almost took fourth spot from LG in the final quarter of 2011 shipping 17.1m handsets in that quarter. Overall in 2011 it shipped 66.1m phones growing its market share to 4.3 per cent.
Overall, the worldwide phone market grew by 6.1 per cent year-over-year for the fourth quarter of 2011 with vendors shipping 427.4 million units compared to 402.8 million units in Q4 2010.
"The mobile phone market exhibited unusually low growth last quarter, which shows it is not immune to weaker macroeconomic conditions worldwide," said Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Phone Tracker. "The introduction of high-growth products such as the iPhone 4S, which shipped in the fourth quarter, bolstered smartphone growth. Yet overall market growth fell to its lowest point since 3Q09 when the global economic recession was in full bloom."
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CITY COUNCIL meetings in Austin, Tex., tend to be droning, low-drama affairs, but that wasn't the case earlier this month when barbecue was on the agenda: specifically, the smell of barbecue and a proposal to control it, in response to some citizen complaints.
The suggestion that a smell some would dab behind their ears if possible should be mitigated by special exhaust systems called smoke-scrubbers provoked local outrage, with opponents accusing the complainers of being from California (in Texas, that's not a compliment).
But that's the thing about smells. One person's putrid is another person's pleasant, and local governments around the country are having a hard time regulating what's in the olfaction of the beholder.
If you time-traveled back 200 years or so, you'd likely scrunch up your nose. Our forebears threw sewage out their windows, and the primary mode of transport — horses — relieved themselves all over the street. And let's not even discuss the pervasive smell of rotting food in the prerefrigeration era.
These days there is a product called Poo-Pourri (toilet odor inhibitor), and people place their dogs' business in knotted plastic bags. Moreover, food that is mildly bruised, wilted or minutes past its sell-by date is dispatched to a landfill long before it can produce the slightest offending odor.
"We have so reduced the level of background odor pollution, we are becoming more sensitive to anything we smell," said Pamela Dalton, an olfactory researcher at Monell Chemical Senses Center, a nonprofit group in Philadelphia that studies smell and taste.
Just 20 years ago, you might not have noticed someone smoking in the same restaurant where you were dining, whereas today you'd likely detect the residual odor of cigarette smoke on the clothes of someone simply walking past your table.
Over the years attempts by states and municipalities to regulate odor have led to a patchwork of legal guidelines subjectively enforced by inspectors who sniff the air and determine whether to make a stink about a stink.
In the past the offenders were typically livestock operations and wastewater treatment plants, but more recently odor inspectors are getting calls about smells emanating from ethnic restaurants, coffee roasters and candle and bath shops.
In an effort to be more objective, a growing number of locales have begun using a device called a Nasal Ranger, which looks like a megaphone for the nose and measures the intensity of smells according to a so-called dilution ratio. An odor is considered intrusive if the average person can smell it when it is diluted with seven parts clean air — a decades-old threshold of stinky, the origin of which no one I spoke to can quite recall.
"Unless we're talking a rendering facility or asphalt plant, it's rare to find anything that exceeds a seven to one ratio," said Ben Siller, a licensed smell investigator with the Denver office of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
His city's odor ordinance also considers it a violation if his department receives more than five complaints from different households about a smell within a 12-hour period. And that has been happening more often lately because of marijuana growing operations, recently made legal in the state.
"It has a strong musky, skunky odor when they are drying and curing the leaves," Mr. Siller said. "But even that only registers two to one on the Nasal Ranger," which he added is the same ratio registered when his neighborhood bakery bakes cinnamon rolls, and "I never get a call about that."
That's because whether we like or dislike a smell depends primarily on the context and associations we have with it. Unlike other senses, smell has a direct and immediate link to the limbic system, the part of the brain that produces emotions. Thus, smelling something triggers overwhelmingly strong feelings before we are even consciously aware we smelled something. As Rudyard Kipling said, "Smells are surer than sights or sounds to make your heart-strings crack."
Which brings us back to the complaints about the barbecue smell in Austin. Although you might love the smell of slow-smoked brisket because of its association with satiation and good times with family and friends, you can come to hate it if you are forced to smell it when and where you don't want or expect to.
"The smell becomes highly offensive because of the distress of being exposed against your free will," said Rachel Herz, a psychologist and neuroscientist at Brown University and author of "The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell." "It's similar to your neighbor blaring a song you once liked loudly and constantly."
A spokesman for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection said that of the more than 10,000 odor complaints that came in last year, many were from residents upset about cooking smells wafting into their apartments from restaurants and coffeehouses — smells that might be pleasing when patronizing those same establishments.
"A lot of it has to do with tolerance level in neighborhoods that are getting gentrified," said Mr. Siller in Denver. "People at lower socioeconomic levels may tolerate something much better than someone who moves into the same area and buys a house, sinks a fortune into remodeling and then goes out in the backyard and smells a pot grower, charbroiler, pet food manufacturer or something stinky like that."
If a smell is part of a plume that contains particulates or other irritants, then it can cause inflammatory- and allergic-type reactions. But researchers said, for the most part, it's the stress of smelling something you don't want to that makes people feel sick. Physiological symptoms might include headaches, nausea, vomiting and high blood pressure. Psychologically, it tends to make people feel depressed, anxious and irritable.
Case law on odor liability is mixed, with courts sometimes finding in favor of plaintiffs (sniffers) and other times defendants (emitters), as well as ruling for and against insurance companies, which typically claim odors are pollution and thus not covered under many policies.
Recent cases in Manhattan pitting apartment building residents against odoriferous downstairs restaurants have ended in undisclosed monetary settlements and improved ventilation systems. But there are also cases that went to trial, like that of Maxine Furs in Birmingham, Ala., which failed to recoup $350,000 in cleaning costs after its inventory was infused with the smell of curry from a neighboring Indian food restaurant.
"The smell of Indian food makes me sick now," said John Pechi, owner of Maxine Furs.
While there are technologies to control and deodorize odorous emissions, they are often prohibitively expensive, particularly for small businesses. That's why Austin's City Council decided to study further the proposal that would require barbecue joints to install them.
At Franklin Barbecue in Austin, where on a recent Saturday lines started forming at 9:30 a.m., the owner, Aaron Franklin, said the solution is for businesses to be good neighbors. "Our smokers are on the second floor so the smell dissipates before it drifts down, and we make sure our fires have a complete combustion so you don't get that gross-smelling creosote," he said. "And we make sure kids in the neighborhood get food for their birthday parties" so the positive emotional associations with the smell of his barbecue get imprinted early.


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Friday, February 6, 2015
Cafe Sketch 2/6/2014
Drawings from today! I did really quick animal gestures from pixel lovely in class, I refined some afterwards. People drawings are from my school's cafeteria, and later Victoria and I went to Tensuke Market and drew people eating noodles while simultaneously eating noodles haha.
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I really enjoy a majority of your sketches, especially the animal. They are really adorable and fits your drawing style. I also enjoy that your shading in some of the figures which adds more depth to their character. The only thing I would say to improve on is the anatomy of the feet, they are to short.ReplyDelete
SHAPES FOR DAYS!!!! I love your shapes and how they make sense with the character. Great jobReplyDelete
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The first Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing dealing with the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in over a decade took place on September 7th. Attendance was high, with Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) presiding, ranking Democrat Senator Cardin (D-Md.), and Senators Risch (R-Idaho), Rubio (R-Fla.), Flake (R-Ariz.), Perdue (R-Ga.), Menendez (D-N.J.), Shaheen (D-N.H.), Murphy (D-Conn.), Udall (D-N.M.), and Markey (D-Mass.) in attendance.
The hearing was convened to discuss the Barack Obama administration's proposed United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) and P5 statement reaffirming support for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and its international monitoring system, which is under discussion and is expected to be finalized in mid-September.
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There are many choices when it comes to childbirth preparation, and it may surprise you when I say that I don't care which class you take as long as it's a right fit for you and your birth (not all classes are created the same, but what makes a good class is for a post another day). I am biased in that I think everyone should take a class. Books are good, talking to friends are good, apps are even good, but nothing takes the place of a good childbirth education class taught by an independent, certified childbirth educator.
Here are my top 6 reasons to take a prenatal class
- PREPARE FOR THE UNKNOWN: A good prenatal class gives you and your partner an overview of birth.
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- KNOW YOUR OPTIONS: Even though you can't predict how your birth will go, a prenatal class will help you learn all of your options so that you can make good informed decisions during your birth and early parenting.
- DADS NEED CONFIDENCE TOO: In my classes it's usually safe to say that mom reads about birth more than partner. I can't count the number of times that dads have said that they didn't want to come, but are so happy that did because of how much they learned. Classes are a fun way to build confidence and learn a large amount of information in a fun interactive way- together!
- MEET OTHER EXPECTANT FAMILIES: I am always so pleased when the couples in my classes exchange information and stay in touch with one another. Having friends going through the same thing at the same time is invaluable.
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From Preschool to Graduation, our School Journal has room to document key details of each year, special moments, teachers, friends and accomplishments. There is an 'Interview' page in each year that will show your child's personality and it includes a spot for their signature.
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Each book includes 52 premier quality pages bound in a Chicago screw style book. The pages are professionally printed on 65 lb cougar cover stock, giving the book a luxurious feel. The covers are custom made in Vancouver, BC Canada.
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This past weekend, KCON 2018 LA heated up the west coast with several days of thrilling performances and opportunities for thousands of dedicated fans to interact with their favorite artists! The event took place from August 10 to 12 at the Los Angeles Staples Center and Convention Center. The event started a day early for… Continue reading KCON 2018 LA Brings Weekend of Excitement to the West Coast!
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15 Idol Soundclouds You Must Follow
It's no surprise that idols dabble with their own sound and produce their own music in between promotions and preparations. Can you imagine how many amazing tracks have been produced in your favorites' studios? Well, now you don't have to imagine. You can listen! Soundcloud isn't just for underground artists, amateur producers, or casual music… Continue reading 15 Idol Soundclouds You Must Follow
Prepare Yourself for KCON 2018 LA with this Playlist! [Part Two]
With us posting our part one of the playlist, it's time for us to share part two of the playlist! If you missed out on part one, you can always find it here! With KCON LA 2018 right around the corner, we're excited to see what this year's event is going to be like! If you're curious… Continue reading Prepare Yourself for KCON 2018 LA with this Playlist! [Part Two]
Prepare Yourself for KCON 2018 LA with this Playlist! [Part One]
With less than a week away from KCON 2018 LA, there is a ton to be excited about! From the jam-packed convention, where you'll have the opportunity to purchase official merchandise and beauty products and endless panels to exciting fan engagement opportunities. KCON is the full-package fan experience, with opportunities to meet your favorite artists… Continue reading Prepare Yourself for KCON 2018 LA with this Playlist! [Part One]
KLUB KCON Finalizes Artist Lineup
KLUB KCON has just finalized their artist lineup! Join artists such as Dynamic Duo, Crush, DJ Friz, and eSNA on the first night of KCON, August 10, to get yourself hyped up for the rest of the weekend! They will be performing some of the biggest hits in Korean hip hop and giving fans the… Continue reading KLUB KCON Finalizes Artist Lineup
Crush Releases "Cereal (Feat. Zico)" MV
Crush appears to be having fun with his pal Zico in the new MV for "Cereal" as he croons that 'she's real' and playfully asks for a serial number from his listener ('What's your serial number? Let me know your birthday!' Zico echoes). The new track comes fresh off of Crush's latest EP, "Wonderlost" which… Continue reading Crush Releases "Cereal (Feat. Zico)" MV
Crush Announces Comeback "원더로스트(Wonderlost)"
Crush will be coming back on July 13th with a new mini-album "원더로스트(Wonderlost)". The 26-year-old R&B and hip-hop singer is signed with Amoeba Culture, and last released the non-album single "Bittersweet (잊을만하면)" in early May of 2018. This will be the singer's first mini-album since his debut in 2014, and is said to be a… Continue reading Crush Announces Comeback "원더로스트(Wonderlost)"
MOMOLAND, Dynamic Duo & Crush Join KCON LA Lineup
Momoland, Dynamic Duo, and Crush are the newest artists announced for this year's star-studded KCON LA lineup! They will be joining Wanna One and Chungha, who were announced last week, from August 10 to 12 in the heart of Los Angeles for the annual mega concert and convention. Momoland have gained traction with their catchy… Continue reading MOMOLAND, Dynamic Duo & Crush Join KCON LA Lineup
Crush Announces May Comeback
Our favorite dog-loving KR&B artist is returning next month with new music. According to his Instagram, it will be titled "Birthday" and released on May 3 at 6pm KST. This will be Crush's first comeback since last December's single release "Be By My Side". He was also featured in a track last month with artist… Continue reading Crush Announces May Comeback
MONSTA X's Jooheon & Kihyun (2Chain) Team Up for 'You and I' Cover
MONSTA X's Jooheon and Kihyun (also referred to as 2Chain), have come together to deliver a special gift for their fans. As a celebration for 600 days with Monbebe, their fans, they collaborated for a cover of Crush's "You & I," showing sides of themselves never before seen. During the passionate cover, we get to… Continue reading MONSTA X's Jooheon & Kihyun (2Chain) Team Up for 'You and I' Cover


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Aramark is hosting the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Students in Gengras Student Union at the University of Hartford on Wednesday, November 18th, at 5:30 PM.
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A few weeks ago, I could have sworn that I had invented the idea of using bread as a base for a salad. Cube up some white bread, drizzle with a little olive oil, toast those suckers in the oven until just quite crouton territory, and then mix in some roasted tomatoes and BAM – you're transported into summer on the coast. Little did I know the Tuscans figured that one out just a wee bit before my time.
For this particular salad, I decided it needed something to make it a bit more filling, so I thought adding in the potatoes would suit up just fine. I will say that this is something I came up with when I obviously needed some carbohydrates in my life. Now if only I could come up with a way to add some meat between two slices of bread, what would I call it?
What you'll need:
- Good White Bread – 2 slices, cubed
- Red Potatoes – 8 small, quartered
- Red Pepper – 1 medium, seeded and sliced
- Spinach – 1 cup
- Olive Oil – 3 tbsp.
- Goat Cheese – 2 tbsp., crumbled
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- In a pot over medium high heat, add your olive oil. Once oil is hot, add your potatoes, salt, pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
- Once potatoes are a bit brown on the outside, add the bread cubes and toss in with potatoes so that it's coated with the left over oil. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add your red pepper and toss again. Cook for 5 minutes
- Add your spinach and use your tossing skills. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat. The goat cheese is the last thing to be tossed around in the pan. Serve warm.


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Clinical Testing
The Health Department accepts laboratory test request orders from all authorized persons, which includes medical doctors (MD), podiatrists (DPM), doctors of osteopathy (DO), ophthalmologist, and dentists (DDS). Physicians Assistants (PA), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Registered Nurses (RN) may order lab tests under the authorization of standing orders of the doctors listed above. Lab orders from chiropractors are not accepted.
Orders may be taken verbally but written is preferred. All laboratory test results will be returned to the ordering provider by either fax or mail. Results may be sent to the patient only if the ordering provider gives written permission to do so.
Tests that are "walk-in" or self-referral are:
- Pregnancy test
- School required immunization titers (blood test for immunity)
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B surface antibody
Testing not performed within the health department laboratory will be sent to a reference lab.
Private Drinking Water Testing (General Public)
The Environmental Health Section works with the Lab to perform drinking water testing for the general public. Water samples are collected by a qualified Environmental Health Specialist and brought to our Lab, or another qualified Lab, for testing. Common tests include bacterial (Ex: coliform, E.coli), inorganic (Ex: Lead, iron, zinc), nitrate/-ite, and more. Fees are required for testing.
Public Drinking Water Testing (Public Water Suppliers)
The Lab also performs drinking water testing for public water suppliers. Public water suppliers include campgrounds, motels, churches, schools, restaurants, mobile home parks, subdivisions, and convenience stores. Water samples may be brought to the Lab by the owner of the public water supply. Samples will then be tested at our Lab or another qualified Lab. Common tests include bacterial (Ex: coliform, E.coli), nitrate/-ite, and more. Fees are required for testing.
Water samples are accepted for testing on Monday-Wednesday, 8 AM- 5 PM. No water samples will be accepted on a Friday or the day before a government holiday.
Drug Free Workplace Testing Services
The Jackson County Department of Public Health Laboratory is staffed with certified Specimen Collectors for urine drug screens. DOT and non-DOT urine collections are performed for area employers. Employers must set up a contract account for these services.
All testing and collections are performed according to 49 CFR Part 40 regulations.
Appointments are required. All appointments must be made by the employer and require a positive identification of the employee/donor, preferably with a picture ID. MRO (Medical Review Officer) services are also provided.
For more information or to set up a contract account, please call 828-587-8225.
To schedule appointments for already existing accounts, please call 828-586-8289.
Paternity/DNA Testing
The Health Department's lab is a collection facility for DNA to determine paternity. An independent lab such as LabCorp of America or DNA Diagnostics schedules the appointment for paternity collection.
For more information on Paternity/DNA testing, call:
- LabCorp of America: 1-800-742-3944
- DNA Diagnostics: 1-800-613-5768
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You've been feeling the nudges.
You've heard that inner voice guiding you to take action and start creating a life of more freedom, adventure and fun.
Are you ready to create a business & life you love?
Your first step starts here lovely.
I love working with women like you who have big hearted dreams and are prepared to make it happen. The type of woman that has fears (don't we all!) but won't let that stop her from creating the business and life she truly craves.
I built my wellness business into a 6 figure success within 12 month! I left my executive job, had no social media following or any idea how to make it all happen, and I did it all while raising my 3 beautiful kids.
If I can do it, so can you!
Let me take your hand as I walk you through the exact steps that I took to build my business, so you can create your own version of freedom. My approach is nurturing, supportive and practical. I know what it's like to feel fear, to feel resistance and to worry whether you can make this all work. I'll be there with you to guide you forward with ease.
The support I provide includes;
- Weekly 1:1 mentor chats - just you and me to dive deep into your business
- Daily support in The Freedom Tribe Facebook community
- In person trainings and events across the globe
- Access to beautiful resources, training tools and guides via the Freedom Tribe website
- Your own doTERRA website to go pro with your business
Meet your team and sisterhood
I know that success happens when you have support and guidance! That's why I created my beautiful team The Freedom Tribe. We're a global team of millennial entrepreneurs, trailblazers and changemakers - a sisterhood of women saying 'yes' to a high vibe lifestyle where being wildly healthy and wealthy is the new normal.
Head here to meet the tribe and learn more about how we roll.
Ready to create your dream life on your terms?
Great! Let's get started. The first step is to get in touch with me and order your first essential oils. You'll find the exact steps to do that right here.
We're strong alone, but unstoppable together.
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Fast Facts About Kim
- Qualified IIN Health Coach
- doTERRA Presidential Diamond Leader
- Have 20+ doTERRA leaders in my team (and growing)
- I have travelled more with my business than ever before!
- My favourite essential oil blend is Peace
What Others Are Saying
Working with Kim is one of the most empowering things I've done for myself.
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I am so greatful to have been able to work with Kim, be mentored by her & also attend her trainings. I am now able to step into leadership in my own way & it's because of the leader Kim has been to me"
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Kim Reid is the absolute embodiment of a graceful leader.
Her quiet and steady determination, her trust in both herself and her vision, and her incredible work ethic make her an asset and an aspiration to her team. I'm so inspired by Kim's journey, and everyday I thank my lucky stars that this beautiful woman stepped into my business; our collaboration, and mostly importantly, our friendship, means the world to me'.
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Kim is an incredible leader and mentor.
She is compassionate, reasonable, understanding and inspiring. Kim has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to building a successful business with doTERRA. She is a "doer" and knows how to get the work done. She inspires positive results and collaborating with her has made such an incredible difference to my business. I am so grateful for her insights and friendship on my journey so far.
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Kim Reid has been a fabulous mentor and been nothing but supportive in my business. Kim has created systems to help you work your way from novice to expert in no time. Absolutely love working with one of my besties everyday
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doTERRA has been the absolute best addition to both of our lives.
Deciding to share them with the world through the business has been the best decision of our lives and we are so grateful for the incredible support and encouragement that Kim has given us on this amazing journey!
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If there's one person you want to guide you -
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If there's one person you want to guide you through launching your DoTERRA biz — and launching with clarity, confidence and momentum — it's Kim Reid.
Every element of Kim's mentorship bleeds devotion, integrity and inspiring been-there-done-it know-how and having her in my corner was everything I needed to mobilise my own beautiful biz onto its exciting trajectory.
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The Freedom Tribe is a global team of millennial entrepreneurs, trailblazers and changemakers - a sisterhood of women saying 'yes' to a high vibe lifestyle where being wildly healthy and wealthy is the new normal.
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The Incompleteness of Words
I have started and stopped writing a blog post on the recent U.S. election several times over this week. I have largely hesitated to write something on the results because I don't even know how to write something that captures the magnitude and nuance of what transpired. I also have nervousness in sharing my thoughts as a woman, business owner and non-citizen.
Empathy and Power
I listened to an interesting podcast the other day on the issue of power. Dacher Keltner, a psychologist who teaches at UC Berkeley, shared his research that found those who are generous, kind and empathetic are typically people who don't hold much power in society. This didn't much surprise me, I think it makes intuitive sense.
Life's Curve Balls
Sometimes you just don't know what life will throw at you. Even when you plan for a variety of eventualities, think through possible consequences of a decision and/or spend hours weighing up the pros and cons of something, still, the path you find yourself on can be far removed from where you thought you were going.


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text: Belgium national team is a set of fantastic individuals and this World championship is perhaps the last chance for the great result of this generation. This generation might even be stronger than the one, that became European vice-champion during the 1980s and reached the semifinals of the World Cup. This time the game of Belgium depends to a large extent on the inspiration of a player who just had the best season in his career.


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What You Really Need to Know About Emotional Teens
I have three children beyond their teen years, and I currently have four teens in our home. Let's pause right now as I ask for prayer. Do you also have a teen—an emotion-filled creature—in your house? I'll pause and say a prayer for you too.
One thing I've learned with these teens is that their depths of these emotions run deep. Here's a few things you really need to know about their emotions.
1. Teens feel everything very deeply. It may seem as if teens are just being dramatic, but the emotions are real. All emotions—good and bad—are felt toward the extreme.
Hormones in teens are a very real thing. Hormones cause emotions to swing, and it's important to help teens understand that. I let my teens know that when I'm hormonal I feel as if everything's wrong with the world … but it's just the hormones. Because we talk about it, my teen daughters often tell me, "I'm ready to start my cycle, if I act crazy, tell me to chill."
And even though it may not be as obvious or drastic, teen boys deal with emotions too. Yet while hormones do play a part, it's more than that. Just as your teen is growing and developing during puberty, your teen's brain is too.
With these changes a teen's emotions centers are heightened. The big, dramatic emotions feel real, and most of the time your teen is just as overwhelmed and surprised by these emotions as you are.
2. Teens are lacking common sense. Not only are they emotional, teens are also impulsive. Your teen's frontal cortex is still developing. Even though teens look like adults, they don't have the same thinking skills. The developing frontal cortex is associated with decision-making, insight, judgment and inhibitory control. They really do lack common sense and aren't able to think things through as adults can. This leads to impulsive decision making. It's not just your teen … it's all teens.
3. Teen brains have big needs. First, because of all the rapid growth and changes teens need SLEEP. Because of all the growth and changes, their bodies need more rest: about 9-10 hours a night. They also need good nutrition. Teens who don't eat right become irritable and depressed. Good nutrition is needed to feed the changing brain. Teens also need physical exercise. Studies show that when kids are active it actually helps brain development.
4. Teens try to hide their anxiety. They often feel overwhelmed and insecure, even though they try to play it cool. Teens often worry that they won't fit in. They hate being left out and they have a longing to be included. They fear rejection and sadly—too often—rejection happens. One day your child has a best friend and the next that friend has moved on to a new crowd.
A teen's anxiety often comes because they always feel as if they're performing. By this age, teens have developed the ability to see beyond themselves. They try to see themselves as others see them. They imagine other peoples' thoughts and feelings. This lead into worries about how they are viewed.
Typically, anxiety lets the body know when it's in danger. The problem comes when the anxiety is out of proportion to what's really happening: she feels unsafe even when she's safe. When this happens, and it's becoming hard for a teen to manage, it's important to talk to your pediatrician and seek outside help.
5. Teens need to know you're on their side. Sometimes it seems as if your teen has become your enemy, but it's important to understand their "mad" isn't often about you—even though they may take it out on you. To your teen, you're a safe place, and so they often let their emotions explode because they need to get something off their chest and they trust you'll listen and help.
Even if you don't like the anger, the best thing to do is validate their feelings. Just saying, "You're mad or you're frustrated" lets them know you're tuned in and care. Try to discover the root of the emotion. It might take peeling back the layers and taking time to listen.
6. Teens need to know that God is on their side. Even though emotions feel real, we can use them as a gauge to lead us to our Guide, Jesus. When emotions become overwhelming, let teens know that they can take those emotions to God. We all—no matter what age—can share our anger, frustration, and worries with him. As Philippians 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Even when parents aren't available to offer emotional support, God will be there. He will be a foundation that your teens can lean on through life.
Learning these things about my teens' emotions has helped me be a better parent. I'll share more about how I've learned to respond to these emotions next month. I also share more in my upcoming book: Calming Angry Kids. But overall it helps to know that my teen is going through big changes, and I don't need to take their emotions personally. Instead, I can be a steady support during this overwhelming time.
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IS online: Can it be stopped?
A Europe-wide police team is being formed to track and block social media accounts linked to Islamic State (IS).
They aim to get new accounts closed down within two hours of them being set up. Rob Wainwright, Europol's director, told the BBC that the new team, which starts its work on 1 July, "would be an effective way of combating the problem".
What's the scale of the self-styled Islamic State's presence online?
The self-styled Islamic State's propaganda machine is always available somewhere, always being shared by someone, always online. The internet is at the core of its communications strategy.
It uses not only "official" accounts controlled within Syria and Iraq, but also a huge network of supporters who see the internet as a kind of virtual frontline that demands as much effort and attention as the physical fight on the ground. Many supporters who can't make it to the war zone have talked about being involved in the "online jihad".
That means that every tweet, video and sermon is shared and magnified in a way that is exceptionally difficult to track and stop. Researchers say that IS supporters have used at least 46,000 Twitter accounts.
How Isis is spreading its message online
How has IS avoided detection and evaded being closed down?
It wants to be detected - because its social media presence is at the core of spreading its message. Many of its core online operatives expect their material to be targeted. Creating new accounts is just part of a day's work for them.
Some supporters follow a self-destructing strategy of deleting old accounts and creating new ones before police can catch up. There are special accounts that broadcast where and how to find the message and, crucially, it isn't fussy about where it posts it.
Twitter, YouTube and Facebook are the most well known spaces - but IS uses a huge variety of different services simultaneously.
BBC Trending: Islamic State goes niche online
Listen: The Islamic State's Social Media Machine
How successful is the international effort to remove material?
It's very patchy. Europol already has a special intelligence database containing details of thousands of documents and individuals related to spreading online violent extremism and terrorist propaganda.
London's Metropolitan Police works with companies to remove 1,000 pieces of extremist content a week.
Some of its targets are internet services overseas where police haven't already taken steps.
The Europol-run Internet Referral Unit is to do some of the same at the Met's team but on a continental scale. But its success ultimately comes down to whether internet companies will remove material quickly enough.
How good have internet companies been at removing material?
Again, the response has been patchy. There are no agreed industry standards for the identification, removal and referral of terrorism-related material online.
Some small organisations say that can be too too much for them to deal with. The largest, such as Google's YouTube, say they need the community to report and police content, although their critics say they could invest more effort into taking down material.
Some governments have a very strained relationship with internet companies in the wake of the Edward Snowden internet surveillance affair.
Nearly 50,000 pro-Islamic State Twitter accounts online
Why don't companies check content before publication?
Internet companies say they are not censors, nor are they geared up to do that job.
YouTube receives up to 400,000 hours of new video every day.
Crucially, all the evidence shows that stopping the IS message on one platform only means it gets out elsewhere.
A lot of content is shared directly between individuals, often using a new generation of apps that include high levels of encryption. So while the new Europol scheme will see content being removed, there will always be somewhere else it pops up.
Demos: How to best the media mujahideen
So what's the answer?
The EU thinks the only way forward is to avoid playing a game of "whack-a-mole", by which it means constantly closing accounts only to see them appear elsewhere.
Instead, it hopes the new Europol team will help identify the core social media presence of any extremist organisation so that national governments can better challenge it.
That's the theory, but so far all the available evidence suggests that IS cannot be taken offline.


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Backyard Love
Portland is not just the City of Roses... it is the city of so many flowers.
All summer long.
And let's not forget the herbs and veg - such fabulous greens. I have some serious love of rosemary and kale in nearly everything.
What's your backyard go-to green?


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It has been more than a month since I first experienced the Great Value relaunch in store and wrote a post about it, "Great Brand, Great Pizza, Great Value?" This first post focused on the only products I found in store, Great Value frozen pizzas. Our local Walmart is about 20 miles from my home so to visit it requires a planned trip, and that is exactly what I did this weekend. What I discovered is a brand that is beginning to roll into the store and a brand strategy that still leaves more questions than answers. Frozen molten dessert cakes seem to compliment the upscale, unique pizzas well, while Styrofoam plates scream Value Brand. Meanwhile six to seven types of (Ralcorp?) breakfast cereal clearly occupy the National Brand Equivalent arena, and premium lactose free half gallons of milk stand alone with the new design in the dairy case.
The stark white design seems to be doing its job and standing out from the chaos of national brand package design. I am still not sure how I feel about it but as it permeates the aisles it begins to grow on me and somehow feel appropriate.
I also continue to notice the quality of the packaging; the printing seems to be on par with national brands however the substrate on many of the packages feels flimsy and noticeably less than the similar national brands. This is an interesting choice given the tactical nature of the brand experience both at shelf and at home.
Great Value appears to be getting improved merchandising placement. The new Great Value Pizzas had a prominent position in one of the first frozen end caps along with its inline merchandising. The Great Value foam plates occupied an entire end cap just before the dairy section on the meat side of the aisle.
These questions remain:
How far can or should a Private Brand stretch?
How far can a brand, so clearly saddled, with a Value Tier name stretch?
How are Great Value and Sam's Choice differentiated?
In other Great Value news, this past Saturday, March 16, 2009, Business Week published an article on the relaunch, reformulation and redesign of Great Value. Below is a excerpt from the article.
Wal-Mart Gives Its Store Brand a Makeover
Wal-Mart is changing the formula for many of its Great Value products, adding new items and rolling out updated packaging
Wal-Mart Stores has completely overhauled its oldest and biggest store brand, a move likely to send shock waves through the ranks of branded grocery manufacturers around the globe.
For the past year, Wal-Mart has worked with suppliers and consumers to test the quality of more than 5,250 of its Great Value private-label products against leading national brands. With thousands of products spanning 100 categories, Great Value is not only the biggest brand Wal-Mart carries, it's the biggest grocery brand in the entire country.
The extensive testing prompted the company to change the formulas for 750 everyday items, mostly foods, such as its kids' breakfast cereal, which was made crisper, for example. Senior Vice-President Andrea Thomas, an innovation specialist who worked on new product development at Frito-Lay (PEP) and Hershey (HSY) before joining Wal-Mart in 2007, has also launched more than 80 new products under the Great Value line, such as thin-crust pizza, fat-free caramel swirl ice cream, and organic cage-free eggs.
Unusual Ice Cream Flavors
Some of the new products were designed using consumer feedback, which Thomas hopes will make them unique and perhaps even more attractive than national brands. "We trained customers to do comparisons for us and talk to us about what they were looking for," she says. For example, the Great Value all-natural ice cream now features unusual flavors like mocha mud slide and cake batter. "The national brands are not designing items [exclusively] for the Wal-Mart customer," she says. "We are."
Will the Consumer Shift Stick?
As for whether the new Great Value items will receive more prominent shelf space inside Wal-Mart's stores, Thomas was noncommittal. "The Great Value items earn their position just like the branded stuff does," she says. "We pay attention to what sells."
The big question now is whether consumers will keep buying store brands when economic conditions improve, or return to national brands. By improving Great Value, Wal-Mart hopes to make that decision more difficult.


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- Hot and cold areas around your house
- Inside temperatures that don't match your thermostat settings
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If you've observed any of these symptoms in your air conditioning, don't hesitate to give us a call. If you wait too long you can give the issue time to get worse. Reach out now.
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In the Jacksonville area the winter season can be frigid. Trying to figure out what is going on with your system in the freezing weather is our job. Our experienced service techs will help you pinpoint the problem in a jiffy. Here are a couple of symptoms you can look out for if you suspect your heating system is not working:
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- Inside temperature not matching up with your thermostat settings
- A system that turns on and off too often
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If you observe anything out of the norm with your heating system, it's vital that you call us as soon as possible. We'll help you diagnose the issue quickly, before a small problem has time to turn into a major one.
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Making sure an air conditioner is properly sized is VERY important and we can do exactly that. If your system is too large it will cycle on and off more than it needs to, leaving you with high energy bills and uneven cooling. If you choose to small of an air conditioner for your home, it will run continuously, yet it may never provide the level of comfort that you're really looking for.
Let our knowledgeable HVAC technicians help you determine the correct load calculation needed for your home. We'll guide you in an appropriate air conditioner that can keep you comfortable while keeping your utility bills low.
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It's important to properly calculate what is needed if you are installing a new heating system. There are quite a few innovative options available on the market that include both traditional furnaces, packaged heating and cooling systems, and more systems like ductless heating, and heat pumps. We can help you navigate through all the options available in today's market and choose the right one for your home.
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Venture Lititz: Behind the Scenes
Have you noticed a change in Lititz in the last five years? Many do, but they can't put their finger on exactly what the change is. They do know, however, that it is for the good, and more than likely Venture Lititz was involved.
We at Venture Lititz are always a little surprised when someone says "we don't know what Venture Lititz does." We have concluded the reason so many don't know or understand what we do is because so much of what we do is behind the scenes. We are facilitators and we facilitate change.
Venture Lititz is a small non-profit whose mission is to enhance and sustain the social and commercial vibrancy of the Lititz community by creating an environment which attracts people, investment and commerce through the promotion of existing community resources, development of new resources and preservation, and celebration of heritage.
Having adopted a new strategic plan, we are planning and developing in several areas.
One of the areas we are working is the engagement of our services business to develop a business-to-business network that will strengthen our local economy. Our first focus/planning meeting is going to be held on Monday, March 31, 7 p.m., at Lititz Borough Council Chambers. Please come and share your ideas on how we can better communicate among businesses, educate one another on our businesses, better marketing, networking and sharing best practices. Please call 626-6332 if you would like to attend.
Be on the lookout for a new Historic Walking Tour for the downtown. We are not sure of the launch date at this time. A committee of Venture Lititz, Lititz Historical Foundation, town historians and Tutoria have been working for several months to bring a new and innovative way of experiencing our town's historic stories. More to come.
Downtown Spring Cleaning is planned for Saturday, May 3 at 8 a.m. in front of the Lititz Borough office. Please come and join a large group of volunteers to help clean up debris, weed, mulch and give a general spruce-up to the business district. If you would like to help or would like more information, call 626-6332.
The Lititz Farmers Market will be opening on Saturday, May 10 at 8 a.m. on Water Street next to Appalachian Brewing Company. We are planning a great year with many of the favorite vendors returning, and a few really great new participants. The Friends of Market (a volunteer group that works to enhance the market experience) are busy planning fun and educational activities for the market. Opening day is Garden Day. For more information or to become a Friend of Market, call 626-6332.
Until last year Venture did not do much other than support other organizations in special events. Having won America's CoolestSmallTown we quickly started planning how we could celebrate the designation. In a few short months we planned and executed the May celebration, June redo, Cool Pool Party, a fundraising event and discussed a New Year's Eve celebration. The celebration committee decided that there was not enough time to have a New Year's Eve party, but they are now planning one for 2014. The committee is also planning another community celebration for June, and a fundraiser in October.
Continue to look for "Behind the Scenes" articles for information on various activities and opportunities to participate, volunteering and idea sharing.
Kelly Withum is the executive director of Venture Lititz. Her office is located at 7 S. Broad St., but she can often be found out and about around town. Give her a call at 626-6332 to get involved.


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I've seen these gorgeous embellished jeans everywhere from the runway to the red carpet. Adorned in pearls, crystals and lace appliqués; the embellished jean trend is hitting up the stores like a storm. But I feel like the prices are a little too ridiculous, especially for a pair of trend denim that will end up going out of style (for those who care to follow trend). I find that you should never pay big bucks and invest in trend items because there's always a constant shift.
Some of these jeans run for 500$ a pair and I am not willing to spend any money actually for these things but I still want to own a pair…but luckily since I am a crafty little monster, I have all the items I need to embellish a pair of old jeans I own. So today I am DIY-ing and showing you how I turned a bland pair of jeans into a must-have item. That's when thrifting comes in handy as well…if you know the basic of sewing; you can turn any old item into a new hip steal!
I have had these random Forever 21 thrifted jeans for a year now, I wear them…but not too too often, so I wanted to use them for this particular project because they fit exactly the style I wanted to go for. Since I am a designer and seamstress, I have loads of beads and fabric and items I can use without breaking the bank. I knew I wanted texture, because this is what I usually love. I wanted to add some pearls too….
…and here's how it came out:
I was super happy with how they came out. I felt super proud showing them off and I had loads of compliments. Everyone loved them! They even thought they were luxurious and expensive…but they're like not more than 50$ tops!
What I wore
LONG CARDIGAN: Winners ₪ STRIPED SHIRT: Centerpoint ₪ PANTS: Thrifted Forever 21 (Embellished by moi) ₪ SHOES: Topshop
I hope this post inspires you to be more daring and adventurous in your fashion choices and take a risk to make/create something original! It doesn't need a huge budget or a big talent…just a needle and a thread!


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...after I hit refresh just one. more. time.
"So can we buy a birthday present for Joss
but tell him it will be available sometime
between midnight and 10:00 AM, and he has to be
there at just the right moment to be able to get it?"
~ theonetruebix, a poster on the Browncoats board
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That quote is so damn true. Heh. *kicks Seattle screening*
I'm torn between believeing they're just. that. unorganized. and suspecting that it's a quite canny plot by Joss & co. to use the confusion to drive up the desperation to see the film. (Just like while I fully believe the pre-screenings are a gift to the fans, I also suspect they're designed to get as many showings in as possible with the people who are guaranteed to watch it, so that if there's not enough mixed-audience viewers once it officially opens and theaters close it early despite fan interest, the bulk of the investment will still be recouped.


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text: Below are a selection of pages from my 100% self produced comic book "Manifest: Future". The story follows our hero Aco who is trying to find his future. However, in the sci-fi setting he occupies the future is literally manifested as a physical beast that you must find in order for your future to happen to you. // Both issue 1 and 2 are combined in this single comic book.


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If there's an industry shift that I love, it's this: building a 360-degree view of the customer. Moving toward a strategy that is based on experience and observation rather than one based on the conducting of business is not only a smart decision, it's key to building customer relationships that last. By understanding the needs, desires, values, reservations, and motivations of your customer, you gain the information you need to close knowledge gaps and build lasting, valuable relationships with your clients.
A 360-degree view is the underpinning that transforms your relationship with your customer from transactional to experiential. It means pooling data and viewing it holistically to understand who your customers are. Analyzing and understanding the various facets of the customer experience, combined with an internal strategy targeting customer alignment across departments, is valuable to your entire organization. Every department, from marketing to IT to sales, has a stake in capturing, analyzing, and sharing data because of the incredible impact it can have.
With this goal in mind, what we're trying to do is build and analyze a complete picture of each customer, one that considers not only where they are in the customer journey but what actions they have taken to get there and what benchmarks they have reached. Sitecore Experience Analytics excels at this, because Sitecore EA puts the individual customer at the center of measurement. Sitecore EA allows you to drill down into the individual behavior of each visitor rather than relying on high-level aggregations. This not only improves customer experience, intelligence, and loyalty but reduces costs over time, because the more intelligent and data-driven a marketing campaign in, the more successful it will be.
Interested in learning more about Sitecore Analytics and how it can help you achieve a 360-degree view of your visitors? I'll be presenting on just this topic at a series of user groups, beginning in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday, October 24, at 5:30 p.m. Or reach out to Hedgehog to chat about how we can help!


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This is my attempt at 'blowing' my little trumpet, but more so to let you know why I need you to participate more in this blog community so we all can learn how we can move Nigeria and Africa economically forward. I took some time to think through my little activities especially about who this blog caters for and it made quite an impressive CV, so I though to share. Go ahead...
This blog is for you if…
You are a CEO who needs to be known
You want to network with other founders
You desperately need ideas and strategies to grow your company
You want to understand your business sector and learn emerging business trends
You want to generate multiple streams of income
You want to start a business but not sure how
How I got here…
I started a small content publishing company which was initially providing just manuscript editing and proofreading services in 2009, without any money.
I would borrow a laptop from my friend, and guardian Mr. Emma Ogbeche to proofread jobs when I got a job by referral…yeah. Today, that company has edited and packaged over 50 manuscripts and helped 13 writers become first-time published authors.
My blog logosandaudibles.blogspot.com, now rested, was my biggest marketing tool after word of mouth advertising and I got clients in UK, India and South Africa too.
Armed with these, I was sure that anyone in Nigeria can start their business out of passion and make it work. I won the Grooming Enterprise Leaders scholarship from President Goodluck Jonathan's youth empowerment programme in September 2011 and bagged a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Management from Pan Atlantic University afterwards.
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Facebook just unveiled a major redesign to its News Feed.
It features bigger photos and videos, and the desktop version now has the same navigation as the mobile versions. But more importantly, it now has a bunch of new feeds for games, music, sports, photos, events, and news.
While announcing the new design, Facebook product chief Chris Cox hinted at the true purpose of the redesign: getting people to spend more time on Facebook.
While the mobile version is geared toward shorter sessions, the desktop version will support much longer sessions, Cox said.
Already, the average Facebook user spends almost seven hours each month on the site, according to a recent Morrison and Foerster report.
The new feed is rolling out today for the Web, while mobile support will come in the next few weeks. You can sign up for access here.


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As I have been investigating and researching the various options for BSchool I have found myself inundated with information, perspectives, opinions and banter. I like to think that I have done my due diligence about probing the right people, asking the right questions and trying to remain unbiased. However, it has been a rather challenging exercise because some concerns keep vexing me with seemingly no resolution in sight.
Many of my fellow applicants have made up their minds and have enunciated their target schools via their blogs. I have read some of their accounts of the soul searching they did and the angst they experienced while trying to determine the right complement of choices. Some of the oft used criteria include;
- Fit
- Length of program
- Geographic location
- Competitiveness
- Expertise in desired specialty
- Placement results in desired field
- School characteristics (alpha male, collaborative, etc)
I have utilized some of the above myself while attempting to define my choices. However I have struggled to do settle on those choices and we already well into July. Not that I am getting nervous or feeling that I will run out of time, but the sheer fact that I have been unable to nail down the choices despite a solid 2 months of research alludes you to some more deep seated issues. Namely;
- Is this the right time for me to do this?
- What is the impact on my marriage and my wife's career?
- Am I feeling less than capable of competing with the tremendously deep applicant pool?
As can be seen from some of these questions, they are elemental in nature and require some more introspection for me. If nothing comes of this whole exercise for me, the sheer amount of time I have spent 'thinking' about my interests, desires, ambitions, and intersection of those three oft-disparate notions would have been greatly invaluable.
But I digress, the fundamental question I need to answer by the end of this week is am I applying this cycle and if so, what are my target schools?


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Nathaniel is a college student from Northern Tasmania who is enthusiastic about helping people to discover and investigate new, innovative ways of learning.
He created and co-ran a Minecraft Video Game subject at Riverside High School with his teacher and peers, hoping to foster a positive digital community for those who participate. This included students not only from Riverside High School, but those from Riverside Primary and Westbury Primary as well.
Nat also enjoys staring at cool technology for extended periods of time and is well known for his skills in productive procrastination with regards to his regular college study.