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GM's Chevrolet, Manchester United Kick In Global Multi-Layered Sponsorship Deal
By Barry Janoff
May 31, 2012: General Motors confirmed today that the company has signed a deal making its Chevrolet brand the official automotive partner of Manchester United, the U.K.-based soccer team that earlier earlier this year was ranked as the most valuable sports franchise in the world and earlier this week was crowned the most popular soccer club in the world.
Financial terms of the five-year alliance were not disclosed. Chevrolet replaces Audi, which had been the team's official auto partner since 2004.
"Manchester United has some of the most passionate supporters of any sporting club in the world," Joel Ewanick, global CMO for General Motors, said in a statement. "The Chevrolet family is proud to partner with Manchester United and is fully committed to putting these fans at the center of everything we do."
The franchise came under controlling interest of Malcolm Glazer in 2005, who also is majority owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A bevy of legendary players have worn the Manchester United colors, with its best-known current player Wayne Rooney.
The deal follows on the heels of GM's decision to drop ads both on Facebook and the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl XLVII in February 2013, citing "low impact" and a $4 million per 30-second price tag, respectively.
Manchester United's other marketing partners include lead partner and jersey sponsor Aon insurance, Nike, DHL, Turkish Airlines, Thomas Cook, Smirnoff, Singha beer and Epson office equipment.
Manchester United was ranked as the No. 1 most valuable sports franchise in the world earlier this year by Forbes, with an estimated worth of $2.2 billion U.S. (£1.4 billion). Manchester United is the world's most popular football club, with an estimated 659 million fans, according to a survey conducted by marketing and research firm Kantar.
Despite those numbers, Manchester United sees a major opportunity to build its brand in the U.S.
"With 659 million United fans around the world, the commitment Chevrolet is making... to bring these fans closer to our club is very exciting for us."
"With 659 million United fans and followers around the world, the commitment that Chevrolet is making to football and its plans to bring these fans closer to our club is very exciting for us," Richard Arnold, Manchester United commercial director, said in a statement. "This is also the first time we have teamed up with a U.S. automotive partner and with the growing popularity of the club and English football in America, we are hoping the relationship will allow us to further expand our fan base in the country."
Under the deal, the Chevrolet "bow tie" logo will appear on "signs, scoreboards and player benches in the soccer club's stadium as well as on backdrops and chairs during interviews." GM said that Chevy dealers worldwide would be able to use the Manchester United logo at their dealerships.
This summer, Chevrolet will sponsor two Manchester United matches in China, under the banner Chevrolet China Cup. Industry analysts said that GM is a market share leader in China.
"This is the first time we will play for the Chevrolet China Cup and I think it marks a fantastic start to what we hope to be a long relationship with Chevrolet," David Gill, Manchester United CEO said in a statement.
According to Gill, "Although part of two very different industries, Chevrolet and Manchester United share many of the same values. Like the Club, it is steeped in history having recently celebrated its centenary and it has also grown to be a global brand, selling cars in more than 140 countries. Above all, it too strives to be the best in its field and I am delighted to welcome Chevrolet as our official automotive partner."
In a separate but related deal, Chevrolet unveiled three-year partnership with the One World Futbol Project, creators of the One World Futbol, whose goal is to donate 1.5 million "virtually indestructible" soccer balls to youth in war-stricken zones, refugee camps, disaster areas and other disadvantaged communities worldwide. The organization was founded in 2010 with was was called "crucial early support from world-renowned musician Sting."


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Goalie Chris Seitz's biggest save required putting everything, including his career, on the line.
The 2012 Major League Soccer playoffs were looming when the FC Dallas player got the email asking for help.
A bone marrow donor drive he participated in about four years and four teams earlier, when the wife of a former teammate in Utah was diagnosed with cancer, had led to a potential match: a stranger in a hospital bed thousands of miles away who was in dire need of a transplant.
That stranger was Philip Richiuso, a leukemia patient in Erie, Pennsylvania, who doctors feared was close to death after his treatment was failing.
"I was on the phone almost crying, thinking that someone else would give their life to someone they didn't know," Richiuso said.
Further testing showed Seitz was a match. But extracting the needed bone marrow required a painful procedure that included a needle poking more than 60 holes in a bone in his lower back. The recovery would take months. That meant Seitz, who was in the middle of a contract year with a pregnant wife at home, would be signing up to miss the rest of the FC Dallas season.
"His trainer said, this could be the end of your career. His comment was, I want to save a life more than play soccer," Richiuso said.
But for Seitz, the decision was simple. He went to his coach and team, who he said "got behind me and really helped me and gave me the space and opportunity to do it."
"It's kind of surreal. You don't know what you're getting into. You listen to the doctors, they tell you everything they're going to do," Seitz said. "I had 52 holes in my lower back. You feel really weak…. But it's worth it. You're giving someone a chance to fight and win the battle."
Seitz has returned to the field following an intensive rehab process, and is now playing his best professional season with FC Dallas.
"There's been no residual effects of anything for me, I'm back 100 percent and I'm almost even better," he said.
And the news for Richiuso is even better – he's remained cancer-free since the transplant. Now, he's hoping they'll get to meet face-to-face for the first time when the FC Dallas plays in Columbus next month.
"If we can get out there, I'd love to see him," he said.

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Phoenix (Tuesday, April 22, 2014) – Attorney General Tom Horne authored the principal Friend of Court Brief, joined by other states, in today's victory by Michigan upholding state bans on racial preferences in college admissions, state contracts, and state employment.
Horne stated: "Arizona, like Michigan and other states, has a voter approved ban on racial preferences in college admissions, state contracts, and state employment. The sixth circuit declared that ban unconstitutional, which is ironic, because the constitution guarantees that all individuals are entitled to equal protection of the law. Our office prepared the principal friend of court brief, joined in by other states, in the appeal to the US Supreme Court."
He continued, "Today, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 in our favor. This upholds the fundamental American principle, that we are all individuals, and that what counts is our knowledge and character, and not what race we happened to be born into. It is gratifying that the Arizona Attorney General's office played a major role in this victory."
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Reading 3: Voices from Midway
The following are excerpts from reports and oral histories from participants in the Battle of Midway:
Commander John Thach, the leader of Yorktown's fighter pilots, was escorting torpedo planes attacking the Japanese carriers:
Several Zeros came in on a head-on attack on the torpedo planes.... In the meantime, a number of Zeros were coming down in a string on our fighters. The air was just like a beehive. I was utterly convinced that we weren't any of us coming back because there were still so many Zeros.... And then I saw a glint in the sun that looked like a beautiful silver waterfall. It was the dive-bombers coming in. I could see them very well because they came from the same direction as the Zeros. I'd never seen such superb dive-bombing. After the dive-bomber attack was over, I stayed there. I could only see three carriers. And one of them was burning with bright pink flames and sometimes blue flames. I remember gauging the height of those flames by the length of the ship, the distance was about the same. It was just solid flame going skyward and there was a lot of smoke on top of that. Before I left the scene I saw three carriers burning pretty furiously.
Thach later defended Yorktown during its attack by Japanese dive-bombers:
Now I saw a torpedo plane coming. I made a good side approach on him and got him on fire. The whole left wing was burning and I could see the ribs showing through the flames. But that devil stayed in the air until he got close enough and dropped his torpedo. That one hit the Yorktown. He was a dedicated torpedo plane pilot, for even though his plane was on fire and he was falling, he went ahead and dropped his torpedo. He fell into the water immediately after, very close to the ship. These Japanese pilots were excellent in their tactics and in their determination. In fact, as far as determination was concerned, you could hardly tell any difference between the Japanese carrier-based pilots and the American carrier-based pilots. Nothing would stop them if they had anything to say about it.
Mitsuo Fuchida commanded one of the Japanese carrier squadrons at Pearl Harbor, but did not participate in the action at Midway because he was recovering from an appendectomy. He observed the battle from Akagi:
Preparations for counterstrike against the enemy had continued on board our four carriers throughout the enemy torpedo attacks. One after another, planes were hoisted from the hangar and quickly arranged on the flight deck. At 10:24 the first Zero fighter gathered speed and whizzed off the deck. At that instant a lookout screamed: "Hell-divers!" I looked up to see three black enemy planes plummeting toward our ship. Some of our machine guns managed to fire a few frantic bursts at them, but it was too late. The plump silhouettes of the American Dauntless dive-bombers quickly grew larger, and then a number of black objects suddenly floated eerily from their wings. Bombs! Down they came straight toward me! I fell instinctively to the deck and crawled behind a command post mantelet.
On June 28, 1942, Admiral Nimitz filed his official report on the battle:
In numerous and widespread engagements lasting from the 3rd to 6th of June, with carrier based planes as the spearhead of the attack, combined forces of the Navy, Marine Corps and Army in the Hawaiian Area defeated a large part of the Japanese fleet and frustrated the enemy's powerful move against Midway that was undoubtedly the keystone of larger plans. All participating personnel, without exception, displayed unhesitating devotion to duty, loyalty and courage. This superb spirit in all three services made possible the application of the destructive power that routed the enemy.
Questions for Reading 3
1. Why did Commander Thach think he would not survive?
2. What did Thach think about the Japanese pilots against whom he fought? Thach's account was recorded in 1971. Do you think his opinion might have been different in 1942? Why or why not?
3. What were Fuchida's feelings during the attack? How do you think you would have felt?
4. What role did the unsuccessful attacks of the torpedo planes play in the success of the dive-bombers?
5. How long did the attack of the American dive-bombers take? How do you think the course of the battle might have been affected if it had come after the Japanese planes had taken off?
6. Based on what you have read, do you think Nimitz's summary of the battle was accurate?
Reading 3 was compiled from John T. Mason, ed.,The Pacific War Remembered: An Oral History Collection (Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1986), 103-105; and David C. Evans, ed., The Japanese Navy in World War II: In the Words of Former Japanese Naval Officers, 2nd ed. (Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1986), 140-142. Admiral Nimitz's report was taken from the Online Action Reports of the Battle pages of the Naval Historical Center's Web site.


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Interorganizational and social relationships can be seen as part of the intellectual capital of a firm. Existing frameworks of intellectual capital, however, fail to address how relationships should be managed to generate more intellectual capital. Drawing on the interaction approach and the fields of intellectual capital and knowledge management, this paper develops a framework for managing relationships. The framework is illustrated with a case study. It is also noted that firms can improve relationship management and thus generate more intellectual capital.
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Spice Girls star Melanie Chisholm has vowed to remain close to her ex Thomas Starr for the sake of their daughter's happiness.
The couple parted ways in July after 10 years together and are parents to 3-year-old Scarlet.
Despite nursing her own heartache, Chisholm is determined the split won't affect their relationship as parents, insisting the pair will stay friends to protect their daughter.
The "Wannabe" hit maker tells Hello! magazine, "Looking after Scarlet is a team effort. … It's important to share the same ideas about bringing up a child, and luckily we do."
The singer also credits her daughter with bringing long-awaited stability into her life, adding, "I used to live out of a suitcase before she was born. … Now I enjoy the feeling of being settled at home with her."


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The first word that a journalist needs to think of when writing about former Sen. Rick Santorum is "conservative" and the second is "Catholic." Yes, I am well aware that in 2005 Time magazine named him one of America's 25 most influential evangelicals, which simply makes no sense at all in terms of doctrine and heritage. Ah, but who cares about religion when you can use "evangelical" as a political label? Thus, Time noted that Santorum "may be a Catholic, but he's the darling of Protestant Evangelicals." Conservative, daily Mass Catholics tend to think highly of him, too, but nevermind.
Readers may also recall that former New York Times editor Bill Keller memorably twisted the senator's faith, as well, in his essay that sort of compared traditional believers with those who embrace space aliens. The correction dutifully noted: "The essay also erroneously includes Rick Santorum among politicians affiliated with evangelical Christianity. Mr. Santorum is Catholic."
Cable television watchers may have noticed that Santorum continues to seek the GOP presidential nomination and, this time of year, that means courting Iowa evangelicals. Alas, there appear to be no Catholics in Iowa.
'Tis the pre-primary season. Thus, the DC bureau of the McClatchy Newspapers recently produced this news feature about the candidate, with the headline, "Rick Santorum's presidential ambition is rooted in his faith."
One would assume that the words "his faith" in that headline refer to the faith that is practiced by Santorum.
The story opens like this:
WASHINGTON -- For former Sen. Rick Santorum, it's always been about faith.
Deep religious faith fuels Santorum's conservative politics. It's what propelled him into becoming one of Congress' leading opponents of abortion, same-sex marriage and wrongdoing by fellow lawmakers, regardless of party affiliation. Faith is the key ingredient that also powers Santorum's long-shot drive for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
The story accurately notes that Santorum continues to stress moral and cultural issues in a year in which most Americans are worried about the economy. However, social issues remain crucial in GOP primary season (ask Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney) and Santorum soldiers on.
The top of the report is dominated by politics and then, at last, 10 paragraphs or so down, readers are returned to the main subject:
A devout Catholic and father of seven children, Santorum was elected to the House of Representatives in 1990 at age 32. He was a member of the so-called "Gang of Seven" House GOP freshmen who rankled House leadership in both parties by highlighting check-writing abuses by their fellow lawmakers at the now-defunct House bank. ...
In the Senate, Santorum became known for his social conservatism. ... Santorum's stances earned him a solid following among religious conservatives and a spot on Time magazine's 25 most influential evangelists list in 2005. It also earned him the enmity of many Democrats, women's groups, abortion rights advocates and gay rights supporters, who disliked what they considered Santorum's holier-than-thou attitude.
The 25 most influential WHAT?
Oh my, was that word "evangelists?" Would that be "evangelists" as in Christian men and women who evangelize nonbelievers, often in large public rallies?
So the conservative Catholic is an "evangelist" as well as, in political terms, an "evangelical." One cannot help but flash back to 2004 and that edgy Books & Culture essay by sociologist Christian Smith of the University of Notre Dame, the piece entitled "Religiously Ignorant Journalists: In search of Episcopals and evangelists."
All together now, let's read aloud this ever memorable passage near the top:
As a scholar of American religion promoted to journalists by my university's PR department as an alleged expert, I constantly receive inquiries from reporters wanting background, quotes, and contacts for religion stories they are writing. Usually they have one or two days to complete the story. As often as not, the journalist mispronounces the name of the religious group he or she is covering.
"Evangelicals" is one of their favorites to botch. Often in our discussions, journalists refer to ordinary evangelical believers as "evangelists" -- as if the roughly 70 million conservative Protestants in America were all traveling preachers like Billy Graham and Luis Palau -- or, more to the point, televangelists like Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggert. Hey, aren't all evangelicals really pretty much like these last two, or rather as many reporters tend to see them -- scandal-prone limelight seekers with ambitions to impose a repressive Christian moral order on all America? Other journalists simply cannot pronounce "evangelicals" at all. They get confused and flustered, and after a few uncomfortable tries at "evangelics" and "evangelicalists" they give up and resort to referring to evangelicals simply as "them."
So, to the McClatchy bureau, we must say, "Correction please."
NOTE: In your comments, please discuss the journalism issues in this post, not your opinions of Santorum or his candidacy.


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"The Self Illusion" with Bruce Hood (BSP 88)/
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The Self Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity, by Bruce Hood, is a fascinating look at how our brains create both our experience of the world and our sense of being a single, coherent self. As the word "illusion" in the title indicates, neither is exactly what it seems. When I interviewed Dr. Hood (BSP 88), he explained that The Self Illusion is a broad introduction to this somewhat surprising idea. TheSelf Illusion was written with a general audience in mind. For those already familiar with the topic, he also puts a new emphasis on the role of development. All readers should come away with a new appreciation for the critical role social interactions play through out human life.
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Books and Ideas #43: Dr. Carol Tavris explains the basics of cognitive dissonance. (mp3)
BSP 72: The Neuroscience of Magic. (Listen Now)
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Durable-Goods Orders Fall and More
What's News: Durable goods orders fell, but the news wasn't all bad, Chuck Hagel is sworn in as defense secretary and Dennis Tito, the first space tourist, sets his sights on Mars. Photo: AP
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Atlanta Plans Freedom Walk to Remember 9/11, Honor Veterans
By Steven Donald Smith
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2006 - Atlanta will join communities across America to host a Freedom Walk Sept. 11, the fifth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States.
The Freedom walk is being sponsored by Checkers restaurants, and presented by Operation Homefront.
"We wanted to reflect on the events that happened on 9/11 at the Pentagon and the twin towers in New York City, and in Pennsylvania," said Vicki Sarracino, president of the Georgia chapter of Operation Homefront. "And we also wanted to renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country, and to honor the veterans past and present."
Both Checkers and Operation Homefront are members of the Defense Department's America Supports You program, which highlights ways the American people and the corporate sector support the nation's servicemembers.
Operation Homefront volunteers, as well as community members, are expected to participate in the 1.2-mile Freedom Walk, which will begin at 9 a.m. at Turner Field. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in the nearby Lexis parking lot.
As of this morning, 112 similar Freedom Walks are planned in 49 states and the District of Columbia to remember those who lost their lives Sept. 11 and to honor America's military veterans, past and present. The local events around the country parallel the Washington, D.C., Freedom Walk scheduled Sept. 10 and sponsored by DoD's America Supports You program.
Sarracino stressed the importance of supporting America's men and women in uniform.
"They are essential for our freedom," she said. "Our troops have done so much for us in the past and the present. We just feel that people need to be made aware of all that they do, and their sacrifices."
The first America Supports You Freedom Walk, held on Sept. 11, 2005, in the nation's capital, brought together more than 15,000 walkers - including family members of 9/11 victims, members of Congress, administration officials, federal workers, corporate employees, civic organizations and citizens from around the country.
Information for people interested in organizing Freedom Walk observances in their communities is available at the America Supports You Freedom Walk Web site.
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Vitter top Republican on environment committee
Committee has jurisdiction over levees, Army Corps of Engineers, EPA, major bills
U.S. Sen. David Vitter has been named deputy Senate whip and will take over as the top-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
The committee has jurisdiction over levees, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and two major bills coming up this year: the highway bill and the Water Resources Development Act.
Vitter also remains on the Small Business, the Armed Services, the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committees.
He says in a news release that his positions on environment and public works will be particularly important. He says he will work for critical water and coastal resources and keep pushing to roll back EPA regulations that he says threaten to cripple the energy sector.


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And no, it's not because the Australians are pissed at America for killing off car manufacturing in their market. It's because even in Australia, where everyone's great-granddad was a convict, crime doesn't pay.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, a Sydney SWAT Team on Friday took down the driver of a Chrysler 300C on Friday after he reportedly threatened to blow up New South Wales parliament. Using tear gas and bats to bust the windows, officers extracted 58-year-old Abdula Ganiji from the car.
Ganiji, who may have mental health issues, was found to have a "two-litre fruit juice container with 100 millilitres of clear liquid and a green cigarette lighter" in the car, making authorities wonder if he had an explosive device of some sort in the Chrysler.


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A route in the Neila Lakes
Discover Castile-León through its paths and trails. The Way of Saint James and the Silver Route pass through this region, and it also has several World Heritage cities. A visit offers the chance to enjoy art, culture and nature.
Black Lagoon of Neila
Discover one of the most beautiful, spectacular places in the province of Burgos, in northern Spain: the Neila Lakes. Lofty peaks and pine forests surround this huge nature area, where water collects in glacially-formed lakes. Don't think twice - come and visit. You are sure to be pleasantly surprised.
The Neila Lakes form one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Burgos mountains, with a wealth of rivers, waterfalls and pine forests. The route running through this area attracts thousands of walkers every year. Get your hiking boots on and get ready to live an unforgettable day's walking. This area is on the border of the provinces of Burgos, Soria and La Rioja. Access is easy: if you are coming by car, which the best way to get here, just follow the road that runs between the villages of Quintanar de la Sierra and Neila and, once you get to the Collado pass, take the signposted track that leads directly to the lakes. Enjoy the rugged, wild mountain scenery, which is of great ecological interest on account of the flora and fauna to be found here.
Once you get to a parking area you should leave you car. Now the excursion really begins. It is a simple route, ideal for all the family. A fairly easy walk takes you to the lakes, which appear one after the other. After about an hour, the cold, dark, mysterious waters of the Black Lake (Laguna Negra) appear, set in a broad meadow. This is the most famous of the lakes. Come and admire this glacial cirque, the largest and most perfectly formed in the Ibérico mountain range.
In winter, the area takes on Christmas card beauty: frozen waterfalls, the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake, trees covered by fresh, white flakes... Make sure you wrap up warm with suitable clothing. And here is a tip: if you like climbing, make sure you bring your crampons to climb the frozen waterfalls.
While you are here you can climb La Campiña, the highest peak in the area, over 2,000 metres above sea level. It offers stunning views of this enchanting region. If you want to spend the night, don't worry - there are several mountain huts in excellent condition, open all year round.
On your way back, visit the village of Neila. See its stately houses and the cave which is home to the source of the Neila River - a great spot for potholing enthusiasts. Have a good trip!
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Knowing when to buy is critical if you don't want your duty-free alcohol confiscated when boarding, writes Michael Gebicki.
The scene: an inspection point at an international departure gate in an overseas airport. Security staff examine the carry-on luggage of passengers about to board a flight to Australia. One has a bottle of cognac confiscated and is apoplectic. She bought it from a duty-free shop inside the airport where she boarded her previous flight, she says. Here's the docket, stapled to the outside of a sealed bag. But the officers are stone-faced. She and her cognac will not board this flight together.
Buying is easy, but getting to drink it is another matter.
It's a common experience, repeated hundreds of times daily at airports around the world. For several years, passengers have been restricted in the liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG items) that they may have in their carry-on luggage to a maximum container size of 100 millilitres.
However, once past the security screening point of an international airport, you enter the glittering world of duty-free shops, where alcohol is not packed in 100-millilitre containers. Buying is easy, but getting to drink it is another matter. While the staff behind the duty-free counter at one airport are happy to sell you a bottle of liquor, security staff at another airport are liable to wrench it from your hands. The bite usually comes when your itinerary requires a transit stop.
The problem arises from the restrictions countries impose on inbound aircraft governing the carriage of LAG items.
In the case of Australia, according to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport's TravelSECURE website: "Australia requires airlines to put in place procedures at overseas airports for flights to Australia ... In general, the only liquids, aerosols and gels that are allowed in a passenger's carry-on baggage are ... duty-free liquids, aerosols and gels purchased at the airport and delivered to the boarding gate for the passenger. No other duty-free will be permitted (that is duty-free bought at Heathrow will not be permitted through Singapore)."
How do you make sure you and your duty-free alcohol remain close friends? The fail-safe way is to buy when you arrive at your final destination. Most international airports including Sydney and Melbourne shunt arriving passengers through a duty-free chicane. Another option is to buy your alcohol on-board the aircraft on the final leg of your journey - but the choice is limited.
Finally, you can buy from the duty-free shops in the airport before you board the aircraft that will take you to your final destination. If you do, you need to make sure your purchases are packed in a security tamper-evident bag (STEB), with the invoice attached on the outside. At some airports, such as Singapore's Changi and O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg, you will not be allowed to collect your LAG items at the point of purchase. Instead they will be delivered to a collection point somewhere close to your boarding gate.
Note that you should only buy your duty-free alcohol at the stop immediately prior to your final destination. For example, if you buy duty-free alcohol in London and you're on a flight to Australia that stops in Abu Dhabi, you will not be permitted to board your next flight in Abu Dhabi with your alcohol even though your purchase might be properly packed and documented.
So what happens to all that confiscated booze? Airport staff will tell you it's disposed of. Hmmm.


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For the full 90min recording of this event including poetry readings by each guest visit: http://www.nypl.org/audiovideo/john-ashbery-timothy-donnelly-adam-fitzgerald-moderated-robert-polito
Three generations of poets come together to trace the arc of modernism in poetry.
Each illustrious in his own right, Ashbery, Donnelly, and Fitzgerald join together for an evening of conversation and contemplation about poetry. The three generations of poets discuss their works and share ideas in a conversation moderated by Poetry Foundation President Robert Polito to celebrate the publication of Fitzgerald's book of poems, The Late Parade.
John Ashbery has earned degrees from Harvard and Columbia, and went to France as a Fulbright Scholar through 1965. His many collections of poetry include Quick Question (2012), Planisphere (2009) and Notes from the Air: Selected Later Poems (2007), which was awarded the 2008 International Griffin Poetry Prize. Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror (1975) won the three major American prizes — the Pulitzer, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award — and an early book, Some Trees (1956), was selected by W.H. Auden for the Yale Younger Poets Series. Active in various areas of the arts throughout his career, he has served as executive editor of Art News and as art critic for New York Magazine and Newsweek; he exhibits his collages at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery (New York). He has received two Guggenheim Fellowships and was a MacArthur Fellow from 1985 to 1990; most recently, he received the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters from the National Book Foundation (2011) and a National Humanities Medal, presented by President Obama at the White House (2012). His work has been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
Timothy Donnelly is the author of Twenty-seven Props for a Production of Eine Lebenszeit (Grove, 2003) and The Cloud Corporation (Wave, 2010), winner of the 2012 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. With John Ashbery and Geoffrey G. O'Brien he is the co-author of Three Poets published by Minus A Press late last year. His poems have appeared such magazines as A Public Space, Fence, Harper's, Harvard Review, The Nation, The New Republic, and The Paris Review, among others. He is a recipient of The Paris Review's Bernard F. Conners Prize and fellowships from the New York State Writers Institute and the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. He is the poetry editor of Boston Review and teaches in the Writing Program at Columbia University's School of the Arts.
Adam Fitzgerald is a New York City based poet. He is founding editor of the poetry journal Maggy, and the small artisan press Monk Books. In 2007, he completed a Masters while editing two unpublished essays of John Ashbery at Boston University's Editorial Institute. In 2010, he received his MFA from Columbia University's School of the Arts in poetry. His poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Boston Review, Fortnight Journal, Fence, BOMB, The Brooklyn Rail and elsewhere. His poetry reviews and interviews have appeared widely, featuring extended conversations about craft and poetics with Bernadette Mayer (Poetry), Harold Bloom, John Ashbery (Boston Review), James Tate (The Believer), Maureen McLane, Charles Bernstein, Richard Sieburth and Jonathan Galassi (The Brooklyn Rail). He teaches literature and creative writing at Rutgers University and The New School. He lives within a book-cramped studio in the East Village.
Robert Polito is the President of the Poetry Foundation. His many books include the poetry collections Hollywood & God and Doubles, as well as A Reader's Guide to James Merrill's 'The Changing Light at Sandover' and Savage Art: A Biography of Jim Thompson, which received the National Book Critics Circle Award in biography. He was the founding Director of the graduate writing program at the New School.


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This class is specifically for Advanced Psychics-Mediums & Teachers only
We will discuss and support different ways to do our work and promote our Community of Lightworkers. We will periodically have Guest Speakers and Authors to stay current with what is new in the psychic world that will enhance and support our work.
We will do exercises to increase our skills, group meditations, readings and drummings. • We will at times tune into the other side and see those who are waiting to be heard. • We will listen to the messages that are coming through for our fellow students as they ask their questions and look for the answers. • We will work with one another on missing person's cases.
Prerequisites for entry into this class are:
1. TGL-Beginner's Psychic Development Class
2. TGL-Intermediate Psychic Development Class
3. Or give June a private competency reading (Must be able to do a Psychic and/or Evidentiary Mediumship Reading)
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Last Hoops Club breakfast of the Year this Friday!
By ODU Athletics
Feb. 14, 2006
We will host our third and final breakfast of the year Friday, Feb. 17th. at 7:30 a.m. in the Big Blue Room at the Constant Center. John Castleberry will interview our seniors Isaiah Hunter and Alex Loughton. Please come out and show your appreciation for them and the great manner in which they have represented ODU on and off the court. Coach Taylor promises to have you on your way in an hour.
Coach Taylor on Isaiah Hunter: "Seems like just yesterday this flashy little freshman showed up on our door step. He has been an integral part of the belief we can be a good team and program with good players. We have shared many experiences with Isaiah, including the death of his father, Irving. Isaiah has improved every year."
Blaineism on Isaiah: "...but a good steak needs a little sizzle and Zai had that sizzle that can bring belief to the rest of your team. When we recruited Isaiah, I was well aware that I was getting a ball of energy that had to be bottled, blended and aged."
Coach Taylor on Alex Loughton: "Alex embodies what we want representing Old Dominion basketball. He will be seen and remembered as such. Consider his status as an academic All-American. His affable approach to people, and his ambitions to help make our program as good as any. He was recognized many ways a year ago, but he will be the first to tell you, individual accomplishments are not why he works to contribute to our success."
Blaineism on Alex: "The boy from down under has really made his mark. Let's make sure we tell the mate it's been great"
Please R.S.V.P. to 683-5696 or email@example.com by Feb. 16th if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there. Go Monarchs!


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cherryblue necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 58 diseños de 11 diseñadores freelance.
Our business portfolio has a cosmetic arm operating only online. We market OEM products with our own brands and packaging using online marketing tools.
The target we are trying to reach is Woman 25-45 y.o., with beauty conscience. They might be married and they will buy the product because they want their body to be attractive and they want those "strange" marks to be reduced.
They surf the web looking for the latest products, wealth care advice, info on diets and beauty tips and tricks. They follow what celebrities are doing and the products they use for that shinny looking TV faces!
Beauty product based on Snail Extract. This beauty cream is a natural product based on the snail secretion protein. It is vital for repairing and regenerating skin tissues. Some of the properties of this great product are:
- Softens stretch marks and cellulite
- Eliminates acne scars
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- Fades scars
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We would like to have design proposals for the new packaging of our product that will be used on a round shaped container (ice frost color). Your proposal should be placed on a strip with the following dimensions: 25 mm height x 190mm length but there should be left free a rectangle of 40mm by 25mm (at the end of the strip) for a disclaimer to be placed. If you wish to turn your project complete you can add a box packaging design.
The product name is "Baba de Caracol" and you are free to select the lettering and images for it.
The following information has to be inserted on the strip/packaging:
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For evaluating your project you should submit the packaging strip in a plan and also in a Mock Up. If you wish you can also submit a box version of the packaging.
All handouts must come in psd format with separate layers. If images and Fonts are to be used you should attach them too separately (even if you are using only a chunk of it).


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Akpom goal sees Gunners to victory
Teenage striker Chuba Akpom came off the bench to score the winner as Arsenal completed an unbeaten tour of Asia with a 2-1 win against Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.
Arsenal had taken the lead through Lukas Podolski, a half-time replacement for Olivier Giroud, before Japan international Yuki Abe scored the equaliser with a long-range effort. But Akpom sealed the victory for Arsenal eight minutes from time when he capitalised on a defensive blunder to score his fourth goal of a successful tour.
Arsenal could have won by more. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott both hit the woodwork in the first half and Giroud saw a lofted shot drop just wide of the post.
Nonetheless, manager Arsene Wenger was happy to have come through a tough test after beating Nagoya 3-1 and putting seven goals past both the Indonesian Dream Team and Vietnam.
"We wanted a competitive game and we were not disappointed,'' Wenger told the club's official website. "The game was played at a good pace. They tried to catch us on the break, defended very well and were very sharp on counter attack so it was a good test for us."
Podolski finished an intricate move to put Arsenal ahead, with Aaron Ramsey and Walcott combining to tee up the German to finish from close range.
Abe rifled home the equaliser after Arsenal only half cleared a corner and it seemed the Japanese side were destined for a well-earned draw when Akpom pounced to win it for Arsenal.
Wenger revealed that Ryo Myaichi is likely to go back out on loan if he can bring in more experienced midfield reinforcements before the new campaign.
"He has done well. You could see that he is finding his sharpness back," Wenger said. "He is fighting for his position like many players. I like his game. I believe he is in a position where he needs to play to have a good chance of competing at the top level.
"At the moment he will stay in the squad. Should we buy more players I will have to reassess the situation. At the moment he will stay with us."
Wenger was also impressed by academy midfielder Serge Gnabry.
"He was very good as well. He is 17 years old and he has a presence, power, good technique and can play on both sides. He is a very interesting, promising talent," Wenger said.
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Rather than an hourglass silhouette, some people prefer their corsets to give them a more conical, tapered ribcage like what was so popular around the 1950's New Look era. A human's floating ribs (the 11th and 12th ribs) often have flexible joints, and they're designed to swing in and out like a hinge with each breath you take. It is also possible for some individuals to train their ribs to be pushed inward, so they have a slightly tapered ribcage with or without the corset on. There are arguably over 100 different makers who can cater to the conical ribcage to give that 50's "wasp waist" look, but I will just show some of the corsets I've tried over the years, and some other particularly impressive corsets that I've found to give this shape.
As mentioned before, different 'schools' of corsetry have different definitions for silhouettes. I was first introduced to this style as the "wasp waist" silhouette, as rib shaping is often more demanding to wear compared to more rounded hourglass silhouettes. Others may call this the conical silhouette, or the ice-cream cone silhouette – so when purchasing a corset, do clarify what kind of silhouette you're looking for.
Corsetieres, if you also specialize in making corsets with a conical ribcage and you have a photo to contribute to the gallery, you're welcome to email them to me here. Safe for Work photos are preferred! Thank you!
What Katie Did has a special place in the OTR corset market. Their corsets are not quite Victorian, and not exclusively "modern", but they fit nicely into the niche of 1940's, 50's and 60's retro and pinup fashion. Arguably their most popular corset is the Morticia underbust corset ($275) named after the popular wasp-waisted character from the "Addams Family" show in the 1960's. In my review of this corset, you'll see it creates a very conical ribcage and a wide hip spring. Their Baby corset is cut from the same pattern, just shorter. See my Morticia review.
Isabella Corsetry's creations almost all have a slightly conical ribcage, but her Josephine underbust corset (normally $175; currently on sale for $140) is particularly well-known for its tapering ribcage and swelling hip spring. You can see my review of this corset here; the ribcage is just slightly more rounded than the Morticia above, which may be a bit more gentle-looking but still effectively training the ribs inward. They also have a new petite Josephine which is a bit shorter. See my Josephine review.
Morgana Femme Couture has dozens of beautiful and high-quality corset selections, made in the UK. The majority of their corsets arguably feature a slightly conical or tapered ribcage; many of them Edwardian inspired like the longline piece seen above. They offer both ready-to-wear and made-to-measure options, with their cinchers starting at just £130. See my MFC review.
Sparklewren debuted a new line of limited edition, ready-to-wear underbust corsets in 2014 called the Phoenix, which was inspired by the construction of antique Bird's Wing style corsets. These corsets have a great many panels (sometimes 30 panels!) with only one steel per panel, which allows the corset to shape the body very precisely and smooth around curves like no other. This shape lends itself very well to a dramatic wasp-waist and tapered ribs, to which model Aurelia can attest.
Also specializing in wasp waist/ conical silhouettes is Julia Bremble of Clessidra Couture/ Sew Curvy. Using only the highest quality materials available in Europe, Julia has the ability to turn the idea of a simple black short-hipped underbust corset into a stunning statement piece with her dramatic yet comfortable silhouette, and striking red flossing. Her underbusts start at just £200, or $325.
Gerry of Morua Designs demonstrates how her corsets create a beautiful conical silhouette here in her peacock-bedecked overbust! She specializes in bespoke corsetry, guaranteeing a couture experience – each corset is made to your requirements and measurements. Gerry works in both the US and in the UK at certain times of the year, and takes commissions in both areas. Overbust corsets start at £425, or about $695.
MystiC City Corsets is a popular Ebay and Etsy brand which offers very curvy OTR corsets with straight ribs. This store specializes in small stocks (often just 3-4 corsets in each size) and their styles are constantly rotating with slight variations in proportions, so it's likely that sooner or later a corset may pop up with the measurements you need. If you want to be certain of a perfect fit, Sylwia also takes custom commissions on a limited basis.
Contour Corsets is very popular for summer mesh corsets that are designed to be strong enough for daily waist training, extreme reductions and stunning silhouettes. My own Contour Corset is one of my favourites in my collection. Since these corsets are all custom, Fran can make the silhouette more rounded/ hourglass if you prefer, or make the ribcage more tapered. Her corsets feature impressive hip springs, and Fran herself could even balance a glass of water on her own hip shelf! Prices start at $595 for the mesh corsets. See my Contour Corset review.
Jeroen Van Der Klis, the engineer behind Bizarre Design, is especially known for a very distinctive wasp waist silhouette. The impressive silhouette and highly skilled corset construction has gotten the attention of the likes of Cathie Jung – Jeroen can fit the most challenging of bodies, and create a beautiful tapered ribcage for those who enjoy this aesthetic.
Yana Sinner is a corset model-turned corsetiere, and often showcases the impressive results of her own creations. Yana is capable of creating slightly different variations; you may notice some of her corsets are slightly rounded through the ribcage, while others are more conical. Her Rock'n'Rose overbust corset is an example of one of her more conical pieces; and this style also features large impressive hip gores to contribute to a very dramatic hip spring. Sinner Couture corsets can be made to your specifications and start at $300.
Jupiter Moon 3 has made over 1500 corsets (so far!) and her most popular style is the conical silhouette shown above. This is described as her "hourglass" silhouette when you order from her website; she also offers a more gentle, swooping "sloped curve" silhouette if you prefer. Jennifer achieves the conical ribs by hand-bending the flat steels at the sides to help mold the waist into this shape and contribute to a more impressive hip spring. Her standard sized underbusts start at just $160. See my JM3 review.
Corsets & More is a one-woman business by Doris Müller, located in the heart of Germany. Doris is capable of creating nearly every imaginable silhouette available, from extreme wasp, to pipestem, to gentle hourglass. Here you can see a beautifully sculpted wasp silhouette, with an impressively smooth finish on the cherry blossom Chinese brocade. Her underbust corsets start at €215 or $295.
Serindë Corsets is one of my favourite French designers; her overbust and longline underbust corsets tend to have a slightly straighter, conical ribcage which lends itself to a stunning silhouette. Serindë is regularly commissioned for couture outfits and formal gowns, and is known for her elegant use of lace, beading, Swarovski and flossing. She takes custom corset orders on a limited basis and can be found primarily on Etsy and DaWanda. See my Serinde corset review.
Heavenly Corsets are made to measure in the UK, and offer corsets in a standard-spec option (for occasional use/ light lacing) or a waist training option (said to be strong enough for 23/7 use and extreme reductions). They are one of the more affordable brands for custom-fit corsets, with their pieces starting at just £120. See my Heavenly Corsets review.
*Please note that I have not personally tried every corset brand in this list, nor do I necessarily endorse every company in these guided galleries. This is for informational purposes only; please email any of the above makers to learn more about their corsets. Affiliate links help keep Lucy's Corsetry online and keep these galleries free for everyone!
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40 comments on "Corsets that create a Conical Ribcage"
My ribs (especially the bottom ones) spread out during my second pregnancy. What corset do you recommend for tightening them back up and also tightening the waistline? I'm 5'2″ and 113lbs.
Hi Lucy. I'm interested in not just wearing but becoming involved in the industry after years in the apparel industry. … my question is, I bought s corset and found in was easy to tighten at the top. I found I got hip tenderness . The bottom was like this / \.
I wonder if I need a mired curved corset around my ribs. And curvery at the bottom? I can't return as I'm in the South Pacific area. Return postage is to high.
Any advice please. I feel think I'm curved then the corset I bought. Thank you.
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Thank you so much, this is exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you so so much for this whole site, I've wanted to waist train since I was 15 and now I'm done growing and got the all clear from my doctor at 21. This website is literally the best, easiest to navigate source of unbiased information out there and I am so grateful.
I already have a pretty small almost conically shaped flexible ribcage and I love the conical silhouette. Since it would be my first corset would you recommend getting a cheaper one first to get used to it or saving up for the Mortica from WhatKatieDid? Or even startinf with a cincher first?
Love these showing! I've been looking into starting corset training for a while now but every thing i've tried rolls up!…i'm mildly active through the day and could use a thicker longer corset possibly a lace up due to the hook corsets rolling. i feel like it would assist in fixing my posture…..where do i go to look though?
I found this extremely useful in helping me through a lot of things. However, as you said in earlier posts, there is a difference between the wasp (conical shape) and the hourglass shape. From what I've seen, orchard corsets seems to be selling a lot of hourglass corsets. I'm looking for a wasp corset (I want to look like that) and can't seem to find any websites that are really solid with fitting and manufacturing. I tried finding Jupiter moon 3 but can't seem to land anywhere, do you know anywhere else or could you help me find the wasp corsets???
Thank you so much this has been very helpful.
I am looking for a corset that will move my ribs inward. Right under my breasts they stick out horribly. This happened almost 10 years ago during pregnancy and never returned to normal. I'm hoping wearing a corset for a period of time will bring them back in as it seems they keep getting worse every year. Which corset would you recommend for this? I'm not even sure if there are any that will be small enough. I am 5'4 and roughly 95 lb's. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Hi I got a RTW Josephine from Isabella corsetry that I've been admiring since I read your reviews to experience a tight-lacing or possible waist training since my measurements matched the chart, but idk why im too thin and the size 26 is completely large to me that almost closed completely without leaving me that delicious feeling of being hugged tight.
I honestly dont know what to do since I live in Brazil and theres not brand that I know from here that would produce good conical rib corset since they are almost obsessed with the waist area than ribs and hips.
Is there any affordable conical corsets? My budget is in the $60-$80 zone sadly :(. And would the CS-345 by Orchard Corset be considered a conical corset?
If you start out wearing hourglass shaped corsets, and then decide to try a conical shape after training your waist down, will you need to start over with a larger waist in order to train your ribs to shape conical?
I just have a question. I don't know much about corsets but I'm interested in one. I just don't know what type. I long for the look in the morticia under bust corset but as of now I have no curve and no but. only boobs. Some say I'm shaped like a funnel and I hate it. Do I need to start off small?? And will this work to give me the curves?
Would a Timeless Trends Hourglass corset be considered to have a conical ribcage? I'm trying to find a corset that I can stealth under a reasonably snug shirt on a regular basis, and I don't want my silhouette to look too unnatural, which I heard tends to happen with any silhouette other than a more conical shape.
Hey, first off your blog is amazing and is so informational. I am looking for a corset to help place my ribs where they were prior to kids and give me my hourglass shape back. My measurements are:
Underbust: 26 in
Waist: 23.5 in
High hip: 28.5 in
Torso length: 12 in
What type of corset would be best?
Hii.lucy,,,my name is parveen from hyderabad,india…i wanna purchase a corset but i dnt knw from where i purchase.which normally suited to my sensitive skin….plz suggest me can i purchase 4m online,which company,s corset should i use…n which fabric
thank you
Hi lucy, good post, again.
I have the impression that Jeroen usually prefers a more conical shape (or something in between hourglass and conical) , judging from almost all of his pictures. I'm glad to have finally purchased a beautiful piece from his.
I strongly prefer the aesthetics and slimming effect of conical ribcage. I have just received my very first custom corset, 17.5″ Victorian longline from Morgana Femme Couture. The conical ribcage is surprisingly comfortable (my own ribcage is conical as well). The quality is simply amazing: sturdy construction, very neat stitching, and I especially like the grommets, the laces and heavy boning (24 bones with external channels, distributed very comfortably).
Regrettably, I have some issues with the fit in the hips and upper ribs, but it can be partly my fault, maybe I should have submitted some additional measurements for drafting the extreme hipspring. I just did not know of such difficulties, it was my first custom commission. I would highly recommend the brand overall.
Hey Alissa, bit off topic but could you tell me how long you waited for your order from MFC?
I ordered mine back in the middle of March and still waiting :-/
Hey, Lucy! Just wanted to pass on some info.
I am looking into getting my first custom corset, and I love Jupiter Moon's sense of aesthetics, but want a more cupped rib cage/classic hourglass shape. She said she was happy to modify the shape for me, so she will provide a less conical shape as well if requested.
Hello Lucy. So how about the "opposite" of the conical waist — a more curved, comfy waist? I saw a few examples in your "extreme/pipestem" gallery that were described as "anatomical"… could this be what I'm looking for?
Oh my goodness…these are all so beautiful! Thank you so much for posting this (and the large bust list as well). I have been looking for a list of wasp waist corsets and I am exceptionally excited that Isabella Corsetry is now offering a shorter Josephine! I am short waisted and finding a good, curvy corset is tough. I am adding the Petite to my birthday wish list. <3


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Founded in 2001, Complete Construction Contractors is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA and is one of the leading residential and commercial builders. Licensed, insured and operating in the Gulf South States, CCC specializes in Custom Homes, New Construction, Residential & Commercial Additions & Renovations, Commercial Build-Outs and Disaster Recovery. Built on the foundation that provides outstanding craftsmanship and integrity, CCC has founded its reputation on safety, reliability and timely execution and strives to meet its clients' needs and expectations. CCC is equipped with an expandable fleet which enables them to mobilize & perform projects from small to large. Complete Construction Contractors proudly stands behind their motto... "Complete Quality from Foundation to Roof".
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tobymakmel necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 256 diseños de 63 diseñadores freelance.
Clinic name: poliklinisch behandelcentrum (in small capitals - dutch language)
"poliklinisch behandelcentrum" is the name of a new Dutch medical centre, specialized in small surgery (all under localised anaesthesia). These centers are build all over the country (more than 10). The logo will be used on all the buildings, websites, stationaries and all other types of communication. We are entering a new segment in Dutch healthcare, that is, moving healthcare outside the hospital and perform it in specialized centres. All patients are referred by their general practitioner.
Our patients are all people with low complex surgical problems. They have to have small surgery done, but for them it means a lot.
Demographic age: 10-99
Requirements: We are looking for a logo, suitable for reproduction in a variety of formats and consisting of a separate graphic and optional added the name of the clinic (pre-designed).
The logo should have the following properties and meet some criteria:
-It has to be suitable for professional (printing house) or regular (local) print without to much difference in results
-Be able to get copied under a regular copier (not become blury or fade)
-It has to be suitable to use on paper print and other media like pen's, notes, pencils etc.
-Recognizability is important
-A bit more modern and up to date logo that can be updated in the future
-We prefer not to much or no 3D
-As stated above, we prefer a graphic logo that is usable with or without the clinic's name
-No cartoons, stock images or clip arts
Look and feel of the logo:
-It has to imply a professional and reliable clinic
-A modern clinic
-Medical, surgical, protective and careful
-It would also be great to give the feeling that the patient has a central role in this clinic and is the the real centre of our clinic
Philosophy of clinic additional for logo design:
-Focus on surgery
-Focus on patient
-Patient gets personal attention
Please feel free to experiment with colors!
The files we will require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK) and .eps (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
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Christ Church Episcopal Preschool educates young children, creates community among school, families, and church, and honors and nurtures children in the Episcopal tradition. We welcome children aged two to five in small classes where all are affirmed as children of God and are inspired and encouraged to become their best selves—socially, emotionally, academically and spiritually.
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EX Ruby & Sapphire (TCG)
- This article is about the trading card game expansion set. For the games, see Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions.
EX Ruby & Sapphire (Japanese: 拡張パック Expansion Pack) is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the EX Series era of the Trading Card Game, introducing new game mechanics and a new card design, which would remain in use for nearly four years.
- This is the first expansion to be produced by Nintendo after transferring the Pokémon TCG license from Wizards of the Coast.
- This was the first expansion to introduce Generation III Pokémon to the TCG from the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire games. This is also where the expansion and theme deck names originated.
- The English prefix "EX" refers to "extra", as in the extra power the newly introduced Pokémon-ex bring to the game. This is the first expansion to feature Pokémon ex.
- The Japanese prefix "ADV" refers to "advanced", as in the new generation of Pokémon brought to life with their release onto the Game Boy Advance. It is possible this is where the names for the anime series Pokémon: Advanced, and the following seasons Advanced Challenge and Advanced Battle originated.
- With the release of this expansion, the Japanese TCG would no longer support the e-Reader peripheral, whereas English expansions would continue to feature e-Reader compatible cards until EX Hidden Legends. The only additional content this provided were the respective cards' Pokédex entries however, with the exception of Trainers, Energy, and Pokémon-ex.
- The card layout was once again changed with the release of this expansion:
- Card border dimensions returned to those used on cards before the additions made in the e-Card expansions. The border on English cards remained thicker on the bottom to retain the necessary space for Dot-Code strips. Borders on Japanese cards changed to a silver color while those on English cards remained yellow.
- The cards were presented with a new circle pattern, which features on the left side of the card.
- The character window and evolution graphics changed from gold to silver and the Illustrator name moved from the bottom left corner to the bottom of the character window.
- In the English release, the Energy symbols for attacks are smaller and are presented linearly (as the Japanese cards have always featured), as opposed to stacking them in columns.
- In Japan, this was the first expansion to have pre-constructed Half Decks released alongside it, a trend introduced to promote quick and competitive play. Unlike English Theme Decks, these Half Decks have their own symbol, numbering system and cards that could not be found in the main expansion. For the English release, cards exclusive to these Half Decks were combined with the cards in the main expansion.
- The expansion was translated into Spanish in October 2005, making it the first expansion since Neo Genesis to be released in Spain.
- A gap was created due to Wizards of the Coast combining The Town on No Map and Wind from the Sea to form Aquapolis, and combining Split Earth and Mysterious Mountains to form Skyridge. Therefore, the English releases were two behind in number.
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|This article is part of Project TCG, a Bulbapedia project that aims to report on every aspect of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.


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Total Size: 95 cm length x 29 cm height.
For the film lovers, Vinylize suggests the wall sticker "I Love Films"
Decorate your empty walls easily and economically with just a wall sticker by Vinylize Wall Deco. No mess, no stress and no DIY skills necessary. With our wall stickers you can give a room a totally new look within just few minutes. Our stickers are made by a special vinyl film for interior application, they are totally removable and leave absolutely no marks on the surface they're stuck to. Details of how to affix and remove and an application card are included with each wall sticker set.
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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richmond North Ashland, conveniently located off Hwy I-95 at exit 92 and only 5 miles away from Kings Dominion: Virginia's Premier Themed Amusement Park and 1 mile from Randolph Macon College. We have all you need to make your stay enjoyable and fun.
While staying with us enjoy our indoor heated pool and spa. Each guest room includes a microwave, refrigerator. Our special Express Start free hot breakfast is served daily. We are the perfect choice to accommodate the needs of the business or leisure traveler by offering complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access throughout and free local calls in all rooms.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Richmond North Ashland is also close to the following businesses: Spec Ops Inc, Lutron, Verizon, Anton-Paar, Siemens, Richmond Harley Davidson, Pilot, Sun Belt, Tyson Foods, Hanover Air Park, Dominion Power, John Deere, Owens & Minor, Ford Training Center, FedEx, McKesson HBOC, Fort AP Hill, and the Virginia Sports Complex, Bass Pro Shops.
Conveniently located just 22 miles away from Richmond International Airport and a brief 15 minutes away from Richmond International Raceway (host to NASCAR) we are also conveniently located within 15 minutes of all downtown Richmond attractions: Richmond Coliseum, State Capitol, University of Richmond, Medical College
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- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Crib Available
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- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
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- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
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- Phone with Voicemail
- Electrical Adapters Available
- Complimentary Morning Newspaper
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- Full Breakfast Included
- Breakfast Buffet Included
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- Kids Eat Free
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
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- 3 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
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- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
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- Indoor Pool Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Complimentary Fitness Center
Our Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day for your convenience and is equipped with 1 treadmill, a stationary bike, an elliptical machine, and free weights. Use our Fitness Center to continue your daily routine or simply to burn off some steam!
Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Fitness Center Type: LIMITED
- Treadmill
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- Free Weights
- Stationary Bicycle
Last Renovation of Fitness Center Equipment: 2011
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
- On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities
- Hours of Operation: 12:05 PM - 12:05 PM
Added Value
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Ashland, Virginia 23005
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Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 21
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- Number of Accessible Meeting Rooms: 3
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Hotel Areas with Accessible Routes from Accessible Public Entrance
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- Number of Floors: 3
- Total Number of Rooms: 115
- Number of Suites: 67
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 110
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 12
- Current Renovation: 08-July-2019 To 30-July-2019
- Our pool and hot tub will be closed for maintenance.
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2016
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2016
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The following frequently asked questions provide a brief introduction to fixed-income securities:
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Fixed-income securities provide investors a return in the form of fixed periodic payments and eventual return of principal at maturity. The purchase of a bond, treasury bill, Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC), mortgage, preferred share or any other fixed-income product represents a loan by the investor to the issuer.
Fixed-income securities can be an important part of a well-diversified portfolio. For many investors, particularly retirees, fixed-income investments are a secure, low-risk way to generate a steady flow of income. As long as they are held to maturity, fixed-income securities will provide a guaranteed return on your investment, with payments known in advance.
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Fontaine's Topsy's in West Roxbury is now gone, but Fred and Gail Snyderman are trying to bring back the flavor of their beloved chicken. Several months ago, they hired a former chef from Fontaine's to work at Skyline, their Marina Bay restaurant.
Growing up in Sharon, Gail Snyderman often went to Fontaine's Topsy's in West Roxbury for delicious, Southern-style fried chicken. In the early 1960s, Gail began bringing her husband, Fred.
"People would wait one hour or two hours for a plate of that chicken," said Fred Snyderman. "It was real finger-licking comfort food."
Fontaine's and its large flapping chicken sign are now gone, but the Snydermans are trying to bring back the flavor of the defunct restaurant's beloved chicken. Several months ago, they hired a former chef from Fontaine's to work at Skyline, their Marina Bay restaurant.
Fred Snyderman spent more than 35 years selling physical fitness and exercise equipment before deciding to fulfill his dream of owning a restaurant. In the late 1990s, he tried unsuccessfully to buy Fontaine's, which was at the corner of Spring Street and VFW Parkway. He eventually joined a friend as a partner in Skyline in August 2005, and bought out his partner the following year. His wife works as a real estate agent and helps out at the restaurant in her free time.
The couple, who live in Sharon, said owning a restaurant is harder than they expected. "A restaurant is a living, breathing thing," Fred Snyderman said. "There is no coasting."
With 220 seats including the outdoor deck, two function rooms and about 65 employees, the Snydermans have their hands full – especially during the summer season. They offer special promotions for people who sign up for the VIP E-mail Club, and will begin serving takeout in April.
Skyline has in the past specialized in seafood and steaks. Though they still offer those dishes, the Snydermans have tweaked the menu to make room for fried chicken options since they hired chef Don Sinclair.
Sinclair had to first pass a taste test of 10 Fontaine's fans, according to Fred Snyderman. He had Sinclair prepare a spread of food, and "if it hits the nail on the head, we're going to hire you," he said. Sinclair will now direct the other cooks and teach them to make the chicken consistently.
Fried chicken dinners start at $8.99, while most of the seafood dishes at Skyline are at least $20. But Gail Snyderman said price considerations were secondary to the excitement the couple felt at being able to eat their favorite fried chicken again, and to share it with their customers. "This is a time for people to have comfort food," she said.
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GOP super PACs hit a crossroads
Republican super PACs are about to face a potentially existential test of their reach and impact as the 2012 election cycle comes to a close, with their spending being closely watched as a way of answering a central question at the core of modern American politics: can an avalanche of money from outside groups move the needle in the presidential race and Senate contests across the country.
Since the spring, Republicans and Democrats have braced for the juggernaut of super PAC spending, an advertising tidal wave that was expected to swamp the messaging from the other side and quite possibly play a determinative role in deciding who will hold the presidency. Democrats have not been nearly as effective in fundraising this cycle, and have been casting jittery glances across the partisan divide.
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Yet so far, the results for Republicans are muddled - at best.
( Also on POLITICO: The Billion-Dollar Buy)
The fall crush of advertising is really just beginning in earnest, but even after months of media carpet bombing, the presidential race remains tight but with President Barack Obama ahead in most battleground polls. This has Republican operatives and donors keeping a close eye on where the spending goes from here in the national race and the other key GOP goal, retaking control of the Senate.
The group being most closely monitored is Americans Crossroads, and its affiliate, Crossroads GPS. They are the relative newcomers to outside spending, and have focused the most attention on ad dollars at the presidential level.
Democrats have fanned the notion for the last two weeks, as Mitt Romney has struggled, that Crossroads may start shifting its resources and begin walking away from a race that seems increasingly uphill. Obama allies have been gleeful that, for all the ad dollars spent, the presidential race is still roughly where it was a few months ago.
( Also on POLITICO: Myth of the small donor)
Crossroads spokesman Jonathan Collegio said that is a simplistic way of looking at advertising campaigns.
"This is an argument by and for four-year-olds, not people who take their reputations seriously," he said. "This assumes advertising takes place in a vacuum, without any pushback from the other team — and one could just as easily make the case that Obama's $173 million of ads over the summer to define Romney failed because the race remained tied."
Those spots were fought back to something of a draw in terms of both candidates' negatives, he said.
"The fact is that while Obama was driving Romney's negatives up, Obama's own negatives were going up — which is why the Gallup poll had the race tied almost continuously from May through August," Collegio said. "If the dollar is getting weaker at the same time the euro is getting weaker, the exchange rate isn't going to change much. Same thing."
Another source involved in Republican outside groups pointed out that while Democrats have less that they're spending on ad dollars, their supporters are arguably more involved in field and grassroots operations, the less visible but important elements of keeping races close.
While the Obama campaign spent millions on ads featuring Obama looking directly to the camera, Crossroads was prohibited from that type of candidate-based appeal under federal law, preventing them from using the most effective form of positive advertising, a super PAC official added.
Whether the group ultimately shifts resources toward the Senate map - it recently bought $1 million of air time in Indiana - remains to be seen.
Sources familiar with Crossroads spending say that there are no plans for changes now, that the race is still distant from a point where any type of shift would occur, and that the Obama-Romney race is still within the margin of error. Other sources said nothing would happen until at least after the second presidential debate at Hofstra University on Oct. 16, at which point there will be a clearer picture of how things stand.


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Crafty Creatures Review
Developer: Chillingo Ltd
Price: $0.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0
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LittleBigPlanet is a great game. Cut the Rope is a great game. Crafty Creatures, a charming new little puzzler from Chillingo, is pretty much LittleBigPlanet meets Cut the Rope and guess what, it's a great game too.
In Crafty Creatures the goal is to reunite two of the titular creatures across dozens of puzzle levels. To do so, players must manipulate the handcrafted environments by breaking cardboard barriers, activating moving platforms, and rolling balls to shift weight from one tower to another. As the game progresses, more interesting quirks are added on but the puzzles remain fairly straightforward almost to a fault. However, some of the designs are so creative players won't care how relatively easy they are. Also, skillful play earns buttons which are needed to unlock much of the game's later content.
Besides, the gameplay itself is only half of the appeal. The art style, which looks like actual scanned-in craft items, is absolutely delightful. Stages not only feel like real, breathing worlds but worlds players would love to watch their cat roll around in. The five different chapters also have their own visual themes so players will get to see oceans, dark nights, fluffy falls and more rendered in this felt fantasy. Meanwhile, the lively, well-produced soundtrack creates a sense of cute irreverence that goes great with the stitched-together visuals.
Crafty Creatures biggest draw though is its robust creation system. Using the intuitive tools players can create a wide variety of their own remarkably distinct creatures. More importantly, they can also create their own levels and easily share them online adding a potentially infinite amount of new content into the game. If anything, watching someone else's one-eyed, bearded cloth monster fall down an infinite hole is fun enough in its own special way.
Crafty Creatures' aesthetic isn't just about looking good. The creative potential of arts and crafts represents the creative potential of the game itself. That potential shouldn't be left to go to waste.
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