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This fine set of antique Victorian sterling silver napkin rings consists of three napkin rings, each with a square form.
Each side of these unusual napkin rings are embellished with bright cut engraved floral bud and trefoil motifs accented with circular pierced decoration.
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These Victorian napkin rings are an excellent gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition.
The bright cut engraved decoration is all very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece are all very clear.
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Width 3.6cm/1.4" square
Height 2.7cm/1.1"
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Avocado & Shirasu Donburi, and Some Tsukimi Treats
Today is 中秋の名月 (chushu no meigetsu), Harvest Moon, time to celebrate this year's crops. It's also called 月見 (tsukimi), the Moon festival, as since Heian period Japanese people have enjoyed watching the full moon that is said to be at its best at this time of year. Maybe not so much about the moon itself, but the temperature starts to be nice after the hot summer, without being too cold yet.
Sadly it's raining today, and I had to concentrate on celebrating the crops instead of the moon. Well, I might have done that even it wasn't raining. 花より団子 (hana yori dango), or 月より団子, to be correct.
Though my "crops" weren't quite traditional, as I wanted to try out this delicious looking recipe.
Avocado & Shirasu Donburi (for 2 persons)
2 bowls of rice
1 avocado
1/2 tsp lemon juice
50 g shirasu (whitebait)
4 perilla leaves
Some shredded nori
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp wasabi
1/4 tsp sesame oil
Some white sesame seeds for garnishing
1) Mix the soy sauce, wasabi and sesame oil to make dressing.
2) Cut the avocado in half, take out the stone and cut to bite-sized. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent color changing.
3) Cut the perilla leaves to thin strips.
4) Put the warm rice in 2 bowls, cover with shredded nori. Put 1/4 of the avocado chunks to each bowl, and top with whitebait. Add the rest of the avocado, top with perilla strips, and garnish with sesame seeds.
5) Pour the dressing on the dish just before eating.
Tip: Instead of wasabi, you can try yuzukosho to get a bit spicier version. Then leave the sesame oil out.
For tsukimi, it is traditional to eat taro, so this time I had my taro in a form of a rabbit confectionery. It was almost too cute to eat…
Marinated Salmon & Avocado Donburi
June brings the rainy season to Japan, and it's raining almost everyday. With the temperature around 25 degrees it makes the season very exhausting.
This dish is served cold, so it feels refreshing even in the hot summer days.
Marinated Salmon & Avocado Donburi (for 2 persons)
150g salmon for sashimi
1 ripe avocado (+ lemon juice)
4 perilla leaves
4 cherry tomatoes
2 tbs Japanese soy sauce
2 tbs sake
1 tbs mirin
A hint of wasabi
2 portions of rice
1) Put the soy sauce, sake and mirin in a pot and bring to boil. Simmer until the smell of alcohol is gone. Let the tare cool down.
2) Cut the salmon in bite-sized cubes and mix with cold tare. Let pickle for 20 minutes.
3) Cut the perilla leaves in paper thin slices and halve the tomatoes.
4) Peel the avocado and cut in bite-sized cubes. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent the change of colour.
5) Add some wasabi to the tare where salmon is, and add the avocado. Let pickle for another 5 minutes.
6) Put the rice into 2 bowls, sprinkle perilla leave strips on the rice. Put the salmon & avocado mix on the rice, and pour some tare on. Decorate with halved tomatoes and some perilla strips.
This dish can be made with maguro, bluefin tuna, or other fish suitable for eaten as raw.
I use brown rice for more nutritious meal, but white rice is fine too.


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So, my learning about writing has taken me in the direction of typography today and I am loving it. Having a bit of a background in psychology, I find it very interesting why some fonts are more pleasing, when they should be used and how people react to them. (There's a fun article on fonts causing controversy here).
But one of the most fun things I have found amidst surfing the web today was the ampersand. It's everywhere and it's a fun way through which to experience typography. This website devoted itself entirely to the ampersand and it's tons of fun. From quirky to ugly to tattooed, you can experience the ampersand in every possible way. Apparently there's a poem paying homage to this little character as well:
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This beautiful snippet delighted me and I just had to share it. You can find the rest of the poem here (quite worth reading but not as brilliant as this verse) and should definitely check out the poet.
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Fill the Gap with Dental Implants in Sutton Coldfield
Missing teeth are pretty common. Some get so badly decayed that they have to be extracted. Others fall out when gum disease gets so bad that they become loosened in the socket. And some get knocked out in sporting or traffic accidents. Whatever the reason, the loss of a single tooth does not seem all that bad when compared with what needs to be done to replace it. Or is it? Dental implants in Sutton Coldfield have a range of benefits that make filling the gap left by the loss of a single tooth very appealing.
In Sutton Coldfield, dental implants are available from various dentists, including the Dental Care Partnership. It is important to find out as much as possible about the implant process when going for an initial consultation. But let's take a look at why implants make such good replacements for single missing teeth.
The Advantages of Dental Implants
Firstly, dental implants are far less daily hassle than a partial denture. This is a removable false tooth on a plate that has to be taken out to be cleaned. Dental implants replace the root as well as the crown, and the artificial crown, which is handcrafted from colour-matched porcelain to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding natural teeth. These crowns never leave the mouth and can be kept clean with careful brushing and flossing, just like natural teeth.
Having an artificial root in the jawbone helps keep the neighbouring teeth in place. Without that root, there is more of a chance that the teeth will start to drift about and can even come loose in their own sockets and fall out. Replacing a tooth with a dental implant also restores full biting and chewing power, which is not possible with bridges or dentures.
Single implants help keep the jawbone healthy too, providing the stimulation that the bone requires to renew its cells. Without that stimulation the area where the tooth root was actively dissolves itself, and the gum starts to recede. Neither of these things lead to a good look, and that final benefit of having dental implants, they look good and they stay still. This has huge psychological benefits as patients who have had dental implants will attest.


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Whether watching gauchos in Buenos Aires preparing an elaborate and savory asado, sampling the local wines near Montevideo or enjoying Peru's most revered dish in Salaverry – mouthwatering and fresh ceviche – South American cuisine is as diverse as its people. This continent's dishes are a delight for your senses.
When many think of Argentine cuisine they think of the country's legendary steak. The country is well-known for its asados, or barbecue, also known as parrilladas. However, asados are not just a meal in Argentina – they are a major social event that brings together family and friends. On our Gaucho Fiesta shore excursion, you can enjoy this classic Argentine experience and watch as the gauchos, or cowboys, prepare your steaks and later share their traditional dancing and horsemanship skills. Don't forget to add some chimichurri – the green sauce made with finely chopped parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, chili pepper flakes, olive oil and a touch of lemon or vinegar – the country's go-to condiment.
With its vast stretches of rolling countryside and diverse winegrowing regions, it's no wonder Uruguay is one of South America's hidden wine gems. This country, which attracts a wide variety of travelers for its casual atmosphere and laid-back style, is best known for its Tannat wine – a rich, full-bodied red wine with dark fruit and spice aromas and flavors that's softer and easier on the palate than the original French version. Enjoy a sampling of Uruguay's prized local wines during our City Sights & Juanico Winery excursion or our City Landmarks, Wine & Dance Performance excursion, both from Montevideo.
Among the most traditional and delicious dishes native to Peru, ceviche tops the list of must-try specialties when visiting this fascinating and history-rich country. Though other countries specialize in ceviche, like Mexico and Ecuador, Peru's iconic lemon-cured fish recipe is one of the most popular and easiest to make. Watch a local master chef prepare the iconic Peruvian fish dish in Salaverry during our Ceviche Experience shore excursion.
Colombians take their coffee seriously. With no fancy blends or flavors, black coffee can be considered the country's national drink. The locals are accustomed to having coffee right after a meal, so whatever you happen to be exploring in Colombia, make sure to try this country's coffee by asking for a tinto, as they call it, and enjoy the pure aroma and taste of one of the world's best coffees.
Rio de Janeiro, the cultural capital of Brazil, evokes images of samba, sunbathing and an irrepressible exuberance for life. What better to pair this vivacious energy with than the country's national drink? Meet the refreshing yet potent caipirinha. The cocktail, as difficult as it may be to pronounce (Kai-Pee-Reen-Ya), is a deliciously simple mix of lime, sugar, and cachaça – the perfect accompaniment to a samba performance or a Copacabana beach stroll.


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What exactly is Invisalign?
Invisalign is an easy way to get straight, beautiful teeth without all the metal and hardware. After consulting with your dentist to determine your need, you will take x-rays, pictures and impressions of your teeth. Invisalign will then create a 3D image using the x-rays, pictures and impressions so that your dentist can create a tailored treatment plan for you. This will allow your dentist to show you what your teeth will look like at each stage of your treatment.
Depending on the treatment plan constructed for you, custom-made, clear aligners are used at different stages to straighten your teeth. The aligners are created with BPA-free plastic that won't irritate your mouth like metal braces can. The aligners are worn throughout the day and are only removed to eat, brush, and floss your teeth. For best results, aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day. As you progress through your different aligners, your teeth with gradually shift into place. Each tray is worn for approximately two weeks and visits to your doctor should be roughly every six weeks to monitor your progress.
Invisalign is able to treat several different concerns, such as gapped teeth, over/under bite, cross bite, open bite, and overly crowded teeth. There are many benefits to straightening your teeth using Invisalign as opposed to traditional braces. With Invisalign, you're able to enjoy any of the foods you would eat without braces. You can remove the device whenever you want, brush and floss normally, only have to visit your dentist every so often, not to mention the comfort level compared to traditional braces.
Treatment with Invisalign varies from person to person, but most adults achieve their desired smile in a year or so. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign is virtually invisible, so most people won't even notice you're wearing them!
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On July 19, 2011, Wikimedia Israel met with representatives of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, who were quite receptive. This project exists to organize collaboration with the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, paving the way for future Wiki-Academies, meet-ups and general cooperation between the Israel Museum, Jerusalem and the Wikimedia community.
Following the success of Wikimania Haifa 2011, and in response to the IMJ presentation, a follow-up meeting took place at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem on August 10, 2011. Attendees included Liam Wyatt, Cultural partnerships fellow at Wikimedia Foundation, members of Wikimedia Israel, local and international Wikimedia volunteers, and senior staff representatives of the Israel Museum. All were overwhelmingly receptive to the project proposal.
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SAD 61's Lisa Caron named Special Ed Administrator of the Year
By Wayne E. Rivet
Staff Writer
Lisa Caron knew from an early age she wanted to work with children as a career.
A college professor told her she was on the right path, but felt her true calling was to work with special needs children.
He told Caron she was "gifted."
Thirty-three years later, Lisa Caron not only proved her professor right, her work in the field of Special Education has caught the eye and appreciation of her peers.
Caron, who is director of Special Services in SAD 61, has been awarded the Special Education Administrator of the Year honor for 2017 by the Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC).
Caron was nominated by her Regional Group of Special Education Directors due to her creative and extensive programming to insure student needs in her district are met in the least restrictive setting in their home schools. She believes providing appropriate training and equipping staff with the skills and tools they need to educate students, is the key to student learning and achievement.
In addition to her job as the director of Special Services and District 504 Coordinator, Caron also serves on MADSEC's Professional Development Committee and as the alternative regional representative for the MADSEC Executive Board.
She is the Special Education Administrator representative for the Central Cumberland County Administrator Certification Committee.
During her 13 years in SAD 61, Caron has facilitated training in researched-based programming for her staff to meet the needs of district students. This includes previously being the only school district in Maine to establish a Lindamood Bell School Partnership for four years; the first school district in Maine to bring Behavior Analyst Technician Training to the Special Services Staff; and enhancing learning opportunities for her students and staff with technology, by providing professional development to staff to increase academic rigor for students in the district.
Caron was also an active participant in bringing Positive Behavior and Supports training to SAD 61.
She has been described as "a forward thinker whose decisions are always student centered — be it budget, curriculum, personnel or professional development." Since she started in the district, Caron has grown day treatment programs from two to four, addressing the specific and unique needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or significant behavioral and mental health challenges.
Finally, Caron is considered by her peers as a reflective leader, who with the support of her superintendent and building administrators, most recently led an initiative in SAD 61 to push a co-teaching model, which benefits both regular and special education students and staff. Breaking down the walls between these programs and maintaining a focus on what is best for all students is a worthwhile goal and one that Caron championed.
Caron will be honored during the MADSEC Director's Academy at the end of June.
SAD 61 Superintendent of Schools Al Smith and the School Board Monday night recognized Caron for her award and her work. Smith noted that the "Academy" takes its nomination process "very seriously," making the selection of Lisa Caron quite an honor.
The News posed the following questions to Ms. Caron regarding the award, as well as her thoughts on her special education career:
What was your reaction to receiving this honor? There are approximately 158 Special Education Administrators and 30 Assistant Special Education Administrators in the State of Maine, so I feel both humbled and a little overwhelmed to be receiving this award. I feel truly blessed that my peers feel that I am worthy of such an honor!
How did you decide to enter this field (influences)? For education in general, I was definitely influenced by my father, who was a teacher and administrator. I knew from an early age that I wanted to work with children for a career. During my senior year of college, I had the opportunity to choose a minor. Special Education was still fairly new at that point. During my first course in Special Education, which involved working with adults with disabilities, my professor told me I had "a gift" working with this population. At that time, that did not really resonate with me, but after teaching for several years in special education, I went on to get my master's degree in Special Education, then became an administrator about 15 years ago. The last 33 years have gone by very quickly and I know I am doing exactly what I am supposed to!
What has been your approach/philosophy in regards to your role as director of special education? I feel that my role/job as the director is to insure that the special services staff have the training and tools required to educate the students requiring special education services. I became a director because I wanted to be in a position to help with decision-making around the educational practices best for students with disabilities.
What would you say have been the biggest challenges you've faced over the past few years? Tough question, but I guess I would say keeping a full staff (the state and country face this challenge due to a shortage of certified and qualified special education staff) and growing and/or maintaining quality special education programs while being fiscally responsible to the families and taxpayers of our community.
How has the educational climate changed in regards to special education services? This question is challenging and impossible to sum up in few words. To understand the climate change, one would need to know the original intent of the Special Education Law that began in 1975. This law was to guarantee individuals with disabilities a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), which meant bringing individuals with significant disabilities out of institutions and into public schools.
Over the last 40-plus years, this law has been reauthorized multiple times with many changes. The law now recognizes 14 areas of disability. The hardest concept I think for most to understand is that all students must be considered, first and foremost, regular education students and, as such, are expected to progress in the general curriculum and meet the same standards as all other students. Therefore, the purpose of special education is not to identify and serve children with disabilities, but to identify and serve children with disabilities, whose needs cannot be met in the general education program.
Special education is a service designed to support students and regular educators in responding to curriculum and instructional challenges in the least restrictive, most appropriate, learning environment possible.
Finally, what is the greatest reward you experience in this field? The greatest reward of my job is seeing students with disabilities meet their educational goals and leave our high school prepared for their next journey in life. This often means the students (and their families) have needed to overcome many obstacles to reach their educational goals. For my work here in SAD 61, this year is a highlight. I get to watch the students that were kindergarteners my first year here receive their diplomas. I feel like I have come full circle over the last 13 years and am very excited about being able to witness this huge life experience with many students and families I have had the opportunity to work with.


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Elizabeth Blackwell 1821-1910 First American Woman to graduate from medical school --
Wilma Rudolph 1940-1994 First American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympics --
Victoria Murden 1963- First woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean --
Margaret Bourke-White 1904-1971 First woman photographer to document active war combat missions --
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Madam C.J. Walker 1867-1919 First female African American self-made millionaire --
Nellie Bly 1864-1922 First woman to travel around the world in under 80 days --
Emma Hart Willard 1787-1870 Established first higher education institution for woman --
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Stacy Allison 1958- First American woman to summit Mount Everest --
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Kathrine Switzer 1947- First woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon --
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Harriet Quimbby 1875-1912 First American woman to obtain a license to fly --
Pearl S. Buck 1892-1973 First American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature --
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Sacagawea c. 1790-? First Native American woman accorded the right to vote in an official U.S. government venture --
Edna St. Vincent Millay 1892-1950 First woman awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry --
Martha Graham 1917-2001 First women to head a Fortune 500 company --
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Mastermind of Qamishli massacre killed in Deiz ez-Zor
The ISIS amir who planned Qamishli massacre in 2016 killed by YPG special forces in Deir ez-Zor.
ISIS amir Hisên Ayîd El Bilêbil Ebû El Welid was killed by a YAT team, special forces of YPG, in Buseyra, a town near Deir ez-Zor.
According to ANHA News Agency, YAT forces launched an operation after El Welid's location was confirmed in Buseyra. El Welid was killed after a brief gunfight.
El Welid was known for his role in 2016 Qamishli massacre that killed 58 civilians.
After the massacre El Welid became an amir in Raqqa province and was the mastermind of various terror attacks in the region.


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Taylor Swift's New Single Seems To Call Out Kanye West
Taylor Swift has come out swinging with her latest single, "Look What You Made Me Do." As soon as the song dropped, fans jumped on the lyrics that seem to single out a message for Kanye West.
"I don't like your little games / I don't like your tilted stage," Swift sings on the track, along with, "The old Taylor can't come to the phone right now / Why? 'Cause she's dead." West famously used a tiled stage for his Saint Pablo tour.
Swift and West have been publicly battling on and off since 2009, when West rushed the stage and interrupted Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. West previously referred to Swift as "that bitch" in the lyrics to his hit "Famous."
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Young and vibrant entrepreneurs seem to be dominating the markets, which is a great move. However, although most of these millennial investors are zealous and full of potential, it is true that they need guidance from successful veterans. Sheldon Lavin serves as the CEO and chairman of OSI Industries, a role he performs exceptionally well. Sheldon Lavin holds excellent knowledge of managerial abilities, which is one of the aspects that have escalated his sought-after leadership qualities. Mr. Sheldon Lavin is undoubtedly one of the most successful CEOs who are capable of mentoring new entrepreneurs. He is not only idyllic in building business empires, but also perfect in shaping and leading them. His primary specialty revolves around large-scale economic strategies that assist companies in maintaining complex food delivery chains.
Aspects Influencing Lavin's Administrative Prowess
It is more than four decades since Sheldon Lavin got into the meat and processing industry. Prior to this, he had been working in the banking sector as an executive and an investor. At that time, Sheldon was also running a financial consultancy venture of his own. McDonald's bugger supply was quite small when Lavin joined its administration. However, with time, he has managed to transform it into the global supplier that it has become. Lavin's leadership qualities started taking shape before he joined Otto and Sons, which is the brand that came just before OSI industries. While serving in that financial organization, the bank requested him to become part of the ownership of Otto and Sons. Sheldon Lavin was reluctant, but he eventually agreed under the condition of reaping an equal amount of leverage as other members.
Investors Must Borrow Some Tips from Sheldon's Administration
As it is, Sheldon's job entails finicky details, which can be too demanding to handle at times. As such, most people are always left wondering how he manages such duties efficiently. Mr. Lavin reveals his strategies, where he acknowledges his involvement of highly equipped individuals in his company. He delegates different responsibilities to various people depending on their capability. By so doing, Sheldon is always able to focus on minimal research and supervision. For instance, if a professional cautions him on shortage of a particular product, he devises ideal methods of preparing his facility for supply shock. One way they get ready is by purchasing that product in massive quantities. These are just some of the wise decisions he has been making for more than fifty years.


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Pinellas PTA Hosts State Lawmakers
The events, which are free and open to the public, gives residents a chance to talk to Pinellas lawmakers about education issues.
PINELLAS COUNTY – Do you know who your legislators are?
The Pinellas County Council of Parent Teachers' Association is hosting a Meet Your Legislator series. The free events are open to the public and offer residents a chance to meet their state legislators in person and exchange ideas about public education.
The events will be held at schools across the Pinellas district. It is also an opportunity for residents to gain insight from legislators about the upcoming state legislative session.
As part of the PCCPTA Meet Your Legislator series, elected representatives will speak to residents on these dates:
• Thursday (Oct. 5) ~ Sen. Jeff Brandes and Rep. Chris Latvala, 6:30 p.m., Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave., Largo
• Oct. 19 ~ Sen. Jeff Brandes, 6 p.m., North Shore Elementary School, 200 35th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
• Nov. 28 ~ Rep. Ben Diamond, 6 p.m., Shore Acres Elementary School, 1800 62nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
For information about PCCPTA go to pccpta.org.
Photo shows, from left, state Sen. Jeff Brandes, state Rep. Chris Latvala, state Rep. Ben Diamond
Pinellas PTA | Education | Jeff Brandes | Chris Latvala | Ben Diamond | Tampabay News | Community News
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(While celebrating my 25th anniversary with Brenda this week on the Disney Dream luxury cruise ship, here is an updated version of a previous blog that needs to be reviewed again by all of us – yes, me too!)
It's easy for marketplace believers to succumb to commonly held and often repeated myths on productivity and success.
"And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God." 1 Corinthians 2:4-5
Over the years I've heard literally hundreds of pithy comments from self-proclaimed "gurus" that are simply not true, and in many ways, destructive.
7 Destructive Business Myths
Here are 7 destructive business myths that can stall your productivity and success with simple ways to overcome them.
Myth #1: Multi-tasking increases my productivity.
The reality is that God designed our brains to focus on only one cognitive activity at a time. Many research studies conclude that it can take up to 25 minutes or more to regain your focus after being distracted, interrupted, or attempting to multi-task – not to mention the overall lack of productivity and quality.
A great way to avoid the trap of multi-tasking is time blocks. As I coach all my clients, block off large chunks of time for the big, important stuff. For example, I block off Monday & Friday mornings from 8-11:30 for writing and nothing but writing: blog posts, white papers, books, etc. I often turn off my email!
It's not always easy, but focused time blocks for your top priorities are essential for higher productivity.
Myth #2: Bigger is better.
Bigger is not always better – think government!
Bigger is not always better – think government!
The reality is that better is better. One time the former founder of Chick-fil-A, S. Truett Cathy, was being pushed by his entire executive to borrow money, open stores, and rapidly expand to keep up with a fast-growth competitor. In an uncharacteristic outburst of intensity, Mr. Cathy interrupted the team's presentation, pounded the board room table and exclaimed, "I am sick and tired of hearing you say we must be bigger. What we must do is get better. And when we get better, our customers will demand we get bigger!"
Rather than strive to always get bigger, always keep getting better.
Myth #3: Customers only care about price.
The reality is that customers care more about value than price. Is price important? Yes, up to a point. But if the only thing you compete upon is price, there will always be someone else who will charge less – always!
Instead, build value into your services, products, relationships, and offerings. Understanding and delivering on what your customer values is far more profitable than merely competing on price.
Delivering real customer values is far more profitable than competing on price.
Myth #4: Competitors are your enemies.
The reality is that competitors could become great allies.
Your strengths could offset your competitors weakness for both your clients and theirs. Even Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, became friendly allies with Bill Gates at Microsoft when Jobs decided to offer Microsoft compatibility in his products. Yes, the Apple-freaks freaked, but in the end, it proved to be a valuable and profitable alliance for both companies.
Examine ways you could potentially team up with others in your same space. You may be surprised at their reception and enthusiasm.
Myth #5: Longer hours increase my productivity.
The reality (why do I even need to mention this) is that longer hours ultimately produce burnout.
Yes, there will be times you need to invest long hours at work, but it should never become routine, expected, or "that's just how we do things around here." When you launch a company, new line, or expand your services, you will likely work some long hours. But you must not allow this to become your norm.
Take time to get away, recharge, and rethink what really must be done vs. what are nice-to-do's. Dump the nice-to-do's and you'll decrease your work hours while you increase your productivity.
Myth #6: Bosses motivate employees.
Think about this one. Can your boss really motivate you?
I'm not talking about offering cash or related incentives for short-term higher performance – anybody can do that (and most of them don't really work). I'm talking about deep-down, to-the-bone motivation.
The reality is that we motivate ourselves. As a manager, it then becomes your responsibility to uncover what motivates each employee. All you have to do is ask them – they'll tell you. Then create an environment (schedules, relationships, culture) where your team can not wait to get to work.
Myth #7: Success equals money.
All of us have said at one time or another "Oh, if I only had a little more money everything would be OK." This focus is on earthly ROI: Return on Investment.
For the vast majority of businesspeople I've worked with and spoken to, their success is measured on more than just profit. Their success is not about cash flow or the size of their investment portfoio, it is more about the impact they have on others be it family, friends, colleague, customers, or community.
Now my focus is at a higher level, not on temporal, earth-based success (ROI). My passion and purpose is firmly rooted in EROI: Eternal Return on Investment, what I need to be and do to receive heavenly rewards for the coming trillions upon trillions of years ahead of me.
Other Business Myths
I've listed seven secular business myths that need to die.
What are others you hear? Let's have a fun string on other myths floating around that marketplace believers should not embrace. Thanks for joining the conversation!


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Strong and stable, fairy fable...
Strong and stable, strong and stable,
Turns out that was just a fable
Now we've properly crashed and burned
The joke's on you, the tables turned
YOU'RE going to have to deal with it,
Now that we're bollock deep in shit
Your arrogance is pretty vile,
But head-up-arse is just your style
We really should feel sorry for you
Since clusterfuck's just what you do
You didn't even cost your plans
Yet had a go when Jezza had
And let's not go there on debate day
No-show? Not cool at all Ms May.
The decent thing would be step down
But you intend to stick around
Why exactly won't you bail?
When this was such an epic fail
Stubborn, greedy, power-crazed?
It's left the country quite amazed
The Tories keeping super schtum
While Labour level up- game on
I'm sure deep down there's something good
I'm sure you'd rewind if you could
But now you can't; and it's a mess
We're not your pawns; this isn't chess
It's people's lives you're juggling now
They want to know exactly how
They'll feed their kids, or get their meds
Or make sure their hospitals have beds
You keep repeating 'equal, fair'
That's easy when you're stood up there
With nowt a thought for the daily grind
That leaves so many so far behind
But never fear, you have a plan
As only Tory PMs can
You'll jump in bed with DUP
No self respect, no dignity
The mask has slipped, it isn't pretty
In fact it's absolutely shitty
Despite the spin, fake news and lies,
We've seen behind your lying eyes
And just be warned, we won't lie down
We have a voice, we'll stand our ground
This country spoke, it shouted clearly
It's PEOPLE first, we love ours dearly


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I am marking a decade of being a Mac user and at the same time the company just release the iPad. So it wasn't a big stretch for me to pre-order the iPad and count down the days until its April 3rd delivery date.
I didn't exactly order it for me. My wife has been wanting a laptop for sometime because both of the other computers (the iMac in the office and my MacBook Pro) were always being used for my stuff, (i.e. editing, graphics, office work, etc) Yet somehow the $1000 price tag for a MacBook just didn't seem worth it for how she uses a computer. Sure some of you might be saying "Well you could have bought a Dell or HP for cheaper." That is true, but we are, as my wife would say, a "Mac household."
That simple truth kept delaying her having her very own laptop. We both new that she nor I would be satisfied with a PC. It wasn't until the rumors of a "touch screen tablet" from Apple began to circulate that there seemed to be a solution. As soon as they announced it for pre-order and with my wife's birthday being conveniently only a week before the delivery date, we ordered it.
After opening the iPad on Saturday we were pleasantly reassured that Apple got it right. There are a lot of people out there that have been saying that it is nothing more than a big iPhone or iTouch. What we found is that they're right, but I argue that it's a good thing.
For users, like my wife, who want a good internet-browsing tool that can access email, calendars and contacts, will store all of their photos, music, movies and books and have a variety of other utility functions the iPhone or iTouch could have been the answer. The only problem is that they're way too small, which is quite simply a deal breaker.
The iPad is the answer. She doesn't really need a fully operating laptop, but she also needs more than an iPhone. The iPad has all that an iPhone can offer plus a larger display (that's actually quite beautiful), better keyboard, word processing and is much faster. Sure it still runs the iPhone operating system and doesn't allow for much multitasking, but that isn't really the purpose is it?
She has all the functionality that she needs out of a laptop, the mobility of the iPhone and the ease of use of the fine-tuned touch screen all for a forth of the price of my MacBook Pro. That in my mind is a perfect solution to our problem.
It won't be long either, before others catch on. I guess some 300,000 thousand were already sold on Saturday alone.
Well done Apple… well done.
Now if you'll just get out of the contract with AT&T we'd be really happy!
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I arrived home the other day to find a promotional card that looked a lot like a lottery ticket taped to my front door. Out of curiosity, I pulled the multi-colored card from its clinging position on my door and carried it into the kitchen.
In big letters across the top were the words "$5000 jackpot." Right beneath those words was a familiar, silvery substance that I knew from past experience promised me a chance to win that "$5000 jackpot" even if the odds were small. The rules seemed simple enough too. Copying the format of Blackjack, a game I have never actually played, you scratch away at the film, that reminded me somewhat of crayon residue, to reveal the dealers hand and then all three of yours.
I skeptically scratched away. Is there such an act of "skeptically scratching?" Anyway…
I won!
Well, I knew that my hand beat the dealer's hand, but I was still quite skeptical about winning anything worth the time that I took to play the game. But again curiosity got the better of me and I flipped the card over to review the "winnings."
As I read the information my suspicions were confirmed. Although the winnings seemed good enough, a video game system, TV, vacation, knife set, GPS or the $5000, the card required you to call a number to find out what you won. I read on, through all of the fine print and there amongst the tiny font was the fact that I would have to watch a short presentation on a "new and exciting air filtration system."
This is where I should have walked the 5 feet to the trashcan and dropped the card in!
Yet again, like a fish suspiciously approaching "a funny looking worm" dangling in the water with every intention of at least giving it a nibble, I called the number. I don't play the actual lottery but "this ticket was free so what was the harm," I thought. The lady on the other end of the line was polite, asked a few questions and before I knew it, I had promised an in-home presentation of this "new and exciting air filtration system." In return I was guaranteed one of the prizes on the back of the card for only 10 minutes of my time.
Hook, line and sinker…
I called my wife, who immediately informed me that this was a bad idea. Yet being the curious one in the relationship and somewhat of a sucker for a good deal I was going to move forward with our 10 minute presentation scheduled for the following evening. My wife reluctantly agreed after some persuasion and a few statements sounding something like "All we have to do is watch this 10 minute presentation, give our feedback and we win something."
The following evening, at the designated time, we heard a knock at the door following the sound of a rusted out muffler running in the driveway. I opened the door to see a somewhat burly looking woman in her mid 40s standing on my front steps. I opened the door and she introduced herself as being a representative from the company that I had spoken to a day earlier.
She awkwardly invited herself in and I closed the door behind her. She seemed harmless and I felt sort of bad for her as I could tell that this was way outside of her comfort zone. "Let's just sit and talk for a bit and get to know each other," she explained to my wife and me. Although odd in timing and obviously forced upon her by some sort of crash course in sales, we obliged the conversation and sat on the couch across from her.
What followed was a 10-minute period of silence peppered with her attempts to "get to know us."
With my agreed upon time frame already passed, I asked that we see the "new and exciting air filtration system" that she had to offer us. I knew that was the only way I was going to find out what I won and get the presentation over as quickly as possible.
She reluctantly stood up and walked toward the door while explaining step by step what she was going to do.
"I'll go to the car and get two boxes and carry them to the porch. Then if you'll let me back in we can start the demo."
I wondered if the superfluous detail was a part of her crash course in sales as well. Was she afraid I was going to leave her standing on the front porch with these two boxes?
She returned, as she detailed, with two boxes and I let her back in. Carrying a large cardboard box and a smaller black case, she walked over into the middle of our area rug, dropped the cardboard box to the floor and took a seat on the black case. She stood slightly, pulled opened the black case and removed a binder before sitting back down.
"I am fairly new at this so I will have to read some of this information to you if that is okay," she said. "Sure," we replied not wanting to be rude. We both could tell how green she was without her having to say it.
"I am about to reveal to you a new breakthrough in air filtration that is changing the way that people view the air that they breathe," she read in a monotone, cracked voice. It was odd to have someone read to me something that was intended on being conversational, but in delivery fell quite short of its goal.
She then placed the binder down in front of her and began opening the cardboard box. I was admittedly a little interested even if she wasn't a natural salesperson. After fumbling with the tabs and folds of the box, she pulled a black, oblong shaped object out of the box and placed in down in front of us.
"What would you say that this looks like?" she asked. After an awkward pause, both my wife and I said almost in unison, "It looks like a vacuum cleaner."
"I knew that you would think that," she said "but it isn't. The M8R90 is a new breakthrough in cleaning the air in your home."
"Looks like a vacuum cleaner to me," I thought.
She then proceeded to tell us about how several years ago a company had developed an air filtration system to be used in commercial clean up projects. They soon realized that although it cleaned the air with no problem, the dust that had settled would continuously get kicked back up into the air resulting in them repeating the "air filtration" process. Then one day as if by divine intervention they decided that they should put vacuum cleaner attachments on the "air filtration system" to solve the problem.
I sat glossy eyed, wanting to laugh at myself for being fooled into allowing a door-to-door vacuum cleaner saleswoman disguised as an "air filtration expert" into my home.
We looked at each other and then back at her. She sat there with an odd sense of pride about what she had just revealed to us. We were polite and allowed her to continue.
She went on, reading her script, telling us about vacuums versus airflow and why vacuum cleaners don't work and how the M8R90 was going to do to the vacuum cleaner what the refrigerator did to the icebox.
Then came the demo. She poured sand in the M8R90, vacuumed everything in sight and had me standing up using every attachment in the box. Every time there was a new attachment a new white filter would go in the M8R90 and each time she would remove it to prove to us how dirty we really were; an odd sales technique.
By this point we were over an hour into our 10-minute presentation and we were getting a little irritated although we remained polite.
The demo finished and she looked at us with certainty and asked, "So what do you think?" I looked at my wife and then back at her. "Well," I said. "It seems great but we have all wood floors and don't have much need for a high-end vacuum cleaner."
She looked around and winced as if it was the first time that she realize that our entire living room and probably the rest of the house was all wood floors. Although the comment was a blow she continued on with an entirely transparent, as if the entire presentation hadn't been, attempt to help us understand how much money the M8R90 would save us.
After answering "no" several times to repeated attempts to dropping the price from $1900 to $900, which I assume is the actual price, she gave up. We thought the hour and a half ordeal was over.
But it wasn't over. She had to call her boss and get permission to pack up.
Not only that, but she hadn't been there long enough to call him and so she asked if she could stay a while longer. "Are you kidding me?" I thought. I felt bad for her but this was getting ridiculous. Yet not wanting to be too mean, we allowed her to stay.
We made small talk for another half hour before she called her boss, who made a last ditch effort to sell us the vacuum cleaner in disguise. After getting permission to pack up she hung up with him and went about doing so.
As she was packing up the M8R90 and her black case, she complained that she only gets the "sucky houses" as she put it and how her situation was horrible and she had bills. I sat politely and listened, offering poor attempts at consoling the disheveled door-to-door vacuum cleaner saleswoman.
Finally she left and we listened to her muffler as she exited our neighborhood.
So what did we win you ask?
A two nights stay at a Holiday Inn, in select cities, during off peak seasons that is still going to cost us travel, food and a $50 non-refundable room deposit.
Oh well. At least my area rug is really clean.
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Here is a video about Haiti from Fireside International, Luke Renner's group. WARNING THE VIDEO IS GRAPHIC, but something we need to see.
Watch his video page for more updates.
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At 4:53 yesterday millions of Haitians experienced a catastrophic event that will prove to make their already difficult lives even more difficult. My wife and I were both struck by what happened to these people and found ourselves asking about how we could help. I know that many others would find themselves asking the same question.
The need in Haiti is already so great. A country devastated already by hunger, disease and poverty is now dealing with something that many of us in the developed world would have trouble handling.
We should all do what we can to help these people during this difficult time, whether that would be contacting Red Cross or another charity that would be able to provide support to the country and those in need. This immediate need also brought my mind back to a more long-term need that those of us in the media world will feel a real connection with. I encourage any of you that believe in the transformative power of storytelling to check out www.ageofthestoryteller.org.
This is the virtual site of a very real film school, The Caribbean Institute of Media Technologies, located in Haiti trying to make a long-term difference in the lives of the people by teaching them how to tell their stories. What a significant task! As their site will detail, Haiti is a country with an extremely low literacy rate and media can play a role in educating Haitians with not only skills that will help them communicate and find work, but skills that will begin to tell their collective story to each other and the world.
The Founder and Director, Luke Renner is an accomplished Director/Producer/Editor that actually graduated from my alma mater, Anderson University. What Luke has reminded me and what we should all contemplate is that bringing aid to those in the world that need it means doing more than just providing for the here and now, but helping them plan and hope for the future. Food, water, health care and education are important, but so is ones ability to tell their story, be heard and potentially bring hope and understanding to another through that story.
As you think about the ways that you might help the people in Haiti and around the world think not just about the essentials of life, but think about the potential of teaching people to become great storytellers and the power that could have for generations to come.
I am sure that there are more organizations than just Luke's around the globe trying to do the same, but I encourage anyone that has a passion for storytelling to find a way to get involved in such a organization.
Here's to Luke and others teaching people the power of Story.
*Update: Luke was interviewed on the Today Show and had great comments about the situation in Haiti. Find a way to give now and in the future!*
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It has been a few weeks since my last post. I intend to start posting more often. I am waiting to get word on a new year-long project that I will be working on. It should be exciting!
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Beware of those LA Lurkers!
No, I didn't spell it wrong. I meant what I said… "LA Lurkers." What do I mean? Well… I have had occasion several times throughout my short career to work with or in proximity to what I refer to as the "LA Lurkers." They're not a semi-pro sports team or even people who are particularly good at lurking about. They are those video/film "professionals" that love to talk about their recent stint working, or lurking, close to or in our "holy land"… Hollywood.
Sure, we all "love" to hear about their close encounter with some A or B list celebrity at The Ivy during their lunch hour, but lets be honest… that is as close as they've come to "chatting it up" on set with Spielberg. Now don't get me wrong, I am glad that they worked in LA and had a chance to be in the same city where some of the best cinematic creations that have ever been conceived of were produced. The issue that I have is that for some reason they seem to think that by the mere mentioning of the fact they worked near genius makes them somehow a genius themselves. Holding a light on a low budget film in LA is just as complicated as holding a light on a low budget film in Minneapolis, only more expensive!
Driving to the stadium and standing in the parking lot doesn't mean you know what's going on in the game!
The root of my problem with the "LA Lurkers" is that they attempt to position themselves as the big fish in our little pond. They want those of us in this industry, who aren't a part of the Hollywood system, to feel as though we are inferior to them. The reality is that often times their connection with Hollywood was nothing more than geographic in nature and their talent lies well below where they want us to think that it is. Why else would they have left?
This isn't always true of course. There are plenty of people who have done amazing work in LA and have decided to venture elsewhere in the world to work. The difference is that they don't taut themselves as "Hollywood folk". I think this is because these types of people have worked in the Hollywood system and have realized something… maybe it isn't all its cracked up to be.
I came all the way to Hollywood and all I got was this stupid t-shirt.
If you ask most people they would say that Hollywood IS the "holy lands" of film production. I wouldn't necessarily disagree. I was once working (for free and the experience!) on a low budget Hollywood production that was shooting on location near my hometown. In between takes, I was talking with a union grip that flew out to work the shoot. He was perplexed by the idea that I was passionate about film, but wasn't moving to Hollywood. "If you want to make cars, you go to Detroit and if you want to make movies you go to Hollywood," he said. Obviously this was before the auto industry collapse! J You get his point though. Yet I find myself questioning some of this premise.
Hollywood is the place where great movies are made, but it's also the place where a lot of bad movies are made. The point is that although there is something to be said of the talent that works in LA, not everyone there is great at what they do. I know for a fact that great, and I mean fantastic, film and video is being created in a lot of cities all across the country. Don't believe me? Pick a decent sized city. Google it and find video/film production houses in the area. Google them and look at their portfolio pages. Surprising huh?
We don't even have to pay for rain. It's free here!
So a word to those "LA Lurkers"… I don't care that you worked in LA or Hollywood. I'm not being mean or rude just honest. If it worked out for you and you got great experience then I congratulate you on your effort. It does take guts to chase your dream and move to Hollywood and live in a 2-bedroom apartment with 5 other people. I commend you on that spirit of adventure, but it doesn't mean that what you did there is automatically better than what is happening in a lot of other places.
Furthermore, those of us in the world outside Hollywood should feel good about the work that we're doing and where we're doing it. Because in the end it doesn't matter where you wrote it, shot it or edited it. All that matters is that what you put on the screen affects people. That defies geography!


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I have owned shirts from urban outfitters in the past, and so I was looking for some new clothes on their website recently. The site was extremely easy to navigate, and I was able to find what I was looking for. I was a little surprised to find that they sell a lot of Calvin Klein clothes, since I expected them to have only their own name brand. I found some new clothes for myself as well as a Christmas gift for my wife. They offer free shipping on orders over $50, which was a nice perk of shopping on this site. They also offer free returns. I find this to be one of the most valuable benefits that an online clothes store can offer. Even when you choose your size, some brands and styles fit differently than others. I am always hesitant to buy clothes online if I am not sure how they will fit. But the option of free returns allowed me to make the purchase that I wanted to, knowing I could always return it if it didn't fit right. But the fit was good, and I had the opportunity to find a good deal on clothes that I wouldn't have tried if I didn't have the option of free returns.
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Urban Outfitters website is great for finding unique gifts or clothes from their clothing line. I use Urban Outfitters to find random, unique gifts ranging from funny books, cards, artwork, and one of kind items, for example, a bacon bowl. I like checking the website periodically to see what new things they may have.
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Urban Outfitters is kind of a hip/urban/boho type mix of a store. They carry everything from men's and women's clothing and accessories to decorations for your home/apartment/dorm to yoga and workout equipment to record players. It's all really trendy and cool - and it's just fun!
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I am obsessed, I mean OBSESSED with urban outfitters. I am from southern California and I loved the relaxed, vintage inspired clothing they offer. I always grew up going to the stores which were very abundant where I lived. Then I moved to South Carolina where they do not have one within 2 hours of me. This website allowed me to keep my urban outfitters obsession without having to waste a tank of gas.
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Compared to other similar stores Urbanoutfitters.com has pretty average pricing. You get quality clothing without having to drain your entire savings.
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Customer Service through the website it great. One time the site messed up and placed an order 3 times on my credit card. They were quick to fix everything and were so nice about it.
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I would give this site a perfect ''10'' in a heartbeat if the prices weren't quite so high. For trendy, modern, edgy clothing for teens and adults, this site is amazing. It also has an ''apartment'' section where you can find decor and other home items.
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After ordering a few items from this website, I realized the quality is great; the prices are just high. For what you pay, you DO get high quality. I have never seen them charge for shipping though, which is a money saver.
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My last order came and I had the completely wrong item. (Note: This was the only time I ever had an issue when ordering from Urban Outfitters). I called customer service and spoke with a nice, helpful woman. She let me keep the wrong item, which was a pair of sunglasses, and the correct ones were shipped right away and arrived at my door step in only a few days.
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I used to love browsing and shopping at the physical Urban Outfitters stores long before it became as mainstream and popular as it is now. However, I now prefer the online shopping experience of Urban Outfitter's website because you can peacefully browse through all the different items without being bombarded with teenagers Shopping on the website is much like any other typical retail store website. In my most shopping experience on the website, I utilized the free shipping with $50 purchase. There was no problems finding what I needed online and adding it to cart. I bought some unique decor items for my home along with some clothing and shoes. They have a huge selection of items online and the checkout process was also very quick and efficient. When I received my items, everything came together with no mistakes. Overall, the Urban Outfitters website has really great customer service and quick order fulfillment.
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I am a big fan of Urban Outfitters. I shop in the stores as well as on their website. The website has a much larger selection than the stores do, and they have an excellent return policy, so I do quite a bit of shopping online at urbanoutfitters.com. Their website has a great layout, and it is easy to sort by category or do a search for whatever it is that you are looking for. They have a huge selection of sale items and you can sort by price. My favorite thing about this website, is that you can click on the different color options for a certain clothing item and it will change the photo. This is much easier than having to click on the item, wait for page to load, then click on the different color, view the photo, then go back to search results. It may sound insignificant, but this is a big factor for me when online shopping. I like a quick, efficient shopping experience and urbanoutfitters.com definitely provides that. Their shipping is reasonable and often free with a $50 purchase.
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Urbanoutfitters.com is one of the reasons why I am doing less shopping in physical stores and more shopping online. It is a rather easy website to navigate and I find that all items are quite easy to find. Also, the items offered online are certainly more varied than the ones featured in stores. Not only are the descriptions helpful when selecting a particular item, but also the reviews written by other customers add a lot of insightful suggestions/thoughts when one wishes to find out more details about the product offered. Although products offered through this brand may not be as budget friendly as others, the website offers many sales throughout the year that make the purchasing of these goods worth it and more economically feasible. I also like how all the brands featured on the website are always good quality brands. The checkout process was easy and shipping was also quick and even arrived before the projected date.
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I have always loved the style of Urban outfitters clothing and accessories! it's so laid back and effortless. I have never had the pleasure of having an Urban outfitters store anywhere near where I live though and did not own a lot of their clothing. I had never thought to shop for their items online though, until I received a gift certificate for their online store recently. I checked out their website and could not believe the hugs variety of items that they offered! Much more than any store would have I am sure. Even more mind boggling were the low prices I found. Granted, the regular priced items were still pretty speedy, but there were a ton of clearance items on sale for ridiculously low prices. I'm talking like ten dollars for awesome shirts, I bought about five of them right away. I also found a deal for free shipping on my order, so that combined with no tax that you would normally pay in the store, makes for a pretty awesome online shopping experience!
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What I like about Urban Outfitters is you can get different items that you wouldn't normally find at other stores. For example they have cool stuff for your house that is one-of-a-kind. But sometimes the quality isn't exactly what I would expect. I feel like sometimes they may be a little overpriced for what they're selling. I bought some drapes for my house there that were pretty pricey, but the design was cool and fit well with the look I was going for. When they arrived, I felt like they were thin and not a super great quality. If I had seen them in the store I wouldn't have bought them. Some of the brands the Urban Outfitters sells are really great. Those brands you can't go wrong with their selection. But some of the things that they get because it is "alternative" it might not always be a super awesome quality. It's almost like the quality diminishes because it is trendy or because it's trying to be funny (kind of like how they will have shirts or house items that have different sayings). Their website is super easy to navigate through and you can find what you're looking for though.
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I need to buy new bras. My boobs have been huge pretty much since day 1, thanks to the progesterone injections I was on up until week 9. They're less sore than they were in those days, but just the thought of wearing one of my regular bras at this point makes me cringe. I've been wearing sports bras for weeks and weeks, but it might be nice to have a decent bra that doesn't just smoosh my boobs against my rib cage. Is 14 weeks too early to buy a maternity bra?
My skin is super-dry. Probably in part because I need to be drinking more water. But when my day is broken up into hour-long home visits, with 15 minute breaks to get from point A to point B, drinking more water means spending most of my day with a painfully full bladder.
I'm not very good at remembering things like putting on lotion, either, which would be a step in the right direction. I intend to do it and then get busy with something else and forget. The other day, I lifted my shirt as part of a routine check (see below), and noticed tiny, pink cracks in the skin below my belly button. Since then, I've been slathering up twice a day.
I'm obsessed. Every time I go to the bathroom, I spend an extra few seconds scrutinizing my profile. Is it bigger than yesterday? Can anyone else see it? Do I want anyone else to notice?
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In the morning, it's pretty easy to disguise the bump, but by the time I'm ready for bed, my belly is enormous, stretched to its limit with a combination of baby, bloat, and gas. I'm not sure how I feel about it at this point. It's not the cute, barely-there bump i thought I would have at this stage. To me, it just looks like a little extra weight on top of the Triple P (pre-pregnancy pudge, or PIP, if you prefer post-IVF pudge). I'm trying to embrace it, in the weeks between appointments, as a sign that there really is a baby in there, growing away.
Not that I need the additional reminder. The pelvic bone pain has continued, making even the shortest walk unbearable. I limp along during the day and wince every time I have to shift my weight or stand on one foot while dressing or undressing. It makes me a bit crotchety (pun intended). At least, that's what I blame my foul mood on these days, rather than admit it's more likely due to the stress of all the changes that will be happening in the next six months.
Hubby has embraced my changing body (especially the boobs, duh) and continues to marvel at the fact that there is another human being inside of me. There are moments when I marvel, too. Those are the moments when i don't feel fat, uncomfortable, and disgusting. Those are the moments I feel content. Happy, even.


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2009 Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Saint Estèphe
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Very deep to black colour. Immediately lovely, spicy black fruit, perfect balance, deep and cool and long. Chewy cherry-skin finish. Likely to be great value - buy in magnums for parties. Rating: 91-91 L&S (Apr 2010)
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Smoke and violets are very much in evidence on the nose lots of fragrances. The mid palate has a good weight of fruit blackcurrant at first with a touch of liquorice enriching. The tannins are still firm but not aggressive allowing the fruit to come through on the finish. 2020-40 Rating: 92 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk(Dec 2013)
Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959. Rating: 92-95 James Suckling, The Wine Spectator(May 2010)
Superbe réussite, délivrant toute la puissance du millésime mais avec une élégance de texture et de tanin qu'on ne lui connaissait pas à ce niveau, avec un tanin particulièrement bien enrobé dans la texture. Nous le recommandons vivement Rating: 17.5 TAST, Bettane & Desseauve(May 2010)
This is arguably more Ormes de Pez than St Estèphe, but the longer it stays in the mouth, the more the tannins make themselves apparent. It's a stylish, concentrated, richly proportioned wine with lots of extract, and flavours of cassis, cedar wood and liquorice. A wine that should appear on the market at a reasonable price, so stock up. 10+ years. Rating: 93-93 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com(May 2010)
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Tasted at Chateau Lynch Bages, this Ormes de Pez is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, matured in 40% new oak, this '09 Les Ormes de Pez has a deep, garnet colour. The nose is very pure, very focused, tightly would at first, a certain "strictness" to this Saint Estephe. Not as earthy as other wines, subtle aromas of black cherries, a touch of cassis, cedar and sandalwood. Good definition, but despite coaxing it is relatively closed at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite peppery on the entry, nicely balanced, masculine as usual, a saline note towards the finish that is quite linear at the moment. This is like a tightly coiled spring but it should drink well after 6-8 years year of ageing, which this wine usually needs. Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.robertparker.com(Apr 2010)
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Purple red, good ripe cassis fruit, good balanced richness and good length, a supple, harmonious wine. Drink 2014-20. Rating: ****17 www.decanter.com(Apr 2010)
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Château Les Ormes-de-Pez (French for The Elms of Pez) is a winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of the Bordeaux wine region of France, near the hamlet of Pez. The wine produced here was classified as one of 9 Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels in the 2003 listing. Though this classification is currently annulled, it is expected to be revived by the 2009 vintage, but without use of the quality divisions such as "exceptionnel". The Château and buildings date from 1792, constructed after the division and sale of Château de Pez as a result of the French Revolution. During the 19th century it was owned by Marcel Alibert, also the owner of Château Belgrave, until it was sold in 1927 to the Société Civile du Haut Médoc. Financial trouble forced the estate to be sold on to Jean-Charles Cazes in 1930, who passed it on to his son André Cazes. To date the estate is owned by the Cazes family, also owners of Château Lynch-Bages. For many years the vinification took place at Lynch-Bages, but the cuvier and chai of Ormes-de-Pez were modernised before the 1981 vintage. After a long period of management by Jean-Michel Cazes, he has been succeeded by his son Jean-Charles Cazes. The vineyard area, divided into two blocks north and south of the village of Saint-Estèphe, extends 33 hectares (82 acres), with the grape varieties of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. The annual production of the Grand vin Château Ormes de Pez is typically 15,000 cases.
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