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November 22, 2013
A free concert commemorating the 200th birthdays of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner features the Loyola Symphony Orchestra and Loyola Chorus alongside special guests and Metropolitan Opera stars Alfred Walker '96, Greer Grimsley '76 and Luretta Bybee. The program will include selections from Verdi's "Otello," "Aida" and "La Traviata," as well as Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman" and "Die Walkure," including the famed "Ride of the Valkyries."
The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, located in the Communications/Music Complex on Loyola's main campus. A complimentary wine and cheese reception sponsored by the Loyola Alumni Association will precede the performance.
Metropolitan Opera stars Walker and Grimsley, both New Orleans natives and bass baritones, are two of the most prominent Wagnerian singers today. Grimsley recently starred as Wotan in the Metropolitan Opera and Seattle Opera productions of the "Ring Cycle," and Walker performed the title role in "The Flying Dutchman" for the Boston Lyric Opera and the Wagner Geneva Festival in Switzerland. Mezzo-soprano Bybee, who also held a leading role in Seattle Opera's "The Ring Cycle," completes the star-studded cast.
In addition to Loyola's student ensembles and special guests; faculty, staff and alumni joining the "Bicentennial Celebration of Verdi and Wagner" include Loyola Associate Chaplain Ken Weber, baritone; voice instructors Tyler Smith, dramatic tenor, and Betsy Uschkrat, soprano; and alumna Amy Pfrimmer M.M. '06, soprano.
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The co-owner of a Valley Stream diner was killed in a car crash in Bellmore on July 4, police said. His family members, neighbors, colleagues and a Merrick church community are mourning the loss of someone they described as "a very good man."
Athanasious Cheliotis, a 66-year-old Wantagh resident and the co-owner of the popular Concord Diner, was driving his Toyota Camry on Merrick Road in Bellmore at 6:39 a.m. last Thursday morning when his vehicle crashed into another car. Although he was pulled from his car before it burst into flames, he was pronounced dead at 7:13 a.m. at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow.
Cheliotis, a member of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick, collided with a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old woman near Soma Avenue, according to Nassau County police. The unidentified driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. As the Herald went to press, officials said that an investigation was continuing.
Services were held last weekend at N.F. Walker Inc. Funeral Home in Merrick and at St. Demetrios, according to Kostas Cheliotis, one of Athanasious and Kanella Cheliotis's two children. Kostas, 35, noted that dozens of people who knew his father through his business or the church came to pay their respects to the man they knew affectionately as "Tommy."
Kostas said that his father, who emigrated from Tzoumou, Greece, in 1969, was the eldest of four children. He is survived by his siblings, Demos and George Cheliotis and Maria Andonakos, who still live in Greece. Their family was poor, Kostas said, and his father worked to help support them from a young age.
Once in the U.S., Athanasious pursued the American dream, his son said, working at coffee and doughnut shops in New York City and on Long Island. He moved to Valley Stream in the 1970s and worked for five years at a local diner, which he came to co-own for more than 30 — the Concord.


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Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (http://hurricanehelpforschools.gov/)
In recent hearings before the Congress, Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Henry Johnson (http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2005/09/09222005.html) and Secretary Spellings (http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2005/09/09292005.html) testified on the agency's response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Johnson (speaking just days before Rita made landfall) deftly outlined the flexibility and waivers granted to the most affected states as well as reiterated the administration's funding proposal for K-12 students, while Spellings (speaking post-Rita) announced two "temporary options" on certain aspects of adequate yearly progress (AYP). States may adopt one or both.
Option 1: Exercise Existing Natural Disaster Provisions of NCLB. The No Child Left Behind Act allows a school or school district to delay, for up to one year, its school improvement timeline if the reason for not making AYP is "due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances, such as a natural disaster..." Consequently, any state or district with schools (1) that are located in the "major disaster" areas declared by President Bush [Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas] and (2) that have been closed for a significant period of time as a result of damage from Hurricanes Katrina or Rita may implement this delay for the 2005-06 school year without a federal waiver. In addition, the Secretary is willing to consider waivers for other schools and districts that have been adversely affected by the hurricanes due to enrolling large numbers of displaced students and/or other factors.
Option 2: Establish a Separate Subgroup for Displaced Students. For the 2005-06 school year, the Secretary is willing to consider waiver requests from states for schools or districts heavily impacted by the hurricanes that would allow them to establish a separate subgroup of displaced students for NCLB accountability and reporting purposes. (If a waiver is granted, the state could decide not to include those students in any other subgroup.) Then, once test results are in at the end of the school year, the Department, in conjunction with the affected states, will make decisions about school and district accountability. Having separately identified achievement information will facilitate informed decisions about how such students performed and how, and to what extent, accountability determinations should be applied next year.
Notably, under either option, states must "comply with current NCLB requirements for assessment, accountability, and reporting. All students, including displaced students, must be tested on state assessments, and states must ensure that their policies help schools and districts meet the AYP target of testing at least 95 percent of students." For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/secletter/050929.html.
Lawmakers are still debating various supplemental funding proposals for education, but some federal education aid is now on the way to the Gulf Coast. First, Louisiana was awarded a $20.9 million grant to reopen charter schools damaged by the hurricanes, create 10 new charter schools, and expand existing charter schools to accommodate students displaced by hurricane damage (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2005/09/09302005.html). Second, last week, President Bush signed into law the Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Act, granting affected states access to $25.9 million in federal funds for vocational rehabilitation services without the states having to provide matching funds (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2005/10/10032005.html).
Also, the Department's Hurricane Help for Schools web site (http://hurricanehelpforschools.gov/schools/) continues to make "matches" (as of October 6, 315!) between schools requesting supplies and companies and organizations looking to help, and the USA Freedom Corps is encouraging students, parents, and educators to visit http://www.usafreedomcorpskids.gov/ to find ideas on how youth can help those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
NCLB Update (http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/)
Although she opened her remarks with hurricane-related news, the primary purpose of the Secretary's appearance before the House Education and the Workforce Committee was to provide an update on No Child Left Behind implementation. "Thanks to our nation's latest education report card, we now have proof that high standards and accountability are paying off," she said. "Scores are at all-time highs for African-American and Hispanic students, especially in the early grades. We've made more progress within the last five years than in the previous 30 combined. Clearly, we are on the right track.... At the same time, I have been listening to the concerns of parents, educators, and policymakers closest to our students.... Nobody I know has ever passed a perfect law. Implementing public policy is an organic process." As proof, the rest of her testimony describes the steps the Department has already taken (e.g., pilot agreements for supplemental educational services) or will take to make the law "sensible and workable." For more information, please go to http://edworkforce.house.gov/
One day earlier (September 28), the Secretary discussed the need for high school reform at the National Association of Manufacturers' Board of Directors meeting. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2005/09/09292005.html.
The Department has placed all of its No Child Left Behind fact sheets on one web site: http://www.ed.gov/news/opeds/factsheets/. Among the categories: academic subjects, information for parents, and material on student achievement.
Responding to Traumatic Events
The next "Education News Parents Can Use" (October 18, 8:00-9:00 ET) broadcast will explore what can be done to keep children safebefore, during, and after schoolin the face of a natural catastrophe or other crisis. Carefully drawing from the nation's experience with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the program will highlight the ways that local, state, and federal agencies, as well as teachers, principals, law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, and others, can respond when children face a crisis. Don't miss the special profile of a Florida school that is effectively serving more than 100 students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/av/video/edtv/. (You can watch live and archived webcasts at http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.)
Also: Early next week, the Department will release a brochure, based on discussions with some three dozen experts who work with students, with practical information for parents, students, teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster. This release will coincide with a series of meetings in the Southeast with teachers and principals in schools that have received displaced students. For more information, please go to http://hurricanehelpforschools.gov/.
Striving Readers
In a recent Federal Register notice, the Department modified the eligibility criteria for the Striving Readers program so that states are eligible to apply on behalf of one or more school districts and clarified the grades that must be targeted and students who must be served by the program's school-level and targeted intervention components. And, on October 13, the Department will conduct a briefing via conference call. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/programs/strivingreaders/. (Note: The previously announced September 14 notice of intent to apply for the grant is non-binding. The deadline for all applications is November 14.)
UNESCO Conference
Throughout this week, Secretary Spellings has been representing the United States at the 33rd United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) general conference in Paris. (First Lady Laura Bush is the nation's official ambassador but was unable to attend the session this year.) UNESCO's ambitious "Education for All" campaign calls for universal primary education by 2015; a 50 percent expansion in adult literacy; and increased opportunity for "excluded and marginalized" populations. For more information, please go to http://www.unesco.org/.
Also: Planning is underway for the agency's sixth annual International Education Week, November 14-18 (coinciding with American Education Week). For more information, please go to http://iew.state.gov/.
Projections to 2014
Tired of dated data? The National Center for Education Statistics' "Projections of Education Statistics to 2014" projects key statistics, such as student enrollment and expenditures, for elementary and secondary schools and degree-granting institutions. For more information, please go to http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2005074.
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"No Child Left Behind is provoking a lot of discussion about how we can best help the most students. We are learning from our experiences and from the research as it develops. Our ongoing conversations about remaining issues are right and appropriate. If No Child Left behind had not become law, I'm not sure we would be having these conversations."
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings (9/29/05)
Upcoming Events
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Charles Lee '06, Kayla Yee '13, Karin Wegener Knisely '79, Mike Nicholson '14
Charles Lee '06 is a bit of a legend around Bucknell, but he didn't feel destined for greatness when he first arrived on campus. The co-captain and starter on the Bucknell basketball team that famously upset the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2005 NCAA tournament recalls being taken aside by his coaches during his first semester.
"I was having a rough academic patch. Even though I was eligible to play, they had me sit out for a while. They cared and wanted me to focus on academics first. They wanted me to accomplish everything I could." After that, Lee worked harder than ever, ultimately making the Patriot League honor roll and winning the championship.
Bison fans and players love winning, but victory is even sweeter where remarkable athletic success in such a competitive league holds true to a student-athlete model. Bucknell has won the Patriot League President's Cup, symbolizing overall victory across all league sports, 17 of the 22 times it has been awarded, a reflection of the excellence of Bucknell's student-athletes, coaches and staff. These cups, shown here with the athletes, are the result of success across our 27 Division I sports. This spirit of competition is just as vibrant on club teams and in abundant recreation activities from rock-climbing to yoga.
During the photo shoot for this portrait, Lee, who is now an assistant men's basketball coach; as well as Hall-of-Famer Karin Wegener Knisely '79, P'14, who is now the director of biology core course labs; Olympic-contender swimmer Mike Nicholson '14, who majors in economics and sociology; and soccer player Kayla Yee '13, a civil engineering major, started talking about Yee's team's prospects for the upcoming year.
Lee says, "Kayla told us they had struggled the year before, but she was really optimistic about their chances this year. That resonated with me. Bison are always optimistic. But we don't stop there. Our optimism is based on the work we put in. That's a lesson I learned when I was here too that continues today. Work hard early on and it's always going to pay off down the road." Lee's words just might explain a winning attitude.


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We suppose some people wouldn't mind spending a small fortune for a factory option, especially when they can afford an even greater fortune for the car itself, but $50,000 for brakes?
OK, it's for the R35 Spec-V, but still, that's a lot of loot.
By comparison the $6,300 for the Bang & Olufsen speakers on the Audi seem really cheap. Likewise for the $2,900 leather door sills on the Panamera.
You have to have that on the Porsche, don't you?
But none of this, or the rest of the items on Jalopnik's list approach the breathtaking cost for a carbon finish on a Bugatti Veyron: $300,000.
Eh, but then again, it's only slightly over 10 percent of the vehicle's MSRP.
We say nevermind these ridiculous factory options!
Get an aftermarket one that is absolutely essential. Give your car a few IQ points by adding SmartStart.
Seriously. And it won't shrink your wallet either.
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Unified Data Center IQ Challenge : The Learning Experience
As a quick reminder , to participate to this 6 weeks challenge and have a chance to win every week a new iPAD , you want to visit our Facebook page. The questions are submitted on Sunday midnight PST, and answers have to be provided not later than Friday 12:00PM PST. Participation is easy and fun and allow you to collect points to compete for the highest IQ score. This best Unified Data Center "brain" will be the winner of the Grand Prize (valued US $2000). Every week-end (Friday noon to Sunday) you can answer bonus questions, which give you additional points to catch up for the Grand Prize.
My ask this week for you as we are moving to the next bonus questions for this weekend (Security – See below) and week 4 (Virtualization) of the challenge is to tell us what you think about the set of questions. Did you learn? Did you find the questions interesting ? Just as a reminder, and for the new participants, here are the topics we covered so far.
Week 1
Low Latency Switch
Algo Boost Technology – Nexus 3548
Mission Critical Application
SAP Oracle Microsoft on UCS
Week 2
ONE (Open Newtorking Environment)
Desktop Virtualization
VDI/VXI with Citrix and VMware
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Unified Management
Intelligent automation for Cloud – SAP IT Process Automation – Cloud Management
Bonus Questions
Today the bonus questions are about Data Center Security – As it is the weekend, and we want to be very casual and relaxed, here is a clue that will definitely put you on the right track : You may want to watch the September 12th webcast "Defending the Data Center " and check our blog at this time. Each correct answer will provide this time 20 points ! Yes you read correctly 20 points !
Next week questions
The question next week will be about virtualization. To be prepared , a good idea will be probably to check the Cisco-Citrix announcement, including Shashi Kiran and Gary Kinghorn recent blogs- Additional clues will be provided on Twitter (@drombaut and @ciscodc), and on www.Slideshare.com/ciscodatacenter .
Answers to the week 3 questions about Cisco Unified Management Solutions
This week was dedicated to this topic- Here are the results
Name 4 manual steps that are removed with the implementation of IA for Cloud
Correct Answer: Procurement, Installation, Configure , Secure
How does the SAP IT Process Automation by Cisco solution improve IT operational efficiency?
Correct Answer: All of the above = Unified IT Incident Respons Advanced Reporting and Compliance capability Visual Configuration Environment
What has been qualified with OpenStack Cisco Edition?
Correct Answer: All of the above = Cisco Intelligent Automation for Cloud – Ubuntu 12.040.01 LTS – Red Hat RHE
What is not a critical element of Cisco Cloud Management for OpenStack?
Correct Answer: Organizational single-tenancy Organizational multi-tenancy is a critical component
Describe the following: What is a NSM zone?
Correct Answer: An NSM zone is a tenant network container that can contain VLANs or ENCs
The information isn't available on the Cisco.com NSM page, or any documents on it. Instead you had to find the concepts document http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/datacenter_mgmt/
Network_Services_Manager/5.0/user/guide/concepts.html on Google, etc. and then describe what zones are in the context of NSM
Should I say…good luck !
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directors for The Creative Coalition, a group
dedicated to raising awareness of First Amendment
rights and supporting the arts in education.
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group of advisors to V-Day, the global movement
to end violence against women and girls.
am a woman, so how could I not be involved
with being a woman. I think every step I take
in the world is a movement for women.
when we sit in dark movie theaters or we go
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this is now where we are telling the stories
of who we are, and who've been and who
we want to be – and that's why
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if I am going to play that person, am I going
to show how unfortunate it is, or I am just
going to let it be glamorous.
really scary when young children speak who
they are. And that's why we all have
to do the work personally to allow that space.
We really do. We do that work personally by
coming together and having a group of women
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what he wants" and to know that we're
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Athletic Management, November 2016
US Open Pickleball Championships Set for Naples, Fla.
The inaugural US Open Pickleball Championships is set to take place in Naples, Fla., April 26-May 1, and it is already so explosively popular that its organizers are beyond excited.
Tennis Industry Magazine, April 2016: Page 10
Interview with Pete Smith, ASBA Chairman
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2016: Page 22
LED on the Leading Edge
As the technology comes down in price, expect more facilities to take advantage of this eco-friendly alternative.
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2016: Page 32
Annual Maintenance Planner
Use this yearly court maintenance schedule, reprinted from the latest edition of the "Tennis Courts" manual, to protect your investment.
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2016: Page 35
ASBA: Let Us Be Your Resource
Athletic Management, March 2016
New Revenues from Your Tennis Courts
Athletic Management, December 2015
New Revenues from Tennis Courts? Think Inside the Lines
How to increase your revenue stream by adding 36- and 60-foot lines to your courts
Athletic Management Magazine, December 2015
Certification: Your Guide to Hiring a Sports Facility Contractor
Is it important to hire a certified builder? You bet. Here's why.
Athletic Management Magazine, December 2015
Synthetic Turf for Use in Tennis Courts
SportsTurf Magazine, December 2015
Tennis and Pickleball: Why Can't They Be Friends?
Insiders say the explosive growth of pickleball can be a positive for the tennis market
Tennis Industry, December 2015
Technical Terminology: The Difference Between Resurfacing, Reconstruction and More
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2015
Good Fences Make Good Facilities
Tennis Industry, March 2015
The Hard Facts: Post-Tensioned Concrete
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2015: Page 24
Evaluating Proposals for Resurfacing: What You Need to Know
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2015:
On Track with Trends
There is so much to think about when constructing a new athletic facility, and it all starts with knowing the latest trends.
Athletic Management Magazine January 2015
All-Access Pass
There's a difference between a facility that's accessible, and one that is welcoming--not just to athletes with mobility limitations, but to spectators as well.
Athletic Management Magazine, January 2015
Champions of Tennis: Page 23
Tennis Industry Magazine, January 2015
Tennis Court Contractor of the Year - Trans Texas Tennis: Page 27
Tennis Industry Magazine, January 2015
Youth Tennis Facility Contractor of the Year - Signature Tennis: Page 33
Tennis Industry Magazine, January 2015
Tennis Court Cracks: Page 9
Causes, solutions, and suggestions
Athletic Management/Special ASBA Insert, June 2014
ASBA Certification: Page 14
Overview of ASBA's builder certification program and facility-specific builder certification exams: Certified Tennis Court Builder (CTCB), Certified Track Builder (CTB) and Certified Field Builder (CFB, CFB-S, CFB-N)
Athletic Management/Special ASBA Insert, June 2014
Greenlighting New Technologies in Tennis Court Illumination: Page 28
LED Lighting and other eco-friendly solutions available for Tennis Courts
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2014
Going Green? Work with a Landscape Design Professional to Save Green: Page 31
Why getting good advice pays more than a trip to the big box home improvement store's garden department.
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2014
Shoe Marks? Drink Discoloration? Quick First Aid for Your Court: Page 34
Shoe marks on a court are annoying, but treatable. Here's how to address them.
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2014
Mark-up Your Courts: Logos, Personalization and More: Page 36
School logos? Sure! Your family crest? Why not? Many court owners are putting their mark on surfaces.
Tennis Industry Magazine, March 2014
Outstanding Facility of the Year Awards: Page 32
Tennis Industry and the ASBA bring you the best of court construction design
Tennis Industry Magazine, February 2014
Builder/Contractor of the Year: Fred Kolkmann Tennis & Sport Surfaces: Page 28
Fred Kolkmann Tennis & Sport Surfaces named Builder/Contractor of the Year
Tennis Industry Magazine; January 2014
10 and Under Tennis Facility Developer of the Year: Fast-Dry Courts, Inc.: Page 32
Fast-Dry Courts, Inc. named 10 and Under Tennis Facility Developer of the Year
Tennis Industry Magazine; January 2014
Putting Order in the Court
How to prep your courts for winter with the three Ps: preventive maintenance, professional consultation and proactive ordering
Park & Rec Business, November 2013
Tennis Industry Hall of Fame: Sheldon Westervelt: Page 32
Sheldon Westervelt is inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame.
Tennis Industry Magazine, October 2013
Reordering the Court: Page 35
What to do during shutdown to improve court appearance and performance
Racquet Sports Industry, September 2013
Moveable Feast: Page 38
How temporary courts can make for new income and new opportunities
Racquet Sports Industry, September 2013
Inside Job: Page 40
Two award-winning indoor facilities (and what made them great)
Racquet Sports Industry, July 2013
Singular Sensation: Page 30
Residential court award winning facility in Florida
Racquet Sports Industry, June 2013
Five Alive: Page 37
Outdoor Facility award winners
Racquet Sports Industry, May 2013
Soft Landing: Page 28
Award-winning soft courts around the US
Racquet Sports Industry, April 2013
Summer Preview
Outdoor ASBA winners for outstanding hard court construction
Racquet Sports Industry, May 2013
Spring Issue
Outstanding Soft Courts (Peter Francesconi)
Racquet Sports Industry, April 2013
Intelligent Design: Page 22
When designing a tennis facility, you stand a better chance of getting the one you want if you ask the right questions.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2013
Concrete Thinking: Page 24
The rise in popularity of post-tensioned concrete tennis facilities is attributable to their longevity, playing characteristics and more.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2013
Maintaining Order: Page 28
A year-long maintenance planner for your facility -- whatever the surface or location.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2013
They're Certifiable: Page 34
A list of Certified Tennis Court Builders-the professionals with the credentials to get the job done.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2013
Marketplace: Page 35
The newest court products of the year, all in one place.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2013
ASBA Members-Outstanding Facility Award Winners of the Year (Note: written by RSI Editor Peter Francesconi)
Racquet Sports Industry, February 2013
Champions of Tennis:
ASBA Members-Baseline Sports Construction (Tennis Court Contractor of the Year); Top-A-Court (10 and Under Facility Developer of the Year)
Racquet Sports Industry, January 2013
Tennis Trends
The Changing Trends in Pro Shop Construction and Inclusion: Are pro shops still being built in tennis facilities? How much space is allocated to them? How are they changing?
Racquet Sports Industry, November/December 2012
Green is the New Black
What kind of eco-friendly touches can you incorporate right now — and in years to come?
PTR Tennis Pro, November/December 2012
Keeping up with the Seasons
Steps park managers can take now to help facilities get through the change of seasons.
Park & Rec Business, Landscape Architect Business, November 2012
Image is Everything: Page 32
You may not notice the little things that wear out and wear down, but your players will.
Racquet Sports Industry, Sept/Oct, 2012
Test Your Court Knowledge: Page 34
Here's a pop quiz that helps you find out how much you know about tennis.
Racquet Sports Industry, Sept/Oct, 2012
Shade Structures: Staying out of the Sun
The public knows to guard against harmful sun exposure, but the options to do so may be confusing. Here are some suggestions.
Camp Business, July 2012
On and Off the Court
Maintenance of tennis surfaces is a good investment of time and money.
Camp Business, July 2012
Dress up those Tennis Courts
Learn what it takes to attract the players to your court
Park and Rec Business, July 2012
Color-Matching: Lines for 10U Tennis: Page 28
If you haven't yet lined your courts for 10 and Under Tennis, take a look at how easily blended lines can fit with your existing court colors.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012
Crack-Shooting: Non-proprietary Crack-filling Treatments: Page 30
What can you do when you notice cracks in your asphalt courts? Here are some options.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012
Marketplace: Page 32
What's new for the coming spring and summer playing season?
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012
Proactive Maintenance
Shedding some light on the maintenance of your camp's sports facility lighting.
Camp Business, March 2012
ASBA Announces New Certified Builders
Court Builder named Chairman of ASBA
ASBA Tennis Facilities of the Year
ASBA news published in RSI Magazine.
Racquet Sports Industry, February 2012
Champions of Tennis 2011
Various members of ASBA recognized by RSI Magazine's editors.
Tennis Court Contractor of the Year: Leslie Coatings, Indianapolis, IN
Sales Representative of the Year: Lee Sponaugle, Sport Court
10U Tennis Advocate: Hinding Tennis
Racquet Sports Industry, November/December 2011
Light Up the Night
Energy-efficient ideas for extending the playing day in your sports facilities.
Landscape Architect Business, December 2011
Lo Importante en la Lluminacion de la Cancha
This is a Spanish language article to which ASBA contributed, on the importance of lighting a tennis court.
PTR Tennis Pro, Sept/Oct, 2011
How Often Should You Replace.... :Page 27
Surfacing, Netting, Windscreens, etc.)
Racquet Sports Industry, September, 2011
Safety Measures: Page 29
Keeping Indoor Courts Safer for Players
Racquet Sports Industry, September, 2011
Inside the Lines: Page 32
Using Blended Lines to Increase Court Usage
Racquet Sports Industry, September, 2011
Court Permissions: Page 36
Getting Through the Maze of Permitting and Codes to Build or Add on to a Tennis Facility
Racquet Sports Industry, September, 2011
The Inside Track on Court Lighting
Rain, wind and dark of night won't bother your court if it's indoors — but guaranteeing a great playing experience means making sure the quality of light is up to par. Get some bright ideas for lighting with this guide.
TennisPro, Sept/Oct, 2011
Do the Math: Page 24
Using 10U Tennis to Build Your Business
Racquet Sports Industry, July, 2011 (page 24 in digital issue)
Pioneers in Tennis: Peggy Beard: Transforming the Court-Building Business
Article on Peggy Beard, past chairman of ASBA, first woman to become a CTCB, past majority owner of Welch Tennis Courts
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, July 2011
Repair, Resurface or Rebuild?
When your court needs minor work — or more detailed attention and the symptoms to watch for Park & Rec Business, July 2011
Family Fun: Page 48
10U Tennis as a Marketing Tool to Make Your Courts Family Destinations
Racquet Sports Industry, June, 2011
Pioneers in Tennis: Bob Lee, King of the Clay Courts
Article on Robert Lee, founder of Lee Tennis and one of the first members of ASBA
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, May 2011
Making your tennis facility welcoming to new players: Page 24
Can your tennis facility actually welcome beginners, or is it intimidating? Here are some ideas for making it more user-friendly
Racquet Sports Industry, March, 2011
Crack repair systems: A beginner's guide: Page 26
Court cracking is a fact of life, but how you choose to address it will depend upon the type of crack, your surface and more. ASBA and RSI begin a series of articles discussing various crack repair methods and systems on the market.
Racquet Sports Industry, March, 2011
Equipment check: Maintaining your tennis court equipment for better long-term results: Page 28
Want to save some money? Take care of your court maintenance equipment. It's better for the court, and better for your bottom line.
Racquet Sports Industry, March, 2011
Color Coordination: Trends in court colors and how they affect the game: Page 32
Learn the latest trends in court colors, and get ideas for interesting combinations that can give your facility a new punch.
Racquet Sports Industry, March, 2011
QuickStart To Go: Bringing tennis to unexpected settings: Page 34
Want to grow the game inside your facility? Try bringing the game to the public using the QuickStart format. Builders and TSRs share their ideas for how to do it.
Racquet Sports Industry, March, 2011
Resource Guide: Sites to use, books to read and numbers to call when you have court questions: Page 36
Your court needs help but you don't know where to start. Here are the important contacts you'll need to get ready for the busy season.
Racquet Sports Industry, March, 2011
Acing the Location: Finding the Right Venue For Your Tennis Event
Want to plan a great tennis event? It takes more than finding a court to play on. Use inside information from the industry experts to help you narrow your search.
Sports Destination Management, January/February 2011
Construction Digital
(An overview of the sports facility construction industry and the vital role ASBA and its members have played through the years)
Association Profile: American Sports Builders Association, December 2010
All-Access Pass: Creating Seating Opportunities for Spectators of All Abilities
Going beyond the ADA requirements to create handicap-accessible seating to make your facility welcoming to all
Athletic Management (weekly blog: October 25, 2010)
DIY Or Call the Pros?
How to know when you can fix something yourself, and when it's more prudent to call in an industry expert
Racquet Sports Industry, September 2010
Meeting the Challenges for Wheelchair Play
Create a better environment for your wheelchair tennis players
Racquet Sports Industry, September 2010
Helping Your Tennis Courts Spring Forward
It's that time again. Your players are coming out of hibernation, spring leagues are starting and you need to get your courts in shape. Consider this your primer for how to do it.
PTR Tennis Pro Magazine, May/June 2010
No-Fault Construction: Look beneath the surface when choosing a sports facility contractor
A tennis court isn't a parking lot. A running track isn't a sidewalk. An athletic field isn't a patch of grass. It takes know-how and expertise, as well as industry experience, to build one. Picking a contractor should be handled with care. here's what to look for.
Athletic Business Magazine, April 2010
Posting Time
How to and maintain tennis net posts, and when replacement is necessary
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2010
Is Your Facility a Tennis Hangout?
Increase your facility's social life and make it a more popular gathering spot for players before, during and after games.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2010
Public Enemies
Keep your facility safe (or at least safer) from vandalism and mischief-makers by following a few easy rules.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2010
What You Need to Know About Windscreen
It adds a lot to your game, and if you never notice it, it's really doing its job.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2010
Find What You Need on the ASBA Website
Use the new enhanced features to find contractors, products, regional specialists and more.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2010
Tennis Anyone?
Planning a tennis tournament takes a lot more than looking for a free court. Here's how to evaluate the facilities available and choose one that is right for you.
Sports Destination Management, September/October 2009
Social Service
Create opportunities to interact and "social spaces" and you'll encourage people to play more tennis and hang around your facility.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, September 2009
Is That Normal?
When you have questions about your new courts or maintenance, don't hesitate to check with your contractor.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, September 2009
Supreme Courts
Tennis courts are vulnerable to all sorts of damage. What can you do to keep yours protected?
Parks and Recreation, August 2009
The Supreme Court
Public facilities get a lot of use, and often, a lot of abuse as well. Here's how to protect your court and keep it looking and playing its best.
NRPA Magazine, August 2009
Short Division
With permanent lines and courts for the QuickStart Tennis format, facilities will bring more kids into the game, and bring in more revenue, too.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, May 2009
Trick Out Your Courts!
You can spruce up your facility in just a few days and make it even more appealing for players.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2009
Inside Information
Maintain your indoor courts properly and you'll ensure that players will keep coming back.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2009
Money Markets
In this shaky economy, contractors need to protect themselves. A good contract goes a long way to making sure you get paid for your work.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2009
Cracking Up?
All hard courts will crack eventually, and when they do, have a professional evaluate the situation and suggest a remedy.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2009
Find the Right Fix
Whether you have hard or soft courts, they'll eventually need work. How do you know what your courts really need? What is the difference between resurfacing, repair and reconstruction, for example?
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2009
Building A Business
Certified Tennis Court Builders - or CTCBs - are becoming more and more important in the construction field.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2009
Unstable Building?
Spiraling costs mean that suppliers, contractors and clients can expect to feel the pinch.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, November 2008
Building Boom
The upsurge in tennis is providing more building and renovating opportunities, but court builders need to market themselves now.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, May 2008
Building Blocks
In court construction, expect more surface changes, courts specifically for beginning players, and "green" tennis facilities.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2008
Organizational Movement: Industry People
For the last 20 years, Carol Hogan has guided the ASBA to new levels of professionalism and influence.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, January 2008
Safe & Sound
Accidents, injuries, and lawsuits can devastate your business. Here's how you can help reduce problems that might crop up at your facility.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, April 2007
Comfort Level
Make your tennis facility friendly for beginning players and you'll have them coming back for more - and bringing their friends.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2007
2007 Court Construction and Maintenance Guide: Amenities and Accessories for Your Court
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding what tennis court accessories and amenities to add, as well as which maintenance equipment to purchase. Here's a quick guide to what you'll need, and why.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2007
Keep It Clean
No matter what type of courts you have, regular maintenance is a must.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2006
Fix the Cracks
How you should take care of cracked courts depends on why they cracked in the first place.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2006
Expanding Horizons
After much consideration and examining your available space — not to mention your available cash flow — you've decided to add another court or two. So what's next? You obviously have a lot to think about Consider this your step-by-step decision-making manual.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, March 2006
Tennis' Boom Time
Is your player population aging? Keeping your baby-boomers happy will lead to more business for your facility.
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine, May 2005


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Obama II: Team of insiders
President Barack Obama, if reelected, would surround himself with a retooled senior staff and Cabinet consisting largely of familiar faces and political insiders, plus at least one outsider to tend to the disgruntled business community, according to top Democratic officials.
Obama has put little personal time into sketching out what a second-term team would look like, and some decisions hinge very much on the outcome of the congressional elections. But behind the scenes, top officials are doing a lot of the sketching for him as a flood of top administration players — Hillary Clinton, Tim Geithner, David Plouffe and others — are planning quick exits, even if the boss wins.
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Jack Lew, the current chief of staff, is central to a lot of the West Wing discussions. Lew has told friends he wants to get out of government and move back to his native New York, where his wife, Ruth, has remained. But he could be persuaded to stay or move over to Treasury. Lew has a few things essential to replacing Geithner: Obama's trust, strong congressional relationships and a squeaky-clean past that would allow him to be confirmed quickly.
If Lew were to leave his current role, Tom Nides, deputy secretary of state, would be a top, if not the leading, candidate to replace him. Nides and his wife, Virginia Moseley of ABC News, are close personally to the president and Michelle Obama. Nides has told friends he wants the job.
Ron Klain, the former chief of staff for Joe Biden, might have a shot, too. Klain, one of the sharper minds in politics, rubbed the president's team the wrong way by making his desire to get the job in the first term too widely known. He has since redeemed himself, Democrats say, and has become especially close to senior adviser Plouffe.
Some White House insiders think Valerie Jarrett, the close friend and senior adviser to Obama, might make a bid for chief of staff — a move that would set off a furious fight with her internal detractors.
With the first 100 days, and probably the entire four years, likely to be dominated by the economy, most of the focus right now is on the economic team, and getting people with Hill experience and credibility. "A second term, when you are navigating a tough Hill environment, is no time to experiment," said a Democrat who works closely with the current Obama team.
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Another top Democrat, who would love to see some young thinkers brought in, said: "The insularity will continue."
What is not entirely clear is whether Obama would plunge into a second term ready for partisan warfare, expecting scant GOP support again, or whether he would dedicate himself to cutting deals with House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). Right now, the betting among his advisers is that he will choose deal-cutter.
The direction he chooses could very well determine whether Lew lands at Treasury. There are some people close to Obama who would like Treasury to go to Erskine Bowles, the co-author of the deficit-reduction plan that will be central to the debate in the first 100 days. He is widely respected for his intellect, but many around the president are deeply suspicious of his loyalty.


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VMware has this month begun a new strategy designed to simplify and automate how developers should manage services in dynamic virtual and cloud environments. VMware vCenter Operations aims to replace traditional management tools and processes, which were designed to handle discrete processes across static computing stacks and cannot keep pace with the velocity of new virtual environments.
Gartner analyst Cameron Haight suggests that decades of investment in complex infrastructures, processes and management tools have contributed to high IT operations and service delivery costs. He further comments that there is an opportunity to improve IT efficiency and agility in cloud environments. "But to do this, we need to completely reassess the conventional wisdom of the role of management in relation to the build-out of these emerging cloud environments," he said.
As vmWare's newest enterprise management product, the company says that vCenter Operations will be tightly integrated with VMware vSphere, will understand its advanced infrastructure management functionality and be able to collect data from its underlying physical components (servers, storage, network) as well as other management tools within the enterprise. It will then analyze the millions of data points these systems produce in real-time to get to the information that matters and visually present it in a simple, actionable way through dashboards.
This new offering aims to give infrastructure and operations teams intelligence to make informed operational decisions in order to proactively ensure service levels in dynamic cloud environments with real-time performance dashboards. The product also seeks to optimize deployments in "real-time" to enable self-service provisioning with real-time analysis of performance and capacity to help teams make informed decisions on deployment options. Further to this, vCenter Operations provides automated provisioning and configuration analysis for maintaining continuous compliance with operational best practices and industry (or regulatory) compliance requirements.
"To us, cloud computing means dynamic resources that are self-provisioning and VMware vCenter Operations is purpose-built to support this type of environment," said Brian Alexander, systems architect, information technology, Mentor Graphics Corporation. "Two things set VMware vCenter Operations apart: the hooks into VMware vSphere that give it broad understanding of the system — storage, network, VM performance — and the analytics that will transform the data it gleans into actionable information."


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Colombian superstar Shakira is learning how to balance her demanding work schedule with being a new mom one day at a time.
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Shakira joined fellow "The Voice" coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Usher at a red carpet event celebrating the NBC signing competition`s top 12 finalists.
"The Voice" host Carson Daly said baby Milan has been a welcome addition to the kid friendly set, which features regular visits from Daly`s young brood, Usher`s children and Levine`s nephews.
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When it comes to getting those famous hips back into pre-baby shape, Shakira said she`s still working on it.
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During her pregnancy, Shakira wasn`t shy when it came time to releasing photos. She bared her baby belly in photos, which can be seen here.
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June 08, 2016
By Sam Smith, MD, Surgeon in Chief, Arkansas Children's Hospital
To hear a baby struggling to breathe is one of the worst sounds a parent can hear. It breaks your heart to see your child experiencing troubled breathing; I know it saddens me to see a little one with these issues in clinic.
The telltale signs of breathing difficulty in babies and children – flaring nostrils, the muscles surrounding the ribcage appearing to cave in – can be very unsettling, and could signal respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
RSV is a virus that can cause bronchiolitis, an infection that affects a part of the lungs called the bronchioles. These "tubes" in our lungs carry air in and out, and when infected, they can become swollen and can fill with mucus. When this happens, it makes it hard for your child to breathe.
Other symptoms that can accompany breathing trouble include a congested or runny nose, a mild cough, a fever and decreased appetite. If the virus progresses, it can lead to fast or troubled breathing, wheezing or whistling when breathing, a severe cough and trouble eating and drinking. In infants, one of the initial signs of a more severe problem is a pause in breathing that lasts more than 15 or 20 seconds.
If your child is grunting, seems to get tired when breathing, stops breathing or has blue-colored skin, seek medical attention quickly; these are signs of a severe case that would require immediate medical treatment to stop the progression of the virus.
RSV is particularly troublesome in infants with weakened immune systems. The most severe cases that I've seen in our intensive care units are in patients who have already fought hard battles with prematurity, cancer or heart conditions. Parents of babies with any immunity issues should be as careful as possible to protect their child from RSV and other viruses, as their weakened immune systems can lead to a more severe case, oftentimes requiring a hospital stay.
Obviously, this is something parents want to avoid if possible. Like the common cold, RSV is transmitted both through indirect contact with an infected person via a cough or sneeze, or contact with a surface the infected person has touched, and through direct contact like kissing the face of a child infected with RSV.
As is the case with most viruses, the key to prevention is a mix of proper hand hygiene (washing those hands faithfully) and avoiding contact with those who are sick. It's also important for children six months and above, as well as their caretakers, to be vaccinated against the flu. Exposure to cigarette smoke has also been shown to increase a child's likelihood of respiratory problems, so it's important for parents to protect their children from secondhand smoke.
If your child presents the symptoms listed above, and particularly if you have a baby exhibiting these symptoms, call your family care provider. Bronchiolitis, the infection caused by RSV, is typically diagnosed by discussing your child's medical history and by examination.
RSV is usually not a condition that would require extensive care or treatment, and typically passes much like a cold. Keep your eye on your little one's symptoms, and if they continue to worsen and your child is obviously having trouble breathing, it's time to call your doctor.
While RSV isn't typically something for parents to fret over, for a certain population of kiddos with weakened immune symptoms and very young babies, those three little letters could mean big problems.
Sam Smith, MD, is surgeon in chief at Arkansas Children's Hospital and a professor of Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He writes a column each week covering a variety of kids' medical concerns. If you have a topic you'd like him to consider addressing, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Fendi Lei Selleria Gray Roman Leather Boston Bag ReviewCategories:Other Brands
The Fendi Lei Selleria is not your typical purse. This handbag is so much more. It is a stylish, but casual model that has a very cool and sophisticated vibe. The Lei Selleria gives up to everything that is rigid, traditional and common in favor of a youthful and practical spirit. It is the type of purse that can be worn at the office, at the gym, at shopping, at drinks or even in a social visit without being too much or too less. It is the ideal modern bag for unconventional looks.
Even the color choice for the Fendi Lei Selleria is anything but common. The purse is manufactured from a high quality asphalt grey Roman leather that matches perfectly its sporty look. Then the style of the bag is Boston. For those who are not familiar with this style, they only need to know that this is a traveling bag or general-utility bag that is wider at the bottom and folded in the middle. Usually, the top opening is held together by the handles. Nowadays, this is a very popular shape and Fendi seems to be one of the luxury designers that adore to use it for its most iconic or new designs.
The thick Roman leather bends very nicely at its top part without making any obvious creases. The special texture of this material allows the purse to adopt its loose and casual attitude. The surface of the leather features pronounced grains that match nicely with the overall cool look of the Lei Selleria.
This Fendi model features beautiful hand-sewn stitches that were made by the brand's Italian craftsmen. Every single purse has been manually created by a skilled artisan that paid great care and attention to all the details that make this design close to perfection. On the front top part of the bag there is the Fendi name written with metallic applied letters.
The macro zipper is located at the top of the purse and it features two pull pieces that have the brand's name embossed on their surface. Speaking of metallic parts, the hardware on the Lei Selleria is entirely silver, a choice that goes splendidly with the asphalt grey leather.
The Lei Selleria comes with one top side leather handle that is ideally created for an easy grip or for carrying the purse on your hand. For increased comfort you can choose to wear it on your shoulder by adding the detachable shoulder strap.
At the inside of the purse there is a beautiful soft brownish lining and two flat pockets. On the upper part of the interior we also notice the silver Selleria plaque with engraved serial number.
Also, the end parts of the Roman leather have been finished with a blue color which accentuates the bags forms and lines.
The Fendi Lei Selleria in asphalt grey is a bag with attitude. The casual shape, the unconventional material and the casual vibe are details that appeal and fascinate. You can't stay indifferent in front of this incredibly chic and unique purse. And frankly, why should you when it has so much to offer in terms of style and grace?
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BALENCIAGA INFANTA MINI BOSTON BAGCategories:Other Brands
The modern girl is always in a hurry – juggling the demands of work, their family lives and their passions. With that in mind, she would need a companion that would be able to keep up with her fast-paced lifestyle…and that's where the Balenciaga Infanta Mini Boston Bag comes in. This ultra-luxe tote is not your ordinary calfskin – it's more than that! More than the quality materials put together to create this wonderful bag, it's also super functional and ready to brave the storms of everyday life with you!
The Infanta Mini Boston Bag is as chic as it sounds – with a supple grained calfskin exterior, double handles, and a removable and adjustable shoulder strap (which allows you to wear it however you want), you can take on the world with this baby! It has a double slider zip closure which keeps it all in there. Inside, it even has two pockets inside, which would surely please the organized diva (everything in its place!). It has a mirror in a trapezoid case, which is perfect for instant touch-ups. What a great bag to have!
Priced at $1935 USD or €1295 EUR, get your very own Infanta Mini Boston Bag now, available via Balenciaga online boutique.
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This Replica Gucci Boston Bag Looks Nothing Like You Imagine!Categories:Other Brands
I own the classic replica Gucci Boston bag myself but I've always had a soft spot for the one made of black leather. It's perfect for those who like the style of this bag but are not into obvious monogrammed replica bags.
So I was pretty curious to see the Gucci replica bag in this Shopmsfashionjunkie.com review but it didn't take me long before I started seeing what's wrong with it.
First of all, like I was saying, the black version of the replica Gucci Boston bag should be made of leather, not canvas! This is really important to know if you want to keep yourself away from cheap Gucci knockoffs like this.
Take a look at my friend's review and then I'll make my comments about the bag and this site:
"Hi Eva!
I've just had the worst experience of my life! I ordered a Gucci vintage web boston bag from Shopmsfashionjunkie.com and it looks nothing like what I imagined.
A girl I know ordered from this site a while ago and she was pretty happy with her replica so I thought I should give it a try too. Their bags are pretty expensive (some of them ridiculously expensive for replicas) but they also look really good in the photos so I went for it anyway.
Even though the model was not on the site, I emailed them and they said they can send it to me. I asked for some pictures and the bag looked great. I guess they used some stolen photos or even photos of an authentic, I really don't know! But when the bag arrived I was in shock! It looks so cheap and it's not made of leather like it should be.
I obviously decided to return it. Their return policy says this "We support exchange if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.)" and I thought it was obvious enough that the item they sent is incorrect. But what's happening right now is that they keep wasting my time with ambiguous answers and are not doing anything to help me.
The reason why I sent you this Shopmsfashionjunkie.com review is to warn people that they should not order a product they can't find on a replica site, it's too risky!
I'll let you know what happens next!"
Your piece of advice is really good and I support it 100%! It's already tricky enough that you can't be sure what you're going to get when you try a new replica site but it's even riskier when the product is not even displayed on the site.
I took a look at their return policy and I have to say it's really bad. They make the customer pay a 25% restocking fee for the return shipping and you can't even return the bag if you don't like it! Also, they don't offer a safe payment method as an option. This should always make you think twice, no matter the site!
Now more about this replica Gucci Boston bag… The exterior material is wrong, but so is the lining, the hardware and the stamp logo in the front. I don't know where this Gucci knockoff comes from but it's a joke!
Has any of you girls experienced this replica website before?
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A Replica Gucci Vintage Web Medium Boston Bag Failed AttemptCategories:Other Brands
Some replica bags are so good it's almost impossible to tell they're fake, while others remain just a failed attempt to resemble the real deal. I think that's the best way to describe this replica Gucci Vintage Web Medium Boston Bag from Ukshopbagonlines.org.uk.
But don't worry, there's always hope! Read this review and learn how to choose the best replica Gucci Boston bag!
In order to tell if a replica Gucci Vintage Web Boston bag is good or not, you need to check the monogram canvas, the leather trimmings, the hardware, the stitching, the logo, the lining and, of course, the most important design feature of this bag, which is the web detail.
I received this review from an old friend of the blog and I have to tell you I'm really proud of her! There are some really useful information here. A friend of hers ordered this bag and she decided to get honest and tell her it's not a good Gucci knockoff, which I think it was the best thing to do!
"Hello Eva!
I'm not the owner of this vintage web Gucci replica, I'm just the messenger. I've been reading your blog for some years now and thanks to you I bought some amazing replica bags! A friend of mine bought this bag from Ukshopbagonlines.org.uk and I decided to tell her my honest opinion because I have more experience with replica bags than her. I thought it was better for me to tell her the truth than let other people talk behind her back.
So anyway, here are the arguments I used to convince her to return the bag. I must admit some of them are stolen from your blog!
The first thing I noticed was that this Gucci Boston bag replica doesn't have the right shape. It should be somewhat similar to the LV Speedy, not so square-ish. The web detail is too wide and as far as I know, the handles should not be flat. Please correct me if I'm wrong! Also, the "Made in Italy" part on the leather tab was also really bad. And last but not least, I don't know if that's noticeable in the photos, but I can guarantee that's not real leather.
As you can see, the bag still has the plastic covers. I asked her to let me take some photos of it because I really wanted to send you this review, we thought it might help other girls too. I hope you can post it on the blog!
P.S.: Was there anything else wrong with the bag that I didn't notice?"
First of all, thank you for sending this eview! Of course I decided to publish it, you spotted most of the bag's flaws. I'm impressed!
You were right with everything you noticed. The handles should be rounded, not flat and the overall shape of this replica Gucci Vintage Web Boston bag has almost nothing to do with the original shape. I also noticed that the bottom is covered with leather; that's also wrong!
You were wise to tell your friend to return this bag, there are many better Gucci replica bags out there! Tell her not to get discouraged and buy herself another replica Gucci Vintage Web Boston bag. But this time, make sure you recommend her a trustworthy replica site!
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This Is How A Replica Gucci Boston Bag Should Look Like!Categories:Other Brands
I don't usually get excited about replica Gucci monogram bags because either the canvas looks cheap or the monogram is crooked. But this Replica Gucci Vintage Web Boston Bag made me reconsider my attitude.
This is one of the best replica Gucci bags I own so I thought you should see it too. Here are the details you should check to see if a replica Gucci Monogram bag is spot on or not. You got to know your stuff!
The Gucci Vintage Web Boston bag is a classic and it's one of my favorite monogrammed bags from Gucci. So you can see why I really wanted it to be mine!
Here are some photos of it:
In case some of you girls are planning to buy this Gucci replica bag, here are the essential elements you should check: the monogram canvas, the leather trimmings, the stitching, the web detail, the serial number, the lining and the leather tag.
The leather label inside should feature the "Gucci" brand name, a registered trademark circled R and heat embossed "Made in Italy. You should always check if the font, the spacing and the positioning are good. The serial number that Gucci uses the most is the one that two sets of numbers one above the other.
The web detail and the Monogram Canvas are two of the most recognizable Gucci features, so if you're planning to buy a replica Gucci Vintage Boston bag, make sure they are perfectly made! The web is a tri-colored strip placed vertically at the center of the bag. The green/red/green coloring this replica Gucci purse has is the most common. The coloring and the canvas texture and pattern have to be exact!
I also like that the stitching is neat, even and straight. High-quality Gucci replica purses should always have perfect stitching, no doubt about it.
Even though it's natural to assume that leather trimmings are made of actual leather, sometimes they are not. Some replica manufacturers use imitation leather that looks cheap and easily peels off. This is why I told you it's also essential to check the trimmings!
Note that the hardware is light gold. If it's too yellow gold or silver, then it's not good.
So this is it ladies, I'm sure that the pictures are already proof enough that this replica Gucci bag from PurseValley.cn is to die for! Of course, only if you're a fan of the Gucci Monogram style. By the way, have you seen their new site design? It looks great!
If you want to take a closer look at the bag, you can also check out my video review:
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Financial Aid
Golden LEAF Scholars Program
The Golden LEAF Scholars Program – Two-Year Colleges provides grants for curriculum degree seeking students and occupational education students to be applied toward their tuition, registration fees, and related expenses at the community college where they are enrolled. Students are required to submit their social security number and address to receive an award.
- Recipients must be a permanent resident of one of the eligible counties as designated by the Golden LEAF Foundation. Please note: Polk County residents are not eligible.
- Show financial need. All students will be required to disclose other financial aid awards in order for funding to meet the needs of the broad population of students. Curriculum students should demonstrate a need based on FAFSA information.
- Occupational Extension students should demonstrate a need under federal TRIO formula.) This criterion will be used so occupational education students will not need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).
- Degree seeking students must be enrolled full-time for a full award. Less than full-time students may be considered pending the availability of funds.
- Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, and childcare. Computer software, uniforms and other needed supplies related to a student's classes are acceptable under supplies.
- Students do not have to show they have been affected by the decline in the tobacco industry.
Finalists meeting all the eligibility criteria will undergo a separate "merit" competition. Selection is based on:
- The effect of the declining economy on his or her family.
- Academic record
- Overall evaluation of the application
- Leadership and community service
Application Process
- Students will file a Golden LEAF Scholars application. Applications will be filed with college financial aid offices and should NOT be sent to North Carolina Community College System. Applications need to be completed for each award period. Students will file a Golden LEAF Scholars application when this process opens each term.
- Applicants bear full responsibility for completing the Golden LEAF application prior to each deadline.
- Applicants will complete the waiver form for use of their social security numbers. (Social security numbers will be used for tracking purposes only.)
- A selection committee comprised of college personnel from various areas of the college to review student applications.
- The committee will select recipients for awards. Individual award amounts are set at the discretion of the college up to $750 for curriculum students and $250 for occupational education students per semester.
- The committee will meet at least once during the award semesters and on an as-needed basis throughout the year.
- Financial Aid Offices send recipient information to the NC system office.
- Colleges may redistribute funds caused by student withdrawal or other circumstances to other eligible students. Colleges must provide NCCCS with the new student's name, award amount, use of funds, social security number, and waiver form.


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Why Choose A Classic Fake Birkin Bag Instead Of Going The Extra MileCategories:Other Brands
We've seen some really good replica Hermes bag reviews lately – the beautiful fake Birkin bagin Ostrich leather from UbGallery.co and the black replica Birkin bag from PurseValley.cn. Still, I think it's time to see some bad Hermes replica bags as well. These reminders are very good because this is how you train your eyes to recognize the bad fakes. It's also a good occasion to see what are some of the most common flaws a fake Hermes bag will have.
As a reminder, some of the most common ways to spot a fake Birkin bag are to check the stamp, the engraved belt, the shape, the stitching, the lock and the key. But I'm sure that those of you who have more knowledge about the Birkin bag know that there are many other details that make the Birkin what it is, the Holy Grail of luxury handbags.
First of all, do I really need to tell you that a real Hermes Birkin bag will never come cheap? This is the kind of designer bag that doesn't lose its value in time, so even if it's old and used, it's still going to cost a lot. For example, there is a seller on eBay who has listed two Hermes Birkin bags under the name of yuko0702. The seller is listed as top-rated seller and has 99.7% Positive feedback. The seller claims that the bags are authentic and yet one of them costs $100 and the other one $720.00. It is clear that these bags are not really authentic. You should be very careful when it comes to listings like this because no matter how tempting it is, you can be sure those bags are fake.
At the same time, I doubt that those who are very detail-oriented would ever buy a $200 replica. These are the people I wrote the post on custom-made fake Birkin bag for. Of course there's going to be a big difference between a handstitched replica and a machine-sewn Birkin!
How A Bad Fake Hermes Bag Looks Like
Here are some bags don't even fall under the category of a fake Birkin bag if you ask me. They are so far away from the original design that they should be considered Birkin dupes at most even though they have a stamp or an engraving. These are the kind of replicas that should cost under $100 and you should never pay more than that for a fake Hermes bag like this.
Rare Hermes Birkin Bags – Should You Get A Replica?
I would recommend you to avoid buying extremely rare or exotic replica Hermes bags unless you are positive they are really good copies. Just think of it this way: how could a crocodile-embossed fake Birkin bag that costs $300 ever look like an authentic Birkin that costs over $10,000? Just try to keep it real.
The Himalayan croc Birkin with diamonds is the perfect example of why you shouldn't go the extra mile sometimes. The authentic is priced at the exorbitant price of $432,000 (!!). So no matter how good a replica is, you just can't expect it to look like the real deal. And probably no one is going to believe you are wearing a real Birkin either because let's face it, how many people actually have this kind of money? The bag is extraordinary but I for one have come at peace with the fact that I will never afford something like this.
And now here are some replicas for comparison:
Oh, and there's another problem here. Let's say that the replica looks amazing and that it could actually pass off as authentic. But are you sure you are able to pull off wearing it? I don't want to offend anyone, but this is an important question if you want people to think you are wearing a real Birkin. So could people ever believe that you are wearing a bag that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars?
Fake Birkin Bag – Common Is Not Bad!
This is exactly the reason why I usually recommend you girls to choose a classic fake Birkin bag. This means:
1. Choosing popular Hermes Birkin colors like black, gold, etoupe or orange H
2. Choosing a common type of leather like Togo, Clemence or Epsom
3. Choosing a common size like 30 or 35 cm because you're likely to find more replicas
I know that having something more special makes anyone feel good but it's just not the safe choice when it comes to replica bags in general. Unless you are willing to spend a few thousand dollars on a handmade fake Birkin bag. That's the only situation where you can actually hope for your Hermes replica Birkin bag to look almost perfect.
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MCM EXTRA MINI BEBE BOO SPECIAL BACKPACKCategories:Other Brands
Backpacks are making waves again this season! And if you want to go along with this wonderful trend, we would suggest that you get yourself a great one, in the form of the MCM Extra Mini Bebe Boo Special Backpack. This ultra-studded stunner is a big winner in our hearts, particularly because of its intricate detailing (all THAT studs and sparkles aren't done in vain), and versatility, which we will expound later on. Seriously, if you're going to invest in a backpack, make the good choice with Bebe Boo! It's so cute, you couldn't possibly resist its charms. We know how it feels.
The bag has double detachable (and adjustable) shoulder straps, a single top handle, and a back loop, which allows you to attach it as a belt bag (which is super cute, in our opinion). Wear it any way you like – do the usual thing with double straps, wear it over one of your shoulders, give it a go as a crossbody, or be unconventional by using it as a belt pack! The world is your oyster, honey – and the possibilities are endless.
It even has one front zip pocket, two side pockets, and two internal card slots – something for the organization junkie who's on the go. Now, everyone's happy.
Priced at $1450 USD or €1406 EUR, get your very own Mini Bebe Boo Special Backpack via LuisaViaroma.
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MCM EXTRA MINI STARK LEATHER BACKPACKCategories:Other Brands
Everything 'Extra Mini' is worth taking a look.
We've noticed the MCM for quite some time, we love this bag. And as backpacks are becoming the next hot thing in the fashion industry, we would like you to check this one out.
Presenting the MCM Extra Mini Stark Backpack.
There are studs everywhere and from tiny to big… in all sizes. Take the black and the mini studs look like the stars in the sky – gorgeous and attractive.
Carry this bag to add bit of rock to your wardrobe – or express your tough personality while going downtown. I mean you need a tough world right, especially in the big cities; nowadays you need to have some attitude to survive.
On the front flap, it comes with a metal logo signature plaque. The interior features two card slots and there is one front zip pocket and two side pockets to store your little essentials. This bag is made form cowskin and its really tiny (which is cute), measuring 20 x 17 x 8 (H x W x D) cm, priced at $1100 USD or €895 euro via Luisa Via Roma e-store.
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Chanel Extra Mini Chevron Classic Flap BagCategories:Other Brands
Please do not…
Do not hate us for repeating the same bag again, again and again.
Because we are not talking about 'just a bag', we're talking about the Chanel Extra Mini Chevron Classic Flap Bag.
And that means special treatment.
Well, we've covered extensively about the newest Chevron Classic Flap Bag. But we want to spend some extra time with the Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag, because it's gorgeous.
I do not have other explanation than that!
These latest mini bags are literally made-to-drool – they are the perfect companion for all your evenings and when your friends are getting a bit jealous, you deserve it.
Chevron is so different than quilted, it just don't feel the same way. And yet, together with the CC logo on the front, it creates a powerful impression.
What we also want to share about the Chanel Extra Mini chevron Classic Flap Bag, are the colors. They are available in fuchsia, black, blue, brown and grey. Each one of them is beautiful.
And it's not greed if you desire to have them all!
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Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag Reference GuideCategories:Other Brands
Introducing information on the Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag. The smallest version of the iconic Classic Flap is the extra mini size. Consistent with the Classic Flap Bags, the extra mini size features the classic quilt, interwoven chain and leather shoulder strap. The bag can be worn as a cross body, shoulder bag or even as a clutch bag. It has a leather interior with one small flat pocket. For the ardent fans of Classic Flap the extra mini flap is the carryall for only the most essential items. It can mainly store a smartphone, cash, credit cards and lipstick.
A comparison of this size over the Mini Flap, the exra mini flap is about the same size length but 2.0″ inches shorter in height as the Mini comes in at 5.5″H. Compared to the WOC it also comes in at 2.0″ shorter in height as the WOC comes in at 5.0″H and 7.5″L, and also about 1.5″ shorter in length.
Style, Price & Size
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|Chanel Classic Flap Extra Mini Bag
|3.9″ x 6.7″ x 3″
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Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag in MetallicCategories:Other Brands
We adore very much the Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag, we've seen a lot of colors throughout the years, in black, in fuchsia, in beige, in white, you name it. They are usually crafted in caviar or lambskin, both leathers are lovely.
READ: Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag in Fuchsia
If you've been following us so far (and we assume you've), then you can't have missed the Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag in Baby Blue, which has been released for the Cruise 2015 Collection. How can so small shines so big? The Mini Bag was made in Patent, it melts you right away!
READ: Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bag in Baby Blue for Cruise 2015 Collection
Now, what you've been (probably) not informed, is that the Chanel Extra Mini Classic Flap Bags are also available in (Metallic) Patent, in eye-blinding colors light-purple. We've seen how powerful the Metallic Patent handbags can be, how much impact it can creates when we carry it around.
Ideal for the evenings, perfect for day, in the weekends, the Extra Mini is built to carry every day and on any occasions. It's an one-time purchase and definitely worth your investment. These styles are from the Fall Winter 2014 Collection and the Cruise 2015 Collection.
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Tarik Black going from Memphis to Kansas
Lawrence, KS – Memphis power forward Tarik Black will transfer to Kansas and will be eligible to play for the Jayhawks for the 2013-14 season.
Black, who graduated from Memphis with a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership, will have one year of eligibility to play at Kansas.
The 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward started five of 32 games played for Memphis last season and averaged 8.1 points and 4.8 rebounds. His 58.9 field goal percentage was second-best on the team. He had 20 blocked shots and 22 steals on a team that went 31-5 overall last season, including 16-0 in Conference USA play.
"Tarik has played in a ton of big games and certainly has had good experience at Memphis," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "He's used to winning and can help us in both of our big positions. He can play the four and the five and we look forward to moving him around. He'll be an impact player that certainly changes the outlook of our team and makes us more versatile."
Over his college career, Black has averaged 9.3 points and 4.9 rebounds while starting 60 of the 102 games played at Memphis.