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STITCHED Fashion Camp is the place where fashion dreams can come true, offering a two week summer camp for kids with a desire to sew and design.
Joe Zee and Rob Younkers launched STITCHED three summers ago. Zee, Editor in Chief of Yahoo Style and former creative director of Elle, launched the program with Younkers, a fashion designer and Adjunct Associate Professor at Parsons the New School for Design in The School of Fashion. In an article by Yahoo Style, Zee says that he and Younkers wanted to create a place that could be a creative outlet "where kids could come and express their inner Coco Chanels without judgment—or grades."
This year, STITCHED camp was taken to a new level through an exclusive partnership with Target. Zee says that the children's category at Target is still relatively untapped, which was the inspiration for Target day at camp this year.
Julie Guggemos, senior vice president of Product Design and Development at Target, dropped by the camp to gain some inspiration from the up-and-coming designers. She also hosted two classes with donated supplies. Target News reports that during her visit, Guggemos taught the campers how to personalize a basic denim jacket.
Boys and girls ages 8-16 can design in the Project Runway-styled workroom at the East Hampton camp for either a one or two week period during the month of July. A two week session figures at $2000.
With the lessons and the unparalleled experience of working with people like Zee and Younkers, it is likely that the next Tory Burch or Ralph Lauren is sitting right in front of them at STITCHED.
Images via Instagram from STITCHED Camp

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Wow… after found the fast and clean pdf reader – Foxit. I'm so excited. It loads even faster than MS Word. Then… I got an idea.
The problem:
Haha.. always start with the problem. and followed by solutions to solve it.
When you do a research online on certain topic, you will get a lot of relevant results on different websites. And after a while you will forget some of the websites you've just visited that have the answers for your problems.
Have you ever faced such problem? I have.. many times. My firefox's bookmark and shortcuts are overused. I cannot remember what the websites are all about.
So what's the solution then?
The solution:
OK this is what I do..
- Do a research. Search something you want via search engine. Let say you want to do a research on "How to become a super affiliate?"
- When you found a result and answers for your questions. Copy and paste it on a word document. Make sure you copy along author's profile and resource of the original content for future refence.
- Find more relevant and high-quality articles, forum contents or whatsoever that answer your questions and paste it in the doc you just created.
- Nah.. now you have a quick copy-and-paste little guide that answers your problems/questions.
- Give a descriptive name to it such as "SuperAffiliateTipsv1.doc"
- Convert the document to pdf for better viewing and faster load (of course use Foxit Reader to open the pdf. (It loads faster than MS Word, its size is smaller and you can easily scroll between the pages)
- Keep it along with your ebook collection. Maybe you can name a folder for them such as "My Research".
- Make sure you keep the original doc file for updating purpose.
The question is how to convert your doc to pdf? You have 2 options:
Hint: You can search for more tools to convert doc to pdf. Just ask Google!
Warning: This is for your own use only. Please make sure you copy along the author's profile/credit and the original resource of the articles. And if you want to distribute it, make sure you get permission from the content's owner first.
I hope this tip would help you doing research and organize your stuff more efficiently. Good luck!
Anything you want to add? Feel free to write your comments…


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I love to cook. Absolutely LOVE.IT. So in honor of International Hot and Spicy Foods Day on January 16th, I thought it would be fun to share with you 5 of my favorite recipes that are hot and spicy. Do not fret dolls, I have you covered. They are also very budget-friendly for after holiday cooking. You should already have nearly all or majority of these ingredients in your pantry. Here are my top 5 budget-friendly hot & spicy dishes.
Before we begin, I would just like to state that none of these recipes are mine. photos and the links all go to their respective owners. This is merely a Roundup of some of my favorite recipes.
So in honor of hot and spicy day Just in time, Here are my top five budget-friendly hot and spicy dishes that I love.
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Hot & Spicy Dishes
Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato Sauce (Potatas Bravas)
I actually first had these when I was a kid, but obviously, they weren't spicy. fast forward to college, and they were actually made for me spicy and I have been addicted ever Since. I love anything spicy. now and my household, my husband doesn't like spicy as much as I do so I have had to tone it down a bit. but honestly spicier the better.
There is honestly nothing better than a delicious potato and delicious tomato song with a kick. I cannot recommend this super simple super delicious dish enough.
P.S. Instead of using the white wine. I have always used just malt vinegar. You don't have white wine and don't have it finances for it that is the way to go.But generally speaking, I think we all have a little bit of booze left over after the holidays especially if you hosted some parties.
(Not) Refried Beans
Okay, I'm not going to lie. refried beans probably one of the worst things you could eat. But honestly, I love them typing rows I love them shipping ships until there are so many ways I use refried beans that I just had to test out this recipe when I found it. it is absolutely incredible the texture is amazing it's so super simple. The best heart is, you literally set it and forget it. This My dolls is a slow cooker recipe page. The best kind of recipe out there.
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
This is basically translated to spaghetti with crushed red peppers, oil, and garlic. It's super simple very quick to me but packs a huge punch. I love super simple recipe especially when I am exhausted and just want a quick bite to eat. this used to be a go to me when I was really struggling to get by.
Spicy Oil-Free Mexican Hummus
Okay so most people know about it's a basic delicious dip, that's hard to get enough of. However, did you know that you can use it in so many other ways? I have used it as a sauce for my pasta is used in place of mayo in my table solids and my pasta salad I have also used it in place of mail as a spread on my sandwiches. it is such a versatile product but you can use it in so many ways. this spicy oil-free Mexican hummus is absolute to die for. It's healthy, satisfying, and packs a GREAT kick!
Spicy Potato Wedges
Okay, so by now you probably figured out that I am kind of obsessed with potatoes. however, these are incredible on their own. I have had countless meals with just these potatoes since finding this recipe. I just can't help but share them. They are absolutely delicious, crispy, and So easy to prepare. you could literally make these happen and be out the door in pretty much no time.
OK, dolls, so happy hot and spicy day on the 16th. That was my round up of delicious spicy budget-friendly vegan recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Give them a try, let me know what you think. Show the blogs I featured, some love as well! They are amazing at what they do. Check out some of my favorite spicy affairs down below!


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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 15, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cleantech Group(TM), provider of the i3 market intelligence platform and global consulting services, today released preliminary 3Q13 results from i3. The firm reported that in Ohio, clean technology venture investment during the quarter totaled $14 million, bringing the year-to-date total to $16 million.
According to data in i3, Ohio's top deals and their investors were:
-- Energy Focus, an Energy Efficiency company, raised $5.9 million in a structured debt round
-- Nanostatics, an Advanced Materials company, raised $5.2 million from Reservoir Venture Partners in a debt and equity round
-- Blue Spark Technologies, an Energy Storage company, raised $2.2 million from Early Stage Partners, and SunBridge Partners in a Series B round
-- Midwest Energy Emissions Corporation (MEEC), an Air company, raised $614,000 from private investor Richard MacPherson in a structured debt round
-- Grid Sentry, a Smart Grid company, raised $50,000 in a seed round
"Efficiency continues to shine in 2013, leading the cleantech sector in terms of number of deals completed. Transportation saw considerable traction in Q3 2013, thanks in large part to Uber's $258 million funding round led by Google Ventures and TPG Capital," said Sheeraz Haji, Chief Executive Officer of Cleantech Group. "Our i3 market intelligence platform reports that investor interest in software or cleanweb technologies is starting to scale, while the Agriculture and Advanced Materials sectors are making strong headway and are well-positioned to gain significant market traction in the years to come."
i3 tracks the latest deals, trends, and insight into innovation, with data for over 22,000 companies across 18 sectors. The product also allows users to identify innovation clusters around the world, drill down into taxonomy for 18 sectors, and pursue company discovery.
While the bulk of the data is only accessible by subscribers, a subset of data has recently been made available in i3.
About Cleantech Group Inc.
Cleantech Group helps clients accelerate sustainable innovation. The company's i3 market intelligence platform, which tracks over $7 billion of deal flow across 22,000 cleantech companies annually, allows subscribers to discover companies and explore resource technology trends strategically with proprietary real-time data. Cleantech Forums bring together thought leaders and innovators in the cleantech and sustainability ecosystem. The company's Advisory Services leverage expertise in designing and executing corporate strategies for sustainable growth and innovation sourcing. Details at www.cleantech.com
SOURCE: Cleantech Group Inc.
Cleantech Group Millen Paschich, +1 415-233-9712 email@example.com WEBSITE: http://research.cleantech.com/
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In the early 20th century, around the time cars filled our streets, planes found their way into our skies and cameras began to capture our daily life, we started to see space being cut up and transformed in art works. Inextricably linked to this rise of modern technology, collage art took on a new role. While once strictly fantastical, now collage could be utilized to visually pull together reality-based images of day-to-day life. In keeping with the fast pace of 20th-century life, multiple ideas could now exist within one frame.
This new way of creating photo collages took many forms in the past hundred years—seen most distinctly in the works of the Surrealists in the 1920s and the pop artists in the 1960s. Today's generation of photo collage artists use everything from found images on the Internet and historical reportage to references appropriated from mass global media. Dutch artist Ruth van Beek's newest book and installment of photo collages, Hibernators, represents this new direction of collage art.
Van Beek uses found photographs, amateur family photographs, newspaper clippings and magazine tears in her work, in which she tries to create something that never existed before. "I try to make the animals come to life again by cutting and folding the paper," she says. "I restrain them in a new shape. This way I turn them into creatures that are silent like stones, but are also showing a tension."
Van Beek's work represents a more controlled, more intimate breed of collage work. Hibernators cuts and folds common domestic pets and animals into creatures that exist somewhere between photography and collage. Through van Beek's handy work, the facial features of the animals are often removed—further abstracting them from a sense of space. With the loss of distinguishing features, the altered animals begin to take on new identities.
The Hibernators was published this month by RVB books.
Ruth van Beek graduated from the renowned Gerrit Rietveld Academie in 2002. She has shown her collage work both in her native Netherlands, as well as throughout Europe and North America.


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Scrimmage #10: Team Yellow (1-2) vs. Team Red (0-3)
After only scoring two goals in their previous three scrimmages, Team Red finally woke up offensively with a big 6-3 win over Team Yellow. Team Red improved to 1-3, while Yellow fell to 1-3. Scoring goals for Red was (F) Jessse Neher (two goals), (F) Logan Lemirande, (F) Jared Hanson, (F) Kevin Roy, and (D) Colten Saucerman (empty netter). Scoring goals for Yellow was (F) Ian McGilvrey, (F) Kevin Loppatto, and (D) Derek O'Flynn. Red goaltender Charles Williams started the first half of the scrimmage and gave up one goal. The goal against by Williams was his first in four games. Red goaltender Trevor Gutierrez started the second half and gave up two goals. Yellow goaltender Pheonix Copley started the first half and surrendered two goals. Yellow netminder Alex Glockner started the second half and gave up three goals. There were no fights in this game.
Players from Red who stood out to me were (F) Jared Hanson, (F) Jordan Bocher-Gould, (F) David Parrontino, (D) Colten Saucerman, (F) Matt Friese, and (D) Parker Reno. Players from Yellow who impressed me were (F) Ian McGilvrey, (D) Derek O'Flynn, and (F) Garrett Cox. My team MVP from Red was forward Jared Hanson. With a year of USHL experience under his belt, Jared looks very comfortable and confident on the ice. He's always moving his feet, and was involved in a bunch of offensive chances. Team MVP from Yellow went to forward Ian McGilvrey. McGilvrey tried out for the Stars last season, but didn't make the team. He's under-sized at 5'9", 170 pounds, but he plays a lot bigger than his size. Very quick feet also.
Scrimmage #11: Team Royal (3-0) vs. Team Grey (3-0)
This turned out to be the game of the tryouts so far, as both undefeated teams battled back and forth until Team Royal won it in a shootout by a score of 2-1. Royal's lone regulation goal came from (F) Teemu Tiitinen. Grey's lone regulation goal came from (F) Eric Purcell. In the shootout, Team Grey got a goal from (F) Eric Purcell, while Team Royal had goals from (F) Mac Olson, and (D) Vincent Muto (game winning shootout goal). Royal goaltender Lukas Hafner started the first half of the scrimmage and did not give up any goals. Blue goaltender Chris Funkey was not on the ice this morning (not sure why), so Yellow goaltender Alex Glockner took his place and played the second half of the scrimmage for Team Royal. Glockner gave up one goal in the second half. Grey goaltender Jim Kruger started the first half and gave up one goal. Grey goaltender Joakim Jutras started the second half and gave up zero goals in regulation, but surrendered two goals against five attempts in the shootout. In 100 regulation minutes, Jutras has not given up any goals. There were no fights in this game.
Players from Royal who stood out in my opinion were (D) Chris Knudson, (F) Teemu Tiitinen, (F) Brent Lafayette, (G) Lukas Hafner, (D) Vincent Muto, and (2) Justin Woods. Players from Grey who impressed me were (F) Trevor Cope, (F) Matt Sanford, (D) Matt Purmal, (F) Eric Purcell, and (F) Austin Hervey. My team MVP from Royal was goaltender Lukas Hafner who gets better each time I have seen him in the tryouts. Team MVP from Grey goes to another goaltender, Joakim Jutras. I love watching this kid play. He's very, very small, but he very steady between the pipes and made even more highlight reel saves this morning. The coaches are going to have a hard time picking goaltenders from this camp, as I have seen a TON of quality play from guys like Lukas Hafner, Joakim Jutras, Jim Kruger, and Charles Williams.
Scrimmage #12: Team White (2-1) vs. Team Black (0-3)
Team Black tried to break out of their winless streak, but it was Team White who won this game in a shootout by a score of 3-2. White improved to 3-1, while Black fell to 0-4. Scoring goals in regulation for White was (F) Ivo Crhak, and (F) Roman Uchyyn. Scoring goals in regulation for Black was (F) Luke Johnson, and (F) Alex Schoenborn (great top shelf snipe). In fact, I was sitting in front of a number of college coaches and scouts, and they all ooohed and aaahed when Schoenborn ripped a glove high wrister into the net. In the shootout, the only player to score for either team was White forward #19 (not on roster-have no idea who he is). White goaltender Tim Shaughnessy started the first half of the game and gave up one goal. White goaltender Ty Marble started the second half and gave up two goals. Marble did not give up any goals against three shootout attempts. Black goaltender Michael Taffe started the first half and surrendered one goal. Black goaltender Adam Aikens started the second half and gave up one goal also. Aikens faced three shootout attempts and saved two of them. There were no fights in this game.
Players from White who stood out in my opinion were (F) Roman Uchyyn, (F) Scott Howe, (F) Ivo Crhak, (D) Brandon Carlson, and (D) Geoffrey Fortman. Players from Black who impressed me this morning were (D) Paul Ladue, (D) Justin Lutsch, (F) Matt Volonnino, and (D) Alexey Solovyev. My team MVP from White goes to forward Roman Uchyyn. Uchyyn and linemate Ivo Crhak (have fun pronouncing those two names) seemed to work really well with one another. My team MVP from Black goes to defesnseman Paul Ladue. A good defenseman can get his job done quietly, and that's what Ladue does. He has a very good first pass out of the defensive zone also.
The evening session today starts at 6:30pm tonight, so I will be there once again to follow the last three scrimmages of the tryouts before the two all-star games tomorrow. The last scrimmage tonight is scheduled to last until 10:15pm, so it will be very late tonight before I have that recap up on the blog. Thanks again for reading my rambling thoughts!


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Entering the world of XC by Gabriel/
A cross country meet experience is like no other. Cross country meets are very competitive, very unlike the races I have done with local racing organizations and rundisney. In my first experience, I saw and learned a lot! First of all, don't let the lower mileage deceive you. My first cross country (XC) race was "only" 1.5 miles so i was very confident that I could run it "fast". I went out way to fast at the beginning and along the course there were hills. The terrain was uneven, dirt roads. The 1.5 miles were probably some of the hardest I have had to run. Second, competition is tough. I saw many kids fall along the route, but even more I saw runners push each other out of the way which caused some runners to fall. One girl had blood on her face, but she kept running. A teammate got her leg scraped up! I didn't know how tough it would be on the course. My parents told me competitive sports are not "nice". They can be fun and a great experience, but it is a competition and it can get "ugly". I saw that during the race. It makes me a little nervous for my next meets.
I took away a lot from my first XC meet. I learned that it is very important to walk/jog the course before the actual race so that you will be prepared for obstacles, tight areas, changes in terrain and so on. I learned it is very important to warm up properly, but to also stretch a little after warming up. I learned that I have work to do with pacing myself in races such as how fast to go out. The biggest thing I learned was to have fun. Even though we all want to win for ourselves and our team, it is very important to have fun and use each meet as a place to grow for the next XC meet. I am happy and proud of my first XC meet results even if I didn't place. I ran hard and put my all into it. I have work to do, but I look forward to the next XC meet.


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How Personal Style Bloggers Make Business From Fashion, Becoming Famous and Earning Millions
"At first you think about sharing your interests and ideas with people who share something common with you, then you see their number is growing bigger and bigger and finally you get what's called a business from fashion, which does secure your huge income and popularity.' This is what we are going to talk about this time, introducing how personal style bloggers make business from fashion, becoming famous and, of course, earning millions! "A blogger with a bigger audience, and prominent persona, she'll make the bulk of her income from brand partnerships,' says Vanessa Flaherty, Vice President of Brand Development at DBA, and well, that's exactly what describes the greatest part of those mega-successful bloggers' activity.
Nowadays, we may see some very popular and successful fashion bloggers coming up with their own books, ad campaigns, TV shows, etc. Six-figure salaries are, of course, not that frequent but they do exist and certain factors underlie the success of those who do make that work. The primary points include aspects like the page views. The more they are, the more chances of success you have. On the other hand, having an active range of followers is also important, and may even counterbalance the comparatively small audience of follows. But still, becoming a successful and rich fashion blogger requires much more than that.
Taking into account the super huge number of personal style bloggers, it gets harder and harder to get your say loud enough for everyone to hear. Nevertheless, successful and charismatic personalities like Chiara Ferragni (the popular creator of "The Blonde Salad') did manage to make it and to become one of the richest and the most triumphant fashion bloggers nowadays. Like all the others, she also started her blog for just sharing her photos with a narrow company of friends and followers, but the necessity of growing all that into something more immense and important overshadowed all the rest. "Then I started to realize that having my own personal space would be something more powerful than publishing photos on other social media platforms,' notes Chiara.
Thus fashion blogging is getting a more and more intricate and complex, yet at the same time demanded vocation! The cooperation between brands and bloggers is no longer unrealistic, since their number is growing quite rapidly. The next step that might follow in this process of development may be the creation of some new blogger-made brands and products, which will become the real and equally efficient competitors for many of the todays' brands. Again considering the example of Chiara, we may already witness the development of her own brand presenting some cool accessories and shoes for the fans. Broadening the range of uber-stylish examples, we may also talk about Snob Essentials, presented by Tina Craig and Kelly Cook, (who described their collaboration as the result that followed after they discovered they had common passion for handbags as business undergraduates at the University of Southern California).
Brand collaborations are also a huge source of income, when already successful and famous personal style bloggers are invited by popular brands to create special capsule lines for their followers, or when some uber-luxurious fashion houses notice the success of the blogger and invite her to represent their certain line of products. When you already get a good base of followers and fame, it becomes normal to accept luxurious gifts from popular fashion houses to wear them and promote this way their goodies. In addition, they do get paid extra money for doing this! This is when your love for fashion totally coincides with the pleasure of earning money and having fun.
Further, we can't but talk about another very significant source of the income of fashion bloggers. Like in anything else, advertising also matters here. As in case of Tina Craig and Kelly Cook, who started with just a few Google ads hoping to "break even' on their new hobby, many other successful bloggers commenced with that type of steps and ended up selling ad spaces to luxury and gigantic fashion brands. Thus earning some six-digit salaries becomes way more realistic if you have a considerably big audience and do work on ads.
However, there is a range of factors that you need to pay attention to, before expecting to lie in bed and wait until money gets piled up there. And the assets like active and engaged readers we talked about above, are what attract the brands most. Some fantastic thingies like affiliate links also do their part of magic here. In case you have no idea about this, affiliate link programs are a sort of product links, which, when clicked, drop a cookie on your computer and the sky-rocketed dollars get compiled at the very moment when you buy anything from the site you are taken to. In this case the blogger acts as your referrer, and that's how they make money out of that. Vogue.com, WhoWhatWear, Into the Gloss and many other popular fashion sites all have this kind of links. Thus talking about this phenomenon, Chelsea Cain, an account consultant at RewardStyle, noted; "In Q4, we expect our top style bloggers to earn upwards of $50k/month with rewardStyle.' Though she added, "like the larger retail industry, there are seasonal fluctuations in performance.'
The contents of the material the bloggers post also matters, since it can't but be catchy, attention-grabbing, interesting, intriguing, and getting people read it. The author also needs to be interested and curious about what he/she is writing, since if it's not essential and unique for its creator, it won't be such for anyone else. "Monetizing on content is really hard. Bloggers have to be building brands if they want to construct something meaningful in this space." Kelly Framel, The Glamourai, adds, "You have to take it seriously. It's a real job'Äö√Ñ√∂'àö√ë'àö√Ünot a get-rich-quick scheme.' Details like high-quality and good photos (it's not a waste of money, when you hire a professional photographer to turn your hobby into a real business), consistent and systematic work and updates, and dedication all matter in the overall success and outcomes. So the lack of even one of these factors may lead to failure, as it actually did in case of very many fashion bloggers, who didn't manage to plough their way through the world of fashion blogging till the end. On the contrary, bloggers like Leandra Medine from The Man Repeller, Chiara Ferragni, Elin Kling, Medine, Hanneli Mustaparta, Bryan Grey-Yambao (Bryanboy), Jane Aldridge (Sea of Shoes), Tavi Gevinson (The Style Rookie), Susanna Lau (Style Bubble), and Rumi Neely (Fashiontoast) and many-many others really did grasp what successful and prospective fashion blogging presupposes.
Thus these were the basic things we would like to introduce to your attention this time. Getting inspired by the popular fashion bloggers, you may bring in some innovations and creativity into your style, as well as start a fashion blog yourselves! Following the tips for success and adding some hard work and dedication, you will also have all the chances to succeed! So once more it's not about why, it's about why not?!
Photos courtesy of VivaLuxury, TheBlondeSalad, Amlul, ManRepeller


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A digital approach to personalization, if orchestrated well, provides users with an experience that is specific to their interests and behaviors. A personalization strategy can range from the use of complex data usage – which offers recommendations based upon viewing history, or a simple approach on a more customer service oriented platform.
Delivering a successful personalization strategy can be very tricky if not planned and implemented with the detail that users expect. Many initiatives fall flat and result in increased user drop rates and decreased user satisfaction.
The ideal personalization plan can bring many benefits to both the user and brand it is supporting.
Driving higher conversion, the content provided to the user is highly useful and aids in saving the user time in searching for products or information they need.
By connecting platforms and algorithms to cookies (or stored data), and aligning it with a user profile – similarities and assumptions can be made to identify what will be the ideal experience for a particular user. These information gathering methods, seen to some as a privacy issue, are a set of the main tools in the digital marketing and advertising toolbox. Using this data, an ecommerce site, brand or organization can capitalize on an already interested user – or put simply, a 'hot lead' – and why not?
How is the information aggregated and how does it really work?
Algorithmic data is gathered in one of two ways; via Explicit or Implicit Data.
- Explicit data is based on the engagements of a user and found in a few ways. Through the tracking of purchases, filling out a form, liking or sharing products/articles or setting up a new account. These actions, driven by the user are gathered and aggregated into data showing the actual user driven active actions.
- Implicit data is usually the more controversial of the two. Using tracking with the aid of beacons or cookies data is gathered about the users more passive movements including geolocation (via Google), searches and overall browsing history. There are many ways to block this type of tracking by a user, however, with the use of multiple devices is usually tracked on at least one device.
Alongside these data driven approaches, another strategy to implement are the personalization needs specific to the brand or business. Apps, interactive interfaces, community building and surveys can be built and delivered to users to better understand their tailored likes, needs and preferences.
Even though digital personalization is seen more as a data driven activity, its important to 'get personal' and understand the users that are being engaged – which is put simply, a core of good customer service. Digital doesn't have to sacrifice this aspect and can deliver by offering users more useful, relevant and conversion inspiring engagement opportunities. As always, testing is crucial to ensuring the right path is taken bringing the right content to the right user.Read More...


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Obama: 'No Is Not An Option' for DREAM Act
(WASHINGTON) -- President Obama told a largely Hispanic audience Thursday that he is ready to sign the DREAM Act and blamed Republicans for the failure of the legislation that would grant illegal immigrant students a path to citizenship.
"We're going to keep fighting for this common-sense reform -- not just because hundreds of thousands of talented young students depend on it, but because ultimately America depends on it," the president said at the annual Cinco de Mayo reception at the White House. "'No' is not an option. I want to sign the DREAM Act into law. I've got the pens all ready. I'm willing to work with anybody who is serious to get this done, and to achieve bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform that solves this challenge once and for all."
Thursday's election-year celebration comes as the president courts Latino voters in the run-up to November.
"We know that securing our future depends on making sure that all Americans have the opportunity to reach their potential. And that's why we've worked hard over the last three and a half years to create jobs; to make sure you get the care you need when you get sick; to make college affordable for everybody; to ensure that no matter where you are, where you come from, what you look like, what your last name is -- even if it's Obama -- you can make it if you try," the president said to applause.
In his brief remarks, Obama welcomed everyone to celebrate the "tres de Mayo" at this year's party. The president will spend the real Cinco de Mayo this Saturday campaigning in Ohio and Virginia. "We just like to get the fiesta started early around here," he joked.
This year's "fiesta" included dance performances by Georgetown University's Ballet Folklórico and traditional Mexican music. Guests mingled in the Rose Garden, sipping champagne and, of course, margaritas.
Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio


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Release: 1996
"..my second CD. I had material left over from FMWH. Lee Townsend, my excellent producer, and I put together another kind of journey: from a kind of loneliness and lostness to a serenity in marriage (still, of course, not without some irony). So the thing starts out with this cri de coeur in Clean Out of Churches into the cover of Dylan's Ring Them Bells. It ends with Lost Without You, a tribute to my lovely wife Ellen McLaughlin. " - Rinde Eckert
Rinde Eckert - vocals, organ, piano, accordion, bells
Aina Kemanis - vocals
Will Bernard - electric guitar, slide guitar
Rob Vlack - piano, organ, synth, samples
Clark Suprynowicz - electric and acoustic bass
Jim Kassis - drums, percussion
Danny Carnahan - octave mandolin, acoustic guitar
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Iceland is known as the land of fire and ice; and is also known for its stunning scenery. One of the lesser known facts about Iceland is that is also a land of magic and mystery, as over eighty percent (80%) of the country believes in elves. With abandoned farmhouses, and re-routed roads, among other things, Iceland also has a number of unique manmade spots to visit. None, is more iconic, however, than the wreck of a United States Navy Douglas Super DC-3 plane on Sólheimasandur Beach. First, the good news: everyone who was in the plane survived the crash when it occurred. Second, the weird news: like many things, the truth about when the plane crashed and why it crashed are somewhat obscured in the mists of time. What is clear is that it either crashed on November 24, 1973, which is the Aviation Safety Network's crash date, or it crashed on November 21, 1973 (per an Icelandic newspaper published on November 22).
While the cause of the crash is also unknown, the most common (and likely accurate) theory is that the plane ran out of fuel when the pilot switched the fuel over to the plane's empty tank mid-flight. Again, fortunately, everyone survived the crash. The last interesting thing about the remains of the plane is that while the plane itself is mostly intact after forty plus years, the plane's tail section is missing. Like many of the plane's mysteries, no one is exactly sure why the tail section is missing, but the leading theory is that a farmer hauled off the tail section to sell it in the nearby town of Vik.
Myths and rumors aside, the wreck is in fantastic condition considering first, that it crashed mid-flight, and second, that it has been exposed to the harsh climate of Iceland for the last forty plus years. While it is not on top of the list of "must-visit" locations of Iceland, for obvious reasons, it is a great place to visit if you like to explore, and if you like photography. In my opinion, if you are in the Skogafoss/Skogar region (or near Vik), and have a car, it becomes a must-visit spot simply because it is so unique. When you see the wreck, it is a surreal sight – an almost completely intact silver plane on a volcanic black sand beach; which looks like something out of any dystopian movie, book, or television show. It is fairly clear to me that there is nothing like it around the world, which makes it something unique to visit.
Directions/Tips. 2017 Update! Alert readers have let me know that unlike the time I visited in 2015, the area is now closed to vehicular use. While there seem to be a number of theories online as to why this has occurred, what I can say having driven out there was that even at that time, there were a number of road tracks that were likely damaging the local environment, not to mention the unfortunate side effects that the many tracks also likely brought - stranded cars and trash, to name two. While one can speculate as much as they want, the truth is that you have to walk the four kilometers one way to the wreck now. Correspondingly, I highly recommend a map or GPS when heading out to this site, and the below older driving directions should be taken with an extreme grain of black sand.
(From 2015) Depending on which directions you read online, the best way to find the wreck is to navigate from the nearby town of Vik, or the Skogafoss Waterfall, or use a portable GPS system. The best directions I found were on Expert Vagabond's website, and were the ones that I ultimately ended up following. The only modifications I would make to his directions would be to say that at the "fork", one should look for a series of cones that have been driven into the sand by tour companies to mark the route. Since I've mentioned tour companies, I would be remiss if I did not mention that this site has become "popular". I put the quotations there because popular in Iceland has different connotations than say, popular in America at the Grand Canyon. While I am not an Iceland native or local, I will say that if you are expecting to have the site to yourself, at this point, depending on the time of year, that may be unlikely.
For example, when I visited the site in mid-May, on a windy, rainy day, I ended up following two cars and a bus to the site – yes, a mini-tour bus. On the positive side, all of these cars only lingered for a couple of minutes, leaving me and my fiancé who actually wanted to explore the wreck alone for a period of time before more cars arrived. I suspect that during the summer months when it is warm and sunny, there are lots of people at the site lingering around, especially as the beach is just over the next volcanic black sand dune. Conversely, in fall, winter, or late spring, as I saw, there are probably fewer "crowds".
Finally, the last tip I will provide is this: be careful. While the road itself is not necessarily a 4WD only road, as it is flat and mostly packed down, it is not necessarily a 2WD road either. In terms of full disclosure, I did make it to the wreck in a 2WD car with no problems on a rainy day when the sand was sticky. But, part of the reason I did make it was because I knew how to drive off-road, even in a 2WD car. When I felt things starting to become iffy, I knew how to shift, how to steer, and how to handle problems. My advice for non-4WD drivers is as follows: if you are going to attempt the road in a sedan, be sure you are prepared in case you do get stuck, and also be ready to assume the risk you are undertaking. While this has become a popular location, it is also a remote location, and you cannot count on any party being there to rescue you, should you become stuck or otherwise disabled in the sand. If you are comfortable with these risks, by all means, attempt it, and have a great time. If not, I suggest you rent a 4WD vehicle, or go with a guide to be safe.


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From Tashkent To Tehran via Turkmenistan
The countries of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran are woven together like the burnished threads of a fine Persian carpet. From earliest recorded history, these lands have exchanged rulers, architecture, art and religion. Explore the dazzling bazaars and extravagant desert architecture along the byways of the old Silk Road between Tashkent and Tehran.
20 Day Trip
- Small Group:
Limited to 16 passengers
- Travels to:
Central Asia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Premier Series:
Tashkent to Tehran
20 Day Trip
- Small Group:
Limited to 16 passengers
- Travels to:
Central Asia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Premier Series:
Tashkent to Tehran
MIR Signature Experiences on this Tour
Dine at the home of an Uzbek familyRead More
Dine at the home of a local Uzbek family and sample traditional Central Asian dishes....
Explore Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid kingsRead More
Awaken to ancient history as you stand in the shadow of the colossal marble pillars of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid kings and a celebrated...
Survey the complex Persian architecture of beautiful IsfahanRead More
Survey the complex Persian architecture of Isfahan's gracefully proportioned UNESCO-listed Imam Square, decorated with cobalt, turquoise and lapis lazuli mosaic tiles....
Visit with a sixth generation ceramics master in TashkentRead More
Visit with a sixth generation ceramics master who has revived the lost art of using natural dyes, teaching these rediscovered techniques to contemporary Uzbek ceramicists....
Why Travel with MIR on this Tour
- Over 30 years of Central Asia travel experience
- Travel programs such as Vassar, Dartmouth and the Harvard Museum of Natural History have chosen MIR to guide them to Central Asia
- Twice named one of National Geographic Adventure's "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth"
- MIR affiliate office in Uzbekistan
- On-the-ground support and quality you can trust
- Personalized travel planning from start to finish
- Guides and tour managers whom clients rave about
MIR's Premier Series programs feature some of our most distinctive tour concepts and include uncommon and educational experiences, both around our region's most beautiful cities and in rural areas. Premier Series trips take advantage of five star (or best in class) properties along the way, wherever possible. The maximum group size is 16 travelers.
Itinerary & Highlights at a Glance
Days 1-3: Tashkent, Samarkand
In Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, visit the private studio of a sixth-generation ceramicist. Admire Samarkand's UNESCO-listed Registan, radiating majesty through the ages. Converse with your hostess at a convivial meal in her family's Samarkand home.
- Uzbekistan's capital and largest city, Tashkent
- The Square of Independence, tracing Tashkent's history
- Navoi Theater, symbol of Uzbek culture
- The 16th century Kaffal-Shashi Mausoleum
- The Soviet-era Palace of Peoples' Friendship
- Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site called "Crossroads of Culture"
- Registan Square, Samarkand's most famous landmark
- Medieval observatory of Tamerlane's grandson, Ulug Bek
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum, burial site of Tamerlane and his sons
- Shah-i-Zinda cemetery, with gravesites dating from the 9th century
- Tamerlane's Bibi Khanum Mosque, the largest mosque at that time
- Kukeldash Madrassah, one of the largest 16th century madrassahs remaining in Central Asia
Days 4-7: Gijduvan, Bukhara, Khiva
En route to the Silk Road oasis of Bukhara, enjoy lunch at the renowned Gijduvan ceramics workshop, admiring the profusion of lustrous glazed earthenware. In Bukhara, wander the labyrinth of mudbrick streets in the heart of the Old Town. Explore the World Heritage Site of Khiva's atmospheric Old Town, including the 19th century Tash-Hauli Palace and the Dzhuma Mosque, with its interior forest of carved wooden pillars.
- Visit to a renowned ceramacist's studio
- Bukhara's atmospheric Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Lyabi-Hauz Plaza, center of Bukhara's Old Town
- Kukeldash Madrassah, largest Koran school in Central Asia
- 12th century Kalon Mosque and Minaret, towering over the Old Town
- Ark Citadel, Bukhara's ancient fortress
- The infamous Zindan Prison, also called "the bug pit"
- Ismael Samani Mausoleum, resting place of the founder of the Samanid Dynasty
- Emir's Palace of Moon and Stars, the emir's home following the Soviet takeover
- Museum of National Crafts
- Performance and dinner at a local madrassah
- Ichon-Qala, or Khiva's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Kyzyl Kum Desert, covering approximately 118,000 square miles
- Amu Darya River, loosely tracing the Uzbek-Turkmen border
- Tash-Hauli Palace built in the 19th century for the khan and his wives
- Dzhuma Mosque, famous for its carved wooden pillars
- Original residence of the khans, the Kunya Ark
- The ancient well of Khievak, where Noah's son discovered water
Days 8-9: Dashoguz, Ashgabat, Nisa
Fly to the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, and tour a working farm that breeds the elegant Akhal-Teke horse. Visit UNESCO-listed Nisa, ancient capital of the Parthian kingdom.
- Capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, with marble and gold monuments
- Tour of Akhal-Tekke horse farm with the owner
- Parthian Kingdom of Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hand-loomed carpets at the Museum of Carpets and Textiles
- Panoramic views of the Kopet-Dag Mountain
Days 10-13: Mashad, Tehran, Yazd
Cross the border into enigmatic Iran, visiting Mashad and its Tomb of Imam Reza, one of the most sacred sites of Shia Islam. Tour Tehran's vivid Carpet Museum and spend time in Yazd, famed for its Zoroastrian Towers of Silence, wind catchers and weaving centers.
- Imam Reza Shrine, dedicated to Muhammad's 8th grandson
- Reza Abbasi Museum, tracing the evolution of Iran's decorative arts
- Carpet Museum, specializing in 17th century pieces
- Archaeological Museum, displaying artifacts from Iran's ancient past
- 5th century Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd
- Dowlat Abad Garden, a classical Persian garden and UNESCO Site
- Badgirs, or windtowers, ancient Persia's low-tech air conditioning system
Days 14-18: Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan
Stop in Shiraz, a place of poetry and luxuriant gardens; explore the fascinating remnants of Persepolis, one of the most important cities of the ancient world; and admire the luminous bridges of Isfahan and its graceful UNESCO-listed Imam Square.
- Shiraz, "City of Roses and Nightingales"
- Tomb of Hafez, Iran's favorite poet
- Cypress-lined Narenjestan Garden
- Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, with wonderful Persian tilework
- Vakil Bazaar, an 11th century covered bazaar lined with little shops, courtyards and bath houses
- UNESCO-listed Persepolis, one of the most important sites of the ancient world
- Naghsh-e Rostam, burial sites of Darius the Great, Xerxes and Artaxerxes
- Sassanid era Kabe-Zardosht fire temple and sanctuary
- Sassanian rock-reliefs
- Isfahan's Maiden-e Naghsh-e Jahan or Imam Square, among the world's most beautiful squares and a UNESCO Site
- Ali-Qapu Palace, gateway to the other royal palaces
- Sheikh Lotfollah and Imam mosques, renowned for their complex tilework
- Graceful bridges of Shahrestan, Khajur and Sio-se-pol in Isfahan
- Armenian Quarter
- Vank Cathedral, the heart of the Armenian-Iranian community
- UNESCO-listed Friday Mosque, with gorgeous Persian architecture
- Ali Minaret
- Former Jewish Quarter, the Juibareh, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Isfahan
See Dates & Prices for more details or to see suggested extensions.
MIR's Premier Series programs feature some of our most distinctive tour concepts and include uncommon and educational experiences, both around our region's most beautiful cities and in rural areas. Premier Series trips take advantage of five star (or best in class) properties along the way, wherever possible. The maximum group size is 16 travelers.
Tour Dates & Prices
Land Tour Price, Per Person
based on double occupancy
- 5-16 Travelers $8,195
- Plus Internal Air $300
- Single Supplement $1,495
2019 Dates
- October 7-26
- $8,195
- Max 16 Travelers
Land Tour Price, Per Person
based on double occupancy
- 5-16 Travelers $7,995
- Plus Internal Air $350
- Single Supplement $1,450
2020 Dates
- October 12-31
- $7,995
- Max 16 Travelers
Group Size
Small Groups – Never More than 16 Travelers. Guaranteed!
What's Included
On Your Tour
- Shared accommodations in well-located first class hotels in the major cities and best available hotels elsewhere.
- 19 breakfasts, 17 lunches, and 14 dinners. A few dinners are not included so that you may enjoy a chance to dine on your own.
- Restaurant tips for included meals.
- Services of an experienced, English-speaking MIR Tour Manager with local guides at specific sites.
- Arrival/departure transfers. MIR will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure whether we make your airfare arrangements or not, provided you arrive and depart on the tour start/end dates in the tour start/end cities.
- Ground transportation throughout itinerary by private coach or van (size of vehicle depends on group size).
- Guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees as outlined in itinerary.
- Special events, excursions and cultural performances per the itinerary.
- Baggage handling where available.
- Gratuities to local guides, drivers, porters and other service personnel.
Before Your Tour
- Personalized pre-departure support from one of our knowledgeable Tour Specialists.
- Complete pre-departure information including detailed packing list, reading list, insurance information.
- Touring with MIR handbook with country-specific information, maps, and travel tips.
- Customized visa application and instruction kit (please note, visa fees are not included in the tour price).
- Final document packet including luggage tags, final updates, and more.
- Assistance booking your custom flight arrangements (on request; please note that international and internal airfares are not included in the land tour cost).
MIR's Premier Series programs feature some of our most distinctive tour concepts and include uncommon and educational experiences, both around our region's most beautiful cities and in rural areas. Premier Series trips take advantage of five star (or best in class) properties along the way, wherever possible. The maximum group size is 16 travelers.
Prepare for Your Trip
International Airfare
MIR's in-house, full-service air department will gladly assist with your air travel needs.More Info
Reading List
MIR recommends reading up before you leave home. So settle back in your armchair with some of our favorite books about our favorite places.More Info
Most MIR programs require one or more visas, and each visa requires a completely blank page in your passport. Visa information for this particular tour is listed in the Detailed Descriptive Itinerary.More Info
Stay a Little Longer…
Come early to explore neighboring Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan. Contact us for details.
Or, choose from one of these suggested itineraries:
Is this Trip Right for You?
While the accommodations are as comfortable as possible for the region, they will vary from four and five star properties to relatively basic and simple hotels. It is important to keep in mind that the countries of Central Asia and Iran are, in general, not up to the standards North American travelers expect.
A full list of details about the rigors of this tour are explained in the Detailed Descriptive Itinerary.
About Travel to Iran
If you have any questions about traveling to Iran, feel free to contact MIR or speak with one of our Iran travel experts at 800-424-7289.
We invite you to read through our Frequently Asked Questions about traveling to Iran, gathered from our more than 15 years of travel experience.
Read our Travel Journals
MIR's Travel Journals offer first hand accounts of MIR's fascinating destinations.
Chinese Turkestan & Central Asia: Exploring the Silk Road
Andrew Barron, MIR's Director of Scheduled Group Tours, visits the ancient Silk Road in Western China and the 'Stans with the Chinese Turkestan & Central Asia scheduled group tour. Read about his journey from Almaty to Urumqi, Kashgar and Bishkek.... Read More
Ancient Persia, Modern Iran: A Tour Leader's Blog
Follow along with seasoned MIR Tour Manager, Michel Behar, as he blogs his way through MIR's Ancient Persia - Modern Iran small group tour. Spend each day with him as he recounts his favorite traditional Persian foods, his discoveries at the outdoor markets, and his impressions of the gardens, art and architecture of Iran.... Read More
MIR in the News
MIR's Siberia Travel Expertise Mentioned in Men's Journal Magazine
April 1, 2019
A recent feature in Men's Journal Magazine about adventurous — yet still accessible — far north destinations included both the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway and the route's most naturally stunning highlight, UNESCO... Read More
MIR's Russian Space Tour "One-of-a-Kind"
March 28, 2019
Iconic Life, and online publication that spotlights up-and-coming trends in travel, fashion, food, and luxury goods, recently included MIR's Inside the Russian Space Program small group tour in its list of "Favorite One-o... Read More
From the Blog
Postcard from the Road: A Mystical Shaman Ceremony in the Remote Siberian Wilderness
August 19, 2019
While in Kyzyl, a small Siberian village in remote Tuva, Tatiana took one of our favorite photos from her trip: a photo of a shaman ceremony. The photo was taken about halfway through the trip, when the group met with a sh... Read More
Postcard from the Road: Clients Try Their Hand at Traditional Woodcrafts in a Small North Caucasus Village
August 7, 2019
Tour Manager Michel Behar checked-in from the road while on MIR's Return to the North Caucasus small group tour. Michel and his tour group in five jeeps were traveling between Derbent and Makhachkala in the North Caucasi... Read More


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Setting up a new or reformated computer can be a real pain in the neck. Part of the difficulty comes from having to download and install numerous programs. Tech and Life has a nice overview of three sites that make that process easier, by allowing you bundle programs for download and installation. The sites are Ninite, AllMyApps, and Smart Installer Pack. For example, you could decide to download Skype, Firefox, Pidgin, and Open Office in one take. Head on over to Tech and Life for a look at the three services, including a tally of the number of apps available with each service.
Speed up a Windows install or reinstall with a software installer [Tech and Life]


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My Story
Like most photographers, I started taking photos in 2008 during high school for my yearbook class my junior year. We were able to check out the cameras for the weekend and I took advantage of that way too many times. The camera was pretty good at the time (Canon EOS Ditial Rebel XT) and I took photos of everything from spiders to lamps and even the floor. The photographer in me was growing.
Eventually, I bought a Nikon D60 DSLR. My main focus back then was documenting the life of my family so I didn't quite understand my settings at the time but developed a good eye for taking photos with good composition and great emotion. The following year was when I started school full time at The University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) so my photography took a back seat for a while. It was until 2011 when I needed a camera that could record video for some classes that I picked up photography again and started pursuing it. I haven't stopped since.
Photography to me is more than taking photos. It has literally made me see things differently, and through photography I've developed relationships with people I've never dreamed I'd communicate with. I have friends all over the world through this career! I used to be a very shy guy and now have no problems talking to complete strangers. I've become outgoing and love talking to people.
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie
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Come home to quiet, comfortable living and generous amenities at Three Fountains in San Antonio, Texas. Our friendly community offers one,two and three bedroom homes for rent in five inviting floor plans. Quality apartment living in San Antonio, Texas. Whatever your lifestyle, you will find it at Three Fountains. Glistening under the San Antonio sun, Three Fountains appears as an oasis of fine living. Service and attention to detail is the focus of our unique enclave of comfortable and conveniently located apartments. From well-designed and functional floor plans to the numerous amenities that provide a most enjoyable lifestyle without ever leaving home, this exceptional community awaits your arrival. Come home to the convenience, come home to the comfort of Three Fountains Apartments.
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The International Hoops Challenge held in Switzerland is hosted by the Wilson Swiss Basketball Camp, a partner to ABN.The Wilson Swiss Camp is the largest basketball camp in Europe, with approximately 500 participants on most weeks, running or 2 weeks each year.
This tournament will feature a personalized guest visit from an NBA player and 1 or 2 NBA coaches. Personal team training sessions with one of the NBA coaches is possible.
Save $100 off registration signing up for the Wilson Swiss All Star Camp ( Europe's largest Basketball Camp) ONLY through this website! contact [email protected] for details!
http://freepdfhosting.com/96257e07c5.pdf Click here for registration form. Hurry before it sells out!
About IHC Switzerland
- July 16-18, 2013 possibility for July 19-21 and July 26-28
- Age groups 18u, 16u, 14u B & G
- Located in Zofingen, Switzerland
- 20 minutes from Lake Luzerne
- 4 hour international streetball tournament - we mix players from different countries to make friends quickly!
- Fantastic facility. 7 full courts , one location!
- 5 game camp tournament minimum
- FIBA referees / some camp referees
- Camp rules / some running clocks some games
- Participation from camp teams and some local club teams
- Strength of Tournament = C
- This tournament fills up quickly. Please get your deposits in as early as possible.
- Team Fee $600. Per head fee participant $120. Extra persons fee $50 per. Includes BBQ. Click on brochures or registration to sign up. Discounts for multiple teams.


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24 July 2017 - Article
Nicholas Vaughan
Partner | London
Nicholas is a partner in the real estate team.
His main areas of practice are acquisitions and disposals of both commercial and residential property as well as landlord and tenant work. He has particular expertise acting for overseas investors from Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia who acquire prime London residential property. He advises on all aspects of residential property including purchase and sale, refinancing, restructuring, lease extensions and freehold claims.
Nicholas speaks fluent Italian and, as a result, assists many of the firm's Italian resident and non-resident clients to purchase residential property in London. He is also part of the Italian team, set up to maintain the high level of service that is provided to our Italian clients.
Secretary Helen Vincent
Nicholas is seen as excellent, enthusiastic and energetic. He is always calm and very considered and a safe pair of hands and one to watch.
Nicholas is praised for his combined knowledge and deep patience.
Track record
Undertaking transactions in many of London's most prestigious residential developments including The Knightsbridge, De Vere Gardens, Holland Green and Cheyne Terrace.
Exchanging contracts for an Italian client who wanted to acquire a residential flat in Chelsea within 24 hours of being instructed.
Assisted a number of buyers in the purchase of residential units with significant value, in a flagship mixed-used luxury development in Westminster, London. The buyers have been UK and non-UK based, so advice on this has been diverse.
England and Wales, 2008
British Italian Law Association (BILA)
London Young Lawyers Group (LYLG)
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I love the London property market and the industry as a whole
Being the son of a residential property agent, I was introduced to London property from a very early age. I now specialise in all aspects of residential property law.
My mother is Italian. Luckily, she taught me to speak fluent Italian, which means that I now have the wonderful opportunity to speak to my Italian clients about property law in Italian.
I love the London property market and the industry as a whole. I am fortunate to act for sophisticated families and investors from all over the world in an exciting market that throws up interesting, varied and complex legal issues on a daily basis.
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Notes from the Camp Kitchens/
I hope each and every one had a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with family and friends. We really do have so much to be thankful for.
With the Christmas season upon us it reminds me of a quote from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", a movie my grandsons love to watch. "It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more." My hope is that we remember the real reason for the season...the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We get caught up in the busy preparations that this time of the year brings but I encourage you to take the time to spend with loved ones this year and enjoy each others company. Those are things that can't be bought and will make memories that will last a lifetime.
The following recipe is one that we have enjoyed as a family for years on Christmas morning and I hope you will too!
Christmas Morning Egg Bake
1 Tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced green onion
10 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 32oz. package southern style diced hash browns
2 cups lean cooked ham
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Generously spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a small skillet melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions and peppers 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In large bowl mix eggs and milk until well blended. Stir in cooked onions and peppers, ham , potatoes and cheese. Pour into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning heat oven to 350* and bake 30-35 minutes or until dish is set and center temps at 165*. Season with salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Jan Soltis
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Chevy van/
Call it van envy or perhaps appreciation, but driving down a gravel road headed towards Carbondale, I spotted this beauty, a late 60's Chevy van, parked at a trailhead. Having spent the last five years on the East Coast, where regularly salted roads make specimens like this as rare as dreadlocks at an NRA convention, I quickly pulled a U-y and parked. As a thunderstorm marched in from the north, I jumped out of my van to take a better look.
The windows were open, the tires low and the body covered in dirt but that's why I like this van. Some things look better rode hard and put away wet.
The bumper looks like it has traded paint with the best of them.
Blue, black, white and a shot of rust.
General Motors Company. I hope to see more like this out there on the road.
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Tag: new orelans photo alliance
Deadline March 29th: Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography
New Orleans Photo Alliance
Call for Submissions: Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography
Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2013, midnight CDT
The Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography (MPS Fund) was created by the New Orleans Photo Alliance (NOPA) to honor the life and work of Michael P. Smith, one of New Orleans' most legendary and beloved documentary photographers. The MPS Fund awards one $5000 grant annually to a Gulf Coast photographer whose work combines artistic excellence and a sustained commitment to a long-term cultural documentary project.
Both emerging and established photographers residing in the Gulf Coast states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are eligible to apply for the MPS Fund's annual $5000 grant. The subject matter for the proposed project is not limited to the Gulf Coast region.
Application and Fee
In order to submit your application you will first need to create an Entry Thingy account here.
Application fee is $25.
Application fee + NOPA membership: $60.
Judging Criteria
The main criteria for selection will be the strength of the applicant's portfolio and a written project statement (maximum of 500 words). The portfolio and statement should demonstrate the applicant's commitment to a cultural documentary project.
Submission Guidelines
- A portfolio of 20 to 25 images; submitted digitally via the online application process.
- Each image file must be in jpeg format at 72 dpi and 720 pixels wide (10 in).
-Save your images at the highest setting available (usually 10 or 12).
-Name your files with your last name, then first name and a title. Use an underscore to separate the names and title. At the end of the file name, add a sequence number starting with 01. Example: Doe_Jane_The Farm_01.jpg, Doe_Jane_The Farm_02.jpg, Doe_Jane_The Farm_03.jpg.
-You must add caption information and the year that you created the image. Enter and upload each image file and its accompanying information one at a time. After you have uploaded all of the files, you will be able to review and rearrange the sequence of your portfolio.
- A concise description of your work (2-4 sentences), 260 characters maximum, which the jurors will see alongside your portfolio. The 'Description of work' is not the project statement.
- A written project statement of not more than 500 words, explaining your project's scope and significance. Please include your plans on how you would use the grant.
- A biography or resume/CV of not more than 500 words, describing awards, publications and other career highlights.
- A $25 application fee will be directed through PayPal immediately after you have uploaded your application."
For the full prospectus, click here.


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Summit County summer day camp applications now available from Easter Seals Colorado
Applications are now available for Yay! Camp Summit for children and teens ages 7 to 18. Offered by Easter Seals Colorado and Families of Exceptional Learners, this Summit County day program is open to those with and without disabilities.
The camp runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from June 9 through Aug. 1 at the Snowsports Outreach Society building in Frisco, 110 Third Ave. Check in is 8:30 a.m. and check out is 4:30 p.m. Activities include swimming, fishing, cookouts, time at the Breckenridge Recreation Center and other local field trips.
The cost is $65 per day, due on the Friday before the week the camper will start attending. There is also a $25 registration fee. For more information or an application, contact Roman Krafczyk at (303) 233-1666 ext. 235 or email romank@ eastersealscolorado.org.
—Kelsey Fowler
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If you are looking for nursery ideas take a look in my Etsy shop for many different wall art themes for a boys room!
This SET OF 2 Art Prints, a vintage bicycle and a vintage car, in red and grey colors is a beautiful addition for a transportation themed nursery!
This SET OF 2 Art Prints, is a beautiful reproduction of my ORIGINAL Artwork for Boys room wall decor!
Also good to know ANY PRINT OF MY SHOP can be printed on CANVAS, ready to hang, VIEW here:
VIEW more Art Prints for Boys in my shop section Boys Room Decor here:
VIEW more PRINCE Art Prints in my shop's section Prince Decor
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, it's always my pleasure.
Thank you for visiting!I would be glad to have you back,i always list new items:)
All images copyright by Errikosartdesign © 2012-13.
Do not be reproduced my artwork without my written permission


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I grabbed my trusty business bible notebook last night to jot down some ideas and mete out my mission statement only to realize that there has been a fundamental change in my life as a writer. Having spent each one of the last 153 days writing on a computer, and countless days before that in school and in life writing electronically, I have now crossed some invisible line where the act of writing by hand has become alien to me. I don't have the same flow that I used to and I feel startled at this particular change.
Because as most writers, I've often taken the cheapest and easiest route to getting my thoughts out of my head. That route used to be grab a pen and paper and now merely involves my two thumbs and my phone or a key board that I've internalized and memorized completely. I know it sounds odd to mention it, but does this feeling of change mean that my days forging my penmanship skills are obsolete? What a weird thought.
I don't want to be the last generation of letter writers as my generation has been looked down upon as, so I endeavour to keep my skill up to par. I can't say that I'll relinquish any ties to technology, because it is my media of choice but I do want to keep the vestiges of a era past and maintain my allegiance to the pen, my sword. Or is it now the keyboard, my mallet? Lol who knows. Either way I guess I'm harping on about nothing, but perhaps you can understand?
Let me know in the comments below if you've found that particular transition in your life to be a weird one. I love hearing your stories!


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Week 35 of the #YearOfStitch : Bow Tie Stitch
We all have associations with bow ties. This one is my homage to Dr Who. 11 is my Doctor. But I'm down if you want to chase the Chip 'n Dales route too. ; )
This one is similar to the very popular Half Rhodes stitch in terms of structure.
Here goes!
Come up through 1 and then count over 18 and up 8 to come down through 2.
Keep on like this until your top row is 9 across…
Then over 1 and down 3 from the top left to begin the middle bow tie band
Finish it up with 3 bands - using the illustration
Bow ties are cool.


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After Sara's Year: The Sara Stories, Book II
It's never too late to kick free and kickstart your life!
Marc-Allan Cameron hasn't felt alive in 30 years. For Sadie Finkel, it's been more than 50. When life comes knocking, can they let it in?
The reader-demanded sequel to the award-winning Sara's Year!
What People Are Saying About Sara's Year...
– Dan Stone, author of Ice on Fire


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packaging design
Kate and Jeff of DRINKmaple came to ESDI to create a simple yet strong package that would be easily recognizable on the shelf, to stand apart from all of the other beverages on the market
While racing an Ironman in Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Kate and Jeff discovered one of nature's masterpieces: pure maple water. It's refreshing, hydrating and naturally nutritious with a subtle hint of maple. Created in a tree and not in a lab, They came up with the thought of tapping this masterpiece, bottling it and bringing it to market a DRINKmaple, a unique alternative to all the "health" drinks out there. They came to ESDI to create a simple, bold and strong logo to represent their company. They then needed packaging, a website and all marketing materials to promote DRINKmaple.


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The goal of ieldran: The Early Anglo-Saxon Cemetery Mapping Project is to display all burials in England that date from the mid-5th to early 7th centuries CE with relevant information about each location. While there are numerous studies that have covered this period, there are no open access or shared databases of sites. With this in mind ieldran, meaning 'ancestors' in Old English, was created to provide an online geospatial database of all excavated cemeteries from Early Anglo-Saxon England.
About Katy and Matt's entry
Ieldran aspires to be a digital 'sum of all knowledge' of early Anglo-Saxon cemeteries. While these sites have long been subjects of archaeological investigation, the majority remain inaccessible and isolated, particularly for researches without access to UK-based resources and collections. Meyers and Austin's work is a gift to the research community, collating all published research on every cemetery site (under creative commons license, no-less). For the first time these important sites can be directly compared, cross-referenced and queried – by anyone. Their work opens up this 'buried' subject to unexpected and excited scholarship and creative work.


text: After eight years on 11th and Harrison, the shop will have a new home as of next week. The new space is only a couple blocks from where we are now and it is slightly bigger, allowing us to double the amount of easel space we have to work with. With the sign season picking up, and with another gallery show in the works, it will be nice to be able to stretch out a little bit more. No more bumping elbows while lettering, and no more shimmying past each other on our tip toes! It's an exciting move, but I will miss this cozy little shop we've called home for so long.


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Mood Board - 2016 Pantone Color Of The Year - Rose Quartz & Serenity
Light, airy, romantic and so damn perfect for a mood board, This is the 2016 Pantone color of the year!
Pantone came out with their 2016 color of the year which was a blending of two; Rose Quartz and Serenity. A huge leap from last years color of the year Masala which was deep, earthy and seductive.
What I truly love about this years choice was how it considered our worlds social progression; it sought to mirror gender equality and the current need for balance, tranquility and peace. A pretty gorgeous pairing if you ask me!
"In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted color trends throughout all other areas of design. This more unilateral approach to color is coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity" —Leatrice Eisemen Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute.
Signature Drink - Frothy Pink Punch (because who doesn't love froth!) and Blue Hawaiian. Yummy and oh so pretty.
Flowers - Have loose and flowing flora to compliment the airy feel of serenity and the femininity of rose quartz.
Dessert - Delicate, light and oh so delicious, Macaron's are the perfect sweet to serve to your guests. Nom nom, my friends, nom nom.
Happy dreaming.
For Last Months Mood Board - Beach Wedding Click HERE!


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the men // open your heart
by jared silva
In an interview with Pitchfork Media a couple months ago, when speaking on the slight aesthetic changes of their first single "Open Your Heart" compared to work on their previous album Leave Home, guitarist/vocalist of Brooklyn outfit The Men Mark Perro and drummer Rich Samis had this to say:
MP: Leave Home is so loud and chaotic and noisy and distorted and all over the place that there was a conscious effort to go to the opposite end of the spectrum and put something together that's more about the songs. Listening to that album a year later, we were like, "Man, we need to rein this in a little bit."
RS: Sorry, fans of Leave Home. Basically, it's a different band now, too.
And he wasn't kidding. While the original sonic core of The Men never really leaves on Open Your Heart, their third LP to date, the album's change is incredibly noticeable. The key difference is how the band sets itself away from making strictly intense, deafening, speakers-turned-to-11 noise punk and into a much more accessible and well-paced take on the great classic rock bands of the 70s with a gnarly twist. The end product is a well-defined and technically impressive record unlike anything The Men have ever released before in their career.
The opener to the album "Turn It Around" is a great song to examine the new sound they're going for. On Leave Home, their opener "If You Leave…" starts slow and mystical and eventually builds up to an impressively woven instrumental shoegaze performance, showcasing their great sense of control with the chaos they create as a band. Here on Open Your Heart, they get down to brass tacks with a bluesy guitar riff intro similar to The Doobie Brother's "China Grove." Once the first cymbal crash hits a couple seconds later, the song really takes off. It's jam packed with menacing layered guitars blaring, powerful floor toms pounding, and clean vocals (a first for the band) replacing the usually inaudible, fierce howling.
Throughout Open Your Heart are some great genre-bending songs, taking on many different approaches for the band. "Candy" is the total opposite of anything they have ever recorded before: a delicate acoustic love song in the realm of John Fahey or even the bluesier side of The Rolling Stones. It's actually smooth and quaint, which is initially off-putting coming from a band known to use every instrument at max capacity. The style choice is completely unexpected, but what doesn't make it seem out of place is how sincere and real it sounds, and not just a carbon copy or parody of itself. Another example is with "Presence," which sounds like Led Zeppelin if they ever had a psychedelic period. Low and moody it starts as it transcends into a trippy, guitar heavy abyss complete with ghostly "ahhhs" heard backing the entire time.
There are a couple instrumental routes taken too, as seen on "Country Song" and "Oscillation." These two songs in particular compliment each other so perfectly together. The first features a strongly reverbed, twangy guitar melody gently echoing in an empty room (the closest we'll ever see them get to be "country"), with drum fills and distorted guitars coming in soon after. Once the slow paced song ends, the second one kicks in and taking the same instrumental platform, but speeding it up gradually. A higher octave guitar melody replaces the twang from "Country Song" and not soon after surprises you with a destructive signature ending that they're known for.
Once the album comes to a finish with their mostly instrumental track "Ex-Dreams," you'll have heard what seems like a completely new band. The collection of songs here have more structure and depth to them than their last albums and they make it seem too easy to accomplish. There are still some favorites on here that reminds us their earlier work, like the relentless works of art "Please Don't Go Away" and "Cube," but if there's one thing The Men prove here with Open Your Heart, it's that you don't need some special catch or gimmick in order to make great music. The Men achieve the fantastic balance of sticking to the roots of heavy rock and roll while still innovating on top of that with their fresh attitude and ability to grow as a band. It's a hard task to take on, but Open Your Heart pulls this off in spades, making it easily one of the best records of the year so far.
favorite tracks // "open your heart," "candy," "country song," "ex-dreams"
Listen to more from The Men now, via Spotify.


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A lifestyle change took place when we moved to our smallholding in Wales, we are leaving behind the consumerism of life, growing our food, raising our meat, living our lives to the full, enjoying every day the highs and lows of country living, but not going without just doing it better.
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
Poly Tunnel 2 Happy Dance
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Your poly tunnel looks fantastic Dawn, I should think you're very pleased with it! Look forward to seeing more updates soon. Glad Sol is feeling better too xReplyDeleteReplies
It was big sigh of relif getting it finished :)Delete
Oh - that is so beautiful - and organised. I have polytunnel envy lolReplyDeleteReplies
I cant work in chaos and it is to replace the greenhouse too :)Delete
Great job weel done, as usual. I admit to having grow space envy, but know that I would have to neglect the sewing if I went back to having a huge garden again. I am thinking of covering part of one long bed later this year though.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes crafting has taking more of a back seat just of late :)Delete
Dawn that looks amazing. So organised. Your lemon seeds are really coming on.ReplyDeleteReplies
They are growing at a rate of knots now :)Delete
All looks fab, well done!ReplyDelete
Looks fabulous, you've both worked so hard, well done! We've decided to get a new bigger polytunnel for next year, to replace our current 2 small ones, we think a bigger one will give us much more scope to grow more.ReplyDeleteReplies
I am using the small ones as growing arches now :)Delete
Green with envy here, but you both work hard and deserve to see loads of produce from your plot.ReplyDeleteReplies
It will be a while before we re-coup the costs in produce, but we will :)Delete
Arhhh I wish I had a poly tunnel..........one day perhaps!ReplyDeleteReplies
thats what I kept saying now I have two :)Delete
Knowing how hard you and Martin work, you deserve this new investment to enjoy and put to good use. I will try and get up to see you soon - it's been somewhat hectic here!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thats it now the growing area is complete time to move on to other projects :)Delete
If I had such a poly tunnel I'd be doing the happy dance too! Plenty of room for a nice chair out of the wind. Hope Sol is feeling better poor soul. xReplyDeleteReplies
I am moving one of the old garden chairs in there when the new ones arrive :)Delete
Wow! That poly tunnel is a thing of beauty! So neat and tidy. What a wonderful way to grow food in a cold climate :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I do like neat and tidy :)Delete
I keep showing Lester your blog when you write about your poly tunnels, but at the moment he is dithering about the money it would cost to buy one. But we shall get one, of that I am certain. Although our growing season is a long one, the start of the season can be cold which tends to hold back seedlings, which means that they are slow in getting established before the hot weather arrives.ReplyDeleteReplies
I came across an article on making your own poly tunnel will have to look it out for you :)Delete
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